Motorola RDU2080 manual Range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Try This...

 

Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease

 

range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission.

 

Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range.

 

Change location of radio. To increase range and coverage, you can either

Limited talk range

reduce obstructions, increase power, or use UHF radio instead of VHF radio.

 

UHF radios provide greater coverage in industrial and commercial buildings.

 

VHF is designed for outdoor or smaller or wood structures. Increasing power

 

provides greater signal range and increased penetration through obstructions.

 

Refer to Talking and Monitoring on page 33.

 

 

 

Make sure the PTT button is completely pressed when transmitting.

 

Confirm that the radios have the same Channel, Frequency, Interference

 

Eliminator Code and Scramble Code settings. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring”

 

section on page 33 for further information.

Message not transmitted or

Recharge, replace and/or reposition batteries. Refer to “About your Li-Ion

received

Battery” section on page 16.

 

Obstructions and operating indoors, or in vehicles, may interfere. Change

 

location. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” Section on page 33.

 

Verify that the radio is not in Scan. Refer to “Scan” on page 48 and “Nuisance

 

Channel Delete” on page 52.

 

 

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Contents RDX Series Two-Way Radios Page Contents Programming Features Getting StartedTroubleshooting Use and Care Frequency and Code Charts Power Supplies Safety Product Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceBatteries Chargers Safety Information Operational Safety Guidelines Package Contents IntroductionUSA Canada On your TTY Text Telephone FCC Licensing Information Interference InformationFCC Licensing Information Radio Overview Parts of the RadioOn/Off/Volume Knob Accessory ConnectorLED Indicator Model LabelLithium-Ion Li-Ion Battery Side ButtonsPush-to-Talk PTT Button Side Button 1 SB1Model Frequency Band AntennaBattery Features About the Li-Ion BatteryBattery Recycling and Disposal BatteryInstalling the Lithium-Ion Li-Ion Battery Removing the Lithium-Ion Li-Ion BatteryRemoving Alkaline Batteries Attaching and Removing Antenna Installing Spring Action Belt Clip ChargerBattery Life Information Li-Ion Battery Life with Battery Save feature onAlkaline Battery Life Alkaline Battery LifeBattery Meter RDX Series Battery MeterCharging the Battery Charging with the Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger SUCCharging a Standalone Battery Charging a Standard BatteryCharging a High Capacity or Ultra High Capacity Battery Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators Standard Charger LED IndicatorRapid Charger LED Indicator Estimated Charging Time Charging Battery Type SolutionEstimated Charging Time MUC LED Indicator Adjusting Volume Getting StartedTurning Radio ON/OFF Reading the DisplayTalking and Monitoring Selecting a ChannelReceiving a Call Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators Talk RangeGetting Started Radio LED Indicators Radio Status LED IndicationWith Compatible VOX Accessories HANDS-FREE USE/VOXBattery Save Hands Free without Accessories iVOXReset to Factory Defaults End of Transmission Tone Roger Beep Tone Keypad BeepsKeypad Lock/Unlock Menu OptionsSetting VOX / iVOX sensitivity IVOBattery Type Menu LithiumProgramming Features Entering Programming ModeProgramming RX Reception Frequencies Programming RX Reception Codes CTCSS/DPL Programming ScrambleMA X CH Programming Maximum Number of ChannelsTone Programming Call TonesProgramming Microphone Accessory Gain Level Programming Microphone Gain LevelOther Programming Features ScanYES Programming Scan ListProgramming Buttons Editing Channel Alias NameEnglish Nuisance Channel Delete CPS Computer Programming SoftwarePower Select Time-Out TimerBandwidth Select Battery Type Setting Call TonesScramble Reverse BurstCloning with a Multi-Unit Charger MUC HeardOperating Instructions What to do if cloning fails Repeater Capabilities Cloning Radios using the CPS Computer Programming SoftwareProgramming Repeater Capability Programming Features Programming Features Troubleshooting Symptom Try ThisRange. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission Troubleshooting VOX feature might be set to OFF USE and Care RDX VHF Frequencies Frequency and Code ChartsFrequency # Frequency # Bandwidth RDX VHF 8CH Radios Default Frequencies RDV2080d Channel Frequency # Code # BandwidthRDX UHF Frequencies Chart RDX UHF FrequenciesFrequency # Frequency Bandwidth MHz Frequency # Frequency and Code RDU2080d UHF Default Frequencies Chart RDX UHF 8 CH Radios Default Frequencies RDU2080dRDU4160d UHF Default Frequencies Chart RDX UHF 16 CH Radios Default Frequencies RDU4160dFrequency and Code Frequency and Code Ctcss and PL/DPL Codes Ctcss CodesPL/DPL Codes Code111 Frequency and Code Programming Customized Frequencies on 4W/5W RDX Models What Does this Warranty Cover? Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and CanadaProducts and Accessories Warranty ExclusionsHOW to Obtain Warranty Service or Other INFORMATION? SoftwareWHO is COVERED? Software Copyright NoticePatent Notice Export LAW AssurancesAccessories Audio AccessoriesBattery AntennasCarry Accessories Power Supplies AC PIN AdaptorsSoftware Applications CablesPower Supplies Battery Save Battery TypeButtons Reset Display BacklightDisplay Call TonesChannel AliasingCloning Mode CPS ManagerLock End of TxIVOX, enable DisableDisplay Frequencies Direct InputLEDs Enabled Disabled Low BatterySensitivity LevelDisplay Microphone Gain LevelMonitor Nuisance ChPower Select Power up TextTalkaround Reset to DefaultsReverse Burst Timer Display ScanScan List Scan, AutoVOX, enable VOXProgrammable Buttons Chart Icons Chart Strength Repeater SignalVox/IVox Page NNTN8303A