Oricom Radio UHF2100 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
UHF2100 40 Channel UHF 2 Way  
Citizen Band Radio  
 
Table of contents  
Safety Information and Warnings ................................... 4  
Getting Started .............................................................. 6  
Oricom UHF2100 instructions ...................................... 10  
Operation..................................................................... 11  
Specifications.............................................................. 20  
Warranty information (Australia)................................... 22  
Customer support........................................................ 23  
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Safety Information and Warnings  
Safety Information and Warnings  
Damaged Antenna  
Do not use any radio that has a damaged  
CAUTION  
antenna. If a damaged antenna comes in  
contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.  
Batteries  
All batteries can cause property damage and/  
or bodily injury such as burns if conductive  
material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded  
chains touches exposed terminals. The  
material may complete an electrical circuit  
(short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise  
care in handling any charged battery,  
particularly when placing it inside a pocket,  
purse, or other container with metal objects.  
For Vehicles with an Air Bag  
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 area and the  
air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled  
with great force and cause serious injury to  
the occupants of the vehicle.  
WARNING  
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres  
Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a  
potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is  
a type especially qualified for such use (for  
example, Factory Mutual Approved). Sparks in  
such areas could cause an explosion or fire  
resulting in injury or even death.  
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Safety Information and Warnings  
Batteries  
WARNING  
Do not replace or charge batteries in a  
potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact  
sparking may occur while installing or  
removing batteries and cause an explosion.  
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 the two way radio.”  
Obey all signs and instructions.  
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 powders; and any  
other area where you would normally be advised to turn off  
your vehicle engine.  
Cleaning and Care  
To clean your radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not  
use cleaners or solvent, which may cause damage that may not be  
covered by guarantee.  
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Getting Started  
Installation  
Removing the Belt Clip  
Pull the Belt Clip latch forward (away  
from the unit)  
While pulling the Belt Clip latch, push  
up the Belt Clip as shown in Figure1.  
Belt Clip latch  
Installing the Belt Clip  
Slide the Belt clip into the slot as  
shown in Figure2.  
A “click” indicates the Belt clip is  
locked into position.  
Figure 1  
Figure 2  
Installing the Batteries  
Figure 3  
Figure 4  
Caution: Observe the proper 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 batteries by following the orientation as shown in  
Figure 3 (the arrow is showing and pointing upward.)  
c. Replace the Battery Compartment Cover. See Figure 4.  
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Getting Started  
Important  
Read these Safety Warnings before you charge the  
batteries.  
When placing the radio in the charger, use only the power  
supplies listed in the user instructions supplied with the unit.  
Don’t try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.  
Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely  
locked in place when you are charging the batteries.  
Dispose of used batteries safely and in a way that will not  
harm the environment- never try to burn them or put them  
anywhere, they could get burnt or punctured.  
Don’t leave dead batteries in your radio.  
They might leak if you do.  
Charging the batteries  
Insert the small plug on the end of the mains adaptor into the  
Power-in connection jack at the back of the desktop charger.  
Plug the mains adaptor into a 240V AC, 50Hz main socket with the  
switch on the socket set to OFF.  
a. Switch ON the main socket.  
b. Place the radio in the charge cradle in an upright position  
The Charge LED indicators will light up.  
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.  
Switched Mains Power Outlet  
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Getting Started  
Battery meter  
The battery meter is located in the left corner of the LCD screen.  
It appears like a battery with three bars inside. These indicate  
the amount of power available. When the battery level reaches it  
minimum level, the unit will emit two beep tones and automatically  
it will power off.  
Your UHF2100 can detect the battery charge in 4 levels;  
Battery charge at high level.  
Battery charge at medium level.  
Battery charge at low level. At this level, the radio will emit  
a “beep” sound for every 10 seconds in standby mode.  
TIP: At this stage, you need to recharge the unit at  
once, otherwise the battery will run down totally.  
Battery charge at very low level. When the battery level  
reaches its minimum level, the unit will emit two beep tones  
and automatically turn off the power.  
Important: You need to charge the unit for 10-14 hours.  
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by  
an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries  
according to the instructions.  
Battery life  
Your radio has a built in power saver to make the batteries last  
longer. But when you are not using the units, turn them OFF to  
conserve battery power.  
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Getting Started  
Operation  
Transmitting range  
The talk range depends on the environment and terrain. It will reach  
(up to about 10km) in wide open spaces, without obstructions  
such as hills or buildings. Don’t try to use two radio units which  
are less than 1.5m (5feet) apart. Otherwise, you may experience  
interference.  
Important safety warning:  
To reduce radio frequency exposure when you are using your  
units, hold the unit at least 5cm (2 inches) away from your face.  
Never use your radio outdoors during a thunderstorm.  
Don’t use the radio in the rain.  
If your radio gets wet, turn it off and remove the battery. Dry the  
battery compartment and leave the cover off for a few hours.  
Don’t use the unit until it is completely dry.  
Keep the radio out of reach of babies and young children.  
The operation of this radio in Australia and New Zealand is  
subject to conditions in the following licenses.  
In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio  
Stations)  
In New Zealand the General User Radio License for Citizen Band  
Radio.  
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Oricom UHF2100 instructions  
Oricom UHF2100 instructions  
Antenna  
PWR/VOL Switch  
Rotate clockwise/  
-
counter clockwise to  
turn the unit ON or OFF.  
LCD Screen  
- Displays the current channel  
selection and other radio  
symbols.  
Ear/Mic/Charge  
jack  
PTT (PUSH to TALK)  
button  
-
Press and hold to  
CALL button  
transmit.  
- Press to send Ringing  
tone to other radio units.  
UP/DOWN Buttons  
-
Press to change  
channels, volume, and  
to select settings during  
programming.  
MENU Button  
- Press to change  
To switch between  
Modes  
Speaker  
MIC (Microphone)  
LCD Screen  
Channel Number. Changes from 1 to 40 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 to recharge.  
Displayed when transmitting a signal.  
Displayed when receiving a signal.  
Displayed when the Dual Watch function is turned ON.  
Displayed when the Digital Code System is turned On.  
Displayed when the VOX feature is enabled.  
Displayed when the radio is doing scan.  
RPT  
Displayed when the repeater function is activated.  
Displayed when the call signal is ON.  
Displayed when the vibrator function is activated.  
Displayed when the Key Lock feature is activated.  
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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 UHF2100 has 40 available channels, to communicate with  
other radio’s, it must have your radio 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 40, or vice versa.  
c. Press the PTT button to confirm the channel setting.  
Important Notes  
Channels 5 and 35 (paired for Duplex repeaters) are reserved as  
emergency channels and should be used only in an emergency.  
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.  
Channels marked Duplex are reserved for repeater use in some  
areas.  
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Operation  
These 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  
:STANDARD:1627891715:pc=PC_1265#Repeaters  
Note: Refer to the “Channel Table” section of this Owner’s Manual  
for detailed frequency listing.  
Setting the CTCSS sub-channel  
Each channel has 38 sub-channels to let you set up group of users  
within the same channel for more private communication. If you  
have set the sub-channel, you can only communicate with other  
radio users tuned to the same channel and sub-channel.  
To turn the sub-channel function off, simply set the sub-  
channel to 0 (zero). You can then communicate with other radio’s  
setting to the same channel who also turns off the sub-channel  
operation (or whose unit does not have the sub-channel feature).  
a. Press the MENU button twice, the current CTCSS sub-  
channel number flashes on the LCD screen.  
b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select one of the 38  
CTCSS sub-channels.  
c. Press the PTT button to confirm the CTCSS sub-channel  
setting.  
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Operation  
SETTING THE DCS ADVANCED DIGITAL CODE.  
Each channel also has 83 digital codes to let you set a group of  
users for more secured private communication.  
a. Press the MENU button 3 times. DCS code is blinking on  
the LCD screen.  
b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired DCS  
code.  
c. Press the PTT button to confirm the DCS channel  
setting.  
Transmitting and Receiving  
The UHF2100 transmission is “one way-at-a-time.” While  
you are speaking, you can not receive a transmission.  
The UHF2100 is an open-license band. Always identify  
yourself when transmitting on the same channel.  
IMPORTANT: Before transmitting on a UHF channel listen to ensure  
it is not already in use.  
Transmitting (sending a 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 and  
the receiver LED will light up.  
a. Press and hold the PTT (push to talk) button to transmit  
your voice. “TX” icon will be displayed on the LCD  
Screen.  
b. Hold the unit in a vertical position with the MIC  
(Microphone) 5 cm away from the mouth. While holding  
the PTT button, speak into the MIC (microphone) in a  
normal tone of voice.  
c. Release the PTT button when you have finished  
transmitting.  
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Operation  
Monitor  
You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the  
current channel.  
a. Press and hold the MENU and DOWN buttons at the  
same time. “ ” icon will be displayed on the LCD screen.  
Your radio will pick up signals on the current channel,  
including background noise.  
b. Press the MENU button to stop the channel monitoring.  
Setting the VOX (Voice Activated) Sensitivity  
In VOX mode, the radio will transmit a signal only when it is  
activated by your voice or other sounds around you. The unit will  
transmit further for 2 seconds even if you stop talking.  
The level of VOX sensitivity is shown by a number on the LCD  
Screen. At the highest level, the units will pickup softer noise  
(including background noise); at the lowest level, it will pick up only  
quite loud noise.  
a. Press the MENU button 4 times, “VOX” icon will be  
displayed and “OFF” flashes on the LCD screen.  
b. Press the UP button to set the VOX sensitivity into  
maximum level (the maximum level is “3 ”.) To deactivate  
the VOX function, press the DOWN button until “OF”  
appears on the LCD Screen.  
c. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting. “VOX” will  
steadily appear on the LCD Screen as along as the VOX  
feature is activated.  
VOX operation is not recommended if the radio will be used in a  
noisy or windy environment.  
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Operation  
Activating the Auto Channel Scan  
Channel scan perform searches for active signals in an endless  
loop for all 40 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 when an active signal is detected, channel scan  
pauses on the active channel.  
c. Press the MENU button six times, CTCSS flashes on  
the LCD screen press the UP or DOWN button to begin  
scanning the CTCSS from 1-38.  
d. Press the MENU button seven times, DCS flashes on  
the LCD screen. Press the UP or DOWN button to begin  
scanning DCS code 1-83.  
e. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting.  
Vibrator and Call alert  
Your radio can alert you to incoming signal by emitting an audible  
call tone and vibration signal.  
Call-Ring tone  
You can send a Call-ring tone to other radio users to give  
an alert that you want to communicate with them.  
Press the CALL button  
You will hear a ring tone for about two seconds; “TX” icon  
appears on the LCD screen. Any other units within the  
transmitting range and tuned to the same channel and sub-  
channel (if applicable) will hear the Call-ring tone.  
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Operation  
Selecting a Call- Ring tone  
Your UHF2100 is equipped with 15 different types of Call-Ring  
tones.  
a. Press the MENU button 8 times, the “C 1” 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 sound will be  
played when changing from one tone to another.  
c. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting.  
Activating the Vibrator mode  
a. Press the MENU button 9 times; “3” flashes on the LCD  
Screen.  
b. Press the UP or DOWN button to activate the vibrator  
function.  
c. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting.  
Note: Vibrator and Call tone can be activated at the same.  
Setting the Roger Beep  
The Roger beep is a tone which is automatically transmitted  
whenever the PTT button is released. This alerts the receiving party  
to inform you that you have intentionally ended the transmission,  
and you are now in receive mode.  
a. Press the MENU button 10 times, the “ON” icon will flash  
on the LCD Screen.  
b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the Roger beep  
On/Off.  
c. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting.  
Setting the Key Tone ON or OFF  
This feature allows your radio unit to emit a confirmation tone after  
pressing each button.  
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Operation  
a. Press the 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 radio is capable of monitoring two channels, the current and  
another (dual watch) channel. If the unit detects a signal on either  
channel, it will stop and receive the signal.  
a. Press the MENU button 12 times, “DCM” icon will be  
displayed while “OF ” flashes on the LCD Screen.  
b. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the Dual Watch  
channel (1-40, except the current channel).  
c. Continue pressing the MENU button to change the  
CTCSS code.  
d. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired  
CTCSS code (1-38)  
e. Continue pressing the MENU button to change the DCS  
code.  
f. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired DCS  
code (1-83)  
g. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting.  
Repeater function  
Your radio has a Repeater Access function to allow use of  
local Repeater stations (if available in your area). Repeaters  
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.  
The Repeater Access function can be set (from channel 1 to 8)  
used by local repeater stations. For example, if there are 3 repeater  
stations in your area (say, channel 1, 3 and 5) you only need to set  
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Operation  
the repeater access for these specific Channels. When activated,  
your radio will receive the Repeater on its specific channel (all  
repeater outputs are on channel 1 to 8) but transmits to the  
repeater channel 31 through 38. 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  
channel 2 as normal, but during transmit operation your radio will  
automatically transmit to the repeater on channel 32.  
Setting the Repeater function  
a. Press the Menu button 13 times, “RPT” icon will be  
displayed and flashing on the LCD screen.  
b. Press the UP or DOWN button to set the Repeat function  
to On or Off.  
c. Press the PTT button to confirm your setting.  
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Operation  
Important  
• Speech transmissions are not allowed on channel 22 and 23  
(Receive only)  
• CTCSS and Call ring tone calling should be disabled on channel  
5 and 35.  
• If Call ring tone calling is provided, it is only allowed to operate  
for a maximum of 3 seconds and it can only be possible to  
operate once in any 60 second period.  
Auxiliary Features  
Key Lock  
The Key Lock feature allows the user to disable the UP,  
DOWN and MENU buttons so that the UHF2100 settings  
could not be changed accidentally.  
a. To activate the key Lock feature, press and hold the  
MENU button until key lock “ ” icon appears on the  
LCD Screen.  
b. To deactivate the key Lock feature, press and hold the  
MENU button until key lock “ ” icon disappears on the  
LCD Screen.  
Note: The PTT, and CALL buttons will remain functional even if the  
Key Lock feature is activated.  
LCD Screen Back Light  
Every time the Power/Vol button is activated (except PTT  
and CALL 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 side of  
the PTT button.  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Channels Available  
40 Channels  
38 for each Channel  
2.0 W  
CTCSS Sub-channel  
Output Power (TX)  
Range  
Up to 10 Km.  
Channel Frequency Table  
Channel  
1
Frequency (MHz)  
476.425  
476.450  
476.475  
476.500  
476.525  
476.550  
476.575  
476.600  
476.625  
476.650  
476.675  
476.700  
476.725  
476.750  
476.775  
476.800  
476.825  
476.850  
476.875  
Usage  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
2
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Emergency  
3
4
5
6
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Simplex  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
Simplex  
Simplex (Calling channel)  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
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Specifications  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
476.900  
476.925  
476.950  
476.975  
477.000  
477.025  
477.050  
477.075  
477.100  
477.125  
477.150  
477.175  
477.200  
477.225  
477.250  
477.275  
477.300  
477.325  
477.350  
477.375  
477.400  
Simplex  
Simplex  
No Use  
No Use  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Emergency  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
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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 and 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;  
(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 enclosed warranty card.  
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Customer support  
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.  
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Australia  
Oricom International Pty Ltd  
Locked Bag 658  
South Windsor, NSW 2756  
Customer Support  
Phone: (02) 4574 8888  
Fax: (02) 4574 8898  
 

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