RCA RDR2300V User manual

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RDR2300TM Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual
Congratulations on selecting the RDR2300TM from
RCA Communications Systems - The most trusted name in radios!
The RDR2300 series of digital professional communications products is based on DMR technology
and establishes a benchmark in premium digital two-way radio equipment. These radios are made
to perform awlessly under the most demanding commercial conditions and feature cutting edge
design, high-end professional grade materials and components, simple operation and superior
assembly quality. RDR2300 radios are covered by a three-year “Warranty Protection Program,” one
of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry.
To ensure you achieve maximum performance from your RDR2300 radio, please be sure to carefully
read this manual.
MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:
• RDR2300V - VHF Two-Way Radio
• RDR2300U - UHF Two-Way Radio
YEAR
WARRANTY
PROTECTION PROGRAM

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Technical Specications...................................4-5
Safety and General Information.......................6
Product Inspection..............................................7
Preparing Radio For Initial Use..........................8
Setting Up the Charger.....................................8
Charging the Battery.........................................8
Battery Storage...............................................10
Attaching the Battery......................................10
Attaching / Removing Antenna.......................11
Attaching / Removing Belt Clip........................11
RCA RDR2300TM Overview.................................12
Connecting Audio Accessories........................14
Turn Radio On / Off.........................................14
Adjusting the Volume.....................................14
Select a Channel ............................................15
Programmable Buttons...............................15 - 17
Setting Squelch Level .....................................17
Switching Between Analog/Digital Mode........17
Accessing Programmed Functions...................18
Operational Status Indicators .........................18
Display/Call Icons ............................................19
LED Indicator ....................................................20
Audio Tones .....................................................20
Making/Receiving Calls ..............................21 - 25
Selecting a Zone ..............................................21
Selecting a Channel/Subscriber ID/Group ID .....18
Receiving/Responding to a Radio Call ...............22
Receiving/Responding to a Group Call ..............22
Receiving/Responding to a Private Call .............22
Receiving an All Call ........................................23
Monitoring a Channel (Analog) ......................23
Making a Radio Call .......................................23
Making a Call W/Channel Selector Knob ..........24
Making a Private Call .......................................24
Making an All Call ...........................................25
Group/Private Call W/One Touch Call Button ...25
Emergency Operation ..................................26-27
Initiating/Responding To Emergency Alarm .......26
Exiting Emergency Mode .................................27
Advanced Features .......................................27-50
Radio Check ..................................................27
Sending a Radio Check* ................................27
CONTENTS:

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Remote Monitor* ............................................28
Initiating Remote Monitor* ..............................28
Contacts Settings* .........................................29
Group Call from Contacts* ............................29
Private Call from Contacts* ............................30
Call Indicator Settings/Call Tones* .................30
Call Tones for Text Messages* .........................31
Assigning Tone Styles* .....................................31
Call Log Features* .............................................32
Accessing the Call Log....................................32
Storing Alias or ID from Missed Call List..........32
Deleting a Call from the Call List........................32
Call Alert Operation *........................................33
Receiving & Responding to Call Alert..............33
Making Call Alert from Contact List................33
Text Message Features* ..................................34
Navigate to Message.......................................34
Receiving/Reading a Text Message ..................34
Managing Received Text Messages ..................34
Viewing Inbox Text Messages .........................35
Writing/Sending Text Message ........................35
CONTENTS continued
Sending a Quick Text Message........................35
Managing Fail-to-Send Text Messages.............36
Resend a Text Message...................................36
Forwarding a Text Message.............................37
Managing Sent Text Message ............................37
Viewing Sent Text Messages............................37
Deleting All Sent Messages from Sent Items .....38
Replying to an Inbox Text Message...................38
Deleting a Text Message from Inbox ................39
Privacy ..............................................................39-40
Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)................40
Security ............................................................41-42
Radio Enable/Disable ..................................41-42
Scan.........................................................................42
Viewing an Entry in the Scan List* ....................43
Scan Instructions and Methods........................43
Starting and Stopping Scan* ..............................43
Responding to a Scan........................................44

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Deleting/Restoring A Nuisance Channel.....44-45
Utilities .................................................................45
Keypad Locked/Unlocked* ..............................45
Keypad Tones* ..............................................45
Setting the Power Level...................................46
Turning Voice Operating Transmission (VOX) On/
Off ................................................................46
Controlling the Display Backlight* ..................47
Talkaround........................................................47
Turning Radio Tones/Alerts On or Off* ...........48
Turning the LED Indicator On or Off ..............48
Turning the Introduction Screen On or Off* ....49
Accessing General Radio Information*........49-50
Care and Cleaning ...........................................50
Troubleshooting ..............................................51
Optional Accessories ...................................52-57
FCC Caution ......................................................57
RF Exposure Compliance/Control Guidelines...58-59
Warranty Statement................................... 60-61
Contact Information ........................................62
CONTENTS continued
GENERAL
Model RDR2300TM
Channel Numbers 32 / 1,000
Channel Spacing Digital:12.5KHz
Analog:12.5KHz/25KHz
Working Voltage DC 7.5V
Frequency
VHF: 136-174MHz
UHF: 400-470MHz;
UHF: 450-520MHZ
Operating Temperature (-4°F)~+122°F /
(-20°C)~+50°C
Storage Temperature (-40°F)~+176°F /
(-40°C)~+80°C
Weight 9.5 oz / 270 g
Size:HxWxD
(Without antenna)
4.5” X 2.1” X 1.3”/
113.5mm x 54mm x 33.5mm
Waterproof Level IP65
Digital Protocol ETSI TS 102 361-1,-2,-3
Technical Specications:

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Technical Specications continued:
RECEIVE
Frequency Stability +/-1.0 ppm
Digital sensitivity 0.35μV/-116dBm (20 dB SINAD)
0.7μV/-110dBm (Type)
Intermodulation TIA603C: 70 dB, ETSI: 65dB
Adjacent Channel
Selectivity
TIA603C: 65dB @ 12.5kHz;
ETSI: 60dB @12.5 kHz
Co-channel rejection [email protected]
Spurious response
rejection 70dB
Receive spurious
radiation
-57dBm@<1GHz,
-47dBm@>1GHz
Block 84dB
Rated Audio Power 1,000 mW @ 3% distortion
TRANSMITTER
Transmit power 1 W, 2 W, 4/5 W; 3
programmable levels
FM noise -40dB (12.5 kHz)
Intermodulation 60dB
Transmit spurious
radiation
-36dBm@<1GHz,
-30dBm@>1GHz
Adjacent channel
power [email protected]
Modulation limit [email protected]
Idle slot power -57dBm
Vocoder AMBE3000TM
Modulation Character +1dB---(-3)dB
Digital transmission bit
error rate ≤3%
4FSK Digital Modulation
12.5KHz Data: 7K60F1D &
7K60FXD
12.5khZ Voice: 7K60F1E &
7K60FXE
Combination of 12.5 kHz
Voice and Data: 7K60F1W

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SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
This radio is restricted to occupational use only
to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements.
Before using this product, read the operating
instructions.
»Turn radio off prior to entering any area
with a potentially explosive atmosphere,
such as gas, petroleum, chemicals, blasting
caps, etc.
»Do not charge the battery in a potentially
explosive atmosphere.
»Do not use any portable radio that has a
damaged antenna, as it can burn skin.
»This equipment is to be serviced only by
authorized RCA Communications Systems
technicians. Any service performed by
unauthorized technicians will void the
warranty.
»Turn radio off when near electrical blasting
caps to avoid possible interference with
blasting operations. Obey posted signs
such as those in hospitals or blasting areas
advising people to turn off all two-way
radios. Obey pilots and ight attendants
instructions to turn off radios on airplanes.
»Do not place a radio over an air bag or in an
air bag’s deployment area, as the force with
which an air bag is inated could propel the
radio and may cause serious injury.
»Do not place the radio close to a heat
source or expose the radio to direct sunlight
for a prolonged time.
»Hold the radio while in use in a vertical
position with the microphone one to two
inches away from your lips.
»While wearing a transmitting radio, keep
the radio and its antenna at least one inch
away from your body.
For a complete list of RCA approved antennas,
batteries, chargers, holsters and audio
accessories, visit:
http://www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com

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PRODUCT INSPECTION
Prior to unpacking the RDR2300TM portable
radio, please inspect the packaging for
signs of damage and report any damage or
missing components immediately to your RCA
Communications Systems Sales and Service
Center. Every RDR2300 portable radio comes
with the following items:
Item Qty.
RDR2300TM - Handheld Radio 1
B2017LI - Li-Ion Battery (1700 mAh) 1
ANH200U-6 - Antenna for UHF Models
ANH200V-6 - Antenna for VHF Models 1
BC200 - Belt Clip 1
Instruction Manual 1
CH2001* - Desktop Rapid Charger 1
PS2001* - Power Supply 1
B2017LI
Li-Ion Battery
(1700 mAh)
CH2001*
Desktop Rapid Charger
PS2001*
Power Supply
BC200
Belt Clip
*Items sent in separate box if ordered.
RDR2300TM
Handheld Radio
Antenna
ANH200U-6 - UHF models
ANH200V-6 - VHF models

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Battery Information
Charging the Battery
Your radio is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-lon)
battery. To avoid damage and comply with
warranty terms, charge the battery using only
an original RCA charger, exactly as described
in the charger user guide. When the charger’s
LED is red, it is an indication that the battery
is being correctly charged. When the LED
is green, the battery charge is complete.
Note: Charge a new battery 12 to 14 hours
before initial use for best performance.
Preparing Your Radio for Initial Use
Setting Up Your Charger
1. Plug the adapter’s AC connector into the
AC outlet socket. (see image A)
2. Plug the adapter’s DC connector into the
DC socket on the back of the charger. (see
image B)
3. Place the radio with the battery attached,
or the battery alone, in the charger. (see
image C)
4. Make sure the battery contact is touching
the charging terminals. The charging
process begins when the red LED light
illuminates.
5. The green LED light will illuminate
approximately two hours later, indicating
the battery is fully charged.
Image A
Image B
Image C

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Maximum battery capacity is normally achieved
after two or three full charge / discharge cycles.
Caution:
To reduce the risk of injury, use only batteries
specied by RCA Communications Systems.
- To avoid risk of personal injury, do not
dispose of batteries in a re.
- Dispose of batteries according to local
recycling regulations. Do not dispose as
household waste.
- Never attempt to disassemble the battery.
- When charging a battery, keep it at a
temperature between 41°F ~ 104°F (5°C ~
40°C) to ensure a full charge. Temperatures
outside this range significantly reduce
battery life. The operating time (talk-time
and standby time) is noticeably shorter than
normal, replace the battery.
- Before charging a battery attached to a radio,
turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
Never leave a radio on while in the charger,
as it can damage both the battery and the
radio; the charger is not a radio stand.
- Do not cut off the power supply or remove
battery while charging.
- Never charge a battery that is wet. Dry it with
soft cloth prior charging.
- The battery will eventually weaken. When the
operating time (talk-time and standby time)
becomes noticeably shorter than normal,
replace the battery.
- Battery performance greatly decreases at
temperatures below -4°F (-20°C). Having a
spare battery is always necessary in extremely
cold environments. A cold battery may work
again when it returns to room temperature,
so keep it for later use.
- Dust on the battery contact may cause the
battery not to work or charge properly. Use
a clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching
the battery to the radio.

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- Batteries with damaged contacts can be
extremely dangerous. Any battery with
damage to one or more contacts should be
replaced immediately and not used under
any circumstances.
Battery Storage
1. Fully charge a battery before storing it for
an extended period of time to avoid battery
damage due to over-discharge.
2. Recharge a battery after three months
storage to avoid reduced battery capacity
due to over-discharge.
3. When storing a battery, keep it in a dry
place at room temperature.
Attaching / Detaching the Battery
1. Place the battery so it aligns with the
grooves in the back of the radio and
will t under the belt clip attachment.
(See Figure 1)
2. Slide the battery towards the top of the
radio until the battery clicks into place.
Note: If the battery does not securely lock
with a “click”, remove it and reattach it .
3. Detaching - Push and hold the battery
release button down, then slide the battery
towards the bottom of the radio until the
battery can be removed.
Figure 1
Battery release
button

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Attaching / Removing the Antenna
1. With the radio turned off, set the antenna
in its receptacle and turn clockwise until it
is tight. (See Figure 2)
2. To remove the antenna, turn the radio off
and turn the antenna counterclockwise.
Figure 2
Attaching / Removing the Belt Clip
Using a small screwdriver, align the belt clip’s
screw holes to the radio’s chassis. Attach by
turning the screws clockwise into the belt clip’s
screw holes. Remove by doing the reverse.
(See Figure 3)
Figure 3
* If antenna needs to be
replaced, use only RCA
Communications Systems
antennas. Incorrect or
damaged antennas may
reduce radio coverage

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Note: The frequency band of your RDR2300TM is on the radio label. If it
is not visible, identify the frequency band according to the color circle
on the antenna: white indicates UHF and red indicates VHF.
RCA RDR2300TM Overview Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
Programmable Button 1*
Programmable Button 2*
Programmable Button 3*
Channel Selector
On/Off/Volume Knob
LED Indicator
Audio Accessory
Connector
Microphone
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
* These buttons are programmable
by your RCA Communications
Systems Dealer upon request.
1
2
3
4567
9
8

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Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
Programmable Button 1*
Programmable Button 2*
Microphone
Display
Keypad - 12 alpha/
numeric keys; 3
menu control keys
Programmable Button 3*
Channel Selector
On/Off/Volume Knob
LED Indicator
Antenna
Belt Clip
Audio Accessory
Connector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
* These buttons are programmable
by your RCA Communications
Systems Dealer upon request.

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Connecting Audio Accessories
The audio accessory connector is located on
the side of the radio under the plastic cover.
It is used to connect RCA audio accessories to
the radio. Pull down on the accessory cover and
insert the desired audio accessory connector
rmly into the accessory jack. (See Figure 4)
Figure 4
BASIC OPERATIONS
Turn On/Off the Radio
1. Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob
clockwise until you hear a click. (See Figure
5) The LED blinks orange and a brief tone
sounds, indicating that the power up test
is successful.
2. To turn off the radio, rotate the knob
counterclockwise until you hear a click.
Note: There is no power up tone if the radio
tones/alerts function is disabled. If your radio
does not power up, check your battery.
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/
Volume Control Knob clockwise. To decrease
the volume, turn this knob counterclockwise.
(See Figure 5)
Select A Channel
Rotate the Channel Selector Knob to the desired
Figure 5

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Figure 6
Programmable Buttons
Your RCA Communications Systems Dealer can
program the programmable buttons as shortcuts
to radio functions or preset channels/groups
depending on the duration of a button press:
- Short Press - Press and release quickly.
- Long press - Press and hold for the programmed
duration (between 1 seconds and 3.75 seconds).
Programmable Functions
All Alert Tones On/Off One Touch Access 5
Emergency On One Touch Access 6
Emergency Off Repeater/Talkaround
Nuisance Delete Scan On/Off
High/Low Transmit Power Tight/Normal Squelch
Monitor On/Off Privacy On/Off
One Touch Access 1 VOX On/Off
One Touch Access 2 Lone Worker On/Off
One Touch Access 3 Zone Toggle (RDR2300TM only)
One Touch Access 4 Battery Indicator (RDR2300TM only)
channel (Figure 6). or to switch between channels.
Channels can be congured as analog or digital
channel. Your radio has features that are available
in both analog and digital mode. The minor
differences in the way each feature works does
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All Alert Tones On/Off - Toggles all tones and
alerts on or off.
Emergency On - Initiates an emergency alarm
or call.
Emergency Off - Cancels an emergency alarm
or call.
Nuisance Delete - Temporarily removes an
unwanted channel, except the Selected Channel,
from the scan list. The Selected Channel refers
to the user’s selected zone/channel combination
from which scan is initiated.
High/Low Transmit Power - Toggles transmit
power level between high and low.
Monitor On/Off - Monitors a selected channel
for activity.
One Touch Access - Directly initiates a
predened Private or Group Call, a Call Alert
or a Quick Text message.
Scan On/Off - Toggles scan on or off.
Tight/Normal Squelch - Toggles squelch level
between tight and normal squelch levels.
Privacy On/Off - Toggles privacy (basic voice
encryption) on or off.
VOX On/Off - Toggles Voice Activated Function
on or off.
Lone Worker On/Off - Toggles Lone Worker
feature On or Off, on per channel basis.
Zone Toggle (RDR2300TM Only) - Toggles
between Channel Zone 1 and Channel Zone 2.
Battery Indicator (RDR2300TM Only) - Indicates
battery charge level, low, medium or high.
Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button
The PTT button on the side of the radio has two
main functions:
- Press and hold down PTT button to initiate
and call and talk. Release the PTT button
to listen. The microphone is activated when
the PTT button is pressed.
- If a call is in progress, the PTT button allows
the radio to transmit to the other radios that
are part of the call.
Note: If the Talk Permit Tone is enabled, wait

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until the short alert tone ends before talking.
During a call, if the Channel Free Indication
feature is enabled on your radio (programmed
by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer),
you will hear a short alert tone the moment the
target radio (the radio that is receiving your call)
releases the PTT button, indicating the channel
is free for you to respond. You will also hear
the Channel Free Indication tone if your call
is interrupted, for example, when the radio
receives an Emergency Call.
Setting the Squelch Level (Analog)
You can adjust your radio’s squelch level
to lter out unwanted calls with low signal
strength or channels that have a higher than
normal background noise.
Settings: Normal is the default level. Tight
may help to lter out (unwanted) calls and / or
background noise. However, calls from radio
within your system that are in very remote
locations may also be ltered out.
Press the programmed Squelch button to toggle
squelch level between normal and tight. OR -
follow the procedure below to adjust the Squelch
Level through the Menu (BR300DTM Only).
1. Press [O] to access the menu.
2. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Utilities and
press [O] to select.
3. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Radio Settings
and press [O] to select.
4. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Squelch and
press [O]to select.
5. Choose either Tight or Normal and press
[O] button, screen returns to the previous
menu.
Switching Between Analog/Digital Mode
Each channel in your radio can be programmed
as an analog channel or a digital channel. Use
the Channel Selector Knob to switch between
an analog or a digital channel.
Note: When switching from digital to analog,
certain features of the radio become unavailable.

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Accessing the Programmed Functions
You can access various radio functions one of
the following ways: A short or long press of the
relevant programmable buttons. OR -
- To access the main menu, press the [O]
button. To toggle through the menu options,
press [<] or [>].
- To select a function or access a sub-menu,
press the [O] button.
- To go back one menu level, or return to the
previous screen, press the [C] button.
Note: Your radio will exit the menu after a period
of inactivity and returns to Main Menu.
Radio Keypad (BR300DTM Only)
You can use the alphanumeric keypad to access
the radio features. You can also use the keypad to
enter subscriber numbers or IDs, and text messages.
Note: Some characters require that you press a
key multiple times. The table shows the number
of times a key needs to be pressed to generate the
required character.

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Operational Status Indicators
Your radio indicates its operational status
through the following:
• LED Indicator
• Audio Tones
LED Indicator
The LED indicator shows the operational status
of your radio.
Blinking Red - Radio is scanning, Radio is
transmitting at low battery condition, receiving
an emergency transmission or has failed the
self-test upon powering up.
Solid Red - Radio is transmitting.
Blinking Green - Radio is powering up.
Solid Green - Radio is receiving or carrier is
present/busy channel.
Rapidly Blinking Green - Radio is receiving a
privacy-enabled call or data.
Note: When the LED is solid green, it indicates
the radio detects activity over the air. Due to the
nature of the digital protocol, this activity may or
may not affect the radio’s programmed channel.
Audio Tones
Alert tones provide you with audible indications
of the radio’s status or the radio’s response to
data received.
Continuous Tone - A monotone sound.
Sounds continuously until termination.
Periodic Tone - Sounds periodically depending
on the duration set by the radio.
Repetitive Tone - A single tone that repeats
itself until it is terminated by the user.
Momentary Tone - Sounds only once for a
short period of time dened by the radio.

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Making and Receiving Calls
Selecting a Zone
Zones are groups of channels.
*RDR2300TM has 2 zones with a maximum of
16 channels per zone.
*BR300DTM has up to 250 zones with a
maximum of 16 channels per zone.
You may switch among zones through function
keys or Channel Knob as programmed by your
RCA Communications Systems dealer.
1. Press the [O] key to access the main menu.
2. Press [<] or [>] to toggle to the Zone menu.
3. Press [O] to select the Zone menu.
4. Press [<] or [>] to locate the desired Zone
and then press [O] to select the desired
Zone.
5. The display will show the selected Zone
momentarily.