Motorola RDV5100 Support Question
Motorola RDV5100 Support Question
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Question posted by readclark on November 27th, 2012
Best Antenna
Is there a better antenna for the Motorola RDV5100 than the stock one? I would like to use these radios for extended distance outdoors betwwen hikers
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Related Motorola RDV5100 Manual Pages
User Guide - Page 3
... 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...
User Guide - Page 5
...Cloning Radios 51 Cloning with a Multi Unit Charger (MUC 51 Cloning Radio using the Radio to Radio (R2R) Cloning Cable (Optional Accessory 53 Cloning using the CPS (Computer Programming Software 55
Troubleshooting 56
Use and Care 60
Frequency and Code Charts 61 RDX VHF Frequencies Chart 61 RDV2020 - UHF Default Frequencies Chart 69 RDU4100 - VHF Default Frequencies Chart 63 RDV5100 -
User Guide - Page 6
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website which lists approved accessories:
www.motorolasolutions.com/RDX
SAFETY
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4 SAFETY
PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE
!
C a u t i o n
Before using this product, read the ...
User Guide - Page 7
... you know how to ensure you for purchasing the Motorola® RDX Series™ Radio. Note:
Read this user guide carefully to properly operate the radio before use
Business Radios, RPSD 1C15, Motorola 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, Florida 33322
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Radio • Antenna (only for RDU4100 and RDV5100) • Spring Action Belt-Clip • Lithium-Ion Battery...
User Guide - Page 9
...up to 9.8 feet (3.0 m).
5. Use of fire, electric shock, or ...AC outlet before attempting any way. To reduce risk of fire...extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Do...Use of an improper extension cord could result in risk of damage to a qualified Motorola...Motorola may result in risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable Motorola-authorized batteries. Before using...
User Guide - Page 11
...601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance Form 159. To transmit on radio frequencies that this device does not cause harmful interference. Application is subject ...To obtain these frequencies, you wish to have questions, use the following contact information. Faxed contact the Fax-On- RDX Series™ Business two-way radios operate on these FCC forms, request document 000601 which ...
User Guide - Page 14
... Used to listen. Antenna For models RDU2020, and RDV2020 the antennas are removable. RADIO OVERVIEW
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12
Side Buttons
Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button • Press and hold down this button to talk, release it
to connect compatible audio accessories.
Model Label Indicates the model of batteries. For RDV5100, RDU4100 antennas are non-removable. LED Indicator Used...
User Guide - Page 15
... shown on the front of the radio, underneath the
speaker, and provides you the following information:
Model
RDV2020 RDU2020 RDU4100 RDV5100
Frequency Band
VHF UHF UHF VHF
Transmit Power (Watts)
2
2
4
5
Number of Channels
2 2 10 10
Antenna
Non-removable Non-removable
removable removable
RADIO OVERVIEW
13 English This User Guide covers multiple RDX Series™ models, and may...
User Guide - Page 16
...°C]) may lead to ensure optimum capacity and performance.
It also offers the option to use to battery damage and void the battery warranty. About the Li-Ion Battery
The RDX Series™ radio comes equipped with a Motorola charger and vice versa. Among the more critical are charged within the temperature limits stated above...
User Guide - Page 20
... to models RDU4100 and RDV5100. Attaching and Removing Antenna
These instructions apply ONLY to fasten it .
English
18 Do not attempt to remove the antenna if your radio is not one of the antenna with the radio's antenna connector.
2. Attaching the Antenna
Removing the Antenna
RADIO OVERVIEW
1.
Align the threaded end of these models. Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you...
User Guide - Page 24
... the Battery RDX Series™ offers two types of the power supply into a power outlet.
4. Note:
When acquiring additional chargers or power supplies, make sure you have similar drop-in tray charger on page 8 for more information
Insert the radio into the tray with the radio attached), place it in a Motorola-approved Drop-in...
User Guide - Page 32
... released and listen for a different mode. To respond, hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to listen. Press the PTT button to 300,000 Sq.
Up to 30 Floors VHF 5W Up to talk; Up to 20 Floors VHF 2W Up to 13 Floors
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30 GETTING STARTED
Notes: • To listen to all...
User Guide - Page 35
... sensitivity level is OFF (level '0'). Then, perform the following steps:
1. The LED Indicator will blink double red
5. GETTING STARTED
HANDS-FREE USE/VOX
Accessory Port/ Connector
VOX Accessory
Motorola RDX Series™ radios can be temporarily disabled by pressing the PTT button or by removing the audio accessory. Insert the audio accessory's plug firmly...
User Guide - Page 41
...the features, make sure your radio is set the radio to 'Programming Mode' by turning the Channel Selector Knob to the desired channel
To read two digits as RDX Series™ radios have entered 'Idle' Programming ...or modify Frequencies, Codes and Auto-Scan, set to the channel you have 27 frequencies for VHF and 89 frequencies for the user to start blinking a green heartbeat. You can do so...
User Guide - Page 50
... Charger
Tray
Mini Connector
CPS Programming
Cable
The easiest way to program or change features in your Motorola point of the user guide for more information.
It also provides security by using the Computer Programming Software (CPS) and the CPS Programming Cable(*). Please contact your radio is available for free as web based downloadable...
User Guide - Page 51
... may have FCC transmit power restrictions that do not allow them that you to be set at a higher power level.
Battery Type Setting
The RDX Series™ radio can be terminated by setting up a 'time-out' timer.
Time-Out Timer
When pressing the PTT button, transmissions can be powered by either Alkaline...
User Guide - Page 53
PROGRAMMING FEATURES
CLONING RADIOS You can clone RDX Series™ radio profiles from the source radio.)
The Source radio has to be in Pocket 1, 3 or 5 while the Target radio has to be in Pocket 2, 4 or 6, matching in the MUCs pockets by using any one of these 3 methods:
• a Multi Unit Charger (optional accessory), • Two Single Unit Chargers...
User Guide - Page 59
... This... Check for outdoor or smaller or wood structures.
Recharge, replace and/or reposition batteries. Change location. TROUBLESHOOTING
57 English Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease range. To increase range and coverage, you can either reduce obstructions, increase power, or use UHF radio instead of radio. VHF is designed for...
User Guide - Page 63
...GT, S, and XTN Series Frequencies. FREQUENCY AND CODE
FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS
RDX VHF FREQUENCIES CHART
The charts in this section provide Frequency and Code information. RDX VHF Frequencies
Frequency #
Frequency (MHz)
Bandwidth
Frequency #
Frequency (MHz)
Bandwidth
1...Most of the frequency's positions are useful when using Motorola RDX Series™ two-way radios with other business...
User Guide - Page 64
... THE 2013 FCC NARROWBAND MANDATE. TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL BANDWITH OF YOUR OLDER RDX RADIO FROM 25 KHZ TO 12.5 KHZ YOU MAY USE THE CUSTOMER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD AT HYPERLINK "http://www.motorola.com/RDX" WWW.MOTOROLASOLUTIONS.COM/RDX (PROGRAMMING CABLE REQUIRED) OR YOU CAN FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN THE USER GUIDE UNDER...
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