Business UHF Radio
8 Channels — 18-Hour Battery
MIL-SPEC 810 + IP54
The most compact and lightweight business radio on the market — designed for retail, hospitality, restaurants, and healthcare staff who need discreet, all-day communication without a traditional radio's bulk.
The Motorola CLP1083e is a purpose-built business two-way radio designed for the industries where team communication matters most: retail, restaurants, hotels, offices, and assisted living facilities. It weighs just 95 grams with the battery attached — light enough that front-of-house staff barely notice they are wearing one — yet it delivers up to 18 hours of battery life, 8 programmable UHF channels, MIL-SPEC 810 and IP54 durability, and Motorola's Smart Status Glow Ring for at-a-glance status checking without looking away from customers.
The CLP1083e is the Canadian model — it operates on UHF business frequencies unique to Canada. The equivalent US model is the CLP1080e, which operates on different frequencies and is not interchangeable. Available at ITFactory.ca — Canada's trusted source for Motorola two-way radio solutions.
What Is Included
CLP1083e UHF 8-Channel Radio
Full radio with embedded antenna, Smart Status Glow Ring, large central PTT button, and antimicrobial housing. |
HKNN4013A Li-Ion Battery (1800 mAh)
Standard Li-Ion rechargeable battery providing up to 18 hours of talk time per charge. |
HKPN4008 Single-Unit Charging Tray and Adapter
Desktop charging tray with AC adapter for single-radio charging at a workstation or back office. |
PMLN8077 Swivel Earpiece with In-Line PTT Mic
Discreet swivel earpiece with a push-to-talk microphone on the cable — essential for front-of-house staff who need hands-free communication without a shoulder-mounted microphone. |
Belt Clip
Standard belt clip for carrying the radio discreetly at the hip. |
2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Motorola's standard 2-year warranty for the CLP series. |
Key Features
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Most Compact and Lightweight Business Radio
At approximately 95g with the battery, the CLP1083e is lighter than most smartphones — designed to be worn clipped to a shirt or apron without weighing down staff during active shifts. The embedded antenna eliminates the traditional rubber duck antenna stub for a clean, discreet profile.
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Smart Status Glow Ring
The illuminated ring around the PTT button communicates radio status at a glance — indicating active channel, transmission and receive state, scan mode, volume level, and battery level. Staff can check radio status without looking away from customers or breaking off a conversation.
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Up to 18 Hours Battery Life
The 1800mAh Li-Ion battery provides up to 18 hours of operation — enough to carry through a double shift without a mid-day charge. Battery life extender mode further stretches runtime when needed.
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8 Programmable UHF Channels
Up to 8 channels allow your operation to separate teams by role or zone — kitchen staff on one channel, front-of-house on another, management on a third. Customer Programming Software (CPS) allows channel and privacy code configuration to match your specific operation.
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Voice Guided Navigation
Voice-driven menus guide staff through channel selection and radio functions using audio prompts — reducing training time and eliminating the need for staff to read a small display to operate the radio. Custom voice prompts can be programmed with your own channel names.
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Escalate Call
A dedicated escalate call feature allows staff to instantly alert users on another channel — for urgent situations, incident response, or time-sensitive customer requests — without manually switching channels first.
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MIL-SPEC 810 and IP54 Durability
Meets military MIL-STD-810 testing standards for shock, vibration, humidity, and temperature extremes. IP54 rated against dust ingress and water splashing from any direction — suitable for kitchen environments, loading docks, and outdoor areas.
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Antimicrobial Housing
The radio housing is treated with an antimicrobial coating that inhibits the growth of bacteria on the surface — an important consideration in food service, healthcare, and hospitality environments where radios are shared between staff across shifts.
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VOX Hands-Free Operation
Voice-activated transmission allows staff to communicate without pressing PTT — useful when hands are occupied with serving, cooking, or handling merchandise. Sensitivity is adjustable to suit different ambient noise levels.
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Scan and Monitor Mode
Channel scan cycles through all programmed channels for active transmissions. Monitor mode holds a channel open for continuous listening — useful for supervisors monitoring multiple department channels simultaneously.
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Mute Option and 15 Volume Levels
15 volume levels allow precise audio adjustment for different environments — a quiet hotel lobby requires different settings than a busy restaurant kitchen. The mute option silences incoming audio without turning the radio off.
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Large Central PTT Button
The oversized push-to-talk button is centrally located on the front face of the radio — easy to press without looking, even when wearing gloves or carrying items. No need to rotate or reposition the radio to find the button.
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Who Is This For?
The CLP1083e is built for businesses where staff appearance and customer experience are a priority — and where the bulky, utilitarian look of a traditional business radio is a poor fit. It is the radio of choice for retail chains, hotels, restaurants, cafes, casinos, and assisted living facilities that need professional-grade communication in a package that does not look out of place on the floor.
Retail stores and department stores
Restaurants and quick service operations
Hotels and hospitality venues
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities
Office buildings and corporate campuses
Casinos and entertainment venues
Technical Specifications
| Brand |
Motorola Solutions |
| Model |
CLP1083e (Canadian model — CLP1080e in USA) |
| Radio Type |
UHF analog — licensed business frequencies |
| Output Power |
1 Watt |
| Channels |
8 programmable UHF channels |
| Privacy Codes |
219 CTCSS/DCS codes |
| Battery |
HKNN4013A Li-Ion 1800 mAh — up to 18 hours |
| Weight (with battery) |
Approx. 95g (3.35 oz) |
| Antenna |
Embedded (no external stub) |
| Display |
Smart Status Glow Ring (no screen) |
| VOX |
Yes — adjustable sensitivity |
| Voice Navigation |
Yes — customizable voice prompts via CPS |
| Escalate Call |
Yes |
| Call Tones |
6 |
| Volume Levels |
15 |
| Scan / Monitor |
Yes / Yes |
| Durability |
MIL-STD-810 + IP54 (dust and splash resistant) |
| Housing |
Antimicrobial |
| Programming |
Customer Programming Software (CPS) — PC required |
| Licence (Canada) |
ISED Radio Authorization recommended for commercial use — radios function without one |
| Warranty |
2-year manufacturer warranty |
| Sold by |
ITFactory.ca — Canadian authorized Motorola reseller |
Why Buy from ITFactory.ca?
ITFactory.ca is a trusted Canadian retailer for Motorola two-way radio solutions, serving businesses and organizations across the country. Every product we sell is genuine and backed by our team.
| → Authorized Canadian Motorola reseller |
→ Genuine Motorola OEM product |
| → Fast shipping across Canada |
→ Business invoicing available |
| → CLP series accessories also available |
→ Bilingual customer support |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the CLP1083e and a standard business radio like the CP185?
The CLP1083e is designed specifically for customer-facing environments where appearance and discretion matter. Its embedded antenna, compact form factor, Smart Status Glow Ring, antimicrobial housing, and included earpiece make it ideal for retail, hospitality, and healthcare staff. The CP185 and similar radios are more traditional in form — with an external antenna, larger body, and more robust feature sets suited to field operations, construction, security, and industrial use. If your team is customer-facing and appearance is a priority, the CLP1083e is the better fit.
Are the batteries from older CLP models compatible?
No. The CLP1083e uses a slightly larger battery size than older CLP series models, and batteries and belt clips are not interchangeable with previous generations. The HKNN4013A battery is specific to the current CLP1083e. Replacement batteries and accessories designed for the CLP1083e are available at ITFactory.ca.
What does the Smart Status Glow Ring show?
The LED ring surrounding the PTT button communicates several status indicators through colour and flash patterns: active channel, whether the radio is transmitting or receiving, scan mode activity, current volume level, and battery charge level. Staff can check the radio's status instantly without looking away from a customer, removing a screen display from the design entirely and reducing distraction during use.
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A Note on Licensing for Commercial Use in Canada
The CLP1083e operates on UHF frequencies regulated by ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada). Under federal regulations, a Radio Authorization is technically required for commercial use. That said, the radios will function without a licence in place — many businesses use them informally or while their application is being processed.
For larger teams and ongoing commercial deployments, obtaining a Radio Authorization is recommended to remain compliant and to protect your assigned frequencies. Applications are submitted at ised.canada.ca under Spectrum Management and Telecommunications. The process involves selecting your UHF frequency band, providing business details, and paying a modest annual fee.
Licensed operation grants access to dedicated UHF business frequencies with less interference and clearer audio than consumer FRS channels — a meaningful advantage in busy retail and hospitality environments.
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