Uniden UH5000 User manual

UH5000
Mini Compact
UHF CB Transceiver
For more exciting new products please visit our website:
Australia: www.uniden.com.au

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
UNIDEN UH5000 UHF CB Transceiver

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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
UNIDEN UH5000 UHF CB Transceiver

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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UNIDEN UH5000 UHF CB Transceiver

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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Australia: www.uniden.com.au

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
UNIDEN UH5000 UHF CB Transceiver

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
UNIDEN UH5000 UHF CB Transceiver

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UNIDEN UH5000 UHF CB Transceiver
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.