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RP6500 User’s Manual

 

 

 

 

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Problems and troubleshooting

 

No. Problems 

Solution 

No display after 
switched on. 
 

A

Battery power may be insufficient. Recharge or replace the battery pack. 

B

The power switch may be broken, replace the switch. 

C

CPU may be broken, replace the IC. 

D

Regulator tube Q45 may be broken

replace the IC. 

2 Phase 

locked 

loop unlocked

with “tick, 

tick” 

 

A

Phase locked loop Crystal Oscillator X1 may be broken, replace it. 

B

Oscillator tube may be broken, replace it. 

C

Phase locked loop IC2 may be broken

replace the IC. 

3 Cannot 

transmit.

 

A

  The frequencies of both users are not the same, select the same frequency 

channel again.   
B

The CTCSS/DCS signaling of both users are not the same, set it with PC. 

C

Beyond the efficient communication range. 

4 No 

signal 

A

Make sure the antenna is well connected. 

B

Low sensibility, trimming “computer test mode”

 

C

HF amplifier may be broken, replace it. 

D

The squelch level is too high, which makes the squelch unable to switch on, 

reset it by PC. 
E

Mixer tube

 

Q19 may be broken, replace the tube. 

F

Frequency Modulation IC4 may be broken, replace the IC.   

5 The 

transmitting 

red light is on, but 
no voice is heard 

A

Power-amplifier tube no power output, replace the tube. 

B

Replace the microphone if it is broken. 

C

Operational Amplifier IC14 may be broken, replace it. 

6 Receiving 

green 

light is on, but no 
voice is heard 

A

Replace the speaker if it is broken. 

B

Audio power amplifier IC9 may be broken, replace it. 

C

Switch Tube

 

Q48 may be broken, replace it. 

D

Operational Amplifier IC6 may be broken, replace it.. 

7 Abnormal 

programming 

A

Make sure the wires are well connected. 

B

Abnormal output of the RS-232 serial port of the computer, check the computer . 

C

Abnormal connection of MIC and SPK jack, check the jack. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for RP6500

Page 1: ...r contains gas dust and smog etc such as while taking on fuel or while parking at a gasoline service station or any area where radio communication is prohibited such as a hospital or a airport It s prohibited to operate the radio without permission at the areas where the government laws prohibit radio communication Please don t expose the radio to direct sunlight for a long time don t place the ra...

Page 2: ...one Installing the belt clip Radio Overview Basic Operation Programmable Button functions VOX Copy mode Whole setting Time out Timer TOT Battery Saving Low Power Warning Channel Annunciation CTCSS DCS User s resolution Busy Channel Lockout BCL Receiving squelch mode DTMF signaling 2TONE signaling 5TONE signaling Transmit beginning ending signaling PTT ID Problems and troubleshooting Major Specific...

Page 3: ...harger 1 Power adapter 1 Hand strap 1 User s Manual 1 Antenna Power Adapter Battery Hand Strap Belt Clip Charger Preparation Charging the battery Plug the power adapter into the proper AC wall outlet and then the green indicator lights Insert the battery or transceiver into the charger slot and make sure the transceiver has been turned off Make sure the battery is well connected with charger then ...

Page 4: ... battery the first time or after long time storage 2 months several times of charging is needed Make sure the battery is charged at least once every three months Do not charge the battery again if it is charged fully or not in the low pressure warning mode otherwise it will have bad effects on its life and performance Remove the battery from the charger after charging There is a protection circuit...

Page 5: ...otes Do not cause short circuit or throw the battery to the fire Do not disassemble the battery by yourself Installing the antenna Screw the antenna into the connector at the top of the transceiver by holding the Button of the antenna and turn it clockwise until secure Installing the optional speaker microphone Insert the speaker microphone plug into the jacks of the versatile connector and fix it...

Page 6: ... belt clip Match the grooves of the belt clip with those on the rear of the battery Then press belt clip downwards to lock it in place Push the card by inserting your nail or tool into the groove at the upper part of the clip to remove the belt clip ...

Page 7: ...or Rotate to select the channel 1 128 D Antenna E Top Button programmable button It is recommended to be set as the emergency warning Button F Side button 1 programmable button G PTT PUSH TO TALK To make a call press and hold the PTT button then speak into the microphone with normal voice Release the PTT button to receive signals H Side button 2 programmable button I Button Return and delete butto...

Page 8: ...f stand by and you will hear a beep if the dealer has set it 2 Adjust Capacity Press the button preset as canceling squelch to listen to the background noise and rotate the Power Volume switch to adjust capacity Icon Description Signal intensity SVC Compandor Disturbance Frequency Busy channel lockout Scanning Key lockout Signal reminder is programmed Battery capacity flashes when the battery powe...

Page 9: ...for high power M for middle power while L for low power CHANNEL 1 is the current channel 128 zones from 1 to 128 4 Make a Call To make a call press PTT and speak in normal voice Please keep your mouth 3 4 cm away from the microphone 5 Receive a Call Release the PTT button to receive a call Your dealer can set CTCSS DCS 2 Tone signaling on you radio channels by PC software If you select a channel t...

Page 10: ...s press button to return to the previous menu or cancel the set When entered the menu select the sub menu with the channel selector or The menu is as follows The operations are as follows Set scanning 1 As shown in CH 1 press then utilities is shown 2 Press then scan is shown 3 Press then enter selecting scan ...

Page 11: ...or Off 5 Select On or Off with press to confirm Set the squelch level 1 As shown in CH 1 press utilities is shown 2 Press to enter select mode 3 Press then Squelch Level is shown 4 Press to select squelch level e g Level 0 5 Change the squelch level with then press to confirm Set power level high middle low 1 As shown in CH 1 press utilities is shown 2 Press to enter select mode 3 Press then Power...

Page 12: ...ff by press to confirm Set saving 1 As shown in CH 1 press utilities is shown 2 Press to enter select mode 3 Press and Save is shown 4 Press to select Save 1 4 5 Chang the save percentage with press to confirm Set scrambler 1 As shown in CH 1 press utilities is shown 2 Press to enter select mode 3 Press and Scrambler is shown 4 Press to select e g Scrambler Off 5 Select On or Off by press to confi...

Page 13: ...nfirm Set Rptr Talkarnd 1 As shown in CH 1 press to enter select mode 2 Press and Rptr Talkarnd is shown 3 Press to select the mode 4 Select Repeater Mode or Talkarnd mode with press to confirm Set speak On mode 1 As shown in CH 1 press to enter select mode 2 Press and Speak Mode is shown 3 Press to select the speak on mode 4 Select with press to confirm Set zone mode 1 As shown in CH 1 press to e...

Page 14: ...shown 3 Press to select the call list 4 Select with press PTT to transmit Set Rx FRQ 1 As shown in CH 1 press to enter select mode 2 Press and Ch Edit is shown 3 Press to select 4 Press is shown enter the set of Rx FRQ 5 Set the Rx FRQ value with the keypad 6 Press to delete and press to confirm Set Tx FRQ 1 As shown in CH 1 press to enter select mode 2 Press and Ch Edit is shown Ch alias CHANNEL ...

Page 15: ...ct mode 2 Press and Ch Edit is shown 3 Press to select 4 Press is shown enter the set of Rx CTCSS DCS FRQ 5 Set the Rx FRQ value with the keypad 6 Press to delete and press to confirm 7 stands for the radix point press to convert among CTCSS DCS and reverse DCS Set Tx CTCSS DCS 1 As shown in CH 1 press to enter select mode 2 Press and Ch Edit is shown Ch alias CHANNEL 1 Ch alias CHANNEL 1 Rx CTCSS...

Page 16: ...t 1 As shown in CH 1 press to enter select mode 2 Press and contact list is shown 3 Press to select 4 Select the address cable of the call to be made with 5 Check the alias or address code by turning the knob 6 Key in the address code of the person you are calling 7 Press to transmit the current contact list Set status 1 As shown in CH 1 press to enter select mode 2 Press and status is shown 3 Pre...

Page 17: ...r Battery power Zone Monitoring Cancel Squelch Emergency Alert Back light Rptr Talkarnd Express select channel 1 Express select channel 2 Call 1 2 3 or 4 Channel lock Adjust display contrast Notes programmable key can be set as short press or long press The following functions can be programmed by the dealer None Set of None Scan Press the button set as Scan to start scanning When carrier wave sca...

Page 18: ... to ensure the safety of the user while using the transceiver separately It can be set as short press personal working long press off 1 Press the programmable key once to start personal working 2 Press once again to quit Notes the lone working is connected with the automotive checking in the programming software and will be effective when both are set Contact list Enter the Contact list quickly It...

Page 19: ...ress the programmable key once will be shown 2 Select the character you need with e g 3 Press to confirm Key lock Press the key programmed as key lock for one second to lock unlock the keys for the transceiver It can be set as short press key lock long press off 1 Press the programmable key once will be shown 2 Press it again will be shown Squelch level Selector Enter the Select squelch level rapi...

Page 20: ...ogrammed as scrambler to prevent any third party to hear you talking on the phone It can be set as short press scrambler long press off 1 Press the programmable key once to open the scrambler mode will be shown 2 Cancel the mode by pressing it again will be shown Battery volume checking Display the battery power It can be set as short press battery power checking long press off 1 Press the program...

Page 21: ...o start squelch constantly 2 If you do not press it the squelch will still work Emergency Alert If press the top key programmed as Emergency Alert you can give the warning ring according to the programming software or send your identity or background music to your companion or the system It can be set as short press emergency alert long press off 1 Press the programmable key once to start alert 2 ...

Page 22: ...pressed It can be set as short press Call 1 long press off 1 Press the key once to make a call within the current channel and will quit automatically after the call Channel Annunciation Select or delete the voice annunciation function Adjust display contrast You can adjust the display contrast as per your need It can be set as short press display contrast long press off 1 Press the key once Contra...

Page 23: ...nnel will be shown 2 Press it again to cancel channel lock will be shown VOX VOX function enables you to use the radio without manual operations This function can only be set by the dealer and you have to be equipped with the specified earphones Before using VOX you must set VOX gain level Such setting enables the radio to identify the voice volume If the microphone is too sensitive the background...

Page 24: ...time Battery Saving The dealer can set the type of this function by programming If the battery saving function is on 10 seconds after the radio hasn t receive any signals or no operation is being acted the radio enters battery saving mode When a signal is received or any operation occurs it exits battery saving mode automatically The types include 1 1 1 2 1 4 and off The automatic battery saving f...

Page 25: ...TMF code in the code sequence select DTMF system in the DTMF code then select the correspondent DTMF code cable in the user s resolution and transfer it with PTT Set a DTMF code in the decoding sequence add the sequence into the decoding cable in DTMF decoding then select the correspondent decoding cable The dealer may also set the decoding replay 2TONE signaling The dealer can set this function b...

Page 26: ...ID on the channel you select has been set with 5 Tone 5 Tone signaling will be transmitted when making a call Or transmit 5 Tone signal by pressing the Call 1 2 3 4 button which can be set by the dealer Transmit beginning ending signaling PTT ID The identify signal of transmit beginning ending are used to maintain or disconnect some repeaters or phone system Transmit start is used to connect routi...

Page 27: ...A Make sure the antenna is well connected B Low sensibility trimming computer test mode C HF amplifier may be broken replace it D The squelch level is too high which makes the squelch unable to switch on reset it by PC E Mixer tube Q19 may be broken replace the tube F Frequency Modulation IC4 may be broken replace the IC 5 The transmitting red light is on but no voice is heard A Power amplifier tu...

Page 28: ... 11KФF3E Number of Channel 128 Channel Spacing 25 kHz 12 5kHz MF 1 st MF 51 65MHz 2 nd MF 450kHz Working Voltage 7 5V cathode Grounding Working Temperature 25 55C Antenna Impedance 50Ω Microphone Impedance 2 2kΩ Battery Standard Model KB 36C li ion battery DC 7 4V 1750mAh time of use 8 hours 5 5 90 period Dimensions W H D 56X120X35mm Weight 413 with battery and antenna ...

Page 29: ...setting Channel No Receiving frequency Transmitting frequency CTCSS DCS decoding CTCSS DCS encoding Power Band width Scannin g BCL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 128 b Optional function 2 1 Time out timer TOT 15 600 s 2 2 Squelch level 1 9 2 3 Voice annunciation On Off 2 4 Battery saving Off 1 1 1 2 1 4 ...

Page 30: ...ng High low power shift Squelch level adjuster Monitoring open Cancel Squelch open Cancel Lock key Companding Scrambler Battery capacity Side button1 None Voice reporting selector Rptr Talkarnd Call1 2 3 4 Lone working Rewind Scanning High low power shift Squelch level adjuster Monitoring open Cancel Squelch open Cancel Lock key Companding Scrambler Battery capacity ...

Page 31: ...31 Side button2 None Voice reporting selector Rptr Talkarnd Call1 2 3 4 Lone working Rewind Scanning High low power shift Squelch level adjuster Monitoring open Cancel Squelch open Cancel Lock key Companding Scrambler Battery capacity ...

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