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OWNER’S MANUAL
UNIDEN Model UH037
UHF CB Radio
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UNIDEN Model UH037 UHF CB Radio
Contents
Contents 1
Introduction / Features 2
Getting Started 3
Installing the Batteries 4
Installing the Belt Clip 5
Operation 6
Power ON / OFF 6
Volume 6
Selecting a Channel 6
Transmitting and Receiving 6
Operating in Duplex Mode 7
Power Save 7
Battery Level Indicator 7
Monitor Mode 7
UHF Channels & Frequencies 8
Warranty 9
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UNIDEN Model UH037 UHF CB Radio
Introduction
The UH037 is a portable, two way UHF-CB radio. It is compact, rugged and fits easily into 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 your UH037’s features, please read this owners manual carefully before using
the unit.
Warning - NOT Waterproof!
Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Features
40 Channels
500mW Output Power
Up to 3Km range*
LCD Display
Open Scan
Duplex Capability
Monitor
LCD Back Light (Auto On for 5 seconds)
Auto Power Save
Battery Level Indicator
*Range varies depending on the enviroment. 3km range is noted in a flat, open environment.
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UNIDEN Model UH037 UHF CB Radio
Getting Started
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12
13
14
SND
RCV
DUP
7
1
On / Off and Volume Knob
2
8
3
4
9
10
5
1
PTT Button
2
Channel Button - Up
3
Channel Button - Down
4
Microphone
5
Speaker
6
Antenna
7
LCD Display Screen
8
Monitor Button
9
DUP Button
10
15
16
Transmit Indicator &
6
11
Receive Indicator
Sending Transmission
12
Receiving Transmission
13
14
Duplex Transmit
Battery Level Indicator
15
Channel Numbers
16
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UNIDEN Model UH037 UHF CB Radio
Getting Started
Installing the Batteries
Your UH037 radio uses 3 AAA Alkaline batteries for power.
To install the batteries:
1. Make sure your radio is OFF.
2. Release the battery clip,
then remove the battery cover.
3. Insert 3 AAA alkaline batteries
according to polarity symbols
inside the battery compartment.
Tab holes
4. Align the battery cover with the
UH037 tab holes, then replace the cover.
NOTE
To avoid damage to the radio, DO NOT mix old and new batteries.
Batteries are not included with your UH037 package.
NOTE
Low Battery Alert
The LCD on your radio shows a battery meter in the lower right-hand corner. icon indicates the
batteries are fully charged.
When the batteries are low the icon is reduced and will flash.
When the batteries in the UH037 are low, the radio will enter a battery Low / Sleep Mode. Transmit Mode is
disabled. To continue using the radio, replace the batteries immediately.
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UNIDEN Model UH037 UHF CB Radio
Getting Started
Belt Clip
The UH037 is equipped with a belt clip to securely fasten the unit to your belt or purse.
To remove the belt clip:
1. Turn the screws counter clockwise.
To attach the belt clip:
1. Insert the belt clip screws into the slots
on the belt clip.
2. Align the screws with the holes on the
back of the radio and screw clockwise
to secure the belt clip.
Do not over-tighten the screws.
NOTE
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UNIDEN Model UH037 UHF CB Radio
Operation
When you press any button (except PTT or MON), a short tone
NOTE
is heard.
Power ON / OFF
T o turn the UH037 ON, rotate the ON/OFF VOL knob counter clockwise until
it clicks. A channel number 05 plus the battery level icon will be displayed
on the screen.
To turn the UH037 OFF, rotate the ON/OFF VOL knob counter-clockwise
until it clicks. The screen display will disappear.
Volume
To alter the volume of your UH037:
1. Turn the ON/OFF VOL control knob clockwise to increase the volume.
Turn counter clockwise to decrease the volume.
Selecting a Channel
Press the or buttons to select the desired channel.
If you press and hold the or buttons the channel numbers
NOTE
will scroll rapidly.
To Transmit and Receive
The UH037 uses the 40 UHF-CB channels. For your reference a list of available
channels and corresponding frequencies is printed on Page 7 of this manual.
1. The maximum RF transmit power for the UH037 is 500mWatts.
2. Before you transmit, listen for activity on the selected channel.
3. When the channel is clear, press and hold the button to
transmit. SND is displayed on the screen and the Tx level indicator scrolls up.
4. When you have finished speaking, release the button to listen for
a response. The SND icon disappears from the screen.
RCV is displayed when a transmission is being received and the Rx level
indicator scrolls down.
Hold the microphone approximately 50mm in front of your mouth
NOTE
with the antenna at approximately 45 degrees away from your
head. Speak in a clear, normal conversational voice.
PTT
PTT
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UNIDEN Model UH037 UHF CB Radio
Operation
To Operate in Duplex Mode
For example: If channel 01 is being used in your area for repeater use.
1. Press the button momentarily. The DUP icon is displayed.
2. Press again to deactivate the Duplex operation. The UH037 will return
to Simplex Mode.
Power Save
The Battery Save feature extends the battery life by switching the required circuit
power ON and OFF . This feature automatically activates Standby Mode (RX Mode
without signal). It turns OFF automatically when a signal is present and activates
again after a channel is inactive.
Back lighting
The liquid crystal display (LCD) and function buttons are backlit for viewing in low
light situations. The back lighting switches ON for 5 seconds when any button
(except PTT) is pressed.
Battery Level Indicator
The icon in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen, indicates the
UH037’s current battery voltage level at all times.
DUP
DUP
When the battery level icon blinks , the battery is low and needs replacing.
When the button is pressed an error tone is heard and the
NOTE
channel number flashes on the screen.
PTT
Monitor Mode
This feature enables users to listen in for weak signals on the current channel at
the press of a button.
To use monitor:
1. For brief listening, press .
2. For continuous listening, press and hold for 2 seconds.
A two tone beep will be heard and the receiver signal will stay open letting in
both the noise and weak signals.
3. The screen displays RCV.
4. To return to Normal Receive Mode, press or or once.
MON
MON
MON
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UNIDEN Model UH037 UHF CB Radio
UHF Channels & Frequencies
UHF - CB Frequency List -
CH No.
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
NOTE: Channel 11 is a Backup Emergency Channel for both Simplex and Duplex.
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
Please do not use this Channel for Non-emergency calling.
Australia & New Zealand
Usage
Simplex/Duplex
Simplex/Duplex
Simplex/Duplex
Simplex/Duplex
Simplex/Duplex
Simplex/Duplex
Simplex/Duplex
Simplex/Duplex
Repeater
Repeater
Emergency
Repeater
Repeater
Repeater
Repeater
Repeater
Repeater
Repeater
Repeater
Repeater
CH No.
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
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
Usage
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
Simplex
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UNIDEN Model UH037 UHF CB Radio
Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty
Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 001 865 498
Uniden New Zealand Limited
ELEMENT OF WARRANTY:
the duration of this warranty, its UH037 (herein after 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
terminate and be of no further effect 12 months 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) Only available in
the original country of sale.
PARTS COVERED
only . All accessories (Belt Clip etc.) are covered for 90 days only.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY
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 or service. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE
FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS GUARANTEE IS IN ADDITION TO AND
DOES NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSUMER
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OR
WARRANTY
the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of original
purchase (eg. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:
: This warranty covers for one (1) year, the UH037 tranceiver
: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty,
Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for
: This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall
: In the event that the product does not conform
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
SERVICE DIVISION
345 Princes Highway,
Rockdale NSW 2216
Ph (02) 9599 3577 Fx (02) 9599 3278
Toll Free 1300 366 895
www.uniden.com.au
Customers in other States should ship or deliver the Product freight pre-paid to their
Uniden Authorised Repair Centre. See Unidens Website for the nearest Repair Centre.
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
SERVICE DIVISION
150 Harris Road,
East Tamaki, Auckland
Ph (09) 273 8383 Fx (09) 274 4253
Toll Free 0800 4 UNIDEN
(864 336)
www.uniden.co.nz
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C
2002 Uniden Australia Pty Limited / Uniden New Zealand Limited
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