Important information
Please read before installing or operating your Oricom Radio
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) and in New Zealand by MED General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio and operation is subject to conditions contained in those licences.
Channels 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 these channels.
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. 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 visiting the Web site:
http://www.acma.gov.au
Note:
Refer to the “Channel Table” section of this Owner’s Manual for detailed frequency listing.
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