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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
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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.
