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Basic Operation

Turning Your Radio On and Off

To turn on the power:

Rotate the 

Power on-off / Volume

 knob clockwise until “beep” and current 

channel number is heard.

To turn off the power:

Rotate the 

Power on-off / Volume

 knob counterclockwise. 

Adjusting the volume

Rotate 

Power on-off / Volume

 knob clockwise to increase the volume or 

counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Squelch On/Off for Analog Channel

(default feature of Side Function Key 2 – SK2*)

(For Analog channels only)
Your radio will automatically shut off weak transmissions and unwanted noise 
due to terrain, conditions for Analog channel(s) (if any assigned) as default or if 
you’ve reached your Maximum Range limit.
You can turn off auto squelch for Analog channel (or turn on maximum range 
extender) by press and hold the 

Squelch On/Off

 button*, allowing all signals to 

be received and extending the maximum range of your radio.
To exit the function, press and hold the 

Squelch On/Off

 button* again.

* Remarks: You may have different feature and setting of function key assignment for 

setting, please consult with your system administrator and/or dealer.

Selecting the Channel

The radio has 16 pre-programmed Analog Channel

#

 in Zone 1 and 1 

pre-programmed Digital Channel

#

 in Zone 2 (see the default Zones and 

Frequency table on page 10). The radio can be programmed with up to 256 
channel frequencies (i.e. up to 16 zones, and each zone carries up to 16 
channels)

#

. Rotate the 

channel 

knob to change the channel.

Those channel(s) and zone(s) settings would be assigned by your system administrator and 

programmed by the dealer.

3

4

Charging base LED Indicator

LED Indicator

Alternating Red/Green 

for a short awhile 

 

  

  

No indication

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

Continuous Red 

 

Continuous Green   

  

  

 
Continuous Orange   

 

Blinking Orange
      

Battery Condition

N/A  

  

  

  

N/A  

  

 
No power input 

 

Open circuited battery 

contacts  

 
Battery is not inserted in 

place  

  

Charging in process   

 
Charging complete   

  

  

Short circuit at terminals 

 
Bad battery 
The charging base 

output is overload   

  

  

Bad battery   

 

Action

Indication for showing 

the input power source 

has just been connected 

well and ready for 

charging
Ready for inserting radio 

or battery only for 

charging
Check the AC adapter 

connections
Check and clean 

contacts of battery and 

charging base
Check and realign the 

battery position when 

slide it into the charging 

base
Allow battery to 

complete charging
Remove battery for use 

or leave on for charge 

maintenance in short 

period
Remove battery and 

disconnect AC power
Replace battery
Remove battery and 

disconnect AC power. 

Check and replace AC 

adapter or charging 

base.
Replace battery

ENGLISH

Note: 

A completely discharged battery may take up to 6 hours to completely 

charge.

Summary of Contents for DXDMR500

Page 1: ...DXDMR500 User guide Printed in China Part No AL ML100600 English DIGITAL DMR ANALOG UHF TWO WAY RADIO MODEL DXDMR500 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS CONTACT US 1 866 208 1654 User guide ...

Page 2: ...dous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate inj...

Page 3: ...ay void the user s authority granted by the FCC to operate this device and should not be made 4 Do not plug the wall adaptor into the power outlet if the outlet is wet 5 Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin a minor burn can result 6 Do not place your radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area If a r...

Page 4: ...PTT switch ALWAYS use DEWALT authorized accessories antennas batteries belt clips speaker microphones etc Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC IC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 1 inch 2 5 cm away from your head and body when transmitting and only use the DEWALT belt clips listed in this user manual A 5 A 6 ENGLISH Limit the amount o...

Page 5: ...sified as Occupational Controlled Use Only meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards NOT intended for use in an General population uncontrolled environment DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed RF exposure limits A proper an...

Page 6: ...ith FCC IC requirements transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private Land Mobile and Fixed Services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services Replacement of any transmitter component crystal semiconductor etc not authorized by th...

Page 7: ...he charging base Fig H 5 Slide the battery into the charging base Charging Notes Best charging performance room temperature 60 85 F 15 30 C Charging base operating temperature range 32 115 F 0 45 C The battery should be fully charged at least once every three months for battery maintenance Using Your Radio Caring for Your Radio Your radio will give you years of trouble free service if cared for pr...

Page 8: ...ne 2 see the default Zones and Frequency table on page 10 The radio can be programmed with up to 256 channel frequencies i e up to 16 zones and each zone carries up to 16 channels Rotate the channel knob to change the channel Those channel s and zone s settings would be assigned by your system administrator and programmed by the dealer 3 4 Charging base LED Indicator LED Indicator Alternating Red ...

Page 9: ...ator and or dealer Those channel s and zone s settings would be assigned by your system administrator and programmed by the dealer Battery Level Indication default feature of Side Function Key 1 SK1 To check the battery level press and release the Battery Level Indication button the status will be voice prompted Transmit Power Setting default feature of Side Function Key 2 SK2 The radio can transm...

Page 10: ...p rotary control Volume Power on off Power Switch Rotary Knob Charging Base Drop in Type Power Supply Input 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 0 2A Dimensions without antenna 5 3 x 2 4 x 1 5 Inches 133 x 61 x 37 mm Weight with battery pack 10 5 oz 300g Frequency Stability vs Temperature 1 5ppm Estimated Battery TX RX STBY duty cycle FCC ID Designator 2AHJMDMREJJ IC ID Designator 21854 DMREJJ Power 5 5 90 duty cy...

Page 11: ...ncy TX power level DMA Slot Mode Color Code Busy Channel Lock Out TX time out value Scan Enabled Call Type Call ID Selection Emergency Call Notification Setting Voice Encryption Whisper Mode RX Only Mode and etc The configuration software allows setting the radio default Squelch level Radio ID Function Keys assignment Digital Contacts RX Group assignment Digital Emergency Call modes and variables ...

Page 12: ...AR PURPOSE DEWALT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER DEWALT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING...

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