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J Series J Series User Guide P/N 14500065 Rev C 11/06 Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
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Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
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Thank you for buying the Ritron J Series business band radio. For almost 30 years, Ritron has been a leader in providing cost-effective, on-site communication equipment for businesses. The J Series radio will provide cost- effective communication for schools, retail stores, manufacturing, warehousing, construction sites, property management, hotel and motel management and many more.
FCC REGULATIONS LICENSING The FCC requires the owners of J Series radios to obtain a HOW TO OBTAIN AN FCC RADIO LICENSE station license before using them. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) The station licensee is responsible for ensuring that transmitter power, frequency Licensing Information and deviation are within the limits specified by the station license.
About This User Guide This user guide covers two J Series model radios. Your model number is shown on the inside of the radio. Model J-V110 J-U410 Frequency Band Transmit Pwr Out Hi/Lo (Watt) 5/2 * 4/2 * Channel Capacity...
Radio Controls The numbers below refer to the illustrations on the next page. FIG. - 1: FIG. - 2: 1. On-Off / Volume Knob 10. Accessory Connector Turn clockwise to turn the radio ON. Turn fully Connects headsets, remote speaker/ counter clockwise to turn OFF.
Display Icons To provide additional feedback to the radio user, the LED display has several status icons. Some status icons are radio wide. Other icons appear only IF the feature is set to ON for the current operating channel. Symbol Name/Function Symbol Name/Function...
Removing the Battery Attaching the Battery 1. Fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery 1. Turn off the radio. into the slots at the bottom of the radios body. 2. Slide the latches located on both sides of the 2.
All J Series audio accessories include a durable, injection molded strain relief. The strain relief keeps the audio accessory firmly attached to the J Series radio during use and attaches to the radio using 2 Phillips head screws (provided).
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LH-D Leather carry holster with swivel belt loop. DS-CB Swivel attachment (fits LH-D Leather Holster). NH-C Nylon Carry Holster with fixed metal belt clip. DS-CB NH-C RHD-12X Note: All J Series audio accessories are VOX capable. Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com...
Fast Rate Dual Slot Drop-in Charger (BC-JX) The enclosed dual slot charger can charge two batteries sequentially. The front slot must be complete (green) before it will charge the 2nd slot. Note: Charge battery completely before use! A completely discharged pack will be recharged * Use only a Ritron in approximately 2.5 hours.
ON/OFF and Volume Control Attaching the Antenna 1. To turn the radio ON, turn the knob clockwise. To turn the radio OFF, turn the knob fully counter 1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with the clockwise. radios antenna connector. 2.
Operating the Radio This radio offers up to 10 channels. Emergency Call Feature (Default P1 KEY-orange button) The Emergency Call feature allows the radio user to immediately notify all other radios on the same channel. For example, if the radio user should become injured, trapped or is in danger, a simple push of the orange button (factory default) will activate the Emergency Call ...
NOAA WEATHER BROADCAST FREQUENCY TABLE NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) Feature Code Frequency As an added benefit, your J Series radio is capable of receiving broadcasts from the National Weather Service. 162.400 Use this extremely useful feature during times of 162.425 hazardous weather or simply to better schedule activities 162.450...
Note: If no Tone Code is programmed, the display will read: [ T 4 4 2T X ] 44 = No Tone * If no 2-Tone Code is programmed, display will read: [ 2T X ]. 2-Tone feature not available in all J Series models.
How To Program Per-Channel Features To match other radios, the owner can select from a table of frequency codes and interference eliminator codes. In order to talk to other radios, the channel must be programmed to the same frequency and the same tone code. The following list of features can be programmed on a Per-Channel basis.
RADIO PROGRAMMING TABLE #1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES UHF Business Band UHF Business Band VHF MURS ** Code MHz Color Band Code MHz Color Band Code Color Band Width Width Width NONE * NONE * 467.8750 12.5 Gold Star 467.7625 J 154.6000 Green Dot 467.9000...
How To Program Radio-Wide Features The following list of features can be programmed on a Radio-Wide basis. These settings will uniformly affect radio operation on all channels. Options Description of the feature [VOX LEV] Select VOX Level. 0 to 15, Higher number = Lower level of audio required to key radio transmitter. Ex:15 = whisper trigger.
How To Assign A Function To A P KEY (Programmable Function Button) There are 3 Programmable Function Buttons on the J Series radio (P1, P2 and P3). See FIG 3 below for their location on the radio. You can assign each of these buttons or P keys to perform 1 specific function when pressed.
How To Delete A Channel To delete a channel from your channel list, follow these instructions. Deleting a channel will remove that channel number from the display. It is not necessary to delete a channel if you merely wish to change the frequency and/ or tone settings.
COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS which when used improperly can cause biological damage. Your Ritron J Series 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and with a number of national and international standards and genetic material.
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When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Ritron Your Ritron J Series 2-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this United States Federal Communications Commission, Code product.
WHAT IS COVERED FOR HOW LONG WHAT RITRON WILL DO above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Because J Series 1 year * During the first year after date each covered product system is unique, RITRON disclaims liabil-...
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JMX Series Portables Base Station/Wireless Intercomm OutPost XT Callbox Small but sturdy 2-way radios permit Fixed location 2-way radio, desktop or Talk at the push of a button wall-mount capable. Never needs an efficient mobile command center to radio equipped personnel. for an array of commercial uses.
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