Field (Keypad) Programming; Programming; Front Panel Programming - RELM RM Series Field Programming Manual

2 FIELD (KEYPAD) PROGRAMMING

2.1

Programming

You can program the RM series in two different ways.
A. Using the unit's keypad. See section 2.1.1.
B. With a computer, RESRM programming software, and a PCRM programming
interface cable. Contact RELM Communications for the software and cable. See
section 2.1.2.

2.1.1 Front Panel Programming

Using the unit's keypad, soft keys, and control knobs, the unit can be placed into one of two
different programming modes. It is important to note that only RELM authorized dealers with
qualified technicians are allowed to operate the RM series radios in the programming
mode and to change any programming content. Figure 2.1 shows the different programming
modes.
User Mode
Dealer Mode
Figure 2.1 – Programming Modes
Table 2.1 shows the functions that can be set for each of the "Dealer Modes". The dealer sets
the "global" functions and channel information in accordance to the customer's needs.
Mode
GLOBAL SETTINGS
The dealer sets the following
functions ON/OFF according to
the user's operating needs.
CHANNEL SETTINGS
The dealer set the following
functions ON/OFF according to
the user's operating needs.
Table 2.1 – Dealer Modes
2.1.1.1 Dealer Mode – Global Settings
To place the unit into the "Dealer Mode" for editing the global settings, do the following:
1. Switch the unit "off".
2. While pressing and holding the [C] key, switch the power "on". The radio enters the
dealer mode and "COMMON" appears on the display.
3. Press the [A] key to enter the global menu.
RELM Communications
Normal Operation
Global Settings
Channel Settings
(1) Function Key [A] (2) Function Key [B] (3) Function Key [C] (4) Function Key
[D] (5) DTMF (6) CTCSS 1 (7) CTCSS 2 (8) CTCSS 3 (9) Back Light (10) Back
Light "On" Time (11) Default Display Time (12) Start-up Display (13) DTMF
Volume (14) Mic. Level (15) Speaker Volume (16) Beep Volume (17) Back-up
State
(1) RX Frequency Channel Steps (2) RX Frequency (3) Decode Code (Tone) (4)
TX Frequency Channel Steps (5) TX Frequency (6) Encode Code (Tone) (7) TX
Power (8) BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) (9) Squelch Level (10) Encode DCS
Signal Type (11) Decode DCS Signal Type
Function
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