Ritron RIT21-150 VHF-FM PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER User Manual SLX Series UML 7 05

Ritron Inc VHF-FM PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER SLX Series UML 7 05

USERS MANUAL

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Contents ............................................................. 1Radio Overview .................................................. 2Hot Keys ............................................................. 3Menu Navigation Chart ....................................... 4LCD Display Icons .............................................. 5Attaching the Battery .......................................... 6Removing the Battery ......................................... 6Attaching the Antenna ........................................ 7Removing the Antenna ....................................... 7Turning the Radio On-Off ................................... 8Adjusting the Radios Volume ............................. 8Selecting a Radio Channel ................................. 9TX/RX Frequency Codes ................................... 10Tx Tone .............................................................. 11Rx Tone .............................................................. 11Key lock .............................................................. 12Scramble ............................................................ 12Squelch .............................................................. 13Ear PTT .............................................................. 13Approval ............................................................. 14CONTENTS1
RADIO OVERVIEWThank you for purchasing the RITRON SLX-Seriestransceivers. Read all instructions carefully andcompletely before using transceiver. This instructionmanual contains important operating instructions forthe transceivers.OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSRadio ControlsThe numbers below refer to the illustrations on theinside front cover.1. On-Off / Volume KnobTurn the power/volume control knob clockwiseto turn the radio on.2. Push to Talk Button (PTT)Push and hold to transmit; release to receivesignal.3. Monitor ButtonPress the Monitor key momentarily to disablethe Tone squelch.4. Emergency ButtonThe emergency function allows you to send anemergency signal quickly and easily to yourBase Station, etc. in case of emergency.5. LED Indicator6. Microphone7. LCD Display8. Menu Keys9. Antenna10. Accessory ConnectorConnects headsets, remote speaker/microphones and other accessories. Replaceattached dust cap when not in use.11. Belt ClipProgrammable ButtonsAll of your radio buttons can be programmed (ByProgramming Software) to activate the radiofeatures.2
Hot KeysThe front panel buttons (Hot Keys) can be programmed for various features. The following diagramshows how the Hot Keys are programmed from the factory.Orange button: Emergency When pressed for 2 seconds, the programmed EmergencyCode is automatically transmitted.Monitor Button: Monitor Radio programmed with sub-tone: When pressed 1 time, willdisable sub-tone. When pressed 2 times, will disable sub-tone and carrier squelch.P1 Button: TX Power Level When pressed will toggle between High Power (4W UHF/5W VHF) and Low Power (1W).P2 Button: Contact List When pressed, preprogrammed names from the ContactList appear in the display. By pressing the PTT button, aprogrammed code associated with the Contact List name willbe automatically transmitted.P3 Button: Scan When pressed, the radio will scan those channels with thescan function enabled.Arrow Up Button: Channel/Scroll Up When pressed, the radio channel or feature list selected willbe incremented to the next one.Arrow Down Button: Channel/Scroll Down When pressed, the radio channel or feature list selected willbe incremented to the next one.Check Button: Menu Enable When pressed, will display list of features that have beenenabled on the Menu List.3
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Indicates relative signal strength level.Power Level IndicatorH is for high power. L is for lowpower.Key Lock IndicatorAppears during key lock function ON.Alert (Beep) ON/OFF IndicatorAppears when beep sound is turnedON.LCD Display and IconsBattery Level IndicatorIndicates remaining battery power.VOX IndicatorAppears when VOX function isturned ON.Scan IndicatorAppears when Scan function isactivated.Scrambler IndicatorAppears while the voice scramblerfunction is activated.Talk Around IndicatorSymbol Name and DescriptionSymbol Name and Description5
1. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the batteryinto the slots at the bottom of the radios body.2. Press the top part of the battery towards theradio until you hear a click.ACCESSORY INFORMATIONAttaching the Battery1. Turn off the radio, if it is turned on.2. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of thebattery, downwards.3. Pull the top part of the battery away from theradios body, and remove the battery.Removing the battery6
1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with theradios antenna connector.2. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it.Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna1. Turn the antenna counterclockwise until youcan remove it.7
Adjusting the Radios VolumeTurn the On-Off/Volume Control knob to adjust thesound level.RADIO OPERATIONTurning the Radio On or OffTo turn the radio on, turn the On-Off/Volume Controlknob clockwise.To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume Controlknob counterclockwise until you hear a click.8
Select the desired channel by using the Up/DownKey. Each press increases/decreases the channelnumber. When held down, the channels increasecontinuously.Select the desires channel by using the Down Key.Each press decreases the channel number. Whenheld down, the channels decreases continously.Transmission SignalTo transmit, monitor the channel, and make sure it isclear. THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!To transmit, press and hold the PTT switch. Speakinto the microphone area of the panel grill in a normalvoice level. To return to the Receive mode, releasethe PTT switch.Selecting a Radio ChannelThis radio offers up to 60 channels.User Program ModeIn order to make changes to the features of theradio via the menu list, the radio must first beplaced in User Program Mode.To put the radio into User Program Mode:1. Make sure On/Off Volume control is in the Offposition.2. Press the Menu button while rotating the On/Off Volume control to the On position.3. A short beep will be heard and the charactersCH-01 will be shown in the display.4. Use the Up/Down arrows to select the channelto be changed.5. Once the channel is selected, press the menubutton and the characters FREQ will beshown in the display.6. Use the Up/Down arrows to select the featureto be changed.7. After all changes have been made and saved,rotate the ON/Off volume control to the Offposition and then back to the On position fornormal radio operation.9
TX/RX FrequencyTo change the transmit and receive frequency of acertain channel:1. After radio is placed into User Program Modeand the desired channel to be changed isselected, use the Up/Down arrows to select themenu feature FREQ.2. Press the menu button and the characters 00will be displayed in the display.3. Use the Up/Down arrows to select the 2-digitcode corresponding to the desired Rx/Txfrequency as shown in Table 1 ProgrammableFrequency Codes.4. When the desired code is displayed, press themenu button to save the selection.5. To return to normal operation, turn radio Offand then back On.Table 1. Programmable Frequency CodesVHF MURSCode No. MHz Color Dot Bandwidth(kHz)01 154.6000 Green Dot 2502 154.5700 Blue Dot 2519 151.8200 MURS 12.520 151.8800 MURS 12.521 151.9400 MURS 12.522 154.6000 MURS/Green 12.523 154.5700 MURS/Blue 12.500 DELETE CodeVHF Business BandCode No. MHz Color Dot Bandwidth(kHz)03 151.6250 Red Dot 2504 151.9550 Purple Dot 2505 151.9250 2506 154.5400 2507 154.5150 2508 154.6550 2509 151.6850 2510 151.7150 2511 151.7750 2512 151.8050 2513 151.8350 2514 151.8950 2515 154.4900 2516 151.6550 2517 151.7450 2518 151.8650 2524 151.7000 12.525 151.7600 12.526 152.7000 2500 DELETE CodePer FCC rules and regulations, a given radio must not beprogrammed to contain a mix of both VHF Business Band andVHFMURS frequencies.10
Tx ToneThis function is used to change Tx Tone such asCTCSS, DCS.Rx ToneThis function is used to change Rx Tone such asCTCSS, DCS.Method:1. to enter Menu Mode.2. to scroll list until Tx Tone.3. to select.4. or to select CTCSS or DCS.5. to select.There are 38 CTCSS codes (1~38)There are 83 DCS codes (101~183)0 means no Tone.Method:1. to enter Menu Mode.2. to scroll list until Tx Tone.3. to select.4. or to select CTCSS or DCS.5. to select.There are 38 CTCSS codes (1~38)There are 83 DCS codes (101~183)0 means no Tone.11
Key LockKey Lock IndicatorAppears when key lock function is ON.ScramblerThis function provides higher communicationsecurity.Method:1. to enter Menu Mode.2. to scroll list until Key Lock.3. to select.4. or to select lock or unlock.5. to select.Method:1. to enter Menu Mode.2. to scroll list until Scrambler.3. to select.4. or to select on or off.5. to select.12
Squelch LevelThis function sets the point at which the radiosreceiver will open depending upon the signalstrength of the transmitted signal.Ear PTTThis function allows for the radios internalmicrophone to be enabled when an audioaccessory is plugged in.Method:1. to enter Menu Mode.2. to scroll list until EAR PTT.3. to select.4. or to select ON or OFF.5. to save and return to normal operation.Method:1. to enter Menu Mode.2. to scroll list until Squelch.3. to select.4. or to set level; the larger the number,the more signal is needed to open the receiver.5. to save and return to normal operation.13
APPROVALFCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antennasupplied with this radio by the manufacturer for use withthis radio.Do not transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time(50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of thetime can cause FCC RF exposure compliancerequirements to be exceeded.Always use the supplied accessories (antenna, batteries,belt clips, speaker/mic, etc.)Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RFexposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.Always keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) awayfrom the body when transmitting and only use the belt-clips, when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to ensureFCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not beingexceeded.2. CE APPROVALThis transceiver meets the following essentialrequirement.EN 300 086-1/21. FCC APPROVALFCC ID: SLX-100 AIERIT21-150 SLX-400 AIERIT21-450Safety Training InformationYour RITRON FM Handheld Transceiver generates RFelectromagnetic energy during transmit mode.This radio is designed for and classified as ControlledExposure/Occupation Environment, meaning it must beused only during the course of employment by individualsaware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize suchhazards.This radio is not for use by the General Population/Uncontrolled Environment.This radio complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limitsset forth for a controlled environment.This radio should be installed and operated with aminimum distance of 2.5 centimeters between the radioand yoru body. Therefore, to ensure that your exposureto RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowablelimits for occupational use, always follow belowinformation.Do not operate the radio without a proper antenna as thismay damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed0678 !14
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