TYPE OF EXHIBIT: INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL FCC PART: 2.1033 (c)(3) MANUFACTURER: RITRON, INC. 505 West Carmel Drive Carmel, IN 46032 FCC ID: AIERIT18-456 MODELS: RQX-456, RQX-456-XT DATE: February 16, 2004 IC STANDARDS: RSP-100, Issue 8, Section 7.2(b) INDUSTRY CANADA: 1084A-RIT18456 MODELS: RQX-456-CANADA, RQX-456-XT-CANADA Included in this exhibit is a draft of the User Manual for the RITRON Models RQX-456 and RQX-456-XP UHF-FM Transceiver.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Owner’s Manual Ritron Pub. 14500042 Rev. A 01/04 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 OUTPOST CALLBOX MODEL NUMBERS.........................................................................1 ABOUT THE OUTPOST WIRELESS CALLBOX ................................................................1 OPERATING THE OUTPOST CALLBOX ...........................................................................2 OPTIONAL OUTPOST CALLBOX FEATURES .............
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON ABOUT THE OUTPOST WIRELESS CALLBOX Congratulations on your purchase of the OUTPOST Callbox. The OUTPOST Callbox is a 2-way radio transceiver used to communicate directly with portable, mobile and stationary radios, or through radio repeaters. Your new radio is the culmination of RITRON’s 25 years of designing, manufacturing, and supplying reliable, professional wireless communication products.
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. The OUTPOST has been designed for the caller to speak into the OUTPOST Callbox from a distance of 3 feet or less.
CALLBOX CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Speaker Connector Antenna Connector The internal speaker is connected to the radio printed circuit board with a polarized 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 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. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted.
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.
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.
Threaded Inserts for Faceplate Mounting (4 Corners) Flathead Screws for Internal Mounting Plate (4 Corners) Captive Plastic Case Screws (4 Corners) Battery Holder with D-Cell Batteries Installed Internal Antenna 6-Conductor Interface Cable RF Mating Connectors Charge Jumper Red Black White Brown Blue Green Back-up Battery Mating Connectors ON/PTT Switch Faceplate (Bottom Edge) FIG 5: XT Callbox Gate Guard Assembly with Battery Backup Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our web
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.
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. Refer to Table 2 on page 13 to determine the two-digit tone code for 100.0 Hz and write it down. 3.
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 389.0 and 669.9 Hz.
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.
TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES 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 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 12 UHF Business Band Frequency Color Dot 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.
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 69.4 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 00 159.8 165.5 171.3 177.
FIELD PROGRAMMING GATE GUARD The XT OUTPOST can be field programmed for basic Gate Guard operation, or PC programmed to suit your unique requirements. To field program the Gate Guard: 1. Program the frequency and tone codes per the “How to Field Program Frequency and Tone Codes” instructions on page 9. 2. Program the 2-Tone code per the “How to Field Program 2-Tone Decode” instructions on page 10. 3.
INTERCOM (ALWAYS-ON) PROGRAMMING HOW TO SEAL THE ANTENNA The XT OUTPOST can be PC programmed to operate as a two-way intercom. When this feature is activated the automatic shut-off is disabled and the radio will remain on in a “stand-by” mode, allowing it to receive a call from another radio at any time. The higher current requirements of Intercom operation make it undesirable in battery powered installations.
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY FCC LICENSE REQUIRED RQX-456: This product generates radio frequency (RF) energy when the ON/PTT button on the front of the unit is depressed. This product has been evaluated for compliance with the maximum permissible exposure limits for RF energy at the maximum power rating of the unit when using antennas available from RITRON. Licensing For both the AFB-1545 and RAM-1545 antennas, at the 20 cm (7.
operating their equipment. Make application for your FCC license on FCC Forms 600 and 159. To have forms and instructions faxed to you by the FCC, call the FCC Fax-On-Demand system at 202418-0177 from your fax machine; request Document 000600 & Form 159. To have Document 000600 & Form 159 mailed to you, call the FCC Forms Hotline at 800-418-FORM (800418-3676). For help with questions concerning the license application, contact the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC (888225-5322).
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.
