We get many calls asking about the differences between certain Motorola radios that look identical but have different names or labels. For example, what is the difference between the Motorola XU2100 and the Motorola CP100? Both are available in UHF frequencies, have 2-watts of power and are 1 channel and also are identical in size, weight and features. And what about the Motorola RDU2020 versus the Motorola CP110? Both of these radios have 2 channels, are available in UHF frequencies and are identical in size, weight and features.

The answer is nothing is different between the radios themselves. The difference is who you are buying them from, which can make a significant impact on the value you receive from your radio investment. Like many manufacturers, Motorola has many distribution strategies. Motorola manufactures virtually the exact same radio models and names them differently depending on the divisions they sell them through. The two primary divisions in the U.S. are Authorized Motorola Two-Way Radio Dealerships and Distribution Channels.

Blinkwave.com, for example, is an Authorized Motorola Two-Way Radio Dealership. This allows us to sell directly to you, our end users. Our sales and service staff are trained and certified by Motorola to sell and service Motorola radios. Distributors for Motorola sell to retail-type stores, who then sell to end users.

So what does this mean to you? There are several advantages to buying from an Authorized Motorola Dealer like us. First and foremost is price. We buy only Motorola products and as a National Dealer, buy in bulk. Buying in bulk allows us to get the very best pricing, which we pass along to you, our customers. Also, you avoid the unnecessary expense of a “middleman,” which you’d incur if buying from a retail store.

In addition, our staff is trained and certified by Motorola to sell and service your products. Our Consultants understand applications, features and coverage, and they have the experience and industry knowledge to make recommendations that will significantly benefit your organization. Retail stores sell a variety of products and product lines, and typically have limited or no understanding of the Motorola radios they are selling.

If you are looking for Motorola radios, give us a call at 800.939.5044 and let us prove how working with a highly skilled Authorized Motorola Two-Way Radio Dealership best supports your communications needs. And if you have or are looking at purchasing “Distribution” model Motorola Radios, below is a reference guide that matches those models to the equivalent Authorized Motorola Dealer version.

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