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OutPost XT Owners Manual
OUTPOST XT MODELS and FREQUENCIES
Model Band Frequency Range Signalling For ats
RQX-150-XT* VHF-FM 150155 MHz Std., 155160 MHz Opt. CTCSS
RQX-450-XT* UHF-FM 460470 MHz Std., 450460 MHz Opt. CTCSS
RQX-446-XT*** UHF-FM 460470 MHz, Wide or N rrow B nd TX,
460 MHz Opt CTCSS/ DCS (1stQ 2002)
RQX-454-XT** UHF-FM 450470 MHz N rrow B nd CTCSS/ DCS/LTR, P ssport
RQX-454-N-XT** UHF-FM 450-470 MHz N rrow B nd RX/TX CTCSS/DCS/LTR, P ssport
Refer to page 6 for instructions on matching the OUTPOST XT operating frequency to that of an
existing radio system.
*
The RQX150/ 450 Models are PTT-programmable to specific tones and channel fre uencies. They are also PC programmable to any
fre uency channel within the radio's band, using the RPTPCPK3.0 R20, or higher, PC Software.
**
The RQX454 models is PC-programmable ONLY and re uires the RPTPCPK8.1R5, or higher, PC Software.
***The RQX-446 model is PTT-programmable and/or PC-programmable. Software is not available at time of printing.
Call Ritron for details.
ABOUT THE OUTPOST XT TAMPER-RESISTANT WIRELESS CALLBOX
5. Power The standard OutPost XT ill
operate using 6 D size alkaline batteries. The
OUTPOST XT can also be used ith the
optional External Po er 12 VDC Input/Battery
Backup Kit model EXPO-12. If external po er
(EXPO-12) is required the the owner/dealer is
responsible for making modifications (holes)
to the XT enclosure, please refer to page 10
for recommended practices and detailed
information.
Warning!
Take care and thoroughly engineer the
system BEFORE drilling or penetrating the
XT enclosure.
Caution - If both external antenna and
external po er are required in the same
callbox DO NOT co-locate the antenna and
po er cable in the same conduit. Run
separate conduit for each cable.
NOTE: The OUTPOST XT will not receive a call until
a call has been initiated by the OUTPOST XT.
THE OUTPOST XT AUTOMATICALLY
SHUTS OFF WHENEVER THERE IS INAC-
TIVITY FOR TEN (10) SECONDS.
To Initiate a Call:
Press and hold the O /PTT Button on the unit, listen for
the beep, and begin speaking into the MIC. For best
communication, speak as closely as possible into the
microphone. The OUTPOST XT is designed so you will
be heard clearly when you speak, while pressing the
O /PTT Button, at a distance of up to 3 feet from the
microphone.
To Receive a Response:
1. When you have finished speaking, release the
O / PTT Button.
2. Any reply to you will be heard through the
OUTPOST XT speaker. If a reply is not received
within 10 seconds of releasing the O /PTT Button,
the unit sounds a low double tone and shuts off
automatically.
To call again, press and hold the O /PTT Button
and begin speaking after the beep.
OPERATING THE OUTPOST XT
INTERCOM (Always-On) FEATURE FOR THE RQX- 5 / 5 -N-XT
The RQX-454/454- -XT can be programmed to oper-
ate as a two-way intercom. When this feature is acti-
vated the automatic shut-off is disabled and the callbox
will remain on in standby mode allowing it to receive a
call from another radio at any time. Since the radio is
under constant current drain always on in the standby
mode, it would make the use of batteries impractical.
When using this feature, it is recommended that the
optional EXPO-12 external power kit be used.
To Enable the Intercom Feature: The Intercom Mode
can only be enabled using the PC Programmer
(PC Programming Software RPT-PCPK-8.0R12).
1. Refer to the PC PROGRAMMING THE OUTPOST
XT section to program the RQX-454/454- -XT.
2. Once the radios information has been Read,
select EDIT, select TUNE RADIO, select MISC,
select Pow r Sav r, select TUNE, set Power
Saver Off Time to 0 (zero), select SAVE, select
EXIT, and then remove power from the radio and
disconnect the programming cable. The RQX-454/
454- -XT is now set for Intercom Mode.
