Ritron Outpost RQX-150 Installation and service instructions

Ritron Pub. 14500023 Rev. C 08-02
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NOTICE: The Outpost is not intended for communicating
information to protect life or property, and must
not be used for these purposes.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury,
follo these basic safety instructions hen using this unit:
1. Read and follow all instructions.
2. Use only alkaline D-cell batteries.
3. During thunderstorms, avoid contact with this unit and any
e ternal antenna system or wiring.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
WHAT THIS MANUAL COVERS ................................. ii
ACCESSORIES ............................................................ ii
DIMENSIONS ............................................................... ii
WARNINGS .................................................................. ii
ABOUT THE OUTPOST WIRELESS CALLBOX ........ 1
General Information ............................................. 1
OUTPOST Models and Frequencies................... 1
Model Identification .............................................. 1
OPERATION NOTES ................................................... 2
INTERCOM (ALWAYS ON) FEATURE ........................ 2
OPERATING THE OUTPOST ...................................... 2
To Initiate a Call ................................................... 2
To Receive a Response ...................................... 2
IDENTIFICATION OF
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS ................................ 3
INSTALLING BATTERIES
INTO THE OUTPOST............................................... 4
BATTERY LIFE............................................................. 4
PROGRAMMING THE OUTPOST
(RQX-150/450 ONLY) ......................................... 5
To Place the OUTPOST
into Programming Mode ................................. 5
To Program a Frequency and QC Tone .............. 5
PC PROGRAMMING THE OUTPOST
(RQX-150/450/454) ............................................. 6
OPERATION NOTES ................................................... 5
INSTALLING THE OUTPOST ...................................... 7
To Mount the OUTPOST ...................................... 7
Coverage ............................................................. 7
EXPO12 EXTERNAL POWER 12 VDC INPUT/
BATTERY BACKUP KIT (OPTIONAL) ..................... 8
Back-Up Battery Installation ................................ 8
SEALING THE ANTENNA ........................................... 9
Applying seal tape ............................................... 9
DEALER NOTES (BLANK) PAGE ............................. 10
F.C.C. LICENSING AND REGULATIONS .................. 11
RITRON LIMITED WARRANTY .................................. 11
COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS ........................................ 12
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................... 14
Moisture .............................................................. 14
Temperature ........................................................ 14
Vibrations/ Shock ................................................ 14
Chemicals ........................................................... 14
ACCESSORIES
These replacement and optional items are available from
Ritron and its authorized dealers.
Item Description
AFB-1545 Standard 16 in. Fle ible Whip Antenna
EXPO-12 E ternal Power 12VDC Input/
Battery Back-Up Kit
RAM-1545 Magnetic-Mount Antenna w/ 20 ft. of Cable
and a BNC Connector
14280012 Standard Instruction Nameplate??? Op-
tional Tamper-Resistant Enclosure
This manual (Ritron Item: RQX-150/450/446/454),
covers programming, operation and installation of
the OUTPOST 2Way Callbox.
WHAT THIS MANUAL COVERS
  
WARNING   
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
RECHARGEABLE
+++
+++
RAM-1545
ANTENNA
EXPO-12
EXTERNAL
POWER/ BATTERY
BACK-UP KIT
FIGURES
DESCRIPTION PAGE
1: OUTPOST FRONT HOUSING
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS .......................... 3
2: BACK HALF OF HOUSING,
SHOWING CELL POLARITY .............................. 4
3: INSTALLING THE OUTPOST ................................. 7
4: INTERNAL VIEW OF E PO12 ............................. 8
DIMENSIONS
l The OUTPOST dimensions, including the Battery Housing and
Antenna Connector are: 7
11
/
16
" H 5" W 4" D.
l The OUTPOST dimensions, including EXPO-12, Strain Relief
and Antenna Connector are: 8
7
/ 16 " H 5" W 4" D.
l The OUTPOST Placard dimensions are shown below:
TABLES
DESCRIPTION PAGE
1: FREQUENCY CODES ............................................ 5
2: QUIET CALL TONE CODES .................................. 6
1 PRESS & HOLD Button.
2 Begin speaking after the BEEP.
3 RELEASE Button to listen.
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ABOUT THE OUTPOST WIRELESS CALLBOX
Model Identification
Model Band Frequency Range Signalling Formats
RQX-150
*
VHF-FM 150155 MHz Std., 155160 MHz Opt. CTCSS
RQX-450
*
UHF-FM 460470 MHz Std., 450460 MHz Opt. CTCSS
RQX-446*** UHF-FM 460-470 MHz, Wide or N rrow B nd TX,
460 MHz Opt. CTCSS/ DCS (1stQ 2002)
RQX-454
**
UHF-FM 450470 MHz, Wide or N rrow B nd TX CTCSS/ DCS/
DTMF ANI/LTR, P ssport
RQX-454- P
**
UHF-FM 450470 MHz N rrowb nd CTCSS/ DCS/
DTMF ANI/LTR, P ssport
*
The RQX150/ 450 models are PTT-programmable to specific tones and channel freq encies. They are also
PC-programmable to any freq ency channel within the radio's band, sing the RPTPCPK3.0R20 or higher PC Software.
**
The RQX454 model is PC-programmable ONLY and req ires the RPTPCPK8.1R12 or higher PC Software.
*** The RQX-446 is PTT-programmable and/or PC-programmable. Software is not available at time of printing. Call Ritron
for details.
General Information
The OUTPOST Callbox is a 2-way radio transceiver
for communicating with portable mobile and stationary
radios or through radio repeaters.
The OUTPOST can be easily programmed to operate
on either an existing or a new radio frequency with or
without Quiet Call (CTCSS sub-audible coded
squelch). This enables all your radio-equipped person-
nel to respond immediately to transmissions from the
OUTPOST Callbox.
The OUTPOST is housed in a weatherresistant
enclosure so it can be installed in a wide variety of
indoor or outdoor locations. Because its six D-cell
Alkaline batteries power the unit for about one year
(depending on temperatures and amount of use) the
OUTPOST does not require AC line power.
The OUTPOST model number ppe rs on l bel on the front bottom h lf
of the RF enclosure.
Ritron designs, m nuf ctures, nd supplies reli ble, profession l wireless
communic tion products for users worldwide. Ritron wireless products will
improve the oper tion, s fety, nd profit bility of ny org niz tion. Ritron
offers full line of mobile, port ble, nd b se st tion two-w y r dios nd
repe ters for use with the OUTPOST C llbox. Refer to p ges 12 nd 13.
Refer to p ge 5 for instructions on m tching the OUTPOST oper ting
frequency to th t of n existing two-w y r dio system.
An optional External Power 12VDC Input/ Battery
Backup Kit (EXPO-12) is available. See Page 8.
OUTPOST Models and Frequencies
Four OUTPOST models are available as indicated
below: one for VHF Conventional radio systems one
for UHF Conventional radio systems and two for UHF
Conventional or Trunking radio systems.
DO NOT drill or penetrate the internal RF electronics
enclosure with any additional holes. Use only the
pre-drilled mounting holes.

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INTERCOM (Always-On) FEATURE FOR THE RQX-454 454-N
The RQX-454/454-N c n be progr mmed to
oper te s two-w y intercom. When this fe ture
is ctiv ted the utom tic shut-off is dis bled nd
the c llbox will rem in on in st ndby mode
llowing it to receive c ll from nother r dio t
ny time. Since the r dio is under const nt
current dr in  lw ys on in the st ndby mode, it
would m ke the use of b tteries impr ctic l.
When using this fe ture, it is recommended th t
the option l EXPO-12 extern l power kit be used.
To Enable the Intercom Feature: The Intercom
Mode c n only be en bled using the PC
Progr mmer (PC Progr mming Softw re
RPT-PCPK-8.0R12).
1. Refer to the PC PROGRAMMING THE
OUTPOST section to progr m the
RQX-454/454-N.
2. Once the r dios inform tion h s been Re d,
select EDIT, select TUNE RADIO, select
MISC, select Power Sa er, select TUNE, set
PowerS ver Off Time to 0 (zero), select
SAVE, select EXIT, nd then remove power
from the r dio nd disconnect the progr m
ming c ble. The RQX-454/454-N is now set
for Intercom Mode.
OPERATING THE OUTPOST CALLBOX
NOTE: The OUTPOST will not receive a call until a
call has been initiated by the OUTPOST.
THE OUTPOST AUTOMATICA Y 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 is designed so you
will be heard clearly when you speak while pressing
the ON/PTT Button at a distance of up to 3 feet from
the microphone.
To Receive a Response:
1. When you have finished speaking release the
ON/PTT Button.
2. Any reply to you will be heard through the
OUTPOST speaker. If a reply is not received
within 10 seconds of releasing the ON/PTT
Button the unit sounds a low double tone and
shuts off automatically.
To call again press and hold the ON/ PTT Button
and begin speaking after the beep.
OPERATION NOTES
 The OUTPOST must be powered with Alkaline batteries ONLYor alternately
with the optional External Power 12VDC Input/ Battery Backup Kit (EXPO12).
 If there has been no activity for 10 secondsi.e. either the ON/PTT Button
has not been pressed/ released within 10 seconds or no reply has been
heard within 10 secondsthe unit automatically shuts OFF. The automatic
shut-off feature is designed to increase battery life.

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Refer to FIG1.
1. ANTENNA CONNECTOR
The antenna radiates radio signals. Before using
the OUTPOST make sure the antenna is securely
fastened into the connector. If the OUTPOST is to
be used outdoors, see page 6 for instructions
on properly sealing the antenna connector.
2. PROGRAM BUTTON (RQX-150/450/446)
This button is used to enter frequency and Quiet
Call code information.
3. OFF BUTTON (RQX-150/450/446)
This button is used to turn the OUTPOST OFF
when programming is complete.
4. PROGRAM SAVE BUTTON (RQX-150/450/446)
This button is used to save the programmed
information.
5. PROGRAM ENAB E BUTTON (RQX-150/450/446)
Pressing this button when the unit is ON puts the
OUTPOST into Programming Mode.
NOTE: Model RQX-454 must be programmed by
a RITRON Dealer.
6. SPEAKER
After a message has been sent from the OUTPOST
any reply from another radio may be heard through
the speaker.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
7. MICROPHONE ("MIC")
For best communication speak as closely as
possible into the microphone. The OUTPOST is
designed so you will be heard clearly when you
speak while pressing the ON/PTT Button at a
distance of up to 3 feet from the microphone.
8. ON/ PTT BUTTON
The OUTPOST is OFF until the user turns it ON
by pressing and holding the ON/PTT Button. The
unit sounds an audible beep to confirm it is ready
for a message; when the user is finished speak-
ing he releases the button to wait for a reply. If
there is no reply within 10 seconds the unit
sounds an audible beep and automatically shuts
OFF.
9. IN- INE BATTERY CONNECTOR
The in-line battery connector connects the radio to
the Battery.
10. MOUNTING HO ES
Mounting holes accommodate #6 panhead screws
to securely mount the unit to a variety of surfaces.
11. BATTERY HO DER
The rugged battery holder securely holds six (6)
D-cell batteries in place.
(CONNECTED TO ON/ PTT BUTTON)
5. ENABLE BUTTON
2. PROGRAM BUTTON
1. ANTENNA CONNECTOR
4. SAVE BUTTON
(SEE PAGE 3 FOR ITEMS 10 AND 11.)
FIG1: OUTPOST FRONT HOUSING CONTRO S & CONNECTORS
6. SPEAKER
8. ON/PTT BUTTON
9. IN-LINE BATTERY CONNECTOR
(CONNECTED TO RADIO BOARD)
3. OFF BUTTON
(Internal View of Top Half)
(Front View of Top Half)
MUSHROOM-HEAD FASTENER STRIP (3)
7. MICROPHONE
CAPTIVE SCREWS (4)

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INSTALLING BATTERIES INTO THE OUTPOST
FIG2: BACK HA F OF HOUSING, SHOWING CE PO ARITY
 Use non-rechargeable Alkaline D-cell batteries for maximum battery life.
 The OUTPOST should operate for one (1) year on a set of Alkaline batteries
depending upon usage.
 Cooler temperatures degrade battery life. Exposure to 10° C (50° F) will reduce
battery life to 90% of normal. Exposure to 20° C (4° F) will reduce battery
life to 35% of normal.
3. Note the positive and negative polarities ("+" and "")
of each cell. Press six Alkaline D-cells into proper
position.
NOTE: When all batteries are in place confirm
that the RED wire contacts the positive (+)
pole of the first battery and the BLACK
wire contacts the negative () pole of the
last battery as shown in FIG2.
4. Reconnect the in-line connector between the Front
and the back halves of the RF enclosure.
BATTERY LIFE
1 . PRE-DRILLED
MOUNTING HOLES
(4 CORNERS)
IN-LINE CONNECTOR
Refer to FIG2.
1. Loosen the four (4) plastic screws at the corners
of the front half of the housing. These screws are
captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them
DO NOT remove them.
2. Disconnect the in-line connector between the
Front and the back halves of the enclosure.
BLACK WIRE ()
11. BATTERY HOLDER
RED WIRE (+)
! ! WARNING ! !
DO NOT USE NICKE META
HYDRIDE BATTERIES IN THE
OUTPOST.
(INSIDE VIEW)
DO NOT pinch gasket, overtighten, cross-thread, strip, or remove captive
screws. Failure to heed this warning will prevent proper sealing of the RF
enclosure and will result in voiding Manufacturers Warranty.

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NOTES: Refer to Table 1 (Frequency Codes) and Table 2
(QC Tone Codes) when programming the UTP ST.
For PROGRAMMING BUTTON locations, refer to the Internal
View of the Front of the RF housing in FIG1, page 3.
To place the OUTPOST into Programming Mode:
1. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the corners of the unit. These
screws are captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them,
D N T remove the screws from the RF housing.
2. 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 N/PTT Button on the front of the unit.
4. Press and release the PROGRAM ENABLE BUTTON. An audible beep
will sound to confirm the unit is in programming mode.
To read out (beep out) Radio Channel content:
5. Press and release the Program Save Button. The radio will begin
to sound a series of beeps; each series of beeps is equal to one
digit of each 2-digit frequency code or Quiet Call Code (see chart
below) that is programmed into the radio. See Tables 1 and 2 on
this page.
6. After the beeps are completed, a triple tone will sound.
To Program requency and QC Tone Codes:
7. Choose a frequency code (Table 1) and, if desired, a QC tone
code (Table 2). If you are not using a QC tone, program 44
(No Tone) for the QC code.
8. Enter the codes in the sequence shown below by clicking the
PROGRAM BUTTON the number of times equal to each digit of the
codes.
EXAMPLE:
Frequency Code 02, Tone Code 44
Click the PROGRAM BUTTON ten times to program 0, pause;
the unit sounds a beep.
Click the PROGRAM BUTTON two times to program 2, pause;
the unit sounds a beep.
Click the PROGRAM BUTTON four times to program 4, pause;
the unit sounds a beep.
Click the PROGRAM BUTTON four times to program 4, pause;
the unit sounds a beep.
9. When all four digits are programmed, press and release the
PROGRAM SAVE Button. The unit sounds a triple tone.
NOTE: An error tone sounds if you try to save an incorrect
digit. To correct the programming, press and release the
PROGRAM OFF BUTTON. When the unit sounds a low tone,
you may start over at Step #3.
10. Press and release the PROGRAM OFF BUTTON; the unit sounds a low
tone. The UTP ST is now ready for use.
NOTES: Ten (10) clicks = 0 (zero).
Program 44 to enter No Tone for Quiet Call. You must
enter 44 to match radios without tone codes.
If you make a programming click error, press and
HOW TO PTT PROGRAM THE OUTPOST ( MODELS RQX-150 450 446 ONLY )
TABLE 1: FREQUENCY CODES
(VHF Business Band)
01 154.600 ..... Green Dot
02 154.570 ..... Blue Dot
03 151.625 ..... Red Dot
04 151.955 ..... Purple Dot
05 151.925
06 154.540
07 154.515
08 154.655
09 151.685
10 151.715
11 151.775
12 151.805
13 151.835
14 151.895
15 154.490
16 151.655
17 151.745
18 151.865
VH Business Band
Model RQX-150
MHz Frequency Color
UH Business Band
Model RQX-450
MHz Frequency Color
QUICK
TALK
FREQ. CODE
01 467.7625 ..... J
02 467.8125 ..... K
03 464.5500 ..... Yellow Dot
04 464.5000 ..... Brown Dot
05 467.8500 ...... S lver Star
06 467.8750 ...... Gold Star
07 467.9000 ...... Red Star
08 467.9250 ...... Blue Star
09 469.2625
10 462.5750 ...... Wh te Dot
11 462.6250 ...... Black Dot
12 462.6750 ...... Orange Dot
13 464.3250
14 464.8250
15 469.5000
16 469.5500
17 463.2625
18 464.9125
19 464.6000
20 464.7000
(UHF Business Band)
REQUENCY CODE "02" TONE CODE "44"
1st
(pause)
2nd
(pause)
1st
(pause)
2nd
(pause)
digit digit digit digit
0
(pause)
2
(pause)
4
(pause)
4
(pause)
release the PROGRAM OFF BUTTON to turn the unit Off, and
start over.
If the unit does not sound the confirming triple tone when
you attempt to save your programming, the unit was
factory- or dealer-customized to disable programming.
Consult the radio owner, or your Dealer.
Refer to requency and Tone Code tables at right and on
the following page.

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PC PROGRAMMING THE OUTPOST
(RQX-150 450 446 454)
TABLE 2: QUIET CALL TONE CODES
QUICK
TALK
QC
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
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
6Z
6A
6B
7Z
7A
M1
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
QUICK
TALK
QC
CODE
Freq.
( Hz )
Freq.
( Hz )
Other
Radio Brands
Tone
Code
Other
Radio Brands
Tone
Code
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
* Use Code "44" to program No Tone for systems without a
Coded Squelch Interference Eliminator feature. Refer to
Page 4 Step 5 and NOTES at the bottom of the page.
If your frequency is not found in Table 1 page 5
the frequency and tone must be programmed with
a PC using specialized RITRON Programming
Software.
NOTES: Only RITRON dealers have access to
programming software. Contact RITRON at
800-USA-1-USA for the location of your nearest
Authorized RITRON Dealer.
Models RQX150/450 require
RPTPCPK3.0 R19 PC for PC
programming.
Models RQX454/454NP require
RPTPCPK8.0R12 for PC
programming.
Model RQX446 requires PC software
not available at time of printing. Please
contact RITRON for furhter details.
1. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the corners of
the RF enclosure. These screws are captive to
the housing; to prevent damaging them Do Not
remove the screws from the housing.
2. Lift the top half of the RF enclosure from the
bottom.
3. Remove the (4) metal seal screws from the front
of the top half of the RF enclosure.
4. Carefully lift the radio assembly away from the
inside of the front of the RF enclosure and plug
the Programming Cable adaptor into the 3.5mm
Jack located on the top of the radio assembly.
5. Execute the Programming Software for the radio
on your computer.
6. Make sure the radio has batteries installed or is
powered by an external 12 VDC source through
the EXPO-12. To turn the unit on press the ON/
PTTbutton on the front of the unit.
7. Follow the instructions for PC programming the
radio according to the software.
8. After the programming is complete and the
information has been saved to the radio unplug
the radio from the battery holder or the EXPO-
12 and remove the Programming Cable
Adaptor.
9. Plug the battery cable or the EXPO-12 Power
Connector back into the radio.
10. Carefully place the radio assembly into the front
case and secure it with the (4) metal seal
screws.
11. Secure the top of the RF enclosure to the
bottom of the Callbox with the (4) captive
screws.
NOTE: The antenna may be positioned to
eitherside of the RF enclosure.
WARNING: ONLY REQUENCY AND TONE
IN ORMATION should be altered when using the
RITRON Programming Software!!! Changes to
other features could render the unit inoperable.
FACTORY DEFAULT
l Unit is set for medium volume.
l Battery saver "Auto Shut-off" is set
for 10 seconds.
When PC Programming:
the VH RQX-150 will read out as a model SST-150
the UH RQX-450 will read out as a model SST-450
the UH RQX-446 will read out as a model RQX-446
the UH RQX-454-N will read out as a model SST-454

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RQX PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
Reprogramming the Automatic Shut-off Time
RQX-150/450 Standard and XT Models: Use PC Programming Software RPT-PCPK-3.0R19.
1. Refer to the Owners Manual for disassembly instructions to PC Program the radio.
2. Execute the Programming Software and go to the Main Menu page.
3. Plug the programming cable into the RQX and power the RQX by pressing the button on the front case.
4. Press 1 to read the RQX information.
5. The RQX-150/-XT will read out as a Model SST-150.
The RQX-450/-XT will read out as a Model SST-450.
6. Use the down arrow key or enter key to get to the Access Radio Tech Fields field.
7. Type tune!.
8. The cursor should automatically go to the Battery Saver Off time field.
9. The factory default time is 10 seconds. Type in the time(in seconds from 1 to 256) for your desired shut-off
time.
NOTE: DO NOT type 0 for the Battery Saver Off Time unless your RQX has a label marked 3 4G0 58
on the outside of the case. Doing so will render the RQX inoperable. Units that do not have the 3 4G0 58
label do not contain the necessary firmware for the On all the time  option.
10. Press the F10 key.
11. Press 2.
12. Wait for the next prompt press C.
13. Wait for the radio programmed ok message.
12. Remove the power from the RQX and unplug the RQX from the computer.
RQX-454 Standard and XT Model: Use PC Programming Software RPT-PCPK-8.0R12.
1. Refer to the Owners Manual for disassembly instructions to PC Program the radio.
2. Execute the Programming Software and go to the Main Title Page.
3. Click on Plus-Series then click on Start.
4. Plug the programming cable into the RQX and power the RQX by pressing the button on the front case.
5. Click on Radio then click on Read Radio.
6. The RQX-454 will read out as a Model RQX-454.
7. Click on Edit then click on Tune Radio.
8. Click on Misc.
9. Click on Power Saver Off Time then click on Tune.
10. To calculate the decimal number for your desired off time divide your desired time (in seconds) by 32.
Round the number to two places pass the decimal point.
Example: 10 seconds(factory default) divided by 32 = .31
NOTE: 1. The maximum amount of shut-off times is 255 seconds.
2.DO NOT type 0 for the Battery Saver Off Time unless your RQX-454 has firmware
version . 4 or later. Doing so will render the RQX inoperable. Units that do not have
version . 4 or later do not contain the necessary firmware for the On all the time 
option. To check, click on Edit, then click on Radio ID.
11. Type in your decimal number.
12. Click on Save.
13. Click on Exit.
14. Remove the power from the RQX and disconnect the RQX from the computer.

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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.
To Mount the OUTPOST
(Refer to FIG3.)
1. Remove the Front half of the RF housing by
loosening the four (4) plastic screws captive to the
RF housing. To prevent loss or damage DO NOT
remove these screws.
2. Disconnect the in-line connector between Front
and the Back halves of the RF housing.
3. Insert a #6 panhead screw into each of four (4)
corner holes in the Back half of the RF housing.
Position the RF housing in the chosen location
and secure it in place with the screws.
4. Connect the in-line connector between the Front
and the Back halves of the RF housing.
5. Fasten the Front half to the Back half of the RF
housing with the four (4) captive screws.
INSTALLING THE OUTPOST
LOCATIONS FOR
PRE-DRILLED MOUNTING
HOLES. USE #6
PANHEAD SCREWS
FIG3: INSTA ING THE OUTPOST
POLARIZED IN-LINE
BATTERY CONNECTOR
LOCATION FOR PRE-
DRILLED MOUNTING
HOLES. USE #6 PANHEAD
SCREW
LOCATION FOR PRE-
DRILLED MOUNTING
HOLES. USE #6 PANHEAD
SCREW
6. Insert rotate and lock the antenna into the
antenna jack. Orient the antenna vertically.
7. If the OUTPOST is to be used outdoors, it is
imperative that the antenna connector be
sealed with seal tape. Use Grainger #2A-459,
Radio Shack #278-1647, or equivalent. Refer to
instructions on the seal tape package.
8. To install the Message Placard align the center
of its hole over the ON/PTT pushbutton and the
mushroom-head fastener strips on the back of the
placard panel with the strips on the front of the
OUTPOST. Press firmly to interlock the strips
snapping the panel into position.
Coverage
Depending on unit location and installation height
of a standard antenna the OUTPOST covers the
area of a 1-Watt portable radio of the same
frequency band. To increase range use an
external antenna that is mounted higher. See the
RAM1545 Magnet Mount Antenna on page ii.
(3) MUSHROOM-HEAD
FASTENER STRIPS
(Front View of the OUTPOST)(View of Battery Holder)
CAPTIVE
SCREW
DDO NOT drill or penetrate the internal
RF electronics enclosure with any
additional holes. Use only pre-drilled
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+
+
+
+
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EXPO-12 EXTERNAL POWER 12VDC INPUT
BATTERY BACK-UP KIT (OPTIONAL)
3. Place the jumper over the correct two PJ101 pins
for the batteries you are using (rechargeable or
non-rechargeable). See PJ101 location below.
NOTES: When the OUTLOOK has rechargeable
batteries installed place the PJ101 jumper
in position "A".
When the OUTLOOK has non-rechargeable
batteries installed to prevent damaging the
batteries place the PJ101 jumper in the
position "B" over two pins.
4. Reinstall the metal plate removed in Step 1;
secure it with the four (4) #4 screws.
JUMPER POSITION "A"
(PJ1 1 JUMPER SET
IN RECHARGEABLE
POSITION)
FIG4: INTERNA VIEW OF EXPO12 (COVER P ATE NOT SHOWN)
POSITIVE POWER CONNECTION (+)
NEGATIVE POWER CONNECTION (-)
POLARIZED IN-LINE BATTERY CONNECTOR
Back-Up Battery Installation
1. Remove the four (4) #4 screws securing the metal
plate covering the battery holder.
2. Install the desired battery cells rechargeable or
non-rechargeable (see Notes below and at right).
Match polarities of the battery cells to the Battery
Holder as shown below in FIG4.
NOTES: lFor rechargeable batteries use ONLY
AA-size Ni-cd (Nickel Cadmium) cells.
lFor non-rechargeable batteries use
ONLY AA-size Alkaline or Lithium cells.
lDO NOT USE Nickel Metal Hydride cells.
BATTERY
HOLDER
AA-SIZE
CELLS (6)
LIQUID TIGHT
STRAIN RELIEF
WIRES FROM EXTERNAL
POWER SOURCE
The EXPO12 is an 1116 VDC External Power/ Battery Back-up circuit designed to power the 2-
Way Radio Transceiver in the RQX OUTPOST Callbox. It also includes battery back-up as a
standard feature. A 12 VDC 1.5 Ampere power supply IS NOT included in the EXPO 12.
The battery back-up enables the OUTPOST to continue operating for a period of 8 hours talk
time if external power is interrupted. Either non-rechargeable Alkaline or Lithium or rechargeable
Ni-cd batteries can be used.
By moving jumper PJ101 on the EXPO12 Board rechargeable batteries can be trickle-charged
until needed. Refer to FIG4 below Jumper Position "A.". DO NOT attempt to charge Alkaline
batteries.
JUMPER POSITION "B"
( PJ1 1 JUMPER SET IN
NON-RECHARGEABLE
POSITION)
PRE-DRILLED
MOUNTING HOLES
(4 CORNERS)
DO NOT drill or penetrate the internal
RF electronics enclosure with any
additional holes. Use only pre-drilled
mounting holes.
PJ101
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1. DO NOT drill or penetrate this enclosure. Use
only the pre-drilled mounting holes located in
each of the four corners of the bottom half of the
enclosure. Take care when re-assembling the
enclosure. Be sure to carefully seat the recessed
area and gasket of the top half with the bottom
half. DO NOT pinch gasket over tighten cross-
thread strip or remove captive screws.
2. Antenna - The product comes standard with a
flex antenna (Model AFB-1545) with a BNC
connector. This antenna will provide approxi
mately ½ mile or more range in line-of-sight
conditions with no-obstacles.
Optional Antennas  The Ritron model RAM-
1545 magnet mount antenna can be used to
increase range. Be advised that the magnet
mount antenna MUST be attached to a magnetic
ground plane (metal) to function properly.
SEA ING THE ANTENNA - If the product is to
HOW TO PROPERLY SEAL THE ANTENNA
NOTICE:
Failure to follow these instructions will cause damage to the product, prevent
proper sealing of the enclosure and will void the Manufacturers Warranty.
be used outdoors it is imperative that the
entire antenna connection be sealed with seal
tape to provide proper operation and prevent
voiding warranty.
Regardless of the antenna you use it is always
best to weatherproof the antenna connection
using seal tape.
Applying Seal Tape:
1. Attach the antenna to the connector on the
OUTPOST RF enclosure.
2. Begin wrapping seal tape at base of antenna
connector such that the base of the antenna is
sealed against the enclosure top.
3. Overlap the seal tape as you wrap upward around
the connector and antenna. Continue to overlap
seal tape around the connector base past the
articulating portion of the antenna and several
inches up the thin shiny section of the antenna.
Seal tape can be purchased at most Industrial &
Contractor Supply Stores Hardware and Home Center
Stores or Electronic Supply Stores.
Overlap sealing tape to include
the antenna connection and the
top of the RF enclosure
Overlap sealing tape (1) inch
beyond the rigid section of the
antenna
BEFORE SEALING AFTER SEALING

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The Rules and Regulations of the United States Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) re uire you or your radio service provider to have a
license for your radio system before activating the OUTPOST radio
transmitter. If you already are operating a licensed radio system, you probably
can add a OUTPOST without any changes to that license.
The station licensee is responsible for ensuring that transmitter power,
fre uency and modulation are within the limits specified by the station
license, and also for proper operation and maintenance of the radio
e uipment. These responsibilities include checking the transmitter fre uency
and modulation periodically, using appropriate methods.
Ritron or your Ritron Dealer can assist you with all these re uirements. You
may also contact the FCC directly by any of the following methods:
To obtain copies of FCC forms and instructions use the FCC Fax-On-Demand
system at 202-418-0177. Re uest Document 000600.
For more information, go to the FCC Internet Website at:
< http/www.fcc.gov >
SAFETY STANDARDS  The FCC has adopted a safety standard for hu-
man exposure to radio fre uency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated e uipment. The Quick Talk conforms to the standards effective at
the time of its e uipment authorization by the FCC. In general these stan-
dards recommend that you:
F.C.C. LICENSING AND REGULATIONS
 DO NOT allow the antenna to come very close to, or to touch exposed
parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
 DO NOT transmit near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
atmosphere.
 DO NOT allow children to play with radio transmitters.
 BE AWARE of the conditions which cause the unit to transmit.
SERVICE - Federal law prohibits you from making any internal adjustments to
the transmitter, and from changing transmit fre uencies unless you are
specifically designated by the licensee.
DO NOT ADJUST OR TAMPER with components or the printed circuit board
in any manner not directed in this manual. Unauthorized adjustments may
render the unit inoperable; repair will be at owner's expense.
If your radio e uipment fails to operate properly, or if you wish to have the
radio serviced, contact your authorized dealer, or call Ritron at 317-846-1201
and ask for the Repair Department.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: RITRON, INC. ("RITRON")
provides the following warranty against defects in materials and/or
workmanship in RITRON RQX-150, RQX-450, RQX-446, AND
RQX-454 Wireless Callbox nits nder normal se and service
d ring the applicable warranty period, as stated below. "Accessories"
means antennas, wire, cable and items contained in the programming
and programming/service kits.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
 Any technical information provided with the covered product or any other products;
 Installation, maintenance or service of the product, unless this is covered by a
separate written agreement with RITRON;
 Any products not furnished by RITRON which are attached or used with the covered
product, or defects or damage from the use of the covered product with e uipment
that is not covered;
 Defects or damage, including broken antennas, resulting from:
- misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, alteration, modification or modification to
any housing, neglect, accident or act of God, or,
- the use of covered products other than in normal and customary manner, or,
- improper testing or installation;
 Defects or damages from unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification, or
where unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification prevents inspection and
testing necessary to validate warranty claims;
 Defects or damages in which the serial number has been removed, altered or defaced.
IMPORTANT: This warranty sets forth the f ll extent of RITRON's
express responsibilities regarding the covered prod cts, and is given
in lie of all other express warranties. What RITRON has agreed to do
above is yo r sole and excl sive remedy. No person is a thorized to
make any other warranty to yo on behalf of RITRON. Warranties
implied by state law, s ch as implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a partic lar p rpose, are limited to the d ration of this
limited warranty as it applies to the covered prod ct. Incidental and
conseq ential damages are not recoverable nder this warranty (this
incl des loss of se or time, inconvenience, b siness interr ption,
commercial loss, lost profits or savings). Some states do not allow the
excl sion or limitation of incidental or conseq ential damages, or
limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or excl sions may not apply to yo . Beca se each covered
prod ct system is niq e, RITRON disclaims liability for range,
coverage, or operation of the system as a whole nder this warranty.
WHO IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: This warranty is given
only to the p rchaser or lessee of covered prod cts when acq ired for
se, not resale. This warranty is not assignable or transferable.
HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: To receive warranty service,
yo m st deliver or send the defective prod ct, delivery costs and
ins rance prepaid, within the applicable warranty period, to RITRON,
INC., 505 We t Carmel Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46032, Attention:
Warranty Department. Please point o t the nat re of the defect in as
m ch detail as yo can. Yo m st retain yo r sales or lease receipt
(or other written evidence of the date of p rchase) and deliver it along
with the prod ct. If RITRON chooses to repair or replace a defective
prod ct, RITRON may replace the prod ct or any part or component
with reconditioned prod ct, parts or components. Replacements are
covered for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All
replaced covered prod cts, parts or components become RITRON's
property.
RIGHTS TO SOFTWARE RETAINED: Title and all rights or licenses
to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in any RITRON
software contained in covered prod cts are and shall remain in
RITRON. RITRON nevertheless grants yo a limited non-excl sive,
transferable right to se the RITRON software only in conj nction with
covered prod cts. No other license or right to the RITRON software is
granted or permitted.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW: This warranty gives yo
specific legal rights, and yo may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
WHERE THIS WARRANTY IS VALID: This warranty is valid only
within the United States, the District of Col mbia and P erto Rico.
RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED FOR HOW LONG WHAT RITRON WILL DO
OutPost 1 year
*
During the first year after date of
Callboxes purchase, RITRON will repair or
replace the defecti e product, at
RITRON's option, parts and labor
included at no charge.
Accessories/Antennas 90 days
**
After date of purchase

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Complete Wireless Communication Solutions From
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110 VAC or 12 VDC desktop or w ll mount ble
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No need to run wires, phone lines, or p y person
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
VIBRATIONS/ SHOCK
Though the OUTPOST is designed to be rugged it
cannot be expected to survive extreme abuse. An
optional Tamper-Resistant Cover is available.
CHEMICA S
Do not use harsh corrosive or abrasive chemicals
to clean the OUTPOST case; use only a cloth
moistened with water. Do not attempt to clean the
printed circuit boards inside the enclosure.
MOISTURE
When antenna sealing recommendations are
followed the OUTPOST is highly weather resistant
in outdoor environments. Do not immerse the unit in
water.
TEMPERATURE
The OUTPOST is designed to operate between
22° and +140° F. Like all electronic equipment the
OUTPOST should not be subjected to extreme
heat. A shaded area is an ideal outdoor location.
P.O. Box 1998, Carmel, IN 46082-1998  505 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN 46032  US
PH: 317-846-1201; 800-US -1-US (800-872-1872)  F X: 317-846-4978
Web: www.radiocallbox.com  E-mail: [email protected]
For assistance, call RITRON at 800-872-1872, or go to www.ritron.com
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