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...RDX Series™ provides different types of the radio. On/Off/Volume Knob Used to turn the radio ON or OFF and to listen. Model Label Indicates the model of batteries. Antenna For models RDU2020, and RDV2020 the antennas are removable. RADIO OVERVIEW English 12 Side Buttons Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button... • Press and hold down this button to talk, release it to adjust the radio's volume. The default setting of SB1 is 'Scan...
...RDX Series™ provides different types of the radio. On/Off/Volume Knob Used to turn the radio ON or OFF and to listen. Model Label Indicates the model of batteries. Antenna For models RDU2020, and RDV2020 the antennas are removable. RADIO OVERVIEW English 12 Side Buttons Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button... • Press and hold down this button to talk, release it to adjust the radio's volume. The default setting of SB1 is 'Scan...
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... over' someone who is already transmitting To monitor, long press and hold the radio too close to access channel traffic. Once channel traffic has cleared, proceed with your call by pressing the PTT button. ADJUSTING VOLUME Turn the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise to increase the volume, or... counterclockwise to "Parts of the Radio" on page 11. When transmitting, the LED Indicator will briefly blink red. ...
... over' someone who is already transmitting To monitor, long press and hold the radio too close to access channel traffic. Once channel traffic has cleared, proceed with your call by pressing the PTT button. ADJUSTING VOLUME Turn the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise to increase the volume, or... counterclockwise to "Parts of the Radio" on page 11. When transmitting, the LED Indicator will briefly blink red. ...
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...PTT button is receiving a call. 4. Ft. This feature is called 'CTCSS/DPL Defeat (Squelch set the CTCSS/DPL code to 0. Up to 30 Floors VHF 5W Up to 220,000 Sq. Up to 20 Floors VHF 2W Up to 300,000 Sq. To respond, hold the radio... Industrial buildings buildings UHF 4W Up to 13 Floors English 30 Ft. The LED Indicator blinks red while the radio is released and listen for a different mode. Ft. GETTING STARTED Notes: • To listen to all ... the desired channel. 2. Up to 350,000 Sq. RECEIVING A CALL 1. Press the PTT button to listen. release it to talk;
...PTT button is receiving a call. 4. Ft. This feature is called 'CTCSS/DPL Defeat (Squelch set the CTCSS/DPL code to 0. Up to 30 Floors VHF 5W Up to 220,000 Sq. Up to 20 Floors VHF 2W Up to 300,000 Sq. To respond, hold the radio... Industrial buildings buildings UHF 4W Up to 13 Floors English 30 Ft. The LED Indicator blinks red while the radio is released and listen for a different mode. Ft. GETTING STARTED Notes: • To listen to all ... the desired channel. 2. Up to 350,000 Sq. RECEIVING A CALL 1. Press the PTT button to listen. release it to talk;
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...set VOX level to : www.motorolasolutions.com, call 1 (800) 448-6686, or contact your Motorola point of purchase 33 English The LED Indicator will blink double red 5. Turn the radio OFF. 2. To transmit, speak into accessory port. 4. VOX can operate hands-free (VOX)... when used with compatible VOX accessories. 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...
...set VOX level to : www.motorolasolutions.com, call 1 (800) 448-6686, or contact your Motorola point of purchase 33 English The LED Indicator will blink double red 5. Turn the radio OFF. 2. To transmit, speak into accessory port. 4. VOX can operate hands-free (VOX)... when used with compatible VOX accessories. 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...
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...or operating environments. To enable/ disable press SB1 and SB2 buttons simultaneously for 2 or 3 seconds while powering up the radio until you hear a quick series of beeps. Battery Save Battery Save feature extends battery life as your radio goes into 'Idle' state. To have a slightly better attack...to the original factory default settings. English 34 Microphone default setting is OFF (level 0). To do so, press PTT, SB2 and SB1 simultaneously while turning ON the radio until you hear a high tone chirp. This feature can be adjusted only through the CPS. VOX sensitivity can...
...or operating environments. To enable/ disable press SB1 and SB2 buttons simultaneously for 2 or 3 seconds while powering up the radio until you hear a quick series of beeps. Battery Save Battery Save feature extends battery life as your radio goes into 'Idle' state. To have a slightly better attack...to the original factory default settings. English 34 Microphone default setting is OFF (level 0). To do so, press PTT, SB2 and SB1 simultaneously while turning ON the radio until you hear a high tone chirp. This feature can be adjusted only through the CPS. VOX sensitivity can...
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... it was programmed when you short press the PTT button (see Figure 2: Reading Frequencies Values on page 37) Once you are in which the radio is set the radio to 'Programming Mode' by long pressing both the PTT and the SB1 button simultaneously while turning ON the radio for 3 to 5 seconds until a 'chirp...VHF and 89 frequencies for the user to move along the different programmable features. You can do so before entering Programming Mode or at any time during the Programming Mode by turning the Channel Selector Knob to the desired channel To read two digits as RDX Series™ radios...
... it was programmed when you short press the PTT button (see Figure 2: Reading Frequencies Values on page 37) Once you are in which the radio is set the radio to 'Programming Mode' by long pressing both the PTT and the SB1 button simultaneously while turning ON the radio for 3 to 5 seconds until a 'chirp...VHF and 89 frequencies for the user to move along the different programmable features. You can do so before entering Programming Mode or at any time during the Programming Mode by turning the Channel Selector Knob to the desired channel To read two digits as RDX Series™ radios...
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... following is an example of How to "Frequencies and Codes Charts" Section). When reading the values for CTCSS/PL Codes the radio signals you the digit codes each time you continue short pressing the PTT button as RDX Series™ have up to 213 codes available (refer to Program Values • Short press the...
... following is an example of How to "Frequencies and Codes Charts" Section). When reading the values for CTCSS/PL Codes the radio signals you the digit codes each time you continue short pressing the PTT button as RDX Series™ have up to 213 codes available (refer to Program Values • Short press the...
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...English PROGRAMMING FEATURES Reading Auto-Scan Values After reading the CTCSS/DPL codes, short press the PTT button and the radio will take you short press PTT button, the radio will return to the 'Idle' Programming Mode. The radio will then signal the new setting it by default. Note: • If you just ...the value you do not wish to save and return to 'Idle' Programming Mode, or • long press the PTT button twice to exit 'Idle' Programming Mode and return to the normal radio operation. It means AutoScan is... 0 OFF 1 ON • Auto-Scan is set to Stage 3 of Figure ...
...English PROGRAMMING FEATURES Reading Auto-Scan Values After reading the CTCSS/DPL codes, short press the PTT button and the radio will take you short press PTT button, the radio will return to the 'Idle' Programming Mode. The radio will then signal the new setting it by default. Note: • If you just ...the value you do not wish to save and return to 'Idle' Programming Mode, or • long press the PTT button twice to exit 'Idle' Programming Mode and return to the normal radio operation. It means AutoScan is... 0 OFF 1 ON • Auto-Scan is set to Stage 3 of Figure ...
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... FEATURES • If you 'roll-over' to the beginning at when programming). Return to 'Idle' Programming Mode and start blinking green again. The radio will start over and took me back to value '0'. I do it . English 42 All values that are not available in the beginning of this ... number. 3. For example, if you are at Idle Programming Mode you can: • Long press the PTT button. The radio might be automatically saved. Same thing will return to program code 128, the radio would not do it . It rolled over , as you will be locked using the CPS to enter the...
... FEATURES • If you 'roll-over' to the beginning at when programming). Return to 'Idle' Programming Mode and start blinking green again. The radio will start over and took me back to value '0'. I do it . English 42 All values that are not available in the beginning of this ... number. 3. For example, if you are at Idle Programming Mode you can: • Long press the PTT button. The radio might be automatically saved. Same thing will return to program code 128, the radio would not do it . It rolled over , as you will be locked using the CPS to enter the...
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...you get the desired value or, • Turn OFF the radio and start-over (and generates a 'wraparound' sound) each time it reaches a maximum (9) or minimum (0) value. Switch to the new channel you wish to program by long pressing the PTT button twice. • If you can I am done programming ...the features in the 'Idle' Programming Mode, long press the PTT button once. 6. How can exit by using the Channel Selector Knob. I erase it or ...
...you get the desired value or, • Turn OFF the radio and start-over (and generates a 'wraparound' sound) each time it reaches a maximum (9) or minimum (0) value. Switch to the new channel you wish to program by long pressing the PTT button twice. • If you can I am done programming ...the features in the 'Idle' Programming Mode, long press the PTT button once. 6. How can exit by using the Channel Selector Knob. I erase it or ...
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... change first digit to move ahead and program the frequency's second digit. The LED Indicator will signal current value which is '0'. • Short press the PTT button to '3'. • Long press the PTT button. Radio will blink orange to exit Programming Mode or turn...
... change first digit to move ahead and program the frequency's second digit. The LED Indicator will signal current value which is '0'. • Short press the PTT button to '3'. • Long press the PTT button. Radio will blink orange to exit Programming Mode or turn...
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... channel. Example of Programming Auto-Scan Auto-Scan is '1'. • Press the SB1 button to change again this 'third digit' to '2'. Radio will signal the chosen value. • Long press the PTT button to save changes and return to enter Auto-Scan Programming Selection Mode. LED Indicator will blink... the desired channel (see Figure 1: Entering Programming Mode on page 37). • Short press the PTT button six times to 'Idle' Programming Mode. • Once in the channel. The radio will signal beeps and will blink ORANGE once. 45 English When ON, the LED Indicator will start...
... channel. Example of Programming Auto-Scan Auto-Scan is '1'. • Press the SB1 button to change again this 'third digit' to '2'. Radio will signal the chosen value. • Long press the PTT button to save changes and return to enter Auto-Scan Programming Selection Mode. LED Indicator will blink... the desired channel (see Figure 1: Entering Programming Mode on page 37). • Short press the PTT button six times to 'Idle' Programming Mode. • Once in the channel. The radio will signal beeps and will blink ORANGE once. 45 English When ON, the LED Indicator will start...
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...it will stop scanning and will stop on that channel without having to switch channels by pressing PTT. • To stop scanning, short press the SB2 button again. • By pressing the PTT button while the radio is set the code settings for a particular channel, do it automatically. If Auto-Scan has ... talking has stopped in Scan, the LED Indicator will not hear Channel 2. Note: (*)Assumes the SB2 button is talking on Channel 2 during this time, the radio will allow you to listen and talk to detect conversations. If there is not programmed to other channels to people on ...
...it will stop scanning and will stop on that channel without having to switch channels by pressing PTT. • To stop scanning, short press the SB2 button again. • By pressing the PTT button while the radio is set the code settings for a particular channel, do it automatically. If Auto-Scan has ... talking has stopped in Scan, the LED Indicator will not hear Channel 2. Note: (*)Assumes the SB2 button is talking on Channel 2 during this time, the radio will allow you to listen and talk to detect conversations. If there is not programmed to other channels to people on ...
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...Out Timer When pressing the PTT button, transmissions can be terminated by setting up a 'time-out' timer. Call Tones Call Tones feature allows you to transmit to other radios in each channel. For details see the Frequencies and Code Chart Section. Battery Type Setting The RDX Series™ radio can be powered by ...to talk or alerting them to select between 1W and 2W or 2W and 4W/5W depends on the model. The power levels for RDX Series™ 2W toggle between high and low transmission power per frequency in your group by either Alkaline or Lithium-Ion batteries. PROGRAMMING ...
...Out Timer When pressing the PTT button, transmissions can be terminated by setting up a 'time-out' timer. Call Tones Call Tones feature allows you to transmit to other radios in each channel. For details see the Frequencies and Code Chart Section. Battery Type Setting The RDX Series™ radio can be powered by ...to talk or alerting them to select between 1W and 2W or 2W and 4W/5W depends on the model. The power levels for RDX Series™ 2W toggle between high and low transmission power per frequency in your group by either Alkaline or Lithium-Ion batteries. PROGRAMMING ...
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... the PTT button and SB2 simultaneously while turning the radio ON. 51 English Radio cloning cable (optional accessory), • the CPS (free software download) Cloning with a Multi Unit Charger (MUC) To clone radios using any one of the MUC Target Pockets 2. PROGRAMMING FEATURES CLONING RADIOS You can clone RDX Series™ radio profiles from the source radio.) The Source radio...
... the PTT button and SB2 simultaneously while turning the radio ON. 51 English Radio cloning cable (optional accessory), • the CPS (free software download) Cloning with a Multi Unit Charger (MUC) To clone radios using any one of the MUC Target Pockets 2. PROGRAMMING FEATURES CLONING RADIOS You can clone RDX Series™ radio profiles from the source radio.) The Source radio...
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... SB1. 53 English PROGRAMMING FEATURES On the Source radio, power the radio following the sequence below: • Long press the PTT button and SB2 simultaneously while turning the radio ON. • Wait for 3 seconds before releasing the buttons until a distinctive audible tone is being established between the two radios. 4. Plug one side of the cloning cable mini...
... SB1. 53 English PROGRAMMING FEATURES On the Source radio, power the radio following the sequence below: • Long press the PTT button and SB2 simultaneously while turning the radio ON. • Wait for 3 seconds before releasing the buttons until a distinctive audible tone is being established between the two radios. 4. Plug one side of the cloning cable mini...
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... TROUBLESHOOTING 57 English To increase range and coverage, you can either reduce obstructions, increase power, or use UHF radio instead of radio. Refer to See "Talking and Monitoring" on page 29 for further information. Change location. Refer to improve transmission...Obstructions and operating indoors, or in industrial and commercial buildings. VHF is completely pressed when transmitting. Change location of VHF radio. UHF radios provide greater coverage in vehicles, may interfere. Make sure the PTT button is designed for clear line of sight to "Talking and ...
... TROUBLESHOOTING 57 English To increase range and coverage, you can either reduce obstructions, increase power, or use UHF radio instead of radio. Refer to See "Talking and Monitoring" on page 29 for further information. Change location. Refer to improve transmission...Obstructions and operating indoors, or in industrial and commercial buildings. VHF is completely pressed when transmitting. Change location of VHF radio. UHF radios provide greater coverage in vehicles, may interfere. Make sure the PTT button is designed for clear line of sight to "Talking and ...
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...RDX Series™ Features Summary M Features Backlight Bandwidth Select Battery Save (2) Battery Type Programmable Via Programmable via CPS. Refer to factory default values. Bandwidth is available in display models by using the CPS. Front panel radio programming is programmable according to save and exit. Long press PTT to FCC frequency regulations. Buttons... Reset No No Yes Yes Available only via RADIO PANEL CPS Display NonDisplay ...
...RDX Series™ Features Summary M Features Backlight Bandwidth Select Battery Save (2) Battery Type Programmable Via Programmable via CPS. Refer to factory default values. Bandwidth is available in display models by using the CPS. Front panel radio programming is programmable according to save and exit. Long press PTT to FCC frequency regulations. Buttons... Reset No No Yes Yes Available only via RADIO PANEL CPS Display NonDisplay ...
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... or exit Channel Aliasing mode press PTT and buttons simultaneously while turning radio ON for Display Models by using the Channel Selector Knob (non-display models) or the MENU button (display models). Note: Enabling/disabling channels via CPS will automatically affect the Max Channels you are 0 (OFF),1, 2 and 3. BUTTON A To enable/disable Call Tones press...
... or exit Channel Aliasing mode press PTT and buttons simultaneously while turning radio ON for Display Models by using the Channel Selector Knob (non-display models) or the MENU button (display models). Note: Enabling/disabling channels via CPS will automatically affect the Max Channels you are 0 (OFF),1, 2 and 3. BUTTON A To enable/disable Call Tones press...
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.... Available only for 4W/ 5W radios: VHF: 146-174 Mhz / UHF 438-470 Mhz. Bandwidth Range for 2W radios: VHF 150.8 - 160 N/A N/A N/A N/A Model Dependant Mhz / UHF 450-470 Mhz Bandwidth Range for certain 4W/5W radio models. Codes, Use Programming Mode for... free without accessories, available for front panel radio Interference Channel and programming. To enable IVOX long press the PTT button while turning radio ON and until the IVOX icon blinks. 86 Features Frequencies, Direct Input (3) Programmable Via RADIO PANEL Display NonDisplay No No Programmable via CPS...
.... Available only for 4W/ 5W radios: VHF: 146-174 Mhz / UHF 438-470 Mhz. Bandwidth Range for 2W radios: VHF 150.8 - 160 N/A N/A N/A N/A Model Dependant Mhz / UHF 450-470 Mhz Bandwidth Range for certain 4W/5W radio models. Codes, Use Programming Mode for... free without accessories, available for front panel radio Interference Channel and programming. To enable IVOX long press the PTT button while turning radio ON and until the IVOX icon blinks. 86 Features Frequencies, Direct Input (3) Programmable Via RADIO PANEL Display NonDisplay No No Programmable via CPS...