Motorola RVA50UL User manual

RVA50UL & RVA50VL Non-Display models
User Guide
Two-Way Radios

Open Source Software Legal Notices:
This Motorola product contains Open Source Software. For information regarding
licenses, acknowledgements, required copyright notices and other usage terms,
refer to the documentation for this Motorola product at:
http://businessonline.motorolasolutions.com
Go to: Resource Center > Product Information > Manual > Accessories.

English
1
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Product Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
FCC Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Batteries and Chargers Safety
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operational Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . .10
Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Parts Of The Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
On/Off/Volume Knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Channel Selector Knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Accessory Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Model Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Side Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery . . . . . . .12
Battery Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
About the Li-Ion Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Holster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in Tray
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Battery Life Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators . . 20
Estimated Charging Time . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Multi-Unit Charger LED Indicators . . . . . 23
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Turning radio ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Talking and Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Talk Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Radio LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hands-Free Use/VOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
With Compatible VOX Accessories . . . . 29
Setting VOX Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

English
2
CONTENTS
Microphone Gain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Hands Free without Accessories
(iVOX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Toggle Voice Prompt in User Mode . . . .30
Power Up - Tone Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Advanced Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . .31
Entering Advanced Configuration
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Entering Frequencies Values . . . . . . . . .32
Reading CTCSS / DPL Values . . . . . . . .33
Reading Auto-Scan Values. . . . . . . . . . .33
Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Active Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Saving Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Programming Values Example . . . . . . . . . . .36
Example of Programming a Frequency .36
Example of Programming a Code. . . . . .36
Example of Programming Auto-Scan . . .37
Example of Programming Bandwidth . . .37
Example of Programming Active
Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Other Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Editing Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Nuisance Channel Delete . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Customer Programming Software (CPS) . . . 40
Time-Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Call Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Scramble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Reverse Burst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Text-to-Speech (Changing
Pre-Defined Voice Aliases) . . . . . . . . 42
Cloning Radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cloning with a Multi Unit
Charger (MUC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
CPS and Cloning Cables
(Optional Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cloning Radio using the Radio
to Radio (R2R) Cloning Cable
(Optional Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Cloning using the Customer
Programming Software (CPS) . . . . . . 48
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

English
3
CONTENTS
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Frequency and Code Charts . . . . . . . . . . .54
LACR UHF Frequencies Chart . . . . . . . . . . .54
RVA50UL – UHF Default Frequencies
Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
LACR VHF Frequencies Chart . . . . . . . . . . .57
RVA50VL – VHF Default Frequencies
Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
CTCSS and PL/DPL Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Motorola Limited Warranty for the
United States, Canada And
Latin America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Audio Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Carry Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Software Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

English
4
PRODUCT SAFETY
PRODUCT SAFETY
PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF
EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use only
to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure
requirements.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas,
batteries and other accessories, visit the
following website which lists approved
accessories:
www.motorolasolutions.com/RVAseries
Before using this product,
read the operating
instructions and RF energy
awareness information
contained in the Product
Safety and RF Exposure
booklet enclosed with your
radio.
!
C a u t i o n

English
5
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Motorola® RVA
Series Radio. This radio is a product of
Motorola's 80 plus years of experience as a
world leader in the designing and
manufacturing of communications equipment.
The RVA 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: Read this user guide carefully to ensure you
know how to properly operate the radio
before use
Business Radios,
Mailstop 1C15, Motorola
8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, Florida 33322
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Radio
• Holster
• Lithium-Ion Battery
• Power Supply
• Quick Reference Guide
• Warranty Card
• Drop-in Tray Charger
• Product Safety & RF Exposure Booklet

English
6
INTRODUCTION
For a copy of a large-print version of this user
guide or for product-related questions, contact
1-800-448-6686 in the USA
1-800-461-4575 in Canada
1-888-390-6456 on TTY (Text Telephone)
For product related information, visit us at:
www.motorolasolutions.com/RVAseries

FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION
English
7
FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION
Before filling out your application, you must
decide which frequency(ies) you can operate
on. See “Frequencies and Code Charts”. For
questions on determining the radio frequency,
call Motorola Product Services at:
1-800-448-6686
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.
Use of this radio outside the country where it
was intended to be distributed is subject to
government regulations and may be prohibited.

English
8
FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION
Notes

English
9
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SAFETY INFORMATION
BATTERIES AND
CHARGERS SAFETY
INFORMATION
This document contains important safety and
operating instructions. Read these instructions
carefully and save them for future reference.
Before using the battery charger, read all the
instructions and cautionary markings on
• the charger,
• the battery, and
• 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 up to 100 feet (30.48 m), and
16AWG for lengths up to 150 feet (45.72 m).
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

English
10
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
GUIDELINES
• Turn the radio OFF when charging battery.
• The charger is not suitable for outdoor use. Use
only in dry locations/conditions.
• Connect charger only to an appropriately fused
and wired supply of the correct voltage (as
specified on the product).
• Disconnect charger from line voltage by removing
main plug.
• The outlet to which this equipment is connected
should be nearby 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 power
supply equipment must not exceed 40°C (104°F).
• Power output from the power supply unit must not
exceed the ratings stated on the product label
located at the bottom of the charger.
• Make sure that the cord is located where it will
not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to
water, damage, or stress.

English
11
RADIO OVERVIEW
RADIO OVERVIEW
PARTS OF THE RADIO
Antenna
Microphone
On/Off/Volume
Knob
LED
Indicator
SB2 - Scan/
Nuisance
Channel Delete
SB1 - Monitor
Button
Battery
Model Label
PTT (Push-To-
Talk) Button
Channel Selector
Knob
Audio Accessory
2 Pin Connector
RVA50UL

English
12
RADIO OVERVIEW
On/Off/Volume Knob
Used to turn the radio ON or OFF and to adjust
the radio’s volume.
Channel Selector Knob
Used to switch the radio to different channels.
Accessory Connector
Used to connect compatible audio accessories.
Model Label
Indicates the model of the radio.
Microphone
Speak clearly into the microphone when
sending a message.
Antenna
For models RVA50UL, and RVA50VL the
antennas are non-removable.
LED Indicator
Used to give battery status, power-up status,
radio call information and scan status.
Side Buttons
Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
• Press and hold down this button to talk, release it
to listen.
Side Button 1 (SB1)
• The Side Button 1 is a general button that can be
configured by the Customer Programming
Software - CPS. The default setting of SB1 is
‘Monitor’.
Side Button 2 (SB2)
• The Side Button 2 is a general button that can be
configured by the CPS. The SB2 default setting is
‘Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete’.
The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery
RVA Series comes with a Standard Capacity
Li-Ion battery. Other batteries may be available.
For more information, see “Battery Features”
on page 14.

English
13
RADIO OVERVIEW
This User Guide covers multiple RVA Series
models, and may detail some features your
radio does not have. The radio’s model is
shown on the bottom of the radio and provides
the following information:
Table 1: RVA Series Radio Specifications
Model Frequency
Band
Transmit
Power
(Watts)
Number of
Channels Antenna
RVA50UL UHF 2 8 Non-removable
RVA50VL VHF 2 8 Non-removable

English
14
RADIO OVERVIEW
BATTERY FEATURES
RVA Series radios provide Lithium-Ion batteries
that come in different capacities that defines
the battery life.
About the Li-Ion Battery
The RVA Series radio comes equipped with a
rechargeable Li-Ion battery. This battery should
be fully charged before initial use to ensure
optimum capacity and performance.
Battery life is determined by several factors.
Among the more critical are the regular
overcharge of batteries and the average depth
of discharge with each cycle. Typically, the
greater the overcharge and the deeper the
average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery
will last. For example, a battery which is
overcharged and discharged 100% several
times a day, lasts fewer cycles than a battery
that receives less of an overcharge and is
discharged to 50% per day. Further, a battery
which receives minimal overcharging and
averages only 25% discharge, lasts even
longer.
Motorola batteries are designed specifically to
be used with a Motorola charger and vice
versa. Charging in non-Motorola equipment
may lead to battery damage and void the
battery warranty. The battery should be at
about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature),
whenever possible. Charging a cold battery
(below 50° F [10°C]) may result in leakage of
electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the
battery. Charging a hot battery (above 95°F
[35°C]) results in reduced discharge capacity,
affecting the performance of the radio.
Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a
temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that
batteries are charged within the temperature
limits stated above.

English
15
RADIO OVERVIEW
Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery
1. Turn OFF the radio.
2. With the Motorola logo side up on the battery
pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery
into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body.
3. Press the top part of the battery towards the
radio until a click is heard.
Note: To learn about the Li-Ion Battery Life
features, refer to “About the Li-Ion Battery”
on page 14
Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery
1. Turn OFF the radio.
2. Push down the battery latch and hold it while
removing the battery.
3. Pull the battery away from the radio.
Tabs
Slots
Attach
Press until click
Detach
Press Latch

English
16
RADIO OVERVIEW
Holster
1. Insert the radio into the base of the holster at an
angle. Press the radio against the back of the
holster until the hooks on the holster are
inserted in the top recesses of the battery.
2. To remove, using the top tab on the holster,
detach the hooks of the holster from the top
recesses of the battery. Slide the radio at an
angle and remove from the holster.
Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in Tray
Charger
The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray
Charger and one Power Supply with Adaptor.
For more information, refer to “Chargers” on
page 70.
Drop-in Tray Charger Power Supply

English
17
RADIO OVERVIEW
Battery Life Information
When the Battery Save feature is set to ON (enabled by default), the battery life lasts longer. The
following table summarizes battery life estimations:
Note: Battery life is estimated based on 5% transmit / 5% receive / 90% standby standard duty cycle.
Table 2: Li-Ion Battery Life with Tx Power 2 Watts
Battery Type Battery Save OFF Battery Save ON
Standard 12.0 Hours 15.0 Hours
High Capacity 15.0 Hours 20.0 Hours

English
18
RADIO OVERVIEW
Charging the Battery
The RVA Series radio offers two types of Power
Supplies:
• Standard Power Supply and,
• Rapid Power Supply
Note: The radio comes with a Standard Power
Supply.
To charge the battery (with the radio attached),
place it in a Motorola-approved Drop-in Tray
Single Unit Charger or Drop-in Tray Multi Unit
Charger.
Charging with the Drop-in Tray
Single Unit Charger (SUC)
1. Place the Drop-in Tray Charger on a flat
surface.
2. Insert the connector of the Power Supply into
the charger port on the back of the Drop-in Tray
Charger.
3. Plug the AC Adaptor into a power outlet.
4. Insert the radio into the Drop-in Tray Single Unit
Charger with the radio facing the front, as
shown.
Drop-in Tray
SUC Port
Drop-in Tray SUC
Power Supply
(Transformer)