RELM RP3600 Series Owner's manual

P/N FLDPRGMANRP36
Ref. # 0301-309XX-XXX
Rev. 06-05
Preliminary
RP3600 Series
Field Programming Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
This manual contains information about field programming through the front keypad of the RELM Wireless
RP3600 Series Portable radios. This manual is intended for use by experienced technicians familiar with
similar types of commercial grade communications equipment. It contains service information and data for
the equipment.
The following precautions are recommended for personal safety:
•DO NOT transmit until all RF connectors are secure and properly terminated.
•SHUT OFF and DO NOT operate this equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
atmosphere.
•Only qualified technicians should maintain this equipment.
Description
The RP3600 series radios are self-contained FM Radios covering the frequency range of 145MHz to
174MHz for VHF and 440 MHz to 175MHz for UHF. The radios are multi-channel and digitally synthesized
using a single TCXO for frequency control. The RP3600 series incorporate an EEPROM for the storage of
channel frequency, CTCSS Tone, DCS Code, Two-Tone, and Dual Tone Multiple Frequency/Automatic
Numeric Identifier (DTMF/ANI) encode information. Flash Memory is used to conveniently store and
upgrade the operating system. Soft key switches can be programmed to control back light, Scan Add/Del,
channel scan, DTMF store and send, repeater talk-around, hi/low transmit power as well as other useful
operating functions. Status and channel information is displayed over a liquid crystal display. Connectors
are provided at the side of the unit for speaker microphone and other optional accessories.
Accessories
A wide variety of optional accessories are available for the RP3600 Series radios. Contact your RELM
Wireless dealer for complete information.
License Requirements
This equipment must be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) before it may be
used. Your RELM Wireless dealer can assist you in filing the appropriate application for the FCC, and will
program each radio with your authorized frequencies and signaling codes.
Technical Assistance
If you need technical assistance, contact a RELM Communications service technician:
RELM Wireless Corporation
ATTN: Customer Service
7100 Technology Drive
West Melbourne, FL 32904
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Programming Mode
1) Turn on the power on while holding down programmable function【B】and【C】keys until the
radio enters Programming Mode.
LCD will display the following:
1) Press the key to enter the main menu.
2) Select your desired setting item.
3) Press the key to enter the selected item or press the menu【C】key to exit from the
selected item and return to the main menu.
The setting item is displayed on the top line while the setting options or entered settings are
displayed on the bottom line.
①
①①
① Adjusting the settings
Press the【◄】or【►】keys to scroll through the setting menu.
②Entering a name or alias
Refer to the respective appendix for character data input.
③Entering a number
Enter the digits through the numeric keys. The cursor automatically moves to the last digit
Note
Before programming can be performed through the front keypad, the following
needs to be set by the PCRM3600 editor on the “Optional Feature” Menu:
Self Prog
Careful Use
Manual Tune Enable
With Digital Keypad
Function “B” Key
Function “C” Key
Menu “C” Key

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entered. Press the【◄】key to clear an unwanted digit. No operation occurs when
【►】key is pressed.
4) Press the key to save the settings or press the menu【C】key to exit without saving the
settings.
Key Description
key: enter the menu item/save the settings
【C】key (menu): exit from the current menu and return to the upper menu, or exit from the current
menu item without saving the settings.
【◄】key: scroll backwards through the menu items.
【►】key: scroll forwards through the menu items.
Main Menu (setting items)
No. Setting Item LCD Display Description
1 Channel set CH Set Channel settings
2 Scan set Scan Set
3 Key
Assignment
Key
Assignment
Programmable key assignment
4 ANI set ANI Set Connect ID, disconnect ID and emergency
ANI
5 Selective
signaling
Signal
Selection
Select signaling system and common
parameters
6 Signaling set Signaling Set 2-tone/ 5-tone settings
7 System set System set System settings, language, zone
8 Prompt tone Prompt Tone Tone frequency settings
9 Record set Record Set Record settings
10 TOT TOT TOT rekey time, TOT reset time, TOT pre-
alert time

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The submenus are shown as the following appendixes. Changes may occur in the submenus
as a result of the software upgrading. Please refer to the radio LCD display during your menu
operation. Follow the programming software to make settings.
Appendix 1 Channel Set

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Appendix 2 Scan Set

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Appendix 3 Key Assignment

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Appendix 4 ANI Set

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Appendix 5 Selective Signaling

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Appendix 6 2-Tone Signaling (1)

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Appendix 7 2-Tone Signaling (2)

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Appendix 8 5-Tone Signaling
Appendix 9 System Set

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Appendix 10 TOT, Prompt Tone and Record Set

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Clone Modes
Cloning can be performed through “wire” or “wireless” modes. The “wire” mode cloning requires the
CCRP3 cloning cable.
Wire Clone Mode
Connect the source radio and the target radio with the clone cable (CCRP3)
◆On the Source radio:
1) Turn the power on while holding down PTT and programmable function key 【B】
simultaneously. After two seconds, a BEEP sounds indicating that the radio enters Clone
Mode.
2) Press the programmable function【B】key to enter “Wire Clone” Mode.
◆On the Target radio:
3) Turn On the power.
◆On the Source radio:
4) Press the PTT button to begin data cloning. While cloning, the LED indicator on the source
radio will flash red and the LED indicator on the target radio will flash green. When data is
being transferred to the target radio, “Wire Clone…” appears on the display. When all data is
received, “Clone End" appears on the display. When data cloning is completed, the target
radio automatically returns to User Mode.
5) When data cloning is completed and another radio needs to be cloned, change out the
target radio and press the PTT button again to start another cycle of cloning.
Clone Mode
Source Radio
Wire Clone
Wire Clone
Wire Clone….
Wire Clone
Clone End
Target Radio
z1 Hi
Ch 1
Wire Clone
Wire Clone….
z1 Hi
Ch 1

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Wireless Clone Mode
.
◆On the Source radio:
1) Turn the power on while holding down PTT and programmable function key 【B】
simultaneously. After two seconds, a BEEP sounds indicating that the radio enters Clone
Mode.
2) Press programmable function 【C】key to enter “Wireless Clone” Mode.
3) Enter your desired Tx frequency used for wireless cloning through the numeric keypad, then
press the key to confirm; or directly press the key to use the initial frequency.
◆On the Target radio:
4) Turn the power on while holding down PTT and programmable function key 【B】
simultaneously. After two seconds, a BEEP sounds indicating that the radio enters Clone
Mode.
5) Press programmable function 【C】key to enter “Wireless Clone” Mode.
6) Enter your desired Tx frequency used for wireless cloning through the numeric keypad, then
press the key to confirm; or directly press the key to use the initial frequency.
◆On the Source radio:
7) Press the PTT button to start data cloning. “While cloning, the LED indicator on the source
radio will glow red and the LED indicator on the target radio will glow green. When data is
being transferred to the target radio, status bars “▐▐▐▐▐▐▐▐ ” appears on both displays
and a beep sound will be heard from the target radio.
Clone Mode
Tx/Rx-Freq
Tx/Rx-Freq
4xx.xxxx
Clone Mode
Clone Mode
Tx/Rx-Freq
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8) When data cloning is completed and another radio needs to be cloned, change out the target
radio and perform steps 4 – 7.
Source Radio
Wireless Cloning
▐
▐▐▐▐▐▐▐
Clone End
Target Radio
Receiving Data
▐
▐▐▐▐▐▐▐
Clone End

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RELM Wireless Corporation
7100 Technology Drive
West Melbourne, FL 32904
[phone]
[phone]
[e-mail]