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function, the squelch must be adjusted to the proper level.

The radio has 11 squelch levels: OP is completely open;
10 is maximum squelch; 1 is minimum squelch.

This radio is pre-programmed with USA, International, Canadian 
channels. The default setting for use in Australia is International.

The selectable channel groups are different, depending on 
the version.

Weather channels may not be available in all countries
(Australia does not use the weather channels please check
channel 67 for weather reports)

Call channel is used to access Channel 16 (default is channel 67). 
You can 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 channel. It is used for
establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency 
communications. Channel 16 is monitored during both dual 
watch and Tri-watch while standing by, you must monitor Channel 16.

s

Appears “WX ALT” when the weather alert function is ON.

Push

 [16/C]

 for 3sec. till you hear a “BEEP” tone and “DUDU”

tone to enter call channel programming mode.

flashes.

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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