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Oricom PMR888 manual

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Table of contents for the manual

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    User Guide Oricom PMR888 UHF T wo-W ay Radios[...]

  • Page 2

    Antenna PTT On/Off/V olume control Microphone Speaker Menu down Menu up Display Monitor VOX accessory socket Call tone Mode Y our Oricom PMR888 radio controls 1.[...]

  • Page 3

    Complies with all relevant Australian and New Zealand approval r equirements including radio communications (Electronmagnetic Radiation Human Exposure) standar d 2003. N13134 Battery level Duplex mode Channel Keypad lock Scan Roger beep CTCSS code VOX Y our Oricom PMR888 display 2.[...]

  • Page 4

    Safety and general information Exposure to Radio Fr equency (RF) energy Y our radio contains both a receiver and transmitter . When it is turned on it receives and transmits RF energy . Y our Oricom unit is designed to comply with local regulatory r equirements concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy (Specific Absorption Rate Data (SAR). U[...]

  • Page 5

    Installing the batteries Each radio uses one Ni-Mh rechar geable battery pack (not supplied). Or three AA alkaline batteries (not supplied). W arnings • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not charge alkaline batteries they could explode and cause injury . 1. Ensure radio is turned off. 2. Locate the clip on the back. Use your fingernail to [...]

  • Page 6

    Using your Oricom PMR888 T urning your radio on and off T urn the volume button clockwise to turn your radio on. The radio chirps and the display will briefly show all feature icons that your radio has available. T urn the volume button anticlockwise until it clicks to turn your radio off. Adjusting the volume level Use the volume button to adjust [...]

  • Page 7

    2. Press and hold “PTT” and speak into the microphone. The LED indicator light glows continuously when transmitting. 3. T o receive messages, release “PTT”. 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. Channel scan By scanning, you can monitor chan[...]

  • Page 8

    Y ou can specify a different code for each channel. 1. T o set a channel and code combination, press once and then press or to select the channel. 2. Press again and then pr ess or to select a code. 3. The radio does not support interference eliminator codes on channels 5 or 35. On these channels press . The radio will skip the code settings. 4. Pr[...]

  • Page 9

    Select call tone 1. With the radio on, press three times until “C” ap pea rs in the display . 2. Current call tone setting will begin to flash. 3. Pr ess or to change and hear the call tones while the setting number is flashing. 4. Pr ess “PTT” to set a new call tone. 5. T o send a call tone press “CALL”. Note: The Australian UHF CB Rad[...]

  • Page 10

    UHF Channels and fr equencies Alerts Channel busy indicator The red LED will flash twice per second to indicate that the channel is in use. Call tone Press the “CALL” button to transmit your call tone, alerting users on the same channel and code that you are about to talk. Y our radio has 10 call tones to choose from. Setting the call tone to 0[...]

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    10. *Repeater access channels Using the optional value-plus charge kit Using the optional twin charging pod (not included) Charging pod T o use the charging kit, place the char ging pod on any flat surface. 1. With the radio off, r emove the battery cover . 2. Insert the Ni-Mh battery packs into the radios. 3. Replace the battery cover . 4. Plug on[...]

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    Ordering the optional value-plus charge kit 5. Slide the radios into the charging pod ensuring the charging contacts line up. The r ed light on the charge kit glows when radios ar e properly inserted. 6. The radios/batteries will be fully charged within 16 hours. Note: When moving between hot/cold environments do not char ge the battery until the b[...]

  • Page 13

    12. The kit is available at a cost of $59.00* Contact Oricom on: 1300 889 785 or visit www .oricom.com.au Payment can be made by Mastercar d, Bankcard or Visa card. *Correct at time of printing (prices include gst and postage). W arranty information This product is cover ed by a 12-month warranty against defective workmanship or parts. The warranty[...]

  • Page 14

    Contact us Australia Oricom International Pty Ltd Locked Bag 658 South Windsor NSW 2756 Australia Customer support Email: support@oricom.com.au W eb: www.oricom.com.au Fax: (02) 4574 8898 Phone: 1300 889 785 New Zealand Atlas Gentech (NZ) Limited Private Bag 14927 Panmure Auckland New Zealand Customer support Email: support@atlasgentech.co.nz W eb:[...]

  • Page 15

    Stay in touch for FREE with Oricom Highly sophisticated: Y ou can communicate when you’re around the home, out and about enjoying sport and leisure activities or on a job site for fr ee with the PMR888. Long range: With 500mW of power you can expect up to 3km range depending on terrain and environmental conditions. Free communication: No call cos[...]