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L1010
User Manual
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SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Important Information for Safe and Efficient Operation
Please read this information before using your radio.
Safety and General
1. Do not transmit more than 50% of time. It is important as the radio generates measurable RF
energy exposure only when transmitting.
2. Do not open the radio. Any unauthorized modification may violate FCC rules and invalidate
the guarantee.
3. Radio frequency signals transmitted may cause interference to hearing aids.
4. Turn off the radio when near medical equipment.
5. This product should not be used by people with pacemakers.
6. Do not use the radio when driving a vehicle or operating machinery.
7. Do not use the radio when on board aircraft.
8. Do not hold the antenna when transmitting.
9. Do not use the radio when the antenna has damaged.
10. Turn off the radio and remove the batteries if you are not going to use it for a long time.
11. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
12. Only use the power adapter charger supplied. Using an unauthorized charger will invalidate
the guarantee and may damage the product.
13. Only use the approved headsets with the radio.
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Two-way Radio Operation
The device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the supplied belt-clip. To maintain
compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, body-worn operations are restricted to the
supplied belt-clip. For hand-held operation, the radio should be held at least 1 inch (2.5cm) from
the user’s face. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with
FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. For more information about RF exposure,
please visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
Approved Accessories
For a list of approved RCA accessories, visit our Web site at www.RCA.com.
OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS
1. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and /or the release of
highly toxic chemicals.
2. Do not expose your product to direct sunlight, extreme cold or place it near heating
appliances.
3. Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp, humid or wet
conditions.
4. Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous conditions. For example, at
petrol stations or areas where explosive products are used.
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FCC Information:
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.
Note:
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.
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:
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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.
Warning:
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Any adjustment to this equipment is recommended to be performed by or under the
immediate supervision and responsibility of a person certified as technically qualified to perform
transmitter maintenance and repair duties in the private land mobile services and fixed services by
an organization or committee representative of users of those services.
Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) for this equipment
could result in violation of FCC rules.
CONTROL BUTTONS AND DISPLAY ICONS–
MODEL R1010 SERIES
1. Antenna
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2. LED - The red light stays on when transmitting
3. ‘VOL-’Volume decrease
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Start transmitting and transmits with low power
on all channels
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Transmit your call tone to other radios set to the
same channel and Interference Eliminator Code
6. MENU/
: Mode selection, Power ON/OFF, Key lock
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Channel/Menu Decrease
8. Loud speaker
9. Plug-in Charger jack port
10. Headset jack port
11. LCD screen - Displays selected channel and other
settings
12. ‘VOL+’ Volume increase
13. / Monitor/Scan
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Channel/Menu Increase
15. Microphone
Battery meter – Shows the battery
level
Channel display digit
Interference Eliminator Code display
digit
CA – Shows the call melody
VOX – Appears when the VOX function
is turned on for hands-free use
IVOX – Appears when the baby monitor
function is turned on
Keypad locked
Talk confirmation tone
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GETTING STARTED
Congratulations on your purchase of this state-of-the-art RCA two-way radio!
Please read this operation manual carefully before using your new radio to ensure that you operate
it both correctly and safely.
Installing the Batteries
Your radio uses four AAA
alkaline batteries and beeps when
the batteries are low.
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio
facing you, lift the battery
latch up to release the battery
cover and remove the cover.
3. Insert four AAA alkaline batteries as shown on the inside of the battery compartment.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
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NOTE: The R1010 model radio can use a NiMH rechargeable battery instead of four AAA
batteries. A rechargeable battery upgrade kit is available.
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