Have questions? Call
800-USA-1-USA
(800-872-1872) or visit our website at
www.ritron.com
DESCRIPTION
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!! CAUTIONS — ALL RADIOS !!
Observe Caution in the Following Environments to Maximize the Life of
Your Radio Equipment ...................................................................................... 9
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ............................................................. 9
TROUBLESHOOTING
Notes ................................................................................................................. 1 0
Chart .................................................................................................................. 1 0
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
FCC Regulations .............................................................................................. 11
Service .............................................................................................................. 11
How to Obtain an FCC Radio License ........................................................... 11
LIMITED WARRANTY
.........................................................
INSIDE BACK COVER
FIGURES:
1. Radio Controls and Connectors .................................................................... 2
2. Transmit / Busy Lamp ................................................................................... 4
3. Presetting Your Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts ...................................... 7
4. NOAA Frequencies ........................................................................................ 7
5. How To Place the Radio in Program / Readout Mode .............................. 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
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ACCESSORIES
Optional Accessories ......................................................................................... i i
INTRODUCTION
PBS "D-Series" Model Numbers ...................................................................... 1
Features .............................................................................................................. 1
CONTROL & OPERATION
..................................................................................... 2
FIG-1: Radio Controls and Connectors .......................................................... 2
OPERATION
On-off/ Volume Adjust ....................................................................................... 3
Channel Selection ............................................................................................ 3
Receive .............................................................................................................. 3
QC and DQC Tone Codes (Interference Eliminator Codes) .......................... 3
Transmit ............................................................................................................. 4
FIG-2: Transmit / Busy Lamp .......................................................................... 4
Radio Alert Tones ............................................................................................. 4
Optional Alert Tones ......................................................................................... 4
Scan Channel Operation .................................................................................. 5
2-Tone Paging Operation ................................................................................. 5
Special Feature "Z" Button .............................................................................. 6
NOAA WEATHER RADIO
How to Preset Your Radio for Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts .................. 7
FIG-3: Presetting Your Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts ............................ 7
FIG-4: NOAA Frequencies ............................................................................... 7
NOAA Weather Channel ................................................................................... 7
Weather Alert ..................................................................................................... 7
RADIO PROGRAMMING
FIG-5: How To Place the Radio in Program / Readout Mode ..................... 8
How to Turn Channel Scan "ON / OFF" .......................................................... 8
How to Turn Weather Channel "ON / OFF" .................................................... 8
How to Turn Weather Alert "ON / OFF" ........................................................... 8
PC Programmable Features ............................................................................. 8
I
NSPECTION
Make sure the package includes:
•
PBS "D-Series" base radio
•
Antenna
•
RPS-1A Wall Mounted Power Supply
•
Owner's Manual
Examine the equipment immediately after delivery and report any
damage to your shipping company.
NOTE:
Refer to pages ii for Accessory information.
Call RITRON at
800-USA-1-USA
(800-872-1872) for a complete Accessory listing or visit our website at
www.ritron.com
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