For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, SAFETY batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website which lists approved PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF accessories: EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE http://www.motorola.com/RDX Before using this product, read the operating instructions and RF energy awareness information contained in the Product...
Thank you for purchasing the Motorola® RDX 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Series™ Radio. This radio is a product of Plantation, Florida 33322 Motorola's 75 plus years of experience as a world leader in the designing and PACKAGE CONTENTS manufacturing of communications equipment.
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For a copy of a large-print version of this user For product information visit us at: guide or for product-related questions, contact: www.motorola.com/radios/business 1-800-448-6686 in the USA or visit our microsite at: www.motorola.com/RDX 1-800-461-4575 in Canada 1-866-522-5210 on your TTY (Text...
Use of accessories not recommended by To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the Motorola may result in risk of fire, electric charger from the AC outlet before attempting shock, or injury.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY • The outlet to which this equipment is connected should be nearby and easily accessible. GUIDELINES • Maximum ambient temperature around the power • Turn the radio OFF when charging battery. supply equipment must not exceed 40°C (104°F). •...
(FCC). To transmit on these frequencies, you FCC LICENSING are required to have a license issued by the INFORMATION FCC. Application is made available on FCC Form 601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance INTERFERENCE INFORMATION Form 159. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC To obtain these FCC forms, request document Rules.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with...
RADIO OVERVIEW PARTS OF THE RADIO Antenna Channel Selector Knob On/Off/Volume Microphone Knob LED Indicator PTT Button Accessory Connector SB1-Monitor Button Model Label SB2- Scan/ Lithium-Ion Nuisance Battery Channel Delete English...
On/Off/Volume Knob Side Buttons Used to turn the radio ON or OFF and to adjust Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button the radio’s volume. • Press and hold down this button to talk, release it to listen. Channel Selector Knob Side Button 1 (SB1) Used to switch the radio to different channels.
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This User Guide covers multiple RDX Series™ speaker, and provides you the following models, and may detail some features your information: radio does not have. The radio’s model is shown on the front of the radio, underneath the Transmit Number of Frequency Model Power...
It also offers the Motorola batteries are designed specifically to option to use Alkaline batteries. be used with a Motorola charger and vice versa. Charging in non-Motorola equipment About the Li-Ion Battery may lead to battery damage and void the The RDX Series™...
1-800-8-BATTERY specific requirements and information in your This internet site and telephone number also area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages provides other useful information concerning the recycling of Li-Ion batteries. In the U.S. and recycling options for consumers, businesses Canada, Motorola participates in the and governmental agencies.
Turn OFF the radio. Turn OFF the radio. With the Motorola logo side up on the battery Push down the battery latch and hold it pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery depressed while removing the battery.
Alkaline Battery Pack (Optional Accessory) Installing Alkaline Batteries Removing Alkaline Batteries Alkaline Alkaline Battery Battery Door Door Turn OFF the radio, if it is turned ON. Turn OFF the radio, if it is turned ON. Remove Li-Ion battery. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the Assemble alkaline battery pack in the same battery, downwards.
Attaching and Removing Antenna These instructions apply ONLY to models RDU4100 and RDV5100. Do not attempt to remove the antenna if your radio is not one of these models. Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna Align the threaded end of the antenna with the Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you radio’s antenna connector.
Installing Spring Action Belt Clip Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in Tray Charger Belt Clip Power Supply Spring Action Belt Drop-in Tray Charger Clip The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray Charger and one Power Supply with Adaptor. Slide the spring action belt clip rails into the belt For details, see “Chargers”...
Battery Life Information When the Battery Save feature is ON (enabled by default) the battery life will be longer. The following chart summarizes battery life estimations: Li-Ion Battery Life with Battery Save feature ON Battery Type 5 Watts 4 Watts 2 Watts Standard 8.5 hours...
Alkaline Battery Life The following chart estimates the Alkaline battery life: Alkaline Battery Life Battery Save Feature 5 Watts 4 Watts 2 Watts 26 hours* 26 hours* 26 hours Notes: • Battery life are being estimated based on 5% transmit/ 5% receive/ 90% standby standard duty cycle.
The radio comes equipped with a Standard Power Supply (Transformer) Charger To charge the battery (with the radio attached), place it in a Motorola-approved Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger or Drop-in Tray Multi Unit Charger. Drop-in Tray Charger Drop-in Tray...
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Charging a Standalone Battery Charging a Standard Battery The drop-in tray charger has a removable bracket that is adjustable depending on the type of battery that needs to be charged. It is designed to charge either the battery (with the radio) or a standalone battery.
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Charging a High Capacity or Ultra Repeat same procedure to return to the High Capacity Battery charging a Standard Battery position. Label on the removable bracket should show ‘Standard Removable Battery’ facing front. Piece Note: Make sure the bracket is assembled Removable Turn around Piece...
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Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators Standard Charger LED Indicator Status LED Status Comments Steady red indication for 3 Power ON The charger has powered up seconds Charging Blinking red (slow) The charger is currently charging Charging Steady red indication Battery is fully charged Complete Battery Fault(*) Blinking red (fast)
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Rapid Charger LED Indicator Status LED Status Comments Steady green indication for 3 Power ON The charger has powered up seconds Charging Blinking green The charger is currently charging Top-off Charging Blinking green (slow) Battery is near fully charged Charge Steady green indication Battery is fully charged Complete...
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Estimated Charging Time The following table provides the estimated charging time of the battery. For further details, see “Battery” on page 80. Estimated Charging Time Battery Type Charging Solution Ultra High Standard High Capacity Capacity Standard Charging 7 hours 12 hours 13 hours Solution Rapid Charging...
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Charging a Radio and Battery using Notes: a Multi Unit Charger- MUC (Optional • This Multi Unit Charger also allows you to clone Accessory) up to 3 radios (3 Source radios and 3 Target radios). Refer to page 51 for details. •...
SELECTING A CHANNEL GETTING STARTED To select a channel, rotate the Channel Selector Knob and select the desired channel For the following explanations, refer to “Parts of number. the Radio” on page 11. Program each channel separately. Each TURNING RADIO ON/OFF channel has its own Frequency, Interference To turn ON the radio, rotate the On/Off/Volume Eliminator Code and Scan Settings.
Notes: TALK RANGE • To listen to all activity on a current channel, short TALK RANGE press the SB1 to set the CTCSS/DPL code to 0. This feature is called ‘CTCSS/DPL Defeat Industrial Multi-Level (Squelch set to SILENT)’. Model Inside steel/concrete Inside multi-level •...
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To establish a proper two-way communication, Scramble Code: Codes that make the the channel, frequency, and interference transmissions sound garbled to anyone eliminator codes must be the same on both listening who is not set to that specific code. radios. This depends on the stored profile that Bandwidth: Some frequencies have selectable has been preprogrammed on the radio: channel spacing, which must match other...
RADIO LED INDICATORS RADIO STATUS LED INDICATION Channel Alias Edit Red heartbeat Channel Busy Solid orange Cloning Mode Two orange heartbeats Cloning In Progress Solid orange One green blink, one orange blink, one green blink, then repeat for 4 Fatal Error at Power up seconds Low Battery Orange blink...
Accessory Port/ VOX can be temporarily disabled by pressing Connector the PTT button or by removing the audio accessory. Motorola RDX Series™ radios can operate hands-free (VOX) when used with compatible Note: To order accessories, refer to: www.motorola.com/radios/professional, VOX accessories.
Setting VOX Sensitivity Battery Save The sensitivity of the radio's accessory or Battery Save feature extends battery life as microphone can be adjusted to suit different your radio goes into ‘Idle’ state. To enable/ operating environments. VOX sensitivity can disable press SB1 and SB2 buttons be programmed via the CPS.
End of Transmission Tone (Roger Beep Tone) To enable/disable End of Transmission Tone, short press the SB1 button while turning ON the radio . Note: This setting is set to OFF by default English...
The Auto-Scan feature allows you to set a particular channel to automatically enable Scan CPS software download is available for free at each time you switch to that channel. www.motorola.com/RDX Learning to Read the Values the Radio PROGRAMMING MODE Signals You...
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PROGRAMMING MODE Frequencies CTCSS/DPL First Third Second Second First Digit Digit Digit Digit Digit Long Long Auto - Scan Idle Enter Programming Mode Programming ON / (PTT + SB1 + Turn ON radio) “Roll Over” Mode key chirp Long Exit Figure 1: Entering Programming Mode English...
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Programming Mode: Reading the Values LED Indication Number Confirmation Beep Zero beep One orange blink One beep One short red blink Two beeps Two short red blinks Three beeps Three short red blinks Four beeps Four short red blinks Long beep One long red blink Long beep and one beep One long and one short red blinks...
Entering Programming Mode Once you are in the 'Idle' Programming Mode, you will be able to read the Frequencies, Note: Before programming the features, make Codes and Auto-Scan setting by short pressing sure your radio is set to the channel you the PTT button to move along the different wish to program.
value. If you short press the PTT button again, You will have to read three digits as RDX the radio will signal you the second digit value. Series™ have up to 122 codes available (refer to “Frequencies and Codes Charts” Section). PROGRAMMING M The following is an example of the order in which your radio will be signaling the ‘118’...
Reading Auto-Scan Values Programming Frequencies, Codes and Auto-Scan After reading the CTCSS/DPL codes, short Each time your radio signals and beeps the press the PTT button and the radio will take current setting you can change this setting by you to Auto-Scan (refer to Stage 3 of Figure 3: either increasing it by short pressing SB1 or Entering Programming Mode on page 40).
I am trying to program a frequency (or • If you ‘roll-over’ to the beginning at Idle Programming Mode you will hear a ‘chirp’ and the code) value but the radio would not do it. LED Indicator will start blinking green again. All It rolled over and took me back to value values that were changed will be automatically ‘0’.
When I was programming I made a I am done programming the features in mistake and programmed the wrong this channel and want to program another value. How can I erase it or re-program channel. Switch to the new channel you wish to program by using the Channel Selector Knob.
Example of Programming a Code • Short press the PTT button to enter Frequency Mode. Radio will signal current value ‘0’ (orange Assuming current code value is set to factory blink) default ‘001’, and you want to change it to •...
Example of Programming Auto-Scan • Short press the PTT button and move ahead to program the third digit. LED Indicator will blink Auto-Scan is the last Programming Mode and red to indicate current value is ‘1’. can be set to either ON or OFF on a particular •...
OTHER PROGRAMMING FEATURES which was selected before Scan was activated. If no transmission occurs within five seconds, Scan scanning will resume. Scan allows you to monitor other channels to • If you want to scan a channel without Interference detect conversations. When the radio detects a Eliminator Codes (CTCSS/DPL), set the code transmission, it will stop scanning and will stop settings for the channels to ‘0’...
Editing Scan List To delete a channel from the Scan List: Scan Lists can be edited by using the CPS • Start Scan by short pressing the SB2 button (*) (refer to CPS section on page 48) • Wait until the radio stops on the channel you wish to eliminate, then long press the SB2 button to Nuisance Channel Delete delete it.
Summary Chart Section at the end of the user available for free as web based downloadable guide for more details. software at: Note: CPS Programming Cable (P/N RKN4155) www.motorola.com/RDX is an accessory sold separately. Please contact your Motorola point of purchase for more information. English...
Bandwidth Select Note: Some frequencies may have FCC transmit power restrictions that do not allow them to Default setting for Bandwidth Select depends be set at a higher power level. For details on the specific frequency and channel. Some see the Frequencies and Code Chart frequencies have selectable channel spacing, Section.
Scramble L Notes: • The features described in previous pages are just The Scramble feature makes transmissions some of the features CPS has. CPS offers more sound garbled to anyone listening without the capabilities. For more information refer to the same code.
CLONING RADIOS or copied from) and • a Target radio (the radio which profile will be You can clone RDX Series™ radio profiles from cloned from the source radio.) one Source radio to a Target radio by using any one of these 3 methods: The Source radio has to be in Pocket 1, 3 or 5 while the Target radio has to be in Pocket 2, 4 •...
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(*) MUC pockets numbers should be read from ‘chirp’ whereas the ‘fail’ tone sounds similar to a left to right with the Motorola logo facing front. ‘bonk’ tone. If the Source radio is a display model, it will either show ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ on the display (a tone will be heard within 5 seconds).
Cloning Radio using the Radio to Radio Unplug any cables (power supply or USB (R2R) Cloning Cable (Optional Accessory) cables) from the SUCs. Plug one side of the cloning cable mini connector to one SUC. Plug the other end to the second SUC.
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Note: This cloning cable is designed to operate What To Do if Cloning Fails only with compatible Motorola RLN6175 (Standard) and RLN6304 (Rapid) Single The radio will emit an audible ‘bonk’ indicating Unit Chargers. that the cloning process has failed. In the event...
Cloning using the CPS (Computer Information on how to clone using the CPS is Programming Software) available either in: When cloning using this method, you will need • the CPS Help File --> Content and Index --> to have the CPS software, a Drop-in Tray Cloning Radios, or Charger and the CPS Programming Cable.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Try This... Recharge or replace the Li-Ion battery. Reposition or replace AA batteries. No Power Extreme operating temperatures may affect battery life. Refer to See “About the Li-Ion Battery” on page 14. Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set. Frequency or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use.
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Symptom Try This... Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission. Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range. Change location of radio. To increase range and coverage, you can either Limited talk range reduce obstructions, increase power, or use UHF radio instead of VHF radio.
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Symptom Try This... Radios are too close; they must be at least five feet apart. Heavy static or interference Radios are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with transmission. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 29. Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery. Replace AA batteries. Low batteries Extreme operating temperatures affect battery life.
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Symptom Try This... VOX feature might be set to OFF. Use the CPS to ensure that the VOX Sensitivity level is not set to ‘0’. Cannot activate VOX Accessory not working or not compatible. Refer to “Hands-Free Use/VOX” section on page 33. Check drop-in tray charger is properly connected and correspond to a compatible power supply.
USE AND CARE Use a soft damp cloth Do not immerse Do not use alcohol or to clean the exterior in water cleaning solutions If the radio is submerged in water... Turn radio OFF and Dry with soft cloth Do not use radio until remove batteries completely dry English...
The charts in this section provide Frequency and Code information. These charts are useful when using Motorola RDX Series™ two-way radios with other business radios. Most of the frequency’s positions are the same as Spirit M, GT, S, and XTN Series Frequencies.
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• (*) Due to FCC regulations these frequencies (six in total) are different from the previous Motorola Legacy Series radios. This means that if you select the RDX radio in one of these frequencies the radio will not inter-operate with an XTN radio. In order for a RDX radio to inter-operate with an XTN radio, make sure you choose any of the frequencies (21 in total) that are common for both radios.
RDV2020 - VHF DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART The following are the default frequencies programmed in your RDX Radio. Note that the VHF default frequencies programmed in channels 1 and 2 are different from the XTN Series default values. In order for a RDX radio to inter-operate with an XTN radio, you must make sure you choose any of the frequencies (21 in total, read User Guide for details) that are common for both radios.
MAKING XTN COMPATIBLE WITH RDX RADIOS - QUICK INSTRUCTIONS The following instructions are a quick and easy way to make your XTN (XV1100, XV2100 and XV2600 models) compatible with RDX Series™ default frequencies: Make sure your XTN is programmed to the factory default frequencies (Turn your radio ON while holding the MENU and PTT buttons simultaneously for three seconds).
RDV5100 - VHF DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART Default frequencies for the RDV5100 are fully compatible with the AXV5100 radios (AX Series). If you need to make this radio compatible with XTN series, please re-program RDV5100 frequencies to match XTN frequencies defaults. RDX VHF 10CH Radios Default Frequencies - RDV5100 Frequency Channel...
RDU4100 - UHF DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART Default frequencies for the RDU4100 are fully compatible with the AXU4100 radios (AX Series). If you need to make this radio compatible with XTN series, please re-program RDU4100 frequencies to match XTN UHF frequencies defaults. RDX UHF 10 CH Radios Default Frequencies - RDU4100 Frequency Channel...
VHF and UHF charts in previous pages). VHF range is 146 -174 MHz and UHF 438 - 470 MHz. Certain 4W/5W models can also be programmed to work with repeaters. Please contact your Motorola point of purchase for details. English...
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(c) use of the Products or Accessories for nonconforming or non-Motorola housings, or commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or parts, are excluded form coverage. Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. English...
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Accordingly, any copyrighted software third parties, that the operation of the software contained in the Motorola products may not be products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or...
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United States of America. The any license under the copyrights, patents, or Governments of the United States of America may patent applications of Motorola or any third party restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this software provider, except for the normal, non- product to certain destinations.
CARRY ACCESSORIES CABLES Part No. Description Part No. Description RLN6302 Hard Leather Carry Case RLN6303 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable RLN6307 Spring Action Belt Clip RKN4155 CPS Programming Cable POWER SUPPLIES AC PIN ADAPTORS CHARGERS Part No. Description Part No. Description RLN6349 North America AC Pin Adaptor...
POWER SUPPLIES Attention: Certain accessories may be or may not be available at the time of purchase. For latest Part No. Description information on accessories, contact your Motorola point of purchase or visit: Standard US Fixed Power www.motorola.com/RDX or www.motorola.com/ RPN4054...
RDX Series™ Features Summary Programmable Via Programmable via RADIO PANEL Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Backlight 5 Seconds Choose the backlight’s time out by using the CPS. Front panel programming available only on display models by entering Programming Mode (1).
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Programmable Via Programmable via RADIO PANEL Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Front panel radio programming available only for Display Models by going into Programming OFF / Call Tones (4) Mode(1). Values available are 0 (OFF),1, 2 and 3. BUTTON A To enable/disable Call Tones press Button A (default button).
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Programmable Via Programmable via RADIO PANEL Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Enables radio to enter cloning mode in order to clone its profile settings into other radios (using Radio to Radio Cloning Cable or Multi-Unit Cloning Mode Charger).
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Programmable Via Programmable via RADIO PANEL Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Allows you to customize frequencies in your radio. Any value within Frequencies, Available only for certain 4W/5W radio models. Direct Input radio frequency band Radios Bandwidth is fixed and non-programmable.
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Programmable Via Programmable via RADIO PANEL Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Available for Display models only. Allows user to IVOX, HIGH sensitivity specify IVOX sensitivity level. For front panel radio (Level 3) Level programming use the MENU button. Keypad Beep ( Press SB2 while turning ON radio to enable/disable or Keypad...
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Programmable Via Programmable via RADIO PANEL Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Front panel radio programming (only Display models): Set radio to Programming Mode(1) to get Model and CPS Maximum the Maximum Channels Menu option. programmable Channels (2) dependant...
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Programmable Via Programmable via RADIO PANEL Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Press SB2 to start scanning and wait until the radio lands on the channel you want to delete. Long press SB2 to delete the channel. Nuisance Ch SB2 Button Delete (4)
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Display Display Text that shows up in the radio display when turned Power up Text MOTOROLA ON. Default text is MOTOROLA. Programmable via CPS. Repeater/ Available only for RDU4160d model. Talkaround (3) Allows to restore radio's factory defaults. Press PTT,...
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Programmable Via Programmable via RADIO PANEL Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Scan SB2 Button Short press SB2 to enable/disable scan. Use CPS for editing Scan List (adding/removing ON - All channels to be scanned). For display models only: Scan List Channels you can add/delete channels in the scan list using...
(2) Using CPS you can prevent this feature to be programmed via front panel radio. (3) Contact your Motorola Point of purchase for enabling this feature and/or for radio models details. (4) For Non-Display Models, feature can be enabled for front panel programming by assigning feature to SB1 or SB2. For Display models: Feature can be enabled to any of the programmable buttons rather than the default ones.
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Programmable Buttons Chart Scan / Channel Channel Button Monitor Nuisance Call Tone Power Select Scramble Backlight No Operation Preset 1 Preset 2 Delete Default Default Default BUTTON A (*) Default BUTTON B (*) Default BUTTON C (*) Notes: • Buttons come programmed to default functions. Using CPS you can assign one of the features shown in the chart, so the button can toggle values using radio front panel •...
Icons Chart Icon Symbol Comments Battery Level Displayed during normal radio mode operation, displays battery life remaining Channel Displayed during normal radio operation and when programming channel features Code Displayed during normal radio operation and when programming codes features Frequency Displayed during normal radio operation and when programming frequency features Keypad lock Displayed whenever the Keypad lock feature is enabled (keypad is locked)
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Icon Symbol Comments Power Select Displayed whenever the channel is transmitting or set to a high-power selection Signal RSSI Display Icon numbers of bars will indicate the strength of the received signal. Strength Vox/IVox Displayed when IVOX/VOX enabled or when programming MIC / MIC gain features.