RELM Communications RPV516A VHF FM Transceiver User Manual 268ACManual pm6

RELM Communications Inc VHF FM Transceiver 268ACManual pm6

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OWNER’S MANUALRELM Wireless CorporationThank you!We are grateful that you choose RELM for yourland mobile applications . We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependablecommunications to keep personnel operating atpeak efficiency . Please read and understand thismanual carefully for efficient operation.Applied model:RPV516: VHF FM TransceiverRPU416: UHF FM Transceiver268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:061
RELM Wireless CorporationOWNER’S MANUALContentsUser Safety, Training, and General Information ...................... 1Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards................... 1FCC Compliance ..................................................................... 3Precautions ............................................................................ 4Preparations........................................................................... 4Supplied Accessories............................................................... 5Battery/Antenna and Other Accessories ............................ 5Charging the Battery ................................................................ 5Installing/Removing the Battery .............................................. 6Installing the Antenna .............................................................. 7Installing the Belt Clip............................................................. 7Installing the Additional Speaker/Microphone ........................ 7Getting Acquainted ............................................................... 7Basic Operation..................................................................... 8Auxiliary Functions .............................................................. 9Time-out Timer ....................................................................... 9Battery Save ............................................................................ 9Low Battery Warning ............................................................ 10Monitor ................................................................................. 10CTCSS/DCS .......................................................................... 10Two Tone Signaling ................................................................ 10Channel Scan .......................................................................... 12Busy Channel Lockout .......................................................... 12Optional Accessories .......................................................... 13Troubleshooting .................................................................. 13Frequency Chart ................................................................ 14268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:062
OWNER’S MANUALRELM Wireless CorporationUser Safety, Training, and General InformationREAD THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE ANDEFFICIENT OPERATION BEFORE USING YOUR RELMHANDHELD PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIO.Compliance with RF Energy Exposure StandardsYour RELM two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with anumber of national and international standards and guidelines (listedbelow) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromag-netic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRPexposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environ-ment at duty cycles of up to 50% talk-50% listen and should be usedfor occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy forcompliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiatesmeasurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking),not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.Note: The approved batteries supplied with this radio are ratedfor a 5-5-90 duty cycle (5% talk-5% listen-90% standby),even though this radio complies with the FCC occupationalRF exposure limits at duty cycles of up to 50% talk.Your RELM two-way radio complies with the following of RFenergy exposure standards and guidelines:•United States Federal Communications Commission, Code ofFederal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J•American National Standards Institute (ANS)/Institute ofElectrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992•Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition•International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection(ICNIRP) 1998268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:063
RELM Wireless CorporationOWNER’S MANUAL•Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of HumanExposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in theFrequency Range from 3kHz to 300GHz, 1999•Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications(Electromagnetic Radiation-Human Exposure) Standard 1999(applicable to wireless phones only)Operational Instructions and Training GuidelinesTo ensure optimal performance and compliance with the occupa-tional/controlled environment RF energy exposure limits in theabove standards and guidelines, users should transmit no more than50% of the time and always adhere to the following procedures:Transmit and ReceiveTo transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button; to re-ceive, release the PTT button.Hand-held radio operationHold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone one totwo inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips.Body-worn operation•Always place the radio in a RELM approved clip, holder, hol-ster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of non-RELM-approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.•If you do not use a RELM approved body-worn accessory and arenot using the radio in the intended use position in front of theface, then ensure the antenna and the radio are kept 2.5 cm (oneinch) from the body when transmitting.Antennas & Batteries•Use only RELM approved, supplied antenna or RELM approvedreplacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas; modifications,or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCCregulations.268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:064
OWNER’S MANUALRELM Wireless Corporation•Use only RELM approved, supplied batteries or RELM approvedreplacement batteries. Use of non-RELM-approved batteriesmay exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.Approved AccessoriesFor a list of RELM approved accessories see the accessories page ofthis user manual or visit the following website which lists approvedaccessories: http://www.RELM.comFCC ComplianceThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-ference 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 differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp.Industry Canada ComplianceThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la normeNMB-003 Canada.268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:065
RELM Wireless CorporationOWNER’S MANUALOnly qualified technicians are allowed to maintain this product.Do not use the transceiver or charge a battery in explosive areassuch as coal gas, dust, steam, etc.Switch OFF the transceiver while refueling or parking at gas station.Do not modify or adjust this transceiver without permission.Do not expose the transceiver to direct sunlight over a long time,nor place it close to heating source.Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid areas, noron unstable surfaces.Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of andunderstands hazards common to the operation of anytransceiver.Please carefully take the transceiver out of the box. We recom-mend that you confirm the items listed in the following table beforediscarding the box. If any items are missing or have been damagedduring shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.PreparationsPrecautionsFCC RequirementsYour radio must be properly licensed by the Federal CommunicationsCommission prior to use. Your RELM Wireless dealer can assistyou in meetingthese requirements. Your dealer will program each radio with yourauthorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc., and will be there tomeet your communications needs as your system expands.268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:066
OWNER’S MANUALRELM Wireless CorporationSupplied AccessoriesItem QuantityAntenna (*) 1BCRP-Battery Charger 1AC Adapter 1BPRP1100-Battery Pack (7.2V 1100mAH) 1Belt Clip 1Owner’s Manual 1Strap 1*Note: The RPV516B Antenna mark is shamrock.The RPV516A Antenna mark is grass green.The RPU416A Antenna mark is milk white.Charging the BatteryThe battery is not charged in factory, charge it before use. Whenfirst charging the battery after purchase or extended storage (morethan 2 months), battery capacity is lower than its normal operatingcapacity. Repeating the charge/discharge cycle two or three times,its capacity will increase to normal.Caution:Do not recharge the battery if it is already fully charged. Doing somay shorten the life of the battery or cause damage to it.After recharging the battery pack, disconnect it from the charger,otherwise, battery life will be shortened as a result of overcharge.Please turn OFF the power of the transceiver with a battery beforecharging. Using the transceiver while charging its battery willinterfere with proper charging.Battery/Antenna and Other Accessories268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:067
RELM Wireless CorporationOWNER’S MANUALWhen the operating time of the radio continually decreases eventhough the battery has been fully and properly charged, replace thebattery with a new battery.Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire.Never remove the case from the battery pack.Slide the battery pack or thetransceiver with a battery pack intothe charger.•Make sure the battery packcontacts are in contact with thecharging terminals .•Rapid charging starts when theidicator light is red and itfinishes when the light is green.Installing/Removing the BatteryMatch the four grooves of the battery packwith the corresponding guides on the backof the transceiver .Slide the battery pack along the back ofthe transceiver until the release latch onthe base of the transceiver locks .To remove the battery pack , pull back onthe release latch and slide the pack awayfrom the transceiver .268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:068
OWNER’S MANUALRELM Wireless CorporationInstalling the AntennaHold the antenna at its base, screw the antenna into the connectoron the top panel of the transceiver.Installing the Belt ClipPosition the edge of belt clip on the corresponding grooves on thetop of the battery pack. Push the belt clip along the back of thebattery pack until the release latch locks.To remove the belt clip, pull back on the release latch locatedbetween the battery pack and the belt clip, and slide the belt clipaway from the battery pack.Installing Additional Speaker/MicrophoneRemove the cover of the speaker/microphone jacks,then insert thespeaker/ microphone plugs into the speaker/microphone jacks.Note: The transceiver is not fully water resistant while using speaker/microphone.Getting Acquainted268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:069
RELM Wireless CorporationOWNER’S MANUAL1. Antenna2. Channel selectorRotate the selector to select channels 1-S (the S channel can beprogramed by dealer as scan function)3. LED indicatorLights red while transmitting. Lights green while receiving a signal.Flashes red when the battery voltage is low while transmitting.4. Power/Volume controlTurn clockwise to switch the power ON. To switch OFF thetransceiver, turn counterclockwise until a click sounds. Rotate toadjust the volume.5. Speaker6. Microphone7. PTT(Press to talk) switchPress and hold PTT switch to talk, release to receive.8. Monitor keyPress and hold the key to turn the squelch OFF. You will hearbackground noise. Release the key to turn the squelch back ON.9. Speaker/microphone jacks10. Belt clip11. Battery12. Battery release latch1. Switch ON the transceiver by turning the Power/Volume controlclockwise untill a beep sounds.2. To adjust the volume, turn the Power/Volume control knob whilepressing the Monitor key.Basic Operation268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:0610
OWNER’S MANUALRELM Wireless Corporation3. Rotate the Channel selector to select your desired channel. Youwill hear audio from the speaker when receive an appropriatesignal.4. To make a call, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak intothe microphone using your normal speaking voice.Keep microphone 3-4cm from your lips.5. Release the PTT switch to receive.Note: When the battery voltage becomes too low, transmittingstops and red light flashes. Please refer to auxiliary function"Low Battery Warning".Time-out TimerTime-out Timer is to prevent one from using the same channel toolong and the transceiver from damage due to by continuetransmitting.If you keep the transceiver transmitting signal more than its limitedtime (set by your dealer, max time is 10 minutes), the transceiverwill stop transmitting and a beep will sound. To stop the tone,release the PTT switch. Press the PTT switch again to resumetransmitting.Battery SaveThis function minimizes the amount of power used when a signal isnot being received and no operations are being performed (no keysare being pressed, and no switches are being turned).While the channel is not busy and no operation is performed for 10seconds, Battery Save turns ON. When a signal is received or anoperation is performed, Battery Save turns OFF.Auxiliary Functions268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:0611
RELM Wireless CorporationOWNER’S MANUALLow Battery WarningLow Battery Warning alerts you when the battery needs to berecharged.While transmitting, if the power of battery goes below a pre-determined value, the red light will flash. When a tone sounds, thetransceiver stops transmitting. Please replace or recharge the battery.MonitorThe squelch circuit on the transceiver automatically mutes thespeaker when no signals are present, so you will not hear backgroundnoise. Press and hold "Monitor" key to manually deactivate thesquelch. This operation is especially useful for adjusting the volumelevel or receiving a weak signal.The LED indicator lights green while the "Monitor" key is pressed.CTCSS & DCSSome channels may have pre-programmed CTCSS/DCS tones. ACTCSS/DCS tone is a sub-audible signal, which allows you to ignore(not hear) calls from other parties using the same channel.When you receive a signal that has a tone different from the oneset up in your transceiver, you will not hear the signal. Likewise,signals that you transmit will only be heard by parties whose CTCSS/DCS tone matches the tone set up in your transceiver.Note: Although using channels set up with CTCSS/DCS tones enablesyou to avoid hearing those unwanted calls, it does not meanyour calls will be private.Two Tone SignalingThe Two Tone Signaling (TTS) function is used to control thesquelch to turn ON or OFF. It includes two tone call and group call.It can be enabled or disabled by your dealer.268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:0612
OWNER’S MANUALRELM Wireless CorporationReceivingIf a signal containing the correct tones is received, the squelch turnsOFF and you will hear the call. The following events will occur:•The LED indicator will flash orange, and then it will light greenwhile receiving the signal.•If Tone for TTS Squelch has been pre-programmed, an alerttone will sound when the correct tones are received.•If Transpond for TTS Squelch has been pre-programmed, a tonefor acknowledgement will be returned to the caller.•If TTS auto-reset time has been pre-programmed, the squelchwill automatically be switched ON after a specific time, thus,muting the speaker audio.•Pressing the MONI key will also switch the squelch back ON,thus, muting the speaker audio.Transmitting•Pressing the PTT while pressing the MONI key will transmitthe pre-programmed tones.•The LED indicator remains red while transmitting.•The transceiver will keep transmitting until the tones arecompletely sent. After the tones are sent, the squelch switchesOFF and the LED indicator flashes orange provided no receivesignal is present.•Pressing the MONI key will switch the squelch back ON, thus,muting the speaker audio.268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:0613
RELM Wireless CorporationOWNER’S MANUALChannel Scan (This function can be programmed as OFFby your dealer)Turn the Channel Selector knob to the “S” position. The transceiverautomatically checks for activity on those channels(1-15) thathave been preprogrammed as scan channels. Your local dealer canprogram those channels that are desired to be scanned. If aconversation is initiated on any of the channels that the transceiveris scanning, the transceiver will stop on the active channel and youwill be able to hear the conversation.Priority channel scanAny programmed channel may be set as the priority channel. Thetransceiver monitors the priority channel while receiving on non-priority channel. When a signal is received on the priority channel,the transceiver will automatically stop on the priority channel tocommunicate.Revert channelWhen the transceiver is scanning, press the PTT switch, it cantransmit in pre-programmed revert channel.Revert channel can be programmed by your dealer.Busy Channel LockoutIf the channel you choose is set by your dealer as "busy channellockout", and this channel is used by other user, pressing PTTcauses the transceiver to generate a beep. The transceiver will nottransmit in this situation. To stop the beep, release PTT. Whenthis channel is free, press PTT to transmit.268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:0614
OWNER’S MANUALRELM Wireless CorporationAvailable optional parts:• BPRP1100-Battery Pack, 7.2V, 1100mAH• SMRP-Speaker Microphone• BCRP-Battery Charger TroubleNo powerPower doesn't last longeven if fully chargedCan't talk to or hearother users in your groupOther voices (Non-groupusers) are present on thechannel Solution•Battery may be used up. Pleasechange battery or recharge it.•Probably, battery is not properlyinstalled. Remove the battery andinstall it again.Battery may be out of use, pleasereplace it with new battery.•Make sure you are using the samefrequency and CTCSS/DCS tone asthe other users in your group.•Other group users may be too faraway. Make sure you are withinrange of the other transceiver.•Change CTCSS/DCS tone. Be sureto change the tone on all trans-ceivers in your group.TroubleshootingOptional Accessories268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:0615
RELM Wireless CorporationOWNER’S MANUALModel:Serial Number: Channel Transmit Receive CTCSS/DCS Frequency Frequency123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16Frequency Chart268ACManual.pm6 01-11-21, 11:0616
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