Ritron JBS Series User manual

RITRON JBS, PBS AND SBS SERIES
BASE STATION/ MOBILE
OWNER'S MANUAL
COMPACT, SMALL, PROFESSIONAL
TWO-WAY RADIO BASE STATION & MOBILE
•Two channels
•2Watts of power
•Weather scan feature (VHF only)
•Easy-to-hear, high audio output
•Built-in Quiet Call
®
tone feature
•Owner-selectable frequency settings
•Vehicle 12 VDC, or wall outlet
120 VAC operation

DESCRIPTION PAGE
!! CAUTIONS — ALL RADIOS !! ..................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING
Notes .......................................................................................................9
Chart ........................................................................................................9
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
FCC Regulations ...................................................................................10
Service...................................................................................................10
How to Obtain an FCC Radio License .................................................10
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................... INSIDE BACK COVER
RADIO PROGRAMMING INFORMATION.............................. BACK COVER
TABLES:
1. Programmable Frequency Codes.......................................................5
2. Tone Codes .........................................................................................6
FIGURES:
1. Radio Controls and Connectors .........................................................2
2. To Scan Weather Frequencies ............................................................3
3.To Place the Radio in Program/ Readout Mode ................................4
DESCRIPTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION
General ....................................................................................................1
Inspection ................................................................................................1
Model Identification .................................................................................1
ACCESSORIES
Optional/ Replacement Accessories ......................................................1
CONTROL & OPERATION ............................................................................2
FIG-1: Radio Controls and Connectors.................................................3
OPERATION
Weather Scan (VHF Radios Only) .........................................................3
FIG-2: To Scan Weather Frequencies ...................................................3
What The Radio Tones Mean..................................................................3
Quiet Call Tone Codes ............................................................................3
HOWTO DETERMINE FREQUENCY &TONE CODES
INYOUR JBS/ PBS/ SBS
To Read Out (Beep Out) Radio Channel Contents................................4
FIG-3: To Place the Radio in Program/ Readout Mode ........................4
FREQUENCYTABLE .....................................................................................5
QUIET CALL®(TONE) CODE TABLE ..........................................................6
HOWTO PROGRAMYOUR JBS/ PBS/ SBS ................................................7
PROGRAMMING ............................................................................................8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE: Refer to page 1 for Accessory information.
Call RITRON at 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) for a complete Accessory listing.
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INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
The model number on the bottom of the radio case
indicates its operating band. A color "dot" label on the
bottom of the radio indicates the frequency of each
channel. Refer to the Frequency Charts on page 5.
JBS-150 and PBS-150 Series radios are designed
to operate on up to two channels within any 5 MHz
band between 150 and 162 MHz.
JBS-450 and PBS-450 Series radios are designed
to operate on up to two channels within any 10
MHz band between 450 and 470 MHz.
SBS-450 radios are designed to operate on up to
two channels in the GMRS (General Mobile Radio
Service).
MODEL FREQUENCYBAND
JBS-150 VHF-FM (150 - 162 MHz)
PBS-150 VHF-FM (150 - 162 MHz)
JBS-450 UHF-FM (460 - 470 MHz)
PBS-450 UHF-FM (460 - 470 MHz)
SBS-450 GMRS Only (see page 5)
OPTIONAL/ REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES:
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MODEL DESCRIPTION
AFB-1545 ........ Replacement Antenna
RPS-1A ............ Replacement 110 VAC
Power Supply
REP-2 ............... Low Profile Earphone
RSM-3X ........... Remote Speaker/ Microphone
RHD-5X ............ Over-the-ear Earset w/ Boom Mic
& In-line PTT
RHD-6X.............Behind-the-earEarsetw/BoomMic
& In-line PTT
RHD-1X ............ Headset, Single ear w/ In-line PTT
RHD-4X ............ Headset, Dual ear w/ In-line PTT
RM-7 ................ Hand Microphone &
Hang-upBracket
CCL-M............. 12 VDC, Cigarette Lighter Adaptor
JBS-MMK ........ Mobile Mounting Kit
(Doesnot includescrews tomount bracketto wallor vehicle)
RPS-5............... Speaker, External,
5 Watt Audio Capable
NOTE: Call RITRON for a complete listing.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON
Congratulations on your purchase of the JBS,
PBS, SBS radio. Your new radio is the culmination
of Ritron's 25 years of designing, manufacturing,
and supplying reliable, professional wireless
communication products. Ritron wireless products
will improve the operation, safety, and profitability
of any organization by providing instant voice
communications between employees throughout
the workplace.
GENERAL
This manual covers these Ritron products:
JOBCOM Models JBS-150/450
PATRIOT Models PBS-150/450
SportCom Model SBS-450
These base stations (or mobiles) are compact,
programmable two-way radios designed to operate
in a professional FM communications band (VHF or
UHF business available). Featuring push-button
operating controls and can be programmed to contain
a unique set of operating frequencies and options.
INSPECTION
Make sure the package includes a radio, antenna
and RPS-1A power supply. Examine the equipment
immediately after delivery and report any damage to
your shipping company.
RM-7
RHD-1X RHD-4X

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FIG-1: RADIOCONTROLS&CONNECTORS
1 ANTENNA
The antenna radiates and receives radio
signals. Attach the antenna base to the BNC
connector on the rear of the radio.
NOTES: Position the antenna in vertical
position for best performance.
Use only the type of antenna
furnished with the radio, or an
optional Ritron antenna suitable
for the band you are using.
If the radio will be placed on a
horizontal surface, configure the
antenna hinge so the antenna
stands in a vertical position. If the
unit will be mounted on a vertical
surface with the Mounting Kit (see
Accessories, page 1), be sure the
antenna is in a vertical position.
2 MICROPHONE
The microphone allows your voice to be heard
in transmissions to other radios. Speak in a
normal tone; shouting does not improve the
listener's reception.
3 CHANNEL SELECT
Pressing this button changes the channel, and
the radio beeps the channel number.
4 CHANNEL SELECT
INDICATOR LAMPS
These show which channel is selected, 1 or 2.
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2
7
5 VOLUME DOWN/ OFF
Press the Volume Down/ Off button to
decrease volume. To switch Off the unit, press
and hold this button until the speaker sounds a
double beep.
6 ON/ VOLUME UP
To switch the unit On, press the On/ Volume
Up button; the speaker will sound a brief
confirmation tone. Once the radio is On, press
this button to increase volume.
7 SPEAKER
The speaker, located behind the front grille,
allows you to hear calls on your channel.
8 PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH (PTT)
Press and hold the PTT when transmitting;
release it to receive.
9 REMOTE MICROPHONE JACK
External microphones may be connected to this
jack.
10 AUDIO ACCESSORY JACK
The audio accessory jack is used to plug in
earphone options, and, in conjunction with the
microphone jack, to connect an optional remote
speaker/ microphone or a single- or dual-ear
headset.
11 POWER SUPPLY (Not shown)
Connect the 110 VAC or optional 12 VDC
Adapter here. Uncoil the cord completely and
allow any extra length to hang away from the
antenna.
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CONTROL & OPERATION
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1
PRESS AND HOLD
UNTIL THE “RADIO
OFF” TONES ARE
HEARD.
THEN RELEASE.
3
PRESS AND
RELEASE - The radio
will start beeping.
PROGRAM/ READOUT MODE TONE
Placing the radio in Program/ Readout
Mode causes it to beep rapidly for about
three seconds, then to "triple beep." This
series of beeps indicates the radio is ready
for you either to program, or to read out the
programmed contents. See pages 4 and 7.
WEATHER SCAN TONE:
VHF Radios Only
The radio beeps when you activate the
weather scan feature, and stops when it is
ready to scan standard U.S. weather
frequencies.
TRANSMITTER TIME-OUT
A low, then a high tone sounds and the
transmitter automatically shuts off if you
hold down the PTT button continuously for
60 seconds.The radio switches to "receive."
Dealers can turn this feature off.
WEATHERSCAN(VHFRADIOSONLY)
TO SCAN STANDARD U.S. WEATHER FREQUENCIES and hear weather
forecasts, follow the steps in FIG-2 below. To resume normal two-way
operation, turn the radio off, then on again.
FIG-2: TO SCAN WEATHER FREQUENCIES
WHATTHERADIOTONESMEAN
POWER ON/ SELF TEST "OK"
When it is first turned on, the radio runs a
quick "self test" to confirm basic functions.
The radio then sounds a brief "confirmation
tone" to indicate it is ready to use.
ERROR TONES
In the Program/ Readout Mode, the radio
will sound an Error Tone if a programming
error is made.
If the self test detects a diagnostic error, an
alternating error tone sounds. Turn the
radio off, then on again. Consult a Ritron
Dealer, or Ritron, Inc. with any problem you
cannot correct.
CHANNEL SELECT TONE
When you press the channel select button,
the radio "beeps" the number of times equal
to the channel number selected.
QUIET CALL SQUELCH TONES
If you press both volume buttons simulta-
neously, a single beep indicates Quiet Call
squelch is on; a "double beep" means it is off.
QUIET CALL CODES (Interference Eliminator Codes)
When you operate a frequency with a Quiet Call (QC) code, you filter out static, noise
and "chatter" from other licensees on the channel. This allows you to communicate
with less interference and to hear only those users in your radio group.
I MPORTANT: All radios in the talk group must operate on the same frequency and
QC code.
2
PRESS AND HOLD.
OPERATION
4
CONTINUE TO HOLD UNTIL THE
BEEPING STOPS, THEN RELEASE.
LISTEN.
5
TO FIND THE NEXT ACTIVE WEATHER
CHANNEL, PRESS AND RELEASE THE
CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON.
WEATHER SCAN AUTOMATICALLY
TUNES TO NOAA BROADCASTS