TYPE OF EXHIBIT: INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL FCC PART: 2.1033 (c)(3) MANUFACTURER: RITRON, INC. 505 West Carmel Drive Carmel, IN 46032 MODELS: RQX-156, RQX-156-XT FCC ID: AIERIT18-156 DATE: November 6, 2003 IC STANDARDS: RSP-100, Issue 8, Section 7.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Owner’s Manual Ritron Pub. 14500042 Rev. A 03/04 Copyright 2004 RITRON, INC. – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED RITRON, PATRIOT, JOBCOM, Quick Assist, and Quiet Call are registered trademarks of RITRON, INC. OUTPOST and Quick Talk are trademarks of RITRON, INC. P.O. Box 1998, Carmel, IN 46082-1998 • 505 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN 46032 • USA Phone: 317-846-1201 or 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) • FAX: 317-846-4978 Web: www.radiocallbox.com • E-mail: ritron@ritron.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Description Page WHAT THIS MANUAL COVERS ........................................................................................................................ ii Basic Operation OUTPOST CALLBOX MODEL NUMBERS.................................................................................................. 1 ABOUT THE OUTPOST WIRELESS CALLBOX ......................................................................................... 1 OPERATING THE OUTPOST CALLBOX ........................
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation OUTPOST CALLBOX MODEL NUMBERS VHF MODELS RQX-156 ...............Standard VHF Callbox RQX-156-XT ........Vandal-Resistant VHF Callbox UHF MODELS RQX-456 ...............Standard UHF Callbox RQX-456-XT ........Vandal-Resistant UHF Callbox The model number is located on the front of the standard Callbox enclosure, behind the removable faceplate. On XT models the Standard enclose is located inside the yellow vandal-resistant box.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox OPERATING THE OUTPOST CALLBOX The OUTPOST will not receive a call unless a call is st 1 initiated by the OUTPOST. THE OUTPOST AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF WHENEVER THERE IS INACTIVITY FOR TEN (10) SECONDS. To Initiate a Call: Press and hold the ON/PTT Button on the unit, listen for the “beep”, and begin speaking into the MIC. For best communication, speak as closely as possible into the microphone.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox LICENSE REQUIRED FCC 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.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation Speaker Connector CALLBOX CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS The internal speaker is connected to the radio printed circuit board with a polarized connector. Antenna Connector 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 15 for instructions on properly sealing the antenna connector.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation OUTPOST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS XT OUTPOST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The 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. The XT OUTPOST can be mounted to virtually any surface with four (4) ¼” diameter fastners.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation Threaded Inserts for Front Plate Mounting (4 Corners) Captive Plastic Case Screws (4 Corners) Internal Antenna Battery Holder with D-Cell Batteries Installed RF Mating Connectors On/PTT Mating Connectors Battery Mating Connectors On/PTT Switch Front Plate (Bottom Edge) FIG 3: XT Callbox Assembly Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation HOW TO READOUT CURRENT RADIO PROGRAMMING 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 battery 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. 3.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY AND 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. 04 12 1. Refer to Table 1 on page 12 to determine the two-digit frequency code and write it down. 2.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE DECODE For special applications, it is desirable to program the Callbox for 2-Tone decode 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 codes available in other RITRON portable and base radios. In our example we will program an RQX-456 to operate with 2-Tone decode frequencies of 389.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM RADIO FEATURES The OUTPOST Callbox can be field programmed for a number of features that include companding, Gate Guard, and speaker volume level. Refer to Table 5 on page 13 for the single digit codes available for field programming. In our example we will program an RQX-456 for Gate Guard operation. NOTE: Field programming frequency and tone codes will turn companding and Gate Guard OFF.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES UHF Business Band Code Frequency Color Dot 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 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 J K Yellow Dot Brown Dot Silver Star Gold Star Red Star Blue Star 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.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation TABLE 2: PROGRAMMABLE QC TONE CODES Code Frequency Code Frequency Code Frequency Code Frequency 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 69.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Advanced Features FIELD PROGRAMMING GATEGUARD crease battery life in both internal or external battery powered applications. The XT OUTPOST can be field programmed for basic Gate Guard operation, or PC programmed to suit your unique requirements. With Battery Saver activated, the Callbox will periodically “wake-up” and listen for a received signal before returning to a low current “sleep” state. The time between “wake-up’ states can be PC programmed between .25 - 8 seconds.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox XT GATE GUARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The XT OUTPOST GATE GUARD 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. To MOUNT the XT OUTPOST GATE GUARD: ( Refer to FIG-5) 1. Remove the front faceplate from the XT Callbox. The faceplate is secured to the case with 4 vandal-resistant buttonhead, Torx screws.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Advanced Features Threaded Inserts for Front Plate Mounting (4 Corners) Battery Holder with D-Cell Batteries Installed Internal Antenna Captive Plastic Case Screws (4 Corners) 6-Conductor Interface Cable RF Mating Connectors Charge Jumper Red Black White Brown Blue Green Battery Mating Connectors On/PTT Switch Front Plate (Bottom Edge) FIG 5: XT Callbox GateGuard Assembly with Battery Back-up Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox OPTIONAL GATE GUARD PROGRAMMING The XT OUTPOST can be PC programmed to customize Gate Guard operation. Intercom (Always On) will leave the Callbox tuned on at all times, allowing Gate Guard operation even if there is no one at the Callbox. The higher current requirements of Intercom mode make it undesirable in battery powered installations. Battery Saver can be used to reduce battery drain when Intercom (Always On) operation is required on a battery powered installation.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Advanced Features HOW TO SEAL THE ANTENNA If the OUTPOST Callbox is to be used outdoors it is imperative that the entire antenna connection be sealed with seal tape to provide proper operation and prevent voiding warranty. Seal tape can be purchased at most Industrial Supply Stores, Harware and Home Center Stores, or Electronic Supply Stores. Regarless of the antenna used, it is always best to weatherproof the antenna connection using seal tape.
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). "Accessories" means antennas, holsters, chargers, earphones, speaker/microphones and items contained in the programming and programming/service kits.
