Description
The Motorola Mag One BPR40 radio is an 8 or 16 channel handheld unit that is ideal for educational institutions, retail, and hospitality businesses. The BPR40 transmits using analog UHF or VHF frequencies, and can be programmed to work with other Motorola, Icom, and Kenwood analog radios.
The BPR40 is part of the Mag One by Motorola radio portfolio. This affordable solution gives remarkable quality and value that is perfect for your business. The high/low power option saves battery life, and there is an optional high capacity battery to extend your communications even further.
Motorola Mag One BPR40 radio highlights
- Analog only transmissions
- 8 or 16 channels
- UHF (450-470 MHz) or VHF (150-174 MHz) frequency bands
- 4 watts (UHF) or 5 watts (VHF) max power output
- 8 hours battery life (16 channel model)
- 2 programmable buttons
- 1 year Motorola warranty
Model numbers
Supported system technologies
Conventional analogIncluded BPR40 accessories
Shop all BPR40 radio accessories
| UHF Antenna | PMAE4020 |
| VHF Antenna | PMAD4051 |
| 8 Ch Battery | PMNN4071 |
| 16 Ch Battery | PMNN4075 |
| Belt Clip | PMLN4743 |
| Charger | PMPN4171 |
Resources
BPR40 specification sheet (PDF file)
BPR40 manual (PDF file)
Consider upgrading to a digital radio for more coverage
If you need additional range, we suggest looking at a Motorola digital radio.
Digital radios give you a ~20% range bump as well as ~40% battery life bump, and static free audio.
Recommended digital alternatives
Free Motorola BPR40 radio programming with purchase
Motorola BPR40 radio range
| Flat open terrain |
UHF 3-4 miles VHF 4-6 miles |
| Suburban areas |
UHF 1-3 miles VHF 1-3 miles |
| Urban areas |
UHF 0.5-2 miles VHF 0.5-1 mile |
| Inside buildings |
UHF 17-25 floors VHF 10-15 floors |
These are estimates based on the BPR40 radio using standard accessories at full power, many factors affect range.
Motorola BPR40 specifications
| Programmable buttons | 2 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.2 x 2.3 x 1.5 in. |
| Weight w/battery (PMNN4071) | 12.3 oz. |
| User programmable? | No, requires dealer software |
| Durability | Mil spec: 810 C, 810 D, 810 E, 810 |
Performance data
| Frequency range | UHF (450-470 MHz) VHF (150-174 MHz) |
| Max Power output | 4 Watts (UHF) 5 Watts (VHF) |
| Adjustable power levels | Yes |
| Coverage area | Programming Software allows adjustable power output for varying coverage |
| Repeater capable | Yes |
| Estimated battery life w/PMMN4071 | 8 hours (high power - 4W/5W) 11 hours (low power - 1W) |
| Standard battery | 8 Channel - PMNN4071 NiMH 16 Channel - PMNN4075 Li-ion |
| Battery size | PMNN4071 - 1200 mAh PMNN4075 - 1500 mA |
