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Professional Two-Way DMR/Analog

Base Radio

RBS-Series Base Radio

User Manual

 DMR Digital, Conventional Analog

 Narrow Band Capable

 20 DMR or Analog Channels

 2.5 Watt Transmit Power

 1 Watt Audio Output

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Contents Page

INTRODUCTION

Default Frequencies & Settings .............................. 1

Optional Replacement Accessories ........................ 1

Basic Features ....................................................... 2

Items Included with the Base Radio ........................ 2

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy .................... 3

Observe Caution in the Following Environments ..... 3

RADIO OPERATION - GENERAL

Radio Controls and Connectors .............................. 4

On-Off Volume Adjust............................................. 5

Channel Selection .................................................. 5

P2 Button ............................................................... 6

RADIO OPERATION – ANALOG CHANNELS

Receive – Analog Channels ................................... 8

Transmit – Analog Channels .................................. 8

QC and DQC Tone Codes – Analog Channels ....... 8

Paging Decode Operation – Analog Channels ........ 9

P1 Operation – Analog Channels............................ 9

Contents Page

RADIO OPERATION – DMR CHANNELS

DMR Channel Overview ........................................10

Receive – DMR Channels .....................................10

Transmit – DMR Channels ....................................11

P1 Button – DMR Channels ..................................11

SPECIFICATIONS

General.................................................................12

Receiver ...............................................................12

Transmitter ...........................................................13

RPS-1B Power Supply ..........................................13

General Features ..................................................13

Channel Features .................................................14

Analog Paging Decode .........................................14

FCC AND IC LICENSE REQUIRED

FCC Licensing ......................................................15

How to Obtain and FCC License ...........................15

Industry Canada Regulations ................................15

Safety Standards ..................................................15

Service .................................................................15

RITRON WARRANTY INFORMATION ...............................16

Summary of content (17 pages)

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Professional Two-Way DMR/Analog Base Radio RBS-Series Base Radio User Manual      DMR Digital, Conventional Analog Narrow Band Capable 20 DMR or Analog Channels 2.5 Watt Transmit Power 1 Watt Audio Output 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) www.ritron.com Contents Page Contents Page RADIO OPERATION – DMR CHANNELS INTRODUCTION Default Frequencies & Settings .............................. 1 Optional Replacement Accessories ........................ 1 Basic Features ......................................
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Dear Valued Ritron Customer, Thank you for your purchase of the RBS-Series DMR/Analog base radio. Each radio comes pre-programmed with the 4 factory default channel frequencies listed below. The frequencies can be changed via the PC programming software and cable.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION BASIC FEATURES This manual covers Ritron RBS-Series DMR/Analog base radio. A rugged, programmable two-way desktop base radio designed to operate in a professional FM communications band. Each radio is equipped with these features: • Analog, DMR and Mixed Mode Operation. The RBS-Series DMR/Analog base radio can operate in Analog, DMR and Mixed Mode technology within the 450470MHz frequency band. • Push-button Operating Controls.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY These products generate radio frequency (RF) energy when the PTT button on the front of the unit is depressed. The product has been evaluated for compliance with the maximum permissible exposure limits for RF energy at the maximum power rating of the unit when using antennas available from RITRON.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL RADIO OPERATION - GENERAL RADIO CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 1 ANTENNA The flexible antenna radiates and receives radio signals. The antenna connects to a BNC type connector located on the top end of the radio. 1 NOTE: The AFB-1545 antenna included with the radio will work with VHF and UHF radios. 2 3 ON / VOLUME UP BUTTON To turn the unit On, press the On / Volume Up button; the speaker will sound the Channel Beep.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL RADIO OPERATION - GENERAL ON-OFF VOLUME ADJUST R a d i o On S t a r t i n g V o l  To turn on the radio – press the ON / VOLUME UP button.  “Radio On Starting” will appear on the display.  The radio will sound the Channel Beep.  The radio will turn on to the channel that was selected when it was last turned off, or can be programmed to “Turn on to Channel 1”.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL RADIO OPERATION - GENERAL P2 BUTTON The P2 BUTTON can be programmed for a number of functions. Press the P2 BUTTON to step through the programmed functions, stopping on the desired function. Monitor The base radio can be temporarily set to receive all on-frequency signals. Mo n i t o r  Press and release the P2 BUTTON until “Monitor” appears on the display.  The display will indicate the Channel Name and “Mon” will appear on the 2nd line.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL Send 2-Tone S e n d 2 - T o n e Send Selcall S e n d S e l c a l l Send DMR S e n d DMR Last Call L a s t C a l l Paging Reset P a g i n g R e s e t RADIO OPERATION - GENERAL The base radio can transmit a 2-Tone code to selectively signal other radios or radio operated devices.  Press and release the P2 BUTTON until “Send 2-Tone” appears on the display.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL RADIO OPERATION – ANALOG CHANNELS RECEIVE – ANALOG CHANNELS The radio can only receive broadcasts while the Push-To-Talk button is not being pressed. Whether or not you hear these broadcasts depends upon the squelch settings. There are three standard squelch modes that can be used when on an Analog channel Carrier Squelch Lets you hear all broadcasts on your channel strong enough for the radio to detect, and silences noise.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL RADIO OPERATION – ANALOG CHANNELS PAGING DECODE O PERATION – ANALOG CHANNELS To use Paging Decode an analog base radio channel must be programmed for 2-Tone, DTMF or Selcall Paging Decode. The radio does not operate with Paging Decode as it is received from the factory. To activate Paging Decode you must first select an analog radio channel that has been programmed for Paging Decode.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL RADIO OPERATION – DMR CHANNELS DMR CHANNEL OVERVIEW All communication between any two DMR digital radios will include the following four codes: Color Code A Color Code from 0 to 15. Color Codes work much like QC/DQC codes in Analog mode, and are often used in conjunction with an Individual ID or Group ID code to screen calls when receiving, and to uniquely identify the radio when transmitting. An RX Color Code of 0 allows all Color Codes to be received.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL To override DMR Squelch Type and hear all received signals Mo n i t o r C h a n Mo n RADIO OPERATION – DMR CHANNELS 1 D Mo n i t o r O f f  The base radio can be set to receive all DMR signals, regardless of Squelch and ID programming.  Press and release the P2 Button until “Monitor” appears on the display.  The display will indicate the Channel and “Mon” will appear on the 2nd line.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS General RBS-477DMR RBS-147DMR Frequency Range 440-470 MHz 150-165 MHz Channel Steps 3.125 kHz 2.5 kHz, 3.125 kHz Frequency Stability +/- 1.5 ppm +/- 1.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter RBS-477DMR Power Output 2.5W Analog FM Modulation RBS-147DMR 11K0F3E (analog) Hum & Noise Spurious Emission 7K60FXD 7K60FXE 7K60FXW 4FSK Digital Modulation (2 Slot DMR TDMA Data) (2 Slot DMR TDMA Voice) (2 Slot DMR TDMA Data & Voice) Audio Distortion DMR Error Rate < 2% RPS-1B Power Supply RBS-477DMR RBS-147DMR 2.89”L (73.5 mm) x 1.38”W (35 mm) x 2.48”H (63 mm) RPS-1B Physical Dimensions RPS-1B Weight 3.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Channel Features Default Description Channel Name Chan 1 Each channel can be programmed with a unique 8-character name that appears on the top line of the LCD display when the channel is selected. TX Beep Off The radio will emit a beep when the transmitter is first activated to indicate that is ready for broadcast. Busy Channel TX Inhibit Off The radio is unable to transmit on the channel when a signal is present on the receiver.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL FCC AND IC LICENSE REQUIRED FCC LICENSING The FCC requires the owners of radios operating on Part 90 frequencies 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 specif ied by the station license. The station licensee is also responsible for proper operation and maintenance of the radio equipment.
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RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL RITRON WARRANTY INFORMATION 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.