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INTRODUCTION
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UHF radios are designed to operate on up to ten channels
within the 20 MHz band between factory standard 450 and
470 MHz.
BASIC FEATURES
This manual co ers Ritron JBS/PBS "Display Series" base
stations. A rugged, programmable two-way desktop base
station designed to operate in a professional FM
communications band (VHF or UHF business a ailable). Each
radio is equipped with these features:
Push-button Operating Controls. The Push-To-Talk
(PTT), Channel, On/ Volume Up, Volume Down/ Off and the
special feature "Z" button controls are con eniently
located on the face of the radio.
Channel Display. The LED display will show the current
operating channel, and contains a transmit/busy lamp. The
display is also used to indicate olume le el and paging
decode status on radios programmed for 2-Tone paging
operation.
10-channel Capability. Up to 10 channels can be
programmed to contain a unique set of operating
frequencies and options.
QC (Quiet Call) an DQC (Digital Quiet Call)
Intereference Eliminator Co es. Each channel can be
programmed from a list of 50 QC sub-audible or 104 DQC
digital pri acy codes.
Channel Scanning. Channel Scan allows scanning of all
channels programmed into the radio, and can be turned
On and Off through Field programming. The scan channel
has many features, including Priority Scanning and Busy
Channel Blocking.
Special Feature "Z' button. The Z button is
capable of performing one of a ariety of functions.
These functions can be PC programmed by your
dealer OR certain functions (in bol ) can also be
assigned to the "Z" button by the end user. Z button
function options: Channel Scan, Weather
Channel, Monitor, Sen 2-Tone Co e*, Sen
Call Tone, Send DTMF ANI (PC programmable by
your Ritron dealer).
These features require special PC programming:
See your Ritron dealer or contact Ritron directly for PC
programming of these optional features.
2-Tone Deco e. Each channel can be programmed
for 2-Tone paging decode within a frequency range
of 300-1500 Hz. Additional 2-tone paging features
include Group Call, All Call, automatic reset, and
transpond alert.
2-Tone Enco e. Each channel can be programmed
for 2-Tone paging encode within a frequency range
of 300-1500 Hz. (See page 15)
DTMF ANI. Each channel can be programmed to
transmit a unique DTMF ANI string with the "Z" button
programmed for DTMF ANI.
Wi e or Narrow Ban Operation. Each channel is
programmable for wide or narrow band operation.
Squelch A justment. Squelch sensiti ity can be
programmed on a per channel basis to meet your
specific needs.
Alert Tones. Each channel is programmable for a
ariety of alert tones that include RX courtesy beep,
TX clear to talk beep, busy channel lockout alert, last
acti e channel marker, and channel scanning
indicator.
* See page 15.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON
Congratulations on your purchase of the "Display
Series" base station. Your new radio is the result of
Ritron's 25+ years history of designing,
manufacturing, and supplying reliable, professional
wireless communication products. Ritron wireless
products will impro e the operation, safety, and
profitability of any organization by pro iding instant
oice communications between employees
throughout the workplace.
"DISPLAY SERIES" MODEL NUMBERS
VHF MODELS: JOBCOM & PATRIOT
JBS-146D (Jobcom) (2-W, 10 Ch)
PBS-146D (Patriot) (2-W, 10 Ch)
JBS-146D-BC (Jobcom) (2-W, 10 Ch)
PBS-146D-BC (Patriot) (2-W, 10 Ch)
JBS-146D-CANADA (Jobcom) (2-W, 10 Ch)
PBS-146D-CANADA (Patriot) (2-W, 10 Ch)
UHF MODELS: JOBCOM & PATRIOT
JBS-446D (Jobcom) (2-W, 10 Ch)
PBS-446D (Patriot) (2-W, 10 Ch)
JBS-446D-CANADA (Jobcom) (2-W, 10 Ch)
PBS-446D-CANADA (Patriot) (2-W, 10 Ch)
The model number located on the back of the radio
case indicates its operating band.
VHF radios are designed to operate on up to ten
channels within the 12 MHz band between factory
standard 150 and 162 MHz.
Weather Channel. VHF models can be programmed to receive your local NOAA weather radio
broadcast. The Weather channel can be turned On and O through Field Programming.
Weather Alert. VHF models can be programmed to alert you when the National Weather
Service detects threatening weather conditions. The Weather Alert eature can be turned On
and O through Field Programming.
Built-in
Feature
