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Owner's Manual
Ritron Pub. 14500060
Rev. B
03/08
© 2008 Ritron, Inc. All rights reserved. Ritron, Patriot, Jobcom, OutPost, GateGuard, Quiet Call and
Quick Assist are registered trademarks of Ritron, Inc. Loudmouth, Quick Talk, Liberty and RadioNexus
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- Page 1 Ritron Pub. 14500060 Rev. B 03/08 © 2008 Ritron, Inc. All rights reserved. Ritron, Patriot, Jobcom, OutPost, GateGuard, Quiet Call and Quick Assist are registered trademarks of Ritron, Inc. Loudmouth, Quick Talk, Liberty and RadioNexus are trademarks of Ritron, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PA speaker equipment ... 1 ™ Loudmouth receiver assembly ... 2 Paging the Loudmouth Compatibility with other RITRON model radios ... 4 Determine the volume setting ... 5 Installation Selecting the PA speaker location ... 6 PA speaker installation ... 8 ™... -
Page 4: Getting Started
BP-LM9 ...Emergency Backup battery pack, 10.8VDC, 800mAH AFB-1545...Wideband Antenna with BNC connector RK-RQX-MB ...Mounting Brackets 14500060 ...Loudmouth Ritron portable JMX-446D is also included when ordering the LM-U450SYSTEM, and the JMX-144D portable is included when ordering the LM-V150SYSTEM. Loudmouth™ Receiver Antenna ™... -
Page 5: Loudmouth Receiver Assembly
™ Loudmouth receiver assembly ™ The Loudmouth receiver and PA speaker is on any time power is applied to the receiver. For this reason the BP- LM9 backup battery included with the Loudmouth ™ The Loudmouth receiver must be opened to connect the BP-LM9 battery, install the Mounting Bracket, or to ™... -
Page 6: Paging The Loudmouth Receiver And Pa Speaker
Your 2-way radio must be programmed for a channel dedicated to Loudmouth radios programmed with the Loudmouth • The 2-way radio’s Loudmouth same QC code. All Ritron radios offer 50 different field-programmable QC codes from which to choose. ™ Paging the Loudmouth with Digital Quiet Call (DCS) only: •... -
Page 7: Compatibility With Other Ritron Model Radios
Ritron recommends the use of a dedicated channel frequency for ™ Loudmouth operation. When operating on unique frequencies dedicated to loudspeaker operation: • Your 2-way radios must be programmed for a channel dedicated to loudspeaker operation. • Loudspeaker operation is limited to radios programmed with the dedicated Loudmouth •... -
Page 8: Determine The Volume Setting
Distance (Feet) Section 1 Getting Started ™ receiver and PA speaker. ™ speaker to prevent feedback. ™ speakers may be necessary for In the Ritron factory we ™ volume setting Rock Music Subway Train Industrial Factory Warehouse Busy Restaurant Large Office... -
Page 9: Installation
RCA phono cable and coupler can be used (ie. • The speaker should not be in an area where the 2-way radio user addressing the speaker will typically be located. If the radio user is too close to the Loudmouth audio getting into the radio microphone. - Page 10 ™ The Loudmouth speaker should be mounted as high as practical and pointed toward the farthest location you need to cover. Large obstructions will significantly reduce the coverage area. Do not place the speaker behind large, tall objects. Section 2 Installation...
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Page 11: Pa Speaker Installation
PA Speaker installation The speaker mount can be installed vertically on a wall, flat post or support column; or can be mounted horizontally from a ceiling or rafter beam. Wall mounted Ceiling mounted Once the speaker location has been determined the Speaker Mounting Template may be used to mark the mounting surface. -
Page 12: Loudmouth
Radio range can be extended with the use of an external antenna. The antenna can be installed at a higher elevation than is possible with the attached antenna. Ritron RAM-1545 cable to allow optimum antenna location. Installing Concrete Expansion Anchors 1. Drill hole of recommended ™... -
Page 13: Installing Two Pa Speakers With A Single Loudmouth Receiver
Installing two PA speakers with a single Loudmouth Many locations may require the installation of two speakers with a single Loudmouth receiver. Two speakers are used when: • Coverage is required over a large area. • Large obstructions limit the effective range of a single speaker. •... -
Page 14: Receivers And Pa Speakers
• If zone paging is not necessary, all Loudmouth code. * All Call and Group Call code programming requires the Ritron Loudmouth Zone 1 – Warehouse and loading dock • Single Loudmouth receiver with 2 speakers. • One speaker is located inside the warehouse and the other is located outside for the loading dock. -
Page 15: Vehicular Installation
Vehicular installation ™ The Loudmouth receiver can be powered with an optional Ritron model CCL-M cigarette lighter adapter for use in mobile applications. • Route the CCL-M power cord away from the antenna and speaker wires. When the speaker is mounted on the roof of a vehicle at head level the volume level should be reduced to 50% or less to prevent hearing damage. -
Page 16: Programming
Programming For most installations the Loudmouth need for Ritron PC Programmer 12.0.1. Field programming is accomplished in 3 easy steps. First, the radio frequency and tone codes are entered. Second, the selective signaling code is entered (if used). Third, the Loudmouth volume setting are entered. -
Page 17: Readout Current Frequency, Tone And Selective Signaling Codes
Readout Current Frequency, Tone and Selective Signaling Codes Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the RPS-1A power supply or backup battery connected to the radio. -
Page 18: Program Frequency & Tone Codes
Program Frequency & Tone Codes To match other radios, the owner can select Frequency, Tone and DQC Codes from In our example, we will program an LM-U450 to operate on the "Brown Dot" frequency of 464.500 MHz with 100.0 Hz tone. Refer to Refer to Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. -
Page 19: Digital Interference Eliminator Programmable Dqc Tone Codes
Table 1: Programmable Frequency Codes VHF Business Band UHF Business Band Code Frequency Color Dot Code Frequency Color Dot 03 151.625 Red Dot 01 467.7625 J 04 151.955 Purple Dot 25 02 467.8125 K 05 151.925 03 464.5500 Yellow Dot 25 06 154.540 04 464.5000 Brown Dot 25 07 154.515... -
Page 20: Tone Paging Codes
9 pre-determined 2-tone pairs specified in 2-Tone codes correspond to field programmable 2-Tone encode (transmit) codes available in other RITRON portable and base radios. In our example we will program an LM-U450 to operate with 2-Tone Paging Code 94 frequencies of 389.0 and 669.9 Hz. -
Page 21: Program Loudmouth
Program Loudmouth The wireless speaker can be field programmed for a variety of features. Refer to available for field programming. In our example we will program an LM-U450 for Record and Play operation. The ™ is set from the factory with these √ options enabled. Loudmouth Refer to Press and HOLD the PROGRAM button (See... -
Page 22: Program Loudmouth Volume
Program Loudmouth The wireless speaker can be field programmed for any volume level between 05-99% by entering the volume level as a 2-digit code. Field programming Speaker Volume Level sets both the voice and the pre-announce tone volume levels. The PC programmer is required for independent programming of the voice and the pre-announce tone volume. -
Page 23: Noaa Weather Frequency Codes
Program the NOAA Weather Frequency The LM-V150 can be programmed to play severe weather warnings originating from the National Weather service that are broadcast on one of seven NOAA weather frequencies. The Loudmouth without a NOAA weather frequency selected. Before the Weather Alert feature can be used you must first select the local NOAA frequency. -
Page 24: Operation
Return the portable, base station, or mobile radio to the normal operating channel. With Selcall Paging operation: • Selcall paging can be used in conjunction with QC or DQC for added security. The 2-way radio and the ™ Loudmouth receiver must be programmed for the same QC or DQC code. -
Page 25: 2-Tone Paging
When 2-way radios are used in the same area as the Loudmouth the system unusable. For those applications the Loudmouth messages and play them back over the speaker when the PTT button is released on the 2-way radio. Set the portable, base station, or mobile radio to the Loudmouth Monitor the channel before transmitting to be sure there are no other radio users on the Loudmouth frequency. -
Page 26: Weather Alert
Weather Alert ™ VHF models of the Loudmouth Service that is broadcast on one of the seven NOAA weather frequencies. The Loudmouth emergency weather broadcasts any time it is not being used. To use this feature the Loudmouth programmed for your local NOAA weather frequency. With Weather Alert operation: •... -
Page 27: Loudmouth Options
™ Loudmouth Options ™ Certain Loudmouth options affect operation as follows: Pre-Announce Tone With this feature enabled the Loudmouth a page is forthcoming. One Speaker / Two Speakers ™ Set the Loudmouth for one or two speaker operation to set the correct audio output level from the audio amplifier. -
Page 28: Specifications
Specifications Audio Output Output power Sound pressure level Nominal coverage when wall-mounted (reference at 0° -5 dB) Audio input level to power amplifier Audio output level Audio speaker volume adjustment Frequency response Volume Power SPL@ Setting Output 0.06 W 71 dB 0.33 W 78 dB 1.32 W... -
Page 29: Power Requirements
Power Requirements STANDARD OPERATION Operating Voltage Maximum operating current Standby current Typical operating current (8Ω load) BATTERY OPERATION Standby current Battery Saver sleep current Battery Saver sleep time BP-LM9 EMERGENCY BACKUP BATTERY BP-LM9 voltage BP-LM9 capacity BP-LM9 charge current BP-LM9 charge time BP-LM9 battery life Maximum current at 10.8 VDC ™... -
Page 30: Loudmouth Receiver
™ Loudmouth Receiver Receiver physical dimensions Receiver enclosure material Receiver color Receiver weight Receiver mounting Receiver environmental Audio output connector DC power connector Antenna connector Antenna Selective signaling decode capability Noise squelch sensitivity Frequency response Receiving System I.F. System QC/DQC decode time 2-Tone decode frequency range Selcall decode standard FCC ID... -
Page 31: Field Programming Map
Field Programming Map Feature Frequency Code from Table Interference Eliminator Tone Code Selective Paging 2-Tone Code from Table Set Speaker Volume Number of speakers Record and Play Pre-Announce Tone Battery Powered Operation Power Saver NOAA Frequency Weather Alert Decision Programming Custom frequency requires PC programming None Selcall... -
Page 32: Warranty
• 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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