User's Manual
RBS-SERIES DMR/ANALOG BASE RADIO USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION
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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 450-
470MHz frequency band.
• Push-button Operating Controls. The Push-To- Talk (PTT), Channel, On / Volume
Up, Volume Down / Off; and the special feature P1 and P2 button controls are
conveniently located on the face of the radio.
• 16 Character LCD Display. A backlit, 2-line x 8-character, LCD display will show
the channel, volume, and many current operating conditions.
• 20-Channel Capability. Up to 20 channels can be programmed to contain a unique
set of operating frequencies and options. Each channel can be programmed for
Analog, DMR or Mixed Mode operation; and can be given an 8-character name that
will be shown on the top line of the LCD display.
• QC (Quiet Call) and DQC (Digital Quiet Call) Interference Eliminator Codes.
Each Analog channel can be programmed from a list of 50 QC sub-audible or 104
DQC digital privacy codes.
• 48 DMR Contacts. The base radio can be programmed with up to 48 DMR Group
or Individual contacts. Each DMR channel can be programmed to receive any
number of the Group contacts, and the P1 button can be assigned any number of
the Group or Individual contacts for transmit. Each DMR Contact can be given an 8-
character name that will be shown on the top line of the LCD display when received,
or when selecting with the P1 button for transmit.
• 20 DMR RX Groups. Each DMR channel can be programmed to receive any
number of Group Contacts from the 48 DMR Contacts, and can therefore be
considered an RX Group.
• 10 Analog Contacts. The base radio can be programmed with up to 10 Analog 2-
Tone, DTMF or Selcall contacts. Each Analog channel can be assigned any number
of the Analog Contacts, which are selected by the P1 button for transmit. Each
Analog Contact can be given an 8-character name that will be shown on the top line
of the LCD display when selecting with the P1 button for transmit.
• Channel Scanning. Channel Scan allows scanning of all 20 channels programmed into the radio. Each channel can be
removed from the scan list through PC programming. Scan operation has many features, including Priority Scanning and Busy
Channel Blocking.
• P1 Button. The P1 Button is used to select DMR Contacts for transmission on DMR channels, and to select Analog Contacts
for transmission on Analog channels.
• P2 Button. The P2 Button can be programmed to initiate Channel Scan, Monitor the channel, go to the last channel that
received a signal, or send a Call Tone. It can also be set to send a 2-Tone, DTMF or Selcall ANI on Analog channels, and
send a DMR contact on DMR channels.
• 2-Tone, DTMF or Selcall Decode. Each Analog channel can be programmed for 2-Tone paging decode within a frequency
range of 300-1500 Hz, or for a 3-9 digit DTMF or Selcall decode. Additional paging decode features include Group Call, All
Call, automatic reset, and transpond alert.
• DTMF or Selcall ANI. Each Analog channel can be programmed to transmit a unique DTMF or Selcall ANI string on each
transmission.
• Alert Tones. Each channel is programmable for a variety of alert tones that include RX courtesy beep, TX clear to talk beep,
busy channel lockout alert, last active channel marker, and channel scanning indicator.
• Always On Operation. The radio can be set to automatically turn-on any time power is applied to the radio.
Items included with the
Base Radio
AFB-1545 Antenna
RBS-Series DMR/Analog
Base Radio
RPS-1B
12V Power Supply