Uniden UH060SX-2 User manual

UH060SX-2
Operating Guide
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to people's lives throughout the world.
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CONTROL & INDICATORS
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE:
•UH060SX Radio (2)
•Operating Guide
•Belt Clip (2)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
•VOX Earset
•Carry Case
1 Antenna
2 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Button
3 Monitor Button
4 Duplex/Call Key
5 Scan Key
6 Channel/Volume/Keylock Key
7 Speaker
8 Headset Jack
9 Volume/Channel up Key
10 Volume/Channel down Key
11 Power On/Off/Select Key
12 Txp/CTCSS Key
13 Microphone
•Charging Cradle with AC Adaptor
•NiMH Battery Pack (2)
•VOX Headset (2)
14 Battery Level Meter
15 Receive Indicator
16 Channel Indicator
17 Scan Indicator
18 VOX Indicator
19 Keypad Lock Indicator
20 Transmit Indicator
21 Volume Setting Indicator
22 HI Indicator
23 LO Indicator
24 CTCSS Indicator
25 Charging LED’s
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your UH060SX-2 unit uses the included NiMH battery pack for
power. The unit can be powered with optional 4 AAA ALKALINE
batteries.
To avoid damage to the unit do not mix old and
new batteries.
Do not charge alkaline or non rechargeable
batteries.
Uniden does not represent this product to be
waterproof. Do not expose this product to Rain or
Moisture.
If you don't use the UH060SX-2 for long periods,
Uniden recommend removing the batteries. The
UH060SX-2 is designed to retain the previous user
settings. This feature will continue to use a small
amount of battery power while the unit is switched off.
To install the batteries:
1. Make sure your radio is off.
2. Release the battery cover clip, then
remove the battery cover.
3. Insert NiMH battery pack according
to the orientation on the battery
pack.
OR Insert 4 AAA ALKALINE batteries (not
included) according to the polarity
symbols inside the battery
compartment.
4. Align the battery cover tabs with the
UH060SX-2 tab holes then replace
the cover clip.
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Place the UH060SX-2 into the charge cradle. The charge light will
come on to indicate the unit is charging. Before operating the
UH060SX-2, charge the battery pack for 16 hours.
If the battery level becomes low, the battery
indicator icon on the display begins flashing.
When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will go into a
Battery Low mode. The Transmit mode is disabled. Replace the
alkaline batteries immediately or if you are using the NiMH
battery pack, place the radio on the charge cradle to recharge.
Full charge will take up to 16 Hrs.
Do not charge alkaline or non
rechargeable batteries.
BELT CLIP
LOW BATTERY ALERT
To attach the belt clip:
Slide the belt clip until it snaps into place.
To remove the belt clip:
To remove the belt clip, press and hold belt
clip locker, slide the belt clip at the same
time until released.
INSTALLING THE CHARGE CRADLE
•Plug the AC adaptor into the rear of the charge cradle and
into the mains power.
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OPERATION
POWER ON/OFF
Press and hold select/power key to turn the
radio on. A channel number will appear on the
display. Press and hold
select/power key to
turn the radio off.
VOLUME
Press volume/channel ▲or ▼key to
increase or decrease the volume level.
‘VOL’ icon appears on the display while
volume is being adjusted.
There are 8 volume levels. Level 0 (No Audio)
to Level 7 (Maximum Volume).
ADJUSTING THE KEY BEEPS
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys (except for
the PTT button) is pressed.
To turn OFF this beep: Press and hold
dup/call key while
turning on the radio.
To turn ON this beep: Press and hold
dup/call key while turning
on the radio.
ROGER BEEP
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of
transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission.) Roger Beep can
be heard through the speaker when Key Beep is on. Roger Beep
is transmitted even if Key Beep is turned off. However, Roger
Beep will not be heard from the speaker.
To turn OFF Roger Beep: Press and hold
volume/channel ▲
key while turning on the radio.
To turn ON Roger Beep: Press and hold volume/channel ▲
key while turning on the radio.
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SELECTING A CHANNEL
•Press ch/vol/keylock key momentarily
to activate channel select mode. The
displayed channel will flash.
•Press volume/channel ▲or ▼key to
select the desired channel.
•Press ch/vol/keylock key momentarily
to exit channel select mode.
•If no button is pressed within 4 sec the
UH060SX-2 will exit from the channel
select mode.
TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE
The UH060SX-2 uses the 40 UHF-CB Channels. For your
reference a list of the available channels and corresponding
frequencies is printed on page 11.
1. Before you transmit, listen for activity
on the selected channel.
2. When the channel is clear, press and
hold the PTT button to transmit.
‘TX’ icon appears on the display.
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.
3. When you have finished speaking, release the PTT and listen
for a response. ‘TX’ icon then disappears on the display.
While receiving, the ‘RX’ icon is displayed.
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AUTOMATIC SQUELCH FEATURE
The UH060SX-2 is equipped with an Automatic Squelch System
which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise.
MONITOR
This feature enables users to listen for weak
signals on the current channel at the press of a
button.
To use monitor:
•Press moni button. The ‘RX’ icon will flash.
•Release within 1.5 seconds and the unit exits Monitor mode.
•Press and hold moni button for 2 seconds for continuous
listening.
The receiver circuit will stay open, letting in both the noise &
weak signals. The ‘RX’ icon flashes in this status.
•To return to normal Receive mode press moni button. The
‘RX’ icon disappears or stops flashing in this status.
TRANSMIT Hi/Lo POWER SELECT
•Press txp/ctcss key momentarily to select
desired transmit level.
• ‘HI’ icon will appear on the display for
maximum transmit level.
• ‘LO’ icon will appear on the display for
minimum transmit level.
•No transmit level appears for the middle
transmit level
•The RF transmit power of the UH060SX-2 is
selectable between 0.1/0.5/1.5 W.
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TO OPERATE IN DUPLEX MODE (REPEATERS)
The Duplex function enables you to access local repeater
stations. You can only activate Duplex from CH01-CH08.
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.
SCANNING
The scan function scans all channels and stops at an active
channel. When the signal stops, the UH060SX-2 waits 2 seconds
(Reply Delay) before scanning resumes.
Press
dup/call key momentarily. The
changes to .
Press
dup/call key again to deactivate the
duplex operation. UH060SX-2 will return to
normal operation.
Operation with the aid of a Repeater
Contact your retailer for a list of repeaters
available in your area.
If dup/call key is pressed when the channel is not
from CH01 - CH08, an error tone sounds.
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REPLY DELAY
While scanning, the UH060SX-2 stops at a
busy channel and receives a transmission.
When the received signal is over, the unit
will wait for 2 seconds for the return of the
signal, otherwise, the radio resumes scanning.
To initiate scanning,
1. Press scan key momentarily to begin
scanning. The ‘SCAN’ icon is displayed.
2. Press
select/power key or scan key to
cancel.
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CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
CTCSS is a feature that allows a group to talk to each other
without hearing other users on the same channel.
Press and hold
txp/ctcss key for 3 seconds in Standby mode to
enter CTCSS mode.
The current selected CTCSS tone flashes.
Press
volume/channel ▲or ▼key to select the required
CTCSS tone (OFF or 1-38).
For channels with a CTCSS tone setting, the CTCSS tone is
displayed below the channel indicator. For channels with the
setting of CTCSS OFF, there will be no display below the channel
indicator.
Press
txp/ctcss key to confirm the selected setting.
Channels 5 and 35 are used for emergency channels.
CTCSS will not operate on these channels.
VOX
VOX is the automatic transmitting function by inputting voice into
the VOX headset mic without pressing the PTT button.
Press
select/power key momentarily while in standby mode to
enter VOX Sensitivity mode.
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TRANSMITTING A CALL TONE
Your UH060SX-2 radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones
that will be transmitted when the dup/call key is pressed and
held for 3 seconds.
To select a call tone:
1. Press select/power key momentaly twice while in standby
mode to enter Call Tone mode. The current call tone number
(C1-C5) will be indicated.
2. Press the
volume/channel ▲or ▼key to increase or
decrease the number to the desired call tone. Each tone will
be heard through the speaker.
3. Press select/power key to confirm and exit to standby
mode.
To transmit the selected call tone, press and hold the
dup/call
key. The selected tone will automatically be transmitted for a fixed
length of time. Call Tone will be cancelled when the PTT button is
pressed.
KEYLOCK ON/OFF
Press ch/vol/keylock key for 3 seconds to enter keylock on
mode.
Press ch/vol/keylock key for 3 seconds while in Keylock mode
to exit the Keylock mode.
While in Keylock on mode, the UH060SX-2 can still
receive and transmit.
The current selected VOX setting will flash on the display.
Press
volume/channel ▲or ▼key to adjust the VOX
sensitivity. 1 is the highest sensitivity and 4 is the lowest
sensitivity. VOX can be turned off by selecting ‘oF’ icon.
The
‘VOX’ icon is shown on the display when VOX is selected to
on and VOX Headset is plugged into VOX Headset Jack. The ‘TX’
icon blinks when the voice level is possible to transmit at the
current selected VOX sensitivity level.
Press
select/power key twice to confirm the setting and exit to
standby mode.
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