Owner`s manual

For assistance, call RITRON at 800-872-1872, or go to www.ritron.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...............................................................................................................................................
NOTICE The Quick Talk
TM
should not be used to report conditions relating to the safety of life or property.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, follow these basic safety instructions when using this unit.
1. Read and follow all instructions.
2. Remove power from the unit before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
3. Use only Ritron approved power sources for the unit.
4. During thunderstorms, avoid contact with this unit and any external antenna system or wiring.
5. The Quick Talk
TM
switch and external power inputs are connected internally to the antenna connector. If the Quick Talk
TM
switch or
power supply terminals contact high voltage, a hazardous condition may exist in that contacting the antenna could prove injurious
or even fatal.
6. In general, the switches you connect to the Quick Talk
TM
are to be independent dry contact switches, and not part of any other
“live” electrical circuit
7. If you are unsure whether your installation will be safe, contact an experienced electrician or electronics technician.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................................
Moisture:
When the antenna sealant and power cable
recommendations are followed, the Quick Talk
TM
is highly
weather-resistant in outdoor environments. Do not immerse the
unit in water.
Temperature:
The Quick Talk
TM
is designed to operate
between -22 and +140 degrees Fahrenheit. Like all electronic
equipment, Quick Talk
TM
should not be subjected to extreme
heat. A shaded area is an ideal outdoor location.
Vibrations/Shocks:
Though the Quick Talk
TM
is designed to be
rugged, it cannot be expected to survive extreme abuse.
Chemicals:
Do not use harsh, corrosive or abrasive chemicals
to clean the Quick Talk
TM
case; use only a cloth moistened with
water. Do not attempt to clean the printed circuit board inside
the housing.
Batteries:
Use only fresh, new alkaline batteries when
programming Quick Talk
TM
. Acceptable brands and types are:
Duracell MX1500B, Eveready E91, Rayovac 815 or equivalent.
Estimated Battery Life:
Starting with a fresh set of AA alkaline
batteries, Quick Talk
TM
can transmit about 7,000 voice
messages over a period of one year before the batteries will
need to be replaced.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT QUICK TALK
TM
PROGRAMMING......................................................................................
Do I have to program my Quick Talk
TM
?
You may not need to program your Quick Talk
TM
at all. If you
purchased a Quick Talk
TM
that is factory-programmed to your
radio system frequency (check the Color Dots on your radios
and the Quick Talk
TM
), and you do not use a form of Quiet Call
coded squelch, you can connect your switch to the color-coded
“Input #1” wires on the hook-up cable, install the batteries, and
start using Quick Talk
TM
. The factory default voice messages
are “Switch 1 Open” and “Switch 1 Closed”. Otherwise, read
this manual, and then program your Quick Talk
TM
.
Do I need to program every feature?
In many cases, no. The factory pre-programmed settings,
explained in the instructions, may meet many of your needs.
How do I program my Quick Talk
TM
?
Quick Talk
TM
is programmed using RITRON programming
software and a PC computer.
What if I don’t find what I need in this manual?
Call Ritron (800-872-1872): we will be glad to help you. For
most applications, this manual should cover everything you will
need to know.
Will it harm the Quick Talk
TM
if I program it improperly?
No; however, you may need to erase all programming and start
over. Feel free to experiment with the various features and
possible configurations.
Can my settings or messages get lost or erased if the
battery runs down, or if my Quick Talk
TM
is disconnected?
No. The settings and voice messages you enter are stored in
special electronic memory devices in the Quick Talk
TM
that do
not require power to hold the information. This means that if
the batteries run down or if you remove them, you will not need
to reprogram the unit. All your settings and messages will be
there for you when you install fresh batteries.
What if I need more range?
To increase the range of your Quick Talk
TM
transmissions, we
suggest you first relocate the unit. Depending on the type of
switch and wiring, you may use several hundred feet of wiring
to connect the switch — this allows installation of the Quick
Talk
TM
and it’s attached antenna at an unobstructed and
elevated position for the best range.
Also, Ritron offers several optional “high gain” antennas. Ritron
also offers a radio repeater to increase the range not only for
your Quick Talk
TM
, but also for your entire radio system.