Front Buttons ..... 13 CONTENTS Side Buttons ..... 14 The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery .
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Getting Started ..... .32 Programming Features ....42 Turning radio ON/OFF.
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4W/5W RDX models ....80 Cable (optional accessory) ...56 Motorola Limited Warranty for Cloning Radios using the CPS the United States and Canada .
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Power Supplies ..... . .87 RDX Series™ Features Summary ..88 Programmable Buttons Chart ..98 Icons Chart.
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 www.motorolasolutions.com/RDX Before using this product, read the operating instructions and RF energy awareness information a u t i o n...
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). •...
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.motorolasolutions.com/RDX 1-800-448-6686 in the USA 1-800-461-4575 in Canada 1-866-522-5210 on your TTY (Text Telephone) For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) English 8312 Sidbury Rd.;...
(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 Lithium-Ion On/Off/ Battery Volume Knob LED Indicator Accessory Microphone Connector PTT (Push-to-Tal Button Model Label SB1 –Monitor Use ‘Menu’ button to Button to scroll up/ lock keypad down through channels and menu setting SB2 –...
On/Off/Volume Knob Front Buttons Used to turn the radio ON or OFF and to adjust the radio’s volume. Accessory Connector Used to connect compatible audio accessories. Model Label Indicates the model of the radio. Microphone • Button Speaks clearly into the microphone when M E N U sending a message.
Side Buttons • Programmable Button Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Configured as Preset Channel 1. Press and hold down this button to talk, release it to listen. • Programmable Button Side Button 1 (SB1) Configured as Preset Channel 2. The Side Button 1 is a general button that can be configured by the CPS.
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This User Guide covers multiple RDX Series™ shown on the front of the radio, underneath the models, and may detail some features your speaker, and tells you the following information: radio does not have. The radio’s model is Frequency Transmit Number of Model Antenna...
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 for RDU4160d radio. 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.
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Battery Meter The battery meter located in the upper left corner of the display indicates how much battery power you have remaining. RDX Series™ Battery Meter 3 Bars 2 Bars 1 Bar Battery Type Li-Ion 100%-70% 70%-30% 30%-0% 100%-70% 70%-30% 30%-0% For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) English...
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 Drop-in Tray Charger Port Charger. Place the drop-in tray charger on a flat surface.
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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 85. 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 55 for details. •...
READING THE DISPLAY GETTING STARTED Keypad Hi Power For the following explanations refer to "Parts of Lock Repeater/Talkaround Vox / Scramble the radio" on page page 12. iVox Scan Signal Strength TURNING RADIO ON/OFF Battery Channel Number Turn the On/Off/Volume knob clockwise to turn Level ON the radio.
SELECTING A CHANNEL Note: To listen to all activity on a current channel, short press the SB1 to set the CTCSS/DPL Your radio offers different number of code to 0. This feature is called ‘CTCSS/ conventional channels depending on the model DPL Defeat’...
Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy TALK RANGE Indicators TALK RANGE When there is activity on a frequency the radio displays the strength indicator icon while Industrial Multi-Level radio LED blinks faster. When there is activity Model Inside steel/concrete Inside multi- on the same frequency and code as your radio Industrial buildings level buildings...
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Frequency: The frequency your radio uses to transmit/receive. Interference Eliminator Code: These codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. Scramble Code: Codes that make your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening who is not set to that specific code. For details of how to set up frequencies and CTCSS/DPL codes in your channels refer to the ‘Programming Mode’...
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...
Motorola RDX™ radios can operate hands-free Note: To order accessories, call 1 (800) 448-6686, (VOX) when used with compatible VOX or contact your Motorola point of purchase. accessories. With Compatible VOX Accessories The default factory setting for VOX sensitivity level is OFF (level ‘0’). Before using VOX, set the VOX level to a level different from ‘0’...
Hands Free without Accessories (iVOX) Battery Save Battery Save feature extends battery life as • Enable iVOX by pressing the PTT button your radio goes into ‘Idle’ state each time there while turning the radio ON and the icon is no radio activity. To enable/disable press will blink.
End of Transmission Tone (Roger Beep Button A (if Call Tone feature has been Tone) assigned). Short press the SB1 button while turning ON the radio to enable/disable End of Transmission Tone. Note: This setting is set to OFF by default Keypad Beeps Keypad Beeps can be enabled/disabled by MENU Options...
Setting VOX / iVOX sensitivity If you have VOX enabled (with accessory connected) and press MENU, your radio will The VOX/iVOX sensitivity can be adjusted via display the following: the MENU as well as the CPS. To modify via the MENU, first make sure you have enabled either VOX or iVOX (See “Hands-Free Use/ VOX”...
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Battery Type Menu Use the buttons to choose either ‘LITHIUM’ or ‘ALKALINE’. Once you have Only if the battery pack is not detected, the selected the value you want, press MENU radio will allow changes to the battery type again to save and go to the next step or turn setting from either Lithium-Ion or Alkaline.To OFF radio to exit without saving changes.
You can scroll up/down to select the different PROGRAMMING channels by pressing the buttons. FEATURES ENTERING PROGRAMMING MODE To enter ‘Programming Mode’, press and hold both the PTT button and the SB1 button simultaneously for three seconds, while turning In ‘Programming Mode’ your radio is capable of ON the radio.
• If you're in ‘Idle’ Programming Mode and wish PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) to exit the ’Programming Mode’, long press FREQUENCIES the PTT button to return to normal radio Once you have chosen the channel you want to operation. program, short press the PTT button or MENU •...
PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) CODES PROGRAMMING SCRAMBLE (CTCSS/DPL) The scramble feature makes your Once you have chosen the channel you want to transmissions sound garbled to anyone program, short press the PTT button or MENU listening without the same scramble code. to scroll through the options until you reach the It does not guarantee confidentiality, but it adds ‘Code Programming Mode’.
PTT button to move to the next programming To program the maximum number of channels feature without saving. use the buttons until you locate the desired setting. Long press the PTT button to Note: The values available for scrambling are save and exit.
PROGRAMMING CALL TONES radio will sound the call tone selected (except for setting ‘0’). Once you have selected the Call Tones will enable you to transmit to other tone you want to program, long press the PTT radios in your group in such way that you can button to exit and save or short press the PTT alert them that you are about to talk or alert button to move to the next programming...
PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE GAIN Note: The values available for microphone gain level are dependent upon maximum levels LEVEL the radio supports. To configure the microphone gain level, enter ’Programming Mode’ and scroll through the PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE programming options by short pressing the ACCESSORY GAIN LEVEL PTT button.
exit and save or short press the PTT button to • To start scanning, press the SB2 button (*). When the radio detects channel activity, it will move to the next programming feature without stop on that channel until activity on the saving.
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buttons until you reach the desired for a particular channel, do not press SB2 button to start scanning, as the radio will do channel number. it automatically. Once you have selected the channel, proceed Programming Scan List to enable (‘YES’) or disable (‘NO’) the scan feature by toggling the SB2 (*) button.
PROGRAMMING BUTTONS alias name and channel number blinking as follows: You can map any channel to either button B or C as a preset channel. To enable, enter ’Programming Mode’ and choose the channel you want to set as preset channel using the buttons.
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button B and the cursor is positioned in a valid Notes: character, the button B will delete the current • If the channel alias name is left blank, the character and replace it with a blank space. radio will play a bad key chirp and will stay in the editing menu mode until the channel name •...
NUISANCE CHANNEL DELETE CPS (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE) Nuisance Channel Delete allows you to temporarily remove channels from the ‘Scan List’. This feature is useful when irrelevant Radio to be programmed conversations on a ‘nuisance’ channel tie up your radio's scanning features. To delete a channel from the scan list: •...
RDX™ series 2W toggle between 1W and is an accessory sold separately. Please 2W or 2W and 4W/5W depending on the radio contact your Motorola Point of Purchase for model . more information. For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) English 8312 Sidbury Rd.;...
Note: Some frequencies may have FCC transmit Notes: power restrictions that don't allow them to • The features described are just some of the be set at a higher power level. For details features CPS has. There are many more see the Frequencies and Code Chart capabilities that this software offers.
Cloning with a Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) Turn ON the Target radio and place it into one of the MUC Target Pockets Power the Source radio following the sequence below: • Long press the PTT button and SB2 simultaneously while turning the radio ON. •...
Target Radio: Radio to which the configuration • (*) MUC pockets numbers should be read of the “Source Radio” will be copied (cloned). from left to right with the Motorola logo facing Before beginning the cloning process, make front. sure you have: •...
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• Both radios are turned OFF. Place the “Source Radio” in its SUC, press and release Side Button 1 (SB1). • Both radios are of the same radio model. After cloning is completed, the “Source Radio” Unplug any cables (power supply or USB will sound either a “pass”...
Repeater Capabilities Note: This cloning cable is designed to operate Programming Repeater Capability only with compatible Motorola RLN6175 You can only program Repeater Frequencies if (Standard) and RLN6304 (Rapid) Single your radio has been previously configured via Unit Chargers.
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Bandwidth will be available. If the repeater To program the Frequency TX, scroll through feature is mapped (using CPS) to one of the the radio options until your display shows: radio buttons, then the repeater icon will blink. This indicates that you can use the repeater ‘button’...
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To program the CTCSS/DPL code, scroll To program the Bandwidth TX scroll down/up through the programming options by short with the buttons until you get the pressing the PTT button until your radio display following screen: shows: To program the desired bandwidth (HI = 25 kHz, LOW = 12.5 kHz), toggle the buttons to select the value.
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 16. 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 33. 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 37. 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 For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com)
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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Notes: • (*) 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.
VHF and UHF charts in previous pages). VHF range is 146 –174 MHz and UHF 438 – 470 MHz. 4W/5W models can also be programmed to work with repeaters. Please contact your Motorola point of purchase for details. For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) English...
This limited warranty is a consumer's exclusive Repaired or Replaced. to the consumer, whichever is longer. remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola Products, Accessories and Software purchased by consumers in the United States, which are accompanied by this written warranty.
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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. For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) English 8312 Sidbury Rd.;...
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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.motorolasolutions.com/RDX RPN4054 Supply (*) Americas Rapid Charging Kit includes Power Supply, Drop-in Tray Charger, and AC Pin adaptors.
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 Microphone For front panel programming enter Programming Medium Gain Level, Mode (1). (Level 2) ACCESSORY Microphone For front panel programming enter Programming Medium Gain Level, Mode (1).
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Note: There may be power restrictions depending on the frequency chosen in each channel. 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.
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Programmable Via Programmable via RADIO PANEL Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Reverse Burst eliminates unwanted noise (squelch Reverse Burst tail) during loss of carrier detection. Use CPS to select values 180 or 240. For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) 8312 Sidbury Rd.;...
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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...
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(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.
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.
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Vox/IVox Displayed when IVOX/VOX enabled or when programming MIC / MIC gain features. (*) Available only for 4160d model. To enable, contact your Motorola point of purchase. For Sales Information Please Contact RoadTrucker Inc (www.RoadTrucker.com) 8312 Sidbury Rd.; Wilmington, NC 28411 - (800) 507-0482 / (910) 686-4281...
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