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- Page 1 Operating Instructions UHF2500 80 Channel UHF 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 674 266 www.oricom.co.nz...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
80, 75 of which are useable voice channels. 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 • Do not immerse or expose the batteries to water or other liquids. • 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 charge and when the equipment will not be used for an extended period of time.
- Page 6 “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. To assure optimal radio performance and make sure...
- Page 7 Safety Information and Warnings Radio Operation and EME Exposure Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments WARNING could damage the radio and violate compliance. Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna reduces the effective range. Do not use the radio if the antenna is damaged.
- Page 8 Keep the radio out of reach of babies and young children. Waterproof: IPX7 Oricom’s UHF2500 radio is designed to meet the water proofing standard IPX7. The UHF2500 is designed to float when in water, the LED light will flash and LCD backlight to assist you in locating the radio when in water. The IPX7 means: Being defined as having no ingress of water when immersed at 1 meter for 30 minutes. (To meet the IPX7 waterproof rating, the...
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Page 9: Getting Started
1 Twin Charging Pod 1 Belt Clip 2 Oricom Carabiners 2 Belt Clips Accessories and spare parts can be purchased directly from Oricom. Visit www.oricom.com.au or call 1300 889 785 or (02) 4574 8888. Installation Installing the Batteries Figure 3 Figure 4 Caution: Observe the proper battery polarity orientation when installing batteries. - Page 10 THE CHARGER POD. connectors can be fitted to the mini USB connectors found under the protective cover on the top of the UHF2500 radios. c. Plug AC adaptor in to an AC wall socket and turn on, the LEDs on the charge pod will turn on and the battery Icon on the radio display will start flashing to indicate that the radios are charging.
- Page 11 When the battery level reaches its minimum level, the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically it will power off. Your UHF2500 can detect the battery charge in 4 levels; Battery charge at high level. Battery charge at medium level.
- Page 12 Getting Started Battery life Your radio has a built in power saver to make the batteries last longer. But when you are not using the units, turn them OFF to conserve battery power. Transmitting range The talk range depends on the environment and terrain. In general the radio can reach further in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or buildings.
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Page 13: Controls And Indicators
Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators Antenna Ear/Mic/Charge LCD Screen jack - Displays the current channel selection and other radio symbols. PTT (PUSH TO TALK) button CALL button - Press and hold to transmit. - Press to send Ringing tone to other radios. Power On / Off - Press and hold to turn the unit ON or OFF. -
Page 14: Operation
Operation Operation Turning the Unit ON/OFF To Turn ON; a. Press & hold ON/OFF button for 2 seconds until the LCD screen turns ON and displays the current channel. To switch OFF; b. Press & hold ON/OFF button for 2 seconds until the LCD screen turns blank. Changing volume Push the + or - buttons to change the volume. Changing Channels The radio has 77 available channels, to communicate with other radios, it must be tuned to the same channel. - Page 15 – button to select the desired DCS code. c. Press the PTT button to confirm the DCS channel setting. Transmitting and Receiving The UHF2500 transmission is SIMPLEX “one way-at- a-time.” While you are speaking, you can not receive a transmission. The UHF2500 is a class license device. Always identify yourself when transmitting. IMPORTANT: Before transmitting on a UHF channel listen to ensure it is not already in use.
- Page 16 Operation Transmitting (sending speech) The unit is continuously in Receive mode when the unit is turned ON and not transmitting. When a signal is received on the current channel, “RX” icon will be displayed on the LCD screen. a. Press and hold the PTT (push to talk) button to transmit your voice.
- Page 17 Operation a. Press the MENU button 5 times, “VOX” icon will be displayed and “OFF” flashes on the LCD screen. b. Press the + button to set the VOX sensitivity into maximum level (the maximum level is “3 ”.) To deactivate the VOX function, press the – button until “OF” appears on the LCD Screen.
- Page 18 (if applicable) will hear the Call-ring tone. Selecting a Call- Ring tone Your UHF2500 is equipped with 15 different types of Call-Ring tones. a. Press the MENU button 9 times, the “C01” icon will display and flash on the LCD Screen.
- Page 19 Operation Setting the Roger Beep The Roger beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released. This alerts the receiving party to inform you that you have intentionally ended the transmission, and you are now in receive mode. a. Press the MENU button 11 times, the “ON”...
- Page 20 Operation Dual watch DCS channel: Continue pressing the MENU button to change the DCS code. Press the + or – button to select the desired DCS code (1-83). P ress the PTT button to confirm your setting. Duplex operation via Repeaters This feature allows to use local repeater stations that are designed to automatically re-transmit your broadcast over a large area thus giving you increased range.
- Page 21 Operation Receive Channel Transmit channel 34 35* 36 37 38 Receive Channel 44 45 46 47 48 Transmit channel 74 75 76 77 78 * Channel 5 is emergency channel only Repeater Station Setting the Repeater function a. Select your repeater channel to suit the repeater station you wish to access (Channels 1 –...
- Page 22 Auxiliary Features Key Lock The Key Lock feature allows the user to disable the +, – and MENU buttons so that the UHF2500 settings could not be changed accidentally. a. To activate the key Lock feature, press and hold the MENU button until key lock “...
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Page 23: Uhf Channels And Frequencies
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 24 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 477.2375 476.7500 476.7500 477.2500 477.2500 476.7625 476.7625 477.2625 476.7750 476.7750 477.2750...
- Page 25 UHF Channels and Frequencies Channels 22 and 23 are for Telemetry and Telecommand use, voice communications are not allowed on these channels by law. Channel 9 and above are the best choices for general use in Simplex mode. 38 CTCSS CODE LIST CODE Frequency(Hz) CODE...
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Page 26: Express Warranty
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 27 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 28 Express Warranty How to make a claim under your Express Warranty in Australia Oricom has a simple warranty process for you to follow: • Please call or email our Customer Support Team, 1300 889 785 or support@ oricom.com.au. • 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. • We will then email or fax a Return Authorisation form and a Repair Notice (if necessary), together with instructions on how to return the goods for warranty service.
- Page 29 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. Please also be aware that goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods or parts of the same type rather than being repaired.
- Page 30 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 – 6pm AEST Email: support@oricom.com.au...
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