UNIDEN Model uh049sx UHF CB Radio
uh049sx
uh049sx-2
Owner’s Manual
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UNIDEN Model uh049sx UHF CB Radio
WARNING!
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.
Do not plug in any AC Adapter plug into the EXT. SPKR/MIC
(SM-065) phone jack.
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UNIDEN Model uh049sx UHF CB Radio
CONTENTS
Introduction
Features ..........................................................................................................3
Controls & Indicators ..............................................................................................4
Included in Your uh049sx Pack ..............................................................................6
Getting Started
Battery Installation .........................................................................................7
Charging Batteries ..........................................................................................8
Battery Life ........... .........................................................................................8
Battery Level Display .......................................................................................9
Low Battery Alert ...........................................................................................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
Battery Save .................................................................................................. 23
Keypad Lock ..................................................................................................23
Back Lighting ................................................................................................ 23
UHF CB Channels & Frequencies ..........................................................................24
CTCSS & DCS Code List .........................................................................................25
Warranty ...............................................................................................................26
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UNIDEN Model uh049sx UHF CB Radio
INTRODUCTION
The uh049sx 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 uh049sx’s
features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
FEATURES
• Transmit 38 UHF-CB channels*
Receive 40 UHF-CB channels
• TX output power 0.1W / 0.5W / 1.0W
• Up to 8 km + range**
• LCD display
• Battery level indicator
• Battery Power Save On/Off
• 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
Coded Squelch System) codes are selectable
• Volume and Power On/OFF Control Knob
• External Speaker / Microphone capability
* See UHF-CB Channels & Frequencies, page 24 for available channels.
** Range varies depending on the environment. 8km + range is noted in a flat open
environment.
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UNIDEN Model uh049sx UHF CB Radio
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
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UNIDEN Model uh049sx UHF CB Radio
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
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P
K
M
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A. Transmit
B. Room Monitor
C. Busy
D. Voice Activation
E. Key Lock
F. Battery Level Indicator
G. DCS/CTCSS Indicator
H. DCS/CTCSS code
I. Channel Number
J. Memory
K. Priority
L. Squelch
M. Dual Watch
N. Group Scan
O. Busy Channel Lockout
P. Scan
Q. Power Level Indicator
(High/Low)
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1. EXT. SPKR/MIC Jack
2. On/Off Volume Knob
3. LCD Display
4. Menu/Enter Button
5. Call Tone Transmit Button
6. Memory On/Off &
DCS/CTCSS Button
7. Microphone
8. Up Button
9. Down Button
10. Speaker
11. Transmit Power
Select/Keylock Button
12. Scan/Dual Watch Button
13. Monitor Button
14. PTT (Push-to-talk) Button
15. Belt Clip
16. Battery Cover
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UNIDEN Model uh049sx UHF CB Radio
INCLUDED IN YOUR Uh049sx PACK
Handset(s)*
Charger**
AC Adaptor
AAD-065S(M)
Earpiece Mic*
(uh049sx Only)
uh049sx
External Speaker
3x AANiMH batteries*
Microphone (SM-065)*
(uh049sx-2 only)
If any of these items are missing from the box,
contact your Uniden Dealer.
* uh049sx (1 piece of indicated item), uh049sx-2 (2 pieces).
** uh049sx single charger is shown, uh049sx-2 comes with twin charger.
Optional Accessories
• 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)
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UNIDEN Model uh049sx UHF CB Radio
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your uh049sx pack includes 3 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the unit.
You must install and then charge the batteries for 15 hrs before use. The uh049sx
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. Remove the battery
compartment door by
pressing the tab at the bottom
of the compartment door.
3. Install the batteries to the
battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery
compartment door.
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UNIDEN Model uh049sx UHF CB Radio
GETTING STARTED
CHARGING BATTERIES
1. Connect the AC adaptor to the charging cradle.
2. Place the battery installed unit with keys facing forward onto the charging
cradle to charge the batteries. The charge LED lights to indicate charge contact.
Warning Notice!
Use only the supplied
AAD-065S(M) power adaptor if
rechargeable batteries will be
used in the uh049sx.
Battery charging times vary.
A longer time is required
to charge higher capacity
batteries.
Rechargeable Batteries Charging Time
1500mAH Ni-MH 15 hrs
BATTERY LIFE
Duty cycle: TX 5% - RX 5% - STANDBY 90 %
55hrs typ.(AA SIZE ALKALINE)
30hrs typ.(AA SIZE 1500mAH Ni-MH)
Condition measured:
Volume Level at rated power (50mW @ 16ohm)
Transmit Level; LO
uh049sx single
charger is shown.
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