Uniden SUNDOWNER UH-056 User manual

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Handheld UHF CB Radio
OPERATING GUIDE
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Please read this OperatingGuidecarefullybefore
operating this radio
Safety Information
DONOToperate the transmitter of any radio equip-
mentwiththe antenna touching,or close to the eyes,
face, or exposed body parts.
DONOTletchildren operate any transmitter-equipped
radioequipment.
Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified
technician.
Nickel-CadmiumBatteryWarning
This equipment contains a Nickel-Cadmiumbattery.
The Nickel-Cadmiumbattery contained inthis equip-
ment may explode ifdisposed of ina fire.
DO NOT shortcircuitthebattery.
DO NOTcharge the Nickel-Cadmiumbattery used in
this equipment in any other charger other than the one
designed to charge this battery. Using another
charger may damage the battery, or cause the battery
to explode.
Uniden~ is a registered trademark of Uniden Corporation.
Features, Specifications, and availability of Optional
Accessories are all subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents
Introduction ..
Description ..
Warning"""""'" """""" ...........
LicensingRequirements """"""""""""'"
Feature HighIights .......................................................
Unpacking .
OptionalAccessories...............................................
Controls and Indicators ..............................................
Top IndicatorsandDisplay......................................
FrontControls..........................................................
Side Controls and Connectors """""""""""""""'"
Getting Started """"""""""""""""'"
Antenna """"""" """'"
BatteryInformation..................................................
Installation -........
Rechargingthe Nickel-CadmiumBatteryPack..
BeltClipInstallation.................................................
Operation """""""" .., """"""" """"""'" """"
Receive ... ...............
Auto-Squelch.. """'" """'" """"
Channel Scan """""'"
Drop Out Delay..................................................
Create a Channel Scan Listwith
Channel Lock-Out Feature ...........................
Transm it...................................................................
Simplex/DuplexCommunication ............................
Low Battery Level Detection ....................................
Service ..
Care and Maintenance.. """"""" .........
UHF CB Channel Information .....................................
SIMPLEX Operating Mode ......................................
DUPLEX Operating Mode........................................
Specifications.. """""" ....
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Introduction
Welcome to the world of CB Radio Communication. You
have chosen the most reliable, highly engineered, ultra-
precise piece of communication equipment.
Description
Your UNIDEN Sundowner UH-056 represents the most
advanced portable radio ever designed for use in the UHF
Citizens Band Radio Service. This UH-056 UHF CB radio
has been built to give you a rugged, reliable equipment that
will provide you with years of trouble free service.
You are encouraged to thoroughly read the rest of this
operating guide to acquaint yourself with the superior
characteristic and operation of your transceiver. This full
featured radio operates on any of the 40 UHF frequencies
designated as Citizens Band Channels by the Spectrum
Management Agency.
WARNING
The Citizens Band Radio communication Service (CBRS)
is under the jurisdiction of the Australian Management
Agency (SMA). Any adjustment or alteration which will
change the performance of the transceiver's original SMA
type acceptance is STRICTL Y PROHIBITED. Replace-
ment or substitution of power or frequency determining
components e.g. Crystals, Transistors, ICs, Diodes, etc.
with other than those recommended by UNIDEN will
cause violation to the SMA type acceptance technical
requirement.
Licensing Requirements
Before using your transceiver, you must obtain a Citizens
Band Radio License from the Spectrum Management
Agency (SMA). Application forms and brochures relating to
CBRS are available at your nearest SMA office. Mail the
completed application form and the appropriate fee to the
Communications Manager, in the State or Territory in which
the station will be operated.
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Feature Highlights
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Full 40 Channel UHF CB Coverage
Operates on any of the 40 Channels designated as
Citizens Band Channels by the Spectrum Manage-
ment Agency.
Simplex/Duplex Communication
Allows the Uniden Sundowner UH-056 to operate
via a repeater station.
Two Level Switchable Transmitter Output Power
Lets you transmit at 1 Watt or 5 Watts for short-
range or long-range communication.
Auto-Squelch System
Eliminates unwanted noise when activated.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)with Backlight
Shows visual display of the current Channel and/or
Operation. Illuminated everytime a Key is pressed
for better visibility at night or under dim conditions.
TXlBusyLED
Lights RED when the unit is transmitting. Lights
GREEN when the received signal (on the current
channel) is strong enough to break the squelch.
Channel Scan
Provides rapid, automatic scanning of programmed
channels.
User Programmable Channel Scan List (using LOCK-
OUT switch)
Allows the user to customise the Channel Scan
List for faster scanning.
Battery Save
Conserves the Battery Power by putting the
receiver on "sleep" when monitoring inactive
channel.
Battery Low Detection
Informs the user when the battery level is Iow and
needs recharging.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Eliminates the costly expense of frequent Battery
replacement.
Battery Free Memory
The programmed channels on the Scan List and
other unit settings are retained in memory when the
Battery Pack is removed from the unit.
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UNPACKING
Carefully check the package contents against the list:
.Uniden Sundowner UH-O56 UHF CB Radio
Flexible Antenna
AC Adaptor/Charger
Standard Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack
Belt Clip
Wrist strap
This Operating Guide
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If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your
place of purchase immediately.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
.Speaker-Microphone
A two-in-one combination for convenient transmit-
ting and receiving.
Spare Battery Pack
A replacement pack for your rechargeable battery
(Either standard or Heavy Duty Pack).
Battery Pack Charger
Desktop Rapid Charger
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Controls and Indicators
ANTENNA
Connector LCD Display TXlBUSY
Indicator LED
LOCKOUT DUPLEX!
Switch SIMPLEX
Switch CHANNEL DOWN
Switch
Top Indicators and Display
Antenna Connector
- connect the antenna to this TNCport
Lock-out Switch
- locksout a selected channel fromchannel scan.
Duplex Switch
-allowsSimplexor DuplexOperation on Channels 1
through 8
Channel UP/DOWNSwitches
-use to select a channel
On/OffVolume Control
-Rotate clockwiseto turn the radioONand increase
the volume. Rotate counter-clockwiseto turnthe
radio OFFor decrease the volume.
TXlBusyIndicator
- The REDLEDlightswhen you press the PIT switch
(totransmit). Itblinkswhen the battery is Iowand
needs recharging. The GREENLEDlightswhen the
received signal (onthe current channel) is strong
enough to break the squelch.
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...iquidCrystal Display (LCD)has several
;ators that show the current operating mode. The
digits at the rightshow the current selected
nnel. The smaller,two/three-Ietterdisplays show
ch features are enabled.
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DUP
LO
SCN
Duplex Channel Operation
Selected
Low Power TX Selected
Scan feature enabled
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Speaker
Jack
.. Antenna
Built-in
Mic
Built-in
Speaker
Battery Pack
Release
Button
Front Controls
Built-in Speaker - AudioOutput
Built-in Microphone - Speak intothe microphonewhen
transmitting.
Speaker Jack - Connect optionalexternal speaker here.
Microphone Jack - Connect optionalexternal microphone
here.
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Battery Pack
Release Button
MONITOR Switch
PTT
(Push-to- Talk)
Switch
TX POWER HI/LO
Switch
Side Controls and Connectors
Battery Pack Release Button -To remove the Battery
Pack, push up on the release button and slide the Battery
Pack away from the radio.
Monitor Switch -Press to set the Auto-squelch feature ON
or OFF.
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Switch -Press and holdto talk.
Release to listenfora reply.
TX Power HI/LOW Switch - Press to set the Transmit
output power to HIGH (5W) or LOW (1W).
AC Adaptor/Charger Jack -Connect AC Adaptor/Charger
here
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