Uniden UH-048XR User Manual

UH-048XR

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-048XR Package 3

Getting Started

Battery Installation 4
Low Battery Alert 5
Belt Clip 5
Wrist Strap 6

Operation

Power on/off 7
Volume 7
Selecting Channel 8
To Transmit and Receive 8
To Operate in Dual-Watch 9
Scanning 10
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch (CTCSS) 11
CTCSS Tone Display 12
Voice Activated (VOX) 13
VOX Recovery Time 13
Auto Keylock 14
Call Melody 15
Monitor 16
Battery Level Display 17
Battery Charge 18

UHF Channels and Frequencies 19
CTCSS Codes and Frequencies 20
Optional Accessories 20
Technical Specifications 21
Warranty 23
Controls & Indicators 25

CONTENTS

The UH-048XR 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-048XR’s features, please read this operating
guide carefully before using the unit.

FEATURES

➤ 40 Channels
➤ 38 Built-in Continuous Tone Coded

Squelch System (CTCSS)

➤ 500mW Output Power
➤ Up to 3 km range*
➤ LCD Display
➤ Scan
➤ 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
➤ 7 Different Ring Tones
➤ Auto Squelch Control

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

INTRODUCTION

1

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE

Should you find it desirable or necessary to service
your UH-048XR, we suggest you contact the Uniden
dealer where you purchased 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.

2

INCLUDED IN YOUR UH-048XR PACKAGE

3

Note: If any of these items are missing from the box, contact

your Uniden Dealer.

Wrist Strap Belt Clip Desk Top

Charger

UH-048XR AC Adaptor

Operating Guide Product Registration

Card & other printed

materials

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your UH048XR radio uses 4 AAA batteries (not
supplied) 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. Press battery cover
release. Slide cover off.

3. Insert 4 AAA batteries
(not supplied) according
to the polarity symbols
inside the battery
compartment.

4. Slide the battery cover
forward until it snaps
into place.

GETTING STARTED

4

Do not mix old and new batteries
for optimum performance.

LOW BATTERY ALERT

The LCD on your radio
shows a battery meter
in the upper right
corner. icon
indicates a fully powered unit. As the batteries lose
power, will flash.

When the batteries in the unit are low replace the
batteries immediately to continue using the radio.

BELT CLIP

Because you will
probably 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 bag.

To attach the belt clip:

Slide the belt clip until it snaps into
place.

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.

5

WRIST STRAP

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

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

6

➤ When you press any key (except PTT), a short

tone sounds.

➤ See the Controls and Indicators page at the back

of this operating guide for button and key
operations.

POWER ON/OFF

Press and hold

[Power/Enter] button

until a melody is heard.
A channel number and
battery level should appear on the display.

To turn the unit OFF, press and hold

[Power/Enter]

button until a melody is heard.

VOLUME

1. Press the [Monitor]
button to hear
background noise.
The “monitor” icon

will appear on

the display.

2. Press the

[▲] or [▼]

to set the volume
level. There are 8
level volume
settings.

OPERATION

7

Function

Monitor

UH048

Function

Monitor

UH048

Power/Enter

Power/Enter