UHF2500-1GR Oricom 2 Watt Waterproof Handheld UHF CB Radio User Manual

Operating Instructions

UHF2500 80 Channel UHF

Citizen Band Radio

Keep this user guide for future reference.

Always retain your proof of purchase in case of warranty service.

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 (02) 4574 8888

www.oricom.com.au

Mon-Fri 8am – 6pm AEST

New Zealand 0800 674 266

www.oricom.co.nz

Mon-Fri 10am – 8pm NZST

Table of Contents

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

Getting Started .............................................................. 9

Controls and Indicators ................................................ 13

Operation ..................................................................... 14

UHF Channels and Frequencies .................................... 23

Express Warranty ......................................................... 26

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.

Why did the ACMA increased the number of available UHF CB channels?

To provide additional channel capacity within the UHF CB Band the ACMA has changed the majority of the current

wideband 80 channel use to narrowband 80 channel use.

Wideband channel use will be gradually phased out as users upgrade their existing radio’s. This increased the

number of channels up to 80, 75 of which are useable voice channels.

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).

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.

This unit complies with all relevant Australian and New Zealand approval

requirements AS/NZS 4365: 2011 including radio communications

(Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure) standard 2003.

R-NZ

Safety Information and Warnings

WARNING

Information on Safe Operation

Read This Information Before Using 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.

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 inate with great force. If a

radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag

inates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause

serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

Read all these Safety Warnings before you install or

charge the rechargeable batteries.

• Donotdisposeoftherechargeablebatteriesinareas

they may explode.

• Useonlytherechargeablebatteriessuppliedwiththe

product. Improper use, or use of unapproved batteries

may present a risk of fire, explosion, or other hazard,

and may invalidate any approval or warranty.

Safety Information and Warnings

WARNING

• Exerciseextremecarewhenhandlingbatteriesinorder

not to short the batteries with conducting materials such

as rings, bracelets and keys. The batteries or conduction

material may overheat explode and or cause burns.

• Neverreplaceorchargethebatteriesinapotentially

explosive atmosphere (such as where gas is leaking) as

contact sparking may occur while installing or removing

thebatteriescauseareoranexplosion.

• Donotmodify,cut,disassemble,crush,bend,puncture,

heat or damage the batteries.

• Ifthebatteriesleak,donotletthebatteryliquidtouch

skin or eyes. If this happens, immediately flush the

affected areas with water, and seek medical assistance.

Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage

to the eyes and skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

• Donotimmerseorexposethebatteriestowaterorother

liquids.

•Ifyoubelievethebatteriesaredamaged,remove

product from the charger and stop using the product.

Contact Oricom for assistance.

• Neverusedamagedbatteriesastheymayexplode.

• Removebatterieswhentheyarenolongerabletohold

a charge and when the equipment will not be used for

an extended period of time. Dispose of the batteries

according to local regulations, never in your household

rubbish.

• Riskofexplosionifbatteryisreplacedbyanincorrect

type. Only use the AC power adaptor supplied with

this product. Using any other AC adaptor will invalidate

any approvals and warranty and could be potentially

dangerous.

•Donotattempttochargenon-rechargeableAlkaline

batteries.

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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.

Safety Information and Warnings

WARNING

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

t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 elec-

tromagnetic 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.

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.

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.

Safety Information and Warnings

WARNING

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

Keep the radio out of reach of babies and young children.

Waterproof: IPX7

Oricom’sUHF2500radioisdesignedtomeetthewaterproong

standardIPX7.

The UHF2500 is designed to oat when in water, the LED light will

ash and LCD backlight to assist you in locating the radio when in

water.

The IPX7 means:

Beingdenedashavingnoingressofwaterwhenimmersedat

1meterfor30minutes.(TomeettheIPX7waterproofrating,the

accessorysocketcovermustbeinplace,thebatterymustbetted

correctly)

NOTE: DO NOT submerge the transceiver in water if there is any

reason to suspect the waterproof protection may not be effective.

For example, in cases where the battery cover or external jack cap

rubber seal is damaged, the transceiver/battery cover/jack cap is

cracked or broken, or the transceiver has been dropped, or when

the battery cover or Jack cap are detached form the transceiver.

Getting Started

Pack Contents

Model No. UHF2500-1

1 UHF2500 Handheld Radio

3 1200mAH AA Ni-MH

Rechargeable Batteries

1 AC Adaptor

1 USB Cable

1 Oricom Carabiner

1 Belt Clip

Model No. UHF2500-2

2 UHF CB Handheld Radios

6 1200mAH AA Ni-MH

Rechargeable Batteries

1 AC Adaptor

1 USB Y Cable for Charging

1TwinChargingPod

2 Oricom Carabiners

2 Belt Clips

Accessories and spare parts can be purchased directly from Oricom.

Visit www.oricom.com.au or call 1300 889 785 or (02) 4574 8888.

Installation

Installing the Batteries

Figure 3 Figure 4

Caution: Observe the proper battery polarity orientation when installing batteries.

Incorrect positioning can damage both the batteries and the unit.

a. Unlock two screws.

b. Install the rechargeable batteries (supplied) by following the orientation as

shown in Figure 3.

c. Replace the Battery Compartment Cover. Tighten the screws see Figure 4.

NOTE: You can use Alkaline batteries if required, however YOU MUST NOT

PLACE THE RADIOS ON THE CHARGER WITH ALKALINE BATTERIES

INSERTED as this will damage the radio.

Getting Started

UHF2500 Battery Charging

a. Connect the supplied USB “Y”

cable to the AC power adaptor

then connect one of the mini

USB connectors to the charge

pod, place the radios in the

charge pod as indicated.

DO NOT use the second mini

USB connector for any other

application.

b.IfthechargePodisnot

available then the 2 mini USB

connectorscanbettedtothe

mini USB connectors found under the protective cover on the top

of the UHF2500 radios.

c.PlugACadaptorintoanACwallsocketandturnon,theLEDs

on the charge pod will turn on and the battery Icon on the radio

display will start ashing to indicate that the radios are charging.

The batteries can take more than 12 hours to fully charge.

Installing the Belt Clip

Slide the Belt clip into the slot as

shown in Figure 1.

A “click” indicates the Belt clip is

locked into position.

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

Figure 2.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Belt Clip latch

Important: Always turn off

the units when charging.

This will shorten the

charging time.

Main socket

DO NOT USE THE SECOND MICRO USB

CABLEFORANYOTHERPURPOSE

WHEN THE OTHER ONE IS USED IN

THECHARGERPOD.

Getting Started

Charging the batteries

(using adaptor)

a. Lift the charge socket cover located on

the top of the handset.

b. Insert the USB connector into the

socket on the top of the radio.

c.Plugthemainsadaptorintoa230V

AC, 50Hz main socket with the switch

on the socket set to Off.

d. Use only the power adaptor listed in

the user instruction.

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. These indicate the

amount of power available. When the battery level reaches its

minimum level, the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically

it will power off.

Your UHF2500 can detect the battery charge in 4 levels;

Battery charge at high level.

Battery charge at medium level.

Battery charge at low level. At this level, the radio will emit

a “beep” sound for every 10 seconds in standby mode.

TIP: At this stage, you need to recharge the unit at

once, otherwise the battery will run down totally.

Battery charge at very low level. When the battery level

reaches its minimum level, the unit will emit two beep tones

and automatically turn off the power.

Important: You need to charge the unit for approximately

14 hours.

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by

an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries

according to local regulations.

Mic/spk jack

Charge jack

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.

Transmitting range

The talk range depends on the environment and terrain. In

general the radio can reach further in wide open spaces, without

obstructions such as hills or buildings. It will be affected by

concrete structures, heavy foliage and by operating radios indoors

or in vehicles. Don’t try to use two radio units which are less than

1.5m (5 feet) apart. Otherwise, you may experience interference.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING

To reduce radio frequency exposure when you are using your

hand-held, hold the unit at least 5cm (2 inches) away from

your face.

Antenna

Speaker

LCD Screen

- Displays the current channel

selection and other radio

symbols.

PTT ( PUSH TO TALK)

button

- Press and hold to

transmit.

/ - Buttons

- Press to change

channels, volume, and

to select settings during

programming.

MIC (Microphone)

MENU Button

CALL button

- Press to send

Ringing tone to other radios.

Power On / Off

- Press and hold to turn

the unit ON or OFF.

Ear/Mic/Charg

ack

Controls and Indicators

LCD Screen

Channel number. Changes from 1 to 80 as selected by the user.

CTCSS code. Changes from 1 to 38 as selected by the user. DCS

code changes from 1-83.

Displays the Battery charge level. When the bars are reduced, the

battery needs recharging.

Displayed when transmitting a signal.

Displayed when receiving a signal.

Displayed when the Dual Watch function turned on.

Displayed when the Digital Code System turned on.

 DisplayedwhentheVOXfeatureisenabled.

Displayed when scanning all channels.

Displayed when the Key Lock feature is activated.

Displays the current Speaker volume level.

Displayed when the call signal is on.

Displayed when the vibrator function is activated.

RPT

Displayed when the Repeater Function is selected.

Operation

Turning the Unit ON/OFF

To Turn ON;

a.Press&holdON/OFFbuttonfor2secondsuntiltheLCD

screen turns ON and displays the current channel.

To switch OFF;

b.Press&holdON/OFFbuttonfor2secondsuntiltheLCD

screen turns blank.

Changing volume

Pushthe+ or - buttons to change the volume.

Changing Channels

The radio has 77 available channels, to communicate with other

radios, it must be tuned to the same channel.

a.PresstheMENU button once, the current channel

number ashes on the LCD Screen.

b.Pressthe+ or – button to select the desired channel. The

channel changes from 1 to 80, or vice versa.

c.PressthePTTbuttontoconrmthechannelsetting.

Channels 1 to 8 and 41 to 48 are used for repeaters and 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.

PushMenu button 2 times to select RPT. Use + or - buttons to

turn on/off.

This can only be turned on, on channels 1 to 8 and 41 to 48. On all

others, it will always be off.

Operation

Setting the CTCSS sub-channel

Each channel has 38 sub-channels to let you set up group of users

within the same channel. If you have set the sub-channel, you

can only communicate with other radio users tuned to the same

channel and sub-channel.

To turn the sub-channel function off, simply set the sub-

channel to 0 (zero).

a.PresstheMENU button 3 times, the current CTCSS sub-

channel number ashes on the LCD screen.

b.Pressthe+ or – button to select one of the 38 CTCSS

sub-channels.

c.PressthePTTbuttontoconrmtheCTCSS sub-channel

setting.

SETTING THE DCS ADVANCED DIGITAL CODE.

Each channel also has 83 digital codes to let you set a group of

users for more secured private communication.

a.PresstheMENU button 4 times. DCS code is blinking on

the LCD screen.

b.Pressthe+ or – button to select the desired DCS code.

c.PressthePTTbuttontoconrmtheDCS channel setting.

Transmitting and Receiving

The UHF2500transmissionisSIMPLEX“oneway-at-

a-time.” While you are speaking, you can not receive a

transmission.

The UHF2500 is a class license device. Always identify

yourself when transmitting.

IMPORTANT:BeforetransmittingonaUHFchannellistentoensure

it is not already in use.

Transmitting (sending speech)

The unit is continuously in 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.

a.PressandholdthePTT (push to talk) button to transmit

your voice. “TX” icon will be displayed on the LCD Screen.

b. Hold the unit in a vertical position with the MIC

(Microphone) 5 cm away from the mouth. While holding

the PTT button, speak into the MIC (microphone) in a

normal tone of voice.

c. Release the PTT button when you have finished

transmitting.

Monitor

You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the

selected channel.

a.Pressthe+&MENU button at the same time,

“ ” icon will be displayed on the LCD screen. Your radio

will pick up all signals on the selected channel, including

background noise.

b.PressMENU button to stop the channel monitoring.

Setting the PTT (Voice Activated) Sensitivity

InVOXmode,theradiowilltransmitasignalonlywhenitis

activated by your voice or other sounds around you. The unit will

transmit for a further 2 seconds after you cease talking.

ThelevelofVOXsensitivityisshownbyanumberontheLCD

Screen. At the highest level, the units will pick up softer noise

(including background noise); at the lowest level, it will pick up

louder noise.

Operation

a.PresstheMENU button 5 times, “VOX” icon will be

displayed and “OFF” ashes on the LCD screen.

b.Pressthe+buttontosettheVOXsensitivityinto

maximum level (the maximum level is “3 ”.) To deactivate

theVOXfunction,pressthe– button until “OF” appears

on the LCD Screen.

c.PressthePTTbuttontoconrmyoursetting.“VOX” will

steadilyappearontheLCDScreenaslongastheVOX

feature is activated.

VOXoperationisnotrecommendediftheradiowillbeusedina

noisy or windy environment.

Activating the Auto Channel Scan

Channel scan searches for active signals in an endless loop for all

80 channels, 38 CTCSS codes and all 83 DCS codes.

Scanchannels:PresstheMENU button 6 times, “SCAN”

icon will display on LCD screen.

 Pressthe+ or – button to begin scanning channels

when an active signal is detected, channel scan pauses

on the active channel.

ScanCTCSSchannels:PresstheMENU button 7 times,

CTCSS flashes on the LCD screen press the + or –

button to begin scanning the CTCSS from 1-38.

ScanDCSchannels:PresstheMENU button 8 times, DCS

ashesontheLCDscreen.Pressthe+ or – button to

begin scanning DCS code 1-83.

 PressthePTTbuttontoconrmyoursetting.

Operation

Vibrator and Call alert

Your radio can alert you to incoming signal by emitting an audible

call tone and vibration signal.

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 sub-

channel (if applicable) will hear the Call-ring tone.

Selecting a Call- Ring tone

Your UHF2500 is equipped with 15 different types of Call-Ring tones.

a.PresstheMENU button 9 times, the “C01” icon will

display and ash on the LCD Screen.

b.Pressthe+ or – button to select the desired Call-ring

tone. A respective Call-Ring tone sound will be played

when changing from one tone to another.

c.PressthePTTbuttontoconrmyoursetting.

Activating the Vibrator mode

a.PresstheMENU button 10 times; “1” ashes on the LCD

Screen.

b.Pressthe+ or – button to activate the vibrator function.

c.PressthePTTbuttontoconrmyoursetting.

Note: Vibrator and Call tone can be activated at the same time.

Call ring tone calling is only allowed to operate for a maximum of

3 seconds and it is only possible to operate once in any 60 seconds

period.

Operation

Setting the Roger Beep

The Roger beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted

whenever the PTT button is released. This alerts the receiving party

to inform you that you have intentionally ended the transmission,

and you are now in receive mode.

a.PresstheMENU button 11 times, the “ON” icon will

ash on the LCD Screen.

b.Pressthe+ or – button to select the Roger beep On/Off.

c.PressthePTTbuttontoconrmyoursetting.

Setting the Key Tone ON or OFF

Thisfeatureallowsyourradiounittoemitaconrmationtoneafter

pressing each button.

a.PresstheMENU button 12 times, the “ON” icon is

ashing on the LCD Screen.

b.Pressthe+ or – button to select Key tone On/Off.

c.PressthePTT buttontoconrmyoursetting.

Setting the Dual Watch Mode

Your radio is capable of monitoring two channels, the current and

another (dual watch) channel. If the unit detects a signal on either

channel, it will stop and receive the signal.

Dualwatchchannel:PresstheMENU button 13 times,

“DCM” icon will be displayed while “OFF ” ashes on the

LCD Screen.

 Pressthe+ or – button to select the Dual Watch channel

(1-80, except the current channel).

Dual watch CTCSS channel: Continue pressing the MENU

button to change the CTCSS code.

 Pressthe+ or – button to select the desired CTCSS

code (1-38).

Operation

Dual watch DCS channel: Continue pressing the MENU button to

change the DCS code.

 Pressthe+ or – button to select the desired DCS code (1-83).

 PressthePTTbuttontoconrmyoursetting.

Duplex operation via Repeaters

This feature allows to use local repeater stations that are designed

to automatically re-transmit your broadcast over a large area thus

giving you increased range.

Repeaters stations are privately operated radio systems installed

throughout Australia.

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.

So, if you are in the range of a local repeater which transmits on

channel 2, after setting your radio to allow access of the repeater

on that channel, you will select channel 2 as normal, but during

transmit operation your radio will automatically transmit to the

repeater on channel 32.

Turning on/off Duplex on channels

a. Select the required channel to suit the repeater station you wish

to access (Channels 1 – 8 and 41 – 48).

b.PresstheMenubuttontwice,“RPT” icon will display.

c.Pressthe+ or – button to set the Duplex function to On or Off.

d.PressthePTTbuttontoconrmyoursetting.

e.TheRPTiconwilldisplaytoindicatethatDuplexissetonthat

channel.

Operation

Important

• Speechtransmissionsarenotallowedonchannel22and23

(Receive only).

• CTCSSandCallringtonecallingisdisabledonchannel5and35.

• Callringtonecallingisonlyallowedtooperateforamaximum

of 3 seconds and it is only possible to operate once in any 60

second period.

Receive Channel 1 2 3 4 5* 6 7 8

Transmit channel 31 32 33 34 35* 36 37 38

Receive Channel 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

Transmit channel 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78

* Channel 5 is emergency channel only

Channel 2

Channel 32

Channel 2

Channel 32

Repeater Station

Setting the Repeater function

a. Select your repeater channel to suit the repeater station

you wish to access (Channels 1 – 8 and 41 – 48).

b.PresstheMenubutton2times,“RPT” icon will be

displayed and ashing on the LCD screen.

c.Pressthe+ or – button to set the Repeat function to On

or Off.

d.PressthePTTbuttontoconrmyoursetting.

Operation

Auxiliary Features

Key Lock

The Key Lock feature allows the user to disable the +, –

and MENU buttons so that the UHF2500 settings could not

be changed accidentally.

a. To activate the key Lock feature, press and hold the

MENU button until key lock “ ” icon appears on

the LCD Screen.

b. To deactivate the key Lock feature, press and hold the

MENU button until key lock “ ” icon disappears on

the LCD Screen.

Note: The PTT and CALL buttons will remain functional even if the

Key Lock feature is activated.

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 top side

of the radio.

Torch and SOS function

PressandreleasetheLightbuttonontheleftsideofthe

unit. The LED will light at the bottom of the unit. While LED

is On, press and hold the Light button to activate the SOS

function. To turn Off, press and release the Light button.

Factory Reset

If the radio’s display locks up or stops functioning properly, you

might need to reset your UHF radio.

Caution: This procedure clears all the information you have stored

in your UHF radio.

Before you reset your UHF radio, try turning it off and on again.

If your UHF radio is still not functioning correctly you may need to

reset the UHF radio.

Toreset,PressandHoldCallbuttonandpoweron.

The radio will reset to Channel 12.

Channel Frequency Table

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

IMPORTANTNOTE: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.

Channel

Tx Rx

Channel

Tx Rx

Freq Freq Freq Freq

MHZ MHz MHZ MHZ

476.4250 476.4250 21 476.9250 476.9250

- 476.4375 61 - -

476.4500 476.4500 22 476.9500 476.9500

- 476.4625 62 - -

476.4750 476.4750 23 476.9750 476.9750

- 476.4875 63 - -

476.5000 476.5000 24 477.0000 477.0000

- 476.5125 64 477.0125 477.0125

476.5250 476.5250 25 477.0250 477.0250

- 476.5375 65 477.0375 477.0375

476.5500 476.5500 26 477.0500 477.0500

- 476.5625 66 477.0625 477.0625

476.5750 476.5750 27 477.0750 477.0750

- 476.5875 67 477.0875 477.0875

476.6000 476.6000 28 477.1000 477.1000

- 476.6125 68 477.1125 477.1125

9 476.6250 476.6250 29 477.1250 477.1250

49 476.6375 476.6375 69 477.1375 477.1375

UHF Channels and Frequencies

10 476.6500 476.6500 30 477.1500 477.1500

50 476.6625 476.6625 70 477.1625 477.1625

11 476.6750 476.6750 31

477.1750 477.1750

51 476.6875 476.6875 71

477.1875 -

12 476.7000 476.7000 32

477.2000 477.2000

52 476.7125 476.7125 72

477.2125 -

13 476.7250 476.7250 33

477.2250 477.2250

53 476.7375 476.7375 73

477.2375 -

14 476.7500 476.7500 34

477.2500 477.2500

54 476.7625 476.7625 74

477.2625 -

15 476.7750 476.7750 35

477.2750 477.2750

55 476.7875 476.7875 75

477.2875 -

16 476.8000 476.8000 36

477.3000 477.3000

56 476.8125 476.8125 76

477.3125 -

17 476.8250 476.8250 37

477.3250 477.3250

57 476.8375 476.8375 77

477.3375 -

18 476.8500 476.8500 38

477.3500 477.3500

58 476.8625 476.8625 78* 477.3625 -

19 476.8750 476.8750 39 477.3750 477.3750

59 476.8875 476.8875 79 477.3875 477.3875

20 476.9000 476.9000 40 477.4000 477.4000

60 476.9125 476.9125 80 477.4125 477.4125

The primary use for these channels is repeater operation using 750 kHz

offset. Channels 1-8 and 41-48 inclusive are used for mobile reception

and channels 31-38 and 71-78 for mobile transmission. In addition, any

designated repeater channel may be used for simplex operation in areas

where it is not used for repeater operation.

Speech telephony shall be inhibited on these channels.

At the time of production Channels 61, 62 and 63 are guard channels and

are not available for use.

Channel 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 channels 5 and 35.

A list of currently authorised channels can be obtained from the ACMA

website in Australia and the MED website in New Zealand. Channel 11

is a calling channel generally used to call others and channel 80 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.

UHF Channels and Frequencies

Channels 22 and 23 are for Telemetry and Telecommand use, voice

communications are not allowed on these channels by law.

Channel 9 and above are the best choices for general use in Simplex mode.

38 CTCSS CODE LIST

CODE Frequency(Hz) CODE Frequency(Hz)

OFF OFF 20 131.8

1 67.0 21 136.5

2 71.9 22 141.3

3 74.4 23 146.2

4 77.0 24 151.4

5 79.7 25 156.7

6 82.5 26 162.2

7 85.4 27 167.9

8 88.5 28 173.8

9 91.5 29 179.9

10 94.8 30 186.2

11 97.4 31 192.8

12 100.0 32 203.5

13 103.5 33 210.7

14 107.2 34 218.1

15 110.9 35 225.7

16 114.8 36 233.6

17 118.8 37 241.8

18 123.0 38 250.3

19 127.3

UHF Channels and Frequencies

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(30)daysorfortheremainderoftheExpressWarrantyPeriodofthe

Oricom branded product in which they are installed, whichever is longer.

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•A Customer Support Team member will verify after troubleshooting

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Repair Notice

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