Ritron Jobcom J Series J-U410 User manual

Ritron Pub. 14500060 Rev. B 03/08

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Table of Contents

1Getting Started

1.1 Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker equipment ............................................................................... 1

1.2 Loudmouth™receiver assembly ........................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Paging the Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker............................................................................... 3

1.4 Compatibility with other RITRON model radios .................................................................................... 4

1.5 Determine the volume setting............................................................................................................... 5

2Installation

2.1 Selecting the PA speaker location........................................................................................................ 6

2.2 PA speaker installation......................................................................................................................... 8

2.3 Loudmouth™radio receiver installation................................................................................................. 9

2.4 Installing two PA speakers with a single Loudmouth™receiver.......................................................... 10

2.5 Installing multiple Loudmouth™receivers and PA speakers............................................................... 11

2.6 Vehicular installation........................................................................................................................... 12

2.7 Temporary outdoor installation........................................................................................................... 12

3Programming

3.1 Loudmouth™Field Programming Overview........................................................................................ 13

3.2 Readout Current Frequency, Tone and Selective Signaling Codes.................................................... 14

3.3 Program Frequency & Tone Codes.................................................................................................... 15

Table 1: Programmable Frequency Codes ................................................................................. 16

Table 2: Interference Eliminator Programmable QC Tone Codes............................................... 16

Table 3: Digital Interference Eliminator Programmable DQC Tone Codes ................................. 16

3.4 Program Paging Codes...................................................................................................................... 17

Table 4: 2-Tone Paging Codes ................................................................................................... 17

3.5 Program Loudmouth™Features ......................................................................................................... 18

Table 5: Loudmouth™Feature Codes......................................................................................... 18

3.6 Program Loudmouth™Volume ........................................................................................................... 19

Checking the current volume setting............................................................................................... 19

3.7 Program the NOAA Weather Frequency............................................................................................ 20

Table 6: NOAA Weather Frequency Codes................................................................................ 20

4Operation

4.1 Basic Operation.................................................................................................................................. 21

4.2 Selcall Paging..................................................................................................................................... 21

4.3 2-Tone Paging.................................................................................................................................... 22

4.4 Record and Play................................................................................................................................. 22

4.5 Weather Alert...................................................................................................................................... 23

4.6 Battery Powered Operation ................................................................................................................ 23

4.7 Loudmouth™Options.......................................................................................................................... 24

4.8 How to Minimize Feedback ................................................................................................................ 24

5Specifications

5.1 Audio Output....................................................................................................................................... 25

5.2 Power Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 26

5.3 Loudmouth™Speaker......................................................................................................................... 26

5.4 RPS-1A Power Cube.......................................................................................................................... 26

5.5 Loudmouth™Receiver........................................................................................................................ 27

Field Programming Map..................................................................................................................... 28

6Warranty................................................................................................................................................. 29

1 Section 1 Getting Started

1 Getting Started

The Loudmouth™is a radio receiver that allows you to use your portable, base

station or mobile 2-way radio to deliver voice messages directly to a PA speaker

up to 2 miles away. The receiver and PA speaker is the ideal solution where hard-

wired PA installation is simply impossible, too expensive, or temporary.

Your Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker has been designed so that you can set

it up quickly and start using it right away.

1.1 Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker equipment

Check your package to be sure you received all the equipment necessary to install the Loudmouth™receiver and

PA horn speaker.

List of items included with your Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker:

LM-U450 or LM-V150........Loudmouth™Radio Receiver 5W audio amplifier

05500040 ..........................Horn Speaker with RCA phono plug and 25 ft. cable

RPS-1A.............................Power Cube, 1A with 2.1mm coaxial DC connector

BP-LM9.............................Emergency Backup battery pack, 10.8VDC, 800mAH

AFB-1545..........................Wideband Antenna with BNC connector

RK-RQX-MB .....................Mounting Brackets

14500060 ..........................Loudmouth™User Manual

* Ritron portable JMX-446D is also included when ordering the LM-U450SYSTEM, and the JMX-144D

portable is included when ordering the LM-V150SYSTEM.

Antenna

* Portable Radio

(optional)

Power Cube

Horn Speaker

Backup Battery

Loudmouth™ Receiver

Mounting Brackets

Need

replacement

items?

Contact your Ritron

dealer, or Ritron

directly at

800-USA-1-USA

Section 1 Getting Started 2

1.2 Loudmouth™receiver assembly

The Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker is on any time power is applied to the receiver. For this reason the BP-

LM9 backup battery included with the Loudmouth™is not connected when you receive it from the factory.

The Loudmouth™ receiver must be opened to connect the BP-LM9 battery, install the Mounting Bracket, or to

program the Loudmouth™.

1. Loosen the (4) captive screws in the front corners of the case. These screws are captive to the housing; to

prevent damaging them, DO NOT remove the screws from the housing.

2. Separate the case front from the case back.

3. Install the Mounting Brackets by inserting the 4 sealed screws included in the Mounting Bracket kit into the

4 pre-drilled holes shown above. Secure the Mounting Brackets to the case using the lockwashers and nuts

included in the Mounting Bracket kit.

4. Connect the BP-LM9 backup battery to the Loudmouth™receiver using the red mating connectors shown

above. The BP-LM9 is secured to the case front with interlocking mushroom-head fastener strips. Press firmly

on the battery to interlock the strips, snapping it into position.

5. Program the Loudmouth™ receiver per the instructions in the Programming section of this manual, leaving

the RPS-1A power supply or BP-LM9 backup battery connected to the radio. Press the Enter button twice

before re-assembling the case to be sure the Loudmouth™is reset and ready for operation.

6. Carefully position the case front onto the case back. Secure the case halves by tightening the 4 captive

screws in the front corners of the case.

PROGRAMMING

Enter Button

Program Display

Program Button

RJ-11 Program

Cable Connector

DC Power Connecto

for RPS

RCA Phono Jack for

eaker Connection

BP-LM9

Battery

BNC Antenna Connector

for AFB

1545

Pre-drilled holes for Mounting

Bracket (4 corners)

Captive Plastic Case

Screws

(

4 corners

)

3 Section 1 Getting Started

1.3 Paging the Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker

The Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker can be paged with 2-way radios programmed for Quiet Call (CTCSS),

Digital Quiet Call (DCS), 2-Tone Paging, or Selcall paging formats. Each format offers a unique method of paging

the Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker.

Refer to the Programming section of this manual for specific instructions on programming your Loudmouth™

receiver and PA speaker to one of these selective signaling formats.

Ritron strongly recommends operation of the Loudmouth™receiver and PA

speaker with one of the following selective signaling formats enabled.

Paging the Loudmouth™with Quiet Call (CTCSS) only:

•To page the loudspeaker a user simply presses the 2-way radio’s PTT and speaks while on the

Loudmouth™ channel.

•Your 2-way radio must be programmed for a channel dedicated to Loudmouth™ operation. Only those

radios programmed with the Loudmouth™ channel will be able to access the loudspeaker.

•The 2-way radio’s Loudmouth™ channel and the Loudmouth™ receiver must be programmed for the

same QC code. All Ritron radios offer 50 different field-programmable QC codes from which to choose.

Paging the Loudmouth™with Digital Quiet Call (DCS) only:

•To page the loudspeaker a user simply presses the 2-way radio’s PTT and speaks while on the

Loudmouth™ channel.

•Your 2-way radio must be programmed for a channel dedicated to Loudmouth™ operation. Only those

radios programmed with the Loudmouth™ channel will be able to access the loudspeaker.

•The 2-way radio’s Loudmouth™ channel and the Loudmouth™ receiver must be programmed for the

same DQC code. All Ritron radios offer 104 different field-programmable DQC codes from which to

choose.

Paging the Loudmouth™with 2-Tone Paging:

•To page the Loudmouth™ the 2-way radio must first send the correct 2-Tone Paging code. Once

access to the loudspeaker is accomplished, the user simply presses the 2-way radio’s PTT and speaks

while on the Loudmouth™ channel. After a period of inactivity the Loudmouth™ is automatically reset,

and will then require the correct 2-Tone Paging code to re-gain access.

•Only 2-way radios programmed to send the correct 2-Tone code on the Loudmouth™channel can

access the Loudmouth™wireless PA speaker. However, once access is gained, any 2-way radio that

operates on the Loudmouth™channel can access the loudspeaker up until the time that the

Loudmouth™has automatically reset.

•Can be used in conjunction with QC or DQC for added security. The 2-way radio and the Loudmouth™

receiver must be programmed for the same QC or DQC code.

Paging the Loudmouth™with Selcall:

•To page the Loudmouth™ the 2-way radio must be programmed to send the correct Selcall code every

time the PTT is pressed. The user simply presses the 2-way radio’s PTT and speaks while on the

Loudmouth™ channel.

•Only 2-way radios programmed to send the correct Selcall code on the Loudmouth™channel can

access the Loudmouth™wireless PA speaker.

•Can be used in conjunction with QC or DQC for added security. The 2-way radio and the Loudmouth™

receiver must be programmed for the same QC or DQC code.

Section 1 Getting Started 4

Ritron recommends the use of a dedicated channel frequency for

Loudmouth™operation.

When operating on unique frequencies dedicated to loudspeaker operation:

•Your 2-way radios must be programmed for a channel dedicated to loudspeaker operation.

•Loudspeaker operation is limited to radios programmed with the dedicated Loudmouth™channel.

•The use of 2-tone or Selcall paging to address the Loudmouth™is not required, but can still be used if

additional access security is desired.

•Without 2-tone or Selcall paging the loudspeaker can be addressed by simply selecting the

Loudmouth™channel on your 2-way radio and pressing the PTT button to talk.

•You may need to license additional frequencies (not necessary with LM-V150 programmed for MURS

frequencies, see Table 1 in the Programming section).

When operating on your normal 2-way communication frequencies:

•Messages broadcast on the Loudmouth™are also heard on your 2-way radios.

•Loudspeaker messages are not possible when the channel is being used for 2-way communications.

•The use of 2-tone or Selcall paging is required to address the Loudmouth™, otherwise all 2-way

communication is heard on the loud speaker.

•Any user on your 2-way channel can broadcast over the loudspeaker once it is activated, even if their

2-way radio is not programmed with the correct 2-tone paging code.

•There is no need to license additional frequencies.

1.4 Compatibility with other RITRON model radios

The Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker is available in both VHF (LM-V150, 150-165 MHz) and UHF (LM-U450,

450-470 MHz) business band frequencies. Loudmouth™can be accessed with radios programmed for Quiet Call

(CTCSS), Digital Quiet Call (DCS), 2-Tone Paging, or Selcall paging formats. The following chart can be used to

determine compatibility with existing Ritron radios.

VHF models compatible with LM-V150 UHF models compatible with LM-U450

2- 2-

Model Type QC DQC Tone Selcall Model Type QC DQC Tone Selcall

JMX-141D Portable √JMX-441D Portable

√

JMX-144D Portable √√√JMX-444D Portable

√√√

JMX-146D Portable √JMX-446D Portable

√√√

JBS-146D Base √√√JBS-446D Base √√√

* J-V110 Portable √√√* J-U410 Portable

√√√

RPM-160 Mobile √√√√RPM-460 Mobile √√√√

RQX-151 Callbox √√RQX-451 Callbox

√√

RQX-156 Callbox √√√RQX-456 Callbox √√√

RQX-157 Callbox √√√RQX-457 Callbox √√√

SLX-100 Portable √√√√SLX-400 Portable √√√√

*2-Tone paging available with Rev 6 Firmware Only. See label inside radio battery compartment for

firmware revision.

5 Section 1 Getting Started

1.5 Determine the volume setting

Selecting the correct volume level is critical to the performance of the Loudmouth™receiver and PA speaker.

Carefully consider the following before deciding on the appropriate volume setting. Refer to the Programming

section of this manual for specific instructions on programming the Volume Level.

Ambient (average) noise level should be considered first when selecting the

volume level.

Increasing the volume level in an effort to cover a wider area will result in:

•Undesirably high volume when near the speaker.

•Low volume at the outer edges of the coverage area.

•A calling radio must be a greater distance from the Loudmouth™speaker to prevent feedback.

(Feedback is the result of Loudmouth™speaker audio getting into the calling radio’s microphone.)

When coverage of a large area is required, additional Loudmouth™speakers may be necessary for

satisfactory performance. See the Installation section of this manual for details on how to install 2 speakers

using a single Loudmouth™receiver, or multiple receivers and speakers.

1. Refer to the horizontal shaded bars on the chart below to

determine the sound level that best represents your

location. This should be the ambient, or average sound

level. We will consider the maximum sound level when

we locate the speaker.

2. Estimate the maximum distance (in feet) that the

loudspeaker must be heard. Locate that distance on the

chart below and follow it up to find the line that is in the

middle of your shaded bar. This line indicates the

optimum Loudmouth™volume level setting.

Loudmouth Volume

Rock Music

Subway Train

Industrial Factory

Warehouse

Bus

Restaurant

Lar

e Office

Hos

ital

Doctors Office

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Distance (Feet)

120

110

100

SPL

(dB) 10%

25% 50% 75%

100%

EXAMPLE: In the Ritron factory we

need to cover a maximum distance of 50

feet on the factory floor with an ambient

sound level similar to a warehouse. I

find the vertical line at the bottom of the

chart indicating 50 feet, and follow it up

to the shaded bar indicating Warehouse.

The 50% and 75% lines are in the middle

of the Warehouse bar, indicating a

required Loudmouth™volume setting

between 50 - 75%.

Section 2 Installation 6

2 Installation

Proper installation of the Loudmouth™wireless PA speaker is critical to the

performance and overall satisfaction with your system. With careful consideration

and planning Loudmouth™ will cover up to 100 feet with a single speaker, and can

cover an even wider range with multiple speakers and receivers. This section will

help you plan an installation that is best suited for your environment.

2.1 Selecting the PA speaker location

Speaker location is critical to the performance of the Loudmouth™ receiver and PA speaker. Consider the

following factors before selecting a speaker location.

•The speaker can be installed either indoors or outdoors.

•Be sure there is a convenient source of 110VAC power for the RPS-1A power cube and that the radio receiver

box can be located inside, out of the elements. The speaker has a 25 ft. cable, if you need more a standard

RCA phono cable and coupler can be used (ie. Radio Shack Catalog #: 42-2363 and Catalog #: 274-1553).

•The speaker should not be in an area where the 2-way radio user addressing the speaker will typically be

located. If the radio user is too close to the Loudmouth™speaker, feedback can occur due to loudspeaker

audio getting into the radio microphone. This is a problem related to the 2-way radio, not the Loudmouth™

speaker. The use of the Record & Play feature will eliminate this problem.

The speaker must be located at least 10 feet above head level.

At near range the Loudmouth™speaker is capable of sound levels that can cause

permanent hearing loss and should never be installed in a location where a person

could be directly in front of the speaker.

Install the Loudmouth

™

speaker close to the noisiest area you plan to cover.

If there is an area with a significantly higher ambient noise level, the Loudmouth™

speaker should be located as close as possible to this area. The speaker volume

must be 6 db higher than the ambient noise level in order to be heard.

If the speaker is not close to the highest source of noise, the

volume level will be too loud for the quieter areas.

7Section 2 Installation

Large obstructions will significantly reduce the coverage area.

Do not place the speaker behind large, tall objects.

The Loudmouth

™

speaker should be mounted as high as practical and

pointed toward the farthest location you need to cover.

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