Ritron JOBCOM VOX RT-15H User manual

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WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS
RITRON, INC. (RITRON) provides the following warranty against defects in aterials and/ or
work anship in RITRON JOBCOM Radios, Rechargeable Batteries and Accessories under nor al use
and service during the applicable warranty period, as stated below. Accessories eans antennas,
chargers, headsets, earphones, speakers, holsters and icrophones. Rechargeable batteries will be
replaced during the applicable warranty period only if leakage occurs or the batteries drop below 75% of
rated capacity.
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RITRON JOBCOM 1 year parts * During the first year after purchase, RITRON will refund your
Radios 1 year la or
* purchase price or repair or replace the defective product, at
RITRONs option, parts and la or included at no charge to you.
RITRON JOBCOM
Rechargea le Batteries 1 year parts
* RITRON will replace the defective attery.
RITRON JOBCOM 90 days
*
RITRON will repair or replace the defective accessory, at RITRON 's
Accessories option, parts and la or included at no charge to you.
* After date of purchase
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Any technical infor ation provided with the covered product or any other RITRON products;
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Batteries if any of the seals are not intact.
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RITRON, INC., 505 West Carmel Drive, Carmel,
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Publication No. 01451193 R ev. D 11-03
Copyright ©1994-2003 RITRON, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESER ED
RITRON, JOBCOM and Quiet Call are registered trademarks of
RITRON, INC.
The Leader In Jobsite Radios
VOX
RT-15H USER MANUAL
BY RITRON
VOX-100
JOBCOM
®
PUSH
TO
TALK TALK
NORM
TALK
LOUD
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P.O. Box 1998, Carmel, IN, 46082-1998  505 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN 46032 US
PH: 317-846-1201  F X: 317-846-4978  Web: www.ritron.com  E-mail: [e-mail]
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OPERATING CONTROLS
(continued)
QUIET-CALL (QC)
To be heard by other QC users having units
with QC activated, an outgoing call must carry
the same code programmed for the "receiving"
handhelds. Any radio not transmitting the
proper code WILL NOT be heard.
NOTES: To prevent interfering with others
using your channel, turn QC OFF by
rotating the squelch control cloc wise,
and monitor the channel before you
transmit. (With QC turned OFF, you
will hear all activity on the channel.)
Only units operating on the same
frequency  indicated on all JOBCOM
portables with a color dot  can
communicate with each other.
Units equipped with QC can
communicate only with units
programmed with the same code,
unless QC is turned OFF.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSIONS:
Maximum drain on battery power occurs when
you are transmitting. DO NOT hold the Push-
To-Talk switch down longer than necessary
during transmission intervals.
NOTE: DO NOT reduce battery service life
by attempting to power a radio with a
depleted battery; always charge
batteries overnight after each day of
use.
VIBRATION/ SHOCKS:
Although your JOBCOM radio is designed to
be rugged, it will not survive excessive abuse.
Avoid dropping the radio.
NOTE: The optional MH-A holster provides
added protection from shoc s and
weather.
TAKE PRECAUTI NS IN THE F LL WING
ENVIR NMENTS T MAXIMIZE THE LIFE F
Y UR ELECTR NIC RADI EQUIPMENT.
MOISTURE:
JOBCOM radios are not waterproof; DO NOT
directly expose them to rain or excessive
moisture.
EXTREME HEAT:
High temperatures can damage the battery
and other components. DO NOT expose the
units to extreme heat or leave them in direct
sunlight.
LOW TEMPERATURES:
The capacity of the Ni-Cad battery is greatly
reduced in extreme cold. When using the unit
in very cold environments, periodically warm
the radio beneath your coat.
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ACCESSORIES
SSSSSSSSSSSSSS SS
Replacement Battery Pack .... BP-5NM
3" Molded Flex Antenna ......... AFM-150-S
6" Molded Flex Antenna ......... AFM-150-
Remote Speaker/ Microphone .. RSM-23
Single Ear Headset ................. KHM-7603C
............................... (Std.)
Dual Ear Headset .................... RHD-24
Quiet-Call Module ................... RTS-2P
Belt Clip ................................... CB-A
Holster w/ Quick Release ....... MH-A
FOR RED COLOR DOT JOBCOM RADIOS:
1. Call the FCC National Call Center at 1-800-418-3676 to
obtain Application Form 600.
2. Complete FCC Form 600 per its companion instruction
book. Call FCC Consumer Assistance at 1-888-22 - 322
for help completing the form.
3. Mail the following to FCC:
a. Completed Business Radio License Form 600, and
b. FCC filing fee  check payable to the FCC .
FCC Business Radio Service
P.O. Box 358220
Pittsburgh, P 15251-5220
FOR ALL COLOR DOT AND STAR JOBCOM
RADIOS EXCEPT RED DOT:
4. Call PCIA (Personal Communications Industry Associ-
ation), the FCC-appointed coordinator of Business
Frequencies, at 1-800-7 9-0300, to obtain the
Coordination Supplemental Form. When you receive the
form, complete it per the included instructions.
5. PCIA will also send FCC Application Form 600; complete
it per the companion instruction book. Call FCC Consumer
Assistance at 1-888-22 - 322 if you need assistance
completing FCC Form 600.
6. Mail the following to PCIA:
a. Completed PCIA Supplemental Form, and
b. PCIA coordination fee  check payable to PCIA , and
c. Completed Business Radio License Form 600, and
d. FCC filing fee  check payable to the FCC .
PCI Coordination Services
P.O. Box 25648
lexandria, V 22314-5648
* Contact the referenced agency to confirm fee charges.
The FCC will mail your license to you approximately four to six weeks after receipt of the application.
TO CHECK ON THE STATUS OF YOUR PENDING LICENSE, call the FCC Consumer Assistance Line at
1-888-225-5 22 and request an update of your pending Business Radio license. You will need to provide the
name filed on Application Form 600.
BEFORE OPERATING YO R RADIOS, YO M ST OBTAIN AN FCC RADIO LICENSE. JOBCOM radios are
approved by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), and operate on FM radio frequencies in the BR
(Business Radio ervice).
To qualify for a license, you must be involved in a commercial activity. If you have purchased JOBCOM radios
that operate on an ITINERANT frequency (Red Dot), your business must cover at least a statewide area of
operation and operate at no fixed location.
Use the following instructions to obtain an FCC license for your JOBCOM radios:
NOTE: FOR RED DOT PATRIOT RADIOS, COMPLETE 1, 2 & 3; OMIT 4, 5 & 6.
FOR ALL OTHER COLOR DOT OR COLOR STAR RADIOS, COMPLETE 4, 5 & 6; SKIP 1, 2 & 3.
HOW TO OBTAIN AN FCC RADIO LICENSE
*
*
*
*

OPERATING CONTROLS
JOBCOM VOX operating controls and features
are described below and on the following
pages. The circled numbers that begin each
section correspond to the numbers shown in
FI -1.
ANTENNA
Your portable transmits and receives radio
signals through the flexible antenna provided.
Screw the antenna base all the way into the
threaded bushing on top of the radio.
The position of the radio can affect its transmit
range. Sometimes moving just a few feet in
one direction produces improves transmission.
ANTENNA JACK
This jack connects to an optional external
antenna to increase the handheld's range.
Plugging in an external antenna disconnects
the flexible antenna.
ON-OFF/ VOLUME
CONTROL
To turn the unit ON, rotate the knob clockwise
until the switch "clicks." Further rotation
increases volume. Turn the knob counter-
clockwise into the OFF position while charging
the battery, or when the radio is NOT in use.
PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH
(PTT)
Pressing the PTT button activates the trans-
mitter (independent of the headset control
switch or accessories), the PTT must be held
down during the entire transmission. Release
the PTT to receive.
SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE
The speaker functions as a speaker when the
radio receives a signal and as a microphone
when the radio transmits.
While transmitting, hold the radio speaker one
to two inches away and speak in a normal
voice - do not shout.
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2
page 3
With the portable in "Hands-Free" mode
(headset plugged in, control switch set to TALK
LOUD or TALK NORM), the user's
transmission is heard in his headset earpiece
as "sidetone" audio. This assures the radio
operator that his voice is "keying" the
transmitter.
Sidetone also alerts the user when
background noise is so loud that it keeps the
transmitter activated. When this happens,
move the headset control switch to the TALK
LOUD position.
REMOTE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE -
Plugging-in a remote speaker/microphone
(model RSM-23) disables the radio's internal
speaker/microphone. To transmit using the
RSM-23, press and hold the remote's PTT
button and talk into the microphone.
AUDIO ACCESSORY
JUMPER
The audio accessory program jumper may be
positioned to select operation with one of
these:
1) a headset, or
2) a remote speaker/microphone.
IMPORTANT: Before using a headset or
remote speaker/ microphone,
determine which de ice the radio is set
to operate with. Your JOBCOM VOX
comes from the factory programmed
for use with a headset.
To access the program jumper, which is
located on the radio PC board, remove the
Phillips head screws from the back of the radio.
POSITION THE PRO RAM JUMPER FOR
THE ACCESSORY YOU WILL USE, AS
SHOWN IN FI -2. Re-assemble the radio
case and then insert the accessory plug into
the AUDIO jack.
FOR REMOTE
SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE
FOR
HEADSET
FIG-2: JUMPER POSITIONS
OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)
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4
5
GENERAL INFORMATION
The RITRON JOBCOM VOX is a rugged
handheld radio designed specifically for
business and industry, and operates in the
V F-FM communications band.
Using an appropriate RITRON headset, the
radio may be left in its holster while operated,
leaving the user's hands free. Speaking into
the headset microphone automatically
activates the portable's transmitter when
" ands-Free" (VOX) mode is selected.
Your JOBCOM handheld is equipped for two-
way communications on one channel, and
features provision for optional accessories.
Each JOBCOM VOX is packaged with a
flexible antenna, plug-in battery charger,
rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack and R D-10
boom microphone headset.
IMPORTANT: The battery pack can lose its
charge during storage and shipment,
and should be fully charged before the
radio is used.
Since the JOBCOM portable transmits on
communications frequencies authorized by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
your radio(s) must be licensed before being
used. Refer to licensing information in this
guide.
Each JOBCOM VOX portable is manufactured
with one of three specific channels installed. A
"color dot" label placed on the radio case
indicates the operating frequency (channel) of
the unit:
5 .625 MHz Red dot
54.570 MHz Blue dot
54.600 MHz Green dot
CAUTION: With the radio programmed for
operation with the remote speaker/
microphone, inserting the headset
plug into the AUDIO jack "keys" the
transmitter. Use only the audio
accessory selected with the program
jumper.
HEADSET CONTROL
SWITCH
This switch has three positions: PUS TO
TALK, TALK LOUD and TALK NORM. To
activate the transmitter with this switch in the
PUS TO TALK (PTT) position, press and hold
the PTT button.
With the headset control switch in either TALK
LOUD or TALK NORM, reception and
transmission take place through the headset
and its boom microphone. The TALK LOUD
switch position is for use in noisy
environments, such as in factories or at
construction sites, and prevents excessive
noise "pick-up" by the microphone. To
transmit, speak LOUDER than usual into the
headset microphone. The TALK NORM switch
position is intended for use in "low noise"
areas, such as in offices or warehouses. To
transmit, speak into the headset microphone in
a NORMAL tone of voice.
The headset control switch does not affect
radio operation when the headset is not
connected.
PRIVACY MODULE
CONNECTOR
The Quiet-Call (QC) module plugs into the
radio's eight-pin connector.
PRIVACY MODULE OPTION
An optional QC module (RTS-2P) can be
installed in the JOBCOM VOX for use in
locations where an operating channel must be
shared with other users. With QC activated,
your radio communicates only with other
"privacy" equipped units that are programmed
with the same specially coded signal,
screening out interference from other users on
your channel.
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BY RITRON
VOX-100
JOBCOM®
PUSH
TO
TALK TALK
NORM
TALK
LOUD
•••
PUSH
TO
TALK TALK
NORM
TALK
LOUD
•••
PUSH
TO
TALK TALK
NORM
TALK
LOUD
•••
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10
12
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7
2
1
3
4 5
6
9
OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)
At the end of a battery's service life, the pack
loses its ability to hold a charge, and will not
operate the radio for long. Try charging the
pack continuously for 24 hours. If the battery
still fails, replace it.
CAUTION: Use only RITRON-supplied
chargers! Other chargers might cause
fire, e plosion, or other damage to the
radio.
BATTERY PACK
CONNECTOR
The battery pack (RITRON Model BP-
5NM) plugs into the three-pin polari ed
connector on the JOBCOM VOX PC board.
AUDIO JACK
The JOBCOM VOX audio jack may be used
for a plug-in headset OR an optional remote
speaker/microphone.
IMPORTANT: Before using a headset or
remote speaker/ microphone, read the
audio accessory jumper section
below.
HEADSET - Inserting a headset plug into the
audio jack disconnects the internal speaker/
microphone. Be sure the squelch control knob
is set to eliminate noise (as explained in
squelch control), and that no one is
transmitting on your channel. Place the
headset control switch in either the TALK
LOUD or TALK NORM position, and speak into
the boom microphone of the headset. Your
JOBCOM VOX then transmits automatically.
NOTE: THE VOX CIRCUITRY WILL NOT
ACTIVATE THE TRANSMITTER IF:
1) the handheld is receiving a signal on
your channel, or
2) the squelch control is NOT rotated far
enough counterclockwise to eliminate
noise, or
3) the headset is unplugged.
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7
8
9
FIG-1: JOBCOM VOX CONTROLS
BACK VIEW
(Rear Panel Removed)
FRONT VIEW
1 ANTENNA
2 ANTENNA JACK
3 ON-OFF/ VOLUME CONTROL
4 PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH
5 SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE
6 SQUELCH CONTROL
7 CHARGER JACK
8 BATTERY PACK CONNECTOR
9 AUDIO JACK
10 AUDIO ACCESSORY JUMPER
11 HEADSET CONTROL SWITCH
12 PRIVACY MODULE CONNECTOR
Enlarged View of
Headset Control Switch
SQUELCH CONTROL
The squelch control knob can be adjusted to
eliminate NOISE when there is NO incoming
signal. Rotate the squelch control knob
clockwise until you hear noise, then set squelch
by rotating the knob counterclockwise until
noise disappears.
Optional privacy module - If your JOBCOM
portable is equipped with an optional Quiet-Call
or Paging Quiet-Call module, activate the
privacy feature by rotating the radio's squelch
control knob counterclockwise until the switch
clicks. To turn OFF "privacy" operation, rotate
the squelch control clockwise out of the click
position.
For an explanation of Quiet-Call, see the
PRIVACY MODULE SECTION, page 6.
CHARGER JACK
When the battery needs charging, switch OFF
the radio. Insert the charger cord plug into the
jack labeled CHG at the top of the radio. Then
plug the charger cube into a 110 VAC outlet.
The green LED on the cube lights to indicate
that the battery pack is charging, and should
go OFF only when the charger is unplugged.
The battery should charge completely in about
eight hours.
Typical service life of a battery pack is one year.
To ensure maximum battery service life, follow
these guidelines:

DO NOT discharge a battery that is
already "run down." If the battery cannot
power your radio, recharge it.

DO NOT overcharge a battery. The
battery should not be charged for more
than 2 hours at a time.

CHARGE THE BATTERY FOR 16
HOURS before storing it. Thereafter,
charge the battery for 16 hours once
every 30 days.

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BY RITRON
VOX-100
JOBCOM®
PUSH
TO
TALK TALK
NORM
TALK
LOUD
•••
PUSH
TO
TALK TALK
NORM
TALK
LOUD
•••
PUSH
TO
TALK TALK
NORM
TALK
LOUD
•••
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10
12
8
7
2
1
3
4 5
6
9
OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)
At the end of a battery's service life, the pack
loses its ability to hold a charge, and will not
operate the radio for long. Try charging the
pack continuously for 24 hours. If the battery
still fails, replace it.
CAUTION: Use only RITRON-supplied
chargers! Other chargers might cause
fire, e plosion, or other damage to the
radio.
BATTERY PACK
CONNECTOR
The battery pack (RITRON Model BP-
5NM) plugs into the three-pin polari ed
connector on the JOBCOM VOX PC board.
AUDIO JACK
The JOBCOM VOX audio jack may be used
for a plug-in headset OR an optional remote
speaker/microphone.
IMPORTANT: Before using a headset or
remote speaker/ microphone, read the
audio accessory jumper section
below.
HEADSET - Inserting a headset plug into the
audio jack disconnects the internal speaker/
microphone. Be sure the squelch control knob
is set to eliminate noise (as explained in
squelch control), and that no one is
transmitting on your channel. Place the
headset control switch in either the TALK
LOUD or TALK NORM position, and speak into
the boom microphone of the headset. Your
JOBCOM VOX then transmits automatically.
NOTE: THE VOX CIRCUITRY WILL NOT
ACTIVATE THE TRANSMITTER IF:
1) the handheld is receiving a signal on
your channel, or
2) the squelch control is NOT rotated far
enough counterclockwise to eliminate
noise, or
3) the headset is unplugged.
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7
8
9
FIG-1: JOBCOM VOX CONTROLS
BACK VIEW
(Rear Panel Removed)
FRONT VIEW
1 ANTENNA
2 ANTENNA JACK
3 ON-OFF/ VOLUME CONTROL
4 PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH
5 SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE
6 SQUELCH CONTROL
7 CHARGER JACK
8 BATTERY PACK CONNECTOR
9 AUDIO JACK
10 AUDIO ACCESSORY JUMPER
11 HEADSET CONTROL SWITCH
12 PRIVACY MODULE CONNECTOR
Enlarged View of
Headset Control Switch
SQUELCH CONTROL
The squelch control knob can be adjusted to
eliminate NOISE when there is NO incoming
signal. Rotate the squelch control knob
clockwise until you hear noise, then set squelch
by rotating the knob counterclockwise until
noise disappears.
Optional privacy module - If your JOBCOM
portable is equipped with an optional Quiet-Call
or Paging Quiet-Call module, activate the
privacy feature by rotating the radio's squelch
control knob counterclockwise until the switch
clicks. To turn OFF "privacy" operation, rotate
the squelch control clockwise out of the click
position.
For an explanation of Quiet-Call, see the
PRIVACY MODULE SECTION, page 6.
CHARGER JACK
When the battery needs charging, switch OFF
the radio. Insert the charger cord plug into the
jack labeled CHG at the top of the radio. Then
plug the charger cube into a 110 VAC outlet.
The green LED on the cube lights to indicate
that the battery pack is charging, and should
go OFF only when the charger is unplugged.
The battery should charge completely in about
eight hours.
Typical service life of a battery pack is one year.
To ensure maximum battery service life, follow
these guidelines:

DO NOT discharge a battery that is
already "run down." If the battery cannot
power your radio, recharge it.

DO NOT overcharge a battery. The
battery should not be charged for more
than 2 hours at a time.

CHARGE THE BATTERY FOR 16
HOURS before storing it. Thereafter,
charge the battery for 16 hours once
every 30 days.

OPERATING CONTROLS
JOBCOM VOX operating controls and features
are described below and on the following
pages. The circled numbers that begin each
section correspond to the numbers shown in
FI -1.
ANTENNA
Your portable transmits and receives radio
signals through the flexible antenna provided.
Screw the antenna base all the way into the
threaded bushing on top of the radio.
The position of the radio can affect its transmit
range. Sometimes moving just a few feet in
one direction produces improves transmission.
ANTENNA JACK
This jack connects to an optional external
antenna to increase the handheld's range.
Plugging in an external antenna disconnects
the flexible antenna.
ON-OFF/ VOLUME
CONTROL
To turn the unit ON, rotate the knob clockwise
until the switch "clicks." Further rotation
increases volume. Turn the knob counter-
clockwise into the OFF position while charging
the battery, or when the radio is NOT in use.
PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH
(PTT)
Pressing the PTT button activates the trans-
mitter (independent of the headset control
switch or accessories), the PTT must be held
down during the entire transmission. Release
the PTT to receive.
SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE
The speaker functions as a speaker when the
radio receives a signal and as a microphone
when the radio transmits.
While transmitting, hold the radio speaker one
to two inches away and speak in a normal
voice - do not shout.
1
2
page 3
With the portable in "Hands-Free" mode
(headset plugged in, control switch set to TALK
LOUD or TALK NORM), the user's
transmission is heard in his headset earpiece
as "sidetone" audio. This assures the radio
operator that his voice is "keying" the
transmitter.
Sidetone also alerts the user when
background noise is so loud that it keeps the
transmitter activated. When this happens,
move the headset control switch to the TALK
LOUD position.
REMOTE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE -
Plugging-in a remote speaker/microphone
(model RSM-23) disables the radio's internal
speaker/microphone. To transmit using the
RSM-23, press and hold the remote's PTT
button and talk into the microphone.
AUDIO ACCESSORY
JUMPER
The audio accessory program jumper may be
positioned to select operation with one of
these:
1) a headset, or
2) a remote speaker/microphone.
IMPORTANT: Before using a headset or
remote speaker/ microphone,
determine which de ice the radio is set
to operate with. Your JOBCOM VOX
comes from the factory programmed
for use with a headset.
To access the program jumper, which is
located on the radio PC board, remove the
Phillips head screws from the back of the radio.
POSITION THE PRO RAM JUMPER FOR
THE ACCESSORY YOU WILL USE, AS
SHOWN IN FI -2. Re-assemble the radio
case and then insert the accessory plug into
the AUDIO jack.
FOR REMOTE
SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE
FOR
HEADSET
FIG-2: JUMPER POSITIONS
OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)
10
11
12
3
4
5
GENERAL INFORMATION
The RITRON JOBCOM VOX is a rugged
handheld radio designed specifically for
business and industry, and operates in the
V F-FM communications band.
Using an appropriate RITRON headset, the
radio may be left in its holster while operated,
leaving the user's hands free. Speaking into
the headset microphone automatically
activates the portable's transmitter when
" ands-Free" (VOX) mode is selected.
Your JOBCOM handheld is equipped for two-
way communications on one channel, and
features provision for optional accessories.
Each JOBCOM VOX is packaged with a
flexible antenna, plug-in battery charger,
rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack and R D-10
boom microphone headset.
IMPORTANT: The battery pack can lose its
charge during storage and shipment,
and should be fully charged before the
radio is used.
Since the JOBCOM portable transmits on
communications frequencies authorized by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
your radio(s) must be licensed before being
used. Refer to licensing information in this
guide.
Each JOBCOM VOX portable is manufactured
with one of three specific channels installed. A
"color dot" label placed on the radio case
indicates the operating frequency (channel) of
the unit:
5 .625 MHz Red dot
54.570 MHz Blue dot
54.600 MHz Green dot
CAUTION: With the radio programmed for
operation with the remote speaker/
microphone, inserting the headset
plug into the AUDIO jack "keys" the
transmitter. Use only the audio
accessory selected with the program
jumper.
HEADSET CONTROL
SWITCH
This switch has three positions: PUS TO
TALK, TALK LOUD and TALK NORM. To
activate the transmitter with this switch in the
PUS TO TALK (PTT) position, press and hold
the PTT button.
With the headset control switch in either TALK
LOUD or TALK NORM, reception and
transmission take place through the headset
and its boom microphone. The TALK LOUD
switch position is for use in noisy
environments, such as in factories or at
construction sites, and prevents excessive
noise "pick-up" by the microphone. To
transmit, speak LOUDER than usual into the
headset microphone. The TALK NORM switch
position is intended for use in "low noise"
areas, such as in offices or warehouses. To
transmit, speak into the headset microphone in
a NORMAL tone of voice.
The headset control switch does not affect
radio operation when the headset is not
connected.
PRIVACY MODULE
CONNECTOR
The Quiet-Call (QC) module plugs into the
radio's eight-pin connector.
PRIVACY MODULE OPTION
An optional QC module (RTS-2P) can be
installed in the JOBCOM VOX for use in
locations where an operating channel must be
shared with other users. With QC activated,
your radio communicates only with other
"privacy" equipped units that are programmed
with the same specially coded signal,
screening out interference from other users on
your channel.
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OPERATING CONTROLS
(continued)
QUIET-CALL (QC)
To be heard by other QC users having units
with QC activated, an outgoing call must carry
the same code programmed for the "receiving"
handhelds. Any radio not transmitting the
proper code WILL NOT be heard.
NOTES: To prevent interfering with others
using your channel, turn QC OFF by
rotating the squelch control cloc wise,
and monitor the channel before you
transmit. (With QC turned OFF, you
will hear all activity on the channel.)
Only units operating on the same
frequency  indicated on all JOBCOM
portables with a color dot  can
communicate with each other.
Units equipped with QC can
communicate only with units
programmed with the same code,
unless QC is turned OFF.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSIONS:
Maximum drain on battery power occurs when
you are transmitting. DO NOT hold the Push-
To-Talk switch down longer than necessary
during transmission intervals.
NOTE: DO NOT reduce battery service life
by attempting to power a radio with a
depleted battery; always charge
batteries overnight after each day of
use.
VIBRATION/ SHOCKS:
Although your JOBCOM radio is designed to
be rugged, it will not survive excessive abuse.
Avoid dropping the radio.
NOTE: The optional MH-A holster provides
added protection from shoc s and
weather.
TAKE PRECAUTI NS IN THE F LL WING
ENVIR NMENTS T MAXIMIZE THE LIFE F
Y UR ELECTR NIC RADI EQUIPMENT.
MOISTURE:
JOBCOM radios are not waterproof; DO NOT
directly expose them to rain or excessive
moisture.
EXTREME HEAT:
High temperatures can damage the battery
and other components. DO NOT expose the
units to extreme heat or leave them in direct
sunlight.
LOW TEMPERATURES:
The capacity of the Ni-Cad battery is greatly
reduced in extreme cold. When using the unit
in very cold environments, periodically warm
the radio beneath your coat.
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ACCESSORIES
SSSSSSSSSSSSSS SS
Replacement Battery Pack .... BP-5NM
3" Molded Flex Antenna ......... AFM-150-S
6" Molded Flex Antenna ......... AFM-150-
Remote Speaker/ Microphone .. RSM-23
Single Ear Headset ................. KHM-7603C
............................... (Std.)
Dual Ear Headset .................... RHD-24
Quiet-Call Module ................... RTS-2P
Belt Clip ................................... CB-A
Holster w/ Quick Release ....... MH-A
FOR RED COLOR DOT JOBCOM RADIOS:
1. Call the FCC National Call Center at 1-800-418-3676 to
obtain Application Form 600.
2. Complete FCC Form 600 per its companion instruction
book. Call FCC Consumer Assistance at 1-888-22 - 322
for help completing the form.
3. Mail the following to FCC:
a. Completed Business Radio License Form 600, and
b. FCC filing fee  check payable to the FCC .
FCC Business Radio Service
P.O. Box 358220
Pittsburgh, P 15251-5220
FOR ALL COLOR DOT AND STAR JOBCOM
RADIOS EXCEPT RED DOT:
4. Call PCIA (Personal Communications Industry Associ-
ation), the FCC-appointed coordinator of Business
Frequencies, at 1-800-7 9-0300, to obtain the
Coordination Supplemental Form. When you receive the
form, complete it per the included instructions.
5. PCIA will also send FCC Application Form 600; complete
it per the companion instruction book. Call FCC Consumer
Assistance at 1-888-22 - 322 if you need assistance
completing FCC Form 600.
6. Mail the following to PCIA:
a. Completed PCIA Supplemental Form, and
b. PCIA coordination fee  check payable to PCIA , and
c. Completed Business Radio License Form 600, and
d. FCC filing fee  check payable to the FCC .
PCI Coordination Services
P.O. Box 25648
lexandria, V 22314-5648
* Contact the referenced agency to confirm fee charges.
The FCC will mail your license to you approximately four to six weeks after receipt of the application.
TO CHECK ON THE STATUS OF YOUR PENDING LICENSE, call the FCC Consumer Assistance Line at
1-888-225-5 22 and request an update of your pending Business Radio license. You will need to provide the
name filed on Application Form 600.
BEFORE OPERATING YO R RADIOS, YO M ST OBTAIN AN FCC RADIO LICENSE. JOBCOM radios are
approved by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), and operate on FM radio frequencies in the BR
(Business Radio ervice).
To qualify for a license, you must be involved in a commercial activity. If you have purchased JOBCOM radios
that operate on an ITINERANT frequency (Red Dot), your business must cover at least a statewide area of
operation and operate at no fixed location.
Use the following instructions to obtain an FCC license for your JOBCOM radios:
NOTE: FOR RED DOT PATRIOT RADIOS, COMPLETE 1, 2 & 3; OMIT 4, 5 & 6.
FOR ALL OTHER COLOR DOT OR COLOR STAR RADIOS, COMPLETE 4, 5 & 6; SKIP 1, 2 & 3.
HOW TO OBTAIN AN FCC RADIO LICENSE
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RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS
RITRON, INC. (RITRON) provides the following warranty against defects in aterials and/ or
work anship in RITRON JOBCOM Radios, Rechargeable Batteries and Accessories under nor al use
and service during the applicable warranty period, as stated below. Accessories eans antennas,
chargers, headsets, earphones, speakers, holsters and icrophones. Rechargeable batteries will be
replaced during the applicable warranty period only if leakage occurs or the batteries drop below 75% of
rated capacity.
WHAT IS COVERED FOR HOW LONG WHAT RITRON WILL DO
RITRON JOBCOM 1 year parts * During the first year after purchase, RITRON will refund your
Radios 1 year la or
* purchase price or repair or replace the defective product, at
RITRONs option, parts and la or included at no charge to you.
RITRON JOBCOM
Rechargea le Batteries 1 year parts
* RITRON will replace the defective attery.
RITRON JOBCOM 90 days
*
RITRON will repair or replace the defective accessory, at RITRON 's
Accessories option, parts and la or included at no charge to you.
* After date of purchase
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER This warranty state ent does not cover:
Any technical infor ation provided with the covered product or any other RITRON products;
Installation, aintenance or service of the product, unless this is covered by a separate written
agree ent with RITRON;
Any products not furnished by RITRON which are attached or used with the covered product, or
defects or da age fro the use of the covered product with equip ent that is not covered, such as
defects or da age fro the charging or use of batteries other than with covered product;
Defects or da age, including broken antennas, resulting fro :
- misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, alteration, modification, neglect, accident or act of God,
- the use of covered products other than in normal and customary manner, or
- improper testing or installation;
Defects or da ages fro unauthorized disasse bly, repair or odification, or where unauthorized
disasse bly, repair or odification prevents inspection and testing necessary to validate warranty
clai s;
Defects or da ages in which the serial nu ber has been re oved, altered or defaced.
Batteries if any of the seals are not intact.
of the original applicable warranty period. All
replaced covered products, parts or components
become RITRONs property.
RIGHTS TO SOFTWARE RETAINED
Title and all rights or licenses to patents, copyrights,
trademar s and trade secrets in any RITRON software
contained in covered products are and shall remain in
RITRON. RITRON nevertheless grants you a limited
non-exclusive, transferable right to use the RITRON
software only in conjunction with covered products.
No other license or right to the RITRON software is
granted or permitted.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
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 Columbia and Puerto Rico.
WHO IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
This warranty is given only to the purchaser or lessee
of covered products when acquired for use, not resale.
This warranty is not assignable or transferable.
HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE
To receive warranty service, you MUST deliver or send
the defective product, delivery costs and insurance
prepaid, within the applicable warranty period, to
RITRON, INC., 505 West Carmel Drive, Carmel,
Indiana 46032, Attention: Warranty Department.
Please point out the nature of the defect in as much
detail as you can. You MUST retain your sales or
lease receipt (or other written evidence of the date of
purchase) and deliver it along with the product. If
RITRON chooses to repair or replace a defective
product, RITRON may replace the product or any part
or component with reconditioned product, parts or
components. Replacements are covered for the balance
IMPORTANT: This warranty sets forth the full extent of RITRO s express responsibilities regarding the
covered products, and is given in lieu of all other express warranties. What RITRO has agreed to do
above is your sole and exclusive remedy. o person is authorized to make any other warranty to you
on behalf of RITRO . Warranties implied by state law, such as implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this limited warranty as it applies to
the covered product. Incidental and consequential damages are not recoverable under this warranty;
this includes loss of use or time, inconvenience, business interruption, commercial loss, lost profits or
savings. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. Because each covered product system is unique, RITR N disclaims liability
for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.
Publication No. 01451193 R ev. D 11-03
Copyright ©1994-2003 RITRON, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESER ED
RITRON, JOBCOM and Quiet Call are registered trademarks of
RITRON, INC.
The Leader In Jobsite Radios
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