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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions UHF2180 80 Channel UHF 2-way 8 Citizen Band Radio 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... - 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 www.oricom.com.au Mon-Fri 8am – 6pm AEST New Zealand 0800 67 42 66 www.oricom.co.nz Mon-Fri 10am – 8pm NZST...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
During this time wideband channel use will be gradually phased out as users upgrade their existing radio’s. 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 “blasting area” or in areas posted: “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 6 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 7 Safety Information and Warnings Medical Devices - Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association WARNING recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of the U.S.
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Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Installation Removing the Belt Clip Pull the Belt Clip latch forward (away from the unit) Belt Clip latch While pulling the Belt Clip latch, push up the Belt Clip as shown in Figure1. Installing the Belt Clip Slide the Belt clip into the slot as shown in Figure2. -
Page 9: Charging The Batteries
When the battery level reaches it minimum level, the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically it will power off. Your UHF2180 can detect the battery charge in 4 levels; Battery charge at high level. Battery charge at medium level. -
Page 10: Battery Life
For in vehicle charging, the SM5100 accessory kit is available which contains 2 car chargers and 2 shoulder speaker mics. These can be purchased from your re seller or online at www.oricom.com.au Transmitting range The talk range depends on the environment and terrain. The radio can reach (up to about 10km) in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or buildings. -
Page 11: Oricom Uhf2180 Instructions
Oricom UHF2180 instructions Oricom UHF2180 instructions Antenna PWR/VOL Switch - Rotate clockwise/ counter clockwise to LCD Screen turn the unit ON or OFF. - Displays the current channel s e l e c t i o n a n d o t h e r r a d i o symbols. -
Page 12: Operation
The volume level will increase or decrease by rotating the Power/Vol button. Changing Channels The UHF2180 has 80 available channels, to communicate with other radio’s, it must have your radio tuned to the same channel. a. Press the MENU button once, the current channel number flashes on the LCD Screen. - Page 13 Operation Setting the CTCSS sub-channel Each channel has 38 sub-channels to let you set up group of users within the same channel for more private communication. If you have set the sub-channel, you can only communicate with other radio users tuned to the same channel and sub-channel. To turn the sub-channel function off, simply set the sub- channel to 0 (zero).
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Page 14: Transmitting And Receiving
The UHF2180 transmission is SIMPLEX “one way-at- a-time.” While you are speaking, you can not receive a transmission. The UHF2180 is an open-license band. Always identify yourself when transmitting on the same channel. IMPORTANT: Before transmitting on a UHF channel listen to ensure it is not already in use. - Page 15 LCD Screen as along as the VOX feature is activated. VOX operation is not recommended if the radio will be used in a noisy or windy environment. A VOX headset is also available under part number KESP-300-0 from your re-seller or at www.oricom.com.au...
- Page 16 Operation Activating the Auto Channel Scan Channel scan perform searches for active signals in an endless loop for all 80 channels, 38 CTCSS codes and all 83 DCS codes. a. Press the MENU button 5 times, “SCAN” icon will display on LCD screen.
- Page 17 Operation Selecting a Call- Ring tone Your UHF2180 is equipped with 15 different types of Call-Ring tones. a. Press the MENU button 8 times, the “C 1” icon will display and flash on the LCD Screen. b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired Call-ring tone.
- Page 18 Operation Setting the Key Tone ON or OFF This feature allows your radio unit to emit a confirmation tone after pressing each button. a. Press the MENU button 11 times, the “ON” icon is flashing on the LCD Screen. b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select Key tone On/Off. c.
- Page 19 Operation 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. Repeaters stations are privately operated radio systems installed throughout Australia. For example, if you wish to access a repeater station in your area which operates on channel 2 you only need to set the Duplex access on this Channel.
- Page 20 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 –...
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Page 21: Key Lock
Auxiliary Features Key Lock The Key Lock feature allows the user to disable the UP, DOWN and MENU buttons so that the UHF2180 settings could not be changed accidentally. a. To activate the key Lock feature, press and hold the MENU button until key lock “... -
Page 22: 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 23 UHF channels and frequencies !"/9/2" !"/9/2" "C !""92" !"/9" !"/9" !""9 !"/9" !"/9" "C !""9 !"/9" !"/9" !""9 !"/9"1" !"/9"1" "1C !""91" !"/9" !"/9" !""9 !"/9"/ !"/9"/ "!C !""9/ !"/9"" !"/9"" !""9" !"/9"2" !"/9"2" "C !""92" !"/92 !"/92 !""91...
- Page 24 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 25: Customer Support
Important Please retain your purchase receipt and attach to the back page of this user guide as you will need to produce this if warranty service is required. Take a few moments to register your product online: www.oricom.com.au... -
Page 26: Warranty
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: Send the approved returns to:... -
Page 27: Important Information
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”. - Page 28 Spare parts may be new or equivalent to new. Spare parts are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for thirty (30) days or for the remainder of the Warranty Period of the Oricom branded prod- uct in which they are installed, whichever is longer. During the Warranty Period, Oricom will where possible repair and if not replace the faulty product or part thereof.
- Page 29 Warranty 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 damages or any other remedy arising under any other legislation or the common law if the damage occurs as a result of: 1.
- Page 30 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)