What do you do when you have one of the most popular two-way radios ever produced in the Motorola CP200? If you're Motorola Solutions, you make it better. And that's what happened with the introduction this week of the Motorola CP200d. By bringing a digital option to one of the most popular talk-and-listen radios on the market, Motorola continues to add to its rapidly expanding MOTOTRBO line. Introduced in 2007, it has grown to more than 20 different models. Motorola says more than 1 million MOTOTRBO units have been sold. Clearly, all kinds of organizations are making the move to digital. And why not? Digital technology brings improved audio quality and clarity, enhanced coverage, greater efficiency, and longer battery life. The CP200d retains the simplicity and durability that have helped make the Motorola CP200 popular across a range of industries. The form factor is the same, and the new model is backward compatible, so it uses the same chargers, batteries, and speaker-microphones. It is also being made available in a digital-capable version that can be converted later from analog to digital operation. In a company news release issued this week, BearCom President & CEO Jerry Denham said, "The CP200d's ability to operate in both analog and digital environments makes it even more attractive to organizations that are still making the transition to digital technology. We think that flexibility will help make the CP200d a tremendous success." The new CP200d is one of a number of new MOTOTRBO digital two-way radios introduced this week by Motorola Solutions. Others include:
  • An XPR 7000 Series portable radio for the 800 and 900 MHz bands, which are widely used by the utility and petrochemical industries
  • A 900 MHz version of the SL Series radio that has won awards for its sleek design
  • The CM200d and CM300d mobile radio, digital-capable versions of the CM200 and CM300
  • The Motorola XPR2500, a new mobile companion to the XPR3000 Series portable
  • A remote-mount control head option for its XPR5000 Series radios, allowing separation of the control panel and the radio by up to five meters and putting the mobile radio within the reach of the driver in specialist vehicles
In a news release announcing the new models, Hal Herron, Vice President & Senior Director, North America Radio Channels for Motorola Solutions, noted the rapid growth of the MOTOTRBO line. "Motorola Solutions has expanded its single MOTOTRBO digital radio into a portfolio of more than 20 different models in the span of a few years, and we continue to redefine what customers expect from a two-way radio. As we lead the revolution in digital voice and data communications for enterprises, we remain committed to driving the innovation of our two-way radios and accessories to help our customers be their best in the moments that matter."