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Oricom DTX4200 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DTX4200 80 Channel UHF 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 NEW ZEALAND: www.oricom.co.nz

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DTX4200 80 Channel UHF 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 NEW ZEALAND: www.oricom.co.nz...
  • Page 2 The ACMA increased the number of available UHF CB channels. To provide additional channel capacity within the UHF CB Band, the ACMA has increased the number of available channels by changing from wideband to narrowband channels and adding the additional channels to the existing 40 channels.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operations ..................12 UHF CB channels and frequencies ..........27 Express Warranty (Australia) ............31 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...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the Oricom DTX4200 5 watt UHF CB Radio. Key Features Dual receive IP54 dust and splash resistant 12/24 volt operation 3 memory groups of 16 channels per group 96 Multi-colour backlit display Backlight brightness (5 pre-set levels plus auto)

  • Page 5: Important Information

    Important information 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 6: Installation Of Your Oricom Radio

    Installation of your Oricom Radio When installing your radio in your vehicle, check that during installation you do not damage any wiring or vehicle components CAUTION that may be hidden around the mounting position. Ensure the installation does not interfere with the operation of the vehicle and meets all regulatory and safety requirements for accessories fitted to your vehicle.

  • Page 7: Antenna Information

    Installation of your Oricom Radio 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 8: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators Front View SCAN MENU 1. Power on/off and Volume/channel/squelch selector and SVL (sub receiver volume) 2. Scan (open scan/memory group scan)/remove memory 3. Memory recall/memory write 4. Main & Sub channel swapping/SRX on/off 5. Menu/Group tone scan 6.

  • Page 9: Rear View

    Controls and Indicators Rear View 1. 3.5mm external jack for optional 8 ohm speaker and PA speaker 2. Power supply connection 3. Computer programming connector 4. Antenna Connection...
  • Page 10 4. Duplex on 9. CTCSS or DCS on 5. Signal strength & TX power 10. Channel display Installation of the DTX4200 and fitting optional accessories Mounting the UHF radio The universal mounting bracket supplied with your UHF radio allows overhead/dash mounting.
  • Page 11 Controls and Indicators Installation Diagram ANTENNA CONNECTOR ry. Pay attention to polarities. EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK CCESSORY MICROPHONE HANGER - Fit the supplied micrphone hanger in the desired location. (OPTIONALACCESSORY) EXTERNAL SPEAKER (OPTIONALACCESSORY) EXTRA MIC LEAD FUSE red: black: TO CHASSIS RED for extension speaker Yellow for PA...

  • Page 12: Operations

    Operations Operations Turning on the Power Press and hold the channel selector. SCAN MENU Setting the Volume Rotate the channel selector clockwise to adjust the sound level for comfortable reception. SCAN MENU Selecting a channel Press channel selector once. "CH" will appear on the LCD.

  • Page 13: Setting The Squelch Level

    Operations Setting the Squelch Level 1. Press channel selector 2 times. The current squelch level is displayed. 2. Select the squelch level by rotating the SCAN channel selector. MENU 1 - Max sensitivity (Min. squelch) 15 - Min. sensitivity (Max/Tight squelch) Off - Open squelch Setting SRX (Sub Receiver) Volume 1.

  • Page 14: Open Scan

    Operations Scanning The Scan feature allows you to search for active channels automatically. There are 3 scanning modes: Open Scan, Group Memory Scan and Group tone Scan (a special case of Group Memory Scan). Open scan Press SCAN/RM to start scan. The OS-SC sub menu display will appear on the LCD display.
  • Page 15 Operations For example we are removing CH02 from the scan. You may want to remove this channel due to constant noise. 1. Press SC/RM button for 2 seconds. 2. Scanning will resume. 3. Channel 02 is removed from this scan. Scan 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 …..

  • Page 16: Memory Recall

    When A, B and C are flashing, press SC/RM button to start all memory group scanning. For scanning A, B or C only, select non flashing preferred group (A, B or C) press SC/RM. The DTX4200 has no information stored in the memory channels.
  • Page 17 4. Rotate channel selector until 8 is shown in group channel display. 5. Press and hold MR/MW button to save & exit from memory write. SWP (Swapping Dual RX channel) The DTX4200 can receive two channels simultaneously. The main receiver default channel is 12 and Sub receiver default channel is 40.

  • Page 18: Menu List

    Operations SRX On/Off Press and hold SWP/SRX button to turn SWP/SRX off. To return to Dual RX mode, press and hold the SRX button for 2 seconds. Menu list * Press MENU/GTS button to access menu. * Use the channel selector to change the value of each setting.
  • Page 19 Operations Function Step Display Default Duplex On/Off CTCSS and DCS CT1(67Hz) Group Tone CT1 (67Hz) Scan DCS104 Backlight LED 87(Sky Blue) colour auto Backlight Dimmer User Factory Reset User reset Factory Squelch tail...
  • Page 20 Operations Busy channel lock Key Beep Logo Display Treble Scan resume time 5,10,15 Auto power Off 1H,2H,4H Software VER-- 1 version...
  • Page 21 Operations Duplex General Your radio has a Repeater Access function to allow use of local repeater stations (if available in your area). Repeaters are shared radio systems installed by interested parties (clubs, local business etc.) that receive transmissions on specific channels and re-transmit (or repeat) the received signal to another channel.
  • Page 22 Operations Simplex mode Transmit/Receiver Duplex mode Transmit/Receiver CH and Number Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 476.425 477.175 CH31 476.450 477.200 CH32 476.475 477.225 CH33 476.500 477.250 CH34 476.525 477.275 CH35 476.550 477.300 CH36 476.575 477.325 CH37 476.600 477.350 CH38 476.4375 477.1875 CH71 476.4625 477.2125 CH72 476.4875...

  • Page 23: Ctcss And Dcs Setting

    Operations CTCSS and DCS setting This feature allows you to receive signals only from callers who have selected the same CTCSS and DCS code. DCS is similar to CTCSS. It provides 104 extra, digitally coded, squelch codes that follow after the 38 CTCSS codes. CTCSS 1 - 38, followed by DCS 1 - 104.

  • Page 24: Busy Channel Lock

    Operations Squelch Tail Squelch Tail is the noise heard after the transmitting party releases the PTT and is heard by the receiving party. If Squelch tail is turned OFF, on both radios this squelch noise will be muted. Busy channel Lock If the channel is already in use, you can prevent the UHF CB radio from accidentally transmitting over a channel already in use.
  • Page 25 Operations Correct Antenna install with 5W VSWR 1.2 with 4.5W VSWR 2.6 with 4W VSWR 3.5 with 3.5W VSWR 4.4 with 3W < 3W The VSWR and Power test can vary depending on installation conditions. If TPI feature is turned off in the settings menu, the TPI indicator will show 5 bars during TX.

  • Page 26: Auto Power Off

    Operations Scan resume time You can select 5, 10, or 15 sec depending on your selection. SCAN will start again after a 5, 10, or 15 sec pause even though a signal is still present. If P5 is selected, SCAN will stop on all channels as long as a signal is present.

  • Page 27: Uhf Cb Channels And Frequencies

    UHF CB channels and frequencies UHF CB channels and frequencies...
  • Page 28 UHF CB channels and frequencies * The primary use for these channels is repeater operation using 750 kHz offset. Channels 1-8 inclusive are used for mobile reception and channels 31-38 for mobile transmission. Note that additional channels 41-48 and 71-78 may also become available for repeater operation to supplement channels 1-8 and-31-38 respectively as approved by the ACMA CBRS Class Licence in Australia and the MED GURL in New Zealand.
  • Page 29 UHF CB 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...
  • Page 30 UHF CB channels and frequencies...

  • Page 31: Express Warranty (Australia)

    You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials or workmanship during the Express Warranty Period. This Express Warranty does not extend to any product from which the serial number has been removed or was purchased outside of Australia.
  • Page 32 No change to the conditions of this Express Warranty is valid unless it is made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of 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 33 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: •...

  • Page 34: New Zealand 0800 67 42

    Oricom Support - Australia For all product enquiries, troubleshooting or to discuss the range of Oricom products, feel free to contact Oricom or visit our website for answers to frequently asked questions. 1300 889 785 Monday - Friday 8am –...

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