Owner`s manual
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Do I need to program my Quick Assist II transmitter
frequency?
The original factory-programmed transmitter frequency of
your Quick Assist II is marked on the outside of the
shipping box, and is also indicated by a color dot inside
the unit case. If the Quick Assist II frequency matches your
radio system frequency, and if the Quick Assist II has not
been reprogrammed since it left the factory, you may skip
this section and proceed to the next.
What is Quiet Call Sub Audible Coded Squelch?
The Quick Assist II radio transmitter is compatible with
two standard communications industry sub-audible
signaling formats: QC® (Quiet Call Interference
Eliminator), and DQC
TM
(Digital Quiet Call Interference
Eliminator). Both Quiet Call formats unlock receivers
programmed to require these codes -- they screen out
interference from other radio systems operating on your
same frequency.
QC® Quiet Call is Ritrons trade name for what the
communications industry calls sub-audible
(below the range of human hearing) tone squelch,
or CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Subaudible
Squelch) or Interference Eliminator. Other radio
manufacturers use different trade-names for
essentially the same system. You may program a
specific QC code into your Quick Assist II to
transmit with the voice messages, which will
"unlock" the receivers in your radio system.
DQC
TM
Digital Quiet Call is Ritrons digital coded squelch,
and works the same as QC, except it is a digital
code that is transmitted with the voice messages.
Do I need to program my Quick Assist II with a Quiet Call
Code?
Your radio system may or may not use coded squelch
signaling. If you have programmed the Quick Assist II to
match your radio frequency, and your radios are not receiving
Quick Assist II transmissions unless the "monitor" or "test"
button is pressed on your radio, your system is probably
using Coded Squelch. Refer to your radio manual, or contact
your radio dealer or Ritron if you are unsure about this issue.
If your Quick Assist II was previously programmed with a
Quiet Call code and you need to remove it, follow the
procedure below, using No Tone code, "44", as shown in the
table.
What is Digital Quiet Call?
Digital Quiet Call (DQC) is a digital sub-audible coded
squelch system.
Do I need to program my Quick Assist II with a Digital Quiet
Call code? If your radio system does not use Digital Quiet
Call, or any other tradename equivalent, skip this section and
go to the next programming feature.
What is the purpose of testing the Quick Assist II radio
transmitter? After following the previous instructions, your
Quick Assist II will be programmed to transmit on the same
frequency as your radio receivers, and you also will have
programmed your Quick Assist II to transmit any coded
squelch signals required for your radio system.
Do I need to test my Quick Assist II Transmitter?
Yes; performing this test now will save you time and confu-
sion later.
TO TEST THE Quick Assist II RADIO TRANSMITTER:
a. Turn on your radio receiver.
b. Momentarily place a screwdriver, paper clip or other
electrically conductive item across the Switch #1
terminals.
c. Quick Assist II transmits the Closed Switch #1
message, which you should be able to hear on your
radio receiver.
If you do not hear the messages, you have probably
not properly programmed the Quick Assist II
transmitter frequency or the Quiet Call Coded
Squelch. In this case, repeat the programming, then
perform this test again.
What is the purpose of recording a unique Voice Phrase
for the Low Battery Message?
When it senses the installed batteries are nearly run down,
Quick Assist II will transmit one time each hour the factory-
programmed message: "Low Battery". If you maintain
several Quick Assist II transmitters within radio range of
each other, you may customize this feature to easily
determine which unit needs new batteries.
Do I need to program this feature?
If you use only one Quick Talk in any area, or if you regularly
change Quick Talk batteries, the factory-programmed
message may be sufficient for your application. You can skip
to the next section.
What is the purpose of restarting the Quick Assist II?
If you have changed message schedules or limits, restarting
the Quick Assist II ensures that all of internal clocks and
counters are set properly.
Do I need to restart the Quick Assist II? It is best if you do.
To Leave Telephone Programming Mode and Restart the
Quick Assist II:
Pick up the telephone receiver, wait for the beep and
dial "999".
The unit responds with a single short tone.
NOTE: Be certain to hang up and to disconnect the
telephone from Quick Assist II.