User's Manual

OUTPOST Wireless Callbox Basic Operation

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HOW TO FIELD PROGRAM 2-TONE DECODE

For special applications, it is desirable to program the Callbox for 2-Tone decode 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 13. These tone

pairs correspond to field programmable 2-Tone encode codes available in other RITRON portable and base ra-

dios. In our example we will program an RQX-456 to operate with 2-Tone decode frequencies of 389.0 and 669.9

Hz.

NOTE: Field programming frequency and tone codes will remove all 2-Tone programming. If 2-Tone operation is

required, the 2-tone code must be re-programmed after field programming of the frequency and tone codes.

1. Refer to Table 4 on page 13 to determine the two-digit code for 2-tone decode on 389.0

and 669.9 Hz and write it down.

2. 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 hous-

ing.

3. 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.

4. Press and release the ON/TRANSMIT button on the front of the unit to turn the radio on.

5. Press and hold the Program Button (See FIG-1 on page 3 for location). A "P" will appear

on the program display as you enter program mode and the radio will start beep rapidly.

6. Release the program button after the beeping has stopped. The radio will display a se-

ries of six characters for Radio Identification, with each character separated by a hyphen.

The 1

two characters indicate the model number, the 3

and 4

characters indicate the

radio type, and the 5

and 6th characters indicate the firmware revision.

MODEL NUMBER RADIO TYPE FIRMWARE REVISION

7. After the Radio Identification has been displayed the radio will emit a triple beep indicat-

ing that the radio is in program mode.

8. Enter the 1

digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the PTT button until the program display

shows the desired number. Pause—the radio will sound a low tone and show a hyphen

across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

9. Enter the 2

digit of the 2-Tone code by clicking the PTT button until the program display

shows the desired number. Pause—the radio sounds a low tone and will show a hy-

phen across the center of the display to indicate that it is ready to accept the next digit.

10. Press and release the ON/TRANSMIT button to save your programming. A triple beep

will sound to indicate that programming was successful and the radio will turn off.

NOTE: An error tone will sound if you attempt to save an incorrect code, an "E" will ap-

pear on the display and the radio will turn off. Check the digits you are attempting to

enter, then start over.

11. Turn the radio back on for normal operation.