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- Page 1 User Guide UHF030 Channel UHF CB Radio Citizen Band Radio Keep this user guide for future reference. Always retain your proof of purchase in case of warranty service and register your product on line at: AUSTRALIA: www.oricom.com.au or New Zealand:www.oricom.co.nz...
- Page 2 Need Help? If you need assistance setting up or using your Oricom product now or in the future, call Oricom Support. Australia 1300 889 785 or (02) 4574 8888 www.oricom.com.au Mon-Fri 8am – 6pm AEST New Zealand 0800 67 42 66 www.oricom.co.nz...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
During this time wideband channel use will be gradually phased out as users upgrade their existing radios. This means that the new Oricom narrowband radio you have purchased will have more channels than older wideband radios. Some of these channels are locked and cannot be used, (see the chart for more information). -
Page 4: Safety Information And Warnings
Safety Information and Warnings Please read before installing or operating your Oricom Radio The operation of your UHF radio in Australia and New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following licenses: In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) and in New Zealand by MED the General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio. -
Page 5: Controls And Connectors
Controls and Connectors Front View UHF030 Microphone connector SQ Control Volume LCD Display Power On/Off, Volume control Channel Up SCAN (Open,Priority,Instant,Repeator) /MENU On/Off Duplex/Primary Channel On/Off Monitor/Melody Call On/Off Channel Down... -
Page 6: Rear View
Controls and Connectors Rear View EXT-SP DC IN Rear view of Radio Antenna Connection 3.5mm external jack for optional 8 ohm speaker Power Supply Connection Microphone Push to talk switch (PTT) Recall/Memory of Instant channel (P1) Recall/Memory of Instant channel (P2) Recall/Memory of Instant channel (P3) -
Page 7: Lcd Display
Controls and Connectors LCD Icons & Indicators LCD Display 11 12 TX indicator Busy indicator Open scan Priority scan Instant memory channels scan Repeator channel scan Roger beep indicator Memory active channel indicator Channel display 10. Instant channel P1 11. Instant channel P2 12. -
Page 8: Installation
Installation Model No. UHF030 Pack Contents 1 X UHF CB Radio 1 X Microphone 1 X DC Power cord with inline fuse 1 X Mounting bracket with mounting screws UHF030... - Page 9 Installation Installation When installing your radio in your vehicle, check that during installation you do not damage any wiring or vehicle components that may be hidden around the mounting position. For optimum performance your radio needs to be installed correctly. If you are unsure about how to install your radio, we suggest you have your radio professionally installed by a UHF specialist or Auto electrician.
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Page 10: Antenna Information
Installation Antenna information The antenna (not supplied) is of critical importance, to maximize your output power and receiver sensitivity. A poorly installed, inferior quality antenna or one not designed for the correct frequency band will give poor performance. You should only purchase an antenna designed for the 477MHz frequency band. -
Page 11: Operations
Operation Secondary Function Buttons To use the primary function (SCAN, DPX,MON) press the required button. To use the secondary function (MENU,PRI,CALL) press and hold the button for 2 seconds. Power ON / OFF Rotate the power switch in a clockwise direction to turn the unit ON, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. -
Page 12: Scan Modes
Operation Transmitting range The talk range depends on the environment and terrain, it will be affected by concrete structures and heavy foliage. Optimal Range Medium Range Minimal Range Outdoors Outdoors Flat, open Outdoors Buildings Dense foliage or areas or trees. Also near mountains. -
Page 13: Open Scan
Operation Open Scan The Open Scan feature scans for activity on all CB channels. Once a channel is located, scanning will pause, this will allow the signal to be heard. As soon as the channel is clear for 5 seconds, scanning will continue automatically. -
Page 14: Duplex Operation
Operation Instant Scan During Priority Scan press SCAN button to start instant Scan. Only the 3 channels programmed in the instant channel buttons will be scanned. Instant Memory To save a channel to instant memory location, select the channel to be saved, include any CTCSS settings. - Page 15 Operation The Repeater Access function can be set (from channel 1 to 8) used by local repeater stations. When activated, your radio will receive the Repeater on its specific channel (all repeater outputs are on channel 1 to 8 and 41 to 48) but transmits to the repeater channel 31 through to 38 and 71 through to 78.
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Page 16: Priority Channel
If you transmit on CH01 duplex mode, you are actually transmitting on CH31. The repeater station down converts your signal and retransmits on CH01. Your UHF030 allows you to pre-select Duplex operation individually on each of the repeater channels. Press DPX button, “DPX” icon should disappear on the LCD. -
Page 17: Menu Functions
Operation CALL You can select from 5 call tones in menu mode. This is the tone that is emitted when the CALL button is pressed and held. Current regulations require call tones to be restricted to one transmission per minute. If a second transmission is attempted within one munute then an error tone will sound. - Page 18 Operation Functions Display Default Options 38 CTCSS Off to 38 tones Busy Channel Lock On or Off Roger Beep On or Off Key Beep b1=On,b2=Off Melody Call L1 to L5 br=Bright, LCD backlight dr=Dimmer Scan stop time 5,10,15,P5 control Squelch delay 2/6/10/14/ time 18/22/Off...
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Page 19: Busy Channel Lock
CTCSS. The CTCSS setting values range from ‘off’ to 38 tones. Busy Channel Lock If you selected ON the BCL feautre of the UHF030 you will be prevented from accidentally transmitting while the channel is in use. Roger Beep This function emits a beep to inform the other listening stations that your transmission has finished. -
Page 20: Squelch Delay Time
Operation Squelch delay time This is the time after the signal stops until the squelch mutes the audio. It will be disabled when the scan function is selected. The following delay times can be selected. OF: No delay 02: 0.2 of a second 06: 0.6 of a second 10: 1 second 14: 1.4 seconds... -
Page 21: Factory Reset
Operation Factory Reset If the radio’s display locks up or stops functioning properly, you might need to reset your radio. Caution: This procedure clears all the information you have stored in your radio. Before resetting your radio, try turning it off and on again. If your radio is still not functioning correctly it may need to be reset to its default settings. -
Page 22: Channel Frequency Table
UHF channels and frequencies Channel Frequency Table Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence 2002 No licence is required to own or operate this radio in Australia and New Zealand. The Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence 2002 contains the technical parameters, operating requirements, conditions of licence and relevant standards for Citizen Band (CB) radios. - Page 23 476.5750 476.5750 477.0750 477.0750 476.5875 477.0875 477.0875 476.6000 476.6000 477.1000 477.1000 UHF channels and frequencies 476.6125 477.1125 477.1125 476.6250 476.6250 477.1250 477.1250 476.6375 476.6375 477.1375 477.1375 476.6500 476.6500 477.1500 477.1500 476.6625 476.6625 477.1625 477.1625 476.6750 476.6750 477.1750 477.1750 476.6875 476.6875 477.1875 476.7000 476.7000...
- Page 24 UHF channels and frequencies Once contact is established on the calling channel, both stations should move to another unused "SIMPLEX" channel to allow others to use the calling channel. Channels 22 and 23 are for Telemetry and Telecommand use, voice communications are not allowed on these channels by law.
- Page 25 UHF channels and frequencies 114.8 233.6 118.8 241.8 123.0 250.3 127.3...
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Page 26: Customer Support
If you have any problems setting up or using this product you will find useful tips and information in the Troubleshooting section of this user guide as well as “Frequently Asked Questions” on our website www.oricom.com.au. If you have further questions about using the product after reviewing the resources above or would like to purchase replacement parts or accessories please call our Customer Support Team. -
Page 27: Express Warranty
Express Warranty Express Warranty (Australia) This Express Warranty is provided by Oricom International Pty Ltd ABN 46 086 116 369, Unit 1, 4 Sovereign Place, South Windsor NSW 2756, herein after referred to as “Oricom”. Oricom products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. - Page 28 Oricom. Oricom will not be liable under this Express Warranty, and to the extent permitted by law will not be liable for any defect, loss, damage or injury arising out of or in connection with a: 1.
- Page 29 Please note that if a Customer Support Team member advises that your product does not qualify for return, this warranty does not apply to your product. Products that are authorised to be returned to Oricom in Australia must include all of the following: •...
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Page 30: Important Information
Express Warranty Important Information Repair Notice Please be aware that the repair of your goods may result in the loss of any usergenerated data (such as stored telephone numbers, text messages and contact information). Please ensure that you have made a copy of any data saved on your goods before sending for repair. - Page 31 Contact details for Oricom Support and Express Warranty Claims in Australia Oricom International Pty Ltd Locked Bag 658 South Windsor, NSW 2756 Australia Email: support@oricom.com.au Phone: 1300 889 785 or (02) 4574 8888 (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm AEST) Web: www.oricom.com.au...