Oricom UHF050 User Manual

Oricom UHF050 User Manual

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Oricom UHF050 40 Channel UHF CB Radio
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  • Page 1 User Guide Oricom UHF050 40 Channel UHF CB Radio Downloaded from www.cbradio.nl...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important Information Please read before installing or operating your Oricom Radio Safety Warning Controls and Connectors Installation of your Oricom UHF 050 Box Contents Antenna Installation DC Power DIN Kit Optional External Speaker Operation Dual Function buttons...
  • Page 4: Important Information

    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 General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio and operation is subject to conditions contained in those licences.
  • Page 5: Safety Warning

    Important information Safety Warning NOTE: Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but WARNING not always clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders;...
  • Page 6: Controls And Connectors

    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 –...
  • Page 7: Rear View

    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...
  • Page 8: Installation Of Your Oricom Uhf050

    Do not press the PTT or CALL button before installing the antenna. Antenna Installation To obtain the best performance from your UHF050 it is important to obtain a good quality antenna. You should purchase an antenna designed for the 477MHz frequency band.
  • Page 9: Dc Power

    When selecting a suitable point take into consideration if you want your UHF 050 to be operational when the car ignition is off. DIN Kit The UHF050 can be installed using a optional DIN Kit - Part number; DIN050 for mounting in a vehicle dash board. Optional External Speaker Depending on the installation it may be necessary to use an external speaker (not supplied) to give improved volume and clarity.
  • Page 10: Operation

    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.
  • Page 11: Transmitting

    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 UHF050 you will be prevented from accidentally transmitting while the channel is in use. To Turn ON BCL 1.
  • Page 12: Call Tone

    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 UHF050 provides for 104 DCS codes. These are digitally coded squelch codes which provide additional privacy. To select a DCS code DCS –...
  • Page 13: Receive & Transmit Indicator

    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 UHF050 is set to stop transmitting after 2 minutes and 30 seconds of continous transmitting.
  • Page 14 Operation The Repeater Access function can be set (from channel 1 to 8) 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) but transmits to the repeater channel 31 through 38.
  • Page 15: Roger Beep (Rgb)

    Operation Roger Beep (RGB) Roger beep emits a tone when you release the PTT switch. To turn ON the roger beep 1. Press the RGB button for 2 seconds, the <note icon> appears in the display. To turn OFF the roger beep 1.
  • Page 16: Beep Tone (Bpt)

    Operation To switch to the primary Channel 1. Press the INS button on the Microphone. BEEP Tone (BPT) The Beep Tone emits a tone when you press any of the buttons on the Microphone (except the PTT switch) To Turn ON the BEEP Tone 1.
  • Page 17: Priority Scan

    1. Press and hold the DIM button for 2 seconds, the display will toggle between normal and DIM brightness levels. 60 Rx channels The UHF050 has 60 receive only channels which can be programmed from 450MHz to 512MHz in steps of 12.5KHz.
  • Page 18: Factory Reset

    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 UHF050 settings to the factory defaults to do this. 1. Switch the unit OFF.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Available Tx Channels Power Output 5 Watts CTCSS Sub Channels 38 per channel DCS Codes 104 per channel Receive only channel Range 450MHz to 512Mhz in 12.5KHz steps Input Voltage 10VDC to 15VDC In-line fuse rating 2 Amps Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms...
  • Page 20: Frequency Table (Channel 1-20)

    Specifications Frequency Table (Channel 1-20) Channel Frequency (MHz) Usage 476.425 Duplex RX/Simplex 476.45 Duplex RX/Simplex 476.475 Duplex RX/Simplex 476.5 Duplex RX/Simplex 476.525 Emergency 476.55 Duplex RX/Simplex 476.575 Duplex RX/Simplex 476.6 Duplex RX/Simplex 476.625 Simplex 476.65 Simplex 476.675 Simplex (Calling channel) 476.7 Simplex 476.725...
  • Page 21: Frequency Table (Channel 21-40)

    Specifications Frequency Table (Channel 21-40) Channel Frequency (MHz) Usage 476.925 Simplex 476.95 No Use 476.975 No Use Simplex 477.025 Simplex 477.05 Simplex 477.075 Simplex 477.1 Simplex 477.125 Simplex 477.15 Simplex 477.175 Duplex TX/Simplex 477.2 Duplex TX/Simplex 477.225 Duplex TX/Simplex 477.25 Duplex TX/Simplex 477.275 Emergency...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    The Warranty Card is located in the package. (b) Exclusion and limitation of liability. Oricom will not be in breach of a warranty or condition expressly stated in this User Guide or the Warranty Card or implied by the...
  • Page 23: Customer Support

    Warranty and Customer Support Customer Support If you feel this product is not working correctly please consult the user guide and ensure that you are using the product in accordance with the instructions. To order spare parts additional radio, replacement batteries and in case of any technical issues you may have with the product please consult our website for further information or send us an email for a prompt response to your enquiry.
  • Page 24 Australia Oricom International Pty Ltd Locked Bag 658 South Windsor, NSW 2756 Customer Support Email: support@oricom.com.au Web: Australia www.oricom.com.au New Zealand www.oricom.co.nz Phone: (02) 4574 8888 Fax: (02) 4574 8898...

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