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User Guide Oricom UHF058 80 Channel 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 Please read before installing or operating Your Oricom Radio Safety Information and Warnings Controls and Connectors Installation of your Oricom UHF 058 Box Contents Antenna Installation DC Power Optional External Speaker Operation Dual Function buttons...
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.
Operation Controls and Connectors Front View CTCSS 60RX Rotary On / Off Switch and Volume Control LCD Display Rx / Tx Indicator CTCSS / DCS, 60 Channel Rx Selector switch Rotary squelch control Microphone connector Call- Call Button, Set- Set Button M SC –...
Operation Rear View Antenna Connection 3.5mm external jack for optional 8 ohm speaker Power Supply Connection Microphone Push to talk switch (PTT) Select Up Select Down Instant Channel...
Installation of your Oricom UHF058 Box Contents 1 X UHF058 CB Radio 1 X Microphone 1 X DC Power cord with inline fuse 1 X Mounting bracket with mounting screws 1 X Microphone hanger 1 X User Guide 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.
3.5mm plug (not supplied). DC Power The UHF058 is designed for 13.8V DC negative earth installations only. 1. Connect the negative (Black) DC power lead to the vehicle chassis or directly to the vehicle battery negative terminal if preferred.
Operation Operation Dual Function buttons The dual function button (buttons 7 to 13) have two functions. To use the primary function (printed on the button) just press the button. To use the secondary function (printed above the button) press and hold the button for 2 seconds. Power ON / OFF Rotate the power switch in a clockwise direction to turn the unit ON, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
NOTE: Before transmitting on any channel, listen to check the channel is not already in use. Busy Channel Lock (BCL) If you turn ON the BCL feature of the UHF058 you will be prevented from accidentally transmitting while the channel is in use. To Turn ON BCL 1.
2. Turn the Channel control to select the desired CTCSS code. 3. Press the CTCSS / DCS button twice to return to standby. DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) Your UHF058 provides for 104 DCS codes. These are digitally coded squelch codes which provide additional privacy.
Time Out Timer (ToT) Australian and New Zealand standards require that if the PTT is pressed for more than 3 minutes the unit must stop transmitting. The UHF058 is set to stop transmitting after 2 minutes and 30 seconds of continous transmitting.
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Operation The Repeater Access function can be set (from channel 1 to 8 and 41 to 48) used by local repeater stations. When activated, your radio will receive the Repeater on its specific channel (all repeater outputs are on channel 1 to 8 and 41 to 48) but transmits to the repeater channel 31 through to 38 and 71 through to 78.
Operation To Turn Duplex (DPX) ON 1. Press and hold the DPX button for 2 seconds, will appear on the LCD display. To Turn Duplex (DPX) OFF 1. Press and hold the DPX button for 2 seconds, the will disappear from the LCD display.
Operation Priority Channel (PRI) You can select a priority channel which is used during scanning functions and can be accessed immediately via the INS button on the Microphone. To Select the Primary Channel 1. Select the desired primary channel using the channel control, including any CTCSS or DCS code.
Operation To Remove or Add a channel to the memory 1. Select the channel you wish to add or remove from memory. 2. Press the MEM key to add or remove from memory, will be displayed on the LCD if the channel is in memory. To start a Memory Scan M-SC 1.
Channel control to select the desired KHz. 4. Press MEM, the frequency is stored to that channel. Factory Reset Should it be necessary you can return all the UHF058 settings to the factory defaults to do this. 1. Switch the unit OFF.
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.
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UHF 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.
UHF058 Technical Specification UHF058 Technical Specification Compliance AS/NZS 4365:2011 Frequency Range TX 476.425 - 477.4125MHz Frequency Range RX 400 - 512MHz Number of TX/RX Channels 75 UHF CB Number user programmable of RX Only Channels Channel Spacing TX/RX 12.5KHz Operating modes...
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UHF058 Technical Specification Reciever Circuit Type Dual conversion superheterodyne IF Frequencies 1st IF = 30.85MHz, 2nd IF = 450kHz Current Consumption during RX 170mA Sensitivity < -123dBm for 12dB SINAD Sensitivity Receive only channels < -110dBM for 12dB SINAD Selectivity +/-3.75kHz min @ 3dB to +/-15kHz max @...
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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No change to the conditions of this Warranty is valid unless it is made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Oricom. 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...
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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...
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