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BPS-6N-SC ........... Spare/ Replacement SST Battery
BPS-6N-MH ........... Replacement High Capacity Battery
AFS-450 ................ UHF Molded Flex Antenna
RHD-1X .................. Single Ear Headset
RHD-4X .................. Dual Ear Headset
RHD-5X .................. Lightweight Over-the-ear Earset /w In-line PTT
RHD-6X .................. Lightweight Behind-the-head Earset w/ In-line PTT
RSM-3X ................. Remote Speaker Microphone
REP-2 ..................... Low Profile Earphone
CCL-B ................... Cigarette Lighter Charger
MHS-A ................... Cordura Holster w/quick release
BCPS-4AD ............ 4-Well Drop-in Charger: SST
BCPS-AD .............. Single-Well Drop-in Charger: SST (Overnight)
BCC-PS ................. Drop-in High-rate Charger/Conditioner
CALL RITRON for complete listings.
ACCESSORIES
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RHD-1X
Single Ear Headset
RHD-4X
Dual Ear Headset
RSM-3X
Remote Speaker Mic
RHD-5X
Over-the-ear Earset
RHD-6X
Behind-the-ear Earset
BCJS-4AD
4-Well Drop-in Charger
BCPS-AD
Single-Well Drop-in Charger
MHS-A
Swivel Holster
BPS-6N-SC
Spare Battery
Description
Page
BATTERIES
General ........................................................... 5
Charging ......................................................... 5
Precautions and Notes .................................. 5
Battery Maintenance and Conditioning ......... 5
FIG-2: Battery Access and Installation ......... 6
Optional Charging Accessories ..................... 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
General ........................................................... 7
Battery ............................................................ 7
Error Tones ..................................................... 7
Quiet Call ........................................................ 7
Troubleshooting Notes ................................... 8
FIG-3: Belt Clip Installation ........................... 8
!! CAUTIONS - ALL RADIOS !!
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy .......... 9
Observe Caution in the Following
Environments to Maximize the Life of Your
Radio Equipment ........................................... 9
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
FCC Regulations: Licensing ........................ 11
FCC Regulations: Safety Standards ........... 11
Service .......................................................... 11
How to Obtain an FCC License ................... 11
RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY
12
Description
Page
ACCESSORIES
ii
INTRODUCTION
iii
CONTROL AND OPERATION
1
FIG-1: Radio Controls and Connections ...... 1
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION
On-Off / Volume Adjust ................................. 2
Channel Selection ......................................... 2
Receive .......................................................... 2
Tran mi ......................................................... 2
SCAN OPERATION
Scan Channel Operation .............................. 3
How Scanning Works ................................... 3
Temporary Busy Channel Blocking .............. 3
Last Channel Scanned Alert Tone ............... 3
Priority Scanning ........................................... 3
TRUNKED OPERATION
Receiving a Dispatch Call ............................ 3
Placing a Dispatch Call ................................ 3
WHAT THE RADIO TONES MEAN
Radio Alert Tones ......................................... 4
Optional Alert Tones ..................................... 4
Trunked Operation ........................................ 4
NOTE:
Refer to page ii for Accessory
information. Call RITRON at 1-800-USA-1-USA
for a complete Accessory listing.
ABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the SST-454D 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.
The PATRIOT Plus SST-454D handheld is a compact, synthesized, PC programmable, ten-
channel two-way radio. It is designed to operate in both Trunking and Conventional modes in
the professional UHF FM Business Band. The model number, indicating the radio's operating
band, is stamped on the label attached to the case back.
Model
Band
Operating Frequency
SST-454
UHF
450 - 470 MHz
Make sure the package includes:
PATRIOT Plus SST-454D radio
Belt clip and screw
Antenna
Optional accessories as ordered
Rechargeable battery pack
Examine the equipment upon delivery and report any damage to your shipping compa y.
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