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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions PMR1280 80 Channel UHF 2 Way 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 Battery Pack
Getting Started Important Read these Safety Warnings before you charge the batteries. When placing the radio in the charger, use only the power supplies listed in the user instructions supplied with the unit. Don’t try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked in place when you are charging the batteries. - Page 10 When the battery level reaches it minimum level, the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically it will power off. Your PMR1280 can detect the battery charge in 4 levels; Battery charge at high level. Battery charge at medium level.
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Page 11: Battery Life
For in vehicle charging the accessory kit SM5100 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 7km) in wide open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or buildings. -
Page 12: Oricom Pmr1280 Instructions
Oricom PMR1280 instructions Oricom PMR1280 2-Way CB Radio Antenna Receiver LED - lights up when you Are LCD Screen receiving signals. - 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 13: Operation
Press and hold the POWER button until the LCD screen turns blank. Changing Channels The PMR1280 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 14: Transmitting And Receiving
The PMR1280 transmission is SIMPLEX “one way-at- a-time.” While you are speaking, you can not receive a transmission. The PMR1280 is an open-license band. Always identify yourself when transmitting on the same channel. IMPORTANT: Before transmitting on a UHF channel listen to ensure... - Page 15 Operation Transmitting (sending speech) The unit is continuously in the Receive mode when the unit is turned ON and not transmitting. When a signal is received on the current channel, “RX” icon will be displayed on the LCD screen and the receiver LED will light up.
- Page 16 A VOX headset is also available under part number KESP-300-0. This can be purchased from your re-seller on online at www.oricom.com.au 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.
- Page 17 (if applicable) will hear the Call-ring tone. Selecting a Call- Ring tone Your PMR1280 is equipped with 10 different types of Call-Ring tones. a. Press the MENU button 8 times, the “C A” icon will display and flash on the LCD Screen.
- 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 10 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 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. So, if you are in the range of a local repeater which transmits on channel 2, after setting your radio to allow access of the repeater on that channel, you will select channel 2 as normal, but during transmit operation your radio will automatically transmit to the...
- Page 20 Auxiliary Features Key Lock The Key Lock feature allows the user to disable the UP, DOWN and MENU buttons so that the PMR1280 settings could not be changed accidentally. a. To activate the key Lock feature, press and hold the MENU button until key lock “...
- Page 21 Operation LCD Screen Back Light Every time the Power/Vol button is activated (except PTT and CALL button), the LCD Screen back light will illuminate for 5 seconds. Microphone/Earphone/Charge Jack Your radio is equipped with an auxiliary microphone, earphone, and charge jack located at the opposite side of the PTT button.
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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)
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