Uniden UH044SX User Manual
UNIDEN Model uh044sx UHF CB Radio
Operating Guide
UH044SX
MEM
DUAL
ENTER
UHO44SX
TX
PWR
CALL
SCAN
MENU
UNIDEN Model uh044sx UHF CB Radio
WARNING!
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The citizen band radio service is licenced in Australia by
ACMA Radio-communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations)
Class Licence and in New Zealand by MED General User
Licence for Citizen Band Radio and operation is subject to
conditions contained in those licenses.
UNIDEN Model uh044sx UHF CB Radio
CONTENTS
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Introduction
Features........................................................................................3
Controls & Indicators ..........................................................................4
Included in Your uh044sx Pack ..........................................................6
Getting Started
Battery Installation.......................................................................7
Charging Batteries.......................................................................8
Battery Life ............ .....................................................................8
Battery Level Display ..................................................................9
Low Battery Alert .......................................................................10
Wrist Strap..................................................................................10
Operation
Power On/Off ..............................................................................11
Volume ........................................................................................11
Setting the Squelch ...................................................................11
Selecting a Channel...................................................................12
To Transmit and Receive...........................................................12
To Operate in Duplex Mode (Repeaters)..................................13
Transmit Power Select ..............................................................14
Scanning ....................................................................................14
Open Scan Mode ................................................................15
Group Scan Mode ..............................................................16
Priority Channel .................................................................17
Programming Scan Channels ...........................................17
Drop-Out Delay ..................................................................18
Dual Watch ............. ...................................................................18
Monitor........................................................................................18
CTCSS.........................................................................................19
DCS .............................................................................................19
VOX .............................................................................................20
Room Monitor ............................................................................20
Call Tone.....................................................................................21
Busy Channel Lockout..............................................................22
Roger Beep.................................................................................22
Key Beep .................. ................................................................22
Keypad Lock...............................................................................22
Power Save.................................................................................23
Back Lighting .............................................................................23
UHF CB Channels & Frequencies ....................................................24
CTCSS & DCS Code List ...................................................................25
Warranty .............................................................................................26
UNIDEN Model uh044sx UHF CB Radio
The uh044sx UHF CB radio 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 uh044sx's features,
please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
FEATURES
! Transmit and receive FM 40CH (UHF-CB 40CH)
! TX output power 100mW / 0.5W / 2.0W
! Up to 10 km + range*
! LCD display
! Battery level indicator
! Auto battery save
! Channel select
! LCD back light
! Monitor
! Room monitor
! Dual watch
! Group Scan with Priority CH Watch
! Open Scan
! OS/GS Scan separately Channel Memory
! Selectable scan direction upward or downward
! Priority CH select
! Duplex capability
! 5 Level VOX (Voice Activated Function)
! 5 Level Room Monitor transmission threshold
! Selectable 3 squelch position
(”1” = threshold, “2” = middle, “3” = tight)
! Busy CH Lock-Out Function
! 5 different CALL tone
! Roger beep
! Key beep On/ Off
! Keypad lock
! 38 Built in CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) codes
and 104 DCS (Digital Code Coded Squelch System) codes are
selectable
! Volume and Power On/OFF Control Knob
! External Speaker / Microphone capability
*Range varies depending on the environment. 10km + range is noted in
a flat open environment.
INTRODUCTION
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UNIDEN Model uh044sx UHF CB Radio
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
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TX
PWR
CALL
SCAN
MENU
UHO44SX
MEM
DUAL
ENTER
SPKR/MIC
UNIDEN Model uh044sx UHF CB Radio
A. Transmit J. Memory
B. Room Monitor K. Priority
C. Busy L. Squelch
D. Voice Activation M. Dual Watch
E. Key Lock N. Group Scan
F. Battery Level Indicator O. Busy Channel Lockout
G. DCS/CTCSS Indicator P. Scan
H. DCS/CTCSS code Q. Power Level Indicator
I. Channel Number (High/Low)
1. Charge Jack 11. Transmit Power
2. EXT. SPKR/MIC Jack Select/Keylock
3. On/Off Volume 12. Call Tone
4. LCD Display Transmit/Memory
5. Up Button On/Off Button
6. Down Button 13. PTT (Push-to-talk)
7. Microphone Button
8. Speaker 14. Monitor Switch
9. Menu/Enter Button 15. Belt Clip
10. Scan Mode/Dual
Watch Button
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
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UNIDEN Model uh044sx UHF CB Radio
INCLUDED IN YOUR UH044SX PACK
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If any of these items are missing from the box,
contact your Uniden Dealer.
Optional Accessories
! Earpiece/Microphone (EM-060)
! Voice Activated (VOX) Headset (VM-041)
! Leather Case (LC-040)
! Commercial Quality Speaker Microphone (SM-060CQ)
! Commercial Quality Dual Earmuff (HM-064CQ)
! Commercial Quality Air Tube (EM-064CQ)
! Commercial Quality Referee's Kit (RK-060CQ)
! Commercial Quality Rubber Car Hook (EM-060CQ )
! Commercial Quality Speaker Headset (HM-060CQ)
AC Adaptor
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Microphone (SM-060)
UNIDEN Model uh044sx UHF CB Radio
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your uh044sx pack includes 3 AA rechargeable NiMH
batteries to power the uh044sx. You must install and then
charge the batteries for 14+ hrs before use.
The uh044sx can also use 3 AA Alkaline batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid
damage to the unit.
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 rechargeable NiMH
batteries according to the
polarity symbols inside the
battery compartment.
4. Align the battery cover tabs
with the uh044sx tab holes
then replace the cover.
GETTING STARTED
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UNIDEN Model uh044sx UHF CB Radio
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CHARGING BATTERIES
Warning Notice! Use only
the supplied ADD-044SX
power adaptor if rechargeable
batteries will be used in
the uh044sx. The Transmit is
disabled during charging.
! Turn the uh044sx knob
[ON/OFF VOLUME] off and
connect the AC adaptor plug
to the charge jack.
Battery charging times vary. A
longer time is required to
charge higher capacity
batteries.
Rechargeable Batteries Charging Time
1500mAH Ni-MH 10 hrs
! Disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit when charging is
completed.
BATTERY LIFE
Duty cycle: TX 5% - RX 5% - STANDBY 90 %
60hrs typ.(AA SIZE ALKALINE)
35hrs typ.(AA SIZE 1500mAH Ni-MH)
Condition measured:
Volume Level at rated power (50mW @ 8Ohm)
Transmit Level; LO
GETTING STARTED
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