Oricom UHF050 User Manual

User Guide

Oricom UHF050 40 Channel UHF CB Radio

Table of contents

Important Information 4

Please read before installing or operating your Oricom Radio 4
Safety Warning 5

Controls and Connectors 6
Installation of your Oricom UHF 050 8

Box Contents 8
Antenna Installation 8
DC Power 9
DIN Kit 9
Optional External Speaker 9

Operation 10

Dual Function buttons 10
Power ON / OFF 10
Squelch 10
To Select a Channel 10
To Select A CTCSS / DCS or 60Rx Receive channels 10
Transmitting 11
Busy Channel Lock (BCL) 11
To Transmit 11
Call Tone 12
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) 12
DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) 12
Receive & Transmit Indicator 13
Time Out Timer (ToT) 13
Duplex Operation 13
Roger Beep (RGB) 15
Emergency Channel (EMG) 15
Priority Channel (PRI) 15
BEEP Tone (BPT) 16
Memory Scan 16
Priority Scan 17
LCD Display Controls 17
60 Rx channels 17
Factory Reset 18

Specications 19

Frequency Table (Channel 1-20) 20
Frequency Table (Channel 21-40) 21

Warranty 22
Customer Support 23

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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
General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio and operation is subject
to conditions contained in those licences.

Channels 5 and 35 (paired for Duplex repeaters) are reserved as emergency
channels and should be used only in an emergency. CTCSS and DCS will
not operate on these channels.

Channel 11 is a calling channel generally used to call others and channel
40 is the customary road vehicle channel.

Once contact is established on the calling channel, both stations should
move to another unused “SIMPLEX” channel to allow others to use the
calling channel.

Channels 22 and 23 are for Telemetry and Telecommand use, voice
communications are not allowed on these channels by law.

Channels marked Duplex are reserved for repeater use in some areas.
These are paired with higher channels as output/input (1/31, 2/32, etc.)
Check for local repeater activity before using these channels in Simplex
mode to avoid interference. Channels 9 and above are the best choices for
general use in Simplex mode. You can nd more information about channels
and frequencies by visiting the Web site:

http://www.acma.gov.au

Note:

Refer to the “Channel Table” section of this Owner’s Manual for detailed
frequency listing.

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Safety Warning

NOTE:

WARNING

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.

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.

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.

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.

Important information

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Operation

Controls and Connectors

Front View

1 2 4

1. Rotary On / Off Switch and Volume Control

2. LCD Display

3. Rx / Tx Indicator

4. CTCSS / DCS, 60 Channel Rx Selector switch

5. Rotary squelch control

6. Microphone connector

7. Call- Call Button, Set- Set Button

8. M SC – Memory Scan, P SC – Priority Scan

9. DW – Dual Watch, BPT – Beep Tone

10. MEM – Memory Skip, RGB – Roger Beep

11. EMG – Emergency Channel, DPX – Duplex

12. PRI – Primary, BCL – Busy Channel Lock

13. BLT – Back light, DIM – DIM

14. Rotary Channel Button

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CTCSS

DCS

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Rear View

1 2 3

1. Antenna Connection

2. 3.5mm external jack for optional 8 ohm speaker

3. Power Supply Connection

Operation

Microphone

1. Push to talk switch (PTT)

2. Select Up

3. Select Down

4. Instant Channel

2 4 3

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Installation of your Oricom UHF050

Box Contents

1 X UHF050 CB Radio
1 X Microphone
1 X DC Power cord with inline fuse
1 X Mounting bracket with mounting screws
1 X Microphone hanger
1 X DIN mounting kit
1 X User Guide

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.

If you are unsure about how to install your radio, we suggest
for optimum performance 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.

Do not press the PTT or CALL button before installing the
antenna.

Antenna Installation

To obtain the best performance from your UHF050 it is important to obtain
a good quality antenna. You should purchase an antenna designed for the
477MHz frequency band.

1. Connect the antenna to the rear antenna socket using a PL259 coaxial
connector.

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