Users Manual Part 1

CHAPTER 1
Introduction
General Description
RTS Wireless BTR-80N UHF Synthesized Wireless Intercom
system offers reliable, high-performance, high-fidelity full-
duplex communications delivered with minimum spectrum
usage.
The BTN-80N system includes the BTR-80N frequency agile
base station and up to four (4) TR-80N or TR-82N frequency
agile beltpacks operating in full-duplex communications. An
almost unlimited number of beltpacks may be used with a base
station if the beltpacks are in Push-To TX mode (half- duplex).
The BTR-80N system incorporates two (2) audio channel
operation, permitting the beltpack operator to choose between
two (2) separate audio channels of communication, with the
base station tracking the beltpack selection. This allows the user
the flexibility to create a party line and a private line within the
same beltpack.
The BTR-80N system is perfectly suited for standalone
operation and can also interface with other RTS wired intercom
systems. In addition to the external intercom systems interfaces,
the system provides connections for auxiliary balanced audio
input and output, as well as wireless talk-around (WTA) and
stage announce (SA) features.
The BTR-80N system has been designed for reliable, efficient
operation. Operating in the 482 to 722MHz range, the units
perform reliably at line-of-sight distances of 1000 feet. With
available antenna systems from RTS, the effective operating
range can be extended. The high-efficiency beltpacks provide
between 8 and 11 hours of uninterrupted operation using NiMH
rechargeable battery packs.
System Features
• Frequency-agile base station and beltpacks. No external
computer/device required to select frequencies.
• Backlit base-station LCD allows the user to easily monitor
the beltpack’s status and change base station frequencies.
• Squelch adjust on the BTR-80N, TR-80N, and TR-82N
beltpacks.
• Beltpack’s battery level displayed on the base station and in
beltpack’s menus.
• ClearScan function on base station and beltpack to
automatically find the best channels on which to operate.
• Full-duplex (simultaneous talk and listen) or Push-to-Tx
(half duplex) operation.
• Compatible with Audiocom (Telex), RTS TW and Clear-
Com wired intercoms.
• Two (2) independent channels of intercom audio with the
ability to operate party line and RTS matrix on the same
intercom channel at the same time.
• WTA (Wireless Talk-Around) beltpack control. This feature
allows beltpacks to talk to each other, but their audio is lifted
from any wired system connected to the base station.
• SA (Stage Announce) beltpack control. Allows the user to
direct their audio to a jack on the back of the base for P.A.
systems or other external audio systems.
• Relay contact closure on the base when the SA button is
pressed.
• TR-82N features two (2) audio channel binaural operation in
either stereo or mono mode.
• TR-82N has a 1/8-inch (3.5mm) jack for auxiliary input
from another audio source, such as an IFB, iPod, or other
similar device.
• Beltpack units contained in a weather and shock resistant die
cast magnesium case.
• Convenient IEC power connector on the base station so the
unit can plug directly to outlets. No in-line or wall plug
power supply.
• Dark mode configurable on TR-80N and TR-82N beltpacks.
This shuts down all LEDs.