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BR200D
TM
/ BR300D
TM
Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual
Congratulations on selecting the BR200D
or BR300D
from
TM
TM
RCA Communications Systems - The most trusted name in radios!
The BR200D/BR300D series of digital professional communications products is based on DMR
technology and establishes a benchmark in premium digital two-way radio equipment. These radios
are made to perform flawlessly under the most demanding commercial conditions and feature
cutting edge design, high-end professional grade materials and components, simple operation and
superior assembly quality. BR200D/BR300D radios are covered by a three-year "Warranty Protection
Program," one of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry.
To ensure you achieve maximum performance from your BR200D/BR300D radio, please be sure to
carefully read this manual.
MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:
• BR200DV - VHF Two-Way Radio
• BR200DU - UHF Two-Way Radio
• BR300DV - VHF Two-Way Radio
• BR300DU - UHF Two-Way Radio
YEAR
WARRANTY
PROTECTION PROGRAM
Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems
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- Page 1 Congratulations on selecting the BR200D or BR300D from RCA Communications Systems - The most trusted name in radios! The BR200D/BR300D series of digital professional communications products is based on DMR technology and establishes a benchmark in premium digital two-way radio equipment. These radios...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Initiating/Responding To Emergency Alarm ..26 Setting Squelch Level ........17 Exiting Emergency Mode .........27 Advanced Features ........27-50 Switching Between Analog/Digital Mode..17 Accessing Programmed Functions....18 Radio Check ..........27 Operational Status Indicators ......18 Sending a Radio Check* ........27 Display/Call Icons ..........19 Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 3 Navigate to Message........34 Starting and Stopping Scan* ......43 Receiving/Reading a Text Message ....34 Responding to a Scan........44 Managing Received Text Messages ....34 Viewing Inbox Text Messages ......35 * = BR300D Only Writing/Sending Text Message ......35 Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 4: Technical Specifications
Optional Accessories ........52-57 (Without antenna) 113.5mm x 54mm x 33.5mm FCC Caution ............57 Waterproof Level IP65 RF Exposure Compliance/Control Guidelines...58-59 Digital Protocol ETSI TS 102 361-1,-2,-3 Warranty Statement........60-61 Contact Information ........62 * = BR300D Only Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 5 Rated Audio Power 1,000 mW @ 3% distortion Digital transmission bit ≤3% error rate 12.5KHz Data: 7K60F1D & 7K60FXD 12.5khZ Voice: 7K60F1E & 4FSK Digital Modulation 7K60FXE Combination of 12.5 kHz Voice and Data: 7K60F1W Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 6: Safety And General Information
RCA Communications Systems away from your body. technicians. Any service performed by unauthorized technicians will void the For a complete list of RCA approved antennas, warranty. batteries, chargers, holsters and audio accessories, visit: » Turn radio off when near electrical blasting caps to avoid possible interference with http://www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com... -
Page 7: Product Inspection
PRODUCT INSPECTION Prior to unpacking the BR200D or BR300D portable radio, please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage or missing components immediately to your RCA BR200D BR300D Communications Systems Sales and Service Handheld Radio Handheld Radio Center. -
Page 8: Preparing Radio For Initial Use
LED light warranty terms, charge the battery using only illuminates. an original RCA charger, exactly as described 5. The green LED light will illuminate in the charger user guide. When the charger’s approximately two hours later, indicating LED is red, it is an indication that the battery the battery is fully charged. - Page 9 Use - Before charging a battery attached to a radio, a clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. the battery to the radio. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 10: Battery Storage
Attaching / Detaching the Battery 1. Place the battery so it aligns with the Battery release grooves in the back of the radio and button will fit under the belt clip attachment. (See Figure 1) Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 11: Attaching / Removing Antenna
Remove by doing the reverse. and turn the antenna counterclockwise. (See Figure 3) Figure 2 * If antenna needs to be replaced, use only RCA Communications Systems antennas. Incorrect or Figure 3 damaged antennas may reduce radio coverage Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 12: Rca Br200D
Note: The frequency band of your BR200D is on the radio label. If it is not visible, identify the frequency band according to the color circle on the antenna: white indicates UHF and red indicates VHF. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 13: Tm Overview
* These buttons are programmable is not visible, identify the frequency band according to the color circle by your RCA Communications on the antenna: white indicates UHF and red indicates VHF. Systems Dealer upon request. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 14: Rca Br300D
1. Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob It is used to connect RCA audio accessories to clockwise until you hear a click. (See Figure the radio. Pull down on the accessory cover and... -
Page 15: Select A Channel
/ BR300D Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Programmable Buttons Select A Channel Your RCA Communications Systems Dealer can Rotate the Channel Selector Knob to the desired program the programmable buttons as shortcuts channel (Figure 6). or to switch between channels. - Page 16 Tight/Normal Squelch - Toggles squelch level are part of the call. between tight and normal squelch levels. Note: If the Talk Permit Tone is enabled, wait Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 17: Setting Squelch Level
(programmed Level through the Menu (BR300D Only). by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer), 1. Press [O] to access the menu. you will hear a short alert tone the moment the 2. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Utilities and target radio (the radio that is receiving your call) press [O] to select. -
Page 18: Accessing The Programmed Functions
IDs, and text messages. a character. Note: Some characters require that you press a # or Space NOTE: Press during text entry to key multiple times. The table shows the number # ˽ insert a space. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 19: Operational Status Indicators
Emergency - Radio is in Emergency receiving mode. mode. Monitor - Selected channel is being Privacy - The Privacy feature is enabled. monitored. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 20: Led Indicator
Group Call or All Call in progress. In the self-test upon powering up. Contacts list, it indicates a group alias Solid Red - Radio is transmitting. (name) or ID (number). Blinking Green - Radio is powering up. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 21: Audio Tones
Zone. itself until it is terminated by the user. 5. The display will show the selected Zone Momentary Tone - Sounds only once for a momentarily. short period of time defined by the radio. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 22: Selecting A Channel/Subscriber Id/Group Id
Receiving and Responding to a Private same Key Value and Key ID (programmed by your Call RCA dealer), as the transmitting radio (the radio A Private Call is a call from one individual radio you are receiving the call from). -
Page 23: Receiving An All Call
Making a Radio Call 1. The LED blinks green. You can select a channel, subscriber ID, or group 2. BR300D in Digital Mode Only - The first by using: line of the display shows the subscriber alias Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 24: Making A Call W/Channel Selector Knob
ID. Note: If Talk Permit Function is When the target radio responds, the LED enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone to lights up solid green. finish, then speak clearly into the microphone. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 25: Making An All Call
Note: Users on the channel cannot respond to 3. BR300D Only - The display shows the an All Call. group/subscriber alias or ID, and the Group/ Private Call icon. 4. Release the [PTT] button to listen. When the Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 26: Emergency Operation
• Silent: Radio transmits an alarm signal acknowledgment is received, an alert tone without any audio or visual indicators. There sounds and the display shows Emergency will be no response (call) from the target Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 27: Exiting Emergency Mode
[O], input subscriber ID. - The Emergency Off button is pressed 4. Press [<] or [>] to Radio Check, then press [O] - The [PTT] button is pressed to select. Wait for acknowledgement. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 28: Remote Monitor
BR200D / BR300D Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual ADVANCED FEATURES (Continued) RCA Communications Systems dealer to allow you to use the Remote Monitor feature. 5. The display shows Radio Check: <Subscriber Initiating Remote Monitor (BR300D Only) Alias or ID>, indicating that Radio Check is in Use the programmed Remote Monitor button. -
Page 29: Contacts Settings
Note: You can add, delete, or edit contacts from Note: If Talk Permit function is enabled, wait the Digital Contacts list. for the Talk Permit Tone to finish and then speak clearly into the microphone. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 30: Private Call From Contacts
Call Alert Tones. The display shows period of time then the call ends. Call Alert On. OR - The display shows Turn Off. Press [O] to disable Call Alert Tones. Note: If Talk Permit function is enabled, wait Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 31: Call Tones For Text Messages
Your radio keeps track of all recent outgoing, Assigning Alert Tones (BR300D Only) answered, and missed Private Calls. Use the You can program your radio to sound one of the call log feature to view and manage recent Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 32: Call Log Features
Storing an Alias or ID from the Missed to do so. This feature is applicable for subscriber Call List (BR300D Only) aliases or IDs only and is accessible through the Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 33: Call Alert Operation
2. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Messages. 4. Use the keypad to input the subscriber ID Note: Press [C] button at any time to return to and press [O]. 5. Use [<] or [>] to find Call Alert and press Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 34: Text Message Features
3. Press [O] to select the current message • Select Read Later to return to the screen and press [O] again to reply, forward or you were on prior to receiving the text delete that message. Unread messages are message. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 35: Viewing Inbox Text Messages
4. A blinking cursor appears, use the keypad Your radio stores a maximum of 10 Quick to type your message. Press [<] to move Text messages as programmed by your RCA one space to the left. Press [>] or [#] to Communications Systems dealer. While Quick move one space to the right. -
Page 36: Managing Fail-To-Send Text Messages
Resend option screen. 1. Once in Messages, press [<] or [>] to navigate Note: Your RCA Communications Systems dealer to Inbox and press [O] to select. can program a One Touch Access button to send 2. -
Page 37: Forwarding A Text Message
Edit or Delete and press [O] to select. 3. If you select [Resend] or [Edit] and then message automatically replaces the oldest text [Send], the display will show Text Message: message in the folder. <Subscriber/Group alias or ID>, confirming Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 38: Deleting All Sent Messages From Sent Items
Quick Text and press [O]. After selecting 4. The display shows Delete Message?, press the desired message press [O] button. A [O] to confirm. The display shows Sent blinking cursor appears. Use the keypad Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 39: Deleting A Text Message From Inbox
[O] to select. Press [O] again to although it is not required for receiving a privacy- access the sub-menu to Reply, Forward or enabled transmission. Your radio supports two Delete the message. types of privacy: Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 40: Dual Tone Multi Frequency (Dtmf)
DTMF based systems. DTMF Codes can be programmed into radio is receiving an ongoing privacy-enabled the radio by your RCA Communications Systems transmission. dealer. DTMF receive/transmit feature has four To make a private call (BR300D... -
Page 41: Security
To use this feature, your radio must have an access functions become disabled after the radio code, which is system dependent. Please contact receives the Disable code set by your RCA with your RCA Communications Systems dealer Communications Systems dealer. -
Page 42: Scan
Radio in Disable status, after the radio receives the Enable failed. Active code set by your RCA Communications Scan Lists Systems dealer. OR - Radio Enable can be Scan lists are created and assigned to individual initiated through the Menu of your radio. -
Page 43: Scan Instructions And Methods
3. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Scan and programmed Scan ON/OFF side button by your press [O] to select. RCA Communications Systems dealer. OR - By 4. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to View List and menu function (BR300D Only). -
Page 44: Responding To A Scan
Note: If you do not respond within the “hang and Start to restart a scan via the programmed time” period, the radio continues scanning other Scan button. channels / groups. Deleting a Nuisance Channel Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 45: Tm Only
Press the programmed Power Level button to Turning Keypad Tones On or Off toggle transmits power level between high and You can enable and disable keypad tones if needed. 1. Press [O] to access the main menu. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 46: Setting The Power Level
OR - Follow the procedure below to adjust Note: This feature must be programmed by the Power Level through the Menu. (BR300D your RCA dealer to enable your radios to use Only) this function. 1. Press [O] to access the main menu. -
Page 47: Controlling The Display Backlight
(BR300D Only) press [O] button. 1. Press [O] to access the main menu. 5. If the display shows “Auto On”. Press [O] to enable the display backlight and the display shows “Backlight Auto On”. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 48: Turning Radio Tones/Alerts On Or Off
Press the programmed All Tones/Alerts button to toggle all tones on if needed. 1. Press [O] to access the main menu. 2. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Utilities and Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 49: Turning The Introduction Screen On Or Off
You can enable and disable the Introduction • Software version Screen if needed. • Codeplug Version 1. Press [O] to access the main menu. 2. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Utilities and Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 50: Care And Cleaning
Firmware Vr., or CP Vr. and press [O] • Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, button. solvents or spirits. 5. The display shows radio ID, the current firmware or the codeplug version. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
Turn the volume control knob to its maximum volume. Radio is on, but you cannot b. Return the radio to your dealer to check for microphone hear voice transmissions or damage. they are not very loud Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... -
Page 52: Optional Accessories
Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories Note: Only the use of Genuine RCA accessories will guarantee compatibility and maximum performance of your radios. 3” Stubby Antenna - More compact/convenient than a 6” Antenna, but reduces coverage by approx. 30%... -
Page 53: Optional Accessories
No need to remove the radio from your waist, which helps prevent radio damage or loss. Heavy Duty, Remote Speaker Microphone SM310-X03 No need to remove the radio from your waist, which helps prevent radio damage or loss. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 54 SK21NE-X03 Professional, 2-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication In-Ear Style, 3-Wire Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT SK31NE-X03 Professional, 3-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 55 Ear Hook Style Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT SK11EH-X03 Professional, 1-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication Lightweight Behind-The-Head Headset with In-line PTT HS11V-X03 Durable and inexpensive. Perfect for retail stores, restaurants and bars. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 56 (-24dB noise reduction). High Noise, Behind-The-Head Headset HS71NR-X03 When a hard hat is necessary in high noise environments. Chest Pack CHEST-A For those applications when securing the BR200D BR300D radio to your waist is not possible. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
- Page 57 HL300FL - Leather Holster with fixed belt loop, with keypad and display HL300SC - Leather Holster with swivel clip, with keypad and display HL300SL - Leather Holster with swivel belt loop, with keypad and display Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 58: Fcc Caution
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this Guidelines: Do not remove the RF Exposure Label Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 59 Hold the the antenna. radio in a vertical position in front of face with Use only RCA Communications Systems approved, the microphone (and the other parts of the radio, supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 cm) accessories.
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Page 60: Warranty Statement
RCA shipping service. Communications Systems products. RCA Communications Systems shall have no... - Page 61 RCA WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL Communications Systems. RCA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS BE LIABLE TO THE The end-user of any two-way radio is solely BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES, responsible for obtaining any license or...
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Page 62: Contact Information
For Sales, Warranty and Customer Support please contact: Discount Two-Way Radio Corporation – North American Distributor 555 W Victoria Street Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 Phone: 310-224-5100 / Fax: 310-224-5101 www.DiscountTwo-WayRadio.com Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com © 2015 RCA Communications Systems. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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