Oricom PMR3000R Two-Way Radio User Manual
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1. RX Simplex 28 477 100 Simplex 476 625 Simplex 29 477 125 Simplex 476 650 Simplex 30 477 150 Simplex 476 675 476 700 Simplex Calling Channel 31 477 175 477 200 Duplex TX Simplex Duplex TX Simplex 476 725 477 225 Duplex TX Simplex 476 750 477 250 Duplex TX Simplex 476 775 477 275 Emergency 476 800 477 300 Duplex TX Simplex 476 825 477 325 Duplex TX Simplex 476 850 477 350 Duplex TX Simplex 476 875 477 375 Simplex 476 900 477 400 Simplex Attaching the belt clips Attaching the belt clips 2 included Each radio is supplied with a belt clip To attach align belt clip post with hole in the back of the radio and gently push until it clicks into place Removing the belt clip To remove push release tab on top of belt clip down to release catch and pull belt clip from the back of the radio 27 Warranty information Australia a Warranty Oricom International Pty Ltd Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months effective from the date of purchase This warranty in no way affects your statutory warranty under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other similar legislation It is important that you read the Warranty Card as it contains full and additional details of the warranty limitation of warranty and2. only receive signals transmitted on that channel and CTCSS code Dual Channel Monitor allows you to monitor a second channel with CTCSS code To set dual channel and code 1 Press 65 until o display 2 Pressing the or W button will increase or decrease the dual channel 3 Press GS again and then press A or W button to increase or decrease the dual code number 4 Press to exit the menu and save the dual channel and code combination When the Dual Channel Monitor function is activated the PMR will switch sequentially between the standby channel CTCSS and the Dual Channel CTCSS When there is activity on the Dual Channel CTCSS the active channel will be displayed for 5 seconds Within this period you have the possibility to answer the transmission 18 To disable the dual channel scan Repeat the setup 1 and 2 and then roll over at TIF which means the dual scan is disabled Hands free use VOX This feature allows you to transmit hands free by talking while using the VOX headsets connected to the radio Note When using the headsets with your radio turn your radio off before you place the accessory on your head or in your ear How to use VOX 1 Turn off your radio 2 Insert the VOX headset into the headset socket 3 Turn on your radio the VOX icon will appear in the display 4 To transmit speak into the headset mircophone To receive stop talking 5 Pressing button or removing VOX headset w
3. the last chosen VOX sensitivity level If IVOX is active the radio will automatically select IVOX level Monitor function SF This feature allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel 1 Pressing and holding q allows you to monitor your channel for activity Note It is good radio etiquette to monitor the channel for activity before you transmit to ensure that you do not interrupt other users already on the channel 21 Baby monitor function One of the units can be set as Baby monitor The radio will transmit a signal when it is activated by the crying baby or another sound in the room The PMR will no longer be able to receive signals to avoid that your baby is disturbed during his her sleep The other PMR must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code to receive the signal from the Baby Monitor To set your radio as baby monitor 1 Press button until Baby appears 2 Press A or W button to set baby monitor sensitivity level to 1 2 3 to turn baby monitor function ON 3 Press mto confirm the setting Note 1 In standby mode when speaking into the microphone the radio will automatically transmit like IVOX does 2 The radio can t receive or if you press any key it will not generate key tones so that you will not disturb the baby 22 To disable baby monitor function 1 Press button until Baby appears 2 Press A or W until OF appears 3 Press pr to confirm the setting Setting sque
4. F radios e 2 belt clips e 2 PTT headsets e 2 Ni Mh rechargeable battery packs e 1 twin desk top charger e 1 AC adaptor Installing the batteries TT Each radio uses a Ni Mh rechargeable battery pack supplied Or for added convenience you can choose to use 3 AAA alkaline batteries in each radio not supplied Warnings e Do not mix old and new batteries e Do not charge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries as they could explode and cause injury e If you are not using the radios for an extended period remove the batteries For replacement Ni MH battery packs Order Part No KEBT 079 1 contact Oricom 02 4574 8888 Ensure radio is turned off Remove the belt clip on the back a Locate the clip on the battery cover Use your fingernail to gently prise open the battery cover and remove lt Clip Insert the battery pack supplied with charge contacts facing towards you and then replace the battery cover Plug one end of the AC power adaptor into the charging pod and then the AC adaptor into the power socket Slide the radios into the charging pod ensuring the charging contacts line up The red lights on the charge pod glow when radios are properly inserted The batteries will be fully charged within 14 hours 10 IMPORTANT NOTE 1 2 When moving between hot cold environments do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates usually about 20 minutes B
5. Information on Safe Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Oricom Radio 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 procedure e Transmit no more than 50 of the time e To receive calls release the PTT button e 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 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Oricom two way radio complies with Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure Standard 2003 1 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 Radio Operation and EME Exposure SS 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 affects 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 w
6. atteries can cause property damage and or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material like jewellery keys or chains touch exposed terminals The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit Short circuit and become quite hot Exercise caution in handling any battery particularly when placing it inside a bag pocket purse or any container with metal objects Turning your radio on and off Press and hold for three seconds to turn your radio on The radio chirps and the display will show all feature icons for a brief period Press and hold b button for three seconds to turn off your radio Adjusting the volume level When turned on simply press X or W button to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level Selecting the channel 1 Press the button the currently selected channel number will begin to blink 2 Press the A or W button to select a channel 3 Press the button to set a new channel Roger beep Talk Confirmation Tone This feature transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting In the same way as saying Roger or over it lets others know you are finished talking 1 Press amp button until p b appears Press A or A to enable or disable Roger beep 2 When the roger beep is enabled b will show in the display 3 When you release the button you will hear the roger beep 12 Talking and listening It is good radio etiquette to monitor the channel fo
7. conditions for receiving the warranty services during the warranty period The Warranty Card is located in the package b Exclusion and limitation of liability Oricom will not be in breach of a warranty or condition expressly stated in this User Guide or the Warranty Card or implied by the Trade Practices Act and excludes any liability arising under any statutory or common law for damages or any other remedy if the damage occurs as a result of i Failure by you to follow the instructions in the User Guide for the installation and proper functioning of the product ii Negligence on your part or misuse by you of the product iii Any un controlled external cause to the phone not functioning including but not limited to electricity failure lighting over voltage 28 iv Non adherence by you to the warnings in the User Guide and the User Guide generally and v Modification to the product or services carried out to the product by anyone other than Oricom or on Oricom s behalf Oricom will not be liable for consequential losses including loss of profits arising from a cause of action in contract tort or any other statutory or common law except where a statute or any law prohibits this exclusion The warranty does not extend to damage caused by misuse negligence excessive voltage faults on the telephone line or lightning This warranty in no way affects your statutory rights Full details of the warranty are contained in the enc
8. es Hearing Aids Some digital wireless 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 Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Safety and General Use While Driving Check the laws regarding the use of handheld radios whilst driving and always obey them Do not place a portable radio over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Air bags inflate with extreme force If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to persons in the vehicle Your Oricom PMR3000R radio controls Headset socket Indicator light On off button Menu button Push to talk PTT button Volume up and menu settings Key lock oF i Call tone Volume down button and menu settings Charging contacts Scan and monitor Battery compartment clip Your Oricom PMR3000R radio display RX icon TXicon Baby monitor VOX Battery level Key tone Y Baby VOX Scan dual scan r i 30 IL bat CTCSS code Channel Tt 3 fi a Stopwatch Call tone oe T pS power save mode Keypad lock Roger Beep This pack contains SS e 2 UH
9. hannel press E The radio shall skip the codes setting 4 Press to exit the menu and to save the channel and code combination To set another channel and code combination repeat these steps Channel scan By scanning you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you More importantly you can find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels and is talking during your scan 1 To start scanning briefly press and release the button 2 If you activate scan while the CTCSS code is set to 0 then the radio will check for any activity on each channel regardless of the CTCSS code in use on that channel 3 If you activate scan while the CTCSS code is set at 1 to 38 then the radio will check for any activity on each channel except the CTCSS code 0 in use on that channel 14 4 While the radio is scanning the scan icon will display and the radio will scroll through the channels 5 When activity is detected on a channel the radio will stop scanning and you will hear whatever transmissions are detected The radio s display will show the channel and CTCSS code on which activity was detected 6 If you want to respond to the transmission press within 5 seconds and you can respond 7 The radio will resume scanning after 5 seconds of inactivity on the channel 8 To stop scanning briefly press and release q Scan advance If scan stops on a channel that you don t want
10. hen transmitting always fit the radio on the belt clip supplied Always ensure the radio and it s antenna are at least 2 5 cm from your body when transmitting 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 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Always turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere Only radio types that are Intrinsically Safe should be used in such areas Do not remove install or charge batteries in such areas Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Note The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above 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 powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine such as petrol stations Note areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always signp
11. ill disable VOX function Hands free use IVOX This feature allows you to transmit hands free by talking into the radio microphone without using the headset How to use the IVOX feature 1 Press amp button until VOX appears 2 Press A or W button to IF to disable the IVOX or enable IVOX by select level 1 20r3 3 Press CT button to confirm your setting 4 At standby mode when IVOX function activated to transmit speak into the radio microphone To receive stop talking 5 Press will disable IVOX operation Note There is a short delay after you start talking before the radio transmits Setting VOX and IVOX sensitivity levels Adjusting your radio s VOX and IVOX microphone sensitivity level helps to minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and enhances the ability to pick up quiet voices If a headset is fitted to your radio these instructions will help you to adjust the VOX sensitivity 20 1 Press until VOX and a flashing number appears in the centre of the display With the headset connected you will see in the top right corner of the display Without the headset you will see I 2 Select sensitivity level 1 2 or 3 by using A or W Choose 1 If you speak loudly or are in a noisy environment 2 Suitable for most applications 3 If you speak softly or are in a quiet environment Note When you connect a VOX headset the radio will automatically be set to
12. lch level The adjustable Squelch allows you to optimize the radios sensitivity It also allows you to increase the sensitivity and receive weaker signals There are 4 decreasing levels of sensitivity 1 Press button until SQL appears 2 Press A or W button to adjust the squelch levels 3 Press m1 to confirm Note Level 1 SQL and one bar icon display is the most sensitive level which means the radio can receive very weak signal While at level 4 the radio can only receive at strong signal 23 Automatic energy saving mode The radios are designed with a power saving mode If no transmissions take place within a certain time the unit switches itself off automatically 1 Repeatedly press the amp button until APO appears in the display and the current setting will flash 2 Select the required setting of 1 2 12 hours using the and v7 buttons Energy saving mode is switched off with the setting LIF 3 Confirm the selection with the button Keypad tone Once you enable this function the unit will beep briefly When a button is pressed 1 Press Q button until 4 appears The current setting N JF flashes 2 Press A or W button to turn on or off 3 Press to confirm 24 Stopwatch The PMR3000R has a stopwatch function mm ss 1 Press 4 button until 6 appears 2 Press button to start the stopwatch 3 When the stopwatch is running press button to stop counting and display the lap
13. losed warranty card 29 Customer support OO SASO If you feel this product is not working correctly please consult the user guide and ensure that you are using the product in accordance with the instructions To order spare parts additional radio replacement batteries and in case of any technical issues you may have with the product please consult our website for further information or send us an email for a prompt response to your enquiry In the unlikely event of a fault developing please contact us for assistance If the product is then found to be faulty you will be asked to return it directly to us with a copy of the purchase receipt Contact us DeO Australia Customer support Oricom International Pty Ltd Email support oricom com au Locked Bag 658 Web www oricom com au South Windsor NSW 2756 Fax 02 4574 8898 Australia Phone 1300 889 785 30
14. osted Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radios Obey all signs and instructions Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI 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 15 cm be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of the U S Food and Drug Administration People with pacemakers should e ALWAYS keep the radio more than 15 cm from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON e Not carry the radio in the breast pocket e Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference e Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Medical Devic
15. r activity before you transmit to ensure that you do not interrupt other users already on the channel Press and hold the q button to check for channel activity If you hear static the channel is clear for use Your radio has 40 channels If you are in a group and you wish to talk to each other all radios must be set to the same channel and interference eliminator code CTCSS If you experience interference and need to change channel ensure that you change the channel and code of all radios in your group 1 For maximum clarity hold radio 5 to 7cm s from mouth 2 Press and hold m and speak to the microphone LED indicator light glows continuously when transmitting 3 To receive messages release CT Interference eliminator codes CTCSS The radio has 38 interference eliminator codes CTCSS providing you with a choice of channel code combinations to listen to transmissions using the same CTCSS code on the same channel effectively blocking out unwanted conversations 1 Press until the code number begins to flash 2 Use A or to select required CTCSS code 0 off or 1 38 3 Press to set the new code You can specify a different code for each channel 1 To set a channel and CTCSS code combination press amp and then press A or W to select the channel 2 Press amp again and then press A or W to select a CTCSS code 3 You can not select interference eliminator codes on channel 5 or channel 35 On this c
16. time the counter will continue in the background Press A to proceed counting 4 When the counter is stops press W button to reset the counter UHF channels and frequencies IMPORTANT NOTE The operation of your PMRS3000R 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 the General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio UHF Repeater operation is used when long distance communication is required unless specifically needed use of the repeater channels is to be avoided Note Channels 5 and 35 are emergency channels Channel 11 is a calling channel for establishing communication and Channel 40 is the customary road vehicle channel Channels 22 and 23 are for Telemetry and Telecommand use voice communications are not allowed on these channels by law 25 UHF Channels and frequencies Frequency MHz Usage Channel Frequency MHz Usage 476 425 Duplex RX Simplex 21 476 925 Simplex 476 450 Duplex RX Simplex 22 476 950 No Use 476 475 Duplex RX Simplex 23 476 975 No Use 476 500 Duplex RX Simplex 24 477 000 Simplex 476 525 Emergency 25 477 025 Simplex 476 550 Duplex RX Simplex 26 477 050 Simplex 476 575 Duplex RX Simplex 27 477 075 Simplex DOIN ID a A jo N j 476 600 Duplex
17. to listen to briefly press A or W to resume scanning for the next active channel Nuisance delete If scan continuously stops on an undesired channel press and hold A or LW for at least 3 seconds then release This will temporarily remove the undesired channel from the scan list To restore the channel to the scan list turn the radio off and then on You cannot remove your home channel from the scan list your home channel is the channel your radio was set to when you activated scan 15 Keypad lock Press and hold the o button for three seconds to lock or unlock the keypad When the radio is locked the o icon will show in the display The keypad lock disables the ES and buttons It also disables the scan function but allows you to use the q button to monitor the channel Call tone A call tone alerts others in your group that you want to talk Your radio has 10 call tones to choose from Set the call tone to 0 to disable the function Selecting a call tone 1 With the radio on press E repeatedly until Jl appears in the display 2 The current call tone setting will begin to flash 3 Press A or to change and hear call tones while the setting number is flashing 4 Press to set the new call tone Note 1 The Australian UHF CB Radio Standard restricts tone calling to 3 seconds This unit will only transmit for a maximum 3 seconds in any 60 seconds 2 The radio does not support the call tone feat
18. ure on channels 5 or 35 Channel busy indicator The red LED will flash twice per second to indicate that the channel is in use Time out timer The time out timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission The radio will emit a continuous warning tone if the button is pressed for more than 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting The battery level meter The battery level meter located in the display indicates how much battery power you have remaining to protect the rechargeable battery When the battery meter has one segment left the radio will chirp after releasing or every 10 minutes Duplex mode Repeater stations can re transmit your signal over a wider area giving you extended range depending on the location height and availability of the local repeater station For information on the locations of repeater sites in Australia and New Zealand visit our website Your radio supports duplex mode on channels 1 8 If the repeater channel in your area is channel 1 when you are in duplex mode the transmit channel will be channel 31 17 1 Select the repeater channel in your area channel 1 to channel 8 2 Press the b9 button to enter duplex mode press A or W to switch between duplex and simplex mode For example Select channel 1 duplex mode will display r 1 Simplex mode will display 1 Dual channel scan ee In stand by the PMR is set on one set channel with CTCSS code The PMR will
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