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Communications Systems
RCA P25 Portable Radios
5 Watts, IP67 Submersible
RPX4500 Series –
7 Function Keys w/ Display
RPX4500V- VHF (136-174 MHz)
RPX4500U - UHF (400-480 MHz)
RPX4500U2 - UHF (440-520 MHz)
RPX4600 Series -
7 Function Keys, Full Keypad w/ Display
RPX4600V - VHF (136-174 MHz)
RPX4600U - UHF (400-480 MHz)
RPX4600U2 - UHF (440-520 MHz)
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- Page 1 RPX4500 Series – RPX4600 Series - 7 Function Keys w/ Display 7 Function Keys, Full Keypad w/ Display RPX4500V- VHF (136-174 MHz) RPX4600V - VHF (136-174 MHz) RPX4500U - UHF (400-480 MHz) RPX4600U - UHF (400-480 MHz) RPX4500U2 - UHF (440-520 MHz)
- Page 2 All information contained in this document is the property of RCA Communications Systems (RCA). All rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, stored, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine- readable form, without prior written permission from RCA.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.10. ENCRYPTION ....................46 6.11. EMERGENCY ALARM ..................46 6.12. CONNECTING AUDIO ACCESSORIES ..............47 7. SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS ...............47 7.1. ALARM ......................47 7.2. ANNOUNCE ..................... 47 7.3. CHANNEL UP AND DOWN ................48 Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 4 8.17. NOISE REDUCTION HEADSETS – IP56 (HS61NR) ..........52 8.18. NOISE REDUCTION HEADSETS – IP56 (HS71NR) ..........52 8.19. HOLSTERS ......................52 9. ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES ............53 10. TROUBLESHOOTING ..............53 11. SPECIFICATIONS ................54 12. WARRANTY ................55 Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 5 Do NOT 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. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 6 Electrical Safety Regulations appropriate to the country of operation. WARNING DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DANGEROUS VOLTAGES EXIST IN ALL THE BATTERY CHARGERS USED WITH THIS RADIO. FOR THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REFER TO THE RELEVANT ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS APPROPRIATE TO THE COUNTRY OF OPERATION. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 7 When this manual refers to RPX4600, reference can also be applied to the RPX4500, except when the keypad is used. The RPX4600 model has a keypad and seven function keys. The RPX4500 model has seven function keys but no keypad. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 8 Public Switched Telephone Network Press-To-Talk Radio Frequency RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator Receive/Receiver SMSG Short Message Software TGID Talk Group Identification Trunked Mobile Radio Transmit/Transmitter TXTMSG Text Message Universal Serial Bus WACN Wide Area Coverage Network Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 9 Mode of radio receiver – Only signals with matching NAC and TGID or Unit ID Selective will be heard. Unmuted Audio can be heard from the loudspeaker. Zone A collection of channels (usually organized by functional group of users). Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 10: Introduction
Prior to unpacking your RPX4500 or RPX4600 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 RPX4500 or RPX4600 portable radio... -
Page 11: Modes Of Rpx4600 P25 Operation
Generally, zones can be programmed with channels belonging to common function groups. A radio channel can be defined as; Analog, a Conventional P25 channel or Trunked P25 Talk Group. A Zone may contain a mix of Channel types. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 12: Controls
The controls of the RPX4600 P25 Portable radio are shown below in Figure 1. Selector Switch Antenna ABC Switch Function #7 On/Off Volume Indicator LED Function #5 Function #6 Accessory Connector Function #2 Function #3 Function #4 Function #1 Keypad Figure 1. RPX4600 Portable Layout. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 13 A Green LED when receiving a signal. A Red LED when the radio is transmitting. PLEASE NOTE When the manual refers to RPX4600, reference can also be applied to the RPX4500, except when the keypad is used. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 14: Main Screen
The Channel Name shows the text associated with the currently selected radio channel. The Zone Name shows the text associated with the currently selected radio zone. • Non-persistent Text messages, e.g. keypad dial string entries, received status/data messages, error messages, etc. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 15 The stronger the signal, the more bars will be displayed. Battery Bars is a special icon, displayed on the right of the default screen. They indicate the condition of the battery charge level. Icon Area Menu Figure 3. Icon Locations. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 16 Connecting icon. Displayed when a text message is being sent and the connection is in progress. Connection Fail icon. Displayed when a text message transmission has failed. The asterisk symbol indicates whether the radio has stopped on a scan channel. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 17: Menu System
The label shows the user the current function for that key, which may change between different menus. Programming of menus is a configuration task normally performed by the system manager using the PS software. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 18: Menu Navigation
Numeric keys can be programmed with functions using the PS, i.e. Scan. To access these functions, you can press the ‘M’ or menu key from the channel screen and then the numeric key assigned to that function. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 19 Back (Other User Zone Select Zone Menu items) Menu Normal Channel ENTRY POINT = Default Screen Channel Screen Figure 4. Menu Navigation. Figure 4. Menu Navigation Sept 13 (Iss. 2.0) Page 23 MENU SYSTEM Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 20: Menu Screens
Analog FM channel, it will receive both P25 Digital and Analog FM signals. Note. When an Analog FM channel is selected and in Monitor mode, all unencrypted digital P25 traffic will be heard regardless of NAC or Talk Group. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 21: Zone Screen
For each channel type, after selecting the required squelch mode, press the OK key to confirm the selection and return to the default channel screen. Press the Back or M key to return to the next highest menu level. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 22: Mute Adjust/Monitor (Analog Channels)
Press the OK key to confirm the selected mute setting and return to the default channel screen. The mute adjustment will be applied to all the radio’s analog channels. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 23: Phonebook Screen
To return to the Menu screen, press either the Back or M keys. A function key (when configured for Reset, or any other key configured for Reset) will exit back to the default channel screen. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 24: Phonebook Edit Screen
Details to be entered include: Entry Type; System ID; Wide Area Coverage Network ID (WACN ID); Unit ID; Internet Protocol (IP) Address; and Name. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 25 Using the keypad, make the required selection (0 – 5) and select OK. From here, follow the steps for entering the System ID in Section 5.6.3.1 below (part of Section 5.6.3, Phonebook Edit – To Edit an Existing Entry). Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 26 If the WACN ID does not have to be changed, press the OK key. The ‘Edit Unit ID’ sub-menu screen will be displayed. 5.6.3.3. Unit ID Upon entering the Edit Unit ID screen, the current Unit ID of the selected phonebook entry is displayed. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 27: Setup
The Setup sub-menu screens allow the radio operator to edit/modify the operation of some of the general functions of the radio. From the main channel screen, press the M key to enter Menu Mode. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 28 These functions can also be assigned directly to the radio’s function keys, if required. The functions can be toggled “On” or “Off” with the OK key. Pressing the Back or M key saves all the function settings and returns to the next highest menu level. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 29 Press the OK key to save the changes and return to the main channel screen. Press the Back or M key to save the changes and return to the next highest menu level. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 30 OK key to access the Radio Info screens. Use the / keys to scroll through and display the following information pages. P25 Conv. ID and Radio Band Radio SW Ver. & Serial No. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 31 Application SW Ver. & Date Application Upgrade Ver., Date & PLA Code P25 Radio Unit Trunked ID and IP Addr. P25 Trunked SysID, WACN, GID and UID Feature Authorization Enables Encryption Status External Application Memory Status Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 32 OK key is pressed to return to the main channel screen. A lower RSSI value indicates a stronger signal, i.e. −80 dBm is a stronger signal than −100 dBm. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 33: Stored Calls
Stored Calls screen and the next record will be displayed. Press the ‘Reset’ function key (if configured) to return to the default screen. Press the M or Back key to return to the next highest menu screen. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 34: Messages
Press the ‘Reset’ function key (if configured) to return to the default screen. Press the M or Back key to return to the next highest menu screen. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 35 – six lines of message text per page of the selected message. If a message is greater than six lines in length, use the / keys to select and view the other pages. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 36 Press the M or Back key to return to the next highest menu screen. Press the ‘Reset’ function key (if configured) to return to the default screen without sending a short message reply. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 37 Press the ‘Reset’ function key (if configured) to return the radio to the default screen. Press the Back or M key to return to the Message Pop-up screen. Press the OK key to return to the Destination Pop-up screen. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 38 Press the ‘Reset’ function key (if configured) to return to the default screen display without sending the message. Press the M or Back key to return to the Destination Selection Pop-up screen. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 39: Scan Edit Menu
‘Priority’ if it is the priority channel, or ‘Skipped’ if the channel is currently skipped from the scan group. Use the / keys to scroll through and select a channel from the scan group list. Press the OK key and the action selection pop-up menu will be displayed. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 40 If scan is enabled on the current channel, the radio will resume scanning. The radio returns to the default screen. The added channel is permanent. • Otherwise, an error beep will sound, and the radio will return to the default screen. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 41: No Menu
6.1.1. BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION To remove battery, slide the RCA button above the battery on the back of the radio down. With the button pushed down, grasp the top of the battery and pull it away from the radio body. -
Page 42: Switch On/Switch Off
The top On/Off/Volume knob adjusts the speech level at the loudspeaker or remote speaker microphone. Rotating clockwise increases the volume and counter-clockwise decreases the volume. Note The radio may be programmed so that the volume cannot be completely turned off. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 43: Channel Selection
Call record of that unit ID will be replaced by the new record and added to the top of the list. To view/answer/delete received call records, the Stored Calls screen is selected. For further details of the Stored Calls Menu and functions see Section 5.7. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 44: Transmitting
To activate Scanning, select a channel that has been programmed as a Scan channel. Once selected, the scanning will either start automatically if programmed, or the programmed scan function key will have to be pressed. (Scanning is PS configurable.) Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 45 While stopped on a channel, the asterisk (*) icon will display. When transmitting on a channel, the second line of display shows the name of the current channel that the radio is transmitting on. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 46: Keypad Lock
PS configurable modes: • Normal - The radio will continue to respond to PTT, channel change etc. while displaying the icon. • Frozen - The default screen will freeze, with the icon displayed indicating emergency mode. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 47: Connecting Audio Accessories
6.12. Connecting Audio Accessories The RCA audio accessory connection is located on the side of the radio, under the rubber accessory cover. To connect the desired audio accessory, pull the bottom of the accessory cover up until the accessory jack is exposed. -
Page 48: Channel Up And Down
The graph above this icon shows one bar for low power and six bars for high power. 7.8. MENU The Menu function key is used for accessing the menu system. This is normally assigned to the “M” key (F1). Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 49: Mode
If Auto-scan is programmed for that channel, the Scan key will not function. 7.13. SCAN EDIT This key is used to enter the Scan Edit menu, where the members of a scan group can be added or deleted. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 50: Scrambler (Analog)
Talk Around mode is indicating to the user by a double beep at the start of each PTT. 7.18. ZONE This function provides a shortcut to the detailed Zone menu. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 51: Accessories
8.8. VHF Moulded Antenna 136-300 MHz (ANH4500V 136-300) Uncut; includes cutting chart. 136-300 MHz 8.9. Wideband UHF Whip Antenna 440-500 MHz (ANH4500U-6 440-500) Moulded antenna. 440-500 MHz 8.10. Wideband UHF Whip Antenna 400-480 MHz (ANH4500U-6 400-480) Moulded antenna. 400-480 MHz Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 52: Stubby Uhf Whip Antenna 400-480 Mhz (Anh4500U-3 400-480)
Nylon Holster w/Fixed Belt Loop - RPX4600 (HN4600FL) • Nylon Holster w/Swivel Belt Loop - RPX4600 (HN4600SL) • Leather Holster w/Fixed Belt Loop - RPX4600 (HL4600FL) • Leather Holster w/Swivel Belt Loop - RPX4600 (HL400SL) Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 53: Alert Tones And Messages
Radio is on, but you cannot 1. Turn the volume control knob to maximum volume. hear voice transmissions or 2. Return the radio to your dealer to check for microphone damage. they are not very loud Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 54: Specifications
For more information, visit Discount Two-Way Radio rcacommunicationssystems.com 1430 240th St, Harbor City, CA 90710 Communications Systems Toll Free: (800) 895-5122 | Fax: (877) 291-9565 Email: info@dtwr.com © 2015 RCA Communications Systems. All rights reserved. discounttwo-wayradio.com Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 55: Warranty
RCA Communications Systems products. RCA Communications Systems offers to the original end user a Four (4) Year Limited Warranty on the RCA RPX4500/RPX4600 Radio Handset. The RPX4500/RPX4600 Antenna, RPX4500/RPX4600 Battery and the RPX4500/RPX4600 Battery Charger are covered under a One (1) Year Limited Warranty. - Page 56 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).
- Page 57 RF (Radio Frequency) ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION, And OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS Before using your RCA Communications Systems portable two-way radio, it is important that you read these RF Energy Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions in order to ensure compliance with the Federal Communications Commissions (FCCs) RF exposure guidelines.
- Page 58 Do not operate the radio without an approved antenna attached, as this may cause the FCC RF ex- posure limits to be exceeded. With this product, use only an antenna supplied or approved by RCA. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 59: Approved Accessories
1/2 inch (10 mm ) 1 inch (25 mm ) Approved Accessories To obtain a list of other RCA approved accessories contact RCA Communications Systems. Contact Information For additional information on exposure or any other item, please contact RCA Communications Systems.