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Operation

Changing Channels

Your radio has 75 available channels, to communicate with other 
radios's, you must have your radio tuned to the same channel.

1.  Press the 

menu

 button once, the current channel number 

flashes on the display.

2.  Press 

 the button or the   button to change the channel.

3.  Press the 

PTT

 button to confirm and return to stand-by mode.

Note: If no button is pressed within 5 seconds during setting, 
the unit will return to standby.

Duplex mode

The units support the use of repeater in Duplex mode or without 
the use of repeater in Simplex mode. This Duplex mode is only 
supported for Channel 1 to Channel 8 and Channel 41 to Channel 
48. If the Channel is set either Channel 1to Channel 8 or Channel 

41 to Channel 48,Press Menu until "r" is displayed, then press 

 or 

 to switch "ON/OFF" the duplex mode or Simplex mode.

To turn Duplex ON or OFF

1.  Press 

"menu"

 button until 

"r"

 displays. 

2.  Press 

 or   until "ON" displays to turn Duplex mode ON or 

until “OF” displays to turrn Simplex mode. 

3.  Press 

MENU

 or 

PTT

 button to confirm your selection.

CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)

The 2 digit CTCSS code corresponds to a specific tone frequency 
the radio emits. Two users, with the same channel and CTCSS set 
can hear one another. They will not be able to hear anyone else on 
the channel unless the other radios have the same exact CTCSS 
code enabled. The unit has 38 CTCSS codes available.

1.  Press the 

menu

 button until the current CTCSS code flashes 

on the display. 

2.  Press the 

 button or the   button to change to another code. 

3.  Press the 

PTT

 button to confirm and return to stand-by mode.

Summary of Contents for PMR1250 80

Page 1: ...250 80 Channel UHF 2 Way Citizen Band Radio Keep this user guide for future reference Always retain your proof of purchase in case of warranty service and register your product on line at AUSTRALIA ww...

Page 2: ...d assistance setting up or using your Oricom product now or in the future call Oricom Support Australia 1300 889 785 www oricom com au Mon Fri 8am 6pm AEST New Zealand 0800 67 42 66 www oricom co nz M...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...nna 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 o...

Page 5: ...pack If a battery pack leaks do not let the battery liquid touch skin or eyes If this happens immediately flush the affected areas with water and seek medical assistance Released electrolyte is corro...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...adio 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 c...

Page 8: ...minimize the potential for interference Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Medical Devices Hearing Aids Some radios may interfere with...

Page 9: ...clip while pulling the clip away from the unit Battery Installation 1 Remove the belt clip 2 Pull the battery cover tab and gently remove the battery cover 3 Install the rechargeable battery pack KEB...

Page 10: ...cated 4 The charging LED will turn on if it s properly inserted and charging It will take about 12 to 14 hours to fully charge the batteries There is no indication on the display when the batteries ar...

Page 11: ...u 9 Call button 10 PTT button 11 TX LED Lights during transmission during transmission 12 Channel Select Button LCD Display 1 VOX icon 2 Key Tone icon 3 CTCSS code Duplex mode 4 Chronometer icon 5 Key...

Page 12: ...ing Note In order for other people to receive your transmission they must also be on the same channel and have set the same CTCSS code Transmitting a Signal 1 Press and hold the PTT button to TRANSMIT...

Page 13: ...o units which are less than 1 5m 5 feet apart Otherwise you may experience interference Talk range depends on the terrain It will be affected by concrete structures heavy foliage and by operating radi...

Page 14: ...Channel 8 or Channel 41 to Channel 48 Press Menu until r is displayed then press or to switch ON OFF the duplex mode or Simplex mode To turn Duplex ON or OFF 1 Press menu button until r displays 2 Pre...

Page 15: ...ther sound in the room VOX The radio will no longer be able to receive signals to avoid that your baby is disturbed during his sleep The other radio must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code to r...

Page 16: ...n to change to another Call Tone Select OF to disable the call tones 3 Press the PTT button to confirm and return to stand by mode Sending a call Tone Press the button briefly The call tone will be tr...

Page 17: ...is normal to hear occasionally background static noise 1 Press the menu button six times the current Squelch Level flashes on the display 2 Press the button or the button to change to another Squelch...

Page 18: ...on will appear in the display and the radio will begin to scroll through the channels No Interference Eliminator Codes will filter what is heard 3 When the radio detects channel activity with ANY code...

Page 19: ...ll only be used for one transmission You must note the code exit scan and set that detected code on that channel to permanently use the detected code Dual Channel scan In stand by the radio is set on...

Page 20: ...ed range Repeaters stations are privately operated radio systems installed throughout Australia For example if you wish to access a repeater station in your area which operates on channel 2 you only n...

Page 21: ...n 2 time on a repeater channel 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 se...

Page 22: ...counter continues in the background Press the button to proceed counting 4 When the counter is stopped press the button to reset the counter It also has 30s 60s 90s and 120s times counter function Not...

Page 23: ...adset The connector is located under the protective rubber cover on the right side of the unit To attach the headset remove the rubber flap to expose the connector Insert the headset plug into the con...

Page 24: ...nditions 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 I...

Page 25: ...rd 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 CTCSS and DCS will not operate on chan...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...oduct 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 A...

Page 29: ...ng as to acceptable quality 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 Oric...

Page 30: ...your Oricom product has a recurring failure Oricom may 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 le...

Page 31: ...s whether damages are sought or a claim made under this Warranty or as a tort claim including negligence and strict product liability a contract claim or any other claim However this limitation of lia...

Page 32: ...r NSW 2756 Australia Email support oricom com au Phone 1300 889 785 Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm AEST Web www oricom com au Fax 02 4574 8898 Contact details for Oricom support and warranty claims in Ne...

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