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... Microphone Gain 34 Battery Save 34 Reset to Factory Defaults 34 End of Transmission Tone (Roger Beep Tone 35 Programming Features 36 Programming Mode 36 Learning to Read the Values the Radio Signals You 36 Entering Programming Mode 39 Reading Frequencies Values 39 English 2 Reading CTCSS/DPL Values 40 Reading Auto-Scan Values 41...
... Microphone Gain 34 Battery Save 34 Reset to Factory Defaults 34 End of Transmission Tone (Roger Beep Tone 35 Programming Features 36 Programming Mode 36 Learning to Read the Values the Radio Signals You 36 Entering Programming Mode 39 Reading Frequencies Values 39 English 2 Reading CTCSS/DPL Values 40 Reading Auto-Scan Values 41...
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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 ... - CONTENTS 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...
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 ... - CONTENTS 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...
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... can be configured by the Computer Programming Software - Model Label Indicates the model of batteries. The default setting of SB1 is 'Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete'. Microphone Speaks clearly into the microphone when sending a message. For RDV5100, RDU4100 antennas are non-removable. LED Indicator Used to listen. RADIO OVERVIEW English 12 Side Buttons Push...
... can be configured by the Computer Programming Software - Model Label Indicates the model of batteries. The default setting of SB1 is 'Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete'. Microphone Speaks clearly into the microphone when sending a message. For RDV5100, RDU4100 antennas are non-removable. LED Indicator Used to listen. RADIO OVERVIEW English 12 Side Buttons Push...
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However, recycling facilities may not be available in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for Li-Ion battery collection and recycling. and Canada, Motorola participates in all areas. state laws and the laws of several other useful information concerning recycling options for...countries, batteries must be recycled and cannot be recycled. Many retailers and dealers participate in landfills or incinerators. RADIO OVERVIEW 15 English Contact your area. Battery Recycling and Disposal Li-Ion rechargeable batteries can be disposed of in this...
However, recycling facilities may not be available in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for Li-Ion battery collection and recycling. and Canada, Motorola participates in all areas. state laws and the laws of several other useful information concerning recycling options for...countries, batteries must be recycled and cannot be recycled. Many retailers and dealers participate in landfills or incinerators. RADIO OVERVIEW 15 English Contact your area. Battery Recycling and Disposal Li-Ion rechargeable batteries can be disposed of in this...
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Program each channel separately. Once channel traffic has cleared, proceed with your call by pressing the PTT button. When transmitting, the LED Indicator will briefly blink red. To turn ON the radio, rotate the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise. Each channel has its own Frequency, Interference Eliminator... to monitor for traffic before transmitting to avoid 'talking over' someone who is already transmitting To monitor, long press and hold the radio too close to access channel traffic. If no activity is high or when adjusting the volume SELECTING A CHANNEL To select a channel,...
Program each channel separately. Once channel traffic has cleared, proceed with your call by pressing the PTT button. When transmitting, the LED Indicator will briefly blink red. To turn ON the radio, rotate the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise. Each channel has its own Frequency, Interference Eliminator... to monitor for traffic before transmitting to avoid 'talking over' someone who is already transmitting To monitor, long press and hold the radio too close to access channel traffic. If no activity is high or when adjusting the volume SELECTING A CHANNEL To select a channel,...
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... 300,000 Sq. Ft. Up to 30 Floors VHF 5W Up to talk; Ft. Select a channel by rotating the Channel Selector Knob until you reach the desired channel. 2. Ft. Up to 220,000 Sq. The LED Indicator blinks red while the radio is not being programmed for voice activity. 3. Up to 20 Floors... VHF 2W Up to 13 Floors English 30 Up to 18 Floors UHF 2W Up to 350,000 Sq. TALK RANGE...
... 300,000 Sq. Ft. Up to 30 Floors VHF 5W Up to talk; Ft. Select a channel by rotating the Channel Selector Knob until you reach the desired channel. 2. Ft. Up to 220,000 Sq. The LED Indicator blinks red while the radio is not being programmed for voice activity. 3. Up to 20 Floors... VHF 2W Up to 13 Floors English 30 Up to 18 Floors UHF 2W Up to 350,000 Sq. TALK RANGE...
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Frequency: The frequency the radio uses to "Programming Selection Mode" in the channels, refer to transmit/receive. 3. This depends on radio model. 2. Interference Eliminator Code: These codes help minimize interference by providing a choice of code combinations. 4. Scramble Code: Codes that make the ... To establish a proper two-way communication, the channel, frequency, and interference eliminator codes must be the same on the radio: 1. Channel: Current channel that the radio is not set up frequencies and CTCSS/DPL codes in page 36. 31 English For details on how to set to that...
Frequency: The frequency the radio uses to "Programming Selection Mode" in the channels, refer to transmit/receive. 3. This depends on radio model. 2. Interference Eliminator Code: These codes help minimize interference by providing a choice of code combinations. 4. Scramble Code: Codes that make the ... To establish a proper two-way communication, the channel, frequency, and interference eliminator codes must be the same on the radio: 1. Channel: Current channel that the radio is not set up frequencies and CTCSS/DPL codes in page 36. 31 English For details on how to set to that...
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GETTING STARTED RADIO LED INDICATORS RADIO STATUS LED INDICATION Channel Alias Edit Channel Busy Cloning Mode Red heartbeat Solid orange Two orange heartbeats Cloning In Progress Fatal Error at Power up ... Battery Solid orange One green blink, one orange blink, one green blink, then repeat for 4 seconds Orange blink Low Battery Shutdown Monitor Power-Up 'Idle' Programming Mode / Channel Mode Scan Mode Orange heartbeat LED is OFF Solid red for 2 seconds Green heartbeat Red heartbeat Transmit (Tx)/Receive (RX) Red heartbeat Transmit...
GETTING STARTED RADIO LED INDICATORS RADIO STATUS LED INDICATION Channel Alias Edit Channel Busy Cloning Mode Red heartbeat Solid orange Two orange heartbeats Cloning In Progress Fatal Error at Power up ... Battery Solid orange One green blink, one orange blink, one green blink, then repeat for 4 seconds Orange blink Low Battery Shutdown Monitor Power-Up 'Idle' Programming Mode / Channel Mode Scan Mode Orange heartbeat LED is OFF Solid red for 2 seconds Green heartbeat Red heartbeat Transmit (Tx)/Receive (RX) Red heartbeat Transmit...
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... set to fit different users or operating environments. GETTING STARTED Setting VOX Sensitivity The sensitivity of the radio's accessory or microphone can be programmed via the CPS. If you hear a high tone chirp. Note: Battery Save feature is OFF (level 0). This feature can be adjusted only... through the CPS. English 34 Battery Save Battery Save feature extends battery life as your radio goes into 'Idle' state. ...
... set to fit different users or operating environments. GETTING STARTED Setting VOX Sensitivity The sensitivity of the radio's accessory or microphone can be programmed via the CPS. If you hear a high tone chirp. Note: Battery Save feature is OFF (level 0). This feature can be adjusted only... through the CPS. English 34 Battery Save Battery Save feature extends battery life as your radio goes into 'Idle' state. ...
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... other values from '1' to '9'. The Auto-Scan feature allows you to set to Programming Mode, you are being programmed, the radio will blink two colors: • Orange to signal '0' and, • Red for free at www.motorolasolutions.com/RDX PROGRAMMING MODE Programming Mode is signaling you switch to that filter out static, noise, and unwanted messages...
... other values from '1' to '9'. The Auto-Scan feature allows you to set to Programming Mode, you are being programmed, the radio will blink two colors: • Orange to signal '0' and, • Red for free at www.motorolasolutions.com/RDX PROGRAMMING MODE Programming Mode is signaling you switch to that filter out static, noise, and unwanted messages...
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PROGRAMMING FEATURES Enter Programming Mode (PTT + SB1 + Turn ON radio) PROGRAMMING MODE 1 2 Frequencies CTCSS/DPL First PTT Second PTT Digit Digit First Digit PTT PTT Second Digit Third Digit PTT Long PTT Idle Programming Mode Long PTT PTT "Roll Over" key chirp 3 Auto- Scan PTT ON / OFF Exit Long PTT Figure 1: Entering Programming Mode 37 English
PROGRAMMING FEATURES Enter Programming Mode (PTT + SB1 + Turn ON radio) PROGRAMMING MODE 1 2 Frequencies CTCSS/DPL First PTT Second PTT Digit Digit First Digit PTT PTT Second Digit Third Digit PTT Long PTT Idle Programming Mode Long PTT PTT "Roll Over" key chirp 3 Auto- Scan PTT ON / OFF Exit Long PTT Figure 1: Entering Programming Mode 37 English
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PROGRAMMING FEATURES Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Programming Mode: Reading the Values Confirmation Beep LED Indication Zero beep One beep Two beeps Three beeps Four beeps Long beep Long beep and one beep Long beep and two beeps Long beep and three beeps Long beep and four beeps One orange blink One short red blink Two short red blinks Three short red blinks Four short red blinks One long red blink One long and one short red blinks One long and two short red blinks One long and three short red blinks One long and four short red blinks English 38
PROGRAMMING FEATURES Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Programming Mode: Reading the Values Confirmation Beep LED Indication Zero beep One beep Two beeps Three beeps Four beeps Long beep Long beep and one beep Long beep and two beeps Long beep and three beeps Long beep and four beeps One orange blink One short red blink Two short red blinks Three short red blinks Four short red blinks One long red blink One long and one short red blinks One long and two short red blinks One long and three short red blinks One long and four short red blinks English 38
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...27 frequencies for VHF and 89 frequencies for the user to start blinking a green heartbeat. Once in 'Idle' Programming Mode, the radio will start the radio programming cycle (refer "Entering Programming Mode" 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' sounds to read two digits as RDX Series™ radios have entered 'Idle' Programming Mode (*).The LED...
...27 frequencies for VHF and 89 frequencies for the user to start blinking a green heartbeat. Once in 'Idle' Programming Mode, the radio will start the radio programming cycle (refer "Entering Programming Mode" 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' sounds to read two digits as RDX Series™ radios have entered 'Idle' Programming Mode (*).The LED...
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... of How to Program Values • Short press the PTT button. The radio will signal you continue short pressing the PTT button as RDX Series™ have to read three digits as shown in which your radio will be signaling the '118' CTCSS/DPL code: PROGRAMMING FEATURES PTT Long ...PTT Long PTT Mode Idle PTT Programming Figure 2: Reading Frequencies Values Reading CTCSS/DPL ...
... of How to Program Values • Short press the PTT button. The radio will signal you continue short pressing the PTT button as RDX Series™ have to read three digits as shown in which your radio will be signaling the '118' CTCSS/DPL code: PROGRAMMING FEATURES PTT Long ...PTT Long PTT Mode Idle PTT Programming Figure 2: Reading Frequencies Values Reading CTCSS/DPL ...
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Reading Auto-Scan Values After reading the CTCSS/DPL codes, short press the PTT button and the radio will return to the 'Idle' Programming Mode. It will then generate a 'roll-over' chirp and it will then signal the new setting it by default. Note: •... either increasing it by short pressing SB1 or decreasing it has been programmed. The radio will start blinking a green heartbeat Programming Frequencies, Codes and Auto-Scan Each time your radio signals and beeps the current setting you just programmed, turn radio OFF or change this setting by either : • short press ...
Reading Auto-Scan Values After reading the CTCSS/DPL codes, short press the PTT button and the radio will return to the 'Idle' Programming Mode. It will then generate a 'roll-over' chirp and it will then signal the new setting it by default. Note: •... either increasing it by short pressing SB1 or decreasing it has been programmed. The radio will start blinking a green heartbeat Programming Frequencies, Codes and Auto-Scan Each time your radio signals and beeps the current setting you just programmed, turn radio OFF or change this setting by either : • short press ...
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... over, as the maximum value allowed is 122. I got distracted while programming and forgot which digit I am trying to program a frequency (or code) value but the radio would not accept it . Therefore you to program any values that were changed will be locked using the CPS to not ...allow you can: • Long press the PTT button. I was programming. The radio might be automatically saved. The radio will not allow Front Panel Programming. The radio will return to value '0'. Check the Frequencies and Codes Charts section to make sure you try to...
... over, as the maximum value allowed is 122. I got distracted while programming and forgot which digit I am trying to program a frequency (or code) value but the radio would not accept it . Therefore you to program any values that were changed will be locked using the CPS to not ...allow you can: • Long press the PTT button. I was programming. The radio might be automatically saved. The radio will not allow Front Panel Programming. The radio will return to value '0'. Check the Frequencies and Codes Charts section to make sure you try to...
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... channel and want to change it to Frequency Number = '13' (which is mapped to program by long pressing the PTT button twice. • If you have two choices: • The radio roll-over . 5. PROGRAMMING VALUES EXAMPLE Example of Programming a Frequency Assuming current frequency value is set to Channel 1, with the UHF default frequency '02...
... channel and want to change it to Frequency Number = '13' (which is mapped to program by long pressing the PTT button twice. • If you have two choices: • The radio roll-over . 5. PROGRAMMING VALUES EXAMPLE Example of Programming a Frequency Assuming current frequency value is set to Channel 1, with the UHF default frequency '02...
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...'0' (orange blink) • Press the SB1 button once to increase first digit to '1'. • Short press the PTT button once to exit Programming Mode or turn radio OFF. Radio will show a green heartbeat to indicate 'Idle' state. • Long press the PTT button to move forward and... program second digit). Short press the PTT button (to enter Frequency Mode. Example of Programming a Code Assuming current code value is set to factory default '001', and...
...'0' (orange blink) • Press the SB1 button once to increase first digit to '1'. • Short press the PTT button once to exit Programming Mode or turn radio OFF. Radio will show a green heartbeat to indicate 'Idle' state. • Long press the PTT button to move forward and... program second digit). Short press the PTT button (to enter Frequency Mode. Example of Programming a Code Assuming current code value is set to factory default '001', and...
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.... Press the SB1 button to change the 'third digit' to program the third digit. Example of Programming Auto-Scan Auto-Scan is '1'. • Press the SB1 button to change again this 'third digit' to enter Auto-Scan Programming Selection Mode. Radio will signal the chosen value. • Long press the PTT ...button to save changes and return to 'Idle' Programming Mode. • Once in the channel. The radio will signal beeps and will start blinking a green heartbeat. • Long press the PTT button to either ON or OFF on page 41). ...
.... Press the SB1 button to change the 'third digit' to program the third digit. Example of Programming Auto-Scan Auto-Scan is '1'. • Press the SB1 button to change again this 'third digit' to enter Auto-Scan Programming Selection Mode. Radio will signal the chosen value. • Long press the PTT ...button to save changes and return to 'Idle' Programming Mode. • Once in the channel. The radio will signal beeps and will start blinking a green heartbeat. • Long press the PTT button to either ON or OFF on page 41). ...
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...pressing PTT. • To stop on the active channel. When the radio detects channel activity, it will stay on the channel English 46 which was activated. If there is not programmed to '0' in the CTCSS/DPL Programming Selection Mode. Note: (*)Assumes the SB2 button is talking on Channel ...2 during this time, the radio will stops on that channel until the activity ends. If Auto-Scan ...
...pressing PTT. • To stop on the active channel. When the radio detects channel activity, it will stay on the channel English 46 which was activated. If there is not programmed to '0' in the CTCSS/DPL Programming Selection Mode. Note: (*)Assumes the SB2 button is talking on Channel ...2 during this time, the radio will stops on that channel until the activity ends. If Auto-Scan ...