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Congratulations on selecting the RD3500TM from

RCA Communications Systems - The most trusted name in radio.

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 RD3500TM radio, please be sure to carefully read this manual.

MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:

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• Refer service to qualied technicians only.

• Do not operate the transceiver nor charge a battery pack in an explosive atmosphere (gases, dust, fumes, etc.).

• Turn OFF the transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in a gasoline service station.

• Do not modify nor attempt to adjust this transceiver for any reason.

• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it close to heating appliances.

• Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid, and/or wet areas, nor on unstable surfaces.

SAFETY: It is important that the operator be

aware of and understand hazards common to

the operation of any transceiver.

PRECAUTIONS

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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Supplied Accessories.....................................1

PREPARATION

Charging the Battery Pack.........................2-3

Installing/Removing the Battery Pack..............4

Installing the Antenna...................................5

Installing the Belt Clip....................................5

Installing the Cover over the Speaker/

Microphone Jacks..........................................6

Installing the Speaker/Microphone.................6

GETTING ACQUAINTED.................................7

OPERATION...............................................8

AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

Time-Out Timer.............................................9

Battery Saver.................................................9

Low Battery Warning.....................................9

Monitor...................................................... 10

CTCSS/DCS CODES

50 CTCSS frequency codes (Hz).................11

104+1 DCS code.........................................11

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.........................12

FREQUENCY CHART....................................13

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Safety Training Information..........................14

Electromagnetic interference/Compatibility..15

CONTENTS

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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, le a claim with the carrier immediately.

Supplied Accessories ITEM QUANTITY Antenna 1 Battery charger 1 AC adaptor 1 Battery pack 1 Belt clip 1 lnstruction manual 1

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Notices Emergency Key/Side button 1/Side button 2 and side button 3 can be programmable for short press and long press by PC software to these functions:

1. Unassigned. 2. All alert tones on/off, 3. Emergency on, 4. Emergency off, 5. High/ low power, 6. Monitor, 7. Nuisance channels delete, 8. One touch Access1, 9. One touch Access2, 10. One touch Access3, 11. One touch Access4, 12. One touch Access5, 13. One touch Access6, 14. scan on/off, 15. Tight/ normal squelch, 16. Scrambler on/off, 17. Vox on/off, 18. Tone select, 19. Battery indicator,

20. Lone work on/off, 21. Repeater/talk around, 22. Man down on/off

GETTING UNDERSTANDING

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK FOR MORE THAN 5 DAYS MAY REDUCE THE BATTERY PACK LIFE.

Note: The ambient temperature should be between 41 and 104°F (5 and 40°) while charging is in progress. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery. Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a battery pack before charging. Using the transceiver while charging its battery pack will interfere with correct charging. The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace the battery pack.

PREPARATION

Charging the Battery Pack

The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage (greater than 2 months) will not bring the battery pack to its normaloperating capacity. After repeating the charge/discharge cycle two or three times, the operating capacity will increase to normal.

CAUTION: DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT IS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED. DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY PACK TO SHORTEN OR THE BATTERY PACK MAY BE DAMAGED.

AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE CHARGER.

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Plug the AC adaptor cable into the adaptor jack located on the rear of the charger.

Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Slide the battery pack or transceiver with a battery pack into the charger.

Make sure the battery pack contacts are in contact with the charging terminals. The charger LED lights and charging begins.

After charging the supplied battery pack for 4 hours, remove it or the transceiver equipped with it from the charger.

The charger turns to green automatically after charging is completed.

Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

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Installing / Removing the Battery Pack

The average life of the supplied battery pack is 10 hours.

Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time.

CAUTION: DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE BATTERY TERMINALS NOR DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THE BATTERY PACK.

Match the top of battery with the frame of chassis.

Push the battery pack to the connection of chassis and push down the battery locker.

To remove the battery pack, pull up the battery locker and slide the pack away from the transceiver.

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Installing the Antenna

Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clock-wise until secure.

Note: The antenna is neither a handle, a key ring retainer, nor a speaker/microphone attachment point. Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver’s performance.

Installing the Belt Clip

If necessary, buckle the belt clip to the back of the battery pack.

Note: if not install the belt clip, the installation position may become hot during High Temperature.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE GLUE WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT SCREW LOOSENING WHEN INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP,AS IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSCEIVER. ACRYLIC ESTER, WHICH IS CONTAINED IN THESE GLUES, MAY CRACK THE TRANSCEIVER’S BACK PANEL.

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Installing the Earphone/ Speaker Microphone

Plug the Earphone/Speaker Microphone into the jack.

Note: When you use the Earphone/Speaker Microphone, the radio may not be waterproof.

Installing the Jack Cover

If you are not using the jack, cover the jack with the jack cover that is supplied with a screw.

Note: To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the jacks with the supplied cover and twisting in the screw.

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PREPARATION

Power on Radio

Switch ON the transceiver by turning the Power Switch/Volume Control knob clockwise until a beeping sound is heard. To turn the power off, turn the knob counter-clockwise.

Note: There is no beep sounds heard if ALL ALERT TONE set off.

Adjust Volume

Adjust the volume knob clockwise to increase the volume, or count-clockwise to reduce the volume.

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PREPARATION

1. Transmission

1. Analog transmission: Press PTT key and

speak to the speaker

2. Digital transmission: Each channel can be

set to digital channel

• When talking, press PTT key to call all

other members in this talk. Press PTT to call and release PTT to receive. Press PTT again to activate the microphone.

• When not talking, press PTT to send a

new call (use the channel knob to select

one channel or recall one ONE TOUCH ACCESS). If the Talk Permit Tone was programmed, the radio will be waiting for the tone before talking

• During the talking, if your radio activate

CH Free Indication Tone (programmed by software), you will hear a short beep tone

after your partner release PTT. This means that the channel is free and waiting for your call.

• In case of calling was Interrupted (for example, your radio received the emergency call) you can still hear the CH Free Indication Tone, then you can deactivate the tone by programming software.

• When talking, if your radio activates and is programmed to “Color Code” (this is programmed by the software), then your partner’s radio must be programmed with the same color code before talking.

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2. Receiving and Recalling Transmission

Select Zone

The Zone is a channel group, the radio can support two zones, each zone with a maximum of 16 channels.

• Press the preset side key which is dened as the “Zone.”

• You can hear a Conrm tone, this means the radio can go from Zone 1 to Zone 2, or you will hear a negative tone which means it will go from Zone 2 to Zone 1.

Select channels, user’s ID or group ID

Rotate the channel knob to select the channels, user’s ID or group ID.

Receiving and Responding to Calls

After setting the channels, user’s ID or group

ID, you can receive or respond to callins. When radio transmits. the LED shows a red or green light when receiving.

Analog Receiving

Receiving the same carrier and tone to open the squelch.

Voice Receiving

When receiving a correct call (correct single call, group call, or all call tone), the radio will operate the speaker and you will hear your partner’s voice.

Short Message Receiving

When two “Di, Di” tones are heard, the radio receives the message. Otherwise you will hear one alert tone, meaning the message receiving failed.

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Receiving and Responding to Group Calls

When you receive the call from one group, the radio must be belong to this group

1. LED shows a green light.

2. Hold the radio and keep 1-2 inches (2.55 cm) distance away from your mouth. If “CH free indication” is enabled, you will hear the short beep tone when your partner releases PTT. This means the channel is free and waiting for a response.

3. Press PTT to respond to the call and LED will show a red light.

4. You will hear the Call Permit tone (if enabled) and you will be able to speak.

5. Release PTT to receive.

6. If there is no talking in this channel in preset time, this means the call ended.

Receive and Response Single Call

Single call means one radio calls to another radio and there are two call types:

1. The radio processes the inspection before calling

2. Immediate calling

When you receive a call, your radio will show a green light. The call type is programmed by a PC software.

When Receiving a Single Call

1. LED shows a green light.

2. If “CH free indication” is enabled, you will hear the short beep tone when your partner releases PTT. This means the channel is free and waiting for a response.

3. Press PTT to respond to the call and LED will show a red light.

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4. You will hear the Call Permit tone (if enabled) and you will be able to speak.

5. Release PTT to receive.

6. If there is no talking in this channel in preset time, this means the call ended.

7. A short tone will be heard.

Receiving All Calls

All calls come from one radio to all radios which is on the same channel.

When You Receive All Calls

1. Sound the Alert tone and LED will show a green light.

2. If there is no talking on this channel in preset time, the call has ended. If “CH free indication” is enabled, you will hear a short beep tone when your partner releasees PTT. This means the channel can be used ,

but you cannot response all calling.

Notice:

When you receive calls, switch to another channel. The radio will stop receiving all of the calls. You cannot use any preset buttons until all of the calls end.

Sending the Transmission

There are 2 ways to select one channel, User’s ID or Group ID

1. Rotate the channel knob

2. Press “Preset One Touch Access” key

Rotate the Channel Knob to Send the

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Transmission

Group Call

To send a group call, your radio must belong to a group.

1. Rotate the channel knob, use the Group ID to select the channel.

2. Hold the radio and keep 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) distance away from your mouth.

3. Press PTT to send the call. LED will show a red light.

4. You will hear the Call Permit tone (if enabled) and you will be able to talk to the speaker.

5. Release PTT to receive. LED will show a green light if your partner is answering.

6. If “CH free indication” is enabled, you will hear a short beep tone when your partner releases PTT. This means the channel is

free and is waiting for a response.

7. Press PTT to respond. If there is no talking on this channel in preset time, the call will end.

Single Call

1. Rotate the channel knob and use the User’s ID to select a channel.

2. Hold the radio and keep 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) distance away from your mouth.

3. Press PTT to send the call. LED will show a red light.

4. You will hear the Call Permit tone (if enabled) and you will be able to talk to the speaker.

5. Release PTT to receive. LED will show a green light if your partner is answering.

6. If “CH free indication” is enabled, you will hear a short beep tone when your partner releases PTT. This means the channel is

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free and is waiting for a response.

7. Press PTT to respond. If there is no talking on this channel in preset time, the call will end.

8. You will hear a short beeping tone.

All Calling

This function lets you send calls to all users on a channel. This function must be programmed on a PC.

1. Rotate the channel knob and use the All Calling ID to select a channel.

2. Hold the radio and keep 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) distance away from your mouth.

3. Press PTT to send the call. LED will show a red light.

4. You will hear the Call Permit tone (if enabled) and you will be able to talk to the speaker. Other users on this channel

cannot respond to all the calls.

Using One Touch Access Key to Send Group Call or Single Call

One touch access function let you easily send a group call or single call to a preset ID or contacts. The function can be assigned to the programmable keys by long press or short press. You can program only one ID or preset one contact person to one programmable key. You can also program several One Touch Access Keys.

1. Press preset “One Touch Access” key to send a group call or single call.

2. Hold the radio and keep 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) distance away from your mouth.

3. Press PTT to send the call. LED will show a red light.

4. You will hear the Call Permit tone (if

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enabled) and you will be able to talk to the speaker.

5. Release PTT to receive. LED will show a green light if your partner is answering.

6. If “CH free indication” is enabled, you will hear a short beep tone when your partner releases PTT. This means the channel is free and is waiting for a response.

7. Press PTT to respond. If there is no talking on this channel in preset time, the call will end.

8. You will hear a short beeping tone at the end of the group call or single call.

3. Short Message Setting

Sending a Preset Message

1. You may send the pre-programmed short message through the pre-program key. There are 50 preset short messages

available

1. Press the pre-program one touch access key to send a pre-programmed message to one contact person.

2. LED shows a red light.

3. Two “Di, Di” tones will be heard. If the message fails to send, you will hear one alert tone.

4. Privacy Function

Privacy Setting (for digital mode only)

This function can be programmed by a PC software. The privacy setting has Basic and Enhanced options, maximum 16 privacy groups available, privacy key value (4 Byte and 18 Byte), and programmable keys to enable/ disable privacy function.

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5. Digital Emergency Alarm System

You can program Alarm Type by PC software and enable/disable the function by programmable keys

Disabled: Close the Alarm function and the unit cannot emergency alarm, but can receive the emergency call alarm from other units Regular: The unit sending the Alarm tone and after preset time (programmed by software) send the alarm tone and ID to the receive unit Silent: The unit is not alarmed but send the ID to the receive unit and that unit alarm Silent with Voice: In the status of an alarm, press PTT key to send the voice from speaker

Lone Work

Enable/disable the function by programmable keys, in order to ensure the security of the user

when in the status of lone working. In the process of lone work, the unit will sound the alert tone in the due time, the user must press any key to indicate the security, otherwise the unit will be go for automatically alarm mode.

6. Scan (Programmable Keys On/Off)

Scan List

Create scan list and program single channel/ group as the scan list, the radio will scan all channels/group in the scan list. The radio support maximum 250 scan lists, each list includes 16 members.

Scan

When the scan enabled, LED indicates yellow, there are two type of scan

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Main channel scan (manual): The radio scans all channels in scan list/group. By programming, the radio can scan the last activated channel or start from 1st scan channel.

Auto scan: You can select one channel/group which already programmed as auto scan, the radio scans from this auto scan channel.

Nuisance Channel Delete

When scan remain one channel, press the programmed nuisance channel key, the radio will continue scan next channel, and will not scan this channel afterward. But when the

scan function closed and then opens the

scan function, the radio will resume scan this channel.

Start and Stop Scanning

1. Press programmed scan key or use the

channel knob to select one auto scan

channel.

2. When scan activated, LED indicator ashing yellow, you can hear a conrm tone. When scanning stop, LED indicator Extinguish and a alarm tone heard.

Dual Priority Channel Scan

When set up one priority channel, activated the priority scan function, such scan use Cyclic scan mode, it always scans the priority channel during each common scan.

In time of scan, response the transmission scan. The radio remain in the activated channel/group.

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The time of the radio keep in this channel

mean “Scan hold time’

1. Hold the radio and keep 1-2 inch (2.55cm) distance with your mouth. If “CH free indication” was enabled, you will hear the short beep tone when your partner release PTT, it means the channel is free and wait for your response.

2. In the scan hold time, press PTT the LED

indicates red

3. You hear the Call permit tone (if enable)

and speak to the speaker

4. Release PTT to receive

5. If you don’t response in the hold time, the

radio continue to scan other channels

7. Setting

Set Squelch Level

You can adjust the squelch level, lter low signal or useless calling

Setting: Normal squelch is default value

1. Press pre-programmed “tight/normal squelch” key

2. You can hear one conrm tone which means the radio in the status of strong squelch, or you will hear a alarm tone which mean in week squelch

Set Power Level

You can set each channel to be high or low power.

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Setting: high power to communicate with long distance, low power work with short distance

1. Press pre-programmed “high/low power” key.

2. You may hear one conrm tone which means it transmits in low power, otherwise in high power

Open/Close VOX Function

This function enable you hand free calling in the preprogrammed channel, regardless when the VOX accessories detect voice, the radio will automatically send the single during the programmed time

If you press PTT key the VOX function will be deactivated. To activate the VOX function: Power off and then power on the radio, or change channels or

1. Press the pre-programmed “VOX On/Off” key to open/close this function

2. If “Call permit tone” acqtivated, you can use one touch access key to send the calling. You hear the Call permit tone (if enable) and speak to the speaker

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Low Battery Alert

For extra convenience, when the battery level is low, the LED ashes red and a low-pitched tone sounds every ten seconds to alert users to recharge the battery.

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)

Avoid interference with other users on the same channel by preventing transmission if another talkgroup is currently speaking over the air. The radio will generate a continuous tone when the PTT is pressed and will not allow a second transmission to “step-on”the current conversation. Releasing the PTT will cancel the tone.

Voice Operated Transmit (VOX)

You can transmit hands-free with the use of optional accessories. The quality of the

Note: For more information on the accessories

that are available for the BR250

TM

, please see the Optional Accessories available on page 26, contact your dealer or visit: www.dtwr.com/rca

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Symptom Solution

Cannot power on the radio

a. The battery needs charging. Recharge the battery or replace

it with a fresh one.

b. The battery is not properly installed. Remove the battery and

reattach it.

The operating time is noticeably shorter than normal even though the battery is properly charged.

a. The battery has worn out; it is time to buy a new battery. b. The battery is not fully charged. Make sure that the battery is

removed after LED indicator has turned green.

Cannot talk to or hear group members

a. Make sure that your radio operates on the same frequency

and has the same CTCSS/CDCSS settings as your group members.

b. Make sure you are within their communication range.

Hear non-group members

Please change your CTCSS/CDCSS settings and have your group members do so, also.

No voice or low voice while transmitting

a. Turn the volume control knob to its maximum volume. b. Return the radio to your dealer to check for microphone

damage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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CARE AND CLEANING

• Do not directly handle the radio by its antenna or external microphone.

• Do not place the radio in a dusty or dirty environment.

• Clean the radio with a lint-free cloth moistened with clean water and/or a mild dishwashing liquid to remove dirt, grease, and dust.

• Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits.

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Optional Accessories

Stubby Antenna

AN250SU – UHF AN250SV - VHF

More compact and convenient than the standard antenna, but reduces coverage by approximately 30%.

Multi-Unit Rapid-Rate Charger

CH250R6

More convenient and saves space by using one power outlet for 6 radios.

Heavy Duty, Remote Speaker Microphone

SM250L

No need to remove the radio from your waist, which prevents radio damage or loss.

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Optional Accessories continued

Light Duty, Remote Speaker Microphone

HMN250M

Lighter and more compact than the heavy duty microphone but with the same benets.

Professional Receive-Only Earpiece w/ Transparent Acoustic Tube (for use with remote speaker microphones)

LOE250SC

Lightweight earpiece for use with speaker mics and when transmitting is not necessary.

Economy Receive-Only Earpiece

(for use with remote speaker microphones)

LOE250EH

Same functions as the professional earpiece but at economical price.

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Optional Accessories continued

Ear-Hook Style Earpiece with Microphone PTT

BDN6105EH

Serves the same function as the professional surveillance kit at an economical price.

Surveillance Kit with Palm Mic and In-Line PTT

BDN7203A

Professional, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication.

Lightweight Over-The-Head Headset with In-line PTT

HS250LWH

Durable and inexpensive. Perfect for retail stores, restaurants and bars.

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Optional Accessories continued

Heavy Duty, Over-The-Head Headset

H0500D

For use in high noise environments such as airports, race tracks and manufacturing plants (-24dB noise reduction).

Heavy Duty, Behind-the-Head Headset

H4500D

When a hard hat is necessary in high noise environments.

Leather Holster (xed or swivel clip)

HL250C

More durable and stronger than Nylon. Offers the best protection for your BR250TM radio.

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Optional Accessories continued

Nylon Holster (xed or swivel clip)

HN250C

Prevents loss and prolongs your radio life by preventing unnecessary drops and abuse.

Waterproof Bag

HNWPBG

Protect your BR250TM radio when working around water.

Chest Pack

CHEST-A

For those applications when securing the BR250TM radio to your waist is not possible.

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GLOSSARY

Short Press - Key press shorter than 1.5 seconds

Long Press - Key press longer than 1.5 seconds

Standby Status - In normal mode, no key operation is made on the radio and the radio is in

receiving status.

CTCSS/CDCSS - The setting of CTCSS/CDCSS code in transmitting party must match that in the receiving party for the receiver to unmute its output audio.

Battery Save - The function is to save battery power and prolong the operation time. Once no activity or operations are occurring on the channel, the radio will be on and off alternately.

Time-out Timer (TOT) - The time-out timer feature stops someone from talking too long and tying up the channel.

Squelch - The purpose of squelch is to mute audio output from the speaker when no signals are present. Open the squelch to unmute radio speaker.

Squelch Off - Always unmute speaker to receive audio as well as background noise.

Monitor - Carrier condition must be satised for the radio to unmute to an incoming call, regardless

of CTCSS/CDCSS condition.

continued >

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Momentary - Hold down the Function key to activate the status, and release it to turn it off.

Scan - The scan feature enables the radio to continuously scan each channel for activity.

Busy Channel Lockout - Avoid interference with users on same channel by preventing transmission

if another talkgroup is already on the air.

VOX - The radio will automatically begin transmitting when you speak.

GLOSSARY continued

WARRANTY STATEMENT

RCA Communications Systems warrants each new radio product it supplies to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the time period listed below, provided that the user has complied with the requirements stated herein.

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase from an Authorized RCA Communications Systems Sales and Service Outlet. This warranty is offered to the original end user and is not assignable or transferable. RCA Communications Systems is not responsible for any ancillary equipment which is attached to or used in conjunction with RCA Communications Systems products.

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RCA Communications Systems offers to the original end user a Two (2) Year Limited Warranty on the RCA BR250TM Radio Handset. The BR250TM Antenna, BR250TM Battery and the BR250TM Battery Charger are covered under a One (1) Year Limited Warranty. The BR250

TM

Belt Clip is not covered

under the warranty.

During this period, if the product fails to function under normal use because of manufacturing defect(s) or workmanship, it should be returned to the Authorized RCA Communications Systems Sales and Service Outlet from which it was purchased. The Sales and Service Outlet will repair the product to full operating specications or replace the product with a new product of the same make and model. The user is responsible for all charges incurred in returning the product to the Authorized RCA Communications Systems Sales and Service Outlet. RCA Communications Systems will be responsible for all charges in returning the product to the end user via standard ground shipping service.

RCA Communications Systems shall have no obligation to repair or replace the product, if there is damage as a result of normal wear and tear or if the damage is caused in whole or in part by catastrophe, fault or negligence of the user, improper or unauthorized alterations or repairs to the product, incorrect wiring, use of the product in a manner for which it was not designed, or by causes external to the product. This warranty is void if the product serial number is altered, defaced or removed.

THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED, THE SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL RCA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES, INLCUDING ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR THE LOSS OF PROFIT, REVENUE OR DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT.

RCA Communications Systems endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but is not liable for any possible omission and printing mistakes.

All the above specications and design are subject to change without prior notice.

All the reproduction and translation of this manual without authorization is prohibited.

In this manual, we strive to achieve accuracy and completeness, but provide no warranty of accuracy or reliability. All the above specications and design are subject to change without notice due to continuous development.

No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the expressed, written permission from RCA Communications Systems.

The end-user of any two-way radio is solely responsible for obtaining any license or other authorizations required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). For further information visit www.fcc.gov or call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).

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For Sales, Warranty and Customer Support please contact:

Discount Two-Way Radio Corporation – North American Distributor

1430 240th Street

Harbor City, CA 90710

Phone: 310-224-5100 / Fax: 310-224-5101

www.discounttwo-wayradio.com

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