Patriot SST D-SERIES, SST-144D, SST-446D, SST-444D Owner's Manual
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(800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com
PATRIOT
®
SST "D-SERIES" OWNER'S MANUAL
New
LED
CHANNEL
DISPLAY
•
Up to 10 Channel Capability
•
Easy To Read LED Display
•
2, 3, or 4 Watt Models
•
CTCSS Quiet Call ® Codes
•Digital Quiet Call Codes
•
2-Tone Paging Decode
•
Channel Scan (Normal or Priority)
•
NOAA Weather Channel Feature (VHF only)
•
NOAA Weather Alert Feature (VHF only)
•
Loud, Easy-To-Hear Audio Output
•
Quick-change Battery
•
Drop-in Charge Capable
"D-SERIES" HANDHELDS
COMPACT, ULTRA-SMALL
PROFESSIONAL TWO-WAY RADIOS
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To attach the belt clip to the radio:
Place the clip on the back of the radio case,
aligning the screw hole in the clip with the hole
in the case. Tighten the screw. See illustration
below.
C
H
PHILLIPS
HEAD
SCREW
BELT
CLIP
BELT CLIP INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Use only the
included
Phillips
head screw,
because a longer
screw could
damage radio
electronics.
~~ NOTES ~~—
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ACCESSORIES
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
TO ORDER, CALL 800-USA-1-USA.
BPJS-6N ......... Spare/ Replacement JMX Battery
BPS-6N-SC ..... Spare/ Replacement SST Battery
BPS-6N-MH .... Replacement High Capacity Battery
AFS-150 .......... VHF Molded Flex Antenna
AFS-450 .......... UHF Molded Flex Antenna
RHD-1X ........... Single Ear Headset
RHD-4X ........... Dual Ear Headset
RHD-5X ........... Lightweight Over-the-ear Earset /w In-line PTT
RHD-6X ........... Lightweight Behind-the-head Earset w/ In-line PTT
RSM-3X .......... Remote Speaker Microphone
REP-2 .............. Low Profile Earphone
CCL-B............. Cigarette Lighter Charger
MHS-A ............ Cordura Holster w/quick release
BCPS-4AD ...... 4-Well Drop-in Charger: SST
BCPS-AD ........ Single-Well Drop-in Charger: SST (Overnight)
BCC-PS .......... Drop-in High-rate Charger/
Conditioner; for SST Models only
Call RITRON for complete listings.
RHD-1X
Single Ear Headset
RHD-4X
Dual Ear Headset
RSM-3X
Remote Speaker Mic
RHD-5X
Over-the-ear Earset
RHD-6X
Behind-the-ear Earset
BCPS-4AD
4-Well Drop-in Charger
BCPS-AD
Single-Well Drop-in Charger
MHS-A
Swivel Holster
BPS-6N-SC
Spare Battery
Have questions? Call
800-USA-1-USA
(800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com
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DESCRIPTION PAGE
Charging ............................................................................................................. 11
Battery Maintenance & Conditioning ............................................................. 11
!! CAUTIONS — ALL RADIOS !!
Observe Caution in the Following Environments to Maximize the Life of
Your Radio Equipment ..................................................................................... 12
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ............................................................. 12
TROUBLESHOOTING
Notes ................................................................................................................... 13
Chart .................................................................................................................... 13
FCC LICENSE REQUIRED
FCC Regulations ................................................................................................ 14
Service ................................................................................................................ 14
How to Obtain an FCC Radio License ............................................................1 4
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................15
RITRON WIRELESS SOLUTIONS .....................................................BACK COVER
FIGURES:
1. Radio Controls and Connectors ..................................................................... 2
2. Resetting Squelch Modes .............................................................................. 4
3. Transmit / Busy Lamp ..................................................................................... 4
4. Resetting 2-Tone Paging ............................................................................... 6
5. Presetting Your Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts ....................................... 7
6. NOAA Frequencies .......................................................................................... 7
7. How To Place the Radio in Program / Readout Mode ............................... 8
8. Battery Access and Installation .................................................................... 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
HOW TO ATTACH THE BELT CLIP TO YOUR RADIO ........................................... i i
ACCESSORIES
Optional Accessories ......................................................................................... i ii
INTRODUCTION
SST "D-Series" Model Numbers ....................................................................... 1
Features .............................................................................................................. 1
CONTROL & OPERATION ...................................................................................... 2
FIG-1: Radio Controls and Connectors ........................................................... 2
OPERATION
On-off/ Volume Adjust ........................................................................................ 3
Selecting Channels ........................................................................................... 3
Receiving Calls .................................................................................................. 3
QC and DQC Tone Codes (Interference Eliminator Codes) .......................... 3
FIG-2: Resetting Squelch Modes ..................................................................... 4
Makeing Calls (Transmitting) ............................................................................ 4
FIG-3: Transmit / Busy Lamp ........................................................................... 4
Radio Alert Tones - What They Mean ............................................................. 5
Optional Alert Tones - What They Mean ......................................................... 5
Scan Channel Operation .................................................................................. 5
2-Tone Paging Operation ................................................................................. 6
FIG-4: Resetting 2-Tone Paging ...................................................................... 6
NOAA WEATHER RADIO
How to Preset Your Radio for Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts ................... 7
FIG-5: Presetting Your Local NOAA Weather Broadcasts ............................. 7
FIG-6: NOAA Frequencies ................................................................................ 7
NOAA Weather Channel .................................................................................... 7
Weather Alert ...................................................................................................... 7
RADIO PROGRAMMING
FIG-7: How To Place the Radio in Program / Readout Mode ..................... 8
How to Turn Channel Scan "ON / OFF" .......................................................... 8
How to Turn Weather Channel "ON / OFF" ..................................................... 8
How to Turn Weather Alert "ON / OFF" ............................................................ 8
Dealer PC Programmable Features ................................................................. 8
BATTERIES
FIG-8: Battery Access and Installation .......................................................... 1 0
Optional Charging Accessories ....................................................................... 1 0
.
Call RITRON at
800-USA-1-USA
(800-872-1872) for a complete Accessory listing or visit our website at www.ritron.com
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INSPECTION
Make sure the package includes:
• SST "D-Series" radio
• Antenna
• Rechargeable battery pack (installed in radio)
• Belt clip
• Owner's Manual
Examine the equipment immediately after delivery and report any
damage to your shipping company.
NOTE: Refer to pages iii and 10 for Accessory information
Have questions? Call
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(800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com
INTRODUCTION
page 1
band (VHF or UHF business available). Each radio is
equipped with these features:
• PUSH-BUTTON OPERATING CONTROLS. The
Push-To-Talk (PTT) and Channel buttons are on one
side of the radio, and the On/ Volume Up, Volume
Down/ Off and monitor controls on the top.
• CHANNEL DISPLAY. The LED display will show
the current operating channel,and contains a
transmit/busy lamp. The display also indicates
paging decode status on radios programmed for
2-tone paging operation.
• QUICK-CHANGE BATTERY PACK AND DROP-IN
CHARGER CAPABILITIES. See Optional Charging
Accessories on the page 8.
• 10-CHANNEL CAPABILITY. Up to 10 channels
can be programmed to contain a unique set of
operating frequencies and options.
• QC (QUIET CALL) AND DQC (DIGITAL QUIET
CALL) INTEREFERENCE ELIMINATOR CODES.
Each channel can be programmed from a list of 51
QC sub-audible codes or 83 DQC digital privacy
codes.
• 2-TONE PAGING DECODE. Each channel can be
programmed for 2-tone paging decode. Additional
2-tone paging features include Group Call, All Call,
automatic reset, and transpond alert.
• WIDE OR NARROW BAND OPERATION. Each
channel is programmable for wide or narrow band
transmit operation.
• HIGH OR LOW TRANSMIT POWER. Each channel
can be programmed for high or low transmit power
to satisfy your needs for extended range or
battery conservation. (This option is not available
on the SST-446D)
• CHANNEL SCANNING. The Channel Scan allows
scanning of all or select channels programmed into
the radio, and can be turned On and Off through
Field programming. Channel scan has many
features, including Priority Scanning and Busy
Channel Blocking.
• NOAA WEATHER CHANNEL. VHF models can be
programmed to receive your local NOAA weather
radio broadcast. The NOAA Weather channel can be
turned On and Off through Field programming.
• NOAA WEATHER ALERT. VHF models can be
programmed to automatically alert you when the
National Weather Service detects threatening
weather conditions. The NOAA Weather Alert feature
can be turned On and Off through field programming.
• LOW BATTERY ALERT. The SST "D-Series" radio
will sound a low battery alert tone once every 20
seconds when your battery is running down to
allow you time to recharge or change your battery.
• 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.
• SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT. Squelch sensitivity can
be programmed on a per channel basis to meet
your specific needs.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING RITRON
Congratulations on your purchase of the SST "D-Series"
radio. Your new radio is a product of Ritron's 25 years
of designing, manufacturing, and supplying reliable,
professional wireless communication products. Ritron
wireless products will improve the operation, safety, and
profitability of any organization by providing instant voice
communications between employees throughout the
workplace.
SST "D-SERIES" MODEL NUMBERS
VHF MODELS
SST-144D ..... (Patriot) ..... (4-Watt, 10 Channel)
UHF MODELS
SST-446D ..... (Patriot) ..... (2-Watt, 10 Channel)
SST-444D ..... (Patriot) ..... (3-Watt, 10 Channel)
The model number located on the back of the radio
case indicates its operating band.
VHF radios are designed to operate on up to ten
channels within the 12 MHz band between factory
standard 150 and 162 MHz.
UHF radios are designed to operate on up to ten
channels within the 20 MHz band between factory
standard 450 and 470 MHz.
FEATURES
This manual covers the Ritron SST "D-Series" radios.These
radios are compact, programmable two-way handhelds
designed to operate in a professional FM communications
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CONTROL & OPERATION
IMPORTANT: CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK before using the radio for the first time. Refer to Batteries, pages 8 and 9.
page 2
1 ANTENNA
The flexible antenna radiates and receives radio signals.
Screw the antenna base all the way into the threaded
bushing on top of the radio.
NOTE: Use only the type of antenna furnished with the
radio. VHF and UHF antennas are not
interchangeable.
2 ON/ VOLUME UP
To switch the unit On, press the On/ Volume Up button;
the speaker will sound a turn on beep. If the radio turns
on to the Scan Channel it will emit the Resume Scan Beep.
Once the radio is On, press this button to increase
volume.
3 VOLUME DOWN/ OFF
Press the Volume Down/ Off button to decrease volume.
To switch Off the unit, press and hold this button until the
speaker sounds a double beep.
4 PUSH-TO-TALK SWITCH (PTT)
Press and hold the PTT when transmitting; release it to
receive.
5 CHANNEL SELECTOR
Press the button and the radio will sound the channel
beep, advance the channel, and the channel display will
show the new operating channel. When the Scan
Channel is selected the radio will sound the Resume
Scan Beep and the radio will begin scanning.
6 BATTERY ACCESS DOOR
(CASE BOTTOM)
The battery access door may be removed to access the
battery pack. Refer to Battery Access & Installation,
FIG-6, page 8.
7 JACK COVER
This rubber cover seals out dust and moisture, etc. Snap
the cover into the audio accessory jack and charge jack
openings when the jacks are not in use.
8 AUDIO ACCESSORY JACK
The audio accessory jack is used to plug in earphone
options, and, in conjunction with the charge jack, to
connect an optional remote speaker/ microphone or a
single- or dual-ear headset. This jack is also used for PC
programming.
9 CHARGE JACK
The battery pack may be charged through this jack using
the RITRON charger cube. Refer to Accessories, page
ii, for additional charging options.
10 CHANNEL DISPLAY
The channel display will indicate the current operating
channel. When the Scan Channel is selected the display
will rapidly flash the channels being scanned, and will
stop when a channel is received.
11 SPEAKER
The speaker, located behind the front grille, allows you
to hear calls on your channel.
12 MICROPHONE
The microphone allows your voice to be heard in
transmissions to other radios. Speak in a normal tone;
shouting does not improve your listener's reception.
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FIG-1: RADIO CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
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5
6
7
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9
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12
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13 DROP-IN CHARGING CAPABILITY
Two contacts, in the bottom of the radio, permit
chargingthe battery pack with an optional drop-in charger.
Refer to Optional Charging Accessories, page 8.
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