® Operating Instructions PMR1200 40 Channel UHF 2 Way Citizen Band Radio
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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.................................
Safety Information and Warnings Safety Information and Warnings WARNING 4 Information on Safe Operation 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.
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 fire resulting in injury or even death. NOTE: Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always clearly marked.
Safety Information and Warnings WARNING 6 Radio Operation and EME Exposure 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).
Safety Information and Warnings WARNING 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.
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. Belt Clip latch 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 1 Figure 2 Figure 4 Caution: O bserve the proper battery polarity orientation when installing batteries.
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.
Getting Started f. Charging the battery pack (using adaptor) Lift the charge socket cover located on the right side of the handset. Insert the round connector of the 9.0V DC/200mA adaptor into the charge jack. Mic/spk jack Charge jack Plug the mains adaptor into a 240V AC, 50Hz main socket with the switch on the socket set to OFF. Then switch ON the main socket. Battery meter The battery meter is located in the left corner of the LCD screen. It appears like a battery with three bars inside.
Getting Started Battery life Your radio has a built in power saver to make the batteries last longer. But when you are not using the units, turn them OFF to conserve battery power. For in vehicle charging the accessory kit SM5100 contains 2 car chargers and 2 shoulder speaker mics. These can be purchased from your re-seller or online at www.oricom.com.au Transmitting range The talk range depends on the environment and terrain.
Oricom PMR1200 instructions Oricom PMR1200 2 Way CB Radio Antenna LCD Screen - Displays the current channel selection and other radio symbols. PTT (PUSH to TALK) button - Press and hold to transmit. CALL button - Press to send ringing tone to other PMR units. MENU Button - Press to change and switch between other modes. Speaker Receiver LED - lights up when you Are receiving signals. Ear/Mic/Charge jack PWR(POWER) Button - Press and hold to turn the unit ON or OFF.
Operation Operation Turning the Unit ON/OFF To Turn ON; a. P ress and hold the POWER button until the LCD screen turns ON and displays the current channel. To switch OFF; b. Press and hold the POWER button until the LCD screen turns blank. Changing Channels The PMR1200 has 40 available channels, to communicate with other radio’s, it must have your radio tuned to the same channel. a. P ress the MENU button once, the current channel number flashes on the LCD Screen. b.
Operation To turn the sub-channel function off, simply set the subchannel to 0 (zero). You can then communicate with other radio’s setting to the same channel who also turns off the sub-channel operation (or whose unit does not have the sub-channel feature). a. Press the MENU button twice, the current CTCSS subchannel number flashes on the LCD screen. b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select one of the 38 CTCSS sub-channels. c. P ress the PTT button to confirm the CTCSS sub-channel setting.
Operation Transmitting (sending speech) The unit is continuously in the Receive mode when the unit is turned ON and not transmitting. When a signal is received on the current channel, “RX” icon will be displayed on the LCD screen and the receiver LED will light up. a. P ress and hold the PTT (push to talk) button to transmit your voice. “TX” icon will be displayed on the LCD Screen. b. H old the unit in a vertical position with the MIC (Microphone) 5 cm away from the mouth.
Operation a. Press the MENU button 4 times, “VOX” icon will be displayed and “OFF” flashes on the LCD screen. b. P ress the UP button to set the VOX sensitivity into maximum level (the maximum level is “3 ”.) To deactivate the VOX function, press the DOWN button until “OF” appears on the LCD Screen. c. P ress the PTT button to confirm your setting. “VOX” will steadily appear on the LCD Screen as along as the VOX feature is activated.
Operation Call alert Your radio can alert you to incoming signal by emitting an audible call tone. Call-Ring tone You can send a Call-ring tone to other radio users to give an alert that you want to communicate with them. Press the CALL button You will hear a ring tone for about two seconds; “TX” icon appears on the LCD screen. Any other units within the transmitting range and tuned to the same channel and subchannel (if applicable) will hear the Call-ring tone.
Operation Setting the Key Tone ON or OFF This feature allows your radio unit to emit a confirmation tone after pressing each button. a. P ress the MENU button 10 times, the “ON” icon is flashing on the LCD Screen. b. P ress the UP or DOWN button to select Key tone On/Off. c. P ress the PTT button to confirm your setting. Setting the Dual Watch Mode Your radio is capable of monitoring two channels, the current and another (dual watch) channel.
Operation http://www.oricom.com.au/support/repeater or visit http://www.tropinet.com/uhf-repeaters/ For example, if you wish to access a repeater station in your area which operates on channel 2 you only need to set the Duplex access on this Channel.
Operation Setting the Repeater function a. Press the Menu button 12 times, “RPT” icon will be displayed and flashing on the LCD screen. b. Press the UP or DOWN button to set the Repeat function to On or Off. c. P ress the PTT button to confirm your setting. Important • Speech transmissions are not allowed on channel 22 and 23 (Receive only) • CTCSS and Call ring tone calling should be disabled on channel 5 and 35.
Operation LCD Screen Back Light Every time the Power/Vol button is activated (except PTT and CALL button), the LCD Screen back light will illuminate for 5 seconds. Microphone/Earphone/Charge Jack Your radio is equipped with an auxiliary microphone, earphone, and charge jack located at the opposite side of the PTT button.
UHF channels and frequencies Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence 2002 No licence is required to own or operate this radio in Australia and New Zealand. The Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence 2002 contains the technical parameters, operating requirements, conditions of licence and relevant standards for Citizen Band (CB) radios. CB radios must comply with the class licence for their use to be authorised under the class licence.
UHF channels and frequencies 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 476.775 476.800 476.825 476.850 476.875 476.900 476.925 476.950 476.975 477.000 477.025 477.050 477.075 477.100 477.125 477.150 477.175 477.200 477.225 477.250 477.275 477.300 477.325 477.350 477.375 477.
Warranty information (Australia) Oricom makes no other warranties or conditions, express or implied, including as to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, except as stated in this Warranty. Any implied warranties that may be imposed by law are limited in duration to the Warranty Period. Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials or workmanship during the Warranty Period.
Warranty information (Australia) repair the defective product. All component parts removed under this Warranty become the property of Oricom. In the unlikely event that your Oricom product has a recurring failure, Oricom, at its discretion, may elect to provide you with a replacement product of its choosing that is at least equivalent to your product in performance. Oricom does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free.
Customer Support Customer Support If you suspect your product is not functioning to specification, before making a warranty claim please use the following resources. - Troubleshooting Guide in this user guide - Online Frequently Asked Questions - www.oricom.com.au - Email our customer support team on support@oricom.com.
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