Ritron AIERIT27-150 User manual

TYPE OF EXHIBIT: INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FCC PART: 2.1033 (b)(3)
MANUFACTURER: RITRON, INC.
505 West Carmel Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
FCC ID: AIERIT27-150
MODELS: LM-V150, LPA-V150
DATE: September 26, 2007
IC STANDARDS: RSP-100, Issue 9, Section 7.2(b)
INDUSTRY CANADA: 1084A-RIT27150
MODELS: LM-V150-CANADA, LPA-V150-CANADA
LM-V150-BC, LPA-V150-BC
Included in this exhibit is a draft of the User Manuals for RITRON Models LM-V150 and LPA-V150
Receivers. A manual will be included with every radio.
These manuals provide the end user with installation and operating instructions.
Signed:
Michael A. Pickard - Project Engineer
LM-V150_UserMan.pdf

Ritron Pub. 14500060 Rev. A 12/06
© 2006 Ritron, Inc. All rights reserved. Ritron, Patriot, Jobcom, OutPost, GateGuard, Quiet Call and
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are trademarks of Ritron, Inc.
Call 800-USA-1-USA
For the right Wireless Solutions for your communication needs.
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Email: [email protected] · www.ritron.com
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents
1Getting Started
1.1 Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker equipment ............................................................................... 1
1.2 Loudmouth™receiver assembly ........................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Paging the Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker ............................................................................... 3
1.4 Compatibility with other RITRON model radios .................................................................................... 4
1.5 Determine the volume setting ............................................................................................................... 5
2Installation
2.1 Selecting the PA speaker location ........................................................................................................ 6
2.2 PA speaker installation ......................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Loudmouth™radio receiver installation................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Installing two PA speakers with a single Loudmouth™receiver .......................................................... 10
2.5 Installing multiple Loudmouth™receivers and PA speakers ............................................................... 11
2.6 Vehicular installation........................................................................................................................... 12
2.7 Temporary outdoor installation ........................................................................................................... 12
3Programming
3.1 Loudmouth™Field Programming Overview ........................................................................................ 13
3.2 Readout Current Frequency, Tone and Selective Signaling Codes.................................................... 14
3.3 Program Frequency & Tone Codes .................................................................................................... 15
Table 1: Programmable Frequency Codes ................................................................................. 16
Table 2: Interference Eliminator Programmable QC Tone Codes............................................... 16
Table 3: Digital Interference Eliminator Programmable DQC Tone Codes ................................. 16
3.4 Program Paging Codes ...................................................................................................................... 17
Table 4: 2-Tone Paging Codes ................................................................................................... 17
3.5 Program Loudmouth™Features ......................................................................................................... 18
Table 5: Loudmouth™Feature Codes ......................................................................................... 18
3.6 Program Loudmouth™Volume ........................................................................................................... 19
Checking the current volume setting............................................................................................... 19
3.7 Program the NOAA Weather Frequency ............................................................................................ 20
Table 6: NOAA Weather Frequency Codes ................................................................................ 20
4Operation
4.1 Basic Operation .................................................................................................................................. 21
4.2 Selcall Paging..................................................................................................................................... 21
4.3 2-Tone Paging .................................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Record and Play ................................................................................................................................. 22
4.5 Weather Alert...................................................................................................................................... 23
4.6 Battery Powered Operation ................................................................................................................ 23
4.7 Loudmouth™Options.......................................................................................................................... 24
4.8 How to Minimize Feedback ................................................................................................................ 24
5Specifications
5.1 Audio Output....................................................................................................................................... 25
5.2 Power Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 26
5.3 Loudmouth™Speaker......................................................................................................................... 26
5.4 RPS-1A Power Cube.......................................................................................................................... 26
5.5 Loudmouth™Receiver ........................................................................................................................ 27
Field Programming Map ..................................................................................................................... 28
6Warranty................................................................................................................................................. 29

1 Getting Started
The Loudmouth™is a radio receiver that allows you to use your portable, base
station or mobile 2-way radio to deliver voice messages directly to a PA speaker
up to 2 miles away. The receiver and PA speaker is the ideal solution where hard-
wired PA installation is simply impossible, too expensive, or temporary.
Your Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker has been designed so that you can set
it up quickly and start using it right away.
1.1 Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker equipment
Check your package to be sure you received all the equipment necessary to install the Loudmouth™receiver and
PA horn speaker.
Antenna
* Portable Radio
(optional)
Power Cube
Horn Speaker
Backup Battery
Loudmouth™ Receiver
Mounting Brackets
Need
replacement
items?
Contact your Ritron
dealer, or Ritron
directly at
800-USA-1-USA
List of items included with your Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker:
LM-U450 or LM-V150........Loudmouth™Radio Receiver 5W audio amplifier
05500040 ..........................Horn Speaker with RCA phono plug and 25 ft. cable
RPS-1A.............................Power Cube, 1A with 2.1mm coaxial DC connector
BP-LM9.............................Emergency Backup battery pack, 10.8VDC, 800mAH
AFB-1545..........................Wideband Antenna with BNC connector
RK-RQX-MB .....................Mounting Brackets
14500060 ..........................Loudmouth™User Manual
Section 1 Getting Started 1
* Ritron portable JMX-446D is also included when ordering the LM-U450SYSTEM, and the JMX-144D
portable is included when ordering the LM-V150SYSTEM.

1.2 Loudmouth™receiver assembly
The Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker is on any time power is applied to the receiver. For this reason the BP-
LM9 backup battery included with the Loudmouth™is not connected when you receive it from the factory.
The Loudmouth™ receiver must be opened to connect the BP-LM9 battery, install the Mounting Bracket, or to
program the Loudmouth™.
Section 1 Getting Started 2
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.
3. Install the Mounting Brackets by inserting the 4 sealed screws included in the Mounting Bracket kit into the
4 pre-drilled holes shown above. Secure the Mounting Brackets to the case using the lockwashers and nuts
included in the Mounting Bracket kit.
4. Connect the BP-LM9 backup battery to the Loudmouth™receiver using the red mating connectors shown
above. The BP-LM9 is secured to the case front with interlocking mushroom-head fastener strips. Press firmly
on the battery to interlock the strips, snapping it into position.
5. Program the Loudmouth™ receiver per the instructions in the Programming section of this manual, leaving
the RPS-1A power supply or BP-LM9 backup battery connected to the radio. Press the Enter button twice
before re-assembling the case to be sure the Loudmouth™is reset and ready for operation.
6. Carefully position the case front onto the case back. Secure the case halves by tightening the 4 captive
screws in the front corners of the case.
PROGRAMMING
Enter Button
Program Display
Program Button
RJ-11 Program
Cable Connector
DC Power Connecto
r
for RPS
-
1A
RCA Phono Jack for
S
p
eaker Connection
BP-LM9
Battery
Pre-drilled holes for Mounting
Bracket (4 corners) BNC Antenna Connector
for AFB
-
1545
Captive Plastic Case
Screws
(
4 corners
)

1.3 Paging the Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker
The Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker can be paged with 2-way radios programmed for Quiet Call (CTCSS),
Digital Quiet Call (DCS), 2-Tone Paging, or Selcall paging formats. Each format offers a unique method of paging
the Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker.
Refer to the Programming section of this manual for specific instructions on programming your Loudmouth™
receiver and PA speaker to one of these selective signaling formats.
Section 1 Getting Started 3
Ritron strongly recommends operation of the Loudmouth™receiver and PA
speaker with one of the following selective signaling formats enabled.
Paging the Loudmouth™with Quiet Call (CTCSS) only:
•To page the loudspeaker a user simply presses the 2-way radio’s PTT and speaks while on the
Loudmouth™ channel.
•Your 2-way radio must be programmed for a channel dedicated to Loudmouth™ operation. Only those
radios programmed with the Loudmouth™ channel will be able to access the loudspeaker.
•The 2-way radio’s Loudmouth™ channel and the Loudmouth™ receiver must be programmed for the
same QC code. All Ritron radios offer 50 different field-programmable QC codes from which to choose.
Paging the Loudmouth™with Digital Quiet Call (DCS) only:
•To page the loudspeaker a user simply presses the 2-way radio’s PTT and speaks while on the
Loudmouth™ channel.
•Your 2-way radio must be programmed for a channel dedicated to Loudmouth™ operation. Only those
radios programmed with the Loudmouth™ channel will be able to access the loudspeaker.
•The 2-way radio’s Loudmouth™ channel and the Loudmouth™ receiver must be programmed for the
same DQC code. All Ritron radios offer 104 different field-programmable DQC codes from which to
choose.
Paging the Loudmouth™with 2-Tone Paging:
•To page the Loudmouth™ the 2-way radio must first send the correct 2-Tone Paging code. Once
access to the loudspeaker is accomplished, the user simply presses the 2-way radio’s PTT and speaks
while on the Loudmouth™ channel. After a period of inactivity the Loudmouth™ is automatically reset,
and will then require the correct 2-Tone Paging code to re-gain access.
•Only 2-way radios programmed to send the correct 2-Tone code on the Loudmouth™channel can
access the Loudmouth™wireless PA speaker. However, once access is gained, any 2-way radio that
operates on the Loudmouth™channel can access the loudspeaker up until the time that the
Loudmouth™has automatically reset.
•Can be used in conjunction with QC or DQC for added security. The 2-way radio and the Loudmouth™
receiver must be programmed for the same QC or DQC code.
Paging the Loudmouth™with Selcall:
•To page the Loudmouth™ the 2-way radio must be programmed to send the correct Selcall code every
time the PTT is pressed. The user simply presses the 2-way radio’s PTT and speaks while on the
Loudmouth™ channel.
•Only 2-way radios programmed to send the correct Selcall code on the Loudmouth™channel can
access the Loudmouth™wireless PA speaker.
•Can be used in conjunction with QC or DQC for added security. The 2-way radio and the Loudmouth™
receiver must be programmed for the same QC or DQC code.

Ritron recommends the use of a dedicated channel frequency for
Loudmouth™operation.
When operating on unique frequencies dedicated to loudspeaker operation:
•Your 2-way radios must be programmed for a channel dedicated to loudspeaker operation.
•Loudspeaker operation is limited to radios programmed with the dedicated Loudmouth™channel.
•The use of 2-tone or Selcall paging to address the Loudmouth™is not required, but can still be used if
additional access security is desired.
•Without 2-tone or Selcall paging the loudspeaker can be addressed by simply selecting the
Loudmouth™channel on your 2-way radio and pressing the PTT button to talk.
•You may need to license additional frequencies (not necessary with LM-V150 programmed for MURS
frequencies, see Table 1 in the Programming section).
When operating on your normal 2-way communication frequencies:
•Messages broadcast on the Loudmouth™are also heard on your 2-way radios.
•Loudspeaker messages are not possible when the channel is being used for 2-way communications.
•The use of 2-tone or Selcall paging is required to address the Loudmouth™, otherwise all 2-way
communication is heard on the loud speaker.
•Any user on your 2-way channel can broadcast over the loudspeaker once it is activated, even if their
2-way radio is not programmed with the correct 2-tone paging code.
•There is no need to license additional frequencies.
Section 1 Getting Started 4
1.4 Compatibility with other RITRON model radios
The Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker is available in both VHF (LM-V150, 150-165 MHz) and UHF (LM-U450,
450-470 MHz) business band frequencies. Loudmouth™can be accessed with radios programmed for Quiet Call
(CTCSS), Digital Quiet Call (DCS), 2-Tone Paging, or Selcall paging formats. The following chart can be used to
determine compatibility with existing Ritron radios.
VHF models compatible with LM-V150 UHF models compatible with LM-U450
2- 2-
Model Type QC DQC Tone Selcall Model Type QC DQC Tone Selcall
JMX-141D Portable √JMX-441D Portable
√
JMX-144D Portable √√√JMX-444D Portable
√√√
JMX-146D Portable √JMX-446D Portable
√√√
JBS-146D Base √√√JBS-446D Base √√√
* J-V110 Portable √√√* J-U410 Portable
√√√
RPM-160 Mobile √√√√RPM-460 Mobile √√√√
RQX-151 Callbox √√RQX-451 Callbox
√√
RQX-156 Callbox √√√RQX-456 Callbox √√√
RQX-157 Callbox √√√RQX-457 Callbox √√√
SLX-100 Portable √√√√SLX-400 Portable √√√√
*2-Tone paging available with Rev 6 Firmware Only. See label inside radio battery compartment for
firmware revision.

1.5 Determine the volume setting
Selecting the correct volume level is critical to the performance of the Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker.
Carefully consider the following before deciding on the appropriate volume setting. Refer to the Programming
section of this manual for specific instructions on programming the Volume Level.
Ambient (average) noise level should be considered first when selecting the
volume level.
Increasing the volume level in an effort to cover a wider area will result in:
•Undesirably high volume when near the speaker.
•Low volume at the outer edges of the coverage area.
•A calling radio must be a greater distance from the Loudmouth™speaker to prevent feedback.
(Feedback is the result of Loudmouth™speaker audio getting into the calling radio’s microphone.)
When coverage of a large area is required, additional Loudmouth™speakers may be necessary for
satisfactory performance. See the Installation section of this manual for details on how to install 2 speakers
using a single Loudmouth™receiver, or multiple receivers and speakers.
1. Refer to the horizontal shaded bars on the chart below to
determine the sound level that best represents your
location. This should be the ambient, or average sound
level. We will consider the maximum sound level when
we locate the speaker.
2. Estimate the maximum distance (in feet) that the
loudspeaker must be heard. Locate that distance on the
chart below and follow it up to find the line that is in the
middle of your shaded bar. This line indicates the
optimum Loudmouth™volume level setting.
EXAMPLE: In the Ritron factory we
need to cover a maximum distance of 50
feet on the factory floor with an ambient
sound level similar to a warehouse. I
find the vertical line at the bottom of the
chart indicating 50 feet, and follow it up
to the shaded bar indicating Warehouse.
The 50% and 75% lines are in the middle
of the Warehouse bar, indicating a
required Loudmouth™volume setting
between 50 - 75%.
Rock Music
Subway Train
Section 1 Getting Started 5
Loudmouth Volume
Industrial Factory
Warehouse
Bus
y
Restaurant
Lar
g
e Office
Hos
p
ital
Doctors Office
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Distance (Feet)
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
100%
75%
50%
25%
SPL
(dB) 10%

Section 2 Installation 6
2 Installation
Proper installation of the Loudmouth™wireless PA speaker is critical to the
performance and overall satisfaction with your system. With careful consideration
and planning Loudmouth™ will cover up to 100 feet with a single speaker, and can
cover an even wider range with multiple speakers and receivers. This section will
help you plan an installation that is best suited for your environment.
2.1 Selecting the PA speaker location
Speaker location is critical to the performance of the Loudmouth™ receiver and PA speaker. Consider the
following factors before selecting a speaker location.
•The speaker can be installed either indoors or outdoors.
•Be sure there is a convenient source of 110VAC power for the RPS-1A power cube and that the radio receiver
box can be located inside, out of the elements. The speaker has a 25 ft. cable, if you need more a standard
RCA phono cable and coupler can be used (ie. Radio Shack Catalog #: 42-2363 and Catalog #: 274-1553).
•The speaker should not be in an area where the 2-way radio user addressing the speaker will typically be
located. If the radio user is too close to the Loudmouth™speaker, feedback can occur due to loudspeaker
audio getting into the radio microphone. This is a problem related to the 2-way radio, not the Loudmouth™
speaker. The use of the Record & Play feature will eliminate this problem.
The speaker must be located at least 10 feet above head level.
At near range the Loudmouth™speaker is capable of sound levels that can cause
permanent hearing loss and should never be installed in a location where a person
could be directly in front of the speaker.
Install the Loudmouth
™
speaker close to the noisiest area you plan to cover.
If there is an area with a significantly higher ambient noise level, the Loudmouth™
speaker should be located as close as possible to this area. The speaker volume
must be 6 db higher than the ambient noise level in order to be heard.
If the speaker is not close to the highest source of noise, the
volume level will be too loud for the quieter areas.