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| Product type | Two-way radio |
|---|---|
| Owner | Discount Two Way Radio Corporation |
| Country | United States |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
RCA Communication Systems is a private label brand used by Discount Two Way Radio Corporation (DTWR) to market its own brand Two-way radio and related communications equipment using the RCA logo under licence from Technicolor SA [1]
In 2009, an agreement was made between Discount Two Way Radio Corporation (DTWR) and Technicolor SA to manufacture Two-way radio products under the RCA brand. [1] [2]
RCA Two-way radios is the official sponsor of the United States Bobsled and Skeleton Team for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. [3]
There are more than 100 authorized resellers of RCA Two-way radios in the US. In Canada, RCA Two-way radios are exclusively distributed by Allcan Distributors. [4]
The RCA Two-way radio range consists of both analog and digital models. The RCA PRODIGI™ is the digital line of Two-way radios. [5] [6] The model RDR26X0 is assembled in the United States. [7]
| Model | Type | Digital or Analog | Feature | Band | Connector | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR200 | Portable | Analog | No Screen / Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin | Current |
| BR250 | Portable | Analog | No Screen / Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin (Screw) | Canceled |
| RDR1520 | Portable | Digital & Analog | No Screen / Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin (Screw) | Current |
| RDR2320 | Portable | Digital & Analog | No Screen / Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin (Screw) | Current |
| RDR2325 | Portable | Digital & Analog | No Screen / Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin (Screw) | Canceled |
| RDR2380 | Portable | Digital & Analog | Full Screen / Full Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin (Screw) | Current |
| RDR2385 | Portable | Digital & Analog | Full Screen / Full Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin (Screw) | Canceled |
| RDR2500 | Portable | Digital & Analog | No Screen / Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin (Screw) | Current |
| RDR2550 | Portable | Digital & Analog | Full Screen / Limited Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin (Screw) | Current |
| RDR2620 | Portable | Digital & Analog | No Screen / Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin (Screw) | Current |
| RDR2650 | Portable | Digital & Analog | Full Screen / Limited Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin (Screw) | Current |
| RDR2680 | Portable | Digital & Analog | Full Screen / Full Keypad | UHF or VHF | 2-Pin (Screw) | Current |
| RDR4320 | Portable | Digital & Analog | No Screen / Keypad | UHF or VHF | - | Canceled |
| RDR4350 | Portable | Digital & Analog | Full Screen / Limited Keypad | UHF or VHF | - | Canceled |
| RDR4380 | Portable | Digital & Analog | Full Screen / Full Keypad | UHF or VHF | - | Canceled |
| RDR4220 | Portable | Digital & Analog | No Screen / Keypad | UHF or VHF | XPR7 Multipin | Current |
| RDR4250 | Portable | Digital & Analog | Full Screen / Limited Keypad | UHF or VHF | XPR7 Multipin | Current |
| RDR4280 | Portable | Digital & Analog | Full Screen / Full Keypad | UHF or VHF | XPR7 Multipin | Current |
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