Uniden America ON409FM User Manual

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SX409-3CKEM
7 Weather Channels
121 Privacy Codes
Internal VOX Circuitry
Up to 40 Mile Range*
Backlit LCD Display
Headset Jack
10 Selectable Call Tone
Alerts
Power Boost PTT
Roger Beep
Belt Clips
FM Radio
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
* This product is considered as FRS only product and contains 22 FRS channels in US market.
1
2
3
1 Antenna 9 Speaker
2 Push to Talk (PTT) 10 Charging Contacts
3 Boost (Change
transmission power from 0.5W to 2W.)
4 MicroUSB port and
earbud jack
5 Channel Up 13 Volume Down
6 Channel Down/FM 14 Light
7 MENU/Power 15 WX/MON
8 Call/Lock 16 Microphone
Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden SX409 series radio. This lightweight, palm-sized radio is a state-of-the-art device, equipped with many valuable features. Use it at sporting events, to stay in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Each radio uses 3 AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, included. The SX409 kit also contains the following:
Radios (3)
Belt Clips (3)
Charging cradle with micro USB jack (3)
AC adapters with single micro USB connector for charging
cradle (3)
3 AA NiMH batteries per radio
Printed Materials
If your model number contains "CK," it contains a charging kit (including a charging cradle).
Refer to the packaging for other specific contents.
Battery Charging Cradles with USB adapters
Battery Level Meter
3 rechargeable AA NiMH
batteries per radio
14 Hours Battery Life
Micro USB Charging Port
Channel Monitor
Channel Scan
Vibrate
NOAA Emergency /
Weather Channels with ALERT
Emergency Strobe
Splash Proof (JIS4)
4
11
5
6 7
8 9
10
11 LCD
12 Volume Up
12
13
14 15
16
INSTALL THE BATTERY
The SX409 series radios each use 3 rechargeable NiMH AA batteries (included).
To install the batteries:
1. Remove the belt clip if necessary.
2. Unscrew and remove the battery compartment cover.
3. Install the batteries into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the instructions indicated inside the battery compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating.
4. Replace and screw in the battery compartment cover.
5. Replace the belt clip if necessary.
Note: If the rubber seal appears worn, nicked, or dried out, replacement seals are available from www.uniden.com.
BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY ALERT
This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries. When the battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter icon immediately.
flashes. Recharge the batteries
CHARGING THE RADIO
Two radios can be charged directly by using the supplied charging cradle. A single radio can charge using the microUSB port to connect to a USB power source. For fastest charging, turn off the radio before charging.
Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden accessories specifically designated for this product.
Using the microUSB Port
1. Connect the included AC adapter with microUSB connector cable to the radio's microUSB port. Connect the other end to an outlet that provides USB charging power (NOT to a USB hub).
2. Charge the batteries for 16 hours until the battery indicator either stops flashing.
Using the Charging Cradle
1. Connect the included AC adapter with USB connector cable to the charging cradle's microUSB port. Connect the other end to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2. Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, and place the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward.
3. Charge the batteries for 14 hours.
Note:
Use only the supplied batteries, charger, and AC adapter or approved accessories from Uniden.
Charge time may vary depending on the battery life remaining.
The batteries
the unit is also connected to external power.
If battery power is low, you cannot operate the radio even using external power. Allow the batteries to charge before using. If you try to transmit while power is low, the radio will automatically turn off.
must be installed for the unit to operate, even if
USING THE RADIO
Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume
1. Press and hold MENU/ to turn the radio ON. Iincrease the speaker volume by pressing VOL . To decrease the volume, press VOL .
2. Press and hold MENU/
Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps)
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys PTT and CALL/LOCK) is pressed. and hold CALL/LOCK while turning ON the radio. Repeat to turn the sound back ON.
Choosing a Channel
Your radio has 22 channels and 121 Privacy codes you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel and Privacy code.
With the radio in "Normal" operating mode, press the CH /CH keys to increase or decrease the channel number displayed.
Note: Channels 1-7 have a typical range of up to 32 miles. Channels 8-14 have a typical maximum range of up to 5 miles. Channels 15-22 have a typical range of up to 32 miles. You can see which GMRS or FRS channel is active by the icon. The
again to turn the radio OFF.
To turn this sound OFF, press
(except for the
hi
icon is displayed while on GMRS channels, and the displayed while on FRS channels.
lo icon is
Talking on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 are transmitting, the cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking.
2. When you have finished speaking, release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls. While receiving, displays.
inches away from the microphone. While you
icon appears on the display. To avoid
Monitor Mode Feature
Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key.
To turn ON Monitor mode:
Press and hold WX/MON for 2 seconds until two beeps sound. The receiver circuit stays open, and both noise and weak signals can be heard. The
To turn OFF Monitor mode:
Press and hold WX/MON for 2 seconds to return to "Normal" mode; two beeps sound and the disappears.
icon blinks.
icon stops blinking and
FM Radio Feature
Your radio allows you to listen to FM radio transmissions.
1. Press and hold CH displays?)
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press and hold CH to exit the FM Radio feature.
CH to scroll through the higher FM frequencies one at a time. Press and hold CH to quickly scroll through the higher FM frequencies.
CH to scroll through the lower FM frequencies one at a time.
to activate the FM radio. (What
Advanced Functions (Menus)
Press MENU/ to access your radio's advanced functions.
WX
Call
Sub Code
Normal
1. Press MENU/ to enter the menus.
2. Additional presses of MENU/ menus until exiting to "Normal" operating mode (a double beep sounds).
You can also press any key except
or tap PTT to exit Menu mode.
Privacy Code
Each of the channels 1-22 may have a Privacy code (oF or 1-121) selected. Code oF (OFF) indicates no Privacy code selected and your radio can receive a signal regardless of the code settings of the transmitting radio.
1. Press MENU/ indicator flashes.
2. Press code number displayed. You can also select oF (OFF) at this stage.
3. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/ through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode.
4. Press any key other than press PTT and the radio returns to Idle mode in 10 seconds.
Scan
Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, the radio pauses on that channel until the channel is clear. Then, after a 2 second delay, the radio continues scanning. Pressing the PTT button while the scan is paused on a channel allows you to transmit on that channel.
To turn ON channel scan:
1. Press MENU/ blink.
2. Press
to start it.
To turn OFF channel scan:
1. To exit the Scan menu, press the MENU/ through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode.
2. Press any key other than CH / CH ▼, VOL /VOL ▼,
Flashlight to turn channel scan off in 10 seconds.
Voice Operated Transmission
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice Operated
Scan
OFF, 1-121
ON/OFF
CH / CH
CH / CH t
Silent
ON/OFF
to enter Menu mode. The Privacy code
key to increase or decrease the Privacy
repeatedly until the scan... icon and oF
o select Scan mode and press MENU/
VOX
Tone
Level
OFF,
1-10
1-5
advance you through the
CH / CH
key to advance
CH /CH
or
VOL /VOL
Normal
Alert
ON/OFF
or
VOL /VOL
or
key to advance
or
Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking into the microphone instead of pressing PTT.
To select VOX level:
1. Press MENU/ sensitivity level
2. Press
3. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/
Call Tone
Your radio is equipped with 10 selectable call tones that are transmitted when CALL/LOCK is pressed.
To select a call tone:
1. Press MENU/
2. Press
3. Exit Call Tone to set the selected tone.
Setting Silent Mode
When you turn on Silent mode, all incoming calls are muted; if you receive a call, the unit vibrates and the backlight flashes. If you do not respond to the call within 15 seconds, the backlight turns off. The radio will also vibrate to remind you that you missed a call. Silent mode is disabled for 15 seconds when you transmit, receive, or press any other button.
Press MENU/ to blink on the display.
To turn ON Silent mode:
1. Press
2. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/
To turn OFF Silent mode:
1. Press
2. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/
Note: To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure to use a Privacy code whenever you use the Silent mode feature. You can hear the received voice when you turn on channel scan and an active channel is detected even during Silent mode.
Missed Call Alerts
If you receive an incoming call while Silent mode is on and do not respond, the radio will turn on the Missed Call icon.
The radio will additionally remind you of a missed call by vibrating every minute after the call for 3 minutes.
CH / CH Use level 1 to increase environments activation in very noisy environments.
through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode.
Tone start to blink on the display.
CH / CH Each tone will be heard through the speaker but will not be transmitted. Cycle through these tones and stay on the tone you want to select.
CH
through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode. appears.
CH
through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode. vibe disappears.
repeatedly until the vox icon and the VOX
(oF,
1-5
) blink
.
to change the VOX sensitivity levels.
, and use a higher level to reduce undesired
repeatedly until vibe and the current setting start
to turn Silent mode on; on displays.
sensitivity to voice in normally quiet
key to advance
repeatedly until the CALL icon and Call
to move through the available call tones.
key to advance
vibe
to display oF.
key to advance
Key Lock
To lock the keypad:
Press and hold CALL/LOCK;
These functions are not affected by Key Lock:
Volume Adjust Call Tone Transmission
PTT Transmission Boost
Power Off Enter Monitor Mode
Flashlight
To unlock the keypad:
Press and hold CALL/LOCK again;
displays.
disappears.
Automatic Power Save
Your radio has a circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is 3 seconds, still able to receive transmissions in this mode.
your radio switches to Power Save mode. The radio is
no transmission or an incoming call within
LCD Backlight
The LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when any key (except the PTT button) is pressed. It stays lit for 10 seconds before turning OFF.
Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a beep sound that that is sent to indicate the end of transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission). Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when both Roger Beep and Key
Beep are set to ON. When Roger Beep is set to ON and Key Beep is set to OFF, Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker but it will be transmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is set to OFF, Roger Beep will neither be heard nor transmitted.
To change Roger Beep setting:
Press and hold VOL while turning the radio on and off. If Roger Beep is ON, it will be turned off; if it is OFF, it will be turned on.
LED Flashlight with SOS
is equipped with an LED flashlight that can also flash an
The radio SOS signal during emergencies. Press LIGHT to cycle through the options.
Press - turn on flashlight. (Quick press - turn off flashlight)
Press and hold - turn on SOS signal.
From SOS - Press to turn off SOS signal and return to
flashlight.
From flashlight - Press to turn off flashlight.
Note: The flashlight will also work when the radio is off.
alert
icon
icon
USING THE WEATHER RADIO
Your radio can receive weather broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather Service. When in the Weather Radio Alert mode, the system functions as it does in standard mode but also monitors the selected weather channel for alerts when not communicating. While using the Weather Radio, you are not able to receive GMRS communications.
1. To turn on the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, press WX/ MON. The
2. Press the desired Weather Channel.
3. To exit the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, press WX/MON. The
Choosing an Emergency/Weather Channel
There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available and these frequencies are common between the US and Canada. You need to know what frequency is being transmitted in your location.
Press MENU/ setting start to blink on the display.
To turn ON Weather Alert:
1. Press
2. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/ through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode. appears.
3. When the unit receives a warning signal, it beeps for 5 seconds.
To turn OFF Weather Alert:
1. Press
2. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/ through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode. disappears.
When Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority is
given to this function. It checks the weather alert signals every 5 seconds. When the unit finds a warning signal, it switches to the warning receive mode automatically.
Weather Alert is activated even if Beep Tone is turned off.
icon appears.
CH /CH
icon disappears.
CH
CH
to increase or decrease the number to
repeatedly until the
to display on.
and channel indicator flash.
to display oF.
icon and the current
key to advance you
key advance you
NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List
Ch. Frequency (MHz) CH. Frequency (MHz)
1 162.550 5 162.450
2 162.400 6 162.500
3 162.475 7 162.525
4 162.425
SPECIFICATIONS
Channels 15 GMRS/7 FRS/7 Weather
Privacy Codes 38 Sub-Codes
83 DCS Codes
Operating Freq.
FRS 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
WX 162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz
Power Source 3 AA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
Range Up to 40 miles
FREQUENCY CHART
CH. Freq. Cross-Ref. CH. Freq. Cross-Ref.
1 462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1 12 467.6625 FRS 12
2 462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2 13 467.6875 FRS 13
3 462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3 14 467.7125 FRS 14
4 462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4 15 462.5500 GMRS 11
5 462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5 16 462.5750 GMRS 8
6 462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6 17 462.6000 GMRS 12
7 462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7 18 462.6250 GMRS 9
8 467.5625 FRS 8 19 462.6500 GMRS 13
9 467.5875 FRS 9 20 462.6750 GMRS 10
10 467.6125 FRS 10 21 462.7000 GMRS 14
11 467.6375 FRS 11 22 462.7250 GMRS15
This product is considered as FRS only product in US market, the GMRS is for Canadian market.
DCS CODE LIST
Tone
No.
39 023 67 174 95 445
40 025 68 205 96 464
41 026 69 223 97 465
42 031 70 226 98 466
43 032 71 243 99 503
44 043 72 244 100 506
45 047 73 245 101 516
46 051 74 251 102 532
47 054 75 261 103 546
48 065 76 263 104 565
49 071 77 265 105 606
50 072 78 271 106 612
51 073 79 306 107 624
52 074 80 311 108 627
53 114 81 315 109 631
54 115 82 331 110 632
55 116 83 343 111 654
56 125 84 346 112 662
57 131 85 351 113 664
58 132 86 364 114 703
59 134 87 365 115 712
60 143 88 371 116 723
61 152 89 411 117 731
62 155 90 412 118 732
63 156 91 413 119 734
64 162 92 423 120 743
65 165 93 431 121 754
66 172 94 432
Octal Code
Tone
No.
Octal Code
Tone
No.
Octal Code
CTCSS Chart (Hz)
Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq.
oF OFF 13 103.5 26 162.2
1 67.0 14 107.2 27 167.9
2 71.9 15 110.9 28 173.8
3 74.4 16 114.8 29 179.9
4 77.0 17 118.8 30 186.2
5 79.7 18 123.0 31 192.8
6 82.5 19 127.3 32 203.5
7 85.48 20 131.8 33 210.7
8 88.5 21 136.5 34 218.1
9 91.5 22 141.3 35 225.7
10 94.8 23 146.2 36 233.6
11 97.4 24 151.4 37 241.8
12 100.0 25 156.7 38 250.3
MAINTENANCE
To be safe and sure:
Never open your radio’s case.
Never change or replace anything in your radio except the
batteries.
Care and Safety
To clean the radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents because they can harm the body of the unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage. Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery contacts. Do not submerge the unit in water. If the unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries immediately.
Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to minimize potential water damage. Leave the battery compartment cover off overnight to ensure complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unit is completely dry.
Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, your radio is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by moving your radio away from the receiver. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the radio.
Hazardous Environments
Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire may result. Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps.
Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives.
WARNING! Read this information before using the radio. In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines.
FCC RF EXPOSURE
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere to the following:
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Hand-Held Operation (Held-to-Face)
This device was evaluated for typical hand-held (held-to-face) operations with a 1 inch spacing from the front of the radio. For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user's face in order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.
Body-Worn Operation
This device was evaluated for body-worn operations with the supplied belt-clip accessory. (All necessary accessories are included in the package; any additional or optional accessories are not required for compliance with the guidelines.) Third party accessories (unless approved by the manufacturer) should be avoided as these might not comply with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the Industry Canada RF exposure guidelines when used with Uniden accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with Industry Canada RF exposure guidelines.
Fonctionnement de l’appareil, lorsque porté sur le corps. appareil a été testé et s’est avéré conforme aux normes d’Industrie Canada et approuvé pour le port sur le corps à l’aide des accessoires Uniden inclus et conçus pour cet appareil. L’utilisation d'accessoires ne respectant pas les exigences d'exposition RF d’Industrie Canada doit être évitée.
Cet
FCC PART15/
IC COMPLIANCE
FCC PART 15 COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Avis de conformité à la FCC : Ce dispositif a été testé et s’avère conforme à l’article 15 des règlements de la Commission fédérale des communications (FCC). Ce dispositif est soumis aux conditions suivantes: 1) Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et; 2) Il doit pouvoir supporter les parasites qu’il reçoit, incluant les parasites pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement.
Tout changement ou modification non approuvé expressément par la partie responsable pourrait annuler le droit à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.
IC COMPLIANCE
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Cet appareil contient des émetteurs / récepteurs exemptés de licence conformes aux RSS (RSS) d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférences.2. Cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable de l'appareil.
Tout changement ou modification non approuvé expressément par la partie responsable pourrait annuler le droit à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.
ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
IMPORTANT: SAVE YOUR RECEIPT! Evidence of original
purchase is required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden")
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden 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 user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is: (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, sub­assemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
that the product does not
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America and Canada.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the owner ’s manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). Disconnect the battery from the Product and separately secure the battery in its own separate packaging within the shipping carton. The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it.The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation C/O Saddle Creek 743 Henrietta Creek Road, Suite 100 Roanoke, TX 76262
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