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
Squelch Modes ............................................................................................. 3
Transmit ........................................................................................................ 4
FIG-3: Transmit/Busy Lamp ......................................................................... 4
Radio Alert Tones ......................................................................................... 4
Optional Alert Tones ...................................................................................... 4
Channel Scan Operation............................................................................... 5
2-Tone 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 FEATURE
How to Select Your Local NOAA Weather Frequency ................................. 7
FIG-5: Selecting Your Local NOAA Weather Frequency .............................. 8
FIG-6: NOAA Frequencies ........................................................................... 8
NOAA Weather Feature ................................................................................ 8
NOAA Weather Alert Feature ........................................................................ 8
Using The "Z" Button To Access NOAA Weather .......................................... 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 Feature Codes .............................................. 12
Table 4: Radio Feature 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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SPECIAL APPLICATION
How To Field Program 2-Tone Encode Codes for GateGuard
Applications, go to
www.ritron.com/gg_04.pdf ............................................15
How To Send A 2-Tone Code.......................................................................15
TABLE 5: Programmable 2-Tone Encode Code..........................................15
FCC & IC LICENSE REQUIRED
FCC Regulations ........................................................................................ 16
How to Obtain an FCC Radio License ........................................................ 16
Industry Canada Regulations...................................................................... 16
Service ........................................................................................................ 16
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................ 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. Selecting Your Local NOAA Weather Frequency .................................
8
6. NOAA Frequencies
.............................................................................. 8
7. How To Place the Radio in Program/Readout Mode ............................
9
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