
Communications Systems
What’s Included:
RDR1520
TM
Digital Radios
QUICK START GUIDE
Attaching the Battery:
Line up battery guide slots and
slide into place until it locks in.
Attaching the Antenna:
Be sure radio is
off, line up screw
threads and twist
antenna clockwise
until it is secure.
TM
RDR1520
Handheld Radio
Antenna
ANH1520U - UHF models
ANH1520V - VHF models
PS1521*
Power Supply
*Items sent in separate box if ordered.
B1520LI
Li-Ion Battery
(2000 mAh)
BC1520
Belt Clip
CH1521*
Desktop Rapid Charger
Attaching Belt Clip:
Align the screw
holes and use a
small screwdriver
to fasten screws.
ATTENTION:
• Remove Battery
• Do Not Use
Power Tool
• Use Screwdriver
Only
Connecting the Charger:
Plug power supply into the outlet
and connect the other end to
charger base.
Charging the Battery:
Slide battery into the charging
base with or without the
radio attached. Secure battery
in place, Red LED will be on
when charging.
Note: Charge a new b atter y 12 to 14 hours before ini tial use
for best pe rforman ce. Maximu m batter y capacit y is normally
achieved a fter two o r three full ch arge / disch arge cycl es.

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RDR1520 Configuration:
1
Antenna
2
Channel Knob
3
LED Indicator
4
On/Off/Volume Knob
5
Speaker
6
Microphone
11
7
Screw-On Belt Clip
8
Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
9
12
Side Button 1*
10
Side Button 2*
11
Audio Accessory Connector
12
Micro-USB
13
13
Battery
14
14
Battery Charging Contact Points
(for charging & programming)
These button s are
*
progra mmable by your
RCA Communications
Systems Dealer only
upon request at t he
time of purchase.
Download Complete Manual at: RCACommunicationSystems.com/support
For Sales, Warranty and Customer Support please contact:
Discount Two-Way Radio Corporation – North American Distributor
Phone: 310-224-5100 / Fax: 310-224-5101 / www.discounttwo-wayradio.com
555 W. Victoria Street, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220