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BATTERIES

FIG-8: Battery Access and Installation ........................................................... 11

Optional Charging Accessories ........................................................................ 11

Charging ............................................................................................................ 12

Battery Maintenance and Conditioning ......................................................... 12

!! CAUTIONS ALL RADIOS !!

Observe Caution in the Following Environments to Maximize the Life of

Your Radio Equipment ..................................................................................... 13

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ............................................................ 13

TROUBLESHOOTING

Notes .................................................................................................................. 14

Chart ................................................................................................................... 14

FCC LICENSE REQUIRED

FCC Regulations ............................................................................................... 15

Service ............................................................................................................... 15

How to Obtain an FCC Radio License ............................................................ 15

LIMITED WARRANTY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ACCESSORIES

Optional Accessories ......................................................................................... i i

INTRODUCTION

SST "D-Series" Model Numbers ...................................................................... 1

Features .............................................................................................................. 1

CONTROL & OPERATION

..................................................................................... 2

FIG-1: Radio Controls and Connectors .......................................................... 2

OPERATION

On-off/ Volume Adjust ....................................................................................... 3

Selecting Channels ........................................................................................... 3

Receiving Calls ................................................................................................. 3

QC and DQC Tone Codes (Interference Eliminator Codes) .......................... 3

FIG-2: Setting Squelch Mode ......................................................................... 4

FIG-3: Transmit / Busy Lamp .......................................................................... 4

Making Calls (Transmit) .................................................................................... 4

Radio Alert Tones ............................................................................................. 4

Optional Alert Tones ......................................................................................... 5

Scan Channel Operation .................................................................................. 5

Receive 2-Tone Page ....................................................................................... 6

Send 2-Tone Page ............................................................................................ 6

FIG-4: Reset 2-Tone Paging ........................................................................... 6

NOTES

.................................................................................................................... 7

NOAA WEATHER RADIO

How to Preset Your Radio for Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts .................. 8

FIG-5: Presetting Your Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts ............................ 8

FIG-6: NOAA Frequencies ............................................................................... 8

NOAA Weather Channel ................................................................................... 8

Weather Alert ..................................................................................................... 8

RADIO PROGRAMMING

FIG-7: How To Place the Radio in Program / Readout Mode ..................... 9

How to Readout the Radio Identification Code / Placing

the radio in Programming Mode ..................................................................... 9

Channel Scan:

How to Turn "ON / OFF" ......................................................... 9

Weather Channel:

How to Turn "ON / OFF" ................................................. 10

Weather Alert:

How to Turn "ON / OFF" ........................................................ 10

PC Programmable Features ........................................................................... 10

Call RITRON at

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NSPECTION

Make sure the package includes:

SST "D-Series" radio

Antenna

Rechargeable battery pack (installed in radio)

Belt clip

Owner's Manual

Examine the equipment immediately after delivery and report any

damage to your shipping company.

NOTE:

Refer to pages ii and 11 for Accessory information

Summary of Contents for SST-144D

Page 1: ...ls Quick change Battery Drop in Charge Capable Weather Channel Feature VHF only Emergency Weather Alert Feature VHF only Channel Scan Normal or Priority Loud Easy To Hear High Audio Output Built in Quiet Call Interference Eliminator Digital Quiet Call Interference Eliminator 2 Tone Paging Encode and Decode DISPLAY SERIES HANDHELDS COMPACT ULTRA SMALL PROFESSIONAL TWO WAY RADIOS NOW with ENHANCED F...

Page 2: ... Well Drop in Charger SST BCPS AD Single Well Drop in Charger SST Overnight BCC PS Drop in High rate Charger Conditioner for SST Models only Call RITRON for complete listings RHD 1X Single Ear Headset RHD 4X Dual Ear Headset RSM 3X Remote Speaker Mic The NEW D Series models contain updated programming features and program differently than other SST portables These radios provide more channels allo...

Page 3: ... Squelch Mode 4 FIG 3 Transmit Busy Lamp 4 Making Calls Transmit 4 Radio Alert Tones 4 Optional Alert Tones 5 Scan Channel Operation 5 Receive 2 Tone Page 6 Send 2 Tone Page 6 FIG 4 Reset 2 Tone Paging 6 NOTES 7 NOAA WEATHER RADIO How to Preset Your Radio for Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts 8 FIG 5 Presetting Your Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts 8 FIG 6 NOAA Frequencies 8 NOAA Weather Channel 8 Weathe...

Page 4: ...y Up to 10 channels can be programmed to contain a unique set of operating frequencies and options QC Quiet Call and DQC Digital Quiet Call intereference eliminator codes Each channel can be programmed from a list of 51 QC sub audible codes or 83 DQC digital privacy codes 2 tone paging decode Each channel can be programmed for 2 tone paging decode within a frequency range of 300 1500 Hz Additional...

Page 5: ...CASE BOTTOM The battery access door may be removed to access the battery pack Refer to Battery Access Installation FIG 8 page 11 7 JACK COVER This rubber cover seals out dust and moisture etc Snap the cover into the audio accessory jack and charge jack openings when the jacks are not in use 8 AUDIO ACCESSORY JACK The audio accessory jack is used to plug in earphone options and in conjunction with ...

Page 6: ... Tone squelch uses one of the QC or DQC tone squelch formats available on the SST This allows you to screen out on channel broadcasts that do not carry the correct code programmed for the radio No squelch disables all squelch operation and allows you to hear even the weakest broadcasts on your channel 2 tone paging can be used in conjunction with either carrier or tone squelch to block out all cal...

Page 7: ...ndicate that tone squelch is on A double beep means that carrier squelch is on If the channel is programmed for 2 tone paging a triple beep indicate that the pager has been reset Transmitter Time Out Tone A low tone followed by a higher pitched tone sounds and the transmitter automatically shuts off if you hold down the PTT button longer than 60 sec onds The radio automatically switches to receive...

Page 8: ...ee your Ritron dealer or contact Ritron directly for programming of these options Courtesy Beep A short tone sounds at the end of each received transmission to indicate that the channel is clear and you may transmit Busy Channel TX Inhibit Tone If a user is transmitting on your radio frequency without your tone you will not be allowed to transmit The radio will beep a series of long low tones whil...

Page 9: ...annel number The radio can be optionally programmed to automatically reset if a call is not answered within 15 seconds 2 tone paging channels can be optionally programmed to Automatically set the radio for 2 tone paging mode whenever the channel is selected Automatically reset if a 2 tone page is not answered within 15 seconds Automatically place the receiver into carrier squelch monitor mode when...

Page 10: ...page 3 RITRON INC 1 800 USA 1 USA 1 800 872 1872 Have questions Call 800 USA 1 USA 800 872 1872 or visit our website at www ritron com NOTES page7 ...

Page 11: ...lert it can be turned off through Field Programming FIG 6 NOAA FREQUENCIES 162 450 MHz 162 425 MHz 162 550 MHz 162 525 MHz 162 500 MHz 162 475 MHz HOW TO PRESET YOUR RADIO FOR LOCAL NOAA WEATHER BROADCASTS VHF MODELS ONLY VHF models of the SST D Series radio can hear weather forecasts from the National Weather Service which are broadcast on one of the seven NOAA weather frequencies In some areas y...

Page 12: ...O FF H O LD V O LU M E 3 PRESS RELEASE THE RADIO WILL START BEEPING RAPIDLY 2 PRESS HOLD THE PUSH TO TALK BUTTON 4 CONTINUE HOLDING THE PUSH TO TALK BUTTON UNTIL THE BEEPING STOPS THEN RELEASE IT 5 THE RADIO WILL EMIT A TRIPLE TONE IT IS NOW IN PROGRAM READOUT MODE 1 PRESS HOLD UNTIL THE RADIO OFF TONES ARE HEARD THEN RELEASE page9 1 Place the radio into Program Readout Mode by following the instr...

Page 13: ...odes or 83 available DQC digital privacy codes Squelch Tightener on any channel can adjust carrier squelch UP to block distant signals or DOWN to hear more distant signals Wide or Narrow Band Transmit on any channel Transmit Power SST 144D and SST 444D Only can be set on any channel to high or low power Monitor Lock Out can be set on any channel to prevent monitoring of the channel only broadcasts...

Page 14: ... open the DoorLatch asshownbelow B 3 Lift and rotate the Battery Access Door to release it C FIG 8 BATTERY ACCESS INSTALLATION A D B BOTTOM VIEW OF THE RADIO OPTIONAL CHARGING ACCESSORIES Spare Replacement Battery Pack Drop in Battery Charger with spacer Battery Access Door Drop in Charger Contacts LATCH CLOSED LATCH OPEN 4 Use the Pull tab to pull the battery pack out of the case D 5 Insert the r...

Page 15: ...acity CAUTION Use only RITRON supplied chargers using other chargers may cause fire or explosion or otherwise damage the radio CHARGING Because the battery pack loses its charge during storage and shipment fully charge it before first use To ensure peak radio performance for the next day charge the battery overnight after each day of use It completely charges in about ten hours TO CHARGE THE BATTE...

Page 16: ...azards and the ways to minimize such hazards This series of radios is NOT intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment When used as directed this series of radios is designed to comply with the FCC s RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only In addition they are designed to comply with the following Standards and Guidelines FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Suppleme...

Page 17: ...ed cannot hear your Quiet Call to detect See Note 7 messages TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Try a battery pack from a working radio If the radio in question works with that pack the original battery is suspect Charge the suspect battery as recommended in this manual If this original battery cannot power the radio try charging it again with another charger If the battery still doesn t hold a charge the pack sho...

Page 18: ...mosphere DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment that contains a transmitting device Repair of Ritron products should be performed only by Ritron authorized personnel SERVICE Federal law prohibits you from making any internal adjustments to the transmitter and or from changing transmit frequencies unless you are specifically designated by the licensee If your radio equipment fails t...

Page 19: ...ole and exclusive remedy No person is authorized to make any other warranty to you on behalf of RITRON Warranties implied by state law such as implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the duration of this limited warranty as it applies to the covered product Incidental and consequential damages are not recoverable under this warranty this includes l...

Page 20: ... RIGHTS RESERVED RITRON JOBCOM and QUIET CALL ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF RITRON INC Quick Talk TM Wireless Voice Alarm Reporter for Remote Monitoring of any sensor or switch Desktop or Wall Mountable 2 Way Base Station OutPost TM XT Ruggedized Two Way Callbox OutPost TM Basic Two Way Callbox Battery operated callboxes provide instant wireless communication over existing two way radio systems Qui...

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