Motorola R2 MOTOTRBO Digital Portable Two-Way Radio (VHF 136–174 MHz)

The R2 VHF is built for outdoor teams that need a straightforward, durable digital radio without a learning curve or complex setup. Construction crews coordinating across open job sites, groundskeeping and facilities teams covering large campus areas, outdoor event staff managing venue perimeters, agriculture operations communicating across field areas: all need a radio that works across open terrain through a full shift without managing battery levels or channel programming on the device. The R2 delivers this in the same no-display format as the CP200d it replaces — power on, push to talk.

At 5W VHF across 136–174 MHz — one watt above the UHF variant — the R2 VHF delivers maximum outdoor coverage range. VHF signals at this frequency propagate farther over open ground and through low-density vegetation than UHF, making VHF the standard band for outdoor operations spread across acreage. With 64 channels across the programmable channel plan, the R2 accommodates multi-department outdoor operations — separate channels for different crews, a dedicated emergency channel, and management channels — without requiring separate radios per function. Dual analog/digital mode communicates with existing VHF analog fleets during migration.

Confirmed in the official Motorola R2 datasheet (motorolasolutions.com, November 2025), the R2 delivers a maximum speech loudness of 101 phons as measured to ISO 532B standard — a specification that quantifies audible loudness under real-world listening conditions rather than simple wattage. For outdoor VHF workers operating near construction equipment, generators, agricultural machinery, or outdoor crowd environments, 101 phons ensures the incoming transmission cuts through ambient noise at a level that does not require the worker to press the radio to their ear or stop what they are doing to hear a call.

Operating the Motorola R2 VHF on licensed frequencies in the United States requires an FCC Part 90 license. This applies to commercial and business radio use across construction, campus facilities, outdoor events, agriculture, and parks and recreation on private licensed VHF frequencies in the 136–174 MHz band.

AXDIGITAL supplies the R2 VHF as a genuine, factory-sealed Motorola unit, and we can share guidance on where FCC Part 90 licensing starts — including how to select the right VHF frequency for your site. VHF is the standard band for outdoor, open-area operations. For organizations moving from CP200d VHF or other analog radios, we can walk you through frequency reuse and channel planning so communication stays continuous during migration.

The R2 VHF is FCC Part 90 certified (FCC ID: AZ489FT3852). Contact us to discuss licensing requirements for your organization.