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IDENTIFICATION  OF  CONTROLS AND  CONNECTIONS

1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR

The  antenna  radiates  radio  signals.  Before  using

Quick Talk, make sure the antenna is fastened

securely to this connector. See page 21.

2 TELEPHONE JACK

The modular telephone jack provides temporary con-

nection to a standard pulse or rotary mode telephone

unit, which is used by the owner to program Quick

Assist  voice  messages  and  other  settings.

WARNING: DO NOT connect the Quick Talk to a line

from the telephone company

; doing so

will damage the unit, and void the

manufacturer's  warranty.

3 BATTERY HOLDER

The battery holder accommodates the six (6) standard

"AA" alkaline cells required to power the Quick Talk.

NOTE: ALWAYS INSTALL A FRESH SET of alkaline

batteries before programming the unit.

4 SWITCH #1 TERMINALS

These terminals are for connection to a switch the

user  supplies.  Quick  Talk  transmits  voice  messages

determined by the state of this switch.

5 SWITCH #2 TERMINALS

These terminals are for connection to an optional

user-supplied  switch.  This  manual  describes  how  to

use Switch #2 as an On/Off switch to enable or disable

the Quick Talk transmitter, as well as programming

normal  debounced  and  contact  closure  settings,  and

latching mode. Refer to page 9 for details.

6 EXTERNAL POWER TERMINALS

Refer to page 8 for information about connecting an

external 12 Volt DC power supply to these terminals.

7 WATERTIGHT STRAIN RELIEF CABLE FITTING

The cable to your external switches passes through

this fitting. When the strain relief fitting is used with

recommended cable sizes, it provides a water-

resistant enclosure. 

Do not overtighten this fitting

.

NOTES: Use Radio Shack Telephone Station Wire,

6-conductor, solid 24-AWG In-wall Type CM,

Cat. No. 278-874

, or equivalent size round

cable (0.114 – 0.250” diameter).

If you cannot find suitable wire

, call Ritron

at 800-872-1872.

8 TRANSMITTER BANDWIDTH SELECT JUMPER

DO NOT remove

 this jumper. As described on page 7,

this jumper controls selection of wide or narrow band-

width.

9 BATTERY TYPE SELECT JUMPER

DO NOT remove

 this jumper. As described on page 8,

this jumper controls charging of optional Ni-Cd

batteries.

10. COMPRESSED/NOT-COMPRESSED AUDIO SELECTOR

Do not remove this jumper. 

The 

Quick Talk

can be used with two-way radios that use "companded

audio." For radios with Companded Audio -place the

jumper in the COMP position. For radios without

Companded Audio - place the jumper in the NON-

COMP position. To determine if your radio uses

companded audio, call Ritron or your radio supplier.

Refer to page 7.

IMPORTANT:

Do not remove 

any other fasteners or

 further disassemble the 

Quick Talk

  unit; doing so risks

damage to the unit and voiding the manufacturer's warranty.

FIG

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1:  CONTROL & CONNECTION LOCATIONS

2

Standard

Modular

Telephone Jack

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DO NOT 

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TELEPHONE

 

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BUT

 

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TELEPHONE

 

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ONLY

.

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TELEPHONE

 

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4

Switch  #1

     Terminals

5

Switch  #2

     Terminals

3

Battery

Holder

7

Customer Service

     Push-button

     Connection

10

  Compressed/Not-Compressed

       Audio Select Jumper

6

External  Power

Input  Terminals

1

Antenna Co-Axial

to BNC Connector

9

Battery Type Selector

8

Transmitter Bandwidth

        Select Jumper

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Summary of Contents for QuickTalk RQT-150

Page 1: ...IN 46032 USA PH 317 846 1201 800 USA 1 USA 800 872 1 872 FAX 317 846 4978 E mail ritron ritron com www ritron com QuickTalk TM Wireless Voice Alarm Reporter Owner s Manual withAdvanced Features Sectio...

Page 2: ...s 7 Companded Audio Selector 7 Settings for Battery Type 7 Connecting to an External 12 VDC Power Supply 8 Testing Your Switch 9 Recording Voice Messages 10 Playing Back Voice Messages 10 Programming...

Page 3: ...VHF FM 150 to 165 MHz RQT 450 UHF FM 450 to 470 MHz Ritron manufactures mobile portable and base station two way radios and repeaters for use with Quick Talk Ritron pioneered the use of Color Dots on...

Page 4: ...ain relief fitting is used with recommended cable sizes it provides a water resistant enclosure Do not overtighten this fitting NOTES Use Radio Shack Telephone Station Wire 6 conductor solid 24 AWG In...

Page 5: ...type of switch and wiring you may use several hundred feet of wiring to connect the switch this allows installation of the Quick Talk and its attached antenna for the best range at an unobstructed and...

Page 6: ...rom the table Examples If the Quick Talk is a VHF RQT 150 model and the radios operate on 154 570 MHz Blue Dot frequency dial 11 02 If the Quick Talk is a UHF RQT 450 model and the radios operate on 4...

Page 7: ...gram a specific QC code into your Quick Talk to transmit with the voice messages which will unlock the receivers in your radio system DQCTM Digital Quiet Call is Ritron s digital coded squelch and wor...

Page 8: ...55 731 156 265 162 503 165 251 172 036 Normal Invert 174 074 205 263 223 134 226 411 243 351 244 025 245 072 251 165 261 732 263 205 265 156 271 065 306 071 311 664 315 423 331 465 343 532 346 612 351...

Page 9: ...re than three numbers past the decimal point it is probably set for narrowband Example 467 7625 MHz 467 8125 Wide Refer to FIG 2 To set your Quick Talk into wideband position place the Transmitter Ban...

Page 10: ...es from the External Power connection d Dial 944 to adjust the Quick Talk voltage the unit then transmits a Low Battery phrase NOTE Because Ni Cd batteries self discharge rapidly you must constantly c...

Page 11: ...ened and the other is transmitted when the switch is Closed Each message must be eight 8 seconds or less in length Before you record these switch condition messages determine how your switch works by...

Page 12: ...ick up the telephone receiver wait for the beep and dial 311 Quick Talk sounds three short tones to prompt you to begin speaking b Record a phrase no longer than eight seconds describing the open cond...

Page 13: ...ed in each Transmission Your previously recorded voice phrase can be programmed to repeat from one time to nine times in each Quick Talk radio transmission depending on how you program this feature Mo...

Page 14: ...very two minutes for about a quarter of an hour or until the vehicle leaves Do I need to program this feature The Quick Talk is set at the factory to transmit switch status messages without limit For...

Page 15: ...and one half 1 5 seconds indicating Low Battery and identify ing the Quick Talk unit For example say Low Battery Five c Hang up the telephone when you are done speak ing d Pick up the telephone and d...

Page 16: ...NOTES Switch 2 in On OFF mode as described here is a feature of Switch 1 operation Dial 911 to put Quick Talk into this mode When Switch 2 is closed Quick Talk functions normally When Switch 2 is open...

Page 17: ...e 4 SETTING DEBOUNCE OPTIONS 1 NORMAL DEBOUNCE is an option specifying that the switch must remain in its changed condition for a user specified time period debounce before generating a message for th...

Page 18: ...hour 150mA 24 hours day 60 mA hours day RESULTS In this Example the Quick Talk solar panel supplies 60 mA hours in a 24 hour period NOTE Study solar panel manufacturers information TO USE LATCHING MO...

Page 19: ...a Pick up the telephone receiver and listen for the acknowledge tone b Dial 8163 to set Quick Talk to Terminated Alarm Input Mode a beep indicates the command is accepted c Dial 999 wait for the beep...

Page 20: ...ER FAILURE MESSAGE a Pick up the telephone receiver and listen for the acknowledge tone b Dial 952 NOTE The default is Power Failure Message Off 8 RECORDING UNIQUE POWER FAILURE MESSAGES What is the p...

Page 21: ...cal position to protect antenna fittings and to maintain water resistance of the Quick Talk in wet or outdoor environments Use Archer Connector Sealant Radio Shack Catalog Number 278 1645 or an equiva...

Page 22: ...utes 5 2 1 5 5 minutes 5 2 1 6 10 minutes 5 2 1 7 30 minutes 5 2 1 8 1 hour 5 2 1 9 2 hours DIAL CODE DESCRIPTION QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE DIAL CODE DESCRIPTION TIME BETWEEN MESSAGES continued SWITCH 2 C...

Page 23: ...8 2 2 6 5 minutes of debounce SWITCH 2 MODE HOLDOFF CONTACT 8 2 3 1 No contact holdoff 8 2 3 2 10 seconds of holdoff 8 2 3 3 30 seconds of holdoff 8 2 3 4 1 minute of holdoff 8 2 3 5 3 minutes of hold...

Page 24: ...nd lightweight with built in weather scan VHF models only automatically finds NOAA broadcasts Other features include Interference Eliminator Loud and Clear Audio Removable Quick Swap Battery and Drop...

Page 25: ...ges Receiving or Delivery Docks Campuses Shopping Malls Beachs and Pools Campgrounds and Hiking Trails Unattended Gates A RITRON EXCLUSIVE OutPostTM Wireless Shopper s Callbox Simple cost effective wi...

Page 26: ...he use of covered products other than in normal and customary manner or improper testing or installation Defects or damages from unauthorized disassembly repair or modification or where unauthorized d...

Page 27: ...____ Purchase Price ________________________________ FAX the completed form to RITRON at 800 251 R FAX 800 251 7329 or local FAX to 317 846 4978 OR mail it as pre addressed on the back Please indicate...

Page 28: ...d along dotted lines seal with tape and apply proper postage to mail your Warranty Registration OR you can FAX this form to RITRON at 800 251 R FAX 800 251 7329 or local FAX to 317 846 4978 Tape here...

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