2013 Fcc Narrowband Mandate - Ritron Display JBS-146D Owner's Manual

• Special Feature "Z" button. The "Z" button is capable of
performing one of a variety of functions. These functions can
be PC programmed by your dealer OR certain functions (in
bold) can also be assigned to the "Z" button by the end user.
"Z" button function options: Channel Scan, Weather
Channel, Monitor, Send 2-Tone Code*, Send Call Tone,
Send DTMF ANI (PC programmable by your Ritron dealer).
These features require special PC programming:
See your Ritron dealer or contact Ritron directly for PC
programming of these optional features.
• 2-Tone Decode. Each channel can be programmed for 2-
Tone paging decode within a frequency range of 300-1500
Hz. Additional 2-tone paging features include Group Call, All
Call, automatic reset, and transpond alert.
• 2-Tone Encode. Each channel can be programmed for 2-
Tone paging encode within a frequency range of 300-1500
Hz. (See page 19)
• DTMF ANI. Each channel can be programmed to transmit a
unique DTMF ANI string with the "Z" button programmed for
DTMF ANI.
• Squelch Adjustment. Squelch sensitivity can be programmed
on a per channel basis to meet your specific needs.
• Alert Tones. Each channel is programmable for a variety of
alert tones that include RX courtesy beep, TX clear to talk
beep, busy channel lockout alert, last active channel marker,
and channel scanning indicator.
• Weather Channel. VHF models can be programmed to receive your local NOAA weather radio broadcast. The
Weather channel can be turned On and Off through Field Programming.
• Weather Alert. VHF models can be programmed to alert you when the National Weather Service detects
threatening weather conditions. The Weather Alert feature can be turned On and Off through Field Programming.
Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at
INTRODUCTION

2013 FCC NARROWBAND MANDATE

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 "Display Series"
Base Radios 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:
If you have any questions contact us at 1-800-872-1872
www.ritron.com/narrowband
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