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![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems17ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manualthe radio to transmit to the other radios that are part of the call.Note: If the Talk Permit Tone is enabled, wait until the short alert tone ends before talking.During a call, if the Channel Free Indication feature is enabled on your radio (programmed by your RCA Communications Systems Dealer), you will hear a short alert tone the moment the target radio (the radio 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 ModeEach 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 FunctionsYou can access various radio functions through one of the following ways:A short or long press of the relevant programmable buttons. OR - To access the menu, press the [ ] button. Press the appropriate Menu Scroll button [or ] to access the menu functions. - To select a function or enter a sub-menu, press the button. - 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.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-18.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems21ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction ManualSolid Green - Radio is receiving or carrier is present/busy channel.Rapidly Blinking Green - Radio is receiving a privacy-enabled call or data.Note: When the LED is solid green, it indicates the radio detects activity over the air. Due to the nature of the digital protocol, this activity may or may not affect the radio’s programmed channel.Audio TonesAlert tones provide you with audible indications of the radio’s status or the radio’s response to data received.Continuous Tone - A monotone sound. Sounds continuously until termination.Periodic Tone - Sounds periodically depending on the duration set by the radio.Repetitive Tone - A single tone that repeats itself until it is terminated by the user.Momentary Tone - Sounds only once for a short period of time dened by the radio.Making and Receiving CallsSelecting a ZoneZones are groups of channels.*RDR2500TM offers up to 2 zones with a maximum of 16 channels per zone.* RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM offers up to 250 zones with a maximum of 16 channels per zone.Change zones with radio’s function keys (RDR2500) as programmed by your RCA Communications Systems dealer or radio’s Menu (RDR2550 / RDR2600).1. Press the [ ] key to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to scroll to the Zone Menu.3. Press [ ] to select.4. The display shows the current Zone.5. Press [ or ] to desired Zone and press [ ] to select.6. The selected Zone displays momentarily then returns to the selected zone screen.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-22.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual22Selecting a Channel, Subscriber ID or Group IDOnce the required zone is displayed (if you have multiple zones in your radio), turn the programmed Channel Selector Knob to select the desired channel or by using the radio’s Menu navigate to the desired subscriber alias or ID, or group alias or ID.Receiving and Responding to a Group CallTo receive a call from a group of users, your radio must be congured as part of that group. When you receive a Group Call:1. The LED blinks green.2. The rst line of the display shows the caller alias, and the RSSI icon. The second line displays the group alias and the Group Call icon (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM in Digital mode 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 nish 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 a Private CallA Private Call is a call from an individual radio to another individual radio.There are two types of Private Calls. The rst type is when a radio presence check is performed prior to setting up the call, while the other sets up the call immediately. When you receive a Private Call:1. The LED blinks green.2. The rst line of the display shows the subscriber alias or ID, and the RSSI icon. The second line displays Private Call and the Private Call icon. (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM in Digital mode only).](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-23.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems23ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual3. Press the [PTT] to respond to the call; the LED indicator lights up red. Note: If Talk Permit Function is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone to nish and then speak clearly into the microphone.4. Release the [PTT] button to listen.5. If there is no voice activity for a predetermined period of time, the call ends.Receiving an All CallAn All Call is a call from an individual radio to every radio on the channel. It is used to make important announcements requiring all radio user’s full attention. When you receive an All Call:1. The LED blinks green.2. The rst line of the display shows the subscriber alias or ID, and the RSSI icon. The second line displays All Call and the All Call icon. (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM in Digital mode only).Note: The radio stops receiving the All Call if you switch to a different channel while receiving the call.Making a Radio CallYou can select a channel, subscriber ID, orgroup by using:• The channel Selector Knob• The programmable buttons• The contacts list• Manual Dial (using contacts list)—This method is for Private Calls only and is dialed using the keypad. (on RDR2600TM)Making Call with Channel Selector KnobMaking a Group CallTo make a call to a group of users, your radio must be congured as part of that group.1. Turn the Channel Selector Knob to select 3. Once the All Call ends, the radio returns to the previous screen before receiving the call.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-24.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual24the channel with the active group alias or ID.2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call. When the target radio responds, the LED lights up green. The display (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) shows the Group icon, group alias or ID, and transmitting radio alias or ID. Note: If Talk Permit Function is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone to nish, then speak clearly into the microphone.3. Release the [PTT] button to listen.4. If there is no voice activity for a predetermined period of time, the call ends. The radio returns to the screen you were on prior to initiating the call.Making a Private Call1. Turn the Channel Selector Knob to select the channel with the active subscriber alias or ID.2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call. The LED lights up solid red. The rst line displays (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) the subscriber alias or ID. The second line displays Private Call and the Private Call icon. Note: If Talk Permit Function is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone to nish and then speak clearly into the microphone.3. Release the [PTT] button to listen. When the target radio responds, the LED lights up solid green.4. If there is no voice activity for a predetermined period of time, the call ends. The radio returns to the screen (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) last viewed prior to initiating the call.Making an All CallThis feature allows you to transmit to all users on a channel. Your radio must be programmed to allow you to use this feature.1. Turn the Channel Selector Knob to select](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-25.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems25ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manualthe channel with the active All Call group alias or ID.2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call. The LED lights up solid red and the display (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) shows the All Call group alias or ID, and the All Call icon.Note: Users on the channel cannot respond to an All Call.Making a Group or Private Call with the One Touch Access ButtonThe One Touch Access feature allows you to make a Group or Private Call to a predened alias or ID easily. This feature can be assigned to a short or long programmable button press. You can only have one alias or ID assigned to a One Touch Access button. Your radio can have multiple One Touch Access buttons programmed.1. Press the programmed One Touch Access button to make a Group or Private Call to the predened alias or ID.2. Press the [PTT] button to make the call. The display (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) shows the group/subscriber alias or ID, and the Group/Private Call icon.Note: If Talk Permit Function is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone to nish, then speak clearly into the microphone.3. Release the [PTT] button to listen. When the target radio responds, the LED blinks green.4. If there is no voice activity for a predetermined period of time, the calls end. Radio returns to the screen (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) you were on prior to initiating the call.Emergency OperationAn Emergency Alarm is used to indicate a critical situation. You can initiate an Emergency at any time on any screen (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) display regardless of any activity on the current channel. Note: This function is](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-26.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual26available only in digital mode.Your radio supports 3 Emergency Alarms:• Emergency Alarm• Emergency Alarm with Call• Emergency Alarm with Voice to FollowEach alarm has the following default setting: Disabled: Radio cannot transmit alarm signal, but can receive alarm from other radios.Each alarm has the following types:Regular: Radio transmits an alarm signal and shows audio and/or visual indicators.Silent: Radio transmits an alarm signal without any audio or visual indicators. There will be no response (call) from the target radio until you press the PTT button to initiate the call.Silent with Voice: Radio transmits an alarm signal and is able to receive an incoming call, without any audio or visual indicators, until you press the [PTT] button to initiate, or respond to the call.Initiating & Responding to Emergency Alarm1. To initiate an Emergency Alarm press the programmed Emergency button. The LED lights up solid red. The display (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) shows Sending Alarm, which alternates with your radio ID. Emergency icon appears on the Home screen display. When an Emergency Alarm acknowledgment is received, an alert tone sounds and the display (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) shows Emergency Alarm Successful. At this point depending on the setting selected you can press the [PTT] to talk or your radio’s microphone is automatically activated, allowing you to communicate with the other radio without pressing the [PTT] button.2. To Respond to an Emergency Alarm Press any button to stop all Emergency Alarm received indications. Press [PTT] button to initiate a call with the emergency initiating radio.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-27.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems27ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction ManualExiting Emergency ModeYour radio exits Emergency mode automatically when any of the following occurs: - Emergency Alarm acknowledgement is received (for Emergency Alarm only), OR - All retries to send the alarm have been exhausted, OR - The Emergency Off button is pressed, OR - The [PTT] button is pressedNote: If your radio is powered off, it exits the Emergency mode. The radio will not reinitiate the Emergency mode automatically when it is turned on again.Advanced FeaturesRadio Check (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)If enabled, this feature allows you to determine if another radio is active in a system without disturbing the user of that radio. No audible or visual notication is shown on the target radio.Note: This feature is only applicable for subscriber aliases or IDs in digital mode.Sending a Radio CheckUsing the programmed Radio Check button.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] button to navigate to Contacts and press the [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] button to the required subscriber alias or ID and press [ ] to select. Or press [ or ] button to Manual Dial, then press [ ] twice, input subscriber ID, then press [ ] button.4. Press [ or ] button to Radio Check, then press [ ] button.5. The display shows Radio Check: <Subscriber Alias or ID>, indicating that Radio Check is in progress. The LED lights up red.6. If the target radio is active in the system, a tone sounds and the display briey shows Target Radio Available OR if the target radio is not active in the system, a tone sounds and the display briey shows Target Radio Not Available.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-28.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual287. Press the [ ] button is pressed while the radio is waiting for acknowledgement, the radio terminates all retries and exits Radio Check mode.Remote Monitor (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)Use the Remote Monitor feature to turn on the microphone of a target radio (subscriber alias or IDs only). No audible or visual indication is given to the target radio. You can use this feature to monitor, remotely, any audible activity surrounding the target radio. Note: Your radio must be programmed by your RCACommunications Systems dealer to allow you to use the Remote Monitor feature.Initiating Remote MonitorUse the programmed Remote Monitor button.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] button to navigate to Contacts and press the [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] button to the required subscriber alias or ID and press [ ] button to select Or press [ or ] button to Manual Dial, then press [ ] twice. Input subscriber alias or ID and press [ ] button.4. Press [ or ] button to Remote Monitor and press [ ] button.5. The screen will display remote monitor: <Subscriber alias or ID>, indicating that Remote Monitor is in progress. The LED blinks red.6. The display shows Remote Monitor Successful OR The display shows Remote Monitor Failed.7. If successful, the radio will start receiving audio from the monitored radio for a programmed duration. Once the timer expires the LED turns off.Contacts Settings (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)Contacts provide “address-book” capabilities on your radio. Each entry corresponds to an alias or ID that you can use to initiate a call. Additionally each entry, depending on context, associates](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-29.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems29ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manualwith one of three types of calls: Group Call, Private Call, All Call. Each entry within Contacts displays the following information:• Call Type• Call Alias• Call IDNote: You can add, delete, or edit contacts from the Digital Contacts list.Making a Group Call from Contacts1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] button to navigate to Contacts and press the [ ] button to select. All entries are alphabetically sorted.3. Press [ or ] button to the required group alias or ID.4. Press [PTT] button to make the call. The LED lights up solid red. The display shows Group Call icon, the group alias or ID, and the Group Call icon.5. Release the [PTT] button to listen, when any user in the group responds, the LED blinks green. You see Group Call icon, the group ID, and that user’s ID on your display.6. If there is no voice activity for a programmed period of time, the call ends.Note: If Talk Permit function is enabled, waitfor the Talk Permit Tone to nish and then speak clearly into the microphone.Making a Private Call from Contacts1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] button to navigate to Contacts and press the [ ] button to select.3. Press [ or ] button to navigate to desired subscriber alias or ID or Manual Dial option and press [ ] twice. Use the keypad to input the subscriber ID. The second line displays Private Call and the Private Call icon.4. Press the [PTT] to make the call. The rst line displays the subscriber alias or ID and the second line displays Private Call and the Private Call icon.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-30.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual305. Release the [PTT] to listen. When the target radio responds, the LED blinks green and the display shows the transmitting user’s ID.6. If there is no voice activity for the programmed period of time then the call ends.Note: If Talk Permit function is enabled, wait for the Talk Permit Tone to nish and then speak clearly into the microphone.Call Log FeaturesYour radio keeps track of all recent outgoing, answered, and missed Private Calls. Use the call log feature to view and manage recent calls. You can Store an ID from the Call Log to Contacts or Delete it. The Call Log lists are Missed, Answered, and Outgoing. Note: When you select a Call List and it contains no entries, the display shows List Empty.Accessing the Call LogUse the programmed Remote Monitor button.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press[ or ] button to navigate to Call Log and press the [ ] to select.3. Press[ or ] button to navigate to the desired list and press [ ] to select. The most recent entry is displayed rst.4. Use the[ or ] buttons to scroll through the list.5. Press the [PTT] to initiate a call.Storing an Alias or ID from the Missed Call List1. While viewing an entry from the Call Log list press [ ] to select.2. Press[ or ] button to navigate to [Store].3. Press [ ].4. Use the keypad to input a name.5. Press [ ] to conrm.6. The display shows Contact Saved.Deleting a Call from a Call List1. While viewing an entry from the Call Log list press [ ] to select.2. Press[ or ]button to navigate to [Delete].](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-31.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems31ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual3. Press [ ].4. Press [ ] again to conrm.5. The display shows Entry Deleted.6. Press [ ] again to return to main manu.Call Alert Operation (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)Call Alert paging enables you to alert a specic radio user to call you back when they are able to do so.This feature is applicable for subscriber aliases or IDs only and is accessible through the menu via Contacts or manual dial.Receiving and Responding to a Call AlertWhen you receive a Call Alert page, on the display you see Call Alert that alternates with the alias or ID of the calling radio.1. LED blinks red.2. Press and release [PTT] button to conrm the prompt, or press [ ] button to select ”Ignore?” and to exit the Call Alert.Making a Call Alert from the Contact List1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Contacts and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to the desired subscriber alias or ID and press [ ] to select or Press [ or ] to the Manual Dial option and press [ ] twice. Use the keypad to input the subscriber ID.4. Press [ or ] to Call Alert and press [].5. The display shows Call Alert: <Subscriber Alias or ID>, indicating that the Call Alert has been sent.6. The LED lights up red when your radio is sending the Call Alert. If the Call Alert acknowledgement is received, a tone sounds and the display shows Call Alert successful. OR if the Call Alert acknowledgement is not received, a tone sounds and the display shows Call Alert Failed.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-32.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual32Text Message Features (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)Your radio is able to receive data such as a text message from another radio. The maximum length of characters for a text message is 164.Navigate to Messages1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press[ or ] to navigate to Messages.Note: Press [ ] button at any time to return to previous screen.Writing and Sending Text Message (RDR2600TM only)1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Contacts and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Write and press [ ] to select.4. A blinking cursor appears, use the keypad to type your message. Press [ ] to move one space to the left. Press [ or the (#)] key to move one space to the right. Press [* DEL] key to delete any unwanted characters.5. Press [ ] button to send or save the message.6. Select Send and press [ or ] to the required alias or ID and press [ ] to send the message, or press [ or] to Manual Dial, press [ ] button, input subscriber ID and press [ ] button to conrm.7. The radio display shows Text Message: <Subscriber/Group Alias or ID>, which conrms your message is being sent.8. If the message is sent, a tone sounds and the display shows Message Sent. If the message is not sent, a high tone sounds and the display shows Message Send Failed. If the text message fails to send, the radio returns you to the Resend option screen.Note: If you exit the message sending screen](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-33.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems33ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manualwhile the message is being sent, the radio updates the status of the message in the Sent Items folder without providing any indication in the display or via sound. If the radio changes mode or powers down before the status of the message in Sent Items is updated, the radio cannot complete any In-Progress messages and automatically marks it with a Send Failed icon. The radio supports a maximum of ve (5) In-Progress messages at one time. During this period, the radio cannot send any new message and automatically marks it with a Send Failed icon.Sending a Quick Text Message (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)Your radio supports a maximum of 50 Quick Text messages as programmed by your RCA Communications Systems dealer. While Quick Text messages are predened, you can edit each message before sending it.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press[ or ] to navigate to Messages.3. Press [ or ] to Quick Text and press [] to select.4. Press [ or ] to the desired Quick Text and press [ ] to select.A blinking cursor appears. Use the keypad to edit the message, if needed. Press [ ] to move one space to the left. Press [or the (#)] key to move one space to the right. Press [* DEL] key to delete any unwanted characters.5. Press [ or ] button to send or store once message is completed.6. Select Send and press [ or ] to the required alias or ID and press [ ] to send the message, or press [ or ] to Manual Dial, press [ ] button, input subscriber ID and press [ ] button.7. The display shows Text Message: <Subscriber/Group Alias or ID>, conrming your message is being sent.8. If the message is sent successfully, a tone](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-34.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual34sounds and the display shows Message Sent. OR if the message cannot be sent, a high tone sounds and the display show Message Send Failed. If the text message fails to send, the radio returns you to the Resend option screen.Note: If programmed by your RCA Communications Systems dealer you can also press One Touch Access button to send a predened Quick Text message to a predened alias or ID.Managing Fail-to-Send Text MessagesYou can select one of the following options while at the Resend option screen:• Resend• Forward• EditResend Text Message1. Press [ ] to resend the same message to the same subscriber / group alias or ID.2. If the message is sent successfully, a tone sounds and the display shows Message Sent. OR if the message cannot be sent, the display shows Message Send Failed.Forwarding a Text MessageSelect Forward to send the message to another subscriber/group alias or ID.1. Press [ or ] button to navigate to Forward and press the [ ] to select.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to the required alias or ID and press [ ] to send. OR press [ or ] to navigate to Manual Dial and press [ ], input subscriber ID then press [ ] button.3. The display shows Text Message: <Subscriber/Group Alias or ID> conrming your message is being sent.4. If the message is sent successfully, a tone sounds and the display shows Message Sent. If the message is not sent, a high tone sounds and the display shows Message Send Failed.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-35.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems35ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction ManualEditing a Text Message (RDR2600TM only)Select Edit to edit the message before sending it.1. Press [ or ] button to navigate to Edit and press [ ] to select.2. A blinking cursor appears beside the message. Use the keypad to edit your message. Press [ ] to move one space to the left. Press [ or the (#)] key to move one space to the right. Press [* DEL] key to delete any unwanted characters.3. Press [ ] button to send or store once message is completed.4. Select Send and press [ or ] to navigate to the desired alias or ID and press [] to send the message, or press [ or] to navigate to Manual Dial, press [ ] button, input subscriber ID and press [ ] button.5. The display shows Text Message: <Subscriber/Group Alias or ID>, conrming your message is being sent.6. If the message is sent successfully, a tone sounds and the display shows Message Sent. If the message cannot be sent, a high tone sounds and the display shows Message Send Failed.Managing Sent Text Message (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)Once a message is sent to another radio, it is saved in Sent Items. The most recent sent text message is always added to the top of the Sent Items list.The Sent Items folder is capable of storing a maximum of fty (50) last sent message. When the folder is full, the next sent text message automatically replaces the oldest text message in the folder.Note: Press [ ] at any time to return to the previous screen.Viewing Sent Text Messages (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) 1. Press [ ] to access the menu.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-36.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual362. Press [ or ] to navigate to Messages and press [ ] to select3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Sent Items and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to the desired message and press [ ] button.You can select one of the following options while viewing a sent text message:• Resend• Forward• Edit• Delete To perform any of the function press [ ] againwhile viewing the message. To perform any of the functions:1. Press [ ] again while viewing message.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Resend, Forward, Edit or Delete and press [ ] to select.3. If you select [Resend] or [Edit] and then [Send] the display will show Text Message: <Subscriber/Group alias or ID>, conrming that the same message is being sent to the same target radio.4. If the message is sent, a tone sounds and the display shows Message Sent. If the message is not sent, a high tone sounds and the display shows Message Send Failed. The radio returns to the Resend option screen. Press [ ] to resend the message to the same subscriber/group alias or ID.Deleting All Sent Text Message from Sent Items (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)1. Press [ ] button to menu mode.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Messages and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Sent Items and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate Delete All and press [ ] to select.5. The display shows Delete Message?, press](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-37.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems37ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual[] to conrm. The display shows Sent Items Cleared.Receiving a Text Message (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)When your radio receives a message, thedisplay shows the alias or ID of the sender andthe Message icon at the far left of the screen.You can select one of the following optionswhen receiving a text message:• Read?• Read Later• DeleteReading a Text Message (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)1. Press [ or ] to navigate to [Read] and press [ ] to select.2. Selected message in the Inbox opens, press [] to return to Home Screen or press [or] enter into Read Later or Delete option screen.• Select Read Later to return to the screen you were on prior to receiving the text message.• Select Delete to delete the text message.Managing Received Text Message (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) Use the Inbox to manage your text messages.The Inbox is capable of storing a maximum of50 messages. Your radio supports the following options for text messages:• Reply• Forward• Delete• Delete AllText messages in the Inbox are sorted according the date they were received.Press the [ ] button at any time to returnto the previous menu.Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Messages](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-38.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual38and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Inbox and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ ] to view the current message. Unread messages are indicated with an exclamation mark. (!)Replying to a Text Message from the Inbox (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Messages and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Inbox and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ ] to select current message, and press [ ] to select. Press [ ] again to access the sub-menu and select Reply, Forward or Delete the message.5. Press [ or ] to navigate to Reply and press [ ] to select.6. Press [ or ] to navigate to Write and press [ ] to select. A blinking cursor appears. Use the keypad to write your message OR press [ or ] to navigate to Quick Text and press [ ]. After selecting the desired message press [] button. A blinking cursor appears. Use the keypad to edit your message, if required.7. Press [ ] to send and [ ] again to conrm.8. The display shows Text Message: <Subscriber/Group Alias or ID>, conrming your message is being sent.9. If the message is sent successfully, a tone sounds and the display shows Message Sent. If the message cannot be sent, the display shows Message Send Failed. If the message fails to send, the radio returns to the Resend option screen.Deleting a Text Message from the Inbox (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) 1. Press [ ] to access the menu.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-39.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems39ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Messages and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Inbox and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ ] to select current message, and press [ ] to select. Press [ ] again to access the sub-menu to Reply, Forward or Delete the message.5. Press [ or ] to navigate to Delete and press [ ] to select.6. Press [ or ] to navigate to Delete and press [ ] to select.7. At Delete Message?, press[ or ] to navigate to Yes and press [ ]. The display shows Message Deleted.Note: When you select the Inbox and it contains no text messages, the display shows List Empty.Privacy If enabled, this feature helps to prevent eavesdropping by unauthorized users on a channel by the use of a software based scrambling solution.Your radio must have privacy enabled on the channel to send a privacy-enabled transmission. To unscramble a privacy-enabled call or data transmission, your radio must be programmed by your RCA CommunicationsSystems dealer to have the same Privacy Key Value and Privacy Key ID as the transmitting radio. If your radio receives a scrambled call that is of a different Privacy Key Value and Privacy Key ID, you will hear a garbled voice transmission.The LED lights up solid green while the radio istransmitting and blinks green rapidly when the radio is receiving an ongoing privacy-enabled transmission.You can preprogram 16 groups privacy, encryption keys by software, press programmed Privacy button to Turn On or Turn Off Privacy. You can also turn on and off the Privacy through the Menu of the radio](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-40.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual40(RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only).1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Settings and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Privacy and press [ ] to select.5. The display shows Privacy and Turn On. Press [ ] to enable privacy. The display shows Privacy On. If the Privacy was already on the display shows Privacy and Turn Off. Press [ ] to disable privacy. The display shows Privacy Off.If the radio has privacy assigned to a channel, the Home screen of the radio (RDR2600TM only) shows the secure or insecure icon.Note: This feature is available only in digital mode.Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF) The Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF) feature allows the radio to operate in a radio system with an interface to telephone or other DTMF based systems. DTMF Codes can be programmed into the radio by your RCA Communications Systems dealer. DTMF receive/transmit feature has four optional modes with 32 encode groups with up to 30 characters per group.To use this feature, your radio must have an access code, which is system dependent. Please contact with your RCA Communications Systems dealer or system administrator for more information.Security (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) Using this feature you can enable or disable any radio within your system. For example, you might want to disable a stolen radio, to preventing a thief from using it, then enablethat radio once recovered.This feature allows you to perform the following functions:Radio Kill: Radio’s receive / transmit functions become disabled after the radio receives the](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-41.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems41ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction ManualKill code set by your RCA Communications Systems dealer.Radio Active: Radio’s receive / transmit functions become enabled, when the radio is in Kill status, after the radio receives the Active code set by your RCA Communications Systems dealer.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Contacts and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to the desired subscriber alias or ID and press [] to select. You can also press [ or] to navigate to Manual Dial and press [] twice, input subscriber ID and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Kill and press [ ] to select.5. The display shows Radio Kill: <Subscriber alias or ID> and LED indicator lights red. Radio Active can be initiated through the Menu of your radio (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only).6. If successful, a tone sounds and the display shows Radio Kill successfully. If failed, a tone sounds and the display shows Radio Kill failed.Note: Do not press the [ ] button to return to the previous Menu until the operation is complete.Radio Active Radio Active can be initiated through the Menu of your radio (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only).1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Contacts and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to the desired subscriber alias or ID and press [ ] to select. You can also press [ or ] to navigate to Manual Dial and press [ ]twice, input subscriber ID and press [ ] to select.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-42.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual424. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Active and press [ ] to select.5. The display shows Radio Active: <Subscriber alias or ID> and LED indicator lights red.6. If successful, a tone sounds and the display shows Radio Active successfully. If failed, a tone sounds and the display shows Radio Active failed.Note: Do not press the [ ] button to return to the previous Menu until the operation is complete.Scan Scan lists are created and assigned to individual channels / groups. The radio scans for voice activity by cycling through the channel/group sequence specied in the scan list for the current channel / group. Your radio can support up to 250 scan lists, with a maximum of 16 members in a list. Each scan list supports a mixture of both analog and digital entries. You can add, delete, or prioritize channels by editing the scan lists.Viewing an Entry in the Scan List (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only) 1. Use the Channel Selector Knob to select a channel programmed with a scan list.2. Press [ ] to access the menu.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Scan and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to View List and press [ ] to select.5. Use [ or ] to view the members on the scan list.Note: If set as priority, the Priority icon appears left of the member’s alias, indicate whether the member is on a Priority 1 or Priority 2 channel list. You cannot have multiple Priority 1 or Priority 2 channels in a scan list. There is no Priority icon if priority is set to None.Scan Instructions and Methods When a scan is initiated, your radio cycles through the programmed scan list for the current channel looking for voice activity. The](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-43.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems43ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction ManualLED blinks red and you see the Scan icon on the display (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only).There are two ways of initiating scan:• Manual Scan: Initiate scan manually using the programmed by your RCA Communications Systems dealer Scan ON/OFF side button or menu function (RDR2600TM only). When scan is initiated, radio will detect all channels / groups on the programmed scan list.• Auto Scan: Your radio automatically starts scanning when you select a channel / group that has Auto Scan enabled.Starting and Stopping ScanPress the programmed Scan side button to start or stop the Scan feature or follow the procedure below (RDR2600TM only):1. Use the Channel Selector Knob to select a channel programmed with a scan list.2. Press [ ] to access the menu.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Scan and press [ ] to select.4. The display shows Turn Off if scan is disabled or the display shows Turn on if scan is enabled.5. Press [ ] to select.6. The LED blinks red and the Scan icon is displayed when Scan is enabled. The LED turns off and the Scan icon disappears when Scan is disabled.Responding to a ScanDuring scanning, your radio stops on any channel / group where activity is detected. After the transmission is over the radio remains on the active channel for a programmed time period known as “hang time”.1. Press the PTT button during hang time to respond to the call. The LED lights up red.2. Release PTT button to listen.Note: If you do not respond within the hang time period, the radio continues scanning other channels / groups.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-44.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual44Deleting a Nuisance ChannelIf a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (termed a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily remove the unwanted channel from the scan list.Note: This capability does not apply to the channel designated as the Selected Channel. This feature is not accessible through the menu.1. When your radio stops on an unwanted or nuisance channel, press the programmed Nuisance Channel Delete button until you hear a tone.2. Release the Nuisance Channel Delete button. The nuisance channel is deleted.Restoring a Nuisance ChannelTo restore the deleted nuisance channel, power the radio off and back on again or press Stop and Start to restart a scan via the programmed Scan button.UtilitiesKeypad Locked and Keypad Unlocked (RDR2600TM Only)You can lock your radio’s keypad to avoid an inadvertent key press.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Settings and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Keypad Lock and press [ ] to select.5. The display shows Keypad Locked and returns to the Home screen.To unlock the keypad, press [ ] button then press [*DEL] button. The display shows Keypad Unlocked and returns to the Home screen.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-45.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems45ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction ManualTurning Keypad Tones On or Off(RDR2600TM Only)You can enable and disable keypad tones if needed.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Settings and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Tone/Alerts and press [ ] to select.5. Press [ or ] to navigate to Keypad Tones and press [ ] to select.6. If the display shows Turn On, Press [ ] to enable the keypad tones. If the display shows Turn Off press [ ] to disable the keypad tones.Setting the Squelch LevelYou can adjust your radio’s squelch level to lter out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than normal background noise.Settings: Normal is the default level. Tight may help to lter out (unwanted) calls and / or background noise. However, calls from radio within your system that are in very remote locations may also be ltered out.Press the programmed Squelch button to toggle squelch level between normal and tight or follow the procedure below to adjust the Squelch Level through the Menu (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only).1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Settings and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Squelch and press [ ] to select.5. Choose either Tight or Normal and press [] button, screen returns to the previous menu.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-46.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual46Setting the Power LevelYou can customize your radio’s power setting to high or low for each channel.Settings: High enables communication with radios located at a considerable distance from you. Low enables communication with radios in closer proximity.Press the programmed Power Level button to toggle transmits power level between high and low or follow the procedure below to adjust the Power Level through the Menu (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only).1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Settings and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Power and press [ ] button.5. Change your current setting as prompted on the display and press [ ] to select new power level.Press the [ ] button to return to the Home screen. The display shows the Power Level icon.Turning Voice Operating Transmission (VOX) Feature On or OffThis feature allows you to initiate a hands-freevoice activated call on a programmed channel.Note: Turning this feature on or off is limited to radios with this function enabled.Press the programmed VOX button totoggle the feature on or off or follow the procedure below to activate or deactivate VOX through the Menu (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only).1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Settings and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to VOX and](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-47.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems47ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manualpress [ ] to select.5. If the display shows VOX On. Press [ ] to enable VOX, display shows VOX On. If the display shows VOX Off. Press [ ] to disable VOX and display shows VOX Off.Controlling the Display Backlight (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)You can enable or disable the radio’s display backlight as needed. The setting also affects the Menu navigation buttons and keypad backlighting accordingly.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Settings and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Backlight and press [ ] button.5. If the display shows “Auto On”. Press [] to enable the display backlight and the display shows “Backlight Auto On”. If the display shows “Turn Off” press [] to disable the display backlight and the display shows “Backlight Turn Off”.Note: The display backlight and keypadbacklight are automatically turned off if theLED indicator is disabled.TalkaroundThis feature toggles between repeater and talkaround (direct) mode. If you are using a repeater and your repeater is not operating or you are out of it’s range, you can continue to communicate during that time directly with other radios within your group. This is called “talkaround”.Press the programmed Repeater / Talkaround button to toggle between talkaround and repeater modes or follow the instructions below to use Menu of your radio (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only).1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-48.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual48and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Settings and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Talkaround and press [ ] to select.5. If the radio is currently in Repeater Mode display shows “Turn On”. If the radio is in Talkaround Mode the display shows Turn Off.6. Press [ ] to select. The display shows Talkaround On or Talkaround Off.7. The screen automatically returns to the previous menu.8. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.Turning the Radio Tones/Alert On or Off (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)You can enable and disable all radio tones and alerts (except for the incoming Emergency alert tone) if needed.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Settings and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to All Tones/Alerts and press [ ] to select.5. Press [ or ] to navigate to All Tones and press [ ] to select.6. If the display shows Turn On press [ ] to enable all tones and alerts and the display shows All Tones On. If the display shows Turn Off press [ ] to disable all tones and alerts and the display shows All Tones Off. Turning the LED Indicator On or Off (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)You can enable and disable the LED Indicator if needed.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-49.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications Systems49ProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction ManualSettings and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to LED Indicator and press [ ] button.5. If the display shows Turn On. Press [ ] to enable the LED Indicator and the display shows All LEDs On. If the display shows Turn Off press [ ] to disable the LED Indicator and the display shows All LEDs Off.Note: The display backlight, buttons and keypad backlight are automatically turned off if the LED indicator is disabled.Turning the Introduction Screen On or Off (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)You can enable and disable the Introduction Screen if needed.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Settings and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Intro Screen and press [ ] to select.5. If The display shows Turn On press [ ] to enable the Introduction Screen and the display shows Intro Screen On. If the display shows Turn Off press [ ] to disable the Introduction Screen and the display shows Intro Screen Off.Accessing General Radio Information (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)Your radio contains information on thefollowing:• Radio ID• Software version• Codeplug VersionNote: Press [ ] at any time to return to the previous screen.Checking the Radio ID (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-50.png)
![Copyright © 2016 RCA Communications SystemsProdigiTM RDR2000 Series Professional Digital Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual50and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Info and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to My Number and press [ ] button.5. The display shows radio ID and alias.Checking the Firmware Version (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)Display the rmware version on your radio.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Info and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to Firmware Ver. and press [ ] button.5. The display shows the current Firmware version.Checking the Codeplug Version (RDR2550TM/RDR2600TM only)Display the codeplug version on your radio.1. Press [ ] to access the menu.2. Press [ or ] to navigate to Utilities and press [ ] to select.3. Press [ or ] to navigate to Radio Info and press [ ] to select.4. Press [ or ] to navigate to CP Ver. and press [ ] button.5. The display shows the current Codeplug version.CARE AND CLEANING• Do not hold the radio by its antenna or external microphone.• Do not place the radio in a dusty environment.• Clean with a lint-free cloth moistened with clean water or a mild dishwashing liquid. • Avoid exposing to corrosives, solvents or spirits.](https://usermanual.wiki/RCA-Communications-Systems/RDR2500V/User-Guide-3245501-Page-51.png)
