User's Manual

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PROGRAMMING THE RADIO
PROGRAMMING THE RADIO USING A PC COMPUTER
RITRON’s programming kit, DRL-PCPK-2.2, allows programming of the DR-445 model radios using a PC
compatible computer.
The PC Programming Kit Includes:
1) Ritron Transceiver programming software, DRL-PCPS-2.2, which is contained on a CD-ROM.
2) Ritron PC to radio adapter cable, 9/RTC-PAS, which is terminated at one end with a DB-25F connector, at the other
end with a 6 pin modular plug.
3) Another cable, DRP-PAC, with a modular jack (which mates to the previous cable) on one end with a DB-15M on
the other end to mate to the radio. Power leads are also provided. Red is positive.
The PC Programming Kit Requires:
A PC compatible computer with Windows 95 or later. The computer must have an
RS-232 serial port available. A hard disk drive is recommended.
Programming the DR-445:
To program the DR-445 do the following:
1) Connect the PC’s RS-232 port to 9/RTC-PAS and DRP-PAC programming cable. Connect DRP-PAC to DR-445
2) Apply 9 to 17 VDC power to pin 6 of the DB-15 (Red wire)
3) Insert disk. View the disk contents and double click on setup.exe. Follow the instructions on screen. When finished
the software will be resident on the PC’s hard disk.
Using the Programming Software
Upon starting the software with a radio connected to the programming cable and powered up, the PC will read the
radio data. A form then appears identifying the radio and displaying all channel information. If no radio is connected
when the software is started a form appears asking the operator to select a model. When a model is selected default
parameters for that model are displayed. These parameters can be programmed into a radio or a previously defined file
can be recalled and loaded. To program a radio click radio on the menu bar and then click program radio. To read the
radio contents click radio on the menu bar and then read radio. Allow several seconds for the reading to take place. To
change a parameter click a white field or double click the channel field to access it. Files can be saved and opened
using the File menu option.
Channel features can be programmed differently on each channel. The receiver IF bandwidth remains fixed.
However, if programmed for narrowband operation the recovered audio level will be doubled from that of the wideband.
A unit can be ordered with wide or narrowband filters. Receive frequencies and also QC or DQC tones on a channel can
be different. A channel can also be moved or deleted. An ID string of up to 72 characters can be entered to allow PC
programmers to identify radios.
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