Uniden UH-040XR, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...UH 040XR Operating Guide ...

Page 2: ... children operate any transmitter equipped radio equipment unless supervised Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified Uniden technician Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment with the antenna touching or close to the eyes face or exposed body parts The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and m...

Page 3: ...el 7 To Transmit and Receive 7 To Operate in Duplex Mode 8 Scanning 8 Open Scan 8 Group Scan 9 Programming Scan Channels 10 Drop Out Delay 11 Keypad Confirmation Tone Keypad Tone 11 Power Save 11 Backlight 12 Keypad Lock 12 Monitor 12 Battery Level Display 13 Charging Batteriesº 14 UHF Channels and Frequencies 15 Optional Accessories 16 Technical Specifications 16 Warranty 18 Controls Functions 19...

Page 4: ... UH 040XR s features please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit FEATURES 40 Channels 500mW Output Power Up to 3 km range LCD Display Group Scan Open Scan Duplex Capability Monitor LCD Back Light Auto On for 5 Sec Auto Power Save Battery Level Indicator Built in Keypad Lock Key Lock On Off Key Touch Tone On Off Auto Squelch Control Range varies depending on the environment 3km...

Page 5: ...table packaging that will provide adequate protection to your radio Enclose a note describing the problem a copy of your receipt and send it prepaid to AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND Uniden Australia Pty Ltd Uniden New Zealand Ltd Customer Service Division Customer Service Division 345 Princes Highway 150 Harris Road Rockdale NSW 2216 East Tamaki Auckland Ph 02 9599 3355 Ph 9 273 8383 Fax 02 9599 3278 Fax ...

Page 6: ... IN YOUR UH 040XR PACKAGE 3 3 Note If any of these items are missing from the box contact your Uniden Dealer Wrist Strap Belt Clip Operating Guide Product Registration Card and other printed materials UH 040XR ...

Page 7: ...ure your radio is off 2 Release the battery cover clip then remove the battery cover 3 Insert 3 AA ALKALINE batteries according to the polarity symbols inside the battery compartment 4 Align the battery cover tabs with the UH040XR tab holes then replace the cover Note Batteries are not supplied GETTING STARTED 4 Tab holes Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the unit ...

Page 8: ...ost likely use your radio when you are out and about the unit comes equipped with a belt clip to securely fasten the unit to your belt pocket or purse To remove the belt clip turn the screw counterclockwise To attach the belt clip 1 Insert the belt clip screw into the slot on the belt clip 2 Align the screw with the hole on the back of the radio and turn it clockwise using a Phillips screwdriver t...

Page 9: ...kwise until a click is heard A channel number and battery level should appear on the display To turn the unit OFF rotate the ON OFF VOL knob counter clockwise until a click is heard The display will disappear VOLUME 1 Press the MON button to hear background noise The BUSY icon will appear on the display 2 Turn the ON OFF VOL control clockwise to increase the volume counterclockwise to decrease the...

Page 10: ...atts 2 Before you transmit listen for activity on the selected channel 3 When the channel is clear press and hold the PTT to transmit appears on the LCD Hold the radio with microphone approximately two inches 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 finished speaking release the PTT and listen...

Page 11: ...nnels programmed in the OS or GS memory To initiate scanning 1 Assuming the unit is on CH01 when switched on 2 Press SCAN and scanning starts Scan icon flashes during scanning 1 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 Note ...

Page 12: ...switch to Group Scanning 2 Group Scan GS Mode To use GS Mode Scanning press the OS GS key GS icon appears on the display 1 When SCAN SW is pressed during Group Scan Mode SCAN icon will blink and Group Scan Scanning begins 2 To deactivate GS scan press SCAN or PTT Note 1 If SCAN is deactivated while it is tuned to an active channel the UH 040XR will stay on that active channel If none of the channe...

Page 13: ...7 476 825 MHz a press to select a higher channel scanning pauses or b press to select a lower channel Programming Scan Channels 1 Select which Scanning Mode you wish to use on the channel OS or GS Mode Note OS is indicated by the absence of the GS icon 2 Select the channel you want to store by pressing or 3 Pressing MEM momentarily to store MEM icon appears and beep sounds are heard 4 To remove th...

Page 14: ...beep tone This tone can be switched on or off 1 Press and hold SCAN button for 1 5 sec bp on will appear for 1 5 sec 2 Press and hold SCAN button for 1 5 secs bp of will appear for 1 5 secs and you will hear a beep sound POWER SAVE Battery Save feature extends the battery life by switching the receiver circuit power ON and OFF This feature automatically activates during stand by mode RX mode witho...

Page 15: ...on appears To unlock the keypad press and hold the LOCK button again for 1 5 Secs icon disappears Note When the Key Lock is active a warning beep will be heard if you attempt to press the keys MONITOR This feature enables users to listen in for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a button To use monitor For brief listening press MON For continuous listening Press and hold MON for 2...

Page 16: ... UH 040XR current battery voltage level at all times The battery level is displayed in 3 levels LEVEL 3 Battery 100 full LEVEL 1 Battery approx 30 capacity LEVEL 2 Battery approx 70 capacity Almost Empty Note When PTT SW is pressed at Level Empty battery icon and channel number will flash 13 ...

Page 17: ...H040XR ON OFF VOL knob off and connect the AC adaptor plug to the mic jack Battery charging times vary A longer time is required to charge higher capacity batteries Disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit when charging is completed 14 Rechargeable Batteries Charging Time 600mAH Ni Cad 14 16 hrs 1000mAH Ni Cad 24 27 hrs 1300mAH Ni MH 31 35 hrs ...

Page 18: ... 477 050 Simplex 07 476 575 Simplex Duplex 27 477 075 Simplex 08 476 600 Simplex Duplex 28 477 100 Simplex 09 476 625 Repeater 29 477 125 Simplex 10 476 650 Repeater 30 477 150 Simplex 11 476 675 Back up Emergency Channel 31 477 175 Simplex 12 476 700 Repeater 32 477 200 Simplex 13 476 725 Repeater 33 477 225 Simplex 14 476 750 Repeater 34 477 250 Simplex 15 476 775 Repeater 35 477 275 Simplex 16 ...

Page 19: ...d 8Ω Power Source AA Size Battery x 3pcs Size without antenna 160 H x 62 W x 32 D mm Weight 150g with Antenna without Battery Operating Time at 25 hrs Ni Cd Batteries 5 5 90 Duty Cycle 32 hrs Ni MH Batteries 38 hrs Alkaline Batteries Transmitter Frequency Control Phase Locked Loop Frequency Range 476 425 to 477 4 MHz Frequency Stability 3 ppm Power Output 0 5W Spurious Emissions 40 dBm Current Dra...

Page 20: ...25 to 477 4 MHz Sensitivity 0 22 µV 12 dB SINAD Squelch Sensitivity 0 19 µV Threshold Audio Frequency Response 500Hz 5dB ref 1KHz 3KHz Dev 2000Hz 6dB Selectivity 50dB Hum Noise Ratio 37dB Audio Output Drain 0 15W 10 THD Current Drain 150 mA 50mW output Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice 17 ...

Page 21: ...y covers for 1 year the UHF CB Transceiver Unit only Accessories Belt CLip and Wrist Strap are covered for 90 days 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 n...

Page 22: ...OS GS MEM DUP SCAN 5 4 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 3 2 1 10 11 12 CONTROLS INDICATORS 19 ...

Page 23: ...peaker 9 Scan Button 10 Open Group Scan Button 11 Memory On Off Button 12 Duplex On Off Button 13 PTT Push to talk Button 14 Monitor Switch 15 Belt CLip A Transmit B Channel Numbers C Key Lock D Memory E Battery Level Indicator F Duplex Transmit G Scanning H Group Scanning I Receiving 20 I G H F E D C B A ...

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