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RD3500

Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

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Our new series of professional communications products establishes a new benchmark in premium

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Cutting edge design, professional grade materials and components, simple operation and superior

assembly quality: RCA Communications Systems has it all, including our exclusive no-nonsense,

two-year "Warranty Protection Program," one of the most comprehensive warranties in the

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Page 1 Cutting edge design, professional grade materials and components, simple operation and superior assembly quality: RCA Communications Systems has it all, including our exclusive no-nonsense, two-year “Warranty Protection Program,” one of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry.
Page 2 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual PRECAUTIONS SAFETY: It is important that the operator be • Refer service to qualified technicians only. • Do not operate the transceiver nor charge aware of and understand hazards common to a battery pack in an explosive atmosphere the operation of any transceiver.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT 104+1 DCS code.........11 Supplied Accessories........1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE......12 PREPARATION FREQUENCY CHART........13 Charging the Battery Pack......2-3 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Installing/Removing the Battery Pack....4 Safety Training Information......14 Installing the Antenna........5 Electromagnetic interference/Compatibility..15 Installing the Belt Clip........5...
Page 4: Unpacking And Checking Equipment
RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack transceiver. recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
Page 5 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual GETTING UNDERSTANDING Notices Emergency Key/Side button 1/Side button 2 and side button 3 can be programmable for short press and long press by PC software to these functions: 1. Unassigned. 2. All alert tones on/off, 3.
Page 6: Preparation
RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual PREPARATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK FOR MORE THAN 5 DAYS MAY REDUCE THE BATTERY Charging the Battery Pack PACK LIFE. The battery pack is not charged at the factory; Note: The ambient temperature should be charge it before use.
Page 7 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Plug the AC adaptor cable into the adaptor jack located on the rear of the charger. After charging the supplied battery pack for 4 hours, remove it or the transceiver equipped with it from the charger.
Page 8: Installing/Removing The Battery Pack
RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Installing / Removing the Battery Pack Match the top of battery with the frame of chassis. The average life of the supplied battery pack is 10 hours. Average times are calculated using 5% transmit time, 5% receive time, and 90% standby time.
Page 9: Installing The Antenna
RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Installing the Antenna Installing the Belt Clip Screw the antenna into the connector on the If necessary, buckle the belt clip to the back of top of the transceiver by holding the antenna the battery pack.
Page 10: Installing The Speaker/Microphone
RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Installing the Earphone/ Installing the Jack Cover Speaker Microphone If you are not using the jack, cover the jack with Plug the Earphone/Speaker Microphone into the jack cover that is supplied with a screw.
Page 11 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual PREPARATION Power on Radio Switch ON the transceiver by turning the Power Switch/Volume Control knob clockwise until a beeping sound is heard. To turn the power off, turn the knob counter-clockwise. Note: There is no beep sounds heard if ALL ALERT TONE set off.
Page 12 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual PREPARATION after your partner release PTT. This means that the channel is free and waiting for 1. Transmission your call. • case calling Interrupted 1. Analog transmission: Press PTT key and (for example, your radio received the...
Page 13 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 2. Receiving and Recalling Transmission ID, you can receive or respond to callins. When radio transmits. the LED shows a red or green Select Zone light when receiving. The Zone is a channel group, the radio can...
Page 14 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Receiving and Responding to Group Calls Receive and Response Single Call When you receive the call from one group, the Single call means one radio calls to another ra- radio must be belong to this group dio and there are two call types: 1.
Page 15 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual You will hear the Call Permit tone (if but you cannot response all calling. enabled) and you will be able to speak. Release PTT to receive. Notice: If there is no talking in this channel in When you receive calls, switch to another preset time, this means the call ended.
Page 16 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Transmission free and is waiting for a response. Press PTT to respond. If there is no talking Group Call on this channel in preset time, the call will end. To send a group call, your radio must belong to a group.
Page 17 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual free and is waiting for a response. cannot respond to all the calls. Press PTT to respond. If there is no talking on this channel in preset time, the call will Using One Touch Access Key to Send end.
Page 18 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual enabled) and you will be able to talk to available the speaker. 5. Release PTT to receive. LED will show a 1. Press the pre-program one touch access green light if your partner is answering.
Page 19 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 5. Digital Emergency Alarm System when in the status of lone working. In the process of lone work, the unit will sound the You can program Alarm Type by PC alert tone in the due time, the user must press...
Page 20 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Start and Stop Scanning Main channel scan (manual): The radio scans all channels in scan list/group. By programming, the radio can scan the last activated channel 1. Press programmed scan key or use the or start from 1st scan channel.
Page 21 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual The time of the radio keep in this channel 7. Setting mean “Scan hold time’ Set Squelch Level 1. Hold the radio and keep 1-2 inch (2.5- 5cm) distance with your mouth. If “CH You can adjust the squelch level, filter low signal free indication”...
Page 22 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual 1. Press the pre-programmed “VOX On/Off” Setting: high power to communicate with long key to open/close this function distance, low power work with short distance 2. If “Call permit tone” acqtivated, you can use one touch access key to send the 1.
Page 24 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Low Battery Alert For extra convenience, when the battery level is low, the LED flashes red and a low-pitched tone sounds every ten seconds to alert users to recharge the battery. Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)
Page 25: Troubleshooting
RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Solution a. The battery needs charging. Recharge the battery or replace it with a fresh one. Cannot power on the radio b. The battery is not properly installed. Remove the battery and reattach it.
Page 26 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual CARE AND CLEANING • Do not directly handle the radio by its antenna or external microphone. • Do not place the radio in a dusty or dirty environment. • Clean the radio with a lint-free cloth...
Page 27: Optional Accessories
RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories Stubby Antenna AN250SU – UHF AN250SV - VHF More compact and convenient than the standard antenna, but reduces coverage by approximately 30%. Multi-Unit Rapid-Rate Charger CH250R6 More convenient and saves space by using one power outlet for 6 radios.
Page 28 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Light Duty, Remote Speaker Microphone HMN250M Lighter and more compact than the heavy duty microphone but with the same benefits. Professional Receive-Only Earpiece w/ Transparent Acoustic Tube (for use with remote speaker microphones)
Page 29 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Ear-Hook Style Earpiece with Microphone PTT BDN6105EH Serves the same function as the professional surveillance kit at an economical price. Surveillance Kit with Palm Mic and In-Line PTT BDN7203A Professional, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication.
Page 30 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Heavy Duty, Over-The-Head Headset H0500D For use in high noise environments such as airports, race tracks and manufacturing plants (-24dB noise reduction). Heavy Duty, Behind-the-Head Headset H4500D When a hard hat is necessary in high noise environments.
Page 31 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Nylon Holster (fixed or swivel clip) HN250C Prevents loss and prolongs your radio life by preventing unnecessary drops and abuse. Waterproof Bag HNWPBG Protect your BR250 radio when working around water.
Page 32: Time-Out Timer
RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual GLOSSARY Short Press - Key press shorter than 1.5 seconds Long Press - Key press longer than 1.5 seconds Standby Status - In normal mode, no key operation is made on the radio and the radio is in receiving status.
Page 33: Warranty Statement
VOX - The radio will automatically begin transmitting when you speak. WARRANTY STATEMENT RCA Communications Systems warrants each new radio product it supplies to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the time period listed below, provided that the user has complied with the requirements stated herein.
Page 34 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual RCA Communications Systems offers to the original end user a Two (2) Year Limited Warranty on the RCA BR250 Radio Handset. The BR250 Antenna, BR250 Battery and the BR250 Battery Charger are covered under a One (1) Year Limited Warranty. The BR250 Belt Clip is not covered under the warranty.
Page 35 FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED, THE SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL RCA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES, INLCUDING ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR THE LOSS OF PROFIT, REVENUE OR DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT.
Page 36 RD3500 Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual For Sales, Warranty and Customer Support please contact: Discount Two-Way Radio Corporation – North American Distributor 1430 240th Street Harbor City, CA 90710 Phone: 310-224-5100 / Fax: 310-224-5101 www.discounttwo-wayradio.com Copyright © 2014 Discount Two-Way Radio Corporation - North American Distributor...

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