RDM Series MURS
RDM2020
RDM2080d
Two-Way Radios
User Guide
CONTENTS
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Batteries and Chargers
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
FCC Licensing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Display Model – RDM2080d . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Non-Display Model –
RDM2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Battery Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Drop-in Tray Charger and
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Installing Spring Action
Belt Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning radio ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reading the Display
(RDM2080d Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Talking and Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Signal Strength and Channel
Busy Indicators
(RDM2080d Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Low Battery Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Talk Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Computer Programming
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Radio Cloning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Menu Options (RDM2080d
Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Battery Save. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Battery Type Settings
(RDM2080d Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Channel Alias
(RDM2080d Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Clonning Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Roger Beep Tone
(End of Transmission Tone) . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
CONTENTS
Keypad Beep (RDM2080d
Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Keypad Lock/Unlock (RDM2080d
Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
VOX - Voice Operated Transmit . . . . . . . . . .35
iVOX - Internal Voice Operated
Transmit (RDM2080d Model) . . . . . . . . . . . .36
VOX/iVOX Sensitivity Settings
(RDM2080d Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Nuisance Channel Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
PL Defeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Advanced Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Entering Advanced
Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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Frequency Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CTSS/DPL Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Auto Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Advanced Configuration
(RDM2080d Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Other Advanced
Configurations (RDM2080d Model) . . . . . . . 41
Call Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Microphone Gain Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Scramble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Side Button Preset to
Channel Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Advanced Configuration
(RDM2020 Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reading Values Through
Beeps and LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Reading Frequency Values . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reading CTCSS/DPL Values . . . . . . . . 46
Reading Auto-Scan Values . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring a Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring a Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configuring Auto-Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Frequency and Code Charts . . . . . . . . . . .50
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Motorola Limited Warranty for
the United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . .62
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
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SAFETY
PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF
EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE
Before using this product,
read the RF energy
awareness information and
operating instructions in the
Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed
with your radio to ensure
compliance with RF energy
exposure limits.
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C a u t i o n
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For a list of Motorola-approved, batteries, and
other accessories, visit the following website:
www.motorola.com/RDX
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SAFETY INFORMATION
This document contains important safety and
operating instructions. Read these instructions
carefully and save them for future reference.
Before using the battery charger, read all the
instructions and cautionary markings on
• the charger,
• the battery, and
• the radio using the battery
1. To reduce risk of injury, charge only
rechargeable Motorola-authorized
batteries. Other batteries may explode,
causing personal injury and damage.
2. Use of accessories not recommended by
Motorola may result in risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury.
3. To reduce risk of damage to the electric
plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than
the cord when disconnecting the charger.
4. An extension cord should not be used
unless absolutely necessary. Use of an
improper extension cord could result in
risk of fire and electric shock. If an
extension cord must be used, make sure
that the cord size is 18 AWG for lengths
up to 6.5 feet (2.0 m), and 16 AWG for
lengths up to 9.8 feet (3.0 m).
5. To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury, do not operate the charger if it has
been broken or damaged in any way.
Take it to a qualified Motorola service
representative.
6. Do not disassemble the charger; it is not
repairable and replacement parts are not
available. Disassembly of the charger
may result in risk of electrical shock or
fire.
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SAFETY INFORMATION
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7. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
the charger from the AC outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning
OPERATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Turn the radio OFF when charging battery.
• The charger is not suitable for outdoor use.
Use only in dry locations/conditions.
• Connect charger only to an appropriately
fused and wired supply of the correct
voltage (as specified on the product).
• Disconnect charger from line voltage by
removing main plug.
SAFETY INFORMATION
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
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• The outlet to which this equipment is
connected should be nearby and easily
accessible.
• Maximum ambient temperature around the
power supply equipment must not exceed
40 °C (104 °F).
• Power output from the power supply unit
must not exceed the ratings stated on the
product label located at the bottom of the
charger.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Motorola® RDM
Series MURS Two-Way Radio. This radio is a
product of Motorola's more than 75 years of
experience as a world leader in the designing
and manufacturing of communications
equipment. The RDM Series MURS Two-Way
Radios provide cost-effective communications
for businesses such as retail stores,
restaurants, schools, construction sites,
manufacturing, property and hotel
management and more. Motorola Business
two-way radios are the perfect communications
solution for all of today's fast-paced industries.
Note: Read this user guide carefully to ensure you
know how to properly operate the radio
before use.
Business Radios,
RPSD 1C15, Motorola
8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, Florida 33322
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Radio with fixed antenna
• Spring Action Belt-Clip
• Lithium-Ion Battery
• Power Supply
•User Guide
• Warranty Card
• Drop-in Tray Charger
• Product Safety & RF Exposure Booklet
INTRODUCTION
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For a copy of a large-print version of this user
guide or for product-related questions, contact:
1-800-448-6686 in the USA
1-800-461-4575 in Canada
INTRODUCTION
This User Guide covers the following RDM Series models:
1-866-522-5210 on your TTY (Text
Telephone)
For product information visit us at:
www.motorola.com/business
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Model
RDM2080d MURS 2 W 8 Yes
RDM2020 MURS 2 W 2 No
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Frequency
Band
Transmit
Power
Number of
Channels
Display
FCC LICENSING INFORMATION
REGULATION ON MURS (MULTI-USE
RADIO SERVICE) FREQUENCIES
The RDM2020/2080 radios are exclusively
MURS frequencies radios. These devices also
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device does not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC License is not required. This device
operates on frequencies authorized for use in
the Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS). MURS
frequencies are available for unlicensed
business or personal use. Take into account
that change or modifications not expressly
approved by Motorola may void the user’s
authority granted by the FCC to operate this
radio and should not be made. To comply with
FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments
should be made only by or under the
supervision of a person certified as technically
qualified to perform transmitter maintenance
and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed
services as certified by an organization
representative of the user of those services.
Replacement of any transmitter component
(crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by
the FCC equipment authorization for this radio
could violate FCC rules. Use of this radio
outside the country where it was intended to be
distributed is subject to government regulations
and may be prohibited.
For questions regarding FCC license, call
1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) or go to
www.fcc.gov.
FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION
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RADIO OVERVIEW
DISPLAY MODEL – RDM2080d
Fixed
Antenna
Microphone
Menu Button/
Keypad Lock
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Front Buttons
On/Off/
Volum e
Knob
LED Indicator
Accessory
Connector
Model Label
Use and to scroll up/
down through channels and
menu setting
Lithium-Ion
Battery
PTT (Push-to-Talk)
Button
SB1 – Monitor
Button
SB2 – Nuisance
Channel Delete
NON-DISPLAY MODEL – RDM2020
Fixed
Antenna
Microphone
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Channel Selector
Knob
On/Off/Volume
Knob
LED Indicator
Accessory
Connector
Model Label
Lithium-Ion
Battery
PTT (Push-to-Talk)
Button
SB1 – Monitor
Button
SB2 – Nuisance
Channel Delete
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On/Off/Volume Knob
Used to turn the radio ON or OFF and to adjust
the radio’s volume.
Channel Selector Knob
Used to switch the radio to different channels.
Accessory Connector
Used to connect compatible audio accessories.
Front Buttons (RDM2080d Model Only)
Microphone
Speak clearly into the microphone when
sending a message.
Fixed Antenna
The antenna is not removable.
LED Indicator
Used to give battery status, power-up status,
radio call information and scan status.
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• Button
This button provides access to set up features
like VOX/iVOX levels, battery type, etc. It also
allows for navigation through various features
while configuring the unit.
• Toggle Up/Down Buttons
Used to change channels and to scroll up/down
menu options or set up configurable values.
These buttons are not configurable.
Configurable Buttons
Sc a n /
Button Monitor
SB1 Default N/A N/A N/A
SB2 Default N/A N/A N/A
BUTTON A (*) Default
BUTTON B (*) Default
BUTTON C (*) Default
Nuisance
Delete
Call Tone Scramble Backlight
Channel
Preset 1
Channel
Preset 2
No Operation
Buttons are configured to default functions, other features may be assigned to these buttons as
shown in the table.
(*) RDM2080d Model only
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Icons Chart (RDM2080d Model)
Icon Symbol Comments
Battery Level Displayed during normal radio mode operation, displays battery life remaining.
Channel Displayed during normal radio operation and when programming channel features.
Code Displayed during normal radio operation and when programming codes features.
Frequency Displayed during normal radio operation.
Keypad lock Displayed whenever the Keypad lock feature is enabled (keypad is locked).
Program Displayed whenever the radio is set up to Advanced Configuration Mode.
Scan Displayed whenever the radio is set to SCAN mode.
Scramble Displayed whenever scramble is enabled.
Signal
Strength
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Vox/IVox Displayed when IVOX/VOX enabled or when programming MIC/MIC gain features.
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RSSI Display Icon numbers of bars will indicate the strength of the received signal.
BATTERY FEATURES
The RDM Series MURS Two-Way Radio
provides Lithium-Ion batteries that come in
different capacities that will define the battery
life. It also offers the option to use Alkaline
batteries.
About the Li-Ion Battery
The RDM Series MURS Two-Way Radio
comes equipped with a rechargeable Li-Ion
battery. This battery should be charged before
initial use to ensure optimum capacity and
performance.
Motorola batteries are designed specifically to
be used with a Motorola charger and vice
versa. Charging in non-Motorola equipment
may lead to battery damage and void the
battery warranty. The battery should be at
about 77 °F (25 °C) (room temperature),
whenever possible. Charging a cold battery
(below 50 ° F [10 °C]) may result in leakage of
electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the
battery. Charging a hot battery (above 95 °F
[35 °C]) results in reduced discharge capacity,
affecting the performance of the radio.
Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a
temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that
batteries are charged within the temperature
limits stated above.
Battery Recycling and Disposal
Li-Ion rechargeable batteries can be recycled.
However, recycling facilities may not be
available in all areas. Under various U.S. state
laws and the laws of several other countries,
batteries must be recycled and cannot be
disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Contact
your local waste management agency for
specific requirements and information in your
area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages
the recycling of Li-Ion batteries. In the U.S. and
Canada, Motorola participates in the
nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation (RBRC) program for Li-Ion battery
collection and recycling.
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Many retailers and dealers participate in this
program. For the location of the drop-off facility
closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web
site at:
http://www.call2recycle.org/
or call:
1-800-8-BATTERY
This internet site and telephone number also
provides other useful information concerning
recycling options for consumers, businesses
and governmental agencies.
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DROP-IN TRAY CHARGER AND POWER SUPPLY
Power Supply
Drop-in Tray Charger
The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray
Charger and one Power Supply with Adaptor.
For details, see "Chargers” on page 67.
Installing the Battery
slots
Battery
Latch
Removing the Battery
Battery
Latch
1. Turn OFF the radio.
2. With the Motorola logo side up, fit the tabs at
the bottom of the battery into the slots at the
bottom of the radio.
3. Press the top part of the battery towards the
radio until a click is heard.
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1. Turn OF F the radio.
2. Push down and hold the battery latch.
3. Pull the top of the battery out and lift it from the
slots located at the bottom of the radio.
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Alkaline Battery Pack (Optional)
Installing Alkaline Batteries
1. Turn OFF the radio and remove the Li-Ion
battery.
2. Assemble alkaline battery frame in the same
steps as installing the Li-Ion battery.
3. Pull the battery door from alkaline battery frame
out and slide five AA alkaline batteries into the
frame, matching the markings inside the
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compartment.
4. Replace the battery door on the battery frame.
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Alkaline
Battery
Door
Removing Alkaline Batteries
Alkaline
Battery
Door
1. Turn OFF the radio and remove the battery door
on the battery frame.
2. Remove the five AA alkaline batteries from the
battery frame.
3. Replace the battery door on the battery frame.
4. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the
battery pack to remove the battery frame.
Li-Ion Battery Life
When the Battery Save feature is ON (enabled by default) the battery life will be longer. The
following chart summarizes battery life estimations:
Li-Ion Battery Life with Battery Save feature ON
Battery Type 2 Watts
Standard 12 hours
High 24 hours
Ultra High 26 hours
Note: Battery life is estimated based on the following standard
duty cycle: 5% Transmit, 5% Receive and 90% Standby.
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Alkaline Battery Life
The following chart estimates the Alkaline battery life:
Alkaline Battery Life
Battery Save Feature 2 Watts
ON 26 hours
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Note: Battery life is estimated based on the following standard
duty cycle: 5% Transmit, 5% Receive and 90% Standby.
Battery Meter (RDM2080d Model)
The battery meter located in the upper left corner of the display model indicates the remaining
battery power.
RDM Series Battery Meter
3 Bars 2 Bars 1 Bar
Battery Type
Li-Ion 100% – 70% 70% – 30% 30% – 0%
AA 100% – 70% 70% – 30% 30% – 0%
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
The RDM Series MURS Two-Way Radio offers
a Standard Charger and a Rapid Charger,
which are designed to charge either the battery
with the radio or a standalone battery.
The RDM radio comes equipped with a
Standard Charger.
Use only use Motorola-approved Drop-in Tray
Single Unit Charger or Drop-in Tray Multi Unit
Charger to charge the Motorola-approved
battery.
Note: When acquiring additional chargers or
power supplies, make sure you have similar
drop-in tray chargers and power supplies
sets (all “rapid” or all “standard”). For part
number details, refer to "Chargers” on
page 67.
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Charging The Battery Attached to the Radio
Power Supply
(Transformer)
Drop-in Tray
Charger Port
1. Place the drop-in tray charger on a flat surface.
2. Insert the connector of the power supply into the
port on the side of the drop-in tray charger.
3. Plug the AC adaptor into a power outlet.
4. Insert the radio with battery into the tray with the
front of the radio facing the front of the charger.
Note: Before charging a battery attached to a
radio, turn the radio OFF to ensure a full
charge. See "Operational Safety Guidelines”
on page vi for more information.
Charging a Standalone Battery
Charging a Standard Battery
The drop-in tray charger has a removable
bracket that is adjustable depending on the
type of battery that needs to be charged. The
drop-in tray charger's default position will
charge a standard battery. The following image
shows the orientation of the bracket for each
battery:
Adjustable bracket
with slots on the top
Adjustable bracket
with slots on the bottom
To charge a stand alone Motorola battery,
follow steps 1 to 3 in the previous section and
insert the battery into the tray, with the inside
surface of the battery facing the front of the
charger. Ensure the slots in the battery
correctly engage in the charger (see next
Standard
High and Ultra High Capacity
section for battery type details).
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Charging a High Capacity or Ultra High
Capacity Battery
The bracket in the charger must be adjusted to
the correct position for either Standard or High
capacity battery.
Removable
Removable
Piece
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Piece
Turn around
horizontal
180 degree
To adjust the charger to accommodate the High
capacity or Ultra High capacity battery:
1. Squeeze both tabs on each side of the
removable bracket in the drop-in charger tray
and lift the bracket from the tray.
2. Rotate the removable bracket 180 degrees and
replace it by fitting it in the charger slot until it
snaps. The label on the removable bracket
should show “High & Ultra Capacity Battery”
facing the front of the charger.
3. Repeat same procedure to return to the
charging a Standard Battery position. The label
on the removable bracket should show
“Standard Battery” facing front.
Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators
Standard Charger LED Indicator
Status LED Status Comments
Power ON Steady red for 3 seconds The charger has powered up
Charging Blinking red (slow) The charger is currently charging
Charging
Complete
Battery Fault(*) Blinking red (fast) Battery had a fault when it was inserted
Steady red Battery is fully charged
(*) Normally re-seating the battery will correct this issue.
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Rapid Charger LED Indicator
Status LED Status Comments
Power ON Steady green for 3 seconds The charger has powered up
Charging Blinking green The charger is currently charging
Top-off Charging Blinking green (slow) Battery is near fully charged
Charge
Complete
Battery Fault (*) Blinking red (fast) Battery had a fault when it was inserted
Waiting to
Charge (**)
(*) Normally re-seating the battery pack will correct this issue.
(**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power supply is being used
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Steady green Battery is fully charged
Double-blink yellow Battery charging conditions not suitable
Estimated Charging Time
The following table provides the estimated charging time of the battery. For further details, see
"Battery” on page 66.
Estimated Charging Time
Charging
Battery Type
Solution
Standard Charging
Solution
Rapid Charging
Solution
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Standard High Capacity
7 hours 12 hours 13 hours
1.5 hours 3 hours 3.5 hours
Ultra High
Capacity
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Charging Batteries using a Multi Unit
Charger- MUC (Optional)
MUC LED Indicator
Status LED Status Comments
The Multi Unit Charger (MUC) allows drop-in
charging of up to 6 batteries with radios
attached or stand alone batteries.
To charge the batteries follow the same
procedure described for the Single Unit
Charger.
Note: The Multi Unit Charger is capable of cloning
up to 3 radios (3 Source radios and 3 Target
radios). See "RADIO Cloning” on page 30
for details.
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Charging
Charge
Complete
Battery
Fault (*)
(*) Normally re-seating the battery pack will
correct this issue.
Steady Red
Indication
Steady Green
Indication
Blinking red
(fast)
The charger is
currently charging
Battery is fully
charged
Battery was faulty
when inserted
INSTALLING SPRING ACTION BELT CLIP
Belt Clip
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Spring
Action Belt
Clip
1. Slide the spring action belt clip rails into the belt
clip grooves on the back of the battery and slide
it down until the belt clip tab snaps into place.
2. To remove, pull back the metal release tab on
the belt clip tab and push the spring action belt
clip upward to remove. (If needed, use a small
flat screw driver to leverage the metal release).
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GETTING STARTED
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TURNING RADIO ON/OFF
Turn the On/Off/Volume knob clockwise to turn
ON the radio. The radio will chirp and the LED
will briefly blink a red light.
To turn the radio OFF rotate the On/Off/Volume
knob counterclockwise until you hear a “click”
GETTING STARTED
and the radio LED indicator turns OFF.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
Turn the On/Off/Volume knob clockwise to
increase the volume, or counterclockwise to
decrease the volume.
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READING THE DISPLAY (RDM2080d MODEL)
Keypad
Lock
Vox /
iVox
Scan
Battery
Level
Programming
Channel
Mode Indicator
Indicator
Note:
• The radio display shown here is for icon location
only. Each radio display may appear different
(channel and code) based on the pre configured
radio defaults. Pressing any button, except the
PTT button, will turn on the backlight.
• Repeater capability is not available for these
radio models.
Scramble
Hi Power
Frequency
Indicator
Repeater/Talkaround
Channel Numbe
Interference
Eliminator Code
Indicator
Signal
Strength
SELECTING A CHANNEL
To select a channel on the RDM2080d model,
press the toggle / buttons until you
reach the desired channel.
To select a channel on the RDM2020 model,
rotate the Channel Selector Knob and select
either Channel 1 or 2.
TALKING AND MONITORING
It is important to monitor traffic before
transmitting to ensure that you do not “talk
over” someone who is already transmitting.
Note: The monitoring feature is pre-configured on
the SB1 button.
To start monitoring and talking:
1. Press and hold the SB1 button to access
channel traffic. If no activity is present, the radio
emits a static noise.
2. Press the SB1 button again to release.
3. Once channel traffic has cleared, press the PTT
button to talk. When transmitting, the radio LED
blinks red.
RECEIVING A CALL
1. Select a channel by pressing the toggle buttons
/ until you reach the desired channel.
2. Make sure the PTT button is released and listen
for voice activity.
3. The LED indicator blinks RED while your radio
is receiving.
4. To respond, hold the radio vertically 1 to 2
inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from your mouth. Press the
PTT button to talk; release it to listen.
SCAN
The scan mode allows the radio to move
through the channel scan list looking for eligible
transmission activity to receive or to un mute
to. The scanning feature is pre configured in
the SB2.
To toggle scanning on/off:
1. Short press the SB2 button. When a
transmission is detected, the radio stops
scanning and stays on the active channel.
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Whenever the radio is set up in “Scan Mode”
the LED will signal a fast red blink.
If there is transmission in another channel
during this time, the radio will stay on the active
channel and the transmission on the other
channel will not be heard.
When the transmission is over in the active
channel, the radio will wait for 5 seconds before
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resuming Scan again.
2. To scan a channel without Interference
Eliminator Codes (CTCSS/DPL), set the code
for the channels to ‘0’ in the CTCSS/DPL
Advanced Configuration Mode.
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Note: If Auto-Scan has been enabled for a
particular channel, there is no need to press
the SB2 to start scanning, as the radio will
do it automatically.
SIGNAL STRENGTH AND CHANNEL BUSY INDICATORS (RDM2080d MODEL)
While receiving, the radio displays the strength
indicator icon and the LED blinks faster.
The signal strength icon can change from one
bar (weakest) to six bars (strongest) depending
on the radio reception coverage. This can help
determine when a radio is moving out of range.
Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may
affect the strength of the incoming signal.
LOW BATTERY ALERT
This feature provides a sequence of loud and
high beep tones to alert that the battery level is
low. The LED blinks orange several times. The
RDM2080d also provides a battery gauge icon
on the screen that indicates the battery level as
shown in the previous image.
TALK RANGE
Industrial
Inside steel/concrete
Industrial buildings
Multi-Level
Inside multi-level
buildings
Up to 220,000 Sq. Ft. Up to 13 Floors
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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
In addition to the features that can be
configured in Basic and Advanced
Configuration via the radio panel, the Computer
Programming Software (CPS) can additionally
configure Transmit Time-Out Timer, PL
Reverse Burst, Alternate Battery Selection,
Backlight settings, Buttons Reset, CPS
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Manager Lock, LED enabled/disabled, Power
Up Text, and Edit Scan List.
The Programming Cable RKN4155 (sold
separately) is required. The CPS Software is
available for download at no cost at:
www.motorola.com/RDX
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To configure the radio using the CPS, connect
the radio via the Drop-in Charger Tray and
CPS Programming Cable as shown in the
picture below.
Radio to be
programmed
CPS Software
USB
Drop-in
harger
Tray
Mini-connector
Connector
CPS
Programming
Cable
Transmit Time-Out Timer
This timer sets the amount of time (60, 120 or
180 sec.) that the radio can continuously
transmit before transmission is automatically
terminated. A continuous tone is generated
when this timer expires, indicating a time-out.
PL Reverse Burst
PL Reverse Burst causes a Private Line (PL)
code to be sent at the end of a transmission
once the PTT button is released. This subaudible tone causes the receiving radio to mute
its speaker before loss of a carrier is detected.
Muting the speaker eliminates unwanted noise
(squelch tail) during loss of carrier detection.
Choices available are: 180/240.
Alternate Battery Selection
The radio is capable of supporting multiple
batteries solutions; therefore, the user can
configure a battery type when using the
accessory battery pack tray, only when the
radio does not detect a valid battery type on its
own. Choices available are: Alkaline, Nickel,
and Lithium Ion.
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RADIO CLONING
The RDM Series MURS Two-Way radio
profiles from one radio (the “Source” radio) to a
second radio (the “Target” radio) by using any
one of these 3 methods:
• One Multi Unit Charger (optional accessory)
• Two Single Unit Chargers and a Radio-to-
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Radio cloning cable (optional accessory)
• the CPS (free software download)
Cloning with a Multi-Unit Charger (MUC)
The Source radio has to be in Pocket 1, 3 or 5
while the Source radio to be cloned has to be in
Pockets 2, 4 or 6, matching in the MUCs
pockets by pairs as follows: 1 and 2 or 3 and 4
or 5 and 6.
When cloning, the MUC does not need to be
plugged into a power source, but ALL radios
require charged batteries.
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To clone radios with the MUC:
1. Turn ON the Target radio and place it into one
of the MUC Target Pockets
2. Power the Source radio following the sequence
below:
Long press the PTT button and SB2
simultaneously while turning the radio ON.
Wait for 3 seconds before releasing the buttons
until a distinctive audible tone is heard.
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MENU OPTIONS (RDM2080d MODEL)
The menu options only activate whenever there
is an audio accessory connected to the radio,
iVOX is enabled and/or a battery type has been
changed.
To enter MENU options:
1. Short press the MENU button. The radio will
navigate to the first feature option available.
Features can be navigated with the /
buttons.
2. After selecting the desired settings, press
MENU to save and go to the next option, or
long press the PTT button to save and exit or
turn OFF the radio to exit without saving
changes.
Note: When there is no activity for more than ten
seconds, MENU mode will time out.
BATTERY SAVE
This feature extends the battery life by placing
the radio in “Idle” mode each time there is no
radio activity. The battery safe feature default
setting is set ON.
To toggle Battery Save on/off:
1. Press SB1 and SB2 simultaneously for 2 or 3
seconds while powering up the radio until a
quick series of beeps is heard, which indicates
that Battery Save mode is ON.
2. Repeat step one until the standard power-up
tone is heard, which indicates that Battery Save
mode is OFF.
Note: The transmission threshold increases when
Battery Save mode is ON. To have a slightly
better transmission threshold, set Battery
Save mode to OFF so that the radio is
always ready to transmit or receive without
any delays.
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BATTERY TYPE SETTINGS (RDM2080d MODEL)
Only if the battery pack is not detected, the
radio will enable the battery type setting to
select either Lithium-Ion or Alkaline.
To change battery settings:
1. Press the MENU button as many times as
needed until the radio shows the current battery
type. The display will show either “LITHIUM” or
“ALKALINE”. Also a full battery icon will be
shown as follows:
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CHANNEL ALIAS (RDM2080d MODEL)
This feature allows the editing of the channel
name or alias.
To configure channel alias:
1. Press PTT button and simultaneously
while turning radio ON for 3 sec. The radio will
emit a special beep.
The display will show the channel alias blinking
as shown.
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LITHIUM
2. Select the battery setting according to the
battery being installed on the radio.
3. Press the PTT button to save the changes.
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2. Choose the channel number that will be edited
by pressing the / buttons.
3. Press the PTT button or MENU to start editing
the channel name. A cursor will blink at the end
of the channel name.
4. Use button B to move the cursor to the left.
5. When the cursor is located in the first character,
the radio produces a bonk tone.
6. Use the / buttons to change the current
selected character to the next ASCII value in
alphabetical order (from A to Z). The characters
will be uppercase letters.
To toggle character between uppercase and
lower case, press the A button. The supported
lower case characters are:
b, c, d, g, h, i, l, o, r, u.
To insert special characters press the C
button.The supported special characters and
numbers are shown in the following order: 0 - 9
* {}? &%. + / - _ ' ' \. Character (' ') is a used for
blank spaces.
Note: If the radio is left idle for more than 3
seconds, the current character will be
accepted and the cursor will advance one
space to the right.
7. Long press the PTT button to save and go back
to the “Channel Aliasing Selection Mode” to edit
other channel alias name, -- or --
Turn OFF the radio to exit without saving
changes.
Notes: If the channel alias name is left blank, the
radio will play a bad key chirp and will stay
in the editing menu mode until the channel
name is edited and saved.
To exit Channel Aliasing Mode, long press
the PTT button.
CLONING MODE
Enables radio to enter cloning mode in order to
clone its profile settings into other radios (using
the Radio to Radio Cloning Cable or Multi-Unit
Charger).
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To enable/disable Cloning Mode:
1. Press PTT and SB2 buttons while turning the
radio ON.
The RDM2080d emits a distinctive sound and
shows the word CLONE on the display.
The RDM2020 emits a distinctive sound and
the LED indicates two orange heartbeats
2. Turn the radio OFF and back ON to disable
Cloning mode.
Note: See "RADIO Cloning" on page 30 for more
details.
ROGER BEEP TONE
BASIC
(END OF TRANSMISSION TONE)
CONFIGURATION
This feature allows the radio to send a distinct
tone at the end of each transmission. The
Roger Beep default setting is set to OFF.
To toggle Roger Beep Tone on/off:
1. Short press the SB1 button while turning the
radio ON until a distinctive beep is heard, which
indicates that Roger Beep Tone is ON.
2. Repeat step one until the standard power-up
tone is heard, which indicates that Roger Beep
Tone is OFF.
Note: The tone sent at the end of each
transmission is intended to notify the
receiver that the transmission is complete.
KEYPAD BEEP (RDM2080d MODEL)
This feature enables the radio to emit an
audible tone each time a button is pressed.
Turning this beep off enables silent menu
operation.
To toggle Keypad Beep on/off:
1. Short press SB2 button while turning the radio
ON. The keypad operation will be silent.
2. Repeat step one to activate the keypad beep.
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KEYPAD LOCK/UNLOCK (RDM2080d MODEL)
The keypad can be locked to avoid accidental
changes in the radio settings. The keypad lock
default setting is set to UNLOCKED. When the
keypad is locked, an icon is displayed on the
screen.
To toggle Keypad Lock on/off:
1. Press and hold MENU for 4 seconds to lock the
radio keypad. All buttons lock with the
exception of the PTT and Button A if “Call Tone”
has been configured.
2. To unlock, press MENU for 4 seconds.
Note: This feature can be disabled from being
configurated via the radio panel in the CPS.
VOX - VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT
Enables the radio to automatically transmit due
to recognition of voice. The radio automatically
stops transmitting when audio is no longer
present.
Before using this feature, the VOX level must
be configurated via the CPS. The default value
for VOX level is set to OFF.
To set up a VOX accessory:
1. Turn the radio OFF and open the accessory
cover.
2. Firmly insert the plug from the audio accessory
into accessory port.
3. Turn the radio back ON. The radio will beep and
the LED blinks double red. The RDM2080d
shows the VOX icon .
4. Lower radio volume BEFORE placing
accessory near ear.
5. To transmit, speak into accessory microphone
without pressing the PTT button.
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6. To receive, stop talking.
VOX
Accessory
Accessory
Connector
Note: VOX can be temporarily disabled by
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CONFIGURATION
pressing the PTT button or removing the
audio accessory.
IVOX - INTERNAL VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (RDM2080d MODEL)
Enables the radio to automatically transmit due
to recognition of voice without the use of audio
accessories. The radio automatically stops
transmitting when audio is no longer present.
To enable iVOX on the radio:
1. Press and hold the PTT button while turning the
radio ON. The display will show the icon.
2. To transmit, talk directly into the microphone
without pressing the PTT button. There is a
short threshold in the transmission that can be
adjusted by changing the iVOX level in the
CPS.
3. Turn OFF the radio to disable iVOX.
Note: iVOX operation can be temporarily disabled
by pressing the PTT button while the radio is
ON.
VOX/IVOX SENSITIVITY SETTINGS (RDM2080d MODEL)
Before changing VOX sensitivity settings, this
feature must be configured via the CPS and an
audio accessory must be connected to the
radio. Before configuring iVOX sensitivity, the
iVOX feature must have been enabled by
pressing the PTT button while powering up the
radio. The default sensitivity value for VOX is
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set to OFF and the default sensitivity value for
iVOX is set to Medium.
To configure VOX/iVOX sensitivity:
1. Short press the MENU button and navigate until
the following screens are displayed:
If iVOX is enabled the radio will display the
following:
0 = OFF (For VOX accessories only)
1 = Low sensitivity
2 = Medium sensitivity
3 = High sensitivity
3. Long press the PTT button to save and exit,
--or-- short press the PTT button to configure
the next feature without saving.
NUISANCE CHANNEL DELETE
IVO
X
If VOX is enabled (with accessory connected)
the radio will display the following:
VOX
2. To change the sensitivity level, use the /
buttons and choose from the following
options:
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This feature temporarily removes channels
from the “Scan List” to disregard irrelevant
conversations on a “nuisance” channel that tie
up the radio’s scanning.
To delete a channel from the scan list:
1. Short press the SB2 button to enable “Scan
Mode.” This feature is pre configured by default.
2. Wait until the radio stops on the “nuisance”
channel.
3. Long press the SB2 button. The nuisance
channel is temporarily deleted during the
scanning session.
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Note: The next time Scanning is enabled, the
channel will be back in the scanning list.
PL DEFEAT
Also known as “Squelch defeat”, this feature
allows to listen or monitor any activity in the
channel without noise.
To toggle PL Defeat on/off:
1. Short press SB1 to enable PL/DPL defeat.
2. Short press SB1 again to disable PL/DPL
defeat.
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CONFIGURATION
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
Reset to Factory Defaults will set back all radio
features to the original factory default settings.
To do so, press the PTT, SB2 and SB1 buttons
simultaneously while turning ON the radio until
you hear a high tone chirp.
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ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
Advanced Configuration is an optional
configuration mode that allows the
customization of additional features via the
front panel.
To establish a proper two-way communication,
the Channel, Frequency, and Interference
Eliminator Code must be the same on both
radios, which will depend on the stored profile
that has been pre configured on the radio.
ENTERING ADVANCED CONFIGURATION MODE
To enter Advanced Configuration Mode, press
and hold both PTT and SB1 buttons
simultaneously for 3 to 5 seconds while turning
radio ON. The LED will start to blink green.
The RDM2080d will also show the icon
on the screen.
These features can be configured in Advanced
Configuration Mode:
FREQUENCY SELECTION
Any of the preset MURS frequencies can be
assigned to each channel. See "RDM Series
MURS Frequency Chart" on page 50.
CTSS/DPL CODES
This feature also called Interference Eliminator
Code, helps minimize interference by offering a
choice of code combinations that filter out
static, noise, and unwanted messages. See
code table "CTCSS and PL/DPL Codes" on
page 52 for specific code details.
AUTO SCAN
This feature enables to set a particular channel
to automatically start scanning each time that
channel is selected.
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ADVANCED CONFIGURATION (RDM2080d MODEL)
or
PTT
Button
R
X
Select a preset
Frequency from 1 to 5
Continue
customizing
channels 2 to 8
or
PTT
Button
R
X
Select a preset
Code from 001 to 213
or
PTT
Button
Set up Scan
Select the channel by
pressing /
Toggle SB2 for YES/NO
Notes: To save changes long press the PTT button. The radio will return to “Idle” Advanced Configuration Mode.
To exit Advanced Configuration Mode, long press the PTT button to return to normal radio operation.
Whenever the radio wraps around to the beginning of the Advanced Configuration Mode options, the
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changes will be automatically saved, even if the radio is turned OFF.
To exit Advanced Configuration Mode without saving changes (as long as the radio has not return
to the beginning), turn the radio OFF.
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YES
OTHER ADVANCED CONFIGURATIONS (RDM2080d MODEL ONLY)
Call Tone
This feature sends an alert notification to other
radios in the fleet prior to the transmission with
the intent to grab the receiver’s attention so the
transmission is not missed.
In order to configure this feature via the front
panel, it must first be enabled via the CPS.
To configure call tones:
1. Enter “Advanced Configuration Mode” and
scroll through the menu options until the screen
shows the image below:
TONE
The current call tone setting will be blinking. A
call tone value (0,1,2 or 3) must be selected by
pressing the / buttons. The call tone will
pre-play before being selected.
2. Long press the PTT button to save and exit,
--or-- short press the PTT button to configure
the next feature without saving.
Microphone Gain Level
The sensitivity of the microphone can be
adjusted in both the radio’s microphone and
the accessory’s microphone to fit different
users or operating environments.
The Gain determines the microphone’s
transmitted audio volume level for the receiving
radio’s speaker.
To configure microphone gain level:
1. Enter “Advanced Configuration Mode” and
scroll through the options by short pressing the
PTT button until the screen shows the image
below:
IMIC
The current microphone gain level setting will
blink.
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2. Select the desired microphone gain level by
pressing the / buttons (1 = low gain,
2 = Medium gain or 3 = high gain).
3. Long press the PTT button to save and exit,
--or-- short press the PTT button to configure
the next feature without saving.
To configure Accessory Microphone Gain:
1. Enter Advanced Configuration Mode and scroll
through the configuring options by short
pressing the PTT button until the screen shows
the image below:
MIC
The current accessory microphone gain level
setting will be blinking.
2. Select the desired gain level (1 = Low gain, 2 =
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Medium gain or 3 = High gain) by pressing the
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/ buttons.
Long press the PTT button to save and exit
3.
--or-- short press the PTT button to configure
the next feature without saving.
Scramble
This feature provides voice privacy by
encrypting the transmission. Transmissions will
sound garbled to anyone listening without the
same Scramble Code activated on their radio.
It does not guarantee confidentiality, but it does
increase privacy.
To enable scramble:
1. Enter Advanced Configuration Mode and
selected the channel in which scramble will be
enabled.
2. Scroll up/down through the configuring options
by short pressing the PTT button, until the
screen shows the image below:
The current scramble setting will blink.
3. Select the desired scramble value (0,1,2 or 3)
by pressing the / buttons.
4. Long press the PTT button to save and exit,
--or-- short press the PTT button to configure
the next feature without saving.
Side Button Preset to Channel Select
Any channel can be mapped to either button B
or C as a preset channel.
To map a channel to a side button:
1. Enter “Advanced Configuration Mode” and
choose the channel to be preset using the
/ buttons.
2. Press and hold the B or C button
for 2 to 3 seconds. A short press of either
preset button (B and C) will play a good
key chirp.
Note: When scanning, a short press of either
preset button will change the home channel
to the preset channel. The display will show
FREQ/PL and will continue to scan from the
new home channel.
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ADVANCED CONFIGURATION (RDM2020 MODEL)
Before start configuration, the channel must be selected. This can be done before or at any time
during the Advanced Configuration Mode by turning the Channel Selector knob to the desired
channel.
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Enter Advanced
Configuration Mode
(PTT + SB1 + Turn ON radio)
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1
Frequency
First
Digit
PTT
Idle
Configuration
Mode
Long
Exit
PTT
Long
PTT
PTT
Long
PTT
“Roll Over”
CTCSS/DPL
First
Digit
PTT
key chirp
2
Second
Digit
3
PTT
Third
Digit
PTT
PTT
Auto-Scan
ON/
OFF
Reading Values Through Beeps and LED Indicators
As the RDM2020 model does not have a display to show the values that are being configured, the
radio will communicate this information using beeps and LED indications.
Number Confirmation Beep LED Indication
0 Zero beep One short orange blink
1 One beep One short red blink
2 Two beeps Two short red blinks
3 Three beeps Three short red blinks
4 Four beeps Four short red blinks
5 Long beep One long red blink
6 Long beep and one beep One long and one short red blinks
7 Long beep and two beeps One long and two short red blinks
8 Long beep and three beeps One long and three short red blinks
9 Long beep and four beeps One long and four short red blinks
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Reading Frequency Values
The Frequency value is only one digit as RDM
Series MURS Two-Way radios have 5
predefined frequencies.
To read frequency values:
1. From “Idle” Advanced Configuration Mode,
short press the PTT button to hear the first
value (Refer to "Advanced Configuration
(RDM2020 Model)" on page 44). This value
corresponds to the frequency's first digit value.
1
Frequency
First
Digit
PTT
Reading CTCSS/DPL Values
When reading the values for CTCSS/PL Codes
the radio signals the digit codes each time the
PTT button is short pressed. The RDM Series
have up to 213 codes available (Refer to
"Frequency and Code Charts" on page 50).
The following is an example of the order in
which the radio signals the “118” CTCSS/DPL
code:
118
First
Digit
Second Digit
Third
Digit
PTT
Long
PTT
ADVANCED
2. Short press the PTT button to read CTCSS/DPL
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Long
PTT
To read CTCSS/DPL Values:
1. Short press the PTT button. The radio signals
the first digit “1” .
2. Short press PTT button again and the radio
signals the second digit “1”.
3. Short press PTT again and radio signals the
third digit “8”.
Reading Auto-Scan Values
After finishing reading CTCSS/DPL codes, if
you short press PTT once again, the radio
takes you to Auto-Scan as per “Advanced
Configuration (RDM2020 Model)” on page 44
(Step 3). Auto-Scan only has two values:
Radio Signal Value
0
1
Note: Auto-Scan is set to OFF by default.
Status
OFF
ON
Changing Values
Each time the radio signals and beeps, the
current value can be changed by short
pressing SB1 to increase or by short pressing
SB2 to decrease. The radio will then signal the
new setting it has been configured to.
To abort the value configured, turn the radio
OFF or change channel using the channel
knob.
If the radio “rolls-over” to the “Idle” Advanced
Configuration Mode, the radio emits a “chirp”
and radio LED starts blinking green again. All
values that were changed are automatically
saved.
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Configuring a Frequency
Assuming current frequency value is set up to
channel 1, with the MURs default frequency “1”
(equivalent to 154.60000 MHz), and it will be
changed to Frequency Number = “4” (which is
mapped to 151.88000 MHz), follow the
sequence below:
1. Enter Advanced Configuration Mode.
2. Short press the PTT button to enter Frequency
Mode. Radio will signal current value “1” with
one beep (a red blinks).
3. Press the SB1 button once to increase digit to
“2” (two beeps & two red blinks).
4. Press the SB1 button once to increase digit to
“3” (three beeps & three red blinks).
5. Press the SB1 button again to increase digit to
“4” (four beeps & four red blinks).
6. Long press the PTT button. LED indicator will
show a green heartbeat to indicate “Idle” state.
7. Long press the PTT button to exit Advanced
ADVANCED
Configuration Mode or turn the radio OFF.
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Configuring a Code
Assuming current code value is set to factory
default “001”, and it will be changed to CTCSS/
DPL Code = 103 follow the sequence below:
1. Enter Advanced Configuration Mode.
2. Short press the PTT button three times (Enter
CTCSS/DPL Programming Selection Mode).
Radio LED will blink orange to indicate that
current value is “0”.
3. Press the SB1 button once (to change first digit
to “1”) LED indicator blinks red.
4. Short press the PTT button (to move forward
and program second digit). Radio LED blinks
orange to indicate current value is “0”.
5. Short press the PTT button and move ahead to
program the third digit. LED indicator blinks red
to indicate current value is “1”.
6. Press the SB1 button to change the ‘third digit’
to “2”. Press the SB1 button to change again
this “third digit” to “3”. The radio will signal the
chosen value.
7. Long press the PTT button to save changes and
return to “Idle” Advanced Configuration Mode.
Once in “Idle” Advanced Configuration Mode,
LED indicator will start blinking a green
heartbeat.
8. Long press the PTT button to exit Advanced
Configuration Mode.
Configuring Auto-Scan
Auto-Scan is the last Advanced Configuration
Mode and can be set to “ON” or “OFF” on a
particular channel.
To set Auto-Scan to “ON”:
1. Enter Advanced Configuration Mode and select
the desired channel.
2. Short press the PTT button six times to enter
Auto-Scan Programming Selection Mode. The
radio will signal beeps and will show the current
Auto-Scan setting (refer to “Reading Auto-Scan
Values” on page 47).
3. Short press the SB1 button to toggle ON/OFF
the Auto-Scan feature in the channel. When ON
radio LED will blink RED once. When OFF radio
LED will blink ORANGE once.
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FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS
RDM SERIES MURS FREQUENCY CHART
RDM2080d MURS Display Model – Default Frequencies and Codes
CHARTS
FREQUENCY AND CODE
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Channel
1 154.570 1 67.0 Hz Channel 1 20.0 kHz
2 154.600 1 67.0 Hz Channel 2 20.0 kHz
3 151.820 1 67.0 Hz Channel 3 11.25 kHz
4 151.880 1 67.0 Hz Channel 4 11.25 kHz
5 151.940 1 67.0 Hz Channel 5 11.25 kHz
6 154.570 0 CSQ
7 154.600 0 CSQ Channel 7 20.0 kHz
8151.8200CSQ
Frequency
(MHz)
Code # Code Value
Channel
Name/Alias
Channel 6
Channel 8 11.25 kHz
Bandwidth
20.0 kHz
RDM2020 MURS Non-Display Model – Default Frequencies and Codes
Channel
1 154.570 1 67.0 Hz Channel 1 20.0 kHz
2 154.600 1 67.0 Hz Channel 2 20.0 kHz
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Frequency
(MHz)
Code # Code Value
Channel
Name/Alias
Bandwidth
FREQUENCY AND CODE
CHARTS
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CTCSS AND PL/DPL CODES
CTCSS Hz CTCSS Hz CTCSS Hz
1 67.0 14 107.2 27 167.9
2 71.9 15 11 0.9 28 173.8
3 74.4 16 114.8 29 179.9
CHARTS
FREQUENCY AND CODE
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4 77.0 17 11 8.8 30 186.2
5 79.7 18 123 31 192.8
6 82.5 19 127.3 32 203.5
7 85.4 20 131.8 33 210.7
8 88.5 21 136.5 34 218.1
9 91.5 22 141.3 35 225.7
10 94.8 23 146.2 36 233.6
11 97.4 24 151.4 37 241.8
12 100.0 25 156.7 38 250.3
13 103.5 26 162.2 122 (*) 69.3
Note: (*) New CTCSS code.
CTCSS Codes
PL/DPL Codes (cont.)
DPL Code DPL Code DPL Code
39 23 55 116 71 243
40 25 56 125 72 244
41 26 57 131 73 245
42 31 58 132 74 251
43 32 59 134 75 261
44 43 60 143 76 263
45 47 61 152 77 265
46 51 62 155 78 271
47 54 63 156 79 306
48 65 64 162 80 311
49 71 65 165 81 315
50 72 66 172 82 331
51 73 67 174 83 343
52 74 68 205 84 346
53 114 69 223 85 351
54 11 5 70 226 86 364
FREQUENCY AND CODE
CHARTS
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CHARTS
FREQUENCY AND CODE
English
PL/DPL Codes (cont.)
DPL Code DPL Code DPL Code
87 365 104 565 121 754
88 371 105 606 123 645
89 411
90 412 107 624 125 Customized PL
91 413 108 627 126 Customized PL
92 423 109 631 127 Customized PL
93 431 11 0 632 128 Customized PL
94 432 111 654 129 Customized PL
95 445 11 2 662 130 Inverted DPL 39
96 464 11 3 664 131 Inverted DPL 40
97 465 11 4 703 132 Inverted DPL 41
98 466 11 5 712 133 Inverted DPL 42
99 503 11 6 723 134 Inverted DPL 43
100 506 11 7 731 135 Inverted DPL 44
101 516 11 8 732 136 Inverted DPL 45
102 532 11 9 734 137 Inverted DPL 46
103 546 120 743 138 Inverted DPL 47
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106 612 124 Customized PL
PL/DPL Codes (cont.)
DPL Code DPL Code DPL Code
139 Inverted DPL 48 156 Inverted DPL 65 173 Inverted DPL 82
140 Inverted DPL 49 157 Inverted DPL 66 174 Inverted DPL 83
141 Inverted DPL 50 158 Inverted DPL 67 175 Inverted DPL 84
142 Inverted DPL 51 159 Inverted DPL 68 176 Inverted DPL 85
143 Inverted DPL 52 160 Inverted DPL 69 177 Inverted DPL 86
144 Inverted DPL 53 161 Inverted DPL 70 178 Inverted DPL 87
145 Inverted DPL 54 162 Inverted DPL 71 179 Inverted DPL 88
146 Inverted DPL 55 163 Inverted DPL 72 180 Inverted DPL 89
147 Inverted DPL 56 164 Inverted DPL 73 181 Inverted DPL 90
148 Inverted DPL 57 165 Inverted DPL 74 182 Inverted DPL 91
149 Inverted DPL 58 166 Inverted DPL 75 183 Inverted DPL 92
150 Inverted DPL 59 167 Inverted DPL 76 184 Inverted DPL 93
151 Inverted DPL 60 168 Inverted DPL 77 185 Inverted DPL 94
152 Inverted DPL 61 169 Inverted DPL 78 186 Inverted DPL 95
153 Inverted DPL 62 170 Inverted DPL 79 187 Inverted DPL 96
154 Inverted DPL 63 171 Inverted DPL 80 188 Inverted DPL 97
155 Inverted DPL 64 172 Inverted DPL 81 189 Inverted DPL 98
FREQUENCY AND CODE
CHARTS
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CHARTS
FREQUENCY AND CODE
English
PL/DPL Codes (cont.)
DPL Code DPL Code DPL Code
190 Inverted DPL 99 199 Inverted DPL 108 208 Inverted DPL 117
191 Inverted DPL 100 200 Inverted DPL 109 209 Inverted DPL 118
192 Inverted DPL 101 201 Inverted DPL 110 210 Inverted DPL 119
193 Inverted DPL 102 202 Inverted DPL 111 211 Inverted DPL 120
194 Inverted DPL 103 203 Inverted DPL 112 212 Inverted DPL 121
195 Inverted DPL 104 204 Inverted DPL 113 213 Inverted DPL 123
196 Inverted DPL 105 205 Inverted DPL 114
197 Inverted DPL 106 206 Inverted DPL 115
198 Inverted DPL 107 207 Inverted DPL 116
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USE AND CARE
Use a soft damp cloth
to clean the exterior
If the radio is submerged in water...
Do not immerse
in water
Do not use alcohol or
cleaning solutions
USE AND CARE
Turn radio OFF and
remove batteries
Dry with soft cloth Do not use radio until
completely dry
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Try This...
Recharge or replace the Li-Ion battery.
No Power
Hearing other noises or
conversation on a channel
Message Scrambled
Reposition or replace AA batteries.
Extreme operating temperatures may affect battery life.
Refer to See “About the Li-Ion Battery” on page 9.
Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set.
Frequency or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use.
Change settings: either change frequencies or codes on all radios.
Make sure radio is at the right frequency and code when transmitting.
Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 25
Scramble Code might be ON, and/or setting does not match the other radios'
settings.
Audio quality not good enough
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Radio settings might not be matching up correctly. Double check frequencies,
codes and bandwidths to make sure they are identical in all radios
Symptom Try This...
Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease
range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission.
Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range.
Change location of radio. To increase range and coverage, you can either
Limited talk range
Message not transmitted or
received
reduce obstructions or use UHF radio instead of VHF MURS radio. UHF radios
provide greater coverage in industrial and commercial buildings. (FCC license
may be required). VHF MURS is designed for outdoor or smaller or wood
structures. Increasing power provides greater signal range and increased
penetration through obstructions. Refer to See Talking and Monitoring on
page 25.
Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed when transmitting.
Confirm that the radios have the same Channel, MURS Frequency, Interference
Eliminator Code and Scramble Code settings. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring”
section on page 25 for further information.
Recharge, replace and/or reposition batteries. Refer to “About your Li-Ion
Battery” section on page 9.
Obstructions and operating indoors, or in vehicles, may interfere. Change
location. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” Section on page 25.
Verify that the radio is not in Scan. Refer to “Scan” on page 25 and “Nuisance
Channel Delete” on page 37.
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Symptom Try This...
Heavy static or interference
Low batteries
Drop-in Charger LED light
does not blink
Low battery indicator is
blinking although new
batteries are inserted
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Radios are too close; they must be at least five feet apart.
Radios are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with transmission.
Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 25.
Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery. Replace AA batteries.
Extreme operating temperatures affect battery life.
Refer to “About the Li-Ion Battery” on page 9.
Check that the radio/battery is properly inserted and check the battery/charger
contacts to ensure that they are clean and charging pin is inserted correctly.
Refer to “Charging the Battery” section on page 16, “Drop-in Tray Charger LED
Indicators” section on page 19 and “Installing the Battery” section on page 11.
Verify that the radio is set to the correct battery type.
Refer to “Installing the Battery” section on page 11, “Installing Alkaline
Batteries” section on page 12 and “About your Li-Ion Battery” section on
page 9.
Symptom Try This...
VOX feature might be set to OFF.
Cannot activate VOX
Battery does not charge
although it has been placed in
the drop-in charger for a while
Note: Whenever a feature in the radio seems to not correspond to the default or pre configured values, check
to see if the radio has been configured using the CPS with a customized profile.
Use the CPS to ensure that the VOX Sensitivity level is not set to ‘0’.
Accessory not working or not compatible.
Refer to the “VOX” section on page 35.
Check drop-in tray charger is properly connected and correspond to a
compatible power supply.
Ensure that you have the drop-in tray charger adjustable piece placed on the
right position.
Refer to “Charging the Battery Attached to the Radio” section on page 16.
Check the charger’s LEDs indicators to see if the battery has a problem. Refer
to “Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators” section on page 19.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
What Does this Warranty Cover?
WARRANTY
Subject to the exclusions contained below,
Motorola, Inc. warrants its telephones, pagers,
and consumer and business two-way radios
(excluding commercial, government or industrial
radios) that operate via Family Radio Service or
General Mobile Radio Service, Motorola-branded
or certified accessories sold for use with these
Products (“Accessories”) and Motorola software
contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media
and sold for use with these Products (“Software”)
to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal consumer usage for
the period(s) outlined below.
This limited warranty is a consumer's exclusive
remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola
Products, Accessories and Software purchased by
consumers in the United States, which are
accompanied by this written warranty.
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Products and Accessories
Products Covered Length of Coverage
Products and
Accessories as defined
above, unless otherwise
provided for below.
Decorative
Accessories and
Cases.
Decorative covers,
bezels, PhoneWrap™
covers and cases.
Business Two-way
Radio Accessories
Products and
Accessories that are
Repaired or Replaced.
One (1) year from the date
of purchase by the first
consumer purchaser of the
product unless otherwise
provided for below.
Limited lifetime warranty
for the lifetime of ownership
by the first consumer
purchaser of the product.
One (1) year from the date
of purchase by the first
consumer purchaser of the
product.
The balance of the original
warranty or for ninety (90)
days from the date returned
to the consumer, whichever
is longer.
Exclusions
Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance,
repair and replacement of parts due to normal
wear and tear are excluded from coverage.
Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged
capacity falls below 80% of their rated capacity
and batteries that leak are covered by this limited
warranty.
Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result
from: (a) improper operation, storage, misuse or
abuse, accident or neglect, such as physical
damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of
the product resulting from misuse; (b) contact with
liquid, water, rain, extreme humidity or heavy
perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or
food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for
commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or
Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d)
other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are
excluded from coverage.
Use of Non-Motorola Products and
Accessories. Defects or damage that result from
the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified
Products, Accessories, Software or other
peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects
or damages resulting from service, testing,
adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration,
or modification in any way by someone other than
Motorola, or its authorized service centers, are
excluded from coverage.
Altered Products. Products or Accessories with
(a) serial numbers or date tags that have been
removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals
or that show evidence of tampering; (c)
mismatched board serial numbers; or (d)
nonconforming or non-Motorola housings, or
parts, are excluded form coverage.
WARRANTY
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Communication Services. Defects, damages, or
the failure of Products, Accessories or Software
due to any communication service or signal you
may subscribe to or use with the Products
Accessories or Software is excluded from
coverage.
Software
WARRANTY
Products Covered Length of Coverage
Software. Applies only
to physical defects in
the media that
embodies the copy of
the software (e.g. CDROM, or floppy disk).
Ninety (90) days from the
date of purchase.
Exclusions
Software Embodied in Physical Media. No
warranty is made that the software will meet your
requirements or will work in combination with any
hardware or software applications provided by
third parties, that the operation of the software
products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that
all defects in the software products will be
corrected.
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Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media.
Software that is not embodied in physical media
(e.g. software that is downloaded from the
internet), is provided “as is” and without warranty.
WHO IS COVERED?
This warranty extends only to the first consumer
purchaser, and is not transferable.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE OR
OTHER INFORMATION?
Contact your Motorola point of purchase.
SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The Motorola products described in this manual
may include copyrighted Motorola and third party
software stored in semiconductor memories or
other media. Laws in the United States and other
countries preserve for Motorola and third party
software providers certain exclusive rights for
copyrighted software, such as the exclusive rights
to distribute or reproduce the copyrighted
software. Accordingly, any copyrighted software
contained in the Motorola products may not be
modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or
reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by
law.
Furthermore, the purchase of the Motorola
products shall not be deemed to grant either
directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise,
any license under the copyrights, patents, or
patent applications of Motorola or any third party
software provider, except for the normal, nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by
operation of law in the sale of a product.
PATENT NOTICE
This product is covered by one or more of the
following United States patents.
5896277 5894292 5864752 5699006 5742484
D408396 D399821 D387758 D389158 5894592
5893027 5789098 5734975 5861850 D395882
D383745 D389827 D389139 5929825 5926514
5953640 6071640 D413022 D416252 D416893
D433001
EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES
This product is controlled under the export
regulations of the United States of America. The
Governments of the United States of America may
restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this
product to certain destinations. For further
information contact the U.S. Department of
Commerce.
WARRANTY
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ACCESSORIES
AUDIO ACCESSORIES
Part No. Description
53815
53862
53863 Earpiece with Microphone BR
53865
ACCESSORIES
53866
56517 Earpiece with Inline Microphone
Headset with Boom
Microphone BR
Remote Speaker
Microphone BR
Headset with Swivel
Boom Microphone
Earbud with Clip PTT
Microphone BR
BATTERY
Part No. Description
RLN6306 Alkaline Battery Frame
RLN6351 Standard Li-Ion Battery
RLN6305
RLN6308
High Capacity Li-Ion
Battery
Ultra High Capacity Li-Ion
Battery
CARRY ACCESSORIES
Part No. Description
RLN6302 Hard Leather Carry Case
RLN6307 Spring Action Belt Clip
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Earpiece with Boom
Microphone
POWER SUPPLIES AC PIN ADAPTORS
CHARGERS
Part No. Description
RLN6349 North America AC Pin Adaptor
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Part No. Description
RVN5147
Computer Programming
Software (CPS)
CABLES
Part No. Description
RLN6303 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable
RKN4155 CPS Programming Cable
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Part No. Description
Rapid Accessory Charging Kit
RLN6304
RLN6309 Multi Unit Charger (MUC)
RLN6175 Standard Drop-in Tray Charger
(includes Power Supply, Drop-in
Tray Charger, and AC Pin
adaptor).
POWER SUPPLIES
Part No. Description
RPN4054
RPN4058
RLN6170
Standard US Fixed
Power Supply
Standard Exchange
AC pin Power Supply
Rapid Exchange AC pin
Power Supply
ACCESSORIES
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Motorola Inc.
1301 E. Algonquin Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078 U.S.A.
MOTOROLA, the RDM Series MURS Radio and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the
US Patent & Trademark Office.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
© 2010 by Motorola, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Printed in Malaysia.
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