RITRON NT-174 VHF NT Series Professional Two-Way Radio

• Analog, Wide/Narrow Band Capable
• 255 Channels
• Frequency Channel Steps
  • VHF: 2.5/12.5 KHz
  • UHF: 2.5/6.25/12.5KHz
•  CTCSS/CDCSS Encode/Decode
• Selective Signaling Encode/Decode: DTMF, Selcal and 2-Tone (300-3000Hz)
• LCD Dot Matrix 14 Character Display
• Radio Status Icons
• Scrambler
• Priority and Normal Channel Scan
• 6 Programmable PF Buttons
• Loud Audio Output – 1000mW
• MIL STD 810F
  • Temperature/Humidity/Shock/Vibration
• IP 65 Certified Resistance to Water/Dust
  • 800- USA-1-USA (872-1-872)

Default Frequencies and Settings

Dear Customer,
Thank you for your purchase of the NT Series radio. Each NT-174 and NT-470 radio comes pre-programmed with the *2 factory default channel frequencies listed below. The frequencies cannot be changed via the keypad buttons. Other factory default radio settings i.e. Programmable Function Buttons are listed on Page 6 to 10. If your company currently has a license on frequencies other than the default settings, the NT radio can be PC programmed to custom frequencies using optional Ritron PC software, other settings can also be re- configured. Please contact Ritron, Inc. toll free at 800-872-1872 for information on “custom” radio programming services. Please be advised that operation on the factory default frequencies require that you obtain a Canadian Operator License BEFORE USE.

• NT-174 (VHF)
  Default Frequency Settings – Operating band *136-174MHz
  Ch1 (151.055MHz) Narrow Band – no tone – 2/5 Watts Ch2 (151.115MHz) Narrow Band – no tone – 2/5 Watts

• NT-470 (UHF)
  Default Frequency Settings – Operating band *406-470MHz
  Ch1 (458.6625MHz) Narrow Band – no tone – 2/4 Watts Ch2 (469.2625MHz) Narrow Band – no tone – 2/4 Watts

Narrow Band = 12.5KHz bandwidth
Tone = tone codes can be added via the keypad by the radio user. See page 11 for details.
The standard antenna supplied is cut for operation in the following frequency bands:

• VHF: 150-160MHz
• UHF: 450-470MHz

Operation on frequencies outside this range will require a custom cut antenna.

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH EACH RADIO

Models Description

• NT-174 VHF,
  

  • 136-174MHz
  • 5 Watt or 2 Watt 255 Channel Capacity

• 70 UNT-4HF ,

• 403-470MHz 4 Watt or 2 Watt

  • 255 Channel Capacity
  • Standard antenna supplied is cut for operation in the following

• frequency ranges:

  • VHF: 150-160MHz
  • UHF: 450-470MHz

For pictures of accessories go to: http://www.ritron.com/accessories.html

Ear Loop with PTT
& Microphone, 2 Pin Conn| RHD-16X
Speaker Microphone, 2 Pin| RSM-10X
Replacement, Battery Pack| BP-PT18-L
Replacement, Belt Clip| CB-PT
Gang Charger Kit| BC-6PTKIT

Installing Audio Accessories

1. Flip open protective rubber cover on the side of the radio.
2. Plug 2-Pin connector of Audio Accessory into 2.5mm and 3.5mm holes.

Battery Installation/Removal

1. Turn the radio OFF.
2. Align tabs at bottom of battery pack with the slots at the bottom of the radio body.
3. Pivot the top of the battery towards the radio body until you hear the spring latches engage with a click.

To Remove

1. Turn radio OFF.
2. Slide both side latches down until they release.
3. Gently rotate the top of the battery pack away from the radio.

Getting To Know Your NT Series Radio

PFB Programmable Function Button

BC-PT Charger Information

• Specification
  • Input voltage: 12VDC, 1A, 110-220VAC
  • Output voltage: 8.4VDC, 850mA
  • Charge time: 21/2 hours
• Operating instruction
  • Plug the AC power cord of the charger into a wall outlet.
  • Turn the transceiver off.
  • Insert the battery pack into the charger with or without the transceiver attached.

Color Status of Charger LED

• Steady RED………Battery Charging
• Steady GREEN….Battery Charging Complete
• Steady AMBER….Trickle Charge, Replace Battery
• Blinking AMBER…Abnormal Temperature
• Blinking RED……..Replace Battery

Display Indicators

“H” is high power. “L” is low power.
| Keypad Lock Indicator. Appears when
keypad lock function ON.
|

Alert(Beep) ON/OFF Indicator.
Appears when keypad tones are ON.

| Battery Level Indicator.
Indicates remaining battery power.
| Hands-free VOX Indicator.
Appears when VOX function is turned ON.
| Channel Scan Indicator.
Appears when Scan function is activated.
| Scramble. Appears when Scrambler Function is enabled.
| Talk Around Indicator.
| TONE Indicator.
Appears when the frequency is set with Tone.
| Monitor Indicator.
Appears when Monitor Button is pressed.

Battery Information

• Fully charge the battery before use to keep the optimum capacity and for safe operation.
• The battery is designed for the NT Series charger only. Please do not charge the battery with any other brand charger.
• Turn the radio off before charging.
• Do not disassemble.
• If the battery terminal is contacted with any metals or conductive substances, it may do harm to the body or battery.
• Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
• Battery Life: Duty cycle: 5% transmit, 5% receive,90% standby = more than 12 hours

Operating Your NT Series Radio

• Select the desired channel by using the Scroll UP/DWN button. When button is held, channels change continiously.
• To Talk, press and hold the PTT button, speak into the microphone on the radio, and release to listen.
• To Monitor traffic on the channel, press the Monitor button.

Note: For maximum clarity hold the radio 2-3 radio inches away from your mouth and speak in a normal tone of voice.

Programmable Function Buttons (PFB’s)
Programmable Function Buttons (PFB) provide easy, one-button access to a specific feature/function. When momentarily pressed, the PFB can be PC programmed to operate as follows:

• No function when pressed
• Turn ON or OFF a specific feature assigned to that PFB,
• Send a Call Tone
•  or other functions if noted as Yes under the heading PFB Assignable in the tables starting on page 6.

The table listed below indicates the Factory Default settings for each of the PFB’s on your radio. The default function can be changed via PC programming, contact Ritron from details.

Using The Menu/Enter Button

Listed below are instructions for accessing factory default features/functions from the radio MENU button. The NT radio can be customized using special PC software to enable or disable certain features and functions – see features listed below. .To access feature/functions via the radio MENU: (see instructions in current manual)

• Press if enabled, the first feature/function in the list will appear on the LCD display
•  Use to scroll to a specific feature/function or
• Press to ENTER the feature/function appearing on the LCD display
• Use to scroll sub-list option settings for the specific feature/function
• Press to SAVE selection and exit MENU
• The last channel of operation will appear on the LCD display

Programmable NT Series Radio Features

Your NT radio has been factory programmed to allow field-programming of certain features. The first 7 features listed below in italics can be accessed by the radio user using the PF buttons. The other features listed can be custom programmed using special PC software. Contact Ritron for details.

Function/Feature

Tone Code Select -Tone codes help to block-out other radio chatter not in your talk group, static and noise.

• Each channel can be assigned separate tone codes, on a channel-by-channel basis.

• All radios in your talk group must be programmed to the same frequency and tone code (transmit and receive).

• See Tone Code Tables & programming instructions on p.11.

• Tone Select (Transmit) Select CTCSS or DCS Tone Codes to block out unwanted chatter

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Tone Select (Receive) Select CTCSS or DCS Tone Codes to block out unwanted chatter

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Keypad Lock ON/OFF Prevents accidental activation of the front panel buttons. Icon appears on LCD display is ON.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Squelch Level Will display the current squelch level and allow the user to raise or lower squelch with the Up and
  Down buttons. Smaller numbers increase squelch sensitivity, allowing the radio to hear weak and distant signals. Larger numbers decrease sensitivity, only strong signals are heard.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Normal Scan ON/OFF Must be programmed by your dealer. Channels must be flagged as eligible scan channels. Normal Scan will periodically check these channels to prevent missed calls. Programmable function button can be set to turn function ON or OFF. Icon will appear on LCD display when scan is ON.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Ear PTT ON/OFF Enables or disables microphone on radio. Allows use of earbud (listen only) device while microphone on radio remains enabled.

  • PFB Assignable: No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Group Select When programmed to a programmable function button, allows quick access to a group of up to 10 pre-programmed channels.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible:  YES

• Go To A Fixed (Pre-Set) Channel #, 1- 4 “Speed dial” for quickly accessing pre-programmed channel(s). Eliminates the need to scroll through channels. A programmable function button can be assignedto 1 of up to 4 pre-set channels.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: No

• Yes Keypad Lock ON/OFF* Prevents accidental activation of the front panel buttons. Icon appears on LCD display when ON.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Send A Selective Signaling Call Send a 2-tone Page Code (e.g. Gate Guard command code, 5 to7 Tone Page or DTMF ANI Code on a per channel basis).

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: No

• Alerts ON/OFF Turn keypad tones OFF for silent operation. Icon will appear on LCD display when ON.

  • PFB Assignable:  YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Send DTMF Digits Radio can be programmed by your dealer to transmit unique DTMF digits on a per channel basis and/or via programmable function button.

  • PFB Assignable:  YES
  • Menu Accessible: No

• Talk Around ON/OFF Causes the radio to transmit on the receive frequency on channels where the RX and TX are not the same. Icon will appear on the LCD Display when ON.

  • PFB Assignable:  YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Tx/Rx Tone Select* Select CTCSS or DCS encode & decode tone codes on the current operating channel.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• TX Power Level Set transmit power to high, or low on current operating channel. Icon (H or L) will appear on LCD display.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Battery Saver ON/OFF Battery life extended when ON.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Missed Call Displays a list of missed Selcall calls.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Contact List Select and send from a list of pre-programmed encode codes. E.g. 2-Tone GateGuard Command codes to open different gates, turn on lights, pump control etc.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Status List Select & send from a list of pre-programmed “status” messages. E.g. Text messaging.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Squelch Level* Will display the current squelch level and allow the user to raise or lower squelch with the Up and Down buttons. Smaller numbers increase squelch sensitivity, allowing the radio to hear weak and distant signals. Larger numbers decrease sensitivity, only strong signals are heard.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Missed Call List Delete Clears the Missed Call List.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Missed Call Send Will automatically send the Current Status message if a Missed Call is detected.

  • PFB Assignable: No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Password Prevents unauthorized use of the radio. At radio turn on user must enter 4 character password before radio will operate. Password is entered using the Up/Down scroll buttons and MENU button.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Normal Scan ON/OFF* Must be programmed by your dealer. Channels must be flagged as eligible scan channels. Normal Scan will periodically check these channels to prevent missed calls. Programmable function button can be set to turn function ON or OFF. Icon will appear on LCD display when scan is ON.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Priority Scan ON/OFF Must be enabled by your dealer. Designates a priority channel that is checked more frequently than other channels to prevent missed calls.

  • PFB Assignable: No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Priority Scan Channel Allows the user to set the priority channel from a list of available channels.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Nuisance Channel Delete Allows user to temporarily delete nuisance channels from the scan list. When radio is in scan mode and stops on the nuisance channel, PRESS and HOLD the Scroll Down Button. Display will flash “DELETED” when complete. Nuisance Channel is now temporarily deleted from scan list. To restore deleted channel, turn the radio OFF then ON again.

  • PFB Assignable: No
  • Menu Accessible: No

• “Hands-Free” VOX ON/OFF** Allows “hands-free” use of the radio, with or without an audio accessory. (I.e. a headset). Icon will appear on LCD display when ON.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• VOX Level** Allows user to select the voice audio level required to “key” the transmitter. VOX Level can be set from 0-15. A higher number makes the VOX circuit “MORE” sensitive (“less” audio is required) to trigger VOX operation. A lower number makes the VOX circuit “LESS” sensitive (“more” audio is required).

  • PFB Assignable: No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Ear PTT ON/OFF* Enables or disables microphone on radio. Allows use of earbud (listen only) device while microphone on radio remains enabled.

  • PFB Assignable: YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• LED Indicator ON/OFF LED on top of the radio can be set to “blink” green every 10 seconds.

  • PFB Assignable: No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Lone Worker Useful in situations where the radio user works alone and is either required to or it would be helpful to check in at regular intervals. NT Radio can be programmed to sound a tone to remind the Lone Worker that they must “call in”. If they do not call in within the specified period, radio will automatically send the Emergency code.

  • PFB Assignable: No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Radio Reset See your Dealer for details

  • PFB Assignable:  No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Caller/Group ID Each transmission (16 possible codes) is uniquely identified. Receiving radios show name of caller/group on LCD display.

  • PFB Assignable:  No
  • Menu Accessible: No

• Selcall (Selective Calling) 2-Way Paging Selcall is a voice call to a specific radio or group of radios. The caller selects the radio or group of radios from a pre-programmed “contact list.”

  • PFB Assignable:  No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Status Messaging Send and receive pre-programmed alpha/numeric status messages.

  • PFB Assignable:  No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• [Ack] knowledge Sending radio receives an [Ack] knowledge message confirming that the Selcall or Status Message has been received.

  • PFB Assignable:  No
  • Menu Accessible: No

• DTMF Enable/disable encoder and encoder + decoder

  • PFB Assignable:  YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Scrambler Enable/disable to Scramble feature

  • PFB Assignable:  YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Password Change Change existing password Frequency Display Change between programmed frequency and channel number

  • PFB Assignable:  No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Mic Gain Adjust sensitivity of microphone 1-5

  • PFB Assignable:  No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Roger Beep Enable/disable beep when transmission is complete

  • PFB Assignable:  YES
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• Compandor Enable/disable Compandor feature

  • PFB Assignable:  No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

• LCD Contrast Adjust LCD display contrast

  • PFB Assignable:  No
  • Menu Accessible: YES

Tone Code Tables

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) Frequency Chart

Display

Code

| Freq| Display

Code

| Freq| Display

Code

| Freq| Display

Code

| Freq
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
001| 67.0| 015| 110.9| 029| 179.9| 043| 177.3
002| 71.9| 016| 114.8| 030| 186.2| 044| No Tone
003| 74.4| 017| 118.8| 031| 192.8| 045| 183.5
004| 77.0| 018| 123.0| 032| 203.5| 046| 189.9
005| 79.7| 019| 127.3| 033| 210.7| 047| 196.6
006| 82.5| 020| 131.8| 034| 218.1| 048| 199.5
007| 85.4| 021| 136.5| 035| 225.7| 049| 206.5
008| 88.5| 022| 141.3| 036| 233.6| 050| 229.1
009| 91.5| 023| 146.2| 037| 241.8| 051| 254.1
010| 94.8| 024| 151.4| 038| 250.3| 052| 71.0 New
011| 97.4| 025| 156.7| 039| 69.4| 053| 198 New
012| 100.0| 026| 162.2| 040| 159.8| 054| 202.7 New
013| 103.5| 027| 167.9| 041| 165.5| 00| No Tone
014| 107.2| 028| 173.8| 042| 171.3|

DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) Code Chart

Display

Code

| Digital

| Display

Code

| Digital

| Display

Code

| Digital

| Display

Code

| Digital

| Display

Code

| Digital

| Display

Code

| Digital

---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
101| 023| 119| 131| 137| 261| 155| 431| 173| 654| 191| 252
102| 025| 120| 132| 138| 263| 156| 432| 174| 662| 192| 255
103| 026| 121| 134| 139| 265| 157| 445| 175| 664| 193| 266
104| 031| 122| 143| 140| 271| 158| 464| 176| 703| 194| 274
105| 032| 123| 152| 141| 306| 159| 465| 177| 712| 195| 325
106| 043| 124| 155| 142| 311| 160| 466| 178| 723| 196| 332
107| 047| 125| 156| 143| 315| 161| 503| 179| 731| 197| 356
108| 051| 126| 162| 144| 331| 162| 506| 180| 732| 198| 446
109| 054| 127| 165| 145| 343| 163| 516| 181| 734| 199| 452
110| 065| 128| 172| 146| 346| 164| 532| 182| 743| 200| 454
111| 071| 129| 174| 147| 351| 165| 546| 183| 754| 201| 455
112| 072| 130| 205| 148| 364| 166| 565| 184| 053| 202| 462
113| 073| 131| 223| 149| 365| 167| 606| 185| 122| 203| 523
114| 074| 132| 226| 150| 371| 168| 612| 186| 036| 204| 526
115| 114| 133| 243| 151| 411| 169| 624| 187| 145| |
116| 115| 134| 244| 152| 412| 170| 627| 188| 212| |
117| 116| 135| 245| 153| 413| 171| 631| 189| 225| |
118| 125| 136| 251| 154| 423| 172| 632| 190| 246| |

• Tone Code Select

  •   * Tone codes help to block-out other radio chatter not in your talk group, static and noise.  

    • Each channel can be assigned separate tone codes, on a channel-by-channel basis.
    • All radios in your talk group must be programmed to the same frequency and tone code (transmit and receive).

• How to Program “Tone Codes” To A Channel

  •  Use the same Tone Code Number for both TRANSMIT and RECEIVE tone select feature.
  •  In order for radios to talk to each other, tone codes (TX and RX) AND channel frequencies must match exactly.
  •  Review these Tone Code Tables to select the display number of the Tone Code(s) you will being use.

Selecting The “Transmit” Tone Code For A Channel

1. Turn the radio ON.
2. Scroll to the channel you wish to program
3. Press MENU button, [TX—Tone] will appear on the display
4. Press MENU button again, [CTC…] will appear on the display
5. Press Scroll UP or Down button to select the Display Number of the Transmit Tone code you wish to program into the channel
6. Press MENU button to SAVE this tone code to the channel Selecting The “Receive” Tone Code For A Channel
7. Press MENU button, [TX—Tone] will appear on the display
8. Press SCROLL UP button, [RX—Tone] will appear on the display
9. Repeat Steps 4-6 to select and Save the Receive Tone Code

Note: You must select the same Tone Code number for both the Transmit and Receive

RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION, AND
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE 2-WAY RADIO, READ THIS IMPORTANT RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND
CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC’S
AND ISED’S RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.

NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC and ISED limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use.
These products generate radio frequency (RF) energy when the PTT button on the side of the unit is depressed. These products have been evaluated for compliance with the maximum permissible exposure limits for RF energy at the maximum power rating of the unit when using antennas available from RITRON. Antennas other than those mentioned below have not been tested for compliance and may or may not meet the exposure limits at the distances given. Higher gain antennas are capable of generating higher fields in the strongest part of their field and would, therefore, require a greater separation from the antenna.

NT-174: Use the AF-X155-PT antenna (included with the product) in a vertical orientation at the 25mm (0.98 inches) minimum expected separation distance to meet Occupational/ Controlled limits. Antennas other than those available from RITRON have not been tested for compliance and may or may not meet the exposure limits at the distances given. Higher gain antennas are capable of generating higher fields in the strongest part of their field and would, therefore, require a greater separation from the antenna. This product is not to be used by the general public in an uncontrolled environment unless compliance with the Uncontrolled/General Population limits for RF exposure can be assured.

NT-470: Use the AF-X460-PT antenna (included with the product) in a vertical orientation at the 25mm (0.98 inches) minimum expected separation distance to meet Occupational/ Controlled limits. Antennas other than those available from RITRON have not been tested for compliance and may or may not meet the exposure limits at the distances given. Higher gain antennas are capable of generating higher fields in the strongest part of their field and would, therefore, require a greater separation from the antenna. This product is not to be used by the general public in an uncontrolled environment unless compliance with the Uncontrolled/General Population limits for RF exposure can be assured.

RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE AND CONTROL GUIDELINES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment exposure limits always
adhere to the following procedures.

GUIDELINES:

• Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.
• This user manual should accompany device when transferred to other users.
• Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button.
  To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50%of the time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).

• Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of face with the microphone (and the other parts of the radio, including the antenna), the minimum distance of 25mm away from the face. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with distance from the antenna. Antenna should be kept away from eyes.

• When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Ritron approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of other manufacturers’ non- approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the FCC’s and ISED’s occupational /controlled environment RF exposure limits.

• Use only Ritron approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and accessories. Use of non-Ritron approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may exceed the FCC and ISED’s RF exposure guidelines.

• For a list of Ritron approved accessories see this user manual, or visit http://www.ritron.com http://www.ritron.com,
  or call Ritron at 800-872-1872. When used as directed, the NT-174 and NT-470 radios are designed to comply with the ISED RSS-102 Occupational/ Controlled Exposure Limits. In addition, they are designed to comply with the following Standards and Guidelines. Your Ritron 2-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:

•  United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR JJ 1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.3-2003

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.3 2003Edition

CONTACT INFORMATION:
For additional information on exposure requirements or other information, contact Ritron at 800-872-1872. Have questions? Call 800-USA-I-USA (800-872-1872) or visit our website at http://www.ritron.com

RITRON, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
RITRON, INC. (“RITRON”) provides the following warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship in RITRON Radios and Accessories under normal use and service during the applicable warranty period (as stated below). “Accessories” means antennas, holsters, chargers, earphones, speaker/microphones and items contained in the programming and programming/service kits.

• WHAT IS COVERED : FOR HOW LONG : WHAT RITRON WILL DO
  NT Series Radios : 1 year :  During the first year after date of purchase, RITRON will repair or replace the defective product, at RITRON’s option, parts and labor included at no charge.

• Accessories : 90 days :  After date of purchase

WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

• Any technical information provided with the covered product or any other RITRON products;
• Installation, maintenance or service of the product, unless this is covered by a separate written agreement with RITRON;
• Any products not furnished by RITRON which are attached or used with the covered product, or defects or damage from the use of the covered product with equipment that is not covered (such as defects or damage from the charging or use of batteries other than with covered product);
• Defects or damage, including broken antennas, resulting from:
  • misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, alteration, modification, neglect, accident or act of God,
  •  the use of covered products other than in normal and customary manner or,
  • improper testing or installation;
• Defects or damages from unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification, or where unauthorized dis-assembly, repair or modifica-tion prevents inspection and testing necessary to validate warranty claims;
• Defects or damages in which the serial number has been removed, altered or defaced.
• Batteries if any of the seals are not intact.

IMPORTANT: This warranty sets forth the full extent of RITRON’s express responsibilities regarding the covered products, and is given in lieu of all other express warranties. What RITRON has agreed to do above is your sole and exclusive remedy. No person is authorized to make any other warranty to you on behalf of RITRON. Warranties implied by state law, such as implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this limited warranty as it applies to the covered product. Incidental and consequential damages are not recoverable under this warranty (this includes loss of use or time, inconvenience, business interruption, commercial loss, lost profits or savings). Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Because each covered product system is unique, RITRON disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.

WHO IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY:
This warranty is given only to the purchaser or lessee of covered products when acquired for use, not resale. This warranty is not assignable or transferable.

HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
To receive warranty service, you must deliver or send the defective product, delivery costs and insurance prepaid, within the applicable warranty period, to
RITRON, INC., 505 West Carmel Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46032,

Attention: Warranty Department.
Please point out the nature of the defect in as much detail as you can. You must retain your sales or lease receipt (or other written evidence of the date of purchase) and deliver it along with the product. If RITRON chooses to repair or replace a defective product, RITRON may replace the product or any part or component with reconditioned product, parts or components. Replacements are covered for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced covered products, parts or components become RITRON’s property.

RIGHTS TO SOFTWARE RETAINED :
Title and all rights or licenses to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in any RITRON software contained in covered products are and shall remain in RITRON. RITRON nevertheless grants you a limited non-exclusive, transferable right to use the RITRON software only in conjunction with covered products. No other license or right to the RITRON software is granted or permitted.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
WHERE THIS WARRANTY IS VALID: This warranty is valid only within the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

FCC REGULATIONS LICENSING

The FCC requires the owners or NT Series 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. This includes checking the transmitter frequency and deviation periodically, using appropriate methods. To get a FCC license for VHF or UHF frequencies, contact your Ritron dealer for help 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 FCC regulated 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, four 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.,
505 West Carmel Drive, Carmel,
IN 46082 c/o: Repair Department
Phone: 317-846-1201
Fax: 317-846-4978

References

• Two Way Radios | Transceivers | Telemetry | Ritron Wireless Solutions
• Radio Accessories | Antennas, Battery Packs, Power Supplies, Adapters | Ritron Two Way Radios

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