Rugged Computing RM-45 User Manual

USER GUIDE
RM-45 45-WATT RADIO
Power
Button
MHz Shortcut
Button
VFO/MR
Button
Function
Button
Squelch Adjust
Button
Scan/Skip
Indicator
Channel
Number
Battery Voltage
& Tone Code
Scan &
Lock/Unlock
Microphone
Port
Programming
Port
Transmit
Light
Channel
Dial
Volume
Dial
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**NOTE: This guide applies to radios purchased after 08/01/2017. Your
radio was pre-programmed and fully optimized before shipping to you.
Youʼre not required to use the guide. Go out and play!
Switching Modes: Memory/Manual
• The RM-45 can switch between Memory (MR) mode [pre-programmed
channels], or Manual (VFO) mode [manually entered frequencies] by
pressing the P1 button on the face of the radio.
• Pre-programmed channels are easily identified by a small channel
number and channel name (also known as an alpha tag).
Entering a Custom Frequency:
To perform this operation, you must first be in VFO Mode.
• Press P2 to set the desired MHz using the Channel Dial.
Scan Mode:
Scan Mode allows you to scan through all of the programmed channels
to look for radio traffic.
• Press P5 to enter scan mode.
Keypad Lock/Unlock:
• TO LOCK/UNLOCK: Press and hold the P5 button on the radio for two
seconds. A small symbol will appear/disappear on the top right
corner of the display to confirm that the keypad is locked/unlocked.
Push-to-Talk
Button

Rugged Computing RM-45 Specifications

General

Frequency Range	400-470 MHz
Number of Channels	16
RF Output Power	5W
Battery Type	Li-ion
IP Rating	IP67
Operating Voltage	7.4 V

Summary

Switching Modes: Memory/Manual

Switch Between Memory and Manual Modes

Press the P1 button to switch between Memory (MR) and Manual (VFO) modes for radio operation.

Identify Pre-programmed Channels

Pre-programmed channels are identified by a small channel number and an alpha tag (channel name).

Entering a Custom Frequency

Set Desired MHz Frequency

Ensure the radio is in VFO Mode, then press P2 to set the desired MHz using the Channel Dial.

Scan Mode Operation

Activate Scan Mode

Press the P5 button to activate Scan Mode, which scans programmed channels for radio traffic.

Keypad Lock and Unlock

Lock/Unlock Keypad

Press and hold the P5 button for two seconds to lock or unlock the keypad; a symbol appears on the display.