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RCA BRM350D Series Instruction Manual

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BRM350D Digital Mobile
Two-Way Radio
Communications Systems
Congratulations and Thank You for selecting the BRM350D
mobile two-way radio from RCA Communications Systems
- The most trusted name in radio!
Our newest digital series professional communications products
based on DMR technology establishes a benchmark in premium
digital two-way radio equipment, made to perform flawlessly under the
most demanding commercial conditions. Cutting edge design, high-
end professional grade materials and components, simple operation
and superior assembly quality: RCA Communications Systems has
it all, including our exclusive no-nonsense, three-year "Warranty
Protection Program," one of the most comprehensive warranties in the
communications industry.
To ensure you achieve maximum performance from your BRM350D
mobile radio, please be sure to carefully read this manual.
MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:
• BRM350D VHF Two-Way Radio
• BRM350D UHF Two-Way Radio
CONTENTS:
Product Inspection ..............................................2
RCA BRM350D Mobile Overview .......................2
What's Included ..................................2
Transceiver Installation ...............................3
Tools Needed ....................................3
Installing Mounting Bracket ......................3
DC Power Cable Connection ........................3
Mobile Operation ........................3
Fixed Station Operation ...............................4
Replacing Fuses ............................................4
Antenna Connection ......................................4
Accessory Connections ............................4
External Speaker .........................................4
Microphone Jack ............................................5
Microphone Hanger .......................................5
Transceiver Features ........................................5
Operational Status Indicators ......................5
Display Icons ..................................5
Call Icons ..................................6
Sent Item Icons ..................................6
Audio Tones ..................................6
Making and Receiving Calls ..................................6
Receiving a Call ......................6
Transmitting a Call ......................6
Select A Channel ......................6
Setting the Squelch Level (Analog) ......................6
Programmable Buttons ...................................6
Selecting a Zone ..............................................7
Receiving an All Call .......................................8
Monitoring a Channel (Analog) .......................8
WARRANTY
PROTECTION PROGRAM
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Making a Radio Call .......................................8
Making a Private Call .....................................8
Making an All Call ...........................................8
Emergency Operation .....................................8
Exiting Emergency Mode ...............................9
Advanced Features ..........................................9
Public Address ................................................9
Radio Check ..................................................9
Sending a Radio Check ...................................9
Remote Monitor ..............................................9
Initiating Remote Monitor ..............................9
Contacts Settings ...........................................9
Group Call from Contacts ..............................9
Private Call from Contacts ..............................9
Call Tones for Text Messages ...........................10
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Assigning Alert Tones ......................................10
Accessing the Call Log....................................10
Deleting a Call from the Call List........................10
Text Message Features ....................................11
Navigate to Message.......................................11
Managing Received Text Messages ..................11
Viewing Inbox Text Messages .........................11
Writing/Sending Text Message ........................11
Sending a Quick Text Message........................11
Resend a Text Message...................................11
Forwarding a Text Message.............................11
Managing Sent Text Message ...........................11
Viewing Sent Text Messages............................12
Replying to an Inbox Text Message ...................12
Privacy ..............................................................12
Security ............................................................13
Radio Disable .................................................13
Radio Enable ..................................................13
Scan Lists ..............................................................13
Viewing an Entry in the Scan List .....................13
Scan Instructions and Methods........................13
Starting and Stopping Scan ..............................13
Responding to a Scan........................................13
Utilities .................................................................13
Keypad Locked/Unlocked* ............................13
Keypad Tones* ..............................................14
Setting the Power Level................................14
Controlling the Display Backlight ....................14
Talkaround........................................................14
Care and Cleaning ...........................................15
Customer Support Contact Info.......................15
Troubleshooting ........................................15
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Cutting edge design, high- Public Address ..........9 end professional grade materials and components, simple operation Radio Check ..........9 and superior assembly quality: RCA Communications Systems has Sending a Radio Check ........9 it all, including our exclusive no-nonsense, three-year “Warranty Remote Monitor ..........9 Protection Program,”...

  • Page 2: Product Inspection

    Prior to unpacking the BRM350D mobile radio, please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage or missing components immediately to your RCA Communications System Sales and Service Center. Every BRM350D mobile radio comes with the following items: Item Qty.

  • Page 3: Transceiver Installation

    (4) and flat washers (4). (Figure 3) Double check that all hardware is Figure 5 securely fastened to ensure that vehicle vibration will not loosen the bracket or transceiver. Figure 3 SEMS Screws (Radio back) Copyright © 2020 RCA Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com...

  • Page 4: Fixed Station Operation

    RCA Dealer for assistance. Figure 9 Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating External Transceiver Speaker Supplied Accessory Connection DC Power Cable Copyright © 2020 RCA Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com...

  • Page 5: Microphone Jack

    Note: When the LED is solid green, it indicates the radio detects activity over the air. Due to the nature of the digital protocol, this activity may or may not affect the radio’s programmed channel. Copyright © 2020 RCA Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com...

  • Page 6: Call Icons

    If CTCSS/CDCSS, 2-Tone, MDC1200 is set on the current channel by your Note: When switching from digital to analog, some features of the radio RCA dealer, you can only receive calls with matched signaling. If CTCSS/ become unavailable. CDCSS, 2-Tone, MDC1200 is not set, you can hear all users on the channel PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS selected.

  • Page 7: Accessing Programmed Function/Menu

    To unscramble a privacy-enabled call, your radio must have the same Privacy Key, OR ID (programmed by your RCA Note: Your radio will exit the menu after a period of inactivity and returns dealer), as the transmitting radio (the radio you are receiving the call from).

  • Page 8: Receiving/Responding To A Private Call

    The radio returns to the screen you were on prior to initiating you press the [PTT] button to initiate, or respond to the call. the call. Copyright © 2020 RCA Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com...

  • Page 9: Initiating/Responding To Emergency Alarm

    Note: You can add, delete, or edit contacts from the Digital Contacts list. Note: In PA mode, the radio is unable to transmit or receive. Optional PA accessories and external speaker must be installed by your RCA dealer. Group Call from Contacts 1.

  • Page 10: Call Indicator Settings/Call Tones

    You can Store an ID from the Call Log to Contacts or Delete it. The Call Log lists are Missed, Answered, and Outgoing. Note: When you select a Call List and it contains no entries, the display shows List Empty. Copyright © 2020 RCA Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com...

  • Page 11: Text Message Features

    Resend option screen. Use the Inbox to manage your text messages. Note: Your RCA Communications Systems dealer can program a One Touch The Inbox is capable of storing a maximum of Access button to send a predefined Quick Text message to a predefined 50 messages.

  • Page 12: Viewing Sent Text Messages

    DTMF based 9. If the message is sent successfully, a tone sounds and the display systems. DTMF Codes can be programmed into the radio by your RCA shows Message Sent. If the message cannot be sent, the display Communications Systems dealer.

  • Page 13: Security

    • Manual Scan: Initiate scan manually using the programmed Scan ON/ your system. For example, you might want to disable a stolen radio, to OFF side button by your RCA Communications Systems dealer. OR - By preventing a thief from using it, then enable that radio once recovered.

  • Page 14: Keypad Tones

    All Tones On. If the display shows Turn Off press [VK] accessory detects a voice. to disable all tones and alerts and the display shows All Tones Off. Note: This feature must be programmed by your RCA dealer to use this LED Indicator On or Off function.

  • Page 15: Accessing General Radio Information/Checking Radio Id

    Created in U.S.A. Communications Systems RCA and the RCA logo are trademarks of Technicolor SA and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 RCA Communications Systems. All rights reserved. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Solution 1.

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