Oricom PMR1300 User manual

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Operating Instructions
PMR1300 80 Channel UHF 2 Way
Citizen Band Radio
Keep this user guide for future reference.
Always retain your proof of purchase in case warranty
service is required.
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product now or in the future, call Oricom Support.
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Table of contents
Safety Information and Warnings ................... 4
Getting Started ............................................ 11
Oricom PMR1300 instructions...................... 16
Operation..................................................... 18
Channel Frequency Table ............................. 27
Troubleshooting guide.................................. 30
Customer Support........................................ 31
Express Warranty (Australia) ........................ 32
This unit complies with all relevant Australian and New Zealand
approval requirements AS/NZS 4365:2011 including radio
communications (Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure)
standard 2003.
When a narrowband radio receives a transmission from an older wideband radio
the speech may sound loud and distorted – simply adjust your radio volume for
the best listening performance. When an older wideband radio receives a signal
from a new narrowband radio the speech may sound quieter - simply adjust your
radio volume for best listening performance. When operating a narrowband radio
or Channel 41 - 80 interference is possible from wideband radios transmitting on
high power or on adjacent frequency.
The issues described above are not a fault of the radio but a consequence of
mixed use of wideband and narrowband radios.

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Safety Information and Warnings
Safety Information and Warnings
WARNING
Information on Safe Operation
Read This Information Before Using Your
Oricom Radio.
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 MED the General User Radio
License for Citizen Band Radio.
Radio 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.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the radio and
violate compliance. Do NOT change or
modify the antenna.
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio
is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna reduces
range and may cause bodily harm.
Safety and general use whilst in a
vehicle
Check the State and Federal laws and
regulations regarding the use of two way
radios in the area where you drive, and
always obey them.

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Safety Information and Warnings
WARNING
For Vehicles tted with Air Bags
Do not place your radio in the area over
an air bag or in the air bag deployment
area. Air bags inate 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 serious injury to the occupants of
the vehicle.
Read all these Safety Warnings before
you install batteries.
• Do not dispose of the batteries in a re
as they may explode.
• Exercise extreme care when handling
batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such
as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery
or conduction material may overheat
explode and or cause burns.
• Never replace batteries in a potentially
explosive atmosphere (such as where
gas is leaking) as contact sparking
may occur while installing or removing
the batteries and cause a fire or an
explosion.
• Do not modify, cut, disassemble, crush,
bend, puncture, heat or damage the
batteries
.

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WARNING
• If batteries leak, do not let the battery
liquid touch skin or eyes. If this
happens, immediately ush the affected
areas with water, and seek medical
assistance. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes and skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
• Do not immerse or expose the batteries
to water or other liquids.
• Never use damaged batteries as they
may explode.
• Remove batteries when they are no
longer able to hold a charge and when
the equipment will not be used for an
extended period of time.
• Dispose of batteries according to local
regulations, never in your household
rubbish.
WARNING:
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by
an incorrect type.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your radio OFF when in any area with
a potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks
in such areas could cause an explosion or
re resulting in injury or even death.
Safety Information and Warnings

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WARNING
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.
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.
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 human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy is
within the guidelines set out in the above
standards always adhere to the following
procedures.
Safety Information and Warnings

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WARNING
Transmit and Receive Procedure
Your two-way radio contains a transmitter
and a receiver. To control your exposure
and ensure compliance with the general
population/uncontrolled environment
exposure limits, always adhere to the
following procedure:
• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
• To receive calls, release the PTT button.
• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk
(PTT) button.
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is
important because the radio generates
measurable RF energy exposure only
when transmitting (in terms of measuring
standards compliance).
Always hold the radio approximately 5cm
in front of your mouth with the antenna
pointing away from your head.
Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments 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. If a damaged antenna makes
contact with your skin, a minor burn can
result.
Safety Information and Warnings

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WARNING
If you wear a radio on your body when
transmitting, always fit the radio on the
belt clip (supplied). Always ensure the
radio and it's antenna are at least 5cm
from your body when transmitting.
Electromagnetic Interference/
Compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible
to electromagnetic interference (EMI). To
avoid the possibility of electromagnetic
interference and/or compatibility conicts,
turn off your radio in any location where
posted notices instruct you to do so such
as health care facilities.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your
radio when onboard an aircraft. Any use
of a radio must be in accordance with
applicable regulations per airline crew
instructions.
Medical Devices - Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology
Association 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. Food and
Drug Administration.
Safety Information and Warnings

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WARNING
People with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than
15cm from their pacemaker when the
radio is turned ON.
• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize the potential for interference.
• Turn the radio OFF immediately if
there is any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Medical Devices - Hearing Aids
Some radios may interfere with some
hearing aids.
In the event of such interference, you
may want to consult your hearing aid
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical
device, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from RF energy. Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
General warnings
Never use your radio outdoors during a
thunderstorm.
Keep the radio out of reach of babies and
young children.
Safety Information and Warnings

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Installing/Removing Belt Clip
Installing Belt Clip
Slide the Belt clip into the slot as shown in Figure 1.
A “click” indicates the Belt
Clip is locked into position.
Removing Belt Clip
Pull the belt clip latch
back.
While pulling the belt clip
latch, push up the belt clip
as shown in Figure 2.
Installing Batteries
Lift the battery cover
lock to open it. Then
remove the battery
cover.
Install the rechargeable
batteries by following
the orientation as shown
in Figure 3.
Replace the Battery
compartment cover and
lock it correctly.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
Getting Started

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Getting Started
WARNING
• Follow the polar directions and insert 4 x AAA Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries.
• Incorrect positioning can damage both the batteries
and 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 you unit. They might
leak if you do.
CHARGING BATTERIES
When the “Battery level ” icon is low, you need to
charge the battery with the included AC/DC adaptor.
CHARGING WITH AC Adaptor
Charging directly with AC adaptor, please make sure
the radio is off before charging.
Plug the adaptor into the wall socket and the other
end into the radio earphone / charging jack.

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Getting Started
The LCD Icon will ash.
Note: If you forget to turn off the
radio, the radio will automatically
turn off during charging. After
charging, you must turn it off
again and wait few seconds then
turn it on.
2 radios can be charged at the
same time.
Charge time for a full charge
requires about 8 ~ 10 hours.
After charging, unplug the adaptor
from the socket.
WARNING
• To avoid damage to the radio use only original
accessories.
• The radio will be slightly warm during charging.
Transmitting Range
The talk range depends on the environment and
terrain. In general the radio can reach further in wide
open spaces, without obstructions such as hills or
buildings. Range is affected by concrete structures,
heavy foliage and by operating radios indoors or in
vehicles. Don’t try to use two radio units which are
less than 1.5m (5 feet) apart. Otherwise, you may
experience interference.
Figure 4

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Getting Started
Optimal Range
Outdoors
Flat, open areas
Medium Range
Outdoors
Buildings or trees
Also near residential
buildings
Minimal Range
Outdoors
Dense foliage or
mountains. Also inside
some buildings
PMR1300 Pack Contents:
2 x PMR1300 UHF CB Radios
1 x AC Adaptor
8 x AAA 600mA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
2 x Belt Clips

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Oricom PMR1300 Accessories
The following Oricom PMR1300 accessories can be
purchased directly from Oricom. Visit www.oricom.com.au
or call [phone].
Part No. Description
2U0181 Batteries
2U0200 AC Adaptor twin cable
2U0199 Belt clip
2U0179 Ear bud MIC
2U0175 Speaker MIC
2U0178 Car charger
FOR A FULL LIST OF CURRENT PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES VISIT www.oricom.com.au
Getting Started

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Oricom PMR1300 2-Way CB Radio
1. LCD
2. Earphone & Charger
Jack
3. Up key
4. Power On/Off/
5. Scan / Monitor key
6. Microphone
7. Antenna
8. PTT key
9. Menu / Key lock key
10. Call Tone key
11. Down key
12. Speaker
Oricom PMR1300 instructions

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Oricom PMR1300 instructions
LCD DISPLAY ICONS
1. TX
2. RX
3. Dual Watch
4. VOX
5. Repeater
6. Battery Level
7. DCS
8. Code for CTCSS/DCS
9. CTCSS
10. Scan
11. Call Tone
12. Key Lock
13. Volume Level
14. Main Channel Digits

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Operation
Operation
POWER ON/OFF
To Power ON;
To power On the radio, press Power On/Off Key for 2
seconds until a beep is heard and the LCD display turns on.
To Power OFF;
To power Off the radio, press Power On/Off key for 2
seconds until LCD display turns off.
Adjust Volume Level (6 levels)
Press the Up key ▲ to increase the volume.
Press the Down key ▼ to decrease the volume.
Changing Channels
To select the main channel
Press the MENU key once, Main channel number
displayed will ash.
Press ▲ or ▼ key to select your desired main
channel number.
Press the PTT key to conrm and quit or press MENU
to continue next function setting. LCD will display the
channel frequency.
Press the PTT key to conrm and quit or press MENU
to continue to the next function setting.
You have 10 seconds to decide before auto-reverting
back to the main screen.

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Operation
Key Lock
Press and hold key for 3 seconds, LCD display
icon.
All keys are locked except PTT and key.
To unlock, press and hold key for 3 second again.
Scanning Channels
Press the SC/MON key once and LCD will display
and radio will start scanning.
LCD display shows the scanning channel one by one.
It will stop at those channels with signal for a while.
Note: Please aware that the scanning will stop at those
channels with the same CTCSS / DCS as your radio
setting only.
Press ▲ or ▼key to continue scanning.
Or if you want to use this channel, press PTT to
conrm and your radio will stay on this channel.
If there is no signal, it will continue to scan. Press
SCAN key or PTT to exit Scan function and return to
preset Channel.
Monitor
Press and hold SC/MON key to break the squelch
noise and open (un-squelch) the frequency for monitor
function. Release the SC/MON key to stop.