Rugged Computing RM-45 User Manual

**NOTE: This guide applies to radios purchased after 08/01/2017. Your
radio was pre-programmed and fully optimized before shipping to you.
Youʼre not required to use the guide. Go out and play!

Switching Modes: Memory/Manual

• The RM-45 can switch between Memory (MR) mode [pre-programmed
channels], or Manual (VFO) mode [manually entered frequencies] by
pressing the P1 button on the face of the radio.
• Pre-programmed channels are easily identified by a small channel
number and channel name (also known as an alpha tag).

Entering a Custom Frequency:

To perform this operation, you must first be in VFO Mode.
• Press P2 to set the desired MHz using the Channel Dial.

Scan Mode:

Scan Mode allows you to scan through all of the programmed channels
to look for radio traffic.
• Press P5 to enter scan mode.

Keypad Lock/Unlock:

• TO LOCK/UNLOCK: Press and hold the P5 button on the radio for two
seconds. A small symbol will appear/disappear on the top right
corner of the display to confirm that the keypad is locked/unlocked.
Channel
Dial
Channel
Number
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RM-45 45-WATT RADIO
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Transmit
Function VFO/MR
Light
Button Button
Scan/Skip Squelch Adjust
Indicator Button
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Push-to-Talk
Button
MHz Shortcut Power
Button Button
Battery Voltage Scan &
& Tone Code Lock/Unlock
Volume
Dial
Microphone Programming
Port
Port
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