6 ® Series OUTPOST Owner’s Manual • For Serial #’s 13250 or Higher – Use Ritron Pub No. 14500055 – “6” Series Owners Manual. • For Serial #’s 13249 or Lower – Use Ritron Pub No. 14500042 – “6” Series Owners Manual. Ritron Pub. 14500055 Rev. B 09/09 © 2005-2009 Ritron, Inc. All rights reserved. Ritron, Patriot, Jobcom, OutPost, GateGuard, Quiet Call and Quick Assist are registered trademarks of Ritron, Inc. Quick Talk, Liberty and RadioNexus are trademarks of Ritron, Inc.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................. Basic Operation Programmable Features ® 6 SERIES OUTPOST CALLBOX MODELS .......................... 1 PROGRAMMABLE OUTPOST® CALLBOX FEATURES ........... 17 ABOUT THE 6 SERIES OUTPOST® CALLBOX ...................... 2 Glossary of Terms ..................................................... 17 ® OPERATING THE 6 SERIES OUTPOST CALLBOX WITH FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ....................
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Basic Operation 6 SERIES OUTPOST® CALLBOX MODELS ........................................ VHF MODELS RQX-156 ...............VHF Basic Callbox RQX-156-XT ..........VHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox RQX-156-XT-KP ....VHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox with Keypad UHF MODELS RQX-456 ...............UHF Basic Callbox RQX-456-XT ..........UHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox RQX-456-XT-KP ....
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox ABOUT THE 6 SERIES OUTPOST® CALLBOX ..................................... The 6 Series OUTPOST® Callbox is a 2-way radio transceiver used to communicate directly with portable, mobile and stationary radios; or through radio repeaters with Ritron PC Programming software. Each callbox is equipped with the following features or capabilities. • Basic Operation Field Programming.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Basic Operation OPERATING THE 6 SERIES OUTPOST® CALLBOX WITH FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ...................................................... The 6 Series OUTPOST® Callbox Factory Default setting is with Automatic Turn Off ENABLED. This means the callbox is OFF and will not receive a call until the callbox first initiates a call. In Automatic Turn Off mode the callbox automatically shuts off whenever there is “no activity” for ten (10) seconds.
Series OUTPOST Wireless Callbox APPLYING POWER TO THE Installation Instructions OUTPOST® CALLBOX ............................. The Callbox may be powered: • • • by six (6) D-cell batteries through an external +12 VDC source or both Powering the callbox from internal batteries will allow for an installation that does not require wiring to an external source of power. Powering the callbox by an external source will allow the unit to remain ON, like an intercom*.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions POWER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS ................................................ There are four power management options available to ® the 6 Series OUTPOST Callbox: Automatic Turn-Off (Field or PC Programmable) In this mode, the callbox will automatically turn itself off after a programmed period of no activity (no transmissions made and no calls received) has elapsed.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox CALLBOX CONTROLS AND Installation Instructions CONNECTORS .................................... An t e n n a C o n n e c t o r The antenna radiates radio signals. Before using the ® OUTPOST Callbox, make sure the antenna is securely fastened into the 50Ω BNC antenna connector. If the OUTPOST® is to be used outdoors, see page 8 for instructions on properly sealing the antenna connector.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions BASIC OUTPOST® INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................. The basic OUTPOST® can be mounted to virtually any surface with four (4) #6 panhead screws. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted. ® MOUNTING the OUTPOST : (Refer to FIG-3) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions OPTIONAL XT OUTPOST® MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................... The optional XT Mounting Bracket (order part # XTMK) can be attached to the callbox for special applications with two (2) ¼” diameter fasteners, NOT included. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will fasten the callbox securely to the mounting surface.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox HOW TO Field Programming READOUT CURRENT RADIO FREQUENCY & TONE CODES .... 1. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing. 2. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the batteries connected to the radio. Make sure the unit has batteries installed.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox HOW TO Field Programming FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY & TONE CODES .................. To match other radios, the owner can select Frequency, Tone and DQC Codes from Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3 on pages 12 and 13. In our example, we will program an RQX-456 to operate on the "Brown Dot" frequency of 464.500 MHz with 100.0 Hz tone.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox HOW TO Field Programming FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) CODES ....... For special applications, it is desirable to program the Callbox for 2-Tone decode (receive) operation. The user is able to field program the radio for one of the 9 pre-determined tone pairs specified in Table 4 on page 13. These tone pairs correspond to field programmable 2-Tone encode (transmit) codes available in other RITRON portable and base radios.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Field Programming TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES.............................. UHF Business Band Code 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Frequency 467.7625 467.8125 464.5500 464.5000 467.8500 467.8750 467.9000 467.9250 469.2625 462.5750 462.6250 462.6750 464.3250 464.8250 469.5000 469.5500 463.2625 464.9125 464.6000 464.7000 462.7250 464.5000 464.5500 467.7625 467.8125 467.8500 467.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox TABLE 2: Code 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 Code 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 13 Code 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Frequency 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 Code 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Frequency 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 69.4 Code 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 00 Frequency 159.8 165.5 171.3 177.3 No Tone 183.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox HOW TO Field Programming FIELD PROGRAM SINGLE-DIGIT RADIO FEATURE CODES ..... The OUTPOST® Callbox can be field programmed for a specific number of features that include companding, GateGuard®, Call Tone, and speaker volume level. Refer to Table 5 below for the single digit codes available for field programming. In our example we will program an RQX-456 for Call Tone operation. NOTE: Field programming frequency and tone codes will turn companding and GateGuard® OFF.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox HOW TO Field Programming FIELD PROGRAM ADVANCED FEATURE CODES ................. The OUTPOST® Callbox can be field programmed for a number of advanced features. Refer to Table 6 for the three digit codes available for field programming. In our example we will program an RQX-456 for an RQX Reset Time of 30 seconds. 804 1. Refer to Table 6 to determine the three-digit feature code and write it down. 2. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Field Programming TABLE 6: ADVANCED FEATURE CODES (CONTINUED) ........................
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Programmable Features PROGRAMMABLE OUTPOST® CALLBOX FEATURES .......................... The OUTPOST®Callbox has a variety of programmable features that determine how your callbox operates. Some of these features can be Field Programmed (FP) by you without using special tools, while other features can only be Programmed (PC) with a PC and RQX Series PC Programmer version 10.1.0 or higher. Contact your Ritron dealer or the factory for details.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Programmable Features PROGRAMMABLE OUTPOST® CALLBOX® FEATURES (CONTINUED) ............................................................................. E x t e r n a l + 1 2 V D C P o w e r F a i l Al e r t T o n e ................................................ (PC or FP) By selecting the +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Tone feature the callbox will look for a loss of the +12 VDC power source.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Programmable Features INTERCOM (ALWAYS ON) PROGRAMMING ................................... The OUTPOST® can be Field or PC programmed by the factory or by your Ritron dealer to operate as a two-way intercom. When operating as an intercom the Automatic Turn-Off must be DISABLED so that the radio will remain ON in a “intercom” mode. The callbox can receive a call from another radio at any time.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Programmable Features SWITCH OUTPUT OPTIONS –ALLOWS CONTROL OF AN EXTERNAL DEVICE .................................................................... (e.g., a gate controller, a strobe light, or any relay controlled device.) The switch output is a simple 1-Amp relay contact closure that can be used to OPEN and CLOSE a gate, switch on a light, sound an alarm or any other application where remote control of an ON/OFF switch is required.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Programmable Features 2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) SETTINGS ......................................... 2-Tone decode can be used to selectively call the Callbox in a system where multiple radios operate on a single frequency. Alternatively, 2-Tone decode can also be used to operate the Switch Output built into every Callbox. Ring Tone Enable ................................
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox CONFIGURING THE CALLBOX GateGuard® Application FOR A The XT OUTPOST® can be mounted to virtually any surface with four (4) ¼” panhead screws. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted. GATEGUARD® APPLICATION .... ! CAUTION: The interface cable and wirenuts should be positioned on the right side of the case, opposite the antenna (See FIG-6 on page 23) 8.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox GateGuard® Application FIG: 6 XT CALLBOX ASSEMBLY ..................................................
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox GateGuard® Application HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM THE OUTPOST® CALLBOX FOR GATEGUARD® OPERATION ........................................................ The OUTPOST® can be field programmed for basic GateGuard® operation, or PC programmed to suit your unique requirements. The instructions in this section apply only to Field Programmable features.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox GateGuard® Application OPTIONAL GATEGUARD® SETTING/FEATURES (CONTINUED) ............... Send Call Tone............................................... (PC or FP) ® GateGuard On Code / Off Code ............................ (PC) The Factory Default setting has the Call Tone feature ON (refer to “HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM SINGLE-DIGIT RADIO FEATURE CODES” on page 14).
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Licensing FCC Licensing I N D U S T R Y C AN AD A R e g u l a t i o n s The FCC requires the owners of the radios to obtain a station license before using them. Industry Canada requires the owners of the radios to obtain a radio license before using them. The station licensee is responsible for ensuring that transmitter power, frequency and deviation are within the limits specified by the station license.
6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox Warranty RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................ WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: RITRON, INC. ("RITRON") provides the following warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship in RITRON Radios and Accessories under normal use and service during the applicable warranty period (as stated below).
