RIDGE RYDER RR50A Manual

RIDGE RYDER RR50A Manual

5 watt uhf cb radio

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Summary of Contents for RIDGE RYDER RR50A

  • Page 1 PLU 564552 PAGE 1...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION WELCOME Thank you for purchasing the Ridge Ryder RR50A 5 Watt UHF CB Radio. Please ensure that you have read the product manual and instructions in full, prior to installation and use. Failure to do so may result in product failure/damage or incorrect operation and therefore impact the product performance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION AND WARNINGS ........PAGE: 4 RADIO CONTROLS ................PAGE: 6 LCD DISPLAY & BATTERY INFORMATION ........PAGE: 7 INSTALLING BATTERY & BELT CLIP ..........PAGE: 7 CHARGING & BATTERY MAINTENANCE ..........PAGE: 8 RADIO OPERATION - Power ON/OFF ..........PAGE: 9 - Volume control ..........PAGE: 9 - Battery voltage display ........PAGE: 9 - FM Radio scan function ........
  • Page 4: Safety Information And Warnings

    SAFETY INFORMATION AND WARNINGS INFORMATION ON SAFE OPERATION Please read this information before installing or using your UHF radio. The operation of your UHF radio in Australia is subject to conditions in the following Licence: In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) and in New Zealand by MED the General User Radio Licence for Citizen Band Radio.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION AND WARNINGS (continued) ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI). To avoid the pos- sibility of electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off the radio in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so such as health care facilities. AIRCRAFT When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on-board an aircraft.
  • Page 6: Radio Controls

    RADIO CONTROLS RADIO LAYOUT Antenna LED light Power / Volume Switch Speaker Microphone Numeric keys LED light PTT key Speaker / Microphone jacks DC charging jack Belt clip Battery Left Panel Right Panel PAGE 6...
  • Page 7: Lcd Display & Battery Information

    LCD DISPLAY Talk around Negative offset frequency Keypad Lockout Narrow band CTCSS Func Battery indicator Signal Frequency Reverse VOX Function Channel serial number/ Busy Channel FUNC menu s/no NOTE: Battery capacity indicator(full) No power,replace battery pack or charge battery Battery capacity remnant Real time display receiving signal strength/Power Indicator INSTALLING THE BATTERY &...
  • Page 8: Charging & Battery Maintenance

    CHARGING & BATTERY MAINTENANCE You can charge the battery or transceiver separately. 1.Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet, and then plug the cable of the AC adaptor into the DC jack located on the back of the charger. Charging indicator---Red. 2.Plug the battery or transceiver into the charger.
  • Page 9: Radio Operation - Power On/Off

    CB mode turn the RR50A OFF and ON and repeat steps above. LED LIGHT Under standby state, press “(BLUE) BUTTON” on the side of the RR50A to switch on the LED light. Press it again to switch off. KEYPAD LOCK Press “(FUNC) BUTTON”...
  • Page 10: Channel Operations

    CHANNEL OPERATIONS Channel operation refers to a temporary change on a current channel function. Once the radio is turned off or switched to another channel, the temporary change will be erased. Under frequency+channel mode, channel+Name Tag mode or VFO mode, the operating methods are as follows: 1.
  • Page 11: Offset Function

    7. DCS: 017N-765I, 232 groups in total. “N” stands for positive code, “I” Stands for inverse code. 8. Press “(FUNC) BUTTON” to go back to previous menu. Press “(ESC/M) BUTTON”or “( ENT) BUTTON” to confirm and exit. CTCSS/DCS ENCODE/DECODE SYNCHRONOUS SETUP THIS means that users can synchronize the CTCSS/DCS decode and encode.
  • Page 12: Busy Channel Lockout

    FREQUENCY REVERSE/ TALK AROUND OPTION 1. After pressing the “(FUNC) BUTTON”, the top left corner of LCD displays an F icon, then press “(8SET) BUTTON” to enter function menu. 2. Press “UP ARROW” or “DOWN ARROW” button to choose No.6 function item. It shows “REV/TA”...
  • Page 13: Tx Off

    TX OFF After starting this function, [PTT] button is unavailable. Current channel of transceiver is working under receiving mode. 1. After pressing the “(FUNC) BUTTON”, the top left corner of LCD displays an F icon, then press “(8SET) BUTTON” to enter function menu. 2.
  • Page 14: Vox Setup

    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS (continued) VOX SETUP When this function is enabled, you can begin transmitting by speaking, no need to press the [PTT] button. If you want to make use of this function, you should insert the earpiece fitted with the transceiver.
  • Page 15: Frequency Step Size Setup

    FREQUENCY STEP SIZE SETUP This function is valid only when the radio is in frequency mode. Frequency input and frequency scan are both restricted by stepping. 1. Press and hold [PF1] button till the transceiver emits “a tone”, and then release it to enter into background operation.
  • Page 16: Lcd Backlight/ Colour Setup

    LCD BACKLIGHT SETUP 1. Press and hold [PF1] button till the transceiver emits “a tone”, and then release it to enter into background operation. 2. Press “UP ARROW” or “DOWN ARROW” button to choose No.8 function item. It shows “LIGHT” on LCD. 3.
  • Page 17: Battery Voltage Setup

    DISPLAY MODE SETUP There are display modes as channel number display, channel frequency+ channel number display and channel name display, 3 modes in total for option. 1. Press and hold [PF1] button till the transceiver emits “a tone”, and then release it to enter into background operation.
  • Page 18: Factory Reset

    CHANNEL SELECTION Turn the RR50A on and the channel number will be displayed on the screen. Press the “UP ARROW” or “DOWN ARROW“ to scroll to the desired channel. Note: If there is blank channel between two channels, the radio will skip it and get to next channel.
  • Page 19: Function Ctcss & Dcs

    FUNCTION- CTCSS & DCS WHAT IS CTCSS AND DCS? CTCSS (Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System) and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) modify the transmission signal to allow multiple users to share the same channel without disturbing each other. This is an important feature on a radio when there are many radio users in the same area. CTCSS continuously superimposes any one of about 50 low-pitch audio tones on the transmitted signal, ranging from 67 to 254 Hz.
  • Page 20: Transmit And Receive Procedure

    FUNCTION- Using The UHF Radio TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE PROCEDURE Your UHF radio contains a transmitter and receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedure: • Transmit no more than 50% of the time. •...
  • Page 21: Duplex Mode

    FUNCTION- Duplex Mode Via Repeaters WHAT IS DUPLEX? This feature allows the use of local repeater stations that are designed to automatically re-transmit your broadcast over large areas, thus increasing the range of the UHF radio. Repeater stations are privately operated radio systems and are installed throughout Australia each repeater station oper- ates on preset channels.
  • Page 22 DUPLEX RECEIVE/TRANSMIT CHANNEL GUIDE The following table displays the receive and transmit channels when using repeater stations: *Channel 5/35 is emergency channel only VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF DUPLEX REPEATER CHANNEL 2 / 32 OBSTRUCTION (HILL / MOUNTAIN) VEHICLE 1 VEHICLE 2 RADIO IN DUPLEX MODE ON CHANNEL 2 RADIO IN DUPLEX MODE ON CHANNEL 2 PAGE 22...
  • Page 23: Uhf Cb Channel Guidelines

    UHF CB CHANNEL GUIDELINES RADIO COMMUNICATIONS (CITIZEN BAND RADIO STATIONS) CLASS Licence 2002 NOTE: The operation of your UHF radio in Australia and New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following Licences: In Australia, the ACMA Radio Communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) and in New Zealand by MED the General User Radio Licence for Citizen Band Radio.
  • Page 24: Uhf Channels And Frequencies

    UHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES UHF CHANNEL FREQUENCY TABLE PAGE 24...
  • Page 25: Ctcss Tone Table

    UHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (continued) CTCSS TONE TABLE PAGE 25...
  • Page 26: Dcs Code Table

    UHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (continued) DCS CODE TABLE PAGE 26...
  • Page 27 UHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (continued) DCS CODE TABLE (continued) PAGE 27...
  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Frequency Range UHF: 476.4250-477.4125MHz Channel Capacity 80 channels Phase-locked Step 5KHz, 6.25KHz Operating Voltage 7.4 DC ±20% Battery Life More than 12 Hours (1200mAh), by 5-5-90 work cycle Frequency Stability ±2.5ppm Operating Temperature -20~ +55℃ Size 195×56×30mm (with battery pack, no antenna) Weight 185 g (with battery pack, no antenna) Receiving Part...
  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Corrective Action A.The battery pack may be exhausted. Recharge or replace the No power battery pack. B.The battery pack may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery pack and install it again. C.The power switch is broken. (Contact your local dealer for repairs) D.
  • Page 30 Australian Consumer Law in relation to the goods and services to which this warranty relates. PLU: 564552 CODE RR50A Manufactured and packaged for SRGS PTY LTD ABN 23 113 230 050...

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