RGG1156XT_Installation Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Ritron Pub. 14500057 Rev. C 11/12

© 2005-2012 Ritron, Inc. All rights reserved. Ritron, Patriot, Jobcom, OutPost,

GateGuard, Quiet Call and Quick Assist are registered trademarks of Ritron,

Inc. Quick Talk, Liberty and RadioNexus are trademarks of Ritron, Inc.

Call 800-USA-1-USA

For the right Wireless Solutions for your communication needs.

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Email: [email protected] · www.ritron.com

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Sensor Detect On Message .................................................... 22

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Using Rechargeable Batteries for Battery Back-up .................. 5

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Using Automatic ID Re-Send to Extend RQX Reset Time ...... 23

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Congratulations on your purchase of the

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Callbox. Your new radio is the culmination of RITRON’s 30 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.

Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com

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VHF MODELS

RQX-157 ........... VHF Basic Callbox

RQX-157-XT ...... VHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox

RQX-157-XT-KP VHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox with Keypad

UHF MODELS

RQX-457 ........... UHF Basic Callbox

RQX-457-XT ...... UHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox

RQX-457-XT-KP UHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox with Keypad

The model number appears on the serial label located on the front of the basic

Callbox enclosure, behind the removable faceplate. On XT models the standard enclosure is located inside the fiberglass reinforced vandal-resistant box.

Basic Callbox XT Callbox

VHF radios are designed to operate within the 15 MHz band between factory standard 150 and 165 MHz.

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

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Several options are available for the Ritron 7 Series OUTPOST

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Callbox. These options, individually, or in combination with one another can greatly enhance the functionality of the callbox as well as the overall communication system. Available options include:

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Entry Keypad – RQX-157-XT-KP and RQX-457-XT-KP “keypad versions” of the 7 Series Outpost

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callbox are available to allow local access with up to 500 unique codes. This version hosts a 2x6 DTMF keypad mechanically mounted to the stainless steel faceplate.

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RSS-100 - The RSS-100 is a complete solar power supply system consisting of a 10-watt solar panel, charge controller and 8

AH rechargeable battery all housed in a rugged, ready-to-mount enclosure.

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R-STROBE - The R-STROBE is a powerful strobe light, giving a visual indication of a callbox in use. The R-STROBE is available in both AC (R-STROBE) and DC versions (R-STROBE-DC).

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RCIM-1000 - The RCIM-1000 MDC-1200 encoder board allows each callbox to be assigned a unique unit ID number.

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GGT-1 - The GGT-1 DTMF decoder/relay board allows remote control of the on-board relay (e.g. Gateguard

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operation) with a

DTMF keypad equipped radio.

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RQX-XTMK – The RQX-XTMK is a mounting plate used to mount the XT callbox to most flat surfaces.

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RQX-XTMK-GN – The RQX-XTMK-GN is a mounting bracket used to mount the XT callbox to an industry standard gooseneck post.

For additional information and pictures of these items go to http://www.ritron.com/callboxes.html

and download pdf of the product brochure.

XT Callbox with Keypad

RSS-100

R-STROBE

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The 7 Series OUTPOST

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Callbox is a 2-way radio transceiver used to communicate directly with portable, mobile and stationary radios; or through radio repeaters with Ritron PC Programming software.

Each callbox is equipped with the following features or capabilities.

Programming. Field programming allows you to quickly program your radio in the field without the need for a PC programmer. Each radio can be field programmed to one of 26

VHF or 77 UHF channel table frequencies, and one of 50 QC or 104 DQC interference eliminator codes.

Powered. The OUTPOST

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Callbox is powered by 6

Alkaline, D-cell batteries that can operate the radio for up to one year or 7,000 transmissions.

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External Power +12 VDC Capable. The Basic and XT models are capable of being power by an external +12 VDC source. This method of powering the callbox allows the radio to remain ON at all times, like an intercom. Automatic Turn Off must be DISABLED via Field or PC programming for Intercom operation.

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VHF “License Free” Frequencies. VHF models can be programmed from a list of 5 MURS frequencies that do not require FCC licensing.

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154 Interference Eliminator Codes. Quiet Call (QC) and

Digital Quiet Call (DQC) codes can be programmed to eliminate other radio users not in your workgroup. For compatibility, new radios should be programmed with the same codes. decode unique 2-tone codes for selective signaling of the

Callbox, “Listen In” remote activation of the transmitter, or

Switch Output activation in GateGuard

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applications.

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Wide or Narrow Band Operation. The radio can be programmed for wide or narrow operation by selecting from a wide variety of field programmable table frequencies, or by PC programming. Refer to the section 2013 FCC Narrowband

Mandate to see if your radio is capable of wideband transmit operation. and PC programmable to 2 – 100% volume level.

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Normal or High Microphone Gain. Field and PC programmable to normal or high microphone gain.

• High/Low Power Output. The callbox can be Field programmed for transmitter power output.

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VHF: 1 Watt

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UHF: 1 Watt or 2 Watt*

* See “Special Note” on page 4. the end of each transmission when the batteries approach end-of-life. This allows sufficient time for you to replace the batteries and assure uninterrupted service.

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+12 VDC Power Fail Alert. This feature can be enabled via

Field or PC programming. The callbox will transmit an Alert

Tone if it detects loss of +12 VDC power. This Alert Tone replaces a Low Battery Alert. The radio automatically continues to transmit an Alert Tone once every hour (unless programmed for Automatic Turn Off) until +12 VDC is restored or the batteries are depleted.

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“Automatic Turn-Off” or “Intercom” Operation. The 7

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“Automatic Turn-Off” mode (Factory Default), where the radio is normally OFF until the Call Button is pressed, or can be

Field or PC programmed for “Intercom” operation where the radio is always ON. See “External Power +12 VDC Capable” feature above.

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Listen In. This allows remote activation of the transmitter when a unique 2-Tone code is received. Field programmable to one of 9 different 2-Tone codes and 4 different Listen In transmit times.

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Voice Messages. Record custom voice messages that can be played back during normal Callbox operation. Messages include Greeting, Voice Alert, Sensor status, and Battery status.

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DTMF or Selcall ANI. 1-9 digit DTMF or 3-7 digit Selcall codes can be transmitted at the beginning of each message for radio identification. programmed to ENABLE or DISABLE audio companding.

Companding will compress transmit audio before sending it, and expand receive audio before it is heard on the speaker to reduce the background noise common in radio communications.

Turn-Off enabled, the unit can be configured to turn itself ON any time the Sensor Input is pulled LOW (ground). This allows an external switch closure to activate the Callbox.

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On January 1, 2013, pursuant to the FCC Narrowband mandate,

Ritron will no longer be allowed to manufacture wide band (25 kHz) capable radio equipment that operates in the frequency bands from

150 MHz to 512 MHz. All Ritron RQX Series Callboxes are FCC certified for narrowband operation, so the only change required is the elimination of wideband operation.

To meet the FCC narrowband mandate by Jan 1, 2013, Ritron will initiate the transition process of manufacturing narrowband only compliant radio equipment beginning July 1, 2012. for wideband operation except where allowed by FCC rule. These radios will be clearly marked as “FCC Narrowband Compliant”.

The narrowband manufacturing process will proceed gradually on a model by model basis, with all models narrowband compliant by the January 1, 2013 deadline.

For a complete list of Ritron radios capable of narrowband operation; a Ritron FAQ on the subject, and various links on the

FCC website dealing with Narrowbanding go to: www.ritron.com/narrowband

After that date, customer orders will begin to be filled with radios manufactured for FCC narrowband compliance, with no provisions

If you have any questions contact us at 1-800-872-1872


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Callbox Factory Default setting is with Automatic Turn Off ENABLED. This means the callbox is OFF and will not receive a call until the callbox first initiates a call.

In Automatic Turn Off mode the callbox automatically shuts off whenever there is “no activity” for ten (10)

seconds.

To Initiate a Call

Press and hold the ON/PTT Button. The callbox will send a unique CALL TONE to alert radio equipped personnel. This

CALL TONE will also be heard at the callbox. Listen for the

“beep”, then, begin speaking into the MIC. For best communication, the caller should be 3 feet or less from the microphone.

To Receive a Call

1. When you have finished speaking, release the ON/PTT

Button.

2. Any reply will be heard through the callbox speaker. If a call is not received within 10 seconds of releasing the

ON/PTT Button and there is no activity on the channel, the callbox will sound a low double tone and turn-off automatically. This automatic turn-off feature is designed to conserve battery life.

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must be powered with D-cell

Alkaline batteries ONLY, or alternatively, with an external 12

VDC power supply, order Ritron model RPS-EXPO 110 VAC to 12 VDC cube power supply. When using an external 12

VDC supply, Alkaline or NiCd batteries can be used as backup. See page 4.

If there has been no activity for 10 seconds, i.e. either the

ON/PTT Button has not been pressed or a call has not been received, the unit automatically shuts OFF.

Low Battery Alert

The callbox will transmit an Alert Tone at the end of each transmission when the batteries approach end-of-life. This allows sufficient time for you to replace the batteries and assure uninterrupted service.

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These products generate radio frequency (RF) energy when To limit exposure to RF energy to levels below the limit, please observe the following: the ON/PTT button on the front of the unit is depressed.

These products have been evaluated for compliance with the maximum permissible exposure limits for RF energy at the maximum power rating of the unit when using antennas available from RITRON.

• Use only the antenna(s) available from RITRON for these models. DO NOT operate the radio without an antenna.

These products are not to be used by the general public in an uncontrolled environment unless compliance with the

Uncontrolled / General Population limits for RF exposure can be assured.

• Keep talk times as short and infrequent as possible. DO

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

• When transmitting, make certain that the distance limits for the particular model in use are observed.

Antennas other than those available from RITRON listed below have not been tested for compliance and may or may not meet the exposure limits at the distances given. Higher gain antennas are capable of generating higher fields in the strongest part of their field and would, therefore, require a greater separation from the antenna.

• DO NOT allow children to operate the radio.

When used as directed, this series of radios is designed to comply with the FCC’s RF exposure limits for “Uncontrolled /

General Population”. In addition, they are designed to comply with the following Standards and Guidelines:

RQX-457: For both the AFB-1545 and RAM-1545 antennas, at the 20 cm (7.9 inches) minimum expected separation distance and greater, the maximum RF exposure is well below the General Population / Uncontrolled limits.

RQX-157: To comply with the General Population /

Uncontrolled limits, all persons must be at least 7.9 inches

(20 cm) from the AFB-1545 antenna which is supplied by

RITRON to be attached directly to the top of the unit. For the

RITRON RAM-1545 magnet mount antenna, which can be located away from the unit, all persons must be at least 10.8 inches (28 cm) from the antenna.

• 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.


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Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions

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The Callbox may be powered:

Using External +12 VDC Power with Battery Back-up

• by six (6) D-cell batteries

• through an external +12 VDC source

• or both

Note: An additional hole, strain relief, and conduit will need to be installed into the callbox.

Powering the callbox from internal batteries will allow for an installation that does not require wiring to an external source of power. Powering the callbox by an external source will allow the unit to remain ON, like an intercom*.

To provide a useful amount of battery life, one of two battery saver options should also be used. See “Power Management

Options” on page 5.

The unit may be powered by an external source of +12 VDC.

This source should be filtered, with minimum noise and hum, and capable of supplying at least 1 Ampere.

Order Ritron model

RPS-EXPO 110 VAC to 12 VDC cube power supply.

* Automatic Turn Off must be DISABLED via Field or PC

Programming

Factory Default programming of the callbox is optimized for battery power operation. The External +12 VDC Power Fail

Alert option is NOT ENABLED.

Using Internal Batteries

Six (6) D-cell batteries may be installed in the internal battery holder for a no trenching, no wires required installation. If internal batteries are used, a LOW battery alert tone will be transmitted when the battery voltage drops below a programmed value. The LOW battery tone notifies personnel that the batteries should be replaced.

It is recommended that if an external source of power is used, that the internal batteries be installed as a back-up against loss of power. If this option is chosen, we recommend that the

“External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert” feature be ENABLED via

Field or PC programming.

How the Callbox will Operate:

If External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Feature is NOT

ENABLED:

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It is recommended the UHF model

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is NOT set to operate in High Power when using

Alkaline batteries. Due to the nature of alkaline batteries your transmit power output will decrease rapidly as the batteries are depleted.

Using Rechargeable Batteries for Battery Back-up

If rechargeable batteries are used for battery backup the

“Charge Jumper” must be placed into the “charge” position as shown in FIG-1.

Charge Jumper in

Charge position

FIG-1: Charge Jumper Shown in Charge Position

! ! CAUTION ! !

If rechargeable batteries are NOT used for battery backup, be sure the “Charge Jumper” is NOT in the “charge” position.

Charging Alkaline batteries will damage the cells and reduce battery life!

• Radio always checks for LOW battery or DEAD battery condition when the radio is ON.

• If LOW battery is detected, a single Alert Tone will be transmitted at the end of the transmission.

• Radio does NOT automatically transmit a LOW battery tone. The callbox must be ON and Alert Tone is only sent at the end of a transmission.

• If DEAD battery is detected, the radio ceases all operation.

A DEAD battery tone is heard on the callbox speaker and the radio will turn OFF.

If External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Feature is ENABLED:

• Radio always checks for External +12 VDC when the radio is ON. If loss of External +12 VDC is detected while the radio is in standby: a single Alert Tone will be

transmitted immediately.

• If loss of External +12 VDC is detected while the radio is in receive: a single Alert Tone will be transmitted after the

received message is complete.

• If loss of External +12 VDC is detected while the radio is in transmit: a single Alert Tone will be transmitted at the end of

the transmission.

• Once loss of External +12 VDC is detected and the Alert

Tone is transmitted, the radio will automatically send the

Alert Tone once every hour until External +12 VDC is restored or the batteries are exhausted. If radio is set for

Automatic Turn-Off (default setting) this hourly alert will

NOT occur.

• If Dead battery is detected the radio ceases all operation, a

DEAD battery tone is heard on the callbox speaker and the radio will turn OFF.


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Using External +12 VDC Power without Battery Back-up

The Ritron 7 Series callbox can be programmed for always-on operation by disabling the Automatic Turn-Off option. This is accomplished using the RQX PC Programmer, or through

Field Programming. Once Automatic Turn-Off is disabled, the user simply turns on the RQX by pressing the front panel PTT button and it will remain on as long as power is applied. If power to the callbox is lost, the user must press the front panel PTT to restart the radio. For externally powered callboxes, battery backup is one method of keeping the radio on if the primary external power is lost.

For details or questions about this modification contact Ritron at 1-800-872-1872 and reference Ritron publication

14670028, RQX 1-Series, 6-Series and 7-Series Callbox

Modification for Always On Operation.

Important considerations before applying this modification:

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The Automatic Turn-Off option must be disabled.

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When Automatic Turn-Off is disabled the unit will consume the largest amount of current, but is always ready to instantly receive messages. This mode should only be considered if an external source of +12 VDC is available.

For users that do not want to rely on battery backup, and do not want to “restart” the callbox after a power loss, the callbox can be modified to automatically restart after a power loss.

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The callbox receiver will always be on. All radio communication on the programmed frequency and tone will be heard over the RQX callbox.

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There are four power management options available to the 7

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Callbox:

Sensor Turn-On

Automatic Turn-Off (Field or PC Programmable)

When operating the Callbox with Automatic Turn-Off enabled, the unit can be configured to turn itself ON any time the

Sensor Input is pulled LOW (ground). This allows an external switch closure to activate the Callbox.

In this mode, the callbox will automatically turn itself off after a programmed period of no activity (no transmissions made

and no calls received) has elapsed. Once the unit has turned itself off, it can only be turned back on by depressing the ON/PTT Button. The programmed period of no activity necessary before the unit turns itself off is called the RQX

Reset Time. RQX Reset Time and Automatic Turn-Off can both be Field programmed, or PC programmed by the factory or your Ritron dealer via the Ritron RQX Series PC

Programmer. Automatic Turn-Off mode is the factory default mode for power management with an RQX Reset Time of 10 seconds.

When the switch closure is detected the Callbox will turn on and automatically transmit the Sensor On alert. The Callbox is then in normal operating mode and will automatically turn itself off after a programmed period of no activity as described in the Automatic Turn-Off topic in this section.

For Sensor Turn-On operation the Sensor Turn-On jumper must be placed into the “Turn-On” position. Refer to FIG-2 below for correct placement of the jumper. If the Sensor Input is not used the jumper placement has no effect on Callbox operation.

Battery Saver (PC Programmable Only)

This mode is similar to the Automatic Turn-Off mode except that the unit does NOT turn itself off after the RQX Rest Time has elapsed. Instead it reverts to a mode where the unit goes to sleep and periodically wakes up to test for receive activity on the channel. The Sleep Period (called Battery Saver Sleep

Time) can be set using the Ritron RQX Series PC

Programmer to between 0.5 and 8 seconds. Longer sleep times result in better battery life, but increase the chances that activity on the channel may be missed. The unit will come out of this mode when activity is detected during the wake-up period or if the ON/PTT button is pressed. The Automatic

Turn-Off and Battery Saver modes cannot be used together.

Neither “Automatic Turn-Off” nor “Battery Saver” Used

(Field or PC Programmable)

Sensor Turn-On

Jumper in Turn-On position

If neither Automatic Turn-Off nor Battery Saver are used the unit will consume the largest amount of current, but is always ready to instantly receive messages. This mode should only be considered if an external source of +12 VDC is available

(see “Using External +12 VDC Power with Battery Back-up” on page 4).

FIG-2: Sensor Turn-On Jumper Shown in

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The antenna radiates radio signals. Before using the

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Callbox, make sure the antenna is securely fastened into the 50

Ω BNC antenna connector. If the

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is to be used outdoors, see page 8 for instructions on properly sealing the antenna connector.

The internal speaker is connected to the radio printed circuit board with a polarized connector.

O n / P T T C o n n e c t o r

The On/PTT switch is connected to the radio printed circuit board with a polarized connector.

R F M a t i n g C o n n e c t o r s

An internal cable from the antenna connector is terminated into an SMB style connector for connection to the radio circuit board.

P r e - D r i l l e d M o u n t i n g H o l e s

Mounting holes located in the 4 corners of the case back are pre-drilled for mounting to a plate, wall or post. Once mounted, the case front is secured to the case back through these same threaded holes.

C a p t i ve P l a s t i c C a s e S c r e w s

A captive plastic case screw is located in each corner of the case front. These 4 screws are used to secure the case front containing the radio, to the case back that contains the batteries.

R J - 1 1 P r o g r a m C a b l e C o n n e c t o r

An RJ11 style connector is used to connect the cable from the

PC programmer to the radio.

C h a r g e J u m p e r

The charge jumper can be set to trickle charge re-chargeable backup batteries.

P r o g r a m B u t t o n

A small, momentary pushbutton is used for field programming the OUTPOST

®

Callbox.

S e n s o r T u r n - O n J u m p e r

The Sensor Turn-On jumper can be set to turn-on the radio whenever the Sensor Input is pulled low.

P r o g r a m D i s p l a y

A single digit LED display is used during field programming of the radio.

I n p u t / O u t p u t C o n n e c t o r

The 6-pin, polarized connector is used to connect external input/output devices. This allows connection of an external

+12 VDC input, an external DC level sensor input, and a 1A contact switch closure output.

B a t t e r y H o l d e r

The battery holder inside the case back is used for the installation of 6 D-cell alkaline batteries. Refer to the diagram below, or the labels beneath the cells, for correct installation of the batteries.

B a t t e r y M a t i n g C o n n e c t o r s

Polarized, 2-pin mating connectors are used to connect the batteries to the radio circuit board.

FIG-3: Callbox Assembly, Controls and Connectors

50

Ω BNC Antenna Connector

Captive Plastic Case

Screws (4 Corners)

RF Mating Connectors

Charge Jumper

On/PTT Connector

Sensor Turn-On

Jumper

Input/Output

Connector

Battery Holder with

D-Cell Batteries Installed

Speaker Connector

RJ-11 Program Cable Connector

Program Display

Program Button

Battery Mating

Connectors

Pre-Drilled Mounting

Holes (4 Corners)


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B

ASIC

O

UTPOST

®

I

NSTALLATION

I

NSTRUCTIONS

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

The basic OUTPOST

®

can be mounted to virtually any surface with four (4) #6 panhead screws. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted.

MOUNTING the OUTPOST

®

: (Refer to FIG-3)

6. Re-connect the RF mating connectors and the battery mating connectors between the case front and case back.

7. Fasten the case front to the case back with the four (4) captive screws. Do not over-tighten the plastic screws to prevent damage.

1. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case and separate the case front from the case back.

These screws are captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.

8. Insert, rotate and lock the antenna onto the antenna connector. Orient the antenna vertically.

9. If the OUTPOST

®

is to be used outdoors, it is imperative that the antenna connector be sealed with sealing tape after the antenna has been installed. Use Grainger #2A-

459, Radio Shack #278-1647, or equivalent. Refer to

“H

OW TO

S

EAL THE

A

NTENNA

” instructions in this manual. 2. Install 6 D-cell alkaline batteries into the battery holder.

Refer to FIG-3, or the labels beneath the cells, for correct installation of the batteries.

3. If required, program the radio. Refer to the programming section of this manual for details.

10. To install the message placard, align the center of the hole over the ON/PTT Button, and the mushroom-head fastener strips on the back of the placard with the strips on the front of the OUTPOST

®

case. Press firmly to interlock the strips, snapping the panel into position.

4. Disconnect the RF mating connectors and the battery mating connectors. Set the case front containing the radio circuit board aside.

COVERAGE

5. Insert a #6 panhead screw into each of the four (4) corner holes in the OUTPOST

®

case back. Position the case back in the chosen installation location and secure it in place with the four screws.

Depending on the unit location and installation, the

OUTPOST

®

set for 1 Watt can cover up to 1 mile line of sight. To increase range, use an external antenna that is mounted higher. Contact RITRON for a RAM-1545 Magnet Mounted Antenna. Refer to Special Note on page 4.

CAUTION

Do not drill or penetrate the

®

!

OUTPOST case with any additional holes. Use only the pre-drilled mounting holes.

XT O

UTPOST

®

I

NSTALLATION

I

NSTRUCTIONS

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

The XT OUTPOST

®

can be mounted to virtually any surface with four (4) ¼” diameter fasteners, not included. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted.

MOUNTING the XT OUTPOST

®

: ( Refer to FIG-4 at right, and FIG-6 on page 27)

1. Remove the front faceplate from the XT Callbox. The faceplate is secured to the case with 4 vandal-resistant buttonhead, Torx screws. Use the T-25 Torx bit included with the radio to remove these screws.

2. Remove the “Mounting Bracket” kit secured to the inside of the XT Callbox case.

3. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the internal Callbox case and separate the case front from the case back. The screws are captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.

4. Install 6 D-cell alkaline batteries into the battery holder. Refer to FIG-6, or the labels beneath the cells, for correct installation of the batteries.

5. If required, program the radio. Refer to the programming section of this manual for details.

6. Fasten the internal case front to the case back with the four (4) captive screws. To prevent damage, do not over-tighten the plastic screws .

7. Re-fasten the front faceplate to the radio with the 4 buttonhead Torx screws.

8. Install the 4 mounting brackets to the back of the XT Callbox case as shown in FIG-4 with the

#10-32 bolts provided. The mounting brackets can be installed vertically, as shown, or horizontally.

FIG-4: XT Callbox

Mounting Brackets

9. Position the XT Callbox in the chosen installation location and secure it in place with four screws through the mounting brackets.


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O

PTIONAL

XT O

UTPOST

®

M

OUNTING

B

RACKET

I

NSTALLATION

I

NSTRUCTIONS

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

The optional XT Mounting Bracket (order part # XTMK) can be attached to the callbox for special applications with two (2) ¼” diameter fasteners, NOT included. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will fasten the callbox securely to the mounting surface.

MOUNTING the OPTIONAL XT OUTPOST

®

BRACKET: Refer to

FIG-5 :

1. Using the XTMK bracket as a template, mark the two (2) holes

#2 (see FIG-5) on the mounting surface you intend to fasten th e bracket.

2. Find a flat work surface and using the included four (4) button head tamper resistant fasteners, attach the XTMK bracket to the existing holes on the back of the XT callbox (holes #1), as shown in FIG-5.

3. Secure the XTMK bracket to the mounting surface using holes #2 and two (2) ¼” fasteners (NOT included), as shown in FIG-5.

Make sure mounting surface and fasteners are capable of supporting the total weight of the XT callbox.

FIG-5: Optional XTMK Mounting Bracket

XT Callbox

H

OW TO

S

EAL THE

A

NTENNA

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

If the OUTPOST

®

Callbox is to be used outdoors it is imperative that the entire antenna connection be sealed with seal tape to provide proper operation and prevent voiding warranty.

Seal tape can be purchased at most Industrial Supply Stores,

Hardware and Home Center Stores, or Electronic Supply Stores.

Regardless of the antenna used, it is always best to weatherproof the antenna connection using seal tape.

NOTICE

Failure to follow these instructions will cause damage to the product, prevent proper sealing of the enclosure and will void

the Manufacturers Warranty.

Applying Seal Tape:

1. Attach the antenna to the 50

Ω BNC connector on the OUTPOST ®

Callbox enclosure.

2. Begin wrapping seal tape at the base of the antenna connector such that it is sealed to the enclosure top.

3. Overlap the seal tape as you tightly wrap upward around the connector and antenna. Continue to overlap seal tape around the connector base, past the articulated portion of the antenna and several inches up the thin, shiny section of the antenna.

Overlap sealing tape

(1) inch beyond the rigid section of the antenna

Wrap tape from bottom, sealing to enclosure.

AFB-1545 Antenna before sealing

AFB-1545 Antenna after sealing


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Wireless Callbox Field Programming

H

OW TO

R

EADOUT

C

URRENT

R

ADIO

F

REQUENCY

& T

ONE

C

ODES

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

1. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.

2. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the batteries connected to the radio. Make sure the unit has batteries installed. NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly. series of four digits; with each digit separated by a hyphen.

5. Write down the four digits.The first two digits indicate the frequency code and the last two digits the tone code; see

Table 1 and

Table 2

on pages 12 and 13. In this example an RQX-457 is programmed to operate on the “Brown Dot” frequency of 464.500

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

FREQUENCY CODE TONE CODE

6. If a 5 th

digit is displayed, the channel has been programmed for DQC and the last three digits indicate the DQC code; see

Table 3

on page 13. In this example an RQX-457 was programmed to operate on the “Brown Dot” frequency of 464.500 MHz

(Frequency code “04”) with a DQC code of “723”.

FREQUENCY CODE DQC CODE

7. If more than 5 digits are displayed, the radio has been programmed for 2-Tone Paging Decode. The frequency and tone codes will be displayed, followed by a “C”, then the radio will display the 2-Tone paging code; see

Table 4

on page 13. In this example an RQX-457 was programmed to operate on the “Brown Dot” frequency of 464.500 MHz (Frequency code “04”) with

100.0 Hz tone (Tone code “12”) and 2-tone paging decode frequencies of 330.5 Hz and 569.1 Hz (2-Tone code “91”)

FREQUENCY CODE TONE CODE PAGING CODE

8. If the channel is PC programmed with any frequency or tone not listed in Table 1, Table 2 or Table 3 on pages 12 and 13, the radio will sound the ERROR TONE on contents read out and display an "E". The PC programmer will be required to readout the radios frequency and tone programming.

9

. Normal radio operation resumes after the programming information has been displayed.


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H

OW TO

F

IELD

P

ROGRAM

F

REQUENCY

& T

ONE

C

ODES

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

To match other radios, the owner can select Frequency, Tone and DQC Codes from Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3 on pages 12 and

13. In our example, we will program an RQX-457 to operate on the "Brown Dot" frequency of 464.500 MHz with 100.0 Hz tone.

NOTES:

•

Field programming frequency and tone codes will disable companding, disable any switch operation, disable Listen In, and remove all 2-Tone decode programming. If any of these operations are required they must be re-programmed after field programming of the frequency and tone codes.

•

If the callbox has been PC programmed to a non-table frequencies it cannot be changed via field programming. You can, however, change the QC or DQC Tone Code via field programming by using the “No Change” Frequency Code “99” followed by the desired QC or DQC Tone Code.

04

1. Refer to Table 1 on page 12 to determine the two-digit frequency code and write it down.

12

to on page 13 to determine the two-digit tone code for 100.0 Hz and write it down.

3. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.

4. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the batteries connected to the radio. Make sure the unit has batteries installed.

NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly.

5. Press and release the ON/PTT button on the front of the unit to turn the radio on. display as you enter program mode and the radio will beep rapidly.

7. Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will emit a triple beep indicating that the radio is in program mode and a hyphen will appear on the program display.

8. Enter the 1 st

digit of the frequency code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

9. Enter the 2 nd

digit of the frequency code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

10. Enter the 1 st

digit of the tone code (or 1 st

digit of the DQC code) by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

11. Enter the 2 nd

digit of the tone code (or 2 nd

digit of the DQC code) by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

12. FOR DQC CODES ONLY – Enter the 3 rd

digit of the DQC code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

13. Press and release the ON/PTT button to save your programming. A triple beep will sound to indicate that programming was successful and a hyphen will appear on the program display. The radio is now ready for another program entry.

NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on the display.

Check the digits you are attempting to enter, then re-enter.

14. Once you have made your final program entry, press the ON/PTT button a final time to turn the radio off.

Turn the radio back on for normal operation.


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®


H

OW TO

F

IELD

P

ROGRAM

2-T

ONE

D

ECODE

(R

ECEIVE

) C

ODES

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

For special applications, it is desirable to program the Callbox for 2-Tone decode (receive) operation. The user is able to field program the radio for one of the 9 pre-determined tone pairs specified in

Table 4

on page 13. These tone pairs correspond to field programmable 2-Tone encode (transmit) codes available in other RITRON portable and base radios. In our example we will program an RQX-457 to operate with 2-Tone Decode (Receive) Code 94 frequencies of 389.0 and 669.9 Hz.

94

1. Refer to Table 4 write it down. on page 13 to determine the two-digit code for 2-tone decode on 389.0 and 669.9 Hz and




4. Press and release the ON/PTT button on the front of the unit to turn the radio on.

5. Press and HOLD the Program Button (See FIG-3 on page 6 for location). A "P" will appear on the program display as you enter program mode and the radio will beep rapidly.


7. Enter the 1 st

digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

8. Enter the 2 nd

digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.






IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Field programming frequency and tone codes will remove all 2-Tone decode programming. If 2-Tone decode operation is required, the 2-Tone Decode Code must be re-programmed after field programming of the frequency and tone codes.

2. When using 2-Tone decode for special applications (GateGuard

®

or Listen-In) the Feature Code must be entered first, followed by the 2-Tone Decode Code. Programming any of the Switch Operation, GateGuard

®

or Listen In features listed below requires re-programming of the 2-Tone Decode Code.

• No

•

Switch ON when called

•

Switch ON when active

• GateGuard

®

momentary

• GateGuard ®

• Listen-In

toggle

3. The radio can operate only one 2-Tone Decode function from the list above when field programmed. Your Ritron dealer can

PC program the callbox to perform more than one 2-tone decode function. Contact your Ritron dealer for details.

4. When the callbox is programmed for 2-Tone Decode operation, it is recommended that you do NOT use QC Tone Codes greater than “23” (146.2 Hz).


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T

ABLE

1: P

ROGRAMMABLE

F

REQUENCY

C

ODES

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

UHF Business Band

Code Frequency Color

BW

01 467.7625 J

02 467.8125 K

03 464.5500 Yellow Dot 12.5 †

04 464.5000 Brown Dot 12.5 †

05 467.8500 Silver Star 12.5 †

06 467.8750 Gold Star 12.5 †

07 467.9000 Red Star 12.5 †

09 469.2625

10 462.5750 White Dot 12.5 †

11 462.6250 Black Dot 12.5 †

12 462.6750 Orange Dot 12.5 †

13 464.3250

14 464.8250

15 469.5000

16 469.5500

17 463.2625

18 464.9125

19 464.6000

20 464.7000

21 462.7250

22 464.5000

23 464.5500

24 467.7625

25 467.8125

26 467.8500

27 467.8750

28 467.9000

29 467.9250

30 461.0375

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

31 461.0625

32 461.0875

33 461.1125

34 461.1375

35 461.1625

36 461.1875

37 461.2125

38 461.2375

39 461.2625

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5


40 461.2875

41 461.3125

42 461.3375

43 461.3625

44 462.7625

45 462.7875

46 462.8125

47 462.8375

48 462.8625

49 462.8875

50 462.9125

51 464.4875

52 464.5125

53 464.5375

54 464.5625

55 466.0375

56 466.0625

57 466.0875

58 466.1125

59 466.1375

60 466.1625

61 466.1875

62 466.2125

63 466.2375

64 466.2625

65 466.2875

66 466.3125

67 466.3375

68 466.3625

69 467.7875

70 467.8375

71 467.8625

72 467.8875

73 467.9125

74 469.4875

75 469.5125

76 469.5375

77 469.5625

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

BW

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

12.5

---

Note: If the callbox has been PC programmed to a non-table frequencies it cannot be changed via field programming. You can, however, change the QC or DQC Tone

Code via field programming by using the “No Change” Frequency Code “99” followed by the desired QC or DQC Tone Code.

VHF Business Band


BW

03 151.625 Red Dot 12.5 †

04 151.955 Purple Dot 12.5 †

05 151.925

06 154.540

07 154.515

08 154.655

09 151.685

10 151.715

11 151.775

12 151.805

13 151.835

14 151.895

15 154.490

16 151.655

17 151.745

18 151.865

24 151.700

25 151.760

26 152.700

12.5

12.5

---

VHF MURS**


BW

19 151.820 MURS 12.5

20 151.880 MURS 12.5

21 151.940 MURS 12.5

22 154.600 MURS 12.5

23 154.570 MURS 12.5

Notes

** MURS frequencies do not require an

FCC license. All other frequencies require an FCC license.

† Frequency code was 25 KHz bandwidth prior to the 2013 FCC

Narrowband Mandate.

• BW is the bandwidth in kHz.

• 12.5 kHz indicates a narrow band channel, 25 kHz indicates a wide band channel.

C

ANADIAN

F

REQUENCY

C

ODES

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

Canada Models


Code Frequency Color Dot

BW

01 458.6625

02 469.2625

25

25

Canada Models



BW

01 151.055

02 151.115

25

25

British Columbia Models



BW

01 154.100

02 158.940

25

25


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ABLE

2: I

NTERFERENCE

E

LIMINATOR

P

ROGRAMMABLE

QC T

ONE

C

ODES

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

Code Frequency

01 67.0

02 71.9

03

04

05

06

74.4

77.0

79.7

82.5

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

85.4

88.5

91.5

94.8

97.4

100.0

103.5

Code Frequency

14 107.2

15 110.9

16

17

18

19

114.8

118.8

123.0

127.3

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

131.8

136.5

141.3

146.2

151.4

156.7

162.2

Code Frequency

27 167.9

28 173.8

29

30

31

32

179.9

186.2

192.8

203.5

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

210.7

218.1

225.7

233.6

241.8

250.3

69.4

Code Frequency

40 159.8

41 165.5

42

43

171.3

177.3

44 No Tone

45 183.5

46

47

48

49

189.9

196.6

199.5

206.5

50

51

229.1

254.1

00

No Tone

T

ABLE

3: D

IGITAL

I

NTERFERENCE

E

LIMINATOR

P

ROGRAMMABLE

DQC T

ONE

C

ODES

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

Code

023

025

026

031

032

036

043

047

051

053

054

065

071

Code

072

073

074

114

115

116

122

125

131

132

134

143

145

Code

152

155

156

162

165

172

174

205

212

223

225

226

243

Code

244

245

246

251

252

255

261

263

265

266

271

274

306

Code

311

315

325

331

332

343

346

351

356

364

365

371

411

Code

412

413

423

431

432

445

446

452

454

455

462

464

465

Code

466

503

506

516

523

532

546

565

606

662

612

624

627

Code

631

632

645

654

664

703

712

723

731

732

734

743

754

T

ABLE

4: P

ROGRAMMABLE

2-T

ONE

D

ECODE

(R

ECEIVE

) C

ODE

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

Code

90

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

Tone 1

*

330.5

349.0

368.5

389.0

410.8

433.7

457.9

483.5

330.5

Tone 2

*

569.1

600.9

634.5

669.9

707.3

746.8

788.5

832.5

600.9

NOTES:

1. 2-Tone Decode codes 91-99 operate with Ring Tone and

Transpond enabled. See “2-T

ONE

D

ECODE

(R

ECEIVE

) S

ETTINGS

” section on page 21 for a full description of these features.

2. When the callbox is programmed for 2-Tone Decode operation, it is recommended that you do NOT use QC Tone Codes greater than “23” (146.2 Hz).

* If the Callbox displays 2-Tone Code “90” on readout it has been

PC programmed for custom frequencies.


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F

IELD

P

ROGRAM

S

INGLE

-D

IGIT

R

ADIO

F

EATURE

C

ODES

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

The OUTPOST

®

Callbox can be field programmed for a specific number of features that include companding, GateGuard

®

, Call

Tone, and speaker volume level. Refer to Table 5 below for the single digit codes available for field programming. In our example we will program an RQX-457 for Call Tone operation.

NOTE: Field programming frequency and tone codes will turn companding and GateGuard

®

OFF. If companding or GateGuard

® operation is required, the single-digit Radio Feature code must be re-programmed after field programming of the frequency and tone codes.

9

1. Refer to Table 5 below to determine the single-digit code used to enable Call Tone.







7. Enter the single-digit code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.






T

ABLE

5: S

INGLE

D

IGIT

R

ADIO

F

EATURE

C

ODES

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

Code Feature Default Description

1 Companding

Companding will compress transmit audio before sending it, and expand receive audio

2

3

Companding

Volume Level – Medium

8 Transmit

√

√ companded.

Sets Volume level to 50%

4 Volume Level – High

5 GateGuard

®

6

7

GateGuard

Transmit

®

ON

OFF

√

√

Provides momentary (1 second) switch closure via on-board relay. The 2-Tone

Decode code must be programmed AFTER entering the GateGuard

The GateGuard

®

OFF code will disable the 2-Tone Decode Code.

®

ON code.

UHF Model Only: Refer to Special Notice on page 4 regarding Alkaline Battery usage.

9 Call ON

√

When PTT button is initially pressed a Call Tone will be transmitted.

0 Call OFF before it is heard on the speaker to reduce the background noise common in radio communications. Companding is not recommended unless all radios in the system are

√

The Callbox is set from the factory with these options enabled.


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F

IELD

P

ROGRAM

A

DVANCED

F

EATURE

C

ODES

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

The OUTPOST

®

Callbox can be field programmed for a number of advanced features. Refer to Table 6 for the three digit codes available for field programming. In our example we will program an RQX-457 for an RQX Reset Time of 30 seconds.

804

1. Refer to Table 6 to determine the three-digit feature code and write it down.







7. Enter the 1 st

digit of the feature code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

8. Enter the 2 nd

digit of the feature code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

9. Enter the 3 rd

digit of the feature code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

10 Press and release the ON/PTT button to save your programming. A triple beep will sound to indicate that programming was successful and a hyphen will appear on the program display. The radio is now ready for another program entry.





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EATURE

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ODES

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Code Feature Default Description

RQX Reset Time

801 5 seconds

802 10 seconds

803 20 seconds

804 30 seconds

805 45 seconds

806 1 minute

807 2 minutes

808 3 minutes

809 4 minutes

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√

RQX Reset Time is the length of time the RQX Callbox can remain inactive (not receiving or transmitting) before it automatically shuts off.



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EATURE

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ODES

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CONTINUED

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Default Description Code Feature

Switch Operation

811

812

No Switch *

Switch On When Called

√

813 Switch On When Active

814 GateGuard

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Momentary *

815 GateGuard

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Toggle

Disables 2-Tone decode and all switch operation

.

Switch closes (e.g. strobe light turns on) when Callbox 1 st

receives a call. Switch opens (e.g. stobe light turns off) as soon as the PTT is pressed. Enabling this feature will disable 2-Tone decode.

Switch is closed (e.g. strobe light turns on) as long as Callbox is in use. Switch opens

(e.g. stobe light turns off) when Callbox has not been used (transmit or receive) for a period of time longer than RQX Reset Time. Enabling this feature will disable 2-Tone decode.

Switch is closed for 1 second when correct 2-Tone Decode Code is received.

Enabling this feature will disable any previously programmed 2-Tone decode operation and require re-entry of the 2-Tone Decode Code before it can operate.

Switch alternately closes and opens when correct 2-Tone Decode Code is received.

Enabling this feature will disable any previously programmed 2-Tone decode operation and require re-entry of the 2-Tone Decode Code before it can operate.

821

822

Special Features

Reset to Factory Defaults

Display Radio Revision

823

824

825

826

827

828

829

820

Enable External +12 VDC

Disable External +12 VDC

√

Enable Auto Turn-Off

√

Disable Auto Turn-Off

Enable Busy Channel TX Inhibit

Disable Busy Channel TX Inhibit

√

Mic Gain High

Mic Gain Normal

√

Resets Callbox to Factory default programming.

Callbox will display a sequence of 6 digits to identify operating code revision. This is helpful when troubleshooting the radio.

Enables the External +12 VDC “Loss of power” notification feature.

Disables the External +12 VDC “Loss of power” notification and reverts back to “Low

Battery” notification.

Callbox will automatically turn off when it has not been used (transmit or receive) for a period of time longer than the RQX Reset Time.

Callbox will remain on at all times. This mode of operation is not recommended for battery-powered applications.

Callbox cannot transmit when there is a received signal. A “busy signal” will be heard on the Callbox speaker when the PTT is pressed and a received signal is present.

Callbox will transmit whenever the PTT is pressed, regardless of any received signal.

Places the microphone into high gain operation where quiet and distant voices will be heard. This mode of operation will increase background noise transmitted by the

Callbox.

Places the microphone into normal gain operation for the majority of applications where the user is talking directly into the Callbox. This mode of operation will decrease background noise transmitted by the Callbox.

Listen In Time

870

871

872

873

874

Listen In Off

Listen In 5 seconds

Listen In 10 seconds



Receive Volume Level

875 10%

876 25%

877 50% *

878 75%

√

The Callbox will automatically transmit for a period of time equal to the

Listen In Time when the correct 2-Tone decode code is received.

Programming Listen In Time will disable any previously programmed 2-

Tone decode operation and require re-entry of the 2-Tone Decode Code before it can operate.

Sets the speaker volume level of received signals.

√

√

*


Setting is also available via Single-Digit Radio Feature Code programming.


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Wireless Callbox Programmable Features

P

ROGRAMMABLE

O

UTPOST

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C

ALLBOX

F

EATURES

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The OUTPOST

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Callbox has a variety of programmable features that determine how your callbox operates. Some of these features can be Field Programmed (FP) by you without using special tools, while other features can only be

Programmed (PC) with a PC and RQX Series PC

Programmer version 10.1.0 or higher. Contact your Ritron dealer or the factory for details.

G l o s s a r y o f T e r m s

Intercom Mode – The Automatic Turn-Off feature has been disabled and the Callbox is able to receive calls at any time.

Sleep – If Automatic Turn-Off is DISABLED and Battery

Saver is ENABLED the Callbox will go into a low current

Sleep Time when it is not being used, waking up periodically to check for a received message. Pressing the ON/PTT button will wake-up the radio immediately.

Wake-Up – When Battery Saver is ENABLED and the

Callbox has entered the low current Sleep state, the radio will wake-up periodically to check for a received message. The

Sleep Time is set by the Battery Saver Sleep Time.

No Activity Time – A continuous period of time where the

Callbox is not sending or receiving a call.

Programmable Features Key:

FP for Field Programmable Feature

– no software required

PC for PC Programmable Feature with Software

F i e l d P r o g r a m m i n g E n a b l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

This option is ENABLED as the Factory Default setting. This permits all Field Programmable features (FP) to be field programmed by you. If DISABLED, the features can only be programmed using special Ritron PC Programming software.

S e n d C a l l T o n e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C o r F P )

The Factory Default setting has the Call Tone feature ON

(refer to “How to Field Program Single-Digit Radio Feature

Codes on page 14). The callbox can be programmed to transmit a Call Tone if the Reset Time has expired and the

ON/PTT button is pressed. This will alert system users that the call is originating from the callbox.

S p e a k e r V o l u m e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC or FP)

The Factory Default setting is medium volume. Field programming allows you to select from 5 different Volume settings. PC Programming allows any volume level between 2

– 100%. A lower speaker volume reduces audio distortion and provides a more natural sound. For best performance, do not set the volume any higher than is necessary for your application.

C o m p a n d i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC or FP)

The Factory Default setting for Companding is OFF (NOT selected). The radio can be programmed to ENABLE or

DISABLE audio companding. Companding will compress transmit audio before sending it, and expand receive audio before it is heard on the speaker to reduce the background noise common in radio communications. See page 14.

H i g h / L o w P o w e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC or FP)

The UHF callbox can be set to transmit at high (2-Watt) or low

(1-Watt) power. Low power is recommended in battery powered installations.

!

Refer to Special Note on page 4 regarding Alkaline batteries.

Au t o m a t i c T u r n - O f f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C o r F P )

This feature is ENABLED as the Factory Default setting. The callbox will turn OFF when the RQX Reset Time has expired.

The Reset Time is a pre-programmed amount of time of “no activity” (no calls transmitted, no calls received) before the callbox turns OFF in order to conserve battery life. The callbox can be turned back ON when the ON/PTT button is pressed.

This is the recommended mode of operation for all battery only powered applications.

If Automatic Turn-OFF is NOT selected the callbox does NOT completely turn OFF, but remains in the Intercom mode, allowing the callbox to receive calls at any time.

Operating the callbox with Automatic Turn-OFF DISABLED significantly increases battery drain, and is therefore NOT recommended for battery only powered applications. Battery life can be increased using the Battery Saver Enable feature detailed in this section.

B a t t e r y S a v e r E n a b l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

When the OUTPOST

®

Callbox is programmed to operate with

Automatic Turn-Off disabled, Battery Saver can increase battery life in both internal and external battery powered applications.

With Battery Saver Enable, the callbox will periodically Wake-

Up and listen for a received signal before returning to a low current Sleep state. The time between Wake-Up states can be

PC programmed between 0.5 - 8 seconds with the Battery

Saver Sleep Time setting. A longer time between Wake-Up states will result in increased battery life.

The callbox immediately leaves Battery Saver mode any time the ON/PTT Button is pressed or a signal is received, and will not return to Battery Saver until the period of no activity exceeds the RQX Reset Time.


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ROGRAMMABLE

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UTPOST

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C

ALLBOX

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EATURES

(C

ONTINUED

)

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External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Tone ............ (PC or FP)

By selecting the +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Tone feature the callbox will look for a loss of the +12 VDC power source. The callbox will immediately transmit an Alert Tone to notify personnel that the +12 VDC source has been lost and is now operating on battery back-up. The callbox will transmit an

Alert Tone once every hour until the +12 VDC power source is restored or until the back-up batteries are exhausted. Even if this feature is NOT selected, it will always revert to Back-up

Battery power, see page 4 for details.

R Q X R e s e t T i m e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C o r F P )

Set from the factory for 10 seconds, the RQX Reset Time can be Field Programmed to 9 different times ranging from 5 seconds to 4 minutes, and PC programmed for 5-255 seconds. A shorter RQX Reset Time will result in increased battery life. In standard Automatic Turn-Off operation a longer

RQX Reset Time will allow more time for a response before the Callbox turns off.

RQX Reset Time defines the Inactivity Time allowed before the Callbox:

•

Turns Off if Automatic Turn-Off is ENABLED.

• Enters

Saver mode if Battery Saver is ENABLED.

•

Resets 2-Tone Paging Decode.

•

Automatically opens the Switch output.

M i c r o p h o n e G a i n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C o r F P )

The Microphone can be placed in HIGH or NORMAL gain mode. With the microphone in high gain mode quiet and distant voices will be heard. This mode of operation will increase background noise transmitted by the Callbox.

The Microphone gain is set to NORMAL mode by default.

Leave the microphone in normal gain mode for the majority of applications where the user is talking directly into the Callbox.

This mode of operation will decrease background noise transmitted by the Callbox.

L i s t e n I n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C o r F P )

Listen In allows remote activation of the Callbox transmitter for a programmed period of time when the correct 2-Tone code is decoded.

This feature, turned OFF by default, can be Field

Programmed to 4 different transmit times ranging from 5-30 seconds and PC programmed for 1-255 seconds.

The 2-Tone Decode Code required to activate the feature can be Field Programmed from the 9 different 2-Tone Decode

Codes in Table 4, or PC programmed for any 2-Tone frequency pair between 300-1500 Hz.

B u s y C h a n n e l T X I n h i b i t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C o r F P )

With this feature enabled the Callbox cannot transmit when there is a received signal. A “busy signal” will be heard on the

Callbox speaker when the PTT is pressed and a received signal is present. Busy Channel TX Inhibit is disabled from the factory.

S e n s o r / C o n t a c t C l o s u r e I n p u t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Callbox will send a warning tone when a change in the

Sensor Input is detected. The Sensor Input will respond to an

OPEN or CLOSED switch.

T r a n s m i t B e e p E n a b l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC)

This feature is turned on from the factory to provide a short beep in the Callbox speaker any time the ON/PTT button is pressed. This assures the Callbox user that the radio has turned on and is ready to transmit their message. With this feature disabled the Callbox will only beep when the radio is first turned on.

R X C o u r t e s y B e e p E n a b l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC)

In high noise environments it is sometimes difficult to determine when a received message has ended. With the RX

Courtesy Beep enabled the Callbox will sound a short beep on the speaker at the end of each received transmission.

N a r r o w o r W i d e B a n d O p e r a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC)

A number of table frequencies, which are Field

Programmable, offer you a choice between narrow (12.5 kHz) or wide (25 kHz) band operation. See “T

ABLE

1:

P

ROGRAMMABLE

F

REQUENCY

C

ODES

” on page 12. The callbox automatically makes the narrow or wide band adjustment depending on the frequency code selected.

The callbox can be PC programmed with Ritron RQX software to operate either narrow or wide band on any custom frequency within the specified band.

Refer to the section 2013 FCC Narrowband Mandate to see if your radio is capable of wideband transmit operation.

T X T i m e O u t T i m e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

Set from the factory for 60 seconds, the TX Time Out Time can be programmed for 1-255 seconds. This sets the length of time the Callbox can transmit continuously. If the ON/PTT button is held down longer then the TX Time Out Time will allow, the radio will stop transmitting and a “Busy Signal” will be heard in the speaker until the button is released.

D T M F o r S e l c a l l AN I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

The RQX can be programmed to send a 1-9 digit DTMF or 3-7 digit Selcall ANI code at the beginning of each transmission for radio identification.


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I

NTERCOM

(A

LWAYS

O

N

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ROGRAMMING

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The OUTPOST

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can be Field or PC programmed by the factory or by your Ritron dealer to operate as a two-way intercom. When operating as an intercom the Automatic

Turn-Off must be DISABLED so that the radio will remain ON in a “intercom” mode. The callbox can receive a call from another radio at any time. The higher current requirements of

Intercom operation make it undesirable in battery powered only installations. It is recommended that you power the callbox using +12 VDC capability. See page 4.

Other Programmable Features to Consider:

Battery Saver .................................................................. ( PC)

Battery Saver can be used to increase battery life in battery powered applications. With Battery Saver enabled, the callbox will periodically “wake-up” and listen for a received signal before returning to a low current “sleep” mode. The Sleep

Time can be PC programmed between 0.5 - 8 seconds. A longer sleep time will result in increased battery life, but may result in missed calls.

Required Radio Programming:

Automatic Turn-Off............................................... ( PC or FP)

Busy Channel TX Inhibit ...................................... ( PC or FP)

This feature must be DISABLED via Field or PC programming for the callbox to remain ON at all times.

If ENABLED this feature prevents you from talking over someone else on the same channel even if they are using a different tone code. The radio will beep a series of long, low tones that sounds like a “busy signal” when you press the

ON/PTT button.

U

SEFUL

F

EATURES TO USE WITH

I

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(A

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Programming for Selective Calling:

2-Tone Paging Decode ......................................... (PC or FP)

This allows selective calling to a Callbox in a radio system where there is more than one Callbox. When the Callbox is programmed for 2-tone decode in Intercom (Always-On) mode it will sound an alert tone on the Callbox speaker, similar to a telephone ring tone, whenever 2-tone page has been successfully decoded. This will alert any users in the immediate area that there is an incoming call on the Callbox.

Ring Tone .........................................................................(PC)

Ring Tone must be set to sound the alert tone on the Callbox speaker when a 2-Tone Page is successfully decoded. Ring

Tone is enabled from the factory.

2-Tone Monitor Trip.........................................................(PC)

This can be set when used with 2-Tone decode to allow the

Callbox to hear all radio traffic on the channel after it has successfully decoded the correct 2-tone code, regardless of

QC or DQC programming.

•

Normal conversation will follow after the 2-tone code is decoded.

QC or DQC decode operation.

•

The radio will automatically reset back to 2-tone decode after the RQX Reset Time has expired.

Switch Output Programming:

Switch on When Called ........................................ (PC or FP)

This will close the internal Switch Output whenever the radio receives a call after an Inactivity Time that exceeds the RQX

Reset Time. The switch will remain closed until the ON/PTT button is pressed or the RQX Reset Time expires. The Switch

Output could be used to turn on a light or activate an alarm to notify users in the area that an incoming call was present.


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S

WITCH

O

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O

PTIONS

–A

LLOWS

C

ONTROL OF AN

E

XTERNAL

D

EVICE

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(e.g., a gate controller, a strobe light, or any relay controlled device.)

The switch output is a simple 1-Amp relay contact closure that can be used to OPEN and CLOSE a gate, switch on a light, sound an alarm or any other application where remote control of an ON/OFF switch is required. The OUTPOST

®

Callbox can be programmed to OPEN and CLOSE the Switch Output when one of the following programmed conditions is met.

The Callbox can be programmed to alternately OPEN and

CLOSE the switch using a single 2-tone code, or can be PC programmed for separate OPEN and CLOSE 2-tone codes.

Field programming offers nine 2-tone codes that correspond to field programmable 2-tone codes available in select

RITRON portable and base radios.

N o S w i t c h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC or FP)

Select this option for no switch operation.

S w i t c h O n W h e n C a l l e d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC or FP)

With this option selected the switch will CLOSE when the

Callbox first receives a call. The switch will remain CLOSED until the ON/PTT button is pressed or the RQX Reset Time expires. This option is not applicable if the Callbox is programmed for Automatic Turn-Off.

S w i t c h O n W h e n C a l l b o x i n U s e . . . . . . . . . . ( PC or FP)

This option will CLOSE the switch when the Callbox first sends or receives a call. The switch will remain closed until the RQX Reset Time expires, which also turns the radio off if it is programmed for Automatic Turn-Off.

Switch On When Active with Turn-Off Code . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC)

This option operates the same as Switch On When Callbox in

Use with the added ability to OPEN the switch when a unique

2-Tone Turn-Off Code is received. Unlike the Switch On

When Callbox in Use feature, the switch will not OPEN when the RQX Reset Time expires unless the Callbox is programmed for Automatic Turn-Off. See “2-T

ONE

D

ECODE

(R

ECEIVE

) S

ETTINGS

” on page 21 for details on programming a

2-Tone Turn-Off code.

G a t e G u a r d

®

– M o m e n t a r y f o r 1 s e c .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC or FP)

With this option selected the switch will momentarily CLOSE when a unique 2-Tone code is received. The switch will remain CLOSED for the programmed period of time, programmable for 1-255 seconds. See “2-T

ONE

D

ECODE

(R

ECEIVE

) S

ETTINGS

” on page 21 for details on programming a

2-Tone Decode Code. Single-Digit field programming the

Callbox for GateGuard

®

operation places the radio into this momentary mode.


®

– T o g g l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC or FP)

With this option selected the switch will alternately OPEN and

CLOSE when it receives a unique 2-Tone code. After the 2tone code is received the Callbox will transmit a SINGLE

BEEP if the switch has been OPENED and a DOUBLE BEEP if the switch has been CLOSED. The switch will open when the Callbox turns off if it is programmed for Automatic Turn-

Off. See “2-T

ONE

D

ECODE

(R

ECEIVE

) S

ETTINGS

” on page 21 for details on programming a 2-Tone Decode Code.


®

– O n C o d e / O f f C o d e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PC)

When this option is selected the switch will CLOSE when a unique 2-Tone code is received, and OPEN when the 2-Tone

Turn-Off code is received. The switch will OPEN when the

Callbox turns off if it is programmed for Automatic Turn-Off.

See “2-T

ONE

D

ECODE

(R

ECEIVE

) S

ETTINGS

” on page 21 for details on programming a 2-Tone Decode Code and a 2-Tone

Turn-Off Code.


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2-T

ONE

D

ECODE

(R

ECEIVE

) S

ETTINGS

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2-Tone decode can be used to selectively call the Callbox in a system where multiple radios operate on a single frequency.

Alternatively, 2-Tone decode can also be used to operate the

Switch Output built into every Callbox.

R i n g T o n e E n a b l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

With this feature enabled the Callbox will sound a ring signal in the speaker, similar to a telephone ring, any time the 2-

Tone code, Group Call or All Call code is decoded. Ring


When the radio is programmed for 2-Tone Paging decode, no call will be heard unless the 2-tone code has been successfully decoded or the ON/PTT button has been pressed. After decoding, normal 2-way conversation is possible without the need for the 2-tone code. 2-Tone Paging

Decode is automatically reset when the RQX Reset Time expires.

2 - T o n e T r a n s p o n d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

2-Tone Transpond transmits a tone after the 2-Tone code,

Group Call or All Call code has been received to alert the calling radio that the 2-Tone code was successfully decoded.

2-Tone Transpond is enabled from the factory.

2 - T o n e G r o u p C a l l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

When the Callbox is programmed for Switch Output or Listen

In operation with 2-Tone decode, regular voice communication is unaffected by the 2-tone code. If a Switch

Output Option is selected that uses 2-tone decode it cannot be used for 2-Tone Paging Decode.

When this option is set, 2-tone decode is achieved if the radio receives the 1st tone for the programmed All Call time. If this option is selected the All Call time must be longer than the 1st

Tone time or the Callbox will always decode on the 1st tone, ignoring the 2nd tone altogether. Group Call is not enabled as received from the factory.

NOTICE

When the callbox is programmed for 2-Tone Decode operation, it is recommended that you do NOT use QC Tone

Codes greater than “23” (146.2 Hz).

2 - T o n e M o n i t o r T r i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

2 - T o n e T a b l e # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C o r F P )

The OUTPOST® Callbox comes equipped with 9 predetermined 2-Tone codes that correspond to table codes that certain RITRON portable and base radios can send. Use of the 2-Tone Table codes allows programming without the need for the PC programmer.

With this option selected the Callbox will be in carrier squelch mode any time the 2-Tone code is decoded, regardless of any

QC or DQC code programmed in the radio. The radio reverts back to QC or DQC tone decode if the ON/PTT button is pressed and reverts back to 2-tone decode after the RQX

Reset Time has expired. 2-Tone Monitor Trip is not enabled from the factory.

2 - T o n e D e c o d e w i t h S u b t o n e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

With 2-Tone Decode with Subtone enabled, the Callbox will not decode 2-Tone codes unless the correct subtone is also present. 2-Tone Decode with Subtone is not enabled from the factory.

1 s t T o n e d e c o d e d f o r 1 s e c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

You can custom program the 1 st

tone of the 2-tone code to any frequency between 300-1500 Hz. The 1st tone must be decoded for the programmed period of time before the radio looks for the 2nd tone. The factory setting for decode time is

1 second.

T u r n - O f f C o d e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

In certain Switch Output applications a separate 2-Tone Turn-

Off Code is required. This code can not be the same as the 2-

Tone Decode Code.

2 n d T o n e d e c o d e d f o r 1 s e c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

L i s t e n I n R i n g T o n e E n a b l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

You can custom program the 2nd tone of the 2-tone code to any frequency between 300-1500 Hz.The 2nd tone must be decoded for the programmed period of time after the 1st tone has been decoded. The factory setting for decode time is 1 second.

With this feature enabled the Callbox will sound a ring signal in the speaker, similar to a telephone ring, any time the 2-

Tone Listen In code is decoded. Listen In Ring Tone is not enabled from the factory.

Al l C a l l d e c o d e d f o r 4 s e c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( P C )

With 2-Tone All Call enabled you can custom program an All

Call tone to any frequency between 300-1500 Hz. The All Call tone must be decoded for the programmed period of time. All

Call is not enabled as received from the factory.


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Wireless Callbox Voice Messages

A

UTOMATIC

V

OICE

M

ESSAGES

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The RQX 7 Series Callbox is equipped to use pre-recorded voice messages that notify radio system users when specific events occur. These unique voice messages are recorded and stored on the Callbox, and automatically played back when the associated event occurs. The RQX 7 Series

Callbox supports 5 different message events and comes from the factory with no messages recorded.

Low Battery/Power Fail Message

The Low Battery/Power Fail Message is automatically transmitted when low voltage is detected on the Callbox.

If the Callbox is programmed with External +V enabled the

Low Battery/Power Fail Message:

To activate any of the 5 event messages simply record the voice message per the instructions in this manual. The recorded message can be played back for your review and rerecorded if necessary. You can erase any event message individually if you decide not to utilize that message.

• A typical message might be “Power failure”

• Will be sent automatically when the loss of the External +V supply voltage is detected.

• Will not be sent if the radio channel is busy, but instead will wait for the channel to clear before transmitting.

Greeting Message

• The Voice Alert Message is sent immediately before the

Low Battery/Power Fail Message, so a typical transmission might be “South delivery entrance” followed by “Power

Failure”.

The Greeting Message is played on the RQX Callbox speaker when the push-to-talk button is first pressed. This message is used to give the Callbox user instruction on how to proceed.

A typical message might be ‘Welcome to our facility. An

attendant will be with you shortly.”

• The Call Tone is sent before both messages if the Call

Tone feature is enabled.

The Greeting Message:

• Is played on the RQX Callbox speaker only when the push-to-talk button is first pressed.

• Will be re-played every time the push-to-talk button is pressed until the Callbox is answered.

• Will be sent automatically at the end of any Callbox transmission if a loss of the External +V supply voltage is detected. The message is appended to the existing transmission, and the Call Tone and Voice Alert Message will only be sent if it was a part of the existing transmission.

If the Callbox is programmed with External +V disabled the

Low Battery/Power Fail Message:

• Is not transmitted.

• Can be up to 8 seconds long.

Voice Alert Message

• A typical message might be “Low battery”

• Is NOT sent automatically when the loss of the battery supply voltage is detected.

The Voice Alert Message is transmitted automatically by the

Callbox when the push-to-talk button is first pressed. Often used with the Call Tone feature, this message alerts radio system users that the Callbox has been activated. Typical messages might be “South delivery entrance”, “Curbside Lane

4” or “Main gate”.

• Will be sent automatically at the end of any Callbox transmission if low battery voltage is detected. The message is appended to the existing transmission, and the

Call Tone and Voice Alert Message will only be sent if it was a part of the existing transmission.

Sensor Detect On Message

The Voice Alert Message:

• Is transmitted automatically by the Callbox when the pushto-talk button is first pressed.

• Will be re-transmitted every time the push-to-talk button is pressed until the Callbox is answered.

• Is transmitted after the Greeting Message has played on the speaker. If the Greeting Message is not used, the

Voice Alert Message will be heard on the speaker.

The Sensor Detect On Message is automatically transmitted when the Sensor Input is pulled low. Depending on the sensor used, a typical message might be “Door open”,

“Motion detected” or “Vehicle present”. The Voice Alert

Message is sent immediately before the Sensor Detect On

Message, so a typical transmission might be “South delivery

entrance” followed by “Door open”.

The Sensor Detect On Message:

• Will not be sent if the radio channel is busy when Busy

Channel TX Inhibit feature has been enabled. Instead, it will wait for the channel to clear before transmitting.

• Will be automatically re-transmitted periodically until the

Callbox is answered if the Callbox has been programmed with the Automatic ID Re-Send feature.

• Is automatically transmitted when the Sensor Input is pulled low.


• Is sent after the Call Tone and the Voice Alert Message if the radio is programmed for those features.

• Will be sent after the Call Tone if the Call Tone feature is enabled.

•

Can be up to 3 seconds long.

• Is automatically sent ahead of Sensor Detect or Low

Battery/Power Fail messages.



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Sensor Detect Off Message

• A guest presses the Callbox On/PTT button and the

Greeting Message “Welcome to Ritron, someone will be

with you shortly” is heard on the Callbox speaker.

• If the radio channel is not being used the Callbox will transmit the Call Tone, followed by the Voice Alert

Message “Main Entrance.” This will be heard by all system radio users, but not heard on the Callbox speaker.

The Sensor Detect Off Message:

Voice Messages

The Sensor Detect Off Message is automatically transmitted when the Sensor Input is pulled high. Depending on the sensor used, a typical message might be “Door closed”,

“Motion detected” or “Vehicle present”. The Voice Alert

Message is sent immediately before the Sensor Detect Off

Message, so a typical transmission might be “South delivery

entrance” followed by “Door closed”.

• Is automatically transmitted when the Sensor Input is pulled high.


• Is sent after the Call Tone and the Voice Alert Message if the radio is programmed for those features.


A

UTOMATIC

ID R

E

-S

END

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

The RQX 7-Series Callbox can automatically re-send the Call How to Program Automatic ID Re-Send

Tone, Voice Alert Message, and DTMF or Selcall ANI a programmed number of times when a call is not immediately answered. This allows the Callbox to periodically repeat the

Voice Alert Message without further input from the Callbox user. The periodic rate is determined by the RQX Reset

Time.

Refer to Table 7 below and follow the “How to Program

Advanced Feature Codes” instructions on page 15.

Code Number of Re-Sends

Following is an example of Automatic ID Re-Send programming and its effect:

860 0

861 1

The Callbox is field programmed for:

862 2

• Greeting Message “Welcome to Ritron, someone will be

with you shortly”

863 3

864 4

• Voice Alert Message “Main Entrance”

• Call Tone ON

• Automatic Turn-Off enabled

• RQX Reset Time of 20 seconds

• Automatic ID Re-Send set to 1

Here is how it will operate:

865 5

Table 7: Automatic ID Re-Send

Using Automatic ID Re-Send to Extend RQX Reset Time

A Voice Alert Message does not have to be used to enjoy the benefits of Automatic ID Re-Send. This feature can also be used to extend the RQX Reset Time whenever the Callbox

On/PTT button is 1 st

pressed, providing radio users additional time to respond to the Callbox.

• If the Callbox is not answered within 20 seconds (RQX

Reset Time) the Call Tone and Voice Alert Message will be re-transmitted (Automatic ID Re-Send).

• If the Callbox is again not answered within 20 seconds

(RQX Reset Time) it will turn off (if Automatic Turn-Off is enabled).

For example, if the Callbox is programmed for an RQX Reset

Time of 10 seconds and Automatic ID Re-Send of 5, the

Callbox will remain ON for 60 seconds (RQX Reset Time plus

RQX Reset Time multiplied by number of Automatic ID Re-

Send) after the On/PTT button is 1 st

pressed instead of 10 seconds (RQX Reset Time). Once the Callbox has been answered it will turn off after 10 seconds (RQX Reset Time) of inactivity.

• If the Callbox On/PTT button is pressed again at any time before it is answered the entire process described above is re-started.

• If the Callbox is answered before it automatically turns off the Callbox operates as normal 2-way radio communication with no messages or Call Tone.


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H

OW TO

R

ECORD A

V

OICE

M

ESSAGE

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

Recite your voice message a number of times before recording to be sure it can be completed in the time allowed. For best results speak directly into the Callbox microphone in a slow, clear voice.

832

1. Refer to Table 8 to determine the three-digit Record Code and write it down.



NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to record properly.




7. Enter the 1 st

digit of the Record Code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

8. Enter the 2 nd

digit of the Record Code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

9. Enter the 3 rd

digit of the Record Code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display. The Callbox is now ready to record.

10 Press and hold the ON/PTT button to begin recording the message. Speak directly into the Callbox microphone in a slow, clear voice.

NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to enter an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on the display.


11. Release the ON/PTT button when you have completed the message. A triple beep will sound to indicate that recording was successful and a hyphen will appear on the program display. The radio is now ready to record another message, or for another program entry.

12. Once you have recorded your final message, press the ON/PTT button a final time to turn the radio off.


T

ABLE

8: V

OICE

M

ESSAGE

C

ODES

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

Voice Alert

Greeting

Sensor Detect On

Sensor Detect Off

Length Code Code Code Description

3 sec.

8 sec.

3 sec.

3 sec.

Low Battery/Power Fail 2 sec.

831

832

833

834

835

841

842

843

844

845

851

852

853

854

855

Transmitted when the PTT is 1 st

pressed

Plays on speaker when the PTT is 1 st

pressed

Transmitted when Sensor Input is pulled low

Transmitted when Sensor Input is pulled high

Transmitted when low voltage is detected


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H

OW TO

P

LAY A

V

OICE

M

ESSAGE

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

Recorded voice messages can be played back on the Callbox speaker for review.

842

1. Refer to Table 8 to determine the three-digit Play Code and write it down.



NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to record properly.




7. Enter the 1 st

digit of the Play Code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

8. Enter the 2 nd

digit of the Play Code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

9. Enter the 3 rd

digit of the Play Code by clicking the Program button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display. The Callbox is now ready to play the message on the speaker.

10 Press and release the ON/PTT button to begin playback of the message. If the message has not been recorded an error tone will sound and an "E" will appear on the display.

NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to enter an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on the display.


11. Once the message playback is complete a triple beep will sound and a hyphen will appear on the program display. The radio is now ready to playback another message, or for another program entry.

12. Once you have played your final message, press the ON/PTT button a final time to turn the radio off. Turn the radio back on for normal operation.

H

OW TO

E

RASE A

V

OICE

M

ESSAGE

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

If you decide not to use a voice message that is already recorded, it can be easily erased via field programming. Follow the “How to

Play a Voice Message” instructions above using the Erase Code specified in Table 8 .


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Wireless Callbox GateGuard

®

Application

C

ONFIGURING THE

C

ALLBOX FOR A

G

ATE

G

UARD

®

A

PPLICATION

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

The XT OUTPOST

®

can be mounted to virtually any surface with four (4) ¼” panhead screws. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted.

MOUNTING the XT OUTPOST

®

: ( Refer to FIG-6)

!

CAUTION: The interface cable and wirenuts should be positioned on the right side of the case, opposite the antenna

(See FIG-6 on page 27)

8. Position the XT Callbox case in the chosen installation location and secure it in place with four screws through the mounting brackets.

1. Remove the front faceplate from the XT Callbox. The faceplate is secured to the case with 4 vandal-resistant buttonhead, Torx screws. Use the T-25 Torx bit included with the radio to remove these screws.

9. If programming is required, loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the internal Callbox case and separate the case front from the case back. These screws are captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing. 2. Remove the “Mounting Bracket” kit secured to the inside of the XT Callbox case.

10. Program the radio, if required. Refer to the programming section of this manual for details. To program the radio you must first apply +12 VDC external power, or alkaline batteries.

!

3.

Due to the wide variety of installation possibilities,

RITRON does not provide the cables or hardware required to bring external connections into the XT

Callbox.

• When selecting your cable hardware be sure it will adequately seal the cable to the case.

• Carefully study the internal construction of the

XT Callbox and determine the location on the outside case where the external supply and

GateGuard

®

hook-up will be brought in.

11. If rechargeable NiCd batteries are used for battery backup the “Charge Jumper” must be placed into the “charge” position as shown below.

• Consider clearance with your desired hardware.

4. Remove the 4 flathead screws securing the internal mounting plate and remove entire internal case assembly.

The front faceplate will be attached to the internal case assembly, handle with care.

Charge Jumper in

Charge position

5. Carefully drill the hole in the XT Callbox case required for your external hook-up cable installation.

6. Install the 4 mounting brackets to the back of the XT Callbox case shown in FIG-4 on page 7. The mounting brackets can be installed vertically, as shown, or horizontally.

7.

CONNECTING THE SWITCH OUTPUTS TO AN

EXTERNAL DEVICE a. Thread your external hookup cable from the external device you wish to control through the hole with approximately 6 inches of cable inside the XT case. b. Your external cable will be connected to the XT Callbox

6-conductor interface cable with wirenuts, dress your external wires accordingly (Refer to Table 7 on page

23). c. With your selected hardware, secure and seal the conduit to ensure moisture and vandal resistant functions to the XT Callbox case.

•

Consult the manufacturer of the external device you are attempting to control for the recommended wire gauge.

•

Confirm that your application will NOT exceed the maximum rating of the on-board relay of 120 VAC @ 1 amp.

•

Make sure all power to the equipment is turned OFF or disconnected.

! ! CAUTION ! !

If rechargeable batteries are NOT used for battery backup, be sure the “Charge Jumper” is NOT in the “charge position.

Charging alkaline batteries will damage the cells and reduce battery life!

12. Fasten the internal case front to the case back with the four (4) captive screws. Do not over-tighten the plastic screws to prevent damage.

13. Secure the internal case assembly to the XT Callbox with the

4 flathead screws through the internal mounting plate. Refer to FIG-6 for correct orientation and location of the antenna and cables. The front faceplate is attached to the internal case assembly, handle with care.

14. Re-fasten the front faceplate to the radio with the 4 buttonhead Torx screws.

Be sure both the interface cable and the front-panel On/PTT switch cable are routed to the side of the internal plastic case assembly, away from the antenna. The cables cannot lay across the face of the internal plastic case, they must be alongside.


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®

Application

F

IG

: 6 XT C

ALLBOX

A

SSEMBLY

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

Threaded Inserts for Front Plate

Mounting (4 Corners)

Battery Holder with

D-Cell Batteries Installed

Internal Antenna

6-Conductor

Interface Cable

Foam Antenna

Locator

Captive Plastic

Case Screws

(4 Corners)

RF Mating

Connectors

Charge

Jumper

Input/Output

Connector

Sensor Turn-On

Jumper

Battery Mating

Connectors

Table 7: XT Callbox 6-Conductor

Interface Cable

Input/Output

Wire Description Connector Pin #

Red External 12 VDC 6

Black External 12 VDC 5

4

3

2

On/PTT Switch

Front Plate

(Bottom Edge)

Cables must be routed to the side of internal plastic case assembly.

1

• Do not remove the foam Antenna Locator. The foam Antenna Locator is used to position the antenna for optimum performance. The antenna should be routed in the slot on Antenna Locator, along the inside of the XT case as shown. The tip of the antenna should not come in contact with any of the connecting cables.


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®


The OUTPOST

®

can be field programmed for basic

GateGuard

®

operation, or PC programmed to suit your unique

GateGuard

®

Application

H

OW TO

F

IELD

P

ROGRAM THE

O

UT

P

OST

®

C

ALLBOX FOR

G

ATE

G

UARD

®

O

PERATION

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

The OUTPOST

®

Callbox will now operate in GateGuard

® mode as follows: requirements. The instructions in this section apply only

to Field Programmable features. If PC programming software has been used to set 2-Tone decode (receive) or other optional GateGuard

®

features, operation may not be as described here.

Follow these steps to program the OUTPOST

®

for

GateGuard

®

operation: the

OW TO

F

IELD

P

ROGRAM

F

REQUENCY

& T

ONE

C

ODES

” instructions on page 10.

2. Program the callbox for GateGuard

®

Operation ON per the “H

OW TO

F

IELD

P

ROGRAM

S

INGLE

-D

IGIT

R

ADIO

F

EATURE

C

ODES


• The Callbox will be in “Automatic Turn-Off” mode. The

ON/PTT button must first be pressed as described in

“O

PERATING THE

7 S

ERIES

O

UTPOST

®

C

ALLBOX WITH

F

ACTORY

D

EFAULT

S

ETTINGS

” section on page 3 before normal twoway communications can be established.

• If the Callbox does not send or receive a signal for more than 10 seconds the Callbox will automatically turn off. The

ON/PTT button must be pressed to turn the Callbox back on and receive a call.

• When the Callbox receives and decodes the correct 2-Tone code the Callbox Switch Output will momentarily CLOSE the switch for 1 second. The Callbox will also automatically transmit a confirmation tone back to the senders radio notifying them that the correct 2-tone code has been decoded at the OUTPOST

®

Callbox.

“H

OW TO

F

IELD

P

ROGRAM

2-T

ONE

D

ECODE

(R

ECEIVE

)

C

ODES


O

PTIONAL

G

ATE

G

UARD

®

S

ETTING

/F

EATURES

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

The OUTPOST

® can be Field Programmed, or PC Battery Saver Enable...................................................... ( PC) programmed using special software, for customized

GateGuard® applications.

Au t o m a t i c T u r n - O f f ....................................... (PC or FP)

When the OUTPOST

®

Callbox is programmed to operate with

Automatic Turn-Off DISABLED, Battery Saver can increase battery life in both internal or external battery powered applications.

This is ENABLED as the Factory Default setting. The callbox will turn OFF when the RQX Reset Time has expired. The

Reset Time is a pre-programmed amount of time of “no activity” (no calls transmitted, no calls received) before the callbox turns OFF in order to conserve battery life. The callbox can be turned back ON when the ON/PTT button is pressed.

This is the recommended mode of operation for all battery only powered applications.

If Automatic Turn-Off is NOT selected the callbox does NOT completely turn OFF, but remains in the Intercom mode, allowing the callbox to receive calls at any time.

Operating the callbox with Automatic Turn-Off DISABLED significantly increases battery drain, and is therefore NOT recommended for battery only powered applications. Battery life can be increased using the Battery Saver Enable feature detailed in this section.

RQX Reset Time.................................................... (PC or FP)

This is set from the factory for 10 seconds, but can be Field

Programmed to 9 different times ranging from 5 seconds to 4 minutes, and PC programmed for 5-255 seconds. A shorter

RQX Reset Time will result in increased battery life. In standard Automatic Turn-Off operation a longer inactivity timer will allow more time for a response before the callbox turns

OFF.

With Battery Saver Enable, the callbox will periodically Wake-

Up and listen for a received signal before returning to a low current Sleep mode. The sleep time can be PC programmed between 0.5 - 8 seconds with the Battery Saver Sleep Time setting. A longer sleep time will result in increased battery life, but may result in missed calls.

The callbox immediately leaves Battery Saver mode any time the ON/PTT Button is pressed or a signal is received, and will not return to Battery Saver until the period of no activity exceeds the RQX Reset Time.

External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Tone ............ (PC or FP)

B y selecting the +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Tone feature the callbox will look for a loss of the +12 VDC power source. The callbox will immediately transmit an Alert Tone to notify personnel that the +12 VDC source has been lost and is now operating on battery back-up. The callbox will transmit an

Alert Tone once every hour until the +12 VDC power source is restored or until the back-up batteries are exhausted. Even if this feature is NOT selected, it will always revert to Back-up

Battery power, see page 4 for details.

NOTE: In applications where external power is available, we recommend using the RPS-EXPO Cube Power

Supply. See page 4 for details.


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®

Application

O

PTIONAL

G

ATE

G

UARD

®

S

ETTING

/F

EATURES

(C

ONTINUED

)

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

Send Call Tone...................................................... (PC or FP) GateGuard

®

On Code / Off Code ....................................(PC)

The Factory Default setting has the Call Tone feature ON

(refer to “H

OW TO

F

IELD

P

ROGRAM

S

INGLE

-D

IGIT

R

ADIO

F

EATURE

C

ODES

” on page 14). The callbox can be programmed to transmit a Call Tone if the Reset Time has expired and the

ON/PTT button is pressed. This will alert system users that the call is originating from the callbox.

Ring Tone .........................................................................(PC)

This will sound an alert tone on the callbox speaker, similar to a telephone ring tone, whenever the correct 2-tone code has been successfully decoded. This feature is used to alert the

Callbox user that the gate is being opened or closed. Ring


This operation allows programming of separate ON and OFF

2-tone decode (receive) codes. The OUTPOST

® will CLOSE the Switch Output upon receiving the ON code, and OPEN the

Switch Output upon receiving the OFF code.

When reading out the radio programming as described in the

“H

OW TO

R

EADOUT

C

URRENT

R

ADIO

F

REQUENCY

& T

ONE

C

ODES

” section, the ON code will be displayed.

Sensor/Contact Closure Input

The Sensor Input will detect a logic level and transmit an Alert tone when a change in logic level is detected. Separate alert tones are used for OPEN (logic level high) tone and CLOSED

(logic level low) tone.

GateGuard

®

– Toggle ........................................... (PC or FP)

Busy Channel TX Inhibit ...................................... (PC or FP)

Will alternately open and close the Switch Output when it receives a unique 2-Tone code. After the 2-tone decode

(receive) code is received the callbox will transmit a single beep if the switch has been opened and a double beep if the switch has been closed. The switch will open when the callbox turns off if it is programmed for Automatic Turn-Off.

This will not allow you to transmit when another user is already transmitting on your radio frequency, even if they are using a different tone code. The radio will beep a series of long, low tones (like a busy signal) while the ON/PTT button is held down.


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F C C L i c e n s i n g

Except for the five (5) MURS frequencies listed on page 12, the FCC requires the owners of radios operating on these frequencies 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 an FCC license for VHF or UHF frequencies, submit FCC application

Form 601. Your Ritron dealer can help you with this process.

H o w t o O b t a i n a n F C C R a d i o L i c e n s e

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 601,

Schedules D and H, and Fee Remittance Form 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 numbers 3000159, 3060001, 3060003, and 3060006.

To have Document numbers 3000159, 3060001, 3060003, and 3060006 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) or log on at www.fcc.gov

You must decide which radio frequency(ies) you can operate on before filling out your application.

For help determining your frequencies, call Ritron at 800-USA-1-USA

(800-872-1872).

I N D U S T R Y C AN AD A R e g u l a t i o n s

Industry Canada requires the owners of the radios to obtain a radio license before using them.

Application forms can be obtained from the nearest Industry Canada District office.

1. Fill in the items per the instructions. If you need additional space for any item, use the reverse side of the application.

2. Use a typewriter or print legibly.

3. Make a copy for your files.

4. Prepare a check or money order to “Receiver General for Canada”, for the amount listed at http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smtgst.nsf/eng/sf01027.html

. (Licenses are renewed annually on April 1st.

Refer to the calculation for application fees for each month.)

5. Mail the completed application, along with your check or money order, to the closest Industry Canada District Office.

Notes: Fees are subject to change without notice.

Licensing

S a f e t y S t a n d a r d s

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, eight 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.

S e r vi c e

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 local authorized dealer or Ritron.

U.S. Manufacturer:

RITRON, INC. - Repair Department

505 West Carmel Drive,

Carmel, Indiana 46032 USA

Phone: 317-846-1201

FAX: 317-846-4978

Email: [email protected]


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Wireless Callbox Warranty

RITRON, INC.

L

IMITED

W

ARRANTY

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

WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:

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

WHAT RITRON WILL DO WHAT IS COVERED FOR HOW LONG

OUTPOST

®

Callboxes 1 During the first year after date of purchase, RITRON will repair or replace the defective product, at RITRON's option, parts and labor included at no charge.

*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.


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Failure to follow these instructions will cause damage to the product, prevent proper sealing of the enclosure and will void

. Normal radio operation resumes after the programming information has been displayed.

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Owner’s Manual

Failure to follow these instructions will cause damage to the product, prevent proper sealing of the enclosure and will void

. Normal radio operation resumes after the programming information has been displayed.

UHF Business Band

UHF Business Band

VHF Business Band

VHF MURS**

Notes

Canada Models

UHF Business Band

Canada Models

VHF Business Band

British Columbia Models

VHF Business Band

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