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The Quick Assist
features four (4) separate inputs that can each be
programmed with unique voice messages and attributes. All
programming is accomplished with the RITRON RQA/RQT PC
Programmer software available at www.ritron.com.
The programmer software requires Window
computer with a USB port.
Description
Enter a brief description (35 characters or less) of the programming
profile, or of the recorded message. This can be useful when reading
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out the Quick Assist
programming at a later date, or when saving a
programming profile for use with other radios.
Frequency Table #
To match other RITRON radios, the owner can select from a table of
transmit frequencies. Simply "read-out" the Frequency Code of your
RITRON portable, mobile or base radio and enter the same code when
programming the Quick Assist
Transmit Frequency
Once you have selected a Frequency Code the actually transmit
frequency will appear here. If your operating frequency does not appear
on the Frequency Code list, a licensed radio service technician will be
able enter other frequencies within the radio's operating band.
To identify your assigned frequency:
• Read-out the Frequency Code of the RITRON radio you intend to
use with the Quick Assist
• Check for a corresponding color dot on the radio you intend to use
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with the Quick Assist
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• Locate a label identifying the receiver frequency in megahertz
(MHz).
• Your assigned frequency is shown on your F.C.C. Station License.
• Call your radio dealer or Ritron for help if you cannot determine your
radio's receiver frequency.
For assistance, call RITRON at 800-872-1872, or go to
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XP or greater, and a PC
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The original factory-programmed
transmitter frequency of your Quick
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Assist
is marked on the outside of the
shipping box.
QC or DQC Code
Select from a list of QC and DQC
Codes to transmit subaudible squelch
tones for interference elimination.
The Quick Assist
compatible with two standard
communications industry sub-audible
signaling formats: QC (Quiet Call
Interference Eliminator), and DQC
(Digital Quiet Call
Eliminator). Both Quiet Call formats
unlock receivers programmed to
require these codes -- they screen out
interference from other radio systems
operating on your same transmit
frequency.
QC Quiet Call
for what the communications industry
calls sub-audible (below the range of
human hearing) tone squelch, or
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded
Subaudible Squelch). Other radio
manufacturers use different trade-
names for essentially the same system.
You may program a specific QC code
into your Quick Assist
the voice messages, which will "unlock"
the receivers in your radio system.
DQC Digital Quiet Call
digital coded squelch, and works the
same as QC, except it is a digital code
that is transmitted with the voice
messages.
To identify your QC or DQC tone:
• Read-out the Tone Code of the
RITRON radio you intend to use
with the Quick Assist
• Refer to your radio manual.
• Contact your radio dealer or Ritron
if you are unsure about this issue.
DQC Invert
The DQC Digital Quiet Call
be inverted for systems that required
inversion.
TX Alert Tone
The Quick Assist
tone before and after each voice
message transmission.
www.ritron.com
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radio transmitter is
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Interference
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is Ritron's trade name
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to transmit with
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is Ritron's
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code can
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can transmit an alert
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