RCA RD3500, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...orm 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 two year Warranty Protection Program one of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry To ensure you achieve maximum performance fr...

Page 2: ...OFF the transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in a gasoline service station Do not modify nor attempt to adjust this transceiver for any reason Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor place it close to heating appliances Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty humid and or wet areas nor on unstable surfaces SAFETY It is important that the operator ...

Page 3: ...stalling the Antenna 5 Installing the Belt Clip 5 Installing the Cover over the Speaker Microphone Jacks 6 Installing the Speaker Microphone 6 GETTING ACQUAINTED 7 OPERATION 8 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Time Out Timer 9 Battery Saver 9 LowBatteryWarning 9 Monitor 10 CTCSS DCS CODES 50 CTCSS frequency codes Hz 11 104 1 DCS code 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 12 FREQUENCY CHART 13 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Safety Trai...

Page 4: ...arefully unpack the transceiver We 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 Supplied Accessories ITEM QUANTITY Antenna 1 Battery charger 1 AC adaptor 1 Battery pack 1 Belt clip 1 lnstruction manual 1 ...

Page 5: ...ware to these functions 1 Unassigned 2 All alert tones on off 3 Emergency on 4 Emergency off 5 High low power 6 Monitor 7 Nuisance channels delete 8 One touch Access1 9 One touch Access2 10 One touch Access3 11 One touch Access4 12 One touch Access5 13 One touch Access6 14 scan on off 15 Tight normal squelch 16 Scrambler on off 17 Vox on off 18 Tone select 19 Battery indicator 20 Lone work on off ...

Page 6: ...ging The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged Replace the battery pack PREPARATION Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the factory charge it before use Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage greater than 2 months will not bring the battery pack to its normaloperating capaci...

Page 7: ...nto an AC outlet Slide the battery pack or transceiver with a battery pack into the charger Make sure the battery pack contacts are in contact with the charging terminals The charger LED lights and charging begins After charging the supplied battery pack for 4 hours remove it or the transceiver equipped with it from the charger The charger turns to green automatically after charging is completed U...

Page 8: ...nsmit time 5 receive time and 90 standby time CAUTION DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE BATTERY TERMINALS NOR DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THE BATTERY PACK Match the top of battery with the frame of chassis Match the top of battery with the frame of chassis Push the battery pack to the connection of chassis and push down the battery locker To remove the battery pack ...

Page 9: ...nor a speaker microphone attachment point Using the antenna in these ways may damage the antenna and degrade your transceiver s performance Installing the Belt Clip If necessary buckle the belt clip to the back of the battery pack Note if not install the belt clip the installation position may become hot during High Temperature CAUTION DO NOT USE GLUE WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT SCREW LOOSENING W...

Page 10: ...ne Plug the Earphone Speaker Microphone into the jack Note When you use the Earphone Speaker Microphone the radio may not be waterproof Installing the Jack Cover If you are not using the jack cover the jack with the jack cover that is supplied with a screw Note To keep the transceiver water resistant you must cover the jacks with the supplied cover and twisting in the screw ...

Page 11: ...er 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 Adjust Volume Adjust the volume knob clockwise to increase the volume or count clockwise to reduce the volume ...

Page 12: ... channel or recall one ONE TOUCH ACCESS If the Talk Permit Tone was programmed the radio will be waiting for the tone before talking During the talking if your radio activate CH Free Indication Tone programmed by software you will hear a short beep tone after your partner release PTT This means that the channel is free and waiting for your call In case of calling was Interrupted for example your r...

Page 13: ...elect channels user s ID or group ID Rotate the channel knob to select the channels user s ID or group ID Receiving and Responding to Calls After setting the channels user s ID or group ID you can receive or respond to callins When radio transmits the LED shows a red or green light when receiving Analog Receiving Receiving the same carrier and tone to open the squelch Voice Receiving When receivin...

Page 14: ...w a red light 4 You will hear the Call Permit tone if enabled and you will be able to speak 5 Release PTT to receive 6 If there is no talking in this channel in preset time this means the call ended Receive and Response Single Call Single call means one radio calls to another ra dio and there are two call types 1 The radio processes the inspection before calling 2 Immediate calling When you receiv...

Page 15: ...ve All Calls 1 Sound the Alert tone and LED will show a green light 2 If there is no talking on this channel in preset time the call has ended If CH free indication is enabled you will hear a short beep tone when your partner releasees PTT This means the channel can be used but you cannot response all calling Notice When you receive calls switch to another channel The radio will stop receiving all...

Page 16: ...s answering 6 If CH free indication is enabled you will hear a short beep tone when your partner releases PTT This means the channel is free and is waiting for a response 7 Press PTT to respond If there is no talking on this channel in preset time the call will end Single Call 1 Rotate the channel knob and use the User s ID to select a channel 2 Hold the radio and keep 1 2 inches 2 5 5 cm distance...

Page 17: ...ED will show a red light 4 You will hear the Call Permit tone if enabled and you will be able to talk to the speaker Other users on this channel cannot respond to all the calls Using One Touch Access Key to Send Group Call or Single Call One touch access function let you easily send a group call or single call to a preset ID or contacts The function can be assigned to the programmable keys by long...

Page 18: ...ar a short beeping tone at the end of the group call or single call 3 Short Message Setting Sending a Preset Message 1 You may send the pre programmed short message through the pre program key There are 50 preset short messages available 1 Press the pre program one touch access key to send a pre programmed message to one contact person 2 LED shows a red light 3 Two Di Di tones will be heard If the...

Page 19: ...D to the receive unit and that unit alarm Silent with Voice In the status of an alarm press PTT key to send the voice from speaker Lone Work Enable disable the function by programmable keys in order to ensure the security of the user when in the status of lone working In the process of lone work the unit will sound the alert tone in the due time the user must press any key to indicate the security...

Page 20: ... radio will continue scan next channel and will not scan this channel afterward But when the scan function closed and then opens the scan function the radio will resume scan this channel Start and Stop Scanning 1 Press programmed scan key or use the channel knob to select one auto scan channel 2 When scan activated LED indicator flashing yellow you can hear a confirm tone When scanning stop LED in...

Page 21: ... In the scan hold time press PTT the LED indicates red 3 You hear the Call permit tone if enable and speak to the speaker 4 Release PTT to receive 5 If you don t response in the hold time the radio continue to scan other channels 7 Setting Set Squelch Level You can adjust the squelch level filter low signal or useless calling Setting Normal squelch is default value 1 Press pre programmed tight nor...

Page 22: ...OX Function This function enable you hand free calling in the preprogrammed channel regardless when the VOX accessories detect voice the radio will automatically send the single during the programmed time If you press PTT key the VOX function will be deactivated To activate the VOX function Power off and then power on the radio or change channels or 1 Press the pre programmed VOX On Off key to ope...

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Page 24: ... the same channel by preventing transmission if another talkgroup is currently speaking 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 with the use of optional accessories The quality of the Note ...

Page 25: ...ry has worn out it is time to buy a new battery b The battery is not fully charged Make sure that the battery is removed after LED indicator has turned green Cannot talk to or hear group members a Make sure that your radio operates on the same frequency and has the same CTCSS CDCSS settings as your group members b Make sure you are within their communication range Hear non group members Please cha...

Page 26: ... 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 moistened with clean water and or a mild dishwashing liquid to remove dirt grease and dust Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives solvents or spirits ...

Page 27: ...by 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 Heavy Duty Remote Speaker Microphone SM250L No need to remove the radio from your waist which prevents radio damage or loss ...

Page 28: ... 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 LOE250SC Lightweight earpiece for use with speaker mics and when transmitting is not necessary Economy Receive Only Earpiece for use with remote speaker microphones LOE250EH Same functions as the professional earpiece but...

Page 29: ...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 Lightweight Over The Head Headset with In line PTT HS250LWH Durable and inexpensive Perfect for retail stores restaurants and bars ...

Page 30: ... 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 Leather Holster fixed or swivel clip HL250C More durable and stronger than Nylon Offers the best protection for your BR250TM radio ...

Page 31: ...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 BR250TM radio when working around water Chest Pack CHEST A For those applications when securing the BR250TM radio to your waist is not possible ...

Page 32: ...unmute its output audio 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 Time out Timer TOT The time out timer feature stops someone from talking too long and tying up the channel Squelch The purpose of squelch is to mute audio output from the speaker when no signal...

Page 33: ...ransmitting when you speak GLOSSARY continued 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 The warranty period begins on the date of purchase from an Authorized RCA Comm...

Page 34: ... 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 da...

Page 35: ...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 accuracy or reliability All the above specifications and design are subject to change without notice due to continuous development No part of this m...

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