RCA RDR2300V Instruction Manual

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RDR2300

Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Congratulations on selecting the RDR2300

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RCA Communications Systems - The most trusted name in radios!

The RDR2300 series of digital professional communications products is based on DMR technology

and establishes a benchmark in premium digital two-way radio equipment. These radios are made

to perform flawlessly under the most demanding commercial conditions and feature cutting edge

design, high-end professional grade materials and components, simple operation and superior

assembly quality. RDR2300 radios are covered by a three-year "Warranty Protection Program," one

of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry.

To ensure you achieve maximum performance from your RDR2300 radio, please be sure to carefully

read this manual.

MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:

• RDR2300V - VHF Two-Way Radio

• RDR2300U - UHF Two-Way Radio

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Page 1 Congratulations on selecting the RDR2300 from RCA Communications Systems - The most trusted name in radios! The RDR2300 series of digital professional communications products is based on DMR technology and establishes a benchmark in premium digital two-way radio equipment. These radios are made...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Initiating/Responding To Emergency Alarm ..26 Setting Squelch Level ........17 Exiting Emergency Mode .........27 Switching Between Analog/Digital Mode..17 Advanced Features ........27-50 Accessing Programmed Functions....18 Radio Check ..........27 Operational Status Indicators ......18 Sending a Radio Check* ........27 Display/Call Icons ..........19 Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 3 Scan Instructions and Methods......43 Navigate to Message........34 Starting and Stopping Scan* ......43 Receiving/Reading a Text Message ....34 Responding to a Scan........44 Managing Received Text Messages ....34 Viewing Inbox Text Messages ......35 Writing/Sending Text Message ......35 Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 4: Technical Specifications
4.5” X 2.1” X 1.3”/ Optional Accessories ........52-57 (Without antenna) 113.5mm x 54mm x 33.5mm FCC Caution ............57 Waterproof Level IP65 RF Exposure Compliance/Control Guidelines...58-59 Digital Protocol ETSI TS 102 361-1,-2,-3 Warranty Statement........60-61 Contact Information ........62 Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 5 Rated Audio Power 1,000 mW @ 3% distortion Digital transmission bit ≤3% error rate 12.5KHz Data: 7K60F1D & 7K60FXD 12.5khZ Voice: 7K60F1E & 4FSK Digital Modulation 7K60FXE Combination of 12.5 kHz Voice and Data: 7K60F1W Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 6: Safety And General Information
RCA Communications Systems away from your body. technicians. Any service performed by unauthorized technicians will void the For a complete list of RCA approved antennas, warranty. batteries, chargers, holsters and audio accessories, visit: » Turn radio off when near electrical blasting caps to avoid possible interference with http://www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com...
Page 7: Product Inspection
Prior to unpacking the RDR2300 portable radio, please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage or missing components immediately to your RCA RDR2300 Communications Systems Sales and Service Handheld Radio Center. Every RDR2300 portable radio comes...
Page 8: Preparing Radio For Initial Use
LED light warranty terms, charge the battery using only illuminates. an original RCA charger, exactly as described 5. The green LED light will illuminate in the charger user guide. When the charger’s approximately two hours later, indicating LED is red, it is an indication that the battery the battery is fully charged.
Page 9 Use - Before charging a battery attached to a radio, a clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. the battery to the radio. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 10: Battery Storage
Attaching / Detaching the Battery 1. Place the battery so it aligns with the Battery release grooves in the back of the radio and will fit under the belt clip attachment. button (See Figure 1) Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 11: Attaching / Removing Antenna
Remove by doing the reverse. (See Figure 3) and turn the antenna counterclockwise. Figure 2 * If antenna needs to be replaced, use only RCA Communications Systems antennas. Incorrect or Figure 3 damaged antennas may reduce radio coverage Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 12: Rca Rdr2300 Tm Overview
Note: The frequency band of your RDR2300 is on the radio label. If it is not visible, identify the frequency band according to the color circle on the antenna: white indicates UHF and red indicates VHF. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 13 3 menu control keys Programmable Button 3* Channel Selector On/Off/Volume Knob LED Indicator Antenna Belt Clip Audio Accessory Connector * These buttons are programmable by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer upon request. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 14: Connecting Audio Accessories
1. Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob It is used to connect RCA audio accessories to clockwise until you hear a click. (See Figure the radio. Pull down on the accessory cover and...
Page 15: Programmable Buttons
Programmable Buttons channel (Figure 6). or to switch between channels. Channels can be configured as analog or digital Your RCA Communications Systems Dealer can channel. Your radio has features that are available program the programmable buttons as shortcuts in both analog and digital mode. The minor...
Page 16 Tight/Normal Squelch - Toggles squelch level are part of the call. between tight and normal squelch levels. Note: If the Talk Permit Tone is enabled, wait Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 17: Setting Squelch Level
(programmed Level through the Menu (BR300D Only). by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer), 1. Press [O] to access the menu. you will hear a short alert tone the moment the 2. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Utilities and target radio (the radio that is receiving your call) press [O] to select.
Page 18: Accessing Programmed Functions
You can also use the keypad to enter subscriber numbers or IDs, and text messages. Note: Some characters require that you press a key multiple times. The table shows the number Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 19: Operational Status Indicators
Momentary Tone - Sounds only once for a Solid Green - Radio is receiving or carrier is short period of time defined by the radio. present/busy channel. Rapidly Blinking Green - Radio is receiving a privacy-enabled call or data. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 20: Making/Receiving Calls
3. Press [O] to select the Zone menu. 4. Press [<] or [>] to locate the desired Zone and then press [O] to select the desired Zone. 5. The display will show the selected Zone momentarily. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 22: Selecting A Channel/Subscriber Id/Group Id
Key Value and Key ID (programmed by your There are two types of Private Calls. The first type is when a radio presence check is RCA dealer), as the transmitting radio (the radio performed prior to setting up the call. The you are receiving the call from).
Page 23: Receiving An All Call
Use the Monitor feature to make sure a channel 2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call. is clear before transmitting by listening for When the target radio responds, the LED activity on the channel. lights up green. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 24: Making A Private Call
This feature allows you to transmit to all users the predefined alias or ID. on a channel. Your radio must be programmed to allow you to use this feature. 2. Press the [PTT] button to make a call. Note: Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 25: Emergency Operation
• Regular: Radio transmits an alarm signal lights up solid red. and shows audio and/or visual indicators. 2. Depending on the setting selected, you can press the [PTT] to talk or your radio’s microphone is automatically activated, Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 26: Exiting Emergency Mode
5. The display shows Radio Check: <Subscriber ADVANCED FEATURES Alias or ID>, indicating that Radio Check is in Radio Check progress. The LED lights up red. If enabled, this feature allows you to determine Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 27: Remote Monitor
7. If successful, the radio will start receiving audio Note: Your radio must be programmed by your from the monitored radio for a programmed RCA Communications Systems dealer to allow duration. Once the timer expires, the radio you to use the Remote Monitor feature.
Page 28: Contacts Settings
1. Press [O] to access the menu. 2. Press [<] or [>] button to navigate to Contacts and press [O] to select. All entries 2. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Contacts and Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 29 Off. Press [O] to disable Call Alert Tones. speak clearly into the microphone. The display shows Call Alert Off. Call Indicator Settings - Activating And Activating and Deactivating Call Alert Tones for Text Messages (BR300D Only) Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 30: Call Log Features
Call Alert calls. You can Store an ID from the Call or a Text Message from a particular contact. Log to Contacts or Delete it. The Call Log Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 31: Accessing The Call Log
Receiving and Responding to a Call Alert 2. Press [<] or [>] button to navigate to [Store]. When you receive a Call Alert page, on the 3. Press [O]. display you see Call Alert that alternates with Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 32: Making Call Alert From Contact List
[O]. previous screen. 5. Use [<] or [>] to find Call Alert and press [O]. Receiving a Text Message 6. The display shows Call Alert: <Subscriber Alias When your radio receives a message, the Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 33: Receiving/Reading A Text Message
• Select Delete to delete the text message. Writing and Sending Text Message Managing Received Text Messages 1. Press [O] to access the menu. Use the Inbox to manage your text messages. The Inbox is capable of storing a maximum of Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 34: Sending A Quick Text Message
4. A blinking cursor appears, use the keypad Your radio stores a maximum of 10 Quick to type your message. Press [<] to move Text messages as programmed by your RCA one space to the left. Press [>] or [#] to Communications Systems dealer. While Quick move one space to the right.
Page 35: Managing Fail-To-Send Text Messages
Forwarding a Text Message screen. 1. Once in Messages, press [<] or [>] to navigate Note: Your RCA Communications Systems dealer to Inbox and press [O] to select. can program a One Touch Access button to send 2. Press [O] and [<] or [>] to Forward message a predefined Quick Text message to a predefined and press [O] to select.
Page 36: Managing Sent Text Message
Viewing Sent Text Messages same target radio. 1. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Messages and 4. If the message is sent, a tone sounds and Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 37 Replying to a Text Message from the 7. Press [O] to send and [O] again to confirm. Inbox 8. The display shows Text Message: 1. Press [O] to access the menu. <Subscriber/Group Alias or ID>, confirming Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 38: Deleting A Text Message From Inbox
Reply, Forward or enabled transmission. Your radio supports two Delete the message. types of privacy: 5. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Delete and • Basic Privacy press [O] to select. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 39: Dual Tone Multi Frequency (Dtmf)
DTMF based radio is receiving an ongoing privacy-enabled systems. DTMF Codes can be programmed into transmission. the radio by your RCA Communications Systems dealer. DTMF receive/transmit feature has four To make a private call (BR300D Only): optional modes with 32 encode groups with up 1.
Page 40: Security
Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual ADVANCED FEATURES (Continued) functions become disabled after the radio receives the Disable code set by your RCA with your RCA Communications Systems dealer Communications Systems dealer. or system administrator for more information. 1. Press [O] to access the main menu.
Page 41: Scan
Enable failed. in Disable status, after the radio receives the Scan Lists Active code set by your RCA Communications Scan lists are created and assigned to individual Systems dealer. OR - Radio Enable can be channels / groups. The radio scans for voice initiated through the Menu of your radio.
Page 42: Scan Instructions And Methods
• Manual Scan: Initiate scan manually using the 5. Press [O] to select. programmed Scan ON/OFF side button by your 6. The LED blinks red and the Scan icon is RCA Communications Systems dealer. OR - By Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 43: Responding To A Scan
If a channel continually generates unwanted (BR300D Only) calls or noise (termed a “nuisance” channel), Keypad Locked and Keypad Unlocked you can temporarily remove the unwanted You can lock your radio’s keypad to avoid an inadvertent key entry. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 44: Keypad Tones
2. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Utilities and 1. Press [O] to access the main menu. press [O] to select. 2. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Utilities and 3. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Radio Settings Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 45: Turning Voice Operating Transmission (Vox) On/Off
VOX-capable accessory detects a voice. operation will disable VOX. Note: This feature must be programmed by your RCA dealer to enable your radios to use Controlling the Display Backlight this function. To begin using VOX: Press the programmed VOX button to toggle the feature on or off.
Page 46: Talkaround
OR - If the display shows “Turn Off” press and press [O] to select. [O] to disable the display backlight and the 4. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Talkaround display shows “Backlight Turn Off”. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 47: Turning The Led Indicator On Or Off
LED Indicator and the display 4. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Tones / Alerts and press [O] to select. 5. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to All Tones and Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 48: Turning The Introduction Screen On Or Off
4. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to Intro Screen and press [O] to select. and press [O] to select. 4. Press [<] or [>] to navigate to My Number, or Firmware Vr., or CP Vr. and press [O] button. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 50: Care And Cleaning
• Clean the radio with a lint-free cloth moistened with clean water and/or a mild dish washing liquid to remove dirt, grease, and dust. • Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 51: Troubleshooting
Turn the volume control knob to its maximum volume. Radio is on, but you cannot b. Return the radio to your dealer to check for microphone hear voice transmissions or damage. they are not very loud Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 52: Optional Accessories
Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories Note: Only the use of Genuine RCA accessories will guarantee compatibility and maximum performance of your radios. 3” Stubby Antenna - More compact/convenient than a 6” Antenna, but reduces coverage by approx. 30%...
Page 53 No need to remove the radio from your waist, which helps prevent radio damage or loss. Heavy Duty, Remote Speaker Microphone SM310-X03 No need to remove the radio from your waist, which helps prevent radio damage or loss. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 54 SK21NE-X03 Professional, 2-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication In-Ear Style, 3-Wire Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT SK31NE-X03 Professional, 3-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 55 Ear Hook Style Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT SK11EH-X03 Professional, 1-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication Lightweight Behind-The-Head Headset with In-line PTT HS11V-X03 Durable and inexpensive. Perfect for retail stores, restaurants and bars. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 56 (-24dB noise reduction). High Noise, Behind-The-Head Headset HS71NR-X03 When a hard hat is necessary in high noise environments. Chest Pack CHEST-A For those applications when securing the RDR2300 radio to your waist is not possible. Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 57 HL300FL - Leather Holster with fixed belt loop, with keypad and display HL300SC - Leather Holster with swivel clip, with keypad and display HL300SL - Leather Holster with swivel belt loop, with keypad and display Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 58: Fcc Caution
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this Guidelines: Do not remove the RF Exposure Label Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...
Page 59 Hold the the antenna. radio in a vertical position in front of face with Use only RCA Communications Systems approved, the microphone (and the other parts of the radio, supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 cm) accessories.
Page 60: Warranty Statement
RCA shipping service. Communications Systems products. RCA Communications Systems shall have no...
Page 61 RCA WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL Communications Systems. RCA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS BE LIABLE TO THE The end-user of any two-way radio is solely BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES, responsible for obtaining any license or...
Page 62 Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual For Sales, Warranty and Customer Support please contact: Discount Two-Way Radio Corporation – North American Distributor 555 W. Victoria St. Rancho Rominguez, CA 90220 Phone: 310-224-5100 / Fax: 310-224-5101 www.DiscountTwo-WayRadio.com Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com Copyright © 2017 RCA Communications Systems...

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