Ritron “ 6 “ SERIES OUTPOST Owner's Manual - page 3
OUTPOST Wireless Callbox
Basic Operation
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VHF MODELS
RQX-156 ........ VHF Basic Callbox
RQX-156-XT .. VHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox
UHF MODELS
RQX-456 ........ UHF Basic Callbox
RQX-456-XT .. UHF Vandal-Resistant XT Callbox
The model number appears on the serial label located
on the front of the basic Callbox enclosure, behind the
removable faceplate. On XT models the standard
enclosure is located inside the fiberglass reinforced
vandal-resistant box.
VHF radios are designed to operate within the 15 MHz
band between factory standard 150 and 165 MHz.
UHF radios are designed to operate within the 20 MHz
band between factory standard 450 and 470 MHz.
Basic Callbox
XT Callbox
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The OUTPOST™ Callbox is a 2-way radio transceiver
used to communicate directly with portable, mobile and
stationary radios, or through radio repeaters. Each
OUTPOST™ Callbox is equipped with the following
features:
• Field programming. Field programming allows you to
quickly program your radio in the field without the need
for a PC programmer. Each radio can be field pro-
grammed to one of 26 VHF or 77 UHF channel table
frequencies, and one of 51 QC or 104 DQC interfer-
ence eliminator codes.
• VHF “License Free” frequencies. VHF models can
be programmed from a list of 5 MURS frequencies that
does not require FCC licensing.
• QC (Quiet Call) interference eliminator codes. The
Callbox can be programmed from a list of 51 QC
Sub-audible codes.
• DQC (Digital Quiet Call) interference eliminator
codes. Each Callbox can be programmed from a list
of 104 DQC Sub-audible codes.
• 2-Tone decoding. The Callbox can be programmed
to decode unique 2-tone codes for selective signaling
of the Callbox or Switch Output activation in
GateGuard™ applications.
• Wide or narrow band operation. The radio can be
programmed for wide or narrow operation by selecting
from a wide variety of field programmable table fre-
quencies, or by PC programming.
• Volume Level. Field programmable for HIGH or
MEDIUM and PC programmable to 2 – 100% volume
level.
• Battery powered. The OUTPOST™ Callbox is pow-
ered by 6 Alkaline, D-cell batteries that can operate the
radio for up to one year or 7,000 transmissions.
• Low battery alert. The Callbox will send a short beep
at the end of each transmission when the batteries ap-
proach end-of-life. This allows the user plenty of time
to replace the batteries and assure uninterrupted ser-
vice.
• Companded audio. The radio can be field pro-
grammed to enable or disable audio companding.
Companding will compress transmit audio before
sending it, and expand receive audio before it is heard
on the speaker to reduce the background noise com-
mon in radio communications.
• Sensor input. Each OUTPOST™ has a single sensor
input that will cause the radio to send an alert tone
when sensor input is detected.
• Switch output. The OUTPOST™ has a single 1-Amp
switch output that can be activated when the Callbox
decodes (receives) a unique 2-Tone encode; e.g. to
OPEN a gate or to turn ON a light.
• “Automatic Turn-Off” or “Intercom” operation.
The OUTPOST™ Callbox can operate in the standard
“Automatic Turn-Off” mode, where the radio is nor-
mally OFF until the Call Button is pressed, or can be
programmed for “Intercom” operation where the radio
is always ON.
• High / Low power output. The OUTPOST™ can be
field programmed for transmitter power output.
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VHF: 1 Watt
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UHF: 1 Watt or 2* Watt
*See “Special Note” on Page 3
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Have questions? Call 800-USA-1-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at www.ritron.com
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