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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...
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...
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CONTENTS Getting Started 29 Turning radio ON/OFF 29 Adjusting Volume 29 Selecting a 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 ... Frequency 43 Example of Programming a Code 44 Example of Programming Auto-Scan 45 Other Programming Features 46 Scan 46 Editing Scan List 47 Nuisance Channel Delete 47 CPS (Computer Programming Software) . . . 48 Time-Out Timer 49 Power Select 49 Battery Type Setting 49 Call Tones 49 ...
CONTENTS Getting Started 29 Turning radio ON/OFF 29 Adjusting Volume 29 Selecting a 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 ... Frequency 43 Example of Programming a Code 44 Example of Programming Auto-Scan 45 Other Programming Features 46 Scan 46 Editing Scan List 47 Nuisance Channel Delete 47 CPS (Computer Programming Software) . . . 48 Time-Out Timer 49 Power Select 49 Battery Type Setting 49 Call Tones 49 ...
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... and Code Charts 61 RDX VHF Frequencies Chart 61 RDV2020 - UHF Default Frequencies Chart 69 RDU4100 - VHF Default Frequencies Chart 63 RDV5100 - UHF Default Frequencies Chart 70 CTCSS and PL/DPL Codes 71 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 Pin Adaptors 81 Software Applications 81 Cables 81 Chargers 81 Power Supplies 82 RDX Series™...
... and Code Charts 61 RDX VHF Frequencies Chart 61 RDV2020 - UHF Default Frequencies Chart 69 RDU4100 - VHF Default Frequencies Chart 63 RDV5100 - UHF Default Frequencies Chart 70 CTCSS and PL/DPL Codes 71 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 Pin Adaptors 81 Software Applications 81 Cables 81 Chargers 81 Power Supplies 82 RDX Series™...
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For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website which lists approved accessories: www.motorolasolutions.com/RDX SAFETY English 4 SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE ! 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. ATTENTION!
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website which lists approved accessories: www.motorolasolutions.com/RDX SAFETY English 4 SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE ! 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. ATTENTION!
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... properly operate the radio before use Business Radios, RPSD 1C15, Motorola 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, Florida 33322 PACKAGE CONTENTS • Radio • Antenna (only for purchasing the Motorola® RDX Series™ Radio. The RDX Series™ radios provide cost-effective communications for all of experience as retail stores, restaurants, schools, construction sites, manufacturing, property and hotel management and more. Motorola Business two-way radios are the...
... properly operate the radio before use Business Radios, RPSD 1C15, Motorola 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, Florida 33322 PACKAGE CONTENTS • Radio • Antenna (only for purchasing the Motorola® RDX Series™ Radio. The RDX Series™ radios provide cost-effective communications for all of experience as retail stores, restaurants, schools, construction sites, manufacturing, property and hotel management and more. Motorola Business two-way radios are the...
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...instructions and cautionary markings on • the charger, • the battery, and • the radio using the battery 1. Use of accessories not recommended by the plug rather than the cord when ...result in risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the AC outlet before attempting any way. Other batteries may result in risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not operate... the charger if it is 18AWG for lengths up to the electric plug and cord, pull by Motorola may explode, causing personal injury and damage. 2. To reduce risk of damage to 6.5 feet (2.0 m),...
...instructions and cautionary markings on • the charger, • the battery, and • the radio using the battery 1. Use of accessories not recommended by the plug rather than the cord when ...result in risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the AC outlet before attempting any way. Other batteries may result in risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not operate... the charger if it is 18AWG for lengths up to the electric plug and cord, pull by Motorola may explode, causing personal injury and damage. 2. To reduce risk of damage to 6.5 feet (2.0 m),...
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... voltage by removing main plug. • The outlet to water, damage, or stress. English 8 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES • Turn the radio OFF when charging battery. • The charger is located where it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to which this equipment is...
... voltage by removing main plug. • The outlet to water, damage, or stress. English 8 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES • Turn the radio OFF when charging battery. • The charger is located where it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to which this equipment is...
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...issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Operation is made available on FCC Form 601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance Form 159. RDX Series™ Business two-way radios operate on these FCC forms, request document 000601 which includes all forms and instructions. Faxed contact the Fax-On- If you are ...800-418-FORM 1-800-418-3676 1-888-CALL-FCC 1-888-225-5322 Or: http://www.fcc.gov 9 English To transmit on radio frequencies that are required to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Application is subject to have questions, use the...
...issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Operation is made available on FCC Form 601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance Form 159. RDX Series™ Business two-way radios operate on these FCC forms, request document 000601 which includes all forms and instructions. Faxed contact the Fax-On- If you are ...800-418-FORM 1-800-418-3676 1-888-CALL-FCC 1-888-225-5322 Or: http://www.fcc.gov 9 English To transmit on radio frequencies that are required to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Application is subject to have questions, use the...
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... void the user's authority granted by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio and should be prohibited English 10 FCC LICENSING INFORMATION Before filling out your application, you must decide which frequency(ies) you can operate on determining the radio frequency, call Motorola Product Services at: 1-800-448-6686 Changes or modifications not expressly...
... void the user's authority granted by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio and should be prohibited English 10 FCC LICENSING INFORMATION Before filling out your application, you must decide which frequency(ies) you can operate on determining the radio frequency, call Motorola Product Services at: 1-800-448-6686 Changes or modifications not expressly...
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...default setting is 'Monitor'. For RDV5100, RDU4100 antennas are non-removable. CPS. The default setting of the radio. Microphone Speaks clearly into the microphone when sending a message. Model Label Indicates the model of SB1 is 'Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete'. For more information, see "...14. Channel Selector Knob Used to switch the radio to listen. Antenna For models RDU2020, and RDV2020 the antennas are removable. LED Indicator Used to give battery status, power-up status, radio call information and scan status. The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery RDX Series™...
...default setting is 'Monitor'. For RDV5100, RDU4100 antennas are non-removable. CPS. The default setting of the radio. Microphone Speaks clearly into the microphone when sending a message. Model Label Indicates the model of SB1 is 'Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete'. For more information, see "...14. Channel Selector Knob Used to switch the radio to listen. Antenna For models RDU2020, and RDV2020 the antennas are removable. LED Indicator Used to give battery status, power-up status, radio call information and scan status. The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery RDX Series™...
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The radio's model is 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 detail some features your radio does not have.
The radio's model is 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 detail some features your radio does not have.
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...to be at about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature), whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below 50° F [10°C]) may lead to 50% per day. Battery life is discharged to battery damage and void the battery warranty. The battery should be... in failure of the radio. This battery should be used with a Motorola charger and vice versa. Charging a hot battery (above . Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure optimum capacity and performance. BATTERY FEATURES RDX Series™ radios provide Lithium-Ion batteries ...
...to be at about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature), whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below 50° F [10°C]) may lead to 50% per day. Battery life is discharged to battery damage and void the battery warranty. The battery should be... in failure of the radio. This battery should be used with a Motorola charger and vice versa. Charging a hot battery (above . Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure optimum capacity and performance. BATTERY FEATURES RDX Series™ radios provide Lithium-Ion batteries ...
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...this program. 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...RADIO OVERVIEW 15 English For the location of Li-Ion batteries. However, recycling facilities may not be recycled. In the U.S. Contact your local waste management agency for specific requirements and information in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for consumers, businesses...
...this program. 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...RADIO OVERVIEW 15 English For the location of Li-Ion batteries. However, recycling facilities may not be recycled. In the U.S. Contact your local waste management agency for specific requirements and information in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for consumers, businesses...
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... (Li-Ion) Battery Battery Latch Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery Battery Latch slots RADIO OVERVIEW 1. With the Motorola logo side up on page 14 English 16 1. Turn OFF the radio. 2. Press the top part of the radio's body. 3. Push down the battery latch and hold it depressed while removing the battery. 3. Note... Battery" on the battery pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the battery towards the radio until a click is heard. Turn OFF the radio. 2. Pull the battery away from the...
... (Li-Ion) Battery Battery Latch Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery Battery Latch slots RADIO OVERVIEW 1. With the Motorola logo side up on page 14 English 16 1. Turn OFF the radio. 2. Press the top part of the radio's body. 3. Push down the battery latch and hold it depressed while removing the battery. 3. Note... Battery" on the battery pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the battery towards the radio until a click is heard. Turn OFF the radio. 2. Pull the battery away from the...
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... 1. Pull the top of the battery, downwards. 3. Remove battery door from the radio's body. 17 English 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 Door Alkaline Battery Door 1. Assemble alkaline battery ...
... 1. Pull the top of the battery, downwards. 3. Remove battery door from the radio's body. 17 English 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 Door Alkaline Battery Door 1. Assemble alkaline battery ...
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Attaching and Removing Antenna These instructions apply ONLY to fasten it . Align the threaded end of these models. English 18 Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna RADIO OVERVIEW 1. Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you can remove it . 1. Turn the antenna clockwise to models RDU4100 and RDV5100. Do not attempt to remove the antenna if your radio is not one of the antenna with the radio's antenna connector. 2.
Attaching and Removing Antenna These instructions apply ONLY to fasten it . Align the threaded end of these models. English 18 Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna RADIO OVERVIEW 1. Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you can remove it . 1. Turn the antenna clockwise to models RDU4100 and RDV5100. Do not attempt to remove the antenna if your radio is not one of the antenna with the radio's antenna connector. 2.
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RADIO OVERVIEW 19 English To remove, pull back the metal release tab on the back of the battery pack and slide it down until the belt ... belt clip grooves on the belt clip tab and push the spring action belt clip upward to remove. Power Supply Drop-in Tray Charger The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray Charger Spring Action Belt Clip 1. Slide the spring action belt clip rails into place. 2. For details, see "Chargers...
RADIO OVERVIEW 19 English To remove, pull back the metal release tab on the back of the battery pack and slide it down until the belt ... belt clip grooves on the belt clip tab and push the spring action belt clip upward to remove. Power Supply Drop-in Tray Charger The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray Charger Spring Action Belt Clip 1. Slide the spring action belt clip rails into place. 2. For details, see "Chargers...
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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. 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
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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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... Drop-in Tray Charger 1. Charging the Battery RDX Series™ offers two types of the power supply into a power outlet. 4. Plug the AC adaptor into the port on page 81 RADIO OVERVIEW English 22 Charging with the front of the radio facing the front of the drop-in tray ... Standard Charger and, • Rapid Charger. Place 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 chargers and power supplies sets (all ...
... Drop-in Tray Charger 1. Charging the Battery RDX Series™ offers two types of the power supply into a power outlet. 4. Plug the AC adaptor into the port on page 81 RADIO OVERVIEW English 22 Charging with the front of the radio facing the front of the drop-in tray ... Standard Charger and, • Rapid Charger. Place 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 chargers and power supplies sets (all ...