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RDR42x0 Professional Digital
Two-Way Radios
Communications Systems
Congratulations and Thank You for selecting
the PRODIGI RDR42x0 Series portable 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 RDR4220,
RDR4250, or RDR4280 radio, please be sure to carefully read this
manual.
MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:
• RDR4220V VHF Two-Way Radio
• RDR4220U UHF Two-Way Radio
• RDR4250V VHF Two-Way Radio
• RDR4250U UHF Two-Way Radio
• RDR4280V VHF Two-Way Radio
• RDR4280U UHF Two-Way Radio
CONTENTS:
Product Inspection..........2
RCA RDR42x0 Series Overview..........2
Charging the Battery..........3
Battery Storage..........3
Attaching the Battery..........3
Attaching / Removing the Antenna..........3
Attaching / Removing the Belt Clip..........4
Connecting Audio Accessories..........4
Turn On/Off the Radio..........4
Adjusting the Volume..........4
Select A Channel..........4
Programmable Buttons..........4
Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button..........5
Switching Between Analog/Digital Mode..........5
Accessing the Programmed Functions..........5
Function Keypad..........5
Radio Keypad (RDR4280 only)..........5
Operational Status Indicators..........5
Display Icons..........6
Call Icons..........6
LED Indicator..........6
Audio Tones..........6
Selecting a Zone..........7
Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call..........7
Receiving and responding to an Group Call..........7
Receiving and responding to an Private Call..........7
Receiving an All Call..........7
Monitoring A Channel (Analog)..........7
Making a Radio Call..........7
Making a Group Call..........7
Making an All Call..........8
Making a Private Call..........8
Emergency Operation..........9
Initiating & Responding to Emergency Alarm..........9
Exiting Emergency Mode..........9
WARRANTY
PROTECTION PROGRAM
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Radio Check..........9
Contacts Setting (RDR4250 / RDR4280)..........10
Group Call from Contacts (RDR4250 / RDR4280)..........10
Private Call from Contacts (RDR4250 / RDR4280)..........10
RDR4280)..........10
RDR4280)..........10
RDR4280)..........10
RDR4280)..........10
Accessing the Call History..........11
Deleting a Call from Call List..........11
Call Alert (RDR4250 / RDR4280)..........11
Receiving and Responding to a Call Alert..........11
Making a Call Alert from the Contact List (RDR4250 /
RDR4280)..........11
YEAR
Text Messages Features (RDR4250 / RDR4280)
Navigating To Messages..........11
Receiving Text Messages..........11
Managing Received Text Messages..........11
Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox..........11
Writing and Sending Text Messages (RDR4280)..........12
Sending a Quick Text Message (RDR4250 / RDR4280)..........12
Managing Failed-to-Send Text Messages..........12
Resending a Text Message..........12
Forwarding a Text Message..........12
Managing Sent Text Message..........12
Viewing Sent Text Messages..........12
Deleting All Sent Text Messages from Sent Items..........13
Replying to a Text Message from the Inbox..........13
Deleting All Text Message from the Inbox..........13
Making and Encrypted Call..........13
Turning Encryption On/Off..........14
Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)..........14
Radio Enable/Disable (RDR4250 / RDR4280)..........14
Starting and Stopping Scan..........14
Responding to a Scan..........15
Scan Lists..........15
Deleting a Nuisance Channel..........15
Restoring a Nuisance Channel..........15
Keypad Locked and Keypad Unlocked..........15
Turning Keypad Tones On or Off..........15
Setting the Power Level..........15
Switching Day/Night Mode..........16
Channel Display (RDR4250 / RDR4280)..........16
Man Down..........16
Lone Worker..........16
Squelch Level (Analog Mode Only)..........17
Tones/Alerts..........17
Turning the Radios Tones/Alerts On/Off..........17
Radio PIN Lock (RDR4250 / RDR4280)..........18
Talkaround..........18
Function Keys (RDR4250 / RDR4280)..........18
Keypad Mode (RDR4250 / RDR4280)..........19
GPS Settings (Digital Mode Only)..........19
General Radio Information (RDR4250 / RDR4280)..........19
CARE AND CLEANING..........20
TROUBLESHOOTING..........20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Activating/Deactivating Call Alert Tones Alert Calls (RDR4250 / end professional grade materials and components, simple operation RDR4280)..10 and superior assembly quality: RCA Communications Systems has Activating/Deactivating Call Alert Tones Text Messages (RDR4250 / it all, including our exclusive no-nonsense, three-year “Warranty RDR4280)..10... -
Page 2: Product Inspection
Prior to unpacking the RDR42x0 series portable 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 RDR42x0 series portable radios should come with the following items:... -
Page 3: Preparing Radio For Initial Use Setting Up The Charger
RCA charger, exactly as described in the charger user guide. 3. When storing a battery, keep it in a dry place at room temperature. -
Page 4: Attaching / Removing The Belt Clip
Programmable Buttons Use the 2 screws (M2.5x8.0) supplied with the radio and insert these Your RCA Communications Systems Dealer can program the screws through the holes in the radio clip and into the holes in the programmable buttons as shortcuts to radio functions or preset aluminum case. -
Page 5: Push-To-Talk (Ptt) Button
Number of Times Key is Pressed During a call, if the Channel Free Indication feature is enabled on your radio (programmed by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer), Key 1 9 10 11 12 13 you will hear a short alert tone the moment the target radio (the radio that is receiving your call) releases the PTT button, indicating the @ &... -
Page 6: Display Icons
Accessory Link Device Found List Power ≥ 40% 2 Beeps Power ≤ 40% 1 Beep Accessory Link Audio Device - Accessory Link-enabled audio device, such as a headset. Power ≤ 10% Low Battery Beep Warning Copyright © 2020 RCA Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com... -
Page 7: Making And Receiving Calls Selecting A Zone
Select a channel by using the channel selector knob and/or ID in the RX Group List on the channel you are receiving the call on. This the programmable function keys, as programmed by your RCA is programmed by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer. When Communications Systems dealer. -
Page 8: Making An All Call
Your radio must be programmed by your 3. Press “ ” or “ ” to navigate to the Contacts. Press “OK”. RCA Communications Systems Dealer to allow you to use this feature. To initiate an All Call: 4. Press “ ” to enter the Contacts List. -
Page 9: Emergency Operation
RDR4250 and RDR4280 can initiate a Radio Check. To be able to • Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow initiate a Radio Check, the feature must be enabled by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer. Each alarm has the following types: Note: This is a direct radio to radio feature and it is only applicable for •... -
Page 10: Contacts Setting (Rdr4250 / Rdr4280)
8. When any user in the group responds, the LED lights up solid green. to select. The display shows the Private Call Icon, the Subscriber ID/Alias. 6. Press “ ” or “ ” to “On” or “Off”. Copyright © 2020 RCA Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com... -
Page 11: Call History Features (Rdr4250 / Rdr4280)
Unread messages are indicated with a closed envelope icon. Read 5. To view the Subscriber ID/Alias of the calling radio, press “ ”. To messages are indicated with opened envelope icon. ignore the Alert Call press “ ”. BAC K Copyright © 2020 RCA Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com... -
Page 12: Writing And Sending Text Messages (Rdr4280)
” or “ ” to navigate to Outbox List and press “ ” to select. Note: Your RCA Communications Systems Dealer can program a One Touch Access programmable function key to send a Quick Text 5. Press “ ” or “... -
Page 13: Deleting All Sent Text Messages From Sent Items
• Forward Note: Encryption is available only in digital mode. The feature must • Detail be enabled and programmed by your RCA Communications Systems • Delete Dealer. 6. Press “ ” or “ ” to navigate to Reply and press “... -
Page 14: Turning Encryption On/Off
You can only Enable/Disable on all channels / groups included in the scan list (see Scan Lists a radio that is within communication range. Check with your RCA section for more information). Communications Systems Dealer or system administrator for more •... -
Page 15: Responding To A Scan
Power Level icon, “H” for High Power and “L” for Low Power. 2. Release the programmed Nuisance Channel Delete programmable function key. The nuisance channel is deleted. Copyright © 2020 RCA Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com... -
Page 16: Controlling The Display Backlight (Rdr4250 / Rdr4280)
Man Down is an optional feature. If the feature is not activated in the radio, contact your RCA Communications Systems Dealer. • Timed Note: Your radio must be programmed by your RCA Communications 6. The display shows “Success”. Systems dealer according your requirements to allow you to efficiently Note: The display backlight and keypad backlight automatically turn use the Man Down feature. -
Page 17: Squelch Level (Analog Mode Only)
” to navigate to the desired function and press “ ” to select. 6. The display shows “Success”. Note: The display backlight, buttons and keypad backlight are automatically turned off if the LED indicator is disabled. Copyright © 2020 RCA Communications Systems www.RCACommunicationsSystems.com... -
Page 18: Radio Pin Lock (Rdr4250 / Rdr4280)
• Side Key 2 (SK2) capable accessory detects a voice. • Side Key 3 (SK3) Note: This feature must be programmed by your RCA Communications • PTT Systems Dealer to enable your radios to use this function. It is NOT •... -
Page 19: Keypad Mode (Rdr4250 / Rdr4280)
” to navigate to Accessories and press “ ” home screen. to select. • One Touch Call – you can select an assigned by you RCA 3. Press “ ” or “ ” to navigate to GPS and press “... -
Page 20: Care And Cleaning
• Avoid exposing the radio and it’s battery to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. 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...
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RDR4250 radio only produces static when receiving calls from other radios
The RCA PRODIGI RDR42 Series RDR4250 radio may produce only static when receiving calls from other radios due to encryption settings. If encryption is enabled on the transmitting radio but not on the receiving RDR4250, or if the encryption keys do not match, the receiving radio may not properly decode the transmission, resulting in static. To resolve this, ensure that both radios have matching encryption settings or disable encryption if not required.
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