Oricom UHF380 User Manual

Contact details for Oricom support and warranty claims in Australia

Oricom International Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 658
South Windsor, NSW 2756
Australia

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] or [phone]
(Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm AEST)
Web: www.oricom.com.au
Fax: [phone]

Contact details for Oricom support and warranty claims in
New Zealand

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
(Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm NZST)
Web: www.oricom.co.nz

Ref: 04302015

Operating Instructions

UHF380 80 Channel UHF 2-Way

Citizen Band Radio

Keep this user guide for future reference. Always retain your proof of purchase

in case of warranty service and register your product on line at:

AUSTRALIA: www.oricom.com.au or New Zealand: www.oricom.co.nz

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 or [phone]
www.oricom.com.au
Mon-Fri 8am – 6pm AEST

New Zealand 0800 67 42 66
www.oricom.co.nz
Mon-Fri 10am – 8pm NZST

Table of contents

Table of contents ..........................................................................3

Safety Information and Warnings ..................................................4

Controls and Connectors ............................................................... 5

Installation .................................................................................. 10

Operations .................................................................................. 14

UHF channels and frequencies .................................................... 30

Customer Support ....................................................................... 31

Warranty information (Australia) .................................................. 32

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 will come into effect allowing operators to use additional narrowband channels
and also use narrowband transmissions on some current wideband channels. This will increase the number of
channels up to 80, 75 of which are useable voice channels.

On the 1st January 2016 operators may use all the available narrowband 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.

R-NZ

This unit complies with all relevant Australian
and New Zealand approval requirements
AS/NZS 4365:2011

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Safety Information and Warnings

Please read before installing or opearating 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

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

WARNING

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

Controls and Connectors

1 x RF Radio
1 x Controller Speaker Microphone
1 x DC Power Cord with in line fuse
1 x Mounting bracket with mounting

screws for RF Radio

UHF380

CH

1 x Microphone Hanger
1 x 2m long extension cable
1 x Coupler for extension cable
1 x User Guide

F/ DPX

SC / MEM

OS/GS

PRI/LO

ALPHA

ID/CAL

QUIET

MO/TSQ

MENU

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Controls and Connectors

Front View of Controller Speaker Microphone

1

9

UHF380

CH

8

7

1. LCD Display

2. Function button Duplex On/Off & I1

3. Priority Channel On/Off, Key Lock
On/Off, Alpha-numeric display & I3

4. ID setting, 5 tone Selcal, Quiet & I4

5. Monitor, TSQ On/Off, Menu & I5

F/ DPX

SC / MEM

OS/GS

PRI/LO

ALPHA

ID/CAL

QUIET

MO/TSQ

MENU

3

4

5

6

6. Open Scan, Memory On/Off,
Priority Scan & I2

7. Microphone

8. Power On/Off, Volume and Channel
up/down 200RX

9. Push to talk switch

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Rear View

Rear view of Radio

1. 3.5mm external jack for optional 8 ohm speaker

2. Power Supply connection

3. Antenna connection

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Controls and Connectors

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Controls and Connectors

LCD Icons & Indicators

1

2

12

9

11

10

14

15

1. Function

2. RX or TX signal strength

3. Transmitter Indicator

4. Receiver Indicator

5. Quiet mode

6. Priority On/Off

7. Call Alarm

8. Channel number

9. Open Scan

4 5

3

7

6

8

13

17
18

16

10. Priority Scan

11. Monitor On/Off

12. Memory On/Off

13. Key Lock

14. Selective call Sending_FROM

15. Selective call Receiving_TO

16. Alpha/Numeric

17. 38 CTCSS Tone On/Off

18. DCS On/Off

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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.

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.

Screw the mounting bracket and the remote head bracket to rm surfaces.

Fitting the controller Microphone Speaker

The Remote Head uses an 8 pin telephone style plug and socket:

1. Position the microphone plug so the plastic ap faces downwards, and press
the plug into the socket until it ‘clicks’.

2. Gently press the rubber boot into the hole surrounding the socket so that the
slot around the boot ts neatly inside the rim of the entry hole.

3. If required use the external cable (supplied) to allow the radio to be installed
further from the Controller Speaker Microphone.

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Installation

Disconnecting the Speaker Controller Microphone

It is recommended that the Speaker Controller Microphone be left permanently
connected to the radio, but if it must be disconnected, proceed as follows:

1. Lift the rubber boot and the lip of the raised area on the front panel.

2. Ease the rubber boot out of the cable entry hole and slide it along the cable
away from the front panel.

3. Identify the plug locking lever, move the lever towards the plug body. At the

same time gently pull the plug from the socket (see previous page).

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.

There are two possible methods of installation.

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 colors 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.

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.

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Installation

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.

Radio turns OFF and ON 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 poor quality antenna or one not designed for the specic frequency band
you are using will give poor performance. You should 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.

2. To obtain maximum performance from the radio, select a high quality antenna
and mount it in a good location. Do not press the PTT or CALL button

before installing the antenna.

Optional accessories

If required you may install an external (8 ohm, minimum 5w power) speaker
tted with a 3.5mm plug (not supplied).

There is a jack located on the rear of the radio.

Contact Oricom directly on 1300 889 785 or [phone] if you would like
to purchase the Oricom SPE85 External Speaker.

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