Motorola RDU2020 - RDX UHF - Radio User manual

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Introduction
RDX
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Motorola®RDX Series Radio. Your radio is a product of
Motorola’s 70 plus years of experience as a world leader in the designing and
manufacturing of communications equipment. The RDX Series radios provide cost-
effective communications for businesses such as retail stores, restaurants, schools,
construction sites, manufacturing, property and hotel management and more.
Motorola professional two-way radios are the perfect communications solution for all
of today’s fast-paced industries.
Note: Please read this manual carefully to ensure you know how to properly
operate the radio before use.
Package Contents
•Radio
• Spring Action Belt Clip
• Lithium Ion Battery
• 10-Hour Charger
• User's Guide
• Warranty Card
• Drop-In Charging Tray (not included with all models)
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Introduction
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RDX
For product-related questions, please contact:
1-800-448-6686 in the USA
1-800-461-4575 in Canada
1-888-390-6456 on your TTY (Text Telephone)
On the web, please refer to: www.motorola.com/radios/professional
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Contents
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Contents
Introduction...................................1
FCC Licensing Information..........5
Safety and General
Information...............................7
Getting Started............................17
Installing the Swivel Belt
Holster ..................................18
Installing the Nickel-Metal
Hydride Battery .....................19
Charging the XSeries Radio ....20
Turning Your Radio On
or Off......................................21
Adjusting the Volume ................21
Using the Radio ........................21
Understanding the Display........23
Battery and Charging
Options...................................24
NiMH Battery.............................24
Alkaline Batteries ......................24
Charging with the Drop-in
Charging Tray........................25
Reading the Battery Meter ........26
Battery Life................................26
XTN Series Factory Defaults ....27
Talking and Receiving ............... 28
Signal Strength Indicator/
Channel Busy........................ 28
Talk Range ............................... 28
Keypad Lock............................. 29
Hands-Free Use/VOX .............. 29
With Compatible VOX
Accessories........................... 29
Without Accessories................. 30
Setting VOX Sensitivity ............ 30
Monitoring a Channel ............... 31
Scanning ................................. 31
Programming Features...............32
Entering Programming Mode ....32
Programming a Channel ..........34
Programming the Frequency.....34
Programming the Interference
Eliminator Code......................35
Assigning Channels
to Presets ..............................35
Programming the Scramble
Feature...................................36
Programming Bandwidth ..........36
Programming the Available
Channel .................................37
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Programming Call Tones .........37
Programming Microphone
Gain .......................................38
Editing the Scan List ................ 38
Cloning......................................39
Advanced Features ......................... 41
Troubleshooting .............................43
Use and Care....................................45
Frequencies and Bandwidths.........47
Verifying the M-Series
Frequency and Code Setting ......53
Motorola Limited Warranty .............55
Software Copyright Notice..............63
Patent Notice..................................63
Export Law Assurances ..................64
Index .................................................66
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FCC Licensing Information
FCC
FCC Licensing Information
RDX Series professional two-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are
regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In order to transmit
on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by the FCC.
Application is made available on FCC Form 601 and Schedules D, H, and
Remittance Form 159.
To obtain these FCC forms please request document 000601 which includes all
forms and instructions. If you wish to have the document faxed, mailed or have
questions, please use the following contact information.
Before filling out your application, you must decide which frequency(ies) you can
operate on. See Frequencies and Bandwidths.
For questions on determining your radio frequency, please call Motorola Product
Services at: 1-800-448-6686.
Faxed
contact the Fax-On-
Demand system at:
Mailed
call the FCC forms
hotline at:
Questions
regarding FCC license
contact the FCC at:
1-202-418-0177
1-800-418-FORM
1-800-418-3676
1-888-CALL-FCC
1-888-225-5322
Or: http://www.fcc.gov
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FCC Licensing Information
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FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s
authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To
comply with FCC 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 equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC
rules.
Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed
is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.
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Safety and General Information
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This document contains important safety and operating instructions. Please read
these instructions carefully and save them for future reference.
Before using the battery charger, read all the instructions and cautionary markings
on (1) the charger and (2) the battery (3) and on the radio using the battery.
1. To reduce risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable Motorola authorized
batteries. Other batteries may explode, causing personal injury and damage.
2. Use of accessories not recommended by Motorola may result in risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury.
3. To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the
cord when disconnecting the charger.
4. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper
extension cord could result in risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be
used, make sure that the cord size is 18AWG for lengths of up to 100 feet (30.48m), and
16AWG for lengths up to 150 feet (45.72m).
!
WARNING
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Safety and General Inforation
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Warnings (Cont.)
5. To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not operate the charger if it has been
broken or damaged in any way. Take it to a qualified Motorola service representative.
6. Do not disassemble the charger – it is not repairable and replacement parts are not
available. Disassembly of the charger may result in risk of electrical shock or fire.
7. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the AC outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
Operational Safety Guidelines
• This equipment is not suitable for outdoor use. Use only in dry locations/conditions.
• Connect equipment only to an appropriately fused and wired supply of the correct voltage
(as specified on the product).
• When not in use, disconnect the transformer from the AC outlet.
• The socket outlet to which the transformer is connected should be close by and easily
accessible.
• In equipment using fuses, replacements must comply with the type and rating specified in
the equipment instructions.
• Maximum ambient temperature around the transformer unit must not exceed 40°C (104°F).
• Output power from the transformer unit must not exceed the ratings stated on the product
label located on the bottom of the charger.
• Make sure the cord is located where it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to
water, damage, or stress.
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