Table Of Contents - Ritron Display JBS-146D Owner's Manual

DESCRIPTION
ACCESSORIES
Optional Accessories............................................. ii
INTRODUCTION
"Display Series" Model Numbers ...........................1
Basic Features.......................................................1
2013 FCC Narrowband Mandate...........................2
CONTROL & OPERATION ...................................3
FIG-1: Radio Controls and Connectors .................3
OPERATION
FIG-2: Volume Level Indicator ...............................4
ON-OFF / Volume Adjust.......................................4
Channel Selection .................................................4
Receive .................................................................4
QC and DQC Tone Codes
(Interference Eliminator Codes).............................5
Squelch Modes......................................................5
Transmit ................................................................5
FIG-3: Transmit Busy Lamp...................................5
Radio Alert Tones..................................................6
Optional Alert Tones..............................................6
Channel Scan Operation .......................................7
2-Tone Decode Operation .....................................8
FIG-4: 2-Tone Call Alert ........................................8
"Z" Button - Programmable Soft Key .....................9
NOAA WEATHER RADIO FEATURE
How to Select Your Local NOAA Weather
Frequency ...........................................................10
NOAA Weather Feature ......................................10
FIG-5: Selecting Your Local NOAA Weather
Frequency ...........................................................11
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FIG-6: NOAA Frequencies .................................. 11
NOAA Weather Alert Feature ............................. 11
Using the "Z" Button to Access NOAA Weather .. 11
RADIO PROGRAMMING
FIG-7: How to Place the Radio in Program /
Readout Mode..................................................... 12
How to Readout Field Programmed
Frequency & Tone Codes.................................... 12
How to Field Program Frequency and
Tone Codes......................................................... 13
Table 1: Programmable Frequency Codes.......... 14
Table 2: Programmable QC Tone Codes ............ 15
Table 3: Programmable DQC Codes................... 15
How to Field Program Radio Feature Codes....... 15
Table 4: Radio Feature Codes ............................ 15
How to Delete a Channel..................................... 16
PC Programmable Features................................ 16
!! CAUTIONS -ALL RADIOS!!
Observe Caution in the Following Environments
to Maximize the Life of Your Radio Equipment.... 17
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 18
SPECIAL APPLICATION
How to Field Program 2-Tone Encode Codes ..... 19
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How to Send a 2-Tone Code ............................... 19
TABLE 5: Programmable 2-Tone Encode Code.. 19
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FCC & IC LICENSE REQUIRED
Licensing ............................................................. 20
Safety Standards................................................. 20
How to Obtain an FCC Radio License................. 20
Industry Canada Regulations .............................. 20
Service ................................................................ 20
LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................... 21
ADDENDUM TO MANUAL
JBS-146D-A and JBS-446D-A Instructions
Auto Turn On When Power Restored.................. 22
FIGURES:
1. Radio Controls and Connectors...................... 3
2. Volume Level indicator................................... 4
3. Transmit / Busy Lamp .................................... 5
4. 2-Tone Call Alert............................................. 8
5. Selecting Your Local NOAA Weather
Frequency..................................................... 11
6. NOAA Frequencies ....................................... 11
7. How to Place the Radio in Program /
Readout Mode ............................................. 12
INSPECTION
Make sure the package includes:
• "Display Series" base radio
• Antenna
• RPS-1B Wall Mounted Power Supply
Examine the equipment immediately
after delivery and report any damage to
your shipping company.
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