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UH-040XR
Operating
Guide
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WARNING! ➤ Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment unless all the Radio Frequency (RF) connectors are secured and any open connectors are properly terminated. ➤ Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. ➤ Do not let children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment unless supervised. ➤ Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified Uniden technician. ➤ Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equ
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CONTENTS Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Technical Support & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Included in your UH-040XR Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Low Battery Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Belt Clip .
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INTRODUCTION The UH-040XR is a 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 UH-040XR’s features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit. FEATURES ➤ 40 Channels ➤ 500mW Output Power ➤ Up to 3 km range* ➤ LCD Display ➤ Group Scan ➤ Open Scan ➤ Duplex Capability ➤ Monitor ➤ LCD
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE Should you find it desirable or necessary to service your UH-040XR, we suggest you contact the Uniden dealer where you purchase your radio. Your dealer will be able to assist you with the complete service information. If you require service that is within the terms of your warranty, you should present a copy of your receipt to your dealer to authenticate your claim. If you find it inconvenient to obtain service assistance from a dealer, please pack your radio in a s
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INCLUDED IN YOUR UH-040XR PACKAGE UH-040XR Wrist Strap Belt Clip Operating Guide Product Registration Card and other printed materials Note: If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer. 3 3
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GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION Your UH040XR radio uses 3 AA ALKALINE batteries for power. Please refer to page 14 should you wish to use rechargeable batteries. To install the batteries: Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the unit. 1. Make sure your radio is off. 2. Release the battery cover clip, then remove the battery cover. 3. Insert 3 AA ALKALINE batteries according to the polarity symbols inside the battery compartment. Tab holes 4. Align the battery cover tabs with
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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/Sleep Mode. The Scan Mode, Transmit, Transmit Call Tone Mode are disabled. Replace the batteries immediately to continue using the radio. BELT CLIP Because you will most likely use your radio when you are out and about, the unit comes equipped with a belt
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OPERATION ➤ When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds. ➤ See the Controls and Indicators page at the back of this operating guide for button and key operations. POWER ON/OFF To turn the unit ON, rotate the [ON/OFF VOL] clockwise until a “click” is heard. A channel number and battery level should appear on the display. To turn the unit OFF, rotate the [ON/OFF VOL] knob counter-clockwise until a “click” is heard. The display will disappear. VOLUM
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SELECTING CHANNEL Press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired channel. SCAN Note: If you press and hold the [ ] or [ ], DUP channel numbers will scroll rapidly. MEM OS/GS TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE The UH-040XR uses the 40 UHF-CB Channels. For your reference a list of the available channels and corresponding frequencies is printed at the end of this manual. 1. The maximum RF transmit power of UH-040XR is 500 mWatts. 2. Before you transmit, listen for activity o
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TO OPERATE IN DUPLEX MODE Eg. CH01 is being used in your area for repeater use. Press [DUP] momentarily. The DUP icon appears. Press [DUP] again to deactivate the duplex operation. UH-040XR will return to simplex operation. SCANNING The UH-040XR has two types of scanning; Open Scanning (OS) and Group Scanning (GS), giving you flexibility and allowing you to use the radio more effectively. Scanning allows you to search for active channels programmed in the OS or GS memory. T
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Example. CH40 becomes active 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 [MEM] momentarily. Scanning resumes. To deactivate SCAN, press the [SCAN] or [PTT]. Note: 1. If SCAN is deactivated while in an active channel, the UH-040XR will stay on that active channel. If no other channels are active, the UH-040XR will reinstate the starting channel. 2. Press
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PRIORITY CHANNEL The Priority Channel feature allows user to monitor one of 40 channels in the UH-040XR, monitoring it every 1.5secs during Group Scanning. Choosing a Priority Channel The starting channel, when Group Scanning is initiated, is always the Priority Channel. To change the priority channel setting while scanning, (eg. PRI Channel is CH17 (476.825 MHz)) a. press [ ], to select a higher channel (scanning pauses) or b. press [ ], to select a lower channel Programming
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DROP-OUT DELAY While scanning, the UH-040XR 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. KEYPAD CONFIRMANTION TONE Assures the user that the keypad has been properly pressed by emitting a beep tone. This tone can be switched on or off. SCAN DUP MEM OS/GS 1. Press and hold [SCAN] button for 1.5 sec “bp on” will appear for 1.5 sec 2. Press and hold [SCAN]
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BACK LIGHTING 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 5secs after the last key is pressed. KEYPAD LOCK To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad. Press and hold the [LOCK] button for 1.5 Secs until it beeps to activate Key Lock. icon appears. To unlock the keypad, press and hold the [LOCK] button again for 1.5
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BATTERY LEVEL DISPLAY The icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen indicates the UH-040XR current battery voltage level at all times. The battery level is displayed in 3 levels: LEVEL 3 Battery 100% full LEVEL 2 Battery approx 70% capacity LEVEL 1 Battery approx 30% capacity Almost Empty Note: When [PTT] SW is pressed at Level Empty, battery icon and channel number will flash 13
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CHARGING BATTERIES Warning Notice! Use only the AAD042S optional power adaptor if rechargeable batteries will be used in the UH040XR. •Turn the UH040XR [ON/OFF VOL] 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 600mAH 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 chargin
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UHF CHANNELS & FREQUENCIES Ch. Freq. Usage Ch. Freq. Usage 01 476.425 Simplex/Duplex 21 476.925 Simplex 02 476.450 Simplex/Duplex 22 476.950 Simplex 03 476.475 Simplex/Duplex 23 476.975 Simplex 04 476.500 Simplex/Duplex 24 477.000 Simplex 05 *476. 525 Simplex/Duplex 25 477.025 Simplex 06 476.550 Simplex/Duplex 26 477.050 Simplex 07 476.575 Simplex/Duplex 27 477.075 Simplex 08 476.600 Simplex/Duplex 28 477.100 Simplex 09 476.625 Repeater 29 477.125 Simplex 10 476.650 Repeater 30 477.150 Simplex 1
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES • Speaker Microphone (SM-050) • AC Adaptor (AAD-042S) • Headset Microphone (HM-050) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Channels Transmit 40 (with Duplex Channel Support) Receive 40 Oper. Temp. 0˚C - +55˚C Antenna Fixed Microphone Built-in Electret type Display Liquid Crystal Display Speaker 36mm Round, 8Ω Power Source AA Size Battery x 3pcs Size (without antenna) 160(H) x 62(W) x 32(D)mm Weight 150g (with Antenna & without Battery) Operating Time at 25 hrs (Ni-Cd Batteries) 5-
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Receiver Receiver Type Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne Phase Locked Loop System for Local Oscillator Frequency Range 476.425 to 477.4 MHz Sensitivity @ 0.22 µV 12 dB SINAD Squelch Sensitivity 0.19 µV (Threshold) Audio Frequency Response 500Hz, 5dB (ref: 1KHz, ± 3KHz Dev.) 2000Hz, -6dB Selectivity 50dB Hum & Noise Ratio 37dB Audio Output Drain 0.15W (10% THD) Current Drain 150 mA 50mW output Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice. 17
