Oricom PMR1200 User Manual
Operating Instructions
®
PMR1200 40 Channel UHF 2 Way
Citizen Band Radio
®
Table of contents
Safety Information and Warnings ...................................4
Getting Started .............................................................. 8
Oricom PMR1200 instructions...................................... 12
Operation ..................................................................... 13
UHF channels and frequencies ..................................... 22
Warranty information (Australia) ................................... 24
Customer support ........................................................ 26
This unit complies with all relevant Australian and New Zealand approval
requirements including radio communications (Electromagnetic Radiation
Human Exposure) standard 2003.
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Safety Information and Warnings
Safety Information and Warnings
Information on Safe Operation
WARNING
Read This Information Before Using Your Oricom 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.
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 inate with great
force. If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment area
and the air bag inates, the radio may be propelled with
great force and cause serious injury to the occupants of
the vehicle.
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.
Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur
while installing or removing batteries and cause an
explosion.
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WARNING
Safety Information and Warnings
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 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.
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.
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Safety Information and Warnings
Radio Operation and EME Exposure
WARNING
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.
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 conicts, 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.
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WARNING
Safety Information and Warnings
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.
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.
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Getting Started
Installation
Removing the Belt Clip
Pull the Belt Clip latch forward (away
from 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
Belt Clip latch
Figure 1 Figure 2
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.
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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 battery pack
a. Insert the small plug in the end of the mains adaptor into the Power-in
Connection Jack at the back of the desktop charger.
b. Plug the mains adaptor into a 240V AC, 50Hz main socket with the switch on
the socket set to OFF.
c. Switch ON the main socket.
The radio must be charged using the mains adaptor provided. Using any
other adaptor will invalidate any approvals & warranty.
d. Place the radio units in the charge cradle in an upright position and facing
outward. The Charge LED indicators will light up.
e. It takes about 10 hours to fully recharge the batteries if the battery are
completely run down. New batteries take up to 14 hours to fully charge.
Main socket
Important:
Always turn off the radio units when charging.
This will shorten the charging time.
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