Oricom UHF080 manual Please read before installing or operating your Oricom Radio, Safety Warning

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).

In New Zealand the General User Radio License for Citizen Band Radio.

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/ACMAINTER.786700:STANDARD:1627891715 :pc=PC_1265#Repeaters

Note:

Refer to the “Channel Table” section of this Owner’s Manual for detailed frequency listing.

Important information

Safety Warning

For Vehicles with an Air Bag

Do not place your radio in the area over an air bag or in the WARNING 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.

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.

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.

Use While Driving

Check the laws regarding the use of radios while driving, and always obey them.

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