Oricom Two Way Radio PMR655 User Manual

Oricom PMR655 UHF  
Two-Way UHF Radios  
 
Radio Operation and EME Exposure  
Radio Operation and EME Exposure  
Information on Safe Operation  
Information on Safe Operation  
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments  
could damage the radio and violate compliance.  
Read This Information Before Using Your Oricom Radio.  
Transmit and Receive Procedure  
Transmit and Receive Procedure  
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.”  
Holding the antenna affects the effective range.  
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:  
Do not use the radio if the antenna is damaged. If a  
damaged antenna makes contact with your skin, a  
minor burn can result.  
Transmit no more than 50% of the time.  
If you wear a radio on your body when 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.  
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).  
Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio  
Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio  
Stations) Class Licence 2002  
Stations) Class Licence 2002  
No licence is required to own or operate this radio in  
Australia and New Zealand.  
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy  
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy  
Your Oricom two-way radio complies with Australian  
Communications Authority Radiocommunications  
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.  
(Electromagnetic  
Standard, 2003.  
Radiation-Human  
Exposure)  
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.  
 
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location where posted notices instruct you to do so  
such as health care facilities.  
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres  
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.  
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.  
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.  
People with pacemakers should:  
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 15 cm from their  
pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.  
Note areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are  
often-but not always-signposted.  
• 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 interference is taking place.  
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.  
Medical Devices - 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.  
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility  
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  
 
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Other Medical Devices  
Installing the batteries  
Installing the batteries  
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.  
Each radio uses three AAA alkaline batteries (not supplied).  
To avoid damage never mix old and new batteries.  
1. Ensure the radio is turned off.  
Safety and General Use While Driving  
Safety and General Use While Driving  
2. At the base of the battery door press down and  
gently slide the door away from the unit.  
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.  
This unit complies with all relevant  
Australian and New Zealand approval  
N13134  
requirements including radio communications  
Z109  
(Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure)  
Press and slide  
away from unit  
standard 2003.  
3. Insert  
the  
batteries  
observing the correct  
polarity as marked inside  
the battery compartment.  
4. Replace the battery cover.  
 
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Attaching the belt clip (2 included)  
Attaching the belt clip (included)  
Using your Oricom PMR655  
Using your Oricom PMR655  
Hook the belt clip into the notch at  
the top of the radio and slide  
it down until it clicks into place.  
Turning your radio on and off  
To turn on, press and hold  
appears and the radio beeps.  
To turn off, press and hold  
goes blank.  
until a channel number  
until the display  
Adjusting the volume  
Press  
to increase or  
to decrease the volume.  
The volume level icon v is displayed.  
Select the desired volume level 1-15.  
Selecting the channel  
The channel is the frequency your radio uses to  
transmit and receive.  
1. Briefly press  
will sound and the current channel number will flash.  
2. Press or to select a new channel.  
and release it - a confirmation tone  
3. Press PTT to confirm - a confirmation tone will sound.  
To remove, squeeze the release  
latch together and slide the clip up  
and away from the radio.  
Roger beep  
The Roger beep tone is transmitted by your radio when  
you finish transmission. In the same way as saying  
"Roger” or “over", it lets others know you are finished  
talking. You will hear this through the speaker when you  
release the PTT button.  
This feature can be turned on and off. For the  
Roger beep function to be disabled, press  
and  
together when turning the radio on. To enable the Roger  
beep function reverse the procedure.  
 
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1. Press  
three or four times (when the channel  
Talking and listening  
is on 1-8) to enter monitor mode.  
Always listen for activity on the selected channel before talking.  
1. When the selected channel is clear, press and hold  
the PTT button. Hold the radio upright 5cm from  
your mouth, pointing it away from your head. Speak  
directly and clearly into the microphone. Do not  
cover the microphone while talking.  
2. When you are finished talking, release the PTT button  
and listen for a reply.  
Note: If the PTT is held down for longer than 60 seconds  
a tone will be heard, the unit will stop transmitting and  
return to standby mode.  
2. Press  
or  
to adjust the volume up or down.  
Sending a call tone  
A call tone alerts others in your group that you want to talk.  
To send a call tone to other radios in your group, press  
.
Note: 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.  
Note: Channels 5 and 35 are disabled.  
Duplex mode (range extender)  
Scanning function  
Repeater stations re-transmit your signal over a wider  
area giving you extended range depending on the  
location, height and availability of the local repeater  
station.  
This feature allows you to scan all available channels  
and stops on an active channel.  
1. Press  
on 1-8) to enter the scanning mode.  
2. Press or to select on the display to turn  
the scanning function on.  
two or three times (when the channel is  
Your Oricom PMR655 radio supports duplex mode on  
channels 1-8 only. In duplex mode, the units support  
the use of a repeater in your area. If the repeater  
channel in your area is channel 1, when you are in  
duplex mode the transmit channel will be channel 31.  
Note: When the radio detects channel activity it stops  
scanning and you can hear the transmission. To  
respond, press PTT and transmit within 5 seconds.  
3. To turn scan off, press  
the channel is on 1-8) to enter scanning mode.  
4. Press or to select on the display to turn  
the scan function off.  
Note: If scanning stops on a channel you don’t want to  
three or four times (when  
To enter duplex mode select the repeater channel  
number in your area (1-8) then press  
or  
on  
that channel until is displayed beside the channel  
number (1-8). You are now in repeater mode.  
For more information on the locations of repeater sites  
in Australia and New Zealand visit our website.  
listen to, briefly press  
for the next active channel.  
or  
to resume scanning  
Monitor mode  
This feature allows you to listen for weak signals on the  
Low battery alert  
Beeps will be heard when the batteries are low. Change  
current channel.  
them as described on page 6.  
 
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UHF channels and frequencies  
UHF channels and frequencies  
UHF channels and frequencies  
UHF channels and frequencies  
IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation of your PMR655  
radio in Australia and New Zealand is subject to  
conditions in the following licenses:  
Channel Frequency (MHz) Usage  
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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  
476.900  
476.925  
476.950  
476.975  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Emergency  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Duplex RX/Simplex  
Simplex  
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In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen  
Band Radio Stations) and in New Zealand the General  
User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio.  
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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.  
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10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
Simplex  
Simplex (Calling Channel)  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
No Use  
No Use  
 
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Warranty information (Australia)  
Warranty information (Australia)  
Channel Frequency (MHz) Usage  
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25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
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  
(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.  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Emergency  
(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:  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Duplex TX/Simplex  
Simplex  
(i) Failure by you to follow the instructions in the User  
Guide for the installation and proper functioning of  
the product;  
Simplex  
(ii) Negligence on your part or misuse by you of  
the product;  
IMPORTANT NOTE  
Channels 5 and 35 are emergency channels. Channel  
11 is a calling channel. Channels 22 and 23 are for  
Telemetry and Telecommand use; voice communications  
are not allowed on these channels by law .  
(iii) Any un-controlled external cause to the phone not  
functioning including but not limited to electricity  
failure, lighting, over voltage;  
* Repeater access channels  
 
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(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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