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Operation

Operation

Turning the Unit ON/OFF

To Turn ON;

a.   Rotate  the 

POWER/VOL

 button clockwise until the LCD 

screen turns ON and displays the current channel.

To switch OFF;

b.   Rotate  the 

POWER/VOL

 button counter clockwise until 

the LCD screen turns blank.

Note:  Every time you rotate the Power/Vol button to turn ON, the 

volume will also open. The volume level will increase or 
decrease by rotating the Power/Vol button.

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 flashes on the LCD Screen.

b.   Press  the 

UP

 or 

DOWN

 button to select the desired 

channel. The channel changes from 1 to 80, or vice versa.

c.  Press the 

PTT

 button to confirm 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 find 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.

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Summary of Contents for UHF2190

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Page 2: ...F2195 80 Channel UHF 2 way Citizen Band Radio Keep this user guide for future reference Always retain your proof of purchase in case of warranty service UHF2195 UHF2190 OR011253 UHF2190_2195 User Guid...

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Page 4: ...e channels 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...

Page 5: ...ge 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...

Page 6: ...d 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 dama...

Page 7: ...r 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 h...

Page 8: ...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 ele...

Page 9: ...inimize the potential for interference Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Medical Devices Hearing Aids Some radios may interfere with so...

Page 10: ...er battery polarity orientation when installing batteries Incorrect positioning can damage both the batteries and the unit a Slide down the battery compartment cover b Install the rechargeable battery...

Page 11: ...p It takes about 10 hours to fully charge the batteries if they are completely run down New batteries take up to 14 hours to fully charged Important Always turn off the units when charging This will s...

Page 12: ...eaches its minimum level the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically it will power off Your UHF2190 2195 can detect the battery charge in 4 levels Battery charge at high level Battery charge a...

Page 13: ...wise 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 A...

Page 14: ...0 as selected by the user CTCSS code Changes from 1 to 38 as selected by the user Displays the Battery change level When the bars are reduced the battery needs recharging Displayed when transmitting a...

Page 15: ...current channel number flashes on the LCD Screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired channel The channel changes from 1 to 80 or vice versa c Press the PTT button to confirm the chann...

Page 16: ...ect one of the 38 CTCSS sub channels c Press the PTT button to confirm the CTCSS sub channel setting SETTING THE DCS ADVANCED DIGITAL CODE Each channel also has 83 digital codes to let you set a group...

Page 17: ...can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the current channel a Press and hold the FM button icon will be displayed on the LCD screen Your radio will pick up signals on the current cha...

Page 18: ...an endless loop for all 80 channels 38 CTCSS codes and all 83 DCS codes a Press the MENU button 5 times SCAN icon will display on LCD screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to begin scanning channels w...

Page 19: ...of Call Ring tones a Press the MENU button 8 times the C01 icon will display and flash on the LCD Screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired Call ring tone A respective Call Ring tone...

Page 20: ...MENU button 11 times the ON icon is flashing on the LCD Screen b Press the UP or DOWN button to select Key tone On Off c Press the PTT button to confirm your setting Setting the Dual Watch Mode Your r...

Page 21: ...e 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 cha...

Page 22: ...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 y...

Page 23: ...ALL 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...

Page 24: ...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 01 476 4250 476 4250 21 476 9250 476 925...

Page 25: ...ter 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 b...

Page 26: ...equency 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...

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Page 28: ...pursuant to the Australian Consumer Law and which may not be so excluded restricted or modified For such conditions terms guarantees and warranties that cannot be excluded restricted or modified Oric...

Page 29: ...nge to the conditions of this Express Warranty is valid unless it is made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Oricom Oricom will not be liable under this Express Warranty and to t...

Page 30: ...ot qualify for return this warranty does not apply to your product Products that are authorised to be returned to Oricom in Australia must include all of the following A completed Return Authorisation...

Page 31: ...telephone numbers text messages and contact information Please ensure that you have made a copy of any data saved on your goods before sending for repair Please also be aware that goods presented for...

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