RTS BTR-800, Operating Instructions Manual

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
General Description
The RTS BTR-800 UHF Synthesized Wireless intercom
systems offer the ultimate in reliable, high performance, high-
fidelity, full-duplex communications. The BTR-800 system
includes the BTR-800 frequency agile base station, working
with up to four TR-800 or TR-825 frequency agile beltpacks.
The BTR-800 base station provides full-duplex communications
with the beltpacks.
The BTR system incorporates two audio channel operation,
permitting the beltpack operator to choose between two separate
audio channels of communications, with the base station
tracking the beltpack selection. This allows the user the
flexibility to create a party-line and a private line within the
same beltpack.
The BTR-800 system is perfectly suited for stand-alone
operation and also can interface with Audiocom (Telex), RTS
TW, Clear-Com, as well as RTS Matrix systems and other 4-
wire communications systems. In addition to the external
intercom systems interfaces listed above, the system provides
connections for auxiliary balanced audio input and output, as
well as wireless talk-around (WTA) and stage announce (SA)
features.
The RTS BTR series has been designed for reliable, efficient
operation. Operating in the 470 to 722 MHz range, the units
operate reliably at line-of-sight distances of 1,000 feet. With
available antenna systems, from Bosch, the effective operating
range can be extended. The high efficiency beltpacks provide up
to 12 hours of uninterrupted operation using standard alkaline
batteries.
System Features
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Frequency-agile base station and beltpacks. No external
computer/device required to select frequencies.
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Backlit base-station LCD allows the user to easily monitor
the beltpack’s status as well as change base station
frequencies.
• Clear
Scan™ function on base station and beltpack to
automatically find the best channels on which to operate.
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Full-duplex (simultaneous talk and listen) operation.
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Compatible with Audiocom, RTS TW, Matrix, Clear-
Com®, and other wired intercom types.
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Two channels of intercom audio.
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WTA (Wire less Talk Around) beltpack control. This
feature allows beltpacks to talk to each other, but their
audio is lifted from any wired system connected to the base
station.
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SA (Stage Announce) beltpack control. Allows the user to
direct their audio to a jack on the back of the base for P.A.
systems or other external audio systems.
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Relay contact closure on the base when the SA button is
pressed.
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TR-825 features two audio channel binaural operation in
either stereo or mono mode.
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Beltpack units contained in a weather and shock resistant
die-cast magnesium case.
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Convenient IEC power connector on the base station so the
unit can plug directly to outlets. No in-line or wall plug
power supply.
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Base station comes with rack ears for easy rack mounting.