RCA Alpha One APR100 Series Instruction Manual

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APR100 Bussines Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual

Congratulations on selecting the APR100 Series from

RCA Communications Systems - The most trusted name in radio!

INTRODUCTION

Our new series of business communications products establishes a new benchmark

in high quality radio products made to perform awlessly under the most demanding

commercial conditions. Cutting edge design, professional grade materials and components, simple operation and superior assembly quality: Alpha One

TM

has it all, including our exclusive no-nonsense, two-year “Warranty Protection Program,” one of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry.

To ensure you achieve maximum performance from your Alpha OneTM APR100 radio, please be sure to carefully read this manual.

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CONTENTS

Safety and General Information..................4

Product Inspection.......................................5

Alpha OneTM APR100 Overview.....................6

Battery Information.......................................8

Initial Use..................................................8

Applicable Battery Packs.........................8

Battery Tips..............................................8

Tips to Prolong Battery Life.....................9

Battery Storage........................................9

Charging the Battery...............................9

Steps for setting up your charger...............10

Antena Information .....................................10

Assembly and Diassembly.........................11

Attaching the Battery..............................11

Removing the Battery............................11

Attaching the Antenna............................12

Removing the Antena............................12

Attaching /Removing Belt Clip.................12

Attaching/Removing the Earpiece/

Microphone............................................13

Functions and Settings..............................14

Busy Channel Lockout............................14

VOX Sensitivity.......................................14

TX Power................................................14

Squelch Level.........................................14

Audio Setting..........................................14

Channel Annunciation...........................14

Time Out Timer (TOT)...........................15

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CTCSS/DCS..........................................15

Emergency Alert.....................................15

Battery Save...........................................15

Roger Beep............................................16

Squelch Tail Elimination..........................16

Low Battery Alert.....................................16

Side Keys...............................................16

Troubleshooting .........................................18

Care and Cleaning.....................................19

Technical Specications .............................19

Optional Accessories.................................20

Glossary....................................................24

Warranty Statement....................................25

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SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Please observe the following general safety precautions during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment.

■ Turn radio off prior to entering any area

with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as gas, petroleum, chemicals, blasting caps, etc.

■ Do not charge the battery in a potentially

explosive atmosphere.

■ Do not use any portable radio that has a

damaged antenna, as it can burn skin.

■ This equipment is to be serviced only by

an authorized Alpha One

TM

Service Center. Any service performed by unauthorized technicians will void the warranty.

■ Turn radio off when near electrical blasting

caps to avoid possible interference with blasting operations. Obey posted signs such as those in hospitals or blasting areas advising people to turn off all two-way radios.

Obey pilots and ight attendants instructions

to turn off radios on airplanes.

■ Do not place a radio over an air bag or in

an air bag’s deployment area, as the force

with which an air bag is inated could propel

the radio and may cause serious injury.

■ Do not place the radio close to a heat

source or expose the radio to direct sunlight for a prolonged time.

■ Hold the radio while in use in a vertical

position with the microphone one to two inches away from your lips. While wearing a transmitting radio, keep the radio and its antenna at least one inch away from your body.

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ANTENNA

ANH3500U-3

UHF 400-470MHZ

Li-ion BATTERY

B1013LI

1300mAh Lithium

CHARGER

CH1001

Rapid Charger

ADAPTOR

PS1001

Charger Adaptor

BELT CLIP

BC100

Screw-In Belt Clip

USERS’ MANUAL

PRODUCT INSPECTION

Prior to unpacking the Alpha OneTM porta-

ble radio, please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage or missing components immediately to your

Alpha One

TM

Sales and Service Center.

Every Alpha OneTM APR100 portable radio comes with the following items:

Items Qty.

ANTENNA ANH3500U-3 UHF 400-470MHZ

1

Li-ion BATTERY B1013LI 1300mAh Lithium

1

CHARGER CH1001 Rapid Charger

1

ADAPTOR PS1001 Charger Adaptor

1

BELT CLIP BC100 Screw-In Belt Clip

1

USERS’ MANUAL

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Channel Selector Knob

On-Off/ Volume Control

Emergency Call

Antenna

LED Indicator

Microphone

Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button

Side Key 1/ Side Key 2

Accessories Connector

Battery Latch

Alpha OneTM APR100 OVERVIEW

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Figure 1

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■ PTT (Push-to-Talk) Key Press and hold down the PTT key to transmit, release it to receive.

■ SK1 (Side Key 1) Side Key 1 is the programmable key to which your dealer can assign long and short press function. (See

Glossary for denitions of long and short

press.)

■ SK2 (Side Key 2) Side Key 2 is the programmable key to which your dealer can assign long and short press function. (See

Glossary for denitions of long and short

press.)

■ LED Indicator for information on status of LED Indicator and alert tone, see table on pg. 9 (See Functions and Settings for the detailed operations.)

■ Channel Selector Knob Turn the knob to select channels 1 to 16.

■ Radio On-Off/Volume Control Knob

Turn the knob clockwise to turn the radio on, and turn the knob fully counter-clockwise until it clicks to turn the radio off. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. WARNING! Make sure the APR100 is at low volume prior to using any earpiece accessory, and then adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Failing to do so may cause hearing damage.

■ Battery Latch Use to remove the

bat ter y.

■ Accessory Jack The jack is used to connect speaker, microphone, external PTT, earpiece, headset, programming cable and cloning cable.

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BATTERY INFORMATION

Initial Use

New batteries are shipped from the factory uncharged. Charge a new battery approximately 12 hours prior to initial use

(applies to Ni-CD, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries

charged with slow or rapid rate charger). NOTE: The Indicator Light will turn GREEN approximately one hour after battery is placed in a Rapid Rate Charger; however, it is strongly recommended the battery charge for 12 hours. This initializes it and allows for the best performance. Maximum battery capacity is normally achieved after two or three full charge / discharge cycles. If battery power runs low, recharge the battery. Batteries that are brand new or that have been stored for an extended period of time (several weeks), may require more time to fully charge.

Applicable Battery Packs

To reduce the risk of injury, use only batteries

specically designed for your Alpha One

TM

two-way radio.

Caution

1. To avoid risk of personal injury, do not

dispose of batteries in a re.

2. Dispose of batteries according to local recycling regulations. Do not dispose as household waste.

3. Never attempt to disassemble the battery.

Battery Tips

1. When charging a battery, keep it at a temperature between 41°F ~ 104°F (5°C ~ 40°C) to ensure a full charge. Temperatures

outside this range signicantly reduce

battery life.

2. Before charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. Never leave a radio on while it is

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3. Batteries with damaged contacts can be extremely dangerous. Any battery with damage to one or more contacts should be replaced immediately and not used under any circumstances.

Battery Storage

1. Fully charge a battery before storing it for an extended period of time to avoid battery damage due to over-discharge.

2. Recharge a battery after three months storage to avoid reduced battery capacity due to over-discharge.

3. When storing a battery, keep it in a dry place at room temperature.

Charging the Battery

1. When the battery level is very low, recharge it. It is never recommended to completely drain the battery, which may cause your battery to malfunction and no longer accept a charge.

in the charger, as it can damage both the battery and the radio; the charger is not a radio stand.

3. Do not cut off the power supply or remove battery while charging.

4. Never charge a battery that is wet. Dry it with soft cloth prior to charging.

5. The battery will eventually weaken. When the operating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery.

Tips To Prolong Battery Life

1. Battery performance greatly decreases

at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C).Having

a spare battery is always necessary in extremely cold environments. A cold battery may work again when it returns to room temperature,so keep it for later use.

2. Dust on the battery contact may cause the battery not to work or charge properly. Use a clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching the battery to the radio.

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