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ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Congratulations and Thank You for selecting the PRODIGI RDR2000 Series

portable two-way radio from RCA Communications Systems

- The most trusted name in radio!

Our newest digital series professional communications products based on DMR technology

establishes a benchmark in premium digital two-way radio equipment, made to perform

awlessly under the most demanding commercial conditions. Cutting edge design, high-end

professional grade materials and components, simple operation and superior assembly quality:

RCA Communications Systems has it all, including our exclusive no-nonsense, four-year “Warranty

Protection Program,” one of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry.

To ensure you achieve maximum performance from your RDR2500TM, RDR2550TM, or RDR2600TM

radio, please be sure to carefully read this manual.

MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:

YEAR

WARRANTY

PROTECTION PROGR AM

• RDR2500TM VHF Two-Way Radio

•RDR2500TM UHF Two-Way Radio

•RDR2550TM VHF Two-Way Radio

•RDR2550TM UHF Two-Way Radio

• RDR2600TM VHF Two-Way Radio

•RDR2600TM UHF Two-Way Radio

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Technical Specications...................................4-5

Safety and General Information.......................6

Product Inspection..............................................7

RCA RDR2000TM Series Overview.........................8

RCA RDR2000TM Series Overview (continued)......9

Preparing Radio For Initial Use..........................9

Setting Up the Charger.....................................9

Charging the Battery........................................10

Battery Storage...............................................11

Attaching the Battery......................................12

Attaching / Removing Antenna.......................13

Attaching / Removing Belt Clip........................13

Connecting Audio Accessories........................14

Turn Radio On / Off.........................................14

Adjusting the Volume.....................................15

Programmable Buttons....................................15

Assignable Radio Functions.............................16

Assignable Settings or Utility Functions........16-17

Accessing Programmed Functions...................17

Radio Keypad (only RDR2600TM)........................18

Operational Status Indicators..........................19

Display Icons................................................19-20

LED Indicator...............................................20-21

Audio Tones......................................................21

Making and Receiving Calls.............................21

Selecting a Zone.............................................21

Selecting a Channel, Subscriber ID

or Group ID..................................................22

Receiving and Responding to a Group Call........22

Receiving and Responding to a Private Call.......22

Receiving an All Call.......................................23

Making a Radio Call........................................23

Making a Call with Channel Selector Knob......23

Making a Group Call......................................23

Making a Private Call......................................24

Making an All Call..........................................24

Making a Group or Private Call with One Touch

Access Button....................................................25

Emergency Operations.....................................25

Initiating and Responding to Emergency

Alarm.............................................................26

Exiting Emergency Mode................................27

Advanced Features...........................................27

CONTENTS:

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Radio Check (only RDR2600TM)........................27

Sending a Radio Check...................................27

Remote Monitor (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM).......28

Initiating Remote Monitor...............................28

Contacts Settings (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM)......28

Making a Group Call from Contacts................29

Making a Private Call from Contacts...............29

Call Log Features..............................................30

Accessing the Call Log....................................30

Storing Alias or ID from Missed Call List..........30

Deleting a Call from the Call List........................30

Call Alert Operation (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM)....31

Receiving & Responding to Call Alert..............31

Making Call Alert from Contact List................31

Text Message Features(RDR2550/RDR2600TM)..32

Navigate to Message......................................32

Writing and Sending a Text Message.................32

Sending a Quick Text Message........................33

Managing Fail-to-Send Text Messages.............34

Resend a Text Message...................................34

Forwarding a Text Message.............................34

CONTENTS continued

Editing a Text Message....................................35

Managing Sent Text Messages(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM)35

Viewing Sent Text Messages............................35

Deleting All Sent Text Messages from

Sent Items..........................................................36

Receiving a Text Message.................................37

Reading a Text Message...................................37

Managing Received Text Messages.................37

Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox..........37

Replying to a Text Message from Inbox...........38

Deleting a Text Message from Inbox................38

Privacy...................................................................39

Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)................40

Security.................................................................40

Radio Active.........................................................41

Scan.......................................................................42

Viewing an Entry in the Scan List.....................42

Scan Instructions and Methods........................42

Starting and Stopping Scan...............................43

Responding to a Scan........................................43

Deleting a Nuisance Channel............................44

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Restoring a Nuisance Channel..........................44

Utilities.................................................................44

Keypad Locked and Unlocked

(only RDR2600TM)............................................44

Turning Keypad Tones On or

Off (only RDR2600TM)......................................45

Setting the Squelch Level................................45

Setting the Power Level...................................46

Turning Voice Operating Transmission (VOX)

Feature On or Off...........................................46

Controlling the Display

Backlight (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM).....................47

Talkaround........................................................47

Turning Radio Tones / Alerts

On or OFF (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM)...................48

Turning the LED Indicator

On or OFF (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM)....................48

Turning the Introduction Screen

On or OFF (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM)...................49

Accessing General Radio Info (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM).49

Checking the Radio ID....................................49

Checking the Firmware Version.......................50

Checking the Codeplug Version......................50

Care and Cleaning...........................................50

Troubleshooting..............................................51

Optional Accessories..................................52-57

FCC Caution.....................................................57

RF Exposure Compliance.................................58

Warranty Statement.......................................60

Customer Support Contact Info.....................62

CONTENTS continued

GENERAL

Model RDR2500TM/ RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM

Channel Numbers 32 / 1000 / 1000

Channel Spacing Digital:12.5KHz

Analog:12.5Khz/25KHz

Working Voltage DC 7.4V

Frequency

VHF: 136-174MHz

UHF: 406.1-520Mhz

Operating Temperature (-20°C)~+50°C / (-4°F)~+122°F

Storage Temperature (-40°C)~+80°C / (-40°F)~+176°F

Technical Specications:

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GENERAL

Weight 318g / 0.7 lb. (with battery

B2618LI)

Size:HxWxD (inch) 5.3” X 2.3” X 1.3”

(without antenna)

Waterproof Level IP54 Dust & Water Resistant

RECEIVE

Frequency Stability ± 0.5 ppm

Analog Sensitivity 0.22μV / -120dBm (12dB SINAD)

Digital Sensitivity 0.2uV/-121dBm (BER 5%)

Intermodulation 60dB

Working Voltage DC 7.4V

Adjacent Channel

Selectivity 65dB@12.5KHz

Co-channel rejection 12dB@12.5KHz

Spurious Response

Rejection 70dB

Receive Spurious

Radiation

-57dBm@<1GHz,

-47dBm@>1GHz

Block 84dB

Rated Audio Power

Rated Audio Distortion

1W @16 Ohms

≤3%

TRANSMITTER

Transmit power 5W

FM noise 40dB@12.5KHz

Intermodulation 60dB

Transmit Spurious

Radiation

-36dBm@<1GHz,

-30dBm@>1GHz

Adjacent Channel

Power -60dB@12.5KHz

Modulation Limit 2.5KHz@12.5KHz

Idle Slot Power -57dBm

Audio Response +1dB---(-3)dB

Rated Audio Distortion ≤3%

FSK Error ≤3%

4FSK Digital Modulation

12.5KHz Data: 7K60F1D &

7K60FXD

12.5khZ Voice: 7K60F1E &

7K60FXE

Combination of 12.5 kHz Voice

and Data: 7K60F1W

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SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION

This radio is restricted to occupational use

only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure

requirements. Before using this product, read

the operating instructions.

»Turn radio off prior to entering any area

with a potentially explosive atmosphere,

such as gas, petroleum, chemicals, blasting

caps, etc.

»Do not charge the battery in a potentially

explosive atmosphere.

»Do not use any portable radio that has a

damaged antenna, as it can burn skin.

»This equipment is to be serviced only by

authorized RCA Communications Systems

technicians. Any service performed by

unauthorized technicians will void the

warranty.

»Turn radio off when near electrical blasting

caps to avoid possible interference with

blasting operations. Obey posted signs

such as those in hospitals or blasting areas

advising people to turn off all two-way

radios. Obey pilots and ight attendants

instructions to turn off radios on airplanes.

»Do not place a radio over an air bag or in

an air bag’s deployment area, as the force

with which an air bag is inated could

propel the radio and may cause serious

injury.

»Do not place the radio close to a heat

source or expose the radio to direct

sunlight for a prolonged time.

»Hold the radio while in use in a vertical

position with the microphone one to two

inches away from your lips.

»While wearing a transmitting radio, keep

the radio and its antenna at least one inch

away from your body.

For a complete list of RCA approved antennas,

batteries, chargers, holsters and audio

accessories, visit:

http://www.rcacommunicationssystems.com

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PRODUCT INSPECTION

Prior to unpacking your RDR2000 Series

portable radio, please inspect the packaging

for signs of damage and report any damage or

missing components immediately to your RCA

Communications Systems Sales and Service

Outlet. Every RDR2000 Series portable radio

comes with the following items:

Item Qty.

RDR2500TM/RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM -Handheld Radio 1

B2618LI - Li-Ion Battery (1800 mAh) 1

ANH3500U - Antenna for UHF Models

ANH3500V - Antenna for VHF Models 1

BC2600 - Belt Clip 1

Instruction Manual 1

CH2601* - Desktop Rapid Charger 1

PS2601* - Power Supply 1

B2618LI

Li-Ion Battery

(1800 mAh)

CH2601*

Desktop Rapid Charger

PS2601*

Power Supply

BC2600

Belt Clip

Antenna

ANH3500U - UHF models

ANH3500V - VHF models

*Items sent in separate box if ordered.

RDR2500TM

Handheld Radio

RDR2600TM

Handheld Radio

RDR2550TM

Handheld Radio

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Note: The frequency band of your RDR2500TM, RDR2550TM

or RDR2600TM is marked on the radio label. If it is not visible,

identify the frequency band according to the color circle on

the antenna: white indicates UHF and red indicates VHF.

RCA RDR2000TM Series Overview

RDR2500 RDR2500 RDR2500

RDR2500

RDR2550

RDR2600

12 15 16

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RCA RDR2000TM Series Overview (continued)

Antenna

Top Button*

Channel Knob

LED Indicator

On/Off/Volume Knob

Speaker

Microphone

Display (RDR2550 / RDR2600)

Limited Keypad (RDR2550)

Full Keypad (RDR2600)

Side Button 1*

Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button

Side Button 2*

Side Button 3*

Accessories Connector

Screw-On Belt Clip

Battery

Battery Charging Contact Points

* These buttons are programmable

by your RCA Communications

Systems Dealer only upon request

at the time of purchase.

Preparing Your Radio for Initial Use

Setting Up Your Charger

1. Plug the adapter’s AC connector into the

AC outlet socket. (see image A)

2. Plug the adapter’s DC connector into the

DC socket on the back of the charger. (see

image B)

3. Place the radio with the battery attached,

or the battery alone, in the charger. (see

image C)

4. Make sure the battery contact is touching

the charging terminals. The charging

process begins when the red LED light

illuminates.

5. The green LED light will illuminate

approximately two hours later, indicating

the battery is fully charged.

Image A Image B

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Caution:

To reduce the risk of injury, use only batteries

specied by RCA Communications Systems.

- To avoid risk of personal injury, do not

dispose of batteries in a re.

- Dispose of batteries according to local

recycling regulations. Do not dispose as

household waste.

- Never attempt to disassemble the battery.

- When charging a battery, keep it at a

temperature between 41°F ~ 104°F (5°C ~

40°C) to ensure a full charge. Temperatures

outside this range signicantly reduce

Battery Information

Charging the Battery

Your radio is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-

lon) battery. To avoid damage and comply

with warranty terms, charge the battery

using only an original RCA charger, exactly

as described in the charger user guide.

When the charger’s LED illuminates red,

it is an indication that the battery is being

correctly charged. When the LED illuminates

green, the battery charge is complete.

Note: Charge a new battery 12 to 14 hours

before initial use for best performance.

Maximum battery capacity is normally achieved

after two or three full charge / discharge cycles.

Image C

RDR2500

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battery life. The operating time (talk-time

and standby time) is noticeably shorter than

normal, replace the battery.

- Before charging a battery attached to a

radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full

charge. Never leave a radio on while in the

charger, as it can damage both the battery

and the radio; the charger is not a radio

stand.

- Do not cut off the power supply or remove

battery while charging.

- Never charge a battery that is wet. Dry it

with soft cloth prior charging.

- The battery will eventually weaken. When

the operating time (talk-time and standby

time) becomes noticeably shorter than

normal, replace the battery.

- Battery performance greatly decreases at

temperatures below -4°F (-20°C). Having

a spare battery is always necessary in

extremely cold environments. A cold

battery may work again when it returns to

room temperature, so keep it for later use.

- Dust on the battery contact may cause the

battery not to work or charge properly. Use

a clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching

the battery to the radio.

- Batteries with damaged contacts can be

extremely dangerous. Any battery with

damage to one or more contacts should be

replaced immediately and not used under

any circumstances.

Battery Storage

1. Fully charge a battery before storing it for

an extended period of time to avoid battery

damage due to over-discharge.

2. Recharge a battery after three months

storage to avoid reduced battery capacity

due to over-discharge.

3. When storing a battery, keep it in a dry

place at room temperature.

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Attaching the Battery

1. Place the battery on the back of the radio.

(See Figure 1)

2. Press the battery down (See Figure 2) until

the battery clicks into place.

Note: If the battery is not securely locked,

remove it and reattach it.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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Attaching / Removing the Antenna

1. With the radio turned off, set the antenna

in its receptacle and turn clockwise until it

is screwed down. (See Figure 3)

2. To remove the antenna, turn the radio off

and turn the antenna counterclockwise.

(See Figure 4)

Note: Same for all RDR2000 Series Radios.

Figure 3 Figure 4

Attaching / Removing the Belt Clip

Using a small screwdriver, align the belt clip’s

screw holes to the radio’s chassis. Attach by

turning the screws clockwise into the belt clip’s

screw holes. Remove by doing the reverse.

(See Figure 5)

Figure 5

* If antenna needs to be

replaced, ensure that only

RCA Communications Systems

antennas are used. Damaged

Antennas may reduce your

radio coverage.

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Connecting Audio Accessories

The accessory connector is located on the side

of the radio. It is used to connect RCA audio

accessories to the radio. Remove the accessory

cover by unscrewing the screw location at

the bottom of the cover. Connect the desired

audio accessory rmly into the accessory jack

and secure the screw by turning it clockwise.

(See Figure 6)

Figure 6

Note: Please loosen the

screw prior to removing

the audio accessory.

The use of the audio

accessory may affect the

waterproof performance

of the radio.

Turn On/Off the Radio

1. Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob

clockwise until you hear a click. (See Figure

8) The LED blinks green and a brief tone

sounds, indicating that the power up test

is successful. The RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM

radio displays “RCA PRODIGI” followed by

“RCA RDR2550TM”or “RCA RDR2600TM”.

2. To turn off the radio, rotate this knob

counterclockwise until you hear a click.

Note: There is no power up tone if the radio

tones/alerts function is disabled. If your radio

does not power up, check your battery. Make

sure that it is charged and properly attached.

If your radio still does not power up, contact

your RCA Communications Systems dealer.

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Adjusting the Volume

To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/

Volume Control Knob clockwise. To decrease

the volume, turn this knob counterclockwise.

(See Figure 7)

Note: Same for all RDR2000 Series Radios.

Figure 7

Programmable Buttons

Your RCA Communications Systems

Dealer can program the programmable

buttons as shortcuts to radio functions

or preset channels/groups depending

on the duration of a button press:

- Short Press - Press and release quickly.

- Long press - Press and hold for the

programmed duration (between 1 seconds

and 3.75 seconds).

The Programmable Functions are:

All Alert Tones On/Off One Touch Access 6

Emergency On Repeater/Talkaround

Emergency Off Scan On/Off

Nuisance Delete Tight/Normal Squelch

High/Low Transmit Power Privacy On/Off

Monitor On/Off VOX On/Off

One Touch Access 1 Lone Worker On/Off

One Touch Access 2 Manual Dial Private Call (RDR2600)

One Touch Access 3 Zone Toggle (Only RDR2500TM)

One Touch Access 4 Battery Indicator (Only RDR2500TM)

One Touch Access 5

RDR2600

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All Alert Tones On/Off - Toggles all tones

and alerts on or off.

Emergency On - Initiates an emergency alarm

or call.

Emergency Off - Cancels an emergency

alarm or call.

Nuisance Delete - Temporarily removes an

unwanted channel, except for the Selected

Channel, from the scan list. The Selected

Channel refers to the user’s selected zone/

channel combination from which scan is

initiated.

High/Low Transmit Power - Toggles transmit

power level between high and low.

Monitor On/Off - Monitors a selected

channel for activity.

One Touch Access - Directly initiates a

predened Private or Group Call, a Call Alert

or a Quick Text message.

Scan On/Off - Toggles scan on or off.

Tight/Normal Squelch - Toggles squelch level

between tight and normal squelch levels.

Privacy On/Off - Toggles privacy (basic voice

encryption) on or off.

VOX On/Off - Toggles Voice Activated

Function on or off.

Lone Worker On/Off - Toggles Lone Worker

feature On or Off, on per channel basis.

Zone Toggle (Only RDR2500TM) - Toggles

between Channel Zone 1 and Channel Zone

Battery Indicator (Only RDR2550TM/

RDR2550TM) - Indicates battery charge level,

low, medium or high.

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

The PTT button on the side of the radio has

two main functions:

- Press and hold down PTT button to initiate

and call and talk. Release the PTT button

to listen. The microphone is activated when

the PTT button is pressed.

- If a call is in progress, the PTT button allows

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the radio to transmit to the other radios

that are part of the call.

Note: If the Talk Permit Tone is enabled, wait

until the short alert tone ends before talking.

During a call, if the Channel Free Indication

feature is enabled on your radio (programmed

by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer),

you will hear a short alert tone the moment

the target radio (the radio that is receiving

your call) releases the PTT button, indicating

the channel is free for you to respond. You will

also hear the Channel Free Indication tone if

your call is interrupted, for example when the

radio receives an Emergency Call.

Switching Between Analog and Digital

Mode

Each channel in your radio can be programmed

as an analog channel or a digital channel. Use

the Channel Selector Knob to switch between

an analog or a digital channel.

Note: When switching from digital to analog

mode, certain features of the radio become

unavailable.

Accessing the Programmed Functions

You can access various radio functions through

one of the following ways:

A short or long press of the relevant

programmable buttons.

- To access the menu, press the [ ] button.

Press the appropriate Menu Scroll button

[or ] to access the menu functions.

- To select a function or enter a sub-menu, press

the button.

- To go back one menu level, or to return to the

previous screen, press the [ ] button. Long

press the [ ] button to return to the Home

screen.

Note: Your radio automatically exits the menu after a

period of inactivity and returns to your Home screen.

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Radio Keypad (Only RDR2600TM)

You can use the alphanumeric keypad

to access the radio features. You can

also use the keypad to enter subscriber

numbers or IDs, and text messages.

Note: Some characters require that you press

a key multiple times. The table shows the

number of times a key needs to be pressed to

generate the required character.

Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1,.? 1 . , ? ! @ & ‘ % - : * #

2abc A B C 2

3def D E F 3

4ghi G H I 4

5jkl J K L 5

6mno M N O 6

7pqrs P Q R S 7

8tuv T U V 8

9wxyz W X Y Z 9

0CAPS

0 NOTE: Press to enter “0” and long press to

activate the CAPS lock. Another long press to

turn o the CAPS lock.

*DEL * or Del NOTE: Press during text entry to delete

a character.

# or Space NOTE: Press during text entry to

insert a space.

Number of Times Key is Pressed

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Operational Status Indicators

Your radio indicates its operational status

through the following:

• Display Icons (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM)

• Call Icons (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM)

• Sent Item Icons (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM)

• LED Indicator (RDR2500TM/RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM)

• Audio Tones (RDR2500TM/RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM)

Display Icons

The LCD display shows radio status, text

entries, and menu entries. The following are

icons that appear on the radio’s display.

Received Signal Strength Indicator

(RSSI) - The number of bars displayed

represents the radio signal strength and

is only displayed while the radio is in

receiving mode.

Monitor - Selected channel is being

monitored.

Power Level - Radio is set at Low

power. Radio is set at High power.

Tones Disable - Tones are turned off.

Scan - Scan feature is enabled.

Priority Scan - Radio detects activity

on channel/group designated as Priority

1 (if • is blinking) or Priority 2 (if • is

steady)

Unread Message - The radio has

unread message(s) in the Inbox.

Inbox Full - The radio’s Inbox is full.

Emergency - Radio is in Emergency

mode.

Privacy - The Privacy feature is enabled.

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Talkaround - The radio is currently

congured for direct radio to radio

communication.

Battery - The number of bars (0 – 4)

shown indicates the charge remaining

in the battery. Icon blinks when the

battery is low.

Call Icons

The following icons appear on the radio’s

display during a call and in the Contacts list to

indicate ID type.

Private Call - Indicates a Private Call

in progress. In the Contacts list, it

indicates a subscriber alias (name) or ID

(number).

Group Call/All Call - Indicates a

Group Call or All Call in progress. In the

Contacts list, it indicates a group alias

(name) or ID (number).

Sent Item Icons

The following icons appear at the top right

corner of the radio’s display in the Sent Items

folder.

Sent Successfully - The text message

is sent successfully.

Send Failed - The text message cannot

be sent.

In-Progress - The text message

to a group alias or ID is pending

transmission.

LED Indicator

The LED indicator shows the operational status

of your radio.

Blinking Red - Radio is scanning, Radio is

transmitting at low battery condition, receiving

an emergency transmission or has failed the

self-test upon powering up.

Solid Red - Radio is transmitting.

Blinking Green - Radio is powering up.

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Solid Green - Radio is receiving or carrier is

present/busy channel.

Rapidly Blinking Green - Radio is receiving a

privacy-enabled call or data.

Note: When the LED is solid green, it indicates

the radio detects activity over the air. Due to

the nature of the digital protocol, this activity

may or may not affect the radio’s programmed

channel.

Audio Tones

Alert tones provide you with audible indications

of the radio’s status or the radio’s response to

data received.

Continuous Tone - A monotone sound.

Sounds continuously until termination.

Periodic Tone - Sounds periodically depending

on the duration set by the radio.

Repetitive Tone - A single tone that repeats

itself until it is terminated by the user.

Momentary Tone - Sounds only once for a

short period of time dened by the radio.

Making and Receiving Calls

Selecting a Zone

Zones are groups of channels.

*RDR2500TM offers up to 2 zones with a

maximum of 16 channels per zone.

* RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM offers up to 250

zones with a maximum of 16 channels per

zone.

Change zones with radio’s function keys

(RDR2500) as programmed by your RCA

Communications Systems dealer or radio’s

Menu (RDR2550 / RDR2600).

1. Press the [ ] key to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to scroll to the Zone

Menu.

3. Press [ ] to select.

4. The display shows the current Zone.

5. Press [ or ] to desired Zone and

press [ ] to select.

6. The selected Zone displays momentarily

then returns to the selected zone screen.

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Selecting a Channel, Subscriber ID or

Group ID

Once the required zone is displayed (if you

have multiple zones in your radio), turn the

programmed Channel Selector Knob to select

the desired channel or by using the radio’s

Menu navigate to the desired subscriber alias

or ID, or group alias or ID.

Receiving and Responding to a Group

Call

To receive a call from a group of users, your

radio must be congured as part of that group.

When you receive a Group Call:

1. The LED blinks green.

2. The rst line of the display shows the caller

alias, and the RSSI icon. The second line

displays the group alias and the Group

Call icon (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM in Digital

mode only).

3. Press the [PTT] button to respond to the

call and the LED indicator lights up red.

Note: If Talk Permit Function is enabled,

wait for the Talk Permit Tone to nish and

then speak clearly into the microphone.

4. Release the [PTT] button to listen again.

5. If there is no voice activity for a set period

of time, the call ends.

Receiving and Responding to a Private

Call

A Private Call is a call from an individual radio

to another individual radio.

There are two types of Private Calls. The

rst type is when a radio presence check is

performed prior to setting up the call, while

the other sets up the call immediately. When

you receive a Private Call:

1. The LED blinks green.

2. The rst line of the display shows the

subscriber alias or ID, and the RSSI icon.

The second line displays Private Call and the

Private Call icon. (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM

in Digital mode only).

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3. Press the [PTT] to respond to the call; the

LED indicator lights up red. Note: If Talk

Permit Function is enabled, wait for the Talk

Permit Tone to nish and then speak clearly

into the microphone.

4. Release the [PTT] button to listen.

5. If there is no voice activity for a

predetermined period of time, the call

ends.

Receiving an All Call

An All Call is a call from an individual radio to

every radio on the channel. It is used to make

important announcements requiring all radio

user’s full attention. When you receive an All

Call:

1. The LED blinks green.

2. The rst line of the display shows the

subscriber alias or ID, and the RSSI icon.

The second line displays All Call and the All

Call icon. (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM in Digital

mode only).

Note: The radio stops receiving the All Call

if you switch to a different channel while

receiving the call.

Making a Radio Call

You can select a channel, subscriber ID, or

group by using:

• The channel Selector Knob

• The programmable buttons

• The contacts list

• Manual Dial (using contacts list)—This

method is for Private Calls only and is dialed

using the keypad. (on RDR2600TM)

Making Call with Channel Selector

Knob

Making a Group Call

To make a call to a group of users, your radio

must be congured as part of that group.

1. Turn the Channel Selector Knob to select

3. Once the All Call ends, the radio returns to

the previous screen before receiving the call.

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the channel with the active group alias or

ID.

2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call.

When the target radio responds, the LED

lights up green. The display (RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM only) shows the Group icon,

group alias or ID, and transmitting radio

alias or ID. Note: If Talk Permit Function

is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone

to nish, then speak clearly into the

microphone.

3. Release the [PTT] button to listen.

4. If there is no voice activity for a

predetermined period of time, the call

ends. The radio returns to the screen you

were on prior to initiating the call.

Making a Private Call

1. Turn the Channel Selector Knob to select

the channel with the active subscriber alias

or ID.

2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call.

The LED lights up solid red. The rst line

displays (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

the subscriber alias or ID. The second

line displays Private Call and the Private

Call icon. Note: If Talk Permit Function

is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone

to nish and then speak clearly into the

microphone.

3. Release the [PTT] button to listen. When

the target radio responds, the LED lights

up solid green.

4. If there is no voice activity for a

predetermined period of time, the call

ends. The radio returns to the screen

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) last viewed

prior to initiating the call.

Making an All Call

This feature allows you to transmit to all

users on a channel. Your radio must be

programmed to allow you to use this feature.

1. Turn the Channel Selector Knob to select

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the channel with the active All Call group

alias or ID.

2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call.

The LED lights up solid red and the display

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) shows the

All Call group alias or ID, and the All Call

icon.

Note: Users on the channel cannot respond to

an All Call.

Making a Group or Private Call with

the One Touch Access Button

The One Touch Access feature allows you to

make a Group or Private Call to a predened

alias or ID easily. This feature can be assigned

to a short or long programmable button press.

You can only have one alias or ID assigned

to a One Touch Access button. Your radio

can have multiple One Touch Access buttons

programmed.

1. Press the programmed One Touch Access

button to make a Group or Private Call to

the predened alias or ID.

2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call.

The display (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

shows the group/subscriber alias or ID, and

the Group/Private Call icon.

Note: If Talk Permit Function is enabled, wait

for the Talk Permit Tone to nish, then speak

clearly into the microphone.

3. Release the [PTT] button to listen. When

the target radio responds, the LED blinks

green.

4. If there is no voice activity for a

predetermined period of time, the

calls end. Radio returns to the screen

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) you were on

prior to initiating the call.

Emergency Operation

An Emergency Alarm is used to indicate a critical

situation. You can initiate an Emergency at any

time on any screen (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM

only) display regardless of any activity on

the current channel. Note: This function is

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available only in digital mode.

Your radio supports 3 Emergency Alarms:

• Emergency Alarm

• Emergency Alarm with Call

• Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow

Each alarm has the following default setting:

Disabled: Radio cannot transmit alarm signal,

but can receive alarm from other radios.

Each alarm has the following types:

Regular: Radio transmits an alarm signal and

shows audio and/or visual indicators.

Silent: Radio transmits an alarm signal without

any audio or visual indicators. There will be no

response (call) from the target radio until you

press the PTT button to initiate the call.

Silent with Voice: Radio transmits an alarm

signal and is able to receive an incoming call,

without any audio or visual indicators, until you

press the [PTT] button to initiate, or respond

to the call.

Initiating & Responding to Emergency

Alarm

1. To initiate an Emergency Alarm press the

programmed Emergency button. The LED

lights up solid red. The display (RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM only) shows Sending Alarm,

which alternates with your radio ID.

Emergency icon appears on the Home

screen display. When an Emergency Alarm

acknowledgment is received, an alert

tone sounds and the display (RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM only) shows Emergency Alarm

Successful. At this point depending on

the setting selected you can press the

[PTT] to talk or your radio’s microphone

is automatically activated, allowing you to

communicate with the other radio without

pressing the [PTT] button.

2. To Respond to an Emergency Alarm Press

any button to stop all Emergency Alarm

received indications. Press [PTT] button to

initiate a call with the emergency initiating

radio.

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Exiting Emergency Mode

Your radio exits Emergency mode automatically

when any of the following occurs:

- Emergency Alarm acknowledgement is

received (for Emergency Alarm only), OR

- All retries to send the alarm have been

exhausted, OR

- The Emergency Off button is pressed, OR

- The [PTT] button is pressed

Note: If your radio is powered off, it exits the

Emergency mode. The radio will not reinitiate

the Emergency mode automatically when it is

turned on again.

Advanced Features

Radio Check (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

If enabled, this feature allows you to determine

if another radio is active in a system without

disturbing the user of that radio. No audible or

visual notication is shown on the target radio.

Note: This feature is only applicable for

subscriber aliases or IDs in digital mode.

Sending a Radio Check

Using the programmed Radio Check button.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] button to navigate to

Contacts and press the [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] button to the required

subscriber alias or ID and press [ ] to

select. Or press [ or ] button to

Manual Dial, then press [ ] twice, input

subscriber ID, then press [ ] button.

4. Press [ or ] button to Radio Check,

then press [ ] button.

5. The display shows Radio Check: <Subscriber

Alias or ID>, indicating that Radio Check is

in progress. The LED lights up red.

6. If the target radio is active in the system,

a tone sounds and the display briey

shows Target Radio Available OR if the

target radio is not active in the system, a

tone sounds and the display briey shows

Target Radio Not Available.

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7. Press the [ ] button is pressed while the

radio is waiting for acknowledgement, the

radio terminates all retries and exits Radio

Check mode.

Remote Monitor (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

Use the Remote Monitor feature to turn on the

microphone of a target radio (subscriber alias

or IDs only). No audible or visual indication

is given to the target radio. You can use this

feature to monitor, remotely, any audible

activity surrounding the target radio. Note:

Your radio must be programmed by your RCA

Communications Systems dealer to allow you

to use the Remote Monitor feature.

Initiating Remote Monitor

Use the programmed Remote Monitor button.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] button to navigate to

Contacts and press the [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] button to the required

subscriber alias or ID and press [ ] button

to select Or press [ or ] button to

Manual Dial, then press [ ] twice. Input

subscriber alias or ID and press [ ] button.

4. Press [ or ] button to Remote

Monitor and press [ ] button.

5. The screen will display remote monitor:

<Subscriber alias or ID>, indicating that

Remote Monitor is in progress. The LED

blinks red.

6. The display shows Remote Monitor

Successful OR The display shows Remote

Monitor Failed.

7. If successful, the radio will start receiving

audio from the monitored radio for a

programmed duration. Once the timer

expires the LED turns off.

Contacts Settings (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

Contacts provide “address-book” capabilities on

your radio. Each entry corresponds to an alias or

ID that you can use to initiate a call. Additionally

each entry, depending on context, associates

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with one of three types of calls: Group Call,

Private Call, All Call. Each entry within Contacts

displays the following information:

• Call Type

• Call Alias

• Call ID

Note: You can add, delete, or edit contacts

from the Digital Contacts list.

Making a Group Call from Contacts

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] button to navigate to

Contacts and press the [ ] button to select.

All entries are alphabetically sorted.

3. Press [ or ] button to the required

group alias or ID.

4. Press [PTT] button to make the call. The LED

lights up solid red. The display shows Group

Call icon, the group alias or ID, and the

Group Call icon.

5. Release the [PTT] button to listen, when any

user in the group responds, the LED blinks

green. You see Group Call icon, the group

ID, and that user’s ID on your display.

6. If there is no voice activity for a programmed

period of time, the call ends.

Note: If Talk Permit function is enabled, wait

for the Talk Permit Tone to nish and then

speak clearly into the microphone.

Making a Private Call from Contacts

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] button to navigate

to Contacts and press the [ ] button to

select.

3. Press [ or ] button to navigate to

desired subscriber alias or ID or Manual Dial

option and press [ ] twice. Use the keypad

to input the subscriber ID. The second line

displays Private Call and the Private Call

icon.

4. Press the [PTT] to make the call. The rst

line displays the subscriber alias or ID and

the second line displays Private Call and the

Private Call icon.

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5. Release the [PTT] to listen. When the target

radio responds, the LED blinks green and

the display shows the transmitting user’s ID.

6. If there is no voice activity for the

programmed period of time then the call

ends.

Note: If Talk Permit function is enabled, wait

for the Talk Permit Tone to nish and then

speak clearly into the microphone.

Call Log Features

Your radio keeps track of all recent outgoing,

answered, and missed Private Calls. Use the

call log feature to view and manage recent

calls. You can Store an ID from the Call Log

to Contacts or Delete it. The Call Log lists

are Missed, Answered, and Outgoing. Note:

When you select a Call List and it contains no

entries, the display shows List Empty.

Accessing the Call Log

Use the programmed Remote Monitor button.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press[ or ] button to navigate to

Call Log and press the [ ] to select.

3. Press[ or ] button to navigate to

the desired list and press [ ] to select. The

most recent entry is displayed rst.

4. Use the[ or ] buttons to scroll

through the list.

5. Press the [PTT] to initiate a call.

Storing an Alias or ID from the Missed

Call List

1. While viewing an entry from the Call Log

list press [ ] to select.

2. Press[ or ] button to navigate to [Store].

3. Press [ ].

4. Use the keypad to input a name.

5. Press [ ] to conrm.

6. The display shows Contact Saved.

Deleting a Call from a Call List

1. While viewing an entry from the Call Log

list press [ ] to select.

2. Press[ or ]

button to navigate to [Delete].

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3. Press [ ].

4. Press [ ] again to conrm.

5. The display shows Entry Deleted.

6. Press [ ] again to return to main manu.

Call Alert Operation (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM

only)

Call Alert paging enables you to alert a specic

radio user to call you back when they are able

to do so.

This feature is applicable for subscriber aliases

or IDs only and is accessible through the menu

via Contacts or manual dial.

Receiving and Responding to a Call

Alert

When you receive a Call Alert page, on the

display you see Call Alert that alternates with

the alias or ID of the calling radio.

1. LED blinks red.

2. Press and release [PTT] button to conrm

the prompt, or press [ ] button to select

”Ignore?” and to exit the Call Alert.

Making a Call Alert from the Contact

List

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Contacts

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to the desired subscriber

alias or ID and press [ ] to select or Press

[ or ] to the Manual Dial option and

press [ ] twice. Use the keypad to input the

subscriber ID.

4. Press [ or ] to Call Alert and press

[].

5. The display shows Call Alert: <Subscriber

Alias or ID>, indicating that the Call Alert

has been sent.

6. The LED lights up red when your radio

is sending the Call Alert. If the Call Alert

acknowledgement is received, a tone sounds

and the display shows Call Alert successful.

OR if the Call Alert acknowledgement is

not received, a tone sounds and the display

shows Call Alert Failed.

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Text Message Features (RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM only)

Your radio is able to receive data such as a text

message from another radio. The maximum

length of characters for a text message is 164.

Navigate to Messages

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press[ or ] to navigate to Messages.

Note: Press [ ] button at any time to return

to previous screen.

Writing and Sending Text Message

(RDR2600TM only)

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Contacts

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Write

and press [ ] to select.

4. A blinking cursor appears, use the keypad

to type your message. Press [ ] to move

one space to the left. Press [ or the

(#)] key to move one space to the right.

Press [* DEL] key to delete any unwanted

characters.

5. Press [ ] button to send or save the

message.

6. Select Send and press [ or ] to

the required alias or ID and press [ ] to

send the message, or press [ or

] to Manual Dial, press [ ] button, input

subscriber ID and press [ ] button to

conrm.

7. The radio display shows Text Message:

<Subscriber/Group Alias or ID>, which

conrms your message is being sent.

8. If the message is sent, a tone sounds

and the display shows Message Sent.

If the message is not sent, a high tone

sounds and the display shows Message

Send Failed. If the text message fails to

send, the radio returns you to the Resend

option screen.

Note: If you exit the message sending screen

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while the message is being sent, the radio

updates the status of the message in the Sent

Items folder without providing any indication

in the display or via sound. If the radio changes

mode or powers down before the status of the

message in Sent Items is updated, the radio

cannot complete any In-Progress messages

and automatically marks it with a Send Failed

icon. The radio supports a maximum of ve

(5) In-Progress messages at one time. During

this period, the radio cannot send any new

message and automatically marks it with a

Send Failed icon.

Sending a Quick Text Message

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

Your radio supports a maximum of 50 Quick

Text messages as programmed by your RCA

Communications Systems dealer. While Quick

Text messages are predened, you can edit

each message before sending it.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press[ or ] to navigate to Messages.

3. Press [ or ] to Quick Text and press

[] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to the desired Quick

Text and press [ ] to select.

A blinking cursor appears. Use the keypad

to edit the message, if needed. Press [ ]

to move one space to the left. Press

[or the (#)] key to move one space to

the right. Press [* DEL] key to delete any

unwanted characters.

5. Press [ or ] button to send or store

once message is completed.

6. Select Send and press [ or ] to

the required alias or ID and press [ ] to

send the message, or press [ or ]

to Manual Dial, press [ ] button, input

subscriber ID and press [ ] button.

7. The display shows Text Message:

<Subscriber/Group Alias or ID>, conrming

your message is being sent.

8. If the message is sent successfully, a tone

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sounds and the display shows Message

Sent. OR if the message cannot be sent,

a high tone sounds and the display show

Message Send Failed. If the text message

fails to send, the radio returns you to the

Resend option screen.

Note: If programmed by your RCA

Communications Systems dealer you can also

press One Touch Access button to send a

predened Quick Text message to a predened

alias or ID.

Managing Fail-to-Send Text Messages

You can select one of the following options

while at the Resend option screen:

• Resend

• Forward

• Edit

Resend Text Message

1. Press [ ] to resend the same message to

the same subscriber / group alias or ID.

2. If the message is sent successfully, a tone

sounds and the display shows Message

Sent. OR if the message cannot be sent, the

display shows Message Send Failed.

Forwarding a Text Message

Select Forward to send the message to another

subscriber/group alias or ID.

1. Press [ or ] button to navigate to

Forward and press the [ ] to select.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to the

required alias or ID and press [ ] to

send. OR press [ or ] to navigate

to Manual Dial and press [ ], input

subscriber ID then press [ ] button.

3. The display shows Text Message:

<Subscriber/Group Alias or ID> conrming

your message is being sent.

4. If the message is sent successfully, a tone

sounds and the display shows Message

Sent. If the message is not sent, a high tone

sounds and the display shows Message

Send Failed.

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Editing a Text Message (RDR2600TM only)

Select Edit to edit the message before sending

it.

1. Press [ or ] button to navigate to

Edit and press [ ] to select.

2. A blinking cursor appears beside the

message. Use the keypad to edit your

message. Press [ ] to move one space

to the left. Press [ or the (#)] key to

move one space to the right. Press [* DEL]

key to delete any unwanted characters.

3. Press [ ] button to send or store once

message is completed.

4. Select Send and press [ or ] to

navigate to the desired alias or ID and press

[] to send the message, or press [ or

] to navigate to Manual Dial, press [ ]

button, input subscriber ID and press [ ]

button.

5. The display shows Text Message:

<Subscriber/Group Alias or ID>, conrming

your message is being sent.

6. If the message is sent successfully, a tone

sounds and the display shows Message

Sent. If the message cannot be sent, a

high tone sounds and the display shows

Message Send Failed.

Managing Sent Text Message (RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM only)

Once a message is sent to another radio, it is

saved in Sent Items. The most recent sent text

message is always added to the top of the Sent

Items list.

The Sent Items folder is capable of storing a

maximum of fty (50) last sent message. When

the folder is full, the next sent text message

automatically replaces the oldest text message

in the folder.

Note: Press [ ] at any time to return to the

previous screen.

Viewing Sent Text Messages (RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM only)

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

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2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Messages

and press [ ] to select

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Sent

Items and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to the

desired message and press [ ] button.

You can select one of the following options

while viewing a sent text message:

• Resend

• Forward

• Edit

• Delete

To perform any of the function press [ ] again

while viewing the message.

To perform any of the functions:

1. Press [ ] again while viewing message.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Resend,

Forward, Edit or Delete and press [ ] to

select.

3. If you select [Resend] or [Edit] and then

[Send] the display will show Text Message:

<Subscriber/Group alias or ID>, conrming

that the same message is being sent to the

same target radio.

4. If the message is sent, a tone sounds and

the display shows Message Sent. If the

message is not sent, a high tone sounds

and the display shows Message Send

Failed. The radio returns to the Resend

option screen. Press [ ] to resend the

message to the same subscriber/group

alias or ID.

Deleting All Sent Text Message from

Sent Items (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

1. Press [ ] button to menu mode.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to

Messages and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Sent

Items and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate Delete All

and press [ ] to select.

5. The display shows Delete Message?, press

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[] to conrm. The display shows Sent

Items Cleared.

Receiving a Text Message (RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM only)

When your radio receives a message, the

display shows the alias or ID of the sender and

the Message icon at the far left of the screen.

You can select one of the following options

when receiving a text message:

• Read?

• Read Later

• Delete

Reading a Text Message (RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM only)

1. Press [ or ] to navigate to [Read]

and press [ ] to select.

2. Selected message in the Inbox opens, press

[] to return to Home Screen or press

[or] enter into Read Later or

Delete option screen.

• Select Read Later to return to the screen

you were on prior to receiving the text

message.

• Select Delete to delete the text message.

Managing Received Text Message

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

Use the Inbox to manage your text messages.

The Inbox is capable of storing a maximum of

50 messages. Your radio supports the following

options for text messages:

• Reply

• Forward

• Delete

• Delete All

Text messages in the Inbox are sorted according

the date they were received.

Press the [ ] button at any time to return

to the previous menu.

Viewing a Text Message from the

Inbox (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Messages

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and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Inbox

and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ ] to view the current message.

Unread messages are indicated with an

exclamation mark. (!)

Replying to a Text Message from the

Inbox (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to

Messages and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Inbox

and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ ] to select current message, and

press [ ] to select. Press [ ] again to

access the sub-menu and select Reply,

Forward or Delete the message.

5. Press [ or ] to navigate to Reply

and press [ ] to select.

6. Press [ or ] to navigate to Write

and press [ ] to select. A blinking

cursor appears. Use the keypad to write

your message OR press [ or ] to

navigate to Quick Text and press [ ].

After selecting the desired message press

[] button. A blinking cursor appears.

Use the keypad to edit your message, if

required.

7. Press [ ] to send and [ ] again to

conrm.

8. The display shows Text Message:

<Subscriber/Group Alias or ID>,

conrming your message is being sent.

9. If the message is sent successfully, a tone

sounds and the display shows Message

Sent. If the message cannot be sent, the

display shows Message Send Failed. If the

message fails to send, the radio returns to

the Resend option screen.

Deleting a Text Message from the

Inbox (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

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2. Press [ or ] to navigate to

Messages and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Inbox

and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ ] to select current message, and

press [ ] to select. Press [ ] again to

access the sub-menu to Reply, Forward or

Delete the message.

5. Press [ or ] to navigate to Delete

and press [ ] to select.

6. Press [ or ] to navigate to Delete

and press [ ] to select.

7. At Delete Message?, press[ or ] to

navigate to Yes and press [ ]. The display

shows Message Deleted.

Note: When you select the Inbox and it

contains no text messages, the display shows

List Empty.

Privacy

If enabled, this feature helps to prevent

eavesdropping by unauthorized users on

a channel by the use of a software based

scrambling solution.

Your radio must have privacy enabled on

the channel to send a privacy-enabled

transmission. To unscramble a privacy-enabled

call or data transmission, your radio must be

programmed by your RCA Communications

Systems dealer to have the same Privacy Key

Value and Privacy Key ID as the transmitting

radio. If your radio receives a scrambled call

that is of a different Privacy Key Value and

Privacy Key ID, you will hear a garbled voice

transmission.

The LED lights up solid green while the radio is

transmitting and blinks green rapidly when the

radio is receiving an ongoing privacy-enabled

transmission.

You can preprogram 16 groups privacy,

encryption keys by software, press

programmed Privacy button to Turn On or

Turn Off Privacy. You can also turn on and off

the Privacy through the Menu of the radio

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(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only).

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Settings

and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Privacy

and press [ ] to select.

5. The display shows Privacy and Turn On.

Press [ ] to enable privacy. The display

shows Privacy On. If the Privacy was

already on the display shows Privacy and

Turn Off. Press [ ] to disable privacy. The

display shows Privacy Off.

If the radio has privacy assigned to a channel,

the Home screen of the radio (RDR2600TM

only) shows the secure or insecure icon.

Note: This feature is available only in digital

mode.

Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)

The Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)

feature allows the radio to operate in a

radio system with an interface to telephone

or other DTMF based systems. DTMF Codes

can be programmed into the radio by your

RCA Communications Systems dealer. DTMF

receive/transmit feature has four optional

modes with 32 encode groups with up to 30

characters per group.

To use this feature, your radio must have an

access code, which is system dependent.

Please contact with your RCA Communications

Systems dealer or system administrator for

more information.

Security (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

Using this feature you can enable or disable

any radio within your system. For example,

you might want to disable a stolen radio, to

preventing a thief from using it, then enable

that radio once recovered.

This feature allows you to perform the

following functions:

Radio Kill: Radio’s receive / transmit functions

become disabled after the radio receives the

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Kill code set by your RCA Communications

Systems dealer.

Radio Active: Radio’s receive / transmit

functions become enabled, when the radio

is in Kill status, after the radio receives the

Active code set by your RCA Communications

Systems dealer.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Contacts

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to the

desired subscriber alias or ID and press [

] to select. You can also press [ or

] to navigate to Manual Dial and press [

] twice, input subscriber ID and press [ ]

to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Kill and press [ ] to select.

5. The display shows Radio Kill: <Subscriber

alias or ID> and LED indicator lights red.

Radio Active can be initiated through the

Menu of your radio (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM

only).

6. If successful, a tone sounds and the display

shows Radio Kill successfully. If failed, a

tone sounds and the display shows Radio

Kill failed.

Note: Do not press the [ ] button to return

to the previous Menu until the operation is

complete.

Radio Active

Radio Active can be initiated through the

Menu of your radio (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM

only).

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Contacts

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to the

desired subscriber alias or ID and press [ ]

to select. You can also press [ or ] to

navigate to Manual Dial and press [ ]twice,

input subscriber ID and press [ ] to select.

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4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Active and press [ ] to select.

5. The display shows Radio Active:

<Subscriber alias or ID> and LED indicator

lights red.

6. If successful, a tone sounds and the

display shows Radio Active successfully.

If failed, a tone sounds and the display

shows Radio Active failed.

Note: Do not press the [ ] button to return

to the previous Menu until the operation is

complete.

Scan

Scan lists are created and assigned to

individual channels / groups. The radio scans

for voice activity by cycling through the

channel/group sequence specied in the

scan list for the current channel / group. Your

radio can support up to 250 scan lists, with

a maximum of 16 members in a list. Each

scan list supports a mixture of both analog

and digital entries. You can add, delete, or

prioritize channels by editing the scan lists.

Viewing an Entry in the Scan List

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

1. Use the Channel Selector Knob to select a

channel programmed with a scan list.

2. Press [ ] to access the menu.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Scan and

press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to View List

and press [ ] to select.

5. Use [ or ] to view the members on

the scan list.

Note: If set as priority, the Priority icon appears

left of the member’s alias, indicate whether

the member is on a Priority 1 or Priority 2

channel list. You cannot have multiple Priority

1 or Priority 2 channels in a scan list. There is

no Priority icon if priority is set to None.

Scan Instructions and Methods

When a scan is initiated, your radio cycles

through the programmed scan list for the

current channel looking for voice activity. The

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LED blinks red and you see the Scan icon on

the display (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only).

There are two ways of initiating scan:

• Manual Scan: Initiate scan manually

using the programmed by your RCA

Communications Systems dealer Scan

ON/OFF side button or menu function

(RDR2600TM only). When scan is initiated,

radio will detect all channels / groups on

the programmed scan list.

• Auto Scan: Your radio automatically

starts scanning when you select a channel

/ group that has Auto Scan enabled.

Starting and Stopping Scan

Press the programmed Scan side button to

start or stop the Scan feature or follow the

procedure below (RDR2600TM only):

1. Use the Channel Selector Knob to select

a channel programmed with a scan list.

2. Press [ ] to access the menu.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Scan

and press [ ] to select.

4. The display shows Turn Off if scan is

disabled or the display shows Turn on if

scan is enabled.

5. Press [ ] to select.

6. The LED blinks red and the Scan icon is

displayed when Scan is enabled. The LED

turns off and the Scan icon disappears

when Scan is disabled.

Responding to a Scan

During scanning, your radio stops on any

channel / group where activity is detected.

After the transmission is over the radio remains

on the active channel for a programmed time

period known as “hang time”.

1. Press the PTT button during hang time to

respond to the call. The LED lights up red.

2. Release PTT button to listen.

Note: If you do not respond within the hang

time period, the radio continues scanning

other channels / groups.

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Deleting a Nuisance Channel

If a channel continually generates unwanted

calls or noise (termed a “nuisance” channel),

you can temporarily remove the unwanted

channel from the scan list.

Note: This capability does not apply to the

channel designated as the Selected Channel.

This feature is not accessible through the

menu.

1. When your radio stops on an unwanted or

nuisance channel, press the programmed

Nuisance Channel Delete button until you

hear a tone.

2. Release the Nuisance Channel Delete

button. The nuisance channel is deleted.

Restoring a Nuisance Channel

To restore the deleted nuisance channel,

power the radio off and back on again or

press Stop and Start to restart a scan via the

programmed Scan button.

Utilities

Keypad Locked and Keypad Unlocked

(RDR2600TM Only)

You can lock your radio’s keypad to avoid an

inadvertent key press.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Settings and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Keypad

Lock and press [ ] to select.

5. The display shows Keypad Locked and

returns to the Home screen.

To unlock the keypad, press [ ] button

then press [*DEL] button. The display shows

Keypad Unlocked and returns to the Home

screen.

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Turning Keypad Tones On or Off

(RDR2600TM Only)

You can enable and disable keypad tones if

needed.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Settings and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Tone/

Alerts and press [ ] to select.

5. Press [ or ] to navigate to Keypad

Tones and press [ ] to select.

6. If the display shows Turn On, Press [ ]

to enable the keypad tones. If the display

shows Turn Off press [ ] to disable the

keypad tones.

Setting the Squelch Level

You can adjust your radio’s squelch level

to lter out unwanted calls with low signal

strength or channels that have a higher than

normal background noise.

Settings: Normal is the default level. Tight

may help to lter out (unwanted) calls and / or

background noise. However, calls from radio

within your system that are in very remote

locations may also be ltered out.

Press the programmed Squelch button to

toggle squelch level between normal and tight

or follow the procedure below to adjust the

Squelch Level through the Menu (RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM only).

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Settings and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Squelch

and press [ ] to select.

5. Choose either Tight or Normal and press

[] button, screen returns to the previous

menu.

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Setting the Power Level

You can customize your radio’s power setting

to high or low for each channel.

Settings: High enables communication with

radios located at a considerable distance from

you. Low enables communication with radios

in closer proximity.

Press the programmed Power Level button

to toggle transmits power level between

high and low or follow the procedure below

to adjust the Power Level through the Menu

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only).

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Settings and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Power

and press [ ] button.

5. Change your current setting as prompted

on the display and press [ ] to select new

power level.

Press the [ ] button to return to the Home

screen. The display shows the Power Level

icon.

Turning Voice Operating Transmission

(VOX) Feature On or Off

This feature allows you to initiate a hands-free

voice activated call on a programmed channel.

Note: Turning this feature on or off is limited

to radios with this function enabled.

Press the programmed VOX button to

toggle the feature on or off or follow the

procedure below to activate or deactivate

VOX through the Menu (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM

only).

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Settings and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to VOX and

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press [ ] to select.

5. If the display shows VOX On. Press [ ]

to enable VOX, display shows VOX On. If

the display shows VOX Off. Press [ ] to

disable VOX and display shows VOX Off.

Controlling the Display Backlight

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

You can enable or disable the radio’s display

backlight as needed. The setting also affects

the Menu navigation buttons and keypad

backlighting accordingly.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Settings and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Backlight

and press [ ] button.

5. If the display shows “Auto On”. Press

[] to enable the display backlight and

the display shows “Backlight Auto On”.

If the display shows “Turn Off” press

[] to disable the display backlight and

the display shows “Backlight Turn Off”.

Note: The display backlight and keypad

backlight are automatically turned off if the

LED indicator is disabled.

Talkaround

This feature toggles between repeater and

talkaround (direct) mode. If you are using a

repeater and your repeater is not operating or

you are out of it’s range, you can continue to

communicate during that time directly with

other radios within your group. This is called

“talkaround”.

Press the programmed Repeater / Talkaround

button to toggle between talkaround and

repeater modes or follow the instructions

below to use Menu of your radio (RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM only).

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

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and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Settings and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to

Talkaround and press [ ] to select.

5. If the radio is currently in Repeater Mode

display shows “Turn On”. If the radio is in

Talkaround Mode the display shows Turn

Off.

6. Press [ ] to select. The display shows

Talkaround On or Talkaround Off.

7. The screen automatically returns to the

previous menu.

8. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

Turning the Radio Tones/Alert On or

Off (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

You can enable and disable all radio tones and

alerts (except for the incoming Emergency

alert tone) if needed.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Settings and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to All Tones/

Alerts and press [ ] to select.

5. Press [ or ] to navigate to All Tones

and press [ ] to select.

6. If the display shows Turn On press [ ] to

enable all tones and alerts and the display

shows All Tones On. If the display shows

Turn Off press [ ] to disable all tones and

alerts and the display shows All Tones Off.

Turning the LED Indicator On or Off

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

You can enable and disable the LED Indicator

if needed.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

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Settings and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to LED

Indicator and press [ ] button.

5. If the display shows Turn On. Press [ ] to

enable the LED Indicator and the display

shows All LEDs On. If the display shows

Turn Off press [ ] to disable the LED

Indicator and the display shows All LEDs

Off.

Note: The display backlight, buttons and

keypad backlight are automatically turned off

if the LED indicator is disabled.

Turning the Introduction Screen On or

Off (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

You can enable and disable the Introduction

Screen if needed.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Settings and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Intro

Screen and press [ ] to select.

5. If The display shows Turn On press [ ]

to enable the Introduction Screen and

the display shows Intro Screen On. If the

display shows Turn Off press [ ] to disable

the Introduction Screen and the display

shows Intro Screen Off.

Accessing General Radio Information

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

Your radio contains information on the

following:

• Radio ID

• Software version

• Codeplug Version

Note: Press [ ] at any time to return to the

previous screen.

Checking the Radio ID (RDR2550TM/

RDR2600TM only)

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

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and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Info and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to My

Number and press [ ] button.

5. The display shows radio ID and alias.

Checking the Firmware Version

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

Display the rmware version on your radio.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Info and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Firmware

Ver. and press [ ] button.

5. The display shows the current Firmware

version.

Checking the Codeplug Version

(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)

Display the codeplug version on your radio.

1. Press [ ] to access the menu.

2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities

and press [ ] to select.

3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio

Info and press [ ] to select.

4. Press [ or ] to navigate to CP Ver.

and press [ ] button.

5. The display shows the current Codeplug

version.

CARE AND CLEANING

• Do not hold the radio by its antenna or

external microphone.

• Do not place the radio in a dusty environment.

• Clean with a lint-free cloth moistened with

clean water or a mild dishwashing liquid.

• Avoid exposing to corrosives, solvents or

spirits.

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Symptom Solution

Radio will not power on

a. The battery needs charging. Recharge the battery or replace

it with a fresh one.

b. The battery is not properly installed. Remove the battery and

reattach it.

The operating time is

noticeably shorter than

normal even though the

battery is properly charged.

a. The battery has worn out; it is time to buy a new battery.

b. The battery is not fully charged. Make sure that the battery is

removed after LED indicator has turned green.

Cannot talk to or hear

transmissions from your

group members

a. Make sure that your radio operates on the same channel

and / or has the same CTCSS/CDCSS settings as your group

members.

b. Make sure you are within their communication range.

Radio is on, but you cannot

hear voice transmissions or

they are not very loud

a. Turn the volume control knob to its maximum volume.

b. Return the radio to your dealer to check for microphone

damage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Optional Accessories

Note: Only the use of Genuine RCA accessories will guarantee compatibility and maximum performance of your radios.

Stubby Antenna

ANH3500U-3 - UHF

ANH3500V-3 - VHF

More compact and convenient than the standard antenna, but

reduces coverage by approximately 30%.

Multi-Unit Rapid-Rate Charger

CHU6

More convenient and saves space by using one power outlet for

6 radios.

Battery Upgrade

B2623LI

7.4V 2300mAh 17.02 Wh

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Optional Accessories continued

Heavy Duty, Remote Speaker Microphone

SM310-X03S

No need to remove the radio from your waist, which helps

prevent radio damage or loss.

Medium Duty, Remote Speaker Microphone

SM220-X03S

No need to remove the radio from your waist, which helps

prevent radio damage or loss.

D-Loop Style Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT

SK11DL-X03S

Professional, 1-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users

requiring discreet communication

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Optional Accessories continued

Ear Hook Style Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT

SK11EH-X03S

Professional, 1-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users

requiring discreet communication

In-Ear Style, 1-Wire Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT

SK11NE-X03S

Professional, 1-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users

requiring discreet communication

In-Ear Style, 2-Wire Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT

SK21NE-X03S

Professional, 2-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users

requiring discreet communication

In-Ear Style, 3-Wire Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT

SK31NE-X03S

Professional, 3-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users

requiring discreet communication

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Optional Accessories continued

Lightweight Behind-The-Head Headset with In-line PTT

HS11V-X03S

Durable and inexpensive. Perfect for retail stores, restaurants

and bars.

High Noise, Over-The-Head Double Ear Headset

HS61NR-X03S

For use in high noise environments such as airports, race tracks

and manufacturing plants (-24dB noise reduction).

High Noise, Behind-The-Head Headset

HS71NR-X03S

When a hard hat is necessary in high noise environments.

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Optional Accessories continued

Nylon Holsters for RDR2500TM /RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM

HS3500FC - Nylon Holster with xed clip

HS3500FL - Nylon Holster with xed belt loop

HS3500SC - Nylon Holster with swivel clip

HS3500SL - Nylon Holster with swivel belt loop

HS3600FC - Nylon Holster with xed clip, with keypad and display

HS3600FL - Nylon Holster with xed belt loop, with keypad and display

HS3600SC - Nylon Holster with swivel clip, with keypad and display

HS3600SL - Nylon Holster with swivel belt loop, with keypad and display

Leather Holsters for RDR2500TM /RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM

HL3500FC - Leather Holster with xed clip

HL3500FL - Leather Holster with xed belt loop

HL3500SC - Leather Holster with swivel clip

HL3500SL - Leather Holster with swivel belt loop

HL3600FC - Leather Holster with xed clip, with keypad and display

HL3600FL - Leather Holster with xed belt loop, with keypad and display

HL3600SC - Leather Holster with swivel clip, with keypad and display

HL3600SL - Leather Holster with swivel belt loop, with keypad and display

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Optional Accessories continued

Chest Pack

CHEST-A

For those applications when securing the RDR2000TM Series radio

to your waist is not possible.

FCC Caution:

Any Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment

exposure limits always adhere to the following procedures.

Guidelines:

Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.

User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users.

Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.

Operating Instructions:

Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-

To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls, release the PTT button.

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Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF

energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance). Hold

the radio in a vertical position in front of face with the microphone (and the other parts of the

radio, including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from the nose. Keeping the radio at

the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with distance from the antenna.

Antenna should be kept away from eyes.

When worn on the body, always place the radio in a approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body

harness for this product.

Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of or other manufacturer’s

non-approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the FCC’s occupational/

controlled environment RF exposure limits.

If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended use position

in front of the face, then ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least 2.5 cm (one inch) from

the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF

exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna.

Use only RCA Communications Systems approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries,

and accessories. Use of non-manufacturer-nameapproved antennas, batteries, and accessories may

exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT

RCA Communications Systems warrants each new radio product it supplies to be free from defects in

material and workmanship under normal use and service for the time period listed below, provided

that the user has complied with the requirements stated herein.

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase from an Authorized RCA Communications

Systems Sales and Service Outlet. This warranty is offered to the original end user and is not assignable

or transferable. RCA Communications Systems is not responsible for any ancillary equipment which

is attached to or used in conjunction with RCA Communications Systems products.

RCA Communications Systems offers to the original end user a Three (3) Year Limited Warranty

on the RCA RDR2500TM, RDR2550TM, or RDR2600TM Radio Handset. The RDR2500TM, RDR2550TM,

or RDR2600TM Antenna, RDR2500TM, RDR2550TM, or RDR2600TM Battery and the RDR2500TM,

RDR2550TM, or RDR2600TM Battery Charger are covered under a One (1) Year Limited Warranty. The

RDR2500TM, RDR2550TM, or RDR2600TM Belt Clip is not covered under the warranty.

During this period, if the product fails to function under normal use because of manufacturing

defect(s) or workmanship, it should be returned to the Authorized RCA Communications Systems

Sales and Service Outlet from which it was purchased. The Sales and Service Outlet will repair the

product to full operating specications or replace the product with a new product of the same

make and model. The user is responsible for all charges incurred in returning the product to the

Authorized RCA Communications Systems Sales and Service Outlet. RCA Communications Systems

will be responsible for all charges in returning the product to the end user via standard ground

shipping service.

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RCA Communications Systems shall have no obligation to repair or replace the product, if there

is damage as a result of normal wear and tear or if the damage is caused in whole or in part by

catastrophe, fault or negligence of the user, improper or unauthorized alterations or repairs to the

product, incorrect wiring, use of the product in a manner for which it was not designed, or by

causes external to the product. This warranty is void if the product serial number is altered, defaced

or removed.

THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED, THE SOLE

REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL RCA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL,

INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR THE LOSS OF PROFIT, REVENUE OR

DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT.

RCA Communications Systems endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual,

but is not liable for any possible omission and printing mistakes.

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All the reproduction and translation of this manual without authorization is prohibited.

In this manual, we strive to achieve accuracy and completeness, but provide no warranty of accuracy

or reliability. All the above specications and design are subject to change without notice due to

continuous development.

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No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, distributed,

or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the

expressed, written permission from RCA Communications Systems.

The end-user of any two-way radio is solely responsible for obtaining any license or other

authorizations required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). For further information

visit www.fcc.gov or call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).

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RCA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS strives to achieve accuracy and completeness of this manual,

but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. All the above specications and design are subject

to change without notice due to continuous development.

No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system,

distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose

without the express written permission of RCA.

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