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APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual

Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems

CTCSS/DCS......................................15
Emergency Alert....................................15
Battery Save..........................................15
Roger Beep...........................................16
Squelch Tail Elimination.........................16
Low Battery Alert...................................16
Side Keys..............................................16

Troubleshooting .........................................18
Care and Cleaning.....................................19

Technical Specifications ............................19

Optional Accessories.................................20
Glossary....................................................24
Warranty Statement...................................25

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Summary of Contents for APR100

Page 1: ... high quality radio products made to perform flawlessly under the most demanding commercial conditions Cutting edge design professional grade materials and components simple operation and superior assembly quality Alpha OneTM has it all including our exclusive no nonsense two year Warranty Protection Program one of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry To ensure you achi...

Page 2: ... Battery Life 9 Battery Storage 9 Charging the Battery 9 Steps for setting up your charger 10 Antenna Information 10 Assembly and Disassembly 11 Attaching the Battery 11 Removing the Battery 11 Attaching the Antenna 12 Removing the Antenna 12 Attaching Removing Belt Clip 12 Attaching Removing the Earpiece Microphone 13 Functions and Settings 14 Busy Channel Lockout 14 VOX Sensitivity 14 TX Power 1...

Page 3: ...Communications Systems CTCSS DCS 15 Emergency Alert 15 Battery Save 15 Roger Beep 16 Squelch Tail Elimination 16 Low Battery Alert 16 Side Keys 16 Troubleshooting 18 Care and Cleaning 19 Technical Specifications 19 Optional Accessories 20 Glossary 24 Warranty Statement 25 ...

Page 4: ...nauthorized 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 s de...

Page 5: ...INSPECTION Prior to unpacking the Alpha OneTM portable radio please inspect the packaging for signs of damage and report any damage or missing components immediately to your Alpha OneTM Sales and Service Center Every Alpha OneTM APR100 portable radio comes with the following items Items Qty ANTENNA ANH3500U 6 UHF 440 470MHZ or ANH3500V 6 VHF 136 174MHz 1 Li ion BATTERY B1016LI 1600mAh Lithium 1 CH...

Page 6: ...truction Manual 6 Channel Selector Knob On Off Volume Control Emergency Call Antenna LED Indicator Microphone Push to Talk PTT Button Side Key 1 Side Key 2 Accessories Connector Battery Latch Alpha OneTM APR100 OVERVIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 Figure 1 APR100 ...

Page 7: ...atus of LED Indicator and alert tone 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 decrease the vol...

Page 8: ... 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 specifically designed for your Alpha OneTM two way radio Caution 1 To avoid risk of personal injury do not dispose of batteries in a fi...

Page 9: ...n the battery which may cause your battery to malfunction and no longer accept a charge in the charger as it can damage both the battery and the radio the charger is not a radio stand 3 Do not cut off the power supply or remove battery while charging 4 Never charge a battery that is wet Dry it with soft cloth prior to charging 5 The battery will eventually weaken When the operating time talk time ...

Page 10: ...with the battery attached or the battery alone in the charger 4 Make sure the battery contact is touching the charging terminals The charging process begins when the red LED light illuminates 5 The green LED light will illuminate approximately one hour later indicating the battery is fully charged ANTENNA INFORMATION Stubby 3 antennas are ideal for communication within limited range and standard 6...

Page 11: ... into the top of battery slot See Figure 2 2 Lightly press the bottom of the battery towards the radio and press the latch to the battery until it clicks See Figure 3 and 4 Note If the battery is not securely locked remove it and reattach it Removing the Battery 1 First turn off the radio Hold the top of radio and press the belt clip to make its tail turn up 2 Release the battery latch and remove ...

Page 12: ...the Antenna To remove the antenna turn it counterclockwise as shown in Figure 5 below Attaching Removing the Belt Clip 1 Using a small screwdriver 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 6 below 3 To remove the belt clip turn the screwdriver counter clockwi...

Page 13: ...ry cover as shown in Figure 7 2 Firmly plug the audio accessory into the accessory jack and secure the screw See Figure 8 Warning Over tightening accessories may cause damage to the radio which is not covered under warranty 3 To remove the audio accessory from the jack turn the screw counter clockwise and remove the accessory Figure 7 Figure 8 APR100 APR100 ...

Page 14: ...versation Releasing the PTT will cancel the tone VOX SENSITIVITY The VOX Sensitivity can be adjusted with selectable levels between 1 9 where 9 is the most sensitive TX POWER The transmit power can be adjusted between low 1 Watt medium 2 Watt and high 4 Watt SQUELCH LEVEL The purpose of squelch is to mute audio output from the speaker when no signals are present Open the squelch to unmute radio sp...

Page 15: ...ion of Time out Timer CTCSS DCS The setting of CTCSS CDCSS code in transmitting party must match that in the receiving party for the receiver to unmute its output audio The CTCSS CDCSS codes can only be set by your Alpha OneTM Sales and Service Center using the radio s programming software EMERGENCY ALERT In case of Emergency you may activate the Emergency Function by pressing the Orange Emergency...

Page 16: ...following functions can be set by your Alpha OneTM Sales and Service Center NONE No function to be set MONITOR when pressed and carrier condition is satisfied the radio unmutes to any incoming call regardless of CTCSS CDCSS condition SCAN ON OFF Scan ON Press the programmed side key to activate scanning The radio will scan all channels within the selected channel list Scan OFF Press the side key a...

Page 17: ...ncies and CTCSS CDCSS codes Press the programmed frequency reverse side key to enter the Reverse mode and press again to exit VOX ON OFF radio will start transmitting when detects voice without pressing PTT key Press the programmed frequency reverse side key to activate the function and press again to deactivate Note To use the VOX function you need an Alpha OneTM Certified VOX capable audio acces...

Page 18: ...s worn out it 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 Hearing non group members Please chang...

Page 19: ...or a mild dish washing liquid to remove dirt grease and dust Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives solvents or spirits TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range 136 174MHz V 400 470MHZ U Operating Temp 4 F 122 F 20 C 50 C Number Of Channels 16 Channel Spacing 25KHz Operating Voltage 7 4V DC Size without antenna 4 5 114mm x 2 25 57mm x 1 5 38mm Weight with battery About 9 oz 255g Output Power 5W ...

Page 20: ...013LI 1300mAh Lithium Battery Excellent backup battery StubbyAntenna Canreducecoveragebyapproximately 30 ANH3500U 3 440 470 UHF 440 470 MHz 3 Antenna ANH3500V 3 136 174 VHF 136 174 MHz 3 Antenna Standard Antenna ANH3500U 6 440 470 UHF 440 470 MHz 6 Antenna ANH3500V 6 136 174 VHF 136 174 MHz 6 Antenna Standard antenna gives you maximum coverage ...

Page 21: ... More convenient and saves space by using one power outlet for 6 radios Light Duty Remote Speaker Microphone SM110 X03 No need to remove the radio from your waist which helps prevent radio damage or loss Medium Duty Remote Speaker Microphone SM220 X03 No need to remove the radio from your waist which helps prevent radio damage or loss ...

Page 22: ...l for radio users requiring discreet communication Ear Hook Style Surveillance Kit with In line PTT SK11EH X03 Professional 1 Wire high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication In Ear Style 1 Wire Surveillance Kit with In line PTT SK11NE X03 Professional 1 Wire high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES continued...

Page 23: ...ylon Holster with fixed belt loop HN100SC Nylon Holster with swivel clip HN100SL Nylon Holster with swivel belt loop Lightweight Behind The Head Headset with In line PTT HS11V X03 Durable and inexpensive Perfect for retail stores restaurants and bars Lightweight Over The Head Headset with In line PTT HS21V X03 Durable and inexpensive Perfect for retail stores restaurants and bars ...

Page 24: ...d 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 enables the radio to continuously scan each channel for activity Short Press Key press shorter than 1 5 seconds Squelch The purpose of squelch is to mute audio output from the s...

Page 25: ...lpha OneTM APR100 Radio Handset The APR100 Antenna APR100 Battery and the APR100 Battery Charger are covered under a One 1 Year Limited Warranty The APR100 Belt Clip is not covered under the warranty During this period if the product fails to function under normal use because of manufacturing defect s or workmanship it should be returned to the Authorized Alpha OneTM Sales and Service Center from ...

Page 26: ... the product serial number is altered defaced or removed THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED THE SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IN NO EVENT WILL ...

Page 27: ...ely responsible for obtaining any license or other authorizations required by the Federal Communications Commission FCC For further information visit www fcc gov or call 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational controlled environment exposure limits always adhere to th...

Page 28: ...in a approved clip holder holster case or body harness for this product Using approved body worn accessories is important because the use of or other manufacturer s non approved accessories may result in exposure levels which exceed the FCC s occupational controlled environment RF exposure limits If you are not using a body worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended use position in...

Page 29: ...ght 2015 RCA Communications Systems For Sales Warranty and Customer Support please contact Discount Two Way Radio Corporation RCA North American Distributor 1430 240th Street Harbor City CA 90710 Phone 310 224 5100 Fax 310 224 5101 www DiscountTwo WayRadio com ...

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