RITRON JMX/ SST "FOUR SERIES" OWNER'S MANUAL "FOUR SERIES" HANDHELDS COMP ACT COMPA UL TRA -SMALL ULTRA TRA-SMALL PR OFESSIONAL TW OWAY RADIOS PROFESSIONAL TWOO-W • • • • • • • • • Four-channel capability Easier, enhanced programming method 1, 2 and 3 Watt models Quick-change battery Drop-in charge capable Weather scan feature (VHF only) Easy-to-hear, high audio output Built-in Quiet Call® tone feature Customer-selectable frequency settings NEW !!
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE ACCESSORIES Optional Accessories ............................................................................ iv INTRODUCTION General ................................................................................................. Model Identification ............................................................................. "Four Series" Model Numbers ............................................................. Inspection ...........................................
ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-USA-1-USA. BPJS-6N .......... Spare/ Replacement JMX Battery BPS-6N-SC ...... Spare/ Replacement SST Battery BPS-6N-MH ..... Replacement High Capacity Battery BCPS-AD Single-Well Drop-in Charger RHD-4X RHD-6X Single Ear Headset Behind-the-ear Earset AFS-150 ........... VHF Molded Flex Antenna AFS-450 ........... UHF Molded Flex Antenna RHD-1X RHD-4X RHD-5X RHD-6X BPJS-6N Spare Battery ............ Single Ear Headset ............
INTRODUCTION GENERAL "FOUR SERIES" MODEL NUMBERS This manual covers Ritron SST/ JMX "Four Series" radios. These radios are compact, programmable two-way handhelds designed to operate in a professional FM communications band (VHF or UHF business available). These handhelds feature push-button operating controls, with the Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Channel buttons on one side of the radio, and the On/ Volume Up, Volume Down/ Off and monitor controls on the top.
CONTROL & OPERATION 1 7 ANTENNA The flexible antenna radiates and receives radio signals. Screw the antenna base all the way into the threaded bushing on top of the radio. NOTE: Use only the type of antenna furnished with the radio. VHF and UHF antennas are not interchangeable. 2 ON/ VOLUME UP To switch the unit On, press the On/ Volume Up button; the speaker will beep a number of times equal to the channel. Once the radio is On, press this button to increase volume.
OPERATION WEATHER SCAN (VHF RADIOS ONLY) TO SCAN STANDARD U.S. WEATHER FREQUENCIES and hear weather forecasts, follow the steps in FIG-3 below. To resume normal two-way operation, turn the radio off, then on again. 1. PRESS & HOLD UNTIL THE "RADIO OFF" TONES ARE HEARD, THEN RELEASE. LD O /H FF 3. PRESS & RELEASE. The radio will start beeping. O E M N LU O V 4. CONTINUE HOLDING THE CHANNEL BUTTON UNTIL THE BEEPING STOPS. THEN RELEASE IT & LISTEN.
TO DETERMINE FREQUENCIES & CODES IN "FOUR SERIES" JMX/ SST IMPORTANT: To talk to other users in your group, all radios must be set to the same frequency and Interference Eliminator codes. 1. PRESS & HOLD UNTIL THE "RADIO OFF" TONES ARE HEARD, THEN RELEASE. SELECT EACH CHANNEL TO BEEP OUT (READ OUT) CHANNEL CONTENTS: 1. To enter the Programming/ Readout Mode, refer to FIG-4 at left. 2. YOU MUST Press the Channel Selector button to select the channel to be read out. 3.
FREQUENCY CODES TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES JMX/ SST BEEP OUT/ PTT CLICK FREQ. CODE VHF Business Band MHz 01 02 03 04 154.600 154.570 151.625 151.955 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Frequency Color Green Dot Blue Dot Red Dot * Purple Dot JMX/ SST BEEP OUT/ PTT CLICK FREQ. CODE UHF Business Band MHz Frequency Color 01 02 03 04 467.7625 467.8125 464.5500 464.5000 J K Yellow Dot * Brown Dot * 151.925 154.540 154.515 154.655 05 06 07 08 467.8500 467.8750 467.9000 467.
HOW TO PROGRAM "FOUR SERIES" JMX/ SST PORTABLES To match other radios, the owner can select FREQUENCY and INTERFERENCE ELIMINATOR TONE CODES from Tables 1 and 2 on page 5. 1. Choose your frequency codes (Table 1), and interference eliminator codes, if desired (Table 2). Note that each code consists of two digits. Write down the number of PTT clicks to program each channel frequency in the spaces provided below. SELECT THE CHANNEL NUMBER YOU WISH TO PROGRAM: CHANNEL: CH. 1 CH. 2 CH. 3 CH.
!! CAUTIONS — ALL RADIOS !! OBSERVE CAUTION IN THE FOLLOWING ENVIRONMENTS TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR RADIO EQUIPMENT: MOISTURE: JMX/ SST Series radios are not waterproof. DO NOT directly expose them to rain or excessive moisture. CHEMICALS: Detergents, alcohol, aerosol sprays or petroleum products can damage the radio case. DO NOT use petroleum solvents of any kind; use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the case. EXTREME HEAT: High temperatures can damage the battery and other components.
BATTERIES FIG–5: BATTERY ACCESS & INSTALLATION: BATTERY ACCESS DOOR (A) OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES: 4. Use the Pull-tab to pull the battery pack out of the case (D). 5. Insert the replacement battery Spare/ Replacement Battery Pack pack, being certain to POSITION IT RELATIVE TO THE CASE AS SHOWN IN (D). Push the Battery Pack in as far as as possible. DOOR LATCH 6. Replace the Battery Access Door. Secure it by closing the Door Latch as shown in (B). 1. 2. 3. Hold the radio as shown above (A).
BATTERIES CAUTION: Use only RITRON-supplied chargers; using other chargers may cause fire or explosion, or otherwise damage the radio. GENERAL The JMX/ SST Series radio is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. CHARGING Because the battery pack loses its charge during storage and shipment, fully charge it before first use. To ensure peak radio performance for the next day, charge the battery overnight after each day of use. It completely charges in about ten hours.
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES 1. • Try a battery pack from a working radio. If the radio in question works with that pack, the original battery is suspect. • Charge the suspect battery as recommended in this manual. If this original battery cannot power the radio, try charging it again with another charger. If the battery still doesn't hold a charge, the pack should probably be replaced. • If the battery appears to be "good" after using the second charger, the first charger may be faulty.
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FCC REGULATIONS LICENSING — The FCC requires the owners of the radios to obtain a station 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. The station licensee is also responsible for proper operation and maintenance of the radio equipment. This includes checking the transmitter frequency and deviation periodically, using appropriate methods.
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, Rechargeable Batteries and Accessories under normal use and service during the applicable warranty period (as stated below). "Accessories" means antennas, holsters, chargers, earphones, speaker/microphones and items contained in the programming and programming/ service kits.
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