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TYPE OF EXHIBIT: USERS MANUAL FCC PART: 2.1033(c)(3) IC PART: RSP-100, Section 7.2(b) RSS-GEN, Section 7.1.4, 7.1.5 MANUFACTURER: RITRON, Inc. MODEL: RPM-160 TYPE OF UNIT: VHF Mobile Transceiver FCC ID: AIERIT24-160 IC ID: 1084A-24160 DATE: September 20, 2006...
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RITRON RPM “60” SERIES FM MOBILE RADIO USER MANUAL...
Table of Contents _______________________________________________ INTRODUCTION OWNER INFORMATION STANDARD FEATURES ACCESSORIES RADIO CONTROLS OPERATION WARRANTY...
Call, Digital Quiet Call, Selcall(5 Tone/7 Tone), DTMF and 2-Tone. INSPECTION The radio package includes a Ritron mobile radio, microphone, and mounting kit. Review the installation instructions in the mounting kit for a complete list of parts included. Examine all of the equipment immediately after delivery and report any damages to the shipping company.
This includes checking the transmitter frequency and deviation periodically, using approved methods. Your RITRON dealer can help you obtain an FCC license. To receive an FCC license for VHF or UHF frequencies, you must submit FCC application Form 600.
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RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements. Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your Ritron RPM 60 Series Mobile Radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
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Additionally, when installing the antenna: a.) Take into account the installation requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier. b.) Refer to the Ritron Mobile Radio Installation Guide found in the Ritron RPMK-12 (RPM Installation Kit) that is included with your RPM 60 Series Mobile Radio.
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FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, and may violate FCC regulations. • For a list of Ritron approved accessories, refer to the Accessories section of this Manual, or visit the following website which lists approved accessories: http:www.ritron.com, or contact the radio manufacturer at 1-800-USA-1USA.
If your equipment fails to operate properly, or you wish to have your mobile programmed, contact your authorized dealer or RITRON’s Repair Department. RITRON, INC. Repair Department 505 West Carmel Drive Carmel, IN. 46032 USA Phone: (317)846-1201 Fax: (317)846-4978 www.ritron.com STANDARD FEATURES_____________________________________________ •...
RADIO CONTROLS – GENERAL______________________________________ ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL The On/Off volume control knob switches the radio on and off, and adjust the volume level. To switch the radio on, rotate the control knob clockwise. To raise the volume level continue rotating the control clockwise. To lower the volume level, rotate the control counter-clockwise.
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TRANSMIT / BUSY INDICATOR The transmit/busy indicator is a dual color LED. When the operating channel is busy, the TX/Busy LED will flash green. At any time when the radio is transmitting, the TX/Busy LED will light red continuously. SPEAKER An internal 5 watt speaker is mounted behind the front panel for clear, crisp audio.
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ANTENNA CONNECTOR The antenna connector is located on the back of the radio. It is a 50 ohm UHF Type connector. The radio is capable of 40 watts maximum of RF power. EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK The external speaker is also located on the back of the radio. The connector is a 3.5mm stereo type connector. The connections to the speaker are made from the tip and sleeve of the connector.
OPERATION______________________________________________________ WHAT THE RADIO TONES MEAN The RITRON RPM mobile responds to certain instructions by sounding a tone or series of tones. These tones can tell you whether the radio is working as you expect. Power On: Single high frequency tone when the radio is turned on.
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increment or decrement the displayed channel. Any time the display is incremented to or decremented to Channel 1, then, a long tone is emitted to let you know you have reached Channel 1. This allows you to change channels without looking at the display. OPERATING MODES You can hear calls with the RPM mobile in receive mode, and broadcast your voice with the RPM mobile in transmit mode.
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The Monitor button may be programmed one of two ways; (see your dealer for programming) 1. Toggle - In toggle mode, when the Monitor button is pressed and released, the radio is switched between 2-Tone decode, coded squelch and carrier squelch. If one beep is heard when the button is pressed and released, the radio is in coded squelch.
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TRANSMIT Make sure that the channel is not busy before you begin transmitting. Check the TX/Busy LED, which flashes green if the channel is busy. This occurs regardless of any code signaling programmed. Normally, you should not transmit until the channel is clear. To transmit, remove the microphone from the hang-up clip.
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