Uniden UH089 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
UNIDEN Model UH-089
FRS CB Radio
UNIDEN Model UH-089 FRS CB Radio
Contents
Introduction
Features 2
Preventive Maintenance 2
Troubleshooting 2
Memory Backup 3
Controls / Connectors 3
Indicators 4
Included with Your UH-089 5
Operation
Setting the FM Squelch 6
Monitor 6
Selecting a Channel 7
Transmitting 7
Call Function 7
Using Repeater Channels 7
Operating the UH-089 in Duplex Mode 8
Scanning 8
Open Scan (OS) Mode 8
Group Scan (GS) Mode 9
Programming Scan Channels 9
Selecting the Call Ring tone 10
Roger Beep(VOX Only) 10
Busy Channel Lockout 10
VOX Operation (optional VOX headset required) 11
Programming the Instant Priority Channel 11
Recalling the Instant Channel 11
CTCSS 11
Frequency & CTCSS Tone Lists 12
Specifications 13
Technical Support and Service 13
Warranty 14
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Introduction
The Uniden UH-089 is designed to provide you with years of trouble free service. Its rugged components and
materials are capable of withstanding harsh environments.
We are certain that you will enjoy your UH-089. Please read this Operating Manual carefully to ensure you gain
the optimum performance of the unit.
Features
Transmit & Receive FM 40CH (UHF-CB, TX Power 5w)
LCD Display with Backlight
Signal Strength Meter
RF Power Meter
Speaker Audio Volume Level Meter
Instant Channel
One touch Instant Channel recalling
Duplex Capability (from CH01 - CH08 per channel)
Group Scan and Priority Channel Watch
Open Scan
Scan Channel Memory On/Off separately with Open
Scan, Group Scan.
Preventive Maintenance: The following system checks should be made every six to twelve months:
Check the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Inspect the tightness of all electrical connections.
Inspect the antenna coaxial cable for wear or breaks on the shielding.
Inspect the tightness of all screws and other mounting hardware.
Open Scan and Group Scan
Rotary Channel Select
Busy Channel Lock-out Function
Roger Beep Function On/Off (VOX Mode Only)
2 Different Ring Tones
38 Built-in CTCSS (Continuous T one Coded Squelch System)
codes that are user selectable
Variable Squelch Level adjust
Volume Control with Power On/Off Switch
VOX (Voice Activated Function)
10 Steps VOX Mic sensitivity adjustment
Troubleshooting: Should the unit malfunction or perform poorly, follow these procedures:
If the transceiver is completely inoperative...
Check the power cord and fuse.
If there is trouble with receiving...
Check the VOLUME control setting. Be sure the SQUELCH is adjusted properly. Possibly the radio is oversquelched.
If there is trouble with transmitting...
Check that the transmission line (coaxial cable) is securely connected to the ANTENNA connector.
Check that the antenna is fully extended for proper operation.
Check that all transmission line (coaxial cable) connections are secure and free of corrosion.
Blackening may occur on the Liquid Crystal Display. If the UH-089 has been subjected to extreme
NOTE
high temperature (above . This is not a fault. Normal LCD operation resumes when the
temperature stabilizes back to standard operating conditions (0 to 55°C).
60°C)
Memory Backup: A built-in capacitor protects the channels stored in the UH-089 memory
for up to 2 weeks after the DC power cable is disconnected.
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UNIDEN Model UH-089 FRS CB Radio
Controls / Connectors
2 3
1
6
5
4
Rotary
Channel
Selector
SLCT
STORE
TX
SLCT
OS/GS
FM
DUP
INST
MONGSSCAN
MEM
BCL
SCAN
VOX
CTCSS
MEM INST
INST SET
S/RF
CTCSS
DUP
VOL
SQ
VOL
Front
7
8
10
9
11
12
15
Rear
EXT.SP.
13
DC 13.8V
14
UHF ANT.
Controls and Connections
Ref. Item Page Ref. Item Page
1
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
4
9
SCAN - Scan On/Off
8, 9
2
Rotary Channel Selector
3
On/Off Volume & Squelch
Push to Talk (PTT) Switch
4
Call Button
5
Monitor Button
6
SLCT/STORE - Select Button
7
OS/GS - Open or Group Scan
8
10
10
7
6
MEM - Memory Scan Channels
INST - Instant Channel Recall and
11
8, 9
11
Instant Channel Programming
7
DUP - CTCSS T one and Duplex On/Of f
12
7
13
Extension Speaker Jack
6
14
Power Input (13.8V DC)
15
UHF Antenna Connection
9
11
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UNIDEN Model UH-089 FRS CB Radio
Indicators
19
20
18
21
22
23
TX
SLCT
26 27
FM
DUP
24
MONGSSCAN
28
INST
MEM
BCL
25
29
Indicators
Ref. Item Page
16
VOX - Voice Operated Microphone
CTCSS - Continuous Tone Coded
17
Squelch System
18
INST - Instant Channel
19
FM - FM Mode
20
TX - Transmit
21
DUP - Duplex
22
GS - Group Scan
23
SCAN - Scan mode
10
11
11
6 - 13
7
8
9
8
16
17
VOX
CTCSS
S/RF
VOL
30
Ref. Item Page
25
MEM - Memory
26
SLCT - Select
- Ring tone
27
- Roger Beep
28
BCL - Busy Channel Lockout
29
30
31
32
S/RF- Receive Signal or Transmit
31
- Channel number
- CTCSS Code Number
32
33
9
10
10
10
10
7
9
-
RF Power Level Meter
24
MON - Monitor
33
6
VOL - Receive Audio Volume
-
Level Meter
4
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