Radio Active Designs UV-1G User manual

Rev. G Dec-2017
UV-1G
WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM
USER MANUAL

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•Per FCC 15.19(a) (3) and (a) (4): 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.
•Per FCC 15.21: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Radio Active Designs could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Figures........................................................................................................................... 9
Features .......................................................................................................................10
Terminology .................................................................................................................10
Downloads / Manuals...................................................................................................11
Technical Support .........................................................................................................11
UV-1G Specifications................................................................................................................. 12
Transmitter ..................................................................................................................12
Receiver .......................................................................................................................12
System Diagram ...........................................................................................................14
Base Station.........................................................................................................................15
Front Panel Button Descriptions....................................................................................15
Front Panel LED Description ..........................................................................................17
Rear Panel Description..................................................................................................19
Belt Pack..............................................................................................................................20
Quick Start Guide.................................................................................................................23
Base Station .................................................................................................................23
Belt Pack ......................................................................................................................24
Base Station Operation ........................................................................................................25
Power...........................................................................................................................25
Home Screen ................................................................................................................25
Transmitter Power Level ...............................................................................................25
Receiver Status.............................................................................................................26
Base Station Link Mode ................................................................................................26
Local Headset Status.....................................................................................................28
RSSI Screen ..................................................................................................................28
Base Station Menu Structure.................................................................................................... 29
Passcode Protection......................................................................................................29
Receiver Settings ..........................................................................................................29
Advanced Receiver Settings ..........................................................................................31
Aux In Settings..............................................................................................................33
Transmitter Settings .....................................................................................................34
Local Headset Options ..................................................................................................35
Display Setting .............................................................................................................36
Base Station Link Modes ...............................................................................................38
Info Screen ...................................................................................................................38
Enabling/Disabling the Passcode ..................................................................................38
Changing the Passcode .................................................................................................39
Base Station Gain Adjustments................................................................................................. 40
Intercom 1 & 2..............................................................................................................40
Auxiliary.......................................................................................................................40
Stage Announce............................................................................................................41

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Base Station Local Headset....................................................................................................... 42
Microphone Gain..........................................................................................................42
Volume.........................................................................................................................42
Intercom CH1 and CH2 Buttons and LEDs ......................................................................42
Talk Button...................................................................................................................42
Belt Pack Operation .............................................................................................................43
Battery .........................................................................................................................43
Powering Up.................................................................................................................43
Powering Down ............................................................................................................44
Home Screen ................................................................................................................44
Talk Buttons and LEDs ..................................................................................................44
Transmit Status Indicators ............................................................................................45
Signal and Battery Indicators........................................................................................45
Headset Volume ...........................................................................................................45
Power / Menu Button ...................................................................................................45
Belt Pack Menu Structure ......................................................................................................... 46
Display Settings............................................................................................................46
Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................49
Manage Scenes ............................................................................................................50
Microphone Gain..........................................................................................................60
PC App.................................................................................................................................62
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 62
Configuring the Base Station.........................................................................................62
Configuring the Belt Packs ............................................................................................62
Passcodes.....................................................................................................................62
Button Labels ...............................................................................................................62
Tips and Shortcuts ........................................................................................................62
Menus ....................................................................................................................................... 63
The File Menu...............................................................................................................63
The Logging Menu........................................................................................................63
The Configure Menu .....................................................................................................63
The Scenes Menu..........................................................................................................64
The Options Menu ........................................................................................................64
The Help Menu .............................................................................................................64
The Popup Frequencies Menus......................................................................................64
Base Station Tab........................................................................................................................ 65
Receivers ......................................................................................................................65
Using Shortcut Keys ......................................................................................................66
Routing ........................................................................................................................66
Transmitters.................................................................................................................67
Intercoms .....................................................................................................................67
Gains............................................................................................................................68
UI Display Settings........................................................................................................69
Passcode Enable ...........................................................................................................69

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Base Station Mode .......................................................................................................69
Mic & Headset Settings.................................................................................................70
Program Button............................................................................................................70
Base Station Connected............................................................................................................ 70
Belt Packs Tab ........................................................................................................................... 71
Top Section — Receivers and Button Labels...................................................................71
Belt Pack Id...................................................................................................................71
Scene............................................................................................................................71
Receiver One and Receiver Two ....................................................................................72
Receiver .......................................................................................................................72
Button Labels ...............................................................................................................73
Middle Section — Transmitter, Button Actions, and Battery Settings.............................73
Transmitter ..................................................................................................................73
Button Action ...............................................................................................................73
Double-Tap Action........................................................................................................73
Battery Settings............................................................................................................74
Bottom Section — UI Settings, Passcode, and Mic & Headset ........................................74
UI Settings....................................................................................................................74
Mic & Headset..............................................................................................................74
Master Volume.............................................................................................................75
Program .......................................................................................................................75
Belt Pack Connected ................................................................................................................. 75
Add Scene ................................................................................................................................. 76
Remove Scenes ......................................................................................................................... 76
Rename Scenes ......................................................................................................................... 77
Write To Belt Packs ................................................................................................................... 77
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................ 77
Passcodes .................................................................................................................................. 78
Button Labels ............................................................................................................................ 79
Write To Belt Packs ................................................................................................................... 79
Device Firmware Update .......................................................................................................... 80
Base Station Firmware..................................................................................................80
Belt Pack Firmware.......................................................................................................80
Automatic Updates.......................................................................................................81
Current and Requested Versions ...................................................................................81
Update Button..............................................................................................................81
Close Button .................................................................................................................81
Software Preferences................................................................................................................ 81
On Start-Up ..................................................................................................................81
Software Updates.........................................................................................................81
Permit Use of Channel 37 ......................................................................................................... 82
Device Info ................................................................................................................................ 82
Base Station Info ..........................................................................................................82
Belt Pack Info ...............................................................................................................82

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About RAD UV-1G ..................................................................................................................... 83
Use of Open Source Software................................................................................................... 83
Appendix A ..........................................................................................................................84
2W Pin out....................................................................................................................84
4w pin out ....................................................................................................................85
Troubleshooting & FAQs ......................................................................................................86

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TABLE OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1 UV-1G FRONT PANEL BUTTONS .............................................................................................................. 15
FIGURE 2 FRONT PANEL LED DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 3 BASE STATION REAR PANEL..................................................................................................................... 19
FIGURE 4 BELT PACK TOP VIEW............................................................................................................................... 20
FIGURE 5 BELT PACK SIDE VIEWS ............................................................................................................................ 21
FIGURE 6 BELT PACK BOTTOM VIEW....................................................................................................................... 22
FIGURE 7 BASE STATION.......................................................................................................................................... 25
FIGURE 8 BELT PACK POWER BUTTON.................................................................................................................... 43

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Radio Active Designs® UV-1G is a two-channel full-duplex UHF/VHF wireless intercom system that
utilizes up to six wireless Belt Pack units per Base Station.
Each Belt Pack is capable of simultaneous Talk and Listen on two separate audio channels.
Additionally, Belt Packs have Stage Announce and two-channel Wireless Talk-Around.
Wired Interface supports 2W Audiocom® (Telex), RTS® TW, and Clear-Com® varieties.
RJ-11 compatible jacks support 4W systems.
FEATURES
•Excellent RF noise immunity through revolutionary design
•Full duplex operation utilizes UHF transmitters and VHF receivers
•Support for up to six Belt Pack units in one Base Station
•Two wireless intercom channels
•Programmability via PC interface or User Interface in the field
•Internal antenna in Belt Pack
•Extremely low occupied bandwidth
•Frequency Response: 100Hz to 8kHz
•Audio Dynamic Range ≥ 50dB
•AES-48 Compliant
TERMINOLOGY
•LCD – Liquid Crystal Display
•LED – Light Emitting Diode
•WTA – Wireless Talk-Around
•SA – Stage Announce
•4W – 4-Wire
•2W – 2-Wire
•VHF – Very High Frequency
•UI – User Interface
•UHF – Ultra High Frequency
•IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission
•FCC – Federal Communications Commission
•RSSI – Received Signal Strength Indicator

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DOWNLOADS /MANUALS
The following downloads are available on the RAD website:
http://radioactiverf.com/home/troubleshooting/downloads
Base Station/Belt Pack PC Software
•Windows 64-bit
•Windows 32-bit
•Macintosh
•Linux
Note: Do not uninstall the old application before installing the new version. The new applications
contain belt pack and base station firmware. Once installed it can automatically download the latest
firmware.
Battery Charger
PC Software
Firmware Update
Manuals
UV-1G Manual (this document)
Dimensions
Belt Pack Dimensions
Battery Dimensions
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Please contact technical support for direct assistance.
Monday – Friday
8 am – 6 pm PST
[e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

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UV-1G SPECIFICATIONS
RF Frequency Range 470.025-607.975 and 614.025-697.975MHz Base Tx, 174.025-
215.975MHz Belt Tx
Power Requirements 13.8-21 VDC, 75W, Switchcraft RASPC10P Receptacle
Temperature Range -4º F to 131º F (-20º C to 55º C)
Dimensions
Base Station 14.68” x 17” x 1.75”
Belt Pack 5.55” x 3.78” x 1.83”
Weight
Base Station 7 lbs.
Belt Pack 16 Oz
TX Antenna
Belt Pack Internal
Base Station 5/8 wave (Supplied)
RX Antenna
Belt Pack Internal
Base Station 1/4 wave (Supplied)
FCC ID 2AA6F-UV-1GBP, 2AA6F-UV-1GBS
IC ID 11482A-UV1GBP, 11482A-UV1GBS
Frequency Response 100Hz-8 kHz
Two Wire Max Input Voltage +8 dBu
Four Wire Max Input Voltage +20 dBu
Auxiliary Input Adjustable (2Vrms typical)
Auxiliary Output Adjustable (2Vrms typical into 600Ω)
Stage Announce Output Internally Adjustable (2Vrms typical at rated deviation into 600Ω)
Stage Announce Relay Dry Contact, rated at 1 Amp, 24V Max
Mic Input Sensitivity 9mV
Local Headset Output 40mW output into 600Ω (1% Distortion)
TRANSMITTER
Type Two Transmitters, Synthesized
Transmit Power (each transmitter) Base: 20mW–250mW, Belt: 10mW–50mW (Part 74 and Part 15
qualified)
Modulation Type Enhance Narrow Band
RF Frequency Stability ±1.5ppm
Occupied Bandwidth 25 kHz
Radiated Harmonics and Spurious Exceeds FCC Requirements
RECEIVER
Type Direct Conversion
RF Sensitivity -110dBm for 12dB SINAD
Squelch Threshold Automatic
IF Selectivity 25 kHz

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RF Frequency Stability ±1.5 ppm
Distortion <1% at full modulation

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SYSTEM DIAGRAM

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BASE STATION
FRONT PANEL BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
Figure 1 UV-1G Front Panel Buttons
1. POWER BUTTON
Momentary press to power up unit
Press and hold to power off
2. SOFT KEY 1
Menu Navigation
Variable button function
3. SOFT KEY 2
Menu Navigation
Variable button function
4. ROTARY ENCODER AND SELECT
Rotate for Menu Navigation
Press to make selection of a given menu option
5. CHANNEL 1 MUTE/UNMUTE
Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #1
6. CHANNEL 2 MUTE/UNMUTE
Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #2
7. CHANNEL 3 MUTE/UNMUTE
Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #3
8. CHANNEL 4 MUTE/UNMUTE
Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #4
9. CHANNEL 5 MUTE/UNMUTE
Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #5
10. CHANNEL 6 MUTE/UNMUTE
Momentary press to Mute or Unmute Belt Pack #6
11. INTERCOM 1 OUTPUT GAIN
Momentary press to show Intercom 1 Output Gain screen on LCD
See Gain Adjustments section.
12. INTERCOM 1 INPUT GAIN
Momentary press to show Intercom 1 Input Gain screen on LCD
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13. INTERCOM 1 SELECT
Momentary press toggles Intercom 1 between one of three options: 2-wire, 4-wire, Off
14. INTERCOM 2 OUTPUT GAIN
Momentary press to show Intercom 2 Output Gain screen on LCD
See Gain Adjustments section.
15. INTERCOM 2 INPUT GAIN
Momentary press to show Intercom 2 Input Gain screen on LCD
See Gain Adjustments section.
16. INTERCOM 2 SELECT
Momentary press toggles Intercom 2 state between one of three options: 2-wire, 4-wire, Off
17. AUXILIARY OUTPUT GAIN
Momentary press to show Auxiliary Output Gain screen on LCD
See Gain Adjustments section.
18. AUXILIARY INPUT GAIN
Momentary press to show Auxiliary Input Gain screen on LCD
See Gain Adjustments section.
19. AUXILIARY ENABLE/DISABLE
Momentary press enables or disables Auxiliary Input and Output
20. PROGRAM PORT
The Program Port is a USB Micro-B compatible port that is used for configuring UV-1G Base
Stations and Belt Packs or upgrading firmware via the UV-1G PC Application. For convenience,
the UV-1G Belt Pack will power on when the cable is plugged in and connected to a PC, the Base
Station will not.
21. STAGE ANNOUNCE GAIN
Momentary press to show Stage Announce Gain screen on LCD
See Gain Adjustments section.
22. CHANNEL 1 ENABLE/DISABLE
Momentary press toggles the ability for local headset to talk/listen on intercom Channel 1
23. CHANNEL 2 ENABLE/DISABLE
Momentary press toggles the ability for local headset to talk/listen on intercom Channel 2
24. HEADSET MICROPHONE GAIN
Momentary press to show Headset Microphone Gain screen on LCD
See Gain Adjustments section.
25. TALK BUTTON
Momentary button press latches local headset talk on channels determined by the status of 22
and 23
Press and hold for non-latching operation
26. HEADSET VOLUME
Headset volume audio potentiometer

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FRONT PANEL LED DESCRIPTION
Figure 2 Front Panel LED Descriptions
1-6. CHANNEL NSTATUS LED
Green = Receiver signal present
Flashing Red = Belt Pack battery low
Alternating Green/Red = Receiver signal present and Belt Pack battery low
7-12. CHANNEL NMUTE LED
Green = Channel enabled
Yellow = Channel muted
Off = Channel disabled
13. INTERCOM 1 2-WIRE ENABLE LED
Green = Enabled
Red = Over Modulation
Off = Disabled
14. INTERCOM 1 4-WIRE ENABLE LED
Green = Enabled
Red = Over Modulation
Off = Disabled
15. INTERCOM 2 2-WIRE ENABLE LED
Green = Enabled
Red = Over Modulation
Off = Disabled
16. INTERCOM 2 4-WIRE ENABLE LED
Green = Enabled
Red = Over Modulation
Off = Disabled
17. AUXILIARY ENABLE LED
Green = Enabled
Red = Over Modulation
Off = Disabled
18. LOCAL HEADSET CHANNEL 1 ENABLE LED
Green = Enabled
Off = Disabled
19. LOCAL HEADSET CHANNEL 1 STATUS LED

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Green = Local headset traffic on Channel 1 (Talk button pressed, local headset Channel 1
enabled)
Red = Over Modulation
Off = No traffic
20. LOCAL HEADSET CHANNEL 2 ENABLE LED
Green = Enabled
Off = Disabled
21. LOCAL HEADSET CHANNEL 2 STATUS LED
Green = Local headset traffic on Channel 2 (Talk button pressed, local headset Channel 2
enabled)
Red = Over modulation
Off = No traffic
22. POWER / FAN FAIL LED
Green = System powered up
Red = Fan failure condition

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REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
Figure 3 Base Station Rear Panel
1. Receive antenna (BNC)
2. Ethernet RJ-45 Port
3. Base Link RJ-45 Port
4. Intercom 1 3-pin XLR Male
5. Intercom 1 3-pin XLR Female
6. Intercom 1 4-wire port
7. Intercom 2 3-pin XLR Male
8. Intercom 2 3-pin XLR Female
9. Intercom 2 4-wire port
10. Transmit Antenna 2 (BNC)
11. Transmit Antenna Selection Switch
12. Auxiliary XLR 3-pin with ¼” audio input
13. Auxiliary XLR 3-pin audio output
14. Stage Announce Relay Contact
15. Stage Announce XLR 3-pin audio output
16. DC Power Input
17. Transmit Antenna 1 or 1 & 2 combined (BNC)
NOTE: See Appendix A for XLR pin out.

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BELT PACK
1
34
2
5
Figure 4 Belt Pack Top View
1. CHANNEL 1 BUTTON
At Home Screen: Push to transmit on Channel 1
In Menu: Select boxed item
•TALK / OVER MODULATION LED FOR CHANNEL 1
LED turns on when the Channel 1 talk button is pressed
Green while the transmitter is active
Red if over modulation occurs
2. Channel 2 Button:
At Home Screen: Push to transmit on Channel 2
In Menu: Select boxed item
•TALK / OVER MODULATION LED FOR CHANNEL 2
LED turns on when the Channel 2 talk button is pressed
Green while the transmitter is active
Red if over modulation occurs
3. SOFT KEY 1 BUTTON
At Home Screen: Push to transmit on User-configured Channel (1+2, WTA 1, WTA 2, WTA 1+2,
SA, Aux)
In Menu: Functions as “soft key” described on the LCD
•TALK / OVER MODULATION LED FOR THE PROGRAMMABLE 1 TALK BUTTON
LED turns on when pressed
Green while the transmitter is active
Red if over modulation occurs
4. SOFT KEY 2 BUTTON
At Home Screen: Push to transmit on User-configured Channel (1+2, WTA 1, WTA 2, WTA 1+2,
SA, Aux)
In Menu: Functions as “soft key” described on the LCD
•TALK / OVER MODULATION LED FOR THE PROGRAMMABLE 2 TALK BUTTON