Oricom UHF2100 Radio User Manual
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1. icon will flash on the LCD Screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the Roger beep On Off c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting Setting the Key Tone ON or OFF This feature allows your radio unit to emit a confirmation tone after pressing each button Operation a Press ihe MENU button 11 times ihe ON icon is flashing on the LCD Screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select Key tone On Off c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting Setting the Dual Watch Mode Your radio is capable of monitoring two channels the current and another dual watch channel If the unit detects a signal on either channel it will stop and receive the signal a Press the MENU button 12 times DGM icon will be displayed while OF flashes on the LCD Screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the Dual Watch channel 1 40 except the current channel c Continue pressing the MENU button to change the CTCSS code d Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired CTCSS code 1 38 e Continue pressing the MENU button to change the DCS code f Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired DCS code 1 83 g Press the PTT button to confirm your setting Repeater function Your radio has a Repeater Access function to allow use of local Repeater stations if available in your area Repeaters are shared radio system installed by interested parties clubs local business etc2. that pick transmissions on specific channels and re transmit or repeat the received signal to another channel The Repeater Access function can be set from channel 1 to 8 used by local repeater stations For example if there are 3 repeater stations in your area say channel 1 3 and 5 you only need to set 17 Operation the repeater access for these specific Channels 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 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 repeater on channel 32 Setting the Repeater function a Press the Menu button 13 times RPT icon will be displayed and flashing on the LCD screen bD Press the UP or DOWN button to set the Repeat function to On or Off c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting Operation Important e Speech transmissions are not allowed on channel 22 and 23 Receive only e CICSS and Call ring tone calling should be disabled on channel 5 and 35 e f Call ring tone calling is provided it is only allowed to operate for a maximum of 3 seconds and it can only be possible to operate once in any 60 second period Auxi
3. Awww acma gov au ACMAINTER 786700 STANDARD 1627891715 pc PC_1265 Repeaters Note Refer to the Channel Table section of this Owner s Manual for detailed frequency listing 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 O zero You can then communicate with other radio s setting to the same channel who also turns off the sub channel operation or whose unit does not have the sub channel feature a Press the MENU button twice the current CTCSS sub channel number flashes on the LCD screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select one of the 38 CTCSS sub channels c Press the PTT button to confirm the CTCSS sub channel setting Operation SETTING THE DCS ADVANCED DIGITAL CODE Each channel also has 83 digital codes to let you set a group of users for more secured private communication a Press the MENU button 3 times DCS code is blinking on the LCD screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired DCS code c Press the PTT button to confirm the DGS channel setting Transmitting and Receiving A The UHF2100 transmission is one way at a time While you are speaking you can not receive a transmission
4. The UHF2100 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 Transmitting sending a 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 a Press and hold the PTT push to talk button to transmit your voice TX icon will be displayed on the LCD Screen b Hold the unit in a vertical position with the MIC Microphone 5 cm away from the mouth While holding the PTT button speak into the MIC microphone in a normal tone of voice c Release the PTT button when you have finished transmitting Operation Monitor You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the current channel a Press and hold the MENU and DOWN buttons at the same time Rx icon will be displayed on the LCD screen Your radio will pick up signals on the current channel including background noise b Press the MENU button to stop the channel monitoring Setting the VOX Voice Activated Sensitivity In VOX mode the radio will transmit a signal only when it is activated by your voice or other sounds around you The unit will transmit further for 2 seconds even if you stop talking The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by a
5. back of the desktop charger Plug the mains adaptor into a 240V AC 50Hz main socket with the switch on the socket set to OFF a Switch ON the main socket b Place the radio in the charge cradle in an upright position The Charge LED indicators will light up It takes about 10 hours to fully charge the batteries if they are completely run down New batteries take up to 14 hours to fully charged 4 Switched Mains Power Outlet Getting Started Battery meter The battery meter is located in the left corner of the LCD screen It appears like a battery with three bars inside These indicate the amount of power available When the battery level reaches it minimum level the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically it will power off mo Ei Ca Your UHF2100 can detect the battery charge in 4 levels Battery charge at high level Battery charge at medium level Battery charge at low level At this level the radio will emit a beep sound for every 10 seconds in standby mode TIP At this stage you need to recharge the unit at once otherwise the battery will run down totally Battery charge at very low level When the battery level reaches its minimum level the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically turn off the power Important You need to charge the unit for 10 14 hours CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructio
6. Or com Operating Instructions UHF2100 40 Channel UHF 2 Way Citizen Band Radio Oricon Table of contents Safety InformationandWamings 4 Getting Started RM Ee 6 Oricom UHF2100 instructions socsccccscscssccatssenscacassecssnns 10 ei s5 sacoeseipsbinauintesutndeigieintuat iassastdasanetsduaneettasisonss 11 be 4151611 kn ali ee 20 Warranty information Australig 22 Customer SUPPOMT c sccscssssscessiccsceassscsiccsseatiaceaseaieaseats 23 Safety Information and Warnings Safety Information and Warnings CAUTION WARNING Damaged Antenna Do not use any radio that has a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes in contact with the skin a minor burn may result Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and or bodily injury such as burns if conductive material such as jewelry keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals The material may complete an electrical circuit short circuit and become quite hot Exercise care in handling any charged battery particularly when placing it inside a pocket purse or other container with metal objects For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place your radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Air bags inflate with great force If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates the radio may be propelled with great force and cause s
7. duct or services carried out to the product by anyone other than Oricom or on Oricom s behalf Oricom will not be liable for consequential losses including loss of profits arising from a cause of action in contract tort or any other statutory or common law except where a statute or any law prohibits this exclusion The warranty does not extend to damage caused by misuse negligence excessive voltage faults on the telephone line or lightning This warranty in no way affects your statutory rights Full details of the warranty are contained in the enclosed warranty card 22 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 In the unlikely event of a fault developing please contact us for assistance If the product is then found to be faulty you will be asked to return it directly to us with a copy of the purchase receipt 23 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 Or co
8. erious injury to the occupants of the vehicle Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified for such use for example Factory Mutual Approved Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in injury or even death Safety Information and Warnings Batteries WARNING Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn your radio OFF near electrical blasting caps or in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off the two way radio Obey all signs and instructions NOTE Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but 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 and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Cleaning and Care To clean your radio use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use Cleaners or solvent which may cause damage that may not be covered by guarantee Getting Started Installation Removing the Belt Clip Pull the Belt Clip latch forward away fr
9. ert you to incoming signal by emitting an audible call tone and vibration signal Call Ring tone You can send a Call ring tone to other radio users to give an alert that you want to communicate with them Press the CALL button You will hear a ring tone for about two seconds TX icon appears on the LCD screen Any other units within the transmitting range and tuned to the same channel and sub channel if applicable will hear the Call ring tone Operation Selecting a Call Ring tone Your UHF2100 is equipped with 15 different types of Call Ring tones a Press the MENU button 8 times the G 1 icon will display and flash on the LCD Screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired Call ring tone A respective Call Ring tone sound will be played when changing from one tone to another c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting Activating the Vibrator mode a Press the MENU button 9 times 3 flashes on the LCD Screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to activate the vibrator function c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting Note Vibrator and Call tone can be activated at the same Setting the Roger Beep The Roger beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT button is released This alerts the receiving party to inform you that you have intentionally ended the transmission and you are now in receive mode a Press the MENU button 10 times the ON
10. ex 2 477 200 Duplex TX Simplex Duplex TX Simplex 21 Warranty information Australia a Warranty Oricom International Pty Ltd Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months effective from the date of purchase This warranty in no way affects your statutory warranty under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other similar legislation It is important that you read the Warranty Card as it contains full and additional details of the warranty limitation of warranty and conditions for receiving the warranty services during the warranty period 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 Trade Practices Act and excludes any liability arising under any statutory or common law for damages or any other remedy if the damage occurs as a result of i Failure by you to follow the instructions in the User Guide for the installation and proper functioning of the product ii Negligence on your part or misuse by you of the product ii Any un controlled external cause to the phone not functioning including but not limited to electricity failure lighting over voltage iv Non adherence by you to the warnings in the User Guide and the User Guide generally and v Modification to the pro
11. liary Features Key Lock The Key Lock feature allows the user to disable the UP DOWN and MENU buttons so that the UHF2100 settings could not be changed accidentally a To activate the key Lock feature press and hold the MENU button until key lock Own icon appears on the LCD Screen b To deactivate the key Lock feature press and hold the MENU button until key lock O icon disappears on the LCD Screen Note The PTT and CALL buttons will remain functional even if the Key Lock feature is activated 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 Specifications Specifications Channels Available 40 Channels CTCSS Sub channel 38 for each Channel 20 Output Power TX Range Upto 10 Km Channel Frequency Table Frequency MFA Duplex RX Simplex Duplex RX Simplex Duplex RX Simplex 6 476559 Duplex RX Simplex Duplex RX Simplex 8 476 600 Duplex RX Simplex 9 476 625 Simple 10 476 650 Simple 476 675 Simplex Calling channel ie mplex 16 476 800 e mo Q mplex Q mplex Q mplex mplex 2A 2 mplex ie mplex Q mplex Specifications Simplex os 25 477 025 impl
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13. ns Battery life Your radio has a built in power saver to make the batteries last longer But when you are not using the units turn them OFF to conserve battery power Getting Started Operation Transmitting range The talk range depends on the environment and terrain It will reach up to about 10km in wide open spaces without obstructions such as hills or buildings Don t try to use two radio units which are less than 1 5m 5feet apart Otherwise you may experience interference Important safety warning To reduce radio frequency exposure when you are using your units hold the unit at least 5cm 2 inches away from your face Never use your radio outdoors during a thunderstorm Don t use the radio in the rain f your radio gets wet turn it off and remove the battery Dry the battery compartment and leave the cover off for a few hours Don t use the unit until it is completely dry Keep the radio out of reach of babies and young children 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 In New Zealand the General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio Oricom UHF2100 instructions Oricom UHF2100 instructions Antenna PWR VOL Switch Rotate clockwise LCD Screen counter clockwise to Displays the current channel turn the unit ON or OFF selection and other
14. number on the LCD Screen At the highest level the units will pickup softer noise including background noise at the lowest level it will pick up only quite loud noise a Press the MENU button 4 times VOX icon will be displayed and OFF flashes on the LCD screen b Press the UP button to set the VOX sensitivity into maximum level the maximum level is 3 To deactivate the VOX function press the DOWN button until OF appears on the LCD Screen c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting VOX will steadily appear on the 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 Operation Activating the Auto Channel Scan Channel scan perform searches for active signals in an endless loop for all 40 channels 38 CTCSS codes and all 83 DCS codes a Press the MENU button 5 times SCAN icon will display on LCD screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to begin scanning channels when an active signal is detected channel scan pauses on the active channel c Press the MENU button six times CTCSS flashes on the LCD screen press the UP or DOWN button to begin scanning the CTCSS from 1 38 d Press the MENU button seven times DCS flashes on the LCD screen Press the UP or DOWN button to begin scanning DCS code 1 83 e Press the PTT button to confirm your setting Vibrator and Call alert Your radio can al
15. om the unit 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 A click indicates the Belt clip is locked into position Installing the Batteries Figure 3 Figure 4 wy Belt Clip latch Caution Observe the proper battery polarity orientation when installing batteries Incorrect positioning can damage both the batteries and the unit a Slide down the Battery Compartment Cover b Install the rechargeable batteries by following the orientation as shown in Figure 3 the arrow is showing and pointing upward c Replace the Battery Compartment Cover See Figure 4 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 Dispose of used batteries safely and in a way that will not harm the environment never try to burn them or put them anywhere they could get burnt or punctured Don t leave dead batteries in your radio They might leak if you do Charging the batteries Insert the small plug on the end of the mains adaptor into the Power in connection jack at the
16. pen The volume level will increase or decrease by rotating the Power Vol button Changing Channels The UHF2100 has 40 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 b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired channel The channel changes from 1 to 40 or vice versa c Press the PTT button to confirm the channel setting SI iS Important Notes Channels 5 and 35 paired for Duplex repeaters are reserved as emergency channels and should be used only in an emergency Channel 11 is a calling channel generally used to call others and channel 40 is the customary road vehicle channel Once contact is established on the calling channel both stations should move to another unused SIMPLEX channel to allow others to use the calling channel Channels 22 and 23 are for Telemetry and Telecommand use voice communications are not allowed on these channels by law Channels marked Duplex are reserved for repeater use in some areas Operation These are paired with higher channels as output input 1 31 2 32 etc Check for local repeater activity before using these channels in Simplex mode to avoid interference Channels 9 and above are the best choices for general use in Simplex mode You can find more information about channels and frequencies by visiting the Web site http
17. radio symbols Ear Mic Charge jack PTT PUSH to TALK button Press and hold to transmit CALL button gt inging UP DOWN Buttons tone to other radio units Press to change channels volume and to select settings during programming MENU Button Press to change To switch between Modes Speaker MIC Microphone LCD Screen E AA Channel Number Changes from 1 to 40 as m 6 n selected by the user IF CTCSS Code Changes from 1 to 38 as selected by the user tm Displays the Battery change level When the bars are reduced the battery needs to recharge tx Displayed when transmitting a signal rx Displayed when receiving a signal pem Displayed when the Dual Watch function is turned ON pes Displayed when the Digital Code System is turned On vox Displayed when the VOX feature is enabled scan Displayed when the radio is doing scan rer Displayed when the repeater function is activated a Displayed when the call signal is ON Displayed when the vibrator function is activated On Displayed when the Key Lock feature is activated Operation Operation Turning the Unit ON OFF To Turn ON a Rotate the POWER VOL button clockwise until the LCD screen turns ON and displays the current channel To switch OFF b Rotate the POWER VOL button counter clockwise until the LCD screen turns blank Note Every time you rotate the Power Vol button to turn ON the volume will also o
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