Uniden UH089sx User Manual

UNIDEN Model uh089sx
UHF CB Radio
UNIDEN Model uh089sx UHF CB Radio
Contents
Introduction
Features 2
Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................... 2
Troubleshooting 2
Controls / Connectors ................................................................................. 3
Indicators ..................................................................................................... 4
Included with Your uh089sx ....................................................................... 5
Operation
Setting the Squelch .................................................................................. 6
Monitor ...................................................................................................... 6
Selecting a Channel ................................................................................. 6
Transmitting .............................................................................................. 7
Call Function ............................................................................................. 7
Using Repeater Channels ........................................................................ 7
Operating the uh089sx in Duplex Mode ................................................... 8
Scanning.................................................................................................... 8
Open Scan (OS) Mode ............................................................................. 8
Group Scan (GS) Mode............................................................................. 9
Programming Scan Channels ................................................................... 9
Selecting the Call tone ..............................................................................10
Roger Beep ..............................................................................................10
Busy Channel Lockout ..............................................................................10
VOX Operation (optional VOX headset required) .....................................11
Programming the Instant Priority Channel ................................................11
Recalling the Instant Channel ...................................................................11
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) .................................11
DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) ....................................................................11
UHF CB Channels & Frequencies.............................................................12
CTCSS & DCS Code List .........................................................................13
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UNIDEN Model uh089sx UHF CB Radio
Introduction
The Uniden uh089sx is designed to provide you with years of trouble free service. Its rugged components and materials are capable of withstanding harsh environments. Please read this Operating Manual carefully to ensure you gain the optimum performance of the unit
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.
Features
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Transmit & Receive FM 40CH (UHF-CB, TX Power 5W), Transmission is inhibited at CH22 & CH23
LCD Display with Backlight
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Signal Strength Meter
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RF Power Meter
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Speaker Audio Volume Level Meter
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Instant Channel
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One touch Instant Channel recalling
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Duplex Capability (from CH01 - CH08 per channel)
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Group Scan and Priority Channel Watch
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Open Scan
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Scan Channel Memory On/Off separately with Open Scan, Group Scan
Preventive Maintenance:
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Rotary Channel Select
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Busy Channel Lock-out Function
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Roger Beep Function On/Off
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2 Different CallTones
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38 Built-in CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) and 104 additional DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) codes that are user selectable
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Variable Squelch Level adjust
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Volume Control with Power On/Off Switch
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VOX (Voice Activated Function)
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10 Steps VOX Mic sensitivity adjustment
The following system checks should be made every six to twelve months:
Check the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
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Inspect the tightness of all electrical connections.
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Inspect the antenna coaxial cable for wear or breaks on the shielding.
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Inspect the tightness of all screws and other mounting hardware.
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Troubleshooting:
Should the unit malfunction or perform poorly, follow these procedures:
If the transceiver is completely inoperative:
If there is trouble with receiving:
adjusted properly. Possibly the radio is over-squelched.
If there is trouble with transmitting: securely connected to the ANTENNA
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 uh089sx has been subjected to extreme high temperature (above 60°C) . This is not a fault. Normal LCD operation resumes when the temperature stabilizes back to standard operating operating condition (0-55°C).
Check the VOLUME control setting. Be sure the SQUELCH is
Check that the transmission line (coaxial cable) is
connector. Check that the antenna is fully extended for proper
Check the power cord and fuse.
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UNIDEN Model uh089sx UHF CB Radio
Controls/Connectors
DCS
MENU
ENTER
MON
DCS/CTCSS
Controls and Connectors
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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 4
Rotary Channel Selector 6
On/Off Volume & Squelch 6
Push to Talk (PTT) Switch 7
Call Button 7
Instant Button 11
Menu/Enter - Select Button 10
SCAN - Scan On/Off 8,9
ANT.
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OS/GS - Open or Group Scan 8,9
MEM - Memory Scan Channels 8,9
MON - DCS/CTCSS - Monitor and DCS/CTCSS Tone button 6,11
DUP - Duplex On/Off 8
External Speaker Jack -
Power Input (13.8V DC) -
UHF Antenna Connection -
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UNIDEN Model uh089sx UHF CB Radio
Indicators
DCS
Indicators
Ref. Item Page Ref. Item Page Ref. Item Page Ref. Item Page
MEM
VOX
- Voice Operated 11 Microphone
CTCSS
-Continuous Tone 11 Coded Squelch System
- Memory 9
- Call Tone 10
- Roger Beep 10
DCS
- Digital Coded Squelch System 11
INST
- Instant Channel 11
TX
- Transmit 7
DUP
- Duplex 8
GS
- Group Scan 9
SCAN
- Scan mode 8
MON
- Monitor 6
- Busy Channel Lockout 10
BCL
- Channel number 7
- DCS/CTCSS Code Number 11
- Receive Signal or Transmit
S/RF
RF Power Level Meter -
- Receive Audio Volume
VOL
Level Meter -
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