Table of contents Safety Information and Warnings ........4 Getting Started .............. 6 Oricom UHF2100 instructions ........10 Operation ..............11 Specifications .............. 20 Warranty information (Australia) ........22 Customer support ............23...
Safety Information and Warnings Safety Information and Warnings Damaged Antenna Do not use any radio that has a damaged CAUTION antenna. If a damaged antenna comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/ or bodily injury such as burns if conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.
Safety Information and Warnings Batteries WARNING Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion. Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your radio OFF near electrical blasting caps or in a “blasting area”...
Getting Started Installation Removing the Belt Clip Pull the Belt Clip latch forward (away from the unit) Belt Clip latch While pulling the Belt Clip latch, push up the Belt Clip as shown in Figure1. Installing the Belt Clip Slide the Belt clip into the slot as shown in Figure2.
Getting Started Important Read these Safety Warnings before you charge the batteries. When placing the radio in the charger, use only the power supplies listed in the user instructions supplied with the unit. Don’t try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked in place when you are charging the batteries.
When the battery level reaches it minimum level, the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically it will power off. Your UHF2100 can detect the battery charge in 4 levels; Battery charge at high level. Battery charge at medium level.
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Getting Started Operation Transmitting range The talk range depends on the environment and terrain. It will reach (up to about 10km) in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or buildings. Don’t try to use two radio units which are less than 1.5m (5feet) apart.
Oricom UHF2100 instructions Oricom UHF2100 instructions Antenna PWR/VOL Switch - Rotate clockwise/ counter clockwise to LCD Screen turn the unit ON or OFF. - Displays the current channel s e l e c t i o n a n d o t h e r r a d i o symbols.
The volume level will increase or decrease by rotating the Power/Vol button. Changing Channels The UHF2100 has 40 available channels, to communicate with other radio’s, it must have your radio tuned to the same channel. a. Press the MENU button once, the current channel number flashes on the LCD Screen.
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Operation These are paired with higher channels as output/input (1/31, 2/32, etc.) Check for local repeater activity before using these channels in Simplex mode to avoid interference. Channels 9 and above are the best choices for general use in Simplex mode. You can find more information about channels and frequencies by visiting the Web site http://www.acma.gov.au/ACMAINTER.786700 :STANDARD:1627891715:pc=PC_1265#Repeaters...
The UHF2100 transmission is “one way-at-a-time.” While you are speaking, you can not receive a transmission. The UHF2100 is an open-license band. Always identify yourself when transmitting on the same channel. IMPORTANT: Before transmitting on a UHF channel listen to ensure it is not already in use.
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Operation Monitor You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the current channel. a. Press and hold the MENU and DOWN buttons at the same time. “ ” icon will be displayed on the LCD screen. Your radio will pick up signals on the current channel, including background noise.
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Operation Activating the Auto Channel Scan Channel scan perform searches for active signals in an endless loop for all 40 channels, 38 CTCSS codes and all 83 DCS codes. a. Press the MENU button 5 times, “SCAN” icon will display on LCD screen.
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Operation Selecting a Call- Ring tone Your UHF2100 is equipped with 15 different types of Call-Ring tones. a. Press the MENU button 8 times, the “C 1” icon will display and flash on the LCD Screen. b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired Call- ring tone.
Operation a. Press the MENU button 11 times, the “ON” icon is flashing on the LCD Screen. b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select Key tone On/Off. c. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting. Setting the Dual Watch Mode Your radio is capable of monitoring two channels, the current and another (dual watch) channel.
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Operation the repeater access for these specific Channels. When activated, your radio will receive the Repeater on its specific channel (all repeater outputs are on channel 1 to 8) but transmits to the repeater channel 31 through 38. So, if you are in the range of a local repeater which transmits on channel 2, after setting your radio to allow access of the repeater on that channel, you will select channel 2 as normal, but during transmit operation your radio will...
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Auxiliary Features Key Lock The Key Lock feature allows the user to disable the UP, DOWN and MENU buttons so that the UHF2100 settings could not be changed accidentally. a. To activate the key Lock feature, press and hold the MENU button until key lock “...
Specifications Specifications Channels Available 40 Channels CTCSS Sub-channel 38 for each Channel Output Power (TX) 2.0 W Range Up to 10 Km. Channel Frequency Table Channel Frequency (MHz) Usage 476.425 Duplex RX/Simplex 476.450 Duplex RX/Simplex 476.475 Duplex RX/Simplex 476.500 Duplex RX/Simplex 476.525 Emergency 476.550...
The Warranty Card is located in the package. (b) Exclusion and limitation of liability. Oricom will not be in breach of a warranty or condition expressly stated in this User Guide or the Warranty...
Customer support If you feel this product is not working correctly please consult the user guide and ensure that you are using the product in accordance with the instructions. To order spare parts additional radio, replacement batteries and in case of any technical issues you may have with the product please consult our website for further information or send us an email for a prompt response to your enquiry.
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Australia Oricom International Pty Ltd Locked Bag 658 South Windsor, NSW 2756 Customer Support Email: support@oricom.com.au Web: Australia www.oricom.com.au New Zealand www.oricom.co.nz Phone: (02) 4574 8888 Fax: (02) 4574 8898...