Ritron RBS Series User Manual

Ritron RBS Series User Manual

Professional two-way dmr/analog base radio

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Professional Two-Way DMR/Analog
Base Radio
RBS-Series Base Radio
User Manual
DMR Digital, Conventional Analog
Narrow Band Capable
20 DMR or Analog Channels
2.5 Watt Transmit Power
1 Watt Audio Output
800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872)
www.ritron.com
Contents
Default Frequencies & Settings .............................. 1
Optional Replacement Accessories ........................ 1
Basic Features ....................................................... 2
Items Included with the Base Radio ........................ 2
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy .................... 3
R
O
- G
ADIO
PERATION
ENERAL
Radio Controls and Connectors .............................. 4
On-Off Volume Adjust............................................. 5
Channel Selection .................................................. 5
P2 Button ............................................................... 6
- A
R
O
ADIO
PERATION
NALOG
Receive - Analog Channels ................................... 8
Transmit - Analog Channels .................................. 8
P1 Operation - Analog Channels............................ 9
Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com
Page
C
HANNELS
Contents
- DMR C
R
O
ADIO
PERATION
DMR Channel Overview ........................................10
Receive - DMR Channels .....................................10
Transmit - DMR Channels ....................................11
P1 Button - DMR Channels ..................................11
General.................................................................12
Receiver ...............................................................12
Transmitter ...........................................................13
RPS-1B Power Supply ..........................................13
General Features ..................................................13
Channel Features .................................................14
Analog Paging Decode .........................................14
FCC
IC L
R
AND
ICENSE
EQUIRED
FCC Licensing ......................................................15
How to Obtain and FCC License ...........................15
Industry Canada Regulations ................................15
Safety Standards ..................................................15
Service .................................................................15
Page
HANNELS
...............................16

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Summary of Contents for Ritron RBS Series

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    How to Obtain and FCC License ......15 Paging Decode Operation – Analog Channels ..9 Industry Canada Regulations ........15 Safety Standards ..........15 P1 Operation – Analog Channels......9 Service ..............15 .......16 ITRON ARRANTY NFORMATION Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    If your company currently has an FCC license on frequencies different from the default frequencies, the radio can be PC programmed to custom frequencies using optional Ritron RBS-DMR-PCPS PC programming software, other settings can also be configured. Please contact your Ritron Reseller for information on “custom” radio programming services.
  • Page 3: Basic Features

    • Always On Operation. The radio can be set to automatically turn-on any time power is applied to the radio. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 4: Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

    Population”. In addition, they are designed to comply with the dropping the radio. following Standards and Guidelines: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 2 sub-part J. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 5: Radio Controls And Connectors

    RPS-1B cube power supply included with the functions. Function options: Channel Scan, Weather radio. Channel, Monitor, Send 2-Tone Code, Send Call Tone, Send DTMF or Selcall ANI. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 6: On-Off Volume Adjust

    1 and the Channel Beep is heard on the speaker. To scan all channels - Press and release the P2 BUTTON until “Scan” appears on the display. See the P2 Button section of this manual for details. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 7: P2 Button

     Sending the DTMF code is a one-time occurrence, to resend the DTMF code it must again be selected with the P2 BUTTON.  This feature is only available on Analog channels. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 8  The base radio must now receive the Paging Code before receiving voice transmissions from other radios.  The selected radio channel must be programmed for Paging Decode for this feature to have any effect.  This feature is only available on Analog channels. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 9: Receive - Analog Channels

    This allows you to communicate with less interference and to hear only those users in your radio group. IMPORTANT! All radios in the talk group must operate on the same frequency and tone code. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 10: Paging Decode Operation - Analog Channels

     Sending the Analog Contact code is a one-time occurrence, to resend an Analog Contact code it must again be selected with the P1 BUTTON.  This feature is only available on Analog channels. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 11: Dmr Channel Overview

     The display will indicate the Channel Name and “Busy” will appear on the 2 line. B u s y  The incoming signal will not be heard on the radio speaker. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 12: Transmit - Dmr Channels

     If there is no response and the PTT button is not pressed within 10 seconds, the radio reverts back to the C h a n programmed channel operation.  This feature is only available on DMR channels. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Hum & Noise 40.5 dB Audio Distortion 4.5 % 1W / 8Ω Audio Power Output Channel Scan Rate Analog Squelch Set for 11-14 dB SINAD, Adjustable -126 to -116 dBm Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 14: Transmitter

    The P2 Button can be used to initiate a number of features that include Scan, Monitor, Last Channel, Paging Reset, and more. Refer to the P2 Button section of this manual for details. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 15: Channel Features

    Sets the length of time the radio can go with no activity before Auto Reset places it into Paging Decode mode. If Monitor Trip is set, the radio will only remain in Monitor mode for the Reset Time if the page is not answered. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
  • Page 16: Fcc Licensing

    The station licensee is also responsible for proper operation and maintenance of the radio equipment. This includes checking the transmitter frequency and deviation periodically, using appropriate methods. To get an FCC license for VHF or UHF frequencies, submit FCC application Form 601. Your Ritron dealer can help you with this process. FCC R...
  • Page 17: Ritron Warranty Information

    • Installation, maintenance or service of the product, unless this is covered by a separate written agreement with RITRON; • Any products not furnished by RITRON which are attached or used with the covered product, or defects or damage from the use of the covered product with equipment that is not covered (such as defects or damage from the charging or use of batteries other than with covered product);...

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