Motorola RMU2080 8-Channel UHF Business Radio
- 8 channels, 89 UHF business exclusive frequencies
- 2 watt radio, FCC narrowband ready
- 219 PL/DPL codes, 6 customizable
- 1500 mW speaker for noisy sites
- NOAA weather on channel 8
- Military spec sealing, IPX4
- 15 hour battery, 8.64 ounces
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A rugged on-site business radio with loud audio, weather alerts and many interference codes for crews on job sites and shop floors. It talks to UHF business radios rather than consumer FRS sets, and range claims depend on terrain.
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ASIN: B00EAHGLQQModel: RMU2080Category: Two-Way Radios
Overview
A site supervisor or shop manager coordinating a crew gets a sealed UHF business radio from Motorola with a loud speaker for noisy floors. It runs on business exclusive frequencies, announces the channel by voice, and pulls NOAA weather alerts.
Clear audio over machinery and durable sealing suit warehouses, construction and manufacturing. It is a business radio, not a consumer walkie talkie, so mixing with FRS family radios is not its purpose.
Who it's for
Teams in noisy workplaces will use the loud speaker and channel announcement. Casual hikers and families are better served by consumer FRS radios.
Pros and cons
- Loud speaker for noisy areas
- Many interference codes
- Weather alert channel
- Voice channel announcement
- Spec sheet lists one channel
- Range figure depends on terrain
- Light splash protection only
Performance notes
Clarity in noisy areas comes from the high output speaker, while range depends on buildings, terrain and steel structures between radios. Interference codes filter other users on the same frequencies. Battery life governs shift coverage, and the dock recharges between shifts.
Specifications
| Brand | Motorola |
|---|---|
| Model | RMU2080 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 8.64 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Frequency Range | 89 UHF business exclusive frequencies |
| Talking Range Maximum | 36 mile (listed) |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Battery Average Life | 15 hours |
| Voltage | 3.7 volts |
| Transmit power | 2 watt |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number of Channels | 8 |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX4 |
| BuiltIn Media | Radio, dock, adapter, manual |
| Privacy codes | 219 PL/DPL, 6 customizable |
| Speaker | 1500 mW |
| Weather alerts | NOAA on channel 8 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the Motorola RMU2080 for my team?
The radio supports HTML-based customer programming software for settings, and channel 8 is pre-assigned to NOAA weather. The box includes a dock and adapter for charging.
Will the Motorola RMU2080 talk to FRS walkie talkies?
It operates on 89 UHF business exclusive frequencies. It lists compatibility with other RMU2080 series and UHF devices, not FRS radios.
Does the RMU2080 work in rain?
It carries IPX4 sealing and meets military specifications for dust, wind, shock and vibration.