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Congratulations and Thank You for selecting the PRODIGI RDR2000 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 RDR2500
radio, please be sure to carefully read this manual.
MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:
• RDR2500TM VHF Two-Way Radio
• RDR2500
TM
UHF Two-Way Radio
• RDR2550TM VHF Two-Way Radio
• RDR2550TM UHF Two-Way Radio
• RDR2600TM VHF Two-Way Radio
• RDR2600
TM
TM
, RDR2550TM, or RDR2600
UHF Two-Way Radio
YEAR
WARRANTY
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Technical Specications...................................4-5
Safety and General Information.......................6
Product Inspection..............................................7
RCA RDR2000TM Series Overview.........................8
RCA RDR2000TM Series Overview (continued)......9
Preparing Radio For Initial Use..........................9
Setting Up the Charger.....................................9
Charging the Battery........................................10
Battery Storage...............................................11
Attaching the Battery......................................12
Attaching / Removing Antenna.......................13
Attaching / Removing Belt Clip........................13
Connecting Audio Accessories........................14
Turn Radio On / Off.........................................14
Adjusting the Volume.....................................15
Programmable Buttons ....................................15
Assignable Radio Functions.............................16
Assignable Settings or Utility Functions........16-17
Accessing Programmed Functions...................17
Radio Keypad (only RDR2600 TM)........................18
Operational Status Indicators..........................19
Display Icons................................................19-20
CONTENTS:
LED Indicator...............................................20-21
Audio Tones......................................................21
Making and Receiving Calls.............................21
Selecting a Zone.............................................21
Selecting a Channel, Subscriber ID
or Group ID..................................................22
Receiving and Responding to a Group Call........22
Receiving and Responding to a Private Call.......22
Receiving an All Call.......................................23
Making a Radio Call........................................23
Making a Call with Channel Selector Knob ......23
Making a Group Call......................................23
Making a Private Call......................................24
Making an All Call..........................................24
Making a Group or Private Call with One Touch
Access Button....................................................25
Emergency Operations.....................................25
Initiating and Responding to Emergency
Alarm.............................................................26
Exiting Emergency Mode................................27
Advanced Features ...........................................27
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Radio Check (only RDR2600TM)........................27
Sending a Radio Check...................................27
Remote Monitor (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM).......28
Initiating Remote Monitor...............................28
Contacts Settings (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM)......28
Making a Group Call from Contacts................29
Making a Private Call from Contacts...............29
Call Log Features ..............................................30
Accessing the Call Log....................................30
Storing Alias or ID from Missed Call List..........30
Deleting a Call from the Call List........................30
Call Alert Operation (RDR2550 TM/RDR2600TM)....31
Receiving & Responding to Call Alert..............31
Making Call Alert from Contact List................31
Text Message Features (RDR2550/RDR2600TM)..32
Navigate to Message......................................32
Writing and Sending a Text Message.................32
Sending a Quick Text Message........................33
Managing Fail-to-Send Text Messages.............34
Resend a Text Message...................................34
Forwarding a Text Message.............................34
Editing a Text Message....................................35
Managing Sent Text Messages(RDR2550
TM
/RDR2600TM)35
Viewing Sent Text Messages............................35
Deleting All Sent Text Messages from
Sent Items..........................................................36
Receiving a Text Message.................................37
Reading a Text Message...................................37
Managing Received Text Messages .................37
Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox..........37
Replying to a Text Message from Inbox...........38
Deleting a Text Message from Inbox................38
Privacy...................................................................39
Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)................40
Security.................................................................40
Radio Active.........................................................41
Scan.......................................................................42
Viewing an Entry in the Scan List.....................42
Scan Instructions and Methods........................42
Starting and Stopping Scan...............................43
Responding to a Scan........................................43
Deleting a Nuisance Channel ............................44
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CONTENTS continued
Restoring a Nuisance Channel..........................44
Utilities.................................................................44
Keypad Locked and Unlocked
(only RDR2600TM)............................................44
Turning Keypad Tones On or
Off (only RDR2600TM)......................................45
Setting the Squelch Level................................45
Setting the Power Level...................................46
Turning Voice Operating Transmission (VOX)
Feature On or Off...........................................46
Controlling the Display
Backlight (RDR2550 TM/RDR2600TM).....................47
Talkaround........................................................47
Turning Radio Tones / Alerts
On or OFF (RDR2550 TM/RDR2600TM)...................48
Turning the LED Indicator
On or OFF (RDR2550 TM/RDR2600TM)....................48
Turning the Introduction Screen
On or OFF (RDR2550 TM/RDR2600TM)...................49
Accessing General Radio Info (RDR2550
TM
/RDR2600TM).49
Checking the Radio ID....................................49
Checking the Firmware Version.......................50
Checking the Codeplug Version......................50
Care and Cleaning...........................................50
Troubleshooting..............................................51
Optional Accessories..................................52-57
FCC Caution.....................................................57
RF Exposure Compliance.................................58
Warranty Statement.......................................60
Customer Support Contact Info.....................62
Technical Specications:
GENERAL
Model
Channel Numbers 32 / 1000 / 1000
Channel Spacing
Working Voltage DC 7.4V
Frequency
Operating Temperature (-20°C)~+50°C / (-4°F)~+122°F
Storage Temperature (-40°C)~+80°C / (-40°F)~+176°F
RDR2500TM/ RDR2550TM/
Digital:12.5KHz
Analog:12.5Khz
VHF: 136-174MHz
UHF: 406.1-47 0Mhz
RDR2600
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GENERAL
Weight
Size:HxWxD (inch)
Waterproof Level IP54 Dust & Water Resistant
318g / 0.7 lb. (with battery
B2618LI)
5.3” X 2.3” X 1.3”
(without antenna)
RECEIVE
Frequency Stability ± 0.5 ppm
Analog Sensitivity 0.22μV / -120dBm (12dB SINAD)
Digital Sensitivity 0.2uV/-121dBm (BER 5%)
Intermodulation 60dB
Working Voltage DC 7.4V
Adjacent Channel
Selectivity
Co-channel rejection 12dB@12.5KHz
Spurious Response
Rejection
Receive Spurious
Radiation
Block 84dB
Rated Audio Power
Rated Audio Distortion
65dB@12.5KHz
70dB
-57dBm@<1GHz,
-47dBm@>1GHz
1W @16 Ohms
≤3%
TRANSMITTER
Transmit power 5W
FM noise 40dB@12.5KHz
Intermodulation 60dB
Transmit Spurious
Radiation
Adjacent Channel
Power
Modulation Limit 2.5KHz@12.5KHz
Idle Slot Power -57dBm
Audio Response +1dB---(-3)dB
Rated Audio Distortion ≤3%
FSK Error ≤3%
-36dBm@<1GHz,
-30dBm@>1GHz
-60dB@12.5KHz
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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 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 inated 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.
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 RDR2000 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 RDR2000 Series portable radio
comes with the following items:
Item Qty.
RDR2500TM/RDR2550TM/
RDR2600
TM
-Handheld Radio
B2618LI - Li-Ion Battery (1800 mAh) 1
ANH3500U - Antenna for UHF Models
ANH3500V - Antenna for VHF Models
BC2600 - Belt Clip 1
Instruction Manual 1
CH2601* - Desktop Rapid Charger 1
PS2601* - Power Supply 1
1
1
RDR2500
Handheld Radio
ANH3500U - UHF models
ANH3500V - VHF models
TM
Handheld Radio
Antenna
*Items sent in separate box if ordered.
RDR2550
BC2600
Belt Clip
TM
TM
RDR2600
Handheld Radio
B2618LI
Li-Ion Battery
(1800 mAh)
7
PS2601*
Power Supply
CH2601*
Desktop Rapid Charger
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RCA RDR2000TM Series Overview
1
3
5
2 4
6
7
11
15
12
8
9
10
13
14
16
17
18
RDR2500
Note: The frequency band of your RDR2500 TM, RDR2550
RDR2500
RDR2500
TM
or RDR2600TM is marked on the radio label. If it is not visible,
identify the frequency band according to the color circle on
the antenna: white indicates UHF and red indicates VHF.
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RCA RDR2000TM Series Overview (continued)
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Antenna
2
Top Button*
3
Channel Knob
4
LED Indicator
5
On/Off/Volume Knob
6
Speaker
7
Microphone
8
Display (RDR2550 / RDR2600)
9
Limited Keypad (RDR2550)
10
Full Keypad (RDR2600)
11
Side Button 1*
12
Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
13
Side Button 2*
14
Side Button 3*
15
Accessories Connector
16
Screw-On Belt Clip
17
Battery
18
Battery Charging Contact Points
These buttons are programmable
*
by your RCA Communications
Systems Dealer only upon request
at the time of purchase.
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.
Image A
Image B
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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 full charge / discharge cy c l e s.
Image C
Caution:
To reduce the risk of injury, use only batteries
specied 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 signicantly reduce
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battery life. 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.
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Attaching the Battery
1. Place the battery on the back of the radio.
(See Figure 1)
2. Press the battery down (See Figure 2) until
the battery clicks into place.
Note: If the battery is not securely locked,
remove it and reattach it.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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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)
Note: Same for all RDR2000 Series Radios.
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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 3
Figure 4
* If antenna needs to be
replaced, ensure that only
RCA Communications Systems
antennas are used. Damaged
Antennas may reduce your
radio coverage.
Figure 5
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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
1. Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob
clockwise until you hear a click. (See Figure
8) The LED blinks green and a brief tone
sounds, indicating that the power up test
is successful. The RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM
radio displays “RCA PRODIGI” followed by
“RCA RDR2550TM”or “RCA RDR2600TM”.
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.
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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)
Note: Same for all RDR2000 Series Radios.
Figure 7
RDR2600
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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:
All Alert Tones On/Off One Touch Access 6
Emergency On Repeater/Talkaround
Emergency Off Scan On/Off
Nuisance Delete Tight/Normal Squelch
High/Low Transmit Power Privacy On/Off
Monitor On/Off VOX On/Off
One Touch Access 1 Lone Worker On/Off
One Touch Access 2 Manual Dial Private Call (RDR2600)
One Touch Access 3 Zone Toggle (Only RDR2500TM)
One Touch Access 4 Battery Indicator (Only RDR2500TM)
One Touch Access 5
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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.
Nuisance 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.
High/Low Transmit Power - Toggles transmit
power level between high and low.
Monitor On/Off - Monitors a selected
channel for activity.
One Touch Access - Directly initiates a
predened Private or Group Call, a Call Alert
or a Quick Text message.
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.
VOX On/Off - Toggles Voice Activated
Function on or off.
Lone Worker On/Off - Toggles Lone Worker
feature On or Off, on per channel basis.
Zone Toggle (Only RDR2500 TM) - Toggles
between Channel Zone 1 and Channel Zone
2.
Battery Indicator (Only RDR2550TM/
RDR2550TM) - Indicates battery charge level,
low, medium or high.
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
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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.
Accessing the Programmed Functions
You can access various radio functions through
one of the following ways:
A short or long press of the relevant
programmable buttons.
OR
- To access the menu, press the [ ] button.
Press the appropriate Menu Scroll button
[ or ] to access the menu functions.
- To select a function or enter a sub-menu, press
the button.
- To go back one menu level, or to return to the
previous screen, press the [ ] button. Long
press the [ ] button to return to the Home
screen.
Note: Your radio automatically exits the menu after a
period of inactivity and returns to your Home screen.
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Radio Keypad (Only RDR2600
TM
)
You can use the alphanumeric keypad
to access the radio features. You can
also use the keypad to enter subscriber
numbers or IDs, and text messages.
Note: Some characters require that you press
a key multiple times. The table shows the
number of times a key needs to be pressed to
generate the required character.
Number of Times Key is Pressed
Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1,.?
1 . , ? ! @ & ‘ % - : * #
2abc
A B C 2
3def
D E F 3
4ghi
G H I 4
5jkl
J K L 5
6mno
M N O 6
7pqrs
P Q R S 7
8tuv
T U V 8
9wxyz
W X Y Z 9
0 NOTE: Press to enter “0” and long press to
0CAPS
activate the CAPS lock. Another long press to
turn o the CAPS lock.
* or Del NOTE: Press during text entry to delete
DEL
*
a character.
# or Space NOTE: Press during text entry to
˽
#
insert a space.