Oricom PMR755 manual

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    Operating Instructions PMR755 40 Channel UHF 2 Way Citizen Band Radio ®[...]

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    3 T able of contents Safety Information and Warnings ................................... 4 Getting Started .............................................................. 8 Oricom PMR755 instructions........................................ 10 Operation ..................................................................... 11 Channel Frequenc y T able[...]

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    4 Safety Information and Warnings Safety Information and W arnings WARNING Information on Safe Operation Read This Information Before Using Y our Oricom 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 attachme[...]

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    5 Safety Information and Warnings WARNING Potentially Explosive Atmospheres T urn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atm osphere. Sparks in such area s 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 inclu[...]

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    6 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 m[...]

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    7 Safety Information and Warnings WARNING Medical Devices - Pacemakers The Advanced Medical T echnology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (1 5 c m ) be ma i n t a in e d be t w e e n a h a nd h e l d wi r e le s s radio and a pacemaker . These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendat[...]

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    8 Getting Started Installation Removing the Belt Clip Pull the belt clip latch away from the radio. While pulling the belt clip latch, push up the belt clip as shown in Fig. 1. Installing the Belt clip Slide the belt clip into the slot as shown in Fig. 2. A “click” indicates the belt clip is locked into position. Belt clip latch Figure 1 Figure[...]

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    9 Getting Started Low Battery Meter Indicator The radio can detect the low batter y level when the batter y voltage goes low . The battery icon will display the low battery status as follows; When battery voltage is low the empty batter y symbol will appear and continue to blink. The battery icon will continue to blink until it totally drains the b[...]

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    10 Oricom PMR755 2-W ay CB Radio Antenna Speaker MIC (microphone) LCD Screen - Displays the current Channel selection and Other radio symbols. PTT (push to talk) button - press and hold T o transmit. (UP)/(DOWN)buttons - press to change channels, volume, and to select settings during programming. (Power)button - press and hold to Turn the PMR Unit [...]

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    11 Operation Operation T urning the Unit ON/OFF T o T urn ON; a. Press and hold the (Power) button. A “beep" sound will be heard. The LCD screen will display the current channel. T o switch OFF; b. Press and hold the (Power) button. A “beep" sound will be heard and the LCD screen will turn blank. Adjusting the Speaker volume There are[...]

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    12 Operation IMPORT ANT : Before transmitting on a UHF channel listen to ensure it is not already in use. T ransmitting (sending speech) The unit is continuously in the 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 hol[...]

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    13 Operation 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. Y ou can see a list of repeater sites by following thi[...]

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    14 Channel Frequenc y T able Channel Frequency T able 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[...]

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    15 Channel Frequenc y T able 10 476.650 Simplex 11 476.675 Simplex (Calling channel) 12 476.700 Simplex 13 476.725 Simplex 14 476.750 Simplex 15 476.775 Simplex 16 476.800 Simplex 17 476.825 Simplex 18 476.850 Simplex 19 476.875 Simplex 20 476.900 Simplex 21 476.925 Simplex 22 476.950 No Use 23 476.975 No Use 24 477.000 Simplex 25 477.025 Simplex 2[...]

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    16 36 477.300 Duplex TX/Simplex 37 477.325 Duplex TX/Simplex 38 477.350 Duplex TX/Simplex 39 477.375 Simplex 40 477.400 Simplex UHF Repeater operation is used when long distance communication is required, unless specically needed use of the repeater channels is to be avoided. Note Channels 5 and 35 are emergency channels. Channel 11 is a calling[...]

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    17 Warranty information (Australia) Oricom makes no other warranties or conditions, express or implied, including as to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, except as stated in this Warranty . Any implied warranties that may be imposed by law are limited in duration to the Warranty Period. Oricom warrants that the product is free f[...]

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    18 Warranty information (Australia) repair the defective product. All component parts removed under this Warranty become the property of Oricom. In the unlikely event that your Oricom product has a recurring failure, Oricom, at its discretion, may elect to provide you with a replacement product of its choosing that is at least equivalent to your pr[...]

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    19 Customer Support Customer Support If you suspect your product is not functioning to specication, before making a warranty claim please use the following resources. - T roubleshooting Guide in this user guide - Online Frequently Asked Questions - www.oricom.com.au - Email our customer support team on support@oricom.com.au - Contact Oricom Cust[...]

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    Australia Oricom International Pty Ltd Locked Bag 658 South Windsor, NSW 2756 Customer Support Email: support@oricom.com.au Web: Australia www.oricom.com.au New Zealand www.oricom.co.nz Phone: 1300 889 785 Fax: (02) 4574 8898 ®[...]