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APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual
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Congratulations on selecting the APR100 Series from
RCA Communications Systems - The most trusted name in radios!
INTRODUCTION
Our APR100 series of business communications products establishes a new
benchmark in high quality radio products made to perform flawlessly under the
most demanding commercial conditions. Cutting edge design, professional grade
materials and components, simple operation and superior assembly quality: Alpha
One
has it all, including our exclusive no-nonsense, two-year "Warranty Protection
TM
Program," one of the most comprehensive warranties in the communications industry.
To ensure you achieve maximum performance from your Alpha One
APR100 radio,
TM
please be sure to read this manual carefully.
Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems
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- Page 1 RCA Communications Systems - The most trusted name in radios! INTRODUCTION Our APR100 series of business communications products establishes a new benchmark in high quality radio products made to perform flawlessly under the most demanding commercial conditions. Cutting edge design, professional grade materials and components, simple operation and superior assembly quality: Alpha has it all, including our exclusive no-nonsense, two-year “Warranty Protection...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual CONTENTS Safety and General Information....4 Removing the Battery......11 Product Inspection........5 Attaching the Antenna......12 Alpha One APR100 Overview....6 Removing the Antenna......12 Attaching /Removing Belt Clip....12 Battery Information........8 Initial Use..........8 Attaching/Removing the Earpiece/ Applicable Battery Packs......8 Microphone..........13... - Page 3 APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual CTCSS/DCS........15 Emergency Alert........15 Battery Save..........15 Roger Beep...........16 Squelch Tail Elimination......16 Low Battery Alert........16 Side Keys..........16 Troubleshooting .........18 Care and Cleaning........19 Technical Specifications ......19 Optional Accessories.........20 Glossary............24 Warranty Statement........25 Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...
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Page 4: Safety And General Information
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual SAFETY AND GENERAL ■ Turn radio off when near electrical blasting caps to avoid possible interference with INFORMATION blasting operations. Obey posted signs such as those in hospitals or blasting areas Please observe the following general safety advising people to turn off all two-way radios. -
Page 5: Product Inspection
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual PRODUCT INSPECTION Prior to unpacking the Alpha One portable radio, please inspect the packaging for ANTENNA Li-ion BATTERY signs of damage and report any damage or ANH3500U-6 UHF 440-470 MHz B1016LI missing components immediately to your... -
Page 6: Alpha One Tm Apr100 Overview
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual Alpha One APR100 OVERVIEW Antenna Channel Selector Knob On-Off/ Volume Control Emergency Call LED Indicator Microphone Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Side Key 1/ Side Key 2 Accessories Connector APR100 Battery Latch Figure 1 Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems... - Page 7 (See WARNING! Make sure the APR100 is at Glossary for definitions of long and short low volume prior to using any earpiece press.)
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Page 8: Battery Information
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual BATTERY INFORMATION Applicable Battery Packs To reduce the risk of injury, use only batteries Initial Use specifically designed for your Alpha One two-way radio. batteries shipped from factory uncharged. Charge a new battery Caution approximately 12 hours prior to initial use 1. -
Page 9: Tips To Prolong Battery Life
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual in the charger, as it can damage both the 3. Batteries with damaged contacts can battery and the radio; the charger is not a be extremely dangerous. Any battery with radio stand. damage to one or more contacts should be replaced immediately and not used under 3. -
Page 10: Steps For Setting Up Your Charger
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual ANTENNA INFORMATION 2. Use only chargers certified for use with your Alpha One radio and battery. When the charger’s LED illuminates red, it is an Stubby (3”) antennas ideal indication that the battery is being correctly communication within limited range, and charged. -
Page 11: Assembly And Disassembly
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual ASSEMBLY AND 2. Release the battery latch and remove the battery. See Figure 4. DISASSEMBLY Attaching the Battery 1. Hold the battery and attach it close to the top of the radio chassis. (Note: Insert tab on Figure 2 top of the battery into the top of battery slot.) -
Page 12: Attaching The Antenna
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual Attaching the Antenna Attaching/Removing the Belt Clip 1. Using a small screwdriver, remove the 1. Insert the antenna into the big screw thread hole on top of the main unit. screws from the back of the radio’s chassis. -
Page 13: Attaching/Removing The Earpiece/Microphone
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual Attaching/Removing the Earpiece/ Microphone 1. Remove the accessory cover, as shown in Figure 7. 2. Firmly plug the audio accessory into the Figure 7 accessory jack and secure the screw. See Figure 8. Warning!! Over-tightening accessories may... -
Page 14: Functions And Settings
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual FUNCTIONS AND TX POWER The transmit power can be adjusted between SETTINGS low (1 Watt), medium (2 Watt) and high (4 Watt). The following radio functions can be enabled SQUELCH LEVEL by your Alpha One Sales and Service Center through the radio’s programming... -
Page 15: Time Out Timer (Tot)
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual Note: If the Audio Indication settings are codes can only be set by your Alpha One turned off the Channel Annunciation function Sales and Service Center using the radio’s will be disabled. programming software. -
Page 16: Roger Beep
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual ROGER BEEP ■ NONE - No function to be set. ■ MONITOR - when pressed and carrier Roger Beep is an alert tone emitted condition is satisfied the radio unmutes to by receiving radio at the end of each any incoming call, regardless of CTCSS/ transmission indicating the end of the call. - Page 17 APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual ■ HIGH/ LOW POWER - press the key to Note: switch to High or Low Power setting. ■ To use the VOX function, you need an ■ TALK AROUND - talk around allows you to...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Solution ■ Cannot power on the a. The battery needs charging. Recharge the battery or replace it radio with a fresh one. b. The battery is not properly installed. Remove the battery and reattach it. -
Page 19: Care And Cleaning
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual CARE AND CLEANING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ■ Do not directly handle the radio by Frequency Range 136-174MHz V 400-470MHZ U its antenna or external microphone. °F ~ 122°F ° ° Operating Temp. (-20 ■ Do not place the radio in a dusty or Number Of Channels dirty environment. -
Page 20: Optional Accessories
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Standard Capacity Battery B1013LI - (1300mAh Lithium Battery) Excellent backup battery. Stubby Antenna - Can reduce coverage by approximately 30%. ANH3500U-3 440-470 – UHF 440-470 MHz 3” Antenna ANH3500V-3 136-174 – VHF 136-174 MHz 3” Antenna Standard Antenna ANH3500U-6 440-470 –... - Page 21 APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual Multi-Unit Rapid-Rate Charger CH1006 PKG More convenient and saves space by using one power outlet for 6 radios. Light Duty, Remote Speaker Microphone SM110-X03 No need to remove the radio from your waist, which helps prevent radio damage or loss.
- Page 22 APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES continued D-Loop Style Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT SK11DL-X03 Professional, 1-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication. Ear Hook Style Surveillance Kit with In-line PTT SK11EH-X03 Professional, 1-Wire, high quality earpiece ideal for radio users requiring discreet communication.
- Page 23 APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual Nylon Holsters for Alpha One APR100 HN100FC - Nylon Holster with fixed clip HN100FL - Nylon Holster with fixed belt loop HN100SC - Nylon Holster with swivel clip HN100SL - Nylon Holster with swivel belt loop...
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Page 24: Glossary
APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual GLOSSARY ■ Scan - The scan feature enables the radio ■ Battery Save - The function is to save to continuously scan each channel for activity. battery power and prolong the operation time. Once no activity or operations are occurring ■... -
Page 25: Warranty Statement
RCA Communications Systems products. user via standard ground shipping service. RCA offers to the original end user a Two (2) RCA shall have no obligation to repair or Year Limited Warranty on the Alpha One replace the product, if there is damage as APR100 Radio Handset. - Page 26 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED, THE SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL RCA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR THE LOSS OF PROFIT, REVENUE OR DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT.
- Page 27 APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual subject to change without prior notice. RF Exposure Compliance and Control All the reproduction and translation of this Guidelines and Operating Instructions manual without authorization is prohibited. control your exposure ensure All the above specifications and design are...
- Page 28 APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is FCC’s occupational/controlled environment RF important because this radio generates exposure limits. measurable RF energy exposure only when If you are not using a body-worn accessory transmitting (in terms of measuring for and are not using the radio in the intended use standards compliance).
- Page 29 APR100 Business Two-Way Radios Instruction Manual For Sales, Warranty and Customer Support please contact: Discount Two-Way Radio Corporation – RCA North American Distributor 1430 240th Street, Harbor City, CA 90710 Phone: 310-224-5100 / Fax: 310-224-5101 www.DiscountTwo-WayRadio.com Copyright © 2015 RCA Communications Systems...