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User Guide UHF300 Micro 5watt UHF CB Radio Downloaded from www.cbradio.nl 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...
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This unit complies with all relevant Australian and New Zealand approval requirements AS/NZS 4365:2011 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 www.oricom.com.au Mon-Fri 8am –...
Table of contents Important information ........................4 Please read before installing or operating Your Oricom Radio ............4 Safety information and Warnings....................4 Box contents ...........................5 Features ............................5 Controls and Connectors ........................6 Front view ............................6 Rear view ............................6 Microphone (Part No. MIC300) .......................7 LCD icons &...
Important information Please read before installing or operating Your Oricom Radio The operation of this 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 and operation is subject to conditions contained in those licenses.
Important information Box contents Main Radio unit Standard microphone Owner’s Manual Microphone hanger with screws, washers. Mounting bracket with mounting screws DC power cord with fuse Features • Transmit FM 75 & Receive FM 77 Channels to meet latest ACMA regulations •...
Controls and Connectors Controls and Connectors Front View Microphone connector Menu/Monitor Scan/Memory On, Off Power On/off, Channel & Volume and SQ control Rear View Antenna connection Power supply connection 3.5mm external jack for optional 8 ohm speaker...
Installation Installation Caution When installing your radio in your vehicle, check that during installation you do not damage any wiring or vehicle components that may be hidden around the mounting position. For optimum performance your radio needs to be installed correctly. If you are unsure about how to install your radio, we suggest you have your radio professionally installed by a UHF specialist or Auto electrician.
Installation Over voltage protection The Radio ha a high voltage input detection system, to warn you if an overvoltage situation occurs. Example: if the power supply voltage exceeds 17 volts DC, the channel display (LCD backlight) will flash in 7 different colors when the unit is turned on.
Installation Antenna information The antenna (not supplied) is of critical importance, to maximize your output power and receiver sensativity. 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.
Operations Operations Power On/Off Press and hold the power/Channel selector for 2 seconds. The default channel is set to 01 and DPX on. Volume control Turn the channel selector clockwise to adjust the sound level for comfortable reception. The Volume is set from level 1 to level 32. On the microphone push the up or down buttons to increase or decrease the volume, if held down the volume will increase or decrease quickly.
Operations For your reference a list of the available channels, corresponding frequencies and guidelines for their use and selection is printed on page 21. For Australia, channels 05 and 35 are reserved for Emergency calls. Setting the Squelch Level 1. Press power/channel 2 times. The current squelch level is displayed. 2.
Operations Menu list * Use the channel knob to change the value of each setting. * If a button is not pressed within 8 seconds the radio will automatically exit the menu mode. * Please see Menu modes Functions Step Display Default CTCS - 1 to 38...
Operations Backlight LED g, c, y, b, color r, p, w Scan delay time P5 5 10 15 Squelch release off 2 6 10 14 delay Sdt 18 22 Top UP Flip Top UP Bottom UP CTCSS and DCS setting This feature allows you to receive signals only from callers who have selected the same CTCSS and DCS code.
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If you transmit on CH01 duplex mode, you are actually transmitting on CH31; the repeater station down converts your signal and retransmits on CH01. Your UHF300 allows you to pre-select Duplex operation individually on each channel. Simplex mode Transmit/ Duplex Mode transmit...
Operations Open Scan (OS) Mode The Open Scan feature scans for activity on all CB channels. Once a channel is located, scanning will pause the will allow the signal to be heard. As soon as the channel is clear and scan delay time has expired, scanning will continue automatically.
Operations Priority Channel To store a Priority Channel, press the PRI button. The channel you selected as your Priority Channel will then be automatically monitored during the Group Scan. Note: You can only store one channel as your priority channel. Busy channel Lock If the channel is already in use, you can prevent the UHF CB radio from transmitting.
Operations LCD Backlight level You can reduce the brightness of the LCD backlight to be more comfortable while driving at night. 7 Colour backlight You can select from seven colour options for the LCD backlight. The seven options are white, red, yellow, purple, cyan, blue and green. Scan delay time If 5, 10, or 15 sec is selected, SCAN will start again after 5, 10, or 15 sec pause even though a signal is still present.
Operations Monitor 1. Press hold the Menu/Monitor button. If no signal is present. A hissing noise will indicate an empty channel. 2. Press the Menu/Monitor button again to restore to it previous setting. Scan The radio SCAN function has the ability to allow programmable channels to be scanned for groups of users.
Operations Transmitting NOTE: Before transmitting on any channel, listen to check the channel is not already in use. Transmitting Select the desired channel. Press and hold the PTT button on the microphone and speak normally into the microphone. Hold it approx. 7cm from your mouth.
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.
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.
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: • A completed Return Authorisation form...
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Warranty Warranty Information (Australia) This Warranty is provided by Oricom International Pty Ltd ABN 46 086 116 369, Unit 1, 4 Sovereign Place, South Windsor NSW 2756, herein after referred to as “Oricom”. Oricom makes no other warranties or conditions, express or implied, including as to acceptable quality and fitness for a particular purpose, except as stated in this Warranty.
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Oricom does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted 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. These terms and conditions together...
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Competition and Consumer Act 2010 applies to this Warranty and which may not be so excluded, restricted or modified. For warranties that cannot be excluded, restricted or modified, Oricom limits the remedies available to those specified in the relevant legislation.
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Phone: 1300 889 785 (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...