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CONTENTS Contents 1 Safety 4 Introduction 5 Package Contents 5 Batteries and Chargers Safety Information 7 Operational Safety Guidelines 8 FCC Licensing Information 9 Interference Information 9 Radio Overview 11 Parts of the Radio 11 On/Off/Volume Knob 12 Channel Selector Knob 12 Accessory Connector... 12 Model Label 12 Microphone 12 Antenna 12 LED Indicator 12 Side Buttons 12 The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery 12 Battery Features 14 About the Li-Ion Battery 14 Battery...
CONTENTS Contents 1 Safety 4 Introduction 5 Package Contents 5 Batteries and Chargers Safety Information 7 Operational Safety Guidelines 8 FCC Licensing Information 9 Interference Information 9 Radio Overview 11 Parts of the Radio 11 On/Off/Volume Knob 12 Channel Selector Knob 12 Accessory Connector... 12 Model Label 12 Microphone 12 Antenna 12 LED Indicator 12 Side Buttons 12 The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery 12 Battery Features 14 About the Li-Ion Battery 14 Battery...
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...Channel 29 Talking and Monitoring 29 Receiving a Call 30 Talk Range 30 Radio LED Indicators 32 Hands-Free Use/VOX 33 With Compatible VOX Accessories. . . . .33 Setting VOX Sensitivity 34 Microphone Gain 34 Battery Save 34 Reset to Factory Defaults 34 End of Transmission Tone (Roger ...Beep Tone 35 Programming Features 36 Programming Mode 36 Learning to Read the Values the Radio Signals You 36 Entering Programming Mode 39 Reading Frequencies Values...
...Channel 29 Talking and Monitoring 29 Receiving a Call 30 Talk Range 30 Radio LED Indicators 32 Hands-Free Use/VOX 33 With Compatible VOX Accessories. . . . .33 Setting VOX Sensitivity 34 Microphone Gain 34 Battery Save 34 Reset to Factory Defaults 34 End of Transmission Tone (Roger ...Beep Tone 35 Programming Features 36 Programming Mode 36 Learning to Read the Values the Radio Signals You 36 Entering Programming Mode 39 Reading Frequencies Values...
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Cloning with RDX Radios - VHF Default Frequencies Chart 65 RDX UHF Frequencies Chart 66 RDU2020 - UHF Default Frequencies Chart 71 CTCSS and PL/DPL Codes 72 Programming Customized Frequencies on 4W/5W RDX models 75 Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada 76 Accessories 80 Antennas 80 Audio Accessories 80 Battery 80 Carry Accessories 81 Power Supplies AC...
Cloning with RDX Radios - VHF Default Frequencies Chart 65 RDX UHF Frequencies Chart 66 RDU2020 - UHF Default Frequencies Chart 71 CTCSS and PL/DPL Codes 72 Programming Customized Frequencies on 4W/5W RDX models 75 Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada 76 Accessories 80 Antennas 80 Audio Accessories 80 Battery 80 Carry Accessories 81 Power Supplies AC...
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ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. C a u t i o n Before using this product, read the operating instructions and RF energy awareness information contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/RDX SAFETY English 4 SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE !
ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. C a u t i o n Before using this product, read the operating instructions and RF energy awareness information contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/RDX SAFETY English 4 SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE !
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... 33322 PACKAGE CONTENTS • Radio • Antenna (only for purchasing the Motorola® RDX Series™ Radio. The RDX Series™ radios provide cost-effective communications for all of communications equipment. Note: Read this user guide carefully to ensure you for RDU4100 and RDV5100) • Spring Action Belt-Clip • Lithium-Ion Battery • Power Supply •...
... 33322 PACKAGE CONTENTS • Radio • Antenna (only for purchasing the Motorola® RDX Series™ Radio. The RDX Series™ radios provide cost-effective communications for all of communications equipment. Note: Read this user guide carefully to ensure you for RDU4100 and RDV5100) • Spring Action Belt-Clip • Lithium-Ion Battery • Power Supply •...
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... read all the instructions and cautionary markings on • the charger, • the battery, and • the radio using the battery 1. Other batteries may result in any maintenance or cleaning 7 English Use of an improper extension cord could ...electric shock. To reduce risk of damage to a qualified Motorola service representative. 6. Disassembly of the charger may result in risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable Motorola-authorized batteries. BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SAFETY INFORMATION BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SAFETY INFORMATION This document contains important safety and ...
... read all the instructions and cautionary markings on • the charger, • the battery, and • the radio using the battery 1. Other batteries may result in any maintenance or cleaning 7 English Use of an improper extension cord could ...electric shock. To reduce risk of damage to a qualified Motorola service representative. 6. Disassembly of the charger may result in risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable Motorola-authorized batteries. BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SAFETY INFORMATION BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SAFETY INFORMATION This document contains important safety and ...
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... CHARGERS SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES • Turn the radio OFF when charging battery. • The charger is located where it will not be nearby and easily accessible. • Maximum ambient temperature around the power supply equipment must not ...
... CHARGERS SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES • Turn the radio OFF when charging battery. • The charger is located where it will not be nearby and easily accessible. • Maximum ambient temperature around the power supply equipment must not ...
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Channel Selector Knob Used to switch the radio to give battery status, power-up status, radio call information and scan status. Antenna For models RDU2020, and RDV2020 the antennas are removable. LED Indicator Used to different channels. Side Button 1 (SB1) • The Side Button ... is a general button that can be configured by the Computer Programming Software - The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery RDX Series™ provides different types of the radio. Microphone Speaks clearly into the microphone when sending a message. The default setting of SB1 is a general button that...
Channel Selector Knob Used to switch the radio to give battery status, power-up status, radio call information and scan status. Antenna For models RDU2020, and RDV2020 the antennas are removable. LED Indicator Used to different channels. Side Button 1 (SB1) • The Side Button ... is a general button that can be configured by the Computer Programming Software - The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery RDX Series™ provides different types of the radio. Microphone Speaks clearly into the microphone when sending a message. The default setting of SB1 is a general button that...
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... receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25% discharge, lasts even longer. Motorola batteries are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of the battery. BATTERY FEATURES RDX Series™ radios provide Lithium-Ion batteries that come in non-Motorola equipment may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of an...
... receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25% discharge, lasts even longer. Motorola batteries are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of the battery. BATTERY FEATURES RDX Series™ radios provide Lithium-Ion batteries that come in non-Motorola equipment may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of an...
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... be recycled and cannot be recycled. RADIO OVERVIEW 15 English Battery Recycling and Disposal Li-Ion rechargeable batteries can be disposed of in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for Li-Ion battery collection and recycling. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in landfills or incinerators. Under various U.S. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling...
... be recycled and cannot be recycled. RADIO OVERVIEW 15 English Battery Recycling and Disposal Li-Ion rechargeable batteries can be disposed of in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for Li-Ion battery collection and recycling. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in landfills or incinerators. Under various U.S. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling...
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... the radio. 2. With the Motorola logo side up on page 14 English 16 1. Push down the battery latch and hold it depressed while removing the battery. 3. Press the top part of the radio's body. 3. Pull the battery away from the radio. Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery Battery Latch Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery Battery Latch slots RADIO OVERVIEW...
... the radio. 2. With the Motorola logo side up on page 14 English 16 1. Push down the battery latch and hold it depressed while removing the battery. 3. Press the top part of the radio's body. 3. Pull the battery away from the radio. Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery Battery Latch Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery Battery Latch slots RADIO OVERVIEW...
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... battery, downwards. 3. Assemble alkaline battery pack in the same steps as installing the Li-Ion battery pack. 4. Turn OFF the radio, if it is turned ON. 2. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the battery away from the radio's body, and lift the battery from alkaline battery pack. 5. Alkaline Battery Pack (Optional Accessory) Installing Alkaline Batteries Removing Alkaline Batteries RADIO OVERVIEW Alkaline Battery...
... battery, downwards. 3. Assemble alkaline battery pack in the same steps as installing the Li-Ion battery pack. 4. Turn OFF the radio, if it is turned ON. 2. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the battery away from the radio's body, and lift the battery from alkaline battery pack. 5. Alkaline Battery Pack (Optional Accessory) Installing Alkaline Batteries Removing Alkaline Batteries RADIO OVERVIEW Alkaline Battery...
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For details, see "Chargers" on the belt clip tab and push the spring action belt clip upward to remove. RADIO OVERVIEW 19 English Power Supply Drop-in Tray Charger The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray Charger Spring Action Belt Clip 1. To remove, pull back the metal release tab on page... 81. Slide the spring action belt clip rails into the belt clip grooves on the back of the battery pack and slide it down...
For details, see "Chargers" on the belt clip tab and push the spring action belt clip upward to remove. RADIO OVERVIEW 19 English Power Supply Drop-in Tray Charger The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray Charger Spring Action Belt Clip 1. To remove, pull back the metal release tab on page... 81. Slide the spring action belt clip rails into the belt clip grooves on the back of the battery pack and slide it down...
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Battery Life Information When the Battery Save feature is estimated based on 5% transmit/ 5% receive/ 90% standby standard duty cycle RADIO OVERVIEW English 20 The following chart summarizes battery life estimations: Li-Ion Battery Life with Battery Save feature ON Battery Type 5 Watts 4 Watts 2 Watts Standard 8.5 hours 8.5 hours 12 hours High 17 hours 17 hours 24 hours Ultra High 18.5 hours 18.5 hours 26 hours Note: Battery life is ON (enabled by default) the battery life will be longer.
Battery Life Information When the Battery Save feature is estimated based on 5% transmit/ 5% receive/ 90% standby standard duty cycle RADIO OVERVIEW English 20 The following chart summarizes battery life estimations: Li-Ion Battery Life with Battery Save feature ON Battery Type 5 Watts 4 Watts 2 Watts Standard 8.5 hours 8.5 hours 12 hours High 17 hours 17 hours 24 hours Ultra High 18.5 hours 18.5 hours 26 hours Note: Battery life is ON (enabled by default) the battery life will be longer.
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Alkaline Battery Life The following chart estimates the Alkaline battery life: Alkaline Battery Life Battery Save Feature 5 Watts 4 Watts 2 Watts ON 26 hours* 26 hours* 26 hours Notes: • Battery life are being estimated based on 5% transmit/ 5% receive/ 90% standby standard duty cycle. • * When using Alkaline battery, the radio is set to 2W by default RADIO OVERVIEW 21 English
Alkaline Battery Life The following chart estimates the Alkaline battery life: Alkaline Battery Life Battery Save Feature 5 Watts 4 Watts 2 Watts ON 26 hours* 26 hours* 26 hours Notes: • Battery life are being estimated based on 5% transmit/ 5% receive/ 90% standby standard duty cycle. • * When using Alkaline battery, the radio is set to 2W by default RADIO OVERVIEW 21 English
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Charging the Battery RDX Series™ offers two types of the drop-in tray charger. 3. Note: The radio comes equipped with a Standard Charger To charge the battery (with the radio attached), place it in a Motorola-approved Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger or Drop-in tray charger on page 81 RADIO OVERVIEW English 22 Charging with the front...
Charging the Battery RDX Series™ offers two types of the drop-in tray charger. 3. Note: The radio comes equipped with a Standard Charger To charge the battery (with the radio attached), place it in a Motorola-approved Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger or Drop-in tray charger on page 81 RADIO OVERVIEW English 22 Charging with the front...
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... Ultra High Capacity Figure 1: Identifying the Drop-In Charger's Position Before Charging the Battery RADIO OVERVIEW 23 English Charging a Standalone Battery To charge only the battery - Ensure the slots in the battery correctly engage in tray charger's default position will charge a standard battery. The drop-in the charger Note: Ensure that needs to charge either Standard...
... Ultra High Capacity Figure 1: Identifying the Drop-In Charger's Position Before Charging the Battery RADIO OVERVIEW 23 English Charging a Standalone Battery To charge only the battery - Ensure the slots in the battery correctly engage in tray charger's default position will charge a standard battery. The drop-in the charger Note: Ensure that needs to charge either Standard...
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.... The label on each side of the charger. Repeat same procedure to return to accommodate the High capacity or Ultra High capacity battery: RADIO OVERVIEW 1. Squeeze both standalone battery and battery (with radio) To convert the charger from the charger tray. 2. Rotate the removable bracket 180 degrees and replace it by fitting it in charger...
.... The label on each side of the charger. Repeat same procedure to return to accommodate the High capacity or Ultra High capacity battery: RADIO OVERVIEW 1. Squeeze both standalone battery and battery (with radio) To convert the charger from the charger tray. 2. Rotate the removable bracket 180 degrees and replace it by fitting it in charger...
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Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators Standard Charger LED Indicator Status Power ON Charging Charging Complete Battery Fault(*) LED Status Steady red indication for 3 seconds Blinking red (slow) Steady red indication Blinking red (fast) Comments The charger has powered up The charger is currently charging Battery is fully charged Battery had a fault when battery was inserted Notes: • (*) Normally re-seating the battery pack will correct this issue. • (**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power supply is being used RADIO OVERVIEW 25 English
Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators Standard Charger LED Indicator Status Power ON Charging Charging Complete Battery Fault(*) LED Status Steady red indication for 3 seconds Blinking red (slow) Steady red indication Blinking red (fast) Comments The charger has powered up The charger is currently charging Battery is fully charged Battery had a fault when battery was inserted Notes: • (*) Normally re-seating the battery pack will correct this issue. • (**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power supply is being used RADIO OVERVIEW 25 English
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... fully charged Battery Fault (*) Blinking red (fast) Battery has a fault when battery was inserted Waiting to Charge (**) Double-blink yellow indications Battery charging conditions not suitable Notes: • (*) Normally re-seating the battery pack will correct this issue. • (**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power supply is being used RADIO OVERVIEW English...
... fully charged Battery Fault (*) Blinking red (fast) Battery has a fault when battery was inserted Waiting to Charge (**) Double-blink yellow indications Battery charging conditions not suitable Notes: • (*) Normally re-seating the battery pack will correct this issue. • (**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power supply is being used RADIO OVERVIEW English...