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Description Page
What this Manual Covers............................................................... ii
Important Safety information.......................................................... ii
Quick Assist
®
Features Described in this Manual .......................... ii
About the Quick Assist
®
Wireless Callbox Transmitter
General information....................................................................1
Quick Assist
®
Models and Frequencies .....................................1
Please Note the Following with Regard to RF Exposure for this
Product ..........................................................................................1
Frequently Asked Questions about Quick Assist
®
Programming ...2
Installation / Replacement of Batteries...........................................3
Identification of Quick Assist
®
Controls and Connectors................4
FIG-1: Controls & Connectors ...................................................4
Quick Assist
®
Programming Features............................................5
Description .................................................................................5
Frequency Table ........................................................................5
Transmit Frequency ...................................................................5
QC or DQC Code .......................................................................5
DQC Invert .................................................................................5
TX Alert Tone .............................................................................5
Compand....................................................................................6
Input Operation ..........................................................................6
Reset Operation .........................................................................6
Message Repeat ........................................................................6
Quick Assist
®
Default Programming...........................................7
Programming Your Quick Assist
®
Transmitter Frequency and Tone
.......................................................................................................8
Table 1: MURS model radios only..............................................8
Table 2: VHF Business band models ........................................8
Table 3: UHF Business band models ........................................8
Table 4: Quiet Call Tone Codes .................................................9
Table 5: Digital Quiet Call Codes ..............................................9
Recording Your Quick Assist
®
Voice Messages ..........................10
Number of Inputs......................................................................10
Message Delay on TX ..............................................................10
Quick Assist
®
Messages ..........................................................10
Low Battery Message...............................................................10
Power Fail Message.................................................................10
Location Message ....................................................................10
To Record Your Quick Assist
®
Voice Messages: .....................10
Test Your Quick Assist
®
Programming ........................................11
Installing the Quick Assist
®
..........................................................12
Care and Maintenance.................................................................12
Record Custom Voice Messages.................................................13
Setting Battery Saver Options......................................................13
Automatic Low Battery Alert Message .........................................13
Connecting an Ex12 VDC Power Supply .........................13
Ritron, Inc. Limited Warranty .......................................................14
W
HAT THIS
M
ANUAL
C
OVERS
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This manual covers basic operation of the
Quick Assist
®
Wireless Callbox Transmitter.
For most applications, this is all the
information you will need.
I
MPORTANT
S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION
............
NOTICE: The Quick Assist
®
unit should not
be used to report conditions relating to safety
of life or property.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
personal injury, follow these basic safety
instructions when using this unit.
1. Read and follow all instructions.
2. Disconnect the unit before cleaning. Do
not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
3. Use only approved power sources for
the unit.
4. During thunderstorms, avoid contact
with this unit and any external antenna
system or wiring.
5. If you are unsure whether your
installation will be safe, contact an
experienced electrician or electronics
technician.
Q
UICK
A
SSIST
®
F
EATURES
D
ESCRIBED IN
THIS
M
ANUAL
...........................................
• Internal radio transmitter (separate VHF
and UHF models).
• User-recorded voice messages; total
recording time of 24 seconds.
• Typical range of 1/2 mile. Longer range is
possible using an optional antenna.
• Internal
battery
holder for six (6) AA
Alkaline cells.
• Typical operating battery life of 1 year.
• Automatic
low
battery message.
• Programmable
Features:
- Transmit Frequency;
- Tone Coded Squelch Encoder (Quiet
Call
®
Interference Eliminator);
- Digital Coded Squelch Encoder
(Digital Quiet CaII
®
Interference
Eliminator);
- Message transmission schedules and
limits.
• Connection and use of an external 12
Volt DC power supply.
• Limited One-year Factory Warranty.
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