BEFORE OPERATING YOUR RADIOS, YOU MUST OBTAIN A FCC RADIO LICENSE. JOBCOM radios are
approved by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), and operate on FM radio frequencies in the
BRS (Business Radio Service).
TO QUALIFY FOR A LICENSE, YOU MUST BE INVOLVED IN A COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY. In addition, if you
have purchased JOBCOM radios that operate on an ITINERANT frequency (Red Dot), your area of operations
CANNOT be a permanent location (i.e.: cannot be defined as being within 75 miles of a certain location).
USE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS TO OBTAIN AN FCC LICENSE FOR YOUR JOBCOM RADIOS:
NOTE: For RED DOT radios, complete 1, 2 & 3; omit 4,5 & 6.
For all other Color DOT or Color STAR radios, complete 4, 5 & 6; skip 1,2 & 3.
HOW TO OBTAIN AN FCC RADIO LICENSE
OPERATING CONTROLS
1
RADIO MODEL NUMBER
See the JOBCOM
label (top-front on the radio
case) to refer to the model number ("JBC..." etc.)
while reading about JOBCOM radios.
2
ANTENNA
Screw the antenna base all the way into the
threaded bushing on top of the radio.
VHF and
UHF antennas are not interchangeable.
Use
only the type of antenna type packaged with your
radio model. JBC-100 includes a VHF antenna;
JBC-45A includes a UHF antennas. Both are
shown in the illustration at right.
The location of the radio affects its range.
Moving a few feet in one direction often improves
receiving and transmitting.
3
ANTENNA JACK
To extend the range of your portable, use this
jack to connect an external antenna. Remove the
standard flexible antenna when using an external
antenna. Contact RITRON Sales Department for
accessory information.
4
CHARGER JACK
Turn the handheld radio OFF when its battery
needs charging. Plug the charger cord into the
jack labeled CHG at the top of the radio, then
plug the charger cube into a 110 VAC outlet. The
green charger lamp lights while the battery is
charging; it will go OFF only when the charger is
unplugged.
Charge the battery overnight after each day of
use to ensure peak radio performance for the
next day. Battery pack life averages one year.
Before storing a battery, charge it for 16 hours.
Thereafter, charge the battery for 16 hours once
every 30 days.
CAUTION:
Use only RITRON-supplied
chargers; other chargers may cause
fire or explosion or otherwise damage
the radio.
NOTE:
The battery for JBC-100 charges
completely in about 8 hours; 4 to 6
hours more is required for JBC-45A.
5
ON-OFF/ VOLUME CONTROL
Rotate this knob clockwise to turn the radio ON
and to increase volume. Turn the radio OFF
when you are not using it.
6
PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH
Press and hold down this switch when
transmitting, then release it to receive.
7
SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE
The Speaker/ Microphone acts as a SPEAKER
when receiving and as a MICROPHONE when
transmitting. When transmitting, hold the radio
about two inches away and talk into the front
grille. Shouting does not improve listener
reception.
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
REPLACEMENT ANTENNAS
BP-5NM
Replacement Battery Pack
UHF 6" Flex
VHF 6" Flex
BC-A
Replacement
Battery Charger
8
SQUELCH CONTROL
Noise:
To silence noise (in the absence of an
incoming signal), rotate the squelch control
knob clockwise until you hear noise, then rotate
it counterclockwise until the noise dissipates.
QC (Quiet Call):
If your radio is equipped with
QC, rotate the squelch control knob fully
counterclockwise to make the radio respond
only to calls carrying your group code. Before
transmitting, rotate the squelch control clock-
wise to check the channel for traffic; wait until
the channel is not busy to transmit.
9
AUDIO JACK (JBC-45A ONLY)
Use the audio jack as an optional plug-in
earphone.
FOR RED COLOR DOT JOBCOM RADIOS:
1.
Call the FCC Forms Distribution Center at
1-800-418-3676 to obtain Application Form 600.
2.
Complete Form 600 as described in the companion
instruction booklet. Call FCC Consumer Assistance at
1- 888-225-5322 for help completing the form.
3.
Mail the following to FCC:
a. Completed Business Radio License Form 600, and
b. FCC filing fee -- check to be payable to the FCC.
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FCC
Business Radio Service
P.O. Box 358220
Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5220
FOR ALL COLOR DOT AND STAR JOBCOM RADIOS
EXCEPT RED DOT:
4.
Call PCIA, the FCC appointed coordinator of Business
Frequencies, at 1-800-759-0300, to obtain the
Coordination Supplement Form. When you receive the
form, fill it out according to the instructions.
5.
In addition, PCIA will send FCC Application Form 600;
complete it according to the companion instruction
booklet. Call FCC Consumer Assistance at 1- 888-225-
5322 for help completing Form 600.
6.
Mail the following to PCIA:
a. Completed PCIA Coordination Supplement Form, and
b. PCIA coordination fee check payable to PCIA
*
, and
c. Completed Business Radio License Form 600, and
d. FCC filing fee check payable to the FCC.
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PCIA Coordination Services
P.O. Box 25648
Alexandria, VA 22314-5648
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Contact the referenced agency to confirm fee charges.
The FCC will mail your license to you approximately four to six weeks after receipt of the application.
TO CHECK ON THE STATUS OF YOUR PENDING LICENSE, call the FCC Consumer Assistance Line at
1-888-225-5322 and request an update of your pending Business Radio license you will need to provide
the name filed on Business Radio License Form 600.
OPERATING CONTROLS
VHF ANTENNA
UHF
1
8
7
6
5
4
9
3
2
