Owner`s manual

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10 ON/ VOLUME UP
To turn the unit On, press the On/ Volume Up button; the speaker will sound
the Channel Beep. If the radio turns on to the Scan Channel it will sound the
Scan Beep. Once the radio is On, press this button to increase volume. The
channel display will indicate the volume level as long as the On/Volume Up
button is pressed.
11 PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH (PTT)
Press and hold the PTT when transmitting; release it to receive.
12 MICROPHONE
The microphone allows your voice to be heard in transmissions to other
radios. Speak in a normal tone; shouting does not improve your listener's
reception.
1 CHANNEL DISPLAY
The channel display will indicate the current operating channel. When the Scan Channel
is selected the display will rapidly ash the channels being scanned, and will stop when
a channel is received. The channel display also indicates the volume level between 0-9
whenever a volume control is pressed.
2 CHANNEL SELECTOR
Press the Channel Selector button and the radio will advance the channel. The Channel
Beep will be heard any time Channel 1 is selected. When the Scan Channel is selected
the radio will sound the Scan Beep and begin scanning.
3 AUDIO ACCESSORY JACK
The audio accessory jack is used to plug in earphone options, and, in conjunction with the
microphone jack, to connect an optional remote speaker/ microphone or a single- or dual-
ear headset. This jack is also used for PC programming.
4 MICROPHONE JACK
The microphone jack is used to connect optional external microphones and, in conjunction
with the audio accessory jack, to connect an optional remote speaker/ microphone or a
single- or dual-ear headset.
5 POWER CONNECTOR (TOP END OF CASE)
The power connector on the top end of the radio is used to connect power to the unit, either
an external12 VDC supply or the RPS-1A cube power supply included with the radio.
6 SPEAKER
The speaker allows you to hear calls on your channel.
7 ANTENNA
The exible antenna radiates and receives radio signals. The antenna connects to a BNC type
connector located on the top end of the radio.
NOTE: The AFB-1545 antenna furnished with the radio will work with VHF and UHF radios.
8 "Z" BUTTON - PROGRAMMABLE SOFT KEY
The “Z” button is capable performing one of a variety of functions. These functions can be PC
programmed by your Ritron dealer OR certain functions (in bold) can also be assigned to the
"Z" button by the end user. Function options: Channel Scan, Weather Channel, Monitor, Send
2-Tone Code, Send Call Tone, Send DTMF ANI (PC programmable by your Ritron dealer).
9 VOLUME DOWN/ OFF
Press the Volume Down/ Off button to decrease volume. The channel display will indicate
the volume level as long as the Volume Down/Off button is pressed. To turn Off the
unit, press and hold this button until the speaker sounds a double beep.
FIG-1: RADIO CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
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CONTROL & OPERATION