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TYPE OF EXHIBIT: INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FCC PART: 2.1033 (c)(3)

MANUFACTURER: RITRON, INC.

505 West Carmel Drive

Carmel, IN 46032

MODELS: RQX-156, RQX-156-XT

FCC ID: AIERIT18-156

DATE: November 6, 2003

IC STANDARDS: RSP-100, Issue 8, Section 7.2(b)

INDUSTRY CANADA: 1084A-RIT18156

MODELS: RQX-156-CANADA, RQX-156-XT-CANADA, RQX-156-BC,

RQX-156-XT-BC

Included in this exhibit is a draft of the User Manual for the Ritron Models RQX-156 and RQX-156-XT

VHF-FM Callbox Transceiver. A copy of this manual will be included with every radio.

This manual provides the end user with installation and operating instructions.

Signed: _______________________________

Kevin G. Matson - Project Engineer

OUTPOST 

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Wireless Callbox

Basic Owner’s Manual

Ritron Pub. 14500042 Rev. A 03/04

RITRON, PATRIOT, JOBCOM, Quick Assist, and Quiet Call are registered trademarks of RITRON, INC.

OUTPOST and Quick Talk are trademarks of RITRON, INC.

P.O. Box 1998, Carmel, IN 46082-1998 •

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• 505 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN 46032 •

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• USA

Phone: 317-846-1201 or 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) •

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• FAX: 317-846-4978

Web: www.radiocallbox.com •

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• E-mail: ritron@ritron.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description Page

WHAT THIS MANUAL COVERS ........................................................................................................................ ii

Basic Operation

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

ABOUT THE OUTPOST WIRELESS CALLBOX ......................................................................................... 1

OPERATING THE OUTPOST CALLBOX .................................................................................................... 2

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY ....................................................................................... 2

LICENSE REQUIRED

FCC Licensing ...................................................................................................................................... 3

How to Obtain an FCC License ............................................................................................................ 3

Safety Standard .................................................................................................................................... 3

INDUSTRY CANADA Regulations........................................................................................................ 3

INDUSTRY CANADA License Application............................................................................................ 3

Service.................................................................................................................................................. 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Callbox Controls and Connectors ................................................................................................................ 4

FIG-1: Callbox Assembly, Controls and Connectors.................................................................................... 4

OUTPOST Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................. 5

XT OUTPOST Installation Instructions......................................................................................................... 5

FIG-2: XT Callbox Mounting Brackets – Vertically Installed......................................................................... 5

FIG-3: XT Callbox Assembly........................................................................................................................ 6

PROGRAMMING

HOW TO READOUT CURRENT RADIO PROGRAMMING ........................................................................ 7

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY & TONE CODES .................................................................... 8

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE DECODE ......................................................................................... 9

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM RADIO FEATURES ..................................................................................... 10

Table 1: Programmable Frequency Codes ................................................................................................ 11

Table 2: Programmable QC Tone Codes................................................................................................... 12

Table 3: Programmable DQC Codes ......................................................................................................... 12

Table 4: Programmable 2-Tone Codes...................................................................................................... 12

Table 5: Programmable Features .............................................................................................................. 12

Advanced Features

FIELD PROGRAMMING GATE GUARD ................................................................................................... 13

OPTIONAL OUTPOST CALLBOX FEATURES ......................................................................................... 13

XT Gate Guard Installation Instructions ..................................................................................................... 14

FIG-4: Charge Jumper in Charge Position................................................................................................. 14

FIG-5: XT Callbox Gate Guard Assembly with Battery Back-Up............................................................... 15

OPTIONAL GATE GUARD PROGRAMMING............................................................................................ 16

INTERCOM (ALWAYS-ON) PROGRAMMING ..........................................................................................16

HOW TO SEAL THE ANTENNA................................................................................................................ 17

RITRON Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 18

WHAT THIS MANUAL COVERS

This manual covers programming, operation and installation of the OUTPOST 2-Way Callbox models RQX-156,

RQX-156-XT, RQX-456, and RQX-456-XT.

OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation

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OUTPOST CALLBOX MODEL NUMBERS

VHF MODELS

RQX-156 ...............Standard VHF Callbox

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

UHF MODELS

RQX-456 ...............Standard UHF Callbox

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

The model number is located on the front of the stan-

dard Callbox enclosure, behind the removable

faceplate. On XT models the Standard enclose is lo-

cated inside the yellow vandal-resistant box.

VHF radios are designed to operate within the 12 MHz

band between factory standard 150 and 162 MHz.

UHF radios are designed to operate within the 20 MHz

band between factory standard 450 and 470 MHz.

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON

Congratulations on your purchase of the

OUTPOST Callbox.

Your new radio is the culmination of RITRON’s

25 years of designing, manufacturing, and

supplying reliable, professional wireless com-

munication products. Ritron wireless products

will improve the operation, safety, and profit-

ability of any organization by providing instant

voice communications between employees

throughout the workplace.

ABOUT THE OUTPOST CALLBOX

The OUTPOST Callbox is a 2-way radio transceiver

used to communicate directly with portable, mobile

and stationary radios, or through radio repeaters.

Each OUTPOST Callbox is equipped with the follow-

ing features:

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•Field Programming. The Callbox allows you to

quickly program your radio in the field without the

need for a PC programmer. Each radio can be field

programmed to one of 26 VHF or 77 UHF channel

table frequencies, and one of 51 QC or 83 DQC in-

terference eliminator codes.

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•MURS Frequencies. VHF models can be pro-

grammed from a list of 5 MURS frequencies that re-

quire no FCC licensing in this service.

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•QC (Quiet Call) interference eliminator codes.

The Callbox can be programmed from a list of 51

QC Sub-audible codes.

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•DQC (Digital Quiet Call) interference eliminator

codes. Each Callbox can be programmed from a

list of 83 DQC Sub-audible codes.

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•Two-Tone Decoding. The Callbox can be pro-

grammed to decode unique two-tone codes for se-

lective signaling of the Callbox or Switch Output ac-

tivation in GateGuard applications.

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•Battery Powered. The OUTPOST Callbox is pow-

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

the radio for up to one year.

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•Low battery alert. The Callbox will send a short

beep at the end of each transmission when the

batteries approach end-of-life. This allows the user

plenty of time to replace the batteries and assure

uninterrupted service.

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•Wide or narrow band operation. The radio can be

programmed for wide or narrow operation by se-

lecting from a wide variety of field programmable

table frequencies, or by PC programming.

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•Companded Audio. The radio can be field pro-

grammed to enable or disable audio companding.

Companding will compress transmit audio before

sending it, and expand receive audio before it is

heard on the speaker to reduce the background

noise common in radio communications.

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•Sensor Input. Each OUTPOST has a single sen-

sor input that can cause the radio to send an alert

tone when sensor input is detected.

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•Switch Output. The OUTPOST has a single 1-

Amp switch output that can be set when the Callbox

receives a unique Two-Tone code.

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•“Automatic Turn-Off” or “Intercom” mode op-

eration. The OUTPOST Callbox can operate in the

standard “Automatic Turn-Off” mode, where the ra-

dio is normally off until the Call Button is pressed, or

can be programmed for “Intercom” mode where the

radio is always on.

Standard Callbox XT Callbox

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OPERATING THE OUTPOST CALLBOX

The OUTPOST will not receive a call unless a call is

1st initiated by the OUTPOST.

THE OUTPOST AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF

WHENEVER THERE IS INACTIVITY FOR TEN (10)

SECONDS.

To Initiate a Call:

Press and hold the ON/PTT Button on the unit, listen

for the “beep”, and begin speaking into the MIC. For

best communication, speak as closely as possible into

the microphone. The OUTPOST has been designed

for the caller to speak into the OUTPOST Callbox from

a distance of 3 feet or less.

To Receive a Response:

1. When you have finished speaking, release the

ON/PTT Button.

2. Any reply will be heard through the OUTPOST

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

onds of releasing the ON/PTT Button, the unit

sounds a low double tone and shuts off automati-

cally.

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

and begin speaking after the “beep”.

Operation Notes:

The OUTPOST must be powered with D-cell Alkaline

batteries ONLY, or alternatively, with an external 12

VDC power supply.

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

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

leased or a reply has not been received, the unit

automatically shuts OFF. The automatic turn-off fea-

ture is designed to increase battery life.

Low battery alert:

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

transmission when the batteries approach end-of-life.

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

teries and assure uninterrupted service.

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY

These products generate radio frequency (RF) energy

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

pressed. These products have been evaluated for

compliance with the maximum permissible exposure

limits for RF energy at the maximum power rating of

the unit when using antennas available from RITRON.

These products are not to be used by the general

public in an uncontrolled environment unless compli-

ance with the Uncontrolled / General Population limits

for RF exposure can be assured.

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

antennas, at the 20 cm (7.9 inches) minimum ex-

pected separation distance and greater, the maximum

RF exposure is well below the General Population /

Uncontrolled limits. Antennas other than those avail-

able from RITRON have not been tested for compli-

ance and may or may not meet the exposure limits at

the distances given. Higher gain antennas are capa-

ble of generating higher fields in the strongest part of

their field and would, therefore, require a greater sepa-

ration from the antenna.

RQX-156: To comply with the General Popula-

tion/Uncontrolled limits, all persons must be at least

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

is supplied by RITRON to be attached directly to the

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

mount antenna which can be located away from the

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

from the antenna. Antennas other than the two men-

tioned above have not been tested for compliance and

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

tances given. Higher gain antennas are capable of

generating higher fields in the strongest part of their

field and would, therefore, require a greater separation

from the antenna.

To limit exposure to RF energy to levels below the

limit, please observe the following:

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

these models. DO NOT operate the radio without

an antenna.

• Keep talk times as short and infrequent as possi-

ble. DO NOT depress the ON/PTT button when

not actually wishing to transmit. These radios are

equipped with an internal timer to limit continuous

transmit times.

• When transmitting, make certain that the distance

limits for the particular model in use are observed.

•DO NOT allow children to operate the radio.

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

signed to comply with the FCC’s RF exposure limits

for “Uncontrolled / General Population”. In addition,

they are designed to comply with the following Stan-

dards and Guidelines:

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

C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for

Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromag-

netic Fields.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-

1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Re-

spect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency

Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-

1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the

Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-

magnetic Fields-RF and Microwave.

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LICENSE REQUIRED

FCC Licensing

The FCC requires the owners of the radios to obtain a

station license before using them.

The station licensee is responsible for ensuring that

transmitter power, frequency and deviation are within

the limits specified by the station license. The station

licensee is also responsible for proper operation and

maintenance of the radio equipment. This includes

checking the transmitter frequency and deviation peri-

odically, using appropriate methods.

To get an FCC license for VHF or UHF frequencies,

submit FCC application Form 600 as indicated in the

block at right. Your Ritron dealer can help you with this

process.

How to Obtain an FCC Radio License

Because your Ritron radio operates on Private Land

Mobile frequencies, it is subject to the Rules and

Regulations of the FCC, which requires all operators

of these frequencies to obtain a station license before

operating their equipment. Make application for your

FCC license on FCC Forms 600 and 159.

To have forms and instructions faxed to you by the

FCC, call the FCC Fax-On-Demand system at 202-

418-0177 from your fax machine; request Document

000600 & Form 159.

To have Document 000600 & Form 159 mailed to you,

call the FCC Forms Hotline at 800-418-FORM (800-

418-3676).

For help with questions concerning the license appli-

cation, contact the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC (888-225-

5322).

You must decide which radio frequency(ies) you can

operate on before filling out your application.

For help determining your frequencies, call Ritron at

800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872).

Safety Standards

The FCC (with its action in General Docket 79-144, March 13,

1985) has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to

radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC

regulated equipment. Ritron observes these guidelines and

recommends that you do also:

• DO NOT hold the radio so that the antenna is very close to

or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face

or eyes, while transmitting. Keep the radio vertical, four

inches away while talking into the front panel.

• DO NOT press the Push-To-Talk except when you intend

to transmit.

• DO NOT operate radio equipment near electrical blasting

caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

• DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment

that contains a transmitting device.

• Repair of Ritron products should be performed only by Ri-

tron authorized personnel.

INDUSTRY CANADA Regulations

Industry Canada requires the owners of the radios to

obtain a radio license before using them.

An application form for your Industry Canada license

is included with your radio. Additional application

forms can be obtained from the nearest Industry Can-

ada District office. A list of these offices is included for

your information.

INDUSTRY CANADA License Application

1. Fill in the items per the instructions. If you need

additional space for any item, use the reverse side

of the application.

2. Use a typewriter or print legibly.

3. Make a copy for your files.

4. Prepare a check or money order to “Receiver

General for Canada”, for the amount listed on the

following schedule for each radio purchased. (Li-

censes are renewed annually on April 1st. Refer to

the following schedule for application fees for each

month.)

5. Mail the completed application, along with your

check or money order, to the closest Industry Can-

ada District Office.

Month of Initial Month of Initial

Application Fee Application Fee

April........................... $52 October.................... $33

May........................... $50 November ............... $29

June.......................... $46 December............... $26

July............................ $43 January.................... $23

August...................... $40 February .................. $20

September .............. $36 March ....................... $16

Notes: Fees are subject to change without notice.

The annual renewal fee is $41

Service

Federal law prohibits you from making any internal

adjustments to the transmitter, and/ or from changing

transmit frequencies unless you are specifically desig-

nated by the licensee.

If your radio equipment fails to operate properly, or

you wish to have the radio programmed, contact your

authorized dealer or Ritron.

U.S. Manufacturer: Canadian Representative:

RITRON, INC. Lenbrook Communications

Repair Department 633 Granite Court

505 West Carmel Drive Pickering, ON L1W 3K1

Carmel, IN 46032 USA

Phone: 317-846-1201 Phone: 905-831-6555

FAX: 317-846-4978 FAX: 905-831-6936

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CALLBOX CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

Antenna Connector

The antenna radiates radio signals. Before using the

OUTPOST Callbox, make sure the antenna is

securely fastened into the 50Ω BNC antenna

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

page 15 for instructions on properly sealing the

antenna connector.

RF Mating Connectors

An internal cable fron the antenna connector is

terminated into a phono style conector for connection

to the radio circuit board.

Captive Plastic Case Screws

A captive plastic case screw is located in each corner

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

the case front containing the radio, to the case back

that contains the batteries.

Charge Jumper

The charge jumper can be set to trickle charge re-

chargeable backup batteries.

+12 VDC Input

Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the

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

installation without batteries.

Sensor Input

Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the

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

Switch Output

Two screw terminal style connectors are used for the

“+” and “-“ connections of a 5A switch closure output.

Speaker Connector

The internal speaker is connected to the radio printed

circuit board with a polarized connector.

On/PTT Connector

The On/PTT switch is connected to the radio printed

circuit board with a polarized connector.

Pre-Drilled Mounting Holes

Mounting holes located in the 4 corners of the case

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

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

case back through these same threaded holes.

Program Cable Connector

An RJ11 style connector is used to connect the cable

from the PC programmer to the radio.

Program Button

A small, momentary pushbutton is used for field

programming the OUTPOST Callbox.

Program Display

A single digit LED display is used for field

programming the radio.

Battery Holder

The battery holder inside the case back is used for the

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

diagram below, or the labels beneath the cells, for

correct installation of the batteries.

Battery Mating Connectors

Polarized, 2-pin mating connectors are used to

connect the batteries to the radio circuit board.

+12 VDC Input

Sensor Input

Switch Output

RF Mating Connectors

50Ω

ΩΩ

Ω Antenna Connector

Captive Plastic Case

Screws (4 Corners)

Program Button

Program Display

Battery Mating

Connectors

Program Cable Connector

Battery Holder with

D-Cell Batteries In-

stalled

Pre-Drilled Mounting

Holes

(

4 Corners

)

FIG-1: Callbox Assembly, Controls and Connectors

Charge Jumper

Speaker Connector

On/PTT Connector

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OUTPOST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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-1)

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

of the case and separate the case front from the

case back. These screws are captive to the

housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT re-

move the screws from the housing.

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

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

cells, for correct installation of the batteries.

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

gramming section of this manual for details.

4. Disconnect the RF mating connectors and the

battery mating connectors. Set the case front

containing the radio circuit board aside.

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

(4) corner holes in the OUTPOST case back. Po-

sition the case back in the chosen installation lo-

cation and secure it in place with the four screws.

CAUTION

Do not drill or penetrate the OUTPOST case

with any additional holes. Use only the pre-

drilled mounting holes.

6. Re-connect the RF mating connectors and the

battery mating connectors between the case front

and case back.

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

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

plastic screws to prevent damage.

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

tenna connector. Orient the antenna vertically.

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

perative that the antenna connector be sealed

with sealing tape after the antenna has been in-

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

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

Antenna” instructions in this manual.

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

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

room-head fastener strips on the back of the

placard with the strips on the front of the Outpost

case. Press firmly to interlock the strips, snap-

ping the panel into position.

Coverage

Depending on the unit location and installation,

the OUTPOST can cover up to 1 mile. To in-

crease range, use an external antenna that is

mounted higher. See the RAM-1545 Magnet

Mounted Antenna on page ii.

XT OUTPOST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The XT OUTPOST can be mounted to virtually any

surface with four (4) ¼” diameter fastners. 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 XT OUTPOST: ( Refer to FIG-3)

1. Remove the front faceplate from the XT Callbox.

The faceplate is secured to the case with 4 van-

dal-resistant buttonhead, Torx screws. Use the T-

25 Torx bit included with the radio to remove

these screws.

2. Remove the “Mounting Bracket” kit secured to the

inside of the XT Callbox case.

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

of the internal Callbox case and separate the

case front from the case back. These screws are

captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them,

DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.

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

holder. Refer to FIG-2, or the labels beneath the

cells, for correct installation of the batteries.

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

gramming section of this manual for details.

6. Fasten the internal case front to the case back

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

tighten the plastic screws to prevent damage.

7. Re-fasten the front faceplate to the radio with the

4 buttonhead Torx screws.

8. Install the 4 mounting brackets to the back of the

XT Callbox case as shown in FIG-3 below with

the #10-32 bolts provided. The mounting brack-

ets can be installed vertically, as shown, or hori-

zontally.

9. Position the XT Callbox in the chosen installation

location and secure it in place with four screws

through the mounting brackets.

FIG-2: XT Callbox Mounting Brackets

– Verticall

Installed

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Captive Plastic

Case Screws (4 Corners)

RF Mating

Connectors

On/PTT Mating

Connectors

Battery Mating

Connectors

On/PTT Switch

Front Plate

(Bottom Edge)

Threaded Inserts for Front Plate

Mounting (4 Corners) Internal Antenna Battery Holder with

D-Cell Batteries Installed

FIG 3: XT Callbox Assembly

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HOW TO READOUT CURRENT RADIO PROGRAMMING

1. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive to the housing; to

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

2. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the battery connected to the radio. Make sure the unit

has batteries installed. NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly.

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

4. Press and release the Program button (See FIG-1 on page 3 for location). The radio will begin to display a

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

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

code; see Table 1 and Table 2 on pages 12 and 13. In this example an RQX-456 is programmed to oper-

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

“12”).

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

DQC code; see Table 3 on page 13. In this example an RQX-456 was programmed to operate on the

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

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

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

code; see Table 4 on page 13. In this example an RQX-456 was programmed to operate on the “Brown

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

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

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

pages 12 and 13, the radio will sound the error tone on contents read out and display an "E".

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

FREQUENCY CODE DQC CODE

FREQUENCY CODE TONE CODE

FREQUENCY CODE TONE CODE PAGING CODE

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HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY AND TONE CODES

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

on pages 12 and 13. In our example we will program an RQX-456 to operate on the "Brown Dot" frequency of

464.500 MHz with 100.0 Hz tone.

1. Refer to Table 1 on page 12 to determine the two-digit frequency code and write it down.

2. Refer to Table 2 on page 13 to determine the two-digit tone code for 100.0 Hz and write

it down.

3. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive

to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the hous-

ing.

4. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the battery connected to the radio.

Make sure the unit has batteries installed.

NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly.

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

6. Press and hold the Program Button (See FIG-1 on page 3 for location). A "P" will appear

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

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

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

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

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

MODEL NUMBER RADIO TYPE FIRMWARE REVISION

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

ing that the radio is in program mode.

9. Enter the 1st digit of the frequency code by clicking the PTT button until the program dis-

play shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hy-

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

10. Enter the 2nd digit of the frequency code by clicking the PTT button until the program dis-

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

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

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

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

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

accept the next digit.

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

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

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

ready to accept the next digit.

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

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

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

accept the next digit.

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

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

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

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

enter, then start over.

15. Turn the radio back on for normal operation.

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HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE DECODE

For special applications, it is desirable to program the Callbox for 2-Tone decode operation. The user is able to

field program the radio for one of the 9 pre-determined tone pairs specified in Table 4 on page 13. These tone

pairs correspond to field programmable 2-Tone encode codes available in other RITRON portable and base ra-

dios. In our example we will program an RQX-456 to operate with 2-Tone decode frequencies of 389.0 and 669.9

Hz.

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

required, the 2-tone code must be re-programmed after field programming of the frequency and tone codes.

1. Refer to Table 4 on page 13 to determine the two-digit code for 2-tone decode on 389.0

and 669.9 Hz and write it down.

2. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive

to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the hous-

ing.

3. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the battery connected to the radio.

Make sure the unit has batteries installed.

NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly.

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

5. Press and hold the Program Button (See FIG-1 on page 3 for location). A "P" will appear

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

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

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

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

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

MODEL NUMBER RADIO TYPE FIRMWARE REVISION

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

ing that the radio is in program mode.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

enter, then start over.

11. Turn the radio back on for normal operation.

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HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM RADIO FEATURES

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

and speaker volume level. Refer to Table 5 on page 13 for the single digit codes available for field programming.

In our example we will program an RQX-456 for Gate Guard operation.

NOTE: Field programming frequency and tone codes will turn companding and Gate Guard OFF. If companding

or Gate Guard operation is required, the single-digit Radio Feature code must be re-programmed after field pro-

gramming of the frequency and tone codes.

1. Refer to Table 5 on page 13 to determine the single-digit code used to enable Gate

Guard.