RCA BRM1250 Instruction Manual

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BRM1250TM Professional Mobile Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Congratulations on selecting the BRM1250TM from

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Our new series of professional communications products establishes a new benchmark in premium

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: RCA Communications Systems 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 BRM1250TM mobile radio, please be sure to carefully read this manual.

MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:

• BRM1250TM VHF Mobile Two-Way Radio

• BRM1250TM UHF Mobile Two-Way Radio

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Product Inspection.........................................4

RCA BRM1250TM Overview............................6

Front Panel................................................5

Rear Panel.................................................5

Programmable Function Keys..................6-7

Installation....................................................8

Instructions................................................8

Installation Tools........................................8

Installation Steps.......................................8

Status Indicators..........................................10

LCD Icons................................................10

LED Indicator...........................................11

Basic Operations..........................................12

Turning the Radio On / Off......................12

Adjusting the Volume..............................12

Selecting a Channel.................................12

Selecting a Zone......................................12

Receiving a Call.......................................13

Transmitting a Call...................................13

Selecting the Power Level....................13

BOT ID and EOT ID..............................14

Functions and Operations............................14

Monitor...............................................14

Scan....................................................15

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)............... 17

BCL Override.......................................17

DTMF Call...........................................17

Code Squelch......................................20

Off Hook Decode................................20

Time-out Timer (TOT)..........................21

Emergency Call...................................21

Frequency Reverse...............................22

Talk Around.........................................22

Selectable Squelch Level (SQL).............22

User Selectable CTCSS / CDCSS (UST)..23

Public Address (PA)..............................23

Home Channel....................................24

Rental..................................................24

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Lone Worker...........................................25

2-Tone Encode Select (TTS)......................25

Display Frequency....................................26

Display Mode..........................................26

Voice Compander....................................26

Scrambler...............................................26

MDC1200TM...........................................26

RDC2400TM............................................27

Short Message..................................28-33

Troubleshooting..........................................34

Care and Cleaning......................................35

Optional Accessories...................................36

Warranty Statement..............................37-39

Warranty Contact Info................................39

Notes.........................................................40

CONTENTS continued

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PRODUCT INSPECTION

Prior to unpacking the BRM1250TM mobile radio, please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage or missing components immediately to your RCA Communications Systems Sales and Service Outlet. Every BRM1250TM mobile radio comes with the following items:

Item Qty.(PCS)

Palm Microphone 1 Microphone Hanger 1 Microphone Hanger Screws 3 Mounting Bracket 1 Mounting Bracket Screws 6 Adjustment Knobs 4 Spring Washers / Flat Washers 5 / 5 Fuses 2 Vehicle Power Cord 1 Radio Unit 1 Owner’s Manual 1

Microphone Hanger

Palm Microphone

Radio Unit

Microphone Hanger

Screws

Mounting Bracket Kit

Vehicle Power Chord

Fuses

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RCA BRM1250TM Overview

Front Panel

(1) Volume Control Knob

(2) LCD Display

(3) Programmable Keys ▲ / ▼

(4) LED Indicator

(5) Speaker

(6) Radio Power On / Off Key

(7) Programmable Keys P1-P4

(8) Microphone Jack

Rear Panel

(1) Audio Connector

(2) External Speaker Jack

(3) Power Inlet

(4) Antenna Connector

Front Panel

Rear Panel

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No. Shortcut Keys Qty.(PCS)

1 CH Up (▲ by default)

To select a channel quickly

2 CH Down (▼ by default) 3 Zone Up (P3 by default)

To select a zone quickly

4 Zone Down (P4 by default) 5 MONI A

To adjust the condition for incoming signal match.

6 MONI B 7 MONI C (P1 by default) 8 MONI D 9 Display Frequency To display current frequency quickly

10 Display Mode To switch display mode quickly

11 User Selectable Tone (UST)

To change the CTCSS frequency of current channel temporarily

12 2-Tone Select To select 2-Tone code quickly 13 TX Power Select To adjust power level through one button press 14 Scan (P2 by default) To monitor the signals on the predened channel

15 Add/Delete

To add or delete the scan channel in non-scan status To delete the nuisance channel temporarily in scan status

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS

For added convenience, you may request your dealer to program the keys P1, P2, P3, P4, ▲ and ▼ as shortcuts to the functions listed below:

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No. Shortcut Keys Qty.(PCS)

16 Frequency Reverse

To reverse the TX and RX frequencies, and the CTCSS/ CDCSS encoding and decoding frequencies

17 Talk Around

To transmit with the RX frequency and CTCSS/CDCSS frequency

18 SEL SQL To select the squelch level quickly 19 Home Channel To switch to the home channel quickly 20 Public Address To output the amplied audio signals

21 Scrambler

To safeguard the privacy of your talk through voice encryption

22 Compander To bring clearer voice under noisy environment 23 Emergency Call To summon help in emergent situations 24 RDC To select RDC call quickly 25 Lone Worker To ensure the safety of lone workers

26 Whisper

To hear clearly even if the transmitting party speaks in low voice

27 Short Message To quickly access the short message operation 28 Rental To time the rental service 29 Aux A To control the output from the port AUX A 30 Aux B To control the output from the port AUX B 31 Transparent Transmit Mode To enter the Transparent Transmit Mode quickly

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INSTALL ATION

Before you install the radio in a vehicle, be sure to read the following instructions carefully:

Instructions

» The radio operates with a negative grounded

power supply of 13.6 ± 15%V only. Please check the power supply’s polarity and voltage before you install the radio.

» Please check how far the screws will extend

from the bottom surface of the radio before

you install it. Be sure to drill mounting holes with caution to avoid damage of the vehicle wiring and parts.

» Please connect the supplied antenna and power

cord to the radio, before you install the radio in the bracket.

» Install the radio with RCA supplied mounting

bracket to keep it secure. A loose radio may cause bodily injury in the event of an accident.

» Install the radio in a location where the front

panel controls may be easily reached.

» Please determine the location of mounting hole

before drilling.

» Please make sure there’s sufcient space at

back of the radio for wiring.

» When the fuse for DC power cord needs

replacement, it must be replaced by a fuse with the same specication.

Installation Tools

» Electric drill: ¢6mm or above » Cross head screwdriver » Hex socket sleeve (used for mounting 4.8 × 20

mm self-tapping screw)

Installation Steps

1. Install the bracket in a location where it’s easy to operate the radio.

2. Connect accessories such as antenna and power cord to the radio.

3. Slide the radio into the mounting bracket and secure it using the locking knobs.

4. Install the microphone hanger in a location where it’s easy to reach the microphone.

5. Plug the palm microphone into the microphone jack on the front panel, and place it on the hanger when not in use.

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No. Part Name No. Part Name

1 Palm Microphone 2 Adjust Knobs 3 Radio Unit 4 Power Inlet 5 Black Power Cord 6 Red Power Cord 7 Fuses 8 Antenna Connector

9 Flat Washers 10 Spring Washers 11 4 × 16 mm Self-tapping Screws 12 Microphone Hanger 13 Mounting Bracket 14 4.8 × 20 mm Self-tapping Screws

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STATUS INDICATORS LCD Icons

Your radio’s LDC displays the radio status. The following are the icons that appear on the radio’s display.

LCD Panel

Indicator Description

Displays CH number/name, zone number/name, DTMF number, frequency, menu and options, etc.

Lo Indicates low power output.

Press the Monitor key:

1. The

icon is displayed when CTCSS/CDCSS and 2-Tone decoding is off.

2. The

icon is displayed when the speaker is unmuted.

Appears when the radio begins to scan.

Appears when the radio is transmitting a selected call.

C indicates that the current channel is in the scan list. Z indicates multi zone scan.

Appears when the Scrambler feature is enabled.

Appears when the Compander feature is enabled.

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Indicator Description

Appears when the current channel is already in use.

Indicates the current channel is the priority channel. P indicates priority channel 1, P indicates priority channel 2, P indicates priority channels 1 and 2.

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LED Indicator

The LED indicator will help you easily identify current radio status.

LED Indicator Radio Status

LED glows red

Transmitting

LED glows green

Receiving

LED ashes orange

After the 2-Tone, MDC1200 or RDC2400 or DTMF signaling is decoded, and during the auto reset time.

After the 2-Tone, MDC1200, RDC2400 or DTMF signaling is transmitted, and during the auto reset time.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Turning the Radio On/Off

Press the Power On/Off key to turn on the radio.

Press and hold down the Power On/Off key for about 1 second to turn off the radio.

Adjusting the Volume Turn the Volume Control knob clockwise to

increase the volume, or counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.

Note: While adjusting, if the radio is programmed with CTCSS/CDCSS or 2-Tone, MDC1200, RDC2400 Signaling squelch, noise will not be heard from local speaker even if you fully turn the Volume Control knob clockwise.

Selecting a Channel

The ▲/▼ and P1-P4 function keys are programmable by your dealer to select a channel. The RX/TX frequency on each channel is set by your dealer.

Press the programmed CH UP key to select a higher numbered channel; press the programmed CH DOWN key to select a lower numbered channel.

Selecting a Zone

The ▲/▼ and P1-P4 function keys are programmable by your dealer to select a zone. The RX/TX frequency on each channel is set by your dealer.

Press the programmed Zone UP key to select a higher numbered zone; press the programmed Zone DOWN key to select a lower numbered zone.

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