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JOBCOM

®

JMX "D-SERIES" OWNER'S MANUAL

"D-SERIES" HANDHELDS

COMPACT, ULTRA-SMALL

PROFESSIONAL TWO-WAY RADIOS

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Up to

10

channel capability

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Easy to read LED display

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1.5, 2, 3, or 4 Watt models

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Easy-to-hear, high audio output

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Channel Scan

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Weather Channel feature (VHF only)

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Emergency Weather Alert feature (VHF only)

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Quick-change battery

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Drop-in charge capable

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Built-in Quiet Call

®

Interference Eliminator

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Customer-selectable frequency settings

CHANNEL

DISPLA

Y

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ACCESSORIES

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RHD-1X

Single Ear Headset

RHD-6X

Behind-the-ear Earset

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-USA-1-USA.

BPJS-6N .......... Spare/ Replacement JMX Battery

BPS-6N-SC ..... Spare/ Replacement SST Battery

BPS-6N-MH .... Replacement High Capacity Battery

BCJS-AD

Single-Well Drop-in Charger

AFS-150 .......... VHF Molded Flex Antenna

AFS-450 .......... UHF Molded Flex Antenna

RHD-1X ............ Single Ear Headset

RHD-4X ............ Dual Ear Headset

RHD-5X ............ Lightweight Over-the-ear Earset /w In-line PTT

RHD-6X ............ Lightweight Behind-the-head Earset w/ In-line

PTT

BPS-6N-SC

Spare Battery

RHD-4X

Dual Ear Headset

RSM-3X ........... Remote Speaker Microphone

REP-2 ............... Low Profile Earphone

CCL-B ............. Cigarette Lighter Charger

BCJS-4AD

4-Well Drop-in Charger

MHS-A ............. Cordura Holster w/quick release

RHD-5X

Over-the-ear Earset

RSM-3X

Remote Speaker Mic

BCJS-4AD ...... 4-Well Drop-in Charger: JMX

BCPS-4AD ...... 4-Well Drop-in Charger: SST

BCPS-AD ........ Single-Well Drop-in Charger: SST (Overnight)

BCC-PS ........... Drop-in High-rate Charger/

Conditioner; for SST Models only

Call RITRON for complete listings.

MHS-A

Swivel Holster

The NEW "D-Series" models contain updated programming features, and program differently than other JMX portables. These radios provide more channels, allow you to change channel programming contents individually, and also allow you to delete one or more channels, and add it back in, if needed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... PAGE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... PAGE

ACCESSORIES

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................. i i

INTRODUCTION

JMX "D-Series" Model Numbers .............................................................................. 1

Features ..................................................................................................................... 1

Inspection .................................................................................................................. 1

CONTROL & OPERATION

......................................................................................... 2

FIG-1: Radio Controls and Connectors .................................................................. 2

OPERATION

On-off/ Volume Adjust ............................................................................................... 3

Channel Selection .................................................................................................... 3

Receive ...................................................................................................................... 3

Quiet Call Tone Codes ............................................................................................. 3

Transmit ..................................................................................................................... 4

Radio Alert Tones ...................................................................................................... 4

Optional Alert Tones ................................................................................................. 4

FIG-2: Transmit / Busy Lamp .................................................................................. 4

Channel Scan Operation ......................................................................................... 5

FIG-3: Belt Clip Installation .................................................................................... 5

NOAA WEATHER RADIO

How to Preset Your Radio for Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts ........................... 6

FIG-4: Presetting Your Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts ..................................... 6

FIG-5: NOAA Frequencies ....................................................................................... 6

NOAA Weather Channel ........................................................................................... 6

Weather Alert ............................................................................................................. 6

EMERGENCY RADIO PROGRAMMING

FIG-6: How To Place the Radio in Program / Readout Mode ............................. 7

How to Readout Field Programmed Frequency & ToneCodes ............................ 7

TABLE 1: Programmable Frequency Codes .......................................................... 8

TABLE 2: Programmable QC (Quiet Call

®

) Tone Codes ....................................... 8

How to Field Program Frequency and Tone Codes ............................................... 9

How to Delete a Channel ....................................................................................... 10

How to Turn Channel Scan On / Off ..................................................................... 10

How to Turn Weather Channel On / Off ................................................................ 10

How to Turn Weather Alert On / Off ...................................................................... 10

PC Programmable Features .................................................................................. 10

BATTERIES

FIG-7: Battery Access and Installation ................................................................ 11

Optional Charging Accessories ............................................................................. 11

Charging ................................................................................................................. 12

Battery Maintenance and Conditioning .............................................................. 12

!! CAUTIONS — ALL RADIOS !!

Observe Caution in the Following Environments to Maximize the Life of

Your Radio Equipment .......................................................................................... 13

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ................................................................. 13

TROUBLESHOOTING

Notes ........................................................................................................................ 14

Chart ........................................................................................................................ 14

FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

FCC Regulations .................................................................................................... 15

Service .................................................................................................................... 15

How to Obtain an FCC Radio License ................................................................. 15

LIMITED WARRANTY

...........................................................

INSIDE BACK COVER

RITRON WIRELESS SOLUTIONS

.....................................................

BACK COVER

TABLES:

1. Programmable Frequency Codes ....................................................................... 8

2. Programmable QC (Quiet Call

®

) Tone Codes ................................................... 8

FIGURES:

1. Radio Controls and Connectors .......................................................................... 2

2. Transmit / Busy Lamp .......................................................................................... 4

3. Belt Clip Installation ........................................................................................... 5

4. Presetting Your Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts ............................................ 6

5. NOAA Frequencies ............................................................................................... 6

6. How to Place the Radio in Program / Readout Mode ..................................... 7

7. Battery Access and Installation ......................................................................... 11

NOTE:

Refer to pages ii and 11 for Accessory information.

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iii

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON

Congratulations on your purchase of the JMX "D-

Series" radio. Your new radio is the culmination of

Ritron's 25 years of designing, manufacturing, and supplying reliable, professional wireless communication products. Ritron wireless products will improve the operation, safety, and profitability of any organization by providing instant voice communications between employees throughout the workplace.

JMX "D-SERIES" MODEL NUMBERS

VHF MODELS

JMX-141D

......... (Jobcom) ..... (1.5-Watt, 10 Channel)

JMX-146D

......... (Jobcom) ..... (2-Watt, 10 Channel)

JMX-144D

......... (Jobcom) ..... (4-Watt, 10 Channel)

UHF MODELS

JMX-441D

......... (Jobcom) ..... (1-Watt, 10 Channel)

JMX-446D

......... (Jobcom) ..... (2-Watt, 10 Channel)

JMX-444D

......... (Jobcom) ..... (3-Watt, 10 Channel)

The model number located on the back of the radio case indicates its operating band. A color "dot" label on the bottom of JMX radio cases also indicates the frequency. Refer to the Frequency Table on page 8.

VHF

radios are designed to operate within the 12 MHz band between factory standard 150 and 162 MHz.

UHF

radios are designed to operate within the 20 MHz band between factory standard 450 and 470 MHz.

FEATURES

This manual covers the JMX "D-Series" radios.

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These radios are compact, programmable two-way handhelds designed to operate in a professional FM communications band (VHF or UHF business available).

Each radio comes pre-programmed from the factory with

2-channels (the radio is capable of operating up to 10 channels), plus a 3 to page 6.

rd

Channel Scan. VHF radios are also capable of receiving NOAA weather broadcasts. Refer

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Each radio is equipped with the following features:

Push-button operating controls.

The Push-To-

Talk (PTT) and Channel buttons are on one side of the radio, and the On/ Volume Up, Volume Down/

Off and monitor controls on the top.

Channel display.

The LED display will show the current operating channel, and contains a transmit / busy lamp.

Quick-change battery pack and drop-in charger capabilities.

See Optional Charging

Accessories on page 11.

10-channel capability.

Up to 10 channels can be programmed to contain a unique channel table frequency and interference eliminator code.

QC (Quiet Call) intereference eliminator codes.

Each channel can be programmed from a list of 51 QC sub-audible codes.

Field programming.

The JMX "D-Series" radio allows you to quickly select and program each channel individually while in the field without the need for a PC programmer. Each channel can be programmed to one of 21 channel table frequencies and one of 51 QC interference eliminator codes, or you can delete a channel altogether. Refer to pages

7 - 9.

PC Programmable.

The JMX D-Series radios are also PC Programmable for a wider range of

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•

•

• frequencies not listed in this amnual as well as other custom frequencies. Refer to page 10.

Channel Scan.

The Channel Scan allows scanning of all channels programmed into the radio.

The Channel Scan can be turned On and Off through Field programming. Refer to pages 5 & 10.

Weather Channel.

VHF models can be pro grammed to receive your local NOAA weather radio broadcast. The Weather channel can be turned On and Off through Field programming. Refer to pages

6 & 10.

Emergency Weather Alert.

VHF models can be programmed to alert you when the National Weather

Service detects threatening weather conditions.

The Weather Alert feature can be turned On and

Off through Field programming. Refer to pages 6 &

10.

Low battery alert.

The radio will sound a low battery alert tone once every 20 seconds when your battery is running down to allow you time to recharge or change your battery.

INSPECTION

Make sure the package includes:

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JMX "D-Series" radio

Antenna

Rechargeable battery pack (installed in radio)

Belt clip

BC-A charger cube

Owner's Manual

Examine the equipment immediately after delivery and report any damage to your shipping company.

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CONTROL & OPERATION

1

ANTENNA

The flexible antenna radiates and receives radio signals. Screw the antenna base all the way into the threaded bushing on top of the radio.

NOTE:

Use only the type of antenna furnished with the radio. VHF and UHF antennas are not interchangeable.

2

ON/ VOLUME UP

To switch the unit On, press the On/ Volume Up button; the speaker will emit a turn on beep. If the radio turns on to the Scan Channel it will emit the Scan Beep.

Once the radio is On, press this button to increase volume.

3

VOLUME DOWN/ OFF

Press the Volume Down/ Off button to decrease volume. To switch Off the unit, press and hold this button until the speaker emits a double beep.

4

PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH (PTT)

Press and hold the PTT when transmitting; release it to receive.

5

CHANNEL SELECTOR

Press the button and the radio will emit the channel beep, advance the channel, and the channel display will will show the new operating channel. When the Scan

Channel is selected the radio will emit the Scan Beep and the radio will begin scanning.

6

BATTERY ACCESS DOOR

(CASE BOTTOM)

The battery access door may be removed to access the battery pack. Refer to "FIG-7: Battery Access &

Installation" on page 11.

7

JACK COVER

This rubber cover seals out dust and moisture, etc.

Snap the cover into the audio accessory jack and charge jack openings when the jacks are not in use.

8

AUDIO ACCESSORY JACK

The audio accessory jack is used to plug in earphone options, and, in conjunction with the charge jack, to connect an optional remote speaker/ microphone or a single- or dual-ear headset. This jack is also used for

PC programming.

9

CHARGE JACK

The battery pack may be charged through this jack using the RITRON charger cube. Refer to Accessories, page ii, for additional charging options.

10

CHANNEL DISPLAY

The channel display will indicate the current operating channel. When the Scan Channel is selected the display will rapidly flash the channels being scanned, and will stop when a channel is received.

11

SPEAKER

The speaker, located behind the front grille, allows you to hear calls on your channel.

12

MICROPHONE

The microphone allows your voice to be heard in transmissions to other radios. Speak in a normal tone; shouting does not improve your listener's reception.

13

DROP-IN CHARGING CAPABILITY

Two contacts, in the bottom of the radio, permit charging the battery pack with an optional drop-in charger. Refer to "Optional Charging Accessories" on page 11.

3

4

5

6

2

1

CH

OFF/HOLD

ON

VOLUME

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

FIG-2: RADIO CONTROLS & CONNECTORS

IMPORTANT: CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK before using the radio for the first time. Refer to Batteries, pages 11 and 12.

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OPERATION

ON-OFF / VOLUME ADJUST

To switch on the radio - press the On/Volume Up button.

The radio will emit the Channel beep. If the radio turns on to the Scan Channel it will emit the Scan Beep. The radio will always turn on to the channel that was selected when it was last turned off.

RECEIVE

To hear calls from other users - adjust the volume as desired. The radio can only receive broadcasts while the Push-To-Talk button is not being pressed.

beep.” The radio will now let you hear all broadcasts on your channel.

To adjust the volume - press the volume up or the volume down button until you reach the desired level. You should hear noise or any broadcasts on the channel.

To turn off the radio - press and hold the Off/Volume

Down button until a two tone "turn-off beep" is heard.

For instant turn-off, briefly press the PTT button while holding the Off/Volume Down button.

Whether or not you hear these broadcasts depends upon the squelch settings.

There are three standard squelch modes that can be used in the JMX "D-Series" portable.

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Carrier squelch

lets you hear all broadcasts on your channel strong enough for the radio to detect, and silences noise.

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Tone squelch

uses the QC "tone squelch” format available on the JMX. This allows you to screen out

“on-channel” broadcasts that do not carry the correct code programmed for the radio.

To activate tone squelch - simultaneously press both of the volume buttons and hold briefly before releasing.

When selective signaling squelch is turned on, the radio sounds one beep. You will only hear broadcasts that carry the same QC tone code programmmed into your radio.

To activate no squelch - simultaneously press both of the volume buttons and continue to hold them down. About

3 seconds after the beep (or double beep), the radio will start beeping repeatedly. This means that squelch is turned off. Release the buttons. To restore squelch, press and hold both of the volume buttons until the radio sounds a single beep or double beep.

CHANNEL SELECTION

To change channels - press and release the Channel

Selector button. The radio will emit a short Channel beep, increment the channel, and the Channel Display will show the new operating channel. If the highest channel number is selected and you press the Channel

Selector button, the radio resets to channel 1 and the

Channel beep is heard on the speaker.

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No squelch

disables all squelch operation and allows you to hear even the weakest broadcasts on your channel.

If you are unable to activate carrier or no squelch - the radio has been optionally programmed for Monitor

Lockout. See your Ritron dealer or contact Ritron directly to disable this option.

If the Scan Channel is selected - the radio will emit the

Scan Beep and the Channel Display will rapidly flash the channel numbers as they are scanned. If a signal is received the channel display will indicate the channel number, and when the received signal is removed the radio will wait briefly, sound the Scan Beep, then scanning will resume as normal.

If the Weather Channel is selected - on a VHF radio the

Channel beep will be heard and the display will light a single segment that indicates which of the seven NOAA frequencies is monitored. See the "NOAA Weather

Radio" section on page 6 for details.

Once a squelch type has been selected by the user, all channels will operate in that mode. The JMX "D-Series" radio will operate in tone squelch mode when it is 1st turned on.

To monitor the channel - press one of the volume control buttons. When you press the volume up or the volume down button, squelch turns off and all radio traffic on the channel (or noise) sounds in the speaker.

Note:

It is possible that the beginning of a call might be missed while the radio is in battery saver mode. If this happens, ask the caller to repeat the message.

To activate carrier squelch - simultaneously press both of the volume buttons and hold briefly before releasing.

When carrier squelch is on, the radio sounds a “double

QC TONE CODES

(Interference Eliminator Codes)

Tone codes filter out static, noise and reduce unwanted "chatter" on radio channels. When you operate on a frequency with a tone code, you screen out most interference. This allows you to communicate with less interference and to hear only those users in your radio group.

IMPORTANT! All radios in the talk group must operate on the same frequency and tone code.

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OPERATION

TRANSMIT

Normally, you should not transmit until the channel is quiet. This can be determined by monitoring the channel prior to transmitting.

To transmit - hold down the Push-To-Talk button and with the radio four inches away talk into the microphone.

Speak in a normal tone, since talking louder will not improve the listener’s reception.

Keep talk times as short and infrequent as possible to conserve battery, minimize radio frequency exposure, and allow others to use the channel.

RADIO ALERT TONES

The handheld responds to certain instructions by sounding a beep or series of tones. These tones can tell you that the radio is working as you expect.

Power On/Self Check “OK”

When it is first turned on, the radio runs a quick “self test” to confirm basic functions. When complete the radio will emit the channel beep and the Channel

Display will show the operating channel. The radio is then ready to use.

Error Tones

However, if the “self test” detects a diagnostic error, an error tone sounds. The error tone indicates the radio frequency synthesizer is malfunctioning. Turn off the radio and try again.

The error tone will also sound if a channel has been programmed for an invalid frequency. A long, lowpitched tone means the battery voltage is too low to operate the radio. In this case, recharge the battery. If you cannot correct a problem, consult an authorized Ritron service facility or Ritron.

Channel Select

When the Channel button is pressed, the radio will emit a short Channel beep, increment the channel, and the channel display will show the new operating channel.

Scan Channel

When the Scan channel is selected by pressing the

Channel button, the radio will emit the Scan beep and begin scanning.

Tone Squelch

When you press and hold both Volume buttons at the same time, a single beep will sound to indicate that tone squelch is on. A “double beep” means that carrier squelch is on.

Recharge Battery Alert

As the battery voltage approaches the minimum required “operating voltage” the radio will emit a short beep every 20 seconds to alert the user that the battery will soon need recharging. Once the battery charge drops below the required “operating voltage,” the radio emits a long, low tone and turns itself off. If you turn the radio back on, it will beep again and shut itself off. Recharge the battery.

Transmitter Time Out

A low tone followed by a higher-pitched tone sounds and the transmitter automatically shuts off if you hold down the PTT button longer than 60 seconds. The radio automatically switches to receive mode.

OPTIONAL ALERT TONES

JMX "D-Series" models JMX-144D, JMX-446D and JMX-

444D can be programmed using the RITRON PC

Programmer for optional alert tones. See your Ritron dealer or contact Ritron directly for programming of these options.

Courtesy Beep

A short tone sounds at the end of each received transmission to indicate that the channel is clear and you may transmit.

Busy Channel TX Inhibit

If a user is transmitting on your radio frequency without your tone, you will not be allowed to transmit.

The radio will beep a series of long, low tones while the PTT is held down (like a busy signal).

Transmit Clear To Talk Beep

A short tone sounds after the PTT has been pressed to indicate that the radio is ready for you to begin talking.

A Transmit / Busy

Lamp in the upper left corner of the

Channel Display is lit whenever the transmitter is activated and blinks when the channel is busy.

FIG-2: TRANSMIT / BUSY LAMP

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OPERATION

CHANNEL SCAN OPERATION

Channel scanning allows you to listen to broadcasts on your radio channels. The JMX "D-Series" will scan all channels programmed into the radio except the

NOAA Weather Channel.

How Scanning Works

Using the Channel Selector button, select the Scan

Channel. The radio sounds the Scan Beep, and then repeatedly checks each channel in the scan list. The channel display will show the channel numbers as they are scanned.

When receiving a call on a channel being scanned, the radio will stop scanning to let you hear communications on that channel. After the transmission has ended the radio will pause before it resumes scanning to allow you time to respond.

When transmitting from the Scan Channel, the handheld will go to the last channel on which a signal was received, then transmit. After you release the

PTT the radio will pause to allow time for a response, and then resume scanning.

Temporary Busy Channel Blocking

If one of the channels in the scan list is so busy that you want to temporarily block it out, press the

Channel Selector button while the radio is stopped on the channel to be blocked and hold it until scanning resumes. The blocked channel will now be skipped in the scan list. The blocked channel will be returned to the scan list if the radio is turned off, or when the radio channel is changed using the Channel Selector button. Channel 1 cannot be blocked.

Last Channel Scanned Alert Tone

When changing channels with the Channel Selector button, an alert tone will sound to indicate the last channel that received a message when the radio was scanning. This will identify the channel on which the last message was received, and allow uninterrupted transmission on that channel without the constraints of scanning. You can then press the Channel

Selector button to return to the Scan Channel.

Priority Scanning (Optional)

The JMX-144D, JMX-446D and JMX-444D radios can be optionally programmed for priority scanning. Priority Scan allows you to periodically monitor a Priority Channel, even if the radio has stopped on another channel. This will prevent missed calls on the primary operating channel when in scan mode.

With Priority Scan enabled:

• The first channel in the scan list is the Priority

Channel.

• The radio checks the Priority Channel every two seconds to check for activity. This time is programmable and can be set for 1 - 8 seconds.

• The radio can be programmed to transmit only on the Priority Channel when scanning, if desired.

• The radio can be programmed to sound a

Priority Channel Beep whenever the radio receives on the Priority Channel when scanning.

See your Ritron dealer or contact Ritron directly for

PC programming of this option.

To attach the belt clip to the radio:

Place the clip on the back of the radio case, aligning the screw hole in the clip with the hole in the case. Tighten the screw. See FIG-3 below.

PHILLIPS

HEAD

SCREW

BELT

CLIP

CAUTION:

Use only the included

Phillips head screw

, because a longer screw could damage radio electronics.

CH

FIG-3: BELT CLIP INSTALLATION

See "How to Turn Channel Scan On / Off" on page 10.

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NOAA WEATHER RADIO

HOW TO PRESET YOUR RADIO FOR

LOCAL NOAA WEATHER BROADCASTS

(VHF MODELS ONLY)

VHF models of the JMX "D-Series" radio can hear weather forecasts from the National Weather

Service which are broadcast on

one of the seven

NOAA weather frequencies.

In some areas you may be able to receive more than one broadcast.

The radio is shipped from the factory without a

NOAA frequency selected. Before using any of the

NOAA weather features on your VHF radio you must first select the local NOAA frequency.

1. Follow the steps in FIG-4 at right to place the radio into the Weather Frequency Select mode.

ON

OFF/HOLD

VOLUME

1. PRESS & HOLD UNTIL

THE "RADIO OFF"

TONES ARE HEARD,

THEN RELEASE.

3. PRESS & RELEASE -

THE RADIO WILL

START BEEPING.

NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL

Once a NOAA weather frequency has been selected on your VHF model radio, a channel is created for listening to National Weather Service broadcasts.

Press the Channel button to step through your radio channels. The NOAA Weather Channel will be after your last channel, and the display will light the segment representing the selected NOAA frequency.

If you do not desire a NOAA Weather Channel, it can be turned off through Field Programming.

See "How to Turn Weather Channel On / Off"

on page 10.

2. The radio will scan to the 1st NOAA frequency where a broadcast is present. The display will light (counter clokwise) a single segment to indicate the NOAA frequency per FIG-5.

3. Monitor the channel for a few minutes to be sure it is the broadcast for your local area.

CH

4. CONTINUE HOLDING THE

CHANNEL BUTTON UNTIL THE

BEEPING STOPS, THEN RELEASE

IT & LISTEN.

FIG-4: PRESETTING YOUR LOCAL NOAA

WEATHER FREQUENCY

EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERT

4. Press the Channel button to scan for the presence of any other NOAA broadcasts, monitoring each broadcast and noting the frequency as indicated by the display, refer to FIG-5.

5. Using the Channel button, select the local NOAA frequency you would like your radio to operate on.

6. Turn the radio off by pressing the Volume Down/

Off button. This enters the NOAA frequency you have selected.

2. PRESS & HOLD

THE CHANNEL

BUTTON.

4

3

162.475 MHz

5. TO FIND THE NEXT ACTIVE

WEATHER CHANNEL, PRESS &

RELEASE THE CHANNEL

BUTTON.

162.450 MHz

162.425 MHz

162.400 MHz

(center)

162.550 MHz

2

1

Once a NOAA weather frequency has been selected on your VHF model radio it will listen for emergency broadcasts from the National Weather

Service, regardless of which channel you are on.

An alert tone will sound in the speaker and the

National Weather Service emergency broadcast will be heard, advising you of threatening weather conditions. Pressing the Channel button will return you to your normal operating channel.

Be advised that the National Weather Service conducts a "test" of the Emergency Weather

Broadcast System each week. If you have

Emergency Weather Alert turned

ON

you will hear this weekly "test."

7. When the radio is turned back on all weather features will operate on the selected NOAA frequency.

NOTE: If you move to another location within your area, or to another state, you must

"re-train" your radio with the local NOAA frequency.

5

162.500 MHz

6

162.525 MHz

FIG-5: NOAA FREQUENCIES

7

If you do not desire Emergency Weather Alert, it can be turned off through Field Programming.

See "How to Turn Weather Alert On / Off" on

page 10.

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RADIO PROGRAMMING

IMPORTANT

To talk to other users in your group, all radios must be set to the same frequency and Interference Eliminator codes.

HOW TO READOUT FIELD PROGRAMMED FREQUENCY & TONE CODES

In our example channel 3 of a UHF radio is programmed to operate on the "Brown Dot" frequency of 464.500

MHz (Frequency code "04") with 100.0 Hz tone (Tone code "12").

1. PRESS & HOLD UNTIL

THE "RADIO OFF"

TONES ARE HEARD,

THEN RELEASE.

1.Place the radio into Program/

Readout Mode by following the instructions in FIG-6 at left. A

"

P

" will appear on the LED display as you enter program mode.

2.Using the

Channel

button and the LED display on the front of the radio, select the channel number you wish to readout.

CH

OFF/HOLD

ON

VOLUME

3. PRESS & RELEASE -

THE RADIO WILL

START BEEPING

RAPIDLY.

4. CONTINUE HOLDING THE PUSH-

TO-TALK BUTTON UNTIL THE

BEEPING STOPS, THEN RELEASE

IT.

3.When you have settled on a channel the display will show a hyphen across the center to indicate that it is ready for readout.

4.Press and release the On/

Volume Up button. The radio will begin to display a series of four digits; with each digit seperated by a hyphen. The first two digits indicate the frequency code and the last two digits the tone code;

see

Tables 1 and 2 on page 8.

5. The LED display will briefly show the channel number you have just read out and the radio will sound a triple beep.

6. To readout the same channel, repeat step 4.

7. To readout another channel, repeat steps 2 through 5.

2. PRESS & HOLD

THE PUSH-TO-

TALK BUTTON.

5. THE RADIO WILL EMIT A TRIPLE

TONE: IT IS NOW IN PROGRAM/

READOUT MODE.

8. Turn the radio

OFF

and then

ON again—the radio is now ready to use.

FIG-6: HOW TO PLACE THE RADIO IN

PROGRAM/READOUT MODE

NOTE:

If the channel is PCprogrammed for any frequency or tone not listed in Tables 1 and

2 on page 8, an error tone will sound and an "E" will appear on the display.

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TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES TABLE 2: PROGRAMMABLE QC TONE CODES

PTT CLICK

FREQ. CODE

VHF Business Band

MHz Frequency color

PTT CLICK

FREQ. CODE

UHF Business Band

MHz Frequency color

PTT CLICK

QUIET-

CALL

CODE

Freq.

( Hz )

Other

Radio Brands

Tone

Code

PTT CLICK

QUIET-

CALL

CODE

Freq.

( Hz )

Other

Radio Brands

Tone

Code

09

10

11

12

05

06

07

08

01

02

03

04

17

18

19

20

21

13

14

15

16

00

154.600

Green Dot ^

154.570

Blue Dot ^

151.625

Red Dot *

151.955

Purple Dot

151.925

154.540

154.515

154.655

151.685

151.715

151.775

151.805

151.835

151.895

154.490

151.655

151.745

151.865

151.820

MURS ^

151.880

MURS ^

151.940

MURS ^

DELETE Code

v v

*

Itinerant frequency

2-digit Frequency placeholder code

(Refer to "How to Delete a Channel" on page 10)

^

MURS frequencies are license-free business frequencies

09

10

11

12

05

06

07

08

01

02

03

04

17

18

19

20

21

13

14

15

16

00

467.7625

J

467.8125

K

464.5500

Yellow Dot *

464.5000

Brown Dot *

467.8500

Silver Star

467.8750

Gold Star

467.9000

Red Star

467.9250

Blue Star

469.2625

462.5750

White Dot

462.6250

Black Dot

462.6750

Orange Dot

464.3250

464.8250

469.5000

469.5500

463.2625

464.9125

464.6000

464.7000

462.7250

DELETE Code

v

13

14

15

16

09

10

11

12

05

06

07

08

01

02

03

04

21

22

23

24

17

18

19

20

25

26

91.5

94.8

97.4

100.0

103.5

107.2

110.9

114.8

67.0

71.9

74.4

77.0

79.7

82.5

85.4

88.5

118.8

123.0

127.3

131.8

136.5

141.3

146.2

151.4

156.7

162.2

**

Refer to Note a on page 9

ZZ

ZA

ZB

1Z

1A

1B

2Z

2A

XZ

XA

WA

XB

SP

YZ

YA

YB

2B

3Z

3A

3B

4Z

4A

4B

5Z

5A

5B vv

2-digit Interference Eliminator placeholder code

(Refer to "How to Delete a Channel" on page 10)

39

40

41

42

35

36

37

38

31

32

33

34

27

28

29

30

47

48

49

50

43

44

45

46

51

00

167.9

173.8

179.9

186.2

192.8

203.5

210.7

218.1

225.7

233.6

241.8

250.3

69.4

159.8

165.5

171.3

**

177.3

No Tone

183.5

189.9

196.6

199.5

206.5

229.1

254.1

DELETE Code

vv

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

6Z

6A

6B

7Z

7A

M1

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

- -

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RADIO PROGRAMMING

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY & TONE CODES

To match other radios, the owner can select Frequency and Tone Codes from

Tables 1 and 2 on page 8.

In our example we will program channel 3 of a UHF radio to operate on the "Brown Dot" frequency of 464.500 MHz (Frequency code "04") with 100.0 Hz tone (Tone code "12").

04

1. Refer to Table 1 on page 8 to determine the two digit frequency code and write it down.

12

2. Refer to Table 2 on page 8 to determine the two digit tone code for

100.0 Hz and write it down.

10. Using the PTT (push-to-talk) button and the LED display, select the

1 st digit of the 2-digit tone code (or No Tone code "44") you wish to program into the radio.

11. Pause—the display will change and show a hyphen, you will also hear a short low tone.

3. Place the radio into Program/ Readout Mode by following the instructions in FIG-6 on page 7. A "

P

" will appear on the LED display as you enter program mode.

4. Using the

Channel

button and the LED display on the front of the radio, select the channel number you wish to program.

12. Using the PTT (push-to-talk) button and the LED display, select the

2 nd digit of the 2-digit tone code (or No Tone code "44") you wish to program into the radio.

13. Pause—the display will change and show a hyphen, you will also hear a short low tone.

14. Press and release the On/ Volume Up to

SAVE

your programming entry. The LED display will briefly show the channel number you have just programmed and the radio will sound a triple beep to indicate that programming was successful.

5. When you have settled on a channel the display will show a hyphen across the center to indicate that it is ready for programming.

6. Using the PTT (push-to-talk) button and the LED display, select the

1 st digit of the 2-digit frequency code you wish to program into the radio.

NOTE:

An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code and an "E" will appear on the display. Turn the radio

OFF

, check the digits you are attempting to enter, then start over.

7. Pause—the display will change and show a hyphen, you will also hear a short low tone.

8. Using the PTT (push-to-talk) button and the LED display, select the

2 nd digit of the 2-digit frequency code you wish to program into the radio.

9. Pause—the display will change and show a hyphen, you will also hear a short low tone.

15. To program another channel, repeat steps 4 through 14.

16. Turn the radio

OFF

and then

ON

again—the radio is now ready to use.

NOTES:

a.

YOU MUST

enter "44" to enter "No Code" interference eliminator to match radios not having tone codes. Refer to Table 2 on page 8.

b. If the radio does not sound a confirming triple tone when you attempt to enter

Program/ Readout Mode, the radio was factory or dealer customized to disable programming. Consult the radio owner or your dealer.

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HOW TO:

DELETE A CHANNEL

1. Follow the instructions in FIG-6 on page 7 to place the radio in the Program/ Readout Mode.

2. Using the

Channel

button and the LED display on the front of the radio, select the channel to be deleted.

3. Enter 4-digit code "0000" as described in the "How to Field Program Frequency & Tone Codes" section on page 9.

4. When all four digits are programmed, press and release the On/Volume Up to

SAVE

your programming entry. The LED display will briefly show the channel number you have just deleted and the radio will sound a triple beep to indicate that channel deletion was successful.

5. To delete another channel, repeat steps 2 through 4.

6. Turn the radio

OFF

and then

ON

again—the radio is now ready to use.

7. The remaining channels are in the same sequence and will retain their same channel number. The

Channel Selector will skip over the deleted channel numbers.

NOTE

: If all channels are deleted the radio will not operate, instead it will turn on in Field Program mode to allow entry of a valid frequency and tone code.

HOW TO:

TURN CHANNEL SCAN "ON / OFF"

1. Follow the instructions in FIG-6 on page 7 to place the radio in the Program/ Readout Mode.

2. Using the PTT (push-to-talk) button and the LED display, enter a single digit code "1" to turn channel scan

ON

, or code "2" to turn channel scan

OFF

.

3. Pause—the display will change and show a hyphen, you will also hear a short low tone.

4. Press and release the On/Volume Up to

SAVE

your programming entry. The radio will sound a triple beep to indicate that programming was successful.

5. Turn the radio

OFF

and then

ON

again—the radio is now ready to use.

HOW TO:

TURN WEATHER CHANNEL "ON / OFF"

1. Follow the instructions in FIG-6 on page 7 to place the radio in the Program/ Readout Mode.

2. Using the PTT (push-to-talk) button and the LED display, enter a single digit code "3" to turn weather channel

ON

, or code "4" to turn weather channel

OFF

.

3. Pause—the display will change and show a hyphen, you will also hear a short low tone.

4. Press and release the On/Volume Up to

SAVE

your programming entry. The radio will sound a triple beep to indicate that programming was successful.

5. Turn the radio

OFF

and then

ON

again—the radio is now ready to use.

HOW TO:

TURN WEATHER ALERT "ON / OFF"

1. Follow the instructions in FIG-6 on page 7 to place the radio in the Program/ Readout Mode.

2. Using the PTT (push-to-talk) button and the LED display, enter a single digit code "5" to turn weather alert

ON

, or code "6" to turn weather alert

OFF

.

3. Pause—the display will change and show a hyphen, you will also hear a short low tone.

4. Press and release the On/Volume Up to

SAVE

your programming entry. The radio will sound a triple beep to indicate that programming was successful.

5. Turn the radio

OFF

and then

ON

again—the radio is now ready to use.

DEALER PC PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES

The JMX "D-Series" handheld radios have other features available through PC programming. See your Ritron dealer or contact Ritron directly for PC programming of these option.

•

Receive and Transmit Frequencies

not contained in Frequency Code Table 1, page 8.

•

Wide or narrow band transmit

operation can be set per channel.

•

Transmit Time Out

can be changed.

•

Power Saver

time can be set or disabled.

Additional PC programmable features

ONLY

available to models

JMX-144D, JMX-446D and JMX-444D

include:

•

Scan Channel Options

include scan resume delay time, busy channel blocking, last active channel beeps, and priority scanning options.

•

DQC Selective Signaling

83 digital privacy codes.

•

Squelch Tightener

Receiver carrier squelch can be adjusted UP or DOWN.

•

Transmit Power

(JMX-144D and JMX-444D Only)

•

Monitor Lock Out

can be set to prevent monitoring of the channel, only broadcasts with the correct QC or

DQC code can be heard.

•

Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel

can be set to prevent transmitting when a broadcast is present on the receiver that does not carry the correct code.

•

Courtesy Beep

sounds at the end of each received transmission.

•

Transmit Clear To Talk Beep

sounds after the PTT has been pressed.

•

Field Programming

can be disabled.

•

4-Hour Inactivity Turn-Off

The radio can be set to turn off automatically if not used for over 4 hours.

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FIG–7: BATTERY ACCESS & INSTALLATION:

BATTERY ACCESS

DOOR

(A)

DOOR LATCH

BATTERIES

4

. Use the Pull-tab to pull the battery pack out of the case (D).

5

. Insert the replacement battery pack, being certain to POSITION IT

RELATIVE TO THE CASE AS

SHOWN IN (D). Push the Battery

Pack in as far as as possible.

6

. Replace the Battery Access Door.

Secure it by closing the Door Latch as shown in (B).

7

. Be certain to firmly lock the Door

Latch, as shown in (B).

PULL

-

TAB

OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES:

Spare/ Replacement

Battery Pack

1

. Hold the radio as shown above (A).

2

. Use your thumbnail to open the

Door Latch, as shown below (B).

3

. Lift and rotate the Battery Access

Door to release it (C).

(C)

Drop-in Battery Charger with spacer

(B)

(D)

BOTTOM VIEW OF THE RADIO

LATCH

CLOSED

Battery

A c c e s s

Door

LATCH

OPEN

Drop-in Charger

Contacts

JOBCOM JMX Accessories:

BPJS-6N .......................

700 mAH Spare Battery Pack

BPJS-AD .......................

Drop-in Charger Adapter

Quad Charger ..............

4-Unit Gang Charger

PATRIOT SST Accessories:

BPS-6N-SC ...................

800 mAH Spare Battery Pack

BPS-6N-MH ...................

1500 mAH Spare Battery Pack

BCPS-AD ......................

Drop-in Charger Adapter

BCC-PS ........................

Drop-in Charger/ Conditioner

See Accessories on page ii.

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BATTERIES

CAUTION:

Use only RITRON-supplied chargers; using other chargers may cause fire or explosion, or otherwise damage the radio.

CHARGING

The JMX "D-Series" radio is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. Because the battery pack loses its charge during storage and shipment, fully charge it before first use. To ensure peak radio performance for the next day, charge the battery overnight after each day of use. It completely charges in about ten hours.

TO CHARGE THE BATTERY WITH A RITRON CUBE CHARGER

Plug the charger cord into the charge jack (marked "CHG") on top of the radio. Then plug the cube into an 110 VAC outlet. The green lamp lights while the battery is charging, and should go out only when the cube or cord is unplugged.

TO CHARGE THE BATTERY WITH A RITRON DROP-IN CHARGER

Two charger contacts, visible through the radio case bottom, permit charging the battery with an optional Ritron drop-in charger. The battery pack may be either removed from the radio case for charging, or charged inside the radio case.

Each drop-in charger comes with a spacer to permit charging a "spare" battery while the radio is being used.

To use the drop-in charger, plug it into a 110 VAC outlet. Set either the radio with the battery installed, or only the battery with the battery spacer, into the charger. Refer to the illustration in Optional Accessories, opposite. Each battery contact must rest on a charger contact pin.

NOTE:

Battery pack life averages one year. Follow these guidelines to maximize service life:

• CONDITION battery packs once a month as directed in Battery Maintenance & Conditioning, at right.

• CONDITION batteries that are run down.

• CHARGE batteries for 16 hours before storage, and for 16 hours once a month thereafter.

• DO NOT overcharge batteries. Unplug the cube charger after 16 hours to avoid overcharging.

• DO NOT charge batteries in temperatures colder than about 45°F. Charging batteries in temperatures above 95°C. does not harm them, but can reduce charge capacity.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE & CONDITIONING

Due to the extended run time of the JMX "D-Series" radios, some users may never fully discharge the battery pack during normal use. Achieve maximum battery life by fully discharging the battery periodically to condition it.

After exposing the battery pack to many cycles of not fully discharging it before recharging, the radio may exhibit reduced battery capacity. This reduced capacity is evident when, after several hours of use, battery voltage drops while the radio is transmitting, causing the radio to emit a low battery warning tone.

Condition battery packs by the following procedure as either a preventive measure, or if you suspect reduced capacity:

TO CONDITION THE BATTERY PACK:

1.

Use your radio throughout a normal work day without charging.

2.

• Press and hold the On/ Volume Up and Volume Down/ Off buttons simultaneously for 8 seconds to place the radio in "no squelch" mode.

• Release both buttons when you hear the radio beep rapidly; it will then emit a loud "rushing" noise. Press On/ Volume Up to maximize this noise.

3.

4.

Put the radio away in a secure place (possibly a desk drawer), where nothing can press against the buttons to accidentally turn it off or cause it to transmit. Allow the radio to run until it shuts off when the battery is completely discharged. A typical battery pack may require up to 8 hours to completely discharge.

When the radio has shut off, charge it overnight for 12-14 hours.

The battery will be ready for use with renewed capacity.

NOTE: A new battery

must be charged and discharged several times before it can reach its maximum charge capacity.

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OBSERVE CAUTION IN THE FOLLOWING

ENVIRONMENTS TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF

YOUR RADIO EQUIPMENT:

MOISTURE:

JMX "D-Series" radios are not waterproof. DO NOT directly expose them to rain or excessive moisture.

CHEMICALS:

Detergents, alcohol, aerosol sprays or petroleum products can damage the radio case. DO

NOT use petroleum solvents of any kind; use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the case.

EXTREME HEAT:

High temperatures can damage the battery and other components. DO NOT expose the units to extreme heat or leave them in direct sunlight.

LOW TEMPERATURES:

The capacity of the battery is greatly reduced in extreme cold. When using the unit in very cold environments, periodically warm the radio under your coat.

EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSIONS:

Maximum drain on battery power occurs when you are transmitting. DO

NOT hold the Push-To-Talk switch down longer than necessary during transmission intervals. DO NOT reduce battery service life by attempting to power a radio with a depleted battery; always charge batteries overnight after each day of use.

VIBRATION/ SHOCK:

Although your JMX "D-Series" radio is designed to be rugged, it will not survive excessive abuse. Avoid dropping the radio.

NOTE:

The optional MH-A holster provides added protection from weather and shock.

!! CAUTIONS — ALL RADIOS !!

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY

The JMX/SST Series handheld radios generate RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. The transmit mode is active when the PTT switch is depressed. This radio is designed for, and classified as, “Occupational Use Only”, meaning that it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals who are aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards. This series of radios is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.

When used as directed, this series of radios is designed to comply with the FCC’s RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, they are designed to comply with the following Standards and

Guidelines:

• FCC OET Bulletin 65, Edition 97-01, Supplement C,

Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for

Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-

1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with

Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency

Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-

1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the

Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields-RF and Microwave.

To ensure that exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:

• Use only the antenna(s) available from RITRON for these models.

DO NOT

attempt to substitute any other antenna.

DO NOT

operate the radio without an antenna.

• Keep talk times as short and infrequent as possible.

DO NOT

depress the PTT button when not actually wishing to transmit. These radios are equipped with an internal timer to limit continuous transmit times.

DO NOT

exceed a 50% transmit duty cycle.

• When transmitting, hold the radio in front of the mouth at a distance of at least 4 inches.

DO NOT

hold the radio in such a manner that the antenna is next to, or touching, exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes while transmitting.

• In belt mounted applications, when transmitting, remove the radio from the belt and hold away from the body at least 4 inches.

• When using external headset accessories, hold the unit away from the body at least 4 inches while transmitting.

•

DO NOT

allow children to operate the radio.

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NOTES

1.

• Try a battery pack from a working radio. If the radio in question works with that pack, the original battery is suspect.

• Charge the suspect battery as recommended in this manual. If this original battery cannot power the radio, try charging it again with another charger. If the battery still doesn't hold a charge, the pack should probably be replaced.

• If the battery appears to be "good" after using the second charger, the first charger may be faulty. Contact a dealer or Ritron about an accessory that is not operating properly.

2.

• Reception can often be improved if you relocate by a short distance. This effect is more noticeable inside buildings.

• The range for SST radios is about two miles, line-of-sight.

3.

If your radio does not detect calls from other radios on the channel, turn off Quiet Call by pressing and holding both volume buttons at the same time—a double beep indicates Quiet Call is off.

4.

• Without use of a repeater: To hear a call, select a channel programmed to receive the caller's transmit frequency. To call another unit, select a channel programmed to transmit the other radio's receive frequency.

• Using a repeater: A radio channel can hold two separate operating frequencies, one for receive and one for transmit. Your channel must work with the repeater's transmit and receive frequencies.

5.

• Maximum power drain occurs when the radio transmits, so don't hold down the PTT more than needed to transmit.

• Battery power is used while the handheld is left on to receive calls. If practical, switch off the unit.

6.

• Battery capacity is greatly reduced in extreme cold.

• To use the radio in very cold weather, periodically warm it under your coat if possible.

• An optional remote speaker/ microphone allows keeping the radio under your coat while transmitting and receiving.

7.

• To "talk" with each other, radios must be programmed identically for

Quiet Call code, as well as frequency. Each code is unique; radios respond only to the code programmed.

• Press and hold both volume buttons at the same time.

A single beep indicates Quiet Call squelch is on.

A double beep indicates Quiet Call squelch is off.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CHART

If you have trouble operating the handheld, review the Controls & Operation, pages 2 through 5.

If you think the radio is malfunctioning, check the list below.

Problem Possible Solutions

GENERAL

The radio does not work at all.

Operating features do not work • The radio has been dealer programmed for customized operation.

exactly as expected.

Reception is poor.

You cannot hear calls from other radios.

Your calls cannot be heard in other radios.

• Make sure that the battery is installed correctly, as shown in FIG-7. page 11.

• Recharge or replace the battery. (See pages 11 & 12.)

(Consult dealer.)

• Move to a different location. (See Note 2.)

• Confirm the proper antenna is connected to the radio. (See page 2, Antenna)

• Turn off Quiet Call (coded) squelch. (See Note 3.)

• Ensure radio receives on the same frequency as the caller transmits. (See Note 4.)

• Recharge the battery. (See Note 1.)

• Make sure that your radio transmits on the receive frequency of the radio(s) you want to call. (See Note 4.)

• Recharge the battery.

BATTERY

Battery loses charge sooner than expected.

• Review battery charging instructions, page 12.

• Conserve the battery. (See Note 5.)

• If the radio is used in extreme cold, warm the radio under your coat. (See Note 6.)

• Replace the battery; see FIG-7, page 11. (See Note 1.)

ERROR TONES

An error tone sounds when the • See "Error Tones" on page 4.

radio is first switched on.

An error tone occurs while transmitting.

• Refer to "Transmitter Time-Out," page 4.

• Refer to "Recharge Battery Alert," page 4.

QUIET CALL

You cannot screen out calls • Make sure that the channel is programmed with Quiet Call.

from users outside of your Quiet • Activate coded squelch. (See Note 7.)

Call group.

You cannot hear Quiet Call • Confirm that the channel is programmed to detect the same code as the calling radio(s) transmits. (See Note 7.) messages while in Quiet Call

(coded) squelch.

Others in your Quiet Call group • Verify that you transmit the same code as the radio(s) you call are programmed cannot hear your Quiet Call to detect. (See Note 7.) messages.

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FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

FCC REGULATIONS

LICENSING —

The FCC requires the owners of the radios to obtain a station license before using them.

The station licensee is responsible for ensuring that transmitter power, frequency and deviation are within the limits specified by the station license. The station licensee is also responsible for proper operation and maintenance of the radio equipment. This includes checking the transmitter frequency and deviation periodically, using appropriate methods.

To get a FCC license for VHF or UHF frequencies, submit FCC application Form 600 as indicated in the block at right. Your Ritron dealer can help you with this process.

SAFETY STANDARDS —

The FCC (with its action in General Docket 79-144, March 13, 1985) has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Ritron observes these guidelines and recommends that you do also:

• DO NOT hold the radio so that the antenna is very close to or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Keep the radio vertical, four inches away while talking into the front panel.

• DO NOT press the Push-To-Talk except when you intend to transmit.

• DO NOT operate radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

• DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment that contains a transmitting device.

• Repair of Ritron products should be performed only by Ritron authorized personnel.

SERVICE

Federal law prohibits you from making any internal adjustments to the transmitter, and/ or from changing transmit frequencies unless you are specifically designated by the licensee.

If your radio equipment fails to operate properly, or you wish to have the radio programmed, contact your authorized dealer or Ritron.

RITRON, INC.

Repair Department

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Carmel, IN 46032 USA

Phone: 317-846-1201

FAX: 317-846-4978

HOW TO OBTAIN AN FCC RADIO LICENSE

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Licensing Information

Because your Ritron radio operates on Private Land Mobile frequencies, it is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the

FCC, which requires all operators of these frequencies to obtain a station license before operating their equipment.

Make application for your FCC license on FCC Forms 600 and

159.

To have forms and instructions faxed to you by the FCC, call the

FCC Fax-On-Demand

system at

202-418-0177

from your fax machine; request Document 000600 & Form 159.

To have Document 000600 & Form 159 mailed to you, call the

FCC Forms Hotline

at

800-418-FORM

(800-418-3676).

For

help with questions

concerning the license application, contact the FCC at

888-CALL-FCC

(888-225-5322).

You must decide which radio frequency(ies) you can operate on before filling out your application; refer to Table 1 on page 7 of this manual.

For

help determining your frequencies

, call Ritron at

800-USA-1-USA

(800-872-1872).

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Have questions? Call

800-USA-1-USA

(800-872-1872) or visit our website at

www.ritron.com

RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS

RITRON, INC. ("RITRON") provides the following warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship in

RITRON Radios, Rechargeable Batteries and Accessories

under normal use and service during the applicable warranty period (as stated below). "Accessories" means antennas, holsters, chargers, earphones, speaker/microphones and items contained in the programming and programming/ service kits. Rechargeable batteries will be replaced during the applicable warranty period only if leakage occurs or the batteries drop below 75% of rated capacity.

WHAT IS COVERED FOR HOW LONG WHAT RITRON WILL DO

Portable JMX/SST

D-Series Radios

RITRON Rechargeable

Batteries

Accessories

1 year

*

1 year

*

90 days

*

During the first year after date of purchase,Series

RITRON will repair or replace the defective product, at RITRON's option, parts and labor included at no charge.

RITRON will replace the defective battery

*

After date of purchase

WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

• Any technical information provided with the covered product or any other RITRON products;

• Installation, maintenance or service of the product, unless this is covered by a separate written agreement with RITRON;

• Any products not furnished by RITRON which are attached or used with the covered product, or defects or damage from the use of the covered product with equipment that is not covered (such as defects or damage from the charging or use of batteries other than with covered product);

• Defects or damage, including broken antennas, resulting from:

- misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, alteration, modification, neglect, accident or act of God,

- the use of covered products other than in normal and customary manner or,

- improper testing or installation;

• Defects or damages from unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification, or where unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification prevents inspection and testing necessary to validate warranty claims;

• Defects or damages in which the serial number has been removed, altered or defaced.

• Batteries if any of the seals are not intact.

IMPORTANT:

This warranty sets forth the full extent of RITRON’s express responsibilities regarding the covered products, and is given in lieu of all other express warranties. What RITRON has agreed to do above is your sole and exclusive remedy. No person is authorized to make any other warranty to you on behalf of RITRON. Warranties implied by state law, such as implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this limited warranty as it applies to the covered product. Incidental and consequential damages are not recoverable under this warranty (this includes loss of use or time, inconvenience, business interruption, commercial loss, lost profits or savings).

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

Because each covered product system is unique, RITRON disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.

WHO IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY

This warranty is given only to the purchaser or lessee of covered products when acquired for use, not resale.

This warranty is not assignable or transferable.

HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE

To receive warranty service, you MUST deliver or send the defective product, delivery costs and insurance prepaid, within the applicable warranty period, to RITRON, INC., 505 West Carmel Drive, Carmel, Indiana

46032, Attention: Warranty Department.

Please point out the nature of the defect in as much detail as you can.

You MUST retain your sales or lease receipt (or other written evidence of the date of purchase) and deliver it along with the product.

If

RITRON chooses to repair or replace a defective product, RITRON may replace the product or any part or component with reconditioned product, parts or components. Replacements are covered for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced covered products, parts or components become RITRON’s property.

RIGHTS TO SOFTWARE RETAINED

Title and all rights or licenses to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in any RITRON software contained in covered products are and shall remain in RITRON. RITRON nevertheless grants you a limited non-exclusive, transferable right to use the RITRON software only in conjunction with covered products. No other license or right to the RITRON software is granted or permitted.

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

WHERE THIS WARRANTY IS VALID

This warranty is valid only within the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Have questions? Call

800-USA-1-USA

(800-872-1872) or visit our website at

www.ritron.com

Designed to work as an integrated system or as an add-on to virtually any existing two-way radio system

Quick Talk

TM

Wireless

Voice Alarm Reporter for Remote Monitoring of any sensor or switch

OutPost

TM

XT

Ruggedized Two-Way Callbox

OutPost

TM

Basic Two-Way Callbox

Quick Assist

®

II

Push-Button RF Transmitter

Battery-operated callboxes provide instant wireless communication over existing two-way radio systems

Wireless Intercom/Base Station

Desktop or Wall Mountable Radio

505 West Carmel Drive

•

Carmel, IN 46032

P. O. Box 1998

•

Carmel, IN 46082-1998

Ph: 317-846-1201

•

Fax: 317-846-4978

•

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

www.ritron.com

Pub. 14500033 REV. A 09-02

COPYRIGHT© 2002 RITRON, INC. • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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Have questions? Call

800-USA-1-USA

(800-872-1872) or visit our website at

www.ritron.com

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