Owner`s manual

6 Series OUTPOST
®
Wireless Callbox Field Programming
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H OW TO F IELD P ROGRAM 2-T ONE D ECODE (R ECEIVE ) C ODES .......
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. In our example we will program an RQX-456 to operate with 2-Tone Decode (Receive) Code 94 frequencies of
389.0 and 669.9 Hz.
94
1. Refer to Table 4
on page 13 to determine the two-digit code for 2-tone decode on 389.0 and
669.9 Hz and write it down.
2. 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.
3. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the batteries connected to the radio.
Make sure the unit has batteries installed.
NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly.
4. Press and release the ON/PTT button on the front of the unit to turn the radio on.
5. Press and HOLD the Program Button (See FIG-3 on page 6 for location). A "P" will appear on
the program display as you enter program mode and the radio will beep rapidly.
6. Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will emit a triple beep
indicating that the radio is in program mode and a hyphen will appear on the program display.
7. Enter the 1
st
digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the Program button until the program display
shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across
the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.
8. Enter the 2
nd
digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the Program button until the program display
shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen
across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.
9. Press and release the ON/PTT button to save your programming. A triple beep will sound to
indicate that programming was successful and a hyphen will appear on the program display.
The radio is now ready for another program entry.
NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on
the display. Check the digits you are attempting to enter, then re-enter.
10. Once you have made your final program entry, press the ON/PTT button a final time to turn
the radio off. Turn the radio back on for normal operation.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Field programming frequency and tone codes will remove all 2-Tone decode programming. If 2-Tone decode
operation is required, the 2-Tone Decode Code must be re-programmed after field programming of the frequency
and tone codes.
2. When using 2-Tone decode for special applications (GateGuard
®
or Listen-In) the Feature Code must be entered
first, followed by the 2-Tone Decode Code. Programming any of the Switch Operation, GateGuard
®
or Listen In
features listed below requires re-programming of the 2-Tone Decode Code.
• No Switch
• Switch ON when called
• Switch ON when active
• GateGuard
®
momentary
• GateGuard
®
toggle
• Listen-In
3. The radio can operate only one
2-Tone Decode function from the list above when field programmed. Your Ritron
dealer can PC program the callbox to perform more than one 2-tone decode function. Contact your Ritron dealer
for details.
4. When the callbox is programmed for 2-Tone Decode operation, it is recommended that you do NOT use QC Tone
Codes greater than “23” (146.2 Hz).