““ 66 ““ SERIES SERIES OUTPOST™ OUTPOST™ Wireless WirelessCallbox CallboxOwner’s Owner’sManual Manual This manual covers the Basic and XT models Ritron Pub. 14500042 Rev. A 06/04 Copyright© 2004 RITRON, INC. – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED RITRON®, PATRIOT®, JOBCOM®, Quick Assist®, and Quiet Call® are registered trademarks of RITRON, INC. OUTPOST™ and Quick Talk™ are trademarks of RITRON, INC. P.O. Box 1998, Carmel, IN 46082-1998 • 505 W. Carmel Dr.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................. PC Programming Basic Operation OUTPOST™ CALLBOX MODEL NUMBERS .................... 1 PC PROGRAMMABLE OUTPOST™ CALLBOX ABOUT THE OUTPOST™ CALLBOX .............................. 1 FEATURES ..............................................................12 OPERATING THE OUTPOST™ CALLBOX WITH FACTORY SETTINGS ................................................................ 2 Glossary of Terms........
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation OUTPOST™ CALLBOX MODEL NUMBERS.................................. VHF MODELS RQX-156 ........ VHF Basic Callbox RQX-156-XT .. VHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox UHF MODELS RQX-456 ........ UHF Basic Callbox RQX-456-XT .. UHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox The model number appears on the serial label located on the front of the basic Callbox enclosure, behind the removable faceplate.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox OPERATING THE Basic Operation OUTPOST™ CALLBOX WITH The OUTPOST™ Callbox will not receive a call unless the OUTPOST™ first initiates a call. 3. The OUTPOST™ automatically shuts off whenever there is inactivity for ten (10) seconds. Operation Notes To Initiate a Call Press and hold the ON/PTT Button on the unit, listen for the “beep”, then begin speaking into the MIC. For best communication, speak as closely as possible into the microphone.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox APPLYING POWER ! Installation Instructions TO THE OUTPOST™ CALLBOX ....................... The OUTPOST Callbox may be powered by six D-cell batteries, through an external source of +12 VDC, or by a combination of both. Powering the unit from internal batteries will allow for an installation that does not require wiring to an external source of power. To provide a useful amount of battery life, one of two battery saver options should also be used.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox CALLBOX CONTROLS Installation Instructions AND CONNECTORS ................................. An t e n n a C o n n e c t o r The antenna radiates radio signals. Before using the OUTPOST™ Callbox, make sure the antenna is securely fastened into the 50Ω BNC antenna connector. If the Outpost is to be used outdoors, see page 15 for instructions on properly sealing the antenna connector.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Installation Instructions BASIC OUTPOST™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................... The basic OUTPOST™ can be mounted to virtually any surface with four (4) #6 panhead screws. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted. MOUNTING the OUTPOST™: (Refer to FIG-1) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case and separate the case front from the case back.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox HOW TO Field Programming READOUT CURRENT RADIO FREQUENCY & TONE CODES . 1. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive to the housing; to prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing. 2. Separate the case front from the case back, leaving the battery connected to the radio. Make sure the unit has batteries installed. NOTE: The voltage of the batteries must be greater than 6 VDC to program properly. 3.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox HOW TO Field Programming FIELD PROGRAM FREQUENCY & TONE CODES .............. To match other radios, the owner can select Frequency, Tone and DQC Codes from Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3 on pages 10 and 11. In our example, we will program an RQX-456 to operate on the "Brown Dot" frequency of 464.500 MHz with 100.0 Hz tone. 04 12 1. Refer to Table 1 on page 10 to determine the two-digit frequency code and write it down. 2.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox HOW TO Field Programming FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) CODES .... For special applications, it is desirable to program the Callbox for 2-Tone decode (receive) operation. The user is able to field program the radio for one of the 9 pre-determined tone pairs specified in Table 4 on page 11. These tone pairs correspond to field programmable 2-Tone encode (transmit) codes available in other RITRON portable and base radios.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox HOW TO Field Programming FIELD PROGRAM RADIO FEATURES .............................. The OUTPOST™ Callbox can be field programmed for a specific number of features that include companding, GateGuard™, and speaker volume level. Refer to Table 5 on page 11 for the single digit codes available for field programming. In our example we will program an RQX-456 for GateGuard™ operation. NOTE: Field programming frequency and tone codes will turn companding and GateGuard™ OFF.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Field Programming TABLE 1: PROGRAMMABLE FREQUENCY CODES ............................... UHF Business Band Code 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Frequency 467.7625 467.8125 464.5500 464.5000 467.8500 467.8750 467.9000 467.9250 469.2625 462.5750 462.6250 462.6750 464.3250 464.8250 469.5000 469.5500 463.2625 464.9125 464.6000 464.7000 462.7250 464.5000 464.5500 467.7625 467.8125 467.8500 467.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Field Programming TABLE 2: INTERFERENCE ELIMINATOR PROGRAMMABLE QC TONE CODES ........................................................................ Code 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 Frequency 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 Code 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Frequency 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 Code 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Frequency 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox PC Programming PC PROGRAMMABLE OUTPOST™ CALLBOX FEATURES .............. Requires programming by dealer using RITRON RQX Series PC Programmer version 10.0.1 or higher. Glossary of Terms Intercom Mode – The Automatic Turn-Off feature has been disabled and the Callbox is able to receive calls at any time. Standby – The radio has sent or received a message and is waiting for additional communications.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox PC Programming PC PROGRAMMABLE OUTPOST CALLBOX™ FEATURES Transmit Beep Enable This feature is turned on from the factory to provide a short beep in the Callbox speaker any time the ON/PTT button is pressed. This assures the Callbox user that the radio has turned on and is ready to transmit their message. With this feature disabled the Callbox will only beep when the radio is first turned on.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox PC Programming 2-TONE DECODE (RECEIVE) SETTINGS ..................................... 2-Tone decode can be used to selectively call the Callbox in a system where multiple radios operate on a single frequency. Alternatively, 2-Tone decode can also be used to operate the Switch Output built into every Callbox. When the radio is programmed for 2-Tone Paging decode, no call will be heard unless the 2-tone code has been successfully decoded or the On/PTT button has been pressed.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox PC Programming INTERCOM (ALWAYS ON) PROGRAMMING (CONTINUED) ............. Programming for Selective Calling: Switch Output Programming: 2-Tone Paging Decode This allows selective calling to a Callbox in a radio system where there is more than one Callbox. When the Callbox is programmed for 2-tone decode in Intercom (Always-On) mode it will sound an alert tone on the Callbox speaker, similar to a telephone ring tone, whenever 2-tone has been successfully decoded.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox GateGuard™ Specific Applications XT GATEGUARD™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................... The XT OUTPOST™ can be mounted to virtually any surface with four (4) ¼” panhead screws. Choose a type of screw thread and screw length which will hold firmly in the surface to which the unit will be mounted.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox GateGuard™ Specific Applications FIG: 4 XT CALLBOX ASSEMBLY ..............................................
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM GateGuard™ Specific Applications THE GATEGUARD™ FEATURE ............. The XT OUTPOST™ can be field programmed for basic GateGuard™ operation, or PC programmed to suit your unique requirements. These instructions are for factory programmed radios ONLY. If the PC programmer has been used to set 2-Tone decode (receive) or GateGuard™ features, operation may not be as described here.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox FCC Licensing The FCC requires the owners of the radios to obtain a station license before using them. The station licensee is responsible for ensuring that transmitter power, frequency and deviation are within the limits specified by the station license. The station licensee is also responsible for proper operation and maintenance of the radio equipment. This includes checking the transmitter frequency and deviation periodically, using appropriate methods.
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Warranty RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................ WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: RITRON, INC. ("RITRON") provides the following warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship in RITRON Radios and Accessories under normal use and service during the applicable warranty period (as stated below). "Accessories" means antennas, holsters, chargers, earphones, speaker/microphones and items contained in the programming and programming/service kits.
