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Display-Series Two-Way Base Station
Owner's Manual
RUGGED, PROFESSIONAL TWO-WAY BASE RADIOS
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ALWAYS THERE...ALWAYS READY...ALWAYS ON
• 77 UHF and 26 VHF Table Frequencies for Easy Field Programming
• Built-in Quiet Call
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and Digital Quiet Call
Interference Eliminator
• Up to 10 Channel Capability
• 12 VDC or Wall Outlet 120 VAC Operation
• NOAA Weather Channel Feature (VHF only)
• Emergency Weather Alert Feature (VHF only)
• Easy-to-Hear High Audio Output
• Call Tone
• "Z" Button - Programmable Soft Key
• 2-Tone Encode / Decode
• DTMF ANl Encoding
• Channel Scan
• 2 Watts of Power
• 2013 FCC Narrowband Compliant
Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at
www.ritron.com
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- Page 1 • “Z” Button - Programmable Soft Key • 2-Tone Encode / Decode • DTMF ANl Encoding • Channel Scan • 2 Watts of Power • 2013 FCC Narrowband Compliant Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com page 1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ADDENDUM TO MANUAL FIG-1: Radio Controls and Connectors ....3 How to Field Program Frequency and Tone Codes............13 JBS-146D-A and JBS-446D-A Instructions OPERATION Table 1: Programmable Frequency Codes..14 Auto Turn On When Power Restored....22 FIG-2: Volume Level Indicator .......4 Table 2: Programmable QC Tone Codes .... -
Page 4: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the “Display Series” base This manual covers Ritron JBS / PBS “Display Series” base station. Your new radio is the result of Ritron’s more than 30 stations. A rugged, programmable two-way desktop base station years history of designing, manufacturing, and supplying reliable, designed to operate in a professional FM communications band professional wireless communication products. -
Page 5: 2013 Fcc Narrowband Mandate
For a complete list of Ritron radios capable of narrowband • DTMF ANI. Each channel can be programmed to transmit a operation; a Ritron FAQ on the subject, and various links on the unique DTMF ANI string with the “Z” button programmed for FCC website dealing with Narrowbanding go to: DTMF ANI. -
Page 6: Control & Operation
These functions can be PC scanned, and will stop when a programmed by your Ritron dealer channel is received. The channel OR certain functions can be assigned display also indicates the volume to the “Z”... -
Page 7: Operation
Scan Channel it will emit the Scan Beep. The radio will turn on to the channel that was selected when it was last turned off. RECEIVE NOTE: JBS-146D-A and JBS-446D-A turn on automatically any To hear calls from other users - adjust the volume as desired. time power is applied to the radio. -
Page 8: Qc And Dqc Tone Codes (Interference Eliminator Codes)
QC AND DQC TONE CODES If you are unable to activate Carrier Squelch - the base station has been programmed for Monitor Lockout. See your Ritron Tone codes filter out static, noise and reduce unwanted “chatter” on radio channels. When you operate on a frequency with a tone dealer or contact Ritron directly to disable this option. -
Page 9: Radio Alert Tones
Channel Beep and the Channel Display will show the RITRON PC Programmer for optional alert tones. See your operating channel. The base station is then ready to use. Ritron dealer or contact Ritron directly for programming of these options. Error Tones However, if the “self test”... -
Page 10: Channel Scan Operation
This will prevent missed calls on the primary operating channel when in scan mode. To turn Channel Scan On / Off see “How to Field Program Radio Feature Codes” on page 15. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com page 7... -
Page 11: 2-Tone Decode Operation
Channel Beep whenever the base station receives on the Priority Channel when scanning. To reset 2-Tone Decode after receiving a call: Simultaneously See your Ritron dealer or contact Ritron directly for PC press both of the volume buttons and hold briefly before programming of this option. -
Page 12: Z" Button - Programmable Soft Key
See Special Application for Field Programming the 9 Pre-set 2-Tone Codes on page 19. WEATHER The “Z” button on the VHF PBS-146D and JBS-146D base DTMF ANI ON TRANSMIT stations are programmed for Weather Channel operation from This feature must be PC Programmed by your Ritron dealer. -
Page 13: Noaa Weather Radio Feature
Feature Codes” on page 15. NOAA frequency. NOTE: If the base station is moved, for example, to another state you must re-train your base station with a new local NOAA frequency. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com page 10... -
Page 14: Fig-5: Selecting Your Local Noaa Weather Frequency
Weather Channel, Press & hold the press and release the The VHF JBS-146D and PBS-146D base stations are programmed for “Z” button NOAA “Z” button. “Z” button. Weather operation from the factory. This option is only available on VHF band base stations. -
Page 15: Radio Programming
PROGRAM / READOUT MODE display. 7. To readout another channel, repeat steps 4 through 6. 8. Turn the radio OFF and then ON again—the radio is now ready to use. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com page 12... -
Page 16: How To Field Program Frequency And Tone Codes
If the radio does not sound a confirming triple tone when you attempt to enter Program / Readout Mode, the radio was factory or dealer customized to disable programming. Consult the radio owner or your dealer. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com page 13... -
Page 17: Table 1: Programmable Frequency Codes
Narrowband Mandate. Canadian VHF Business Band Models Canadian UHF Business Band Models British Columbia VHF Models 151.0550 25.0 458.6625 25.0 154.1000 25.0 151.1150 25.0 469.2625 25.0 158.9400 25.0 Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com page 14... -
Page 18: How To Field Program Radio Feature Codes
If Code 7 is selected Codes 1 & 2 will have no effect If Code 8 is selected, Codes 3 & 4 will have no effect Code 0 is entered by pressing the PTT 10 times Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com page 15... -
Page 19: How To Delete A Channel
The “Display Series” base station has many features that are only radio channels, even channels that are not selected with the available through PC programming. See your Ritron dealer or Channel Selector button. Other programmable scan features include contact Ritron directly for PC programming of these options. -
Page 20: !! Cautions - All Radios
7.9 inches (20 cm) from the AFB-1545 antenna which is reduce interference. supplied by RITRON to be attached directly to the rear of the unit. For the RITRON MOISTURE: “Display Series” base radios RAM-1545 magnet mount antenna which can be located away from the unit, all are not waterproof. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
• Skip over the interfering channel when scanning. See “Temporary The radio constantly stops on a busy channel, preventing Busy Channel Blocking” on page 7. you from hearing calls on. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com page 18... -
Page 22: Special Application
HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE ENCODE CODES Volume Up button to SAVE the entry. The LED display will briefly For special applications, it is possible to use your Ritron portable radio or show the channel number you have just programmed and then a base station for remote control applications;... -
Page 23: Fcc & Ic License Required
FCC application Form 600 as indicated in the renewed annually on April 1st. Refer to system at 202-418-0177 from your fax block at right. Your Ritron dealer can help you with the calculation for application fees for machine; request Document 000600 & Form this process. -
Page 24: Limited Warranty
No person is authorized to make during the applicable warranty period (as stated below). “Accessories” means antennas, any other warranty to you on behalf of RITRON. Warranties implied by state law, such as holsters, chargers, earphones, speaker / microphones and items contained in the programming implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to and programming/service kits. -
Page 25: Addendum To Manual
JBS-146D-A and JBS-446D-A Instructions Auto Turn On When Power Restored Ritron models JBS-146D-A and JBS-446D-A have been built to operate any time power is applied to the base radio, eliminating the need to press the On/Volume Up button to turn the radio on.