Uniden UH044DP User manual

UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
Operating Guide
UH044DP
DELUXE PACK

UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
WARNING!
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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.

UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
CONTENTS
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Introduction
Features 3
Controls & Indicators 4
Included in Your UH044DP DELUXE PACK 6
Getting Started
Battery Installation 7
Charging Batteries 8
Battery Level Display 9
Low Battery Alert 10
Wrist Strap 10
Operation
Power On/Off 11
Volume 11
Selecting a Channel 12
To Transmit and Receive 12
To Operate in Duplex Mode 13
Transmit Power Select 14
Scanning 15
1. Open Scan Mode 15
2. Group Scan Mode 16
Priority Channel 17
Programming Scan Channels 17
Drop-Out Delay 18
Keypad Confirmation Tone 18
Power Save 18
Back Lighting 19
Keypad Lock 19
Monitor 19
UHF CB Channels & Frequencies 20
Warranty 22

UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
The UH044DP DELUXE PACK contains the UH044 portable
two-way UHF-CB radio. It is compact, rugged and fits easily in
your hand. This hand held UHF radio will give you consistent,
outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations.
To ensure that you get the most from the UHO44's features,
please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
40 Channels
Switchable Output Power 2W/0.5W/0.04W
Up to 8 km range*
LCD Display
Group Scan with Priority Channel Watch
Open Scan
Duplex Capability
Monitor
LCD Back Light (Auto On for 5 Sec)
Auto Power Save
Battery Level Indicator
Keypad Lock
Key Touch Tone On/Off
Auto Squelch Control
FEATURES
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*Range varies depending on the environment. 8km range is
noted in a flat open environment.
INTRODUCTION
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
A. Transmit
B. Channel Numbers
C. Key Lock
D. Memory
E. Battery Level Indicator
F. Duplex Transmit
G. Scanning
H. Group Scanning
I. Receiving
J. Power Level Indicator
1. Speaker Jack
2. Microphone Jack
3. On/Off Volume
4. LCD Display
5. Up Button
6. Down Button
7. Microphone
8. Speaker
9. Scan Button
10. Transmit Power Select /
open/group scan
11. Memory On/Off Button
12. Duplex On/Off Button
13. PTT (Push-to-talk)
Button
14. Monitor Switch
15. Belt Clip
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
INCLUDED IN YOUR UH044DP DELUXE PACK
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If any of these items are missing from the box,
contact your Uniden Dealer.
Speaker Microphone (SM-040)
Earpiece/Microphone (EM-044)
Additional AC Adaptor (AAD-044S)
Cigarette Charger (CL-040)
Headset Microphone (HM-040)
Optional Accessories
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AC Adaptor
3x AA NiCd batteries
Operating Guide
UH044DP
DELUXE PACK

UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your Deluxe pack includes 3 AA rechargeable NiCd
batteries to power the UH044. You must install and then
charge the batteries for 15-20 hrs before use.
The UH044 can also use 3 AA Alkaline batteries.
1. Make sure your radio is off.
2. Release the battery cover clip,
then remove the battery cover.
3. Insert 3 AA rechargeable NiCd
batteries according to the
polarity symbols inside the
battery compartment.
4. Align the battery cover tabs
with the UH044 tab holes
then replace the cover.
Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid
damage to the unit.
To install the batteries:
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CHARGING BATTERIES
Warning Notice!
[ON/OFF VOLUME]
Use only
the supplied AAD-044S power
adaptor if rechargeable
batteries will be used in
the UH044.
Turn the UH044 knob
off and
connect the AC adaptor plug
to the mic jack.
Battery charging times vary.
A longer time is required to
charge higher capacity
batteries.
Rechargeable Batteries Charging Time
700mAH Ni-Cad 14-16 hrs
1000mAH Ni-Cad 24-27 hrs
1300mAH Ni-MH 31-35 hrs
Disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit when charging is
completed.
Alkaline TX High 15 Hours
TX Mid 25 Hours
TX Low 42 Hours
NiCAD (700mA) TX High 8 Hours
TX Mid 10 Hours
TX Low 15 Hours
NiMH (1700mA) TX High 11 Hours
TX Mid 18 Hours
TX Low 35 Hours
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BATTERY LIFE
Battery Type Transmit Level Battery Life
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BATTERY LEVEL DISPLAY
The icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen
indicates the UH044 current battery voltage level at all times.
The battery level is displayed in 3 levels:
Battery 100% full
Battery approx
30% capacity
Almost Empty
70% capacity
Battery approx
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
When SW is pressed at Level Empty, battery icon
and channel number will flash.
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
LOW BATTERY ALERT
The LCD on your radio shows a battery
meter in the lower right corner.
icon indicates a fully powered
unit. As the batteries lose power,
will flash.
When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will go into a
Battery Low Mode.
The Transmit Mode is disabled.
Recharge the NiCd batteries or replace the Alkaline batteries
immediately to continue using the radio.
1. Insert short end of the strap
through the belt clip hole.
WRIST STRAP
2. Slip the long end through the loop
to enclose the clip in the strap and
pull tight.
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GETTING STARTED

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See the Controls & Indicators pages 4 and 5 for button and
key operations.
When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds.
To turn the unit
, rotate the
clockwise until a
“click” is heard. A channel
number and battery level
should appear on the display.
To turn the unit , rotate the
knob
counter-clockwise until a “click”
is heard. The display will
disappear.
Turn the
control clockwise to increase
the volume, counter-clockwise
to decrease the volume.
POWER ON/OFF
VOLUME
ON [ON/OFF
VOLUME]
OFF
[ON/OFF VOLUME]
[ON/OFF VOLUME]
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OPERATION
SELECTING A CHANNEL
TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE
Press or to select the desired
channel.
If you press and hold the
or channel numbers
will scroll rapidly.
The UH044 uses the 40 UHF-CB Channels. For your reference
a list of the available channels and corresponding frequencies is
printed on page 20. (Channels 22 and 23 are for telemetry and
telecommand applications. Transmit should be avoided on these
channels).
1. The maximum RF transmit power
of UH044 is 2 Watts.
2. Before you transmit, listen for
activity on the selected channel.
3. When the channel is clear, press
and hold the to transmit.
appears on the LCD.
Hold the radio with microphone approximately 5 cm in front of
your mouth with the antenna at approximately 45° angle away
from your head. Speak in a clear, normal conversational voice.
4. When you have finished
speaking, release the and
listen for a response then
disappears on the LCD.
appears while receiving a signal.

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OPERATION
TO OPERATE IN DUPLEX MODE (REPEATERS)
The Duplex function enables you to access local repeater
stations.
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.
Operation with the aid of a Repeater
You can only activate Duplex on CH01-CH08.
Contact your retailer for a list of repeaters available in
your area.
Eg. CH01 is being used in your area for
repeater use.
Press momentarily. The
icon appears.
Press again to deactivate the duplex
operation.
will return to simplex operation.
DUP
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
TRANSMIT POWER SELECT
The UH044 has three transmit power levels: 2 watt, 0.5 watt and
0.04 watts. To change your transmit power level:
1. Press while in the 'power middle level' to change to
'power high level.'
2. Press while in the 'power high level' to change to the
'power low level.'
3. Press while in the 'power low level' to change to
'power middle level.'
Transmitting on a higher level will use more Battery
power but will enable you to transmit further.
TX Power Low TX Power Middle TX Power High
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
SCANNING
The UH044 has two types of scanning; Open Scanning (OS)
and Group Scanning (GS), OS Scan searches all the channels
and frequencies in its memory continuously. GS Scan has the
ability of monitoring a priority channel every 1.5 seconds while
searching channels and frequencies in its memory.
Scanning allows you to search for active
channels programmed in the OS or GS
memory.
1. Assuming the unit is on CH01 when
switched on.
2. Press and scanning starts.
Scan icon flashes during scanning.
(the absence of GS icon indicates
that the unit is on OS mode)
Allows continuous scanning of channels stored in the Open
Scan (OS) memory.
If an active channel is found, scanning will stop on that channel.
Example. CH40 becomes active
To initiate scanning,
OPEN SCAN (OS) Mode
The factory has preprogrammed all the 40 UHF
channels into the Open Scan channel memory.
However, you can change or customise the channels
by following the steps on programming Scan Channels
on page 17.
If the received signal cease, the unit will
wait for at least 3 seconds for the signal to
return, otherwise scanning resumes.
To skip the active channel, press momentarily. Scanning
resumes.
To deactivate SCAN, press the or .
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
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1. If SCAN is deactivated while in an active channel,
the UH044 will stay on that active channel. If no
other channels are active, the UH044 will reinstate
the starting channel.
2. If OS Scanning is initiated when there are no
channels programmed in OS memory, an error tone
will be heard and scanning will not start.
3. Press and hold will switch to Group Scanning.
1. If SCAN is deactivated while
it is tuned to an active
channel, the UH044 will stay
on that active channel. If
none of the channels re-
active, the UH044 will
reinstate the Priority channel.
2. If GS Scanning is initiated
when there are no channels
programmed in GS memory,
an error tone will be heard
and scanning will not start.
3. Press and hold will switch
to Open Scanning.
GROUP SCAN(GS) Mode
GS
To use GS Mode Scanning, press and
hold the key. icon
appears on the display.
1. When is pressed during
Group Scan Mode, icon will blink
and Group Scan Scanning begins.
2. To deactivate GS scan, press or .

UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
OPERATION
PRIORITY CHANNEL
Programming Scan Channels
The feature allows user to monitor one of the 40 channels,
monitoring it every 1.5 secs during Group Scanning.
The starting channel, when scan is initiated, is always the
Priority Channel. To change the priority channel setting while
scanning, (eg. PRI Channel is CH17).
a. press to select a higher
channel (scanning pauses).
or
b. press , to select a lower channel
(scanning pauses).
1. Select which Scanning Mode you
wish to use on the channel OS or
GS Mode.
2. Select the channel you want to
store by pressing or .
3. Press to store. icon
appears.
4. To remove the channel from
Memory, press to remove.
icon disappears.
Choosing a Priority Channel
MEM
OS is indicated by the absence
of the GS icon.
MEM
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OPERATION
DROP-OUT DELAY
KEYPAD CONFIRMATION
TONE
While scanning, the stops at a busy channel and
receives a transmission. When the received signal is over, the
unit will wait for 3 seconds for the return of the signal, otherwise,
the radio resumes scanning.
Assures the user that the keypad has
been properly pressed by emitting a
beep tone. This tone can be switched
on or off.
1. Press and hold button for 1
sec will appear for 1.5
secs and you will hear a beep
sound.
2. Press and hold button for 1
sec will appear for 1.5
secs.
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Battery Save feature extends the battery life by switching the
receiver circuit power ON and OFF. This feature automatically
activates during stand by mode (RX mode without signal). It
turns OFF automatically when a signal is present, and activates
again after channel inactivity.
“bp on”
“bp of ”
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OPERATION
BACK LIGHTING
KEYPAD LOCK
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is backlit for easy viewing at
night or in low light situations. The back lighting automatically
switches ON every time a key (except PTT) is pressed. It turns
OFF 5 secs after the last key is pressed.
To prevent accidental entries, you
can lock the keypad. Press and hold
the button for 1.5 Secs
until it beeps to activate Key Lock.
icon appears.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold
the button again for 1.5 Secs. icon
disappears.
When the Key Lock is active, a warning beep will be
heard if you attempt to press the keys.
MONITOR
This feature enables users to listen in
for weak signals on the current
channel at the press of a button.
For brief listening, press .
For continuous listening.
Press and hold for 2 sec. A
two tone beep will be heard and
the receiver circuit will stay open,
letting in both the noise & weak
signals.
Display shows icons.
To return to normal receive mode
press , , , or .
To use monitor,
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