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... and Monitoring 33 Receiving a Call 33 Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators 34 Talk Range 34 Radio LED Indicators 36 Hands-Free Use/VOX 37 With Compatible VOX Accessories. . . . .37 Hands ...Programming Features 42 Entering Programming Mode 42 Programming RX (Reception) Frequencies . 43 Programming RX (Reception) Codes (CTCSS/DPL 44 Programming Scramble 44 Programming Maximum Number of Channels 45 Programming Call Tones 46 Programming Microphone Gain Level . . . . . 47 Programming Microphone Accessory Gain Level 47 Other Programming Features 48 Scan 48 Programming...
... and Monitoring 33 Receiving a Call 33 Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators 34 Talk Range 34 Radio LED Indicators 36 Hands-Free Use/VOX 37 With Compatible VOX Accessories. . . . .37 Hands ...Programming Features 42 Entering Programming Mode 42 Programming RX (Reception) Frequencies . 43 Programming RX (Reception) Codes (CTCSS/DPL 44 Programming Scramble 44 Programming Maximum Number of Channels 45 Programming Call Tones 46 Programming Microphone Gain Level . . . . . 47 Programming Microphone Accessory Gain Level 47 Other Programming Features 48 Scan 48 Programming...
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... PL/DPL Codes 76 Programming Customized Frequencies on 4W/5W RDX models 80 Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada 81 Accessories 85 Antennas 85 Audio Accessories 85 Battery 85 Carry Accessories 86 Power Supplies AC Pin Adaptors 86 Software Applications 86 Cables 86 Chargers 86 3 English UHF Default Frequencies Chart 73 RDU4160d -
... PL/DPL Codes 76 Programming Customized Frequencies on 4W/5W RDX models 80 Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada 81 Accessories 85 Antennas 85 Audio Accessories 85 Battery 85 Carry Accessories 86 Power Supplies AC Pin Adaptors 86 Software Applications 86 Cables 86 Chargers 86 3 English UHF Default Frequencies Chart 73 RDU4160d -
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For RDU4160d, the antenna is removable. Antenna For Models RDU2080d and RDV2080d, the antennas are not programmable buttons. LED Indicator Used to set up programming values. Front Buttons • M E N U Button This button give you access to give battery status, power-up status, radio call information and scan ...or OFF and to scroll up/ down buttons Allows you to change channels and to adjust the radio's volume. It also allows you to move through all the features while in Programming Mode. • Toggle up / down menu options or set up features like VOX/ iVOX levels...
For RDU4160d, the antenna is removable. Antenna For Models RDU2080d and RDV2080d, the antennas are not programmable buttons. LED Indicator Used to set up programming values. Front Buttons • M E N U Button This button give you access to give battery status, power-up status, radio call information and scan ...or OFF and to scroll up/ down buttons Allows you to change channels and to adjust the radio's volume. It also allows you to move through all the features while in Programming Mode. • Toggle up / down menu options or set up features like VOX/ iVOX levels...
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... radio will play a good chirp. • A Programmable Button Configured as Preset Channel 1. • B Programmable Button Configured as Preset Channel 2. • C Programmable Button Configured as Tx Power Selection. For more about how to "Entering Programming Mode" on page 42 and "CPS (Computer Programming... preset button (A or B) tunes the radio to listen. Side Button 1 (SB1) The Side Button 1 is 'Monitor'. Side Button 2 (SB2) The Side Button 2 is 'Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete'. The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery RDX Series™ provides different types of batteries...
... radio will play a good chirp. • A Programmable Button Configured as Preset Channel 1. • B Programmable Button Configured as Preset Channel 2. • C Programmable Button Configured as Tx Power Selection. For more about how to "Entering Programming Mode" on page 42 and "CPS (Computer Programming... preset button (A or B) tunes the radio to listen. Side Button 1 (SB1) The Side Button 1 is 'Monitor'. Side Button 2 (SB2) The Side Button 2 is 'Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete'. The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery RDX Series™ provides different types of batteries...
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... Recycling and Disposal Li-Ion rechargeable batteries can be disposed of in landfills or incinerators. and Canada, Motorola participates in this program. Under various U.S. RADIO OVERVIEW 17 English Contact your area. state laws and the laws of several other useful information concerning recycling.... However, recycling facilities may not be available in your local waste management agency for consumers, businesses and governmental agencies. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of the drop-off facility closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web site at:...
... Recycling and Disposal Li-Ion rechargeable batteries can be disposed of in landfills or incinerators. and Canada, Motorola participates in this program. Under various U.S. RADIO OVERVIEW 17 English Contact your area. state laws and the laws of several other useful information concerning recycling.... However, recycling facilities may not be available in your local waste management agency for consumers, businesses and governmental agencies. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of the drop-off facility closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web site at:...
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... Level Keypad Hi Power Lock Vox / iVox Scramble Repeater/Talkaround Signal Strength Channel Number Channel Programming Frequency Indicator Mode Indicator Indicator Interference Eliminator Code Indicator Notes: • The radio display shown here is for all Radio Models. The radio will chirp and the LED will turn on the backlight. • Repeater/Talkaround capability is...
... Level Keypad Hi Power Lock Vox / iVox Scramble Repeater/Talkaround Signal Strength Channel Number Channel Programming Frequency Indicator Mode Indicator Indicator Interference Eliminator Code Indicator Notes: • The radio display shown here is for all Radio Models. The radio will chirp and the LED will turn on the backlight. • Repeater/Talkaround capability is...
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...Eliminator Code and Scan Settings. TALKING AND MONITORING It is already transmitting For monitoring press and hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5cm) from your radio is not being programmed for voice activity. 3. To respond, hold the SB1(*) button to access channel traffic. This feature... activity is released and listen for a different mode. Note: To listen to all activity on the model number. RECEIVING A CALL 1. Program each channel separately. release it to talk; Make sure the PTT button is present, you reach the desired channel. 2. Select a channel...
...Eliminator Code and Scan Settings. TALKING AND MONITORING It is already transmitting For monitoring press and hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5cm) from your radio is not being programmed for voice activity. 3. To respond, hold the SB1(*) button to access channel traffic. This feature... activity is released and listen for a different mode. Note: To listen to all activity on the model number. RECEIVING A CALL 1. Program each channel separately. release it to talk; Make sure the PTT button is present, you reach the desired channel. 2. Select a channel...
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2. For details of code combinations. 4. Scramble Code: Codes that specific code. Frequency: The frequency your channels refer to transmit/receive. 3. Interference Eliminator Code: These codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of how to set to that make your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening who is not set up frequencies and CTCSS/DPL codes in your radio uses to the 'Programming Mode' Section. 35 English GETTING STARTED
2. For details of code combinations. 4. Scramble Code: Codes that specific code. Frequency: The frequency your channels refer to transmit/receive. 3. Interference Eliminator Code: These codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of how to set to that make your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening who is not set up frequencies and CTCSS/DPL codes in your radio uses to the 'Programming Mode' Section. 35 English GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED RADIO LED INDICATORS RADIO STATUS Channel Alias Edit Channel Busy Cloning Mode Cloning In Progress Fatal Error at Power up Low Battery Low Battery Shutdown Monitor Power-Up 'Idle' Programming Mode / Channel Mode Scan Mode Transmit (Tx)/Receive (RX) Transmit in Low Power Select LED INDICATION Red heartbeat Solid orange Two orange...
GETTING STARTED RADIO LED INDICATORS RADIO STATUS Channel Alias Edit Channel Busy Cloning Mode Cloning In Progress Fatal Error at Power up Low Battery Low Battery Shutdown Monitor Power-Up 'Idle' Programming Mode / Channel Mode Scan Mode Transmit (Tx)/Receive (RX) Transmit in Low Power Select LED INDICATION Red heartbeat Solid orange Two orange...
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... choose either 'LITHIUM' or 'ALKALINE'. LITHIUM 41 English GETTING STARTED Battery Type Menu Only if the battery pack is not detected, the radio will be programmed using the CPS. A full battery icon will allow changes to the battery type setting from either Lithium-Ion or Alkaline.To change the setting, press ...
... choose either 'LITHIUM' or 'ALKALINE'. LITHIUM 41 English GETTING STARTED Battery Type Menu Only if the battery pack is not detected, the radio will be programmed using the CPS. A full battery icon will allow changes to the battery type setting from either Lithium-Ion or Alkaline.To change the setting, press ...
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...displayed and the current channel aliasing name will be blinking to indicate that the radio has entered 'Programming Mode' and the radio LED will signal a green heartbeat. The radio will return to 'Idle' Programming Mode, the LED will sound, indicating that you want to select the ...To save changes long press the PTT button. Once the radio enters the 'Programming Mode', which defaults to 'Idle' Programming Mode. In 'Programming Mode' your radio is capable of setting values for three seconds, while turning ON the radio. English 42 You can select the channel you can scroll...
...displayed and the current channel aliasing name will be blinking to indicate that the radio has entered 'Programming Mode' and the radio LED will signal a green heartbeat. The radio will return to 'Idle' Programming Mode, the LED will sound, indicating that you want to select the ...To save changes long press the PTT button. Once the radio enters the 'Programming Mode', which defaults to 'Idle' Programming Mode. In 'Programming Mode' your radio is capable of setting values for three seconds, while turning ON the radio. English 42 You can select the channel you can scroll...
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... with the / buttons until you reach 'Frequency Programming Mode'. The radio display will be automatically saved, even if you turn OFF the radio. • You can exit any Programming Mode without saving. 43 English PROGRAMMING FEATURES • If you're in 'Idle' Programming Mode and wish to exit the 'Programming Mode', long press the PTT button to...
... with the / buttons until you reach 'Frequency Programming Mode'. The radio display will be automatically saved, even if you turn OFF the radio. • You can exit any Programming Mode without saving. 43 English PROGRAMMING FEATURES • If you're in 'Idle' Programming Mode and wish to exit the 'Programming Mode', long press the PTT button to...
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... it adds an extra layer of privacy. Long press the PTT button to exit and save or short press the English 44 PROGRAMMING SCRAMBLE The scramble feature makes your radio reaches the 'Scramble Programming Mode': The current scramble setting will show the blinking CTCSS/DPL code as follows: RX To... program the desired code, scroll up/down with the / buttons until you get the CTCSS/DPL code value you reach the 'Code Programming Mode'. You can...
... it adds an extra layer of privacy. Long press the PTT button to exit and save or short press the English 44 PROGRAMMING SCRAMBLE The scramble feature makes your radio reaches the 'Scramble Programming Mode': The current scramble setting will show the blinking CTCSS/DPL code as follows: RX To... program the desired code, scroll up/down with the / buttons until you get the CTCSS/DPL code value you reach the 'Code Programming Mode'. You can...
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... channels use the / buttons until you reach the 'Max Channel Programming Mode': To program the maximum number of channels for scrambling are dependent upon the values programmed via the CPS. MAX CH PROGRAMMING FEATURES The radio display will blink the current maximum number of channels the radio supports. Long press the PTT button to the next...
... channels use the / buttons until you reach the 'Max Channel Programming Mode': To program the maximum number of channels for scrambling are dependent upon the values programmed via the CPS. MAX CH PROGRAMMING FEATURES The radio display will blink the current maximum number of channels the radio supports. Long press the PTT button to the next...
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...Note: The values available for Call Tones are about to the next programming feature without speaking. To program Call Tones, enter 'Programming Mode' and scroll through the programming options until your display radio shows the Programming Call Tones selection: radio will be blinking. Once you have selected the tone you want ... button to move to talk or alert them that you are dependent upon the values programmed via the CPS. Each time you can select the desired call tone selected (except for the radio. You can configure the call tone setting is '0' it means it is disabled....
...Note: The values available for Call Tones are about to the next programming feature without speaking. To program Call Tones, enter 'Programming Mode' and scroll through the programming options until your display radio shows the Programming Call Tones selection: radio will be blinking. Once you have selected the tone you want ... button to move to talk or alert them that you are dependent upon the values programmed via the CPS. Each time you can select the desired call tone selected (except for the radio. You can configure the call tone setting is '0' it means it is disabled....
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... level are dependent upon maximum levels the radio supports. You can select the desired gain level (1=Low gain,2= Medium gain or 3= High gain) by pressing the / buttons (1=low gain,2= Medium gain or 3= high gain). MIC Once you have selected the gain level you want to program, long press the PTT button to...
... level are dependent upon maximum levels the radio supports. You can select the desired gain level (1=Low gain,2= Medium gain or 3= High gain) by pressing the / buttons (1=low gain,2= Medium gain or 3= high gain). MIC Once you have selected the gain level you want to program, long press the PTT button to...
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... people on that channel until activity on the channel ends. Note: (*) Assumes the SB2 button is not programmed to the next programming feature without having to detect conversations. When the radio detects channel activity, it will stop scanning and stays on Channel 1 and you will not hear Channel 2.... If there is talking going on Channel 2 during this time, the radio will stay on the active channel. If Auto-Scan has been enabled PROGRAMMING FEATURES exit and save or short press the PTT button to move to other channels to switch channels ...
... people on that channel until activity on the channel ends. Note: (*) Assumes the SB2 button is not programmed to the next programming feature without having to detect conversations. When the radio detects channel activity, it will stop scanning and stays on Channel 1 and you will not hear Channel 2.... If there is talking going on Channel 2 during this time, the radio will stay on the active channel. If Auto-Scan has been enabled PROGRAMMING FEATURES exit and save or short press the PTT button to move to other channels to switch channels ...
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... a different mode. • If the MAX CHAN setting in your setting. The radio display will show (will do it automatically. Scroll through the programming options by toggling the SB2 (*) button. Programming Scan List You can choose your radio. To do so, enter 'Programming Mode' and select the channel you can enable/disable the Channel Scanning...
... a different mode. • If the MAX CHAN setting in your setting. The radio display will show (will do it automatically. Scroll through the programming options by toggling the SB2 (*) button. Programming Scan List You can choose your radio. To do so, enter 'Programming Mode' and select the channel you can enable/disable the Channel Scanning...
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...the home channel to the left. A short press of the channel name. If you want to set as a preset channel. To enable, enter 'Programming Mode' and choose the channel you want to exit the Channel Aliasing Mode long press the PTT button. • A cursor will give you have ... at the end of either button B or C as preset channel using the / buttons. The radio will display FREQ/PL and will continue to either preset button (B and C) will generate a special beep. PROGRAMMING FEATURES PROGRAMMING BUTTONS You can map any channel to scan from the new home channel. Once you a bonk ...
...the home channel to the left. A short press of the channel name. If you want to set as a preset channel. To enable, enter 'Programming Mode' and choose the channel you want to exit the Channel Aliasing Mode long press the PTT button. • A cursor will give you have ... at the end of either button B or C as preset channel using the / buttons. The radio will display FREQ/PL and will continue to either preset button (B and C) will generate a special beep. PROGRAMMING FEATURES PROGRAMMING BUTTONS You can map any channel to scan from the new home channel. Once you a bonk ...
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... 'Channel Aliasing Selection Mode' to choose other channel to edit the alias name or exit without saving changes by turning OFF the radio. The characters will be uppercase letters. • To toggle character between uppercase and lower case, press the A button. Note ...b, c, d, g, h, i, l, o, r, u. • Pressing the C button will allow you to insert special characters and numbers in alphabetical order (from A to Z). PROGRAMMING FEATURES button B and the cursor is positioned in a valid character, the button B will delete the current character and replace it with a blank space. • Use...
... 'Channel Aliasing Selection Mode' to choose other channel to edit the alias name or exit without saving changes by turning OFF the radio. The characters will be uppercase letters. • To toggle character between uppercase and lower case, press the A button. Note ...b, c, d, g, h, i, l, o, r, u. • Pressing the C button will allow you to insert special characters and numbers in alphabetical order (from A to Z). PROGRAMMING FEATURES button B and the cursor is positioned in a valid character, the button B will delete the current character and replace it with a blank space. • Use...