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User Manual User Manual MDP-6000 Series DMR/Analog Radio MDP-6000 Series DMR/Analog Radio MDP-6124 (VHF) MDP-6424 (UHF) 11535 W. 83rd Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66214 Toll-Free: 800-456-2071 (US Only), 913-859-9515 Website: www.maxonamerica.com Printed in Korea * This User manual is subject to change without notice.
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(Pg 20) (Pg 21) Warranty Statement Thank You for Purchasing the MDP-6000 Series Radio! 1. Before operating the radio, please read the user manual carefully. 2. Functions and specifications are subject to be changed without notice for improvement of the radio performance.
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MDP-6000 Series Features Specifications MDP-6000 Series Radio Specifications 2500 Channels, 64 Zones; 1024 Channels Per Zone. DMR Tier 2, Analog, “Mixed” Channel Frequency Range MDP-6124: 136~174 MHz 5 Watts to 1 Watt of RF Power (VHF & UHF), Programmable...
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2. NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver. Belt Clip Wrist Lanyard User’s manual 3. Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Figure 1-1) MDP-6000 Series main accessories Battery Latch Accessory Part Numbers: ACC-640N: Radio Programming Software Belt Clip MA-6260: 2,600mAH Li-ion Battery Pack 2.2 Battery installation and Removal...
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“click” when locked. To remove the belt clip, push the belt clip locking tab in (direction 2) & pull the belt clip up (direction 3) at the same time. Figure 3-1) MDP-6000 series OLED icon explanation MDP-6000 series buttons and knobs are defined as shown in the diagram below (Figure 3-2) Remove belt clip Install belt clip Figure 2-3) How to install and remove the belt clip 2.4 External Accessory Connector Jack...
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www.maxonamerica.com 3.2 Emergency Button (Programmable, Digital Mode Only) 5Watt Digital Radio Main Menu Press to send an Emergency Alert tone from your radio to others in your fleet on a digital channel. Contacts Messages Call Logs Voice Record Scan Zone Select Settings Radio Info 3.3 PTT Button...
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www.maxonamerica.com 3.7 Channel & Menu UP/DOWN Button 3.11 LED Status Light The circular Channel & Menu UP / DOWN button operates as normal channel UP / DOWN This LED indicates the operation status of the radio. The main status notation is as follows. ①...
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4.1 Battery & Charging Precautions 5.1 Menu functions 1) The MDP-6000 series uses a large-capacity 2600mAh Li-ion battery (MA-6260). Use the original To enter the Menu mode, press the “Menu/Select” button. There are 8 main menus in Menu mode battery to ensure you are using safe and reliable equipment. Please use the standard charger when on a Digital Channel (Digital Mode) and 4 when on an Analog Channel (Analog Mode).
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www.maxonamerica.com 5.1.4 Voice Record (Digital Mode Only) 1) Quick Message The radio holds 40 software programmable messages (each up to 40 characters) that the radio sends You can record your incoming and outgoing radio calls with the “Voice Record” feature located in the via SMS in digital mode as a “Quick Message”.
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www.maxonamerica.com 1. Power Level 7. Keypad Lock This setting gives you the ability to toggle your transmission power between High and Low. High Keypad lock is used to lock the keypad from accidental keypresses. When the keypad lock Power gives your radio a farther transmission range, but can drain your battery quicker. Low function is on, all buttons are locked except the PTT button, the emergency button and power ON / Power saves battery life, but will shorten your transmission range.
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www.maxonamerica.com 6. Precautions 7. Safetv Notes & FCC Please read the following recommendations for safe and effective use of the Radio. 6.1 Precautions for Safe Operation of this equipment. Please keep the Radio away at least 1 inch from the body. Don’t remove the antenna from the Radio and don’t transform the antenna or make any changes to the antenna.
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Purchaser Address Please contact Maxon below for Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before you send your radio back for service. Shipping to Maxon will be the responsibility of the user. Maxon America 11535 West 83rd Terrace, Lenexa KS 66214 Tel: 800-456-2071...
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