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Oricom DTX4300 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
DTX4300 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 DTX4300 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 During this time wideband channel use will be gradually phased out as users upgrade their existing radio’s. 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 3: Table Of Contents

    UHF CB channels and frequencies ..........23 Customer Support ...............26 Express Warranty (Australia) ............27 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: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators Front View 1. Microphone connector 2. Open Scan/Priority Scan 3. Memory Scan/Group Tone Scan 4. Memory recall/Memory write 5. Remove memory/Menu 6. Volume/Channel/Squelch 7. LCD display...
  • Page 5 Controls and Indicators Rear View 1. Antenna Connection 2. Power supply connection 3. 3.5mm external jack for optional 8 ohm speaker Microphone 1. Push to talk 2. Volume/Channel/SQ down 3. Mode On/off switch 4. Volume/Channel/SQ up...
  • Page 6 Controls and Indicators LCD Icons & Indicators 1. Channel display 6. Priority 2. CTCSS or DCS on 7. Memory Group number 3. Duplex On 8. Memory Group I II or III 4. Channel busy indicator 9. Status display 5. Signal strength & TX...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 CAUTION components 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 retirements for accessories fitted to your vehicle.
  • Page 9 Installation of your Oricom Radio The radio's positive (red) lead should connect to an accessory point in the vehicle's fuse box via the 2 Amp fuse. Antenna information The antenna (not supplied) is of critical importance, to maximize your output power and receiver senstivity.

  • Page 10: Operations

    Operations Operations Turning on the Power Press and hold the Channel selector. Setting the Volume Turn the channel selector clockwise to adjust the sound level for comfortable reception. On the microphone push the up or down buttons to increase or decrease the volume.
  • Page 11 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 channel knob. The radio has 16 preset (off to 15) squelch level off- Squelch open. 1 - Max sensitivity (Min.
  • Page 12 Operations Scanning The Scan feature allows you to search for active channels automatically. There are 4 scanning modes; Open Scan, Priority Scan, Memory Group Scan and Group tone Scan (a special case of Memory Group Scan). Open Scan Press and scanning starts. The OS-SC sub menu display appears on the LCD.
  • Page 13 Operations Group Memory Scan Memory scan must be stored to the memory channels in groups I to III. Refer to memory recall function. 1. Press button to change the setting between I,II,III and I blinking in I II III. The I II III means all memory groups will be selected for scanning. 2.
  • Page 14 Group indicator will flash to indicate which group is selected. The DTX4300 has 48 stored channels as below. To change group selected in CH/Group Group I Group II Group III all scan mode, press –...
  • Page 15 Operations Memory Write Select the channel you want to store. For this example we want to save channel 09 to II group and group channel 8. 1. Press button for 2 seconds. Group I location 1 will blink. 2. Press button to change to group II.
  • Page 16 Operations Menu list The menu feature provides a convenient method of customising some of the radios functions. The following menu options are available. Note that some items are only available on certain channels. 1. Press the button for 2 seconds. The first menu function is displayed.
  • Page 17 Operations Function Step Display Default Key Beep Busy channel lock Scan resume time 5,10,15 Auto power Off 1H,2H,4H CT1(67Hz) Group Tone Scan User Reset User Factory Top UP Flip Top UP Bottom UP Logo Display Software Version Ver 01...
  • Page 18 Operations Duplex General Your radio has a Repeater Access function to allow use of local repeater station (if available in your area). Repeater are shared radio system installed by interested parties (clubs, local business etc.) that pick transmissions on specific channels and re-transmit (or repeat) the received signal to another channel.
  • Page 19 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 20 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 21 Operations Scan resume time If 5, 10, or 15 sec is selected, SCAN will start again after 5, 10, or 15 second pause even though a signal is still present. If P5 is selected, SCAN will stop as long as a signal is present and will resume SCAN again 5 seconds later.
  • Page 22 Operations To reset Turn radio on while pressing the ANT button. There are two reset levels All Reset "AL reset" and All except the user programmed memories "User reset". The reset type can select in menu mode. "All reset" will clear all memory and settings back to the factory default settings.

  • Page 23: Uhf Cb Channels And Frequencies

    UHF CB channels and frequencies UHF CB channels and frequencies EMC Technologies (NZ) Ltd IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation of your UHF radio in Australia and Test Report No 101127.1 Report date: 25 November 2010 New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following licenses: In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio Nominal Carrier Stations) and in New Zealand by MED the General User Radio License...
  • Page 24 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 25 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 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 (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 28 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: 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: •...
  • Page 30 Express Warranty (Australia) 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 31 Phone: 1300 889 785 or (02) 4574 8888 (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...