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Section 1

 

Getting Started 

1

 

 

Getting Started 

 

 

The  Loudmouth

®

  is  a  radio  receiver  that  allows  you  to  use  your  portable,  base  station  or 

mobile 2-way radio to deliver voice messages directly to a PA speaker up to 2 miles away.  
T

h

e receiver and PA speaker is the ideal solution where hard-wired PA installation is simply 

impossible, too expensive, or temporary. 

Your  Loudmouth

®

  receiver  and  PA  speaker  has  been  designed  so  that  you  can  set  it  up 

quickly and start using it right away.   

 
 

1.1 

Loudmouth

®

 receiver and PA speaker equipment 

Check to be sure you received all the equipment necessary to install the Loudmouth

®

 receiver and PA horn speaker. 

 

 

List of items included with your Loudmouth

®

 receiver and PA speaker: 

LM-U450

 or

 LM-V150

........ Loudmouth

®

 Radio Receiver with 5W audio amplifier 

05500040

 .......................... Horn Speaker with RCA phono plug and 25 ft. cable 

RPS-1B

 ............................. Power Cube, 1.5A with 2.1mm coaxial DC connector 

AFB-1545

 .......................... Dual-Band Antenna with BNC connector 

RK-RQX-Q-MB

  ................. Mounting Brackets 

 
NOTES: 

The Power Cube and optional Backup Battery used with the Loudmouth

®

 Receiver may vary depending on the 

Audio PA installed in the receiver.  Refer to 

Section 5.6 - Loudmouth

®

 Power Supply Requirements

 to determine the 

specific Power Cube and Backup Battery necessary for your Loudmouth

®

 receiver. 

*  Ritron portable JMX-446D is also included when ordering the LM-U450SYSTEM, and the JMX-144D portable is 

included when ordering the LM-V150SYSTEM. 

* Portable Radio 

(optional) 

Loudmouth

®

 Receiver 

Antenna 

Power Cube 

Horn Speaker 

Mounting 

Brackets 

Backup  

Battery 

(Optional) 

Need replacement items?

 

Contact your Ritron dealer, or 

Ritron directly at 

800-USA-1-USA

 

Summary of Contents for Loudmouth

Page 1: ...be Light Record and Play Message DELAY Feature Record and Play Message REPEAT Feature Ritron Pub 14500060 Rev G 09 17 2017 Ritron Inc All rights reserved Loudmouth Ritron Patriot Jobcom OutPost GateGu...

Page 2: ...1 Programmable Frequency Codes 16 Table 2 Interference Eliminator Programmable QC Tone Codes 16 Table 3 Digital Interference Eliminator Programmable DQC Tone Codes 16 3 4 Program Paging Codes 17 Tabl...

Page 3: ...r LM U450 or LM V150 Loudmouth Radio Receiver with 5W audio amplifier 05500040 Horn Speaker with RCA phono plug and 25 ft cable RPS 1B Power Cube 1 5A with 2 1mm coaxial DC connector AFB 1545 Dual Ban...

Page 4: ...gram the Loudmouth receiver per the instructions in the Programming section of this manual leaving the RPS 1B power supply or BP LM Li22 backup battery connected to the radio Press the Enter button tw...

Page 5: ...with the Loudmouth channel will be able to access the loudspeaker The 2 way radio s Loudmouth channel and the Loudmouth receiver must be programmed for the same DQC code All Ritron radios offer 104 d...

Page 6: ...d speaker Any user on your 2 way channel can broadcast over the loudspeaker once it is activated even if their 2 way radio is not programmed with the correct 2 tone paging code There is no need to lic...

Page 7: ...using a single Loudmouth receiver or multiple receivers and speakers 1 Refer to the horizontal shaded bars on the chart below to determine the sound level that best represents your location This shou...

Page 8: ...on can be used ie Radio Shack Catalog 4202362 The speaker should not be in an area where the 2 way radio user addressing the speaker will typically be located If the radio user is too close to the Lou...

Page 9: ...Loudmouth speaker should be mounted as high as practical and pointed toward the farthest location you need to cover Large obstructions will significantly reduce the coverage area Do not place the spea...

Page 10: ...ecure the speaker tightly to the mounting surface using all 6 mounting holes if possible At high audio output levels the speaker can generate significant vibration and must be rigidly secured This is...

Page 11: ...d by large metal objects The receiver box can be mounted horizontally as long as the antenna is in a vertical position Do not install the Loudmouth receiver in a high traffic location with the possibi...

Page 12: ...receiver for each speaker To cover a large area or an area with large obstructions place 2 speakers back to back in a central location The speakers should be mounted as high as possible and pointing...

Page 13: ...code that allows paging of all zones at once or Group Call to page more than one zone Zone paging allows for volume levels that are programmed to the specific needs of that area If zone paging is not...

Page 14: ...of fiberglass reinforced polyester enclosure Mounting flanges for flat surface Dimensions 13 H x 10 5 W x 5 5 D Weight 8 lbs Ritron model RSS 100 10W solar panel kit can be used to power the Loudmouth...

Page 15: ...le Record and Play operation Set a Record and Play delay time Set to repeat a Record and Play message Enable or disable Weather Alert feature VHF models only Enable or disable Battery Powered Operatio...

Page 16: ...r the 2 digit 2 Tone paging code see Table 4 on 17 or the 3 7 digit Selcall code In this example an LM U450 was programmed to operate on the Brown Dot frequency of 464 500 MHz Frequency code 04 with 1...

Page 17: ...ext digit 9 Enter the 2nd digit of the frequency code by clicking the PROGRAM button until the program display shows the desired number Pause the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hyphen across...

Page 18: ...58 466 1125 12 5 59 466 1375 12 5 60 466 1625 12 5 61 466 1875 12 5 62 466 2125 12 5 UHF Business Band Code Frequency ColorDot BW 63 466 2375 12 5 64 466 2625 12 5 65 466 2875 12 5 66 466 3125 12 5 6...

Page 19: ...am display shows the desired number Pause the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit 8 Enter the 2nd digit...

Page 20: ...isplay shows the correct character Pause the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the first digit of the Feature code 7...

Page 21: ...ency bandwidth Battery Powered Operation 41 Battery Operation On Set to extend battery life when powering the Loudmouth with an external battery 42 Battery Operation Off Set when powering the Loudmout...

Page 22: ...tton until the program display shows the desired number Pause the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit 6...

Page 23: ...Enter the Weather Frequency code by clicking the PROGRAM button until the program display shows the desired number Pause the radio sounds a low tone and will begin playing the NOAA weather broadcast...

Page 24: ...Record and Play On Code A Record and Play Delay Enter Record and Play Delay Time Code A Record and Play Repeat Enter Record and Play Repeat Code A Relay Operation On Enter Relay On Code A or Off Enter...

Page 25: ...ge is complete 8 Return the portable base station or mobile radio to the normal operating channel 4 2 Selcall Paging To access the Loudmouth the 2 way radio must be programmed to send the correct Selc...

Page 26: ...r access Factory default Two Tone Reset Time is 5 seconds Can be used in conjunction with QC or DQC for added security The 2 way radio and the Loudmouth receiver must be programmed for the same QC or...

Page 27: ...s not intended to operate the radio for an extended period of time For applications where AC power for the RPS 1B is not available the Loudmouth receiver must be powered by an external 12 VDC battery...

Page 28: ...er software Disable this feature to prevent programming in the field and allow only PC programming 4 8 How to Minimize Feedback Feedback is the result of the Loudmouth speaker audio getting back into...

Page 29: ...able Assembly 60201127 Optional Ritron cable assembly 60201127 4 Conductor Cable Loudmouth Relay is used to connect the Loudmouth relay switch to an optional strobe light or any other device where a s...

Page 30: ...to ground to activate Any strobe light used would require external power either AC or DC 60201127 Description Strobe Light Blue Normally Open Switch Contact On Off Switch Green Common Switch Contact C...

Page 31: ...vel to power amplifier 180 mVPP Audio output level 1 9 18 5 VPP Audio speaker volume adjustment 10 100 Frequency response 500 3000 Hz 5dB Volume Power SPL Output Setting Output 16m Level 10 0 06 W 71...

Page 32: ...hours of standby time Maximum current at 11 1 VDC 1 0 A for 1 speaker 1 6A for 2 speakers 5 3 Loudmouth Speaker Speaker impedance 8 Speaker power handling 30W Speaker physical dimensions horn diamete...

Page 33: ...ts LM U450 LM V150 FCC ID AIERIT27 450 AIERIT27 150 IC ID 1084A RIT27450 1084A RIT27150 Frequency range 450 470 MHz 150 165 MHz Synthesizer steps 6 25 kHz 2 5 kHz Frequency stability 1 5 PPM 30 to 60...

Page 34: ...BP LM Li22 Emergency Backup Battery MODELS AFFECTED LM U450 LM U450 CANADA LM V150 LM V150 BC LM V150 CANADA 9LM U450 SP 9LM V150 SP The audio amplifier module installed is easily identified per the f...

Page 35: ...ed 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...

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