Uniden UH9000 User manual

UH9000
UHF CB Transceiver
For more exciting new products please visit our website:
Australia: www.uniden.com.au

Introduction 4
Controls & Connectors 6
Indicators 8
Included with your Transceiver 9
Optional Accessories 9
Connecting the Microphone 10
Mounting the MIC Hanger 11
Slide Mount Bracket 12
Operation 14
Turning on the Power 14
LCD Flip 15
Setting the Squelch Level 15
Monitor 16
Setting the Volume 17
Selecting a Channel 17
Smart-Key Function 17
Voice Enhancer (EQL) Setting 18
Programming the Instant Priority CH-1 18
Programming the Instant Priority CH-2 18
Recalling the Instant Channel 18
Triple Watch 19
Transmitting 19
CTCSS & DCS 20
Scramble On/Off 20
Using Repeater Channels 21
Operating the UHF CB Radio in Duplex Mode 22
Scanning 23
Add/Remove Channels from SCAN Memory 23
Master Scan (MS) Mode 24
Open Scan (OS) Mode 25
Group Scan (GS) Mode 26
Priority Watch 27
Busy Channel Lockout 27
Call Tone 28
Roger Beep 28
Key Beep On/Off 28
Internal Speaker Setting On/Off 29
Mic Gain Setting 29
Backlight Color 29
Backlight Brightness 30
Operation - Special Features 31
Channel Banks 31
100 User programmable RX channels 32
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UNIDEN UH9000 UHF CB Transceiver
Manually Programme a RX channel 32
Search Extra Channel Range and Programme a RX Channel 33
CTCSS Codes Table 34
DCS Codes Table 35
Channel Bank List - Police (POL) 36
Channel Bank List - Fire 37
UHF CB Channel Guidelines 38
UHF CB Channels & Frequencies 39
Warranty 41
Contents
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Introduction
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The Uniden UH9000 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 licensed 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
• UHF-CBNarrowBand(NB)
Transceiver Radio1
• 80Channels
• 5WTransmissionPower
• Built-inAVSCircuitry3
• DuplexCapability1
• RogerBeepFunctionOn/Off
• 10DifferentCallTones
Special Features
• 100ExtraUserProgrammable
Receive Only Channels with Alpha Tag²
• Pre-ProgrammedPolice,Fire&
Ambulance Frequencies2
• One-TouchSmartKey
• VoiceEnhancer(EQL)
• 2VoiceScrambleSetting
Control Features
• SpeakerMicrophone
with 5 Function Keys
• LCDDisplaywith7BacklightColors
• LCDBrightness
• SlideMountBracket
• +12Vto+24VDCPowerInput
• UnderandOverVoltageAlertFunction
• SignalStrength/PowerMeter
• VolumeControl(“oF”,“1”~“40”)
• ExternalSpeakerJack
• PowerOn/OffControlSwitch
• FrontMICJack
• MICGainControl
• 9LevelPresetSquelch
Channel Features
• RotaryChannelSelectKnob
• InstantChannelProgramming
• OnetouchInstantChannelRecalling
• Dual/TripleWatchwithInstant
Channels
• GroupScanandPriorityChannel
Watch
• OpenScan
• MasterScan
• ScanChannelMemoryOn/Off
separatelywithOpenScan,GroupScan
• BusyChannelLock-outFunction
• 38Built-inCTCSS(ContinuousTone
Coded Squelch System) codes
• 104additionalDCS(DigitalCoded
Squelch) codes that are user
selectable
1Refer to page 34 - page 40 for channel
information
2Available frequencies & channels
are within 400-520MHz Band only
in12.5kHzsteps.Police,Fire&
Ambulance reception is unencrypted
analogue.
3AVS - Automatic Volume Stabilizer
detects and manages incoming
audio to comparable levels.

Introduction
Preventive Maintenance
The following system checks should be made every six to twelve months:
•ChecktheStandingWaveRatio(SWR).
•Inspectthetightnessofallelectricalconnections.
•Inspecttheantennacoaxialcableforwearorbreaksontheshielding.
•Inspectthetightnessofallscrewsandothermountinghardware.
Troubleshooting
Shouldtheunitmalfunctionorperformpoorly,followtheseprocedures:
If the transceiver is completely inoperative: Check the power cord and fuse.
If there is trouble with receiving: Check the VOLUME control setting. Be sure the
SQUELCH is adjusted properly. Possibly the radio is over-squelched.
If there is trouble with transmitting: Check that the transmission line (coaxial cable)
is securely connected to the ANTENNA connector. Check that the antenna is fully
extended for proper operation. Check that all transmission line (coaxial cable)
connections are secure and free of corrosion.
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Controls & Connectors
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13
7
8
1
Base (Front & Rear)
Speaker MIC
2 3
5
6
12
11
10
9
14
15
16
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Controls & Connectors
9PTT - Push To Talk Button
10 SCAN - Scan Button
/MEM - Memory Button
11 TRIPLE - Triple Watch Button
12 - Channel Down Button
- Select Down Button
1 MICJack
2Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
3Menu Button
/Monitor function
(press & hold)
- Move Selection
4PUSH control - Volume
/Channel Select (press)
/Power On/Off (press & hold)
ROTARY control - Volume
/Channel /Menu Item
Selector
5Channel Scan button
/Scan Memory
(press & hold)
- Move Selection
6Power Input Connection
7EXT SP - External Speaker
 Jack
8UHF Antenna Connection
13 - Channel Up Button
- Select Up Button
14 MICROPHONE
15 SPEAKER
16 SMART - Multiple function
Base (Front & Rear)
Speaker MIC

Indicators
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1- Scan
2- Instant Channel
3- Scan CH Memory
4- Scramble
5- Channel Indication /
Menu Item Setting
6- Information Indicator
- (Menu Item/ Code Number /
Alpha tag etc.)
7
- SRF Meter
8- Equalizer
12 3 45
6
78
12
3
4
5
8 7
FLIP LCD DISPLAY (refer to page 15)
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Included with your UH9000 Transceiver
Speaker Microphone
(MK900)
Owner’s Manual Microphone Hanger with
screws,washers
DC Power Cord
with fuse
UH9000
UHF CB Transceiver
For more exciting new products please visit our website:
Australia: www.uniden.com.au
DinMountSleeve,
Removable Bracket &
Screws
MountingBracket,
MountingScrews,
Washer Stars And
Screws
Optional Accessories
Visit the UH9000 page on the website for more information on the availability of
optional accessories:
www.uniden.com.au for Australia
• UHFAntenna
• ExternalSpeaker

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Connecting the Microphone
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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Mounting the MIC Hanger
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.
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.

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Slide Mount Bracket
How to attach Slide Mount Bracket?
Whenyouunpackthebox,ensurethatyouhavetheslidemountbracket,guiderails
and the screws.
Align the guide rails along the side of the base and insert them into the slots provided.
Then use the screws to lock them securely in position.
BASE unit with secured guide rails.

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Slide Mount Bracket
Slide the bracket along the guide rails to attach the bracket to the unit.
Over the BASE unit
Under the BASE unit

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Turning on the Power
Press and hold rotary knob.
Low-Voltage/High-Voltage Alert
The UH9000 can operate on 12VDC (13.8V) or 24VDC (27.6V) power
supply,withtherangebetween10.8VDCto28.8VDC.
Ifthepowersupplyvoltageexceedsapprox.30VDC,analerttonesounds
and HI ashesfor5seconds.Thepowersourcemustnotexceed32VDC
otherwisepermanentdamagemayoccurtoyourradio,whichmaynotbe
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Iftheinputvoltagefallsbelowapprox.10VDC,LO ashesfor5seconds.
The power turns off automatically if voltage falls below 9.0VDC.
SwitchyourUH9000OFFanddisconnectitfromthepowersource,before
locating the cause of the power supply problem.
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Setting the Squelch Level
Press once,SQLshowsandthecurrentsquelchlevelwillash.
Turn the rotary knob or press to select the desired squelch level.
NOTE
If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will
automatically exit the Menu Mode.
LCD Flip
1. Press 20times.TheFlipsettingashes.
2. Turn the rotary knob or press / on the microphone to changetheip
orientation.
3. Press and hold to save & exit from the menu mode.

Think of the squelch con-
trol as a gate. If you turn
Squelch fully clockwise it
raises the ‘Squelch gate’
so high that no signals get
through.
If you turn Squelch fully
counter clockwise it low-
ers the ‘Squelch gate’
so low that noise gets
through.
To set the ‘Squelch Gate’
to the desired level, turn
the rotary knob counter-
clockwise until you hear
noise. Then carefully turn
the rotary knob clockwise
until the noise fades. Now
only strong signals get
through.
Monitor
Press and hold the squelch and receive all weak signals.
Press and hold again to cancel.
1 - max sensitivity (min squelch)
5 - med sensitivity (med squelch)
9 - min sensitivity (max/tight squelch)
You must select a channel which is not in use before setting the
SQUELCHcontrol.(seepage17for“SelectingaChannel”).
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Setting the Volume
Turn the rotary knob to select desired volume.
Selecting a Channel
Press the rotary knob once and turn the rotary knob to select channel.
NOTE
Foryourreferencealistoftheavailablechannels,corresponding
frequencies and guidelines for their use is printed on page 34 - page 40.
ForAustralia,Channels05and35arereservedforEmergencyCalls.
Smart-Key Function
The smart key [S] provides one touch access to one of these functions; Instant
Channel,CallToneorEqualizer.
Press and hold [S] to change the SMART key function between the three options.

Voice Enhancer (EQL) Setting
Choose from 4 different receive audio level settings to provide a natural Voice
Enhancer for super clarity and performance.
Press [S],wheninSMARTkeyEQLmode,tochangethesettingbetween;
OFF : Normal - Standard of FLAT
L1 : Bass-Enhancingthelowfrequency,thesoundqualitybecomesmild
    andeasytolistening,notcausingfatigue
L2 : Midrange-Enhancingmidragefrequency,thesoundqualitybecomes
clear
L3 : High-Enhancingthehighfrequency,thesoundqualitybecomes
sharp
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Programming the Instant Priority Channel-1
1. Press 7times.P1andcurrentchannelsettingashes.
2. Turn the rotary knob at the base or press / on the
microphone to select the desired channel.
3. Press and hold to save and exit.
Programming the Instant Priority Channel-2
1. Press 8times.P2andcurrentchannelsettingashes.
2. Turn the rotary knob at the base or press / on the
microphone to select the desired channel.
3. Press and hold to save and exit.
Recalling the Instant Channel
Press [S] when Smart Key is set to Instant Channel function.
LOW (HZ) HIGH (HZ)
dB

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Triple Watch
Triple watch will continuously monitor the two Instant Channel and the current channel
foractivity(seeProgrammingtheInstantPriorityChannel-1/Channel-2,page18).
Press [TRIPLE] to switch Triple watch On/Off.
•Every1.5secondstheInstantchannelismonitoredfor40msec.
•Triplewatchfunctionstopstemporarilywhenreceivingasignal.
•TriplewatchfunctionisinvalidinScanmode.
NOTE
Transmitting
The UH9000 transmits only on UHF-CB Channels.
Foryourreferencealistoftheavailablechannels,corresponding
frequencies and guidelines for their use and selection is printed on
page34-page40.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 [PTT] to end the
transmission and listen for a reply.
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CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
& DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)
Turn the rotary knob to desired channel to use CTCSS or DCS.
1. Press 3 times. Sub-code setting appears.
2.Turn the rotary knob or press / on the microphone to select desired
CTCSS code 01 - 38 or DCS code 01 - 104.
To turn off CTCSS/DCS select the oF code.
3. Press & hold to save & exit menu mode.
Scramble On/Off
Scramble enables private communications by scrambling the voice signal. This
prevents users without descrambler equipment or a compatible unit understanding the
conversation. Select desired channel.
1. Press 4times.TheScramblesettingashes.
2. Turn the rotary knob or press / on the microphone to change the setting
betweenOFF,1(Scramble-1),2(Scramble-2).
3. Press and hold to save & exit from the menu mode.
ForsafetypurposesScrambleisinvalidonchannel5,11,22,23,35,
ExtraRX,PoliceandFire(Channel22&23isvalidinNZ)
NOTE