Owner`s manual

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UHF radios are designed to operate on up to ten
channels within the 20 MHz band between factory
standard 450 and 470 MHz.
BASIC FEATURES
This manual covers Ritron JBS/PBS "Display Series"
base stations. A rugged, programmable two-way desktop
base station 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 50 QC sub-audible or
104 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.
• Special Feature "Z' button. The “Z” button is
capable of performing one of a variety of functions.
These functions can be PC programmed by your
dealer OR certain functions (in bold) can also be
assigned to the "Z" button by the end user. “Z” button
function options: Channel Scan, Weather Channel,
Monitor, Send 2-Tone Code*, Send Call Tone,
Send DTMF ANI (PC programmable by your Ritron
dealer).
These features require special PC programming:
See your Ritron dealer or contact Ritron directly for PC
programming of these optional features.
•
2-Tone 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 Encode. Each channel can be programmed
for 2-Tone paging encode within a frequency range of
300-1500 Hz. (See page 15)
• 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
specic 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 page 15.
DISPLAY SERIES" MODEL NUMBERS
VHF MODELS:
JOBCOM & PATRIOT
JBS-146D (Jobcom) (2-W, 10 Ch)
PBS-146D (Patriot) (2-W, 10 Ch)
JBS-146D-BC (Jobcom) (2-W, 10 Ch)
PBS-146D-BC (Patriot) (2-W, 10 Ch)
JBS-146D-CANADA (Jobcom) (2-W, 10 Ch)
PBS-146D-CANADA (Patriot) (2-W, 10 Ch)
UHF MODELS:
JOBCOM & PATRIOT
JBS-446D (Jobcom)
(2-W, 10 Ch)
PBS-446D (Patriot) (2-W, 10 Ch)
JBS-446D-CANADA (Jobcom) (2-W, 10 Ch)
PBS-446D-CANADA (Patriot) (2-W, 10 Ch)
Built-in
Feature
INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON
Congratulations on your purchase of the "Display Series"
base station. Your new radio is the result of Ritron's more
than 30 years history of designing, manufacturing, and
supplying reliable, professional wireless communication
products. Ritron wireless products will improve the
operation, safety, and protability of any organization
by providing instant voice communications between
employees throughout the workplace.
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.
• 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.