The Motorola R2 is a robust and affordable analog/digital radio for professional use. Along with models like the DP1400 and CP040, the R2 is among the most widely used radios in its class. Its combination of reliability, functionality, and price makes this device a logical choice for many companies and organizations.
Thanks to its solid construction and extensive features, the Motorola R2 is suitable for daily use in various work environments.
Support analog and digital
The Motorola R2 supports both analog and digital communication. This makes it ideal for organizations that want to transition to digital without immediately replacing their entire system.
Does your organization still have an existing analog radio system? Then the R2 can seamlessly integrate with older radios. You can configure the radio to use both analog and digital channels simultaneously. Once all analog devices have been replaced, the R2 can easily be reprogrammed for fully digital communication.
This flexibility makes the Motorola R2 a future-proof investment.
Most important features:
- Available in VHF and UHF
- Up to 64 programmable channels
- Battery life up to 26,5 hours
- MIL-STD 810C/D/E/F/G/H and IP55
- Operating temp -20°C to 60°C
- Lone worker function
- remote monitoring
- transmit interrupt
- enhanced privacy
- Support for sound files
- Home channel reminder
- Two freely programmable keys
- IP site connect (additional license)
- Capacity plus up to 2 repeaters (additional license)
Dimensions of the Motorola R2
The Motorola R2 is 12,7 cm high, 6,1 cm wide, and 4,2 cm deep with a standard battery. It weighs approximately 240 grams. This size makes the radio comfortable to hold and maintains its position during extended use.
The R2 can be easily carried with a belt clip or carrying case. This keeps the radio within easy reach without hindering your work. You can find suitable carrying solutions under "Carrying Solutions" under accessories. Check out all the R2-related accessories!
Buttons of the Motorola R2
The R2 features programmable buttons for frequently used functions. For example, one button can be configured as an emergency button to alert other radios in range. Another button can be used to enable or disable scanning or switch between high and low transmit power.
By carefully configuring the functions beforehand, the controls will optimally match your work situation. Therefore, please discuss your requirements when placing your order.
Scan
Channel scanning is a very important function of the R2 or any radio with more than one channel that needs to be monitored. On the R2, a channel of the radio can be set as a scan channel. This will cycle through the programmed channels looking for an active channel to ensure no messages are missed.



