RP3000 user manual V1.0 - RELM Wireless Corporation
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1. WIRELESS CORPORATION RELM Wireless Corporation THANK YOU Thank you for your purchase of the RELM two way portable radio This easy to use radio adopts the latest advanced technology providing reliable communication performance in today s demanding communications environment Before operating this radio please read this manual carefully to be acquainted with its operation and features Contents User Safety Training and General Information Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards FCC Compliance Precautions Supplied Accessories Battery Information Accessory Installation Getting Started Features and Operation Turn on off the radio Adjust the Volume Select Channel Transmit Receive Monitor Repeater Talk Around Repeater Reverse Frequency Selectable Power Scan Call Selective Call Emergency ANI Emergency Siren VOX Feature Built in Modem Patrol Record Low Battery Alert Care and Cleaning Service User Safety Training and General Information READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION BEFORE USING YOUR RELM PORTABLE TWO WAY RADIO Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards Your RELM two way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines listed below regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy This radio complies with the IEEE FCC and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational contr2. is not charged by the manufactory Charge the newly purchased battery or out of use for more than 2 months battery before use The battery capacity will be optimum only after being charged discharged for two or three times When the battery power is lower please charge it or replace it with a new one Notices Do not short out the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire Turn off the radio when charging the battery inside the radio Remove the radio and the battery from the charger when charging cycle is over Overcharging will shorten the battery life Do not continue charging the battery if it is already fully charged Or the battery life will be shortened Store the battery in a place about 25 Charging the battery in less than 10 temperature will cause the electrolyte leakage and damage the battery Charging the battery in over 35 temperature will affect the battery capacity Charging the Battery You are recommended to use HYT authorized charger Charger LED will indicate the charging status LED Meaning Red LED flashes Power voltage too low Red LED glows Charging Green LED glows Done Accessory Installation Battery Attach the battery Insert the two tabs on bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the radio Push top of the battery towards the radio until a click is heard See figure 1 Remove the battery Turn off the radio Push the battery latch on th
3. radio will remain on that channel and you will be able to hear the conversation Disable Enable Scan Feature 1 Press scan key scanning begins 2 Press scan key again scanning ends LED flashes green in scan mode Callback Pressing PTT during scanning can callback on the callback channel Please contact your dealer for more details about callback channel Nuisance Delete Nuisance delete feature allows you to temporarily delete an unwanted channel from the scan list When the radio stops on the nuisance channel press the programmed nuisance delete key until an alert tone is sounded to delete this channel When scan feature is enabled again The deleted channel will return to the scan list Note Priority channel can t be deleted Priority Channel Scan This feature allows you to scan important channels The dealer can program a channel as priority channel through the programming software Please contact your dealer for more details Channel Scan Ch1 gt Ch2 gt Ch33Ch4 Ch1 Priority Channel Scan Ch2 is priority channel Ch2 gt Ch1 gt Ch2 gt Ch3 gt Ch2 gt Ch49Ch2 gt Ch1 Note The radio will constantly monitor the priority channel when it stops on a non priority channel If an activity is detected on the priority channel the radio will move to and remain on the priority channel Call Press the programmed call key the radio will sound a series of rings to call and wake the radio that has the same channel and signalin
4. adio will exit from the call waiting mode Note LED flashes orange in call waiting mode Emergency ANI Emergency Siren The radio can be programmed to transmit emergency ANI ANI can be DTMF or five tone It s set by your dealer After emergency ANI is transmitted the radio will sound continuously at highest volume if emergency siren is enabled 1 Press Emergency Siren key to transmit emergency ANI or enable Emergency Siren feature 2 Press and hold Emergency Siren key to disable Emergency Siren feature VOX Feature Plug an earphone with VOX feature into the radio to enable VOX feature 1 VOX feature enables you to transmit automatically by speaking into the microphone 2 Transmission stops automatically when you stop speaking 3 Press PTT to disable VOX feature 4 Turn the radio on again VOX feature will be activated Built in Modem MSK modulator with speed of 1200 2400bit s inside the radio supports data transmission Please contact your dealer for details Patrol Record An accessory is added to the radio to automatically record the identity place time and times of beat officer such as watchman Please contact your dealer for details Low Battery Alert When the battery voltage becomes low the red LED will flash and beeps sound You need to replace or recharge the battery Care and Cleaning e Avoid physical abuse of your radio such as carrying it by the antenna or remote microphone e Wipe the battery contac
5. e middle of the radio to remove the upper side of the battery away from the radio And then remove the battery See figure2 Fig 2 Antenna Insert the threaded end of the antenna into the connector on top of the radio Rotate the antenna clockwise to fasten it Rotate the antenna counterclockwise to remove it See the following figure Remove Install Belt Clip Attach Belt Clip Align the slot of the belt clip with the T slot at the battery cover and press the belt clip downwards until it is locked See figure 3 Remove the belt clip Press the disassembly release upwards with a key until it releases and then push the belt clip upwards with your thumb to remove it See figure 4 Earplug Cover Rotate the screw at the bottom of the cover counter clockwise by a screwdriver until it is out of the nut to remove the Earphone Microphone jack cover See figure 5 Fig 5 External Earphone Microphone Optional Insert the tab at the bottom of the earphone microphone into the slot on top of the radio See figure 6 Align the nuts at top of the earphone microphone with the holes on the radio and then turn them clockwise to fasten Getting Started 1 Antenna Used to transmit receive signals 2 LED Following table indicates LED indication and corresponding radio status LED Status No display Standby Green Receive Red T
6. g to draw the user s attention Selective Call The radio can call selected radios if selective call feature is set Selective call signaling includes two tone signaling and five tone signaling Transmit 1 Hold down PTT key and then press the programmable key B or press the programmed selective call key the radio will transmit a series of programmed selective call signaling code 2 If five tone is enabled hold down PTT and then press programmable key C or press the programmed group call key the radio will transmit a series of programmed group call signaling code 3 When transmission ends the radio enters call waiting mode When the called radio receives the signaling it will send a confirmation tone to your radio If confirmation tone is not set on the called radio no confirmation tone is returned to the caller 4 Then press PTT to talk 5 When the call waiting reset time elapses MONI key is pressed or channel selector knob is rotated the radio will exit from the call waiting mode Receive 1 When your radio receives a selective call signaling code or group call signaling code that is the same as your preset one it will send a confirmation tone or vibrate It is set by your dealer 2 After the confirmation tone transmission or the vibration the radio enters call waiting mode 3 Then pressing PTT can talk 4 When the call waiting reset time elapses MONI key is pressed or channel selector knob is rotated the r
7. his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Industry Canada Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 Canada FCC Requirements Your radio must be properly licensed Federal Communications Commission prior to use Your RELM Wireless dealer can assist you in meeting these requirements Your dealer will program each radio with you
8. ional controlled environment RF energy exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines users should transmit no more than 50 of the time and always adhere to the following procedures Transmit and Receive To transmit talk push the Push To Talk PTT button to receive release the PTT button Hand held radio operation Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches 2 5 to 5 cm away from the lips Body worn operation Always place the radio in a RELM approved clip holder holster case or body harness for this product Use of non RELM approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines If you do not use a RELM approved 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 one inch 2 5 cm from the body when transmitting Antennas amp Batteries Use only RELM approved supplied antenna or RELM approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations Use only RELM approved supplied batteries or RELM approved replacement batteries Use of non RELM approved batteries may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines Approved Accessories For a list of RELM approved accessories see the accessories page of this user manual or visit the following website which lists approved accessories http Wwww RELM com FCC Compliance T
9. len ran Arang Around Mode Around Mode Repeater Reverse Select Repeater or Select Repeater or Frequency Reverse Frequency Mode Reverse Frequency Mode Call Transmit a Call Transmit a Call Selective Call Transmit Selective Call Transmit Selective Call Group Call Transmit Group Call Transmit Group Call Vibration Toggle Vibration On off Toggle Vibration On off Please contact your dealer for more details about programmable key Features and Operation Note The radio provides a series of audible alert tones A series of tones may be sounded with the following conditions Alt ci Bourdon mm Operation Description Audible Tone Turn on the radio Power on Ready a Turn on the radio Power on Failure a Repeater Talk Around Repeater mm Repeater Talk Around Talk Around Yi Repeater Reverse Repeater im Frequency Repeater Reverse Reverse Frequency il Frequency Select Power High Power ml Select Power Low Power Ce Low Battery Alert Tone Citi 1 Idle Channel Tone f _ J PLL Unlock Tone e l Turn On Off the Radio Rotate Power Volume knob clockwise An alert tone indicates that the self test of the radio has been completed satisfactorily LED glows green at the same time If self test fails and or the selected channel is not set you will also hear an alert tone Rotate Power Volume knob counterclockwise until a click is heard to turn the radio off Adjust the Volume Rota
10. olled RF exposure environment at duty cycles of up to 50 talk 50 listen and should be used for occupational use only In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting during talking not when it is receiving listening or in standby mode Note The approved batteries supplied with this radio are rated for a 5 5 90 duty cycle 5 talk 5 listen 90 standby even though this radio complies with the FCC occupational RF exposure limits at duty cycles of up to 50 talk Your RELM two way radio complies with the following of RF energy exposure standards and guidelines United States Federal Communications Commission Code of Federal Regulations 47CFR part 2 sub part J American National Standards Institute ANSI Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1992 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1999 Edition fhternational Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1998 Ministry of Health Canada Safety Code 6 Limits of Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3KHz to 300GHz 1999 Australian Communications Authority Radio communications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure Standard 1999 applicable to wireless phones only Operational Instructions and Training Guidelines To ensure optimal performance and compliance with the occupat
11. r authorized frequencies signaling codes etc and will be there to meet your communications needs as your system expands Precautions e Only qualified technicians are allowed to maintain this product e Do not use the transceiver or charge a battery in explosive areas such as coal gas dust steam etc e Switch OFF the transceiver while refueling or parking at gas station e Do not modify or adjust this transceiver without permission e Do not expose the transceiver to direct sunlight over a long time nor place it close to heating source e Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty humid areas nor on unstable surfaces Safety It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver Supplied Accessories Please carefully take the transceiver out of the box We recommend that you confirm the items listed in the following table before discarding the box If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment file a claim with the carrier immediately Item Qty pcs Antenna 1 Belt Clip 1 Strap 1 Battery 1 Desktop Charger 1 AC Adapter 1 Declaration of Conformity 1 Owner s Manual 1 RP3000 Antenna Mark 400 430MHz Dark red 440 470MHz Milk White 130 150MHz Sky Blue 145 175MHz Grass Green 350 370MHz Saffron 370 390MHz Background Color Battery Information Battery Charging Information The battery
12. ransmit Flashing green Scan Flashing red Low battery voltage Flashing orange Call waiting 3 Channel Selector Used to select wanted channel 4 Programmable key A 5 Power Volume Control Knob Rotate the Power Volume Knob clockwise until a click is heard to turn the radio on fully counter clockwise to turn the radio off When the radio is on turn the knob to adjust volume 6 Battery Latch Used to fasten the battery 7 Speaker Used to output sounds 8 Microphone Used to input sounds 9 External Jack 11 Used to connect with external earphone or programming cable 10 Belt Clip Used to clip the radio on your belt 11 Battery Pack 12 PTT key Press and hold PTT radio operates in transmit mode Release PTT radio returns to receive mode 13 Programmable Key B 14 Programmable Key C The following table shows the key function when 1 Briefly press 2 Press and hold more than one second 3 Hold down and monitor Key function Key Function Briefly Press Press and Hold Hold Down Emergency Siren Enable emergency siren Disable emergency siren Monitor Monitor Scan Enable Disable scan Enable Disable scan Nuisance Delete Delete nuisance channel in scan Delete nuisance channel in scan Select High Low Select High Low Power Select High Low Power Power Select Repeater or Talk Select Repeater or Talk Repea
13. te Power Volume knob to adjust the volume Select Channel The radio provides 16 conventional channels Some of the channels may be not programmed and can t be used Please contact your dealer for more details Rotate Channel Selector knob to select wanted channel Transmit 1 Turn on the radio 2 Rotate Channel Selector knob to select wanted channel 3 Press PTT and speak into the microphone with your mouth 2 5 5 centimeters away from the radio LED glows red during transmission 4 Release PTT key to finish speaking Receive 1 Turn on the radio 2 Rotate Channel Selector knob to select wanted channel 3 Adjust the volume 4 Then you can receive a valid call LED glows green during receiving 5 If press Vibration key to toggle vibration on the radio will alert you with vibration without opening the speaker when receiving a call 6 If CTCSS CDCSS or squelch tail elimination feature is set by your dealer 1 Noise will be removed at the end of a conversation if roger tone is disabled 2 Beep tone sounds at the end of a conversation if roger tone is enabled Please contact your dealer for more details Monitor 1 Press MONI key to monitor the current channel 2 Release MONI key to exit Repeater Talk Around When the repeater doesn t work or you are out of the communication range of the repeater and within the communication range of your group member you can bypass the repeater and talk direc
14. tly to your group member Press programmed Repeater Talk Around key to select between repeater and talk around mode An alert tone indicates that radio operates in talk around mode A different alert tone indicates that you are talking via a repeater Repeater Reverse Frequency When you are out of the communication range of the repeater and within the communication range of your group member you can talk with your group member by reverse frequency if your group member is within the communication range of the repeater Press programmed Repeater Reverse Frequency key to select between repeater and reverse frequency An alert tone indicates that radio operates in reverse frequency mode A different alert tone indicates that you are talking via a repeater Note Repeater Talk Around and Repeater Reverse Frequency can t be set simultaneously in one radio Selectable Power Each channel of the radio is set as different power levels that are user selectable High power is forbidden in certain channels 1 High power allows your talk to be heard from further distance 2 Low power helps to save battery power Press programmed power select key to select high low power An alert tone indicates that the radio operates at high power and another alert tone indicates low power Scan Scan feature allows you to monitor all channels When scan feature is enabled the radio will detect all channels If an active channel is detected the
15. ts with a lint free cloth to remove dirt grease or other material that may prevent good electrical contact e When not in use keep the accessory jacks covered with the protective cap e The case controls and keypad can be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water Avoid using strong chemicals Service If you need service contact your RELM Communication Inc dealer If you find it inconvenient to have service performed by your local dealer you may contact the factory below RELM Communication Inc 7100 Technology Dr W Melbourne FL 32904 Attn Service Department 800 422 6281 www RELM com
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