Rugged Radios ABM25 User manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Rugged Radios 2-way
radio. This radio was optimized before shipping to you.
Please be sure to read this manual before changing any
settings. If you have any questions, call the Rugged
Radios Tech Department at 888-541-7223.

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Contents
Users Safety Information ...........................................................................................1
Package Includes ........................................................................................................1
Main Features .............................................................................................................2
Initial Installation .........................................................................................................3
Mobile Installation............................................................................................ 3
DC Power Cable Connection........................................................................... 4
Fixed Station Operation................................................................................... 5
Replacing Fuses.............................................................................................. 7
Antenna Connection ........................................................................................ 8
Accessories Connections...........................................................................................9
External Speaker............................................................................................. 9
Microphone.................................................................................................... 10
Getting Acquainted ...................................................................................................11
Front Panel Operation ................................................................................... 11
Display........................................................................................................... 14
Microphone.................................................................................................... 15
Basic Operation.........................................................................................................17
Switching the Power On/Off .......................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Volume..................................................................................... 17

Switch between VFO and Channel Mode ..................................................... 17
Adjusting Frequency/Channel through Selector Knob................................... 17
Receiving....................................................................................................... 18
Transmitting................................................................................................... 18
Transmitting Tone-Pulse ................................................................................ 18
Transmitting Optional Signaling..................................................................... 18
Channel Edit.................................................................................................. 19
Channel Delete.............................................................................................. 19
Shortcut Operations..................................................................................................20
Frequency Scan ............................................................................................ 20
Offset Direction and Offset Frequency Set up............................................... 20
Operation of the composite key...............................................................................22
Beep (FUN+0) ............................................................................................... 22
Channel Scan (FUN+1) ................................................................................. 22
Frequency Channel Step Setup (Fun+2)....................................................... 23
CTCSS/DCS Frequency Setting (FUN 3/Tone) ............................................. 23
TOT (FUN+4)................................................................................................. 23
Keypad Lockout (FUN+5).............................................................................. 24
Squelch Level Setting (FUN+6/A/B) .............................................................. 24
LCD Backlight Display Time Setting (FUN+7) ............................................... 24

High/Mid/Low Power Selection (FUN+8)....................................................... 24
DTMF Current Channel Edit (FUN+9/Scan).................................................. 24
Channel Deleted Quickly (FUN+VFO)........................................................... 25
Channel Copied Quickly (FUN+Call)............................................................. 25
Talk Around (FUN+*) ..................................................................................... 25
Reverse Frequency (FUN+#) ........................................................................ 25
Menu ...........................................................................................................................26
1. Signaling.................................................................................................... 26
2. Scan .......................................................................................................... 26
3. Contacts (Gps Optional)............................................................................ 26
4. Setting ....................................................................................................... 28
Menu Operation............................................................................................ 28
Key Setting.................................................................................................................35
DTMF operation .........................................................................................................37
DTMF operating:...................................................................................... 40
2 Tone Operation .......................................................................................................41

2 Tone encode ............................................................................................... 41
2 Tone decode .............................................................................................. 41
5 Tone Operation .......................................................................................................41
5 Tone encode ............................................................................................... 41
Simple Trouble Shooting ..........................................................................................42
Specications ............................................................................................................43
General.......................................................................................................... 43
Receiver ........................................................................................................ 43
Transmitter..................................................................................................... 44

01
Users Safety Information
● Do not attempt to congure your radio while driving.
● This radio is designed for a 13.8V DC power supply. Do not use a 24V battery to power on
the radio.
● Please keep it away from interference devices (Such as TVs, generators, etc.)
● Do not expose the radio to long periods of direct sunlight or place it close to heating
appliances.
● If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the radio, turn off the power
immediately and contact your dealer.
● Do not transmit with high power for extended periods or the radio may overheat.
Package Includes
● Radio unit x 1
● Hand Mic x 1
● Mobile mounting bracket x 1
● DC power cable with fuse holder x 1
● Screw packs x 1
● Protection fuses x 1
● User manual x 1

02
Main Features
Dirt, Mud & Water... It's all part of the off-road riding and now we've got a radio that
will withstand it all! . ABM25 amateur mobile radio is stout and reliable, ready for any
adventure. This radio is also equipped with a Rugged Accessory Port allowing you to
upgrade the radio to do even more! Upgrades include things like: External Speaker,
Headsets, intercom systems and more! Whether you are in a 4X4, UTV or other
vehicle, the ABM25 is a great option!
■ IP 67 waterproof (Optional)
■ GPS (Optional)
■ 1750/2100/1000/1450 Tone
■ Automatic power-off
■ 200 programmable memorized channels, identied by editing name.
■ Programming different CTCSS, DCS, 2Tone, 5Tone in per channel, rejecting extra
calling from other radios.
■ Different bandwidth per channel, 25K for wide band, 20K for middle band, or
12.5K for narrow band.
■ Five programmable multi-functional keys, can set various shortcut operation ac
cording to different requirement.