Uniden UH6000 User manual

UH6000
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 UH6000 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
Key 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 UH6000 UHF CB Transceiver

The Uniden UH6000 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 MBIE 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
• 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 CALLTones
• 50 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 Backlight Colour
Options
• 4 Backlight Brightness Levels
• Under and over voltage alert
function
* Refer to p.23 - p.25 for
channel information
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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/ Menu Selector
3/ - Volume Up/Down
control/ Menu Selector
4Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
5Channel Scan button
/Scan Memory (press & hold)
6MIC - Microphone Jack
7Speaker
8EXT SP - External Speaker
Jack
9Power Input Connection
(13.8VDC)
10 UHF Antenna Connection
11 CALL - Call Tone Button
12 MON - Monitor Mode
13 INST - Instant Channel
Button
14 Transmit Indicator
15 MICROPHONE
16 PTT - Push To Talk Button
17 RJ45 type plug
18 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
• Speaker Mic
Visit the UH6000 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
Quick Release
Bracket with screws DC Power Cord with fuse
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Included with your UH6000 Transceiver
UNIDEN UH6000 UHF CB Transceiver
UH6000
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
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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
Secure the front and back pieces of the MIC Hanger using the supplied
binding screws.
Locate a suitable mounting position.
Remove (peel off) the plastic covering the adhesive tape on the at area
of the MICHanger 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 UH6000 OFF and disconnect it from the power
source, before locating the cause of the power supply problem.
Setting the Squelch Level
The Squelch circuit determines when the radio’s audio output (speaker)
turns on, based on the strength of received signals. This avoids noise
and undesired signals constantly coming through the speakers.
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 is fully open to noise & signals. Equivalent to Monitor Mode
1 - max sensitivity (min squelch): Weak (distant) signals can open the squelch.
5 - med sensitivity (med squelch): Medium and strong signals can open the squelch.
9 - min sensitivity (max/tight squelch): Strong/nearby signals can open the squelch.
It requires no adjustment.
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.
You can also press [MON] on top of the microphone to activate/
deactivate monitor mode.
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 Prority 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.
Listen to the channel to make sure there is no activity.
Hold the microphone approx. 7cm from your mouth. Press the
microphone’s [PTT] button and speak normally across (not into) the
microphone.
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.
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Operation
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.
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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Operation
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 or ACMA (AUS)/RSM (NZ)
website for information on available repeaters.
Scanning
The scan feature allows you to search for active channels automatically.
The UH6000 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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Operation
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 - 50 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.
Key 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.