Motorola RDX Series Quick Reference

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QUICK REFERENCE
RDX SERIES™ TWO-WAY RADIO
Channel Selector
Knob
Audio
Accessory
2 Pin
On/Off/Volume
Connector
Knob
LED
Indicator
10 Channels Non-Display Model
Congratulations on your new radio!
Your radio is ready for use after a fully-charged battery has been installed. Please refer to
www.motorolasolutions.com/RDX for information on approved accessories.
RDX Series two-way business radios, operate on radio frequencies regulated by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). In order to transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have
a license issued by the FCC. (RDX series models certified for MURS frequencies are exempt from FCC
licensing) http://www.fcc.gov. There is more than one model compliant with Industry of Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference.
GETTING STARTED
INSTALL THE BATTERY
• Turn OFF the radio.
• With the latch of the battery facing up, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the
bottom of the radio.
• Press the top part of the battery towards the radio until a click is heard.
Battery Latch
Belt Clip Tab
Channel Selector
Knob
On/Off/Volume
Knob
LED
Indicator
PTT
(Push to Talk)
SB1
SB2
Programmable Button A
Menu
Programmable Button B
16 Channels Display Model
*VHF model antenna is longer than shown.
Drop-in Tray Charger
Power
Supply
Spring Action Belt Clip
CHARGE THE BATTERY
• Connect the power supply to the drop-in charging tray and insert the radio into the tray, make sure
that the lateral battery slots are inserted in the tray rails. The light on the charger (RLN6175_) is
blinking red when the radio is charging. It turns to steady red once the radio is fully charged.
TURN THE RADIO ON/OFF
• To turn ON the radio, rotate the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise. The radio will provide an audible
indication and the LED indicator will blink briefly. To turn the radio OFF, rotate the On/Off/Volume
Knob counterclockwise until you hear a 'click' and the radio LED Indicator turns OFF.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING
1. Turn the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counterclockwise to decrease
volume.
2. It is important to monitor for traffic before transmitting to avoid 'talking over' someone who is already
transmitting. To monitor, long press and hold the SB1 button to access channel traffic. If no activity is
present, you will hear 'static'. To release, press SB1 again. Once channel traffic has cleared,
proceed with your call by pressing the PTT button. When transmitting, the LED Indicator stays solid
RED.
3. To receive, listen through the speaker. Press the PTT to respond.
• Select a channel by rotating the Channel Selector Knob until you reach the desired channel. Voice
will confirm channel. Make sure the PTT button is released and listen for voice activity.
• LED Indicator will blink orange and soon after turn solid RED.
• To respond, hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5cm to 5cm) from mouth. Press and hold the
PTT button and begin speaking as soon as the LED indicator is solid RED. Release PTT to listen.
GENERAL OPERATION - HOW TO
Change Channel - Select a channel by rotating the Channel Selector Knob until you reach the desired
channel. Voice will confirm channel.
Monitor - Long press and hold the SB1 button to access channel traffic. If no activity is present, you will
hear 'static'. To release, press SB1 button again.
Scan Mode - To start scanning, short press the SB2 button. When the radio detects channel activity, it
will stop on that channel until the activity ends. You can talk to the person(s) transmitting without having
to switch channels by pressing PTT. To stop scanning, short press the SB2 button again.
Send Call Tone - For Non-Display model, side button (SBx) needs to be assigned with the call tone. For
Display model, key "A" is the default call tone (enable/disable call tone option using Advanced
Configuration).
Quick Tip: It is not necessary to wait for the voice prompt to be completed before continuing with next button press.
For further information, refer to your specific product User Guide. For product-related questions, please
call: 1-800-448-6686 or visit www.motorolasolutions.com/RDX.
ATTENTION
Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions
contained in the Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet enclosed with your radio package.
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