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

Thank you for purchasing this Oricom 5watt VHF Marine Radio.

Please ensure you read this user guide carefully before using 
the MX500 Radio to ensure you familiarise yourself with the functions 
and

 

operation. 

PLEASE RETAIN THE USER GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

NEVER connect the radio to the AC power adaptor when wet as this 
may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
ONLY connect the radio to the power supply and battery provided with 
this product.
KEEP the radio at least 1meter away from your vessel’s magnetic 
navigation compass. 
DO NOT use or place the radio in direct sunlight or in areas with 
temperatures below -15°C or above +55°C
NEVER modify your radio in any way as this

 

will

 

void warranty and 

could cause damage to your radio.
ALWAYS charge your radio at normal room temperature
ALWAYS turn off your radio when in any area with a potentially 
explosive atmosphere

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.

Lithium-ion Battery Pack Warning

• This equipment contains a Lithium-ion Battery pack.
• Do not short circuit the Battery pack.
• Only use the original Oricom AC adaptor supplied with this product to 
charge the battery pack.

• 

Remove battery pack when equipment will not be used for an 

extended period of time.

• 

Dispose of the  battery pack according to local regulations, never in 

your household rubbish.
• The Lithium-ion Battery pack

 

may explode if disposed of in a fire.

Exercise extreme care when handling battery in

 

order not to short the 

battery with conducting

 

materials.

The

 

battery

 

or conduction material may overheat

 

explode and or cause 

burns.
• If the  battery leaks, 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 battery to water or

 

other liquids.

• If you believe the battery is damaged, remove

 

product from the 

charger and stop using the product.

 

Contact Oricom for assistance.

• Never use damaged batteries as they may explode.

EU Regulatory Conformance

As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance 
with the essential requirements and other

 

relevant provisions of the

 

Directive 1999/5/EC. Please note that the above information is

 

applicable to EU countries only.

OPERATING RULES
Priorities

• Read all rules and regulations relating to priorities and keep an up-
to-date copy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all other 
calls.
• You must always monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on 
another channel.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited by law.

Privacy

• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot be used in 
any way by law.
• Offensive or disrespectful language is prohibited.

RADIO LICENCES
Ship Station License

When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM radio, you must have a 
current radio station licence before using the radio.
It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed.
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for 
a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license

 

includes the call sign 

which is your craft’s identification for radio purposes.

Operators License

Under normal circumstances this radio should only be operated by a 
qualified person

More information regarding qualified persons can be found at 

"http://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/marine-radio-qualifications" 

www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/marine-radio-qualifications.

A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often 
held by small vessel radio operators when a

 

radio is not required for 

safety purposes. The restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit 
must be posted near the

 

radio or be kept with the operator. Only a 

licensed radio operator may operate a radio. However,

 

non-licensed 

individuals may talk over a radio if a licensed operator starts,

 

supervises, ends the call and makes the

 

necessary log entries.

 
A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations is 
only required to be on hand for vessels in which

 

a radio telephone is 

compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on 
hand it is your responsibility

 

to be thoroughly acquainted with all 

pertinent rules and regulations.

RANGE

The range of VHF transmissions depends on antenna height, 
transmitter power and the terrain over which the signals

 

pass. For a 5 

watt handheld radio, ship to ship communications up to 5 nautical 
miles should be

 

possible

Ship to shore

 

ranges will often be greater 

due to the increased height of the shore antenna.

Summary of Contents for MX500

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Page 2: ... water or other liquids If you believe the battery is damaged remove product from the charger and stop using the product Contact Oricom for assistance Never use damaged batteries as they may explode EU Regulatory Conformance As certified by the qualified laboratory the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999 5 EC Please note that...

Page 3: ...pplied accessories are attached An LED sends out intermittent light from a transparent section on the bottom of the radios while floating in the water Flashing lights SETUP Setup CONTROLS and INDICATORS Controls and Indicators Scanning 11 Specifications ...

Page 4: ... be purchased directly from Oricom Visit oricom com au or call 1300 889 785 Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector rotate it clockwise until it is tight WARNING The battery pack and antenna must be installed correctly to prevent water ingress IMPORTANT Prior to using the transceiver for the first time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation To ...

Page 5: ...hannel group ANTENNA NOTE Ensure the cap for the DC charging connector is affixed correctly to avoid water ingress Display CHARGING SOCKET CH Connect the AC adaptor here PUSH to sequentially select to the favourite channels while ignoring untagged channel in a channel group Press and hold for 1 second to active the Monitor function ...

Page 6: ...n program the call channel with your most frequently used channel in each channel group for quick recall Each regular channel group has separate leisure use call channels The call channel is monitored during tri watch The call channels can be programmed and are used to store your most frequently used channel in each channel group for quick recall Push S S ing Channel 16 is the distress and safety ...

Page 7: ...activate Scanning When a signal is received the scan pauses until the signal disappears or resumes after pausing 5 seconds depending on the set mode setting Vibration flash will flashing s ...

Page 8: ... tone function priority scan function scan resume timer auto scan function dual tri watch function monitor key action automatic backlighting LCD contrast setting and power save function Weather channels may not be available in all countries Australia does not use the weather channels please check channel 67 for weather reports is ...

Page 9: ...remains open inactivity The power save function reduces current drain by turning OFF the receiver circuit for preset intervals ...

Page 10: ...SPECIFICATIONS in water programmed ...

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