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page 9
“Z” BUTTON - PROGRAMMABLE SOFT KEY
The “Z” button is capable performing one of a variety of
functions. These functions can be PC programmed by your
dealer OR certain functions can also be assigned to the “Z”
button by the end user. Function options: Channel Scan,
Weather Channel, Monitor, Send 2-Tone Code, Send Call Tone,
Send DTMF ANI (PC programmable by your Ritron dealer).
Refer to the Dealer PC programmer HELP file for specific “Z”
button programming instructions.
To assign the “Z” Button for one of these features:
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Scan
•
Weather
•
Monitor
•
Call Tone
•
Pre-set 2-Tone Encode
see “How to Field Program Radio Feature Codes” on page 15.
SCAN
The UHF PBS-446D and JBS-446D base stations are
programmed for “Z” button Channel Scan operation from the
factory.
See “Using the “Z” Button for Scan” on page 7.
WEATHER
The “Z” button on the VHF PBS-146D and JBS-146D base
stations are programmed for Weather Channel operation from
the factory. This option is only available on VHF band radios.
See “Using the “Z” Button for Weather Channel” on page 11.
MONITOR
The “Z” button can be programmed to function as a
MONITOR
button. See page 15 to select this option.
See “Squelch Modes” to Set Carrier, Tone, or 2-Tone Paging
Functions on page 5.
CALL TONE
When the “Z” button is pressed the radio transmits a Call Tone
on the channel currently selected. If you continue to hold the “Z’
button down, the transmitter will remain active and voice
communications can be made after the Call Tone has been sent.
This feature is helpful when the receiving base station is in a
high noise environment and may not hear a voice transmission.
2-TONE ENCODE OPERATION
Pressing the “Z” button causes the base station to transmit a
unique 2-Tone Code that can be programmed separately for
each channel. The 2-Tone Code will be heard on the speaker,
and if you continue to hold the “Z” button down, the transmitter
will remain active and voice communications will be possible
after the 2-Tone Code has been sent.
•
Use the PTT button to transmit messages without the 2-Tone
Code.
•
If a channel is not programmed to encode a 2-Tone signal the
“Z” button will function as a PTT button.
See Special Application for Field Programming the 9 Pre-set
2-Tone Codes on page 19.
DTMF ANI ON TRANSMIT
This feature must be PC Programmed by your Ritron dealer.
Pressing the “Z” button causes the radio to transmit a unique
DTMF ANI string that can be programmed separately for each
channel. The DTMF string will be heard on the speaker, and if
you continue to hold the “Z” button down, the transmitter will
remain active and voice communications will be possible after
the DTMF ANI string has been sent.
