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6Series OUTPOST®

Ritron Pub. 14500055 Rev. D 07/14

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Owner’s Manual

6 Series OUTPOST® Wireless Callbox

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ABLE OF

ONTENTS

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Basic Operation

6 SERIES OUTPOST® CALLBOX MODELS ......................................... 1

ABOUT THE 6 SERIES OUTPOST® CALLBOX ..................................... 2

2013 FCC NARROWBAND MANDATE .............................................. 2

OPERATING THE 6 SERIES OUTPOST® CALLBOX WITH FACTORY

DEFAULT SETTINGS ...................................................................... 3

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY .................................... 3

Installation Instructions

APPLYING POWER TO THE OUTPOST® CALLBOX ............................... 4

Using Internal Batteries .............................................................. 4

Using External +12 VDC Power with Battery Back-up........................ 4

Using External +12 VDC Power without Battery Back-up ................... 4

POWER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS ..................................................... 5

FIG-2

: Sensor Turn-On Jumper Shown in Turn-On Position

.................... 5

CALLBOX CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS ......................................... 6

FIG-3: Callbox Assembly, Controls and Connectors ....................... 6

BASIC OUTPOST® INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 7

COVERAGE ............................................................................... 7

XT OUTPOST® INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 7

FIG-4: XT Callbox Mounting Brackets ........................................... 7

OPTIONAL XT OUTPOST® MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................. 8

FIG-5: Optional XTMK Mounting Bracket XT Callbox ...................... 8

HOW TO SEAL THE ANTENNA.......................................................... 8

Field Programming

RQX FIELD PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ........................................... 9

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY & TONE CODES .................. 10

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE OR DTMF DECODE (RECEIVE)

CODES ...................................................................................... 11

TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES ............................ 12

CANADIAN FREQUENCY CODES ...................................... 13

TABLE 2: INTERFERENCE ELIMINATOR PROGRAMMABLE QC

TONE CODES ............................................................... 13

TABLE 3: DIGITAL INTERFERENCE ELIMINATOR PROGRAMMABLE

DQC TONE CODES ...................................................... 13

TABLE 4: PROGRAMMABLE 2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) CODES ...... 13

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM FEATURE CODES ................................... 14

TABLE 5: SINGLE-DIGIT RADIO FEATURE CODES ........................... 14

TABLE 6: ADVANCED FEATURE CODES ......................................... 15

Programmable Features

PROGRAMMABLE OUTPOST® CALLBOX FEATURES ................. 17

Glossary of Terms ........................................................... 17

INTERCOM (ALWAYS-ON) PROGRAMMING ............................. 19

USEFUL FEATURES TO USE WITH INTERCOM (ALWAYS-ON)

PROGRAMMING .................................................................. 19

SWITCH OUTPUT OPTIONS - ALLOWS CONTROL OF AN

EXTERNAL DEVICE ............................................................. 20

2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) SETTINGS ................................ 21

GateGuard® Application

Configuration for the Remote Control of a Gate Controller

CONFIGURING THE CALLBOX FOR A GATEGUARD®

APPLICATION ..................................................................... 22

FIG-6: XT CALLBOX ASSEMBLY .......................................... 23

TABLE 7: XT CALLBOX 6-CONDUCTOR INTERFACE CABLE...... 23

HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM THE OUTPOST® CALLBOX FOR

GATEGUARD® OPERATION ................................................. 24

OPTIONAL GATEGUARD® SETTING/FEATURES ...................... 24

Licensing

FCC Licensing ................................................................... 26

How to Obtain an FCC Radio License ................................... 26

INDUSTRY CANADA Regulations ........................................ 26

Safety Standards ............................................................... 26

Service ............................................................................. 26

Warranty

RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 27

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON

Congratulations on your purchase of the OUTPOST®

Callbox. Your new radio is the culmination of

RITRON’s 30 years of designing, manufacturing, and

supplying reliable, professional wireless communication

products. Ritron wireless products will improve the

operation, safety, and profitability of any organization

by providing instant voice communications between

employees throughout the workplace.

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ERIES

UTPOST

ALLBOX

ODELS

...................................................

VHF MODELS

RQX-156 ................ VHF Basic Callbox

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

RQX-156-XT-KP .... VHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox with Keypad

UHF MODELS

RQX-456 ................ UHF Basic Callbox

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

RQX-456-XT-KP .... UHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox with Keypad

The model number appears on the serial label located on the back of the basic

Callbox enclosure. On XT models the standard enclosure is located inside the

fiberglass reinforced vandal-resistant box.

VHF radios are designed to operate within the 15 MHz band between factory standard 150 and 165 MHz.

UHF radios are designed to operate within the 20 MHz band between factory standard 450 and 470 MHz.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Several options are available for the Ritron 6 Series OUTPOST® Callbox. These options, individually, or in combination with one

another can greatly enhance the functionality of the callbox as well as the overall communication system. Available options

include:

 Entry Keypad – RQX-156-XT-KP and RQX-456-XT-KP “keypad versions” of the 6 Series Outpost callbox are available to

allow local access with up to 500 unique codes. This version hosts a 2x6 DTMF keypad mechanically mounted to the stainless

steel faceplate.

 RSS-100 - The RSS-100 is a complete solar power supply system consisting of a 10-watt solar panel, charge controller and 8

AH rechargeable battery all housed in a rugged, ready-to-mount enclosure.

 R-STROBE - The R-STROBE is a powerful strobe light, giving a visual indication of a callbox in use. The R-STROBE is

available in both AC (R-STROBE) and DC versions (R-STROBE-DC).

 RCIM-1000 - The RCIM-1000 MDC-1200 encoder board allows each callbox to be assigned a unique unit ID number.

 GGT-1 - The GGT-1 DTMF decoder/relay board allows remote control of the on-board relay (e.g. Gateguard® operation) with a

DTMF keypad equipped radio.

 RQX-XTMK – The RQX-XTMK is a mounting plate used to mount the XT callbox to most flat surfaces.

 RQX-XTMK-GN – The RQX-XTMK-GN is a mounting bracket used to mount the XT callbox to an industry standard gooseneck

post.

For additional information and pictures of these items go to http://www.ritron.com/callboxes.html and download pdf of the product

brochure.

XT Callbox with Keypad

RQX-XTMK-GN

RSS-100

R-STROBE

Basic Callbox XT Callbox

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BOUT THE

ERIES

UTPOST®

ALLBOX

................................................

The 6 Series OUTPOST® Callbox is a 2-way radio transceiver used

to communicate directly with portable, mobile and stationary radios;

or through radio repeaters with Ritron PC Programming software.

Each callbox is equipped with the following features or capabilities.

 Field Programming. Field programming 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 32

VHF or 114 UHF channel table frequencies, and one of 50 QC

or 104 DQC interference eliminator codes.

 154 Interference Eliminator Codes. Quiet Call (QC) and

Digital Quiet Call (DQC) codes can be programmed to

eliminate other radio users not in your workgroup. For

compatibility, new radios should be programmed with the

same codes.

 2-Tone Decoding. The Callbox can be programmed to

decode unique 2-tone codes for selective signaling of the

Callbox, “Listen In” remote activation of the transmitter, or

Switch Output activation in GateGuard® applications.

 Volume Level. Field programmable to one of 5 preset levels

and PC programmable to 2 – 100% volume level.

 Normal or High Microphone Gain. Field and PC

programmable to normal or high microphone gain.

 High/Low Power Output. The callbox can be Field

programmed for transmitter power output.

 VHF: 0.7 Watt or 2 Watt

 UHF: 0.7 Watt or 2 Watt (1.5W for RQX-456-XT)

 Battery Powered. The OUTPOST® Callbox can be powered

by 3 Alkaline D-cell batteries for 700mW transmit power, or by

6 Alkaline D-cell or AA-cell batteries for 2W transmit power.

The D-cell batteries can operate the radio for up to one year or

7,000 transmissions.

 External Power +12 VDC Capable. The XT models are

capable of being power by an external +12 VDC source. This

method of powering the callbox allows the radio to remain ON

at all times, like an intercom. Automatic Turn Off must be

DISABLED via Field or PC programming for Intercom

operation.

 Low Battery Alert. The callbox will transmit an Alert Tone at

the end of each transmission when the batteries approach

end-of-life. This allows sufficient time for you to replace the

batteries and assure uninterrupted service.

 +12 VDC Power Fail Alert. This feature can be enabled via

Field or PC programming. The callbox will transmit an Alert

Tone if it detects loss of +12 VDC power. This Alert Tone

replaces a Low Battery Alert. The radio automatically

continues to transmit an Alert Tone once every hour (unless

programmed for Automatic Turn Off) until +12 VDC is restored

or the batteries are depleted.

 Companded Audio. The radio can be Field or PC

programmed 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.

 “Automatic Turn-Off” or “Intercom” Operation. The 6

Series OUTPOST® Callbox can operate in the standard

“Automatic Turn-Off” mode (Factory Default), where the radio

is normally OFF until the Call Button is pressed, or can be

Field or PC programmed for “Intercom” operation where the

radio is always ON. See “External Power +12 VDC Capable”

feature above.

 Listen In. Allows remote activation of the transmitter when a

unique 2-Tone code is received. Field programmable to one

of 9 different 2-Tone codes and 4 different Listen In transmit

times.

 DTMF or Selcall ANI. 1-9 digit DTMF or 3-7 digit Selcall

codes can be transmitted at the beginning of each message

for radio identification.

 Sensor Turn-On. When operating the Callbox with Automatic

Turn-Off enabled, the unit can be configured to turn itself ON

any time the Sensor Input is pulled LOW (ground). This

allows an external switch closure to activate the Callbox.

2013

FCC

ARROWBAND

ANDATE

...................................................

On January 1, 2013, pursuant to the FCC Narrowband mandate,

Ritron will no longer be allowed to manufacture wide band (25 kHz)

capable radio equipment that operates in the frequency bands from

150 MHz to 512 MHz. All Ritron RQX Series Callboxes are FCC

certified for narrowband operation, so the only change required is

the elimination of wideband operation.

To meet the FCC narrowband mandate by Jan 1, 2013, Ritron will

initiate the transition process of manufacturing narrowband only

compliant radio equipment beginning July 1, 2012.

After that date, customer orders will begin to be filled with radios

manufactured for FCC narrowband compliance, with no provisions

for wideband operation except where allowed by FCC rule. These

radios will be clearly marked as “FCC Narrowband Compliant”.

The narrowband manufacturing process will proceed gradually on a

model by model basis, with all models narrowband compliant by

the January 1, 2013 deadline.

For a complete list of Ritron radios capable of narrowband

operation; a Ritron FAQ on the subject, and various links on the

FCC website dealing with Narrowbanding go to:

www.ritron.com/narrowband

If you have any questions contact us at 1-800-872-1872

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PERATING THE

ERIES

UTPOST

ALLBOX WITH

ACTORY

EFAULT

ETTINGS

............................................................................................

The 6 Series OUTPOST® Callbox Factory Default setting is

with Automatic Turn Off ENABLED. This means the callbox is

OFF and will not receive a call until the callbox first initiates a

call.

In Automatic Turn Off mode the callbox automatically

shuts off whenever there is “no activity” for ten (10)

seconds.

To Initiate a Call

Press and hold the ON/PTT Button. The callbox will send a

unique CALL TONE to alert radio equipped personnel. This

CALL TONE will also be heard at the callbox. Listen for the

“beep”, then, begin speaking into the MIC. For best

communication, the caller should be 3 feet or less from the

microphone.

To Receive a Call

1. When you have finished speaking, release the ON/PTT

Button.

2. Any reply will be heard through the callbox speaker. If a call

is not received within 10 seconds of releasing the ON/PTT

Button and there is no activity on the channel, the callbox

will sound a low double tone and turn-off automatically. This

automatic turn-off feature is designed to conserve battery

life.

Operation Notes

The 6 Series OUTPOST® must be powered with Alkaline

batteries ONLY, or alternatively, with an external 12 VDC

power supply, order Ritron model RPS-EXPO 110 VAC to 12

VDC cube power supply. When using an external 12 VDC

supply, the Alkaline batteries can be used as back-up. See

page 4.

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

ON/PTT Button has not been pressed or a call has not been

received, the unit automatically shuts OFF.

Low Battery Alert

The callbox will transmit an Alert Tone at the end of each

transmission when the batteries approach end-of-life. This

allows sufficient time for you to replace the batteries and assure

uninterrupted service.

XPOSURE TO

ADIO

REQUENCY

NERGY

..............................................

RQX-456, RQX-456-XT: This product generates radio

frequency (RF) energy when the PTT button on the front of the

unit is depressed. This product has 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.

For antennas available from RITRON at the 20 cm (7.9 inches)

minimum expected separation distance and greater, the

maximum RF exposure is well below the General Population /

Uncontrolled limits. Antennas other than those available from

RITRON have not been tested for compliance and may or may

not meet the exposure limits at the distances 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. This product is not to be

used by the general public in an uncontrolled environment

unless compliance with the Uncontrolled/General Population

limits for RF exposure can be assured.

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.

• DO NOT activate the transmitter when not actually wishing

to transmit. These radios transmit recorded messages of a

pre-determined length to prevent 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 designed to

comply with the FCC’s RF exposure limits for

“Uncontrolled/General Population”. In addition, they are

designed to comply with the following Standards and

Guidelines:

• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code

of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 2 sub-part J.

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of

Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992.

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

C95.1-1999 Edition.

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Order Ritron model

RPS-EXPO 110 VAC

to 12 VDC cube

power supply.

PPLYING

OWER TO THE

UTPOST

ALLBOX

........................................

The Callbox may be powered:

 by six (6) D-cell batteries for 1.5W operation (XT

model)

 by six (6) AA-cell batteries for 2W operation

 by an external +12 VDC source for 1.5W or 2W

operation

 by 3 D-cell batteries for 700mW operation

Powering the callbox from internal batteries will allow for an

installation that does not require wiring to an external

source of power. Powering the callbox by an external

source will allow the unit to remain ON, like an intercom*.

To provide a useful amount of battery life, one of two

battery saver options should also be used. See “Power

Management Options” on page 5.

* Automatic Turn Off must be DISABLED via Field or PC

Programming

Using Internal Batteries

Batteries may be installed in the internal battery holder for

a no trenching, no wires required installation. If internal

batteries are used, a LOW battery alert tone will be

transmitted when the battery voltage drops below a

programmed value. The LOW battery tone notifies

personnel that the batteries should be replaced.

Using External +12 VDC Power with Battery Back-up

Note: An additional hole, strain relief, and conduit will

need to be installed into the callbox.

The unit may be powered by an external source of +12

VDC. This source

should be filtered,

with minimum

noise and hum,

and capable of

supplying at least

1 Ampere.

Factory Default programming of the callbox is optimized for

battery power operation. The External +12 VDC Power Fail

Alert option is NOT ENABLED.

It is recommended that if an external source of power is

used, that the internal batteries be installed as a back-up

against loss of power. If this option is chosen, we

recommend that the “External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert”

feature be ENABLED via Field or PC programming.

How the Callbox will Operate:

If External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Feature is NOT

ENABLED:

 Radio always checks for LOW battery or DEAD battery

condition when the radio is ON.

 If LOW battery is detected, a single Alert Tone will be

transmitted at the end of the transmission.

 Radio does NOT automatically transmit a LOW battery tone.

The callbox must be ON and Alert Tone is only sent at the end

of a transmission.

 If DEAD battery is detected, the radio ceases all operation. A

DEAD battery tone is heard on the callbox speaker and the

radio will turn OFF.

If External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Feature is ENABLED:

 Radio always checks for External +12 VDC when the radio is

ON. If loss of External +12 VDC is detected while the radio is

in standby: a single Alert Tone will be transmitted immediately.

 If loss of External +12 VDC is detected while the radio is in

receive: a single Alert Tone will be transmitted after the

received message is complete.

 If loss of External +12 VDC is detected while the radio is in

transmit: a single Alert Tone will be transmitted at the end of

the transmission.

 Once loss of External +12 VDC is detected and the Alert Tone

is transmitted, the radio will automatically send the Alert Tone

once every hour until External +12 VDC is restored or the

batteries are exhausted. If radio is set for Automatic Turn-Off

(default setting) this hourly alert will NOT occur.

 If Dead battery is detected the radio ceases all operation, a

DEAD battery tone is heard on the callbox speaker and the

radio will turn OFF.

Using External +12 VDC Power without Battery Back-up

The Ritron 6 Series callbox can be programmed for always-on

operation by disabling the Automatic Turn-Off option. This is

accomplished using the RQX PC Programmer, or through Field

Programming. Once Automatic Turn-Off is disabled, the user

simply turns on the RQX by pressing the front panel PTT button

and it will remain on as long as power is applied. If power to the

callbox is lost, the user must press the front panel PTT to restart

the radio. For externally powered callboxes, battery backup is

one method of keeping the radio on if the primary external power

is lost.

For users that do not want to rely on battery backup, and do

not want to “restart” the callbox after a power loss, the call-

box can be modified to automatically restart after a power

loss.

For details or questions about this modification contact Ritron at

1-800-872-1872 and reference Ritron publication 14670028,

RQX 1-Series, 6-Series and 7-Series Callbox Modification for

Always On Operation.

Important considerations before applying this modification:

 The Automatic Turn-Off option must be disabled.

 When Automatic Turn-Off is disabled the unit will consume the

largest amount of current, but is always ready to instantly

receive messages. This mode should only be considered if an

external source of +12 VDC is available.

 The callbox receiver will always be on. All radio communica-

tion on the programmed frequency and tone will be heard over

the RQX callbox.

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OWER

ANAGEMENT

PTIONS

...........................................................

There are four power management options available to the 6

Series OUTPOST® Callbox:

Automatic Turn-Off (Field or PC Programmable)

In this mode, the callbox will automatically turn itself off after a

programmed period of no activity (no transmissions made

and no calls received) has elapsed. Once the unit has turned

itself off, it can only be turned back on by depressing the

ON/PTT Button. The programmed period of no activity

necessary before the unit turns itself off is called the RQX

Reset Time. RQX Reset Time and Automatic Turn-Off can

both be Field programmed, or PC programmed by the factory

or your Ritron dealer via the Ritron RQX Series PC

Programmer. Automatic Turn-Off mode is the factory default

mode for power management with an RQX Reset Time of 10

seconds.

Battery Saver (PC Programmable Only)

This mode is similar to the Automatic Turn-Off mode except

that the unit does NOT turn itself off after the RQX Rest Time

has elapsed. Instead it reverts to a mode where the unit goes to

sleep and periodically wakes up to test for receive activity on

the channel. The Sleep Period (called Battery Saver Sleep

Time) can be set using the Ritron RQX Series PC Programmer

to between 0.5 and 8 seconds. Longer sleep times result in

better battery life, but increase the chances that activity on the

channel may be missed. The unit will come out of this mode

when activity is detected during the wake-up period or if the

ON/PTT button is pressed. The Automatic Turn-Off and Battery

Saver modes cannot be used together.

Neither “Automatic Turn-Off” nor “Battery Saver” Used

(Field or PC Programmable)

If neither Automatic Turn-Off nor Battery Saver are used the

unit will consume the largest amount of current, but is always

ready to instantly receive messages. This mode should only be

considered if an external source of +12 VDC is available (see

“Using External +12 VDC Power with Battery Back-up” on page

4).

Sensor Turn-On

When operating the Callbox with Automatic Turn-Off enabled,

the unit can be configured to turn itself ON any time the Sensor

Input is pulled LOW (ground). This allows an external switch

closure to activate the Callbox.

When the switch closure is detected the Callbox will turn on

and automatically transmit the Sensor On alert. The Callbox is

then in normal operating mode and will automatically turn itself

off after a programmed period of no activity as described in the

Automatic Turn-Off topic in this section.

For Sensor Turn-On operation the Sensor Turn-On jumper

must be placed into the “Turn-On” position. Refer to FIG-2

below for correct placement of the jumper. If the Sensor Input

is not used the jumper placement has no effect on Callbox

operation.

FIG-2: Sensor Turn-On Jumper Shown in Turn-On Position

Sensor Turn-On

Jumper in Turn-

On position

Relay Jumper in

Normally-Open

position

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ALLBOX

ONTROLS AND

ONNECTORS

...............................................

BNC Antenna Connector

The antenna radiates radio signals. Before using a OUTPOST®

Callbox, make sure any external antenna is securely fastened

into the 50 BNC antenna connector.

SMB RF Connector

SMB style RF connector for external antennas. The antenna

jumper must be removed when using the SMB RF connector.

Internal Antenna

An internal antenna is etched to the PCB back side. When

used, there should be no connection to the SMB RF connector

on the PCB.

Antenna Jumper

The antenna jumper is in place whenever the internal antenna

is used, otherwise it is removed.

Sensor Turn-On Jumper

The Sensor Turn-On jumper can be set to turn-on the radio

whenever the Sensor Input is pulled low.

Relay Polarity Jumper Jumper

The Relay Polarity jumper can set the relay output to normally

open or normally closed.

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.

Input/Output Connector

The 6-pin, polarized connector is used to connect external

input/output devices. This allows connection of an external +12

VDC input, an external DC level sensor input, and a 1A contact

switch closure output.

Microphone

The microphone is installed on the PCB back side.

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.

USB Programming Connector

A Mini-USB 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 during field programming of

the radio.

Battery Holder

The battery holder inside the case back is used for the

installation of 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.

Internal Antenna

(PCB back side)

USB Programming

Antenna Jumper

SMB RF Connector

Microphone

(PCB back side)

D-Cell Battery Holder

with Batteries Installed

Battery Mating

Connectors

Pre-Drilled Mounting

Holes (4 Corners)

FIG-3: Callbox Assembly, Controls and Connectors

Captive Plastic Case

Screws (4 Corners)

Speaker Connector

Program Display

Program Button

On/PTT Connector

Input/Output Connector

Relay Polarity Jumper

Relay

Sensor Turn-On Jumper

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ASIC

UTPOST

NSTALLATION

NSTRUCTIONS

.......................................

The basic 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.

MOUNTING the OUTPOST®: (Refer to FIG-3)

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 remove the screws from the

housing.

2. Install D-cell alkaline batteries into the battery holder. Refer

to FIG-3, or the labels beneath the cells, for correct

installation of the batteries.

3. If required, program the radio. Refer to the programming

section of this manual for details.

4. Disconnect 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. Position the case back

in the chosen installation location 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. Reconnect 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.

COVERAGE

Depending on the unit location and installation, the

OUTPOST® can cover up to 1 mile line of sight. To in-

crease range, use an external antenna that is mounted

higher. Contact RITRON for a RAM-1545 Magnet Mounted

Antenna. Refer to Special Note on page 4.

UTPOST

NSTALLATION

NSTRUCTIONS

.............................................

The XT OUTPOST® can be mounted to virtually any surface with four (4) ¼” diameter fasteners, not included. Choose a type of

screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted.

MOUNTING the XT OUTPOST®: ( Refer to FIG-4 at right, and FIG-6 on page 23)

1. Remove the front faceplate from the XT Callbox. The faceplate is secured to the case with 4

vandal-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. The 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-6, or the labels beneath

the cells, for correct installation of the batteries.

5. If required, program the radio. Refer to the programming section of this manual for details.

6. Fasten the internal case front to the case back with the four (4) captive screws. To prevent

damage, do not over-tighten the plastic screws.

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-4 with the

#10-32 bolts provided. The mounting brackets can be installed vertically, as shown, or

horizontally.

9. Position the XT Callbox in the chosen installation location and secure it in place with four

screws through the mounting brackets.

FIG-4: XT Callbox

Mounting Brackets

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PTIONAL

UTPOST

OUNTING

RACKET

NSTALLATION

NSTRUCTIONS

The optional XT Mounting Bracket (order part # XTMK) can be

attached to the callbox for special applications with two (2) ¼”

diameter fasteners, NOT included. Choose a type of screw thread and

screw length which will fasten the callbox securely to the mounting

surface.

MOUNTING the OPTIONAL XT OUTPOST® BRACKET: Refer to FIG-

5 :

1. Using the XTMK bracket as a template, mark the two (2) holes #2

(see FIG-5) on the mounting surface you intend to fasten the

bracket.

2. Find a flat work surface and using the included four (4) button

head tamper resistant fasteners, attach the XTMK bracket to the

existing holes on the back of the XT callbox (holes #1), as shown

in FIG-5.

3. Secure the XTMK bracket to the mounting surface using holes #2

and two (2) ¼” fasteners (NOT included), as shown in FIG-5.

Make sure mounting surface and fasteners are capable of

supporting the total weight of the XT callbox.

OW TO

EAL THE

NTENNA

.................................................................

If the OUTPOST® Callbox is to be used outdoors it is imperative that

the entire antenna connection be sealed with seal tape to provide

proper operation and prevent voiding warranty.

Seal tape can be purchased at most Industrial Supply Stores,

Hardware and Home Center Stores, or Electronic Supply Stores.

Regardless of the antenna used, it is always best to weatherproof the

antenna connection using seal tape.

NOTICE

Failure to follow these instructions will cause damage to the

product, prevent proper sealing of the enclosure and will void

the Manufacturers Warranty.

Applying Seal Tape:

1. Attach the antenna to the 50 BNC connector on the OUTPOST®

Callbox enclosure.

2. Begin wrapping seal tape at the base of the antenna connector

such that it is sealed to the enclosure top.

3. Overlap the seal tape as you tightly wrap upward around the

connector and antenna. Continue to overlap seal tape around the

connector base, past the articulated portion of the antenna and

several inches up the thin, shiny section of the antenna.

FIG-5: Optional XTMK Mounting Bracket

XT Callbox

AFB-1545 Antenna

before sealing

Wrap tape

from bottom,

sealing to

enclosure.

Overlap

sealing tape

(1) inch be-

yond the

rigid section

of the an-

tenna

AFB-1545 Antenna

after sealing

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IELD

ROGRAMMING

VERVIEW

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Program

Codes Table Codes

Enter a 2-digit or 3-digit Frequency code from Table 1.

Enter a 2-digit Quiet Call code from Table 2 or a 3-digit Digital Quiet Call code from Table 4.

Enter a 2-digit, 2-Tone Paging code from Table 4 or

Enter any 3 – 7-digit DTMF Code.

Enter any 1-digit or 3-digit RQX Feature code from Tables 5 and 6 to:

 Enable or disable Companding.

 Enable or disable GateGuard® operation.

 Enable or disable Call Tone.

 Enable or disable External +12VDC operation.

 Enable or disable Automatic Turn-Off.

 Enable or disable Busy Channel TX Inhibit.

 Set microphone gain high or low.

 Set Listen In operation.

 Set RQX Reset Time.

 Set switch output operation.

 Reset RQX to Factory default programming.

Enter the desired Speaker Volume Level as a 2–digit number from 05 – 99.

Place the

RQX

Callbox

into

Program

mode.

Use PROGRAM

button to scroll to

one of the following

Program Code

characters:

[F] [b] [C] [A] [U]

Pause, a

hyphen

will

appear

on the

display.

Using the

PROGRAM

button,

enter the

desired

Table Code.

Press PTT button to save

programming entry.

Press PTT button a second time

to Exit programming.

Proceed with next program entry.

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REQUENCY

ONE

ODES

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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.

NOTES:

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 housing.

4. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the batteries connected to the radio. Make sure the

unit has batteries installed.

NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 3.3 VDC to program properly.

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

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

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

7. Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will emit a triple beep indicating that

the radio is in program mode and a hyphen will appear on the program display.

8. Click the Program button until the program display shows the Program Code “F”. 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 2 or 3-digit Frequency code from Table 1.

9. Enter the 1st digit of the frequency code by clicking the Program 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.

10. Enter the 2nd digit of the frequency code by clicking the Program 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.

11. If necessary, enter the 3rd digit of the frequency code by clicking the Program 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

12. Press and release the ON/PTT button to save your programming. A triple beep will sound to indicate that

programming was successful and a hyphen will appear on the program display. The radio is now ready for

another program entry.

13. Click the Program button until the program display shows the Program Code “b”. 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 2-digit Quiet-Call code or 3-digit Digital Quiet-Call code from Table 2 or Table 3.

14. Enter the 1st digit of the tone code (or 1st digit of the DQC code) by clicking the Program 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.

15. Enter the 2nd digit of the tone code (or 2nd digit of the DQC code) by clicking the Program 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.

16. FOR DQC CODES ONLY – Enter the 3rd digit of the DQC code by clicking the Program 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.

17. Press and release the ON/PTT button to save your programming. A triple beep will sound to indicate that

programming was successful and a hyphen will appear on the program display. The radio is now ready for

another program entry.

NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on the display.

Check the digits you are attempting to enter, then re-enter.

18. Once you have made your final program entry, press the ON/PTT button a final time to turn the radio off.

Turn the radio back on for normal operation.

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2-T

ONE OR

DTMF

ECODE

ECEIVE

)

ODES

....

For special applications, it is desirable to program the Callbox for 2-Tone or DTMF decode (receive) 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, or for any 3-7 digit DTMF

sequence. The 2-Tone codes correspond to field programmable 2-Tone encode (transmit) codes available in other RITRON

portable and base radios. In our example we will program an RQX-456 to operate with 2-Tone Decode (Receive) Code 94

frequencies of 389.0 and 669.9 Hz.

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 housing.

3. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the batteries connected to the radio. Make sure the

unit has batteries installed.

NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 3.3 VDC to program properly.

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

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

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

6. Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will emit a triple beep indicating that

the radio is in program mode and a hyphen will appear on the program display.

7. Click the Program button until the program display shows the Program Code “C”. 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 a

2-digit 2-Tone code from Table 4, or a 3 to 7-digit DTMF decode sequence.

8. Enter the 1st digit of the 2-Tone code (or 1st digit of the DTMF code) by clicking the Program 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 (or 2nd digit of the DTMF code) by clicking the Program 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.

10. FOR DTMF CODES ONLY – Enter the 3rd digit of the DTMF decode sequence by clicking the Program

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. Continue

entering up to seven digits.

11. Press and release the ON/PTT button to save your programming. A triple beep will sound to indicate that

programming was successful and a hyphen will appear on the program display. The radio is now ready for

another program entry.

NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on the display.

Check the digits you are attempting to enter, then re-enter.

12. Once you have made your final program entry, press the ON/PTT button a final time to turn the radio off.

Turn the radio back on for normal operation.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Typically, 2-Tone or DTMF decode is used to selectively call an RQX Callbox. When using 2-Tone or DTMF decode for special

applications (GateGuard® or Listen-In) the associated Feature Code must also be entered. Programming for features listed

below will cause the RQX to use the 2-tone or DTMF codes for their special application and not be used to screen calls.

2-Tone or DTMF decode used for selective calling 2-Tone or DTMF decode used for special application

No Switch GateGuard® momentary

Switch ON when called GateGuard® toggle

Switch ON when active Listen-IN

2. The radio can operate only one 2-Tone Decode function from the list above when field programmed. Your Ritron dealer can

PC program the callbox to perform more than one 2-tone decode function. Contact your Ritron dealer for details.

3. When the callbox is programmed for 2-Tone Decode operation, it is recommended that you do NOT use QC Tone Codes

greater than “23” (146.2 Hz).

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ROGRAMMABLE

REQUENCY

ODES

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UHF Business Band Models

Code Frequency Color Dot BW

09 469.2625 12.5 †

10 462.5750 White Dot 12.5 †

11 462.6250 Black Dot 12.5 †

12 462.6750 Orange Dot 12.5 †

13 464.3250 12.5 †

14 464.8250 12.5 †

15 469.5000 12.5 †

16 469.5500 12.5 †

17 463.2625 12.5 †

18 464.9125 12.5 †

19 464.6000 12.5 †

20 464.7000 12.5 †

21 462.7250 12.5 †

22 464.5000 Brown Dot 12.5

23 464.5500 Yellow Dot 12.5

24 467.7625 J 12.5

25 467.8125 K 12.5

26 467.8500 Silver Star 12.5

27 467.8750 Gold Star 12.5

28 467.9000 Red Star 12.5

29 467.9250 Blue Star 12.5

30 461.0375 12.5

31 461.0625 12.5

32 461.0875 12.5

33 461.1125 12.5

34 461.1375 12.5

35 461.1625 12.5

36 461.1875 12.5

37 461.2125 12.5

38 461.2375 12.5

39 461.2625 12.5

40 461.2875 12.5

41 461.3125 12.5

42 461.3375 12.5

43 461.3625 12.5

44 462.7625 12.5

45 462.7875 12.5

46 462.8125 12.5

47 462.8375 12.5

48 462.8625 12.5

49 462.8875 12.5

50 462.9125 12.5

51 464.4875 12.5

52 464.5125 12.5

53 464.5375 12.5

54 464.5625 12.5

55 466.0375 12.5

56 466.0625 12.5

57 466.0875 12.5

58 466.1125 12.5

59 466.1375 12.5

60 466.1625 12.5

61 466.1875 12.5

62 466.2125 12.5

63 466.2375 12.5

64 466.2625 12.5

65 466.2875 12.5

UHF Business Band Models

Code Frequency Color Dot BW

66 466.3125 12.5

67 466.3375 12.5

68 466.3625 12.5

69 467.7875 12.5

70 467.8375 12.5

71 467.8625 12.5

72 467.8875 12.5

73 467.9125 12.5

74 469.4875 12.5

75 469.5125 12.5

76 469.5375 12.5

77 469.5625 12.5

78 462.1875 12.5

79 462.4625 12.5

80 462.4875 12.5

81 462.5125 12.5

82 467.1875 12.5

83 467.4625 12.5

84 467.4875 12.5

85 467.5125 12.5

86 451.1875 12.5

87 451.2375 12.5

88 451.2875 12.5

89 451.3375 12.5

90 451.4375 12.5

91 451.5375 12.5

92 451.6375 12.5

93 452.3125 12.5

94 452.5375 12.5

95 452.4125 12.5

96 452.5125 12.5

97 452.7625 12.5

98 452.8625 12.5

99 456.1875 12.5

100 456.2375 12.5

101 456.2875 12.5

102 468.2125 12.5

103 468.2625 12.5

104 468.3125 12.5

105 468.3625 12.5

106 468.4125 12.5

107 468.4625 12.5

108 468.5125 12.5

109 468.5625 12.5

110 468.6125 12.5

111 468.6625 12.5

112 456.3375 12.5

113 456.4375 12.5

114 456.5375 12.5

115 456.6375 12.5

116 457.3125 12.5

117 457.4125 12.5

118 457.5125 12.5

119 457.7625 12.5

120 457.8625 12.5

121 461.3175 12.5

122 464.8375 12.5

VHF Business Band Models

Code Frequency Color Dot BW

03 151.6250 Red Dot 12.5 †

04 151.9550 Purple Dot 12.5 †

05 151.9250 12.5 †

06 154.5400 12.5 †

07 154.5150 12.5 †

08 154.6550 12.5 †

09 151.6850 12.5 †

10 151.7150 12.5 †

11 151.7750 12.5 †

12 151.8050 12.5 †

13 151.8350 12.5 †

14 151.8950 12.5 †

15 154.4900 12.5 †

16 151.6550 12.5 †

17 151.7450 12.5 †

18 151.8650 12.5 †

24 151.7000 12.5

25 151.7600 12.5

26 152.7000 12.5 †

27 152.8850 12.5

28 152.9150 12.5

29 152.9450 12.5

30 151.5125 12.5

31 154.5275 12.5

32 153.0050 12.5

33 158.4000 12.5

34 158.4075 12.5

VHF MURS Models**

Code Frequency Color Dot BW

01 154.600 Green Dot 25.0

02 154.570 Blue Dot 25.0

19 151.820 MURS 12.5

20 151.880 MURS 12.5

21 151.940 MURS 12.5

22 154.600 MURS 12.5

23 154.570 MURS 12.5

Notes

** MURS models do not require an FCC

license. All other models require an

FCC license.

† Frequency code was 25 KHz

bandwidth prior to the 2013 FCC

Narrowband Mandate.

 BW is the bandwidth in kHz.

 12.5 kHz indicates a narrow band

channel, 25 kHz indicates a wide band

channel.

 If the callbox has been PC pro-

grammed to a non-table frequencies it

cannot be changed via field program-

ming

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REQUENCY

ODES

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Canada Models

UHF Business Band

Code Frequency Color Dot BW

01 458.6625 25

02 469.2625 25

Canada Models

VHF Business Band

Code Frequency Color Dot BW

01 151.055 25

02 151.115 25

British Columbia Models

VHF Business Band

Code Frequency Color Dot BW

01 154.100 25

02 158.940 25

ABLE

ROGRAMMABLE

ONE

ODES

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Code Frequency

01 67.0

02 71.9

03 74.4

04 77.0

05 79.7

06 82.5

07 85.4

08 88.5

09 91.5

10 94.8

11 97.4

12 100.0

13 103.5

Code Frequency

14 107.2

15 110.9

16 114.8

17 118.8

18 123.0

19 127.3

20 131.8

21 136.5

22 141.3

23 146.2

24 151.4

25 156.7

26 162.2

Code Frequency

27 167.9

28 173.8

29 179.9

30 186.2

31 192.8

32 203.5

33 210.7

34 218.1

35 225.7

36 233.6

37 241.8

38 250.3

39 69.4

Code Frequency

40 159.8

41 165.5

42 171.3

43 177.3

44 No Tone

45 183.5

46 189.9

47 196.6

48 199.5

49 206.5

50 229.1

51 254.1

00 No Tone

ABLE

ROGRAMMABLE

IGITAL

DQC

ONE

ODES

............................

Code

023

025

026

031

032

036

043

047

051

053

054

065

071

Code

072

073

074

114

115

116

122

125

131

132

134

143

145

Code

152

155

156

162

165

172

174

205

212

223

225

226

243

Code

244

245

246

251

252

255

261

263

265

266

271

274

306

Code

311

315

325

331

332

343

346

351

356

364

365

371

411

Code

412

413

423

431

432

445

446

452

454

455

462

464

465

Code

466

503

506

516

523

532

546

565

606

662

612

624

627

Code

631

632

645

654

664

703

712

723

731

732

734

743

754

ABLE

4: P

ROGRAMMABLE

2-T

ONE

ECODE

ECEIVE

)

ODE

........................

Code Tone 1 Tone 2

90 * *

91 330.5 569.1

92 349.0 600.9

93 368.5 634.5

94 389.0 669.9

95 410.8 707.3

96 433.7 746.8

97 457.9 788.5

98 483.5 832.5

99 330.5 600.9

NOTES:

1. 2-Tone Decode codes 91-99 operate with Ring Tone and

Transpond enabled. See “2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) SETTINGS”

section on page 21 for a full description of these features.

2. When the callbox is programmed for 2-Tone Decode operation, it

is recommended that you do NOT use QC Tone Codes greater

than “23” (146.2 Hz).

* If the Callbox displays 2-Tone Code “90” on readout it has been

PC programmed for custom frequencies.

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EATURE

ODES

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The OUTPOST® Callbox can be field programmed for a number of advanced features. Refer to Table 5 and Table 6 for the one or

three digit codes available for field programming. In our example we will program an RQX-456 for an RQX Reset Time of 30

seconds.

1. Refer to Table 5 or Table 6 to determine the one or three-digit feature code 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 housing.

3. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the batteries connected to the radio. Make sure the

unit has batteries installed.

NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 3.3 VDC to program properly.

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

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

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

6. Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will emit a triple beep indicating that

the radio is in program mode and a hyphen will appear on the program display.

7. Click the Program button until the program display shows the Program Code “A”. 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 a

1-digit or a 3-digit Feature code.

8. Enter the 1st digit of the feature code by clicking the Program 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 feature code (if necessary) by clicking the Program 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.

10. Enter the 3rd digit of the feature code (if necessary) by clicking the Program 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.

11. Press and release the ON/PTT button to save your programming. A triple beep will sound to indicate that

programming was successful and a hyphen will appear on the program display. The radio is now ready for

another program entry.

NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will appear on the display.

Check the digits you are attempting to enter, then re-enter.

12. Once you have made your final program entry, press the ON/PTT button a final time to turn the radio off.

Turn the radio back on for normal operation.

ABLE

5: S

INGLE

IGIT

ADIO

EATURE

ODES

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Code Feature Default Description

1 Companding ON 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. Companding is not recommended unless all radios in the system are

companded.

2 Companding OFF 

3 Volume Level – Medium  Sets Volume level to 50%

4 Volume Level – High Sets Volume level to 100%

5 GateGuard® ON Provides momentary (1 second) switch closure via on-board relay. The 2-Tone

Decode code must be programmed AFTER entering the GateGuard® ON code.

6 GateGuard® OFF  The GateGuard® OFF code will disable the 2-Tone Decode Code.

7 Transmit Low Pwr 

8 Transmit High Pwr Refer to Special Notice on page 4 regarding Alkaline Battery usage.

9 Call Tone ON  When PTT button is initially pressed a Call Tone will be transmitted.

0 Call Tone OFF

 The Callbox is set from the factory with these options enabled.

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RQX Reset Time

801 5 seconds RQX Reset Time is the length of time the RQX Callbox can remain

802 10 seconds  inactive (not receiving or transmitting) before it automatically shuts off.

803 20 seconds

804 30 seconds

805 45 seconds

806 1 minute

807 2 minutes

808 3 minutes

809 4 minutes

Switch Operation

811 No Switch *  Disables all switch operation.

812 Switch On When Called Switch closes (e.g. strobe light turns on) when Callbox 1st receives a call. Switch

opens (e.g. stobe light turns off) as soon as the PTT is pressed.

813 Switch On When Active Switch is closed (e.g. strobe light turns on) as long as Callbox is in use. Switch opens

(e.g. stobe light turns off) when Callbox has not been used (transmit or receive) for a

period of time longer than RQX Reset Time.

814 GateGuard® Momentary * Switch is closed for 1 second when correct 2-Tone or DTMF Decode Code is received.

Enabling this feature requires programming of a 2-Tone or DTMF decode code before

it can operate.

815 GateGuard® Toggle Switch alternately closes and opens when correct 2-Tone Decode Code is received.

Enabling this feature requires programming of a 2-Tone or DTMF decode code before

it can operate.

Special Features

821 Reset to Factory Defaults Resets Callbox to Factory default programming.

822 Display Radio Revision Callbox will display a sequence of 6 digits to identify operating code revision. This is

helpful when troubleshooting the radio.

823 Enable External +12 VDC Enables the External +12 VDC “Loss of power” notification feature.

824 Disable External +12 VDC  Disables the External +12 VDC “Loss of power” notification and reverts back to “Low

Battery” notification.

825 Enable Auto Turn-Off  Callbox will automatically turn off when it has not been used (transmit or receive) for a

period of time longer than the RQX Reset Time.

826 Disable Auto Turn-Off Callbox will remain on at all times. This mode of operation is not recommended for

battery-powered applications.

827 Enable Busy Channel TX Inhibit Callbox cannot transmit when there is a received signal. A “busy signal” will be heard

on the Callbox speaker when the PTT is pressed and a received signal is present.

828 Disable Busy Channel TX Inhibit  Callbox will transmit whenever the PTT is pressed, regardless of any received signal.

829 Mic Gain High Places the microphone into high gain operation where quiet and distant voices will be

heard. This mode of operation will increase background noise transmitted by the

Callbox.

820 Mic Gain Normal  Places the microphone into normal gain operation for the majority of applications

where the user is talking directly into the Callbox. This mode of operation will

decrease background noise transmitted by the Callbox.

Programming Readout Codes

881 Frequency Code Display will sequentially show the programmed 2 or 3-digit Frequency Code

882 QC or DQC Tone Code Display will sequentially show the programmed 2-digit QC Tone Code or 3-digit DQC

Tone Code

883 2-Tone or DTMF decode Code Display will sequentially show the programmed 2-digit 2-Tone Code or 3 to 7-digit

DTMF Code.

884 RQX Reset Time Display will sequentially show the programmed 3-digit RQX Reset Time Code.

885 Switch Operation Display will sequentially show the programmed 3-digit Switch Operatiion Code

886 Listen In Time Display will sequentially show the programmed 3-digit Listen In Time Code

887 Receive Volume Level Display will sequentially show the programmed 3-digit Receive Volume Level Code

 The Callbox is set from the factory with these options enabled.

* Setting is also available via Single-Digit Radio Feature Code programming.

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Listen In Time

870 Listen In Off  The Callbox will automatically transmit for a period of time equal to the

871 Listen In 5 seconds Listen In Time when the correct 2-Tone decode code is received.

872 Listen In 10 seconds Programming Listen In Time will disable any previously programmed 2-

873 Listen In 20 seconds Tone decode operation and require re-entry of the 2-Tone Decode Code

874 Listen In 30 seconds before it can operate.

Receive Volume Level

875 10% Sets the speaker volume level of received signals.

876 25%

877 50% * 

878 75%

879 100% *

 The Callbox is set from the factory with these options enabled.

* Setting is also available via Single-Digit Radio Feature Code programming.

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The OUTPOST® Callbox has a variety of programmable

features that determine how your callbox operates. Some of

these features can be Field Programmed (FP) by you without

using special tools, while other features can only be

Programmed (PC) with a PC and RQX Series PC Programmer

version 10.1.0 or higher. Contact your Ritron dealer or the

factory for details.

Glossary of Terms

Intercom Mode – The Automatic Turn-Off feature has been

disabled and the Callbox is able to receive calls at any time.

Sleep – If Automatic Turn-Off is DISABLED and Battery Saver

is ENABLED the Callbox will go into a low current Sleep Time

when it is not being used, waking up periodically to check for a

received message. Pressing the ON/PTT button will wake-up

the radio immediately.

Wake-Up – When Battery Saver is ENABLED and the Callbox

has entered the low current Sleep state, the radio will wake-up

periodically to check for a received message. The Sleep Time

is set by the Battery Saver Sleep Time.

No Activity Time – A continuous period of time where the

Callbox is not sending or receiving a call.

Programmable Features Key:

FP for Field Programmable Feature – no software required

PC for PC Programmable Feature with Software

Field Programming Enable ......................... (PC)

This option is ENABLED as the Factory Default setting. This

permits all Field Programmable features (FP) to be field

programmed by you. If DISABLED, the features can only be

programmed using special Ritron PC Programming software.

Send Call Tone ................................. (PC or FP)

The Factory Default setting has the Call Tone feature ON (refer

to “How to Field Program Single-Digit Radio Feature Codes on

page 14). The callbox can be programmed to transmit a Call

Tone if the Reset Time has expired and the ON/PTT button is

pressed. This will alert system users that the call is originating

from the callbox.

Speaker Volume .................................. (PC or FP)

The Factory Default setting is medium volume. Field

programming allows you to select from 5 different Volume

settings. PC Programming allows any volume level between 2 –

100%. A lower speaker volume reduces audio distortion and

provides a more natural sound. For best performance, do not

set the volume any higher than is necessary for your

application.

Companding ........................................(PC or FP)

The Factory Default setting for Companding is OFF (NOT

selected). The radio can be programmed 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. See page 14.

High/Low Power ...................................(PC or FP)

The UHF callbox can be set to transmit at high (2-Watt) or low

(1-Watt) power. Low power is recommended in battery powered

installations. RQX-456-XT model transmits at 1.5W in high

power.

Refer to Special Note on page 4 regarding Alkaline

batteries.

Automatic Turn-Off ........................... (PC or FP)

This feature is ENABLED as the Factory Default setting. The

callbox will turn OFF when the RQX Reset Time has expired.

The Reset Time is a pre-programmed amount of time of “no

activity” (no calls transmitted, no calls received) before the

callbox turns OFF in order to conserve battery life. The callbox

can be turned back ON when the ON/PTT button is pressed.

This is the recommended mode of operation for all battery only

powered applications.

If Automatic Turn-OFF is NOT selected the callbox does NOT

completely turn OFF, but remains in the Intercom mode,

allowing the callbox to receive calls at any time.

Operating the callbox with Automatic Turn-OFF DISABLED

significantly increases battery drain, and is therefore NOT

recommended for battery only powered applications. Battery

life can be increased using the Battery Saver Enable feature

detailed in this section.

Battery Saver Enable ................................. (PC)

When the OUTPOST® Callbox is programmed to operate with

Automatic Turn-Off disabled, Battery Saver can increase

battery life in both internal and external battery powered

applications.

With Battery Saver Enable, the callbox will periodically Wake-

Up and listen for a received signal before returning to a low

current Sleep state. The time between Wake-Up states can be

PC programmed between 0.5 - 8 seconds with the Battery

Saver Sleep Time setting. A longer time between Wake-Up

states will result in increased battery life.

The callbox immediately leaves Battery Saver mode any time

the ON/PTT Button is pressed or a signal is received, and will

not return to Battery Saver until the period of no activity

exceeds the RQX Reset Time.

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External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Tone .............. (PC or FP)

By selecting the +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Tone feature the

callbox will look for a loss of the +12 VDC power source. The

callbox will immediately transmit an Alert Tone to notify

personnel that the +12 VDC source has been lost and is now

operating on battery back-up. The callbox will transmit an Alert

Tone once every hour until the +12 VDC power source is

restored or until the back-up batteries are exhausted. Even if

this feature is NOT selected, it will always revert to Back-up

Battery power, see page 4 for details.

RQX Reset Time ................................ (PC or FP)

Set from the factory for 10 seconds, the RQX Reset Time can

be Field Programmed to 9 different times ranging from 5

seconds to 4 minutes, and PC programmed for 5-255 seconds.

A shorter RQX Reset Time will result in increased battery life.

In standard Automatic Turn-Off operation a longer RQX Reset

Time will allow more time for a response before the Callbox

turns off.

RQX Reset Time defines the Inactivity Time allowed before the

Callbox:

 Turns Off if Automatic Turn-Off is ENABLED.

 Enters Battery Saver mode if Battery Saver is ENABLED.

 Resets 2-Tone Paging Decode.

 Automatically opens the Switch output.

Microphone Gain ............................... (PC or FP)

The Microphone can be placed in HIGH or NORMAL gain

mode. With the microphone in high gain mode quiet and

distant voices will be heard. This mode of operation will

increase background noise transmitted by the Callbox.

The Microphone gain is set to NORMAL mode by default.

Leave the microphone in normal gain mode for the majority of

applications where the user is talking directly into the Callbox.

This mode of operation will decrease background noise

transmitted by the Callbox.

Listen In ........................................... (PC or FP)

Listen In allows remote activation of the Callbox transmitter for

a programmed period of time when the correct 2-Tone code is

decoded.

This feature, turned OFF by default, can be Field Programmed

to 4 different transmit times ranging from 5-30 seconds and PC

programmed for 1-255 seconds.

The 2-Tone Decode Code required to activate the feature can

be Field Programmed from the 9 different 2-Tone Decode

Codes in Table 4, or PC programmed for any 2-Tone frequency

pair between 300-1500 Hz.

Busy Channel TX Inhibit .................... (PC or FP)

With this feature enabled the Callbox cannot transmit when

there is a received signal. A “busy signal” will be heard on the

Callbox speaker when the PTT is pressed and a received

signal is present. Busy Channel TX Inhibit is disabled from the

factory.

Sensor/Contact Closure Input ..........................

The Callbox will send a warning tone when a change in the

Sensor Input is detected. The Sensor Input will respond to an

OPEN or CLOSED switch.

Transmit Beep Enable ................................. (PC)

This feature is turned on from the factory to provide a short

beep in the Callbox speaker any time the ON/PTT button is

pressed. This assures the Callbox user that the radio has

turned on and is ready to transmit their message. With this

feature disabled the Callbox will only beep when the radio is

first turned on.

RX Courtesy Beep Enable ............................ (PC)

In high noise environments it is sometimes difficult to determine

when a received message has ended. With the RX Courtesy

Beep enabled the Callbox will sound a short beep on the

speaker at the end of each received transmission.

TX Time Out Time ...................................... (PC)

Set from the factory for 60 seconds, the TX Time Out Time can

be programmed for 1-255 seconds. This sets the length of time

the Callbox can transmit continuously. If the ON/PTT button is

held down longer then the TX Time Out Time will allow, the

radio will stop transmitting and a “Busy Signal” will be heard in

the speaker until the button is released.

DTMF or Selcall ANI ................................... (PC)

The RQX can be programmed to send a 1-9 digit DTMF or 3-7

digit Selcall ANI code at the beginning of each transmission for

radio identification.

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The OUTPOST® can be Field or PC programmed by the factory

or by your Ritron dealer to operate as a two-way intercom.

When operating as an intercom the Automatic Turn-Off must be

DISABLED so that the radio will remain ON in a “intercom”

mode. The callbox can receive a call from another radio at any

time. The higher current requirements of Intercom operation

make it undesirable in battery powered only installations. It is

recommended that you power the callbox using +12 VDC

capability. See page 4.

Required Radio Programming:

Automatic Turn-Off ................................................. (PC or FP)

This feature must be DISABLED via Field or PC programming

for the callbox to remain ON at all times.

Other Programmable Features to Consider:

Battery Saver .................................................................... (PC)

Battery Saver can be used to increase battery life in battery

powered applications. With Battery Saver enabled, the callbox

will periodically “wake-up” and listen for a received signal

before returning to a low current “sleep” mode. The Sleep Time

can be PC programmed between 0.5 - 8 seconds. A longer

sleep time will result in increased battery life, but may result in

missed calls.

Busy Channel TX Inhibit ........................................ (PC or FP)

If ENABLED this feature prevents you from talking over

someone else on the same channel even if they are using a

different tone code. The radio will beep a series of long, low

tones that sounds like a “busy signal” when you press the

ON/PTT button.

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Programming for Selective Calling:

2-Tone Paging Decode ........................................... (PC or FP)

This allows selective calling to a Callbox in a radio system

where there is more than one Callbox. When the Callbox is

programmed for 2-tone decode in Intercom (Always-On) mode

it will sound an alert tone on the Callbox speaker, similar to a

telephone ring tone, whenever 2-tone page has been

successfully decoded. This will alert any users in the immediate

area that there is an incoming call on the Callbox.

Ring Tone .......................................................................... (PC)

Ring Tone must be set to sound the alert tone on the Callbox

speaker when a 2-Tone Page is successfully decoded. Ring

Tone is enabled from the factory.

2-Tone Monitor Trip .......................................................... (PC)

This can be set when used with 2-Tone decode to allow the

Callbox to hear all radio traffic on the channel after it has

successfully decoded the correct 2-tone code, regardless of QC

or DQC programming.

 Normal conversation will follow after the 2-tone code is

decoded.

 If the ON/PTT button is pressed the Callbox returns to QC

or DQC decode operation.

 The radio will automatically reset back to 2-tone decode

after the RQX Reset Time has expired.

Switch Output Programming:

Switch on When Called .......................................... (PC or FP)

This will close the internal Switch Output whenever the radio

receives a call after an Inactivity Time that exceeds the RQX

Reset Time. The switch will remain closed until the ON/PTT

button is pressed or the RQX Reset Time expires. The Switch

Output could be used to turn on a light or activate an alarm to

notify users in the area that an incoming call was present.

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(e.g., a gate controller, a strobe light, or any relay controlled device.)

The switch output is a simple 1-Amp relay contact closure that

can be used to OPEN and CLOSE a gate, switch on a light,

sound an alarm or any other application where remote control

of an ON/OFF switch is required. The OUTPOST® Callbox can

be programmed to OPEN and CLOSE the Switch Output when

one of the following programmed conditions is met.

The Callbox can be programmed to alternately OPEN and

CLOSE the switch using a single 2-tone code, or can be PC

programmed for separate OPEN and CLOSE 2-tone codes.

Field programming offers nine 2-tone codes that correspond to

field programmable 2-tone codes available in select RITRON

portable and base radios.

No Switch ........................................... (PC or FP)

Select this option for no switch operation.

Switch On When Called ....................... (PC or FP)

With this option selected the switch will CLOSE when the

Callbox first receives a call. The switch will remain CLOSED

until the ON/PTT button is pressed or the RQX Reset Time

expires. This option is not applicable if the Callbox is

programmed for Automatic Turn-Off.

Switch On When Callbox in Use ........... (PC or FP)

This option will CLOSE the switch when the Callbox first sends

or receives a call. The switch will remain closed until the RQX

Reset Time expires, which also turns the radio off if it is

programmed for Automatic Turn-Off.

Switch On When Active with Turn-Off Code ............. (PC)

This option operates the same as Switch On When Callbox in

Use with the added ability to OPEN the switch when a unique

2-Tone Turn-Off Code is received. Unlike the Switch On When

Callbox in Use feature, the switch will not OPEN when the RQX

Reset Time expires unless the Callbox is programmed for

Automatic Turn-Off. See “2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) SETTINGS”

on page 21 for details on programming a 2-Tone Turn-Off code.

GateGuard® – Momentary for 1 sec.

...........................................................(PC or FP)

With this option selected the switch will momentarily CLOSE

when a unique 2-Tone code is received. The switch will remain

CLOSED for the programmed period of time, programmable for

1-255 seconds. See “2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) SETTINGS” on

page 21 for details on programming a 2-Tone Decode Code.

Single-Digit field programming the Callbox for GateGuard®

operation places the radio into this momentary mode.

GateGuard® – Toggle ............................(PC or FP)

With this option selected the switch will alternately OPEN and

CLOSE when it receives a unique 2-Tone code. After the 2-

tone code is received the Callbox will transmit a SINGLE BEEP

if the switch has been OPENED and a DOUBLE BEEP if the

switch has been CLOSED. The switch will open when the

Callbox turns off if it is programmed for Automatic Turn-Off.

See “2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) SETTINGS” on page 21 for

details on programming a 2-Tone Decode Code.

GateGuard® – On Code / Off Code ................ (PC)

When this option is selected the switch will CLOSE when a

unique 2-Tone code is received, and OPEN when the 2-Tone

Turn-Off code is received. The switch will OPEN when the

Callbox turns off if it is programmed for Automatic Turn-Off.

See “2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) SETTINGS” on page 21 for

details on programming a 2-Tone Decode Code and a 2-Tone

Turn-Off Code.

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2-Tone decode can be used to selectively call the Callbox in a

system where multiple radios operate on a single frequency.

Alternatively, 2-Tone decode can also be used to operate the

Switch Output built into every Callbox.

When the radio is programmed for 2-Tone Paging decode, no

call will be heard unless the 2-tone code has been successfully

decoded or the ON/PTT button has been pressed. After

decoding, normal 2-way conversation is possible without the

need for the 2-tone code. 2-Tone Paging Decode is

automatically reset when the RQX Reset Time expires.

When the Callbox is programmed for Switch Output or Listen In

operation with 2-Tone decode, regular voice communication is

unaffected by the 2-tone code. If a Switch Output Option is

selected that uses 2-tone decode it cannot be used for 2-Tone

Paging Decode.

NOTICE

When the callbox is programmed for 2-Tone Decode operation,

it is recommended that you do NOT use QC Tone Codes

greater than “23” (146.2 Hz).

2-Tone Table # .................................. (PC or FP)

The OUTPOST® Callbox comes equipped with 9 pre-

determined 2-Tone codes that correspond to table codes that

certain RITRON portable and base radios can send. Use of the

2-Tone Table codes allows programming without the need for

the PC programmer.

1st Tone decoded for 1 sec. ..................... (PC)

You can custom program the 1st tone of the 2-tone code to any

frequency between 300-1500 Hz. The 1st tone must be

decoded for the programmed period of time before the radio

looks for the 2nd tone. The factory setting for decode time is 1

second.

2nd Tone decoded for 1 sec. .................... (PC)

You can custom program the 2nd tone of the 2-tone code to

any frequency between 300-1500 Hz.The 2nd tone must be

decoded for the programmed period of time after the 1st tone

has been decoded. The factory setting for decode time is 1

second.

All Call decoded for 4 sec. ....................... (PC)

With 2-Tone All Call enabled you can custom program an All

Call tone to any frequency between 300-1500 Hz. The All Call

tone must be decoded for the programmed period of time. All

Call is not enabled as received from the factory.

Ring Tone Enable ....................................... (PC)

With this feature enabled the Callbox will sound a ring signal in

the speaker, similar to a telephone ring, any time the 2-Tone

code, Group Call or All Call code is decoded. Ring Tone is

enabled from the factory.

2-Tone Transpond ...................................... (PC)

2-Tone Transpond transmits a tone after the 2-Tone code,

Group Call or All Call code has been received to alert the

calling radio that the 2-Tone code was successfully decoded. 2-

Tone Transpond is enabled from the factory.

2-Tone Group Call ...................................... (PC)

When this option is set, 2-tone decode is achieved if the radio

receives the 1st tone for the programmed All Call time. If this

option is selected the All Call time must be longer than the 1st

Tone time or the Callbox will always decode on the 1st tone,

ignoring the 2nd tone altogether. Group Call is not enabled as

received from the factory.

2-Tone Monitor Trip ................................... (PC)

With this option selected the Callbox will be in carrier squelch

mode any time the 2-Tone code is decoded, regardless of any

QC or DQC code programmed in the radio. The radio reverts

back to QC or DQC tone decode if the ON/PTT button is

pressed and reverts back to 2-tone decode after the RQX

Reset Time has expired. 2-Tone Monitor Trip is not enabled

from the factory.

2-Tone Decode with Subtone ...................... (PC)

With 2-Tone Decode with Subtone enabled, the Callbox will not

decode 2-Tone codes unless the correct subtone is also

present. 2-Tone Decode with Subtone is not enabled from the

factory.

Turn-Off Code ............................................ (PC)

In certain Switch Output applications a separate 2-Tone Turn-

Off Code is required. This code can not be the same as the 2-

Tone Decode Code.

Listen In Ring Tone Enable ........................ (PC)

With this feature enabled the Callbox will sound a ring signal in

the speaker, similar to a telephone ring, any time the 2-Tone

Listen In code is decoded. Listen In Ring Tone is not enabled

from the factory.

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The XT OUTPOST® can be mounted to virtually any surface with

four (4) ¼” 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.

MOUNTING the XT OUTPOST®: ( Refer to FIG-6)

1. Remove the front faceplate from the XT Callbox. The faceplate

is secured to the case with 4 vandal-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.

4. Remove the 4 flathead screws securing the internal mounting

plate and remove entire internal case assembly. The front

faceplate will be attached to the internal case assembly,

handle with care.

5. Carefully drill the hole in the XT Callbox case required for your

external hook-up cable installation.

6. Install the 4 mounting brackets to the back of the XT Callbox

case shown in FIG-4 on page 7. The mounting brackets can

be installed vertically, as shown, or horizontally.

7. CONNECTING THE SWITCH OUTPUTS TO AN EXTERNAL

DEVICE

a. Thread your external hookup cable from the external

device you wish to control through the hole with

approximately 6 inches of cable inside the XT case.

b. Your external cable will be connected to the XT Callbox

6-conductor interface cable with wirenuts, dress your

external wires accordingly (Refer to Table 7 on page 23).

c. With your selected hardware, secure and seal the conduit

to ensure moisture and vandal resistant functions to the

XT Callbox case.

 Consult the manufacturer of the external device you are

attempting to control for the recommended wire gauge.

 Confirm that your application will NOT exceed the

maximum rating of the on-board relay of 120 VAC @ 1

amp.

 Make sure all power to the equipment is turned OFF or

disconnected.

CAUTION: The interface cable and wirenuts should be

positioned on the right side of the case, opposite the antenna

(See FIG-6 on page 23)

8. Position the XT Callbox case in the chosen installation location

and secure it in place with four screws through the mounting

brackets.

9. If programming is required, 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.

10. Program the radio, if required. Refer to the programming

section of this manual for details. To program the radio you

must first apply +12 VDC external power, or alkaline batteries.

11. 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.

12. Secure the internal case assembly to the XT Callbox with the

4 flathead screws through the internal mounting plate. Refer to

FIG-6 for correct orientation and location of the antenna and

cables. The front faceplate is attached to the internal case

assembly, handle with care.

13. Re-fasten the front faceplate to the radio with the 4 buttonhead

Torx screws.

Be sure both the interface cable and the front-panel On/PTT

switch cable are routed to the side of the internal plastic case

assembly, away from the antenna. The cables cannot lay

across the face of the internal plastic case, they must be

alongside.

Due to the wide variety of installation possibilities,

RITRON does not provide the cables or hardware

required to bring external connections into the XT

Callbox.

 When selecting your cable hardware be sure it

will adequately seal the cable to the case.

 Carefully study the internal construction of the

XT Callbox and determine the location on the

outside case where the external supply and

GateGuard® hook-up will be brought in.

 Consider clearance with your desired hardware.

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ALLBOX

SSEMBLY

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• Do not remove the foam Antenna Locator. The foam Antenna Locator is used to position the antenna for optimum

performance. The antenna should be routed in the slot on Antenna Locator, along the inside of the XT case as shown. The tip

of the antenna should not come in contact with any of the connecting cables.

Captive Plastic

Case Screws

(4 Corners)

Antenna Jumper

removed

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

6-Conductor

Interface Cable

RF Mating

Connector

Input/Output

Connector

Sensor Turn-On

Jumper

Table 7: XT Callbox 6-Conductor

Interface Cable

Input/Output

Wire Description Connector Pin #

Red External 12 VDC 6

“+” input

Black External 12 VDC 5

“-“ input

Blue Switch Output 4

“+” connection

Green Switch Output 3

“-“ connection

White Sensor Input 2

“+” connection

Brown Sensor Input 1

“-“ ground

Foam Antenna

Locator

Cables must be routed

to the side of internal

plastic case assembly.

Relay Polarity

Jumper

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OW TO

IELD

ROGRAM THE

OST

ALLBOX FOR

ATE

UARD

PERATION

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The OUTPOST® can be field programmed for basic

GateGuard® operation, or PC programmed to suit your unique

requirements. The instructions in this section apply only to

Field Programmable features. If PC programming software

has been used to set 2-Tone decode (receive) or other optional

GateGuard® features, operation may not be as described here.

Follow these steps to program the OUTPOST® for GateGuard®

operation:

1. Program the frequency and tone codes per the “HOW TO

FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY & TONE CODES” instructions on

page 10.

2. Program the callbox for GateGuard® Operation ON per

the “HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM SINGLE-DIGIT RADIO FEATURE

CODES” instructions on page 14.

3. Program the 2-Tone decode (receive) code per the “HOW

TO FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) CODES”

instructions on page 11.

The OUTPOST® Callbox will now operate in GateGuard® mode

as follows:

 The Callbox will be in “Automatic Turn-Off” mode. The

ON/PTT button must first be pressed as described in

“OPERATING THE 6 SERIES OUTPOST® CALLBOX WITH FACTORY

DEFAULT SETTINGS” section on page 3 before normal two-way

communications can be established.

 If the Callbox does not send or receive a signal for more than

10 seconds the Callbox will automatically turn off. The

ON/PTT button must be pressed to turn the Callbox back on

and receive a call.

 When the Callbox receives and decodes the correct 2-Tone

code the Callbox Switch Output will momentarily CLOSE the

switch for 1 second. The Callbox will also automatically

transmit a confirmation tone back to the senders radio

notifying them that the correct 2-tone code has been

decoded at the OUTPOST® Callbox.

PTIONAL

ATE

UARD

ETTING

EATURES

..........................................

The OUTPOST® can be Field Programmed, or PC programmed

using special software, for customized GateGuard®

applications.

Automatic Turn-Off.......................................... (PC or FP)

This is ENABLED as the Factory Default setting. The callbox

will turn OFF when the RQX Reset Time has expired. The

Reset Time is a pre-programmed amount of time of “no activity”

(no calls transmitted, no calls received) before the callbox turns

OFF in order to conserve battery life. The callbox can be turned

back ON when the ON/PTT button is pressed. This is the

recommended mode of operation for all battery only powered

applications.

If Automatic Turn-Off is NOT selected the callbox does NOT

completely turn OFF, but remains in the Intercom mode,

allowing the callbox to receive calls at any time.

Operating the callbox with Automatic Turn-Off DISABLED

significantly increases battery drain, and is therefore NOT

recommended for battery only powered applications. Battery

life can be increased using the Battery Saver Enable feature

detailed in this section.

RQX Reset Time ...................................................... (PC or FP)

This is set from the factory for 10 seconds, but can be Field

Programmed to 9 different times ranging from 5 seconds to 4

minutes, and PC programmed for 5-255 seconds. A shorter

RQX Reset Time will result in increased battery life. In standard

Automatic Turn-Off operation a longer inactivity timer will allow

more time for a response before the callbox turns OFF.

Battery Saver Enable ........................................................ (PC)

When the OUTPOST® Callbox is programmed to operate with

Automatic Turn-Off DISABLED, Battery Saver can increase

battery life in both internal or external battery powered

applications.

With Battery Saver Enable, the callbox will periodically Wake-

Up and listen for a received signal before returning to a low

current Sleep mode. The sleep time can be PC programmed

between 0.5 - 8 seconds with the Battery Saver Sleep Time

setting. A longer sleep time will result in increased battery life,

but may result in missed calls.

The callbox immediately leaves Battery Saver mode any time

the ON/PTT Button is pressed or a signal is received, and will

not return to Battery Saver until the period of no activity

exceeds the RQX Reset Time.

External +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Tone .............. (PC or FP)

By selecting the +12 VDC Power Fail Alert Tone feature the

callbox will look for a loss of the +12 VDC power source. The

callbox will immediately transmit an Alert Tone to notify

personnel that the +12 VDC source has been lost and is now

operating on battery back-up. The callbox will transmit an Alert

Tone once every hour until the +12 VDC power source is

restored or until the back-up batteries are exhausted. Even if

this feature is NOT selected, it will always revert to Back-up

Battery power, see page 4 for details.

NOTE: In applications where external power is available, we

recommend using the RPS-EXPO Cube Power

Supply. See page 4 for details.

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PTIONAL

ATE

UARD

ETTING

EATURES (

CONTINUED

)

..........................

Send Call Tone ........................................................ (PC or FP)

The Factory Default setting has the Call Tone feature ON (refer

to “HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM SINGLE-DIGIT RADIO FEATURE CODES”

on page 14). The callbox can be programmed to transmit a Call

Tone if the Reset Time has expired and the ON/PTT button is

pressed. This will alert system users that the call is originating

from the callbox.

Ring Tone .......................................................................... (PC)

This will sound an alert tone on the callbox speaker, similar to a

telephone ring tone, whenever the correct 2-tone code has

been successfully decoded. This feature is used to alert the

Callbox user that the gate is being opened or closed. Ring

Tone is enabled from the factory.

GateGuard® – Toggle ............................................. (PC or FP)

Will alternately open and close the Switch Output when it

receives a unique 2-Tone code. After the 2-tone decode

(receive) code is received the callbox will transmit a single beep

if the switch has been opened and a double beep if the switch

has been closed. The switch will open when the callbox turns

off if it is programmed for Automatic Turn-Off.

GateGuard® On Code / Off Code ..................................... (PC)

This operation allows programming of separate ON and OFF 2-

tone decode (receive) codes. The OUTPOST® will CLOSE the

Switch Output upon receiving the ON code, and OPEN the

Switch Output upon receiving the OFF code.

When reading out the radio programming as described in the

“HOW TO READOUT CURRENT RADIO FREQUENCY & TONE CODES”

section, the ON code will be displayed.

Relay Polarity

The relay switch output can be set for a normally-open or

normally-closed condition depending on the position of the

Relay Polarity Jumper.

Sensor/Contact Closure Input

The Sensor Input will detect a logic level and transmit an Alert

tone when a change in logic level is detected. Separate alert

tones are used for OPEN (logic level high) tone and CLOSED

(logic level low) tone. Additionally, the Sensor Input can be

used to turn on the RQX Callbox with the Sensor Input Jumper

in place.

Busy Channel TX Inhibit ........................................ (PC or FP)

This will not allow you to transmit when another user is already

transmitting on your radio frequency, even if they are using a

different tone code. The radio will beep a series of long, low

tones (like a busy signal) while the ON/PTT button is held

down.

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FCC Licensing

Except for the five (5) MURS frequencies listed on page 12, the FCC

requires the owners of radios operating on these frequencies 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 periodically, using appropriate methods.

To get an FCC license for VHF or UHF frequencies, submit FCC application

Form 601. 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 601,

Schedules D and H, and Fee Remittance Form 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 numbers 3000159, 3060001, 3060003, and 3060006.

To have Document numbers 3000159, 3060001, 3060003, and 3060006

mailed to you, call the FCC Forms Hotline at 800-418-FORM (800-418-

3676).

For help with questions concerning the license application, contact the FCC

at 888-CALL-FCC (888-225-5322) or log on at www.fcc.gov

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).

INDUSTRY CANADA Regulations

Industry Canada requires the owners of the radios to obtain a radio license

before using them.

Application forms can be obtained from the nearest Industry Canada District

office.

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 at http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-

gst.nsf/eng/sf01027.html. (Licenses are renewed annually on April 1st.

Refer to the calculation for application fees for each month.)

5. Mail the completed application, along with your check or money order,

to the closest Industry Canada District Office.

Notes: Fees are subject to change without notice.

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,

eight 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 Ritron authorized

personnel.

Service

Federal law prohibits you from making any

internal adjustments to the transmitter, and / or

from changing transmit frequencies unless you

are specifically designated by the licensee.

If your radio equipment fails to operate properly,

or you wish to have the radio programmed,

contact your local authorized dealer or Ritron.

U.S. Manufacturer:

RITRON, INC. - Repair Department

505 West Carmel Drive,

Carmel, Indiana 46032 USA

Phone: 317-846-1201

FAX: 317-846-4978

Email: customer_service@ritron.com

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RITRON,

INC.

IMITED

ARRANTY

.......................................................

WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:

RITRON, INC. ("RITRON") provides the following warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship in RITRON Radios and Accessories

under normal use and service during the applicable warranty period (as stated below). "Accessories" means antennas, holsters, chargers, ear-

phones, speaker/microphones and items contained in the programming and programming/service kits.

WHAT IS COVERED FOR HOW LONG WHAT RITRON WILL DO

OUTPOST® Callboxes 1 year* During the first year after date of purchase, RITRON will repair or

replace the defective product, at RITRON's option, parts and labor

included at no charge.

Accessories 90 days* *After date of purchase

WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

• Any technical information provided with the covered product or any other RITRON 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 equipment that is not covered (such as defects or damage from the charging or use of batteries other than with covered product);

• Defects or damage, including broken antennas, resulting from:

- 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 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.

• Batteries if any of the seals are not intact.

IMPORTANT: This warranty sets forth the full extent of RITRON’s express responsibilities regarding the covered products, and is given in lieu of all

other express warranties. What RITRON has agreed to do above is your sole and exclusive remedy. No person is authorized to make any other

warranty to you on behalf of RITRON. Warranties implied by state law, such as implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular pur-

pose, are limited to the duration of this limited warranty as it applies to the covered product. Incidental and consequential damages are not recover-

able 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, RITRON disclaims liability for range, cover-

age, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.

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 insur-

ance prepaid, within the applicable warranty period, to RITRON, INC., 505 West Carmel Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46032, Attention: Warranty De-

partment. 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 evi-

dence of the date of purchase) and deliver it along with the product. If RITRON chooses to repair or replace a defective product, RITRON may re-

place the product or any part or component with reconditioned product, parts or components. Replacements are covered for the balance of the orig-

inal 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, trademarks 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.

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