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Communications Systems

RDR43x0 Series Intrinsically
Safe Professional Digital
Two-Way Radios

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Attaching / Removing the Belt Clip

Using a small screwdriver, align the belt clip’s screw holes to the 
radio’s chassis. Attach by turning the screws clockwise into the belt 
clip’s screw holes. Remove by doing the reverse. (See Figure 4)

Programmable Buttons

Your RCA Communications Systems Dealer can program the 
programmable buttons as shortcuts to radio functions or preset 
channels/groups depending on the duration of a button press: 

Short Press 

- Press and release quickly. 

Long Press

 - Press and hold for the programmed duration (between 1 

seconds and 3.75 seconds).

Connecting Audio Accessories

The accessory connector is located on the side of the radio. It is used 
to connect RCA audio accessories to the radio. Remove the accessory 
cover by unscrewing the screw location at the bottom of the cover. 
Connect the desired audio accessory firmly into the accessory jack 
and secure the screw by turning it clockwise. (See Figure 5) 

Note:

 Please loosen the screw prior to removing the audio accessory. 

The use of the audio accessory may affect the waterproof performance 
of the radio.

None

 -  No function is assigned to this key.

Outgoing Calls Log

 - Enter radio’s outgoing call log menu.  

Channel Display

 - The radio can display the Channel Alias or the 

Channel Frequency. Toggles between Alias and Frequency.

Channel Down

 -  Switches Up through the available channels.

Channel Up

 -  Switches Down through the available channels.

Direct Channel Entry

 - Enters the direct channel entry mode, which 

allows for a channel number to be entered for the radio to switch to 
rather than using the Channel Knob or Up / Down keys.  (Full Keypad 
radio models Only!)

Disconnect

 - hangs up the call. 

Emergency Off

 - Terminates an outgoing emergency. This is the 

recommended option for the Orange Button.

Emergency On

- Initiates an emergency. This is the recommended 

option for the Orange Button.

Encryption On/Off

 - Toggles between Encryption On and Off for the 

selected channel.  

GPS Location On/Off

 - Toggles between GPS On and Off for the radio.

GPS Location Report

 - Sends GPS location data report to the preset 

target Base Station.

Inbox

 - Enter radio’s messages inbox menu.  

Keypad Unlock

 - Unlocks the keypad. (Full Keypad radio models Only!)

Last Record

 - Plays last recorded voice call.

Lock BS

 - Enable cell reselection (Trunking Mode Only)

Lone Worker On/Off

 - Toggles between Lone Worker On and Off for 

the radio.

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Turn On/Off the Radio

1.  Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise until you hear a 

click. (See Figure 6) The LED blinks green, indicating that the power 
up test is successful. The RDR4350™ / RDR4380™ radio displays 
“RCA” after powering on. 

2. To turn off the radio, rotate this knob counterclockwise until you 

hear a click. 

Note:

 There is no power up tone if the radio tones/alerts function is 

disabled. If your radio does not power up, check your battery. Make 
sure that it is charged and properly attached. If your radio still does not 
power up, contact your RCA Communications Systems dealer.

Adjusting the Volume

To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/ Volume Control Knob 
clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn this knob counterclockwise. 

Note:

 Same for all RDR43x0 Series Radios.

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The Programmable Functions are:

None

Monitor On/Off

Outgoing Call Log

Nuisance Temp Delete

Channel Display

One Touch Access 1~15

Channel Down

Power Low/High

Channel Up

Alerts/Tones Profiles

Direct Channel Entry

Public Address On/Off

Disconnect

Radio Mode Toggle Switch

Emergency Off

Record Playback

Emergency On

Scan On/Off

Encryption On/Off

Speaker Setting

GPS Location On/Off

Status Message

GPS Location Report

TalkAround

Inbox

Text Message

Keypad Unlock

Unblock BS

Last Record

Voice Broadcast

Lock BS

Zone Down

Lone Worker On/Off

Zone Toggle Switch

Man Down On/Off

Zone Up

Summary of Contents for RDR4320

Page 1: ...ng Calls Selecting a Zone 6 Selecting a Channel Subscriber ID or Group ID 6 Receiving and Responding to a Group Call 6 Receiving and responding to an Individual Call 6 Receiving and All Call 6 Making a Radio Call 6 Making Call with Channel Selector Knob Making a Group Call 6 Making an Individual Call 7 Making an All Call 7 Making Group Individual Call with One Touch Access Button 7 Emergency Opera...

Page 2: ...Belt Clip Antenna ANH4300U W UHF models ANH4300V W VHF models RDR4320TM Handheld Radio RDR4380TM Handheld Radio RDR4350TM Handheld Radio 5 1 2 3 4 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 RCA RDR43x0TM Series Overview 1 Side Button 1 Programmable 7 Channel Knob 13 Speaker 19 Belt Clip 2 Push To Talk Button PTT 8 On Off Volume Knob 14 Numeric Keypad RDR4350 RDR4380 20 Battery 3 Side But...

Page 3: ...the charger s LED illuminates red it is an indication that the battery is being correctly charged When the LED illuminates green the battery charge is complete Note Charge a new battery 12 to 14 hours before initial use for best performance Maximum battery capacity is normally achieved after two or three full charge discharge cycles Caution To reduce the risk of injury use only batteries specified...

Page 4: ...ncy Off Terminates an outgoing emergency This is the recommended option for the Orange Button Emergency On Initiates an emergency This is the recommended option for the Orange Button Encryption On Off Toggles between Encryption On and Off for the selected channel GPS Location On Off Toggles between GPS On and Off for the radio GPS Location Report Sends GPS location data report to the preset target...

Page 5: ...press the button Press the Up or Down 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 Press the button to return to the Home Screen Radio Keypad RDR4380 only You can use the alphanumeric keypad to access the radio features You can also use the keypad to enter subscriber ...

Page 6: ...splays the subscriber alias or ID RDR4350 RDR4380 only 3 Press the PTT button to respond to the call and the LED indicator lights up red Note If Talk Permit Function is enabled wait for the Talk Permit Tone to finish and then speak clearly into the microphone 4 Release the PTT button to listen again 5 If there is no voice activity for a set period of time the call ends Receiving and responding to ...

Page 7: ...ss of any activity on the current channel Note This function is available only in digital mode Your radio supports 7 Emergency Alarms Emergency Alarm Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow Emergency Call Pre Status Message Pre Status Message with Emergency Call Pre Status Message with Voice to Follow Each alarm has the following default setting Disabled Radio cann...

Page 8: ...ps twice and the display briefly shows Target Radio Available If the target radio is not active in the system the radio beeps twice and the display briefly shows Target Radio Unavailable Remote Monitor Allows the radio to send Remote Monitor command to another radio This command activates the receiving radio s microphone and transmitter for the duration specified for the receiving radio in the Rem...

Page 9: ...The Call Log lists are Outgoing Incoming and Missed Note When you select a Call List and it contains no entries the display shows List Empty Accessing the Call Log 1 Using the programmed Call Log button 2 Using the radio menu 2 1 Press button to access the menu 2 2 Press or button to Call Logs and press button to select 2 3 Press or button to navigate to the desired list and press button to select...

Page 10: ...r button to select Status Messages press button to enter the Status Messages menu 4 Press or button to select the preset Status Message and press button to enter 5 Press or button to select the target radio you wish to send the Status Message to 6 If the message is sent the radio beeps twice and the display shows Sent If the message is not sent the radio beeps once and display shows Failed Managin...

Page 11: ... radio beeps twice and the display shows Sent If the message is not sent the radio beeps once and the display shows Failed Deleting a Text Message from the Inbox RDR4350 RDR4380 only 1 Press button to access the menu 2 Press or button navigate to the Message and press to select 3 Press or button to navigate to Inbox and press to select 4 Press or button to select the message and press to access th...

Page 12: ...e programmed Scan button Keypad Locked and Keypad Unlocked You can lock your radio s keypad to avoid an inadvertent key press You have two options to lock your keypad Shortcut key press the programmed keypad lock button to lock or unlock the keypad Use keypad to activate the setting 1 Press to access the menu 2 Press or to navigate to Settings and press to select 3 Press or to navigate to Keypad L...

Page 13: ...eport setting Setting Channel Display Defines if the radio displays the caller ID or the Alias during a call 1 Press to access the menu 2 Press or to navigate to Settings and press to select 3 Press or to navigate to Channel Display and press to select 4 Press or to select Alias or Frequency Setting the Power Level Sets the radio s transmission power level for this channel This feature can be togg...

Page 14: ...ame Key Value and Key ID for ARC4 Encryption as the transmitting radio in order to decode the encrypted transmission Channels may have their encryption enabled or disabled usingaprogrammableshortcutkey EncryptionOn Off ortheEncryption Menu Display Radios Only A radio must have the Encryption enabled on the channel to transmit with encrypted transmission A visual indicationappearsonalldisplayradios...

Page 15: ... solvent or spirits Symptom Solution Radio will not power on a The battery needs charging Recharge the battery or replace it with a fresh one b The battery is not properly installed Remove the battery and reattach it The operating time is notice ably shorter than normal even though the battery is properly charged a The battery has worn out it is time to buy a new battery b The battery is not fully...

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