LED Indicator ..... 12 CONTENTS Side Buttons ..... 12 The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery .
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Getting Started ..... .29 Reading CTCSS/DPL Values ..40 Reading Auto-Scan Values ..41 Turning radio ON/OFF.
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4W/5W RDX models ....75 Cloning Radio using Motorola Limited Warranty for the United the Radio to Radio (R2R) Cloning States and Canada ....76 Cable (Optional Accessory) .
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/RMseries Before using this product, read the operating instructions and RF energy awareness information contained in the Product...
Thank you for purchasing the Motorola® R. 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Series Radio. This radio is a product of Plantation, Florida 33322 Motorola's 80 plus years of experience as a PACKAGE CONTENTS world leader in the designing and manufacturing of communications equipment.
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For a copy of a large-print version of this user guide or for product-related questions, contact: 1-800-448-6686 in the USA 1-800-461-4575 in Canada 1-866-522-5210 on your TTY (Text Telephone) For product information visit us at: www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries English...
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...
The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery sending a message. RM Series will provide different types of Antenna batteries. For more information, see “Battery For models RMU2080, and RMV2080 the Features” on page 14. antennas are non-removable. LED Indicator Used to give battery status, power-up status, radio call information and scan status.
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This User Guide covers multiple RM Series models, and may detail some features your radio does not have. The radio’s model is shown at the bottom of the radio. English...
Motorola batteries are designed specifically to 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 RM Series radio comes equipped with a battery warranty.
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.
Pull the battery away from the radio. Turn OFF the radio. With the Motorola logo side up on the battery pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body.
Holster Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in Tray Charger The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray Charger and one Power Supply with Adaptor. For details, see “Chargers” on page 72. Slide the radio into the base of the holster and then press the radio against the back of the holster until the top clip is inserted in the top latch of the battery.
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: Note: Battery life is estimated based on 5% transmit/ 5% receive/ 90% standby standard duty cycle English...
The radio comes equipped with a Standard 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. Place the drop-in tray charger on a flat surface.
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To charge only the battery - at step 4, insert the battery into the tray, with the inside surface of the battery facing the front of the charger, as shown. Ensure the slots in the battery correctly engage in the charger English...
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Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators Standard Charger LED Indicator LED Indicator Status Comments Yellow Flash Waiting The charger has powered up Charging Green Flash The charger is currently charging Charging Steady green Battery is fully charged Complete Battery Fault(*) Red fast flash Battery had a fault when battery was inserted Note: •...
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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. English...
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Notes: Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi Unit Charger- MUC (Optional • This Multi Unit Charger also allows you to Accessory) clone up to 2 radios (2 Source radios and 2 Target radios). Refer to page 49 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/ Eliminator Code and Scan Settings.
TALK RANGE Notes: • 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 For details on how to set up frequencies and has been preprogrammed on the radio: CTCSS/DPL codes in the channels, refer to...
Accessory Port/ VOX can be temporarily disabled by pressing Connector the PTT button or by removing the audio accessory. Motorola RM Series radios can operate Note: To order accessories, refer to: hands-free (VOX) when used with compatible www.motorolasolutions.com, 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 Interference Eliminator Code (CTCSS/ PROGRAMMING DPL) helps minimize interference by providing FEATURES you with a choice of code combinations that filter out static, noise, and unwanted To easily program all the features in your radio, messages. it is recommended to use the CPS Programming Cable and CPS software.
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.
Reading CTCSS/DPL Values If you continue short pressing the PTT button the radio will move forward to programming CTCSS/PL Codes. When hearing the values for CTCSS/PL Codes you can enter a new code value using SB1 and SB2 buttons. RM Series have up to 122 codes available (refer to “Frequencies and Codes Charts”...
Reading Auto-Scan Values Programming Frequencies, Codes, Auto-Scan and Active Channels After hearing the CTCSS/DPL codes, short Each time your radio announces the current press the PTT button and the radio will take setting you can change this setting by either you to Auto-Scan increasing it by short pressing SB1 or Auto-Scan only has two values:...
I am trying to program a frequency (or • If you ‘roll-over’ to the beginning at Idle Programming Mode you will hear "Channel code) value but the radio would not do it. number" and the LED Indicator will start blinking It rolled over and took me back to value green again.
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. Press short PTT several times until you hear "Channel Number", then switch channel using If you make a mistake while programming a SB1 and SB2.
Example of Programming a Code • Short press the PTT button to enter Frequency Mode. Radio will announce current value Assuming current code value is set to factory ‘2’ default ‘001’, and you want to change it to Press the SB1 button eleven times to increase •...
Example of Programming Auto-Scan Example of Programming Active Channels Auto-Scan is the third Programming Mode Active Channels is the last Programming and can be set to either ON or OFF on a Mode and It allows to modify the amount of particular channel.
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.
Section at the end of the user guide for more available for free as web based downloadable details. software at: Note: CPS Programming Cable P/N HKKN4027A www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries is an accessory sold separately. Please contact your Motorola point of purchase for more information. English...
Time-Out Timer Scramble The Scramble feature makes transmissions When pressing the PTT button, transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening without the can be terminated by setting up a 'time-out’ same code. Scramble default value is OFF. timer. Power Select Reverse Burst Reverse Burst eliminates unwanted noise Power Select allows you to select between (squelch tail) during loss of carrier detection.
CLONING RADIOS or copied from) and • a Target radio (the radio which profile will be You can clone RM 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 or 4 while the Target radio has to be in Pocket 2 or Using a Multi Unit Charger (optional accessory),...
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• (*) MUC pockets numbers should be read from or ‘Fail’ on the display (a tone will be heard within left to right with the Motorola logo facing front. 5 seconds). Once you have completed the cloning process, turn the radios OFF and ON to exit the ‘cloning’...
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CPS and Cloning Cables (Optionals) CPS Cable Both CPS and Cloning cables are made to • work either with RM Series radios or RDX series. Cloning cable also can work with a mix of RDX and RM radios. Cloning Cable •...
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 SUC RLN6175 and PMLN6394A The radio will emit "Fail" indicating that the cloning process has failed. In the event that When ordering Cloning Cable please refer to cloning fails, try performing each of the P/N HKKN4028A.
Cloning using the CPS (Computer Programming Software) When cloning using this method, you will need to have the CPS software, a Drop-in Tray Charger and the CPS Programming Cable. To order the CPS Programming Cable, please refer to HKKN4028A Information on how to clone using the CPS is available either in: •...
TROUBLESHOOTING Try This... Symptom Recharge or replace the Li-Ion battery. Extreme operating temperatures may affect battery life. No Power 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. Hearing other noises or Change settings: either change frequencies or codes on all radios.
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Try This... Symptom 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 reduce obstructions, increase power.
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Try This... Symptom 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 27. Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery. Extreme operating Low batteries temperatures affect battery life.
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Try This... Symptom 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 31. 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...
FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS RM VHF FREQUENCIES CHART The charts in this section provide Frequency and Code information. These charts are useful when using Motorola RM Series two-way radios with other business radios. In blue default frequencies English...
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TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL BANDWITH OF YOUR OLDER RDX RADIO FROM 25 KHZ TO 12.5 KHZ YOU MAY USE THE CUSTOMER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD AT HYPERLINK "http://www.motorola.com/RDX" WWW.MOTOROLASOLUTIONS.COM/RDX (PROGRAMMING CABLE REQUIRED) OR YOU CAN FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN THE USER GUIDE UNDER ‘PROGRAMMING FEATURES’...
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VHF and UHF charts in previous pages). VHF range is 146 -174 MHz and UHF 438 - 470 MHz. 2W models can also be programmed to work with repeaters. Please contact your Motorola point of purchase for details. 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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(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 Description Part No. Description HKLN4510A Swivel Holster HKKN4028A Radio to Radio Cloning Cable HKKN4027A CPS Programming Cable CHARGERS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Part No. Description Part No. Description Computer Programming Multi Unit Charger (MUC) Kit - RVN5147 PMLN6384A Software (CPS) North America PMLN6394A Standard Drop-in Tray Charger...
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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 Enable 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: Set radio to Programming Mode(1) to get the Maximum Model and CPS Maximum programmable Channels Menu option. Channels (2) dependant Note: Default value is set to the maximum number of channels that the radio supports.
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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 Display Text that shows up in the radio display when turned Power up Text MOTOROLA ON. Default text is MOTOROLA. Programmable via CPS. Repeater/ Programming an SBx button is needed to use this feature. 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 Lists (adding/removing ON - All channels to be scanned). For display models only: Multiple (16) Channels you can add/delete channels in the scan lists 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 Notes: • Buttons come pre-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 • (*) Display models only.
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.