Ritron " 6 " series outpost User manual

“ 6 “ SERIES OUTPOST™

Wireless Callbox Owner’s Manual

“ 6 “ SERIES OUTPOST™

Wireless Callbox Owner’s Manual

This manual covers the Basic and XT models

Ritron Pub. 14500042 Rev. A 06/04

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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox

ABLE OF

ONTENTS

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Basic Operation

OUTPOST™ CALLBOX MODEL NUMBERS ....................1

BOUT THE OUTPOST™ CALLBOX.............................. 1

PERATING THE OUTPOST™ CALLBOX WITH FACTORY

SETTINGS ................................................................2

XPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY ................2

Installation Instructions

APPLYING POWER TO THE OUTPOST™ CALLBOX.........3

OWER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS.................................3

ALLBOX CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS..................... 4

FIG-1: Callbox Assembly, Controls

and Connectors......................................... 4

OUTPOST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................... 5

OVERAGE ..............................................................5

XT OUTPOST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.................5

FIG-2: XT Callbox Mounting Brackets .................. 5

Field Programming

HOW TO READOUT CURRENT RADIO FREQUENCY

& TONE CODES......................................................... 6

OW TO FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY &

ONE CODES............................................................7

OW TO FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE CODES................... 8

OW TO FIELD PROGRAM RADIO FEATURES................ 9

ABLE 1: FIELD PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES10

ANADIAN FREQUENCY CODES.................. 10

ABLE 2: FIELD PROGRAMMABLE QC TONE CODES... 11

ABLE 3: FIELD PROGRAMMABLE DQC CODES ......... 11

ABLE 4: FIELD PROGRAMMABLE 2-TONE CODES...... 11

ABLE 5: FIELD PROGRAMMABLE RADIO FEATURES... 11

PC Programming

PC PROGRAMMABLE OUTPOST™ CALLBOX

EATURES..............................................................12

Glossary of Terms.............................................12

WITCH OUTPUT OPTIONS - ALLOWS CONTROL OF AN

EXTERNAL DEVICE ..................................................13

2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) SETTINGS .....................14

NTERCOM (ALWAYS-ON) PROGRAMMING..................14

OW TO SEAL THE ANTENNA ....................................15

GateGuard™ Specific Applications

Configuration for the Remote Control of a Gate

Controller

XT GATEGUARD™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.......16

FIG-3: Charge Jumper in Charge Position ...........16

FIG-4: XT Callbox Assembly................................17

Table 6: XT Callbox Interface Cable.....................17

OW TO FIELD PROGRAM THE GATEGUARD™

FEATURE................................................................18

ATEGUARD™ REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING....18

Licensing

FCC Licensing ........................................................19

How to Obtain an FCC Radio License ........................19

Safety Standards.....................................................19

INDUSTRY CANADA Regulations .............................19

INDUSTRY CANADA License Application...................19

Service...................................................................19

Warranty

RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY.........................20

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON

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cation products. Ritron wireless products will improve the operation, safety, and profitability of any or-

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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation

UTPOST

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ALLBOX

ODEL

UMBERS

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VHF MODELS

RQX-156 ........ VHF Basic Callbox

RQX-156-XT .. VHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox

UHF MODELS

RQX-456 ........ UHF Basic Callbox

RQX-456-XT .. UHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox

The model number appears on the serial label located

on the front of the basic Callbox enclosure, behind the

removable faceplate. On XT models the standard

enclosure is located inside the fiberglass reinforced

vandal-resistant box.

VHF radios are designed to operate within the 15 MHz

band between factory standard 150 and 165 MHz.

UHF radios are designed to operate within the 20 MHz

band between factory standard 450 and 470 MHz. Basic Callbox XT Callbox

BOUT THE

UTPOST

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ALLBOX

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The OUTPOST™ Callbox is a 2-way radio transceiver

used to communicate directly with portable, mobile and

stationary radios, or through radio repeaters. Each

OUTPOST™ Callbox is equipped with the following

features:

•Field programming. Field programming allows you to

quickly program your radio in the field without the need

for a PC programmer. Each radio can be field pro-

grammed to one of 26 VHF or 77 UHF channel table

frequencies, and one of 51 QC or 104 DQC interfer-

ence eliminator codes.

•VHF “License Free” frequencies. VHF models can

be programmed from a list of 5 MURS frequencies that

does not require FCC licensing.

•QC (Quiet Call) interference eliminator codes. The

Callbox can be programmed from a list of 51 QC

Sub-audible codes.

•DQC (Digital Quiet Call) interference eliminator

codes. Each Callbox can be programmed from a list

of 104 DQC Sub-audible codes.

•2-Tone decoding. The Callbox can be programmed

to decode unique 2-tone codes for selective signaling

of the Callbox or Switch Output activation in

GateGuard™ applications.

•Wide or narrow band operation. The radio can be

programmed for wide or narrow operation by selecting

from a wide variety of field programmable table fre-

quencies, or by PC programming.

•Volume Level. Field programmable for HIGH or

MEDIUM and PC programmable to 2 – 100% volume

level.

•Battery powered. The OUTPOST™ Callbox is pow-

ered by 6 Alkaline, D-cell batteries that can operate the

radio for up to one year or 7,000 transmissions.

•Low battery alert. The Callbox will send a short beep

at the end of each transmission when the batteries ap-

proach end-of-life. This allows the user plenty of time

to replace the batteries and assure uninterrupted ser-

vice.

•Companded audio. The radio can be field pro-

grammed to enable or disable audio companding.

Companding will compress transmit audio before

sending it, and expand receive audio before it is heard

on the speaker to reduce the background noise com-

mon in radio communications.

•Sensor input. Each OUTPOST™ has a single sensor

input that will cause the radio to send an alert tone

when sensor input is detected.

•Switch output. The OUTPOST™ has a single 1-Amp

switch output that can be activated when the Callbox

decodes (receives) a unique 2-Tone encode; e.g. to

OPEN a gate or to turn ON a light.

•“Automatic Turn-Off” or “Intercom” operation.

The OUTPOST™ Callbox can operate in the standard

“Automatic Turn-Off” mode, where the radio is nor-

mally OFF until the Call Button is pressed, or can be

programmed for “Intercom” operation where the radio

is always ON.

•High / Low power output. The OUTPOST™ can be

field programmed for transmitter power output.

• VHF: 1 Watt

• UHF: 1 Watt or 2* Watt

*See “Special Note” on Page 3.

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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation

PERATING THE

UTPOST

™ C

ALLBOX WITH

ACTORY

ETTINGS

The OUTPOST™ Callbox will not receive a call unless

the OUTPOST™ first initiates a call.

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”, then 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.

To Receive a Response

1. When you have finished speaking, release the

ON/PTT Button.

2. Any reply will be heard through the OUTPOST™

speaker. If a reply is not received within 10 sec-

onds of releasing the ON/PTT Button, the unit

sounds a low double tone and shuts off automati-

cally.

3. To call again, press and hold the ON/PTT Button

and begin speaking after the “beep”.

Operation Notes

The OUTPOST™must be powered with D-cell Alka-

line batteries ONLY, or alternatively, with an external

12 VDC power supply. When using an external 12

VDC supply, Alkaline or NiCd batteries can be used as

back-up.

If there has been no activity for 10 seconds, i.e. either

the ON/PTT Button has not been pressed and re-

leased or a reply has not been received, the unit

automatically shuts OFF. The automatic turn-off fea-

ture is designed to increase battery life.

Low battery alert

The Callbox will send a short beep at the end of each

transmission when the batteries approach end-of-life.

This allows the user plenty of time to replace the bat-

teries and assure uninterrupted service.

XPOSURE TO

ADIO

REQUENCY

NERGY

................................

These products generate radio frequency (RF) energy

when the ON/PTT button on the front of the unit is de-

pressed. These products have 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.

These products are not to be used by the general pub-

lic in an uncontrolled environment unless compliance

with the Uncontrolled / General Population limits for

RF exposure can be assured.

Antennas other than those available from RITRON

listed below have not been tested for compliance and

may or may not meet the exposure limits at the dis-

tances given. Higher gain antennas are capable of

generating higher fields in the strongest part of their

field and would, therefore, require a greater separation

from the antenna.

RQX-456: For both the AFB-1545 and RAM-1545 an-

tennas, at the 20 cm (7.9 inches) minimum expected

separation distance and greater, the maximum RF ex-

posure is well below the General Population / Uncon-

trolled limits.

RQX-156: To comply with the General Popula-

tion/Uncontrolled limits, all persons must be at least

7.9 inches (20 cm) from the AFB-1545 antenna which

is supplied by RITRON to be attached directly to the

top of the unit. For the RITRON RAM-1545 magnet

mount antenna, which can be located away from the

unit, all persons must be at least 10.8 inches (28 cm)

from the antenna.

To limit exposure to RF energy to levels below the

limit, please observe the following:

• Use only the antenna(s) available from RITRON for

these models. DO NOT operate the radio without

an antenna.

• Keep talk times as short and infrequent as possi-

ble. DO NOT depress the ON/PTT button when not

actually wishing to transmit. These radios are

equipped with an internal timer to limit continuous

transmit times.

• When transmitting, make certain that the distance

limits for the particular model in use are observed.

• DO NOT allow children to operate the radio.

When used as directed, this series of radios is de-

signed to comply with the FCC’s RF exposure limits

for “Uncontrolled / General Population”. In addition,

they are designed to comply with the following Stan-

dards and Guidelines:

• FCC OET Bulletin 65, Edition 97-01, Supplement

C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for

Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromag-

netic Fields.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-

1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Re-

spect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency

Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-

1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the

Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-

magnetic Fields-RF and Microwave.

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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions

PPLYING

OWER TO THE

UTPOST

™ C

ALLBOX

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The OUTPOST Callbox may be powered by six D-cell

batteries, through an external source of +12 VDC, or

by a combination of both. Powering the unit from in-

ternal batteries will allow for an installation that does

not require wiring to an external source of power. To

provide a useful amount of battery life, one of two bat-

tery saver options should also be used.

Internal Batteries

Six D-cell batteries may be installed in the internal bat-

tery holder for a no-wire installation. If internal batter-

ies are used, a low battery alert signal will be transmit-

ted when the battery voltage drops below a pro-

grammed value. When the low battery alert is sent

from the Callbox the batteries should be replaced.

SPECIAL NOTE: We recommend not operating the

UHF model set to High Power when using Alkaline

batteries. Due to the nature of alkaline batteries

your transmit power output will decrease rapidly

as the batteries are depleted.

* External +12 VDC

The unit may be powered by an external source of

+12 VDC. This source should be filtered, with mini-

mum noise and hum, and capable of supplying at least

1 Ampere. Refer to optional RPS-EXPO 110 VAC to

12 VDC cube power supply.

* External +12 VDC with Battery Back-up

It is recommended that if an external source of power

is used, that the internal batteries be installed as a

back-up against loss of power. If this option is chosen,

the Callbox should be PC programmed for “External

+12 VDC”. If external +12 VDC is lost the Callbox will

send a low battery alert signal at the end of each

transmission to notify the listeners that the unit is no

longer operating on external power.

! *If either of these options is used, an additional hole and

strain relief or conduit will need to be installed into the call-

box.

OWER

ANAGEMENT

PTIONS

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There are three power management options available

the OUTPOST™ Callbox:

Automatic Turn-Off

In this mode, the unit will automatically turn itself off

after a programmed period of inactivity (no transmis-

sions made and no calls received) has occurred.

Once the unit has turned itself off, it can only be

turned back on by depressing the On/PTT Button. The

programmed period of no activity necessary before the

unit turns itself off is called the RQX Reset Time. RQX

Reset Time and Automatic Turn-Off can both be pro-

grammed via the RITRON RQX Series PC Program-

mer. Automatic Turn-Off mode is the factory default

mode for power management with an RQX Reset

Time of 10 seconds.

Battery Saver

This mode is similar to the Automatic Turn-Off mode

except that the unit does not turn itself off after the

RQX Rest Time has passed with no activity. Instead it

reverts to a mode where the unit goes to sleep and

periodically wakes up to test for receive activity on the

channel. The time between wake up states can be set

using the RITRON RQX Series Programmer to be-

tween 0.5 and 8 seconds. Longer times result in better

battery life, but increase the chances that activity on

the channel may be missed. The unit will come out of

this mode when activity is detected during the wake-

up state or the On/PTT button is depressed. The

Automatic Turn-Off and Battery Saver modes cannot

be used together.

Neither Automatic Turn-Off nor Battery Saver

Used

If neither Automatic Turn-Off nor Battery Saver are

used the unit will consume the largest amount of cur-

rent, but is always ready to instantly receive mes-

sages. This mode should only be considered if an ex-

ternal source of +12 VDC is available (see above).

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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions

ALLBOX

ONTROLS AND

ONNECTORS

.................................

Antenna Connector

The antenna radiates radio signals. Before using the

OUTPOST™ Callbox, make sure the antenna is

securely fastened into the 50ΩBNC antenna

connector. If the Outpost is to be used outdoors, see

page 15 for instructions on properly sealing the

antenna connector.

RF Mating Connectors

An internal cable from the antenna connector is

terminated into a phono style connector for connection

to the radio circuit board.

Captive Plastic Case Screws

A captive plastic case screw is located in each corner

of the case front. These 4 screws are used to secure

the case front containing the radio, to the case back

that contains the batteries.

Charge Jumper

The charge jumper can be set to trickle charge re-

chargeable backup batteries.

+12 VDC Input

Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the

“+” and “-“ connection of an external +12 VDC input.

Sensor Input

Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the

“+” and “-“ connection of an external DC level sensor.

Switch Output (Remote Control Output)

Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the

“+” and “-“ connections of a 1A contact switch closure

output.

Speaker Connector

The internal speaker is connected to the radio printed

circuit board with a polarized connector.

On/PTT Connector

The On/PTT switch is connected to the radio printed

circuit board with a polarized connector.

Pre-Drilled Mounting Holes

Mounting holes located in the 4 corners of the case

back are pre-drilled for mounting to a plate, wall or

post. Once mounted, the case front is secured to the

case back through these same threaded holes.

RJ-11 Program Cable Connector

An RJ11 style connector is used to connect the cable

from the PC programmer to the radio.

Program Button

A small, momentary pushbutton is used for field

programming the OUTPOST™ Callbox.

Program Display

A single digit LED display is used during field

programming of the radio.

Battery Holder

The battery holder inside the case back is used for the

installation of 6 D-cell alkaline batteries. Refer to the

diagram below, or the labels beneath the cells, for

correct installation of the batteries.

Battery Mating Connectors

Polarized, 2-pin mating connectors are used to

connect the batteries to the radio circuit board.

+12 VDC Input

Sensor Input

Switch Output

RF Mating Connectors

Ω

BNC Antenna Connector

FIG-1: Callbox Assembly, Controls and Connectors

Captive Plastic Case

Screws (4 Corners)

Program Button

Program Display

Battery Mating

Connectors

RJ-11 Program Cable Connector

Battery Holder with

D-Cell Batteries In-

stalled

Pre-Drilled Mounting

Holes

(

4 Corners

)

Charge Jumper

Speaker Connector

On/PTT Connector

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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions

ASIC

UTPOST

™ I

NSTALLATION

NSTRUCTIONS

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The basic 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.

MOUNTING the OUTPOST™: (Refer to FIG-1)

1. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners

of the case and separate the case front from the

case back. These screws are captive to the hous-

ing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove

the screws from the housing.

2. Install 6 D-cell alkaline batteries into the battery

holder. Refer to FIG-1, or the labels beneath the

cells, for correct installation of the batteries.

3. If required, program the radio. Refer to the pro-

gramming section of this manual for details.

4. Disconnect the RF mating connectors and the

battery mating connectors. Set the case front con-

taining the radio circuit board aside.

5. Insert a #6 panhead screw into each of the four

(4) corner holes in the OUTPOST™ case back.

Position the case back in the chosen installation

location and secure it in place with the four

screws.

CAUTION

Do not drill or penetrate the

OUTPOST™ case with any additional holes.

Use only the pre-drilled mounting holes.

6. Re-connect the RF mating connectors and the

battery mating connectors between the case front

and case back.

7. Fasten the case front to the case back with the

four( 4) captive screws. Do not over-tighten the

plastic screws to prevent damage.

8. Insert, rotate and lock the antenna onto the an-

tenna connector. Orient the antenna vertically.

9. If the OUTPOST™ is to be used outdoors, it is

imperative that the antenna connector be sealed

with sealing tape after the antenna has been in-

stalled. Use Grainger #2A-459, Radio Shack

#278-1647, or equivalent. Refer to “Sealing the

Antenna” instructions in this manual.

10. To install the message placard, align the center of

the hole over the ON/PTT Button, and the mush-

room-head fastener strips on the back of the

placard with the strips on the front of the

OUTPOST™ case. Press firmly to interlock the

strips, snapping the panel into position.

COVERAGE

Depending on the unit location and installation, the OUTPOST™ set for 1 Watt can cover up to 1 mile line of

sight. To increase range, use an external antenna that is mounted higher. Contact RITRON for a RAM-1545

net Mounted Antenna. Refer to S

ecial Note on

e 3.

UTPOST

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NSTALLATION

NSTRUCTIONS

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The XT OUTPOST™ can be mounted to virtually any surface with four (4) ¼” diameter fasteners, not included.

Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be

mounted.

MOUNTING the XT OUTPOST™: ( Refer to FIG-2 and FIG-4)

1. Remove the front faceplate from the XT Callbox. The faceplate is secured to the

case with 4 vandal-resistant buttonhead, Torx screws. Use the T-25 Torx bit in-

cluded with the radio to remove these screws.

2. Remove the “Mounting Bracket” kit secured to the inside of the XT Callbox case.

3. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the internal Callbox case and

separate the case front from the case back. The screws are captive to the hous-

ing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.

4. Install 6 D-cell alkaline batteries into the battery holder. Refer to FIG-4, or the

labels beneath the cells, for correct installation of the batteries.

5. If required, program the radio. Refer to the programming section of this manual

for details.

6. Fasten the internal case front to the case back with the four (4) captive screws.

To prevent damage, do not over-tighten the plastic screws.FIG-2: XT Callbox

Mounting Brackets

7. Re-fasten the front faceplate to the radio with the 4 buttonhead Torx screws.

8. Install the 4 mounting brackets to the back of the XT Callbox case as shown in FIG-2 with the #10-32 bolts

provided. The mounting brackets can be installed vertically, as shown, or horizontally.

9. Position the XT Callbox in the chosen installation location and secure it in place with four screws through the

mounting brackets.

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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Field Programming

OW TO

EADOUT

URRENT

ADIO

REQUENCY

& T

ONE

ODES

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. Press and release the ON/PTT button on the front of the Callbox to turn the radio on.

4. Press and release the Program button (See FIG-1 on page 4 for location). The radio will begin to display a

series of four digits; with each digit separated by a hyphen.

5. Write down the four digits.The first two digits indicate the frequency code and the last two digits the tone

code; see Table 1 and Table 2 on pages 10 and 11. In this example an RQX-456 is programmed to operate

on the “Brown Dot” frequency of 464.500 MHz (Frequency code “04”) with 100.0 Hz tone (Tone code “12”).

FREQUENCY CODE TONE CODE

6. If a 5th digit is displayed, the channel has been programmed for DQC and the last three digits indicate the

DQC code; see Table 3 on page 11. In this example an RQX-456 was programmed to operate on the

“Brown Dot” frequency of 464.500 MHz (Frequency code “04”) with a DQC code of “723”.

FREQUENCY CODE DQC CODE

7. If more than 5 digits are displayed, the radio has been programmed for 2-Tone Paging Decode. The fre-

quency and tone codes will be displayed, followed by a “C”, then the radio will display the 2-Tone paging

code; see Table 4 on page 11. In this example an RQX-456 was programmed to operate on the “Brown Dot”

frequency of 464.500 MHz (Frequency code “04”) with 100.0 Hz tone (Tone code “12”) and 2-tone paging

decode frequencies of 330.5 Hz and 569.1 Hz (2-Tone code “91”)

FREQUENCY CODE TONE CODE PAGING CODE

8. If the channel is PC programmed with any frequency or tone not listed in Table 1, Table 2 or Table 3 on

pages 10 and 11, the radio will sound the error tone on contents read out and display an "E". The PC pro-

grammer will be required to readout the radios frequency and tone programming.

9. Normal radio operation resumes after the programming information has been displayed.

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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Field Programming

OW TO

IELD

ROGRAM

REQUENCY

& T

ONE

ODES

..............

To match other radios, the owner can select Frequency, Tone and DQC Codes from Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3

on pages 10 and 11. 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 1. Refer to

Table 1 on page 10 to determine the two-digit frequency code and write it down.

12 2. Refer to

Table 2 on page 11 to determine the two-digit tone code for 100.0 Hz and write

it down.

3. 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 hous-

ing.

4. 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.

5. Press and release the ON/PTT button on the front of the unit to turn the radio on.

6. Press and hold the Program Button (See FIG-1 on page 4 for location). A "P" will appear

on the program display as you enter program mode and the radio will beep rapidly.

7. Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will display a se-

ries of six characters for Radio Identification, with each character separated by a hyphen.

The 1st two characters indicate the model number, the 3rd and 4th characters indicate the

radio type, and the 5th and 6th characters indicate the firmware revision.

MODEL NUMBER RADIO TYPE FIRMWARE REVISION

8. After the Radio Identification has been displayed the radio will emit a triple beep indicat-

ing that the radio is in program mode.

9. Enter the 1st digit of the frequency code by clicking the Program button until the program

display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a

hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

10. Enter the 2nd digit of the frequency code by clicking the Program button until the program

display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a

hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

11. Enter the 1st digit of the tone code (or 1st digit of the DQC code) by clicking the Program

button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a

low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is

ready to accept the next digit.

12. Enter the 2nd digit of the tone code (or 2nd digit of the DQC code) by clicking the Program

button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a

low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is

ready to accept the next digit.

13. FOR DQC CODES ONLY – Enter the 3rd digit of the DQC code by clicking the Program

button until the program display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a

low tone and will show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is

ready to accept the next digit.

14. Press and release the ON/PTT button to save your programming. A triple beep will

sound to indicate that programming was successful and the radio will turn off.

NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will ap-

pear on the display and the radio will turn off. Check the digits you are attempting to en-

ter, then start over.

15. Turn the radio back on for normal operation.

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OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Field Programming

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For special applications, it is desirable to program the Callbox for 2-Tone decode (receive) 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 11. These

tone pairs correspond to field programmable 2-Tone encode (transmit) codes available in other RITRON portable

and base radios. In our example we will program an RQX-456 to operate with 2-Tone decode (receive) frequen-

cies of 389.0 and 669.9 Hz.

NOTE: Field programming frequency and tone codes will remove all 2-Tone decode programming. If 2-Tone

decode operation is required, the 2-tone code must be re-programmed after field programming of the frequency

and tone codes.

94 1. Refer to

Table 4 on page 11 to determine the two-digit code for 2-tone decode on 389.0

and 669.9 Hz and write it down.

2. 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 hous-

ing.

3. 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.

4. Press and release the ON/PTT button on the front of the unit to turn the radio on.

5. Press and hold the Program Button (See FIG-1 on page 4 for location). A "P" will appear

on the program display as you enter program mode and the radio will beep rapidly.

6. Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will display a se-

ries of six characters for Radio Identification, with each character separated by a hyphen.

The 1st two characters indicate the model number, the 3rd and 4th characters indicate the

radio type, and the 5th and 6th characters indicate the firmware revision.

MODEL NUMBER RADIO TYPE FIRMWARE REVISION

7. After the Radio Identification has been displayed the radio will emit a triple beep indicat-

ing that the radio is in program mode.

8. Enter the 1st digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the Program button until the program

display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a

hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

9. Enter the 2nd digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the Program button until the program

display shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a

hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

10. Press and release the ON/PTT button to save your programming. A triple beep will

sound to indicate that programming was successful and the radio will turn off.

NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will ap-

pear on the display and the radio will turn off. Check the digits you are attempting to en-

ter, then start over.

11. Turn the radio back on for normal operation.

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The OUTPOST™ Callbox can be field programmed for a specific number of features that include companding,

GateGuard™, and speaker volume level. Refer to Table 5 on page 11 for the single digit codes available for field

programming. In our example we will program an RQX-456 for GateGuard™ operation.

NOTE: Field programming frequency and tone codes will turn companding and GateGuard™ OFF. If compand-

ing or GateGuard™ operation is required, the single-digit Radio Feature code must be re-programmed after field

programming of the frequency and tone codes.

5 1. Refer to

Table 5 on page 11 to determine the single-digit code used to enable

GateGuard™.