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Rugged RDM-DB Business Band Mobile Radio – Digital and Analog

Rugged RDM-DB Business Band Mobile Radio Features:

  • Powerful RDM-DB digital mobile Business radio
  • Hand mic with Scosche Magic Mount
  • Scosche Magnetic hand mic hanger
  • Universal mounting bracket and hardware
  • Power cable with fuse
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The powerful RDM-DB digital/analog mobile radio delivers superior audio quality and crystal-clear communication! Easily switch the radio mode to analog to provide connectivity to friends not using a digital radio signal.

The difference between the signal quality in analog vs digital is huge. While both an analog & digital radio will transmit over the same distance, the digital radio will remain loud and clear all the way to the end of the covered area whereas the analog radio will gradually fade and garble the further out they go. Learn more about digital vs analog at our blog post.

Analog radios transmit every single noise that is picked up by the microphone allowing background noise to drown out the voice message. Digital reception, however, can focus on the voice message and ignore all RF interference resulting in exceptional voice clarity.

Digital radios are able to rebuild voice sounds using auto error correction if a signal is badly corrupted due to radio interference.

The RDM-DB works with all analog UHF and VHF radios, and all DMR digital radios: Motorola, Rugged, etc.. If you are transmitting to a second digital radio, you can do so on a digital channel, but if you need to talk to an analog radio, you can simply change over to an analog channel and start your conversation.

Radio Dimensions: 5.5"W x 6.75"D x 2"H Front / 1.5" H Back

Compatibility:

This radio works with all VHF/UHF business band radios operating on the same frequencies. Radio models include, but are not limited to RDM-DB, M1, RDH-X, R1, V3, RM60, RH5R, RDH16, as well as Icom, Motorola, Kenwood business band radios, and more.

General

Frequency range Tx 156.025–157.425 MHz
Rx 156.050–163.275 MHz
Rx (CH70) 156.525 MHz
RX (AIS) 162.025 MHz
Usable channel groups INT, USA, CAN, WX channels
Type of emission 16K0G3E (FM), 16K0G2B (DSC), 16K0GXW (GMSK)
Current drain
(at 7.2 V DC)		 TX (6 W/1 W output) 1500 mA/700 mA (approx.)
RX (Inter SP/Exter SP Max. audio) 700 mA/350 mA (approx.)
Operating temperature range –20°C to +60°C; –4˚F to +140˚F
Antenna impedance 50 Ω
Dimensions (W×H×D)
(Projections not included)		 60.9 × 145.8 × 43.8 mm;
2.4 × 5.7 × 1.7 in
Weight (approximately) 357 g ; 12.6 oz
(With BP-306, antenna, MB-133)

 

 

Transmitter

Output power (Hi/Low) 6 W/1 W
Max. frequency deviation ±5 kHz
Frequency stability ±10 ppm
Spurious emissions –68 dBc typical

 

 

Receiver

Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD)
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)		 0.25 μV typical
–3 dBμ emf typical
–107 dBm
Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) 0.25 μV typical
Adjacent channel selectivity
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)		 70 dB typical
73 dBμ emf
50 dB typical
Spurious response
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)		 70 dB typical
73 dBμ emf
50 dB typical
Intermodulation
DSC receiver (at 1% BER)
AIS receiver (at 20% PER)		 70 dB typical
68 dBμ emf
50 dB typical
Hum and noise 40 dB
Audio output power
(at 10% distortion)		 Internal SP 1500 mW typical (8 Ω load)
External SP 350 mW typical (8 Ω load)

 

Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

 

 

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating

Standard MIL-810 G
Method Procedure
Low Pressure 500.5 I, II
High Temperature 501.5 I, II
Low Temperature 502.5 I, II
Temperature Shock 503.5 I-C
Solar Radiation 505.5 I
Rain Blowing/Drip 506.5 I, III
Humidity 507.5 II
Salt Fog 509.5 –
Dust Blowing 510.5 I
Immersion 512.5 I
Vibration 514.6 I
Shock 516.6 I, IV

Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.

Ingress Protection Standards
Water IPX7 (Waterproof protection)

 

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

 

 

Supplied Accessories

  • BP-306 battery pack
  • BC-251 battery charger
  • AC adapter*
  • CP-26 cigarette lighter cable
  • MB-133 belt clip
  • Antenna
  • Hand strap

* May differ depending on version

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