User Manual

CHAPTER 1
Introduction
General Description
RTS Wireless BTR-30N UHF Synthesized Wireless Intercom
system offers reliable, high-performance, high-fidelity full-
duplex communications delivered with minimum spectrum
usage.
The BTR-30N system includes the BTR-30N frequency agile
base station and up to four (4) TR-30N or TR-32N 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-30N 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-30N 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-30N system has been designed for reliable, efficient
operation. Operating in the VHF spectrum, 174 to 216 MHz,
and the UHF spectrum 482 to 572 MHz range, the units perform
reliable at line-of-sight distances of 300 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
• Base RX and Beltpack TX is in the VHF range, greatly
reducing the system’s footprint in the congested UHF
spectrum.
• 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-30N, TR-30N, and TR-32N
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-32N features two (2) audio channel binaural operation in
either stereo or mono mode.
• TR-32N 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-30N and TR-32N beltpacks.
This shuts down all LEDs.