Motorola RM Series Quick Reference

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QUICK REFERENCE
RM SERIES™ TWO-WAY RADIO
Audio Accessory
On/Off/Volume
2 Pin Connector
Knob
LED
Indicator
4 Channels Non-Display Model
Congratulations on your new radio!
Your radio is ready for use after a fully-charged battery has been installed. Please refer to
www.motorolasolutions.com/rmseries for information on approved accessories.
RM Series two-way business radios, operate on radio frequencies regulated by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). In order to transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have
a license issued by the FCC. (RM series models certified for MURS frequencies are exempt from FCC
licensing) http://www.fcc.gov. There is one model compliant with Industry of Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference.
GETTING STARTED
1. INSTALL THE BATTERY
• Turn OFF the radio.
• With the latch of the battery facing up, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the
bottom of the radio.
Press the top part of the battery towards the radio until a click is heard.
Battery Latch
Channel Selector
Knob
On/Off/Volume
Knob
LED
Indicator
PTT
(Push to
Talk)
SB1
SB2
Left navigation arrow/
Programmable Button A
Menu
Right navigation arrow/
Programmable Button B
8 Channels Display Model
*VHF model antenna is longer than shown
Drop-in Tray Charger
Power Supply
Charger Power
Receptacle
Charging
Contacts
Charging
Pocket
Charging
Indicator
2. CHARGE THE BATTERY
• Connect the power supply to the drop-in charging tray or multi-unit charger and insert the radio into
the tray, make sure that the lateral battery slots are inserted in the tray rails. The light on the charger
is red when the radio is charging. It turns to green once the radio is fully charged.
3. TURN THE RADIO ON/OFF
• To turn ON the radio, rotate the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise. The radio will provide an audible
indication and the LED indicator will blink briefly. To turn the radio OFF, rotate the On/Off/Volume
Knob counterclockwise until you hear a 'click' and the radio LED Indicator turns OFF.
4. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS
• Radios with Voice Assisted Operation enabled can provide battery level status when powered on.
(This feature can be enabled/disabled via Customer Programming Software).
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING
1. Turn the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counterclockwise to decrease
volume.
2. It is important to monitor for traffic before transmitting to avoid 'talking over' someone who is already
transmitting. To monitor, long press and hold the SB1 button to access channel traffic. If no activity is
present, you will hear 'static'. To release, press SB1 again. Once channel traffic has cleared,
proceed with your call by pressing the PTT button. When transmitting, the LED Indicator stays solid
RED.
3. To receive, listen through the speaker. Press the PTT to respond.
• Select a channel by rotating the Channel Selector Knob until you reach the desired channel. Radios
with no channel knob, use SB2 to scroll channels. Voice will confirm channel. Make sure the PTT
button is released and listen for voice activity.
• LED Indicator will blink orange and soon after turn solid RED.
• To respond, hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5cm to 5cm) from mouth. Press and hold the
PTT button and begin speaking as soon as the LED indicator is solid RED. Release PTT to listen.
GENERAL OPERATION - HOW TO
Change Channel - Select a channel by rotating the Channel Selector Knob until you reach the desired
channel. Radio with no channel knob, use SB2 to scroll channels. Voice will confirm channel.
Monitor - Long press and hold the SB1 button to access channel traffic. If no activity is present, you will
hear 'static'. To release, press SB1 button again.
Scan Mode - To start scanning, short press the SB2 button. When the radio detects channel activity, it
will stop on that channel until the activity ends. You can talk to the person(s) transmitting without having
to switch channels by pressing PTT. To stop scanning, short press the SB2 button again. Radio without
frequency knob, side button (SBx) key must be assigned via CPS to enable scan feature.
Send Call Tone - For Non-Display model, side button (SBx) needs to be assigned with the call tone. For
Display model, key "A" is the default call tone (enable/disable call tone option using Advanced
Configuration).
Quick Tip: It is not necessary to wait for the voice prompt to be completed before continuing with next button press.
For further information, refer to your specific product User Guide. For product-related questions, please
call: 1-800-448-6686 or visit www.motorolasolutions.com/rmseries.
ATTENTION
Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions
contained in the Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet enclosed with your radio package.
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