RCA BR250, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ng 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 BR250TM radio please be sure to read th...

Page 2: ... Rapidly 14 Antenna Information 15 Assembly and Disassembly 15 Attaching the Battery 15 Removing the Battery 16 Attaching the Antenna 17 Removing the Antenna 17 Attaching Removing the Belt Clip 18 Attaching the Earpiece Microphone 19 Removing the Earpiece Microphone 19 General Radio Operations and Functions 20 Radio Operations 20 Turn the Radio On Off 20 Adjust the Volume 20 Select a Channel 21 Tr...

Page 3: ...Copyright 2015 RCA Communications Systems 3 BR250TM Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual Care and Cleaning 26 Optional Accessories 27 Glossary 32 Warranty Statement 33 CONTENTS continued ...

Page 4: ... 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...

Page 5: ...table radio comes with the following items Item Qty PCS BR250 Handheld Radio 1 B2520LI Li Ion Battery 2000mAh 1 BC250 Belt Clip 1 STR250 Handy Carry Strap Easy way to carry your radio 1 ANH250U 6 UHF Model Antenna ANH250V 6 VHF Model Antenna 1 Instruction Manual 1 CH2501 Desktop Rapid Charger 1 PS2501 Power Supply 1 B2520LI Li Ion Battery 2000mAh CH2501 Desktop Rapid Charger PS2501 Power Supply BC...

Page 6: ...Professional Two Way Radio Instruction Manual 6 Notes The frequency band of the BR250TM 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 ...

Page 7: ...0 Overview 1 PTT Push to Talk key 2 SK1 Side Key 1 programmable 3 SK2 Side Key 2 programmable 4 Speaker 5 Microphone 6 Antenna 7 LED Indicator 8 Channel Selector Knob 9 Radio On Off Volume Control Knob 10 Battery Latch 11 Accessory Jack 12 Accessory Cover 13 Belt Clip 14 Battery 15 Screw 16 Electrode Piece ...

Page 8: ...f 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 decr...

Page 9: ...auses radio to beep Receiving LED glows green when carrier is present Scanning 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...

Page 10: ...e 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 fire 2 D...

Page 11: ...y 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 a clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching the battery to the radio 3 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 c...

Page 12: ... the charger s LED illuminates red it is an indication that the battery is being correctly charged When the LED illuminates green the battery charge is complete Status Charged LED Standby no load Red LED slowly flashes 0 2s on 3s off Battery is charging Red LED solidly glows Battery is 90 charged Orange LED solidly glows Battery is fully charged Green LED solidly glows Error Red LED rapidly flashe...

Page 13: ...when the red LED light illuminates 5 The green LED light will illuminate approximately one hour later indicating the battery is fully charged Steps for setting up your charger 1 Plug the adapter s AC connector into the AC outlet socket 2 Plug the adapter s DC connector into the DC socket on the back of the charger 3 Place the radio with the battery attached or the battery alone in the charger ...

Page 14: ...e 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 nece...

Page 15: ... a 30 reduction in coverage When using a two way radio outdoors heavy rain snow buildings or thick forest can dramatically reduce radio coverage 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 1 i...

Page 16: ...nd 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 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 Figure 3 Figure 4 ...

Page 17: ...ual Attaching the Antenna 1 Insert the antenna into the big screw thread hole on top of the main unit 2 Turn the antenna clockwise until it is screwed down as shown in Figure 5 below Figure 5 Removing the Antenna To remove the antenna turn it counter clockwise as shown in Figure 6 below Figure 6 ...

Page 18: ... remove the screws from the back of the radio s chassis 2 Align the belt clip s screw holes to the radio s chassis Turn the screw clockwise into the belt clip s screw holes See Figure 7 below 3 To remove the belt clip turn the screwdriver counter clockwise to loosen the screw See Figure 8 below Figure 7 Attaching the Belt Clip Figure 8 Removing the Belt Clip ...

Page 19: ...ecure the screw See Figure 10 Warning Over tightening accessories may cause damage to the radio that is not covered under warranty 3 To remove the audio accessory from the jack turn the screw counter clockwise and remove the accessory Attaching Removing the Earpiece Microphone 1 Open the accessory cover without removing it as shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 Figure 10 ...

Page 20: ...Radio On Off Turn the radio on off volume control knob clockwise to turn on the radio and an alert tone will be heard 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 ...

Page 21: ...n 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 ge...

Page 22: ...ery Strength Indicator 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 Battery Strength LED Indication 70 100 Green 50 70 Orange 30 50 Red 10 30 LED is unlit when the programmed key is pressed and flashes red while t...

Page 23: ...OX 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 o...

Page 24: ...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 from VOX to PTT or activate the radio again to restore the radio to operation ...

Page 25: ... 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 change your CTCSS CDC...

Page 26: ... 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: ...HF 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 ...

Page 28: ...radio from your waist which prevents radio damage or loss Professional Listen Only Earpiece w Transparent Acoustic Tube for use with remote speaker microphone SK01NE X79 Lightweight earpiece for use with speaker mics and when transmitting is not necessary Economy Listen Only Earpiece for use with remote speaker microphones SK01EH X79 Same functions as the professional earpiece but at economical pr...

Page 29: ...K11EH 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 ...

Page 30: ... For use in high noise environments such as airports race tracks and manufacturing plants 24dB noise reduction Heavy Duty 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 BR250TM radio ...

Page 31: ... Holster fixed or swivel clip HN250FC Fixed Clip HN250SC Swivel Clip Prevents loss and prolongs your radio life by preventing unnecessary drops and abuse Waterproof Bag HNWATPROOF Protect your BR250TM radio when working around water Chest Pack CHEST M For those applications when securing the BR250TM radio to your waist is not possible ...

Page 32: ...S 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 Function key to activate the status and release it to turn it off Monitor Carrier condition must be satisfied for the radio to unmute to an incoming call regardless of CTCSS CDCSS condition Scan The scan feature e...

Page 33: ...ou 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 Communications Systems...

Page 34: ...he 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 ...

Page 35: ...ns 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 manual may be copie...

Page 36: ...s 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 radio 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 micr...

Page 37: ...n 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 from 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...