Motorola dtr series dtr550 User Manual

February 10, 2005

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Radio Programming: Entering Programming Mode

Although factory programmed with default PublicGroups, DTR Series radios require user-specific 
programming in order to fully benefit from their digital features. 

This occurs in a separate programming mode which allows access to modify and add contacts, 
update existing and add new quick notes, and access manager features (DTR650 only) such as 
Remote Disable and Remote Monitoring. A mini keyboard (NNTN5491) is used to enter text into 
contacts and to modify saved text messages.

The RRDN5378A Cloning Cable allows easier programming as one radio can be programmed with 
all contact information then duplicated in other radios. All PrivateGroups MUST be programmed on a 
single radio and cloned either over-the-air or with the cloning cable in order to maintain a single 
GroupID. This is not a requirement of PublicGroups, but they must still be programmed on the same 
channel to communicate. 

New radios should be cloned using serial cloning. After this occurs, the unit ID can be sent to the 
other radios or added to PrivateGroups via over-the-air or serial cloning.

The following key sequence must be performed to enter the programming mode.

1. Hold down 

 and press the PTT button three times.

2. Press the Right 

.

3. Press .

4. Press the Left 

.

5. Hold down 

 and press the PTT button three times.

The Program Menu screen appears.

1. Highlight Contacts and press 

 under Select. A 

 appears to the right of the display.

2. Scroll to select it and press 

 under View. Your unit name, ID, and channel are shown.

3. Press  

under 

Edit to change the unit name or channel.

Select

Program Menu

Contacts

Text Messages

Settings

Reset