EcoxGear EXG1000 User manual

To talk, press and hold the PTT (Push to Talk) key.
Hold the radio 5 to 7 cm away from your mouth and speak
towards the micophone located just above the display.
When you are nished speaking, release PTT to listen.
Always listen on a channel to ensure it is not already being used before transmitting.
Call Tone transmits a short tune intended to
catch the attention of others on the channel.
To initiate (transmit) the Call Tone:
Press MENU ten times.
t-CAL shows on the display.
Push the Power knob.
NOTE: Call Tone can only be used once per
minute by regulation.
Making Contact Using Call
TX and the full signal level will display while PTT is held.
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
Channel and, if it is set, the same CTCSS / DCS Code.
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TALKING: Transmit (TX) Basics
Press and hold MON to enable Monitor mode.
Press and hold MON to disable Monitor mode.
The Monitor mode bypasses the Squelch, CTCSS
and DCS so that you can listen to the open channel.
In Monitor mode, RX is on and ashing.
Press MENU 1 time.
The CTCSS/DCS code setting ashes.
Press UP or DOWN to select a code from
OFF, CTCSS (01-50) or DCS (001-104).
Press and hold MENU to set.
NOTE: CTCSS/DCS cannot be set on
Emergency channels 05 and 35.
Make sure, when you set a CTCSS or DCS
squelch code, to share the code with others
you want to communicate with.
CTCSS (CTC) and DCS are Squelch codes. When a Squelch
code is set, a signal must have that Squelch code to un-mute
the radio’s speaker - even if the signal strength is strong
enough to pass the squelch point.
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Monitor Mode
Adding CTCSS & DCS to the Squelch
Press the Power knob to open the Squelch setting.
Rotate the Power knob to adjust the squelch point.
There are 9 squelch points available:
OFF
1 .... high sensititvity (weak signals will un-mute the speaker)
--
9 .... low sensitivity (strong signals will un-mute the speaker)
Press the Power knob again to save the new setting.
The squelch keeps the radio’s speaker muted until a signal
stronger than the squelch point is reveived.
Setting the Squelch | Signal Strength Indicator
LISTENING: Receive (RX) Basics
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CH:
CH:
Channels 01-08 and 41-48 are repeater output channels.
Channels 31-38 and 71-78 are the matching repeater input channels.
Channels 05 and 35 are for Emergency communications only.
CH.11 Call Channel. Once contact is made, switch to another channel.
Designated Channels
CH.61, 62, 63
Reserved for future use.
CH.22, 23 No voice (talk) is
permitted on these channels.
Limited Use Channels CH.10 4WD Clubs, Convoys & National Parks
CH.40 Road Safety (Truckies) Australia Wide
CH.29 Road Safety (Pacic Hwy NSW-QLD)
CH.18 Caravan & Campers, Convoys
Commonly used for...
All other channels are for general use.
The EXG1000 has 80 UHF-CB Channels to select from.
Visit the ACMA website for deatils of citzen band radio usage.
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Channel Usage
There are three ways to navigate to a channel.
Main Method:
Press UP or DOWN on the base or microphone to change
channel one step at a time.
(Press and hold to change channels rapidly.)
One-Touch Shortcut Keys:
Press PRI to recall the Priority Channel (Default is CH11).
To store any current channel as the Priority Channel,
press and hold PRI.
Press EMG to recall Emergency Channels 05 and 35.
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Selecting a Channel
NOTE: The function of the microphone UP and DOWN
keys can be changed from Channel up/down (default) to
Volume up/down in the MENU.
Press and hold to turn Power On or O󰀨.
When power is turned On the display will temporarily show
all segments and then the last channel (default is CH01).
When power is on, rotate to
adjust the Volume up or down.
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Power ON/OFF | Volume
Base Connections:
Connect DC power plug to +12V DC.
Connect antenna connector to an
external UHF-CB antenna.
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Radio Installation
Microphone Connection:
Connect microphone cable
to RJ45 jack at the base unit.
Quick Release Mounting
Bracket (Base Mount):
Install the Quick Release
Mounting Bracket to a
desired location.
Microphone Hanger
(Mic Mount):
Install the Mic Hanger
within cable extention
range of the Microphone.
For full instructions on the EXG1000 radio installation, visit the website for the online user guide.
5 Watt Super Compact UHF CB Fixed Mount Radio
with USB Type-C Charging Port
EXG1000 USER GUIDE

© 2022 ECOXGEAR AUSTRALIA. Printed in PRC.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING AN
ECOXGEAR PRODUCT.
Parts Covered:
This warranty covers the Product and included accessories.
User-generated Data:
This warranty does not cover any claimed loss of or damage to user-generated data (including but without limitation
phone numbers, addresses and images) that may be stored on your Product.
Statement of Remedy:
If the Product is found not to conform to this warranty as stated above, the Warrantor, at its discretion, will either repair
the defect or replace the Product without any charge for parts or service. This warranty does not include any reimburse-
ment or payment of any consequential damages claimed to arise from a Product’s failure to comply with the warranty.
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replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You
are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.
This warranty is in addition to and sits alongside your rights under either the COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010
(Australia) or the CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT (New Zealand) as the case may be, none of which can be excluded.
Procedure for Obtaining Warranty Service:
Depending on the country in which the Product was first purchased, if you believe that your Product does not conform
with this warranty, you should deliver the Product, together with satisfactory evidence of your original purchase (such as
a legible copy of the sales docket) to Enfinity. Please refer to the Enfinity website for address details. You should contact
Enfinity regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses incurred in making a warranty claim. Prior
to delivery, we recommend that you make a backup copy of any phone numbers, images or other data stored on your
Product, in case it is lost or damaged during warranty service.
ECOXGEAR AUSTRALIA
ENFINITY PTY LTD
Unit 206/27 Mars Rd Lane Cove NSW 2066
Phone number: 1300 883 085
Email address: [e-mail]
Website: ecoxgear.com.au
ECOXGEAR EXG1000, EXG1000-VPK
IMPORTANT:
Satisfactory evidence of the original purchase is required for warranty service. Please refer to our Enfinity website for
any details of warranty durations offered in addition to those contained below.
Warrantor:
The warrantor is Enfinity Pty Limited ABN 80 633 367 987 (“Enfinity”).
Terms of Warranty:
Enfinity warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the ECOXGEAR EXG1000 UHF Radio (“the Product”), will be
free from defects in materials and craftsmanship for the duration of the warranty period, subject to the limitations and
exclusions set out below.
Warranty Period:
This warranty to the original retail purchaser is only valid in the country of purchase for a Product first purchased either in
Australia or New Zealand and will expire, as indicated below, from the date of original sale.
1 Year without registration. Additional 4 Years with registration.
1 Year only,
Product
ATEPL660-2PK
Accessories 90 Days
If a warranty claim is made, this warranty will not apply if the Product is found by Enfinity to be:
A. Damaged or not maintained in a reasonable manner or as recommended in the relevant User Guide;
B. Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies or any configurations not sold by Enfinity;
C. Improperly installed contrary to instructions contained in the relevant User Guide
D. Repaired by someone other than an authorized Enfinity Repair Agent in relation to a defect or malfunction covered by
this warranty; or
E. Used in conjunction with any equipment, parts or a system not manufactured by Enfinity.
WARRANTY
UHF channels and frequencies
IMPORTANT NOTE: 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 MBIE the General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio.
If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your place of purchase immediately.
Items EXG1000 EXG1000-VPK
EXG1000 UHF Radio 1 1
Quick Release Mounting Bracket 1 1
Microphone Hanger 1 1
12V DC Power Cord & Fuse 1 1
Set of Mounting Screws 1 1
Antenna - 1 (ATEPL660-2PK)
Z Bracket - 1
User Guide 1 1
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What’s in the Box?
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Additional Features
When correctly installed the EXG1000 can provide charging via its built-in USB-C port.
The radio can be reset back to factory settings as follows. Ensure the radio is rst turned o󰀨.
Press and hold PTT and PRI while turning Power on.
For more details on features and operation of the
EXG1000, visit the website for the online User Guide.
Noise Reduction Circuit
Reset to Factory Default Settings
The built-in noise reduction circuit can reduce background noise so that the user speaking
to the radio mic can clearly be heard. NOTE: background noise may always be present but
suppressed enough that user voice is heard clearly.
USB-C Charging Port
The built-in noise reduction circuit can be enabled from the MENU.
NC will display when the feature is enabled.
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What’s in the MENU?
Press MENU to open and step through the Menu list.
Press and hold MENU to save any setting change(s).
MENU ITEM SETTING DESCRIPTION
CTCSS/DCS O󰀨, 01-50 [CTC],
001-104 [DCS]
CTCSS and DCS Squelch Code setting
for the current channel
Duplex On, O󰀨 Available for CH 01-08 and CH 41-48
Scan Mode OS, GS Open Scan, Group Scan
Busy Channel
Lockout On, O󰀨 Prevents TX when CH is busy
Key Beep On, O󰀨 Key Beep
Roger Beep On, O󰀨 Sign-o󰀨 melody when PTT is released
B/Light Colour O󰀨, 01... 07 7 Backlight Colours
Brightness O󰀨, 01... 05 Backlight brightness, OFF, 01 (min)... 05 (max)
Call Tone 01... 05 Select a tune for the Call Tone function
T(ransmit) Call Tone - - Initiate Call Tone (immediate action, if valid)
MST CH, vL Change Mic UP/DOWN keys to Channel or Volume
Speaker Select Dual, Base, Mic Speaker Selection
NRC On, O󰀨 Noise Reduction Circuit (NC)
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CH:
CH:
M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M
M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M
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Channel SCAN
SCAN sequentially checks channels in the scan memory, indicated by M, for activity.
There are two scan memory groups, Open and Group.
OS (Open SCAN) Select any grouping of CH01 - CH80
GS (Group SCAN) Select any grouping of CH01 - CH80
GS can also scan with Priority Watch: GS + Priority CH Watch every 1.5s
Press SCAN to start or stop the channel scan.
To add or remove a channel from scan memory,
press and hold MEM. The presence of the Micon
indicates a channel is in memory for the indicated
scan memory group.
OS (Open Scan) is the default setting, with all channels pre-added into its memory.
GS (Group Scan) memory, by default, is empty and requires adding channels into memory.
Change between OS, GS in the MENU. TIP: For fast scanning of your favourite channels, keep
the total number of channels in memory to under a dozen.
EXAMPLE of channels added into Group Scan memory (M)
GS:
GS:
NOTE: When transmitting in
Duplex mode, the radio trans-
mits on the matching repeater
input channel.
Example shows CH08 with Duplex enabled.
The Duplex mode enables access to local repeater stations. UHF CB Repeaters are used to
retransmit or relay your signal. Repeaters will extend the range of your radio and overcome
the shielding e󰀨ect caused by solid obstructions. NOTE: Only Channels 01-08 and 41-48 are
available for Duplex mode. Turn Duplex on in the MENU. When Duplex is on for a repeater
channel, the display shows DUP.
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Duplex Mode (Repeater)
Watch the Priority Channel along with the current channel using DW.
Press and hold DW to enable or disable Dual Watch mode.
NOTE: DW cannot be enabled if the current channel is also the PRI channel.
Press and hold DW to enable or disable
Dual Watch mode.
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Dual (Channel) Watch