Oricom UHF180F User manual

Operating Instructions
UHF180F 80 Channel UHF CB Radio
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Table of contents
This unit complies with all relevant Australian
and New Zealand approval requirements
AS/NZS 4365:2011
Table of contents ................................................................................... 3
Safety Information and Warnings ........................................................... 4
Controls and Connectors........................................................................ 5
Installation............................................................................................. 9
Operations........................................................................................... 13
UHF channels and frequencies ............................................................ 30
UHF180F Technical Specication ......................................................... 33
Customer Support ............................................................................... 35
Express Warranty................................................................................. 36
Why has the ACMA increased the number of available UHF CB channels?
To provide additional channel capacity within the UHF CB Band the ACMA will over the next 5 years change the
majority of the current wideband 40 channel use to narrowband 80 channel use.
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).
When will this take place?
Early in 2011 new AS/NZS Standards came into effect allowing operators to use additional narrowband channels
and also use narrowband transmissions on some current wideband channels. This increased the number of
channels up to 80, 75 of which are useable voice channels.
What issues may users experience during the transition phase?
When a new 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.
It is expected that as older wideband radios are removed from service that this issue will be resolved. Most radios in
use will be narrowband eliminating this issue.
This information is current at time of printing. For further up to date information please visit www.acma.
gov.au
Oricom Connecting you now.

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Safety Information and Warnings
Please read before installing or operating 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.
Safety Information and Warnings
WARNING
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.
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 two way radios.” Obey all signs and
instructions.
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.

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Box Contents
UHF180F
1 x RF Radio
1 x Standard Microphone
1 x DC Power Cord with inline fuse
1 x Mounting bracket with mounting
screws for RF Radio
1 x Microphone Hanger
1 x User Guide
Controls and Connectors

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Controls and Connectors
Front View
1. Microphone connector
2. LCD Display
3. Power On/Off, channel & Volume
control
4. Function button by short push &
Duplex On/Off by long push I1
5. Open Scan, Memory On/Off,
Priority scan, I2
6. Priority Channel On/Off, Key Lock
On/Off, Alpha-numeric display I3
7. ID setting, 5 tone SelCall, Quiet, I4
8. Monitor, TSQ On/Off, Menu, I5
9. External speaker Jack (3.5mm for
optional 8 ohm speaker)
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45678
2 3
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Controls and Connectors
Rear View
Rear view of Radio
1. 3.5mm external jack for optional 8 ohm speaker
2. Power Supply connection
3. Antenna connection
Standard Microphone
1. Push To Talk (PTT) button
2. Volume Up, Channel Up
3. Volume Down, Channel Down
4. Power On/off, Volume and channel selector
3 2 1
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Controls and Connectors
LCD Icons & Indicators
1. FUNCTION
2. RX or TX Signal strength
3. Transmitter Indicator
4. Receiver Indicator
5. Quiet mode
6. Priority On/Off
7. Monitor On/Off
8. Memory On/Off
9. Key Lock
10. Open Scan
11. Priority Scan
12. Selelctive call Sending "To"
13. Selective call Receiving "From"
14. 38 CTCSS Tone On/Off
15. DCS On/Off
16. Channel number
17. ALPHA/NUMERIC
18. Call Alarm
12 13 15 1417
1 2 3 4 5 6 18 7 8 9
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Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
When installing your radio in your vehicle, check that during installation you do
not damage any wiring or vehicle components that may be hidden around the
mounting position.
For optimum performance your radio needs to be installed correctly. If you
are unsure about how to install your radio, we suggest you have your radio
professionally installed by a UHF specialist or Auto electrician. When installing
the radio, avoid mounting it close to heaters or air conditioners. Never press
the PTT or CALL button before connecting the antenna to the radio.
Screw the mounting bracket to a rm surface.
To install the Radio:
1. Fix the radio bracket in a suitable location.
2. Then x the radio in the bracket using the thumb screws.

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1. Fix the mounting bracket in place by screwing through the slots in the bracket.
2. Connect the standard microphone to the socket, and tighten up the thumb
screw.
Installation
Rubber washer
should be placed
between the bracket
and radio.

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DC Power Connection
The Radio is designed for 13.8 Volt DC, negative earth installations only (i.e.
where the negative battery terminal connects to the chassis of the vehicle).
For installation on 24 volt systems an inverter (not supplied) will need to be
used.
Over voltage protection
The radio has a high voltage input detection system, to warn you if an
overvoltage situation occurs.
Eg.: If the power supply voltage exceeds 17volts DC, the channel display (LCD
backlight) will ash in 3 different colours when the unit is turned on.
In additon, when transmitting, the TX indicator will automatically select a low
power output.
If the overvoltage warning appears, you must switch your radio off and
disconnect it from the power source, before locating the cause of the trouble.
The power source must not exceed 30volts.
Installation

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Wiring Methods
There are two possible wiring congurations for connecting to the Vehicles
power supply.
A. Radio stays ON when the ignition is switched OFF
Connect the radio's negative (black) lead to the vehicle chassis, or directly to the
batteries negative terminal.
Connect the radio's positive (red) lead via the 2 Amp fuse to the battery's
positive terminal. Alternatively, the positive lead could be connected at the fuse
box at a point that has +13.8 Volts continuously available (preferably the battery
side of the ignition switch) via the 2 Amp fuse.
B. Radio turns OFF with the ignition switch
Connect the radio's negative (black) lead to the vehicle's chassis, or directly to
the batteries negative terminal.
The radio's positive (red) lead should connect to an accessory point in the
vehicle's fuse box via the 2 Amp fuse.
Antenna information
The antenna (not supplied) is of critical importance, to maximize your output
power and receiver senstivity.
A poorly installed, inferior quality antenna or one not designed for the correct
frequency band will give poor performance. You should only purchase an
antenna designed for the 477MHz frequency band.
Antenna installation
1. Connect the antenna to the rear antenna socket using a PL259 coaxial
connector (not supplied).
2. To obtain maximum performance from the radio, select a high quality antenna
and mount it in a good location. Never press the PTT or CALL button
before connecting the antenna to the radio.
Optional accessories
If required you may install an external (8 ohm, max 5w power) speaker tted
with a 3.5mm plug (not supplied).
There is a jack located on the rear of the radio and on the UHF180F.
Installation

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Operations
Power on and off
* Press and hold the PWR button on the front panel.
* The default channel is set at CH01.
UHF180F
Volume control
* The UHF180F has a rotary electric volume control. Adjust the volume by
rotating the channel knob clock-wise or adjust the volume control by pressing
the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons on the microphone.
200RX
CH
Channel Selection
* Briey press the PWR button. Select the channel by rotating the channel
knob clock wise or adjust the channel selection by pressing the Channel Up or
Channel Down buttons on the microphone from 1 to 80.
200RX
CH
blinking
200RX
CH

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Operations
Multi Function buttons
To use the primary function (F, SC, PRI, ID, MO), press the required button.
To use the secondary function (DPX, MEM, LO, CAL, TSQ), press and hold the
button for 2 seconds.
To use the third function (OS/GS, ALPHA, QUIET, MENU), press F/DPX and
press the required button.
To use the fourth function (F/DPX to MO/TSQ), press the on/off button briey 2
times and then select the instant channel required using the I1 to I5 buttons.
MO / TSQID / CALPRI / LOSC / MEMF/ DPX
MENU
QUIET
ALPHA
OS / GS
Transmitting
NOTE: Before transmitting on any channel, listen to check the channel is not already
in use.
Transmitting
Select the desired channel. Press the PTT button on the microphone and speak
normally into the microphone. Hold it approx. 7cm from your mouth. Release the PTT
button to end the transmission and listen for a reply.
Transmitting range
The talk range depends on the environment and terrain, it will be affected by
concrete structures and heavy foliage.
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
I1 I2 I3 I4 I5

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Operations
Priority Channel
To store a Priority Channel, press the PRI/LO button. The letter "P" will appear
when the priority channel is set. The channel you selected as your Priority
Channel will then be automatically monitored during the Group Scan.
Note: You can only store one channel as your priority channel.
To store a Priority Channel
1. Select the required channel.
2. Briey press and hold the PRI/LO button a loud beep is heard. The letter "P"
appears when the priority channel is set.
MO / TSQID / CALPRI / LOSC / MEMF/ DPX
MENU
QUIET
ALPHA
OS / GS
CTCSS
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
CTCSS uses a sub-audile tone to open and close the squelch on your radio. This
will allow a number of users to share the same channel without disturbing one
another.
MO / TSQID / CALPRI / LOSC / MEMF/ DPX
MENU
QUIET
ALPHA
OS / GS
Monitoring the Channel
Monitoring the channel is helpful as it allows you to listen for other CTCSS users
not within your group.
To monitor the channel
Press the MO/TSQ button. If no signals are present, a hissing noise will indicate
an empty channel.
Press the MO/TSQ button again to restore to its previous setting.

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Operations
Selecting the Required CTCSS Tone
To pre-select the CTCSS tone on your radio, please refer to the MENU settings
on page 24.
Enabling CTCSS on a Channel
CTCSS when enabled is on all channels excluding channels 5 and 35.
1. Rotate the Channel knob to select the required channel. The letters "CT" will
appear.
2. Press and hold the MO/TSQ button.
MO / TSQID / CALPRI / LOSC / MEMF/ DPX
MENU
QUIET
ALPHA
OS / GS
You may activate CTCSS on as many channels as you wish except channel 5
and 35 which are designated for emergency use.
Disabling CTCSS on a Channel
Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
Note: You will not be able to activate CTCSS if the CTCSS tone is set to ‘OFF’.
SCANNING
The radio SCAN function has the ability to allow programmable channels to be
scanned for groups of users.
Channels can be scanned (40 channels per 5 seconds). When a signal is found,
scanning will stop at that channel to allow the signal to be heard, then resume
scanning when the channel is clear again.
Scan Groups
The Radio features three scan modes - Open Scan, Priority Scan and Instant Channel
Scan.
Open Scan
The Open Scan feature scans for activity on all CB channels. Once a channel is
located, scanning will pause then will allow the signal to be heard. As soon as
the channel is clear for 5 seconds, scanning will continue automatically.

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Open Scan
Priority Scan
With Scan the Radio scans for activity, but in addition, it also inserts your Priority
Channel into the scan sequence.
This means that your Priority Channel will be monitored regularly while scanning
to ensure that no calls are missed. Any signals received on your Priority Channel
will take precedence over any signals received on the other channels.
GROUP OR PRIORITY SCAN
MO / TSQID / CALPRI / LOSC / MEMF/ DPX
MENU
QUIET
ALPHA
OS / GS
Allows you to monitor a Priority Channel while scanning other channels in the
GS memory.
Instant Channel Scan
During Open Scan press and hold SC/MEM button to start Instant Scan, only
the channels programmed in the instant channel buttons with 'M' set will be
scanned. To stop scan press the SC/MEM button or Push PTT.
Memory On/Off
Push and hold the SC/MEM button for 2 seconds, "M" will appear above the
selected channel. Press SC/MEM button to remove scan memory from the
selected open scan mode.
MO / TSQID / CALPRI / LOSC / MEMF/ DPX
MENU
QUIET
ALPHA
OS / GS
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Instant Memory
To save a channel to Instant memory location Select the channel to be saved
include any CTCSS or DCS settings. Briey press the power button 2 times then
press and hold the required 'I' button. The buttons have been preprogrammed
with the following I1 CH1, I2 CH12, I3 CH5, I4 CH20, I5 CH40.
Selcall
Selcall or Selective Calling is a function that allows you to selectively call another
radio, using a unique ID number. Your radio has 10 programmable Selcall ID
memories. The ID memories are displayed as "C0 to C9". Here you will program
Selcall ID numbers of other radios.
Your Radio’s Selcall Identication number is preset at "12345". You must
change this number to your own unique ve digit Selcall ID number.
Selcall Identication Name
In addition to the Selcall ID number, each Selcall ID can be named using a 5
character ALPHA name. The ALPHA name is stored in memory along with the
ID code. When an incoming Selcall is received and the Selcall matches one of
those in your radio's memory. The name can be displayed instead of the Selcall
ID number.
Recalling Selcall Idents from Memory
1. Press the ID/CAL button to select the CALL TO mode.
2. To select the required Identity in memory locations 'C0' to 'C9'. Rotate the
channel knob on the front display of the UHF180F.
3. When the required Selcall Memory is displayed, press and hold the ID/CAL
button to send TO.
MO / TSQID / CALPRI / LOSC / MEMF/ DPX
MENU
QUIET
ALPHA
OS / GS
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Displaying ALPHA Names
To display the Selcall’s ALPHA Name You must have the radio’s ALPHA display
mode selected.
To select the ALPHA display mode briey press the F/DPX button followed by
the ALPHA button. ‘ALPHA’ or ‘NUMER’ will be displayed for 2 seconds below
the channel display to indicate the selected mode.
Entering, Editting and Storing a Selcall Name or ID number
1. Briey press the ID/CAL button. The CALL TO mode will be selected and the
last-sent Selcall memory location will be displayed.
2. Rotate the Channel knob to select the required Selcall memory (locations
C0 to C9). If no ALPHA name or ID number has been programmed for that
memory, the radio will display ‘- - - - -’ otherwise it will display the last
ALPHA name or NUMERIC code programmed into that memory.
3. With the required memory location displayed, enter the required ALPHA name
or NUMERIC code as follows:
(a) Press and hold the F/DPX button until the radio beeps. The right hand
character will ash. Rotate the Channel knob to select the required letter
or number in the ashing character position.
MO / TSQID / CALPRI / LOSC / MEMF/ DPX
MENU
QUIET
ALPHA
OS / GS
The following characters are available:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 _ *-
(b) Briey press the F/DPX button again to select the next character position.
(c) Repeat steps (a) and (b) to enter all 5 characters as required.
(d) Now press and hold the F/DPX button for 2 seconds. Then the radio will
beep when the name or number is stored.
Repeat the proceedure to add ALPHA names or numbers to any other Selcall
Idents stored in memory.
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To exit CAL-TO mode
Briey press the ID/CAL button. The radio will return to normal operation.
Receiving Selcalls
When the Radio receives an ID code that matches your Selcall ID, it will
automatically transmit an alarm tone. The caller’s Selcall ID name or number will
be displayed.
To return the call
Press F/DPX and hold the ID/CAL button for 2 seconds until the radio beeps.
The callers Selcall Identity will be sent to the caller.
Cancelling the Selcall Alert
To cancel the alarm and talk on the channel, press the PTT button. The alarm
will be cancelled and the channel will be open for normal communication.
Group Calling
The Group Calling function allows you to transmit an “ALERT” tone to all
members of a group at the same time.
To setup Group Calling you must arrange your group ID codes in a certain
format.
Example:
If one group consists of 8 vehicles the Group ID codes are arranged as follows:
12345
12344
12343
12342
12341
12340
12347
12346
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Base Station
1234A
Operations