Motorola 2 Watt 8 Channels Display Rmu2080D Users Manual RM Series Two Way Radios User Guide [P/N# 68012009073 Rev A]

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Two-Way Radios
User Guide

RMU2080d Display model

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Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Product Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
FCC Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Interference 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
Front Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Side Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery . . . . . . .13

Battery Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the Li-Ion Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . .
Installing the Lithium-Ion
(Li-Ion) Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Lithium-Ion
(Li-Ion) Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Holster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in
Tray Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Life Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators . .
Estimated Charging Time . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-Unit Charger LED Indicators . . . . .
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning radio ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Talking and Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Signal Strength Indicator and
Channel Busy Indicators . . . . . . . . . . .30
Talk Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Radio LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Hands-Free Use/VOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
With Compatible VOX Accessories. . . . .33
Hands Free without Accessories
(iVOX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Toggle Voice Prompt in User Mode . . . .34
Power Up - Tone Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Keypad Beeps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Keypad Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Setting VOX /iVOX Sensitivity. . . . . . . . .35
Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Advanced Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . .37
Entering Advanced Configuration
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Programming Rx (Reception)
Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Programming Rx (Reception) Codes
(CTCSS/DPL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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Programming Scramble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Maximum Number
Of Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Call Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Microphone Gain Level . . . . .
Programming Microphone Accessory
Gain Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Weather Channel . . . . . .
Editing Channel Alias Name . . . . . . . . .
Nuisance Channel Delete . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Programming Software
(CPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time-Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scramble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse Burst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weather Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOAA Weather Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cloning Radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Carry Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RM Series™ Features Summary. . . . . . . .
New Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programmable Buttons Chart . . . . . . . . . .
Icons Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cloning with a Multi Unit
Charger (MUC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
CPS and Cloning Cables
(Optional Accessory). . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Cloning Radio using the Radio to
Radio (R2R) Cloning Cable
(Optional Accessory). . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Cloning using the Customer Programming
Software (CPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Frequency and Code Charts . . . . . . . . . . .62
RM UHF Frequencies Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
RMU2080d – UHF Default Frequencies
Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
CTCSS and PL/DPL Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Motorola Limited Warranty for the
United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Audio Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

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PRODUCT SAFETY

PRODUCT SAFETY
PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF
EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE

!
Caution

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.

ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use only
to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure
requirements.

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For a list of Motorola-approved antennas,
batteries and other accessories, visit the
following website which lists approved
accessories:
www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries

INTRODUCTION

Business Radios,
Mailstop 1C15, Motorola

Thank you for purchasing the Motorola® RM
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 RM 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.

8000 West Sunrise Boulevard

Note:

INTRODUCTION

Read this user guide carefully to ensure you
know how to properly operate the radio
before use

Plantation, Florida 33322
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Radio

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Holster

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Lithium-Ion Battery

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Power Supply

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Quick Reference Guide

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Warranty Card

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Drop-in Tray Charger

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Product Safety & RF Exposure Booklet

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INTRODUCTION

For a copy of a large-print version of this user
guide or for product-related questions, contact

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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/RMseries

To transmit on these frequencies, you are

FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION

required to have a license issued by the FCC.
Application is made available on FCC Form

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance Form
159.

Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that

To obtain these FCC forms, request document

this device does not cause harmful

000601 which includes all forms and

interference.

instructions. If you wish to have the document

RM Series™ Business two-way radios operate
on radio frequencies that are regulated by the

faxed, mailed or have questions, use the

FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

following contact information.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Faxed contact the
Fax-On- Demand
system at:
1-202-418-0177

Mailed call the FCC forms hotline at:
1-800-418-FORM
1-800-418-3676

Questions regarding FCC
license contact the FCC at:
1-888-CALL-FCC
1-888-225-5322
Or: http://www.fcc.gov

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FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION

Before filling out your application, you must

Replacement of any transmitter component

decide which frequency(ies) you can operate

(crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by

on. See “Frequencies and Code Charts”. For

the FCC equipment authorization for this radio

questions on determining the radio frequency,

could violate FCC rules.

call Motorola Product Services at:

was intended to be distributed is subject to

Changes or modifications not expressly

government regulations and may be prohibited

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.

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Use of this radio outside the country where it

1-800-448-6686

and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord
when disconnecting the charger.
4.

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

Before using the battery charger, read all the
instructions and cautionary markings on
the charger,

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the battery, and

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the radio using the battery

To reduce risk of injury, charge only the

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.

Do not disassemble the charger; it is not

rechargeable Motorola-authorized batteries.

repairable and replacement parts are not

Other batteries may explode, causing personal

available. Disassembly of the charger may

injury and damage.
2.

An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of an improper

This document contains important safety and
operating instructions. Read these instructions
carefully and save them for future reference.

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To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug

Use of accessories not recommended by

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SAFETY INFORMATION

BATTERIES AND
CHARGERS SAFETY
INFORMATION

result in risk of electrical shock or fire.
7.

To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the

Motorola may result in risk of fire, electric

charger from the AC outlet before attempting

shock, or injury.

any maintenance or cleaning

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BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SAFETY INFORMATION

OPERATIONAL SAFETY
GUIDELINES
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Turn the radio OFF when charging battery.

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The charger is not suitable for outdoor use. Use
only in dry locations/conditions.

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Connect charger only to an appropriately fused
and wired supply of the correct voltage (as
specified on the product).

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Disconnect charger from line voltage by removing
main plug.

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The outlet to which this equipment is connected

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In equipment using fuses, replacements must

should be nearby and easily accessible.

comply with the type and rating specified in the
equipment instructions.
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Maximum ambient temperature around the power
supply equipment must not exceed 40°C (104°F).

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Power output from the power supply unit must not
exceed the ratings stated on the product label

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located at the bottom of the charger.
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Make sure that the cord is located where it will
not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to
water, damage, or stress.

RADIO OVERVIEW
PARTS OF THE RADIO

Antenna

Audio Accessory
2 Pin Connector
PTT (Push-ToTalk) Button
Battery

Model Label

RMU2080d

On/Off/Volume
Knob
Microphone

LED
Indicator

SB1 - Monitor
Button
SB2 - Scan/
Nuisance Channel
Delete
Left Navigation
Arrow/Programmable
Button A

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Channel Selector
Knob

Display

Right Navigation
Arrow/Programmable
Button B

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On/Off/Volume Knob

Front Buttons

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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 model RMU2080d, the antenna is
non-removable.
LED Indicator
Used to give battery status, power-up status,
radio call information and scan status.

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(Menu) Button

Gives access to set up features like VOX/iVOX
levels, etc.
It also allows you to move through all the
features while in Programming Mode.
Default set to preset Channel 1.
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Programmable Button

Allows you to choose level or toggle options for
features the Menu is on.
Default set to generate current programmed
call tone.

Side Buttons
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Programmable Button

Note:

A short press of either Programmable
Button (A or B) tunes the radio to the preset
channel and the radio will play a good chirp.
You can assign different functions to these
buttons via the CPS. For example: Backlight
Time Out, Reverse Burst, Scan/Nuisance
Channel Delete, Monitor and Call Tones. To
learn more about how to program these
buttons, refer to “Entering Advanced
Configuration Mode” on page 37 and
“Customer Programming Software (CPS)”
on page 46

Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
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Press and hold down this button to talk, release it
to listen.

Side Button 1 (SB1)
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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)
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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

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Allows you to choose level or toggle options for
features the Menu is on.
Default set to Backlight Mode.

RM Series comes with a Standard Capacity LiIon battery. Other batteries may be available.
For more information, see “Battery Features”
on page 15.

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RADIO OVERVIEW
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This User Guide covers the RMU2080d model
from the RM Series radios. The radio’s model
is shown on the bottom of the radio and
provides the following information:
Table 1: RMU2080d Radio Specifications

Model

Frequency
Band

Transmit
Power
(Watts)

Number of
Channels

Antenna

RMU2080d

UHF

Non-removable

BATTERY FEATURES
RM Series radios provide Lithium-Ion batteries
that come in different capacities that defines
the battery life.

The RM 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

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.

RADIO OVERVIEW

About the Li-Ion Battery

averages only 25% discharge, lasts even
longer.

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Battery Recycling and Disposal

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Li-Ion rechargeable batteries can be recycled.
However, recycling facilities may not be
available in all areas. Under various U.S. state
laws and the laws of several other countries,
batteries must be recycled and cannot be
disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Contact
your local waste management agency for
specific requirements and information in your
area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages
the recycling of Li-Ion batteries. In the U.S. and
Canada, Motorola participates in the
nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation (RBRC) program for Li-Ion battery
collection and recycling.

Many retailers and dealers participate in this
program. For the location of the drop-off facility
closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web
site at:
www.rbrc.com
or call:
1-800-8-BATTERY
This internet site and telephone number also
provides other useful information concerning
recycling options for consumers, businesses
and governmental agencies.

Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery
Detach
Press Latch

Attach
Press until click

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Tabs
Slots
1.

Turn OFF the radio.

With the Motorola logo side up on the battery

Push down the battery latch and hold it while

pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery
into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body.
3.

removing the battery.
3.

Pull the battery away from the radio.

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 15
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RADIO OVERVIEW

Holster

Drop-in Tray Charger

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.

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.

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Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in Tray
Charger

Power Supply

The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray
Charger and one Power Supply with Adaptor.
For more information, refer to “Chargers” on
page 76.

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 Type

Battery Save OFF

Battery Save ON

Standard

12 Hours

15 Hours

High Capacity

N/A

Battery life is estimated based on 5% transmit / 5% receive / 90% standby standard duty cycle.

RADIO OVERVIEW

Table 2: Li-Ion Battery Life with Tx Power 2 Watts

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Battery Meter

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The battery meter located in the upper left corner of the radio display indicates how much battery
power the radio has remaining.

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Table 3: RM Series Battery Meter
Battery Meter
Battery Type
3 Bars

2 Bars

1 Bar

100 – 70%

70 – 30%

35 – 0%
(≤ 10% when
blinking)

Li-Ion

Charging the Battery
The RM Series radio offers two types of Power
Supplies:
Standard Power Supply and,

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Rapid Power Supply

Note:

Drop-in Tray
SUC Port

Power Supply
(Transformer)

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Charging with the Drop-in Tray
Single Unit Charger (SUC)

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.
Drop-in Tray SUC
1.

Place the Drop-in Tray Charger on a flat
surface.

Insert the connector of the Power Supply into
the charger port on the back of the Drop-in Tray
Charger.

Plug the AC Adaptor into a power outlet.

Insert the radio into the Drop-in Tray Single Unit
Charger with the radio facing the front, as
shown.
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RADIO OVERVIEW

Note:

When charging a battery attached to the
radio, turn the radio OFF to ensure a full
charge. See “Operational Safety Guidelines”
on page 10 for more information.

Charging A Stand-Alone Battery

Table 4: Motorola Authorized Batteries
Part Number

To charge only the battery - at step 4 on
page 21, insert the battery into the tray, with the
inside surface of the battery facing the front of
the Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger as shown
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above. Align the slots in the battery with the
alignment ribs in the Drop-in Tray Single Unit
Charger.

Description

PMNN4434_R

Standard Li-Ion Battery

PMNN4453_R

High Capacity Li-Ion
Battery

Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators
Table 5: Charger LED Indicator
Status

LED Indicator
Green for approximately 1 second

Charging

Steady Red

Charging Complete

Steady Green

Battery Fault (*)

Red Fast Flash

Waiting to Charge (**)

Amber Slow Flash

Battery Level Status

N/A

Battery empty

Flash Red 1 Time

Battery low

Flash Amber 2 Times

Battery medium

Flash Green 3 Times

Battery High

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Power On

Comments

(*) Normally, re-positioning the battery pack will correct this issue.
(**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power voltage is being used.

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If there is NO LED indication:
1.

Check if the radio with battery, or the battery alone, is inserted correctly. (refer to step 4 of "Charging with the

Ensure that the power supply cable is securely plugged into the charger socket using an appropriate AC

Confirm that the battery being used with the radio is listed in Table 4.

RADIO OVERVIEW

Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger (SUC)" on page 21)
outlet and there is power to the outlet.

Estimated Charging Time
The following table provides the estimated charging time of the battery. For more information, see
“Battery” on page 76.
Table 6: Battery Estimated Charging Time
Estimated Charging Time
Charging Solutions

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Standard Battery

High Capacity Battery

Standard

≤ 4.5 Hours

N/A

Rapid

≤ 2.5 Hours

N/A

Charging a Radio and Battery using
a Multi Unit-Charger - MUC (Optional
Accessory)

Place the Multi-Unit Charger on a flat surface.

Insert the power cord plug into the MUC’s dual

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Turn the radio OFF.

Insert the radio or battery into the charging

pin connector at the bottom of the MUC.

RADIO OVERVIEW

pocket with the radio or battery facing away
from the contacts.
Charger Power Receptacle
Charging Contacts
Charging Pocket

Charging Indicator

The Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) allows drop-in
charging of up to 6 radios or batteries. Batteries
can be charged with the radios or removed and
placed in the MUC separately. Each of the 6
charging pockets can hold a radio (with or
without the Holster) or battery, but not both.

Note:
•

This Multi-Unit Charger clones up to 2 radios (2
Source radios and 2 Target radios). Refer to
“Cloning with a Multi Unit Charger (MUC)” on
page 51 for more information.

•

More information on the Multi-Unit Charger’s
operation is available in the Instruction Sheets
provided with the MUC. For more information on
the parts and their part numbers, refer to Chapter
“Accessories” on page 76.

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Multi-Unit Charger LED Indicators

RADIO OVERVIEW

Table 7: Charger LED Indicator
Status

LED Indicator

Power On

Green for approximately 1 second

Charging

Steady Red

Charging Complete

Steady Green

Battery Fault (*)

Red Fast Flash

Waiting to Charge (**)

Amber Slow Flash

Battery Level Status

Comments

N/A

Battery empty

Flash Red 1 Time

Battery low

Flash Amber 2 Times

Battery medium

Flash Green 3 Times

Battery High

(*) Normally, re-positioning the battery pack will correct this issue.
(**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power voltage is being used.

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If there is NO LED indication:
1.
Check if the radio with battery or the battery
alone, is inserted correctly (refer to step 5 of
"Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi

RADIO OVERVIEW

Unit-Charger - MUC (Optional Accessory)" on
page 25).
2.

Make sure the power cord is securely plugged
into the MUC and the appropriate AC outlet.
Make sure there is power to the AC outlet.

Confirm that the battery being used with the
radio is listed in Table 4.

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GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED
For the following explanations, refer to “Parts
Of The Radio” on page 11.

•

Power up tone and channel number

Do not hold the radio too close to the ear
when the volume is high or when adjusting
the volume

READING THE DISPLAY
Keypad
Lock

TURNING RADIO ON/OFF
To turn ON the radio, rotate the On/Off/Volume
Knob clockwise. The radio plays one of the
following:

Vox /
iVox

Hi Power

Scramble

Scan
Signal
Strength
Battery
Level

Channel Number

announcement, or
•

Battery level and channel number

•

Silent (Audible tones disabled)

announcements, or

The LED blinks red briefly.
To turn the radio OFF, rotate the On/Off/Volume
Knob counterclockwise until you hear a ‘click’
and the radio LED Indicator turns OFF.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
Turn the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise to
increase the volume, or counterclockwise to
decrease the volume.
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Note:

Channel
Indicator

Note:

Programming Frequency
Mode Indicator Indicator

Interference
Eliminator Code
Indicator

The radio display shown here is for icon
location only. Each radio display may
appear different (channel and code) based
on the pre-programmed radio defaults and
features available in the model or region.
Pressing any button, except the PTT button,
will turn on the backlight.

SELECTING A CHANNEL

Notes:

To select a channel, turn the Channel Selector
Knob until you reach the desired channel. An
audible voice indicates the selected channel.

•

To listen to all activity on a current channel, short
press the SB1 to set the CTCSS/DPL code to 0.
(Squelch set to SILENT)’.

Each channel has its own Frequency,
Interference Eliminator Code and Scan
Settings.

•

TALKING AND MONITORING

RECEIVING A CALL

It is important to monitor for traffic before
transmitting to avoid ‘talking over’ someone
who is already transmitting

To monitor, long press and hold the SB1(*)
button to access channel traffic. If no activity is
present, you will hear ‘static’. To release, press
SB1 again. Once channel traffic has cleared,
proceed with your call by pressing the PTT
button. When transmitting, the LED Indicator
stays solid red.

(*) This assumes SB1 is not being programmed
for a different mode.

Select a channel by pressing the rotating the
Channel Selector Knob until you reach the
desired channel.
Make sure the PTT button is released and listen
for voice activity.

GETTING STARTED

This feature is called ‘CTCSS/DPL Defeat

The LED Indicator stays solid red when the
radio is receiving a call.

To respond, hold the radio vertically 1 to 2
inches (2.5 to 5cm) from mouth. Press the PTT
button to talk; release it to listen.

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GETTING STARTED

Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy
Indicators
When there is activity on a frequency, the radio
displays the Signal Strength Indicator icon
and the radio LED blinks faster. When your
radio is receiving (Rx) and there is activity on
the same frequency and code as your radio,
the radio Signal Strength Indicator icon can
change from 1 (weakest) to 6 (strongest)
depending on the radio reception coverage.
This helps you to determine if your radio is
moving out of range.
Note:

Obstacles blocking the signal path affects
the strength of incoming signal.
Signal
Strength
Indicator

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TALK RANGE
TALK RANGE

Model

UHF 2W

Industrial

Multi-Level

Inside steel/
concrete Industrial
buildings

Inside multilevel buildings

Up to 250,000 Sq. Ft. Up to 20 Floors

Channel: Current channel that the radio is
using, depending on radio model.

Frequency: The frequency the radio uses to

Interference Eliminator Code: These codes

transmit/receive.

Scramble Code: Codes that make the
transmissions sound garbled to anyone
listening who is not set to that specific code.

Bandwidth: Some frequencies have selectable
channel spacing, which must match other
radios for optimum audio quality.

For details on how to set up frequencies and
CTCSS/DPL codes in the channels, refer to
“Advanced Configuration Mode” on page 37.

help minimize interference by providing a
choice of code combinations.

GETTING STARTED

To establish a proper two-way communication,
the channel, frequency, and interference
eliminator codes must be the same on both
radios. This depends on the stored profile that
has been preprogrammed on the radio:

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RADIO LED INDICATORS

GETTING STARTED

RADIO STATUS

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LED INDICATION

Channel Busy

Solid Orange

Cloning Mode

Double Orange Heartbeats

Cloning In Progress

Solid Orange

Fatal Error at Power up

One Green Blink, One Orange Blink, One Green Blink, then repeat for 4
seconds

Low Battery

Orange Heartbeat

Low Battery Shutdown

Fast Orange Heartbeat

Monitor

LED is OFF

Power-Up

Solid Red for 2 seconds

‘Idle’ Programming Mode /
Channel Mode

Green Heartbeat

Scan Mode

Fast Red Heartbeat

Transmit (Tx)/Receive (RX)

Solid Red

Transmit in Low Power Select

Solid Orange

VOX/iVOX Mode

Double Red Heartbeats

HANDS-FREE USE/VOX

Open accessory cover.

Insert the audio accessory’s plug firmly into

Turn radio ON. The LED Indicator will blink

Lower radio volume BEFORE placing

To transmit, speak into accessory microphone

VOX can be temporarily disabled by pressing

accessory port.

accessory near ear.
VOX
Accessory
Accessory Port/
Connector

Motorola RM Series radios can operate
hands-free (VOX) when used with compatible
VOX accessories.
With Compatible VOX Accessories
The default factory setting for VOX sensitivity
level is OFF (‘0’). Before using VOX, use the
Customer Programming Software (CPS) to set
the VOX sensitivity level to a different level
from ‘0’. Then, perform the following steps:
1.

and to receive, stop talking.
the PTT button or by removing the audio
accessory.

VOX can also be activated using the
(Menu) button without using the CPS.
Note:

GETTING STARTED

double red

To order accessories, refer to:
www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries,
call 1 (800) 448-6686, or contact your
Motorola point of purchase

Turn the radio OFF.
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Hands Free without Accessories (iVOX)

GETTING STARTED

•

Press the PTT button while turning ON the radio
to enable iVOX. The icon

•

blinks.

iVOX can be temporarily disabled by pressing the

•

Power up tone and channel number
announcement, or

•

Battery level and channel number
announcements, or

•

Silent (Audible tones disabled)

PTT button.
•

A short press of the PTT Button re-enables iVOX.

Note:

Reset to Factory Defaults

•

Reset to Factory Defaults will set back all radio
features to the original factory default settings.
To do so, press PTT, SB2 and SB1
simultaneously while turning ON the radio until
you hear a high tone chirp.

There is a short delay between the time when you
start talking and when the radio transmits.

•

For more information on setting VOX/iVOX
sensitivity, refer to “Setting VOX /iVOX
Sensitivity” on page 35.

Toggle Voice Prompt in User Mode

Keypad Beeps

Short press the SB1 Button while turning ON
the radio to enable/disable the Voice Prompt in
User Mode. (Default is set to ON).

To enable/disable Keypad Beeps, short press
the SB2 button while turning ON the radio until
you hear ‘chirp’ tone.

Power Up - Tone Mode
To enable/disable power up tone mode, press
SB1 and SB2 buttons simultaneously for 2-3
seconds while powering up the radio until you
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hear the pre-programmed power up tone. 3
different power-up tones are available:

MENU OPTIONS

You can lock the keypad to avoid accidentally
changing your radio settings. To lock the radio
keypad, press and hold the
(Menu) button
for 4 seconds.

To access the radio MENU, short press the
(Menu) button. The radio displays the
feature options. For each options, use the
and
buttons to navigate. After selecting
your desired option settings, you can:

Note:

The PTT Button and Programmable Button
A (if Call Tone feature has been assigned)
cannot be locked using this feature.
Keypad Lock
icon

•

press

GETTING STARTED

Keypad Lock/Unlock

(Menu) button to save and go to the

next option, or
•

long press the PTT button to save and exit, or

•

turn OFF the radio to exit without saving the
changes.

The MENU mode times out automatically if
there is no activity detected for more than 10
seconds.
Setting VOX /iVOX Sensitivity
The VOX/iVOX sensitivity settings can be
adjusted via the MENU as well as the CPS. To
modify via the MENU, make sure you have
enabled VOX or iVOX. (Refer to “Hands-Free
Use/VOX” on page 33 or “Hands Free without

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GETTING STARTED

Accessories (iVOX)” on page 34 for more
information). Once VOX/iVOX is enabled, short
press the
(Menu) button.
If iVOX is enabled when you press the
(Menu) button, the radio displays the following:

1 = Low sensitivity

•

2 = Medium sensitivity

•

3 = High sensitivity

Once you have selected the desired sensitivity
level, you can:
•

press the

(Menu) button to go to the next

step, or
•

turn OFF the radio to exit without saving
changes.

If VOX is enabled (with accessory connected to
the radio) when you press the
(Menu)
button, the radio displays the following:

To change the sensitivity level, use the
and
buttons:
•

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•

0 = OFF (For VOX accessories only)
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Note:

The default sensitivity is ‘Medium’ for VOX
and ‘High’ for iVOX.

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION MODE
Advanced Configuration mode is a special
radio mode that allows you to program basic
radio’s features by using the radio’s front panel
programming.

When the radio is set to Advanced
Configuration Mode, the
icon displays
and the current channel aliasing name blinks to
indicate that you can rotate the Channel
Selector Knob to select the channel you want
to program.

Advanced
Configuration
Mode

Entering Advanced Configuration Mode
To enter Advanced Configuration Mode, press
and hold the PTT Button and the SB1 Button
simultaneously for 3 seconds, while turning ON
the radio. A unique tone sounds, indicating the
radio has entered Advanced Configuration
Mode. The radio LED blinks a green heartbeat.
Note:
•

The Advanced Configuration Mode defaults to
the ‘Idle’ Programming Mode.

•

‘Idle’ Programming Mode is the stage in the
Programming Mode where the radio waits for the
user to start the radio programming cycle.

In Advanced Configuration Mode, the radio is
capable of setting values for each channel by
toggling between the different programming
modes available:
•

Frequencies,

•

CTCSS/DPL Codes (Interference Eliminator
Code),

•

Scramble,

•

Maximum Channels,

•

Call Tone,

•

Microphone Gain,

•

Scan, and

•

Weather Channel.
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PROGRAMMING FEATURES

PROGRAMMING
FEATURES

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PROGRAMMING FEATURES

•

To move along the different Programming
Selection Mode without saving changes, short
press the PTT Button or

•

(Menu) Button.

To save changes, long press the PTT Button. The

The radio display shows the frequency code as
follows:

radio returns to ‘Idle’ Programming Mode.
•

When in ‘Idle’ Programming Mode, long press the
PTT button to exit the Programming Mode.

•

Whenever you wrap around to the beginning of
the Programming Mode options, the radio
automatically saves all changes made, even if
you turn OFF the radio.

•

Exit the Programming Mode without saving
changes (as long as you have not wrapped
around to the beginning of the Programming

To program the desired frequency, use the
and
buttons to navigate to the
frequency code value you need. Long press
the PTT button to exit and save, or short press
the PTT button to move to the next
programming feature without saving.

Mode options) by turning OFF the radio.

PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION)
FREQUENCIES
Once you have chosen the channel you want to
program, short press the PTT button or

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(Menu) button to scroll through the options until
you reach ‘Frequency Programming Mode’.

PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) CODES
(CTCSS/DPL)
Once you have chosen the channel you want to
program, short press the PTT button or
(Menu) button to scroll through the options until
you reach the ‘Code Programming Mode’.

To program the desired code, use the
and
buttons until you get the CTCSS/DPL code
value you want to set up. Long press the PTT
button to exit and save, or short press the PTT
button to move to the next programming
feature without saving.

Once you have entered Advanced
Configuration Mode and selected the channel
in which you want to enable Scramble ( ),
scroll up or down through the programming
modes by short pressing the PTT button or
(Menu) button until the radio reaches the
Scramble Programming Mode.
The radio display shows the Scramble settings
as follows:

PROGRAMMING SCRAMBLE
The scramble feature makes your
transmissions sound garbled to anyone
listening without the same scramble code. It
does not guarantee confidentiality, but it adds
an extra layer of privacy. Scramble mode is by
default set to ‘OFF’.

The current scramble value blinks. You can
select the desired scramble value (0,1,2 or 3)
by pressing the
and
buttons. Long
press the PTT button to exit and save, or short
press the PTT button to move to the next
programming feature without saving.
Note:

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

The radio display shows the CTCSS/DPL code
as follows:

The values available for scrambling are
dependent to the values programmed via
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PROGRAMMING FEATURES

the CPS. Scramble is disabled when the
value is set to ‘0’.

PROGRAMMING MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
CHANNELS
You can configure the maximum number of
channels for the radio. Once you have entered
the Advanced Configuration Mode, scroll up or
down through the programming modes by short
pressing the PTT button or
(Menu) button
until you reach the ‘Maximum Channel
Programming Mode’.
The radio display shows the Maximum Number
of Channels as follows:

MAX CH
The radio display blinks the current maximum
number of channels programmed. Use the
and
buttons until you get the desired

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maximum number of channels. Long press the
PTT button to exit and save, or short press the
PTT button to move to the next programming
feature without saving.
Note:

The values available for maximum channel
settings are dependent on the maximum
number of channels the radio supports.

PROGRAMMING CALL TONES
Call Tones feature allows you to transmit an
audible tone to other radios on the same
channel to alert them that you are about to talk
or to alert them without speaking.
In ‘Call Tone Selection Mode’ you can
configure the type of call tone for the radio. The
settings available are dependent on the
maximum number of call tones your radio
supports.
To program Call Tones, enter the Advanced
Configuration Mode and scroll up or down
through the programming modes until your
display radio shows the ‘Programming Call

The radio display shows the Programming Call
Tone’ as follows:

The radio display blinks the current call tone
setting. You can select the desired call tone
value (0,1,2 or 3) by pressing the
and
buttons. Each time you select a different value,
your radio sounds the selected call tone
(except for value ‘0’).
Once you have selected the desired call tone,
long press the PTT button to exit and save, or
short press the PTT button to move to the next
programming feature without saving.
Note:

The values available for Call Tones settings
are dependent on the values programmed

via the CPS. Call Tones is disabled when
the value is set to ‘0’.

PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE GAIN
LEVEL
To configure the Microphone Gain Level, enter
the Advanced Configuration Mode and scroll
up or down through the programming modes
by short pressing the PTT button or
(Menu) button until you reach the ‘Microphone
Gain Level Programming Mode’.
The radio display shows the Microphone Gain
Level as follows:

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

Tones’ selection by short pressing the PTT
button or
(Menu) button.

The radio display blinks the current Microphone
Gain Level setting. You can select the desired
Microphone Gain Level (1 = low gain, 2 =

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PROGRAMMING FEATURES

medium gain or 3 = high gain) by pressing the
and
buttons.
Once you have selected the desired
Microphone Gain Level, long press the PTT
button to exit and save, or short press the PTT
button to move to the next programming
feature without saving.
Note:

The values available for Microphone Gain
Level settings are dependent on the
maximum Microphone Gain Level the radio
supports.

PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE
ACCESSORY GAIN LEVEL
To configure the Microphone Accessory Gain
Level, enter the Advanced Configuration Mode
and scroll up or down through the programming
modes by short pressing the PTT button or
(Menu) button.
The radio display shows the Microphone
Accessory Gain Level as follows:

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The radio blinks the current Microphone
Accessory Gain Level setting. You can select
the desired Microphone Accessory Gain Level
(1 = low gain, 2 = medium gain or 3 = high
gain) by pressing the
and
buttons.
Once you have selected the desired
Microphone Gain Level, long press the PTT
button to exit and save, or short press the PTT
button to move to the next programming
feature without saving.
Note:

The values available for Microphone
Accessory Gain Level settings are
dependent on the maximum Microphone
Accessory Gain Level the radio supports.

OTHER PROGRAMMING FEATURES
Scan
Scan allows you to monitor other channels to
detect conversations. When the radio detects a
transmission, it stops scanning and goes to the
active channel. This allows you to listen and
talk to people in that channel without having to
change channel manually. If there is talking
going on Channel 2 during this time, the radio
stays on Channel 1 and you will not hear
Channel 2. After talking has stopped in
Channel 1, the radio waits for 5 seconds before
resuming scan again.
•

To start scanning, press the SB1 or SB2 button.
When the radio detects channel activity, it stops
on that channel until activity on that channel

•

To stop scanning, short press the SB1 or SB2

•

By pressing the PTT button while the radio is

button (programmed for scan) again.
scanning, the radio will transmit on the channel
which was previously selected before Scan is
activated. If no transmission occurs within 5
seconds, scanning resumes.
•

If you want to scan a channel without the
Interference Eliminator Codes (CTCSS/DPL), set
the code settings for the channels to ‘0’ in the
CTCSS/DPL Programming Selection Mode.

Note:

Whenever the radio is set to Scan, the LED
Indicator blinks a Red Heartbeat.

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

Auto-Scan has been enabled for a particular
channel, do not press SB1 or SB2
(programmed for scan) to start scanning, as
the radio does it automatically.

ends. You can talk to the person(s) transmitting
without having to switch channels by pressing the
PTT button.
Note:

Scan has to be programmed either to SB1
or SB2 button via CPS. SB2 is by default
Scan/Nuisance Channel delete button. If
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Programming Scan List
You can enable or disable the Channel
Scanning feature for each channel in your
radio. To do so, enter the Advanced
Configuration Mode and select the channel you
want to program. Scroll through the
programming modes by short pressing the PTT
button or
(Menu) button until you reach
the ‘Scan Programming Mode’.
The radio display shows the Scan
Programming Mode as follows:

Note:
•

(*) This assumes the SB2 button is not

•

If the Maximum Channel setting in the radio is set

programmed for a different mode.
to ‘1’, the Scan Programming option is disabled
and will not show on the radio display.

Programming Weather Channel
Both the channel number and current scan
setting (YES = Enable or NO = Disable) blinks
on the display, indicating you can choose your
setting. To set the channel number, rotate the
Channel Selector Knob until you reach the
desired channel number.

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Once you have selected the channel, proceed
to enable (‘YES’) or disable (‘NO’) the scan
feature by pressing the SB2 (*) button. Once
you have set the values you need, long press
the PTT button to exit and save, or short press
the PTT button to move to the next
programming feature without saving.

Weather Channel Programming Mode is the
last programming mode available. You can
enable or disable the Weather Channel.
To do so, enter the Advanced Configuration
Mode and select the channel you want to
program. Scroll through the programming
modes by short pressing the PTT button or

press the PTT button or
(Menu) button to
start editing the channel alias name.

Press the
and
disable the mode.

•

buttons to enable or

Editing Channel Alias Name
To edit a Channel Alias Name, turn ON the
radio and press and hold the PTT button
simultaneously with the
button for 3
seconds. The radio generate a special beep
upon entering the ‘Channel Alias Mode’.
The radio display shows the current channel
alias name and channel number blinking as
follows:

The character to be changed starts blinking. If it’s
a blank character, a cursor starts blinking.

•

To change character, press the

and

buttons until the desired character is reached. To
move to next character on the right, press the
(Menu) button. The character sequence is
[A-Z], “ “ (Blank Space), [0-9] and Special
Characters. No lower case is allowed.

Long press the PTT button to save and go back
to the ‘Channel Alias Mode’ to choose other
channel to edit the alias name or turn OFF the
radio to exit without saving the changes.
Note:

If the channel alias name is left blank, long
pressing the PTT button does not save or
leave the alias name.

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

(Menu) button until you reach the
‘Weather Channel Programming Mode’.

Choose the channel number you want to edit
by rotating the Channel Selector Knob. Once
you have selected the channel number, short
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Nuisance Channel Delete
Nuisance Channel Delete allows you to
temporarily remove channels from the Scan
List. This feature is useful when irrelevant
conversations on a ‘nuisance’ channel ties up
the radio’s scanning feature.

CUSTOMER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
(CPS)

Radio to be
programmed

To delete a channel from the Scan List:
•

Start Scan mode by short pressing the SB2(*)
button.

•

USB Ports

Wait until the radio stops at the channel you wish

CPS Programming Cable

to eliminate. Long press the SB2 button to delete
it. You cannot delete the channel with scan
enabled (home channel).
•

The channel will not be scanned again until you
exit the Scan mode by short pressing the SB2
button again or by turning OFF the radio and
back ON.

Note:

(*) This assumes the SB2 button is not
programmed for a different mode.

Drop-In Tray Charger Tray

Figure 1:

Setting up the radio to the CPS

The easiest way to program or change features
in your radio is by using the Customer
Programming Software (CPS) and the CPS
Programming Cable(*). CPS Software is
available for free as web based downloadable
software at:
www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries

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CPS allows you to program frequencies, PL/
DPL Codes as well as other features such as:
Bandwidth Select, Time-out Timer, Power
Select, Scan List, Call Tones, Scramble,
Reverse Burst, etc. CPS is a very useful tool as
it can also lock the Front-Panel Radio
Programming or restrict any specific radio
feature to be changed (to avoid accidentally
erasing the preset radio values). It also
provides security by giving the option to set up
a password for profile radio’s management. For
more information, refer to Features Summary
Chart Section at the end of the User Guide.
Note:

(*) CPS Programming Cable P/N#
HKKN4027_ is an accessory sold
separately. Please contact your Motorola
point of purchase for more information.

Time-Out Timer
Transmissions can be terminated when the
PTT button is pressed by setting up a Time-Out
Timer.
Power Select
Power Select allows you to select between
high and low transmission power per frequency
in each channel. The power levels for RM
Series 2W toggle between 1W and 2W.
Note:

Some frequencies may have FCC transmit
power restrictions that disallow them to be
set at a higher power level. For more
information, refer to the “Frequency and
Code Charts” on page 62

Call Tones

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

To program, connect the RM Series radio via
the Drop-in Charger Tray and CPS
Programming Cable as shown in Figure 1 on
page 46. Toggle the cable switch of the CPS
Programming Cable to ‘CPS Mode’.

See “Programming Call Tones” on page 40.
Scramble
See “Programming Scramble” on page 39.

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Reverse Burst

WEATHER CHANNEL

Reverse Burst eliminates unwanted noise
(squelch tail) during loss of carrier detection.
You can select values of either 180 or 240 to be
compatible with other radios.

NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is
a nationwide network of radio stations
broadcasting continuous weather information
directly from the nearest National Weather
Service office. NWR broadcasts official
Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts
and other hazard information 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.

•

The features described in previous pages are just
some of the features CPS has. CPS offers more
capabilities. For more information refer to the
HELP file in the CPS.

•

Some of the features available with the CPS
software may vary depending on the radio model.

Working with the Federal Communication
Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Alert System,
NWR is an “All Hazards” radio network, making
it your single source for comprehensive
weather and emergency information. In
conjuction with Federal, State and Local
Emergency Managers and other public
officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and
post-event information for all types of hazards
– including natural (such as earthquakes or
avalanches), environmental (such as chemical
releases or oil spills), and public safety (such
as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).

Public Service Band Frequencies (MHz)

162.400

162.425

162.450

162.475

162.500

162.525

162.550

The channel position 8 on all RM Series radios
with channel selector knob is configured at the
factory as a NOAA Weather Radio.
The NOAA Weather Radio feature can be
disabled or configured to any of the other
available channel positions via the Customer
Programming Software (CPS) or in Advanced
Configuration Mode. When a channel that has
the NOAA Weather Radio is selected, the RM
radio generates an audible voice
announcement indicating the channel and
weather frequency number. (E.g.: “Channel 8:
Weather 1”). The weather frequency number
announced is one of the 7 NOAA national
frequencies that is currently tuned in the
weather radio. The weather frequency can be
changed while in the Weather Channel
Programming mode by pressing the SB2
button to enter Weather menu and then using
the SB1 button to toggle up or SB2 button to
toggle down. The PTT button acts as the menu

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

Known as the “Voice of NOAA’s National
Weather Service”, NWR is provided as public
service by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of
the Department of Commerce. NWR includes
1000 transmitters, covering all 50 states,
adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S.
Virgin Islands and the U.S. Pacific Territories.
NWR requires a special radio receiver or
scanner capable of picking up the signal.
Broadcasts are found in the VHF public service
band at these seven frequencies.

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PROGRAMMING FEATURES

button to advance to channel menu or weather
menu alert menu.
NOAA Weather Alert
The RM series radio is capable of monitoring
the NOAA frequency for any alerts issued by
the National Weather Service. When the
Weather Alert feature is enabled. the radio will
“mute” the daily weather radio. You can then
move the channel position to a standard 2 way
radio frequency and continue with normal
communication.
The Weather Alert allows the radio to “listen”
for a Warning Alarm Tone (WAT) from the
National Weather Service. If a WAT is
detected, the weather radio will “un-mute” and
the message being broadcasted will be heard
on the RM radio.
If the RM radio is tuned to a 2 way channel
(normal operation and weather alert feature
ON), the radio will “un-mute” and the message
being broadcasted will be heard when a WAT is

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detected. While monitoring an alert, pressing
the PTT button or changing channels exits the
weather alert and returns to normal operation.
Note:

Using the Weather Alert Feature impacts
normal battery life.

CLONING RADIOS
You can clone RM Series radio profiles from
one Source radio to a Target radio by using any
one of these 3 methods:

•

a Source radio (radio which profiles will be cloned

•

a Target radio (the radio which profile will be

Using a Multi Unit Charger (MUC- optional

or copied from) and
cloned from the source radio.)

accessory),
•

Using two Single Unit Chargers (SUC) and a
Radio-to-Radio cloning cable (optional
accessory),

•

the CPS (free software download)

Cloning with a Multi Unit Charger (MUC)
Pocket 1

Pocket 4

The Source radio has to be in Pocket 1 or 4
while the Target radio has to be in Pocket 2 or
5, matching in the MUCs pockets by pairs as
follows:
•

1 and 2 or,

•

4 and 5.

When cloning, the MUC does not need to be
plugged into a power source, but ALL radios
require charged batteries.
1.

Turn ON the Target radio and place it into one of

Power the Source radio following the sequence

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

To clone radios using the MUC, there must be
at least two radios:

the MUC Target Pockets
“CLONE” symbol Pocket 2

“CLONE” symbol

Pocket 5

below:
• Press the PTT button and SB2

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PROGRAMMING FEATURES

simultaneously while turning the radio

Notes:

ON.

•

If cloning fails, refer to “What To Do If Cloning

•

Paired Target radios and Source radios must be

• Wait for 3 seconds before releasing the
buttons until the audible tone is heard.
3.

Place the Source radio in the source pocket that

of the same band type in order for the cloning to

pairs with the target pocket you chose in step 1.

run successfully.

Press and release the SB1 button.
4.

After cloning is completed, the Source radio will
announce either “successful” (cloning is
successful) or “fail” (cloning has failed). If the
Source radio is a display model, it will either
show ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ on the display (a voice
announcement will be played within 5 seconds).

Once you have completed the cloning process,
turn the radios OFF and ON or, long press the
PTT button to exit the ‘cloning’ mode.

Further details on how to clone radios are
explained in the Instructions Sheet provided
with the MUC.
When ordering the MUC, refer to P/N#
PMLN6384_.

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Fails” on page 55.

•

MUC pockets numbers should be read from left to
right with the Motorola logo facing front.

•

CPS Cable

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

CPS and Cloning Cables (Optional
Accessory)
Both CPS and Cloning Cables are made to work
either with RM Series radios or RDX Series
radios. Cloning cable supports a mix of RM and
RDX series radios.
•

CPS cable programs RM series radios. Make
sure the cable switch is in “Flash” position. To

Cloning Cable

program a RDX radio with the CPS cable, make
sure the cable switch is in “CPS” position and the
USB converter provided in the CPS cable kit is
attached to the cable.
•

Cloning cable allows you to clone:
–RM Series radios. Make sure the switch is in
“Cloning” or “Legacy” position.
–RDX Series radios. Make sure the switch is in
“Legacy” position with one USB converter on
each end of the cloning cable.
–RM Series and RDX Series radios. Make sure
the switch is in “Legacy” position and use a
USB converter to the RDX Single-Unit Charger.
The Cloning Cable Kit provides 1 USB
converter.

USB Converter
Cloning Cable
Unique Micro to Mini Converter

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PROGRAMMING FEATURES

Cloning Radio using the Radio to Radio
(R2R) Cloning Cable (Optional Accessory)

cables) from the SUCs.
3.

Plug one side of the cloning cable mini USB
connector to the first SUC and the other end to
the second SUC.

Note:

During the cloning process, no power is
being applied to the SUC. The batteries will
not be charged. Only data communication is
being established between the two radios.

Turn ON the Target Radio and place it into one

For the Source Radio, power ON the radio with

of the SUCs.
the following sequence:

Operating Instructions
1.

Before starting the cloning process, make sure
you have:
•

A fully charged battery on each of the radios.

•

Two Single-Unit Chargers (SUC), or 2 SUC for
cloning RM Series radios, or 1 SUC for RM
Series radio and 1 SUC for RDX Series radio.

•

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Unplug any cables (power supply or USB

Turn OFF the radios and,

•

Press the PTT button and the SB2 button
simultaneously while turning the radio ON.

•

Place the Source Radio in its SUC. Press and
release the SB1 button.
Wait 3 seconds before releasing the buttons
and you hear a distinctive audible tone. If the
Source Radio is a display model radio, it will
show ‘Cloning’ on the display.

When the cloning is completed, the Source

the radio.
4.

Ensure that there is no debris in the charging

Ensure that the Target radio is turned ON.

Ensure that the Source radio is in cloning mode.

Ensure that the two radios are both from the

“successful” (cloning is successful) or “fail”
(cloning process has failed). If the Source
Radio is a display model radio, it will either
show ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ on the display (a voice
announcement will be played within 5 seconds).
8.

tray or on the radio contacts.

same frequency band, same region and have

Once the cloning process is completed, turn the

the same transmission power.

Radios OFF and ON again to exit “Clone”
mode.

What To Do If Cloning Fails
The radio audible voice will announce “Fail”
indicating that the cloning process has failed. In
the event that the cloning fails, perform each of
the following steps before attempting to start
cloning process again:
1.

Ensure that the batteries on both radios are fully

Check the cloning cable connection on both

Ensure that the battery is engaged properly on

Note:

This cloning cable is designed to operate
only with compatible Motorola SUC
RLN6175 and PMLN6394_.

When ordering Cloning Cable, please refer to
P/N# HKKN4028_. For more information about
the accessories, refer to “Accessories” on
page 76.

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

Radio audible voice will announce either

charged.
SUCs.

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PROGRAMMING FEATURES
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Cloning using the Customer Programming
Software (CPS)
When cloning using this method, you need the
CPS software, a Drop-In Tray Charger and the
CPS Programming Cable.

Radio to be
programmed

To order the CPS Programming Cable, please
refer to P/N# HKKN4028_.
Information on how to clone using the CPS is
available either in:
•

the CPS Help File --> Content and Index -->
Cloning Radios, or

•

in the CPS Programming Cable Accessory
Leaflet.

USB Ports
CPS Programming Cable
Drop-in Tray Charger

TROUBLESHOOTING
Try This...
Recharge or replace the Li-Ion battery.
No Power

Extreme operating temperatures may affect battery life.
Refer to “About the Li-Ion Battery” on page 15
Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set.

Hearing other noises or
conversation on a channel

Frequency or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use.
Change settings: either change frequencies or codes on all radios.
Make sure radio is at the right frequency and code when transmitting.
Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 29

Message Scrambled

Audio quality not good enough

Scramble Code might be ON, and/or setting does not match the other radios'

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

settings.

Radio settings might not be matching up correctly. Double check frequencies,
codes and bandwidths to make sure they are identical in all radios

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Symptom

Try This...

TROUBLESHOOTING

Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease
range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission.
Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range.
Limited talk range

Change location of radio. To increase range and coverage, you can reduce
obstructions or increase power. UHF radios provides greater coverage in
industrial and commercial buildings. Increasing power provides greater signal
range and increased penetration through obstructions.
Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 29
Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed when transmitting.
Confirm that the radios have the same Channel, Frequency, Interference
Eliminator Code and Scramble Code settings. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring”
on page 29 for further information.

Message not transmitted or

Recharge, replace and/or reposition batteries. Refer to “About the Li-Ion

received

Battery” on page 15.
Obstructions and operating indoors, or in vehicles, may interfere. Change
location. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 29.
Verify that the radio is not in Scan. Refer to “Scan” on page 43 and “Nuisance
Channel Delete” on page 46.

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Symptom

Try This...
Radios are too close; they must be at least five feet apart.
Radios are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with transmission.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Heavy static or interference

Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 29.
Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery.
Low batteries

Extreme operating temperatures affect battery life.
Refer to “About the Li-Ion Battery” on page 15.
Check that the radio/battery is properly inserted and check the battery/charger

Drop-in Charger LED light
does not blink

contacts to ensure that they are clean and charging pin is inserted correctly.
Refer to “Charging the Battery” on page 21, “Drop-in Tray Charger LED
Indicators” on page 23 and “Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery” on
page 17.

Low battery indicator is
blinking although new
batteries are inserted

Refer to “Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery” on page 17, and “About the
Li-Ion Battery” on page 15.

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Symptom

Try This...

TROUBLESHOOTING

VOX feature might be set to OFF.

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Cannot activate VOX

Use the CPS to ensure that the VOX Sensitivity level is not set to ‘0’.
Accessory not working or not compatible.
Refer to “Hands-Free Use/VOX” on page 33.
Check drop-in tray charger is properly connected and correspond to a

Battery does not charge
although it has been placed in
the drop-in charger for a while

compatible power supply.
Refer to “Charging with the Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger (SUC)” on
page 21 and “Charging A Stand-Alone Battery” on page 22.
Check the charger’s LEDs indicators to see if the battery has a problem. Refer
to “Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators” on page 23.

Note:

Whenever a feature in the radio seems to not correspond to the default or preprogrammed values, check
to see if the radio has been programmed using the CPS with a customized profile.

USE AND CARE

Do not immerse in water

Do not use alcohol or
cleaning solutions

If the radio is submerged in water...

Turn radio OFF and
remove batteries

Dry with soft cloth

USE AND CARE

Use a soft damp cloth to
clean the exterior

Do not use radio until
completely dry
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FREQUENCY AND CODE
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FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS

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RM UHF FREQUENCIES CHART
RM UHF Frequencies
Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth

Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth

464.5000

12.5 kHz

461.1875

12.5 kHz

464.5500

12.5 kHz

461.2125

12.5 kHz

467.7625

12.5 kHz

461.2375

12.5 kHz

467.8125

12.5 kHz

461.2625

12.5 kHz

467.8500

12.5 kHz

461.2875

12.5 kHz

467.8750

12.5 kHz

461.3125

12.5 kHz

467.9000

12.5 kHz

461.3375

12.5 kHz

467.9250

12.5 kHz

461.3625

12.5 kHz

461.0375

12.5 kHz

462.7625

12.5 kHz

461.0625

12.5 kHz

462.7875

12.5 kHz

461.0875

12.5 kHz

462.8125

12.5 kHz

461.1125

12.5 kHz

462.8375

12.5 kHz

461.1375

12.5 kHz

462.8625

12.5 kHz

461.1625

12.5 kHz

462.8875

12.5 kHz

RM UHF Frequencies (Continued)
Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth

462.9125

12.5 kHz

466.3625

12.5 kHz

464.4875

12.5 kHz

467.7875

12.5 kHz

464.5125

12.5 kHz

467.8375

12.5 kHz

464.5375

12.5 kHz

467.8625

12.5 kHz

464.5625

12.5 kHz

467.8875

12.5 kHz

466.0375

12.5 kHz

467.9125

12.5 kHz

466.0625

12.5 kHz

469.4875

12.5 kHz

466.0875

12.5 kHz

469.5125

12.5 kHz

466.1125

12.5 kHz

469.5375

12.5 kHz

466.1375

12.5 kHz

469.5625

12.5 kHz

466.1625

12.5 kHz

462.1875

12.5 kHz

466.1875

12.5 kHz

462.4625

12.5 kHz

466.2125

12.5 kHz

462.4875

12.5 kHz

466.2375

12.5 kHz

462.5125

12.5 kHz

466.2625

12.5 kHz

467.1875

12.5 kHz

466.2875

12.5 kHz

467.4625

12.5 kHz

466.3125

12.5 kHz

467.4875

12.5 kHz

466.3375

12.5 kHz

467.5125

12.5 kHz

FREQUENCY AND CODE
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Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth

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FREQUENCY AND CODE
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RM UHF Frequencies (Continued)
Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth

Note:

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Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth

451.1875

12.5 kHz

456.1875

12.5 kHz

451.2375

12.5 kHz

456.2375

12.5 kHz

451.2875

12.5 kHz

456.2875

12.5 kHz

451.3375

12.5 kHz

456.3375

12.5 kHz

451.4375

12.5 kHz

456.4375

12.5 kHz

451.5375

12.5 kHz

456.5375

12.5 kHz

451.6375

12.5 kHz

456.6375

12.5 kHz

452.3125

12.5 kHz

457.3125

12.5 kHz

452.5375

12.5 kHz

457.4125

12.5 kHz

452.4125

12.5 kHz

457.5125

12.5 kHz

452.5125

12.5 kHz

457.7625

12.5 kHz

452.7625

12.5 kHz

457.8625

12.5 kHz

452.8625

12.5 kHz

Frequencies #57 to #89 are 33 new additional frequencies

d – UHF DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART
RMU2080D

Channel

Frequency #

Frequency
(MHz)

Code #

Code

Bandwidth

464.5500

67.0 Hz

12.5 kHz

467.9250

67.0 Hz

12.5 kHz

467.8500

67.0 Hz

12.5 kHz

467.8750

67.0 Hz

12.5 kHz

461.0625

67.0 Hz

12.5 kHz

461.1125

67.0 Hz

12.5 kHz

461.1625

67.0 Hz

12.5 kHz

162.4000

67.0 Hz

12.5 kHz

8
Note:

FREQUENCY AND CODE
CHARTS

RM UHF 8CH Radios Default Frequencies – RMU2080

WC = Weather Channel Frequency

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CTCSS AND PL/DPL CODES

FREQUENCY AND CODE
CHARTS

CTCSS Codes
CTCSS

CTCSS

67.0

107.2

167.9

71.9

110.9

173.8
179.9

74.4

114.8

77.0

118.8

186.2

79.7

123

192.8

82.5

127.3

203.5

85.4

131.8

210.7

88.5

136.5

218.1

91.5

141.3

225.7

94.8

146.2

233.6

97.4

151.4

241.8

100.0

156.7

250.3

103.5

162.2

122 (*)

69.3

13
Note:

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(*) New CTCSS code.

DPL

Code

DPL

Code

DPL

Code

116

243

125

244

131

245

132

251
261

134

143

263

152

265

155

271

156

306

162

311

165

315

172

331

174

343

205

346

114

223

351

115

226

364

FREQUENCY AND CODE
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PL/DPL Codes

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FREQUENCY AND CODE
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PL/DPL Codes (Continued)

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DPL

Code

DPL

Code

DPL

Code

365

104

565

121

754

371

105

606

123

645

411

106

612

124

Customized PL

412

107

624

125

Customized PL

413

108

627

126

Customized PL

423

109

631

127

Customized PL

431

110

632

128

Customized PL

432

111

654

129

Customized PL

445

112

662

130

Inverted DPL 39

464

113

664

131

Inverted DPL 40

465

114

703

132

Inverted DPL 41

466

115

712

133

Inverted DPL 42

503

116

723

134

Inverted DPL 43

100

506

117

731

135

Inverted DPL 44

101

516

118

732

136

Inverted DPL 45

102

532

119

734

137

Inverted DPL 46

103

546

120

743

138

Inverted DPL 47

PL/DPL Codes (Continued)
Code

DPL

Code

DPL

Code

139

Inverted DPL 48

156

Inverted DPL 65

173

Inverted DPL 82

140

Inverted DPL 49

157

Inverted DPL 66

174

Inverted DPL 83

141

Inverted DPL 50

158

Inverted DPL 67

175

Inverted DPL 84

142

Inverted DPL 51

159

Inverted DPL 68

176

Inverted DPL 85

143

Inverted DPL 52

160

Inverted DPL 69

177

Inverted DPL 86

144

Inverted DPL 53

161

Inverted DPL 70

178

Inverted DPL 87

145

Inverted DPL 54

162

Inverted DPL 71

179

Inverted DPL 88

146

Inverted DPL 55

163

Inverted DPL 72

180

Inverted DPL 89

147

Inverted DPL 56

164

Inverted DPL 73

181

Inverted DPL 90

148

Inverted DPL 57

165

Inverted DPL 74

182

Inverted DPL 91

149

Inverted DPL 58

166

Inverted DPL 75

183

Inverted DPL 92

150

Inverted DPL 59

167

Inverted DPL 76

184

Inverted DPL 93

151

Inverted DPL 60

168

Inverted DPL 77

185

Inverted DPL 94

152

Inverted DPL 61

169

Inverted DPL 78

186

Inverted DPL 95

153

Inverted DPL 62

170

Inverted DPL 79

187

Inverted DPL 96

154

Inverted DPL 63

171

Inverted DPL 80

188

Inverted DPL 97

155

Inverted DPL 64

172

Inverted DPL 81

189

Inverted DPL 98

FREQUENCY AND CODE
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DPL

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PL/DPL Codes (Continued)

English

DPL

Code

DPL

Code

DPL

Code

190

Inverted DPL 99

200

Inverted DPL 109

210

Inverted DPL 119

191

Inverted DPL 100

201

Inverted DPL 110

211

Inverted DPL 120

192

Inverted DPL 101

202

Inverted DPL 111

212

Inverted DPL 121

193

Inverted DPL 102

203

Inverted DPL 112

213

Inverted DPL 123

194

Inverted DPL 103

204

Inverted DPL 113

214

Customized DPL

195

Inverted DPL 104

205

Inverted DPL 114

215

Customized DPL

196

Inverted DPL 105

206

Inverted DPL 115

216

Customized DPL

197

Inverted DPL 106

207

Inverted DPL 116

217

Customized DPL

198

Inverted DPL 107

208

Inverted DPL 117

218

Customized DPL

199

Inverted DPL 108

209

Inverted DPL 118

219

Customized DPL

Notes

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71

MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THE UNITED STATES AND
CANADA
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MOTOROLA LIMITED
WARRANTY FOR THE
UNITED STATES AND
CANADA
What Does this Warranty Cover?
Subject to the exclusions contained below,
Motorola, Inc. warrants its telephones, pagers, and
consumer and business two-way radios (excluding
commercial, government or industrial radios) that
operate via Family Radio Service or General
Mobile Radio Service, Motorola-branded or
certified accessories sold for use with these
Products (“Accessories”) and Motorola software
contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media
and sold for use with these Products (“Software”)
to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal consumer usage for
the period(s) outlined below.
This limited warranty is a consumer's exclusive
remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola
Products, Accessories and Software purchased by
consumers in the United States, which are
accompanied by this written warranty.
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Products and Accessories
Products Covered

Length of Coverage

Products and
Accessories as defined
above, unless otherwise
provided for below.

One (1) year from the date
of purchase by the first
consumer purchaser of the
product unless otherwise
provided for below.

Decorative
Accessories and
Cases.
Decorative covers,
bezels, PhoneWrap™
covers and cases.

Limited lifetime warranty
for the lifetime of ownership
by the first consumer
purchaser of the product.

Business Two-way
Radio Accessories

One (1) year from the date
of purchase by the first
consumer purchaser of the
product.

Products and
Accessories that are
Repaired or Replaced.

The balance of the original
warranty or for ninety (90)
days from the date returned
to the consumer, whichever
is longer.

Exclusions

Use of Non-Motorola Products and
Accessories. Defects or damage that result from
the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified
Products, Accessories, Software or other
peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects
or damages resulting from service, testing,
adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration,
or modification in any way by someone other than
Motorola, or its authorized service centers, are
excluded from coverage.
Altered Products. Products or Accessories with
(a) serial numbers or date tags that have been
removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals
or that show evidence of tampering; (c)
mismatched board serial numbers; or (d)
nonconforming or non-Motorola housings, or
parts, are excluded form coverage.

MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THE UNITED STATES AND
CANADA

Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance,
repair and replacement of parts due to normal
wear and tear are excluded from coverage.
Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged
capacity falls below 80% of their rated capacity
and batteries that leak are covered by this limited
warranty.
Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result
from: (a) improper operation, storage, misuse or
abuse, accident or neglect, such as physical
damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of
the product resulting from misuse; (b) contact with
liquid, water, rain, extreme humidity or heavy
perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or
food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for
commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or
Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d)
other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are
excluded from coverage.

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MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THE UNITED STATES AND
CANADA

Communication Services. Defects, damages, or
the failure of Products, Accessories or Software
due to any communication service or signal you
may subscribe to or use with the Products
Accessories or Software is excluded from
coverage.

Software. Applies only
to physical defects in
the media that
embodies the copy of
the software (e.g. CDROM, or floppy disk).

Length of Coverage

Ninety (90) days from the
date of purchase.

Exclusions

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE OR
OTHER INFORMATION?
Contact your Motorola point of purchase.

Software Embodied in Physical Media. No
warranty is made that the software will meet your
requirements or will work in combination with any
hardware or software applications provided by
third parties, that the operation of the software
products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that
all defects in the software products will be
corrected.

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WHO IS COVERED?
This warranty extends only to the first consumer
purchaser, and is not transferable.

Software
Products Covered

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ACCESSORIES

Part No.

ACCESSORIES

AUDIO ACCESSORIES

English

Part No.

BATTERY

Description

PMNN4434_R

Standard Li-Ion Battery

PMNN4453_R

High Capacity Li-Ion Battery

53815

Headset w/Boom Mic BR

HMN9026_R

Remote Speaker Mic BR

HKLN4477_

Surveillance Earpiece BR

53865

Headset w/Swivel Boom Mic

HKKN4028_

Radio to Radio Cloning Cable

53866

Earbud w/Clip PTT Mic BR

HKKN4027_

CPS Programming Cable

56517

Earpiece w/Inline Mic

RLN6423_

Swivel Earpiece BR

CABLES
Part No.

Description

CHARGERS
Part No.

Description

PMLN6384_

Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) Kit North America

PMLN6394_

Standard Drop-In Tray Charger

CARRY ACCESSORIES
Part No.
HKLN4510_

Description
Swivel Holster

ACCESSORIES

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Part No.
82012694001

Description
Customer Programming
Software (CPS)

English

ACCESSORIES

Notes

English

RM Series™ Features Summary
Programmable Via
Advanced
Configuration

Programmable via
CPS

Display

NonDisplay

Display

NonDisplay

Backlight

N/A

Yes

N/A

5 Seconds

Battery Save
(2)

Yes

Buttons Reset

Yes

Features

Default Value

Programming Tips

Choose the backlight’s time out by using the CPS.
Toggle ON/OFF via CPS only.

Available only via CPS. Allows resetting the radio
buttons to factory default values. Refer to Radio
Buttons Summary Table.
Advanced Configuration available only for Display

Call Tones (4)

Yes

OFF /
BUTTON A

Models by going into Advanced Configuration
Mode(1). Values available are 0 (OFF),1, 2 and 3.
To enable/disable Call Tones press Button A (default
button).

Programmable Via
Advanced
Configuration

Features

Display

NonDisplay

Programmable via
CPS
Default Value
Display

Programming Tips

NonDisplay
Only Display Models. To enter or exit Channel
Aliasing mode press PTT and

Channel
Aliasing

Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

OFF

buttons

simultaneously while turning radio ON for 3 sec.
After editing, to exit and save, long press the PTT.
Note: To edit, refer to Programming Features/
Editing Channels.
You can select channels using the Channel Selector
Knob (non-display models) or the

(MENU)

button (display models). You can also add or delete
Channels

Yes

Model Dependant

channels using the CPS.
Note: Enabling/disabling channels via CPS
automatically affects the Maximum Channels you
are able to program via front panel.

Features

Programmable Via
Advanced
Configuration

Programmable via
CPS

NonDisplay

Display

Default Value
Display

Programming Tips

Enables radio to enter cloning mode in order to
clone its profile settings into other radios (using
Cloning Mode

Yes

ENABLED

Radio to Radio Cloning Cable or Multi-Unit
Charger). Press PTT, SB2 while turning radio ON.
Note: You can clone radios using the CPS.
This feature is referred in the CPS software as
“Codeplug Password”. It prevents unauthorized

CPS Manager
Lock

Yes

N/A

access to the CPS to the radio’s programmed
configuration. Make sure you set up a 4 digits
password that is easy to remember.
There are 89 UHF frequencies available. Use

Frequencies

Yes

Channel and
Model Dependant

Advanced Configuration Mode (1) for configuration
via the front panel radio programming. Refer to
Frequencies and Codes Charts Section for details.

Programmable Via
Advanced
Configuration

Features

Programmable via
CPS
Default Value

Display

NonDisplay

Display

NonDisplay

N/A

Programming Tips

Radios Bandwidth is fixed and non-programmable.
Bandwidth
Range

Model Dependant

Bandwidth Range for 2W radios: VHF 150.8 - 160
Mhz / UHF 450-470 Mhz.
Use Advanced Configuration Mode for front panel

Codes,
Interference
Eliminator
Codes
(CTCSS/DPL)

Yes

IVOX, enable/
disable

Yes

Channel and
Model Dependant

radio configuration. There are 219 codes
available.For details refer to Frequencies and
Codes Charts Section.
Hands free without accessories. To enable IVOX,

Yes

OFF

long press the PTT button while turning radio ON
and until the IVOX icon blinks (on Display Model).
Available for Display models only. Allows user to

IVOX,
sensitivity
Level

Yes

Keypad Beep
(or Keypad
Tone) (2)

Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

HIGH

specify IVOX sensitivity level. For front panel radio

(Level 3)
configuration use the

(MENU) button.

Press SB2 while turning ON radio to enable/disable

Yes

keypad beep.

Features

Programmable Via
Advanced
Configuration

Programmable via
CPS

Display

NonDisplay

Display

NonDisplay

Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Default Value

Programming Tips

Press and hold
Keypad Lock
(2)

UNLOCKED

(MENU) button for 4 seconds

to lock the radio keypad. To unlock, press
(MENU) button for 4 seconds.

LEDs Enabled/
Disabled

Yes

Enabled

Low Battery
Alert Shutdown

N/A

Gives a sequence of loud and high beep tones to

Yes

programmable
dependant

Microphone
Gain Level,
ACCESSORY

alert battery level is low. LED will blink orange
several times. This a non-programmable feature.

Model and CPS
Maximum
Channels (2)

Using CPS, you can disable radio LEDs.

Yes

Use the Advanced Configuration Mode to get the
Active Channels Menu option.
Note: Default value is set to the maximum number
of channels that the radio supports.

Medium

For front panel programming enter Advanced

(Level 2)

Configuration Mode (1).

Programmable Via
Advanced
Configuration

Features

Microphone
Gain Level,
RADIO

Programmable via
CPS
Default Value

Display

NonDisplay

Display

NonDisplay

Yes

Programming Tips

Medium

For front panel programming enter Advanced

(Level 2)

Configuration Mode (1).
Long Press SB1 to monitor and press SB1 again to

Monitor (4)

Yes

SB1 Button

release.
Note: PL/DPL defeat feature should be disabled in
order to monitor.
Press SB2 to start scanning and wait until the radio
lands on the channel you want to delete. Long press

Nuisance Ch
Delete (4)

Yes

SB2 Button

SB2 to delete the channel.
Note: The nuisance deleted channel will be restored
into the scan list when the radio is turned OFF or
you exit SCAN.
Also known as ‘Squelch defeat’. Short Press SB1 to

PL Defeat

Yes

SB1 Button

enable PL/DPL defeat so you can listen or monitor
any activity in the channel without noise. Press SB1
again to disable PL/DPL defeat.

Features

Programmable Via
Advanced
Configuration

Programmable via
CPS

NonDisplay

Display

Default Value
Display

Programming Tips

Use CPS to program a SBx button to be used for
Power Select
(4)

Yes

2W (1W Model
dependant)

selecting the transmission power level you want for
each channel.
Note: There may be power restrictions depending
on the frequency chosen in each channel.
Text that shows up in the radio display when you

Power Up Text

N/A

Yes

N/A

MOTOROLA

turn ON the radio. Default text is MOTOROLA.
Programmable via CPS.

Allows to restore radio's factory defaults. Press PTT,

Reset to
Factory
Defaults (2)

Yes

Reverse Burst

Yes

Enabled

SB1, SB2 simultaneously for 3 seconds while
turning ON radio.
Reverse Burst eliminates unwanted noise (squelch

Yes

180

tail) during loss of carrier detection. Use CPS to
select values 180 or 240.

Programmable Via
Advanced
Configuration

Features

Scan

Programmable via
CPS
Default Value

Display

NonDisplay

Display

NonDisplay

Yes

N/A

SB2 Button

Programming Tips

Short press SB2 to enable/disable scan.
Use CPS for editing Scan List (adding/removing

Multiple (16)
Scan List

Yes

ON - All
Channels

channels to be scanned). For display models only:
you can add/delete channels in the scan list using
front panel by going into Advanced Configuration
Mode(1).
Feature available only for Non Display Models. For

Scan, Auto
Scan

Yes

OFF

front programming using front panel radio enter
Advanced Configuration Mode(1)
Display models: you can program scramble using

Scramble (4)

Yes

OFF
(level 0)

front panel by going into Advanced Configuration
Mode(1).
Non display models: program either SB1 or SB2
button
Use CPS to program to program how long the PTT
can be pressed before the transmission is

Time-Out
Timer

Yes

60 seconds

automatically terminated. Values are 60, 120 and
180 seconds. (Pressing again PTT will start the
transmission again).

Features

Programmable Via
Advanced
Configuration

Programmable via
CPS

NonDisplay

Display

Default Value
Display

Programming Tips

Front panel radio programming available in display
VOX
Sensitivity
Level

Yes

OFF
(level 0)

models by pressing PTT or

(MENU) buttons

and scrolling down/up with

and

buttons to set value. Long press PTT to save.
Allows to use ‘hands-free’ mode connecting
microphone accessories. To enable connect
VOX, enable/
disable

Yes

OFF

external accessory and power up radio.
Note: The VOX sensitivity level default value is set
to OFF in the CPS settings. Before using this
feature, check VOX sensitivity level.

(1) To enter Advanced Configuration Mode, press and hold both PTT and SB1 simultaneously for 3-5 seconds while turning radio ON (LED will
start to blink green). Short press PTT to get to the different programming options.
(2) Using CPS you can prevent this feature to be programmed via front panel radio.
(3) Contact your Motorola Point of purchase for enabling this feature and/or for radio models details.
(4) For Non-Display Models, feature can be enabled for front panel programming by assigning feature to SB1 or SB2. For Display models:
Feature can be enabled to any of the programmable buttons rather than the default ones. For more details refer to Programming Buttons Chart
or CPS Menus.

New Features
Programmable Via
Advanced
Configuration

Features

Programmable via
CPS
Default Value

Display

NonDisplay

Display

NonDisplay

Yes

Programming Tips

This feature prevents radio’s transmitter from being
Channel Busy
Lock Out

OFF

activated if a signal strong enough to break through
the noise ‘squelch’ is present.
Silent Mode is only activate when VOX/iVOX is
activated.
Choices available are:

Silent Mode

Yes

•

OFF (Default): The radio will work in normal

•

Accessory Audio Only: Audio is played through

•

No Audio: Audio is disabled even the received

OFF

mode.
accessory.
radio.

Power Up
Audio

Yes

Tone Only +
Channel

Selects the audio the radio will play when it is
powered up

Features

Programmable Via
Advanced
Configuration

Programmable via
CPS

NonDisplay

Display

Default Value
Display

Programming Tips

Set the current channel with high priority scan. If
Weather Alert is enabled and the radio is in two-way
Priority Scan

Yes

OFF

radio mode, the radio shall enable Weather Alert
Scan and ignore public priority scan, talkaround
scan or Auto-Scan.

Pre-Defined
Voice Prompt
(VP)

16 pre-defined channel aliases to select for voice
No

Yes

Channel Number

announcement.

Programmable Buttons Chart
Button

Monitor

Scan / Nuisance Delete

Call Tone

Power Select

Scramble

Backlight

No Operation

Default

SB1

Default

SB2

Default

BUTTON A (*)

Default

BUTTON B (*)
Notes:
•

Buttons come programmed to default functions. Using CPS you can assign one of the features shown in the chart, so the button can toggle values

•

(*) Display models only.

using radio front panel

Icons Chart

Icon

Symbol

Comments

Battery Level

Displayed during normal radio mode operation, displays battery life remaining

Channel

Displayed during normal radio operation and when programming channel features

Code

Displayed during normal radio operation and when programming codes features

Frequency

Displayed during normal radio operation and when programming frequency features

Keypad lock

Displayed whenever the Keypad lock feature is enabled (keypad is locked)

Program

Displayed whenever the radio is set up to Programming Mode.

Scan

Displayed whenever the radio is set to SCAN mode.

Icon

Symbol

Comments

Scramble

Displayed whenever scramble is enabled.

Power Select

Displayed whenever the channel is transmitting or set to a high-power selection

Signal
Strength

RSSI Display Icon numbers of bars will indicate the strength of the received signal.

Vox/IVox

Displayed when IVOX/VOX enabled or when programming MIC / MIC gain features.

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