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Zone Selection

(default feature of Side Function Key 1 – SK1*)

The radio can be programmed with up to 16 zones

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, each zone can carries up 

to 16 channels

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(see the default Zones and Frequency table

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 on page 10).

To change to next assigned zone number, press and hold the 

Zone Selection

 

button* until the next zone number prompted. Repeat the step until the desired 
zone number reached.

Talking and Listening

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel 
(frequency) and CTCSS/DCS codes for analog channel(s)

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, and/or be set to the 

same channel (frequency), TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) time slot, 
group IDs(if assigned), color code and voice encryption key (if assigned) for 
digital channel(s)

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. To talk, press and hold the 

PTT

 button. The red TX indicator 

light grows continuously when transmitting.
To receive message, release the 

PTT

 button.

For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to four inches away from your month 
and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the microphone while 
talking.

Responding to a Group Call or Private Call in a Digital 
Channel

To receive a call made to a group of users, your radio must be configured as 
part of that group. And, to receive a private call from an individual, the caller 
must know and call your Radio ID.
When you receive a Group Call or Private Call, your radio un-mutes and the 
incoming call sounds from the speaker of the radio. Press and hold the 

PTT

 

button within a predetermined period of time (the hang time would be 
programmed by your dealer) and speak clearly into the microphone after the 
caller waits your response.
Once finish your response, release the 

PTT

 button to listen.

If there is no valid communication activity within the predetermined hang time, 
the call ends. Then, the radio is ready for initiating another new call.

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

requested with the dealer, please consult with your system administrator 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 transmit at 1 watt or 4 watts. Press and release the High/Low 
Power button to toggle the power of the selected channel. When “Power Low” 
prompted, 1 watt is selected. When “Power High” prompted, the radio will 
transmit with high power instead. High power operation may be restricted on 
some channels and is stated in your FCC license.

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

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

Emergency Call

(default feature of Top Function Key – TK*)

The 

emergency call 

button is used to call others for help when emergency 

events happen through digital channel.
As default, press and release the 

Emergency Call

 button to enter the radio’s 

emergency mode, then press and hold the 

Emergency Call

 button to exit the 

emergency mode. And, the default emergency mode and setting are 
Emergency Alarm and Regular respectively.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
The 

Emergency Call

 features and related configurations would be assigned by 

your system administrator and programmed by the dealer.

Your radio supports four Emergency Alarm modes:

•   Emergency Alarm – sends an Emergency Alarm, a non-voice signal, which 

triggers an alert indication on a group of radios. The activated emergency 
alarm mode would be cancelled automatically if no emergency 
acknowledgment received after timeout.

•   Emergency Alarm with Call – sends an Emergency Alarm to a group of 

radios. Upon acknowledgement by a radio within the group, the 
communication among those radios can be initiated over a programmed 
Emergency channel by pressing the 

PTT

 button from the emergency call 

initiator.

•   Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow - sends an Emergency Alarm to a 

group of radios. The radio’s microphone would be activated automatically 

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and pickup the sound and transmits to a group of radios for a 

predetermined period of time (from 10 seconds to 120 seconds for 

selection during pre-programming) without pressing the 

PTT

 button.

In addition, each alarm has the following types:

•   Siren only – Radio triggers siren alarm itself only.
•   Regular – Radio transmits an alarm signal and shows both audio and visual 

indications.

•   Silent – Radio transmits an alarm signal without any audio or visual 

indication. Radio mutes all incoming calls until you press the 

PTT

 button to 

initial the emergency call.

•   Silent with Voice – Radio transmits an alarm signal without any audio or 

visual indication, but allow incoming calls to sound through the radio’s 

speaker

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

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

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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