Uniden UH036SX User Manual

UH036SX
Operating
Guide
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CONTROL & INDICATORS
INCLUDED IN YOUR UH036SX PACKAGE
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UH036SX x 2
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Operating Guide
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Belt Clips x 2
dup
ch/
scan
vol/ mon
mic
RX TX
1 Antenna 2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button 3 Channel/scan up Key 4 Channel/scan down Key 5 Duplex Key 6 Speaker 7 Power On/Off Key 8 Volume up/mon (monitor) Key
9 Volume down/mon (monitor) Key 10 Microphone 11 Battery Compartment Door 12 Channel Indicator 13 Receive Indicator 14 Battery Low Indicator 15 Transmit Indicator
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OLD
NEW
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY WARNING
To retain the previous user settings, the UH036
will continue to use a small amount of battery power when switched off. To prevent the batteries from running down, remove them from the radio if the UH036SX will not be used for long periods.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your UH036SX radio uses 3 AAA ALKALINE batteries for power. Use only good quality alkaline batteries for maximum life and range. Note: Batteries are not supplied.
To avoid damage to the unit do not mix old and new batteries.
1. Make sure your radio is off.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Insert 3 AAA ALKALINE batteries according to the polarity symbols inside the battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover.
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WATER WARNING
Uniden does not represent this product to be waterproof. Do not expose this product to Rain or Moisture.
BELT CLIP
To attach the belt clip:
Slide the belt clip until it snaps into place.
To remove the belt clip:
To remove the belt clip. Pinch and hold belt clip and latch (see arrows indicated) and slide the belt clip in the direction shown.
LOW BATTERY ALERT
If the Battery level becomes low, the battery indicator icon will appear on the LCD and begin flashing.
Pinch Belt Clip and Latch
The unit will go into a Battery Low Mode. The Transmit Mode is disabled. Replace the batteries immediately to continue using the radio.
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OPERATION
POWER ON/OFF
Press and hold to turn the Radio . The channel number
ON
will appear on the display. Press and hold to turn the
OFF
Radio .
VOLUME
Press volume or to increase or decrease the volume level. The Channel indicator will flash when the volume is being adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE KEY BEEPS
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys (except for the PTT button and the Key) are pressed.
To turn the beep:
turning the Radio.
To turn the beep:
OFF
ON
ON OFF ON
again.
Press and hold the Key while
Turn the Radio and then
dup
ch/
scan
dup
vol/ mon
mic
The key beeps cannot permanently be disabled.
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SELECTING A CHANNEL
Press channel or to select the desired channel.
dup
vol/
ch/
mon
scan
TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE
The UH036SX uses the 40 UHF-CB Channels. For your reference a list of the available channels and corresponding frequencies is printed on page 10.
1. The transmit power of the UH036SX is 500mW which will provide a range of up to 3+Km.
2. Before you transmit, listen for activity on the selected channel.
3. When the channel is clear, press and hold the to transmit. appears on the LCD.TX
Hold the radio with microphone approximately 5 cm in front of your mouth with the antenna at approximately 45° angle away from your head. Speak in a clear, normal conversational voice.
4. When you have finished speaking, release the . then disappears on
PTT
TX
the LCD. Listen for a response.
PTT
Switch
dup
vol/
ch/
mon
scan
mic
PTT
TX
While receiving, the RX icon is displayed.
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channel/ scan
volume/
mon
dup
RX TX
channel/ scan
volume/
mon
dup
RX TX
RANGE
For maximum range and extended the life of the batteries,
avoid touching the antenna
with your hand when transmitting.
Maximum Range
Reduced Range
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AUTOMATIC SQUELCH FEATURE
The is equipped with an Automatic Squelch system
UH036SX
which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise.
MONITOR
This feature enables users to listen in for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a button.
To use monitor,
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Press and hold Volume or for 2 seconds. The icon will begin to flash.
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For continuous listening. The receiver circuit will stay open, letting in both the noise & weak signals.
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To return to normal receive mode press Volume or once.
RX
RX
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TO OPERATE IN DUPLEX MODE
Eg. CH1 is being used in your area for repeater use.
dup
Press momentarily. The icon appears.
dup
Press again to deactivate the duplex operation. will return to
UH036SX
normal operation.
SCANNING
The scan function scans all channels and stops at an active channel. When the signal stops, scanning resumes.
To initiate scanning,
1. Assuming the unit is on CH1 when switched on.
2. Press and hold Channel or for 3 seconds and scanning starts.
3. Press Channel or ;
PTT
or to cancel scanning.
dup
ch/
scan
vol/ mon
mic
If Channel or is pressed while the unit is paused on a channel, scanning will be resumed.
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DROP-OUT DELAY
While scanning, the stops at a busy channel and receives the transmission. When the received signal is over, the unit will wait for 2 seconds for the return of the signal, otherwise, the radio resumes scanning.
UH036SX
POWER SAVE
UH036SX
Your has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission nor an incoming call within 2 seconds, your Radio switches to the Power Save mode. The Radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.
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UHF CHANNELS & FREQUENCIES
CH No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Simplex Mode
Transmit / Receive
Frequency (MHz)
476.425
476.450
476.475
476.500
476.525
476.550
476.575
476.600
476.625
476.650
476.675
476.700
476.725
476.750
476.775
476.800
476.825
476.850
476.875
476.900
Duplex Mode
Transmit
Frequency (MHz)
477.175 CH31
477.200 CH32
477.225 CH33
477.250 CH34
477.275 CH35
477.300 CH36
477.325 CH37
477.350 CH38
CH No.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Simplex Mode
Transmit / Receive
Frequency (MHz)
476.925
476.950
476.975
477.000
477.025
477.050
477.075
477.100
477.125
477.150
477.175
477.200
477.225
477.250
477.275
477.300
477.325
477.350
477.375
477.400
Voice communications are not permitted on channels 22 and 23 as they are for telemetry and telecommand applications. Channel 05 and 35 are emergency channels and channel 11 is a Calling Channel.
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WARRANTY
UNIDEN UH036SX UHF CB RADIO
Limited One Year Warranty
Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty.
Warrantor:
Elements of Warranty:
UH036SX UHF CB Transceiver Radio (hereinafter referred to as the Product) to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
Warranty Duration:
effect ONE (1) Year after the date of original retail sale. This warranty will be deemed invalid if the product is; (A) Damaged or not maintained as reasonable and necessary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden, (F) Installed, programmed or serviced by anyone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent, or (G) Where the Serial Number label of the product has been removed or damaged beyond recognition.
Parts Covered:
and Wrist Strap are covered for 90 days. Statement of Remedy: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this
warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion, will repair the defect or replace the product and return it to you without charge for parts and service. This warranty does not cover provide for the reimbursement or payment of incidental or consequential damages.
Procedure for obtaining performance or warranty:
this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight prepaid, with evidence of original purchase, (eg. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:
Uniden Australia Pty Limited ACN 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited Warranty only available in original country of purchase
Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its
This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate and be of no further
This warranty covers for 1 year, the UHF CB Transceiver Unit only. Accessories: Belt Clip
In the event that the Product does not conform to
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
Service Division 345 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216
Customers in other states should ship or deliver the Product freight pre-paid to the nearest Uniden Authorised Repair Centre. (Contact Uniden for the Warranty Agent nearest you.)
© 2004 Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited Printed in China UTZZ01923ZZ
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LTD
Service Division 150 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland
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