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Two-Way Radios User Guide RMU2080d Display model...
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Battery Features..... . 15 CONTENTS About the Li-Ion Battery ... . . 15 Battery Recycling and Disposal .
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Signal Strength Indicator and Programming Scramble ....39 Channel Busy Indicators ...30 Programming Maximum Number Talk Range ......30 Of Channels.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, PRODUCT SAFETY batteries and other accessories, visit the following website which lists approved PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF accessories: EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries Before using this product, read the operating instructions and RF energy awareness information...
Thank you for purchasing the Motorola® RM 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Series™ Radio. This radio is a product of Plantation, Florida 33322 Motorola's 80 plus years of experience as a world leader in the designing and PACKAGE CONTENTS manufacturing of communications equipment.
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For a copy of a large-print version of this user guide or for product-related questions, contact 1-800-448-6686 in the USA 1-800-461-4575 in Canada 1-888-390-6456 on TTY (Text Telephone) For product related information, visit us at: www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries English...
To transmit on these frequencies, you are FCC LICENSING required to have a license issued by the FCC. INFORMATION Application is made available on FCC Form 601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance Form INTERFERENCE INFORMATION 159. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with...
Use of accessories not recommended by To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the Motorola may result in risk of fire, electric charger from the AC outlet before attempting shock, or injury.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY located at the bottom of the charger. GUIDELINES • Make sure that the cord is located where it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to • Turn the radio OFF when charging battery. water, damage, or stress. •...
It also allows you to move through all the features while in Programming Mode. Antenna Default set to preset Channel 1. For model RMU2080d, the antenna is non-removable. • Programmable Button LED Indicator Allows you to choose level or toggle options for features the Menu is on.
Side Buttons • Programmable Button Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Allows you to choose level or toggle options for • Press and hold down this button to talk, release it features the Menu is on. to listen. Default set to Backlight Mode. Side Button 1 (SB1) Note: A short press of either Programmable...
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This User Guide covers the RMU2080d model from the RM Series radios. The radio’s model is shown on the bottom of the radio and provides the following information: Table 1: RMU2080d Radio Specifications Transmit Number of Frequency Model Power Antenna...
Motorola batteries are designed specifically to the battery life. be used with a Motorola charger and vice About the Li-Ion Battery versa. Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the The RM Series radio comes equipped with a battery warranty.
1-800-8-BATTERY specific requirements and information in your This internet site and telephone number also area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages provides other useful information concerning the recycling of Li-Ion batteries. In the U.S. and recycling options for consumers, businesses Canada, Motorola participates in the and governmental agencies.
Slots Turn OFF the radio. Turn OFF the radio. With the Motorola logo side up on the battery Push down the battery latch and hold it while pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery removing the battery.
Holster Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in Tray Charger Drop-in Tray Charger Power Supply The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray Charger and one Power Supply with Adaptor. For more information, refer to “Chargers” on Insert the radio into the base of the holster at an page 76.
Battery Life Information When the Battery Save feature is set to ON (enabled by default), the battery life lasts longer. The following table summarizes battery life estimations: Table 2: Li-Ion Battery Life with Tx Power 2 Watts Battery Type Battery Save OFF Battery Save ON Standard 12 Hours...
Battery Meter The battery meter located in the upper left corner of the radio display indicates how much battery power the radio has remaining. Table 3: RM Series Battery Meter Battery Meter Battery Type 3 Bars 2 Bars 1 Bar Li-Ion 35 –...
Note: The radio comes with a Standard Power Supply. To charge the battery (with the radio attached), place it in a Motorola-approved Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger or Drop-in Tray Multi Unit Charger. Drop-in Tray SUC Place the Drop-in Tray Charger on a flat surface.
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OFF to ensure a full alignment ribs in the Drop-in Tray Single Unit charge. See “Operational Safety Guidelines” Charger. on page 10 for more information. Table 4: Motorola Authorized Batteries Charging A Stand-Alone Battery Part Number Description PMNN4434_R...
Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators Table 5: Charger LED Indicator Status LED Indicator Comments Green for approximately 1 second Power On Steady Red Charging Steady Green Charging Complete Red Fast Flash Battery Fault (*) Amber Slow Flash Waiting to Charge (**) Battery empty Flash Red 1 Time Battery low...
If there is NO LED indication: Check if the radio with battery, or the battery alone, is inserted correctly. (refer to step 4 of "Charging with the Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger (SUC)" on page 21) Ensure that the power supply cable is securely plugged into the charger socket using an appropriate AC outlet and there is power to the outlet.
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Charging a Radio and Battery using Place the Multi-Unit Charger on a flat surface. a Multi Unit-Charger - MUC (Optional Insert the power cord plug into the MUC’s dual Accessory) pin connector at the bottom of the MUC. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. Turn the radio OFF.
Multi-Unit Charger LED Indicators Table 7: Charger LED Indicator Status LED Indicator Comments Green for approximately 1 second Power On Steady Red Charging Steady Green Charging Complete Red Fast Flash Battery Fault (*) Amber Slow Flash Waiting to Charge (**) Battery empty Flash Red 1 Time Battery low...
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If there is NO LED indication: Check if the radio with battery or the battery alone, is inserted correctly (refer to step 5 of "Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi Unit-Charger - MUC (Optional Accessory)" on page 25). Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the MUC and the appropriate AC outlet.
Note: Do not hold the radio too close to the ear GETTING STARTED when the volume is high or when adjusting the volume For the following explanations, refer to “Parts Of The Radio” on page 11. READING THE DISPLAY Keypad TURNING RADIO ON/OFF Hi Power Lock...
SELECTING A CHANNEL Notes: To select a channel, turn the Channel Selector • To listen to all activity on a current channel, short Knob until you reach the desired channel. An press the SB1 to set the CTCSS/DPL code to 0. audible voice indicates the selected channel.
Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy TALK RANGE Indicators TALK RANGE When there is activity on a frequency, the radio Industrial Multi-Level displays the Signal Strength Indicator icon and the radio LED blinks faster. When your Model Inside steel/ Inside multi- radio is receiving (Rx) and there is activity on concrete Industrial level buildings...
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To establish a proper two-way communication, Scramble Code: Codes that make the the channel, frequency, and interference transmissions sound garbled to anyone eliminator codes must be the same on both listening who is not set to that specific code. radios. This depends on the stored profile that Bandwidth: Some frequencies have selectable has been preprogrammed on the radio: channel spacing, which must match other...
RADIO LED INDICATORS RADIO STATUS LED INDICATION Channel Busy Solid Orange Cloning Mode Double Orange Heartbeats Cloning In Progress Solid Orange One Green Blink, One Orange Blink, One Green Blink, then repeat for 4 Fatal Error at Power up seconds Low Battery Orange Heartbeat Low Battery Shutdown...
Accessory Port/ VOX can be temporarily disabled by pressing Connector the PTT button or by removing the audio Motorola RM Series radios can operate accessory. hands-free (VOX) when used with compatible VOX can also be activated using the VOX accessories.
Hands Free without Accessories (iVOX) hear the pre-programmed power up tone. 3 different power-up tones are available: • Press the PTT button while turning ON the radio • Power up tone and channel number blinks. to enable iVOX. The icon announcement, or •...
Keypad Lock/Unlock MENU OPTIONS To access the radio MENU, short press the You can lock the keypad to avoid accidentally (Menu) button. The radio displays the changing your radio settings. To lock the radio feature options. For each options, use the keypad, press and hold the (Menu) button buttons to navigate.
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Accessories (iVOX)” on page 34 for more • 1 = Low sensitivity information). Once VOX/iVOX is enabled, short • 2 = Medium sensitivity press the (Menu) button. • 3 = High sensitivity If iVOX is enabled when you press the Once you have selected the desired sensitivity (Menu) button, the radio displays the following: level, you can:...
When the radio is set to Advanced PROGRAMMING Configuration Mode, the icon displays FEATURES and the current channel aliasing name blinks to indicate that you can rotate the Channel ADVANCED CONFIGURATION MODE Selector Knob to select the channel you want Advanced Configuration mode is a special to program.
(Menu) button to scroll through the options until • To move along the different Programming Selection Mode without saving changes, short you reach ‘Frequency Programming Mode’. The radio display shows the frequency code as press the PTT Button or (Menu) Button. follows: •...
The radio display shows the CTCSS/DPL code Once you have entered Advanced as follows: Configuration Mode and selected the channel in which you want to enable Scramble ( scroll up or down through the programming modes by short pressing the PTT button or (Menu) button until the radio reaches the Scramble Programming Mode.
maximum number of channels. Long press the the CPS. Scramble is disabled when the value is set to ‘0’. PTT button to exit and save, or short press the PTT button to move to the next programming PROGRAMMING MAXIMUM NUMBER OF feature without saving.
Tones’ selection by short pressing the PTT via the CPS. Call Tones is disabled when the value is set to ‘0’. button or (Menu) button. The radio display shows the Programming Call PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE GAIN Tone’ as follows: LEVEL To configure the Microphone Gain Level, enter the Advanced Configuration Mode and scroll up or down through the programming modes by short pressing the PTT button or...
medium gain or 3 = high gain) by pressing the buttons. Once you have selected the desired Microphone Gain Level, long press the PTT button to exit and save, or short press the PTT The radio blinks the current Microphone button to move to the next programming Accessory Gain Level setting.
OTHER PROGRAMMING FEATURES Auto-Scan has been enabled for a particular channel, do not press SB1 or SB2 Scan (programmed for scan) to start scanning, as Scan allows you to monitor other channels to the radio does it automatically. detect conversations. When the radio detects a •...
Programming Scan List Once you have selected the channel, proceed to enable (‘YES’) or disable (‘NO’) the scan You can enable or disable the Channel feature by pressing the SB2 (*) button. Once Scanning feature for each channel in your you have set the values you need, long press radio.
(Menu) button until you reach the press the PTT button or (Menu) button to ‘Weather Channel Programming Mode’. start editing the channel alias name. Press the buttons to enable or • The character to be changed starts blinking. If it’s disable the mode.
Nuisance Channel Delete CUSTOMER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE (CPS) Nuisance Channel Delete allows you to temporarily remove channels from the Scan List. This feature is useful when irrelevant conversations on a ‘nuisance’ channel ties up Radio to be programmed the radio’s scanning feature. To delete a channel from the Scan List: •...
See “Programming Call Tones” on page 40. Chart Section at the end of the User Guide. Scramble Note: (*) CPS Programming Cable P/N# See “Programming Scramble” on page 39. HKKN4027_ is an accessory sold separately. Please contact your Motorola point of purchase for more information. English...
Reverse Burst WEATHER CHANNEL Reverse Burst eliminates unwanted noise NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is (squelch tail) during loss of carrier detection. a nationwide network of radio stations You can select values of either 180 or 240 to be broadcasting continuous weather information compatible with other radios.
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Known as the “Voice of NOAA’s National The channel position 8 on all RM Series radios Weather Service”, NWR is provided as public with channel selector knob is configured at the service by the National Oceanic and factory as a NOAA Weather Radio. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of The NOAA Weather Radio feature can be the Department of Commerce.
button to advance to channel menu or weather detected. While monitoring an alert, pressing menu alert menu. the PTT button or changing channels exits the weather alert and returns to normal operation. NOAA Weather Alert Note: Using the Weather Alert Feature impacts The RM series radio is capable of monitoring normal battery life.
CLONING RADIOS To clone radios using the MUC, there must be at least two radios: You can clone RM Series radio profiles from one Source radio to a Target radio by using any • a Source radio (radio which profiles will be cloned one of these 3 methods: or copied from) and •...
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• MUC pockets numbers should be read from left to After cloning is completed, the Source radio will right with the Motorola logo facing front. announce either “successful” (cloning is successful) or “fail” (cloning has failed). If the Source radio is a display model, it will either show ‘Pass’...
CPS and Cloning Cables (Optional CPS Cable Accessory) • Both CPS and Cloning Cables are made to work either with RM Series radios or RDX Series radios. Cloning cable supports a mix of RM and RDX series radios. • CPS cable programs RM series radios. Make Cloning Cable sure the cable switch is in “Flash”...
Cloning Radio using the Radio to Radio Unplug any cables (power supply or USB (R2R) Cloning Cable (Optional Accessory) cables) from the SUCs. Plug one side of the cloning cable mini USB connector to the first SUC and the other end to the second SUC.
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Radios OFF and ON again to exit “Clone” Note: This cloning cable is designed to operate mode. only with compatible Motorola SUC What To Do If Cloning Fails RLN6175 and PMLN6394_. The radio audible voice will announce “Fail” When ordering Cloning Cable, please refer to indicating that the cloning process has failed.
Cloning using the Customer Programming Software (CPS) When cloning using this method, you need the Radio to be CPS software, a Drop-In Tray Charger and the programmed CPS Programming Cable. To order the CPS Programming Cable, please refer to P/N# HKKN4028_. Information on how to clone using the CPS is USB Ports available either in:...
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Try This... Recharge or replace the Li-Ion battery. No Power Extreme operating temperatures may affect battery life. Refer to “About the Li-Ion Battery” on page 15 Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set. Frequency or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use. Hearing other noises or Change settings: either change frequencies or codes on all radios.
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Symptom Try This... Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission. Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range. Change location of radio. To increase range and coverage, you can reduce Limited talk range obstructions or increase power.
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Symptom Try This... Radios are too close; they must be at least five feet apart. Heavy static or interference Radios are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with transmission. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 29. Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery. Low batteries Extreme operating temperatures affect battery life.
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Symptom Try This... VOX feature might be set to OFF. Use the CPS to ensure that the VOX Sensitivity level is not set to ‘0’. Cannot activate VOX Accessory not working or not compatible. Refer to “Hands-Free Use/VOX” on page 33. Check drop-in tray charger is properly connected and correspond to a compatible power supply.
USE AND CARE Use a soft damp cloth to Do not immerse in water Do not use alcohol or clean the exterior cleaning solutions If the radio is submerged in water... Turn radio OFF and Dry with soft cloth Do not use radio until remove batteries completely dry English...
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BATTERY ACCESSORIES Part No. Description AUDIO ACCESSORIES PMNN4434_R Standard Li-Ion Battery Part No. Description PMNN4453_R High Capacity Li-Ion Battery 53815 Headset w/Boom Mic BR CABLES HMN9026_R Remote Speaker Mic BR Part No. Description HKLN4477_ Surveillance Earpiece BR HKKN4028_ Radio to Radio Cloning Cable 53865 Headset w/Swivel Boom Mic HKKN4027_...
RM Series™ Features Summary Programmable Via Programmable via Advanced Configuration Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Backlight 5 Seconds Choose the backlight’s time out by using the CPS. Battery Save Toggle ON/OFF via CPS only. Available only via CPS.
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Programmable Via Programmable via Advanced Configuration Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Only Display Models. To enter or exit Channel Aliasing mode press PTT and buttons Channel simultaneously while turning radio ON for 3 sec. Aliasing After editing, to exit and save, long press the PTT.
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Programmable Via Programmable via Advanced Configuration Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Enables radio to enter cloning mode in order to clone its profile settings into other radios (using Radio to Radio Cloning Cable or Multi-Unit Cloning Mode ENABLED Charger).
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Programmable Via Programmable via Advanced Configuration Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Radios Bandwidth is fixed and non-programmable. Bandwidth Model Dependant Bandwidth Range for 2W radios: VHF 150.8 - 160 Range Mhz / UHF 450-470 Mhz. Use Advanced Configuration Mode for front panel Codes, Interference...
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Programmable Via Programmable via Advanced Configuration Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Press and hold (MENU) button for 4 seconds Keypad Lock UNLOCKED to lock the radio keypad. To unlock, press (MENU) button for 4 seconds. Using CPS, you can disable radio LEDs.
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Programmable Via Programmable via Advanced Configuration Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Microphone For front panel programming enter Advanced Medium Gain Level, Configuration Mode (1). (Level 2) RADIO Long Press SB1 to monitor and press SB1 again to release.
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Note: There may be power restrictions depending on the frequency chosen in each channel. Text that shows up in the radio display when you turn ON the radio. Default text is MOTOROLA. Power Up Text MOTOROLA Programmable via CPS.
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Programmable Via Programmable via Advanced Configuration Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Short press SB2 to enable/disable scan. Scan SB2 Button Use CPS for editing Scan List (adding/removing channels to be scanned). For display models only: ON - All Multiple (16) you can add/delete channels in the scan list using...
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(2) Using CPS you can prevent this feature to be programmed via front panel radio. (3) Contact your Motorola Point of purchase for enabling this feature and/or for radio models details. (4) For Non-Display Models, feature can be enabled for front panel programming by assigning feature to SB1 or SB2. For Display models: Feature can be enabled to any of the programmable buttons rather than the default ones.
New Features Programmable Via Programmable via Advanced Configuration Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display This feature prevents radio’s transmitter from being Channel Busy activated if a signal strong enough to break through Lock Out the noise ‘squelch’ is present. Silent Mode is only activate when VOX/iVOX is activated.
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Programmable Via Programmable via Advanced Configuration Features Default Value Programming Tips Non- Non- Display Display Display Display Set the current channel with high priority scan. If Weather Alert is enabled and the radio is in two-way Priority Scan radio mode, the radio shall enable Weather Alert Scan and ignore public priority scan, talkaround scan or Auto-Scan.
Programmable Buttons Chart Button Monitor Scan / Nuisance Delete Call Tone Power Select Scramble Backlight No Operation Default Default Default BUTTON A (*) Default BUTTON B (*) Notes: • Buttons come programmed to default functions. Using CPS you can assign one of the features shown in the chart, so the button can toggle values using radio front panel •...
Icons Chart Icon Symbol Comments Battery Level Displayed during normal radio mode operation, displays battery life remaining Channel Displayed during normal radio operation and when programming channel features Code Displayed during normal radio operation and when programming codes features Frequency Displayed during normal radio operation and when programming frequency features Keypad lock Displayed whenever the Keypad lock feature is enabled (keypad is locked)
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Icon Symbol Comments Scramble Displayed whenever scramble is enabled. Power Select Displayed whenever the channel is transmitting or set to a high-power selection Signal RSSI Display Icon numbers of bars will indicate the strength of the received signal. Strength Vox/IVox Displayed when IVOX/VOX enabled or when programming MIC / MIC gain features.
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