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1. Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Battery Save feature is automatically activated Battery Strength Indicator when no activities or operations have been performed no key press and no knob selection for an extended period of time Pressing any key or receiving a signal will end the Battery Save mode and restore the radio to normal operation See Glossary for the The LED light on top of the radio allows you to check the battery status by illuminating lights with different colors This feature is programmed by your RCA Communications Systems dealer upon request Please refer to the table below definition of Battery Save Mode OE Red LED is unlit when the programmed key is pressed and flashes red while 0 _ o Mego A the radio is operating LED is unlit when the programmed key is pressed While the radio is on standby LED flashes red and a low pitched tone sounds at ten second intervals Pressing the PTT then activates the talk prohibit tone Less than 10 Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 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 Avoid interference with other users on the Same channel by preventing transmission if another talkgroup is currently spe2. Turn the radio off and on again or plug the earpiece into the accessory jack again to restore the VOX feature Note Regardless of whether or not the VOX feature is enabled if you select PTT on the PTT VOX earpiece switch you can transmit by pressing the external PTT Do not push the switch from PTT to VOX or the radio will continuously transmit When continuous transmission occurs push the PTT VOX switch trom VOX to PTT or activate the radio again to restore the radio to operation use Note For more information on the accessories that are available for your BR250 please see page 27 for Optional Accessories contact your RCA dealer or visit www RCACommunicationsSystems com BR250 html Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Solution S a The battery needs charging Recharge the battery or replace Cannot power on the radio it with a fresh one F The battery is not properly installed Remove the battery and reattach it The operating time is The battery has worn out it is time to buy a new battery noticeably shorter than The battery is not fully charged Make sure that the battery is normal even though the removed after LED indicator has turned green battery is properly charged a Make sure that your radio operates on the same frequency Cannot talk to or hear and has the same CTCSS CDCSS setti
3. Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued La Medium Duty Remote Speaker Microphone SM220 X03S No need to remove the radio from your waist which prevents radio damage or loss Professional Listen Only Earpiece w Transparent Acoustic Tube for use with remote speaker microphone SKO1NE X79 Lightweight earpiece for use with speaker mics and when transmitting is not necessary Economy Listen Only Earpiece for use with remote speaker microphones SKO1EH X79 Same functions as the professional earpiece but at economical price Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Ear Hook Style Earpiece with Microphone PTT SK11EH X03S Serves the same function as the professional surveillance kit at an economical price Surveillance Kit with Palm Mic and In Line PTT SK11NE X03S Professional high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication Lightweight Over The Head Headset with In line PTT HS21V X03S Durable and inexpensive Perfect for retail stores restaurants and bars Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Heavy Duty Over The Head Headset HS61NR X03S For use in high noise environments such as airports race tracks and manufacturing plants 24dB noise reduction Heavy D
4. in whole or in part by catastrophe fault or negligence of the user improper or unauthorized alterations or repairs to the product incorrect wiring use of the product in a manner for which it was not designed or by causes external to the product This warranty is void if the product serial number is altered defaced or removed THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual 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 RCA Communications Systems endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual but is not liable for any possible omission and printing mistakes All the above specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice All the reproduction and translation of this manual without authorization is prohibited In this manual we strive to achieve accuracy and completeness but provide no warranty of accu
5. use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna as it can burn skin This equipment is to be serviced only by authorized RCA Communications Systems technicians Any service performed by unauthorized technicians will void the warranty Turn radio off when near electrical blasting caps to avoid possible interference with blasting operations Obey posted signs such as those in hospitals or blasting areas advising people to turn off all two way radios Obey pilots and flight attendants instructions to turn off radios on airplanes Do not place a radio over an air bag or in an air bag s deployment area as the force with which an air bag is intlated could propel the radio and may cause serious injury Do not place the radio close to a heat source or expose the radio to direct sunlight for a prolonged time Hold the radio while in use in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches away trom your lips While wearing a transmitting radio keep the radio and its antenna at least one inch away from your body Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual PRODUCT INSPECTION Prior to unpacking the BR250 portable radio please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage or aA missing components immediately to your RCA BR250 B2520LI Communications Systems Sales and Service Handheld Radio Li lon Battery 2000mAh Outlet Every BR250 p
6. user and is not assignable or transferable RCA Communications Systems is not responsible for any ancillary equipment which is attached to or used in conjunction with RCA Communications Systems products Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual RCA Communications Systems offers to the original end user a Three 3 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 During this period if the product fails to function under normal use because of manufacturing defect s or workmanship it should be returned to the Authorized RCA Communications Systems Sales and Service Outlet trom which it was purchased The Sales and Service Outlet will repair the product to full operating specifications or replace the product with a new product of the same make and model The user is responsible for all charges incurred in returning the product to the Authorized RCA Communications Systems Sales and Service Outlet RCA Communications Systems will be responsible for all charges in returning the product to the end user via standard ground shipping service RCA Communications Systems shall have no obligation to repair or replace the product if there is damage as a result of normal wear and tear or if the damage is caused
7. 40 ner 11 Select a Channel 21 Charging the Battery 11 TANIA ss 21 Steps for Setting Up Your Charger 13 R C NIAOR acces 21 Troubleshooting 14 Radio FUNCIONS ess 21 No LED Indication 14 Time out Timer TOT 21 Red LED Flashes Rapidly 14 Battery Save Mode 21 Antenna Information 15 Battery Strength Indicator 22 Assembly and Disassembly 15 Low Battery Alert 23 Attaching the Battery 15 Busy Channel Lockout BCL 23 Removing the Battery 16 Voice Operated Transmit VOX 23 Attaching the Antenna 17 IlOUDIESROOLIACGE SE escent 25 Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual CONTENTS continued Care and Gl cro 41 8 eee ee ere 26 Optional Accessories 27 Go s ie g ene ene ene 32 Warranty Statement 33 Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION Please observe the following general safety precautions during all phases of operation service and repair of this equipment Turn radio off prior entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere such as gas petroleum chemicals blasting caps etc Do not charge the battery in a potentially explosive atmosphere Do not
8. BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Congratulations on selecting the BR250 from RCA Communications Systems The most trusted name in radio RCA Communications Systems products are designed to perform flawlessly under the most demanding commercial conditions 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 THREE Year Warranty Protection Program one of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry To ensure maximum performance from your BR250 radio please be sure to read this manual carefully MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL e BR250 VHF Two Way Radio e BR250 UHF Two Way Radio a D tt il r Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual CONTENTS Safety and General Information 4 Removing the Antenna 17 PIOUUCHIMSDECIONS A 5 Attaching Removing the Belt Clip 18 RCA BR250 Overview 7 Attaching the Earpiece Microphone 19 Battery INOrmMAtION EE 10 Removing the Earpiece Microphone 19 CA Settee es T ee 10 General Radio Operations and Functions 20 Applicable Battery Packs 10 Radio Operations 20 Bauen RS nace 10 Turn the Radio On Off 20 Tips to Prolong Battery Life 11 Adjust the Volume 20 Battery S 10
9. Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Attaching Removing the Belt Clip 1 Using a small screwdriver remove the 3 To remove the belt clip turn the screwdriver screws from the back of the radio s chassis counter clockwise to loosen the screw See 2 Align the belt clip s screw holes to the Figure 8 below radio s chassis Turn the screw clockwise into the belt clip s screw holes See Figure 7 below Figure 8 Figure Removing the Belt Clip Attaching the Belt Clip Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Attaching Removing the Earpiece 2 Firmly plug the audio accessory into the Microphone 1 Open the accessory cover without removing it as Shown in Figure 9 accessory jack and secure the screw See Figure 10 Warning Over tightening accessories may cause damage to the radio that is not covered under warranty lt lt Eu me 33 je Ae Figure 9 3 To remove the audio accessory from the jack turn the screw counter clockwise and remove the accesso ry Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual GENERAL RADIO OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS Radio Operations Turn the Radio On Off Turn the radio on off volume control knob clockwise to turn on the radio and an alert tone will be h
10. See Figure 2 buildings or thick forest can dramatically Note If the battery is not securely locked reduce radio coverage remove it and reattach it ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY Attaching the Battery 1 Hold the battery and attach it close to the top of aluminum chassis Note Insert tab on top of the battery into the top of battery slot See Figure 1 2 Lightly press the bottom of the battery until Figure 2 Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Removing the Battery 1 First turn off the radio Hold the top of radio and press the belt clip to raise the bottom of the belt clip Lift the battery latch in the direction of the arrow See Figure 3 Figure 3 2 When the bottom of the battery is raised release the battery latch and remove the battery Note When the battery is raised keep the angle between the battery and main unit small so the battery doesn t get scratched See Figure 4 Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna 1 Insert the antenna into the big screw thread To remove the antenna turn it counter hole on top of the main unit clockwise as shown in Figure 6 below 2 Turn the antenna clockwise until it is screwed down as shown in Figure 5 below Figure 5 _ Figure 6 Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250
11. adio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting in terms of measuring for standards compliance Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of face with the microphone and the other parts of the radio including the antenna at least one inch 2 5 cm away from the nose Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with distance from the antenna Antenna should be kept away from eyes When worn on the body always place the radio in a approved clip holder holster case or body harness for this product Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Using approved body worn accessories is important because the use of or other manufacturer s non approved accessories may result in increased exposure levels which can exceed the FCC s occupational controlled environment RF exposure limits If you are not using a body worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended use position in front of the face then ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least one inch 2 5 cm from the body when transmitting Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposure decrease when increasing distance trom the antenna Use only RCA Communications Systems approved supplied or replacement antennas batteries and accessories Using non RCA antennas batteries and accessories may exceed the FCC RF exposure guid
12. aking over the air The radio will generate a continuous tone when the PTT is pressed and will not allow a second transmission to step on the current conversation Releasing the PTT will cancel the tone Voice Operated Transmit VOX You can transmit hands free where the the radio will automatically transmit when you speak when using optional VOX accessories Please note when uising VOX the quality of the transmission and performance of the radio may be slightly degraded For optimum performance this feature is not recommended in high noise environments See Glossary for definition of VOX Press the programmed VOX key to turn on off the VOX feature An alert tone will sound accordingly Your RCA dealer can enable disable the VOX feature and set the VOX sensitivity When the VOX feature is enabled the user can transmit hands free with VOX accessories Note Usage of non RCA Communicatios Systems VOX accessories is not recommended 1 Press the programmed VOX key to activate the VOX feature 2 Select VOX on the PTT VOX earpiece switch 3 Plug the earpiece into the accessory jack Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual 4 Speak into the earpiece microphone and your voice will be transmitted When transmitting with VOX accessories you may faintly hear your own voice in the VOX earpiece Press the PTT of your radio to disable the VOX feature
13. ction key to activate the status and release it to turn it off Monitor Carrier condition must be satistied for the radio to unmute to an incoming call regardless of CTCSS CDCSS condition Scan The scan feature enables the radio to continuously scan each channel for activity Short Press Key press shorter than 1 5 seconds Squelch The purpose of squelch is to mute audio output from the speaker when no signals are present Open the squelch to unmute radio speaker continued gt Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual GLOSSARY continued Squelch Off Always unmute speaker to receive audio as well as background noise Standby Status In normal mode no key operation is made on the radio and the radio is in receiving status Time out Timer TOT The time out timer feature stops someone from talking too long and tying up the channel VOX When using optional accessories the radio will automatically transmit when you speak WARRANTY STATEMENT RCA Communications Systems warrants each new radio product it supplies to be free trom 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 The warranty period begins on the date of purchase from an Authorized RCA Communications Systems Sales and Service Outlet This warranty is offered to the original end
14. eard Turn the radio on off volume control knob counter clockwise until it clicks to turn off the radio See Figure 1 Figure 1 Adjust the Volume Turn the volume control knob clockwise counter clockwise to increase decrease the volume See Figure 2 Figure 2 Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Select a Channel Turn the channel selector knob to select a channel See Figure 3 Figure 3 Transmitting To transmit press and hold down PTT key and speak into the microphone Hold the radio be tween one and two inches away from your lips 2 5 to 5 centimeters Receiving To receive signal release the PTT key Radio Functions Note 7o simplify operation and ensure maximum performance the following functions are disabled by default They can be acivated by your authorized RCA Communications Systems dealer for an additional charge Time out Timer TOT This limits the amount of time the radio user can continuously transmit on a channel If the user holds down the PTT longer than the preprogrammed limit the radio automatically stops transmitting and generates a warning tone until the PTT is released A dealer may program the alert tone that sounds before the TOT timer nearly expires See Glossary for the definition of Time out Timer Battery Save Mode This feature can be enabled by your dealer The Copyright 2015 RCA Communications
15. elines and is not recommended 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 2015 RCA Communications Systems
16. ke sure the battery temperature isn t above 113 F 45 C 3 Power up the charger and place the battery back into the charging cup If the LED indicator continues to flash red most likely the battery can no longer be charged and must be replaced To determine if the battery requires replacement place the battery pack into another charger that you know is working properly If the LED continually flashes red battery replacement is necessary Notes e When the battery charger detects the proper battery conditions rapid charging begins automatically steady red LED If the battery temperature is above 113 F 45 C the charger will report the fault by flashing the red LED rapidly 0 2s on 0 2s off and will not charge until the battery temperature is below 113 F 45 C with the red LED changing to solid illumination Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual ANTENNA INFORMATION e Stubby 3 antennas are ideal for communication within limited range and standard 6 antennas optimize coverage the longer the antenna the better the coverage is If you use a stubby antenna for convenience instead of a standard length Figure 1 antenna you can expect approximately a it clicks This signifies that the battery latch 30 reduction in coverage When using a is locked to the main unit and assembly is two way radio outdoors heavy rain snow finished
17. loth to wipe it before attaching the battery to the radio Batteries with damaged contacts can be extremely dangerous Any battery with damage to one or more contacts should be replaced immediately and not used under any circumstances Battery Storage 1 Fully charge a battery before storing it for an extended period of time to avoid battery damage due to over discharge Tips To Prolong Battery Life 1 Battery performance greatly decreases at temperatures below 4 F 20 C Having a spare battery is always necessary in extremely cold environments A cold battery may work again when it returns to room temperature so keep it for later use 2 Dust on the battery contact may cause the battery not to work or charge properly Use 2 Recharge a battery after three months Storage to avoid reduced battery capacity due to over discharge 3 When storing a battery keep it in a dry place at room temperature Charging the Battery 1 When the battery level is very low recharge it It is never recommended to completely drain the battery which may cause your Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual battery to malfunction and no longer accept a charge 2 Use only chargers specified by RCA Communications Systems When the charger s LED illuminates red it is an indication that the battery is being correctly charged When the LED illuminates green the batte
18. n long and short press function See Glossary for definitions of long and short press SK2 Side Key 2 Side Key 2 is the programmable key to which your dealer can assign long and short press function See Glossary for definitions of long and short press LED Indicator For information on status of LED Indicator and alert tone see table on pg 9 See Functions and Settings for the detailed operations Channel Selector Knob Turn the knob to select channels 1 to 16 Radio On Off Volume Control Knob Turn the knob clockwise to turn the radio on and turn the knob fully counter clockwise until it clicks to turn the radio off Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume or counter clockwise to decrease the volume WARNING Make sure the BR250 is at low volume prior to using any earpiece accessory and then adjust the volume to a comfortable level Failing to do so may cause hearing damage Battery Latch Use to remove the battery Accessory Jack The jack is used to connect speaker microphone external PTT earpiece headset programming cable and cloning cable Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual LED Indicator and Alert Tones When the radio is turned on the power up alert tone will Power Up in User Mode sound When the current channel is an empty channel the radio continuously beeps Low Battery Alert LED tlashes red and a low pitched tone sou
19. nds at ten second intervals er LED glows red when transmitting When TOT timer expires the radio Transmitting continuously beeps TOT pre alert causes radio to beep LED glows green when carrier is present Green LED flashes every second while scanning is in progress Scan Start Alert Tone programmable by your dealer radio beeps Scan Exit Alert Tone programmable by your dealer radio beeps Priority Channel Scan Alert Tone programmable by your dealer if the current channel is the priority channel when scanning the radio beeps A low pitched tone sounds when transmit power is adjusted from Power Adjust high to low A high pitched tone sounds when transmit power is adjusted from low to high VOX A high pitched tone sounds when the VOX feature is activated A low pitched tone sounds when the VOX feature is disabled Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual BATTERY INFORMATION Initial Use New batteries are shipped from the factory uncharged Charge a new battery approximately 12 hours prior to initial use applies to Ni CD Ni MH and Li lon batteries charged with slow or rapid rate charger NOTE The Indicator Light will turn GREEN approximately one hour after battery is placed in a Rapid Rate Charger however it is strongly recommended the battery charge for 12 hours This initializes it and allows for the best performance Maximum battery capacity i
20. ngs as your group group members members b Make sure you are within their communication range Please change your CTCSS CDCSS settings and have your group Hear non group members members do so also a Turn the volume control knob to its maximum volume No voice or low voice while b Return the radio to your dealer to check for microphone transmitting damage Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual CARE AND CLEANING e Do not directly handle the radio by its antenna or external microphone e Do not place the radio in a dusty or dirty environment e Clean the radio with a lint free cloth moistened with clean water and or a mild dishwashing liquid to remove dirt grease and dust e Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives solvents or spirits Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories Stubby Antenna ANH250U 3 450 470 UHF ANH250V 3 145 175 VHF More compact and convenient than the standard antenna but reduces coverage by approximately 30 Multi Unit Rapid Rate Charger CH2506 More convenient and saves space by using one power outlet for 6 radios Heavy Duty Remote Speaker Microphone SM310 X03S No need to remove the radio from your waist which prevents radio damage or loss Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two
21. ortable radio comes with the following items Rem ty PCS BR250 Handheld Radio B2520LI Li lon Battery 2000mAh Antenna ANH250U 6 UHF models BC250 STR250 BC250 Belt Clip ANH250V 6 VHF models Belt Clip Handy Carry Strap STR250 Handy Carry Strap Easy way to carry your radio Items sent in separate box if ordered ANH250U 6 UHF Model Antenna ee VHF Model Antenna ea 1 CH2501 PS2501 Desktop Rapid Charger Power Supply Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Notes The frequency band of the BR250 is marked on the radio label If it is not visible identify the frequency band according to the color circle on the antenna red indicates UHF and green indicates VHF Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual RCA BR250 Overview 1 PTT Push to Talk key 5 Microphone 9 Radio On Off Volume Control Knob 13 Belt Clip 16 Electrode Piece Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual PTT Push to Talk Key Press and hold down the PTT key to transmit release it to receive SK1 Side Key 1 Side Key 1 is the programmable key to which your dealer can assig
22. racy or reliability All the above specifications and design are subject to change without notice due to continuous development No part of this manual may be copied reproduced translated stored in a retrieval system distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the expressed written permission from RCA Communications Systems The end user of any two way radio is solely responsible for obtaining any license or other authorizations required by the Federal Communications Commission FCC For further information visit www tcc gov or call 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational controlled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedures Guidelines Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met Operating Instructions Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50 of the time To transmit talk push the Push To Talk PTT button To receive calls release the PTT button Transmitting 50 of the time or less is important because this r
23. ry charge is complete Status Charged LED Standby no load i Battery is charging Red LED solidly glows Battery is 90 charged Orange LED solidly glows Battery is fully charged Green LED solidly glows Red LED rapidly flashes 0 2s on 0 2s off Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Steps for setting up your charger 4 Make sure the battery contact is touching 1 Plug the adapter s AC connector into the the charging terminals The charging AC outlet socket process begins when the red LED light 2 Plug the adapter s DC connector into the illuminates DC socket on the back of the charger 5 The green LED light will illuminate 3 Place the radio with the battery attached approximately one hour later indicating or the battery alone in the charger the battery is fully charged Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Troubleshooting When troubleshooting always observe the color of the LED No LED Indication 1 Make sure that the power cord is plugged into an appropriate AC outlet Red LED flashes rapidly 0 2s on 0 2s off Remove the battery from the charger and 1 Make sure that you are using an original RCA Communications Systems battery Remove power from the battery charger Clean the charger and the battery s charging contacts using a clean dry cloth 2 Ma
24. s normally achieved after two or three full charge discharge cycles If battery power runs low recharge the battery Batteries that are brand new or that have been stored for an extended period of time several weeks may require more time to fully charge Applicable Battery Packs To reduce the risk of injury use only batteries specified by RCA Communications Systems Caution 1 To avoid risk of personal injury do not dispose of batteries in a Tire 2 Dispose of batteries according to local recycling regulations Do not dispose as household waste 3 Never attempt to disassemble the battery Battery Tips 1 When charging a battery keep it at a temperature between 41 F 104 F 5 C 40 C to ensure a full charge Temperatures outside this range significantly reduce battery life 2 Before charging a battery attached to a radio turn the radio off to ensure a Tull charge Never leave a radio on while it is Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual in the charger as it can damage both the battery and the radio the charger is not a radio stand Do not cut off the power supply or remove battery while charging Never charge a battery that is wet Dry it with soft cloth prior charging The battery will eventually weaken When the operating time talk time and standby time is noticeably shorter than normal replace the battery a clean dry c
25. uty Behind the Head Headset HS71NR X03S When a hard hat is necessary in high noise environments Leather Holster fixed or swivel clip HL250FC Fixed Clip HL250SC Swivel Clip More durable and stronger than Nylon Offers the best protection for your BR250 radio Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Optional Accessories continued Nylon Holster fixed or swivel clip HN250FC Fixed Clip HN250SC Swivel Clip Prevents loss and prolongs your radio life by preventing unnecessary drops and abuse Waterproot Bag HNWATPROOF Protect your BR250 radio when working around water Chest Pack CHEST M For those applications when securing the BR250 radio to your waist is not possible Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems BR250 Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual GLOSSARY Battery Save The function is to save battery power and prolong the operation time Once no activity or operations are occurring on the channel the radio will be on and off alternately Busy Channel Lockout Avoid interference with users on same channel by preventing transmission if another talkgroup is already on the air CTCSS CDCSS The setting of CTCSS CDCSS code in transmitting party must match that in the receiving party for the receiver to unmute its output audio Long Press Key press longer than 1 5 seconds Momentary Hold down the Fun
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