Motorola RDM2080D, RDM2020 User Manual

User Guide

RDM Series MURS

Two-Way Radios

RDM2020

RDM2080d

SAFETY

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SAFETY

PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF

EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE

For a list of Motorola-approved, batteries, and

other accessories, visit the following website:

www.motorola.com/RDX

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.

C a u t i o n

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

SAFETY INFORMATION

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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.

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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.

• 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

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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

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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

1-866-522-5210 on your TTY (Text

Telephone)

For product information visit us at:

www.motorola.com/business

This User Guide covers the following RDM Series models:

Model

Frequency

Band

Transmit

Power

Number of

Channels

Display

RDM2080d MURS 2 W 8 Yes

RDM2020 MURS 2 W 2 No

FCC LICENSING

INFORMATION

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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.

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RADIO OVERVIEW

DISPLAY MODEL – RDM2080d

On/Off/

Volum e

Knob

Fixed

Antenna

Microphone

LED Indicator

Accessory

Connector

Model Label

Use and to scroll up/

down through channels and

menu setting

Front Buttons

PTT (Push-to-Talk)

Button

SB1 – Monitor

Button

SB2 – Nuisance

Channel Delete

Lithium-Ion

Battery

Menu Button/

Keypad Lock

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NON-DISPLAY MODEL – RDM2020

PTT (Push-to-Talk)

Button

SB1 – Monitor

Button

SB2 – Nuisance

Channel Delete

Fixed

Antenna

On/Off/Volume

Knob

LED Indicator

Accessory

Connector

Model Label

Microphone

Channel Selector

Knob

Lithium-Ion

Battery

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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.

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.

Front Buttons (RDM2080d Model Only)

• 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.

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Configurable Buttons

Button Monitor

Sc a n /

Nuisance

Delete

Call Tone Scramble Backlight

Channel

Preset 1

Channel

Preset 2

No Operation

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

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

RSSI Display Icon numbers of bars will indicate the strength of the received signal.

Vox/IVox Displayed when IVOX/VOX enabled or when programming MIC/MIC gain features.

G

L

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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.

DROP-IN TRAY CHARGER AND POWER

SUPPLY

The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray

Charger and one Power Supply with Adaptor.

For details, see "Chargers” on page 67.

Drop-in Tray Charger

Power Supply

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Installing the Battery

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.

Removing the Battery

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.

Battery

Latch

slots

Battery

Latch

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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

compartment.

4. Replace the battery door on the battery frame.

Removing Alkaline Batteries

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.

Alkaline

Battery

Door

Alkaline

Battery

Door

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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

Note: Battery life is estimated based on the following standard

duty cycle: 5% Transmit, 5% Receive and 90% Standby.

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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

Battery Type

3 Bars 2 Bars 1 Bar

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.

Charging The Battery Attached to the Radio

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.

Power Supply

(Transformer)

Drop-in Tray

Charger Port