Uniden UH5000 User manual

UH5000
Mini Compact
UHF CB Transceiver
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Introduction 3
Controls & Connectors 4
Indicators 6
Included with your UH5000 Transceiver 7
Connecting the Microphone 8
Mounting the MIC Hanger 9
Operation 10
Turning on the Power 10
Setting the Squelch Level 10
Monitor 12
Selecting a Channel 12
Programming the Instant Priority Channel 12
Recalling the Instant Channel 13
Transmitting 13
Call Function 13
Using Repeater Channels 13
Operating the UHF CB Radio in Duplex Mode 15
Scanning 15
Open Scan (OS) Mode 16
Group Scan (GS) Mode & Priority Watch 16
Add/Remove Channels from SCAN Memory 17
CTCSS & DCS 17
Busy Channel Lockout 18
Selecting the Call tone 18
Roger Beep 19
Beep On/Off 19
Backlight Colours 19
Backlight Brightness 20
LCD Flip 20
CTCSS Codes Table 21
DCS Codes Table 22
UHF CB Channel Guidelines 23
UHF CB Channels & Frequencies 24
Warranty 26
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Contents
UNIDEN UH5000 UHF CB Transceiver

The Uniden UH5000 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.
NOTE
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
• NarrowBand(NB)80Channel
Radio*
• 12VDCPowerInput
• Built-inAVSCircuitry†
• Transmissionpower5W
• LCDdisplay
• SignalstrengthandRFpower
(S/RF) meter
• Instantchannelprogramming
• OnetouchInstantchannel
recalling
• Selectablescanningtypefrom
group scan (GS) and open scan
(OS).
• ScanchannelmemoryOn/Off
function separately divided into
OS and GS
• MonitorOn/Offfunction
• Duplexcapability*
• KeyBeepOn/Offfunction
• RotaryChannelselectknob
• BusyChannellock-outfunction
• RogerbeepfunctionOn/Off
• 5differentCALLTones
• 38builtinCTCSS(Continuous
Tone Coded Squelch System)
 codesand104DCS(Digital
Coded Squelch) are selectable
• Autosquelchdetection
 thresholdcontrol(“oF”,“1”~“9”)
• Volumecontrol(“oF”,“1”~“40”)
• PowerOn/OffcontrolSW
• OptionalExternalSpeaker
• FlipLCDfunction
• 7LCD/KeyBacklightColour
Options
• 4LCD/KeyBacklightBrightness
Levels
• Underandovervoltagealert
function
* Refertop.23-p.25for
channel information
† AVS-AutomaticVolumeStabilizer
detects and manages incoming
audio to comparable levels.
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Introduction
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Controls & Connectors
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1Menu Button
/ Monitor function
(press & hold)
2PUSH control - Squelch
Select (press)
/Power On/Off (press & hold)
ROTARY control - CHANNEL
Selector
3/ -VolumeUp/Down
control
4Channel Scan button
/ Scan Memory
(press & hold)
5Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
6MIC - Front Microphone Jack
7Speaker
8Power Input Connection
 (13.8VDC)
9EXT SP - External Speaker
Jack
10 UHF Antenna Connection
11 CALL - Call Tone Button
12 INST - Instant Channel
Button
13 PTT - Push To Talk Button
14 MICROPHONE
15  RJ45typeplug
16 Front MIC Jack Cover
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Controls & Connectors
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1- Receive Signal Level (Channel Busy Indicator)
- Transmit Signal Power Level
2- Channel Number / Menu Item Setting
3- CTCSS/DCS Code number / Menu Item
4- Scan mode
5- Channel in Memory
6- Instant Channel
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Indicators
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Optional Accessories:
• UHFAntenna
• ExternalSpeaker
VisittheUH5000pageonthewebsiteformoreinformationonthe
availability of optional accessories;
www.uniden.com.au for Australia
Microphone Owner’s Manual Microphone Hanger
with screws, washers
Mounting Bracket with
mounting screws
DC Power Cord
with fuse
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Included with your UH5000 Transceiver
UNIDEN UH5000 UHF CB Transceiver
UH5000
Ultra Compact
UHF Mobile Radio
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MIC Jack
Push the MIC plug at the end of the microphone into the MIC jack until
the connection locks into place. Gently tug the MIC cord to test that the
connection is locked. Use the rubber cover which is on the MIC cord to
seal the MIC jack entry from dust.
Disconnecting the MIC from the MIC Jack
Pull back the rubber cover and move it down along the cord. Using the
atbladeofascrewdriverorsimilarobjectcarefullypushthelocktabof
the MIC plug towards the MIC cord and at the same time tug on the MIC
cord to draw back the MIC plug.
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Connecting the Microphone
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The Microphone Hanger comes in two parts. How and where you mount
the MIC hanger will determine which parts to use.
Conventional Mounting with Screws
Use the front part of the MIC Hanger only.
Locateasuitablemountingpositionandmarkanddrilltwo3mmholes.
Fix the MIC Hanger into place with screws.
Conventional Mounting with Double Sided Tape
(not supplied)
High quality Double-Sided tape can be found at good retail stores.
Secure the front and back pieces of the MIC Hanger using the supplied
binding screws.
Locate a suitable mounting position.
Apply high quality Double-Sided tape
ontotheatareaoftheMIC
Hanger back piece and then
pressrmlytothemounting
position.
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Mounting the MIC Hanger
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Turning on the Power
Press and hold the Power/Channel Selector.
Operation
NOTE
Low-Voltage/High-Voltage Alert
Ifthepowersupplyvoltageexceeds18VDC,analerttone
sounds and dc HIashesfor5seconds.Thepowersource
mustnotexceed25VDCotherwisepermanentdamage
may occur to your radio, which may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Iftheinputvoltagefallsbelow10VDC,dc Loashesfor5
seconds. The power turns off automatically if voltage falls
below8.5VDC.
Switch your UH5000 OFF and disconnect it from the power
source, before locating the cause of the power supply problem.
Setting the Squelch Level
Press the Power/Channel Selector momentarily. SqL shows and the
currentsquelchlevelwillash.
Turn the Channel Selector to select the desired squelch level.

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Operation
Think of the squelch control as a
gate. If you increase the squelch level
to maximum it raises the ‘Squelch
gate’ so only the strongest signals get
through.
If you decrease the squelch level to
minimum it lowers the ‘Squelch Gate’
to the extent that weak signals can
get through.
If unwanted weak and noisy signals
are getting through increase the
squelch level (‘Squelch Gate’) to a
medium level. Now only medium
and strong signals get through.
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oF(off) - squelch open.
1-maxsensitivity(minsquelch)
5 - med sensitivity (med squelch)
9-minsensitivity(max/tightsquelch)
NOTE
You must select a channel which is not in use before setting
theSQUELCHcontrol.(seep.12for“SelectingaChannel”).

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Operation
Monitor
Press and hold to open the squelch and receive all weak signals.
Press and hold again to cancel.
Selecting a Channel
Turn the Channel Selector to select the desired channel.
NOTE
For your reference a list of the available channels,
corresponding frequencies and guidelines for their use and
selectionisprintedonpage23.ForAustralia,Channels05
and35arereservedforEmergencyCalls.
Programming the Instant Priority Channel
Turn the Channel Selector to select
the Priority Channel you prefer.
Press and hold [INST] on the
microphone for 2 seconds to store
the new setting.
The icon appears.

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Operation
Recalling the Instant Channel
Momentarily press [INST] on the microphone at any time to return to the
Instant Channel. Press [INST] again to return to the previous channel.
Transmitting
The UHF CB Radio uses UHF-CB Channels.
NOTE
For your reference a list of the available channels,
corresponding frequencies and guidelines for their use and
selectionisprintedonpage23.ForAustralia,Channels05
and35arereservedforEmergencyCalls.
Select the desired channel. Press the microphone’s PTT button and
speaknormallyintothemicrophone.Holditapprox.7cmfromyourmouth.
Release the [PTT] button to end the transmission and listen for a reply.
Call Function
Press [CALL] on the microphone. A three second ringing tone will
betransmitted.Youmayselectfrom5typesoftones(seep.18for
“Selecting the Call tone”).
NOTE
Current regulations require calling tones to be restricted to
one transmission per minute. If a second transmission is
attempted within one minute then an error tone will sound.
Using Repeater Channels
UHF CB Repeaters are used to retransmit or relay your signal. Repeaters
will extend the range of your radio and overcome the shielding effect caused
by solid obstructions. In normal Simplex operation, your radio transmits on
one particular frequency and receives on that same frequency.
If there is a barrier that partially blocks your transmitted signal, the
probability of another radio receiving the signal is very slim. Hills, tall
buildings, metallic structures,...etc tend to act as a screen between radios.
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Operation
Standard Operation without the aid of a Repeater station.
Operation with the aid of a Repeater Repeater Station (Duplex).
The signal coming from your radio is received by the Repeater Station
and the re-transmitted at the same time on another channel. This
operation is called “Duplexing”.
For example,
CH01onDuplexModewillReceiveonCH01butTransmitonCH31
CH02onDuplexModewillReceiveonCH02butTransmitonCH32
etc...
If you transmit on CH01 Duplex mode, you are actually transmitting
on CH31 the repeater station down-converts your signal and
retransmits on CH01.

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Operating the UHF CB Radio in Duplex Mode
ForthisexampleweareadoptingCH01asthechannelbeingusedin
your area for repeater use.
1.Press 2times.Theduplexsettingashes.
2. Turn the Channel Selector or press / to change the setting
 betweensimplexandduplex(“r”forrepeaterchannels01-08or“n“
 forrepeaterchannels41-48).
3.Press to store the setting.
4.Pressandhold to save & exit the menu mode. Only channels
 01-08and41-48areavailableforDuplex.
NOTE
Check with your local Retailer for information on available
repeaters.
Scanning
The scan feature allows you to search for active channels automatically.
The UH5000 has two types of scanning; Open Scanning (OS) and
GroupScanning(GS),togiveyouexibilityandallowyoutousethe
radio more effectively.
1.Press and Scanning starts. The icon appears. The scan
direction can be changed at any time by rotating the channel selector
left or right.
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2. To deactivate SCAN, press .
Open Scan (OS) Mode
Allows continuous scanning of all selected channels. If an active channel
is found, scanning will stop on that channel. If the received signal
ceases,theunitwillwait3secondsforthesignaltoreturn,otherwise
scanning resumes. After transmission in scan mode, the unit will wait 20
seconds for the signal to return, otherwise scanning resumes. To skip
the active channel, turn the Channel Selector.
Group Scan (GS) Mode & Priority Watch
Includes the accessory feature, Priority Watch, which allows you to
monitor the Instant Priority Channel while scanning.
To use GS Mode Scanning;
1.Press 3times.ScnshowsandtheoS/GSsettingashes.
2. Turn the Channel Selector or press / to change the setting to GS.
3.Press to store the setting.
4.Pressandhold to save & exit the menu mode.
GSScanningcheckstheInstantPriorityChannelforactivityevery1.5
seconds.

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If the Priority Channel becomes active the radio will stay on that channel
for as long as the signal is present. If the received signal ceases, Priority
Scanningcontinuesafter3seconds.Ifscanningstopsonachannel
which is not a Priority Channel, the radio will continue monitoring the
Priority Channel for activity while listening to the active one.
To deactivate SCAN, press the button.
Add/Remove Channels from SCAN Memory
Select which Scanning Mode you wish to use; OS or GS.
Select the channel you want to store.
Press and hold to store. The icon appears and a short tone is
heard. To remove the channel from SCAN memory, press and hold
once more. The icon disappears.
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
& DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)
Turn the Rotary Channel Selector to the desired channel to use CTCSS
or DCS.
1.Press 1time.CTCSS/DCSsettingappears.
2. Turn the Channel Selector or press / to select the desired
 CTCSScode01-38orDCScode01-104(code100-104is
 representedbyo0-o4).ToturnoffCTCSS/DCSselecttheoF code.
3.Press to store the setting.
4.Press&hold to save & exit menu mode.
The CTCSS/DCS code displays for the selected channel.
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Busy Channel Lockout
If the channel is already in use, you can prevent the UHF CB Radio from
transmitting . This is particularly important when using CTCSS/DCS.
1.Press 4times.TheBCLsettingashes.
2. Turn the Channel Selector or press / to change the setting
between ON or OFF.
3.Press to store the setting.
4.Pressandhold to save & exit menu mode.
Selecting the Call tone
1.Press 5times.Thecalltonesettingashes.
2. Turn the Channel Selector or press / to change the setting
 between1,2,3,4and5.
3.Press to store the setting.
4.Pressandhold to exit from the menu mode.

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Roger Beep
1.Press 6times.Therogerbeepsettingashes.
2. Turn the Channel Selector or press / to change the setting
between ON or OFF.
3.Press to store the setting.
4.Pressandhold to save & exit menu mode.
Beep On/Off
1.Press 7times.TheBeepsettingashes.
2. Turn the Channel Selector or press / to change the setting
between ON or OFF.
3.Press to store the setting.
4.Pressandhold to save & exit menu mode.
Backlight Colours
1.Press 8times.TheBacklightsettingashes.
2. Turn the Channel Selector or press / to change the setting
between Blue, Red, Purple(magenta), Green, Cyan, Yellow and
Clear (white).
3.Press to store the setting.
4.Pressandhold to exit from the menu mode.
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Backlight Brightness
1.Press 9times.TheBacklightBrightnesssettingashes.
2. Turn the Channel Selector or press / to change the setting
 betweenOff(oF),1(Lo),2(mid)and3(Hi).
3.Press to store the setting.
4.Pressandhold to save & exit menu mode.
LCD Flip
1.Press 10times.TheFlipsettingashes.
2. Turn the Channel Selector or press / tochangetheip
orientation.
3.Press to store the setting.
4.Pressandhold to save & exit menu mode.