Uniden UH-090 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

UNIDEN Model UH-090

Dual Band CB Radio (FM & AM)

UNIDEN Model UH-090 Dual Band CB Radio (FM & AM)

Contents

Introduction

Features 2 Preventive Maintenance 2 Troubleshooting 2

Controls / Connectors / Indicators

Controls and Connectors 3 Indicators 4

Included with Your UH-090 5 Operation

Setting the AM Squelch 6 Setting the FM Squelch 6 Monitor 7 Selecting a Channel 7 Transmitting 7 Call Function (FM Only) 7 Using Repeater Channels (FM Only) 8 Operating the UH-090 in Duplex Mode 8 Scanning 8 Open Scan (OS) Mode 9 Group Scan (GS) Mode 9 Programming Scan Channels 9 Selecting the Call Ring tone (FM Only) 10 Roger Beep (FM Only) 10 Busy Channel Lockout (FM Only) 10 VOX Operation (optional VOX headset required) (FM Only) 10 Programming the Instant Priority Channel 11 Recalling the Instant Channel 11 Dual Band Watch 11 CTCSS (FM Only) 11

Frequency Lists 12

FM UHF - CB Frequency List 12

AM - CB Frequency List 12

CTCSS Tone List for FM Mode 13

Specifications 13 Warranty 14 Technical Support and Service 14

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Introduction

The Uniden UH-090 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-090. Please read this Operating Manual carefully to ensure you gain the optimum performance of the unit.

Features

Transmitt & Receive FM 40CH (UHF-CB, TX Power 5w)

Transmitt & Receive AM 40CH (AM Band, TX Power 5w)

LCD Display with Backlight Signal Strength Meter RF Power Indicator Speaker Audio Volume Level Meter One touch FM or AM Mode selectable Dual Band Watch Instant Channel programmable separately FM/AM

Modes One touch Instant Channel recalling

Duplex Capability (from CH01 - CH08 per channel) FM Only

FM Group Scan and Priority CH Watch FM Open Scan AM Group Scan with Priority CH Watch

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.

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.

AM Open Scan Scan Channel Memory On/Off separately with FM Open

Scan, FM Group Scan, AM Open Scan and AM Group Scan Rotary Channel Select Busy CH Lock-out Function - (FM Only) Roger Beep Function On/Off (FM VOX Mode Only) 2 Different Ring Tones (FM Only) 38 Built-in CTCSS (Continuous T one Coded Squelch System)

codes that are user selectable (FM Only) 2 Levels Preset Squelch (FM Only) Variable Squelch Level adjust (AM Only) Volume Control with Power On/Off Switch VOX (Voice Activated Function) (FM Only) 10 Steps VOX Mic sensitivity adjustment (FM Only) Memory Backup if power fails

NOTE

Blackening may occur on the Liquid Crystal Display. If the UH-090 has been subjected to extreme high temperature (above . This is not a fault. Normal LCD operation resumes when the

60°C)

temperature stabilizes back to standard operating conditions (0 to 55°C).

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UNIDEN Model UH-090 Dual Band CB Radio (FM & AM)

Controls / Connectors / Indicators

2 3

1

6

5

4

Rotary Channel Selector

SLCT

STORE

TX

DUAL DUP

SLCT

FM/AM

DUAL

FM

SQT

MONGSSCAN

AM

SCAN

OS/GS

INST MEM

BCL

VOX CTCSS

MEM INST

INST SET

DUP

S/RF

FM SQ

CTCSS

VOL

SQ

VOL

Front

7

8

10

9

15

11

12

16

Rear

EXT.SP.

13

DC 13.8V

14

HF ANT.

UHF ANT.

Controls and Connections

Ref. Item Page Ref. Item Page

1

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

2

Rotary Channel Selector

3

On/Off Volume & AM Squelch

4 7

6

10

Memory Scan Channels and Duplex On/Off

11

Instant Channel Recall and Instant Channel Programming

8, 9

11

4

Push to Talk (PTT) Switch

5

Call Button

6

Monitor Button

7

SLCT - Select Button

8

FM/AM and Dual Band Watch Scan On/Off and Open or Group

9

7 7 7

7, 11 8, 9

12

FM Squelch and CTCSS Tone

13

Extension Speaker

14

Power Input (13.8V DC)

15

HF Antenna Connection (AM)

16

UHF Antenna Connection (FM)

3

6, 11

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UNIDEN Model UH-090 Dual Band CB Radio (FM & AM)

Controls / Connectors / Indicators

17

18

VOX CTCSS

35

25

24 26

27

23

FM

TX

DUAL DUP

SLCT

30 31

22

28

21

SQT

MONGSSCAN

32

20

AM

INST

MEM

BCL

29

33

19

34

Indicators

Ref. Item Page

16

VOX - Voice Operated Microphone MON - Monitor

CTCSS - Continuous Tone Coded MEM - Memory

17

10

11

Squelch System

19

INST - Instant Channel

20

AM - AM Mode

21

SQT - Tight FM Squelch

11 7 6

BCL - Busy Channel Lockout

22

FM - FM Mode

23

TX - Transmit

24

DUP - Duplex

25

Dual - Dual Band Watch Transmit RF Power

7

8 11

Ref. Item Page

28 29

SLCT - Select

30

31

- Ring tone

- Roger Beep

32 33 34

- Channel Number

35

36

- CTCSS Tone

S/RF - Receive Signal or

S/RF

36

VOL

37

7

9 10 10 10 10

7 11

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26

GS - Group Scan VOL - Receive Audio Volume SCAN - Scan mode

27

9 8

37

4

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