Uniden SPU554KTS Operating Manual
RELM WIRELESS CORPORATION
7100 Technology Drive
West Melbourne, FL 32904
SPU554KTS
Trunked/Conventional FM Transceiver
OMSPU554KTS
Operating Guide
7100 Technology Drive
West Melbourne, FL 32904
©2000 RELM Wireless Corporation. All Rights Reserved
WIRELESS CORPORATION
OMSPU554KTS
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©2000 RELM Wireless Corporation
All Rights Reserved
Safety Information
Through the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Ac (OSHA) of 1970, the United
States Department of Labor has established an electromagnetic safety standard which applies
to the use of two-way radio equipment. The proper use of this transceiver will result in
exposure below the OSHA limit.
The following precautions shall be observed:
• DO NOT operate the transceiver of any radio equipment with the antenna touching, or
close to, the eyes, faces, or exposed body parts.
• DO NOT operate the transmitter of any radio equipment unless all the Radio Fre-
quency (RF) connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated.
• DO NOT operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasting caps
or in an explosive environment.
• DO NOT let children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment.
• Have your radio equipment installed and service by a qualified technician
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack Warning
This radio contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack. Cadmium is a
chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. The Rechargeable NickelCadmium Battery Pack contained in this radio may explode if disposed of in a fire.
DO NOT short circuit this Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack.
DO NOT charge the Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack except with the
recommended chargers .
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Packs Must Be Recycled or Disposed of
Properly!
Residents of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for information concerning
reclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Packs. Residents
outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities for information concerning
reclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Packs.
Caution: RELM does not represent this radio to be waterproof Do not use the radio in damp
or high-moisture environments.
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Two year Limited Warranty
WARRANTOR: RELM Wireless Corporation (“RELM” or
“Warrantor”).
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: RELM Wireless Corporation warrants to
the purchaser that all new Radio equipment of RELM’s manufacture shall be
free of defects in material and workmanship. Equipment and accessory items
not manufactured by RELM carry the standard warranty of the manufacturer
thereof.
WARRANTY DURATION: The warranty period for all parts is two (2)
years. The warranty period shall commence upon installation of the
equipment or two (2) months from the date of shipment from the factory,
whichever comes first.
The warranty shall terminate and be of no further effect two (2) years from
its origin or at the time the Product is (a) damaged or not maintained as
reasonable, (b) modified, (c) improperly installed, (d) is repaired by someone
other than Warrantor or Authorized Warranty Repair Station for a defect or
malfunction covered by this Warranty, or (e) used in a manner or purpose for
which the Product was not intended or in an environmental condition for
which the Product was not intended.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: Where permitted by law, this Warranty is in
lieu of all other Warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and no representative or
person is authorized to assume for us any other liability. This warranty shall
not extend to incidental or consequential damages arising from operation of
Product(s) which are subject of this Warranty. Some States do not allow
limitation of implied warranties so the above limitations may not be
applicable. You may have rights as defined by individual State law.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD: In order to facilitate the service
under this Warranty, Purchaser should return the Warranty Registration Card
to Warrantor. However, return of the Warranty Registration Card is not a
precondition of this Warranty. This Warranty will be observed by the
Warrantor whether or not the Warranty Registration Card is returned, on the
condition that other evidence, satisfactory to Uniden, of the date of the
original installation or purchase is provided to the Warrantor.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY:
To obtain warranty service, the Customer must return the radio properly
packed, freight prepaid, to Warrantor or any Authorized Warrantor Repair
Station. It will be returned freight prepaid.
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Contents
Safety Information.............................................................................. 2
Introduction ........................................................................................ 5
Congratulations............................................................................... 5
Description ..................................................................................... 5
Service ............................................................................................ 5
Features........................................................................................... 6
Programmable Features .................................................................. 6
Unpacking ........................................................................................... 7
Controls and Functions ...................................................................... 8
Getting Started.................................................................................... 9
Charging the Battery....................................................................... 9
Attaching/Removing the Battery .................................................... 9
Installing the Antenna................................................................... 10
Attaching the Belt Clip ................................................................. 10
General Operation ............................................................................ 11
LCD Display ................................................................................. 11
Transmit Indicator ........................................................................ 11
Applying Power and Setting the Volume...................................... 12
Trunking Mode Operation ............................................................... 13
Talk Group Selection .................................................................... 13
Transmit........................................................................................ 14
Telephone Operation..................................................................... 14
Receive ......................................................................................... 15
Scan Operation ............................................................................. 15
Scan Lock Out .............................................................................. 16
Revert Operation........................................................................... 16
Queueing and Tones ..................................................................... 17
TAC Operation ............................................................................. 17
Call Function ................................................................................ 18
DTMF Keypad Functions ............................................................. 19
Other Functions ................................................................................ 21
MENU Operation ......................................................................... 21
A/B Quick Keys Operation........................................................... 22
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Technical Support and Service
Your Uniden dealer can provide you with technical assistance and
information. If your radio does not perform properly, take it to a
Uniden dealer for servicing. The radio contains no user-serviceable
parts. Unauthorized adjustment will void the warranty and may cause
illegal radio operation. Be sure that a qualified technician services
your radio equipment. When servicing the radio, use only factoryauthorized replacement parts.
Specifications
Power: Rechargeable Battery Pack (APX1115)
Temperature Range: -30°C to +60°C
Operating Frequencies: SPU554KTS 450 MHz to 494 MHz
Nominal Dimensions (with Battery): 2.36" (W) x 1.77" (D) x 5.55" (H)
Weight (with Battery): 1.08 lbs
Duty Cycle: 5, 5, 90 (TX, RX, STDBY) – 8hr (typical)
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Conventional Operation .................................................................. 23
Transmit/Receive.......................................................................... 23
Transmit Time Out Timer (TOT).................................................. 23
Busy Channel Lockout (BCLO) ................................................... 23
Scan .............................................................................................. 23
Special Features ................................................................................ 24
Back Light .................................................................................... 24
Function Tones.............................................................................. 24
Using VOX ................................................................................... 25
Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts ................................. 25
Technical Support and Service ..................................................... 26
Specifications................................................................................ 26
Two-year Limited Warranty ............................................................ 27
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TOT Error Tone - a high pitch tone sounding as long as the PTT is
held, after TOT has occurred.
Priority Tone - a short high pitch double beep sounding during scan
when the Priority Channel is received.
Connect Tone - a Function Enable Tone sounding when system access
is achieved.
System Busy Tone - recurring beeps of the DTMF 7 tone pair
occurring when access is attempted on a busy system.
Intercept (Out of Range) Tone - Continuous DTMF 7 tone pair
occurring after 4 unsuccessful handshake attempts.
Using VOX
The VOX feature automatically switches the radio between the
transmit and receive modes when you speak into the microphone. This
feature may be programmed into your radio by your Dealer. You must
also have the optional headset plugged into the radio.
When you talk, the radio switches to the transmit (talk) mode. When
you stop talking, it switches back to the receive mode.
Optional Accessories & Replacement Parts
The following Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts are
available from your Uniden Dealer.
• Rechargeable Battery Pack (APX1115)
• Desktop Rapid Charger (APX140 base and APX140PS adapter)
• Desktop Standard Charger (APX141 base and APX141PS
adapter)
• APX155 Charging Cup (for use with APX140 or APX141)
• External Microphone with Speaker (APX 330)
• Headset (necessary for VOX operation)
• Operating Guide (OM)
• Antenna (APX452-6). See your Dealer for exact model
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Introduction
Congratulations
You now own the best value in trunking radio systems, a Uniden
professional communications radio. The SPU554KTS is an integral
part of a trunking radio system which consists of many radio channels
with high powered repeater stations that extend range and provide
greater access to available channels.
Your SPU554KTS Two-Way FM Transceiver offers many special
features and can be programmed by your Uniden dealer to provide the
features that best meet your needs. Read this Operating Guide
completely to be sure you are getting the most from the radio.
Description
The SPU554KTS is a trunked/conventional portable Two-Way FM
Transceiver. It is microprocessor-controlled, frequency-synthesized,
and programmable. It is lightweight, rugged, and fit easily in your
hand.
The SPU554KTS operates in the 450 to 494 MHz ranges with a
maximum RF power output rating of 4 watts.
Service
If your radio does not work properly, take it to a Uniden dealer for
servicing. These radios contain no user serviceable parts. Unauthorized
adjustments will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio
operation. Make sure that a qualified technician services your radio
equipment. When servicing these radios, use only factory authorized
replacement parts.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Back Light
When any key except PTT is pressed, keypad and display backlighting
is activated and will continue for 5 seconds after the last key press.
Function Tones
The radio is equipped with several tones to indicate error conditions or
confirm functions have occurred.
Power On Tone - a high pitch tone indicating the radio has powered
up normally.
Malfunction Tone - a long low tone at power on indicating a radio
problem. If it persists, return the radio to your Uniden dealer for repair.
Low Battery Tone - two long low tones indicating the battery must be
recharged.
Function Enable Tone - a short high tone indicating the key function
has been turned on.
Function Disable Tone - two short low tones indicating that the key
function has been turned off.
No Function Tone - a low/high/low/high tone sequence indicating the
key function is not allowed.
Down-Select Tone - a short low tone occurring at every down-select
change.
PTT Error Tone - a low tone sounding as long as the PTT is held, if
transmit is not allowed on the selected channel.
BCLO Tone - alternating high/low tones sounding as long as PTT is
held if the channel is busy.
TOT Caution Tone - short high pitch beeps sounding every second,
beginning 5 seconds before transmitter shutoff occurs.
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