Radio 101 - How To Reset a Motorola RDX Series Radio

This entry was posted on March 11, 2013 by Rick.

Do you need to reset your Motorola RDX Series two way radio back to its original settings? In this episode of Radio 101, Anthony from Buy Two Way Radios will show you how. This method works for both display and non-display models in the RDX series, including the Motorola RDX RDU2020, RDV2020, RDU2080d, RDV2080d, RDU4100, RDU4160d and RDV5100 business two way radios.

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9 thoughts on “Radio 101 - How To Reset a Motorola RDX Series Radio”

Todd May 31, 2018 at 6:52 am

I have six Motorola RDV2020. When I bring them into the living room they all flashes orange. Then when I walk out of our living room, it goes back to flashing red. Is our living room under some kind of Alien invasion?

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Rick February 13, 2017 at 8:27 am

You may need to contact Motorola for details and procedures for those models.

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Daniel Pirici February 12, 2017 at 11:30 am

Hi there. By any chance have you dealt with Motorola XTNi radios? They look a lot like the RDX series but they are PMR446 radios. Do you know if these series of radios can be reflashed like the classical analog HT radios with a RIB and flashing adaptor? Thanks a lot!

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Rick January 27, 2017 at 8:03 am

Hi Jim, chances are if there is a reset option, it probably won't resolve your issue, because from what you describe the radios are likely all programmed to different frequencies and/or PL tones. The AXU4100 was dealer programmable. If you need them all on a specific frequency, you will probably need to have them re-programmed. If you contact us we may be able to further assist.

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jim January 26, 2017 at 6:47 pm

I have 4 AXU4100 Motorola radios all communicate but not with each other is there a way to set them to factory default so they will all communicate together.
Thanks

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CJ Rolling May 9, 2016 at 3:00 pm

How can you change the display name on Motorola RDX

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Rick September 16, 2015 at 5:50 am

Hi Monteen, It depends. Is the orange light solid or is it blinking?

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Monteen September 15, 2015 at 6:26 am

I have a set of Motorola RDV2020 radios however they are not receiving from one end of my school building to the other. At times, when I try to send, an orange light appears, instead of red. I'm not sure of the age of these, but am wondering if they can be fixed or if they need a new battery. (Is it cost-prohibitive to just by a new battery?)

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Rick March 12, 2014 at 11:12 am

Hi Alejandro, the LED normally stays solid red while in transmit or receive mode. It could happen if the radio is stuck in one of those two modes or if the PTT button is damaged or shorted. Did anything happen to the radios prior to your repair? Were they dropped or immersed in water?

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Alejandro Objio March 7, 2014 at 7:51 pm

Hi!!. I'm trying to repair two Motorola RDV 2020 with a permanent red led on.
What could be the problem and the possible solution
Thank!!

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