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| Product Type | UHF CB Radio (Citizen Band) |
| Brand | Oricom |
| Model | UHF5500 |
| Category | Handheld Two-Way Radio |
| RF Power Output | 5 Watts (High) / 1 Watt (Low) |
| Number of Channels | 80 Narrowband Channels (75 usable voice) |
| Frequency Range | 476.425 – 477.4125 MHz |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack (with belt clip) |
| Battery Capacity | 1800 mAh (typical, from accessory BAT1800MAH) |
| Charging Time | Approximately 3 hours (radio off) |
| Typical Battery Life | 15 hours (5% TX, 5% RX, 90% standby) |
| Antenna | Removable flexible antenna |
| Display | Backlit LCD with channel, battery, and function indicators |
| Privacy Codes | 38 CTCSS tones + 104 DCS codes |
| Scan Modes | Open Scan, Priority Scan, Instant Channel Scan |
| VOX Function | Voice-activated transmission (15 sensitivity levels) |
| Duplex Operation | Yes (channels 1-8 and 41-48, for repeater use) |
| Squelch | Digital squelch with 15 levels |
| Weight (approx.) | 250 g (including battery) |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 165 x 60 x 35 mm |
| Safety Features | TOT (time-out timer), busy channel lock, low battery alert |
| Included Accessories | Radio, battery pack, charger pod, AC adapter, 12V adapter, wrist strap, antenna, belt clip, manual |
| Warranty | 3 years (excluding battery and rechargeable packs) |
| Country of Compliance | Australia and New Zealand (AS/NZS 4365:2011) |
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USER MANUAL UHF5500 Oricom
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Oricom®
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oricom CH -80Operating Instructions
UHF5500 80 Channel UHF Citizen Band Radio
Keep this user guide for future reference.
Always retain your proof of purchase in case of warranty service and register your product on line at:
AUSTRALIA: www.oricom.com.au
NEW ZEALAND: www.oricom.co.nz
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Color palette bar with grayscale and multicolor sections, no text or symbols presentWhy has the ACMA increased the number of available UHF CB channels?
To provide additional channel capacity within the UHF CB Band the ACMA will over the next 5 years change the majority of the current wideband 40 channel use to narrowband 80 channel use.
During this time wideband channel use will be gradually phased out as users upgrade their existing radio's.
This means that the new Oricom narrowband radio you have purchased will have more channels than older wideband radios. Some of these channels are locked and cannot be used, (see the channel chart for more information).
When did this take place?
Early in 2011 new AS/NZS Standards came into effect allowing operators to use additional narrowband channels and also use narrowband transmissions on some current wideband channels. This increased the number of channels up to 80, 75 of which are useable voice 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 adjust your radio volume for the best listening performance.
When an older wideband radio receives a signal from a new narrowband radio the speech may sound quieter - simply adjust your radio volume for best listening performance. When operating a narrowband radio or channel 41 - 80 interference is possible from wideband radios transmitting on high power or an adjacent frequency.
The issues described above are not a fault of the radio but a consequence of mixed use of wideband and narrowband radios.
It is expected that as older wideband radios are removed from service that this issue will be resolved.
Most radios in use will be narrowband eliminating this issue.
This information is current at time of printing. For further up to date information please visit www.acma.gov.au.
Oricom connecting you now.
Z765
This unit complies with all relevant Australian and New Zealand approval requirements
AS/NZS 4365: 2011 including radio communications (NZS2772.1 for human exposure) standard 2003.
Table of contents
Safety Information and Warnings ....4
Introduction 8
Pack Contents....10
Installation....11
Controls and Indicators 13
Operations....15
UHF CB channels and frequencies .....26
Customer Support....31
Express Warranty....32
Need Help?
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
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Lithium-ion Battery Pack Warning
• This equipment contains a Lithium-ion Battery pack.
- Do not short circuit the Battery pack.
- Do not charge the Lithium-ion Battery pack used in this equipment in any other charger.
• Lithium-ion Batteries must be disposed of properly.
- The Lithium-ion Battery pack contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.
Information on Safe Operation
WARNING
Read This Information Before Using Your Oricom Radio. The operation of your UHF radio in Australia and New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following licenses: In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) and in New Zealand by MED the General User Radio License for Citizen Band 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 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.
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 them.
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WARNING
For Vehicles fitted with Air Bags
Do not place your radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Air bags inflate with great force. If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment arean and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in injury or even death.
NOTE: Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles; such as grain, dust or metal powder and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your radio Off near electrical blasting caps or in a "blasting area" or in areas posted: "Turn off two way radios."
Obey all signs and instructions.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your Oricom two-way radio complies with Australian Communication Authority Radio communications (Electromagnetic Radiation-Human Exposure) Standard, 2003.
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WARNING
To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set out in the above standards always adhere to the following procedures.
Transmit and Receive Procedure
Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures:
- Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
- To receive calls, release the PTT button.
- To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk(PTT) button.
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance).
Always hold the radio approximately 5cm in front of your mouth with the antenna pointing away from your head.
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 minor burn can result.
If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting always fit the radio on the belt clip (supplied). Always ensure the radio and its antenna is at least 5cm from your body when transmitting.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference(EMI).
Safety Information and Warnings
WARNING
To avoid the possibility of electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so such as health care facilities.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
Medical Devices - Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and pacemaker.
These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of the U.S.Food and Drug Administration.
People with pacemakers should:
- Always keep the radio more than 15cm from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
- Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
- Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
- Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that inerference is taking place.
Medical Devices - Hearing Aids
Some radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
General warnings
Never use your radio outdoors during a thunderstorm. Keep the radio out of reach of babies and your children.
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Oricom UHF5500 5 watt Handheld Radio.
Key Features
- 5/1 watt RF power
- Fast charger POD supplied with 240v and 12v adaptors
- 3 Programmable instant channel buttons
• Die cast metal chassis
• 80 Narrowband Channels* - Channel scan (instant/memory/priority)
- Duplex
- Backlit LCD Display
- Signal monitoring
• 38 CTCSS & 104 DCS Privacy codes - Keypad lock
- Calling tone
- Power save mode
- Removable flexible antenna
- 2.5mm jack for optional headset or speaker mic.
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Customized multi menu function
- Digital Squelch setting (15 levels)
- User selectable 38 CTCSS and 104 DCS codes
- Memory, Priority and Instant channel Scan
- TX power Hi/Lo
- Vox Sensitivity (15 levels)
- Vox release TX Delay Time
- Priority channel memory
- Duplex on/off
- Key beep tone
- Roger beep tone
- Power save for long operating time
- Busy channel lock
- Scan channel memory On/Off
- 5 Selectable call tones
- Squelch delay time
- Scan resume time control (5,10,15,P5)
- Key lock On/Off
- Software version display
Pack contents
The following Items are included in your UHF5500 single pack. If you have purchased a twin pack you will have two items of each.
UHF5500 Radio
Lithium-ion Battery pack with belt clip
Charger Pod
12volt charger
AC/DC Adaptor
Wrist Strap Antenna
Owner's manual
Oricom UHF5500 Accessories/Spare Parts
The following Oricom UHF5500 accessories/spare parts can be purchased directly from Oricom. Visit www.oricom.com.au or call 1300 889 785 or (02) 4574 8888.
- BAT1800MAH - Battery and Belt Clip
- SPKMIC5500 - Speaker Microphone
- ANT5500 - Antenna • OESPKMIC - Over the ear Headset
- CHG5500 - Charger Pod • CC5500 - 12v charger
- PSU5500 - Power Supply
- EB5500 - Earbud headset
• WS5500 - Wrist Strap • BC5500 - Belt Clip - VOXHSET5500 - Over the head VOX Headset
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The Antenna
Attach the antenna to the UHF5500 radio (see diagram). Be sure the antenna is firmly secured.
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Place the battery pack onto the back of the radio. Position four tabs into slots and slide battery into position until you hear a click (see diagram).
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The Charger Pod
When the battery pack is new, it should be fully charged before being used for the first time.
If left unused, your transceiver's battery pack will discharge itself within a few months.
If you have not used your UHF5500 for some time, you will need to recharge the battery pack before use.
Warning: Use only the supplied charger pod. The use of other types may be dangerous and will void your warranty.
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The LED Indicator
Connect the socket of the wall adaptor to a mains power outlet and insert the jack of the wall adaptor into the desktop charger plug. It takes approximately 3 hours to fully recharge.
Place your transceiver into the cradle of the desktop charger. The RED LED on the charger will light up.
When charging is complete take the transceiver out of the cradle and detach the socket of the wall adaptor from the mains.
The red LED on the mains charger pod will change to green when charging is complete. It will take approximately 3 hours to fully charge the battery with the radio turned off.
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The Belt Clip
- Place the belt clip into the slot on the back of the radio.
- Then slide it down.
- You will hear a click. The belt clip is firmly installed.
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Basic Control
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 oricom ABC- Power On/Off and volume adjust
- Push to talk (PTT)
- RX/TX LED indicator
- Monitor On/ Monitor Lock
- Channel down
- Scan and Menu
- Channel up and melody call
- LCD
- Microphone
- External speaker & Microphone jack
- Antenna
- Instant Channel select and save
- Hand strap
Menu and instant channel save function is selected by pushing and holding each button.
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LCD Display
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A B C D E F G M LO DPX VOX lock battery H TSQ 8888 L I DCS J OS GS KA. Memory on
B. Low RF power
C. Duplex transmit
D. Vox
E. Roger beep tone
F. Key lock
G. Battery level indicator
H. CTCSS
I. DCS
J. Open scan
K. Priority scan
L. Channel
Battery Level Display
The battery icon in the top right hand corner of the LCD shows the current battery level at all times.
The battery level is displayed in 4 levels as below.
Battery 100% fully charged
Battery approx 70%
Battery approx 30%
Low battery with alert beep tone
Battery life: Typically 15 Hours (This is based on the following duty cycle TX 5%/RX 5%/Stand by 90%)
Operations
Power On/Off
To turn on the transceiver, turn the volume knob clockwise until you hear a click.
To turn off the transceiver, turn the volume knob fully counterclockwise.
Volume
Rotate the Volume knob until you reach the desired level.
Channel Selection
Press the channel up or down buttons until you select the desired channel.
Transmission and Reception
To transmit keep the PTT button firmly pressed and the red LED will illuminate.
Wait for approximately 1 second and then speak in the direction of the microphone, and hold the device at a distance of about 5cm from your mouth.
When you have finished, release the PTT.
When the radio is in reception mode you will automatically receive communications and the green LED will illuminate.
MON (Monitor) Function
The Monitor button is used for temporarily opening the squelch, in order to listen to signals that are too weak to keep the squelch permanently opened.
For brief listening, press Monitor briefly and if you want continuous listening, Squelch off, press and hold for 2 sec.
Press and hold again to turn Squelch back on.
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Instant channel
The Transceiver has 3 instant channel recall and memory function.
Instant recall
- Press the Instant button, The letters "MR INST" will be appear on the LCD.
The 3 instant channels are pre programmed as bellow.
| Button A B C | |||
| Default CH 40 20 1 | |||
- You can recall each instant channel by press one of buttons after recall mode.
If you want escape from this function press INS button or press PTT.
Instant Channel memory change
To change the pre programmed INS CH
- Select the required channel.
- Press and hold the instant button until "MW INST" appears on the LCD.
- Press the INS CH button that you want to change the new channel information will be saved
Instant Channel scanning
- Press SCAN button to start scanning.
- Press and hold 2 seconds scan button again. Then scanning will be changed to 3 INS CH scanning mode.
- When you want to stop scanning, you can press SCAN button or push the PTT button.
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Duplex
Duplex can be turned off and on for each channel in Menu mode. The Display shows DPX Only available on channels (1-8) and (41-48).
General
Your radio has a Repeater Access function to allow use of local repeator stations (if available in your area). Repeators are shared radio system installed by interested parties (clubs, local business etc.) that pick transmissions on specific channels and re-transmit (or repeat) the received signal to another channel.
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Channel 2 Channel 32 Repeater Station Channel 2 Channel 32The Repeater Access function can be set (from channel 1 to 8 and 41 - 48) used by local repeater stations. When activated, your radio will receive the Repeater on its specific channel (all repeater output are on channel 1 to 8 and 41-48) but transmit to the repeater channel 31 through 38 and 71 to 78.
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CH01 on Duplex mode will receive on CH01 but transmit on CH31.
CH02 on duplex mode will receive on CH02 but transmit on CH32.
If you transmit on CH01 duplex mode, you are actually transmitting on CH31.
The repeater station down converts your signal and retransmits on CH01.
Your UHF5500 allows you to pre-select Duplex operation individually on each channel.
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| CH and number | Simplex mode Transmit/Receiver | Duplex Mode Transmit/Receiver |
| Frequency (MHz) Frequency(MHz) | ||
| 1 476.425 477.1 | 75 CH31 | |
| 2 476.450 477.2 | 00 CH32 | |
| 3 476.475 477.2 | 25 CH33 | |
| 4 476.500 477.2 | 50 CH34 | |
| 5 476.525 477.2 | 75 CH35 | |
| 6 476.550 477.3 | 00 CH36 | |
| 7 476.575 477.3 | 25 CH37 | |
| 8 476.600 477.3 | 50 CH38 | |
| 41 476.4375 477 | 1875 CH71 | |
| 42 476.4625 477 | 2125 CH72 | |
| 43 476.4875 477 | 2375 CH73 | |
| 44 476.5125 477 | 2625 CH74 | |
| 45 476.5375 477 | 2875 CH75 | |
| 46 476.5625 477 | 3125 CH76 | |
| 47 476.5875 477 | 3375 CH77 | |
| 48 476.6125 477 | 3625 CH78 | |
CTCSS/DCS
To activate CTCSS or DCS, please select the required tone in menu mode this will activate CTCSS or DCS on the current channel only. To turn CTCSS or DCS off on the current channel select 'of' in menu mode.
The Display shows TSQ or DCS when on.
Menu Function
The Menu function provides a convenient method of customizing some of the radio's functions.
The following Menu Options are available.
Note that some items are only available on certain channels.
Operations
To access the Menu functions.
- Press and hold the Menu button, the first menu function is displayed.
- Briefly press the menu button to cycle through each available function.
After the last function has been selected, the cycle returns to the beginning. - Use the channel up or down buttons to change the parameters of the selected function.
- To exit the menu, press PTT button or press and hold the menu button for 2 seconds.
The following features can be selected by using the "MENU" button:
- Digital Squelch setting (15 levels)
- Selection of the required CTCSS or DCS code or no code (of) for the current channel
- Open Scan, Priority Scan and Instant Channel Scan
- TX power Hi/Lo
- Vox Sensitivity (15 levels)
- Vox release TX delay time
- Priority channel memory
- Duplex on/off
- Key beep tone
- Roger beep tone
- Power save
- Busy channel lock
- Squelch Tail
- Scan channel memory On/Off
- 5 Selectable call tones
- Squelch delay time
- Scan resume time control (5,10,15,P5)
- Key lock On/Off
- Software version display
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* Please see below menu modes
| Control Functions Step Display Default | ||||
| MENU | SQ level Off to 15 3 | SO-3 | ||
| CTCSS or DCS | TSQ 38 | T59 1 | of | |
| or | ||||
| DCS 104 | ||||
| Open or Priority Scan | OS | OS-on | OS | |
| or | ||||
| GS | ||||
| TX RF power | High | TX-P-h1 | Hi | |
| or | ||||
| Low | ||||
| VOX Sensitivity level | Off to 15 Off | VOL-oF | ||
| VOX TX delay time | Off to 15 5 | VOD-5 | ||
| Priority Channel | One CH memory | PR1-11 | 11 CH | |
| Duplex On or off | On | DUP-oF | ||
| Key beep tone On or Off On | JP-on | |||
| Roger beep tone On or Off Off | RGB-oF | |||
| Power save On or Off Off | PS-oF | |||
| Busy channel lock | On or Off Off | JCL oF | ||
* Please see below menu modes
| Control Functions Step Display Default | ||||
| MENU | Squelch tail on or off Off | 5QT-OF | ||
| Scan channel memory | On or Off | ME-ON | All CH On | |
| 5 Seletable call tones | 1 to 5 | MEL-01 | 1 | |
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| MENU | SQ delay time 2 to 22 Off | |||
| Scan resum time | 5,10,15,P5 P5 | |||
| Key lock On of | Off Off |
Squelch Level
The radio has 15 preset (off - 15) squelch levels:
Off - SQ off (monitor on condition)
1 - Maximum sensitivity (minimum squelch)
15- Minimum sensitivity (maximum/tight squelch)
CTCSS and DCS Setting
This feautre allows you to receive signals only from callers who have selected the same CTCSS and DCS code.
DCS is similar to CTCSS. It provides 104 extra, digital squelch codes that follow after the 38 CTCSS codes. CTCSS 1-38, followed by DCS 1-104.
Scanning
The UHF5500 has two types of scanning: Open scanning (OS) and priority scanning (GS).
Scanning allows you to search for active channels programmed in the memory.
You can choose Scan type in menu mode.
To initiate scanning.
Press menu key and scanning starts. OS icon appears during scanning.
Open Scan (OS) Mode
The Open Scan feature scans for activity on all CB channels in memory. Once a channel is located, scanning will pause, this will allow the signal to be heard.
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As soon as the channel is clear for the time set in the scan delay time, scanning will continue automatically.
Open Scan
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CH1 --> M
CH2 --> M
CH3 --> M
CH4 --> M
CH5 --> M
CH6 --> M
CH40 --> M
CH34 --> M
M --> CH1
M --> CH2
M --> CH3
M --> CH4
Priority Scan (GS) Mode
With Priority Scan the Radio scans for activity, but in addition, it also inserts your Priority Channel into the scan sequence.
This means that your Priority Channel will be monitored regularly while scanning to ensure that no calls are missed. Any signal received on your Priority Channel will take precedence over any signals received on the other channels.
The priority channel will be checked after every 4th channel scanned.
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CH1 --> CH2
CH2 --> CH3
CH3 --> CH4
CH4 --> CH5
CH5 --> CH6
CH6 --> CH7
CH7 --> CH8
CH8 --> CH9
CH9 --> CH10
CH10 --> M
M --> CH80
M --> CH1
M --> CH2
M --> CH3
M --> CH4
M --> CH5
M --> CH6
M --> CH7
M --> CH8
M --> CH9
M --> CH10
PRIORITY CHANNEL --> M
PRIORITY CHANNEL --> M
PRIORITY CHANNEL --> M
PRIORITY CHANNEL --> M
Transmit RF Power Control
The maximum RF transmit power of UHF5500 is 5 watts.
To switch to low power, select low power in menu mode. Low indicator will appear in the display.
VOX Sensitivity Level Setting
In VOX mode, the radio will transmit a signal only when it is activated by your voice or other sound around you. The unit will transmit for the time set in VOX delays the after you have stopped talking.
The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by a number on the LCD screen (Off to 15 levels).
Operations
At the highest level (1), the unit will pick up softer noise (including background noise). At the lowest level (15), it will pick up only loud noise.
VOX operation is not recommended if the radio will be used in a noisy or windy environment, A VOX headset is also available, this can be purchased from your re-seller or online at www.oricom.com.au.
VOX Delay Time Set
The UHF5500 has 15 levels VOX PTT release off delay time.
You can set the delay time from 1 to 15. Level 1 is shortest time.
Priority Channel Set
To store a Priority Channel, select the required channel in menu mode. The letter "PRI" will appear when the selected channel is set to Priority. This Channel will then be automatically monitored during the Priority Scan.
Note: You can only store one channel as your priority channel.
Duplex
Duplex mode can be turned on or off on the duplex channels When turned on the transmit channel will be as shown in the table on page 17.
Key Beep
The Beep tone emits a tone when you press any of the buttons on the microphone (except PTT button).
Roger Beep
This function emits a beep on the communication party to inform that the transmission is finished.
Battery Power Save
Battery save feature extends the battery life by switching the receiver circuit power On and OFF.
This feature automatically activates during standby mode.
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Busy Channel Lock
If the channel is already in use, you can prevent the UHF CB radio from transmitting. This is particularly important when using CTCSS/DCS.
Squelch Tail
Squelch Tail is the noise heard after the transmitting party releases PTT and is heard by the receiving party.
If Squelch Tail is turned ON, on both radios this squelch noise will be muted.
Memory On/Off
The factory has preprogrammed all the UHF CB channels into the Open SCAN channel memory.
However, you can change or customize the channels by this menu.
To remove the channel from memory, press up or down in this menu.
The memory icon "M" disappears.
5 Selectable Call Tones
You can select from 5 call tones. This is the tone that is emitted when the CALL button is pressed.
Current regulations require calling tones to be restricted to one transmission per minute. If a second transmission is attempted within one minute then an error tone will sound.
NOTE: The call button is active in TX only.
Squelch Delay Time
This is the time after the signal stops until the squelch mutes the audio. It will be disabled when the scan function is selected.
The following delay times can be selected.
| OF: No delay | ||
| 02: 0.2 of a second 06: | 0.6 of a second 10: 1 second | |
| 14: 1.4 second 18: 1.8 | second 22: 2.2 second | |
Operations
Scan Resume Time
If 5,10, or 15 sec is selected, signal will start again after 5,10, or 15 second pause even though a signal is still present.
If P5 is selected, SCAN will stop as long as a signal is present and will resume SCAN again 5 seconds later.
Key Lock
To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad.
Press up or down key button until "key lock" appears in the display.
To unlock the keypad, press up or down key in key lock function selected in menu mode.
When the key lock is active, a warning beep will be heard if you attempt to press keys (except for the PTT button).
Factory Reset
If the radio's display locks up or stops functioning properly, you might need to reset your UHF radio.
Caution : This procedure clears all the information you have stored in your UHF radio.
Before you reset your UHF radio, try turning it off and on again.
If your UHF radio is still not functioning correctly you may need to reset the UHF radio.
To reset Press and Hold Monitor and power on. "Reset" will appear in the display. The radio will then return to standby mode.
TOT (Time of Timer)
Australian and New Zealand standard require that if the PTT is pressed for more than 3 minutes the unit must stop transmitting. The radio is set to stop transmitting after 2 minutes and 30 seconds of continuous transmission. "TOT-on" will appear in the display and it will emit a beep sound to indicate that TOT is activated.
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Channel Frequency Table
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 licence and relevant standards for Citizen Band (CB) radios. CB radios must comply with the class licence for their use to be authorised under the class licence.
UHF Channels and Frequencies
IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation of your UHF radio in Australia and New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following licenses:
In Australia the ACMA Radio Communications (Citizen Band 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*476.4250476.4250 21 476.9250 476.9250 | |||||||
| 41*-476.4375 61 - | ‡ | ||||||
| 02* | 476.4500 | 476.4500 | 22† | 476.9500 | 476.9500 | ||
| 42*-476.4625 62 - | ‡ | ||||||
| 03* | 476.4750 | 476.4750 | 23† | 476.9750 | 476.9750 | ||
| 43*-476.4875 63 - | ‡ | ||||||
| 04*476.5000476.5000 24 477.0000 477.0000 | |||||||
| 44*-476.5125 64 477.0125 477.0125 | |||||||
| 05*476.5250476.5250 25 477.0250 477.0250 | |||||||
| 45*-476.5375 65 477.0375 477.0375 | |||||||
| 06*476.5500476.5500 26 477.0500 477.0500 | |||||||
| 46*-476.5625 66 477.0625 477.0625 | |||||||
| 07*476.5750476.5750 27 477.0750 477.0750 | |||||||
| 47*-476.5875 67 477.0875 477.0875 | |||||||
| 08*476.6000476.6000 28 477.1000 477.1000 | |||||||
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| 48* 476.6125 68 477.1125 477.1125 | ||||
| 9 476.6250 476.6250 29 477.1250 477.1250 | ||||
| 49 476 6375 476.6375 69 477.1375 477.1375 | ||||
| 10 476.6500 476.6500 30 477.1500 477.1500 | ||||
| 50 476 6625 476.6625 70 477.1625 477.1625 | ||||
| 11 476.6750 476.6750 31 477.1750 477.1750 | ||||
| 51 476 6875 476.6875 71 477.1875 - | * | |||
| 12 476.7000 476.7000 32 477.2000 477.2000 | ||||
| 52 476 7125 476.7125 72 477.2125 - | * | |||
| 13 476.7250 476.7250 33 477.2250 477.2250 | ||||
| 53 476 7375 476.7375 73 477.2375 - | * | |||
| 14 476.7500 476.7500 34 477.2500 477.2500 | ||||
| 54 476 7625 476.7625 74 477.2625 - | * | |||
| 15 476.7750 476.7750 35 477.2750 477.2750 | ||||
| 55 476 7875 476.7875 75 477.2875 - | * | |||
| 16 476.8000 476.8000 36 477.3000 477.3000 | ||||
| 56 476 8125 476.8125 76 477.3125 - | * | |||
| 17 476.8250 476.8250 37 477.3250 477.3250 | ||||
| 57 476 8375 476.8375 77 477.3375 - | * | |||
| 18 476.8500 476.8500 38 477.3500 477.3500 | ||||
| 58 476 8625 476.8625 78* 477.3625 - | ||||
| 19 476.8750 476.8750 39 477.3750 477.3750 | ||||
| 59 476 8875 476.8875 79 477.3875 477.3875 | ||||
| 20 476.9000 476.9000 40 477.4000 477.4000 | ||||
| 60 476 9125 476.9125 80 477.4125 477.4125 |
* The primary use for these channels is repeater 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 be used for simplex operation in areas where it is not used for repeater operation.
†Speech telephony shall be inhibited on these channels.
^ At the time of production Channels 61, 62 and 63 are guard channels and are not available for use.
Channel 5 and 35 (paired for Duplex repeaters) are reserved as emergency channels and should be used only in an emergency.
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CTCSS and DCS will not operate on channels 5 and 35.
A list of currently authorised channels can be obtained from the ACMA website in Australia and the MED website in New Zealand. Channel 11 is a calling channel generally used to call others and channel 40 is the customary road vehicle channel.
Once contact is established on the calling channel, both stations should move to another unused “SIMPLEX” channel to allow others to use the calling channel.
Channels 22 and 23 are for Telemetry and Telecommand use, voice communications are not allowed on these channels by law.
Channel 9 and above are the best choices for general use in Simplex mode.
38 CTCSS CODE LIST
| CODE Frequency (Hz) CODE Frequency (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 31 192.8 | |
| 12 100.0 32 203.5 | |
| 13 103.5 33 210.7 | |
| 14 107.2 34 218.1 | |
| 15 110.9 35 225.7 | |
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| 16 114.8 36 233.6 | ||
| 17 118.8 37 241.8 | ||
| 18 123.0 38 250.3 | ||
| 19 127.3 |
DCS codes table
| Code No. | DCS Code (Octal) | Code No. | DCS Code (Octal) | Code No. | DCS Code (Octal) |
| 1 023 | 36 223 | 71 445 | |||
| 2 025 | 37 225 | 72 446 | |||
| 3 026 | 38 226 | 73 452 | |||
| 4 031 | 39 243 | 74 454 | |||
| 5 032 | 40 244 | 75 455 | |||
| 6 036 | 41 245 | 76 462 | |||
| 7 043 | 42 246 | 77 464 | |||
| 8 047 | 43 251 | 78 465 | |||
| 9 051 | 44 252 | 79 466 | |||
| 10 053 | 45 255 | 80 503 | |||
| 11 054 | 46 261 | 81 506 | |||
| 12 065 | 47 263 | 82 516 | |||
| 13 071 | 48 265 | 83 523 | |||
| 14 072 | 49 266 | 84 526 | |||
| 15 073 | 50 271 | 85 532 | |||
| 16 074 | 51 274 | 86 546 | |||
| 17 114 | 52 306 | 87 565 | |||
| 18 115 | 53 311 | 88 606 | |||
| 19 116 | 54 315 | 89 612 |
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| 20 122 55 325 90 624 | |||
| 21 125 56 331 91 627 | |||
| 22 131 57 332 92 601 | |||
| 23 132 58 343 93 632 | |||
| 24 134 59 346 94 654 | |||
| 25 143 60 351 95 662 | |||
| 26 145 61 356 96 664 | |||
| 27 152 62 364 97 703 | |||
| 28 155 63 365 98 712 | |||
| 29 156 64 371 99 723 | |||
| 30 162 65 411 100 (do0) 731 | |||
| 31 165 66 412 101 (do1) 732 | |||
| 32 172 67 413 102 (do2) 734 | |||
| 33 174 68 423 103 (do3) 743 | |||
| 34 205 69 431 104 (do4) 754 | |||
| 35 212 70 432 |
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Customer Support
If you have any problems setting up or using this product you will find useful tips and information in the Troubleshooting section of this user guide as well as “Frequently Asked Questions” on our website www. oricom.com.au.
If you have further questions about using the product after reviewing the resources above or would like to purchase replacement parts or accessories please call our Customer Support Team. Our dedicated local support team are more likely to be able to help you than the retailer where you made your purchase.
Important
Please retain your purchase receipt and attach to the back page of this user guide as you will need to produce this if warranty service is required. Take a few moments to register your product online: www.oricom.com.au.
Express Warranty
Express Warranty (Australia)
This Express Warranty is provided by Oricom International Pty Ltd ABN 46086 116 369, Unit 1, 4 Sovereign Place, South Windsor NSW 2756, herein after referred to as “Oricom”.
Oricom products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials or workmanship during the Express Warranty Period. This Express Warranty does not extend to any product from which the serial number has been removed or was purchased outside of Australia.
Nothing in this Express Warranty excludes, restricts or modifies any condition, warranty, guarantee, implied term, right or remedy 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, Oricom limits the remedies available to extent permitted in the relevant legislation.
The Express Warranty Period will be 3 years (excluding battery cells and rechargeable battery packs) from the date of purchase of the product evidenced by your dated sales receipt. You are required to provide proof of purchase as a condition of receiving Express Warranty services.
You are entitled to a replacement product or repair of the product at our discretion according to the terms and conditions of this document if your product is found to be faulty within the Express Warranty Period. This Express Warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable.
Products distributed by Oricom are manufactured using new materials or new and used materials equivalent to new in performance and reliability. Spare parts may be new or equivalent to new. Spare parts are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for thirty (30) days or for the remainder of the Express Warranty Period of the Oricom branded product in which they are installed, whichever is longer. During the Express Warranty Period, Oricom will where possible repair and if not replace the faulty product or part thereof. All component parts removed under this
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Express Warranty become the property of Oricom. In the unlikely event that your Oricom product has a recurring failure, Oricom may always, subject to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, at its discretion, elect to provide you with a replacement product of its choosing that is at least equivalent to your product in performance.
No change 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 the extent permitted by law will not be liable for any defect, loss, damage or injury arising out of or in connection with a:
- Failure by you to adhere to the warnings and follow the instructions set out in this user guide for the proper installation and use of the product;
- Wilful misconduct or deliberate misuse by you of the product;
- Any external cause beyond our control, including but not limited to power failure, lightning or over voltage; or
- Modification to the product or services carried out on the product by anyone other than Oricom or Oricom's authorised service provider.
Express Warranty
How to make a claim under your Express Warranty in Australia
Oricom has a simple warranty process for you to follow:
- Please call or email our Customer Support Team, 1300 889 785 or support@oricom.com.au.
- A Customer Support Team member will verify after troubleshooting with you if your product qualifies under warranty. If so, they will give you a Product Return Authorisation number.
- We will then email or fax a Return Authorisation form and a Repair Notice (if necessary), together with instructions on how to return the goods for warranty service.
Please note that if a Customer Support Team member advises that your product does not 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 form
• A copy of your Proof of Purchase (please keep your original copy)
• The faulty product, including all accessories.
Send the approved returns to:
Oricom International Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 658
South Windsor NSW 2756 Australia
Please note that this Express Warranty excludes expenses incurred by you in returning any faulty product to us. You must arrange and pay any expenses incurred (including postage, delivery, freight, transportation or insurance of the product) to return the faulty product to us, however, we will arrange delivery of the repaired or replaced faulty product to you.
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Important Information
Repair Notice
Please be aware that the repair of your goods may result in the loss of any usergenerated data (such as stored 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 repair may be replaced by refurbished goods or parts of the same type rather than being repaired.
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Oricom International Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 658
South Windsor, NSW 2756
Australia
Email: support@oricom.com.au
Phone: 1300 889 785 or (02) 4574 8888
(Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm AEST)
Web: www.oricom.com.au
Fax: (02) 4574 8898
Contact Details for Oricom Support and Express Warranty Claims in New Zealand
Email: support@oricom.co.nz
Phone: 0800 674 266
(Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm NZST)
Web: www.oricom.co.nz
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