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:
TOORDER,CALL800-USA-1-USA
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.
8
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.
9
10
6
543
CONTROL & OPERATION
1
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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

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HOWTO DETERMINE FREQUENCIES &TONE CODES INYOUR JBS/ PBS/ SBS
NOTES: 1. Ten (10) beeps = 0 (zero).
2. The radio will beep out "44" as a tone code if it has been programmed for "No Tone."
3. A radio that was PC-programmed with any frequency not listed in Table 1, page 5, will sound
meaningless beeps on contents readout.
4. A radio with identical codes in both channels will beep out only one frequency and one QC code.
5. Ritron base station or mobile radios can have a different Quiet Call code programmed into each
channel.
*
The radio pauses to sound a low tone at the end of each beep series.
TO READ OUT (BEEP OUT) RADIO CHANNEL CONTENTS
1. To enter the Programming/ Readout Mode, refer to FIG-3 at left.
2. Press and release the On/ Volume Up button.The radio will begin to sound a series of beeps; each series of
beeps is equal to one digit of each two-digit frequency code or Quiet Call tone code programmed into the radio;
seeTables 1 and 2, on pages 5 and 6.
3. Count the beeps in each series. Record the digits below.
Examples: 2 beeps = 2; 10 beeps = 0 (zero).
NOTES: The radio pauses and sounds a low tone at the end of each series of beeps, separating one digit from the next.
The radio sounds a triple tone when the readout (beep out) process is complete.
CHANNEL 1:
Frequency Code
1st digit 2nd digit
CHANNEL 1:
Tone Code
3rd digit 4th digit
# of beeps # of beeps # of beeps # of beeps
in series in series in series in series
****
CHANNEL 2:
Frequency Code
5th digit 6th digit
CHANNEL 1:
Tone Code
7th digit 8th digit
# of beeps # of beeps # of beeps # of beeps
in series in series in series in series
****
FIG-3: TO PLACE THE RADIO IN
PROGRAM/ READOUT MODE
IMPORTANT:
To talk to other users in your group, all radios must
be set to the same frequency and Quiet Call code.
4
CONTINUE HOLDING THE PTT
UNTIL THE BEEPING STOPS,
THEN RELEASE IT.
The radio will sound a triple tone;
it is now in Program/ Readout Mode.
1
PRESS AND HOLD until
the “Radio Off” tones are
heard, THEN RELEASE.
2
PRESS AND
HOLD.
3
PRESS AND
RELEASE.
The radio
starts beeping
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UHF GMRS** Channels
( Models SBS-450 )
MHz
FREQUENCYTABLE
TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES
VHF Business Band UHF Business Band
( Models JBS-150 & PBS-150 ) ( Models JBS-450 & PBS-450 )
MHz Frequency Color MHz Frequency Color
JBS/ PBS
BEEP OUT/
PTT CLICK
FREQ. CODE
JBS/ PBS
BEEP OUT/
PTT CLICK
FREQ. CODE
NOTES: Programming ten (10) PTT clicks = the digit 0 (zero).
Hearing (10) ten beeps on readout = the digit 0 (zero).
* Itinerant frequency * Itinerant frequency
SBS
BEEP OUT/
PTT CLICK
FREQ. CODE
** General Mobile Radio Service
01 154.600 .... Green Dot 01 467.7625 .... J
02 154.570 .... Blue Dot 02 467.8125 .... K
03 151.625 .... Red Dot
*
03 464.5500 .... Yellow Dot
*
04 151.955 .... Purple Dot 04 464.5000 .... Brown Dot
*
05 151.925 05 467.8500 .... Silver Star
06 154.540 06 467.8750 .... Gold Star
07 154.515 07 467.9000 .... Red Star
08 154.655 08 467.9250 .... Blue Star
09 151.685 09 469.2625
10 151.715 10 462.5750 .... White Dot
11 151.775 11 462.6250 .... Black Dot
12 151.805 12 462.6750 .... Orange Dot
13 151.835 13 464.3250
14 151.895 14 464.8250
15 154.490 15 469.5000
16 151.655 16 469.5500
17 151.745 17 463.2625
18 151.865 18 464.9125
19 464.6000
20 464.7000
01 462.5500
02 462.5625
03 462.5750
04 462.5875
05 462.6000
06 462.6125
07 462.6250
08 462.6375
09 462.6500
10 462.6625
11 462.6750
12 462.6875
13 462.7000
14 462.7125
15 462.7250
F
SeeTone Code Chart on the next page.

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TABLE 2: TONE CODES
QUIET CALL
®
(TONE) CODE TABLE**
BEEP OUT/
PTT CLICK
CODE
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
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
XZ
XA
WA
XB
SP
YZ
YA
YB
ZZ
ZA
ZB
1Z
1A
1B
2Z
2A
2B
3Z
3A
3B
4Z
4A
4B
5Z
5A
5B
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
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
159.8
165.5
171.3
177.3
No Tone
183.5
189.9
196.6
199.5
206.5
229.1
254.1
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
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
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
6Z
6A
6B
7Z
7A
M1
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
BEEP OUT/
PTT CLICK
CODE
Freq.
( Hz )
Freq.
( Hz )
Other
Radio Brands
Tone
Code
Other
Radio Brands
Tone
Code
** Interference Eliminator codes
*** Refer to Note 2 on both pages 4 & 7.
Freq.
( Hz )
Freq.
( Hz )
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
159.8
165.5
171.3
177.3
No Tone
183.5
189.9
196.6
199.5
206.5
229.1
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HOWTO PROGRAMYOUR JBS/ PBS/ SBS
To match other radios, the owner can select FREQUENCY and QUIET CALL CODES from tables factory-programmed into the
radio. See Tables 1 and 2, pages 5 and 6.
1. Choose your frequency codes (Table 1), and QC codes, if desired (Table 2).Programming channel 2 is optional. Note that
each code consists of two digits. Write down the digits of the codes you are going to program in the space provided below.
2. Follow the instructions in FIG-3, page 4, to place the radio in the Program/ Readout Mode.
3. Enter codes in the sequence shown in Step 1 by clicking the PTT the number of times equal to each digit of the code.
EXAMPLE: Two-digit code "04" — click the PTT ten times to program "0", and pause.The radio sounds a low tone.
Then click the PTT four times to program "4", and pause.The radio sounds a low tone.
4. When all the digits are programmed, press and release On/ Volume Up to save your programming;the radio sounds a triple beep.
NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect digit.Turn the radio off, check the digits you are
attempting to enter, then start over at Step 2.
5. Turn the radio off and then on again — it is now ready to use.
NOTES: 1. Ten (10) PTT clicks = 0 (zero).
2. Program "44" to enter "No Code" for Quiet Call. You must enter "44" to match radios without tone codes.
3. IFYOU MAKE A PTT CLICK ERROR, turn the radio off then on, and start over.
4. If the radio does not sound a confirming triple tone when you attempt to enter Program/ Readout Mode, the radio was
factory or dealer customized to disable programming. Consult the radio owner or your dealer.
5. Refer to Frequency andTone Code (Quiet Call®) tables on pages 5 and 6.
*
The radio pauses to sound a low tone at the end of each beep series.
CHANNEL 1:
Frequency Code
1st digit 2nd digit
CHANNEL 1:
Tone Code
3rd digit 4th digit
# of PTT # of PTT # of PTT # of PTT
clicks clicks clicks clicks
CHANNEL 2:
Frequency Code
5th digit 6th digit
CHANNEL 1:
Tone Code
7th digit 8th digit
# of PTT # of PTT # of PTT # of PTT
clicks clicks clicks clicks
****
F
Continue the programming
sequence if you are entering
digits for Channel 2.
****

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TO ADJUST RECEIVER SQUELCH SENSITIVITY
JBS/ PBS/ SBS Series base stations can be adjusted for
squelch sensitivity to reduce distant "co-channel" or other
interference on channels not programmed with Quiet Call.
You can also adjust the squelch sensitivity to prevent hearing
messages from a distant radio group using the same
frequency and QC code as your group.
1. Put the radio in Program/ Readout Mode; see FIG-3,
page 4.
2. Enter an "8" by pressing the PTT eight (8) times
without pausing.
3. Press the PTT to enter a single digit factor from "1" to
"3". Press it the number of times equal to the factor.
The higher the number, the more interference will be
reduced and the stronger the incoming radio signal
must be to be heard.
1=maximum sensitivity (factory setting)
2=reduced sensitivity
3=minimum sensitivity
4. Press and release On/ Volume Up to save the change.
NOTE: The adjust receiver squelch sensitivity feature is for
user convenience.To prevent interference, Ritron
recommends programming a different Quiet Call code
into the channel.
PROGRAMMING !! CAUTIONS — ALL RADIOS !!
OBSERVE CAUTION IN THE FOLLOWING
ENVIRONMENTS TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR
RADIO EQUIPMENT:
LOCATION:
Be aware that this radio and/ or antenna may create
interference with, or be interfered with, by nearby electronic
equipment such as computers, monitors, keyboards, electronic
telephones and other sensitive devices. Either move the
equipment or use a remote antenna to separate components
sufficiently to stop or reduce interference.
MOISTURE: JBS PBS/ SBS 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 radio and
its components.DO NOT expose the units to extreme heat or
leave them in direct sunlight.
VIBRATION/ SHOCK: Although your JBS/ PBS/ SBS Series radio
is designed to be rugged, it will not survive abuse. DO NOT drop
the radio.