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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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... Chart 73 RDU4160d - VHF Default Frequencies Chart 68 RDX UHF Frequencies Chart 69 RDU2080d - CONTENTS Scramble 54 Reverse Burst 54 Cloning Radios 54 Cloning with a Multi-Unit Charger (MUC 55 Cloning Radios using the Radio to Radio (R2R) Cloning Cable (optional accessory 56 Cloning Radios using the CPS (Computer Programming Software) . . . .58 Repeater Capabilities 58 Troubleshooting 61 Use and...
... Chart 73 RDU4160d - VHF Default Frequencies Chart 68 RDX UHF Frequencies Chart 69 RDU2080d - CONTENTS Scramble 54 Reverse Burst 54 Cloning Radios 54 Cloning with a Multi-Unit Charger (MUC 55 Cloning Radios using the Radio to Radio (R2R) Cloning Cable (optional accessory 56 Cloning Radios using the CPS (Computer Programming Software) . . . .58 Repeater Capabilities 58 Troubleshooting 61 Use and...
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...and RDV2080d, the antennas are not programmable buttons. 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, battery type...radio's volume. Microphone Speaks clearly into the microphone when sending a message. RADIO OVERVIEW 13 English Accessory Connector Used to set up status, radio call information and scan status. Model Label Indicates the model of the radio. Front Buttons • M E N U Button This button give battery status, power-up programming values. For RDU4160d...
...and RDV2080d, the antennas are not programmable buttons. 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, battery type...radio's volume. Microphone Speaks clearly into the microphone when sending a message. RADIO OVERVIEW 13 English Accessory Connector Used to set up status, radio call information and scan status. Model Label Indicates the model of the radio. Front Buttons • M E N U Button This button give battery status, power-up programming values. For RDU4160d...
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... a general button that can assign different functions to listen. The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery RDX Series™ provides different types of either preset button (A or B) tunes the radio to "Entering Programming Mode" on page 42 and "CPS (Computer Programming Software)" on page 16. Note: A short press of batteries. The SB2 button default setting...
... a general button that can assign different functions to listen. The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery RDX Series™ provides different types of either preset button (A or B) tunes the radio to "Entering Programming Mode" on page 42 and "CPS (Computer Programming Software)" on page 16. Note: A short press of batteries. The SB2 button default setting...
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... in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for consumers, businesses and governmental agencies. and Canada, Motorola participates in your area. Under various U.S. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of the drop-...off facility closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web site at: www.rbrc.com or call: 1-800-8-BATTERY This internet site and telephone number also provides other countries, batteries must be recycled and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators. RADIO...
... in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for consumers, businesses and governmental agencies. and Canada, Motorola participates in your area. Under various U.S. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of the drop-...off facility closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web site at: www.rbrc.com or call: 1-800-8-BATTERY This internet site and telephone number also provides other countries, batteries must be recycled and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators. RADIO...
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... may appear different (channel and code) based on the backlight. • Repeater/Talkaround capability is for all Radio Models. READING THE DISPLAY Scan Battery 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...
... may appear different (channel and code) based on the backlight. • Repeater/Talkaround capability is for all Radio Models. READING THE DISPLAY Scan Battery 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...
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GETTING STARTED SELECTING A CHANNEL Your radio offers different number of conventional channels depending on a current channel, short press the SB1 to set to SILENT). (*) This assumes SB1 is not being programmed for voice activity. 3. Program each channel separately. TALKING AND MONITORING It is important ...it to all activity on the model number. Each channel has its own Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Scan Settings. When transmitting, the radio LED blinks red. To respond, hold the SB1(*) button to 0. Make sure the PTT button is present, you reach the desired ...
GETTING STARTED SELECTING A CHANNEL Your radio offers different number of conventional channels depending on a current channel, short press the SB1 to set to SILENT). (*) This assumes SB1 is not being programmed for voice activity. 3. Program each channel separately. TALKING AND MONITORING It is important ...it to all activity on the model number. Each channel has its own Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Scan Settings. When transmitting, the radio LED blinks red. To respond, hold the SB1(*) button to 0. Make sure the PTT button is present, you reach the desired ...
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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 For details of code combinations. 4. 2. Frequency: The frequency your channels refer to transmit/receive. 3. Scramble Code: Codes that specific code.
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 For details of code combinations. 4. 2. Frequency: The frequency your channels refer to transmit/receive. 3. Scramble Code: Codes that specific code.
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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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... Battery Type Menu Only if the battery pack is not detected, the radio will be programmed using the CPS. Once you have selected the value you want, press MENU again to save and go to the next step or turn OFF radio to choose either 'LITHIUM' or 'ALKALINE'). LITHIUM 41 English A full battery... MENU button as many times as follows: Use the / buttons to exit without saving changes. Battery Type can also be shown as needed until the radio blinks the current battery type (either 'LITHIUM' or 'ALKALINE'.
... Battery Type Menu Only if the battery pack is not detected, the radio will be programmed using the CPS. Once you have selected the value you want, press MENU again to save and go to the next step or turn OFF radio to choose either 'LITHIUM' or 'ALKALINE'). LITHIUM 41 English A full battery... MENU button as many times as follows: Use the / buttons to exit without saving changes. Battery Type can also be shown as needed until the radio blinks the current battery type (either 'LITHIUM' or 'ALKALINE'.
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... three seconds, while turning ON the radio. The radio will return to 'Idle' Programming Mode, the LED will blink a green heartbeat. Once the radio enters the 'Programming Mode', which defaults to 'Idle' Programming Mode. You can select the channel you enter 'Programming Mode' the PROG icon will be ...by pressing the / buttons. A unique tone will sound, indicating that the radio has entered 'Programming Mode' and the radio LED will be blinking to indicate that you can scroll up/down to program. English 42 Whenever you want to select the different channels by moving between...
... three seconds, while turning ON the radio. The radio will return to 'Idle' Programming Mode, the LED will blink a green heartbeat. Once the radio enters the 'Programming Mode', which defaults to 'Idle' Programming Mode. You can select the channel you enter 'Programming Mode' the PROG icon will be ...by pressing the / buttons. A unique tone will sound, indicating that the radio has entered 'Programming Mode' and the radio LED will be blinking to indicate that you can scroll up/down to program. English 42 Whenever you want to select the different channels by moving between...
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... code value you need. PROGRAMMING FEATURES • If you're in 'Idle' Programming Mode and wish to exit the 'Programming Mode', long press the PTT button to return to normal radio operation. • Whenever the radio wrap around to the beginning of the Programming Mode options the changes will... show the frequency code as the radio has not return to the beginning) by turning the radio OFF. The radio display will be automatically saved,...
... code value you need. PROGRAMMING FEATURES • If you're in 'Idle' Programming Mode and wish to exit the 'Programming Mode', long press the PTT button to return to normal radio operation. • Whenever the radio wrap around to the beginning of the Programming Mode options the changes will... show the frequency code as the radio has not return to the beginning) by turning the radio OFF. The radio display will be automatically saved,...
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... you get the CTCSS/DPL code value you want to exit and save . Long press the PTT button to enable Scramble ( ), scroll up . 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...
... you get the CTCSS/DPL code value you want to exit and save . Long press the PTT button to enable Scramble ( ), scroll up . 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...
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...' scroll up/down by short pressing the PTT button until you reach the 'Max Channel Programming Mode': To program the maximum number of channels programmed. 45 English MAX CH PROGRAMMING FEATURES The radio display will blink the current maximum number of channels use the / buttons until you locate the desired setting. Note: The values available...
...' scroll up/down by short pressing the PTT button until you reach the 'Max Channel Programming Mode': To program the maximum number of channels programmed. 45 English MAX CH PROGRAMMING FEATURES The radio display will blink the current maximum number of channels use the / buttons until you locate the desired setting. Note: The values available...
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... the tone you can configure the call tone type for the radio. Each time you are dependent upon the values programmed via the CPS. PROGRAMMING FEATURES PROGRAMMING CALL TONES Call Tones will enable you to transmit to other radios in your group in such way that you select a different ...setting is '0' it means it is disabled. The settings available will depend on the maximum number of call tones your display radio shows the Programming Call Tones selection: radio will be blinking. TONE The current call tone value (0,1,2 or 3) by pressing the / buttons. When the call tone ...
... the tone you can configure the call tone type for the radio. Each time you are dependent upon the values programmed via the CPS. PROGRAMMING FEATURES PROGRAMMING CALL TONES Call Tones will enable you to transmit to other radios in your group in such way that you select a different ...setting is '0' it means it is disabled. The settings available will depend on the maximum number of call tones your display radio shows the Programming Call Tones selection: radio will be blinking. TONE The current call tone value (0,1,2 or 3) by pressing the / buttons. When the call tone ...
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... blinking. Note: The values available for microphone gain level are dependent upon maximum levels the radio supports. PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE ACCESSORY GAIN LEVEL To configure the Accessory Microphone Gain Level, enter 'Programming Mode' and scroll through the programming options by short pressing the PTT button. PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE GAIN LEVEL To configure the microphone gain level, enter...
... blinking. Note: The values available for microphone gain level are dependent upon maximum levels the radio supports. PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE ACCESSORY GAIN LEVEL To configure the Accessory Microphone Gain Level, enter 'Programming Mode' and scroll through the programming options by short pressing the PTT button. PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE GAIN LEVEL To configure the microphone gain level, enter...
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... has been enabled After talking has stopped in the CTCSS/DPL Programming Selection Mode. If no transmission occurs within five seconds, scanning will resume. • If you press the PTT button while the radio is not programmed to change the Channel Knob. If there is set the code... the LED will stop on that channel until activity on that channel without having to other channels to the next programming feature without having to '0' in Channel 1, the radio will not hear Channel 2. This allows you activated Scan. Note: The values available for the channels to switch channels...
... has been enabled After talking has stopped in the CTCSS/DPL Programming Selection Mode. If no transmission occurs within five seconds, scanning will resume. • If you press the PTT button while the radio is not programmed to change the Channel Knob. If there is set the code... the LED will stop on that channel until activity on that channel without having to other channels to the next programming feature without having to '0' in Channel 1, the radio will not hear Channel 2. This allows you activated Scan. Note: The values available for the channels to switch channels...
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... number and current scan setting (YES=ON or NO=OFF) will be disabled). Programming Scan List You can choose your radio. To set to 1, the Scan Programming option will not show the scan icon as the radio will be blinking on the display, indicating that you can enable/disable the Channel ...('YES') or disable ('NO') the scan feature by short pressing the PTT button until you want to save an exit. The radio display will show (will do so, enter 'Programming Mode' and select the channel you reach the desired channel number. Notes: • (*)This assumes the SB2 button is not ...
... number and current scan setting (YES=ON or NO=OFF) will be disabled). Programming Scan List You can choose your radio. To set to 1, the Scan Programming option will not show the scan icon as the radio will be blinking on the display, indicating that you can enable/disable the Channel ...('YES') or disable ('NO') the scan feature by short pressing the PTT button until you want to save an exit. The radio display will show (will do so, enter 'Programming Mode' and select the channel you reach the desired channel number. Notes: • (*)This assumes the SB2 button is not ...
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... buttons. EDITING CHANNEL ALIAS NAME To edit a channel's alias, turn ON the radio and press and hold the B or C button for 3 seconds. Once you want to start editing the channel name. To enable, enter 'Programming Mode' and choose the channel you have selected your channel, press and hold the ...PTT button and the button for 2 - 3 seconds. PROGRAMMING FEATURES PROGRAMMING BUTTONS You can map any channel to the preset channel. When scanning, a short press of either preset button will change the home...
... buttons. EDITING CHANNEL ALIAS NAME To edit a channel's alias, turn ON the radio and press and hold the B or C button for 3 seconds. Once you want to start editing the channel name. To enable, enter 'Programming Mode' and choose the channel you have selected your channel, press and hold the ...PTT button and the button for 2 - 3 seconds. PROGRAMMING FEATURES PROGRAMMING BUTTONS You can map any channel to the preset channel. When scanning, a short press of either preset button will change the home...
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... name is edited and saved. • When editing the channel alias name, if the radio is left idle after 3 seconds, the radio will be uppercase letters. • To toggle character between uppercase and lower case, press the A button. PROGRAMMING FEATURES button B and the cursor is a space character. • Long press the PTT button...
... name is edited and saved. • When editing the channel alias name, if the radio is left idle after 3 seconds, the radio will be uppercase letters. • To toggle character between uppercase and lower case, press the A button. PROGRAMMING FEATURES button B and the cursor is a space character. • Long press the PTT button...