Uniden’s uh078sx Deluxe radio is designed to meet the water
proong standard of JIS7.
This Means:
Being dened as having no ingress of water when immersed
at 1 meter for 30 minutes.
The uh078sx Deluxe will only meet this rating if fully
assembled and all rubber seals and bungs are well
maintained and correctly tted. This means that the speaker
microphone bung is inserted, and the battery pack and
antenna are attached and securely fastened.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK WARNING
➙ This equipment contains a Lithium Ion Battery Pack.
➙ The Lithium Ion Battery Pack contained in this equipment may
explode if disposed of in a re.
➙ Do not short-circuit the Battery Pack.
➙ Do not charge the Lithium Ion Battery Pack used in this
equipment in any charger other than the one designed to
charge this Battery Pack. Using another charger may damage
the Battery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode.
➙ Lithium Ion batteries must be disposed of properly.
USER LICENSE INFORMATION
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.
The uh078sx Deluxe is a JIS7 Waterproof, portable two-way UHF-CB
radio. It is compact, rugged and ts 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 uh078sx Deluxe features, please read this operating guide
carefully before using the unit.
FEATURES
40 UHF CB Channels•
5W Max TX Power•
0.5W/1W/5W Switchable TX Power•
60 Programmable RX Channels•
12 to 24VDC Cigarette Lead charger•
Radio Hang-up Bracket•
TX & RX while charging•
38 Built-in CTCSS codes & 104 additional DCS codes•
5 Call Tones•
White Backlit Keypad & LCD Display•
Duplex Mode•
Open and Group Scan•
Priority Channel feature during Group Scan•
Busy Channel Lockout Function•
VOX Function•
Headset Jack•
Keypad Lock•
Waterproof (meets JIS7 waterproof specications)•
Rubber Grips/Seal•
Battery Type: Lithium-lon Rechargeable•
Audible and Visual Low Battery Alert•
Battery Level Display•
Auto Level Save•
Roger Beep•
Key Beep On/Off•
Scramble Function•
Included spare Battery•
Drop-in Charger (with dual slot for radio and spare battery)•
Included External Speaker Mic•
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INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
UH078SX
DELUXE
2 x Lithium Ion
Batteries
(BP078)
Cigarette Lead Charger
with Hang-up Bracket
(CK 078)
If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your
Uniden Dealer, immediately.
AC adaptor
(AAD-008S)
Drop-in Charger
(DT078A)
UH078SX DELUXE
Owner’s Manual
Antenna
Beltclip and
Wrist Strap
External
Speaker Mic
(SM-078)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
VOX Headset (VM-078) ➙ Earphone / mic (EM-078)
➙
➙ Heavy Duty Speaker Mic (SM-075CQ)
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GETTING STARTED
Connect Drop-In Charger with AC
adaptor
Plug one end of the AC adaptor into the wall outlet
and the other end into the drop-in charger.
OR...
Connect Cigarette Lead Charger to Cigarette Lighter Jack
Attach the antenna to the uh078sx Deluxe.
Be sure the antenna is rmly seated.
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Attaching the Battery Pack
Contacts
1. Place the battery pack onto the back of the
radio. It will only t in one way.
2. Snap the battery release clip until it clicks.
Be sure the battery pack ts tightly against
the uh078sx Deluxe body.
CAUTION!
Avoid exposing the Lithium Ion battery, attached or unattached to
the radio, in direct sunshine, heated cars, or in areas with
temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C (+140°F).
Exposing the chemicals contained within the battery pack to
temperatures above +60 °C (+140°F) may cause the battery to
rupture, fail or reduce performance.
In case of exposure to cell contents, wash the affected area
thoroughly, and seek medical attention. Additional battery cautions
should be applied as described on page 2.
Attaching the Beltclip
1. Hold the beltclip in the direction shown.
2. Apply it to the hanger piece on the back of
the radio. Then slide it up.
3. You will hear a click. The beltclip is rmly
attached.
4. To take the beltclip off the radio,
turn it and slid it up.
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Charging the Battery Packs
Your radio is powered by a specially designed Lithium Ion battery pack.
• Before operating the uh078sx Deluxe, charge the Lithium Ion battery pack
for 5 hours without interruption in the drop-in charger or 3.5 hours without
interruption in the cigarette lead charger.
For the initial battery charge, make sure the radio is off for optimum
charging.
The drop-in charger can charge the Lithium Ion battery
pack attached to the uh078sx Deluxe in the front
charging slot and also charge a second Lithium Ion
battery pack separately in the rear charging slot.
When you charge the 2nd battery, be sure to push it all
the way into the
charge slot.
1. Place the uh078sx Deluxe in the drop-in or cigarette lead
charger.
2. The red LEDs illuminate and stay ON, until fully charged.
• The charger won’t overcharge the battery packs. When
charging is completed, the charge LED is no longer
illuminated.
• Do not transmit while charging in the drop-in charger.
• Incoming calls can be monitored while the uh078sx
Deluxe is in the drop-in charger but for optimum
charging, turn off the uh078sx Deluxe.
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Battery Level Display (not charging)
The BATTERY icon in the top right hand corner of the screen indicates the
uh078sx Deluxe current battery voltage level at all times. The battery level is
displayed in
LEVEL 3
Battery 100% full
LEVEL 2
Battery approx. 40% capacity
LEVEL 1
Low Battery
LEVEL 0 (ashing)
Empty Battery
PTT
When
channelnumberwillash,transmissionisdisabled.
Recharge the battery at any time. From empty the battery
will take up to 5 hours without interruption in the drop-in
charger or 3.5 hours without interruption in the cigarette
lead charger to fully charge.
5 hours without
interruption in the
drop-in charger or
3.5 hours without
interruption in
the cigarette lead
charger.
Low Battery Alert
When the battery level drops to Level 1 the Low Battery Alert beep will sound and
continue to sound at 15 minutes intervals (approximately) until the battery level
falls to Level 0 (ashing empty) or the battery is connected into a charger.
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Mount the Hang-Up Bracket
Use the radio Hang-up Bracket when charging the uh078sx Deluxe with the
Cigarette Lead Charger in a vehicle.
The radio Hang-up Bracket comes in two parts. How and where you choose to
mount the Hang-up Bracket will determine which parts to use.
Conventional Mounting with Screws
Use the front part of the Hang-up Bracket only.
Locate a suitable mounting position in the vehicle and mark and drill two 3mm
holes.
Fix the Hang-up Bracket into place with screws.
Conventional Mounting with Double Sided Tape
(not supplied)
High quality Double-Sided tape can be found at good retail stores.
Secure the front and back pieces of the Hang-up Bracket using the supplied
binding screws. Locate a suitable mounting position.
Apply high quality Double-Sided tape onto the at area of the Hang-up Bracket
back piece and then press rmly to the mounting position.
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OPERATION
UH078SX
See the Controls and Indicators on page 29 for button and key operations.
POWER ON/OFF
To turn the unit ON, rotate the [ON/OFF VOL]
clockwise. A channel number and battery level
should appear on the display.
To turn the unit OFF, rotate the [ON/OFF VOL]
knob counter-clockwise. The display will disappear.
VOLUME
Rotate the [ON/OFF VOL] knob clockwise or
counter-clockwise to adjust speaker volume to
desired listening level.
KEY BEEP ON/OFF
Your radio emits a beep each time-one of the keys
(except for the PTT) are pressed.
1. Press
2. Press or to change setting ON/OFF.
3. Press and hold to store setting.
seven times. bP ashes and the current setting displays.
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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.
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press and hold
six times. and current setting ashes.
or to change setting ON/OFF.
to store setting.
SELECTING CHANNEL
Press or to select the desired channel.
If you press and hold the
rapidly.
or ,channel number will scroll
TRANSMITTING A CALL TONE
Your uh078sx Deluxe is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that
will be transmitted when
Current regulations require calling tones to be restricted to one
transmission per minute. If a second transmission is attempted
within one minute then an error tone will sound.
1. Press three times. The current setting
ashes.
2. Press
C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5.
3. Press and hold
or to change setting between
is pressed.
to store setting.
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SQUELCH
Noise
Weak Signals
Medium Signals
Strong Signals
UH078SX
The squelch is used to eliminate any annoying background noise when there
are no signals present.
Think of squelch as a gate.
Turn [SQ] fully clockwise. This raises the “Squelch
Gate” so high that only the very strong signals can
get through.
Turn [SQ] fully counter clockwise until you hear a
hiss. This opens the “Squelch Gate” so that
everything gets through noise, weak signal, and
strong signals.
To set the “Squelch Gate” to the desired level, turn
[SQ] counter-clockwise until you hear noise. Then
turn the [SQ] clockwise just until the noise
stopped. Now only the desired signal can get
through.
If an incoming signal is very weak there is a possibility that you
will have a choppy or broken reception, due to the sensitivity of
the squelch. In this case, simply rotate the [SQ] counter clockwise until the weak signal is heard clearly.
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LO
LO
TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE
The uh078sx Deluxe uses the 40 UHF-CB Channels. For your reference a list
of the available channels and corresponding frequencies is printed at the end
of this manual.
UHF Channels 22 and 23 are for telemetry and telecommand
applications. Transmit is inhibited on these channels.
1. The maximum RF transmit power of uh078sx
Deluxe is 5 watts.
Press
between High(5W), Middle(1W) and Low(0.5W).
HI appears when on high power. LO appearswhen on low power. HI and LO disappear whenon middle power.
2. Before you transmit, listen for activity on the
selected channel.
3. When the channel is clear, press and hold the
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.
4. When you have nished speaking, release the
disappears on the LCD.
The display shows BUSY when a transmission
is being received by your radio.
to change the transmit power
PTT
to transmit. TX appears on the LCD.
PTT
and listen for a response. TX indicator
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NormalSimplex Operation
T
ransmittingonCH01
No signal being
received
Repeater Station
CH 31
CH 01
USING A REPEATER CHANNEL
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.
In normal Simplex operation, your radio transmits on one particular frequency
and receives on that same frequency. If there is a barrier (i.e. a Tall Building)
that partially blocks your transmitted signal, the possibility of the other radio
receiving the signal is very slim. Valleys, metallic structures, etc., tend to act as a
screen between radios.
With Duplex operation, the signal coming from your radio is received by the
Standard Operation without the aid of a Repeater Station
Operation with the aid of a Repeater
Repeater station and then re-transmitted at the same time on another channel.
Your uh078sx Deluxe is designed with duplex capability on Channel 1 to 8. When
any of these channels are set to operate in duplex mode during transmission, the
uh078sx Deluxe automatically sends the signal at a frequency 30 channels
above the original in order to access the repeater station. After transmitting, the
radio reverts back to its original operating frequency.
For example:
1. CH01 is on Duplex Mode
- will receive on CH01 but Transmit on CH31
2. CH02 is on Duplex Mode
- will receive on CH02 but Transmit on CH32, etc….
Refer to UHF Channel & Frequencies table on page 27.
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TO OPERATE IN DUPLEX MODE
Eg. CH01 is being used in your area for repeater use.
1. Press
2. Press
appears in place of when duplex is on.
3. Press and hold
dPashes.
or to change setting ON/OFF.
to store setting.
Check with your local retailer for available repeaters.
SCANNING
The uh078sx Deluxe has two types of scanning; Open Scanning (OS) and Group
Scanning (GS).
Scanning allows you to search for active channels
programmed in the OS or GS memory.
To initiate scanning;
Press
The scan direction can be changed at any time by pressing
Open Scan (OS) Mode (the absence of GS icon indicates that the unit is on
OS mode)
Allows continuous scanning of channels stored in the Open Scan (OS) memory.
If an active channel is found, scanning will stop on that channel.
Example: CH40 becomes active
If the received signal cease, the unit will wait for at least 3 seconds for the
signal to return, otherwise scanning resumes.
To skip the active channel, press
To deactivate SCAN, press
and scanning starts. SCAN is displayed during scanning.
or .
The factory has preprogrammed all the 40 UHF channels into the
Open Scan channel memory. However, you can change or
customize the channels by following the steps on programming
Scan Channels on page 19.
momentarily. Scanning resumes.
PTT
or
.
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If SCAN is deactivated while in an active channel, the uh078sx
Deluxe will stay on that active channel. If SCAN is deactivated while
scanning, the uh078sx Deluxe will reinstate the channel at start |
of scan.
Group Scan (GS) Mode
Allows you to monitor a Priority Channel while scanning.
To use GS Mode Scanning, press and hold the
display.
key. GS appears on the
GS Scanning checks the Priority channel activity regularly.
If GS Scanning is initiated when there are no channels
programmed in GS memory, an error tone will be heard and
scanning will not start.
If the Priority channel becomes active the radio will stay on that channel for as
long as the signal is present. If the received signal ceases, Priority scanning
continues after 3 seconds.
If scanning stops on a channel which is not a Priority Channel the
uh078sx Deluxe will continue monitoring the Priority Channel for
activity while listening to the active one.
PTT
or
To deactivate SCAN, press
.
If SCAN is deactivated while it is turned to an active channel, the
uh078sx Deluxe will stay on that active channel. If SCAN is
deactivated while scanning, the uh078sx Deluxe will reinstate the
channel at start of scan.
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Programming Scan Channels
1. Select which Scanning Mode you wish to use OS or GS Mode.
OS is indicated by the absence of the GS icon.
2. Select the channel you want to store by pressing
3. Press
4. To remove the channels from Memory, press
A short tone beep sounds and M disappears.
. M appears and a short tone beep is heard.
or .
once more.
PRIORITY CHANNEL
The Priority Channel feature allows user to monitor one of 40 channels in the
uh078sx Deluxe, monitoring it every 1.5 secs. during Group Scanning.
Choosing a Priority Channel
1. Press
channel number ashes.
2. Press
channel. Channel 10 example is shown.
If OFF is selected then priority channel watch during
group scan will be inactive.
3. Press and hold
four times. PRI and the priority
or to select the desired priority
to store setting.
DROP-OUT DELAY
While scanning, the uh078sx Deluxe stops at a busy channel and receives a
transmission. When the received signal is over, the unit will wait for 3 seconds
for the return of the signal, otherwise, the radio resumes scanning.
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60 RECEIVE CHANNELS
The uh078sx Deluxe also has 60 receive only channels (CH41 to CH100)
which can be programmed with frequencies ranging from 450-512MHz (in
12.5kHz steps).
If you know the frequency you may store it manually.
MANUAL PROGRAMMING
Turn power off. Press and hold
power back on. The channel indicator ashes the
lowest available empty channel. You may use the
or to select another channel.
while turning
Press
MHz whole number value to be set.
Press
number value (between 450 and 512 MHz).
Press
MHz whole number and the MHz decimal value
(in 12.5kHz steps) and press
change values.
When nished press
ashes.
Press
and hold
A conrmation tone sounds. The channel is automatically entered into the
OS scan memory.
DELETING A PROGRAMMED RECEIVE CHANNEL
Follow the steps in Manual Programming to enter a frequency for a desired
channel.
Select 0 for the rst frequency digit and then press
Press
exit programming mode.
. The frequency indicator ashes the
or to select the MHz whole
or to move left or right between the
or to
, the channel indictor
or to select the next channel for programming or press
to store setting.
.
or to select another channel or press and hold to
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ADVANCED FEATURES
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
This feature allows you to receive signals only from callers who have selected
the same CTCSS code.
Press
Press and hold
Press
or to select the channel you want to set a CTCSS code.
. CTCSS will ash.
or to select a desired CTCSS code.
Press and hold
than oF is selected, CTCSS and code will display.
DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)
DCS is a digital extension of CTCSS. It provides 104 extra, digitally coded,
squelch codes that follow after the 38 CTCSS codes. CTCSS 1-38, followed by
DCS 1-99 plus DCS 100-104.
Follow the steps for setting a CTCSS code.
Press
Press and hold
will display.
DCS/CTCSS Scan Operation
1. Press
2. Press and hold
3. When a signal is sensed on a DCS/CTCSS CH, the uh078sx Deluxe stops
for about 400 msecs (decode time) to decode the DCS/CTCSS code. If there
is no code or the receive code does not match the one programmed for the
channel, the uh078sx Deluxe resumes scanning.
to store setting. When a code other
until the DCS codes appear.
to store setting. DCS and code
Channels 5 and 35 are used for emergency channels. CTCSS
and DCS will not operate on these channels.
to start scanning (GS or OS) mode.
to change to DCS/CTCSS scan mode.
Channels 5 and 35 are used for emergency channels.
DCS/CTCSS will not operate on these channels.
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VOX
Built-in Voice Activated Circuit (VOX) feature enables the user to transmit automatically by speaking on the microphone of the VOX
headset(not supplied) without pressing the PTT switch.
VOX feature will not work without the Vox Headset Microphone.
The built in mic of uh078sx Deluxe is temporarily disabled,
PTT
however accidental pressing of
will cause the unit to
transmitbriey.
To activate VOX
1. Press
two times.
VOX and the current VOX setting ashes.
2. Press
level (oF, 1 to 9).
3. Press and hold
or to select desired VOX
to store setting.
4. Install VOX Headset (not supplied) to uh078sx Deluxe.
To De-activate VOX
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press and hold
two times.
to select OFF (“oF”).
to store setting.
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POWER SAVE
Battery Save feature extends the battery life by switching the receiver
circuit power ON and OFF. This feature automatically activates during
standby mode (RX mode without signal).
BACK LIGHTING
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and function keys are backlit for easy
viewing at night or in low light situations. The back lighting automatically
switches ON every time a key (except PTT) is pressed. It turns OFF 5
secs after the last key is pressed.
KEYPAD LOCK
To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad.
Press and hold the
To unlock the keypad, press and hold the
disappears.
When the Key Lock is active, an error tone will be heard if you
attempt to press keys. (except for the PTT button)
until it beeps to activate Key Lock. appears.
again.
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BUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCL)
This feature prevents accidental transmission on a busy channel.
This is recommended on channels where DCS/CTCSS is being used. If the
channel is “active” and the signal is coming from a non or different
DCS/CTCSS code user the BCL feature will prevent you from transmitting.
1. Press
2. Press
BCL appears on the display when set to ON.
3. Press and hold
ve times.
or to change setting ON/OFF.
to store setting.
BCL cannot be set on extra receive channels (CH41 to CH100).
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SCRAMBLE
The Scramble function scrambles the audio transmission for increased
privacy. Use the Scramble function when communicating with another
uh078sx Deluxe or uh078sx radio that also has Scramble active for the
same communication channel.
To activate Scramble for the current channel;
1. Press [SCRM/DCS/CTCSS] key.
SCRAMBLE appears on the display.
To disable Scramble;
1. Press [SCRM/DCS/CTCSS] key again.
SCRAMBLE disappears from the display.
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UHF CHANNEL & FREQUENCIES
Please follow these guidelines for channel use in Australia:
• Channels 05 and 35 are Emergency Channels.
• Channel 11 is a Calling Channel.
• Channels 22 and 23 are for telemetry and telecommand
applications and TX is inhibited on these channels.
General communication is accepted on all other channels with these guidelines:
• Channel 40 - road channel (Australia).
• Channels 01- 08 (and 31- 38) are repeater channels.
D Voice Activation
(VOX)
E Roger Beep
F Key Lock
G Battery Level
Indicator
H DCS / CTCSS
I DCS / CTCSS
Indicator
J Channel Number
K Scan Memory
L Priority Channel
M Scramble
N Group Scan
O Scan
P HI/LO Transmit
Power
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UNIDEN UH078SX DELUXE UHF CB RADIO
Two Year Limited Warranty
IMPORTANT Evidence of the original purchase is required for warranty
service.
Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498
Uniden New Zealand Limited
Elements of Warranty: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the
duration of this warranty its UH078SX DELUXE (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: This warranty to the original retail owner only is only valid
in the original country of purchase and shall be of no further effect 2 years 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) Modied,
altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any congurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other
than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by
this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as a part of
a system not manufactured by Uniden. (F) Only available in the original country
of sale.
Parts Covered: This warranty covers for two (2) years, the Product and included
accessories.
Statement of Remedy: In the event that the Product does not conform to this
warranty at 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 provide for reimbursement or payment
of incidental or consequential damages. This EXPRESS WARRANTY is in addition to and does not in any way affect your rights under the TRADE PRACTICES
ACT 1974 (Cth) (Australia) or the CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT (New
Zealand).
Procedure for obtaining performance or warranty: in the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered,
freight prepaid, with evidence of original purchase (e.g. a copy of the sales
docket) to the warrantor at:
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LTD
Service Division Service Division
345 Princes Highway, 150 Harris Road, East Tamaki,
Rockdale, NSW 2216 Manukau 2013
Fax (02) 9599 3278 Fax (09) 274 4253
www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz