Uniden UH073sx User Manual

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uh073sx

Operating Guide

To bring outstanding wireless communication products

to people's lives throughout the world.

WARNING!

WATERPROOF: JIS7

Uniden's uh073sx radio is designed to meet the water proofing standard of JIS7.

This Means:

Being defined as having no ingress of water when immersed at 1 metre for 30 minutes.

The uh073sx will only meet this rating if fully assembled and all rubber seals and bungs are well maintained and correctly fitted. This means that the speaker microphone bung is inserted, and the battery pack and antenna are attached and securely fastened.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK WARNING

MThis equipment contains a Lithium Ion Battery Pack.

MThe Lithium Ion Battery Pack contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.

MDo not short-circuit the Battery Pack.

MDo not charge the Lithium Ion Battery Pack used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this Battery Pack. Using another charger may damage the Battery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode.

MLithium Ion batteries must be disposed of properly.

USER LICENSE INFORMATION

The citizen band radio service is licenced in Australia by

ACMA Radio-communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence and in New Zealand by MED General User Licence for Citizen Band Radio and operation is subject to conditions contained in those licenses.

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CONTENTS

 

Introduction

 

Features ..................................................................................................

2

Included in your Package ........................................................................

3

Optional Accessories ............................. .................................................

3

Getting Started

 

Mounting the Drop-in Charger ................................................................

4

Attaching the Antenna .............................................................................

4

Attaching the Battery Pack ......................................................................

5

Attaching the Beltclip ...............................................................................

5

Charging the Battery Pack.......................................................................

6

Battery Level Display...............................................................................

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Operation

 

Power On/Off ...........................................................................................

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Volume.....................................................................................................

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Adjusting the Key Beeps .........................................................................

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Roger Beep .............................................................................................

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Selecting Channel ...................................................................................

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Squelch..................................................................................................

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To Transmit and Receive ......................................................................

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Using a Repeater Channel ....................................................................

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To Operate uh073sx in Duplex Mode ....................................................

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Scanning................................................................................................

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Open Scan (OS) Mode.....................................................................

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Group Scan (GS) Mode....................................................................

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Programming Scan Channels ..........................................................

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Priority Channel .....................................................................................

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Choosing a Priority Channel.............................................................

15

Drop-Out Delay......................................................................................

15

Advanced Features ...............................................................................

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CTCSS ............................................................................................

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VOX .................................................................................................

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Power Save ...........................................................................................

18

Back Lighting .........................................................................................

18

Keypad Lock .........................................................................................

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Busy Channel Lock-out (BCL) ...............................................................

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Monitor ..................................................................................................

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UHF Channel and Frequencies.................................................................

20

CTCSS Codes and Frequencies ..............................................................

21

Warranty .....................................................................................................

22

Controls and Indicators ...........................................................................

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INTRODUCTION

The uh073sx is a JIS7 Waterproof, portable two-way UHF-CB radio. It is compact, rugged and fits easily in your hand. This hand held

UHF radio will give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations. To ensure that you get the most from the uh073sx features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.

FEATURES

!40 UHF CB Channels

!3W Max TX Power

!1W/3W Switchable TX Power

!Waterproof (meets JIS7 waterproof specifications)

!Rubber Grips/Seal

!38 Built-in CTCSS codes

!Backlit Keypad & LCD Display

!Duplex Mode

!Open and Group Scan

!Busy Channel Lockout Function

!VOX Function

!Headset Jack

!Keypad Lock

!Battery Type: Lithium-lon Rechargeable

!Low Battery Alert

!Battery strength Indicator

!Auto Battery Save

!Battery Cover with charge contacts

!Roger Beep

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Uniden UH073sx User Manual

INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE

73SX UH0

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uh073sx

AC Adapter

Antenna

 

(AAD-075S)

 

Drop-in Charger

Lithium Battery

Beltclip

(DT073)

(BP075)

 

Reference Guide/

 

 

Printed Material

Wrist Strap

Mounting Screws

If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer, immediately.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

MVOX Headset

MExternal Speaker Mic

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GETTING STARTED

Mounting the Drop-in Charger

1. Mount the drop-in charger to either a table or wall.

Table:

Attach the drop-in charger using the mounting screws and washers.

Wall:

Insert the two mounting screws into the wall keeping the same space as the holes on the charger.

Place the charger with the screws through the larger holes then turn the charger.

2. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the wall outlet and the other end into the drop-in charger.

When you mount the drop-in charger in a mobile vehicle, use the optional cigarette lead instead.

Attaching the Antenna

Attach the antenna to the uh073sx.

Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.

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Attaching the Battery Pack

Contacts

1. Place the battery pack onto the back of the radio. It will only fit in one way.

2. Snap the battery release clip until it clicks.

Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the uh073sx body.

CAUTION!

Avoid exposing the Lithium Ion battery, attached or unattached to the radio, in direct sunshine, heated cars, or in areas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).

Exposing the chemicals contained within the battery pack to temperatures above +60 °C (+140°F) may cause the battery to rupture, fail or reduce performance.

In case of exposure to cell contents, wash the affected area thoroughly, and seek medical attention.

Additional battery cautions should be applied as described on page i of your Owner s Manual.

Attaching the Beltclip

1. Hold the beltclip in the direction.

2. Apply it to the hanger piece on the back of the radio. Then slide it up.

3. You will hear a click. The beltclip is firmly attached.

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4. To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it

and slid it up.

Charging the Battery Pack

Your radio is powered by a specially designed Lithium Ion battery pack.

!Before operating the uh073sx, charge the Lithium Ion battery pack for 5 hours without interruption in the drop-in charger.

1. Place the uh073sx in the drop-in charger.

2. The red LED illuminates and stays ON, until fully charged.

!The charger won’t overcharge the battery pack. When charging is completed, the charge LED is no longer illuminated.

!Do not transmit when the uh073sx is in the drop-in charger!

!You can monitor incoming calls while the uh073sx is in the drop-in charger.

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Battery Level Display

The BATTERY icon in the top right hand corner of the screen indicates the uh073sx current battery voltage level at all times. The battery level is displayed in 4 levels.

LEVEL 4

Battery 100% full

LEVEL 3

Battery approx. 40% capacity

LEVEL 2

Low Battery

LEVEL 1 (flashing)

Empty Battery

When PTT is pressed at Level Empty, battery icon and channel number will flash, transmission is disabled.

Recharge the battery at any time. From empty the battery will take up to 5 hours to fully charge.

Battery Life : 12 Hours (Typical)

This is based on the following Duty Cycle:

Transmit (Low Power)

5%

Receive

5%

Stand-by

90%

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