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- Page 1 PMR1290 PMR1290-1 PMR1295 Operating Instructions PMR1290, PMR1290-1 and PMR1295 80 Channel UHF 2 Way Citizen Band Radio Keep this user guide for future reference. Always retain your proof of purchase in case of warranty service.
- 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 attached channel chart for more information). -
Page 4: Safety Information And Warnings
Safety Information and Warnings Safety Information and Warnings Information on Safe Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Oricom Radio. WARNING The operation of your UHF radio in Australia and New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following licenses:... - Page 5 • If you believe the batteries are damaged, remove product from the charger and stop using the product. Contact Oricom for assistance. • Never use damaged batteries as they may explode. • Remove batteries when they are no longer able to hold a...
- Page 6 OFF near electrical blasting caps or in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off the two way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Oricom two-way radio complies with Australian Communications Authority Radio communications (Electromagnetic Radiation-Human Exposure) Standard, 2003.
- Page 7 Safety Information and Warnings Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and WARNING a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedure: • Transmit no more than 50% of the time. • To receive calls, release the PTT button. • T o transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.
- Page 8 Safety Information and Warnings Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard WARNING an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices - Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker.
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Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Pack Contents Model No. PMR1290 Model No. PMR1295 Model No. PMR1290-1 2 UHF RADIOS 2 UHF RADIOS 1 UHF RADIO 1 TWIN CHARGING POD 2 CAR CHARGERS 3 AAA POWER ADAPTOR 2 USB CABLES RECHARGEABLE 6 AAA RECHARGEABLE POWER ADAPTOR 1.2V 600mAh NiMH 1.2V 600mAh NiMH WITH Y CABLE... - Page 10 The radio must be charged using the mains adaptor provided. Using any other adaptor will invalidate any approvals & warranty. Charging the batteries (using USB adaptor) - PMR1290-1 a. Lift the charge socket cover located on the right side of he handset.
- Page 11 Getting Started Battery Icon A low battery icon will appear in the bottom left corner of the LCD display when the batteries are getting low. This indicator will flash and continue to flash until the batteries are fully discharged. TIP: At this stage, you need to recharge the unit at once, otherwise the battery will run down totally.
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Page 12: Oricom Pmr1290/1295 Instructions
Oricom PMR1290 or PMR1295 instructions Oricom PMR1290-1295 2-Way CB Radio Antenna LCD screen PTT(push to talk) -Displays the current button Channel selection and -press and hold other radio symbols. to transmit. USB Charge and Headphone Jack CALL button -press to send a... -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Operation Turning the Unit ON/OFF To Turn ON; a. P ress and hold the POWER button until the LCD screen turns ON and displays the current channel. To switch OFF; b. P ress and hold the POWER button until the LCD screen turns blank. Changing Channels The PMR1290 or PMR1295 has 77 available channels, to communicate with other radios, you must have your radio tuned to the same channel. - Page 14 Operation The PMR1290/1295 is a Class License band. Always identify yourself when transmitting on the same channel. IMPORTANT: B efore transmitting on a UHF channel listen to ensure it is not already in use. Transmitting (sending speech) The unit is continuously in the Receive mode when the unit is turned ON and not transmitting.
- Page 15 Operation Calling (Paging) Tone You can use the CALL button to send a tone to other users on the same channel. To activate this feature; a. With the PMR in normal mode, press and release the CALL button. The unit will transmit a 2-second page tone to the other unit/s set with the same channel within transmitting range Channel Scan Your radio can scan the 80 channels for any activity.
- Page 16 Operation FM Radio function While in standby mode briefly, press and release the power button, FM Frequency will display in the LCD screen. Press UP or DOWN button To adjust the FM frequency channel. Press and release the Power button to go back to PMR frequency mode. Power Saving Your PMR unit has special circuitry designed to extend the life of your battery. When the unit is not used for 4 seconds, it will automatically switch into a low power mode.
- Page 17 Operation Using a PTT Headset You can plug an optional headset into the right side of your PMR1290 or PMR1295 handset. By pressing the PTT button to transmit you can then talk with other radios. Roger Beep The Roger beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released.
- Page 18 Operation Turning on/off Duplex on channels Select the required channel to suit the repeater station you wish to access (Channels 1 – 8 and 41 – 48) b. Press the Menu button twice, “RPT” icon will display c. P ress the UP or DOWN button to set the Duplex function to On or Off.
- Page 19 Operation Important • S peech transmissions are not allowed on channel 22 and 23 (Receive only) • I f Call ring tone calling is provided, it is only allowed to operate for a maximum of 3 seconds and it can only be possible to operate once in any 60 second period. Auxiliary Features LCD Screen Back Light Every time the Power/Vol button is activated (except PTT and CALL button), the LCD Screen back light will illuminate for 5 seconds.
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Page 20: Uhf Channels And Frequencies
UHF channels and frequencies UHF channels and frequencies EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation of your UHF radio in Australia and Test Report No 101127.1 New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following licenses: Report date: 25 November 2010 In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio Nominal Carrier Stations) and in New Zealand by MED the General User Radio Table 1 Nominal Carrier Frequency... - Page 21 476.6000 476.6000 477.1000 477.1000 476.6125 477.1125 477.1125 476.6250 476.6250 477.1250 477.1250 UHF channels and frequencies 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 477.2000 477.2000 476.7125 476.7125 477.2125 476.7250 476.7250...
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Page 22: Warranty
Warranty How to make a claim under Warranty in Australia Oricom has a simple warranty process for you to follow: • P lease call or email our Customer Support Team, contact details follow. • A Customer Support Team member will verify after troubleshooting with you if your product qualifies under warranty. If so, they will give you a Product Return Authorisation number. - Page 23 Any implied warranties that may be imposed by law are limited in dura- tion to the Warranty Period. Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials or workmanship during the Warranty Period. This Warranty does not extend to any product from which the serial number has been removed or was purchased outside of Australia.
- Page 24 Oricom does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninter- rupted or error free. Oricom is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the instructions that came with the product.
- Page 25 Warranty Oricom will not be in breach of a warranty expressly set out in this User Guide or under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and excludes any liability for damages or any other remedy arising under any other legislation or the common law if the damage occurs as a result of: 1.
- Page 26 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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