Owner`s manual

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DESCRIPTION PAGE
ACCESSORIES
Optional Accessories ................................................. ii
INTRODUCTION
"Display Series" Model Numbers .............................. 1
Basic Features ........................................................... 1
CONTROL & OPERATION ............................................ 2
FIG-1: Radio Controls and Connectors .................... 2
OPERATION
FIG-2: Volume Level Indicator .................................. 3
On-off/ Volume Adjust ............................................... 3
Channel Selection ...................................................... 3
Receive ...................................................................... 3
QC and DQC Tone Codes
(Interference Eliminator Codes) ................................ 3
Transmit ...................................................................... 4
FIG-3: Transmit / Busy Lamp .................................... 4
Radio Alert Tones ...................................................... 4
Optional Alert Tones .................................................. 4
Channel Scan Operation ........................................... 5
2-Tone Paging Decode Operation ............................. 5
FIG-4: 2-Tone Call Alert ............................................ 6
"Z" Button - Programmable Soft Key ........................ 6
INSPECTION
Make sure the package includes:
 "Display Series" base radio
 Antenna
 RPS-1A Wall Mounted Power Supply
 Owner's Manual
Examine the equipment immediately after
delivery and report any damage to your
shipping company.
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NOAA WEATHER RADIO
How to Preset Your Radio for Local NOAA
Weather Broadcasts ................................................. 7
FIG-5: Presetting Your Local NOAA Weather
Broadcasts................................................................. 8
FIG-6: NOAA Frequencies ....................................... 8
NOAA Weather Channel ............................................ 8
Weather Alert ............................................................. 8
Using The "Z" Button For Weather Channel ............. 8
RADIO PROGRAMMING
FIG-7: How To Place the Radio in Program /
Readout Mode ............................................................ 9
How to Readout Field Programmed Frequency &
Tone Codes ................................................................ 9
How to Field Program Frequency and Tone Codes 10
Table 1: Programmable Frequency Codes ............ 11
Table 2: Programmable QC Tone Codes ................ 12
Table 3: Programmable DQC Codes ........................ 12
How to Field Program Radio Options ...................... 12
Table 4: Radio Option Codes .................................. 12
How to Delete a Channel ......................................... 12
PC Programmable Features ..................................... 12
!! CAUTIONS  ALL RADIOS !!
Observe Caution in the Following Environments to
Maximize the Life of Your Radio Equipment ........... 13
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 14
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FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
FCC Regulations ...................................................... 15
Service ..................................................................... 15
How to Obtain an FCC Radio License .................... 15
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................. 16
RITRON WIRELESS SOLUTIONS ........... BACK COVER
FIGURES:
1. Radio Controls and Connectors .......................... 2
2. Volume Level indicator ........................................ 3
3. Transmit / Busy Lamp .......................................... 4
4. 2-Tone Call Alert................................................... 6
5. Presetting Your Local NOAA Weather
Broadcasts .......................................................... 7
6. NOAA Frequencies ............................................. 7
7. How To Place the Radio in Program / Readout
Mode ..................................................................... 9
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