RCA Communications Systems RDR1500V User Manual

RDR1520 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Congratulations and Thank You for selecting the PRODIGI RDR1520 Series

portable two-way radio from RCA Communications Systems

- The most trusted name in radio!

Our newest digital series professional communications products based on DMR technology establishes a benchmark in premium digital two-way radio equipment, made to perform

awlessly under the most demanding commercial conditions. Cutting edge design, high-end

professional grade materials and components, simple operation and superior assembly quality:

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

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To ensure you achieve maximum performance from your read this manual.

MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:

• RDR1520TM

VHF Two-Way Radio • RDR1520TM UHF Two-Way Radio

RDR1520 radio, please be sure to carefully

YEAR

WARRANTY

PROTECTION PROGRAM

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

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

RCA RDR1520TM Series Overview.........................6

Preparing Radio For Initial Use

Setting Up the Charger.....................................7

Charging the Battery........................................7

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

Attaching / Removing Battery...........................9

Attaching / Removing Antenna........................9

Attaching / Removing Belt Clip........................11

Connecting Audio Accessories........................11

Turn Radio On / Off.........................................12

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

Programmable Buttons....................................13

Assignable Radio Functions........................13-14

Switch Between Analog / Digital Mode.........14

Transmission.....................................................15

Analog transmission.......................................15

Digital transmission........................................15

CONTENTS:

Making and Receiving Calls

Selecting a Zone.............................................15

Selecting a Channel.........................................15

Receiving & Responding to a Group Call.........15

Receiving & Responding to a Private Call.........16

Receiving an All Call.......................................16

Making Radio Calls (Group/Private/All Call).....16

Making a Group or Private Call One Touch Access

Button...........................................................17

Advanced Features

Emergency Operation......................................17

Initiating/Responding to Emergency Alarm......18

Exiting Emergency Mode................................18

Channel Scan.................................................19

Scan Instructions and Methods.......................19

Starting and Stopping Scan.............................20

Responding to a Scan.....................................20

Deleting a Nuisance Channel...........................20

Restoring a Nuisance Channel.........................21

Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)..................21

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CONTENTS

Utilities

Setting the Squelch Level................................21

Setting the Power Level...................................21

Care and Cleaning............................................22

Troubleshooting...............................................23

FCC Statement..................................................24

Industry Canada Compliance...........................25

RF Exposure Compliance & Control Guidelines

& Operating Instructions.................................26

EXPOSURE RF compliance et Lignes de contrôle

et Instructions opérationnelles.......................27

Warranty Statement........................................29

Customer Support Contact Info......................31

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SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION

This radio is restricted to occupational use

only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the operating instructions.

» 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 your skin.

» This equipment is to be serviced only by

authorized RCA Communications Systems technicians. Any service performed by unauthorized technicians will void the warrant y.

» 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 period of 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.

For a complete list of RCA approved antennas,

batteries, chargers, holsters and audio

accessories, visit:

http://www.rcacommunicationssystems.com

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PRODUCT INSPECTION

Prior to unpacking your RDR1520 Series

portable 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 RDR1520 Series portable radio

comes with the following items:

Item Qty.

RDR1520 B1520LI - Li-Ion Battery (2000 mAh) 1

ANH1520U - Antenna for UHF Models ANH1520V - Antenna for VHF Models

BC1520 - Belt Clip 1 Instruction Manual 1 CH1521* - Desktop Rapid Charger 1 PS1521* - Power Supply 1

-Handheld Radio 1

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RDR1520

Handheld Radio

Antenna

ANH1520U ANH1520V -

UHF models

VHF models

B1520LI

Li-Ion Battery

(2000 mAh)

BC1520

Belt Clip

PS1521*

Power Supply

CH1521*

Desktop Rapid Charger

*Items sent in separate box if ordered.

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Antenna

Channel Knob

LED Indicator

On/Off/Volume Knob

Speaker

Microphone

Screw-On Belt Clip

Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button

Side Button 1*

Side Button 2*

Accessories Connector

Micro-USB

Battery

Battery Charging Contact Points

(for charging & programming)

These buttons are programmable

by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer only upon request at the time of purchase.

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Preparing Your Radio for Initial Use Setting Up Your Charger

1. Plug the adapter’s AC connector into the AC outlet socket. (see image A)

2. Plug the adapter’s DC connector into the DC socket on the back of the charger. (see image B)

3. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the battery alone, in the charger. (see image C)

4. Make sure the battery contact is touching the charging terminals. The charging

process begins when the red LED light

illuminates.

5. The green LED light will illuminate approximately two hours later, indicating the battery is fully charged.

Battery Information

Charging the Battery

Your radio is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Lilon) battery. To avoid damage and comply

with warranty terms, charge the battery

using only an original RCA charger, exactly as described in the charger user guide. When the charger’s LED illuminates red,

it is an indication that the battery is being

correctly charged. When the LED illuminates green, the battery charge is complete. Note: Charge a new battery 12 to 14 hours before initial use for best performance. Maximum battery capacity is normally achieved af ter tw o or th r e e f ull charge / discharge cycles.

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Image A

Image B

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Image C

Caution:

To reduce the risk of injury, use only batteries specied by RCA Communications Systems.

- To avoid risk of personal injury, do not dispose of batteries in a re.

- Dispose of batteries according to local

recycling regulations. Do not dispose as household waste.

- Never attempt to disassemble the battery.

- 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. If the operating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery.

- Before charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full

charge. Never leave a radio on while in the

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

stand.

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

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

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

- Battery performance greatly decreases at temperatures below -4°F (-20°C). Having

a spare battery is always necessary in

extremely cold environments. A cold

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battery may work again when it returns to

room temperature, so keep it for later use.

- 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.

- 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.

Attaching & Removing the Battery

1. Attach the battery on the back of the

radio by aligning the side rails and pushing

battery up as shown until it clicks into place. (See Figure 1)

2. Remove the battery by pressing the battery

release button and sliding the battery down

as shown. (See Figure 2)

Note: If the battery is not securely locked, remove it and reattach it.

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Figure 1

Attaching / Removing the Antenna

1. With the radio turned off, set the antenna

in its receptacle and turn clockwise until it

is screwed down. (See Figure 3)

2. To remove the antenna, turn the radio off and turn the antenna counterclockwise. (See Figure 4)

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 2

* If antenna needs

to be replaced,

ensure that only RCA Communications Systems antennas are used. Damaged Antennas may reduce your radio coverage.

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Attaching / Removing the Belt Clip

Using a small screwdriver, align the belt clip’s screw holes to the radio’s chassis. Attach by

turning the screws clockwise into the belt clip’s

screw holes. Remove by doing the reverse. (See Figure 5)

Figure 5

Connecting Audio Accessories

The accessory connector is located on the side

of the radio. It is used to connect RCA audio accessories to the radio. Remove the accessory cover by unscrewing the screw location at the bottom of the cover. Connect the desired audio accessory rmly into the accessory jack and secure the screw by turning it clockwise. (See Figure 6)

Note: Please loosen the

screw prior to removing the audio accessory.

The use of the audio accessory may affect the waterproof performance of the radio.

Figure 6

Turn On/Off the Radio

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1. Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise until you hear a click. (See Figure

7) The LED blinks green and a brief tone

sounds, indicating that the power up test

is successful.

2. To turn off the radio, rotate this knob counterclockwise until you hear a click.

Note: There is no power up tone if the radio

tones/alerts function is disabled. If your radio does not power up, check your battery. Make sure that it is charged and properly attached. If your radio still does not power up, contact your RCA Communications Systems dealer.

Adjusting the Volume

To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/ Volume Control Knob clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn this knob counterclockwise. (See Figure 7)

Figure 7

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Programmable Buttons

Your RCA Communications Systems Dealer can

program the programmable buttons as shortcuts

to radio functions or preset channels/groups

depending on the duration of a button press:

- Short Press - Press and release quickly.

- Long press - Press and hold for the

programmed duration (between 1 seconds and 3.75 seconds).

The Programmable Functions are:

Unassigned All Alert Tones On/Off Emergency On Emergency Off High/Low Transmit Power Monitor On/Off Nuisance Channels Delete One Touch Access 1 One Touch Access 2 One Touch Access 3 One Touch Access 4 One Touch Access 5 One Touch Access 6 Repeater/Talkaround Scan On/Off Tight/Normal Squelch Privacy On/Off VOX On/Off Battery Indicator Lone Worker On/Off Tone Select

All Alert Tones On/Off - Toggles all tones

and alerts on or off.

Emergency On - Initiates an emergency alarm

or call.

Emergency Off - Cancels an emergency

alarm or call.

High/Low Transmit Power - Toggles transmit

power level between high and low.

Monitor On/Off - Monitors a selected

channel for activity.

Nuisance Channels Delete - Temporarily

removes an unwanted channel, except for the Selected Channel, from the scan list. The Selected Channel refers to the user’s selected zone/channel combination from which scan is initiated.

One Touch Access - Directly initiates a

predened Private or Group Call, a Call Alert or a Quick Text message.

Repeater/Talkaround - Allows the user to

toggle between Repeater and Talkaround

mode.

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Scan On/Off - Toggles scan on or off.

Tight/Normal Squelch - Toggles squelch level

between tight and normal squelch levels. Privacy On/Off - Toggles privacy (basic voice encryption) on or off.

Privacy On/Off - Allows the user to toggle

the Privacy feature between on and off for the channel.

VOX On/Off - Toggles Voice Activated

Function on or off.

Battery Indicator - Indicates battery charge

level, low, medium or high.

Lone Worker On/Off - Toggles Lone Worker

feature On or Off, on per channel basis.

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

The PTT button on the side of the radio has two main functions:

- Press and hold down PTT button to initiate

and call and talk. Release the PTT button to listen. The microphone is activated when the PTT button is pressed.

- If a call is in progress, the PTT button allows the radio to transmit to the other radios

that are part of the call.

Note: If the Talk Permit Tone is enabled, wait until the short alert tone ends before talking.

During a call, if the Channel Free Indication feature is enabled on your radio (programmed by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer),

you will hear a short alert tone the moment

the target radio (the radio that is receiving your call) releases the PTT button, indicating the channel is free for you to respond. You will also hear the Channel Free Indication tone if your call is interrupted, for example when the radio receives an Emergency Call.

Switching Between Analog and Digital Mode

Each channel in your radio can be programmed

as an analog channel or a digital channel. Use the Channel Selector Knob to switch between an analog or a digital channel.

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Note: When switching from digital to analog

mode, certain features of the radio become

unavailable.

Transmission Analog transmission:

Press PTT key and speak into the mic.

Digital transmisson:

Each channel can be set as a digital channel:

Press PTT key to call all other members in

this talk group, and release PTT to receive calls. When the call is completed, press PTT again to initiate a new call (use the

channel knob to select one channel or

recall one with ONE TOUCH ACCESS). If the Talk Permit Tone was programmed,

the radio will sound a tone, to indicate that

you can talk.

Making and Receiving Calls Selecting a Zone

Zones are groups of channels. RDR1520 offers up to 2 zones with a maximum of 16 channels per zone. You can change zones

with radio’s function keys as programmed

by your RCA Communications Systems dealer.

Selecting a Channel

Once the required zone is displayed (if you have multiple zones in your radio), turn the programmed Channel Selector Knob to select the desired channel.

Receiving and Responding to a Group Call

To receive a call from a group of users, your radio must be congured as part of

that group and assigned to the channel

you are currently on. When you receive a Group Call the LED blinks green.

Once the transmission is completed, press*

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and hold the [PTT] button to respond to the call and the LED indicator lights up

red. When done, release the [PTT] button to listen again. If there is no voice activity for a set period of time, the call ends.

*Note: If Talk Permit Function is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone to nish and then speak clearly into the microphone.

Receiving and Responding to a Private Call

A Private Call is a call from an individual radio to another individual radio. When you receive a Group Call the LED blinks green.

Once the transmission is completed, press*

and hold the [PTT] button to respond to the call and the LED indicator lights up

red. When done, release the [PTT] button to listen again. If there is no voice activity for a set period of time, the call ends.

*Note: If Talk Permit Function is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone to nish and then speak clearly into the microphone.

Receiving an All Call

An All Call is a call from an individual radio to every radio on the channel. It is used to

make important announcements requiring

all radio user’s full attention. When you receive an All Call the LED blinks green.

*Note: The radio stops receiving the All Call if you switch to a different channel while receiving the call.

Making a Radio Call (Group, Private or All Call)

Select the desired channel by using the channel Selector Knob. To make a call to a Group, Private or All Call, your radio must be congured with the respective Group, Private or All Call contact on the channel you are on. Press* and hold the

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[PTT] button to make the call. When done release the [PTT] button to listen.

*Note: If Talk Permit Function is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone to nish and then speak clearly into the microphone.

Making a Group or Private Call One Touch Access Button

The One Touch Access feature allows you to make a Group or Private Call to a predened alias or ID easily. This

feature can be assigned to a short or long

programmable button press. You can only have one alias or ID assigned to a One Touch Access button. Your radio can have multiple One Touch Access buttons programmed.

Press the programmed One Touch Access button to make a Group or Private Call to the predened alias or ID. Press* and hold the [PTT] button to make the call.

When done release the [PTT] button to listen.

*Note: If Talk Permit Function is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone to nish and then speak clearly into the microphone.

Advanced Features

Emergency Operation Note: This function is available in Digital

Mode Only!

An Emergency Alarm is used to indicate a critical situation.

Your radio supports 3 Emergency Alarms:

• Emergency Alarm

• Emergency Alarm with Call

• Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow

Each alarm has the following default

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setting: Disabled: Radio cannot transmit alarm

signal, but can receive alarm from other radios. Each alarm has the following types:

Regular: Radio transmits an alarm signal

and shows audio and/or visual indicators.

Silent: Radio transmits an alarm signal

without any audio or visual indicators. There will be no response (call) from the

target radio until you press the PTT button

to initiate the call.

Silent with Voice: Radio transmits an

alarm signal and is able to receive an incoming call, without any audio or visual

indicators, until you press the [PTT] button

to initiate, or respond to the call.

Initiating & Responding to Emergency Alarm

To initiate an Emergency Alarm press the programmed Emergency button. The LED lights up solid red. After the alarm is sent

successfully depending on the setting selected you can press the [PTT] to talk or your radio’s microphone is automatically

activated, allowing you to communicate

with the other radio without pressing the

[PTT] button. To Respond to an Emergency Alarm Press

any button to stop all Emergency Alarm received indications. Press [PTT] button to

initiate a call with the emergency initiating

radio.

Exiting Emergency Mode

Your radio exits Emergency mode

automatically when any of the following occurs:

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• Emergency Alarm acknowledgement is received (for Emergency Alarm only), OR

• All retries to send the alarm have been exhausted, OR

• The Emergency Off button is pressed, OR

• The [PTT] button is pressed

Note: If your radio is powered off, it exits the Emergency mode. The radio will not re-

initiate the Emergency mode automatically

when it is turned on again.

Channel Scan

Scan lists are created and assigned to individual channels / groups. The radio scans for voice activity by cycling through the channel/group sequence specied in the scan list for the current channel / group. Your radio can support up to 250 scan lists, with a maximum of 16 members in a list. Each scan list supports a mixture

of both analog and digital entries. You

can add, delete, or prioritize channels by

editing the scan lists.

Scan Instructions and Methods

When a scan is initiated, your radio cycles

through the programmed scan list for the

current channel looking for voice activity. The LED blinks red.

There are two ways of initiating scan:

• Manual Scan: Initiate scan manually using the programmed by your RCA Communications Systems dealer Scan ON/OFF side button. When scan is initiated, radio will detect all channels / groups on the programmed scan list.

• Auto Scan: Your radio automatically starts scanning when you select a

channel / group that has Auto Scan

enabled

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Starting and Stopping Scan

Press the programmed Scan On/Off

side programmable button to start the

scanning. Press it again to turn it off.

Responding to a Scan

During scanning, your radio stops on any

channel / group where activity is detected. After the transmission is over the radio remains on the active channel for a programmed time period known as “hang time”.

• Press the PTT button during hang time

to respond to the call. The LED lights up red.

• Release PTT button to listen. Note: If you do not respond within the

hang time period, the radio continues

scanning other channels / groups.

Deleting a Nuisance Channel

If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (termed a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily remove the unwanted channel from the scan list.

Note: This capability does not apply to

the channel designated as the Selected Channel.

This feature is not accessible through the

menu.

• When your radio stops on an unwanted or nuisance channel, press the

programmed Nuisance Channel Delete button until you hear a tone.

• Release the Nuisance Channel Delete button. The nuisance channel is deleted.

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Restoring a Nuisance Channel

To restore the deleted nuisance channel, power the radio off and back on again or

press Stop and Start to restart a scan via the programmed Scan button.

Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)

The Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)

feature allows the radio to operate in a radio system with an interface to

telephone or other DTMF based systems. DTMF Codes can be programmed into the radio by your RCA Communications Systems dealer. DTMF receive/transmit feature has four optional modes with 32 encode groups with up to 30 characters per group. To use this feature, your radio must have an access code, which is system dependent. Please contact your RCA Communications Systems dealer or system administrator for more information.

Utilities

Setting the Squelch Level

You can adjust your radio’s squelch level to lter out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than normal background noise.

Settings: Normal is the default level. Tight may help to lter out (unwanted) calls and / or background noise. However, calls from radio within your system that are in very remote locations may also be ltered out. Press the programmed Squelch button to toggle squelch level between normal and tight.

Setting the Power Level

You can customize your radio’s power setting to high, mid-high, mid-low, and low for digital channels, or mid-high, mid-

low, low for analog channels.

Settings: High enables communication

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with radios located at a considerable

distance from you. Low enables

communication with radios in closer

proximity. Press the programmed Power Level button to toggle transmits power level between high and low.

CARE AND CLEANING

• Do not hold the radio by its antenna or

external microphone.

• Do not place the radio in a dusty environment.

• Clean with a lint-free cloth moistened with

clean water or a mild dishwashing liquid.

• Avoid exposing to corrosives, solvents or spirits.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Solution

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

Radio will not power on

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

Cannot talk to or hear transmissions from your group members

Radio is on, but you cannot hear voice transmissions or they are not very loud

it with a fresh one.

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

reattach it.

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.

a. Make sure that your radio operates on the same channel and

/ or has the same CTCSS/CDCSS settings and/or it is a part of the same talk group.

b. Make sure you are within their communication range.

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

damage.

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FCC Statement:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help. NOTE 2: Any changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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ISDEC Compliance

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must

accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the

device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.

L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique

subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en

compromettre le fonctionnement. WARNING: Under Industry Canada regulations,

this radio transmitter may only operate using an

antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so

chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 0 dBi.

FRENCH: Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir

le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la

puissance isotrope rayonnée quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.

Please refer to the following websites for more

information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits. http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/ sf01904.html http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cebbhst.nsf/eng/h_tt00080.html

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RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines:

• Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.

• User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users.

• Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.

Operating Instructions:

• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor

of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting

50% of the time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable

RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).

• Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of face with the microphone (and the other parts of the radio, including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from the nose. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with distance from the antenna. Antenna should be kept away from eyes.

• When worn on the body, always place the radio in a RCA’s approved clip for this product. Using approved body-worn

accessories is important because the use

of RCA’s or other manufacturer’s nonapproved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the occupational/ controlled environment RF exposure limits.

• If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended use position in front of the face, then

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ensure the antenna and the radio are kept

at least 2.5 cm (one inch) from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with increasing distance

from the antenna. Use only RCA Communications Systems approved, supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and accessories. Use of non-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may exceed the FCC and IC RF exposure guidelines.

EXPOSURE RF compliance et Lignes de contrôle et Instructions opérationnelles

Pour contrôler votre exposition et assurer la conformité avec le milieu ambiant, il est toujours nécessaire de suivre les procédures suivies.

Taliban:

• On ne peut pas enlever le Label RF de ce

dispositif.

• L’utilisateur doit utiliser le dispositif de

référence pour les autres utilisateurs.

• Il ne faut pas utiliser cet appareil pour les besoins opérationnels.

Description des opérations:

• La transmission ne dépasse pas 50% de la valeur nominale. Pour téléporter (appel), appuyez sur le bouton “Push – To– Talk” (PTT). Pour recevoir un appel, libère le bouton du PTT. La réduction de 50 % du temps, ou moins, est importante, étant donné que cette radio a été exposée à la seule fois que la radioactivité de la radioactivité a été utilisée en tant que mesure de conformité.

• La radio est placée en face de face avec le microphone (et les autres parts de la radio) à moins d’un inch (2,5 cm). Le maintien de la radio à distance est important car il est important que les données soient tirées de la distance.

• Quand on est sur le corps, toujours place

la radio dans un clip pour ce produit.

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Le recours à la procédure de recours est

important parce que la use de ces produits

ou autres produits non réglementés peut avoir des effets secondaires, C’est ce qui est le plus important.

• Si vous n’utilisez pas une personne pour accéder à la radio dans le front de la face, Il

est donc essentiel que la chaîne et la radio

soient maintenues à moins de 2,5 cm (un inch) de la personne quand il s’agit de la transmission du corpsdistance séparée de l’antenne.

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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.

RCA Communications Systems offers to the original end user a Two (2) Year Limited Warranty on the RCA

RDR1520

Radio Handset. The

RDR1520TM

Antenna,

RDR1520

Battery and the

Battery Charger are covered under a One (1) Year Limited Warranty. The

RDR1520

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

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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.

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, INCLUDING 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.

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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).

For Sales, Warranty and Customer Support please contact:

Discount Two-Way Radio Corporation – Worldwide Distributor

555 W. Victoria Street

Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220

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

www.discounttwo-wayradio.com

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