Patriot PLUS RTX-454 Owner's Manual
PATRIOT HANDHELD OWNER'S MANUAL
Synthesized and Programmable on a per-Channel Basis
Conventional and Trunked Operation (LTR® and PassPort® Protocols);
Programmable on a per-Channel Basis
2- or 4-Watt Transmitter Power
Eleven Channels in Conventional Mode
In Trunking Mode: Flexible Dynamic Allocation allows up to 100 Channels
in any number of System Configurations
Large Speaker with Very Loud Audio Output, Great in Noisy Environments
Companded Audio: Reduces Background Noise and Increases Received
Voice Audio for Clearer Voice Communications
30 Megahertz Bandwidth
Multi-Mode Capability - Wide or Narrow Bandwidth Switching, Programmable
on a Per-channel Basis
Programmable Quiet Call® Tone Squelch, Digital Quiet CallTM and DTMF
Encode
Channel Scan, Normal and Priority
Battery Saver
High-capacity Battery
Model:
RTX- 454
Innovations in Trunked & Conventional 2-Way Radios
RUGGED, PROFESSIONAL TWO-WAY RADIOS
Synthesized and Programmable on a per-Channel Basis
Conventional and Trunked Operation (LTR® and PassPort® Protocols);
Programmable on a per-Channel Basis
2- or 4-Watt Transmitter Power
Eleven Channels in Conventional Mode
Innovations in Trunked & Conventional 2-Way Radios
RUGGED, PROFESSIONAL TWO-WAY RADIOS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
FCC Regulations: Licensing .................................................................. 1
FCC Regulations: Safety Standards ......................................................1
Service .................................................................................................... 1
How to Obtain an FCC License ............................................................. 1
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................. 2
INTRODUCTION
General ................................................................................................... 2
Inspection ............................................................................................... 2
Model Identification ................................................................................ 2
CONTROL AND OPERATION ...................................................................... 3
FIG1: Radio Controls & Connectors ................................................. 3
BATTERIES
Maintenance and Conditioning ..............................................................4
General ................................................................................................... 4
Charging ................................................................................................. 4
Battery Removal/ Installation ................................................................. 4
Precautions and Notes ........................................................................... 4
FIG2: Patriot Plus RTX Battery Pack Installation .............................. 5
BELT CLIP INSTALLATION ..........................................................................5
RADIO CARE .................................................................................................5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE:
Refer to page 2 for Accessory information; call RITRON at 1800USA1USA (800-8721872) for a complete Accessory listing.
DESCRIPTION PAGE
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION .................................................................... 6
To Switch On the Radio ..........................................................................6
To Adjust the Volume ............................................................................. 6
To Hear Calls from Other Users .............................................................6
To Call Other Users ................................................................................ 6
To Monitor ...............................................................................................6
To Turn Off the Radio .............................................................................6
Scanning: Priority Scanning ...................................................................6
Scanning: Normal Scanning .................................................................. 6
Busy Channel Delete..............................................................................6
TRUNKED OPERATION................................................................................6
Receiving a Dispatch Call ...................................................................... 6
Placing a Dispatch Call .......................................................................... 6
WHAT THE RADIO TONES MEAN .............................................................. 7
TROUBLESHOOTING
General ................................................................................................... 8
Battery..................................................................................................... 8
Error Tones .............................................................................................8
Quiet Call ................................................................................................ 8
Troubleshooting Notes ........................................................................... 9
RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY ................................... BACK COVER
FIGURES:
1. Radio Controls and Connectors ......................................................... 3
2. Patriot Plus RTX Battery Pack Installation ........................................ 5
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DESCRIPTION PAGE
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
FCC Regulations: Licensing .................................................................. 1
FCC Regulations: Safety Standards ......................................................1
Service .................................................................................................... 1
How to Obtain an FCC License ............................................................. 1
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................. 2
INTRODUCTION
General ................................................................................................... 2
Inspection ............................................................................................... 2
Model Identification ................................................................................ 2
CONTROL AND OPERATION ...................................................................... 3
FIG1: Radio Controls & Connectors ................................................. 3
BATTERIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION .................................................................... 6
To Switch On the Radio ..........................................................................6
To Adjust the Volume ............................................................................. 6
To Hear Calls from Other Users .............................................................6
To Call Other Users ................................................................................ 6
To Monitor ...............................................................................................6
To Turn Off the Radio .............................................................................6
Scanning: Priority Scanning ...................................................................6
Scanning: Normal Scanning .................................................................. 6
Busy Channel Delete..............................................................................6
TRUNKED OPERATION................................................................................6
Receiving a Dispatch Call ...................................................................... 6
Placing a Dispatch Call .......................................................................... 6
WHAT THE RADIO TONES MEAN .............................................................. 7
FCC REGULATIONS
LICENSING
The FCC requires the owners of the radios 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 specified by the station license. The station licensee is also responsible for
proper operation and maintenance of the radio equipment, including checking the transmitter
frequency and deviation periodically by use of appropriate methods.
To get a FCC license for VHF or UHF frequencies, submit FCC application Form 600 as
indicated in the block at right. Your Ritron dealer can help you with this process.
SAFETY STANDARDS
The FCC (with its action in General Docket 79-144, March 13, 1985) has adopted a safety
standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCCregulated equipment. Ritron observes these guidelines and recommends that you do also:
DO NOT hold the radio so that the antenna is very close to or touching exposed parts of
the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Keep the radio vertical, two-to-
three inches away while talking into the front panel.
DO NOT press the Push-To-Talk except when you intend to transmit.
DO NOT operate radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
atmosphere.
DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment that contains a transmitting
device.
Repair of Ritron products should be performed only by Ritron authorized personnel.
SERVICE
Federal law prohibits you from making any internal adjustments to the transmitter, and/ or from
changing transmit frequencies unless you are specifically designated by the licensee.
If your radio equipment fails to operate properly, or you wish to have the radio programmed,
contact your authorized dealer or Ritron.
RITRON, INC., Repair Department
505 West Carmel Drive
Carmel, IN 46032 USA
Phone: 317-846-1201
FAX: 317-846-4978
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
HOW TO OBTAIN AN FCC RADIO LICENSE
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Licensing Information
Because your Ritron radio operates on Private Land
Mobile frequencies, it is subject to the Rules and
Regulations of the FCC, which requires all operators
of these frequencies to obtain a station license before
operating their equipment. Make application for your
FCC license on FCC Forms 600 and 159.
To have forms and instructions faxed to you by
the FCC, call the FCC Fax-On-Demand system at
202-418-0177 from your fax machine;
request Document 000600 & Form 159.
To have Document 000600 & Form 159 mailed to you,
call the FCC Forms Hotline at
800-418-FORM (1-800-418-3676).
For help with questions concerning the
license application, contact the FCC at
888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
You must decide which radio frequency(ies) you
can operate on before filling out your application.
For help determining your frequencies, call Ritron at
800-USA-1-USA (1-800-872-1872).
For assistance, call
800-USA-1-USA
(800-872-1872)
page 1
FCC REGULATIONS
LICENSING
The FCC requires the owners of the radios 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 specified by the station license. The station licensee is also responsible for
proper operation and maintenance of the radio equipment, including checking the transmitter
frequency and deviation periodically by use of appropriate methods.
To get a FCC license for VHF or UHF frequencies, submit FCC application Form 600 as
indicated in the block at right. Your Ritron dealer can help you with this process.
SAFETY STANDARDS
The FCC (with its action in General Docket 79-144, March 13, 1985) has adopted a safety
standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCCregulated equipment. Ritron observes these guidelines and recommends that you do also:
DO NOT hold the radio so that the antenna is very close to or touching exposed parts of
the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. Keep the radio vertical, two-to-
three inches away while talking into the front panel.
DO NOT press the Push-To-Talk except when you intend to transmit.
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
HOW TO OBTAIN AN FCC RADIO LICENSE
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Licensing Information
Because your Ritron radio operates on Private Land
Mobile frequencies, it is subject to the Rules and
Regulations of the FCC, which requires all operators
of these frequencies to obtain a station license before
operating their equipment. Make application for your
FCC license on FCC Forms 600 and 159.
To have forms and instructions faxed to you by
the FCC, call the FCC Fax-On-Demand system at
202-418-0177 from your fax machine;
request Document 000600 & Form 159.
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
This manual covers Ritron models:
RTX-454
The PATRIOT Plus RTX-454 handheld is a
synthesized, PC-programmable, eleven-channel
two-way radio that operates in Trunking and
Conventional Modes in the professional UHF FM
Business Band.
All RTX Plus radios feature quick-change battery
pack and drop-in charger capabilities. See
Accessories at left.
INSPECTION
Check your package for the following items:
- PATRIOT Plus RTX-454 radio
- antenna
- rechargeable battery pack
- belt clip and screws
- any optional accessories ordered
Examine the equipment immediately after
delivery and report any damages to the shipping
company.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
The model number is stamped on the label
attached to the case back. The model number
indicates the radio's operating band.
MODEL BAND OPERATING FREQUENCY
RTX-454 UHF 450 - 480 MHz
TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-USA-1-USA
SPARE/ REPLACEMENT BATTERY PACKS:
BPX-8N ................ 700 mAH, 9.6 VDC, NiCd
BPX-8N-HC ......... 850 mAH, 9.6 VDC, NiCd
BPX-8N-MH ......... 1200 mAH, 9.6 VDC, NiMH
BATTERY CHARGERS:
BC-A ..................... 120 VAC Cube Charger
BCP-AD ................ Drop-In Charger Adapter
BCP-FS ................ Dual Rate Drop-In Charger, Single Unit
BCP-FD ................ Dual Rate Drop-In Charger, Two Unit
REPLACEMENT
ANTENNAS:
AFM-450 .............. UHF Antenna, 6 inch
AFM-450-S .......... UHF Antenna, Stubby
HOLSTERS:
LHX-A .................. Leather Holster
BCP-FD
ACCESSORIES
TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-USA-1-USA
AUDIO ACCESSORIES:
REP-2 ..................... Low-Profile Earphone
RHD-5X ................... Ear Clip Headset w/ Boom Mic
RSM-3X .................. Remote Speaker/ Mic
RHD-4X ................... Dual Ear Headset w/ Boom Mic
RHD-1X ................... Single Ear Headset w/ Boom Mic
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
RTX-RS ................ Radio Rain Shield
BC-A
REP-2
RHD-5X
RSM-3X
RHD-1X
RHD-4X
New
!!
BCP-AD
CHARGING
FAST
CHARGE
FAST
CHARGE
CHARGING
NORMAL
FAST
CHARGING
NORMAL
FAST
CHARGING
NORMAL
FAST
FAST
CHARGE
BCP-FS
RAIN SHIELD
RTX-RS
New
!!
LHX-A
For assistance, call
1-800-USA-1-USA
(1-800-872-1872)
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(1-800-872-1872)
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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
This manual covers Ritron models:
RTX-454
The PATRIOT Plus RTX-454 handheld is a
synthesized, PC-programmable, eleven-channel
two-way radio that operates in Trunking and
Conventional Modes in the professional UHF FM
Business Band.
All RTX Plus radios feature quick-change battery
pack and drop-in charger capabilities. See
Accessories at left.
INSPECTION
Check your package for the following items:
- PATRIOT Plus RTX-454 radio
- antenna
- rechargeable battery pack
TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-USA-1-USA
SPARE/ REPLACEMENT BATTERY PACKS:
BPX-8N ................ 700 mAH, 9.6 VDC, NiCd
BPX-8N-HC ......... 850 mAH, 9.6 VDC, NiCd
BPX-8N-MH ......... 1200 mAH, 9.6 VDC, NiMH
BATTERY CHARGERS:
BC-A ..................... 120 VAC Cube Charger
BCP-AD ................ Drop-In Charger Adapter
BCP-FS ................ Dual Rate Drop-In Charger, Single Unit
BCP-FD ................ Dual Rate Drop-In Charger, Two Unit
ACCESSORIES
TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-USA-1-USA
AUDIO ACCESSORIES:
REP-2 ..................... Low-Profile Earphone
RHD-5X ................... Ear Clip Headset w/ Boom Mic
RSM-3X .................. Remote Speaker/ Mic
RHD-4X ................... Dual Ear Headset w/ Boom Mic
RHD-1X ................... Single Ear Headset w/ Boom Mic
BC-A
REP-2
RHD-5X
New
!!
BCP-AD
CHARGING
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