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PROGRAMMING THE RADIO USING A PC COMPUTER
RITRON’s programming kit, DTXL-PCPK-2.0, allows programming of the DR-142 model radios using
a PC compatible computer.
The PC Programming Kit Includes:
1) Ritron Transceiver programming software, DTXL-PCPS-2.0, which is contained on 3.5" diskettes.
2) Ritron PC to radio adapter cable, 9/RTC-PAS, which is terminated at one end with a DB-25F
connector, at the other end with a 6 pin modular plug.
3) Another cable, DTXP-PAC, with a modular jack (which mates to the previous cable) on one end with
a DB-15M on the other end to mate to the radio. Power leads are also provided. Red is positive.
The PC Programming Kit Requires: A PC compatible computer with Windows 95 or later. The computer
must have an RS-232 serial port available. A hard disk drive is recommended.
Programming the DTX-142: To program the DR-142 do the following:
1) Connect the PC’s RS-232 port to 9/RTC-PAS and DTXP-PAC programming cable. Connect DTXP-
PAC to DTX-142
2) Apply 8 to 15 VDC power to pin 6 of the DB15 (Red wire)
3) Insert disk 1 in floppy disk drive. View the disk contents and double click on
setup.exe
. Follow the
instructions on screen. When finished the software will be resident on the PC’s hard disk.
Using the Programming Software
Upon starting the software a form appears identifying the radio frequency band and channel information.
The channel information will not be correct, however, until the radio is read. If no radio is connected
when the software is started the model displayed will be that of the last radio read by the software and
the default parameters for that radio. To read the radio contents click
radio
on the menu bar and then
read radio
. Allow several seconds for the reading to take place. To change a parameter click a white field
or double click the channel field to access it. Once changes are made to program the unit click
radio
then
program radio
. Again allow several seconds for programming. Files can be saved and read using the
File
menu option.
Channel features can be programmed differently on each channel. Receive frequencies and QC or DQC
tones on a channel can be different. A channel can also be moved or deleted. An ID string of up to 72
characters can be entered to allow PC programmers to identify radios.
Computer Software Copyrights
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programs. Laws in the United States and other countries grant to RITRON, inc. certain exclusive rights
in its copyrighted computer programs, including the exclusive right to distribute copies of the programs,
make reproductions of the programs, and prepare derivative works based on the programs. Accordingly,
any computer programs contained in RITRON, inc. products may not be copied or reproduced in any
manner without the express written permission of RITRON. The purchase of RITRON, inc. products
does not grant any license or rights under the copyrights or other intellectual property of RITRON, inc.,
except for the non-exclusive, royalty fee license to use that arises in the sale of a product, or as
addressed in a written agreement between RITRON, inc. and the purchaser of RITRON, inc. products.
