Ritron JOBCOM JMX

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INTRODUCTION

page 

1

PHILLIPS

HEAD

SCREW

BELT

CLIP

FIG-1:    BELT  CLIP  INSTALLATION

Place  the  clip  on  the  back  of  the

radio  case,  aligning  the  screw  hole  in

the  clip  with  the  hole  in  the  case.

Tighten  the  screw.  See  FIG-1  below

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"FOUR  SERIES"  MODEL  NUMBERS

VHF

MODEL

JMX-141

............. (Jobcom) ........... (1.5-Watt, 4 Channel)**

JMX-146XP

........ (Jobcom) ........... (2-Watt, 4 Channel)

JMX-144

............. (Jobcom) ........... (4-Watt, 4 Channel)

JMX-146

............. (Jobcom) ........... (2-Watt, 4 Channel *)

UHF

MODEL

JMX-441

............. (Jobcom) ........... (1-Watt, 4 Channel)

JMX-446XP

........ (Jobcom) ........... (2-Watt, 4 Channel)

JMX-444

............. (Jobcom) ........... (3-Watt, 4 Channel)

JMX-446

............. (Jobcom) ........... (2-Watt, 4 Channel *)

The FCC permits high power operation on all MURS frequencies,

red, purple, yellow, and brown dot frequencies. All other dot/

star frequencies are allowed a maximum of 2 Watts.

* JMX-146/-446 are limited to four-channel capability using

table frequencies only, PC programming is not possible

with these models.

**  New Expanded Frequency List on models manufactured

after  10-30-01.

NEW  EASIER  FIELD  PROGRAMMING  METHOD

Your new JMX "Four Series" portable radio is the result of con-

tinuous  product  improvement,  with  special  attention  to  our  cus-

tomers'  feedback.  Each  is  equipped  with  these    improved  fea-

tures:

• Four-channel  capability,
• Allows you to select and program each channel

individually  with  channel  table  frequencies  and  interfer-

ence eliminator codes;

• Allows you to delete a selected channel.

To  attach  the  belt  clip  to  the  radio:

CAUTION:

Use only the included Phillips head

screw

,  because  a  longer  screw  could

damage  radio  electronics.

THANK  YOU  FOR  CHOOSING  RITRON

Congratulations  on  your  purchase  of  the  JMX  "Four

Series"  radio.  Your  new  radio  is  the    culmination  of

Ritron's  25  years  of  designing,  manufacturing,  and

supplying  reliable,  professional  wireless  communica-

tion products. Ritron wireless products will improve the

operation,  safety,  and  profitability  of  any  organization

by  providing  instant  voice  communications  between

employees  throughout  the  workplace.

GENERAL

This manual covers your Ritron JMX "Four Series" radio.
The  JMX  radio  is  a  compact,  programmable  two-way

handheld  designed  to  operate  in  a  professional  FM

communications band (VHF/UHF). Your JMX handheld

features  push-button  operating  controls,  with  the

Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Channel buttons on one side of

the    radio,  and  the  On/Volume  Up,  Volume  Down/Off

and monitor controls on the top. It can be programmed

to  contain  a  unique  set  of  operating  frequencies  and

options.
Your  JMX  radio  also  features  quick-change  battery

pack  and  drop-in  charger  capabilities.  Refer  to  the

listed     Accessories options on page 

ii

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MODEL IDENTIFICATION

The  model  number  on  the  back  of  the  radio  case

indicates  its  operating  band.  A  color  "dot"  label  on  the

bottom  of  JMX  radio  cases  also  indicates  the  fre-

quency. Refer to the Frequency Table on page 5.

VHF

 radios are designed to operate on up to four

channels  within  the  5  MHz  band  between  factory

standard 150 and 155 MHz.

UHF 

radios are designed to operate on up to four

channels  within  the  10  MHz  band  between  factory

standard 460 and 470 MHz.

CH

INSPECTION

Make sure the package includes a radio, antenna,

rechargeable  battery  pack  and  belt  clip.  Examine

the    equipment immediately after delivery and re-

port any damage to your shipping company.

Summary of Contents for JOBCOM JMX "Four Series"

Page 1: ...2 3 or 4 Watt models Quick change battery Drop in charge capable Weather scan feature VHF only Easy to hear high audio output Built in Quiet Call Interference Eliminator Customer selectable frequency settings FOUR SERIES HANDHELDS COMPACT ULTRA SMALL PROFESSIONAL TWO WAY RADIOS New EXPANDED Frequency List ...

Page 2: ... A Cordura Holster w quick release BCJS 4AD 4 Well Drop in Charger JMX BCJS AD Single Well Drop in Charger JMX Overnight Call RITRON for complete listings RHD 1X Single Ear Headset RHD 4X Dual Ear Headset RSM 3X Remote Speaker Mic The NEW Four Series models contain updated programming features and program differently than other JMX portables These radios provide more channels allow you to change c...

Page 3: ...ss and Installation 8 DESCRIPTION PAGE ACCESSORIES Optional Accessories ii INTRODUCTION General 1 Inspection 1 Four Series Model Numbers 1 Model Identification 1 New Programming Method 1 FIG 1 Belt Clip Installation 1 CONTROL OPERATION 2 FIG 2 Radio Controls and Connectors 2 OPERATION Weather Scan VHF Radios Only 3 FIG 3 To Scan Weather Frequencies 3 What The Radio Tones Mean 3 Interference Elimin...

Page 4: ...ge radio electronics THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON Congratulations on your purchase of the JMX Four Series radio Your new radio is the culmination of Ritron s 25 years of designing manufacturing and supplying reliable professional wireless communica tion products Ritron wireless products will improve the operation safety and profitability of any organization by providing instant voice communicatio...

Page 5: ...ber Pressing the button again will increment the channel and the radio will beep the new channel 6 BATTERY ACCESS DOOR CASE BOTTOM The battery access door may be removed to access the battery pack Refer to Battery Access Installation FIG 5 page 8 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 n...

Page 6: ...qual to the channel number selected Error Tones In the Program Readout Mode the radio will emit an Error Tone if a programming error is made If the self test detects a diagnostic error an alternating error tone sounds Turn the radio off then on again Consult a Ritron Dealer or Ritron Inc with any problem you cannot correct Low Battery Tone When the battery voltage has dropped below a certain level...

Page 7: ...e spaces provided below EXAMPLES 2 beeps 2 10 beeps 0 zero 5 To read out another channel follow steps 2 through 4 When you are finished complete step 6 6 Turn the radio off NOTES The radio pauses to sound a low tone at the end of each set of beeps separating one digit from the next The radio sounds a triple beep when the readout beep out process is complete FIG 4 TO PLACE THE RADIO IN PROGRAM READ...

Page 8: ...lder code Refer to delete a channel on page 6 item f Freq Hz Freq Hz 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 00 154 600 Green Dot 154 570 Blue Dot 151 625 Red Dot 151 955 Purple Dot 151 925 154 540 154 515 154 655 151 685 151 715 151 775 151 805 151 835 151 895 154 490 151 655 151 745 151 865 151 820 MURS 151 ...

Page 9: ...qual to each digit of the code EXAMPLE Code 04 Click the PTT ten times to program 0 pause the radio sounds a low tone Click the PTT four times to program 4 pause the radio sounds a low tone 5 When all digits are programmed press and release On Volume Up to save your programming The radio sounds a triple beep NOTE An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect digit Turn the radio OFF...

Page 10: ... the hazards 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 Su...

Page 11: ... Battery Access Door to release it C FIG 5 BATTERY ACCESS INSTALLATION A C 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 replacement battery pack beingcertaintoPOSITIONIT RELAT...

Page 12: ...ied chargers using other chargers may cause fire or explosion or otherwise damage the radio GENERAL The JMX Series radio is powered by a rechargeable battery pack 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...

Page 13: ... programmed your Quiet Call messages to detect See Note 7 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 should...

Page 14: ...ldren 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 to operate properly or you...

Page 15: ... do above is your sole 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 warra...

Page 16: ...e Build Wireless Solutions Quick Talk Alert for Remote Monitoring of any sensor or switch Wireless Intercom Base Station Desktop or Wall Mountable Radio Quick Talk OutPost XT Ruggedized Two Way Callbox Quick Talk OutPost Basic Two Way Callbox Quick Assist Push Button RF Transmitter Designed to work as an integrated system or as an add on to virtually any existing two way radio system Battery opera...

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