Uniden UH-040XR User Manual

UH-040XR

Operating

Guide

➤ Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment unless all the Radio

Frequency (RF) connectors are secured and any open connectors are
properly terminated.

➤ Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical

blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

➤ Do not let children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment unless

supervised.

➤ Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified Uniden technician.
➤ Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment with the antenna

touching or close to the eyes, face, or exposed body parts.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING!

Introduction

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Technical Support & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Included in your UH-040XR Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Started

Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Low Battery Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operation

Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Selecting Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

To Transmit and Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

To Operate in Duplex Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Open Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Group Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Programming Scan Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Drop-Out Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Keypad Confirmation Tone/Keypad Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Keypad Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Battery Level Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Charging Batteriesº . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

UHF Channels and Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Controls & Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CONTENTS

The UH-040XR is a 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 UH-040XR’s features, please read this operating guide
carefully before using the unit.

FEATURES

➤ 40 Channels
➤ 500mW Output Power
➤ Up to 3 km range*
➤ LCD Display
➤ Group Scan
➤ Open Scan
➤ Duplex Capability
➤ Monitor
➤ LCD Back Light (Auto On for 5 Sec)
➤ Auto Power Save
➤ Battery Level Indicator
➤ Built in Keypad Lock
➤ Key Lock On/Off
➤ Key Touch Tone On/Off
➤ Auto Squelch Control

* Range varies depending on the environment. 3km range is noted in a flat open
environment.

INTRODUCTION

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE

Should you find it desirable or necessary to service your UH-040XR, we suggest
you contact the Uniden dealer where you purchase your radio. Your dealer will
be able to assist you with the complete service information.

If you require service that is within the terms of your warranty, you should present
a copy of your receipt to your dealer to authenticate your claim.

If you find it inconvenient to obtain service assistance from a dealer, please pack
your radio in a suitable packaging that will provide adequate protection to your
radio. Enclose a note describing the problem, a copy of your receipt, and send it
prepaid to:

AUSTRALIA: NEW ZEALAND:
Uniden Australia Pty Ltd Uniden New Zealand Ltd

Customer Service Division Customer Service Division
345 Princes Highway 150 Harris Road
Rockdale NSW 2216 East Tamaki, Auckland
Ph. [phone] Ph. (9) 273 8383
Fax. [phone] Fax. [phone]
Toll Free 1300 366 895 Toll Free 0800 4 UNIDEN

4 864336

Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by
Uniden; or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this
Operating Guide, can void your warranty and authority to operate this product.

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INCLUDED IN YOUR UH-040XR PACKAGE

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

Wrist Strap Belt Clip

Operating Guide Product Registration Card

and other printed materials

UH-040XR

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your UH040XR radio uses 3 AA ALKALINE batteries for power.
Please refer to page 14 should you wish to use rechargeable batteries.

To install the batteries:

1. Make sure your radio is off.

2. Release the battery cover clip, then
remove the battery cover.

3. Insert 3 AA ALKALINE batteries
according to the polarity symbols
inside the battery compartment.

4. Align the battery cover tabs with the
UH040XR tab holes then replace
the cover.

Note: Batteries are not supplied

GETTING STARTED

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Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the unit.

Tab holes

LOW BATTERY ALERT

The LCD on your radio shows a battery
meter in the lower right corner.

icon indicates a fully powered

unit. As the batteries lose power,

will flash.

When the batteries in the unit are low,
the unit will go into a Battery Low/Sleep Mode. The Scan Mode, Transmit,
Transmit Call Tone Mode are disabled. Replace the batteries immediately to
continue using the radio.

BELT CLIP

Because you will most likely use your radio
when you are out and about, the unit comes
equipped with a belt clip to securely fasten the
unit to your belt, pocket or purse.

To remove the belt clip, turn the screw
counterclockwise.

To attach the belt clip:

1. Insert the belt clip screw into the slot on
the belt clip.

2. Align the screw with the hole on the
back of the radio and turn it clockwise,
using a Phillips screwdriver to secure
the belt clip. Do not over-tighten.

WRIST STRAP

1. Insert short end of the strap through the
belt clip hole.

2. Slip the long end through the loop to
enclose the clip in the strap and pull tight.

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