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INTRODUCTION
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BASIC FEATURES
This manual covers Ritron "Display Series" base radios.
These radios are rugged, programmable two-way desktop
base stations designed to operate in a professional FM
communications band (VHF or UHF business available).
Each radio is equipped with these features:
Push-button operating controls. The Push-To-Talk
(PTT), Channel, On/ Volume Up, Volume Down/ Off and
the special feature "Z" button controls are conveniently
located on the face of the radio.
Channel display. The LED display will show the
current operating channel, and contains a transmit/busy
lamp. The display is also used to indicate volume level
and paging decode status on radios programmed for
2-tone paging operation.
10-channel capability. Up to 10 channels can be
programmed to contain a unique set of operating
frequencies and options.
QC (Quiet Call) and DQC (Digital Quiet
Call)intereference eliminator codes. Each channel
can be programmed from a list of 51 QC sub-audible or
83 DQC digital privacy codes.
Channel scanning. Channel Scan allows scanning of
all channels programmed into the radio, and can be
turned On and Off through Field programming. The scan
channel has many features, including Priority Scanning
and Busy Channel Blocking.
Features available through PC programming include:
Special Feature "Z' button. The "Z" button can
be PC programmed soft key for many unique
functions such as Scan, Weather Channel, send
DTMF ANI, send 2-tone page, Monitor, or Call Tone.
2-tone paging decode. Each channel can be
programmed for 2-tone paging decode within a
frequency range of 300-1500 Hz. Additional 2-tone
paging features include Group Call, All Call,
automatic reset, and transpond alert.
2-tone paging encode. Each channel can be
programmed for 2-tone paging encode within a
frequency range of 300-1500 Hz.
DTMF ANI. Each channel can be programmed to
transmit a unique DTMF ANI string with the "Z"
button programmed for DTMF ANI.
Wide or narrow band operation. Each channel
is programmable for wide or narrow band
operation.
Squelch adjustment. Squelch sensitivity can be
programmed on a per channel basis to meet your
specific needs.
Alert tones. Each channel is programmable for a
variety of alert tones that include RX courtesy
beep, TX clear to talk beep, busy channel lockout
alert, last active channel marker, and channel
scanning indicator.
See your Ritron dealer or contact Ritron directly for
PC programming of these option.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON
Congratulations on your purchase of the Display
Series base radio. Your new radio is the result of
Ritron's 25 years history of designing, manufac-
turing, 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 employ-
ees throughout the workplace.
"DISPLAY SERIES" MODEL NUMBERS
VHF MODELS: JOBCOM & PATRIOT
JBS-146D ...... (Jobcom) ... (2-Watt, 10 Channel)
PBS-146D ...... (Patriot) ..... (2-Watt, 10 Channel)
UHF MODELS: JOBCOM & PATRIOT
JBS-446D ...... (Jobcom) ... (2-Watt, 10 Channel)
PBS-446D ...... (Patriot) ..... (2-Watt, 10 Channel)
The model number located on the back of the
radio case indicates its operating band.
VHF radios are designed to operate on up to ten
channels within the 12 MHz band between
factory standard 150 and 162 MHz.
UHF radios are designed to operate on up to ten
channels within the 20 MHz band between
factory standard 450 and 470 MHz.
Weather Channel. VHF models can be programmed to receive your local NOAA weather
radio broadcast. The Weather channel can be turned On and Off through Field programming.
Weather Alert. VHF models can be programmed to alert you when the National Weather
Service detects threatening weather conditions. The Weather Alert feature can be turned
On and Off through Field programming.