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INTRODUCTION
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FEATURES
This manual covers the Ritron PBS "D-Series" base radios.
These radios are rugged, programmable two-way desktop
base stations designed to operate in a professional FM
communications band (VHF or UHF business available).
Each radio is equipped with these features:
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Push-button operating controls.
The Push-To-
Talk (PTT), Channel, On/ Volume Up, Volume Down/
Off and the special feature "Z" button controls are
conveniently located on the face of the radio.
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Channel display.
The LED display will show the
current operating channel, and contains a transmit/
busy lamp. The display also indicates paging
decode status on radios programmed for 2-tone
paging operation.
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10-channel capability.
Up to 10 channels can be
programmed to contain a unique set of operating
frequencies and options.
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QC (Quiet Call) and DQC (Digital Quiet Call)
intereference eliminator codes.
Each channel
can be programmed from a list of 51 QC sub-
audible codes or 83 DQC digital privacy codes.
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2-tone paging decode.
Each channel can be
programmed for two-tone paging decode.
Additional 2-tone paging features include Group
Call, All Call, automatic reset, and transpond alert.
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DTMF ANI.
Each channel can be programmed to
transmit a unique DTMF ANI string.
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Wide or narrow band operation.
Each channel
is programmable for wide or narrow band transmit
operation.
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High or low transmit power.
Each channel can
be programmed for high or low transmit power.
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Channel scanning.
The Scan channel allows
scanning of all channels programmed into the
radio, and can be turned On and Off through Field
programming. The scan channel has many
features, including Priority Scanning and Busy
Channel Blocking.
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Weather Channel.
VHF models can be programmed
to receive your local NOAA weather radio broadcast.
The Weather channel can be turned On and Off
through Field programming.
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Weather Alert.
VHF models can be programmed to
alert you when the National Weather Service detects
threatening weather conditions. The Weather Alert
feature can be turned On and Off through Field
programming.
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Alert tones.
Each channel is programmable for a
variety of alert tones that include RX courtesy
beep, TX clear to talk beep, busy channel lockout
alert, last active channel marker, and channel
scanning indicator.
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Squelch adjustment.
Squelch sensitivity can be
programmed on a per channel basis to meet your
specific needs.
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Special feature "Z' button.
The "Z" button can
be PC programmed for many unique functions such
as Scan, Weather Channel, send DTMF ANI, send
2-Tone Page, Monitor, 2-Tone reset, Transpond, or
Emergency.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON
Congratulations on your purchase of the PBS "D-
Series" base radio. Your new radio is the culmination
of Ritron's 25 years of designing, manufacturing, and
supplying reliable, professional wireless
communication products. Ritron wireless products will
improve the operation, safety, and profitability of any
organization by providing instant voice
communications between employees throughout the
workplace.
PBS "D-SERIES" MODEL NUMBERS
VHF MODELS
PBS-146D ......
(Patriot) ..... (2.5-Watt, 10 Channel)
UHF MODELS
PBS-446D ......
(Patriot) ..... (2.5-Watt, 10 Channel)
The model number located on the back of the radio
case indicates its operating band.
VHF
radios are designed to operate on up to ten
channels within the 12 MHz band between factory
standard 150 and 162 MHz.
UHF
radios are designed to operate on up to ten
channels within the 20 MHz band between factory
standard 450 and 470 MHz.
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