Onix AUHR-014 User manual

Instruction Manual
1300 886 649
Model: AUHR-014
Customer Helpline
Handheld UHF
CB Radio

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Welcome
Congratulations on choosing to buy an ONIX® product. All
products brought to you by Onix®are manufactured to the
highest standards of performance and safety and, as part of our
philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our
comprehensive 1 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your
purchase for many years to come.

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Contents
Welcome 2
General Safety Instructions 4
Product Overview 5
Features 8
Getting Started 9
Instructions 13
Channels and Frequencies 23
FAQs 26
Technical Specifications 27

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Read this manual thoroughly before rst use, the safety
precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe
place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card,
purchase receipt and carton.
CAUTION!
• Follow the instructions in this manual when adjusting the Hand-
held UHF CB Radio (the equipment). Only adjust the controls
covered in this manual, as improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage. If this happens, unplug the equipment and
have it serviced by appropriately qualified personnel.
• The equipment is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the equip-
ment. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
• Take care not to drop the equipment as a fall may damage it.
• Avoid using the equipment and switch it off during a thunderstorm.
• Clean the equipment only with a dry cloth. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
• Never change or replace anything in the equipment. Never open
it or adjust settings inside. Only have it serviced by qualified
personnel. In case of defect, contact our after sales support line.
IMPORTANT! This equipment is not suitable for scuba diving.
• After your radio is submerged in water, you might notice that the
sound is distorted. This is because there is still water remaining
in and around the speaker and microphone. Just shake the radio
to clear excess water and the sound should return to normal.
• If your radio is exposed to salt water, clean your radio thoroughly
with fresh water, and dry it before turning it on.
General Safety Instructions

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Product Overview
Parts List
1 Earpiece Microphone
2 Car Adaptor
3 Protective Cover/Carry Case
4 Handheld UHF CB Radio
5 Speaker Microphone
6 Charging Cradle
Also included, but not pictured:
Belt Clip
AC Adaptor
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Product Overview (Cont.)
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1 Antenna
2 Belt clip
3 Battery cover
4 Push-to-talk button
5 Monitor button
6 External VOX-microphone jack
7 Key lock button
8 Channel up button
9 Channel down button
10 Built-in microphone
11 Backlit LCD display
12 On / Off button
13 Call tone button
14 Volume up button
15 Volume down button
16 Menu button
17 Built-in speaker
Side View Front View
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A Keypad lock icon - illuminates when buttons are locked
B TX icon - illuminates when the radio is in transmitting mode
C RX icon - illuminates when the radio is in receiving mode
D DW icon - dual watch function
E Scan icon - automatic channels or CTCSS code scanning
F LO icon - transmitter low power icon
G Keypad beep tone icon
H VOX (Handsfree use) icon
I CTCSS Code number (1-38)
J REP icon - illuminates when the repeater function is activated
K Selected channel indication (1-80)
L Stop watch function icon
M Power save function icon
N Roger beep function icon
O Battery status indicator

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Features
The AUHR-014 is a portable two-way UHF CB radio. It is compact,
rugged and fits easily in your hand. This handheld UHF radio
will give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all
conditions and situations. To ensure you get the most from all its
features, please read these instructions carefully before use.
• 80 Channels
• 3W/0.5W Output power selection
• Typical range (line of sight) of 10km
• Operating time up to 32 hours*
• IPX7** Waterproof rating
• LCD Display with function backlight
• 38 Built-in continuous tone coded squelch system (CTCSS)
• Built-in voice operated exchange (VOX) function
• Auto power saver with indicator
• Dual watch function and stop watch function (<59’59”)
• 5 Different call tones
• Roger tone function (selectable on/off)
• Transmitting and receiving icon indicators
• Key lock function
• VOX-headset and speaker-microphone supplied
• 950MAh Li-ion battery pack and low-battery indicator
• Car charger plug supplied
* Based on 5% transmitting, 5% receiving and 90% waiting mode
using low output power.
WATERPROOF RATING
** IPX7 means the device is dust protected, and protected against the
effects of immersion in water up to 1m deep for up to 30 minutes, and
is also protected against the effects of a low pressure water stream.
The AUHR-014 will only meet this rating if fully assembled and all
rubber seals and bungs are well maintained and correctly fitted. This
means that the speaker-microphone bung is inserted, and the battery
pack is attached and securely fastened.
The radio is not suitable for scuba diving.
Only the AUHR-014 meets the waterproof (IPX7) specification. All other
accessories supplied with the device are not splash or waterproof.

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Getting Started
The charger base is not waterproof, ensure the radio is
dry before connecting it to the charger.
Before First Use
• Carefully remove the Handheld UHF CB Radio from its
packaging. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to
operate it. Contact our after sales support centre for advise
using the details on the bottom of the page.
• Your new Handheld UHF CB Radio comes with a rechargeable
Li-Ion battery ready installed. Before first use, fully charge the
battery for 10 to 14 hours with the unit turned off while charging.
Charging the Battery
The AUHR-014 must be used with its original charger base and
AC adaptor or car adaptor.
• Make sure the unit is turned off.
• Connect the jack of the AC adaptor or the car adaptor to the
socket at the back of the charger base. Make sure the jack is
fully and firmly inserted into the socket.
• Connect the AC adaptor to the mains power supply or the car
adaptor to the car cigarette lighter socket. The LED indicator on
the charger base will turn green.
• Place the unit into the charger base. The LED indicator on the
charger base will turn RED and the battery charging symbol will
flash on the LCD display.
• Once the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator will turn
green. Unplug the adaptor and store it safely. Turn the unit on.
Turn the page for some important notes about recharging.
When the battery status icon flashes and "bA low"
shows on the LCD, the battery capacity is low and you
need to recharge the battery.

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Getting Started (Cont.)
• This equipment contains a Lithium Ion battery pack. Do not
charge the battery pack in any charger other than the one
supplied, which is designed to charge this battery pack. Using
another charger may damage the battery pack or cause the
battery pack to explode.
• If you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time,
e.g. several weeks, please take out the battery to prevent
damage.
• Only replace batteries with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not short-circuit the battery pack.
• Lithium Ion batteries must be disposed of properly. Consult
your local recycling authorities for proper disposal instructions.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. Doing so may
cause an explosion.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• LED indicators on the charger base will NOT turn off
automatically. You will have to take the unit out the charger base
and disconnect the electricity.
• It takes approximately 6 hours to fully charge the battery pack
when it is at its lowest level, or around 14 hours to fully charge
a new battery pack. The LED indicators will turn green when the
battery is fully charged.
• In case the LED indicators on the charger base do NOT turn red
with the units placed inside, double-check if the unit is placed
properly inside the charger, or change the battery pack and retry
the recharging process.
IMPORTANT LITHIUM ION BATTERY WARNINGS

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Getting Started (Cont.)
Figure 4 Figure 5
Battery
Socket
Screw
Replacing the Supplied Lithium Ion Battery
The AUHR-014 comes with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack pre-
installed. In case you need to replace the battery pack, follow the
instructions below:
To remove the battery:
• Unscrew the screw and then
remove the battery cover.
• Pull out the battery and disconnect
the battery connector from the
socket inside the UHF CB radio.
• Completely remove the battery
and place the battery cover back
and screw it in.
To install a new battery:
• Unscrew the screw and then
remove the battery cover.
• Insert the battery connector in the connector located inside the
battery compartment and install the battery pack.
• Re-install the battery cover and tighten the screw.

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Getting Started (Cont.)
Using The Protective Cover/Carry Case
If you are planning to use the belt clip, make sure it is
installed before inserting the radio into the carry case.
• Insert the radio into the protective cover/carry case so the LCD
screen of the radio and the clear window of the carry case are
facing the same direction.
• If the belt clip is attached, guide the clip through the recess at
the back of the cover.
• Once the radio is fully inserted, run the elastic cable over the
top of the radio and clip it in at the back.
Removing the Belt Clip
• Pull the belt clip latch away from
the unit.
• While pulling the belt clip latch,
push up the belt clip as shown in
Figure 1.
Installing the Belt Clip
• Slide the belt clip into the slot,
as shown in Figure 2. It will click
securely into position.
Connecting the VOX Microphone or Speaker Microphone
To use either one of these accessories, simply plug it into the VOX-
microphone socket on top of the radio.

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Instructions
Turning On
To turn on the unit, press and hold the ON/OFF button; the LCD will
show the channel number and the CTCSS code number.
Parameter Default
Channel 1
CTCSS Privacy Code 0
Tx Power Hi (3W)
Vox On/Off Off
Vox Sensitivity 5
Call Tone 5
Roger Tone Off
Keypad Beep Tone On
Lock States Unlock
Turning O
Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn the radio off.
Volume Adjustment
Press the VOLUME UP/DOWN button to change the volume. The LE
icon and the selected volume level (1-8) will appear on the LCD.
Channel Selection
Before selecting a channel for transmission, always listen on it and
ensure it is not already being used. Avoid selecting a busy channel.
When the unit keeps on receiving a signal from an unknown party,
the RX icon will be displayed.
• Press the CHANNEL UP/DOWN button once to select the
desired channel (1 - 80)
• Press and hold the CHANNEL UP/DOWN button to move faster
through the selection.

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Instructions (Cont.)
About Channels
This unit has 80 channels, but not all of these are available; several
are prohibited for voice transmission and others are restricted, as
explained below. The selected channel is displayed on the LCD.
• Channels 5 and 35 are for emergency calling. Do not use
these channels in non-emergency cases. According to AS/
NZS 4365:2011, the operation of selective calling (including
CTCSS and Scrambler) is prohibited on designated emergency
channels 5 and 35.
• Channels 22 or 23 are prohibited for the transmission of
speech telephony signals, according to AS/NZS 4365:2011.
• Channels 61, 62 and 63 are reserved for future use. They
cannot be activated until approved by the ACMA CBRS Class
Licence in Australia.
• Channels 1-8 and 31-38, 41-48 and 71-78 are used as
repeater channels with 750kHz offset. Channels 1-8 and 41-48
are used for mobile reception, and channels 31-38 and 71-78
for mobile transmission.
Only use this repeater function when a long distance
communication via the local repeater facility is specifically
required. Unless it is necessary, avoid operation on locally used
repeater input channels (channels 31-38 and 71-78) or locally
used repeater receiving channels (channels 1-8 and 41-48).
• Channel 11 is the customary calling channel in Australia for
establishing communication.
• Channel 40 is the customary road vehicle channel.

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Instructions (Cont.)
Receiving a Signal
The unit is continuously in receiving mode when it is on and not
transmitting. When you receive a signal on the current channel, the
RX icon will appear on the LCD.
Transmitting
• Press and hold the PTT button to transmit your voice: the TX
icon will be displayed on the LCD.
• While holding the PTT button, speak into the microphone
using a normal tone of voice. Hold the microphone in a vertical
position about 5 to 8cm from the mouth. When you have
finished speaking release the PTT button.
• Time-out timer: the unit will disable transmitting if the PTT
button is pressed continuously for more than 3 minutes. Release
and press the PTT button again to re-activate transmitting.
• Release the PTT button to end the transmission and listen to a
reply.
Monitoring
• For a brief check of channel activity, press and hold the MON
(Monitor) button for 2 - 5 seconds to activate the monitor
function. You will hear background noise (static) and possibly a
weak signal from the unit if the channel is unoccupied. Do not
transmit if someone is talking on the channel.
• Press and hold the MON button for more than 5 seconds for
extended monitoring; press it again to return.
Repeater Function
The repeater facility is a third party facility that is only available in
some local areas. When the repeater function is on, the REP icon
will be illuminated on the LCD. Only use this function for extending
your communication range when you know the channel of the
repeater facility in your area.

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Instructions (Cont.)
• Set the radio channel to the channel specified by your local
repeater station.
• Press the LOCK button for 1 second to activate/deactivate the
repeater function.
• The radio will automatically send the signal at 30 channels
above the original channel in order to access the repeater
station. After transmitting, the radio reverts back to its original
operating channel.
Sending a Call Tone
• With the unit in normal mode, press the C (Call tone) button
briefly. The microphone will be muted and the unit will transmit
the current call tone to other users with the same channel and
CTCSS code. The TX icon will be displayed on the LCD.
• A call tone can only be transmitted once (not more than three
seconds) in any 60 second period, no matter how often you
press the C (Call tone) button.
Keypad Lock
To avoid entering an unwanted command, press and hold the
LOCK button for about 2 seconds, the Lock icon will appear on the
LCD. When the keypad is locked, the PTT, CALL and MON buttons
are enabled. To unlock the keypad, press and hold the LOCK
button for about 2 seconds.
LCD Backlight
Shortly press the MON button to backlight the LCD. Press this
button again to turn OFF the LCD backlight.
Automatic Power Save
The radio has an automatic power save circuit designed to
extend the battery life. If it senses no signal within 10 seconds, it
automatically switches to the power save mode and the Power
Save icon will appear on the LCD. The radio can still receive
transmission in this mode.

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Menu Operation
• Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the following
functions: Menu --> CTCSS --> TX Power selection --> VOX -->
VOX sensitivity --> Channel SCAN --> CTCSS tone SCAN -->
Dual Watch --> CALL Tone --> Roger Beep --> Keypad Beep
Tone --> Stop Watch.
CTCSS Code Selection
The radio has 38 CTCSS private codes available. Different CTCSS
tones may be associated to different channels.
To choose the desired CTCSS code:
• Press the MENU button once, the CTCSS code number flashes
on the LCD. The CTCSS code 00 indicates that no CTCSS tone
is programmed on that channel.
• Press the CH UP or CH DOWN buttons to select the desired
CTCSS code number. Press and hold the CH UP or CH DOWN
buttons to move faster through the selection.
• To confirm the selection and exit the Menu mode, press the
LOCK button or MENU button to move to the next function.
Selecting a CTCSS code of 00 will disable the CTCSS feature.
To communicate between two or more radios, both the
channel and CTCSS code selections must be the same. To
communicate with other models and brands of radios, the
actual radio frequency and CTCSS frequency must be matched.
The frequency chart and CTCSS code chart are included to help
with this selection.
• CTCSS codes on emergency channels 5 and 35 are prohibited.
Transmitter RF Power Setting
Your radio has a HI/LO Power selection function. This function is
very convenient to reduce the current drain and extend the battery
life when communicating within a short distance.
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To select the output power:
• Press the MENU button twice, until the Hi or Lo icon starts
flashing on the LCD.
• Press the CH UP or CH DOWN button to select the desired
power level HI (high power) or LO (low power).
• To confirm the selection and exit the Menu mode, press the
LOCK or MENU button to move to the next function.
VOX (Handsfree) Function
Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice Operated
Exchange function (VOX), which is used for automatic voice
transmission. In this mode, transmission is automatically initiated
by speaking into the microphone and there is no need to push the
PTT button. To enable the VOX function:
• Press the MENU button three times, until the VOX icon and the
OFF indicator appear on the LCD.
• Press the CH UP or CH DOWN buttons to enable the VOX
function; the On indicator will appear on the LCD.
• To confirm the selection and exit the Menu mode, press the
LOCK or MENU button to move to the VOX sensitivity level
selection function.
VOX Sensitivity Level Selection
In VOX mode, the unit will transmit a signal only when it is activated
by your voice or other sounds around you.
To set the VOX sensitivity level:
• Press the MENU button four times, until the LE indicator, VOX
icon and the selected VOX level starts flashing on the LCD.
• Press the CH UP or CH DOWN buttons to select the level
of sensitivity (from 01 to 05). The VOX level 05 indicates the
highest VOX sensitivity.

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Channel Scanning
To start the channel SCAN function:
• Press the MENU button ve times, until the channel number
and the SC icon will blink on the LCD.
• Press the CH UP or CH DOWN buttons to start automatic
channel scanning.
• Scanning will stop automatically when a signal is detected on
one channel, in order to listen to the communication. It will
restart when no more signal is detected on that channel.
• If you press the PTT or LOCK buttons during the scanning
operation, scanning will stop automatically and the radio will set
the last used channel.
CTCSS Tone Scanning
This function allows CTCSS tone scanning on the selected channel:
• Select the desired channel number, the CTCSS tone scanning
will be activated on this channel.
• Press the MENU button six times, until the CTCSS tone
number and the SC icon start flashing on the LCD.
• Press the CH UP or CH DOWN buttons to start the automatic
CTCSS tone scanning on the selected channel; the SC icon will
illuminate on the LCD.
• Scanning will automatically stop when a signal is detected on
the active channel, in order to listen to the communication on
that channel. It will restart when no more signal is detected on
that channel.
• If you press the PTT or LOCK buttons during the scanning
operation, scanning will stop automatically and the radio will
return to the last used channel.

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Dual Watch Function
The radio is equipped with a dual watch function that allows you to
monitor two different channels without the CTCSS code.
To set the Dual Watch function:
• Select the first channel to be monitored.
• Press the MENU button seven times, until the DW icon and the
selected channel start flashing on the LCD.
• Press the CH UP or CH DOWN buttons to select the second
channel to be monitored. Now the radio will start monitoring the
two channels and will stop when a signal is received on one of
the two stored channels.
• To disable the Dual Watch function and return to Stand-by
mode, press the LOCK button.
Call Tone Setting
A call tone can only be transmitted once (not more than 3 seconds)
in any 60 second period. It means that the unit will not transmit a
call tone more than once, no matter how many times you press the
C (Call tone) button within a minute.
The radio is equipped with 5 user-selectable call tone melodies.
To set the desired call tone melody:
• Press the MENU button eight times, until the C indicator and
melody number starts flashing on the LCD.
• Press the CH UP or CH DOWN buttons to select the desired
melody from the five available options.
• To confirm the selection and exit the Menu mode, press the
LOCK or MENU button to move to the next function.
• Press the C (Call tone) button to transmit the call tone melody.