DeWalt DXDMR500 User manual

DXDMR500
User guide
Printed in China
Part No. AL-ML100600
English
DIGITAL DMR/ANALOG
UHF TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
DXDMR500
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, CONTACT US.
1-866-208-1654
User guide

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Before operating the radio, please read all safety and
operating instructions. Save all instructions in a safe place
for future reference.
1. Antenna
2. Top Function Key – TK
(Emergency Call Button as
default)
3. Side Function Key 1 – SK1
(Battery Level Indication / Zone
Selection Button as default)
4. PTT Button (Push-to-Talk)
5. Side Function Key 2 – SK2
(High/Low Power / Squelch
On/Off Button as default)
6. Speaker
7. Microphone
8. Speaker/Microphone Jack /
Comm Port
9. LED Indicator
10. Power on-off / Volume Knob
11. Channel Selector Knob
12. Charging Contacts
13. Battery Latch
14. Belt Clip
15. Wrist Strap Connnection
Denitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to
alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property
damage.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
WARNING:Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re
and/or serious injury.
WARNING:Never modify the product or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the user guide.
If you have any questions or comments about this or any product,
call DEWALT toll free at: [phone].
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WARNING:
1. Exposure to high volume sound levels may cause temporary or permanent
damage to your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting that is
appropriate for everyone, you should always use your radio with the volume
set at low level and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound levels.
• Set the volume control in a low position and use as low a volume as
possible.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Whenever
possible, use your radio in a quiet environment with low background noise.
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WARNING:Important Safety Instructions for Battery
Read All Instructions
• Do not incinerate the battery even if it is severely damaged or is completely
worn out.
• Do not discard battery in a re. The battery pack can explode in a re.
• Do not replace battery in any area labeled “Hazardous Atmosphere”. Any
sparks created in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion
or re.
• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change
the form of your battery.
• Do not allow conductive materials such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains to
touch exposed battery terminals.
• Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source, such as a
hair dryer or microwave oven.
• A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme
usage or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure. Do not
open, deform or mutilate the battery as there may be corrosive materials
which can cause damage to eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed.
However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin:
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
1. Only accessories included in this package or specied by the manufacturer
should be used with the radio.
2. Do not use cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of the radio. Use only a
damp or dry cloth.
3. Do not attempt to service the radio yourself. Removing the cover will void
the warranty. Changes or modications not expressly approved by DEWALT
may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this device and
should not be made.
4. Do not plug the wall adaptor into the power outlet if the outlet is wet.
5. Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
6. Do not place your radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the
air bag inates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause
serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
WARNING:Important Safety Instructions
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• Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpiece at high volume
levels.
• When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do not place the
radio’s speaker directly against your ear.
2. Observe all signs and instructions that require an electrical device or RF
radio product to be switched off in designated areas, such as gas/refueling
stations, hospitals, blasting areas, potentially explosive atmospheres, or
aircraft.
3. If you experience a skin irritation after using this product, discontinue use
and seek medical attention.
4. If the product or charger: overheats; has a damaged cord or plug; has been
dropped or damaged; has been dropped into water, disconnect any charger
from its power supply, discontinue use of the product.
5. Never use your radio outdoors during a thunderstorm. Keep the radio out of
reach of babies and young children.
6. NEVER hold the radio so that the antenna is very close to, or touching
exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
The radio will perform best if the microphone is around 2 inches (5 cm)
away from the lips and the radio is vertical.
Electromagnetic Interference
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference
(EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise congured for
electromagnetic compatibility. Turn off your radio in any facility where posted
notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health
care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF
energy.
• When instructed to do so, turn off your radios when on board an aircraft. Any
use of a RF device must be in accordance with applicable laws, regulations
and airline crew instructions.
• Some radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer or
physician to discuss alternatives.
• If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of
your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your
doctor or physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, ush them with clean water for a
minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
This product uses Lithium-ion Battery. Do not transport package if damaged, a
re hazard could exist.
For more information, please call our customer support line at [phone].
Recycle Battery
Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling
and/or disposal options.
Product Service & Support
For any questions about operating this new DEWALT branded product, PLEASE
CONTACT US FIRST… do not return this product to the retail store. The contact
information for support will vary depending on the country in which you
purchased and utilize the product.
To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased from
DEWALT itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the
U.S.A., please call our consumer support line at [phone]. You will
receive instructions on how to ship the products at your expense to an our
Authorized Service Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of
your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written
description of the problem; and, most importantly; (c) your address and
telephone number.
For further information needed on its features, please visit DEWALT.COM for
frequently asked questions and the electronic manual.
©2020 Altis Global Limited, Atlanta, GA USA.

when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC/IC RF exposure
compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your
transmission the best sound quality, hold the microphone at least 2 inches (5 cm)
from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make
him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates
within the FCC/IC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your DEWALT radio generates RF energy that can possibly
cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off
the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in
areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and
blasting sites.
CAUTION:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC/RSS-119 of the IC Rules. Operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Your DEWALT radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This
radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”/”Controlled Use
Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals
aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards.
This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled
environment.
Important: Your DEWALT radio has been tested and complies with the FCC/IC RF
exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”/ ”Controlled Use Only”. In addition, your
radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy
and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to
humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C, Edition 01-01, Evaluating Compliance with FCC
Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• IC RSS-102 Issue 2 Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication
Apparatus.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1 - 2005), IEEE Standard for Safety
Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3 - 2002), IEEE Recommended
Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields - RF
and Microwave.
• IEEE Standard 1528-2003.
To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC/IC
allowable limits for “Occupational Use Only”/ ”Controlled Use Only”, always adhere to
the following guidelines:
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper 50 Ohm antenna attached, as this may
damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC/IC RF exposure limits. A
proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an
antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”).
Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC/IC RF exposure
compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX
indicator” light is red. You will cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”
switch.
• ALWAYS use DEWALT authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips,
speaker/microphones, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC/IC
RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your head and body
when transmitting and only use the DEWALT belt-clips, listed in this user manual,
WARNING:
1. Exposure to high volume sound levels may cause temporary or permanent
damage to your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting that is
appropriate for everyone, you should always use your radio with the volume
set at low level and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound levels.
• Set the volume control in a low position and use as low a volume as
possible.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Whenever
possible, use your radio in a quiet environment with low background noise.
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• Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpiece at high volume
levels.
• When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do not place the
radio’s speaker directly against your ear.
2. Observe all signs and instructions that require an electrical device or RF
radio product to be switched off in designated areas, such as gas/refueling
stations, hospitals, blasting areas, potentially explosive atmospheres, or
aircraft.
3. If you experience a skin irritation after using this product, discontinue use
and seek medical attention.
4. If the product or charger: overheats; has a damaged cord or plug; has been
dropped or damaged; has been dropped into water, disconnect any charger
from its power supply, discontinue use of the product.
5. Never use your radio outdoors during a thunderstorm. Keep the radio out of
reach of babies and young children.
6. NEVER hold the radio so that the antenna is very close to, or touching
exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
The radio will perform best if the microphone is around 2 inches (5 cm)
away from the lips and the radio is vertical.
Electromagnetic Interference
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference
(EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise congured for
electromagnetic compatibility. Turn off your radio in any facility where posted
notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health
care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF
energy.
• When instructed to do so, turn off your radios when on board an aircraft. Any
use of a RF device must be in accordance with applicable laws, regulations
and airline crew instructions.
• Some radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer or
physician to discuss alternatives.
• If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of
your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your
doctor or physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensure FCC/IC RF exposure
compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your
transmission the best sound quality, hold the microphone at least 2 inches (5 cm)
from your mouth, and slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make
him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates
within the FCC/IC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your DEWALT radio generates RF energy that can possibly
cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off
the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in
areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and
blasting sites.
CAUTION:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC/RSS-119 of the IC Rules. Operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Your DEWALT radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This
radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”/”Controlled Use
Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals
aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards.
This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled
environment.
Important: Your DEWALT radio has been tested and complies with the FCC/IC RF
exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”/ ”Controlled Use Only”. In addition, your
radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy
and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to
humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C, Edition 01-01, Evaluating Compliance with FCC
Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• IC RSS-102 Issue 2 Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication
Apparatus.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1 - 2005), IEEE Standard for Safety
Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3 - 2002), IEEE Recommended
Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields - RF
and Microwave.
• IEEE Standard 1528-2003.
To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC/IC
allowable limits for “Occupational Use Only”/ ”Controlled Use Only”, always adhere to
the following guidelines:
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper 50 Ohm antenna attached, as this may
damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC/IC RF exposure limits. A
proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an
antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”).
Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC/IC RF exposure
compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX
indicator” light is red. You will cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”
switch.
• ALWAYS use DEWALT authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips,
speaker/microphones, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC/IC
RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your head and body
when transmitting and only use the DEWALT belt-clips, listed in this user manual,
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This radio is designed for and classied as “Occupational/Controlled Use Only”,
meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware
of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards; NOT intended for use in an
General population/uncontrolled environment
– DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage
the radio and may also cause you to exceed RF exposure limits. A proper antenna
is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna
specically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
– DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time, more than 50% of the
time can cause RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
– This transmitter may operate with the antenna(s) documented in this ling in
Push-to-Talk and body-worn congurations. RF exposure compliance is limited to
the specic belt-clip and accessory congurations as documented in this ling and
the separation distance between user and the device or its antenna shall be at
least 2.5 cm.
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Cette radio est conçue et classée comme «Utilisation professionnelle / contrôlée
uniquement», ce qui signie qu'elle ne doit être utilisée que pendant le travail par
des personnes conscientes des dangers et des moyens de minimiser ces dangers;
NON destiné à être utilisé dans une population générale / un environnement non
contrôlé.
– N'utilisez PAS la radio sans une antenne appropriée, car cela pourrait endommager
la radio et vous faire dépasser les limites d'exposition aux RF. Une antenne
appropriée est l'antenne fournie avec cette radio par le fabricant ou une antenne
spéciquement autorisée par le fabricant pour être utilisée avec cette radio.
– NE PAS transmettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d'utilisation de la radio,
plus de 50% du temps peut entraîner un dépassement des exigences de
conformité à l'exposition aux RF.
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Before filling out your application, you must decide which frequency(ies) you can
operate on. See “Pre-programmed Channel Frequency Table”. For questions on
determining the radio frequency, contact your dealer.
IC Licensing Information (Canadian Users)
For information on obtaining a LMRS license in Canada, visit the following Website
link to see a list of district and regional ofces for Industry Canada’s Spectrum
Management department:
http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=
CBSC_ON%2Fdisplay&lang=en&cid=1081944194346&c=Regs
Send fax to
Fax-On Demand
system at:
1-202-418-0177
Call the FCC
forms hotline at:
1-800-418-FORM
1-800-418-3676
To apply for new
/ renew / modify
existing license
online, visit:
Universal Licensing
System (ULS) at
http://wireless.fcc.
gov/uls/index.htm?
job=home
For questions
regarding FCC
license contact
the FCC at:
1-888-CALL-FCC
1-888-2255-322
Or:
http://www.fcc.gov
Important
CAUTION:
NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed
parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will
perform best if the microphone is 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and
the transceiver is vertical.
NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high
volume levels.
NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.
DO NOT push the PTT button when not actually desiring to transmit.
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with
temperatures exceed –20° C ~ +60° C / –5° F ~ +140° F.
KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain, and NEVER immerse it in water.
The use of battery packs/chargers not included in this package may impair
transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by DEWALT, may void the user’s
authority granted by the FCC/IC to operate this radio and should not be made. To
comply with FCC/IC requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by
or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform
transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private Land Mobile and Fixed Services as
certified by an organization representative of the user of those services.
Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized
by the FCC/IC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC/IC rules.
Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is
subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.
Note: Radios which are manufactured after January 1st 2013 will be limited to 12.5
kHz channel bandwidth. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 90.203(j), 90.209(b).
Licensing Information
DEWALT Professional two-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are regulated
by local government agencies. The regulatory agency in the USA is the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and in Canada, Industry Canada (IC). To transmit
on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by the FCC/IC. For
Canadian users, you are required to have a license or other authorization under the
Radio communication Act. Application is made with your local Industry Canada ofce.
For other countries check with the local regulatory agency or your distributor to verify
if this radio is approved for use and how you can obtain a license.
FCC Application (USA Users)
Application is made available on FCC Main Form 601 and Schedules E, D and H. To
obtain these FCC forms, request document 000601 which includes all forms and
instructions. If you wish to have the document faxed, mailed, submitted online, or
have questions, use the contact information below.
– Cet émetteur peut fonctionner avec les antennes documentées dans ce dossier en
congurations Push-to-Talk et portées sur le corps. La conformité de l'exposition
aux radiofréquences est limitée aux congurations de clip de ceinture et
d'accessoires spéciques décrites dans ce dossier et la distance de séparation
entre l'utilisateur et l'appareil ou son antenne doit être d'au moins 2,5 cm.
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Installing the belt clip
1. Remove the battery from battery compartment if
any. Then align the screw holes of both belt clip
and the radio as shown, screw down the two
screws (M2.5x6.5mm) with a proper screwdriver
mildly, you may use a Philips* Head #1 screwdriver
to do so. (Fig. F)
(Screw nuts may be damaged if overtighten)
2. Reinstall the battery.
Charging the battery with the radio
The radio is equipped with a charging base and a
power supply adaptor. To charge the battery with the
radio attached:
1. Place the DEWALT charging base on a flat surface
in a dry location.
2. Insert the AC adaptor cable connector into the port
on the rear of the charging base.
3. Plug the AC adaptor into a power outlet.
4. Align the slots on the sides of the battery with the
rails in the charging base (Fig. G).
5. Slide the radio into the charging base.
Charging the battery only
1. Place the DEWALT charging base on a flat surface
in a dry location.
2. Insert the AC adaptor cable connector into the port
on the rear of the charging base.
3. Plug the AC adaptor into a power outlet.
4. Align the slots on the sides of the battery with the
rails in the charging base (Fig. H).
5. Slide the battery into the charging base.
Charging Notes:
• Best charging performance: room temperature, 60 - 85° F (15 - 30° C).
• Charging base operating temperature range: 32 - 115° F (0 - 45° C).
• The battery should be fully charged at least once every three months for
battery maintenance.
Using Your Radio
Caring for Your Radio
Your radio will give you years of trouble-free service if cared for properly.
Handle the radio gently. Keep the radio away from dust. Never put the radio in
water or in a damp place. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.
Connecting the antenna
Align the base of the antenna onto the antenna
connector and turn clockwise until snug (Fig. B). Do
not over tighten.
Disconnecting the antenna
Turn the base of the antenna counter-clockwise to
disconnect it from the radio. (Fig. C)
Installing the battery
1. Press the top of the belt clip to open the clip
slightly if the belt clip was installed.
2. Slide the battery to the battery compartment and
align the top tabs of the battery with the slots
located on the top of battery compartment. Push
the lower back section of the battery towards the
radio until the battery snaps into place. (Fig. D)
Removing the battery
Pull the Battery Latch outward to release the battery
from the radio. (Fig. E)
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Fig. B
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1
3
Fig. D
Fig. E
Fig. C
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Fig. G
Fig. F
Fig. H

Basic Operation
Turning Your Radio On and Off
To turn on the power:
Rotate the Power on-off / Volume knob clockwise until “beep” and current
channel number is heard.
To turn off the power:
Rotate the Power on-off / Volume knob counterclockwise.
Adjusting the volume
Rotate Power on-off / Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume or
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Squelch On/Off for Analog Channel
(default feature of Side Function Key 2 – SK2*)
(For Analog channels only)
Your radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise
due to terrain, conditions for Analog channel(s) (if any assigned) as default or if
you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit.
You can turn off auto squelch for Analog channel (or turn on maximum range
extender) by press and hold the Squelch On/Off button*, allowing all signals to
be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.
To exit the function, press and hold the Squelch On/Off button* again.
* Remarks: You may have different feature and setting of function key assignment for
setting, please consult with your system administrator and/or dealer.
Selecting the Channel
The radio has 16 pre-programmed Analog Channel#in Zone 1 and 1
pre-programmed Digital Channel#in Zone 2 (see the default Zones and
Frequency table on page 10). The radio can be programmed with up to 256
channel frequencies (i.e. up to 16 zones, and each zone carries up to 16
channels)#. Rotate the channel knob to change the channel.
# Those channel(s) and zone(s) settings would be assigned by your system administrator and
programmed by the dealer.
3 4
Charging base LED Indicator
LED Indicator
Alternating Red/Green
for a short awhile
No indication
Continuous Red
Continuous Green
Continuous Orange
Blinking Orange
Battery Condition
N/A
N/A
No power input
Open circuited battery
contacts
Battery is not inserted in
place
Charging in process
Charging complete
Short circuit at terminals
Bad battery
The charging base
output is overload
Bad battery
Action
Indication for showing
the input power source
has just been connected
well and ready for
charging
Ready for inserting radio
or battery only for
charging
Check the AC adapter
connections
Check and clean
contacts of battery and
charging base
Check and realign the
battery position when
slide it into the charging
base
Allow battery to
complete charging
Remove battery for use
or leave on for charge
maintenance in short
period
Remove battery and
disconnect AC power
Replace battery
Remove battery and
disconnect AC power.
Check and replace AC
adapter or charging
base.
Replace battery
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Note: A completely discharged battery may take up to 6 hours to completely
charge.

Zone Selection
(default feature of Side Function Key 1 – SK1*)
The radio can be programmed with up to 16 zones#, each zone can carries up
to 16 channels#(see the default Zones and Frequency table#on page 10).
To change to next assigned zone number, press and hold the Zone Selection
button* until the next zone number prompted. Repeat the step until the desired
zone number reached.
Talking and Listening
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel
(frequency) and CTCSS/DCS codes for analog channel(s)#, and/or be set to the
same channel (frequency), TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) time slot,
group IDs(if assigned), color code and voice encryption key (if assigned) for
digital channel(s)#. To talk, press and hold the PTT button. The red TX indicator
light grows continuously when transmitting.
To receive message, release the PTT button.
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to four inches away from your month
and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the microphone while
talking.
Responding to a Group Call or Private Call in a Digital
Channel
To receive a call made to a group of users, your radio must be congured as
part of that group. And, to receive a private call from an individual, the caller
must know and call your Radio ID.
When you receive a Group Call or Private Call, your radio un-mutes and the
incoming call sounds from the speaker of the radio. Press and hold the PTT
button within a predetermined period of time (the hang time would be
programmed by your dealer) and speak clearly into the microphone after the
caller waits your response.
Once nish your response, release the PTT button to listen.
If there is no valid communication activity within the predetermined hang time,
the call ends. Then, the radio is ready for initiating another new call.
* Remarks: You may have different feature and setting of function key assignment that
requested with the dealer, please consult with your system administrator and/or dealer.
# Those channel(s) and zone(s) settings would be assigned by your system administrator and
programmed by the dealer.
Battery Level Indication
(default feature of Side Function Key 1 – SK1*)
To check the battery level, press and release the Battery Level Indication
button, the status will be voice prompted.
Transmit Power Setting
(default feature of Side Function Key 2 – SK2*)
The radio can transmit at 1 watt or 4 watts. Press and release the High/Low
Power button to toggle the power of the selected channel. When “Power Low”
prompted, 1 watt is selected. When “Power High” prompted, the radio will
transmit with high power instead. High power operation may be restricted on
some channels and is stated in your FCC license.
* Remarks: You may have different feature and setting of function key assignment for
setting, please consult with your system administrator and/or dealer.
Emergency Call
(default feature of Top Function Key – TK*)
The emergency call button is used to call others for help when emergency
events happen through digital channel.
As default, press and release the Emergency Call button to enter the radio’s
emergency mode, then press and hold the Emergency Call button to exit the
emergency mode. And, the default emergency mode and setting are
Emergency Alarm and Regular respectively.
The Emergency Call features and related congurations would be assigned by
your system administrator and programmed by the dealer.
Your radio supports four Emergency Alarm modes:
• Emergency Alarm – sends an Emergency Alarm, a non-voice signal, which
triggers an alert indication on a group of radios. The activated emergency
alarm mode would be cancelled automatically if no emergency
acknowledgment received after timeout.
• Emergency Alarm with Call – sends an Emergency Alarm to a group of
radios. Upon acknowledgement by a radio within the group, the
communication among those radios can be initiated over a programmed
Emergency channel by pressing the PTT button from the emergency call
initiator.
• Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow - sends an Emergency Alarm to a
group of radios. The radio’s microphone would be activated automatically
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and pickup the sound and transmits to a group of radios for a
predetermined period of time (from 10 seconds to 120 seconds for
selection during pre-programming) without pressing the PTT button.
In addition, each alarm has the following types:
• Siren only – Radio triggers siren alarm itself only.
• Regular – Radio transmits an alarm signal and shows both audio and visual
indications.
• Silent – Radio transmits an alarm signal without any audio or visual
indication. Radio mutes all incoming calls until you press the PTT button to
initial the emergency call.
• Silent with Voice – Radio transmits an alarm signal without any audio or
visual indication, but allow incoming calls to sound through the radio’s
speaker
* Remarks: You may have different feature and setting of function key assignment for
setting, please consult with your system administrator and/or dealer.

Battery Level Indication
(default feature of Side Function Key 1 – SK1*)
To check the battery level, press and release the Battery Level Indication
button, the status will be voice prompted.
Transmit Power Setting
(default feature of Side Function Key 2 – SK2*)
The radio can transmit at 1 watt or 4 watts. Press and release the High/Low
Power button to toggle the power of the selected channel. When “Power Low”
prompted, 1 watt is selected. When “Power High” prompted, the radio will
transmit with high power instead. High power operation may be restricted on
some channels and is stated in your FCC license.
* Remarks: You may have different feature and setting of function key assignment for
setting, please consult with your system administrator and/or dealer.
Emergency Call
(default feature of Top Function Key – TK*)
The emergency call button is used to call others for help when emergency
events happen through digital channel.
As default, press and release the Emergency Call button to enter the radio’s
emergency mode, then press and hold the Emergency Call button to exit the
emergency mode. And, the default emergency mode and setting are
Emergency Alarm and Regular respectively.
The Emergency Call features and related congurations would be assigned by
your system administrator and programmed by the dealer.
Your radio supports four Emergency Alarm modes:
• Emergency Alarm – sends an Emergency Alarm, a non-voice signal, which
triggers an alert indication on a group of radios. The activated emergency
alarm mode would be cancelled automatically if no emergency
acknowledgment received after timeout.
• Emergency Alarm with Call – sends an Emergency Alarm to a group of
radios. Upon acknowledgement by a radio within the group, the
communication among those radios can be initiated over a programmed
Emergency channel by pressing the PTT button from the emergency call
initiator.
• Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow - sends an Emergency Alarm to a
group of radios. The radio’s microphone would be activated automatically
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Radio LED Indicators
When you press and hold Talk
button and the Radio is transmitting
Receiving
The current channel is not assigned
and not available for use.
When Battery low
When in Emergency call
Channels scanning
Hang time period
Data Reading in progress when
accessed by programming software
in a programming device.
Data Writing in progress when
accessed by programming software
in a programming device.
Red LED on
Green LED on
Orange LED on
Red LED ashes
Red LED fast ashes
Green LED ashes
Orange LED ashes
Irregular Red LED ashes
Irregular Green LED ashes
Technical Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS*
Channel Capacity 16 per zone (total 256 in 16 zones)
CTCSS/CDCSS Codes 50/168
Frequency Band 400-470MHz
Channel Bandwidth 25kHz/12.5kHz (Analog)
12.5kHz (Digital)
TDMA Supporting DMO 2-slot
Digital Protocol ETSI TS 102 361-1,-2,-3
Digital Vocoder Type ABME+2™
Voice Encryption ARC 40-bits
LED Indicator Green/Red/Orange
Battery Type 7.4V / 2000mAh Li-ion
Antenna Connector SMA
Headset / Microphone Connector Dual 3.5 mm / 2.5 mm
Battery Connector Bottom Charging Contacts
Controls 3 sides buttons (PTT, SK1, SK2)
1 top button (TK)
1 top rotary channel selector
1 top rotary control (Volume, Power on/off)
Power Switch Rotary Knob
Charging Base Drop-in Type
Power Supply Input: 100-240 VAC / 50/60Hz / 0.2A
Dimensions (without antenna) 5.3 x 2.4 x 1.5 Inches
(133 x 61 x 37 mm)
Weight (with battery pack) 10.5 oz (~300g)
Frequency Stability vs. Temperature ≤1.5ppm
Estimated Battery
(TX-RX-STBY duty cycle)
FCC ID Designator 2AHJMDMREJJ
IC ID Designator 21854-DMREJJ
Power 5-5-90 duty cycle
Analog Digital
1 Watt 19 hrs 22 hrs
4 Watts 12 hrs 15 hrs
* Remarks: All specications subject to change without notice.
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and pickup the sound and transmits to a group of radios for a
predetermined period of time (from 10 seconds to 120 seconds for
selection during pre-programming) without pressing the PTT button.
In addition, each alarm has the following types:
• Siren only – Radio triggers siren alarm itself only.
• Regular – Radio transmits an alarm signal and shows both audio and visual
indications.
• Silent – Radio transmits an alarm signal without any audio or visual
indication. Radio mutes all incoming calls until you press the PTT button to
initial the emergency call.
• Silent with Voice – Radio transmits an alarm signal without any audio or
visual indication, but allow incoming calls to sound through the radio’s
speaker
* Remarks: You may have different feature and setting of function key assignment for
setting, please consult with your system administrator and/or dealer.

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RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS*
Sensitivity -119dBm @12 dB SINAD
-119dBm @5%BER
Adjacent Channel Selectivity 60dB @12.5kHz
70dB @25kHz
Intermodulation 65dB
Spurious Rejection 70dB
Hum and Noise -40dB @12.5kHz
-45dB @25kHz
Conducted Spurious Emission ≤ -57dBm (<1GHz)
≤ -47dBm (>1GHz)
Audio Output Power 1W
Audio Distortion ≤3% (Rated typically)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS*
Ingress Protection Rating IP54
Operating Temperature -5°F ~ +140°F / -20°C ~ 60°C
Storage Temperature -22°F ~ +150°F / -30°C ~ 65°C
* Remarks: All specications subject to change without notice.
TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS*
Modulation Designator 16KØF3E/11KØF3E (Analog)
4FSK (Digital)
TX Output Power 4W / 1W
Rated Spurious Emission ≤ -36dBm (<1GHz)
≤ -30dBm (>1GHz)
Hum and Noise -40dB @12.5kHz
-45dB @25kHz
Adjacent Channel Power 60dB @12.5kHz
70dB @25kHz
Modulated Audio Distortion ≤3%
Customizing your Radio
Your radio can be customized to t your specic needs. This can be done by
your dealer or distributor using special conguration software. Each analog
channel can be programmed for TX frequency, RX frequency, TX power level,
Bandwidth, CTCSS or CDCSS, Busy Channel Lock Out, TX time out value, Scan
Enabled, Whisper Mode, Rx Only Mode, etc. Each digital channel can be
programmed for TX frequency, RX frequency, TX power level, DMA Slot Mode,
Color Code, Busy Channel Lock Out, TX time out value, Scan Enabled, Call
Type/Call ID Selection, Emergency Call Notication Setting, Voice Encryption,
Whisper Mode, RX Only Mode, and etc.
The conguration software allows setting the radio default Squelch level, Radio
ID, Function Keys assignment, Digital Contacts/RX Group assignment, Digital
Emergency Call modes and variables, Voice Encryption values, Zone
assignment, Mic gain, Lone worker variables, Tones and Signaling values,
Power Save mode and etc.
Pre-programmed Channel Frequency Table
Zone 1 – Analog Channels
Channel Frequency Power Code RX Code TX Code Bandwidth
(MHz) Output System (Hz) (Hz) (kHz)
1 464.5500 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
2 467.9250 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
3 467.8500 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
4 467.8750 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
5 461.0625 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
6 461.1125 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
7 461.1625 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
8 461.2125 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
9 464.5000 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
10 467.7625 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
11 464.5000 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
12 464.5000 High CTCSS 77.0 77.0 12.5
13 464.5000 High CTCSS 88.5 88.5 12.5
14 464.5000 High CTCSS 179.9 179.9 12.5
15 464.5000 High CTCSS None 60.0 12.5
16 464.5500 High CTCSS 67.0 67.0 12.5
Zone 2 – Digital Channel
Channel Frequency Power TDMA Group Color Voice
(MHz) Output ID Code Encryption
1 433.3750 High Slot 1 1 1 Off
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Limited 3 Year Warranty
DEWALT warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that this product and the
component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a
period of three years from the date of rst consumer purchase. During this period, DEWALT
will, repair or replace, at its sole option and discretion, this product or any defective parts.
DEWALT’s liability hereunder shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective part or
parts, and such correction shall constitute a fullment of all of DEWALT’s warranties
hereunder.
This limited warranty is only valid for the original consumer purchaser in limited jurisdictions
and is not transferrable. This limited warranty will automatically terminate prior to expiration
if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. The product must be
purchased from DEWALT or an authorized dealer or the warranty is void. This limited
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This limited warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God,
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utilized in a jurisdiction not covered.
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U.S. & Canada Only
Made in CHINA
Product Manufactured by:
Altis Global Limited, Atlanta, GA USA.
For product, service or warranty information contact us at:
DEWALT.COM [phone]
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