Motorola CP100 - Manual (Page 21)

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Talking and Receiving
Signal Strength Indicator/Channel Busy
Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming
signal.
Talk Range
The radio displays w when activity is on the frequency, and the
transmit light flashes at a faster rate of once per second.
When receiving, the display will show w and a signal strength from
1 (weakest) through 6 (strongest). This can help determine when a
radio is moving out of range.
Model
Industrial Multi-Level Outdoor
Inside steel/concrete
industrial buildings
Inside multi-level
buildings
Flat ground with no
obstructions
UHF 2W Up to 250,000 Sq. Ft. Up to 20 Floors Up to 6 Miles
UHF 1W Up to 200,000 Sq. Ft. Up to 15 Floors Up to 5 Miles
VHF 2W Up to 180,000 Sq. Ft. Up to 10 Floors Up to 6 Miles
VHF 1W Up to 150,000 Sq. Ft. Up to 8 Floors Up to 5 Miles
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