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- Page 1 Operating Instructions DTX600 Waterproof 80 Channel UHF Citizen Band Radio Keep this user guide for future reference. Always retain your proof of purchase in case of warranty service. www.oricom.com.au...
- Page 2 When a narrowband radio receives a transmission from an older wideband radio the speech may sound loud and distorted – simply adjust your radio volume for the best listening performance. When an older wideband radio receives a signal from a new narrowband radio the speech may sound quieter - simply adjust your radio volume for best listening performance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Controls and Indicators ........13 Operations .............15 UHF CB Channels and Frequencies ....26 Express Warranty ...........31 Need Help? If you need assistance setting up or using your Oricom product now or in the future, call Oricom Support. Australia (02) 4574 8888 www.oricom.com.au Mon-Fri 8am –... -
Page 4: Safety Information And Warnings
• Always keep out of direct sunlight in confined environments. Information on Safe Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Oricom Radio. The operation of your UHF radio in Australia and New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following licenses:... -
Page 5: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Off near electrical blasting caps in a "blasting area" or in areas posted: "Turn off two way radios". Obey all signs and instructions. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Oricom two-way radio complies with Australian Communication Authority Radio communications (Electromagnetic Radiation-Human Exposure) Standard,2003. -
Page 6: Transmit And Receive Procedure
Safety Information and Warnings To ensure optimal radio performance and to make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set out in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures: WARNING Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. -
Page 7: General Warnings
Safety Information and Warnings To avoid the possibility of electromagnetic interference and/ or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so such as health care facilities. WARNING Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an aircraft. -
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the Oricom DTX600 5 Watt Handheld Radio. Water & Dust Proof IP67: The DTX600 meets IP67 standard. This provides protection against dust and is capable of withstanding water immersion of up to 1m for 30 minutes. - Page 9 Introduction • 5 different Scrambler functions • Triple watch • VOX function • Squelch tail on/off • Busy channel lockout function • Key beep • Memory channel On/Off • Auto power save mode • Battery indicator • Low battery alert function •...
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Page 10: Pack Contents
Charger Pod AC Adaptor Antenna User Guide Oricom DTX600 Accessories The following Oricom DTX600 accessories can be purchased directly from Oricom. Visit www.oricom.com.au or call or (02) 4574 8888. Model No. Description THMIC5000 Throat microphone with voice tube for noisy environments. -
Page 11: The Battery Pack
Installation The Antenna Attach the antenna to the DTX600 radio (see diagram). Be sure the antenna is firmly secured. The Battery Pack Install Battery Pack - Place the battery pack onto the back of the radio. Position four tabs into slots and slide battery into position until you hear a click (see diagram). -
Page 12: Charging The Radio
Installation Charging the Radio Connect the socket of the wall adaptor to a mains power outlet and insert the jack of the wall adaptor into the desktop charger plug (see Fig. 1). It takes approximately 3 hours to fully recharge. Place your transceiver into the cradle of the desktop charger. -
Page 13: Basic Control
Controls and Indicators The Speaker Mic (accessory) To connect the speaker mic, fit the plug into the socket and tighten the retaining screw (finger tight only). NOTE: When accessories are fitted, the IP rating may be compromised. Basic Control 1. Antenna connector 2. -
Page 14: Lcd Display
Controls and Indicators LCD Display A. TX indicator H. CTCSS/DCS code B. Duplex on I. Function C. Memory J. Scrambler on D. Channel display K. Tri Watch on E. Battery indicator L. Key Lock F. CTCSS on M. Low TX power G. -
Page 15: Channel Selection
Operations When(PTT) is pressed at low battery, an error tone sounds and transmission is disabled. Once at low battery the unit will automatically shutdown. Recharge the battery at any time. When the battery is empty, it will take approximately 3 hours to fully charge. Power On/Off To turn on the transceiver, turn the volume knob clockwise until you hear a click. -
Page 16: Instant Channel
Operations Triple Watch Function Pressing and holding the monitor button activates the Triple watch function. The Triple Watch feature allows for monitoring of 2 or 3 channels, including the currently selected channel and the channels stored in TRI 1 and TRI 2. In order to store these channels, they are set on the radio in the same way you would set normal channels with any additional features set (CTCSS/DCS/Duplex). - Page 17 Operations Instant Channel memory change To change the pre programmed INS CH 1. Select the required channel. 2. Press and hold the instant button until “MW INST” appears on the LCD. 3. Press the INS CH button that you want to change and the new channel information will be saved.
- Page 18 Operations on channel 1 to 8 and 41-48) but transmit to the repeater channel 31 through 38 and 71 to 78. CH01 on Duplex mode will receive on CH01 but transmit on CH31. CH02 on duplex mode will receive on CH02 but transmit on CH32. If you transmit on CH01 duplex mode, you are actually transmitting on CH31.
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Page 19: Menu Function
Operations Menu Function The Menu function provides a convenient method of customizing some of the radio’s functions. The following Menu Options are available. Note that some items are only available on certain channels. To access the Menu functions: 1. Press and hold the Menu button, the first menu function is displayed. 2. - Page 20 Operations * Please see below menu modes. Control Functions Step Display Default TX Power High or Low High SQ level Auto or 1 to 5 Auto CTCSS or DCS TSQ38 or DCS104 Scrambler Off or 1 to 5 MENU Duplex On or Off Off or 1 to 3 Priority Channel...
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Page 21: Squelch Level
Operations Squelch Level The radio has 6 preset (Auto, 1 to 5) squelch levels: Off - SQ off (monitor on condition) Auto : Automatic level squelch (-120 to -124dBm) 1 - Maximum sensitivity (minimum squelch) 5- Minimum sensitivity (Maximum/tight squelch) CTCSS and DCS Setting This feature allows you to receive signals only from callers who have selected the same CTCSS and DCS code. - Page 22 At the lowest level (3), it will pick up only loud noise. VOX operation is not recommended if the radio will be used in a noisy or windy environment. A VOX headset is also available, this can be purchased from your re-seller or online at www.oricom.com.au.
- Page 23 Operations Priority Channel Set To store a Priority Channel, select the required channel in menu mode. The letter “PRI” will appear when the selected channel is set to Priority. This Channel will then be automatically monitored during the Priority Scan. NOTE: You can only store one channel as your priority channel.
- Page 24 Operations Memory On/Off The factory has pre-programmed all the UHF CB channels into the Open SCAN channel memory. However, you can change or customize the channels by this menu. To remove the channel from memory, press up or down in this menu. The memory icon “M”...
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Page 25: Factory Reset
Operations Factory Reset If the radio’s display locks up or stops functioning properly, you might need to reset your UHF radio. Caution: This procedure clears all the information you have stored in your UHF radio. Before you reset your UHF radio, try turning it off and on again. If your UHF radio is still not functioning correctly, you may need to reset the UHF radio. -
Page 26: Uhf Cb Channels And Frequencies
UHF CB 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 27 UHF CB Channels and Frequencies Channel Freq Freq Channel Freq Freq 476.4250 476.4250 476.9250 476.9250 476.4375 476.4500 476.4500 476.9500 476.9500 476.4625 476.4750 476.4750 476.9750 476.9750 476.4875 476.5000 476.5000 477.0000 477.0000 476.5125 477.0125 477.0125 476.5250 476.5250 477.0250 477.0250 476.5375 477.0375 477.0375 476.5500 476.5500 477.0500...
- Page 28 UHF CB Channels and Frequencies The primary use for these channels is repeater operation using 750 kHz offset. Channels 1-8 and 41-48 inclusive are used for mobile reception and channels 31-38 and 71-78 for mobile transmission. In addition, any designated repeater channel may be used for simplex operation in areas where it is not used for repeater operation.
- 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...
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Page 30: Dcs Codes Table
UHF CB Channels and Frequencies DCS codes table DCS Code DCS Code DCS Code Code No. Code No. Code No. (Octal) (Octal) (Octal) 100 (A0) 101 (A1) 102 (A2) 103 (A3) 104 (A4) -
Page 31: Express Warranty
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: •...
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Page 34: Repair Notice
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 36 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. (02) 4574 8888 Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm AEST Email: support@oricom.com.au...
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