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RDR2xx0 Series Professional
Digital Two-Way Radios
Communications Systems
Attaching / Removing the Belt Clip
Using a small screwdriver, align the belt clip's screw holes to the
radio's chassis. Attach by turning the screws clockwise into the belt
clip's screw holes. Remove by doing the reverse. (See Figure 5)
Connecting Audio Accessories
The accessory connector is located on the side of the radio. It is used
to connect RCA audio accessories to the radio. Remove the accessory
cover by unscrewing the screw location at the bottom of the cover.
Connect the desired audio accessory firmly into the accessory jack
and secure the screw by turning it clockwise. (See Figure 6)
Note: Please loosen the screw prior to removing the audio accessory.
The use of the audio accessory may affect the waterproof performance
of the radio.
Turn On/Off the Radio
1. Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise until you hear a
click. (See Figure 6) The LED blinks green, indicating that the power
up test is successful. The RDR2550 / RDR2600 radio displays "RCA
PRODIGI" followed by "RCA RDR2550" or "RCA RDR2600".
2. To turn off the radio, rotate this knob counterclockwise until you
hear a click.
Note: There is no power up tone if the radio tones/alerts function is
disabled. If your radio does not power up, check your battery. Make
sure that it is charged and properly attached. If your radio still does not
power up, contact your RCA Communications Systems dealer.
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/ Volume Control Knob
clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn this knob counterclockwise.
Note: Same for all RDR2xx0 Series Radios.
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RDR2600
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Programmable Buttons
Your RCA Communications Systems Dealer can program the
programmable buttons as shortcuts to radio functions or preset
channels/groups depending on the duration of a button press:
Short Press - Press and release quickly.
Long Press - Press and hold for the programmed duration (between 1
seconds and 3.75 seconds).
The Programmable Functions are:
All Alert Tones On/Off
Emergency On
Emergency Off
Nuisance Delete
High/Low Transmit Power
Monitor On/Off
One Touch Access 1
One Touch Access 2
One Touch Access 3
One Touch Access 4
One Touch Access 5
All Alert Tones On/Off - Toggles all tones and alerts on or off.
Emergency On - Initiates an emergency alarm or call.
Emergency Off - Cancels an emergency alarm or call.
Nuisance Delete - Temporarily removes an unwanted channel, except
for the Selected Channel, from the scan list. The Selected Channel
refers to the user's selected zone/channel combination from which
scan is initiated.
High/Low Transmit Power - Toggles transmit power level between high
and low.
Monitor On/Off - Monitors a selected channel for activity.
One Touch Access - Directly initiates a predefined Private or Group Call,
a Call Alert or a Quick Text message.
Scan On/Off - Toggles scan on or off. Tight/Normal Squelch -
Toggles squelch level between tight and normal squelch levels.
Privacy On/Off - Toggles privacy (basic voice encryption) on or off.
VOX On/Off - Toggles Voice Activated Function on or off.
Lone Worker On/Off - Toggles Lone Worker feature On or Off, on per
channel basis.
Zone Toggle (Only RDR2600) - Toggles between Channel Zone 1 and
Channel Zone 2.
Battery Indicator (Only RDR2550 / RDR2600) - Indicates battery charge
level, low, medium or high.
Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button
The PTT button on the side of the radio has two main functions:
- Press and hold down PTT button to initiate and call and talk.
Release the PTT button to listen. The microphone is activated
when the PTT button is pressed.
- If a call is in progress, the PTT button allows the radio to transmit to
the other radios that are part of the call.
Note: If the Talk Permit Tone is enabled, wait until the short alert tone
ends before talking.
During a call, if the Channel Free Indication feature is enabled on your
radio (programmed by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer),
you will hear a short alert tone the moment the target radio (the radio
One Touch Access 6
Repeater/Talkaround
Scan On/Off
Tight/Normal Squelch
Privacy On/Off
VOX On/Off
Lone Worker On/Off
Manual Dial Private Call
(RDR2600)
Zone Toggle
(RDR2500)
Battery Indicator
(RDR2500)
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