Motorola RMU2080D User Manual

Two-Way Radios

User Guide

RMU2080d Display model

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Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Product Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

FCC Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Interference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Batteries and Chargers Safety

Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Operational Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . .10

Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Parts Of The Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

On/Off/Volume Knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Channel Selector Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Accessory Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Model Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Front Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Side Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery . . . . . . .13

Battery Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About the Li-Ion Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Battery Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . . 16

Installing the Lithium-Ion

(Li-Ion) Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Removing the Lithium-Ion

(Li-Ion) Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Holster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in

Tray Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Battery Life Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators . . 23

Estimated Charging Time . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Multi-Unit Charger LED Indicators . . . . . 26

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Turning radio ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Reading The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Talking and Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Signal Strength Indicator and

Channel Busy Indicators . . . . . . . . . . .30

Talk Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Radio LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Hands-Free Use/VOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

With Compatible VOX Accessories. . . . .33

Hands Free without Accessories

(iVOX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Toggle Voice Prompt in User Mode . . . .34

Power Up - Tone Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Keypad Beeps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Keypad Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting VOX /iVOX Sensitivity. . . . . . . . .35

Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Advanced Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . .37

Entering Advanced Configuration

Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Programming Rx (Reception)

Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Programming Rx (Reception) Codes

(CTCSS/DPL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Programming Scramble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Programming Maximum Number

Of Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Programming Call Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Programming Microphone Gain Level . . . . . 41

Programming Microphone Accessory

Gain Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Other Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Programming Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Programming Weather Channel . . . . . . 44

Editing Channel Alias Name . . . . . . . . . 45

Nuisance Channel Delete . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Customer Programming Software

(CPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Time-Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Power Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Call Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Scramble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Reverse Burst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Weather Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

NOAA Weather Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Cloning Radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Cloning with a Multi Unit

Charger (MUC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

CPS and Cloning Cables

(Optional Accessory). . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Cloning Radio using the Radio to

Radio (R2R) Cloning Cable

(Optional Accessory). . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Cloning using the Customer Programming

Software (CPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Frequency and Code Charts . . . . . . . . . . .62

RM UHF Frequencies Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

RMU2080d – UHF Default Frequencies

Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

CTCSS and PL/DPL Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Motorola Limited Warranty for the

United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Audio Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Carry Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Software Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

RM Series™ Features Summary. . . . . . . . 79

New Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Programmable Buttons Chart . . . . . . . . . . 90

Icons Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

CONTENTS

English

PRODUCT SAFETY

PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE

Before using this product, read the operating instructions and RF energy

C a u t i o n

PRODUCT SAFETY

This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements.

awareness information contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.

ATTENTION!

For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries and other accessories, visit the following website which lists approved accessories:

www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Motorola® RM Series™ Radio. This radio is a product of Motorola's 80 plus years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of communications equipment. The RM Series™ radios provide cost-effective communications for businesses such as retail stores, restaurants, schools, construction sites, manufacturing, property and hotel management and more. Motorola professional 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, Mailstop 1C15, Motorola 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, Florida 33322

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Radio

• Holster

• Lithium-Ion Battery

• Power Supply

• Quick Reference 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 1-888-390-6456 on TTY (Text Telephone)

For product related information, visit us at:

www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries

INTRODUCTION

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FCC LICENSING INFORMATION

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that

this device does not cause harmful

interference.

RM Series™ Business two-way radios operate

on radio frequencies that are regulated by the

Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

To transmit on these frequencies, you are

required to have a license issued by the FCC.

Application is made available on FCC Form

601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance Form

159.

To obtain these FCC forms, request document

000601 which includes all forms and

instructions. If you wish to have the document

faxed, mailed or have questions, use the

following contact information.

FCC LICENSING

INFORMATION

Faxed contact the

Fax-On- Demand

system at:

1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM

Mailed call the FCC forms hotline at:

1-800-418-3676

Questions regarding FCC

license contact the FCC at:

1-888-CALL-FCC 1-888-225-5322 Or: http://www.fcc.gov

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Before filling out your application, you must

decide which frequency(ies) you can operate

on. See “Frequencies and Code Charts”. For

questions on determining the radio frequency,

call Motorola Product Services at:

1-800-448-6686

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by Motorola may void the user’s

INFORMATION

FCC LICENSING

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

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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 the

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 18AWG

for lengths up to 100 feet (30.48 m), and

16AWG for lengths up to 150 feet (45.72 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.

7. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the

charger from the AC outlet before attempting

any maintenance or cleaning

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

SAFETY INFORMATION

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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.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• In equipment using fuses, replacements must

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

comply with the type and rating specified in the

equipment instructions.

• 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.

• Make sure that the cord is located where it will

not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to

water, damage, or stress.

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RADIO OVERVIEW

PARTS OF THE RADIO

Antenna

Channel Selector Knob

On/Off/Volume Knob

RADIO OVERVIEW

Audio Accessory 2 Pin Connector

PTT (Push-To-

Tal k ) B ut t o n

Battery

Model Label

RMU2080d

Microphone

SB1 - Monitor Button

SB2 - Scan/ Nuisance Channel Delete

Left Navigation

Arrow/Programmable

Button A

Right Navigation

Arrow/Programmable

Button B

LED Indicator

Display

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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.

Model Label

Indicates the model of the radio.

Microphone

RADIO OVERVIEW

Speak clearly into the microphone when sending a message.

Antenna

For model RMU2080d, the antenna is non-removable.

LED Indicator

Used to give battery status, power-up status, radio call information and scan status.

Front Buttons

• (Menu) Button

Gives access to set up features like VOX/iVOX levels, etc. It also allows you to move through all the features while in Programming Mode. Default set to preset Channel 1.

• Programmable Button

Allows you to choose level or toggle options for features the Menu is on. Default set to generate current programmed call tone.

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• Programmable Button

Allows you to choose level or toggle options for features the Menu is on. Default set to Backlight Mode.

Note: A short press of either Programmable

Button (A or B) tunes the radio to the preset channel and the radio will play a good chirp. You can assign different functions to these buttons via the CPS. For example: Backlight Time Out, Reverse Burst, Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete, Monitor and Call Tones. To learn more about how to program these buttons, refer to “Entering Advanced Configuration Mode” on page 37 and “Customer Programming Software (CPS)” on page 46

Side Buttons

Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button

• Press and hold down this button to talk, release it

to listen.

Side Button 1 (SB1)

• The Side Button 1 is a general button that can be

configured by the Customer Programming Software - CPS. The default setting of SB1 is ‘Monitor’.

Side Button 2 (SB2)

• The Side Button 2 is a general button that can be

configured by the CPS. The SB2 default setting is ‘Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete’.

The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

RM Series comes with a Standard Capacity LiIon battery. Other batteries may be available. For more information, see “Battery Features” on page 15.

RADIO OVERVIEW

English

This User Guide covers the RMU2080d model from the RM Series radios. The radio’s model is shown on the bottom of the radio and provides the following information:

Table 1: RMU2080d Radio Specifications

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English

Model

RMU2080d UHF 2 8 Non-removable

Frequency

Band

Transmit

Power

(Watts)

Number of

Channels

Antenna

BATTERY FEATURES

RM Series radios provide Lithium-Ion batteries that come in different capacities that defines the battery life.

About the Li-Ion Battery

The RM Series radio comes equipped with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. This battery should be fully charged before initial use to ensure optimum capacity and performance.

Battery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of discharge with each cycle. Typically, the greater the overcharge and the deeper the average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery will last. For example, a battery which is overcharged and discharged 100% several times a day, lasts fewer cycles than a battery that receives less of an overcharge and is discharged to 50% per day. Further, a battery which receives minimal overcharging and

averages only 25% discharge, lasts even longer.

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.

RADIO OVERVIEW

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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

RADIO OVERVIEW

Corporation (RBRC) program for Li-Ion battery collection and recycling.

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:

www.rbrc.com

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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Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

Attach

Press until click

Tabs

Slots

1. Turn OFF the radio.

2. With the Motorola logo side up on the battery

pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery

into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body.

3. Press the top part of the battery towards the

radio until a click is heard.

Note: To learn about the Li-Ion Battery Life

features, refer to “About the Li-Ion Battery” on page 15

1. Turn OFF the radio.

2. Push down the battery latch and hold it while

removing the battery.

3. Pull the battery away from the radio.

Detach

Press Latch

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Holster

Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in Tray Charger

RADIO OVERVIEW

English

1. Insert the radio into the base of the holster at an

angle. Press the radio against the back of the

holster until the hooks on the holster are

inserted in the top recesses of the battery.

2. To remove, using the top tab on the holster,

detach the hooks of the holster from the top

recesses of the battery. Slide the radio at an

angle and remove from the holster.

Drop-in Tray Charger

Power Supply

The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray Charger and one Power Supply with Adaptor. For more information, refer to “Chargers” on page 76.

Battery Life Information

When the Battery Save feature is set to ON (enabled by default), the battery life lasts longer. The following table summarizes battery life estimations:

Table 2: Li-Ion Battery Life with Tx Power 2 Watts

Battery Type Battery Save OFF Battery Save ON

Standard 12 Hours 15 Hours

High Capacity N/A N/A

Note: Battery life is estimated based on 5% transmit / 5% receive / 90% standby standard duty cycle.

RADIO OVERVIEW

English

Battery Meter

The battery meter located in the upper left corner of the radio display indicates how much battery power the radio has remaining.

Table 3: RM Series Battery Meter

Battery Meter

Battery Type

3 Bars 2 Bars 1 Bar

RADIO OVERVIEW

English

Li-Ion

100 – 70% 70 – 30%

35 – 0%

(≤ 10% when

blinking)

Charging the Battery

The RM Series radio offers two types of Power Supplies:

• Standard Power Supply and,

• Rapid Power Supply

Note: The radio comes with a Standard Power

Supply.

To charge the battery (with the radio attached), place it in a Motorola-approved Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger or Drop-in Tray Multi Unit Charger.

Charging with the Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger (SUC)

Drop-in Tray SUC Port

Drop-in Tray SUC

1. Place the Drop-in Tray Charger on a flat

surface.

2. Insert the connector of the Power Supply into

the charger port on the back of the Drop-in Tray

Charger.

3. Plug the AC Adaptor into a power outlet.

4. Insert the radio into the Drop-in Tray Single Unit

Charger with the radio facing the front, as

shown.

Power Supply (Transformer)

RADIO OVERVIEW

English

Note: When charging a battery attached to the

radio, turn the radio OFF to ensure a full charge. See “Operational Safety Guidelines” on page 10 for more information.

Charging A Stand-Alone Battery

above. Align the slots in the battery with the alignment ribs in the Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger.

Table 4: Motorola Authorized Batteries

Part Number Description

PMNN4434_R Standard Li-Ion Battery

RADIO OVERVIEW

English

To charge only the battery - at step 4 on page 21, insert the battery into the tray, with the inside surface of the battery facing the front of the Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger as shown

PMNN4453_R

High Capacity Li-Ion Battery

Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators

Table 5: Charger LED Indicator

Status LED Indicator Comments

Power On

Charging

Charging Complete

Battery Fault (*)

Waiting to Charge (**)

Battery Level Status

(*) Normally, re-positioning the battery pack will correct this issue. (**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power voltage is being used.

Green for approximately 1 second

Steady Red

Steady Green

Red Fast Flash

Amber Slow Flash

N/A Battery empty

Flash Red 1 Time

Flash Amber 2 Times

Flash Green 3 Times

Battery low

Battery medium

Battery High

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English

If there is NO LED indication:

1. Check if the radio with battery, or the battery alone, is inserted correctly. (refer to step 4 of "Charging with the

Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger (SUC)" on page 21)

2. Ensure that the power supply cable is securely plugged into the charger socket using an appropriate AC

outlet and there is power to the outlet.

3. Confirm that the battery being used with the radio is listed in Table 4.

Estimated Charging Time

The following table provides the estimated charging time of the battery. For more information, see “Battery” on page 76.

Table 6: Battery Estimated Charging Time

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English

Estimated Charging Time

Charging Solutions

Standard Battery High Capacity Battery

Standard ≤ 4.5 Hours N/A

Rapid ≤ 2.5 Hours N/A

Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi Unit-Charger - MUC (Optional Accessory)

Charger Power Receptacle

Charging Contacts

Charging Pocket

Charging Indicator

The Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) allows drop-in charging of up to 6 radios or batteries. Batteries can be charged with the radios or removed and placed in the MUC separately. Each of the 6 charging pockets can hold a radio (with or without the Holster) or battery, but not both.

1. Place the Multi-Unit Charger on a flat surface.

2. Insert the power cord plug into the MUC’s dual

pin connector at the bottom of the MUC.

3. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

4. Turn the radio OFF.

5. Insert the radio or battery into the charging

pocket with the radio or battery facing away

from the contacts.

Note:

• This Multi-Unit Charger clones up to 2 radios (2

Source radios and 2 Target radios). Refer to “Cloning with a Multi Unit Charger (MUC)” on page 51 for more information.

• More information on the Multi-Unit Charger’s

operation is available in the Instruction Sheets provided with the MUC. For more information on the parts and their part numbers, refer to Chapter “Accessories” on page 76.

RADIO OVERVIEW

English

Multi-Unit Charger LED Indicators

Table 7: Charger LED Indicator

Status LED Indicator Comments

Power On

Charging

Charging Complete

Battery Fault (*)

Waiting to Charge (**)

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Battery Level Status

(*) Normally, re-positioning the battery pack will correct this issue. (**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power voltage is being used.

Green for approximately 1 second

Steady Red

Steady Green

Red Fast Flash

Amber Slow Flash

N/A Battery empty

Flash Red 1 Time

Flash Amber 2 Times

Flash Green 3 Times

Battery low

Battery medium

Battery High

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If there is NO LED indication:

1. Check if the radio with battery or the battery

alone, is inserted correctly (refer to step 5 of

"Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi

Unit-Charger - MUC (Optional Accessory)" on

page 25).

2. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged

into the MUC and the appropriate AC outlet.

Make sure there is power to the AC outlet.

3. Confirm that the battery being used with the

radio is listed in Table 4.

RADIO OVERVIEW

English

GETTING STARTED

For the following explanations, refer to “Parts Of The Radio” on page 11.

TURNING RADIO ON/OFF

To turn ON the radio, rotate the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise. The radio plays one of the following:

• Power up tone and channel number

announcement, or

• Battery level and channel number

announcements, or

GETTING STARTED

• Silent (Audible tones disabled)

The LED blinks red briefly.

To turn the radio OFF, rotate the On/Off/Volume Knob counterclockwise until you hear a ‘click’ 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.

Note: Do not hold the radio too close to the ear

when the volume is high or when adjusting the volume

READING THE DISPLAY

Keypad

Hi Power

Frequency Indicator

Signal Strength

Channel Numbe

Interference Eliminator Code Indicator

Lock

Vox /

Scramble

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-programmed radio defaults and features available in the model or region. Pressing any button, except the PTT button, will turn on the backlight.

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SELECTING A CHANNEL

To select a channel, turn the Channel Selector Knob until you reach the desired channel. An audible voice indicates the selected channel.

Each channel has its own Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Scan Settings.

TALKING AND MONITORING

It is important to monitor for traffic before transmitting to avoid ‘talking over’ someone who is already transmitting

To monitor, long press and hold the SB1(*) button to access channel traffic. If no activity is present, you will hear ‘static’. To release, press SB1 again. Once channel traffic has cleared, proceed with your call by pressing the PTT button. When transmitting, the LED Indicator stays solid red.

Notes:

• To listen to all activity on a current channel, short

press the SB1 to set the CTCSS/DPL code to 0.

This feature is called ‘CTCSS/DPL Defeat

(Squelch set to SILENT)’.

• (*) This assumes SB1 is not being programmed

for a different mode.

RECEIVING A CALL

1. Select a channel by pressing the rotating the

Channel Selector Knob until you reach the

desired channel.

2. Make sure the PTT button is released and listen

for voice activity.

3. The LED Indicator stays solid red when the

radio is receiving a call.

4. To respond, hold the radio vertically 1 to 2

inches (2.5 to 5cm) from mouth. Press the PTT

button to talk; release it to listen.

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Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators

When there is activity on a frequency, the radio displays the Signal Strength Indicator icon and the radio LED blinks faster. When your radio is receiving (Rx) and there is activity on the same frequency and code as your radio, the radio Signal Strength Indicator icon can change from 1 (weakest) to 6 (strongest) depending on the radio reception coverage. This helps you to determine if your radio is moving out of range.

Note: Obstacles blocking the signal path affects

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the strength of incoming signal.

Signal Strength Indicator

TALK RANGE

Industrial Multi-Level

Model

UHF 2W Up to 250,000 Sq. Ft. Up to 20 Floors

Inside steel/

concrete Industrial

buildings

Inside multi-

level buildings

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To establish a proper two-way communication, the channel, frequency, and interference eliminator codes must be the same on both radios. This depends on the stored profile that has been preprogrammed on the radio:

1. Channel: Current channel that the radio is

using, depending on radio model.

2. Frequency: The frequency the radio uses to

transmit/receive.

3. Interference Eliminator Code: These codes

help minimize interference by providing a

choice of code combinations.

4. Scramble Code: Codes that make the

transmissions sound garbled to anyone

listening who is not set to that specific code.

5. Bandwidth: Some frequencies have selectable

channel spacing, which must match other

radios for optimum audio quality.

For details on how to set up frequencies and CTCSS/DPL codes in the channels, refer to “Advanced Configuration Mode” on page 37.

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RADIO LED INDICATORS

RADIO STATUS LED INDICATION

Channel Busy Solid Orange

Cloning Mode Double Orange Heartbeats

Cloning In Progress Solid Orange

Fatal Error at Power up

Low Battery Orange Heartbeat

Low Battery Shutdown Fast Orange Heartbeat

Monitor LED is OFF

Power-Up Solid Red for 2 seconds

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‘Idle’ Programming Mode / Channel Mode

Scan Mode Fast Red Heartbeat

Transmit (Tx)/Receive (RX) Solid Red

Transmit in Low Power Select Solid Orange

VOX/iVOX Mode Double Red Heartbeats

One Green Blink, One Orange Blink, One Green Blink, then repeat for 4 seconds

Green Heartbeat

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HANDS-FREE USE/VOX

VOX

Accessory Accessory Port/ Connector

Motorola RM Series radios can operate hands-free (VOX) when used with compatible VOX accessories.

With Compatible VOX Accessories

The default factory setting for VOX sensitivity level is OFF (‘0’). Before using VOX, use the Customer Programming Software (CPS) to set the VOX sensitivity level to a different level from ‘0’. Then, perform the following steps:

1. Turn the radio OFF.

2. Open accessory cover.

3. Insert the audio accessory’s plug firmly into

accessory port.

4. Turn radio ON. The LED Indicator will blink

double red

5. Lower radio volume BEFORE placing

accessory near ear.

6. To transmit, speak into accessory microphone

and to receive, stop talking.

7. VOX can be temporarily disabled by pressing

the PTT button or by removing the audio

accessory.

VOX can also be activated using the (Menu) button without using the CPS.

Note: To order accessories, refer to:

www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries,

call 1 (800) 448-6686, or contact your Motorola point of purchase

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Hands Free without Accessories (iVOX)

• Press the PTT button while turning ON the radio

to enable iVOX. The icon

• iVOX can be temporarily disabled by pressing the

PTT button.

• A short press of the PTT Button re-enables iVOX.

Note:

• There is a short delay between the time when you

start talking and when the radio transmits.

• For more information on setting VOX/iVOX

sensitivity, refer to “Setting VOX /iVOX

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Sensitivity” on page 35.

blinks.

Toggle Voice Prompt in User Mode

Short press the SB1 Button while turning ON the radio to enable/disable the Voice Prompt in User Mode. (Default is set to ON).

Power Up - Tone Mode

To enable/disable power up tone mode, press SB1 and SB2 buttons simultaneously for 2-3 seconds while powering up the radio until you

hear the pre-programmed power up tone. 3 different power-up tones are available:

• Power up tone and channel number announcement, or

• Battery level and channel number announcements, or

• Silent (Audible tones disabled)

Reset to Factory Defaults

Reset to Factory Defaults will set back all radio features to the original factory default settings. To do so, press PTT, SB2 and SB1 simultaneously while turning ON the radio until you hear a high tone chirp.

Keypad Beeps

To enable/disable Keypad Beeps, short press the SB2 button while turning ON the radio until you hear ‘chirp’ tone.

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Keypad Lock/Unlock

You can lock the keypad to avoid accidentally changing your radio settings. To lock the radio keypad, press and hold the (Menu) button for 4 seconds.

Note: The PTT Button and Programmable Button

A (if Call Tone feature has been assigned) cannot be locked using this feature.

Keypad Lock icon

MENU OPTIONS

To access the radio MENU, short press the

(Menu) button. The radio displays the feature options. For each options, use the and buttons to navigate. After selecting your desired option settings, you can:

• press (Menu) button 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 the

changes.

The MENU mode times out automatically if there is no activity detected for more than 10 seconds.

Setting VOX /iVOX Sensitivity

The VOX/iVOX sensitivity settings can be adjusted via the MENU as well as the CPS. To modify via the MENU, make sure you have enabled VOX or iVOX. (Refer to “Hands-Free Use/VOX” on page 33 or “Hands Free without

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Accessories (iVOX)” on page 34 for more information). Once VOX/iVOX is enabled, short press the (Menu) button.

If iVOX is enabled when you press the (Menu) button, the radio displays the following:

If VOX is enabled (with accessory connected to the radio) when you press the (Menu)

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button, the radio displays the following:

To change the sensitivity level, use the and buttons:

• 0 = OFF (For VOX accessories only)

• 1 = Low sensitivity

• 2 = Medium sensitivity

• 3 = High sensitivity

Once you have selected the desired sensitivity level, you can:

• press the (Menu) button to go to the next

step, or

• turn OFF the radio to exit without saving

changes.

Note: The default sensitivity is ‘Medium’ for VOX

and ‘High’ for iVOX.

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ADVANCED CONFIGURATION MODE

Advanced Configuration mode is a special radio mode that allows you to program basic radio’s features by using the radio’s front panel programming.

Entering Advanced Configuration Mode

To enter Advanced Configuration Mode, press and hold the PTT Button and the SB1 Button simultaneously for 3 seconds, while turning ON the radio. A unique tone sounds, indicating the radio has entered Advanced Configuration Mode. The radio LED blinks a green heartbeat.

Note:

• The Advanced Configuration Mode defaults to

the ‘Idle’ Programming Mode.

• ‘Idle’ Programming Mode is the stage in the

Programming Mode where the radio waits for the

user to start the radio programming cycle.

When the radio is set to Advanced Configuration Mode, the icon displays and the current channel aliasing name blinks to indicate that you can rotate the Channel Selector Knob to select the channel you want to program.

Advanced Configuration Mode

In Advanced Configuration Mode, the radio is capable of setting values for each channel by toggling between the different programming modes available:

• Frequencies,

• CTCSS/DPL Codes (Interference Eliminator Code),

• Scramble,

• Maximum Channels,

• Call Tone,

• Microphone Gain,

• Scan, and

• Weather Channel.

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• To move along the different Programming

Selection Mode without saving changes, short

press the PTT Button or (Menu) Button.

• To save changes, long press the PTT Button. The

radio returns to ‘Idle’ Programming Mode.

• When in ‘Idle’ Programming Mode, long press the

PTT button to exit the Programming Mode.

• Whenever you wrap around to the beginning of

the Programming Mode options, the radio

automatically saves all changes made, even if

you turn OFF the radio.

• Exit the Programming Mode without saving

changes (as long as you have not wrapped

around to the beginning of the Programming

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Mode options) by turning OFF the radio.

PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) FREQUENCIES

Once you have chosen the channel you want to program, short press the PTT button or

(Menu) button to scroll through the options until you reach ‘Frequency Programming Mode’.

The radio display shows the frequency code as follows:

To program the desired frequency, use the

and buttons to navigate to the frequency code value you need. Long press the PTT button to exit and save, or short press the PTT button to move to the next programming feature without saving.

PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) CODES (CTCSS/DPL)

Once you have chosen the channel you want to program, short press the PTT button or (Menu) button to scroll through the options until you reach the ‘Code Programming Mode’.

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The radio display shows the CTCSS/DPL code as follows:

To program the desired code, use the and

buttons until you get the CTCSS/DPL code value you want to set up. Long press the PTT button to exit and save, or short press the PTT button to move to the next programming feature without saving.

Once you have entered Advanced Configuration Mode and selected the channel in which you want to enable Scramble ( ), scroll up or down through the programming modes by short pressing the PTT button or

(Menu) button until the radio reaches the

Scramble Programming Mode.

The radio display shows the Scramble settings as follows:

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PROGRAMMING SCRAMBLE

The scramble feature makes your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening without the same scramble code. It does not guarantee confidentiality, but it adds an extra layer of privacy. Scramble mode is by default set to ‘OFF’.

The current scramble value blinks. You can select the desired scramble value (0,1,2 or 3) by pressing the and buttons. Long press the PTT button to exit and save, or short press the PTT button to move to the next programming feature without saving.

Note: The values available for scrambling are

dependent to the values programmed via

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the CPS. Scramble is disabled when the value is set to ‘0’.

PROGRAMMING MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHANNELS

You can configure the maximum number of channels for the radio. Once you have entered the Advanced Configuration Mode, scroll up or down through the programming modes by short pressing the PTT button or until you reach the ‘Maximum Channel Programming Mode’.

The radio display shows the Maximum Number of Channels as follows:

(Menu) button

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The radio display blinks the current maximum number of channels programmed. Use the

and buttons until you get the desired

maximum number of channels. Long press the PTT button to exit and save, or short press the PTT button to move to the next programming feature without saving.

Note: The values available for maximum channel

settings are dependent on the maximum number of channels the radio supports.

PROGRAMMING CALL TONES

Call Tones feature allows you to transmit an audible tone to other radios on the same channel to alert them that you are about to talk or to alert them without speaking.

In ‘Call Tone Selection Mode’ you can configure the type of call tone for the radio. The settings available are dependent on the maximum number of call tones your radio supports.

To program Call Tones, enter the Advanced Configuration Mode and scroll up or down through the programming modes until your display radio shows the ‘Programming Call

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Tones’ selection by short pressing the PTT button or

(Menu) button.

The radio display shows the Programming Call Tone’ as follows:

The radio display blinks the current call tone setting. You can select the desired call tone value (0,1,2 or 3) by pressing the and buttons. Each time you select a different value, your radio sounds the selected call tone (except for value ‘0’).

Once you have selected the desired call tone, long press the PTT button to exit and save, or short press the PTT button to move to the next programming feature without saving.

Note: The values available for Call Tones settings

are dependent on the values programmed

via the CPS. Call Tones is disabled when the value is set to ‘0’.

PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE GAIN LEVEL

To configure the Microphone Gain Level, enter the Advanced Configuration Mode and scroll up or down through the programming modes by short pressing the PTT button or (Menu) button until you reach the ‘Microphone Gain Level Programming Mode’.

The radio display shows the Microphone Gain Level as follows:

The radio display blinks the current Microphone Gain Level setting. You can select the desired Microphone Gain Level (1 = low gain, 2 =

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medium gain or 3 = high gain) by pressing the

and buttons.

Once you have selected the desired Microphone Gain Level, long press the PTT button to exit and save, or short press the PTT button to move to the next programming feature without saving.

Note: The values available for Microphone Gain

Level settings are dependent on the maximum Microphone Gain Level the radio supports.

PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE ACCESSORY GAIN LEVEL

To configure the Microphone Accessory Gain

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Level, enter the Advanced Configuration Mode and scroll up or down through the programming modes by short pressing the PTT button or

(Menu) button.

The radio display shows the Microphone Accessory Gain Level as follows:

The radio blinks the current Microphone Accessory Gain Level setting. You can select the desired Microphone Accessory Gain Level (1 = low gain, 2 = medium gain or 3 = high gain) by pressing the and buttons.

Once you have selected the desired Microphone Gain Level, long press the PTT button to exit and save, or short press the PTT button to move to the next programming feature without saving.

Note: The values available for Microphone

Accessory Gain Level settings are dependent on the maximum Microphone Accessory Gain Level the radio supports.

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Scan

Scan allows you to monitor other channels to detect conversations. When the radio detects a transmission, it stops scanning and goes to the active channel. This allows you to listen and talk to people in that channel without having to change channel manually. If there is talking going on Channel 2 during this time, the radio stays on Channel 1 and you will not hear Channel 2. After talking has stopped in Channel 1, the radio waits for 5 seconds before resuming scan again.

• To start scanning, press the SB1 or SB2 button.

When the radio detects channel activity, it stops

on that channel until activity on that channel

ends. You can talk to the person(s) transmitting

without having to switch channels by pressing the

PTT button.

Note: Scan has to be programmed either to SB1

or SB2 button via CPS. SB2 is by default Scan/Nuisance Channel delete button. If

Auto-Scan has been enabled for a particular channel, do not press SB1 or SB2 (programmed for scan) to start scanning, as the radio does it automatically.

• To stop scanning, short press the SB1 or SB2

button (programmed for scan) again.

• By pressing the PTT button while the radio is

scanning, the radio will transmit on the channel

which was previously selected before Scan is

activated. If no transmission occurs within 5

seconds, scanning resumes.

• If you want to scan a channel without the

Interference Eliminator Codes (CTCSS/DPL), set

the code settings for the channels to ‘0’ in the

CTCSS/DPL Programming Selection Mode.

Note: Whenever the radio is set to Scan, the LED

Indicator blinks a Red Heartbeat.

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Programming Scan List

You can enable or disable the Channel Scanning feature for each channel in your radio. To do so, enter the Advanced Configuration Mode and select the channel you want to program. Scroll through the programming modes by short pressing the PTT button or

(Menu) button until you reach

the ‘Scan Programming Mode’.

The radio display shows the Scan Programming Mode as follows:

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Both the channel number and current scan setting (YES = Enable or NO = Disable) blinks on the display, indicating you can choose your setting. To set the channel number, rotate the Channel Selector Knob until you reach the desired channel number.

Once you have selected the channel, proceed to enable (‘YES’) or disable (‘NO’) the scan feature by pressing the SB2 (*) button. Once you have set the values you need, long press the PTT button to exit and save, or short press the PTT button to move to the next programming feature without saving.

Note:

• (*) This assumes the SB2 button is not

programmed for a different mode.

• If the Maximum Channel setting in the radio is set

to ‘1’, the Scan Programming option is disabled

and will not show on the radio display.

Programming Weather Channel

Weather Channel Programming Mode is the last programming mode available. You can enable or disable the Weather Channel.

To do so, enter the Advanced Configuration Mode and select the channel you want to program. Scroll through the programming modes by short pressing the PTT button or

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(Menu) button until you reach the

‘Weather Channel Programming Mode’.

Press the and buttons to enable or disable the mode.

Editing Channel Alias Name

To edit a Channel Alias Name, turn ON the radio and press and hold the PTT button simultaneously with the button for 3 seconds. The radio generate a special beep upon entering the ‘Channel Alias Mode’.

The radio display shows the current channel alias name and channel number blinking as follows:

Choose the channel number you want to edit by rotating the Channel Selector Knob. Once you have selected the channel number, short

press the PTT button or

(Menu) button to

start editing the channel alias name.

• The character to be changed starts blinking. If it’s

a blank character, a cursor starts blinking.

• To change character, press the and

buttons until the desired character is reached. To

move to next character on the right, press the

(Menu) button. The character sequence is

[A-Z], “ “ (Blank Space), [0-9] and Special

Characters. No lower case is allowed.

Long press the PTT button to save and go back to the ‘Channel Alias Mode’ to choose other channel to edit the alias name or turn OFF the radio to exit without saving the changes.

Note: If the channel alias name is left blank, long

pressing the PTT button does not save or leave the alias name.

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Nuisance Channel Delete

Nuisance Channel Delete allows you to temporarily remove channels from the Scan List. This feature is useful when irrelevant conversations on a ‘nuisance’ channel ties up the radio’s scanning feature.

To delete a channel from the Scan List:

• Start Scan mode by short pressing the SB2(*)

button.

• Wait until the radio stops at the channel you wish

to eliminate. Long press the SB2 button to delete

it. You cannot delete the channel with scan

enabled (home channel).

• The channel will not be scanned again until you

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exit the Scan mode by short pressing the SB2

button again or by turning OFF the radio and

back ON.

Note: (*) This assumes the SB2 button is not

programmed for a different mode.

CUSTOMER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE (CPS)

Radio to be programmed

USB Ports

CPS Programming Cable

Drop-In Tray Charger Tray

Figure 1: Setting up the radio to the CPS

The easiest way to program or change features in your radio is by using the Customer Programming Software (CPS) and the CPS Programming Cable(*). CPS Software is available for free as web based downloadable software at:

www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries

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To program, connect the RM Series radio via the Drop-in Charger Tray and CPS Programming Cable as shown in Figure 1 on page 46. Toggle the cable switch of the CPS Programming Cable to ‘CPS Mode’.

CPS allows you to program frequencies, PL/ DPL Codes as well as other features such as: Bandwidth Select, Time-out Timer, Power Select, Scan List, Call Tones, Scramble, Reverse Burst, etc. CPS is a very useful tool as it can also lock the Front-Panel Radio Programming or restrict any specific radio feature to be changed (to avoid accidentally erasing the preset radio values). It also provides security by giving the option to set up a password for profile radio’s management. For more information, refer to Features Summary Chart Section at the end of the User Guide.

Note: (*) CPS Programming Cable P/N#

HKKN4027_ is an accessory sold separately. Please contact your Motorola point of purchase for more information.

Time-Out Timer

Transmissions can be terminated when the PTT button is pressed by setting up a Time-Out Timer.

Power Select

Power Select allows you to select between high and low transmission power per frequency in each channel. The power levels for RM Series 2W toggle between 1W and 2W.

Note: Some frequencies may have FCC transmit

power restrictions that disallow them to be set at a higher power level. For more information, refer to the “Frequency and Code Charts” on page 62

Call Tones

See “Programming Call Tones” on page 40.

Scramble

See “Programming Scramble” on page 39.

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Reverse Burst

Reverse Burst eliminates unwanted noise (squelch tail) during loss of carrier detection. You can select values of either 180 or 240 to be compatible with other radios.

• The features described in previous pages are just

some of the features CPS has. CPS offers more

capabilities. For more information refer to the

HELP file in the CPS.

• Some of the features available with the CPS

software may vary depending on the radio model.

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WEATHER CHANNEL

NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is

a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Working with the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Alert System, NWR is an “All Hazards” radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjuction with Federal, State and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).

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Known as the “Voice of NOAA’s National Weather Service”, NWR is provided as public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes 1000 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in the VHF public service band at these seven frequencies.

Public Service Band Frequencies (MHz)

162.400 162.425

162.450 162.475

162.500 162.525

162.550

The channel position 8 on all RM Series radios with channel selector knob is configured at the factory as a NOAA Weather Radio.

The NOAA Weather Radio feature can be disabled or configured to any of the other available channel positions via the Customer Programming Software (CPS) or in Advanced Configuration Mode. When a channel that has the NOAA Weather Radio is selected, the RM radio generates an audible voice announcement indicating the channel and weather frequency number. (E.g.: “Channel 8: Weather 1”). The weather frequency number announced is one of the 7 NOAA national frequencies that is currently tuned in the weather radio. The weather frequency can be changed while in the Weather Channel Programming mode by pressing the SB2 button to enter Weather menu and then using the SB1 button to toggle up or SB2 button to toggle down. The PTT button acts as the menu

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button to advance to channel menu or weather menu alert menu.

NOAA Weather Alert

The RM series radio is capable of monitoring the NOAA frequency for any alerts issued by the National Weather Service. When the Weather Alert feature is enabled. the radio will “mute” the daily weather radio. You can then move the channel position to a standard 2 way radio frequency and continue with normal communication.

The Weather Alert allows the radio to “listen” for a Warning Alarm Tone (WAT) from the National Weather Service. If a WAT is detected, the weather radio will “un-mute” and

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the message being broadcasted will be heard on the RM radio.

If the RM radio is tuned to a 2 way channel (normal operation and weather alert feature ON), the radio will “un-mute” and the message being broadcasted will be heard when a WAT is

detected. While monitoring an alert, pressing the PTT button or changing channels exits the weather alert and returns to normal operation.

Note: Using the Weather Alert Feature impacts

normal battery life.

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CLONING RADIOS

You can clone RM Series radio profiles from one Source radio to a Target radio by using any one of these 3 methods:

• Using a Multi Unit Charger (MUC- optional

accessory),

• Using two Single Unit Chargers (SUC) and a

Radio-to-Radio cloning cable (optional

accessory),

• the CPS (free software download)

Cloning with a Multi Unit Charger (MUC)

Pocket 1

“CLONE” symbol

Pocket 2 “CLONE” symbol Pocket 5

Pocket 4

To clone radios using the MUC, there must be at least two radios:

• a Source radio (radio which profiles will be cloned

or copied from) and

• a Target radio (the radio which profile will be

cloned from the source radio.)

The Source radio has to be in Pocket 1 or 4 while the Target radio has to be in Pocket 2 or 5, matching in the MUCs pockets by pairs as follows:

• 1 and 2 or,

• 4 and 5.

When cloning, the MUC does not need to be plugged into a power source, but ALL radios require charged batteries.

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:

• Press the PTT button and SB2

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simultaneously while turning the radio

ON.

• Wait for 3 seconds before releasing the

buttons until the audible tone is heard.

3. Place the Source radio in the source pocket that

pairs with the target pocket you chose in step 1.

Press and release the SB1 button.

4. After cloning is completed, the Source radio will

announce either “successful” (cloning is

successful) or “fail” (cloning has failed). If the

Source radio is a display model, it will either

show ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ on the display (a voice

announcement will be played within 5 seconds).

5. Once you have completed the cloning process,

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turn the radios OFF and ON or, long press the

PTT button to exit the ‘cloning’ mode.

Further details on how to clone radios are explained in the Instructions Sheet provided with the MUC.

When ordering the MUC, refer to P/N# PMLN6384_.

Notes:

• If cloning fails, refer to “What To Do If Cloning

Fails” on page 55.

• Paired Target radios and Source radios must be

of the same band type in order for the cloning to

run successfully.

• MUC pockets numbers should be read from left to

right with the Motorola logo facing front.

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CPS and Cloning Cables (Optional Accessory)

•Both CPS and Cloning Cables are made to work

either with RM Series radios or RDX Series

radios. Cloning cable supports a mix of RM and

RDX series radios.

• CPS cable programs RM series radios. Make

sure the cable switch is in “Flash” position. To

program a RDX radio with the CPS cable, make

sure the cable switch is in “CPS” position and the

USB converter provided in the CPS cable kit is

attached to the cable.

• Cloning cable allows you to clone:

–RM Series radios. Make sure the switch is in

“Cloning” or “Legacy” position.

–RDX Series radios. Make sure the switch is in

“Legacy” position with one USB converter on each end of the cloning cable.

–RM Series and RDX Series radios. Make sure

the switch is in “Legacy” position and use a USB converter to the RDX Single-Unit Charger. The Cloning Cable Kit provides 1 USB converter.

CPS Cable

Cloning Cable

USB Converter

Cloning Cable

Unique Micro to Mini Converter

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Cloning Radio using the Radio to Radio (R2R) Cloning Cable (Optional Accessory)

Operating Instructions

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1. Before starting the cloning process, make sure

you have:

• A fully charged battery on each of the radios.

• Two Single-Unit Chargers (SUC), or 2 SUC for cloning RM Series radios, or 1 SUC for RM Series radio and 1 SUC for RDX Series radio.

• Turn OFF the radios and,

2. Unplug any cables (power supply or USB

cables) from the SUCs.

3. Plug one side of the cloning cable mini USB

connector to the first SUC and the other end to

the second SUC.

Note: During the cloning process, no power is

being applied to the SUC. The batteries will not be charged. Only data communication is being established between the two radios.

4. Turn ON the Target Radio and place it into one

of the SUCs.

5. For the Source Radio, power ON the radio with

the following sequence:

• Press the PTT button and the SB2 button simultaneously while turning the radio ON.

• Place the Source Radio in its SUC. Press and release the SB1 button.

6. Wait 3 seconds before releasing the buttons

and you hear a distinctive audible tone. If the

Source Radio is a display model radio, it will

show ‘Cloning’ on the display.

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7. When the cloning is completed, the Source

Radio audible voice will announce either

“successful” (cloning is successful) or “fail”

(cloning process has failed). If the Source

Radio is a display model radio, it will either

show ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ on the display (a voice

announcement will be played within 5 seconds).

8. Once the cloning process is completed, turn the

Radios OFF and ON again to exit “Clone”

mode.

What To Do If Cloning Fails

The radio audible voice will announce “Fail” indicating that the cloning process has failed. In the event that the cloning fails, perform each of the following steps before attempting to start cloning process again:

1. Ensure that the batteries on both radios are fully

charged.

2. Check the cloning cable connection on both

SUCs.

3. Ensure that the battery is engaged properly on

the radio.

4. Ensure that there is no debris in the charging

tray or on the radio contacts.

5. Ensure that the Target radio is turned ON.

6. Ensure that the Source radio is in cloning mode.

7. Ensure that the two radios are both from the

same frequency band, same region and have

the same transmission power.

Note: This cloning cable is designed to operate

only with compatible Motorola SUC RLN6175 and PMLN6394_.

When ordering Cloning Cable, please refer to P/N# HKKN4028_. For more information about the accessories, refer to “Accessories” on page 76.

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

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Cloning using the Customer Programming Software (CPS)

When cloning using this method, you need the CPS software, a Drop-In Tray Charger and the CPS Programming Cable.

To order the CPS Programming Cable, please refer to P/N# HKKN4028_.

Information on how to clone using the CPS is available either in:

• the CPS Help File --> Content and Index -->

Cloning Radios, or

• in the CPS Programming Cable Accessory

Leaflet.

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

Radio to be programmed

Drop-in Tray Charger

USB Ports

CPS Programming Cable

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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

Extreme operating temperatures may affect battery life.

Refer to “About the Li-Ion Battery” on page 15

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 29

Scramble Code might be ON, and/or setting does not match the other radios'

settings.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Audio quality not good enough

Radio settings might not be matching up correctly. Double check frequencies,

codes and bandwidths to make sure they are identical in all radios

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Symptom Try This...

Limited talk range

TROUBLESHOOTING

Message not transmitted or

received

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 reduce

obstructions or increase power. UHF radios provides greater coverage in

industrial and commercial buildings. Increasing power provides greater signal

range and increased penetration through obstructions.

Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 29

Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed when transmitting.

Confirm that the radios have the same Channel, Frequency, Interference

Eliminator Code and Scramble Code settings. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring”

on page 29 for further information.

Recharge, replace and/or reposition batteries. Refer to “About the Li-Ion

Battery” on page 15.

Obstructions and operating indoors, or in vehicles, may interfere. Change

location. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 29.

Verify that the radio is not in Scan. Refer to “Scan” on page 43 and “Nuisance

Channel Delete” on page 46.

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Symptom Try This...

Radios are too close; they must be at least five feet apart.

Heavy static or interference

Low batteries

Drop-in Charger LED light

does not blink

Low battery indicator is

blinking although new

batteries are inserted

Radios are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with transmission.

Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 29.

Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery.

Extreme operating temperatures affect battery life.

Refer to “About the Li-Ion Battery” on page 15.

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” on page 21, “Drop-in Tray Charger LED

Indicators” on page 23 and “Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery” on

page 17.

Refer to “Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery” on page 17, and “About the

Li-Ion Battery” on page 15.

TROUBLESHOOTING

English

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 preprogrammed values, check

TROUBLESHOOTING

to see if the radio has been programmed 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 “Hands-Free Use/VOX” on page 33.

Check drop-in tray charger is properly connected and correspond to a

compatible power supply.

Refer to “Charging with the Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger (SUC)” on

page 21 and “Charging A Stand-Alone Battery” on page 22.

Check the charger’s LEDs indicators to see if the battery has a problem. Refer

to “Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators” on page 23.

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USE AND CARE

Use a soft damp cloth to

clean the exterior

Do not immerse in water Do not use alcohol or

cleaning solutions

If the radio is submerged in water...

Turn radio OFF and

remove batteries

Dry with soft cloth Do not use radio until

completely dry

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FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS

RM UHF FREQUENCIES CHART

RM UHF Frequencies

Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth

1 464.5000 12.5 kHz 15 461.1875 12.5 kHz

CHARTS

FREQUENCY AND CODE

2 464.5500 12.5 kHz 16 461.2125 12.5 kHz

3 467.7625 12.5 kHz 17 461.2375 12.5 kHz

4 467.8125 12.5 kHz 18 461.2625 12.5 kHz

5 467.8500 12.5 kHz 19 461.2875 12.5 kHz

6 467.8750 12.5 kHz 20 461.3125 12.5 kHz

7 467.9000 12.5 kHz 21 461.3375 12.5 kHz

8 467.9250 12.5 kHz 22 461.3625 12.5 kHz

9 461.0375 12.5 kHz 23 462.7625 12.5 kHz

10 461.0625 12.5 kHz 24 462.7875 12.5 kHz

11 461.0875 12.5 kHz 25 462.8125 12.5 kHz

12 461.1125 12.5 kHz 26 462.8375 12.5 kHz

13 461.1375 12.5 kHz 27 462.8625 12.5 kHz

14 461.1625 12.5 kHz 28 462.8875 12.5 kHz

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RM UHF Frequencies (Continued)

Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth

29 462.9125 12.5 kHz 47 466.3625 12.5 kHz

30 464.4875 12.5 kHz 48 467.7875 12.5 kHz

31 464.5125 12.5 kHz 49 467.8375 12.5 kHz

32 464.5375 12.5 kHz 50 467.8625 12.5 kHz

33 464.5625 12.5 kHz 51 467.8875 12.5 kHz

34 466.0375 12.5 kHz 52 467.9125 12.5 kHz

35 466.0625 12.5 kHz 53 469.4875 12.5 kHz

36 466.0875 12.5 kHz 54 469.5125 12.5 kHz

37 466.1125 12.5 kHz 55 469.5375 12.5 kHz

38 466.1375 12.5 kHz 56 469.5625 12.5 kHz

39 466.1625 12.5 kHz 57 462.1875 12.5 kHz

40 466.1875 12.5 kHz 58 462.4625 12.5 kHz

41 466.2125 12.5 kHz 59 462.4875 12.5 kHz

42 466.2375 12.5 kHz 60 462.5125 12.5 kHz

43 466.2625 12.5 kHz 61 467.1875 12.5 kHz

44 466.2875 12.5 kHz 62 467.4625 12.5 kHz

45 466.3125 12.5 kHz 63 467.4875 12.5 kHz

46 466.3375 12.5 kHz 64 467.5125 12.5 kHz

FREQUENCY AND CODE

CHARTS

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RM UHF Frequencies (Continued)

Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth Frequency # Frequency (MHz) Bandwidth

65 451.1875 12.5 kHz 78 456.1875 12.5 kHz

66 451.2375 12.5 kHz 79 456.2375 12.5 kHz

67 451.2875 12.5 kHz 80 456.2875 12.5 kHz

68 451.3375 12.5 kHz 81 456.3375 12.5 kHz

69 451.4375 12.5 kHz 82 456.4375 12.5 kHz

70 451.5375 12.5 kHz 83 456.5375 12.5 kHz

71 451.6375 12.5 kHz 84 456.6375 12.5 kHz

CHARTS

72 452.3125 12.5 kHz 85 457.3125 12.5 kHz

73 452.5375 12.5 kHz 86 457.4125 12.5 kHz

74 452.4125 12.5 kHz 87 457.5125 12.5 kHz

75 452.5125 12.5 kHz 88 457.7625 12.5 kHz

FREQUENCY AND CODE

76 452.7625 12.5 kHz 89 457.8625 12.5 kHz

77 452.8625 12.5 kHz

Note: Frequencies #57 to #89 are 33 new additional frequencies

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RMU2080D – UHF DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART

RM UHF 8CH Radios Default Frequencies – RMU2080

Channel Frequency #

1 2 464.5500 1 67.0 Hz 12.5 kHz

2 8 467.9250 1 67.0 Hz 12.5 kHz

3 5 467.8500 1 67.0 Hz 12.5 kHz

4 6 467.8750 1 67.0 Hz 12.5 kHz

5 10 461.0625 1 67.0 Hz 12.5 kHz

6 12 461.1125 1 67.0 Hz 12.5 kHz

7 14 461.1625 1 67.0 Hz 12.5 kHz

8 WC 162.4000 1 67.0 Hz 12.5 kHz

Note: WC = Weather Channel Frequency

Frequency

(MHz)

Code # Code 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 15 110 .9 28 173.8

3 74.4 16 114.8 29 179.9

4 77.0 17 118 .8 30 186.2

5 79.7 18 123 31 192.8

CHARTS

FREQUENCY AND CODE

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

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PL/DPL Codes

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

54 115 70 226 86 364

FREQUENCY AND CODE

CHARTS

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PL/DPL Codes (Continued)

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

CHARTS

FREQUENCY AND CODE

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

106 612 124 Customized PL

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PL/DPL Codes (Continued)

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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PL/DPL Codes (Continued)

DPL Code DPL Code DPL Code

190 Inverted DPL 99 200 Inverted DPL 109 210 Inverted DPL 119

191 Inverted DPL 100 201 Inverted DPL 110 211 Inverted DPL 120

192 Inverted DPL 101 202 Inverted DPL 111 212 Inverted DPL 121

193 Inverted DPL 102 203 Inverted DPL 112 213 Inverted DPL 123

194 Inverted DPL 103 204 Inverted DPL 113 214 Customized DPL

195 Inverted DPL 104 205 Inverted DPL 114 215 Customized DPL

CHARTS

196 Inverted DPL 105 206 Inverted DPL 115 216 Customized DPL

197 Inverted DPL 106 207 Inverted DPL 116 217 Customized DPL

198 Inverted DPL 107 208 Inverted DPL 117 218 Customized DPL

199 Inverted DPL 108 209 Inverted DPL 118 219 Customized DPL

FREQUENCY AND CODE

English

Notes

FREQUENCY AND CODE

CHARTS

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MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

What Does this Warranty Cover?

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

CANADA

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”)

FOR THE UNITED STATES AND

MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY

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.

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.

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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.

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MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR THE UNITED STATES AND

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FOR THE UNITED STATES AND

MOTOROLA LIMITED 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

Products Covered Length of Coverage

Software. Applies only

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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.

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.

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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

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ACCESSORIES

AUDIO ACCESSORIES

Part No. Description

53815 Headset w/Boom Mic BR

HMN9026_R Remote Speaker Mic BR

HKLN4477_ Surveillance Earpiece BR

BATTERY

Part No. Description

PMNN4434_R Standard Li-Ion Battery

PMNN4453_R High Capacity Li-Ion Battery

CABLES

Part No. Description

ACCESSORIES

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53865 Headset w/Swivel Boom Mic

53866 Earbud w/Clip PTT Mic BR

56517 Earpiece w/Inline Mic

RLN6423_ Swivel Earpiece BR

HKKN4028_ Radio to Radio Cloning Cable

HKKN4027_ CPS Programming Cable

CHARGERS

Part No. Description

PMLN6384_

PMLN6394_ Standard Drop-In Tray Charger

Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) Kit North America

CARRY ACCESSORIES

Part No. Description

HKLN4510_ Swivel Holster

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Part No. Description

82012694001

Customer Programming Software (CPS)

ACCESSORIES

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Notes

ACCESSORIES

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RM Series™ Features Summary

Programmable Via

Advanced

Features

Backlight No N/A Yes N/A 5 Seconds Choose the backlight’s time out by using the CPS.

Battery Save (2)

Buttons Reset No No Ye s Ye s ON

Call Tones (4) Yes No Ye s Ye s

Configuration

Display

No No Ye s Ye s ON

Non-

Display

Programmable via

CPS

Display

Non-

Display

Default Value Programming Tips

Toggle ON/OFF via CPS only.

Available only via CPS. Allows resetting the radio

buttons to factory default values. Refer to Radio

Buttons Summary Table.

Advanced Configuration available only for Display

OF F /

BUTTON A

Models by going into Advanced Configuration

Mode(1). Values available are 0 (OFF),1, 2 and 3.

To enable/disable Call Tones press Button A (default

button).

Features

Programmable Via

Advanced

Configuration

Display

Non-

Display

Programmable via

CPS

Display

Non-

Display

Default Value Programming Tips

Only Display Models. To enter or exit Channel

Channel Aliasing

Channels Ye s Yes Ye s Ye s Model Dependant

Yes N/A Yes N/A OFF

Aliasing mode press PTT and buttons

simultaneously while turning radio ON for 3 sec.

After editing, to exit and save, long press the PTT.

Note: To edit, refer to Programming Features/

Editing Channels.

You can select channels using the Channel Selector

Knob (non-display models) or the (MENU)

button (display models). You can also add or delete

channels using the CPS.

Note: Enabling/disabling channels via CPS

automatically affects the Maximum Channels you

are able to program via front panel.

Programmable Via

Advanced

Features

Cloning Mode Yes Yes Ye s Ye s ENABLED

CPS Manager Lock

Frequencies Yes Ye s Yes Ye s

Configuration

Display

No No Ye s Ye s N/A

Non-

Display

Programmable via

CPS

Display

Non-

Display

Default Value Programming Tips

Channel and

Model Dependant

Enables radio to enter cloning mode in order to

clone its profile settings into other radios (using

Radio to Radio Cloning Cable or Multi-Unit

Charger). Press PTT, SB2 while turning radio ON.

Note: You can clone radios using the CPS.

This feature is referred in the CPS software as

“Codeplug Password”. It prevents unauthorized

access to the CPS to the radio’s programmed

configuration. Make sure you se t up a 4 digits

password that is easy to remember.

There are 89 UHF frequencies available. Use

Advanced Configuration Mode (1) for configuration

via the front panel radio programming. Refer to

Frequencies and Codes Charts Section for details.

Features

Bandwidth Range

Codes, Interference Eliminator Codes (CTCSS/DPL)

IVOX, enable/ disable

IVOX, sensitivity Level

Keypad Beep (or Keypad Tone) (2)

Programmable Via

Advanced

Configuration

Display

N/A N/A N/A N/A Model Dependant

Yes Ye s Yes Ye s

Yes Ye s Yes Ye s OFF

Yes N/A Yes N/A

Yes Ye s Yes Ye s ON

Non-

Display

Programmable via

CPS

Display

Non-

Display

Default Value Programming Tips

Channel and

Model Dependant

HI GH

(Level 3)

Radios Bandwidth is fixed and non-programmable.

Bandwidth Range for 2W radios: VHF 150.8 - 160

Mhz / UHF 450-470 Mhz.

Use Advanced Configuration Mode for front panel

radio configuration. Ther e are 219 codes

available.For details refer to Frequencies and

Codes Charts Section.

Hands free without accessories. To enable IVOX,

long press the PTT button while turning radio ON

and until the IVOX icon blinks (on Display Model).

Available for Display models only. Allows user to

specify IVOX sensitivity level. For front panel radio

configuration use the (MENU) button.

Press SB2 while turning ON radio to enable/disable

keypad beep.

Features

Programmable Via

Advanced

Configuration

Display

Non-

Display

Programmable via

CPS

Display

Non-

Display

Default Value Programming Tips

Keypad Lock (2)

LEDs Enabled/ Disabled

Low Battery Alert Shutdown

Maximum Channels (2)

Microphone Gain Level, ACCESSORY

Press and hold (MENU) button for 4 seconds

Yes N/A Ye s N/A UNLOCKED

No No Ye s Ye s Enabled

N/A N/A N/A N/A ON

Model and CPS

Yes No Ye s Ye s

programmable

dependant

M ed i um

(Level 2)

to lock the radio keypad. To unlock, press

(MENU) button for 4 seconds.

Using CPS, you can disable radio LEDs.

Gives a sequence of loud and high beep tones to

alert battery level is low. LED will blink orange

several times. This a non-programmable feature.

Use the Advanced Configuration Mode to get the

Active Channels Menu option.

Note: Default value is set to the maximum number

of channels that the radio supports.

For front panel programming enter Advanced

Configuration Mode (1).

Programmable Via

Advanced

Features

Microphone Gain Level, RADIO

Monitor (4) Ye s Yes Yes Ye s SB1 Button

Nuisance Ch Delete (4)

PL Defeat Yes Yes Ye s Ye s SB1 Button

Configuration

Display

Yes No Ye s Ye s

Yes Ye s Yes Ye s SB2 Button

Non-

Display

Programmable via

CPS

Display

Non-

Display

Default Value Programming Tips

M ed i um

(Level 2)

For front panel programming enter Advanced

Configuration Mode (1).

Long Press SB1 to monitor and press SB1 again to

release.

Note: PL/DPL defeat feature should be disabled in

order to monitor.

Press SB2 to start scanning and wait until the radio

lands on the channel you want to delete. Long press

SB2 to delete the channel.

Note: The nuisance deleted channel will be restored

into the scan list when the radio is turned OFF or

you exit SCAN.

Also known as ‘Squelch defeat’. Short Press SB1 to

enable PL/DPL defeat so you can listen or monitor

any activity in the channel without noise. Press SB1

again to disable PL/DPL defeat.

Programmable Via

Advanced

Features

Power Select (4)

Power Up Text No N/A Ye s N/A MOTOROLA

Configuration

Display

No No Ye s Ye s

Non-

Display

Programmable via

CPS

Display

Non-

Display

Default Value Programming Tips

2W (1W Model

dependant)

Use CPS to program a SBx button to be used for

selecting the transmission power level you want for

each channel.

Note: There may be power restrictions depending

on the frequency chosen in each channel.

Text that shows up in the radio display when you

turn ON the radio. Default text is MOTOROLA.

Programmable via CPS.

Reset to Factory Defaults (2)

Reverse Burst No No Ye s Ye s 180

Yes Ye s Yes Ye s Enabled

Allows to restore radio's factory defaults. Press PTT,

SB1, SB2 simultaneously for 3 seconds while

turning ON radio.

Reverse Burst eliminates unwanted noise (squelch

tail) during loss of carrier detection. Use CPS to

select values 180 or 240.

Programmable Via

Advanced

Features

Scan Yes Ye s N/A N/A SB2 Button

Multiple (16) Scan List

Scan, Auto Scan

Scramble (4) Ye s No Yes Ye s

Time-Out Timer

Configuration

Display

Yes No Ye s Ye s

No Ye s Ye s Yes OFF

No No Ye s Ye s 60 seconds

Non-

Display

Programmable via

CPS

Display

Non-

Display

Default Value Programming Tips

ON - All

Channels

O F F

(level 0)

Short press SB2 to enable/disable scan.

Use CPS for editing Scan List (adding/removing

channels to be scanned). For display models only:

you can add/delete channels in the scan list using

front panel by going into Advanced Configuration

Mode(1).

Feature available only for Non Display Models. For

front programming using front panel radio enter

Advanced Configuration Mode(1)

Display models: you can program scramble using

front panel by going into Advanced Configuration

Mode(1).

Non display models: program either SB1 or SB2

button

Use CPS to program to program how long the PTT

can be pressed before the transmission is

automatically terminated. Values are 60, 120 and

180 seconds. (Pressing again PTT will start the

transmission again).

Programmable Via

Advanced

Features

VOX Sensitivity Level

VOX, enable/ disable

(1) To enter Advanced Configuration Mode, press and hold both PTT and SB1 simultaneously for 3-5 seconds while turning radio ON (LED will

start to blink green). Short press PTT to get to the different programming options.

(2) Using CPS you can prevent this fe ature to be programmed via fron t panel radio.

(3) Contact your Motorola Point of purchase for enabling this feature and/or for radio models details.

(4) For Non-Display Models, feature can be enabled for front panel programming by assigning feature to SB1 or SB2. For Display models:

Feature can be enabled to any of the programmable buttons rather than the default ones. For more details refer to Programming Buttons Chart

or CPS Menus.

Configuration

Display

Yes No Ye s Ye s

Yes Ye s Yes Ye s OFF

Non-

Display

Programmable via

CPS

Display

Non-

Display

Default Value Programming Tips

Front panel radio programming available in display

O F F

(level 0)

models by pressing PTT or (MENU) buttons

and scrolling down/up with and

buttons to set value. Long press PTT to save.

Allows to use ‘hands-free’ mode connecting

microphone accessories. To enable connect

external accessory and power up radio.

Note: The VOX sensitivity level default value is set

to OFF in the CPS settings. Before using this

feature, check VOX sensitivity level.

New Features

Programmable Via

Advanced

Features

Channel Busy Lock Out

Silent Mode No No Ye s Ye s OFF

Power Up Audio

Configuration

Display

No No Ye s Ye s OFF

No No Ye s Ye s

Non-

Display

Programmable via

CPS

Display

Non-

Display

Default Value Programming Tips

Tone Only +

Channel

This feature prevents radio’s transmitter from being

activated if a signal strong enough to break through

the noise ‘squelch’ is present.

Silent Mode is only activate when VOX/iVOX is

activated.

Choices available are:

• OFF (Default): The radio will work in normal

mode.

• Accessory Audio Only: Audio is played through

accessory.

• No Audio: Audio is disabled even the received

radio.

Selects the audio the radio will play when it is

powered up

Programmable Via

Advanced

Features

Priority Scan No No Yes Ye s OFF

Pre-Defined Voi ce P rom pt (VP)

Configuration

Display

No No Ye s Ye s Channel Number

Non-

Display

Programmable via

CPS

Display

Non-

Display

Default Value Programming Tips

Set the current channel with high priority scan. If

Weather Alert is enabled and the radio is in two-way

radio mode, the radio shall enable Weather Alert

Scan and ignore public priority scan, talkaround

scan or Auto-Scan.

16 pre-defined channel aliases to select for voice

announcement.

Programmable Buttons Chart

Button Monitor Scan / Nuisance Delete Call Tone Power Select Scramble Backlight No Operation

SB1

Default

SB2

BUTTON A (*)

BUTTON B (*)

Notes:

• Buttons come programmed to default functions. Using CPS you can assign one of the features shown in the chart, so the button can toggle values

using radio front panel

• (*) Display models only.

Default

Icons Chart

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 and when programming frequency features

Keypad lock Displayed whenever the Keypad lock feature is enabled (keypad is locked)

Program Displayed whenever the radio is set up to Programming Mode.

Scan Displayed whenever the radio is set to SCAN mode.

Icon Symbol Comments

Scramble Displayed whenever scramble is enabled.

Power Select Displayed whenever the channel is transmitting or set to a high-power selection

Signal Strength

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

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

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Motorola RMU2080D User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CONTENTS

PRODUCT SAFETY

INTRODUCTION

PACKAGE CONTENTS

FCC LICENSING INFORMATION

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SAFETY INFORMATION

OPERATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

RADIO OVERVIEW

PARTS OF THE RADIO

On/Off/Volume Knob

Channel Selector Knob

Accessory Connector

Model Label

Microphone

Antenna

LED Indicator

Front Buttons

Side Buttons

The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

BATTERY FEATURES

About the Li-Ion Battery

Battery Recycling and Disposal

Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

Holster

Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in Tray Charger

Battery Life Information

Battery Meter

Charging the Battery

Charging with the Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger (SUC)

Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators

Estimated Charging Time

Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi Unit-Charger - MUC (Optional Accessory)

Multi-Unit Charger LED Indicators

GETTING STARTED

TURNING RADIO ON/OFF

ADJUSTING VOLUME

READING THE DISPLAY

SELECTING A CHANNEL

TALKING AND MONITORING

RECEIVING A CALL

Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators

TALK RANGE

RADIO LED INDICATORS

HANDS-FREE USE/VOX

With Compatible VOX Accessories

Hands Free without Accessories (iVOX)

Toggle Voice Prompt in User Mode

Power Up - Tone Mode

Reset to Factory Defaults

Keypad Beeps

Keypad Lock/Unlock

MENU OPTIONS

Setting VOX /iVOX Sensitivity

PROGRAMMING FEATURES

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION MODE

Entering Advanced Configuration Mode

PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) FREQUENCIES

PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) CODES (CTCSS/DPL)

PROGRAMMING SCRAMBLE

PROGRAMMING MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHANNELS

PROGRAMMING CALL TONES

PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE GAIN LEVEL

PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE ACCESSORY GAIN LEVEL

OTHER PROGRAMMING FEATURES

Scan

Programming Scan List

Programming Weather Channel

Editing Channel Alias Name

Nuisance Channel Delete

CUSTOMER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE (CPS)

Time-Out Timer

Power Select

Call Tones

Scramble