Uniden does not represent this product to be
waterproof. Do not expose this product to Rain
or Moisture.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your UH039P unit uses the included NiMH battery pack for
power. The unit can be powered with optional 4 AAA ALKALINE
batteries.
To avoid damage to the unit do not mix
old and new batteries.
To install the batteries:
1. Make sure your radio is off.
2. Remove the battery compartment
door by pressing the tab at the bottom
of the compartment door, allowing the
door to be removed.
3. Insert NiMH battery pack according to
the orientation on the battery pack.
OR Insert 4 AAA ALKALINE batteries (not
included) according to the polarity
symbols inside the battery
compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Do not charge alkaline or non
rechargeable batteries.
INSTALLING THE CHARGE CRADLE
!
Plug the AC adaptor into the rear of the charge cradle and
into the mains power.
2
dup mon
channel/
volume
scan
charge 1charge 2
Power Point
Place the UH039P into the charge cradle. The charge light will
come on to indicate the unit is charging. Before operating the
UH039P, charge the battery pack for 16 hours.
Do not charge alkaline or non
rechargeable batteries.
BELT CLIP
To attach the belt clip:
Slide the belt clip until it snaps into place.
Belt Clip Locker
To remove the belt clip:
To remove the belt clip, press and hold
belt clip locker, slide the belt clip at the
same time until released.
LOW BATTERY ALERT
If the battery level becomes low, the battery
indicator icon on the LCD begins flashing.
When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will go into a
Battery Low mode. The Transmit mode is disabled. Replace
the alkaline batteries immediately or if you are using the NiMH
battery pack, place the radio on the charge cradle to recharge
to continue using the radio.
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OPERATION
POWER ON/OFF
Press and holdto turn the radio on. A
channel number will appear on the display.
Press and holdto turn the radio off.
VOLUME
Press volumeorto increase or
decrease the volume level.
icon appears on the display while
'VOL'
volume is being adjusted.
There are 8 volume levels. Level 0 (No
Audio) to Level 7 (Maximum Volume).
ADJUSTING THE KEY BEEPS
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys (except for
the PTT button) is pressed.
To turnthis beep:
OFF
the radio.
To turnthis beep:
ON
Press and holdwhile turning on the
radio.
Press and holdwhile turning on
dup
dup
channel/
scan
hi/lo
dup mon
VOL
volume
ROGER BEEP
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission.) Roger Beep can
be heard through the speaker when Key Beep is on. Roger Beep
is transmitted even if Key Beep is turned off. However, Roger
Beep will not be heard from the speaker.
To turnRoger Beep:
while turning on the radio.
To turnRoger Beep:
while turning on the radio.
OFF
ON
Press and hold channel/scan
Press and hold channel/scan
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SELECTING CHANNEL
channel/
scan
hi/lo
dup mon
volume
Press channel/scanorto select
the desired channel.
TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE
Theuses the 40 UHF-CB Channels. For your
UH039P
reference a list of the available channels and corresponding
frequencies is printed on page 10.
1. Before you transmit, listen for
activity on the selected channel.
2. When the channel is clear, press
and hold theto transmit.
appears on the LCD.'TX'
PTT
PTT
Switch
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.
channel/
scan
hi/lo
dup mon
TX
volume
3. When you have finished speaking, release theand
listen for a response.then disappears on the LCD.
'TX'
PTT
While receiving, theicon is displayed.'RX'
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TRANSMIT Hi/Lo SELECT
!
Press and holdfor 2 seconds when the
unit is in Transmit Lo and it will switch to
Transmit Hi.icon will appear on
display.
!
Press and holdfor 2 seconds again to
return to Transmit Lo setting.icon will
disappear from display.
!
The RF transmit power of theis
selectable Transmit Power 0.3/0.7 W.
dup
'HI'
dup
'HI'
UH039P
AUTOMATIC SQUELCH FEATURE
Theis equipped with an Automatic Squelch System
UH039P
which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise.
HI
MONITOR
This feature enables users to listen for weak
signals on the current channel at the press of
a button.
To use monitor:
!
!
mon
Press. Theicon will flash once.
Releasewithin 1.5 seconds and the unit exits Monitor
'RX'
mon
mode.
!
Press and holdfor 2 seconds for continuous listening.
mon
The receiver circuit will stay open, letting in both the noise
& weak signals.icon flashes in this status.
!
To return to normal Receive mode press.icon
'RX'
mon
disappears or stops flashing in this status.
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RX
'RX'
TO OPERATE IN DUPLEX MODE (REPEATERS)
The Duplex function enables you to access local repeater
stations. You can only activate Duplex from CH01-CH08.
UHF CB Repeaters are used to retransmit or relay your signal.
Repeaters will extend the range of your radio and overcome
the shielding effect caused by solid obstructions.
Contact your retailer for a list of repeaters
available in your area.
Operation with the aid of a Repeater
dup
Pressmomentarily. Theicon
appears.
'DUP'
dup
Pressagain to deactivate the duplex
operation.will return to normal
UH039P
operation.
dup
Ifis pressed when the channel is not from
CH01 - CH08, an error tone sounds.
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DUP
SCANNING
The scan function scans all channels and stops at an active
channel. When the signal stops, thewaits 2 seconds
(Reply Delay) before scanning resumes.
UH039P
To initiate scanning,
SCAN
1. Assuming the unit is on CH01
when switched on.
2. Press and hold channel/scan
orfor 3 seconds and
scanning starts andicon is
Scan
hi/lo
dup mon
displayed.
channel/
volume
3. Pressorto cancel.
PTT
scan
If channel/scanoris pressed while the
unit is paused on a channel, scanning is resumed.
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
CTCSS is a feature that allows a group to talk to each other
without hearing other users on the same channel.
Pressmomentarily in Stand By mode to enter CTCSS
mode.
The current selected CTCSS tone flashes in the CTCSS channel
indicator.
Press channel/scanorto select the required CTCSS
tone (OFF or 1-38).
For channels with a CTCSS tone setting, the CTCSS tone is
displayed in the CTCSS channel indicator. For channels with
the setting of CTCSS OFF, there will be no display in the CTCSS
channel indicator.
Pressthree times momentarily to confirm the selected
setting and exit to standby.
Channels 5 and 35 are used for emergency channels.
CTCSS will not operate on these channels.
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REPLY DELAY
While scanning, thestops at a busy channel and
receives a 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.
UH039P
VOX
VOX
is the automatic transmitting function by inputting voice
into the optionalheadset mic without pressing the
VOX
button.
Presstwo times momentarily in Stand By mode to enter
Sensitivity mode.
VOX
The current selectedsetting will flash on the
channel indicator
Press channel/scanorto adjust thesensitivity. 1
VOX
display.
VOX
is the highest sensitivity and 4 is the lowest sensitivity.
can be turned off by selecting. Theicon is shown on
the display whenis selected to on.
TX
Theicon blinks when the voice level is of a level where it
''
VOX
is possible to transmit at the current selectedsensitivity
'oF'
VOX
''
VOX
level.
Presstwo times momentarily to confirm the selected
setting and exit to standby.
PTT
CTCSS
VOX
KEYLOCK ON/OFF
Pressthree times momentarily in Stand By mode to enter
Keylock mode.
Theflashes during the Setting mode. Press channel/scan
orto selectoris shown on the display
when Keylock on is selected to on.
Pressto confirm the selected setting.
To exit Keylock on mode, press and holdto turn the unit
off and then turn on again.
While in Keylock on mode, the UH039P will still
receive transmissions.
Channels 05 and 35 are Emergency Channels and Channel 11 is a
Calling Channel. Channels 22 and 23 are used for telemetr y and
telecommand applications, voice communications are not permitted
on these channels.
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WARRANTY
UNIDENUHF CB RADIOUH039P
Limited One Year Warranty
Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty.
Warrantor:
Elements of Warranty:
warranty, its UH039P 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:
no further 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:
Accessories: Belt Clip and Wrist Strap are covered for 90 days.
Statement of Remedy:
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:
not conform to 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 ABN 58 001 865 498
Uniden New Zealand Limited
Warranty only available in original country of purchase
Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this
This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate and be of
This warranty covers for 1 year, the UHF CB Transceiver Unit only.
In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at
In the event that the Product does
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
Service Division
150 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland
Fax (09) 274 4253
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.)