Oricom UHF300 User manual

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User Guide
UHF300 Micro 5watt UHF CB Radio
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This unit complies with all relevant Australian
and New Zealand approval requirements
AS/NZS 4365:2011
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.
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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Important information ....................................................................................................................4
Please read before installing or operating Your Oricom Radio .........................................................4
Safety information and Warnings....................................................................................................4
Box contents...................................................................................................................................5
Features ..........................................................................................................................................5
Controls and Connectors................................................................................................................6
Front view......................................................................................................................................6
Rear view ......................................................................................................................................6
Microphone (Part No. MIC300) .......................................................................................................7
LCD icons & Indicators...................................................................................................................7
Installtion........................................................................................................................................8
Caution..........................................................................................................................................8
Fitting the Microphone ...................................................................................................................8
DC Power connection.....................................................................................................................8
Over voltage protection..................................................................................................................9
Antenna information & Installation ...............................................................................................10
Optional accessory ......................................................................................................................10
Operations.....................................................................................................................................11
Power On/Off ...............................................................................................................................11
Volume control.............................................................................................................................11
Selecting a channel .....................................................................................................................11
Setting the Squelch Level.............................................................................................................12
Menu...........................................................................................................................................12
Menu list .....................................................................................................................................13
CTCSS and DCS setting ...............................................................................................................14
Duplex .........................................................................................................................................14
Open Scan (OS) Mode..................................................................................................................16
Group Scan (GS) Mode.................................................................................................................16
Priority Channel ...........................................................................................................................17
Busy channel Lock.......................................................................................................................17
Roger Beep..................................................................................................................................17
Key Beep .....................................................................................................................................17
Call tone ......................................................................................................................................17
LCD Backlight level......................................................................................................................18
7 Colour backlight........................................................................................................................18
Scan delay time...........................................................................................................................18
Squelch delay time ......................................................................................................................18
Flip LCD.......................................................................................................................................18
Monitor........................................................................................................................................19
Scan............................................................................................................................................19
Memory On/Off ............................................................................................................................19
Transmitting.................................................................................................................................20
Factory Reset...............................................................................................................................20
UHF channels and frequencies ....................................................................................................21
Frequency table of channel ..........................................................................................................21
CTCSS Freuqncies table...............................................................................................................23
DCS code table ............................................................................................................................24
Customer Support.........................................................................................................................25
Warranty........................................................................................................................................26
Table of contents

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Important information
Please read before installing or operating Your
Oricom Radio
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) and in New Zealand
by MED the General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio and
operation is subject to conditions contained in those licenses.
Safety Information and Warnings
WARNING
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
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
Main Radio unit
Standard microphone
Owner’s Manual
Microphone hanger with screws, washers.
Mounting bracket with mounting screws
DC power cord with fuse
Features
•Transmit FM 75 & Receive FM 77 Channels to meet latest ACMA regulations
•5 Watt RF output
•Ultra compact size
•Group scan and Priority channel watch
•Open memory scan
•Signal strength meter/ Power meter
•Priority channel memory
•Scan channel memory On/Off
•5 Selectable call tones
•Multi function control for Audio Volume Channel selector and squelch level
•Built in Transmit Time Out Timer
•Signal monitoring
•Customized multi menu function.
* 38 Built in CTCSSS and 104 additional DCS codes that user selectable
* duplex capability
* Busy channel lock
* Roger Beep tone
* Key Beep tone
* 7 Backlight color
* Selectable LCD backlight level
* Scan resume time control (5, 10, 15, p5)
* LCD Flip for versatile mounting option
* Selectable Squelch delay time
Important information

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Controls and Connectors
Controls and Connectors
Front View
1. Microphone connector
2. Menu/Monitor
3. Scan/Memory On, Off
4. Power On/off, Channel & Volume and SQ control
Rear View
5. Antenna connection
6. Power supply connection
7. 3.5mm external jack for optional 8 ohm speaker

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Controls and Connectors
Microphone (Part No. MIC300)
8. RJ45 microphone plug
9. Microphone rubber boot
10. Push To Talk (PTT) button
11. Volume down
12. INS and CALL
13. Volume up
14. Condensor mic.
LCD Icons & Indicators
15 16
1819
17
15. Menu functiuon display
16. Memory indicator
17. Channel, Volume and
squelch level indicator
18. DPX indicator
19. Signal and power level
indicator

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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 and microphone bracket to firm surfaces.
To install the radio:
1. Fix the radio bracket in a suitable location.
2. Then fix the radio in the bracket using the thumb screws.
Fitting the Microphone
The microphone uses RJ type telephone plug and socket:
1. position the microphone plug so the plastic flap faces downwards,
and press the plug into the socket unitl it ‘clicks’.
2. Gently press the rubber boot into the hole surrounding the socket
so that the slot around the boot fits neatly inside the rim of the entry
hole.
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 installion on 24 volt system an inverter (not supplied) will
need to be used.

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Installation
Over voltage protection
The Radio ha a high voltage input detection system, to warn you if an
overvoltage situation occurs.
Example: if the power supply voltage exceeds 17 volts DC, the channel
display (LCD backlight) will flash in 7 different colors when the unit
is turned on. In addition, when transmitting, the TX RF power 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 30 volts.
Wiring Methods
There are two possible wiring configurations 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 +13.8Volts 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 positive(red) lead should connect to an accessory point in the
vehicle’s fuse box via the 2 Amp fuse.

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Antenna information
The antenna (not supplied) is of critical importance, to maximize your
output power and receiver sensativity.
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 accessory
If required you may install an external (8 ohm, minimum 5 Watt power)
speaker fitted with a 3.5mm plug (not supplied)
The jack is located on the rear of the radio.
Installation

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Operations
Operations
Power On/Off
Press and hold the power/Channel selector for 2 seconds. The default
channel is set to 01 and DPX on.
Volume control
Turn the channel selector clockwise to adjust the sound level for
comfortable reception. The Volume is set from level 1 to level 32.
On the microphone push the up or down buttons to increase or decrease
the volume, if held down the volume will increase or decrease quickly.
Selecting a channel
Press power/channel once. The channel digits display flashes. Select the
channel by rotating the channel knob up or channel down.
On the microphone push the INS button for instant selection of the
priority channel (factory default is set to 11).

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Operations
For your reference a list of the available channels, corresponding
frequencies and guidelines for their use and selection is printed
on page 21. For Australia, channels 05 and 35 are reserved for
Emergency calls.
Setting the Squelch Level
1. Press power/channel 2 times. The current squelch level is displayed.
2. Select the squelch level by rotating the squelch/channel control (sgl)
level up or channel down.
The radio has 7 preset (off - 7) squelch Levels.
Off - Squelch open
1- Max sensitivity (Min. squlech)
7- Min. sensitivity (Max/Tight squelch)
Menu
The Menu feature provides a convenient method of customising some
of the radio’s functions. The following menu options are available. Note
that some items are only available on certain channels.
1. Press and Menu/Monitor button. The first menu function displayed.
2. Press the Menu/Monitor button to cycle through each available
function. After the last function has been selected, the cycle returns to
the beginning.
3. Rotate the channel knob to alter the parameters of the selected function.
4. To save the changes and exit, press and hold Menu/Monitor button to
exit and store any changes.

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Operations
Menu list
* Use the channel knob to change the value of each setting.
* If a button is not pressed within 8 seconds the radio will automatically
exit the menu mode.
* Please see Menu modes
Functions Step Display Default
CTCS - 1 to 38
DCS - 1 to 104
CTC OFF to 38
DCS 1 to A4 Off
Duplex On/Off ON - OFF On
Scan mode On
Off Open scan
PRI setting
channel
On
Off Off
Busy Channel
Lock ON - OFF Off
Roger Beep On
Off Off
Key Beep Tone On
Off On
Melody Call
1
to
5
01
LCD backlight
level
On
Off On

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Operations
Backlight LED
color
g, c, y, b,
r, p, w G
Scan delay time
SCt P5 5 10 15 P5
Squelch release
delay Sdt
off 2 6 10 14
18 22 off
Flip Top UP
Bottom UP Top UP
CTCSS and DCS setting
This feature allows you to receive signals only from callers who have
selected the same CTCSS and DCS code. DCS is similar to CTCSS. It
provides 104 extra, digitally coded, squelch codes that follow after the
38 CTCSS codes. CTCSS 1 - 38, followed by DCS 1 - 104 (displays A0 to
A4 for 100 to 104).
Duplex
General
Your radio has a Repeator Access function to allow use of local
repeator station (if available in your area). Repeaters are shared radio
systems installed by interested parties (clubs, local business etc.) that
transmissions on specific channels and re-transmit (or repeat) the
received signal to another channel.
Channel 2
Channel 32
Channel 2
Channel 32
Repeater Station

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Operations
The Repeator Access function can be set (from channel 1 to 8 and 41
to 48) used by local repeater stations. When activated, your radio will
receive the Repeator on its specific channel (all repeater outputs are
on channel 1 to 8 and 41 to 48) but transmit to the repeater channel
31 throgh 38 and 71 to 78 (Factory default is set to ON for all repeater
channels).
e.g.
CH01 on Duplex mode will receive on CH01 but transmit on CH31.
CH02 on duplex mode will receive on CH02 but transmit on CH32.
If you transmit on CH01 duplex mode, you are actually transmitting on
CH31; the repeater station down converts your signal and retransmits on
CH01.
Your UHF300 allows you to pre-select Duplex operation individually on
each channel.
CH and Number Simplex mode Transmit/
reciever Frequency (MHz)
Duplex Mode transmit
Frequency(MHz)
1 476.425 477.175 CH31
2 476.450 477.200 CH32
3 476.475 477.225 CH33
4 476.500 477.250 CH34
5 476.525 477.275 CH35
6 476.550 477.300 CH36
7 476.575 477.325 CH37
8 476.600 477.350 CH38
41 476.4375 477.1875 CH71
42 476.4625 477.2125 CH72
43 476.4875 477.2375 CH73
44 476.5125 477.2625 CH74
45 467.5375 477.2875 CH75
46 476.5625 477.3125 CH76
47 476.5875 477.3375 CH77
48 476.6125 477.3625 CH78

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Operations
Open Scan (OS) Mode
The Open Scan feature scans for activity on all CB channels. Once a
channel is located, scanning will pause the will allow the signal to be
heard. As soon as the channel is clear and scan delay time has expired,
scanning will continue automatically.
Open Scan
Group Scan (GS) Mode
With Group Scan the Radio scans for activity, but in addition, it also
inserts your Priority Channel into the scan squence.
The means that your Priority Channel will be monitored regularly while
scanning to ensure that no calls are missed. Any signal received on your
Priority Channel will take precedence over any signals received on the
other channels.
GROUP OR PRIORITY SCAN

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Operations
Priority Channel
To store a Priority Channel, press the PRI button. 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.
Busy channel Lock
If the channel is already in use, you can prevent the UHF CB radio from
transmitting. This is particularly important when using CTCSS/DCS.
Roger Beep
This function emitts a beep on completition of transmission to alert the
other party that transmission has finisheds.
Key Beep
The Beep tone emits a tone when you press any of the buttons on the
microphone (except PTT button).
Call tone
You can select from 5 call tones this is the tone that is emitted when the
INS/CALL button on the microphone is pushed for 2 seconds.
Current regulations require calling tones to be restricted to one
transmission per minute. If a second transmission is attempted within
one minute then an error tone will sound.

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Operations
LCD Backlight level
You can reduce the brightness of the LCD backlight to be more
comfortable while driving at night.
7 Colour backlight
You can select from seven colour options for the LCD backlight. The
seven options are white, red, yellow, purple, cyan, blue and green.
Scan delay time
If 5, 10, or 15 sec is selected, SCAN will start again after 5, 10, or 15 sec
pause even though a signal is still present.
If P5 is selected, SCAN will stop as long as a signal is present and will
resume SCAN again 5 seconds later.
Squelch delay time
This is the time after the signal stops until the squelch mutes the audio.
It will be disabled when the scan function is selected.
The following delay times can be selected.
OF no delay
02 0.2 of a second
06 0.6 of a second
10 1 second
14 1.4 seconds
18 1.8 seconds
22 2.2 seconds
Flip LCD
You can flip the display for a convenient mounting position.

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Monitor
1. Press hold the Menu/Monitor button.
If no signal is present. A hissing noise will indicate an empty channel.
2. Press the Menu/Monitor button again to restore to it previous setting.
Scan
The radio SCAN function has the ability to allow programmable channels
to be scanned for groups of users.
When a signal is found, scanning will stop at that channel to allow the
signal to be heard, then resume scanning when the cahnnel is clear
again.
The scan resume time can be set as an optional pause of p5(default).
1. Press Scan button and scanning will start. The scan dirction can be
changed at any time by rotating the channel selector left or right.
2. To deactivate Scan, press Scan again.
Memory On/Off
1. Press and hold Scan/Mem button to store.
“•” will appear above the selected channel and short tone is heard.
2. To remove the channel from SCAN memory, press and hold Scan/
Mem button once again. The “•” icon disappears.
Operations

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Operations
Transmitting
NOTE: Before transmitting on any channel, listen to check the channel is
not already in use.
Transmitting
Select the desired channel. Press and hold 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
Factory Reset
Turn Radio off press and hold both SCAN and MENU buttons then turn
radio on, this will reset all menu settings to defaults as listed on pages
13 and 14.