rugged radios Nitro Bee UHF Race Receivers User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- rugged radios
Table of Contents
NITRO BEE
USER MANUAL
CONTROLS
POWER/MENU
When off, quick-press [ ] to power on.
When on, quick-press [ ] to open menu.
When in menu, quick-press [ ] to accept.
When on, long-press [ ] to power off.
SCROLL
Quick-press [ ] to scroll up or down.
Long-press [ ] to fast scroll up or down.
LOCK
Quick-press [ ] when in menu to go back.
Long-press [ ] to lock or unlock display
VOLUME ADJUST BUTTONS
Quick-press [+ −] to adjust volume up or down.
PRESET CHANNELS
Quick-press [P1/P2] to shortcut to the preset channel. Long press [P1/P2] to
save current channel or frequency as a preset channel.
CONNECTIONS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
The Nitro Bee uses an internal, Fast-Charge, lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable battery. It should be charged prior to use with the included USB-C charge cable. The battery indicator LED will illuminate red while charging and green when fully charged. When fully depleted, the Nitro Bee requires approximately 2.5 hour charge time to reach full charge.
GETTING AQUANITED
CHANGING FREQUENCIES
To change the frequency use the scroll buttons. Once the desired frequency is
found, lock the keypad to prevent accidental changes. To lock the keypad,
press and hold the Lock Button until you see “Locked!” appear on the display.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold the Lock Button until you see “Unlocked!”
appear on the display.
MODES OF OPERATION
Saved Channels: In this mode, the Nitro Bee operates on channels that have
been saved to memory. Software is available to add and remove channels.
Manual Input: In this mode, users can manually tune to any frequency between
400 and 480mHz.
MODE SELECTION
Press [ ] > Select Ch. Mode > Select “Saved Channels” or “Manual Input”, press
OK
To select from the preprogrammed (Saved Channels)
Switch to “Saved Channels” mode: [ ] > [Ch. Mode] > [Saved Channels] Select
desired Channel Group: [ ] > Ch. Group > scroll to desired group and press OK.
Scroll up / down to select the desired channel, lock the keypad to prevent
accidental changes.
CHANNEL GROUP SELECTION
In the Ch. Group menu, use the scroll buttons to select the desired zone and
press [ ] to confirm selection.
SAVING CHANNEL PRESETS
P1: To save channels to the P1 preset button, select the desired channel or
frequency, then long-press P1 to save. Once saved, Pressing P1 shortcuts the
Nitro Bee to the preset channel.
P2: To save channels to the P2 preset button, select the desired channel or
frequency, then long-press P2 to save. Once saved, Pressing P2 shortcuts the
Nitro Bee to the preset channel.
PC PROGRAMMING
Channels can also be saved (with alpha-tags) via PC programming software,
available from RT Systems Inc software.
SQUELCH
Adjusting the Squelch setting increases or decreases the sensitivity of the
Nitro Bee receiver.
A Squelch setting of 1 means the Nitro Bee is at its most sensitive setting
(good for receiving weak radio signals). A Squelch setting of 9 means the
Nitro Bee is at its least sensitive setting (good for blocking unwanted
signals).
TONE CODES
To add Tone Codes
Press [ ] > [ToneCodes] > [Type] > scroll up/down to the desired tone code
type, press OK
Press [ ] > [ToneCodes] > [Code] > scroll up/down to the desired tone code,
press OK.
SCAN
This function scans Saved Channels or all frequencies between 400-480mHz
(depending on active mode) [ **] > Settings > Scan > On / Off
KEY BEEPS
Turns audible button press beeps on / off [ **] > Settings > Key Beeps > On
/ Off
BACKLIGHT
The Nitro Bee has an adjustable backlight. Both brightness and the duration of
illumination can be adjusted.
DIMMER
[ ] > [Settings] > [Backlight] > [Dimmer] > up / down to select desired
brightness, press OK
TIMER
[ ] > [Settings] > [Backlight] > [Timer] > up / down to select 5s, 10s, 15s,
20s, 25s, 30s, Press OK
AUTOLOCK
Enabling this function automatically locks the keypad after the selected time.
[ ] > [Settings] > [Auto Lock] > 5s / 10s / 15s
CHARGING
The Nitro Bee uses a USB-C programming port and can be charged using most
USB-C charge cables. The charge time for a fully depleted battery is
approximately 2.5 hours (varies depending on the power output of the USB port.
AUDIO PRIORITY
The Nitro Bee can be used on its own with earbuds or speakers connected
directly to the 3.5mm jack for listening to Race Control or other radio calls.
Alternatively, the Nitro Bee can be used in conjunction with a 2-way radio
system (using cable PN CS-NITRO-ADPT-2) to allow two-way radio use, while
giving Nitro Bee audio priority over 2-way radio calls. This audio priority
function is required by many sanctioning bodies that allow 2-way radio use.
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Capacity: 1000mAh
Charge time: 2.5 hours (approximate)
Runtime: 4-5 hours (varies with volume setting)
Frequency Range: 400-480 mHz
Channel Capacity: 10,000 (10 separate groups, up to 1,000 channels each group)
Analog Sensitivity: 0.2μV @ 12dB SINAD
Digital Sensitivity: 0.25uV(BER:5%)
Adjacent channels selectivity: ≤[email protected]
Inter-modulation: ≥65dB
Spurious response: ≥70dB
Audio response: +1~-3dB
Audio distortion: <5%
Audio power: 1W
FM Noise ≥45dB@25KHz /≥40dB @12.5KHz
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. NOTE: THE
GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY
APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD
VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy.
If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Verification of
harmful interference by this equipment to radio or television reception can be
determined by turning it off and then on. The user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS
IS PROHIBITED UNDER IC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
WARRANTY
We guarantee our Radios, Intercoms & Headsets to be free from manufacturing
defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3)
years from the date of purchase. Aviation headsets are warrantied 7 years. All
other Rugged Radios branded products carry a one year warranty.
In the event that a defect covered by the warranty occurs during the
applicable period stated above, Rugged Radios, at its discretion, will either
repair or replace the product; such action on the part of Rugged Radios shall
be the full extent of Rugged Radios’ liability and the Customer’s sole and
exclusive reparation.
Rugged Radios shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in
Rugged Radios’ view are a result from the mishandling, abuse, misuse, improper
storage or improper operation of the device, including use in conjunction with
equipment that is electronically or mechanically incompatible with, or of
inferior quality to, the product, as well as failure to maintain the
environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer.
Note: Features & Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Rugged Radios is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions on its
packaging.
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