Oricom UHF300 User Manual

Oricom UHF300 User Manual

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User Guide
UHF300 Micro 5watt UHF CB 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

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  • Page 1 User Guide UHF300 Micro 5watt UHF CB 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...
  • Page 2 This unit complies with all relevant Australian and New Zealand approval requirements AS/NZS 4365:2011 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 www.oricom.com.au Mon-Fri 8am –...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important information ........................4 Please read before installing or operating Your Oricom Radio ............4 Safety information and Warnings....................4 Box contents ...........................5 Features ............................5 Controls and Connectors ........................6 Front view ............................6 Rear view ............................6 Microphone (Part No. MIC300) .......................7 LCD icons &...
  • Page 4: Important Information

    Important information Please read before installing or operating Your Oricom Radio The operation of this 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 and operation is subject to conditions contained in those licenses.
  • Page 5: Box Contents

    Important information Box contents Main Radio unit Standard microphone Owner’s Manual Microphone hanger with screws, washers. Mounting bracket with mounting screws DC power cord with fuse Features • Transmit FM 75 & Receive FM 77 Channels to meet latest ACMA regulations •...
  • Page 6: Controls And Connectors

    Controls and Connectors Controls and Connectors Front View Microphone connector Menu/Monitor Scan/Memory On, Off Power On/off, Channel & Volume and SQ control Rear View Antenna connection Power supply connection 3.5mm external jack for optional 8 ohm speaker...
  • Page 7: Microphone (Part No. Mic300)

    Controls and Connectors Microphone (Part No. MIC300) RJ45 microphone plug Microphone rubber boot 10. Push To Talk (PTT) button 11. Volume down 12. INS/PRI and CALL 13. Volume up 14. Condensor mic. LCD Icons & Indicators 15. Menu functiuon display 16.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Installation Caution 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.
  • Page 9: Over Voltage Protection

    Installation Over voltage protection The Radio ha a high voltage input detection system, to warn you if an overvoltage situation occurs. Example: if the power supply voltage exceeds 17 volts DC, the channel display (LCD backlight) will flash in 7 different colors when the unit is turned on.
  • Page 10: Antenna Information & Installation

    Installation Antenna information The antenna (not supplied) is of critical importance, to maximize your output power and receiver sensativity. 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

    Operations Operations Power On/Off Press and hold the power/Channel selector for 2 seconds. The default channel is set to 01 and DPX on. Volume control Turn the channel selector clockwise to adjust the sound level for comfortable reception. The Volume is set from level 1 to level 32. On the microphone push the up or down buttons to increase or decrease the volume, if held down the volume will increase or decrease quickly.
  • Page 12: Setting The Squelch Level

    Operations For your reference a list of the available channels, corresponding frequencies and guidelines for their use and selection is printed on page 21. For Australia, channels 05 and 35 are reserved for Emergency calls. Setting the Squelch Level 1. Press power/channel 2 times. The current squelch level is displayed. 2.
  • Page 13: Menu List

    Operations Menu list * Use the channel knob to change the value of each setting. * If a button is not pressed within 8 seconds the radio will automatically exit the menu mode. * Please see Menu modes Functions Step Display Default CTCS - 1 to 38...
  • Page 14: Ctcss And Dcs Setting

    Operations Backlight LED g, c, y, b, color r, p, w Scan delay time P5 5 10 15 Squelch release off 2 6 10 14 delay Sdt 18 22 Top UP Flip Top UP Bottom UP CTCSS and DCS setting This feature allows you to receive signals only from callers who have selected the same CTCSS and DCS code.
  • Page 15 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 UHF300 allows you to pre-select Duplex operation individually on each channel. Simplex mode Transmit/ Duplex Mode transmit...
  • Page 16: Open Scan (Os) Mode

    Operations Open Scan (OS) Mode The Open Scan feature scans for activity on all CB channels. Once a channel is located, scanning will pause the will allow the signal to be heard. As soon as the channel is clear and scan delay time has expired, scanning will continue automatically.
  • Page 17: Priority/Instant Channel

    Operations Priority/Instant Channel To set Priority/Instant Channel, select the channel you wish to use as your priority/Instant channel then enter menu function, select PRI and select ON, Push and hold the menu button to save your selection. The channel you selected as your Priority Channel will then be automatically monitored during the Priority Scan and when INS button is pushed.
  • Page 18: Lcd Backlight Level

    Operations LCD Backlight level You can reduce the brightness of the LCD backlight to be more comfortable while driving at night. 7 Colour backlight You can select from seven colour options for the LCD backlight. The seven options are white, red, yellow, purple, cyan, blue and green.
  • Page 19: Monitor

    Operations Monitor 1. Press hold the Menu/Monitor button. If no signal is present. A hissing noise will indicate an empty channel. 2. Press the Menu/Monitor button again to restore to it previous setting. Scan The radio SCAN function has the ability to allow programmable channels to be scanned for groups of users.
  • Page 20: Transmitting

    Operations Transmitting NOTE: Before transmitting on any channel, listen to check the channel is not already in use. Transmitting Select the desired channel. Press and hold the PTT button on the microphone and speak normally into the microphone. Hold it approx. 7cm from your mouth. Release the PTT button to end the transmission and listen for a reply.
  • Page 21: Uhf Channels And Frequencies

    UHF channels and frequencies Channel Frequency Table Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Sta- tions) 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 22 476.6125 477.1125 477.1125 476.6250 476.6250 477.1250 477.1250 476.6375 476.6375 477.1375 477.1375 UHF channels and frequencies 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 477.2000 477.2000 476.7125 476.7125 477.2125 476.7250 476.7250 477.2250 477.2250 476.7375 476.7375...
  • Page 23: Ctcss Freuqncies Table

    UHF channels and frequencies 38 CTCSS CODE LIST CODE Frequency(Hz) CODE Frequency(Hz) 131.8 67.0 136.5 71.9 141.3 74.4 146.2 77.0 151.4 79.7 156.7 82.5 162.2 85.4 167.9 88.5 173.8 91.5 179.9 94.8 186.2 97.4 192.8 100.0 203.5 103.5 210.7 107.2 218.1 110.9 225.7...
  • Page 24: Dcs Code Table

    UHF channels and frequencies DCS codes table DCS Code DCS Code DCS Code Code No. Code No. Code No. (Octal) (Octal) (Octal) 100(do0) 101(do1) 102(do2) 103(do3) 104(do4)
  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27 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 28 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: • A completed Return Authorisation form...
  • Page 29 Express Warranty Important Information Repair Notice Please be aware that the repair of your goods may result in the loss of any user- generated 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 30 Phone: 1300 889 785 (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm AEST) Web: www.oricom.com.au Fax: (02) 4574 8898 Contact details for Oricom support and warranty claims in New Zealand Email: support@oricom.co.nz Phone: 0800 674 266 (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm NZST) Web: www.oricom.co.nz...

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