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MODELS: SPX-400-CANADA Included in this exhibit is a draft of the Users Manual for the Ritron Models SPX-400 UHF-FM Portable Transceiver. A copy of this manual will be included with every radio. This manual provides the end user with operating instructions.
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Battery Meter Swivel Belt Holster Turning On/Off Your Radio Operating Radio Talk Range Signal Strength Indicator/Channel Busy Monitor User Programmable Features 1. TX/RX Frequency (from frequency table) Select RX/TX Tone 2-Tone Encode Use and Care Trouble shooting RITRON, Inc Limited warranty...
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SPX-400 UHF radios operate in the frequency range of 400-470 MHz. When you communicate with the SPX-200, the output power level is 1-5 watts, and with the SPX-400, the output power level is 1-4 watts EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY The SPX Series handheld radios generate RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode.
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(5.0 to 7.5 cm.) away from the lips. Approved Accessories The following accessories can be used with the SPX Series portable. 1. RSM-3X Speaker/Microphone 2. AFS-150 Low Profile VHF antenna (SPX-200) 3. AFS-450 Low Profile UHF antenna (SPX-400) Medical Devices Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker.
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Operational Warnings For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Getting Started SPX Series Radio Controls DESCRIPTION 1. Power switch / Use (Power) to: Turn power On/Off Adjust radio volume 2. Emergency button: Mode to enter Emergency Key 3. Antenna connector: Connect the supplied antenna here (SMA connector) 4. TX / RX / Battery Indicator Transmitting Blinking Low battery...
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9. PTT (Push-to-Talk) Button Hold down to transmit, release to receive. 10. Channel Select Button (Up & Down buttons) Select the desired channel with pressing Up and Down button, pressing and holding down more than 1 second makes the channel moving fast 11.
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Turning On/Off Your Radio Turn the knob on the top of the radio clockwise to turn the radio On. Turn the knob counterclockwise to turn the radio Off. The radio beeps and the display briefly shows all features and display segments of your radio. The radio displays the current Channel and the Frequency assigned to that Channel or the alpha-numeric name.
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User Programmable Features: TX/RX Frequency Select RX/TX Tone 2-Tone Encode User Program Mode - To activate the Menu list for User Program Mode, you must press and hold the Menu/Esc button while you turn on the radio. - The up/down arrow buttons will allow you to select the desired channel, and the P2 and P3 buttons will allow you to select the feature.
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TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES....UHF Business Band UHF Business Band VHF Business Band Code Frequency Color Dot Code Frequency Color Dot Code Frequency Color Dot 467.7625 461.2875 12.5 151.625 Red Dot 467.8125 461.3125 12.5 151.955 Purple Dot 464.5500 Yellow Dot 461.3375 12.5 151.925...
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TABLE 2: INTERFERENCE ELIMINATOR PROGRAMMABLE QC TONE CODES ........Code Frequency Code Frequency Code Frequency Code Frequency 67.0 107.2 167.9 159.8 71.9 110.9 173.8 165.5 74.4 114.8 179.9 171.3 77.0 118.8 186.2 177.3 79.7 123.0 192.8 No Tone 82.5 127.3 203.5 183.5 85.4...
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Hot Keys All Hot Key functions are PC programmable. All Hot Keys will have the option of “None” in their list of options. The following is a list of functions that may be programmed for Hot Keys P1(short), P1(long), P2(short), P2(long), P3(short0, and P3(long). DTMF ANI –...
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PC Programmer The following is a list of features that are PC programmable. 1. VOX Internal Voice Operated Transmit allows you to operate in hands-free mode without pressing PTT. When the VOX feature is enabled, the VOX ICON appears on LCD with “VOX LEVEL XX”. The sensitivity level can be selected between 1(very sensitive) and 15 (less sensitive).
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automatically go into power save mode. This feature will further increase your duty cycle. OFF: Power Saver is disabled PSC-NORM: Normal mode PSC-ENH: Enhance mode 8. Talk around Once one of the “Hoy Keys” is selected for Talk-Around operation, pressing that button will automatically cause the radio to transmit on the transmit frequency of the repeater system you are using.
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Use and Care Use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior. Do not immerse in water. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions SPECIFICATIONS Model SPX-200 SPX-400 Frequency 136-156MHz (L) 400-430MHz (L) TX / RX Range 146-174MHz (H)
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Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission. Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range. Change location of radio. Message not received Confirm radios have the same Channel, Frequency, and QC/DQC tone.
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IMPORTANT: This warranty sets forth the full extent of RITRON’s express responsibilities regarding the covered products, and is given in lieu of all other express warranties. What RITRON has agreed to do above is your sole and exclusive remedy. No person is authorized to make any other warranty to you on behalf of RITRON.
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You must retain your sales or lease receipt (or other written evidence of the date of purchase) and deliver it along with the product. If RITRON chooses to repair or replace a defective product, RITRON may replace the product or any part or component with reconditioned product, parts or components.
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