Rugged Radios RM25R - User Manual

VFO / MR
Button
Channel
Knob
Push-to-talk
[PTT]
Power Button
Volume
Knob
Channel
Numbers
EXIT/AB
Button
FM Radio
Button
Microphone
Port
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RM25R Radio
USER GUIDE
P.N. RM25R-U/V
**NOTE: Your radio was pre-programmed and fully optimized before
shipping to you. You’re not required to use the guide. Go out & play!
To power on your radio, long press the power button
To power o, simply repeat the same procedure once more.
Power On/O:
Adjusting Volume:
To increase volume, turn the volume knob clockwise.
To decrease volume, turn the volume knob counterclockwise.
Changing Channels:
To change channels up, turn the channel knob clockwise.
To change channels down, turn the channel knob counterclockwise.
Switching Modes: Memory/Manual:
The RM25R-U/V can switch between Memory (MR) mode [pre-programmed
channels], or Manual (VFO) mode [manually entered frequencies]. When in
Memory mode the channel will display it’s alpha tag channel name and small
channel number. When in Manual mode the channel will display its numeric
frequency in MHz.
Quick press the [V/M] button on the radio to switch between the two modes.
To manually enter a frequency start in VFO mode.
Adjust the frequency by turning the channel knob left/right or use an optional
hand mic with keypad to key in the numeric frequency.
FM Radio:
To activate FM radio listening, quick press the [FM] button on the radio.
Use the Channel knob to select radio station.
Transmitting:
Press and hold the [PTT] button on your provided hand-mic to transmit.
Release the [PTT] button when finished with your transmission.
Selecting Channel A/B:
While two channels are displayed, your radio will only control/listen to one channel at a time.
To switch between the upper channel selection “A” and lower channel selection “B”, quick press the
[EXIT/AB] button located on the front of your device.
The icon will move up or down to indicate which channel is selected.
Dual Display Shown
Frequency A: Top displayed frequency.
Example shows numeric frequency
Frequency B: Bottom displayed frequency.
Example shows alpha tag channel name

Summary

RM25 R Radio Operation

Power On;Off

Procedure for turning the radio on and off using the power button.

Adjusting Volume

How to increase or decrease audio volume using the volume knob.

Changing Channels

Steps to change radio channels up or down using the channel knob.

Selecting Channel A;B

How to switch between upper 'A' and lower 'B' channel displays.

Switching Modes: Memory;Manual

Explanation of switching between pre-programmed (MR) and manual (VFO) modes.

Transmitting

Instructions for transmitting using the PTT button.

FM Radio

How to activate and use the FM radio listening feature.

Mobile Radio Wiring and Installation

Installing Radio and Antenna

Steps for finding locations and mounting the radio and antenna in a vehicle.

Mounting Antenna to Roof

Details on mounting the antenna to a metal roof for proper contact.

Helpful Hints

Important tips for safe and effective mobile radio installation and usage.

Rugged Radios RM25R Specifications

General

Type	Mobile Radio
Power Output	25 Watts
Privacy Codes	CTCSS/DCS
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +60°C
Water Resistance	IP67 rated (submersible to 1 meter for 30 minutes)