Uniden UH9080 User manual

UH9060/UH9080
Remote Speaker MIC
UHF CB Transceiver
For more exciting new products please visit our website:
Australia: www.uniden.com.au

Introduction 4
Controls & Connectors 5
Indicators 7
Included with your UH9060/UH9080 Transceiver 8
Optional Accessories 9
Connecting the Microphone 10
Slide Mount Bracket 11
Mounting the MIC Hanger 13
Operation 15
Turning on the Power 15
Setting the Auto Squelch 16
Smart-Key Function 16
Voice Enhancer (EQL) Setting 17
Programming the Instant Priority Channel-1 17
Programming the Instant Priority Channel-2 17
Recalling the Instant Channel 17
Selecting a Channel 18
Channel Banks - Using the POLICE button (Only for UH9080) 18
Triple Watch 19
Transmitting 19
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) 20
DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) 20
Call Tone 21
Using Repeater Channels 21
Operating the UHF CB Radio in Duplex Mode 22
Scanning 23
Add/Remove Channels from SCAN Memory 23
MASTER SCAN Mode 23
Open Scan (OS) Mode 25
Group Scan (GS) Mode 26
Priority Watch 27
Busy Channel Lockout 28
Roger Beep 28
Key Beep On/Off 29
Alpha Tag 29
Volume Sync 30
Backlight Colour 30
Backlight Level 31
LCD Contrast 31
Scramble On/Off (Only for UH9080) 31
Operation - Special Features 32
Instant Replay 32
Turning Instant Replay On/Off 32
Contents
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100 User Programmable RX Channels (Only for UH9080) 33
Manually Programme a RX Channel (Only for UH9080) 33
Search Extra Channel Range and Programme a RX Channel (Only for UH9080) 34
Store a Police/Fire frequency to a RX Channel (Only for UH9080) 35
Store a frequency found using CLOSE CALL to a RX Channel (Only for UH9080) 35
Close Call RF Capture (Only for UH9080) 36
Using Close Call (Only for UH9080) 37
Selective Calling 38
Programming the Selcall ID for your UH9060/UH9080 39
Storing Selcall IDs of other users to the ID Memory 39
Tone Calling (Making a Selcall Call) 40
Receiver Quiet (TSQ) Mode 40
To Activate/Deactivate Tone Squelch (TSQ) on a Channel 41
Receiving a Selcall 41
Scanning Tone Squelched Channels 42
Group Calling 43
Selcall ID Format 43
Selcall Settings 44
Tone Period 44
Lead-in Delay 44
Lead-in Delay Programming 45
Lead-in Tone 45
Alarm Mode 46
Call Alarm Auto Mode 46
Call Alarm Continue Mode 46
Group Call Mode 46
SELCALL Tone Frequency List 47
CTCSS Codes Table 47
DCS Codes Table 48
Channel Bank List - Police (POL) (Only for UH9080) 49
Channel Bank List - Fire (Only for UH9080) 50
UHF CB Channel Guidelines 51
UHF CB Channels & Frequencies 52
Warranty 54
Contents
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Introduction
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The Uniden UH9060/UH9080 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
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Controls & Connectors
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Base (Front & Rear)
Remote LCD Speaker MIC
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7POWER - Power Button
8SMART - Multiple Function
9PTT - Push To Talk Button
10 MENU - Menu Button/
/ENTER - Enter Button
- Move selection left
11 HOLD - Hold Button
/TRIPLE - Triple Watch Button
12 - Channel Up Button/Select
Up Button
13 - Channel Down Button/
Select Up Button
14 MICROPHONE
15 SPEAKER
16 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
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Button
/POLICE - Police/CB/Fire Button1
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18 SCAN - Scan Button
/MEM - Memory Button
19 - Volume Up Button
20 - Volume Down Button
21 TSQ -Tone Squelch Channel
/Close Call - Close Call Button1
22 REPLAY - Replay Button
/SELCALL - Selective Calling
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Base (Front & Rear)
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Controls & Connectors

Indicators
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1TX/BUSY - Transmit/Signal
Receive
2CALL/CAL - Call Tone/Sel Call
3POL - Police Channel1
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9MON/SQT - Monitor/Tight
Squelch Level
10 INST - Instant Channel
11 TRI/HOLD - Triple Watch/Hold
Mode
12 SCAN - Scanning
13 Signal Power Level
14 GS - Group Scan a
15 SRF- Signal Strength
16 PRI - Priority Watch
17 UHF-CB Channel
18 Channel Frequency
/Alpha Tag display
19 BCL - Busy Channel Lockout
20 DUP/LIST - Duplex Channel/
Close Call Lockout List1
21 DCS/CTCSS - DCS/CTCSS
selected
22 DCS/CTCSS Code Number
/Extra RX Channel Indicator1
23 TSQ - Tone Squelch
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Included with your UH9060/UH9080 Transceiver
Remote LCD Speaker
Microphone
(RM-980/RM-960)
Owner’s Manual Microphone Hanger with
screws, washers
DC Power Cord
with fuse
Extension Cable
(EC770)
Mounting Bracket,
Mounting Screws,
Washer Stars And Screws
UH9060/UH9080
Remote Speaker MIC
UHF CB Transceiver
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Slide Mount Bracket,
Guide Rails and
Screws

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Optional Accessories
DECT Wireless
Speaker Microphone
(MK800W)
Visit the UH9060/UH9080 page on the website for more information on the availability
of optional accessories:
www.uniden.com.au for Australia
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Connecting the Microphone
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MIC Jack
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Extension Cable - simply connect the MIC plug into the jack end of the Extension
Cable
Push the MIC plug or Extension Cable plug into the MIC jack of the radio until the
connection locks into place. Gently tug the MIC or Extension Cable cord to test that the
connection is locked. Use the rubber cover which is on the cord to seal the MIC jack
entry from dust.
Disconnecting the MIC from the MIC Jack
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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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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.

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

Mounting the MIC Hanger
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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.
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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.

Mounting the MIC Hanger
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MIC Hanger mounted over MIC Cable
NOTE
The curly cord of the Remote LCD Speaker MIC can extend up to 1.5m.
For practical installation of the MIC Hanger mounted over MIC Cable use
this method with the Extension Cable.
Microphone
Radio
Extension Cable
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The plug of the extension cable connects to the Radio. The socket end of the extension
cable connects with the microphone plug.
1. The rubber collar (dust cover) on the microphone cable is not required and can be
cut away or pushed out of the way along the cable.
2. Drill a 13mm hole at the MIC hanger location.
3. Thread the microphone plug through the hole and connect with the extension cable.
4. Mount the MIC Hanger over the hole and cable.
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bushing over the MIC jack.

Turning on the Power
Press and hold [POWER].
NOTE
Low-Voltage/High-Voltage Alert
Th UH9060/UH9080 can operate on 12VDC (13.8V) or 24VDC (27.6V)
power supply, with the range between 10.2VDC to 28.8VDC.
If the power supply voltage exceeds 30VDC, an alert tone sounds and
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otherwise permanent damage may occur to your radio, which may not be
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
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power turns off automatically if voltage falls below 9.0VDC.
Switch your UH9060/UH9080 OFF and disconnect it from the power source,
before locating the cause of the power supply problem.
Operation
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Setting the Auto Squelch Level
The Auto Squelch feature has 5 preset
squelch levels:
SQL-0 - Squelch open
SQL-1 - maximum sensitivity (minimum squelch)
SQL-2 - moderate sensitivity
SQL-3 - medium sensitivity
SQL-4 - minimum sensitivity (max/tight squelch)
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2. Press / to change the setting.
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3. Press and hold [MENU] to save and exit from menu mode.
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.
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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.
Programming the Instant Priority Channel-1
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2. Press /on the microphone to select the desired channel.
3. Press and hold [MENU] to save and exit.
Programming the Instant Priority Channel-2
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2. Press /on the microphone to select the desired channel.
3. Press and hold [MENU] to save and exit.
Recalling the Instant Channel
Press [S] when Smart Key is set to Instant Channel function.
Operation
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LOW (HZ) HIGH (HZ)
dB

Selecting a Channel
Press /to select the desired channel.
Channel Banks - Using the POLICE Button
(Only for UH9080)
The UH9080 has three banks (groups) of
channels to select from;
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user programmed RX channels will be available for
selection or scanning. The 80 UHF-CB channels are
numbered 01-80. The user programmable RX channels are numbered 81-180 and only
show, in the DCS/CTCSS code area, when programmed.
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1. Press and hold [POLICE] to select the desired channel bank(s) combination.
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For your reference a list of the available channels, corresponding
frequencies and guidelines for their use is printed on p.51 - p.53. For
Australia, Channels 05 and 35 are reserved for Emergency Calls.
Operation
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Operation
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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, p.17)
Press and hold [TRIPLE] to switch Triple watch On/Off.
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Transmitting
The UH9060/UH9080 transmits only on 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 p.51
- p.53. For Australia, Channels 05 and 35 are reserved for Emergency
Calls.
Select the desired channel. Press [PTT] on the side of the Remote LCD Speaker MIC
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)
Use the CTCSS or DCS privacy codes to talk to UHF-CB users, who are using the
same code, without hearing other users on the same channel.
When a CTCSS or DCS tone is set for a UHF-CB channel, the CTCSS or DCS tone is
displayed in the DCS/CTCSS code area. For channels with the setting of CTCSS OFF,
there will be no display in the DCS/CTCSS code area.
NOTE
CTCSS and DCS is not available on CH 05 and CH 35. For your
reference a list of the available channels, corresponding frequencies
and guidelines for their use and selection is printed on p.51 - p.53 For
Australia, Channels 05 and 35 are reserved for Emergency Calls.
Press / to select the desired channel to use CTCSS.
Press [DCS/CTCSS].
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Press /to select the desired
CTCSS code 01 - 38.
Press [DCS/CTCSS] once to store the new
setting.
To turn off CTCSS (or DCS) select the
oFF code during setting.
DCS (Digital Coded Squelch)
DCS is a digital extension of CTCSS. It provides 104 extra, digitally coded, squelch
codes that follow after the 38 CTCSS codes. CTCSS 1-38, followed by DCS 1-104.
Follow the steps for setting a CTCSS code. Press / until the DCS codes
appear.
Press [DCS/CTCSS] to set. The DCS icon and code will display.