King Radios RDPR-HP-1 Owner's Manual

CONTENTS

Introduction ........................................................................................2

Parts Included ................................................................................2

Basic Conguration ...........................................................................3

Available Options ...........................................................................3

Available Accessories ....................................................................4

Available Cable Assemblies ...........................................................4

Available Mounting Kits ..................................................................4

Controls and Connections ................................................................5

LED Indicators ................................................................................6

Switches .........................................................................................6

Basic Operation .................................................................................7

Mobile Extender .................................................................................7

Linking ................................................................................................8

SINCGARS ..........................................................................................8

Antenna Installation...........................................................................9

Duplexer Option ...........................................................................10

Duplexer Switch Option ................................................................10

Mode Settings .................................................................................. 11

Service ..............................................................................................12

Quick Reference...............................................................................13

Basic Conguration ......................................................................13

External Radio Conguration .......................................................14

In-Band Linking Conguration .....................................................15

Cross-Band Linking Conguration ...............................................16

Power Supply Conguration .........................................................17

Schematic ....................................................................................18

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RDPR-HP-1 User’s Manual

INTRODUCTION

This manual contains information concerning the operation procedures
for the BK Radio Rapid Deployment Portable Repeater (RDPR). The
RDPR-HP-1 has been designed to meet the tough requirements of today’s
communications environment. The portability and ease of use allows it
to be easily deployed in the most demanding environments. Please take
a moment to read the information in this manual so you can get optimum
performance from your new Portable Repeater. Also, please refer to

the Owner’s Manual of the respective radios that are congured in your

portable repeater for safety and operation information.

PART INCLUDED

CABAUTO12VRDPR-HP Cigarette Lighter Power Supply Cable

3

RELM/BK Radio

RADIO
PORT 1

VOX / COR

RADIO 1 PWR

OFF

OFFOFF

POWER

RADIO 2

RADIO 2 PWR

VOX / COR

RADIO 2

PORT 2

RADIO

RF 2

INPUT

ON

REPEATER

ON

POWER

REPEAT 2

REPEAT 1

EXTERNAL

RADIO 1

INPUT

RF 1

RADIO 2 RADIO 1

OFF ON

DUPLEXER

Interface

Connector*

Radio Set Mounting Plate*

Mounting Nut

*Interface connectors and mounting plates are dependant radio set type.

Contact RELM Wireless for available radio types.

Weather Proof Case

Radio Sets*

BASIC CONFIGURATION

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

LZA3015-A6 Factory Installed Duplexer 136-148MHz

LZA3015-B6 Factory Installed Duplexer 148-160MHz

LZA3015-C6 Factory Installed Duplexer 160-174MHz

LZA3017-A6 Factory Installed Duplexer 380-400MHz

LZA3017-B6 Factory Installed Duplexer 440-480MHz

LZA3017-C6 Factory Installed Duplexer 480-512MHz

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LZA3017-D6 Factory Installed Duplexer 406-440MHz

LZA0151 Factory Installed Power Amp, 136-174MHz

LZA0152 Factory Installed Power Amp, 400-512MHz

LZA0155 Factory Installed Duplexer 806-960MHz

LZA3050 Duplexer Switch, Factory Installed

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

WPSRDPR-HP Wall Unit Power Supply 14Vdc, 10A

BS4MRDPR Heavy Duty Tripod, Bluesky

USAT-1 Tripod, Aluminum, 6FT

EBS-RDPR External Battery System, 40AH, Lithium Ion

MBS Mounting Base, Antenna

MBS-NTYPE Mounting Base, Antenna, N-Type

MWV1360S Mobile Antenna, 136-174MHz, w/Spring

MWU4002S Mobile Antenna, 406-512MHz, w/Spring

AVAILABLE CABLE ASSEMBLIES

CABANTRDPR 25FT Antenna Coax Cable

CABANTRDPR50 50FT Antenna Coax Cable, N to UHF

CABANTRDPR50N 50FT Antenna Coax Cable, N to N

MECRDPR2 Mobile Extender Cable, Metal Conn.

LINKCRDPR2 Mobile Extender/Link Cable

PWRCBLHP Power Cable, EBS-RDPR to RDPR-HP

AVAILABLE MOUNTING KITS

RIKKNG For KNG-P Radios (Left or Right)

RIKKNG-2 For KNG-P Radios (Left & Right)

RIKDPH For DPH/GPH Radios (Left & Right)

RIKRP3 For RP3000 Series Radios (Left & Right)

RIKRP7 For RP7000 Series Radios (Left & Right)

RIKXTS For MOT(XTS)/EFJ Radios (Left & Right)

RIKXTS2500 For MOT(XTS2500) Radios (Left & Right)

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RELM/BK Radio

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

RADIO 2

MOBILE

VOX / COR

VOX / COR

ONON

OFF OFF

POWER

REPEATER

POWER

REPEAT 2

REPEAT 1

DUPLEXER

ON

OFF

RADIO 1

EXTERNAL

RADIO 2

LED Indicators Switches

DETAIL A

RADIO
PORT 1

VOX / COR

RADIO 1 PWR

OFF

OFFOFF

POWER

RADIO 2

RADIO 2 PWR

VOX / COR

RADIO 2

PORT 2

RADIO

RF 2

INPUT

ON

REPEATER

ON

POWER

REPEAT 2

REPEAT 1

EXTERNAL

RADIO 1

INPUT

RF 1

RADIO 2 RADIO 1

OFF ON

DUPLEXER

Radio 2 Power

Radio 1 Power

Antenna Port 2/Duplexer Port

Mobile Extender/Link Port

SW6 Access

Antenna Port 1

Radio 2 Port

Radio 1 Port

Radio RF Ports

DC Supply Port

LED and Switch Array

See Detail A

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LED INDICATORS

Power

With Detect On (Refer to the Mode Settings, page 11)

Solid - Ready for operation.

Blinking - Not ready for operation.

With Detect OFF (Refer to the Mode Settings, page 11)

Solid - Master Power switch is on.

Repeat 1

When lit, Radio 2 (left side) is repeating the received
signal from Radio 1 (right side).

Repeat 2

When lit, Radio 1 (right side) is repeating the
received signal from Radio 2 (left side).

Repeat 1

and

Repeat 2

When lit, Radio 1 and Radio 2 are repeating the
received signal from the radio connected to the

external port. (If congured “Cross-Band Linked

Repeater”, page 12)

SWITCHES

Power Master switch to power-up the RDPR-HP-1.

Repeater

Switches power to the “Radio 1 PWR” and “Radio 2

PWR” ports to enable/disable repeater function.

Radio 2/Mobile

Switches Radio 2 off when using the external radio
port.

VOX/COR

Switches between voice/noise activated (VOX) or
carrier activated (COR) repeat function.

NOTE: BK Radio portables must be set for VOX
operation.

Duplexer

(REQUIRES LZ A3050)

Activates and deactivates the duplexer.

Refer to Duplexer Switch Option on page 10.

SW6 Refer to the Mode Settings on page 11.