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RDR26x0 Series Professional
Digital Two-Way Radios
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
that is receiving your call) releases the PTT button, indicating the
channel is free for you to respond. You will also hear the Channel Free
Indication tone if your call is interrupted, for example when the radio
receives an Emergency Call.
Switching Between Analog and Digital Mode
Each channel in your radio can be programmed as an analog channel
or a digital channel. Use the Channel Selector Knob to switch between
an analog or a digital channel.
Note:
When switching from digital to analog mode, certain features of
the radio become unavailable.
Accessing the Programmed Functions
You can access various radio functions through one of the following
ways: A short or long press of the relevant programmable buttons.
Or
1. To access the menu, press the button. Press the appropriate
or button to access the menu functions.
2. To select a function or enter a sub-menu, press the button.
3. To go back one menu level, or to return to the previous screen, press
the button. Long press the button to return to the Home
Screen.
Note:
Your radio automatically exits the menu after a period of inactivity
and returns to your Home screen.
Radio Keypad (RDR2680)
You can use the alphanumeric keypad to access the radio features.
You can also use the keypad to enter subscriber numbers or IDs , and
text messages.
Note:
Some characters require that you press a key multiple times. The
table shows the number of times a key needs to be pressed to generate
the required character.
Operational Status Indicators
Your radio indicates its operational status through the following:
• Display Icons (RDR2650 / RDR2680)
• Call Icons (RDR2650 / RDR2680)
• Sent Item Icons (RDR2650 / RDR2680)
• LED Indicator (Entire RDR26x0 Series)
• Audio Tones (Entire RDR26x0 Series)
Display Icons
The LCD display shows radio status, text entries, and menu entries.
The following are icons that appear on the radio’s display.
Received Signal Strength
Indicator (RSSI)
The number of bars displayed represents the radio
signal strength and is only displayed while the radio
is in receiving mode.
Monitor
Selected channel is being monitored.
or
Power Level
Radio is set at Low power. Radio is set at High power.
Tones Disable
Radio tones are turned off.
Scan
Scan feature is enabled.
Priority Scan
Radio detects activity on channel/group designated
as Priority 1 (if • is blinking) or Priority 2 (if • is steady)
Unread Message
The Radio has unread message(s) in the inbox.
Inbox Full
The radio’s Inbox is full.
Emergency
Radio is in Emergency mode.
Privacy
The Privacy feature is enabled.
Talkaround
The radio is on vibrate.
Battery
The number of bars (0 – 4) shown indicates the
charge remaining in the battery. Icon blinks when the
battery is low.
Private Call
Indicates a Private Call in progress. In the Contacts list,
it indicates a subscriber alias (name) or ID (number).
Group Call / All Call
Indicates a Group Call or All Call in progress. In the
Contacts list, it indicates a group alias (name) or ID
(number).
Sent Successfully
The text message is sent successfully.
Send Failed
The text message cannot be sent.
In-Progress
The text message to a group alias or ID is pending
transmission.
Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1
,.?
1
.
, ? ! @ & ‘ % -
:
* #
2
abc
A B C 2
3
def
D E F 3
4
ghi
G H I 4
5
jkl
J K L 5
6
mno
M N O 6
7
pqrs
P Q R S 7
8
tuv
T U V 8
9
wxyz
W X Y Z 9
0
CAPS
0 NOTE: Press to enter “0” and long press to
activate the CAPS lock. Another long press to
turn off the CAPS lock.
*
DEL
* or Del
NOTE:
Press during text entry to delete
a character.
#
˽
# or Space
NOTE:
Press during text entry to
insert a space.
Number of Times Key is Pressed
