The Motorola CP100 is our choice for a GMRS Radio. The CP100 has 56 internal preprogrammed UHF channels. A choice of up to 15 of these channels can be programmed into a fixed list (switch selectable). If desired you can have a mix of GMRS, FRS, or a choice of Color Dot* commercial frequencies (See below). When operating on the color dot frequencies, this radio can be operated for business use IF you have applied for the proper FCC license. Remember, you cannot conduct business on either GMRS or FRS channels. The CP100 is an ideal choice for both personal and business use at reasonable cost. Complete technical specifications are available at http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/docs/CP100_Accessories.pdf. This file requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. If you don't have a copy of the Reader, you can download a free copy at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html. For ease of viewing, we suggest that you change the viewing size to 150%. With a power output of 2 watts, standard features include standard squelch, coded squelch, and digital squelch plus selectable call tones, internal Call tones and VOX. The CP100 is MIL SPEC 810 approved (C, D, E, and F) plus IP54 Weatherproofing. The CP100 is supplied with a 1500 mAh memory free Nickel Metal-Hydride battery, 10 hour plug in charger, swivel belt holster, user guide, a one year factory warranty. Your
on-line price is only $203.
The
Relm RPV516
is
our most affordable full-featured commercial grade radio.
So what do we mean by commercial grade?
First, it operates on channels exclusively for business in either
the VHF (148-174 MHz) or UHF (450-470 MHz) bands.
Although these radios can be programmed for use on FRS or GMRS
channels, with few exceptions, they are designed specifically for
commercial and public safety use. Commercial
grade radios have passed rugged military testing and obtained an approval
known as MIL SPEC 810 which simply says the radio is built to last.
This is validated by a 2-year factory warranty that
can be supplemented
by our own N.D.E. (Next Day Exchange) program that provides instant
replacement and low cost maintenance when required.
The Nickel Metal-Hydride battery used in the RPV516 (VHF) and RPU416 (UHF) does not develop a memory resulting in reduced operating life (a common problem with Nickel Cadmium batteries
). Further, the RP Series radio is supplied with a fast rate one-hour rapid desk charger with automatic conditioning for the longest possible life.
With 16-channel capability, dual mode (12.5 and 25 KHz channel spacing) plus built in selective signaling; the RP series radio incorporates features normally found in only the most expensive radios. With built in 2-tone paging capability, this is an ideal choice for all
types of commercial applications.
Somebody
finally got it right! That
somebody is Relm, the company who produced the first transistor radio,
developed the scanner, and made 2-way communications affordable as far
back as 1965!
Need
power? How about 5 watts with
up to 99 channel priority scan capability, dual mode, with both CTCSS and
DCS tone squelch? Need
features? How about DTMF
encode and decode and ANI capability plus built in 2-tone paging and page
encode capability? Need
reliability? How about a
MIL-SPEC 810 rating backed by a two-year full coverage factory warranty?
Need
performance? How about a 1500
mAh memory free Nickel Metal-Hydride battery with desktop rapid
conditioning charger to give you maximum operating life and low cost of
operation?
Need convenience? How about the ability to program frequencies DIRECTLY FROM THE KEYPAD with no PC or external devices required? How about OVER THE AIR CLONING that allows you to instantly transfer programming data from one radio to another?
Need flexibility and compatibility with existing systems? Not a problem! The RPV599 is a dual mode radio with both standard and narrow band capability. Need low cost of operation? How about a flat rate repair plan that costs you just $37.50 per repair with a next day exchange replacement
during the warranty term? Call for details. Need assurance? Try the new RPV599 Plus for up to 10 days at our expense. You'll see why we say that nothing else is even close!
The Ritron SST-D
Although not the least
expensive, nor even offering the most features, the Ritron is an
outstanding choice for anyone desiring a good reliable radio that is easy
to operate and with outstanding battery life! There are two other
things that make the Ritron SST-D Series a very special radio.
Notably, it is the ONLY radio made in the USA - Carmel, Indiana to be
exact, and they have been doing it for 25 years! Second, we conclude
by reviewing the service costs on all models that using the flat rate
repair program offered by Ritron, that it has the lowest operating cost of
them all! Since the true cost of any product is a total of the
initial price, plus maintenance, plus replacement of expendables (i.e.
batteries), the Ritron comes in as the best value of them all. If
the features and the functionality of the SST-D meet your requirements, we
recommend it without reservation!
Another unique capability of the SST Series is an optional model that
operates in both conventional and LTR trunking modes. If you want a
radio capable of meeting your current and future requirements, the SST has
to be one of your best choices! All of the radios we offer meet the
FCC 12.5 kHz narrow band channel spacing requirements currently being
implemented. Only a few offer LTR trunking. Most people
associate the benefits of trunking only with 800 MHz. The fact is
that trunking technology can be implemented on standard VHF or UHF
channels and many departments are considering the use of the defacto
national standard - LTR! If you would like more information on
trunking, how it works, and why it should be an important part of your
planning, please give us a call.
The
Motorola CP200
is
the radio you have been waiting for! The new Motorola CP200 is just a
little over 5 inches high and weighs just over 13 ounces, with
the optional Lithium-Ion battery, yet
it provides 5 watts of power (4 watts in UHF), 16 channel priority scan
capability and a desk charger. With the optional rapid charger, you
can operate your CP200 for up to 16 hours, then charge your battery in 90
minutes or less. The CP200 is covered by a two-year factory warranty. Built
in 2-tone paging is standard as well as MDC-1200 I.D.
If you have been waiting for the best radio at the best price, your
wait is over! Additional
information is available in the MOTOROLA section on our main site, www.falcondirect.com.
Both VHF and UHF models are available!
INSTITUTIONAL RADIO COMPARISON MATRIX
Manufacturer |
Relm |
Relm |
Ritron |
Motorola |
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Model
Number |
RPV516 |
RPV599 |
SST-D |
CP200 |
Frequency
Band |
VHF,
UHF |
VHF |
VHF, UHF |
VHF,
UHF |
Dimensions |
5.5
x 2.4 x 1.4 |
5.8
x 2.5 x 1.3 |
4.75 x 2.2 x 1.43" |
5.0
x 2.4 x 1.75" |
Weight |
16
Ounces |
14
Ounces |
11.5 ounces |
14.98
Ounces |
Battery
type |
Ni-MH |
Ni-MH |
Ni-MH |
Ni-Cd |
Battery
capacity |
1100
mAh |
1500
mAh |
1350 mAh |
1100
mAh |
Operating
life |
Up
to 9 hours |
10
hours |
14 hours |
Up
to 9 hours |
Number
of channels |
16 |
99 |
10 |
16 |
Output
power |
5/1
watts |
5/2.5/1/.25
watts |
.5 to 4 watts |
5/1
watts |
Priority
scan |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Full
136-174 MHz |
No
150 174 MHz |
Yes |
No - 150-162 MHz |
No
- 150-174 MHz |
UHF
band |
450-480
MHz |
Not available |
450-470 MHz |
438-470
MHz |
MIL-SPEC
810 |
Yes |
Yes |
Not rated |
Yes
(Certified) |
User
Programmable |
Yes
(with PC Kit) |
Yes
(No tools required) |
Yes (With PC kit) |
Yes (with PC kit) |
CTCSS
& DCS |
Yes |
Yes
plus DTMF |
Yes |
Yes
plus MDC1200 |
Primary
benefit
|
Low
cost
|
User
Programmable |
LTR trunking option |
Proven
reliability |
LCD
display |
No |
Yes
(Channel No.) |
Yes (Channel No.) |
No |
Price |
$219
VHF |
$249
VHF |
$299 |
$319
VHF |
UHF
adds
|
$20
|
N/A |
Same price |
$20 |
LTR Trunking adds | N/A | N/A | $20 (UHF Only) | N/A |
Auto
transponding
|
No
|
Yes |
No |
No |
Carrying
case |
Option Adds $39 |
Option Adds $39 |
Option Adds $29 |
Option Adds $39 |
Speaker-microphone |
Option
Adds $69 |
Option
Adds $69 |
Option Adds $39 |
Option
Adds $69 |
Spare
battery |
$59 |
$59 |
$69 |
$59 |
PC
Programming kit |
$49 |
$49 |
$129 |
Free with 20 radios |
Rapid
charger |
Yes
Conditioning |
Yes
- Conditioning |
Yes - Conditioning |
Add $50 with Ni-MH |
ANI |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes (MDC-1200) |
DTMF
encode/decode |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
2-tone
paging |
Yes
Decode/Encode |
Yes
Decode/Encode |
Yes Decode |
Yes
Decode only |
Factory
warranty |
2
years |
2
years |
1 year |
2 years |
Post Sale Service Plans
Customer is responsible for return to Motorola. Relm, or Ritron as applicable during warranty term with two exceptions. Defective radio(s) can be dropped off to Falcon Wireless who ships to the applicable manufacturer and returns to customer ($35 charge). Falcon can also provide a loaner radio (model may be different than customer radio) by adding $40. Next Day Exchange (N.D.E.) provides a replacement radio (same model type) within 24 hours. Falcon sends UPS call tag to pick up defective unit and pays for all shipping. Cost is $29 on either the Relm or Ritron radios or $33 on Motorola models and is paid annually. After the warranty period, there is a choice of time and materials shop service, flat rate repair, or annual contract plans. See chart below for applicable charges. Prices include standard ground shipping via UPS.
Model | Customer return within warranty period | Return to Falcon for return to factory (Shop charge) | Return to Falcon with request for loaner radio | Next Day Exchange Service (Annual fee) | Flat Rate Repair (Non-Warranty) | Time and material hourly rate (Non-warranty) | Warranty Extension from 2 years to 4 years |
Motorola CP200 | 1-way shipping | $35 | $75 | $33 | $225 | $80 | $48 |
Relm RP | 1-way shipping | $35 | $75 | $29 | $175 | $80 | Not available |
Ritron SST | 1-way shipping | $35 | $75 | $29 | $79* | $80 | Not available |
* $97 with battery replacement
When
you are ready to order......
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