uh036sx-4
Quad Pack
Operating
Guide
To bring outstanding wireless communication products
to people's lives throughout the world.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY WARNING
To retain the previous user settings, the UH036SX
will continue to use a small amount of battery
power when switched off. To prevent the batteries from
running down, remove them from the radio if the
UH036SX will not be used for long periods.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your UH036SX radio uses 3 AAA ALKALINE batteries for power.
Use only good quality alkaline batteries for maximum life and
range. Note: Batteries are not supplied.
To avoid damage to the unit do
not mix old and new batteries.
1. Make sure your radio is off.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Insert 3 AAA ALKALINE batteries
according to the polarity symbols
inside the battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover.
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WATER WARNING
Uniden does not represent
this product to be waterproof.
Do not expose this product to
Rain or Moisture.
BELT CLIP
To attach the belt clip:
Pinch Belt Clip and Latch
Slide the belt clip until it snaps into
place.
To remove the belt clip:
Press and hold belt clip locker, slide
the belt clip at the same time until
released.
LOW BATTERY ALERT
If the Battery level becomes low, the
battery indicator icon will appear on
the LCD and begin flashing.
The unit will go into a Battery Low Mode. The Transmit Mode
is disabled. Replace the batteries immediately to continue
using the radio.
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OPERATION
POWER ON/OFF
Press and hold
to turn the
Radio ON. The channel number
will appear on the display.
Press and hold
Radio OFF.
to turn the
VOLUME
Press volume
or
to increase
or decrease the volume level. The
Channel indicator will flash when the
volume is being adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE KEY BEEPS
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys (except for
the PTT button and the
Key) are pressed.
To turn OFF this beep: Press and hold the
turning ON the Radio.
Key while
To turn ON this beep: Turn the Radio OFF and then ON
again.
The key beeps cannot permanently be disabled.
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SELECTING CHANNEL
or
Press channel
desired channel.
to select the
TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE
The UH036SX uses the 40 UHF-CB Channels. For your
reference a list of the available channels and corresponding
frequencies is printed on page 10.
1. The transmit power of the
UH036SX is 500mW which will
provide a range of up to 3+ Km.
PTT
Switch
2. Before you transmit, listen for
activity on the selected channel.
PTT
3. When the channel is clear, press and hold the
transmit. TX appears on the LCD.
to
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,
PTT
release the . TX then disappears on
the LCD. Listen for a response.
TX
While receiving, the RX icon is displayed.
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For maximum range and extended the life of
the batteries, avoid touching the antenna
with your hand when transmitting.
RANGE
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AUTOMATIC SQUELCH FEATURE
The UH036SX is equipped with an Automatic Squelch system
which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise.
MONITOR
This feature enables users to listen in for
weak signals on the current channel at
the press of a button.
RX
To use monitor,
!
!
!
Press and hold Volume
icon will begin to flash.
For continuous listening, the receiver circuit will stay open,
letting in both the noise & weak signals.
To return to normal receive mode press Volume
once.
or
for 2 seconds. The RX
or
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.
Contact your retailer for a list of repeaters
available in your area.
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Operation with the aid of a Repeater
Eg. CH1 is being used in your area for
repeater use.
dup
Press
appears.
momentarily. The icon
Press again to deactivate the duplex
operation. UH036SX will return to
normal operation.
POWER SAVE
Your UH036SX has a unique circuit designed to dramatically
extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission nor
an incoming call within 2 seconds, your Radio switches to the
Power Save mode. The Radio is still able to receive
transmissions in this mode.
SCANNING
The scan function scans all channels and stops at an active
channel. When the signal stops, the UH036SX waits 2 seconds
(Drop-Out Delay) before scanning resumes.
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To initiate scanning,
1. Assuming the unit is on CH1
when switched on.
2. Press and hold Channel
for 3 seconds and scanning
starts.
or
3. Press Channel
PTT
or
to cancel scanning.
;
or
If Channel
paused on a channel, scanning will be resumed.
or
is pressed while the unit is
DROP-OUT DELAY
While scanning, the UH036SX 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.
User License Information
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.
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UHF CHANNELS & FREQUENCIES
Please follow these guidelines for channel use in Australia:
• Channels 05 and 35 are Emergency Channels.
• Channel 11 is a Calling Channel.
• Channels 22 and 23 are for telemetry and telecommand applications
and TX should be avoided on these channels.
General communication is accepted on all other channels with
these guidelines:
• Channel 40 - road channel (Australia).
• Channels 01-08 (and 31-38) are repeater channels.
Simplex Mode
CH No. Transmit / Receive
Duplex Mode
Transmit
Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)
Simplex Mode
CH No. Transmit/Receive
Frequency (Mhz)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
476.425
476.450
476.475
476.500
476.525
476.550
476.575
476.600
476.625
476.650
476.675
476.700
476.725
476.750
476.775
476.800
476.825
476.850
476.875
476.900
477.175 CH31
477.200 CH32
477.225 CH33
477.250 CH34
477.275 CH35
477.300 CH36
477.325 CH37
477.350 CH38
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
476.925
476.950
476.975
477.000
477.025
477.050
477.075
477.100
477.125
477.150
477.175
477.200
477.225
477.250
477.275
477.300
477.325
477.350
477.375
477.400
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WARRANTY
UNIDEN UH036SX-4 UHF CB TRANSCEIVER RADIO
Limited One Year Warranty
Note:
Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty.
Warrantor:
Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498
Uniden New Zealand Limited
Warranty only available in original country of purchase
Elements of Warranty: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its
uh036sx-4 UHF CB Transceiver Radios (hereinafter referred to as the Product) to be free from defects in
materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
Warranty Duration: This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate and be of no further
effect ONE (1) year after the date of original retail sale. This warranty will be deemed invalid if the Product
is;
(A) Damaged or not maintained as reasonable and necessary,
(B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold
by Uniden,
(C) Improperly installed
(D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered
by this warranty,
(E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden, or
(F) Where the Serial Number label of the product has been removed or damaged beyond recognition.
Warranty only valid in the country of original retail/sale.
Parts Covered: This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Product and included accessories.
Statement of Remedy: In the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty at any time while
this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion, will repair the defect or replace the Product and
return it to you without charge for parts or service. This warranty does not provide for reimbursement or
payment of incidental or consequential damages.
This EXPRESS WARRANTY is in addition to and does not in any way affect your rights under the TRADE
PRACTICES ACT 1974 (Cth) (Australia) or the CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT (New Zealand).
Procedure for obtaining performance or warranty: In the event that the Product does not conform to
this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of original
purchase (e.g. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
Service Division
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LTD
Service Division
345 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216
Fax (02) 9599 3278
150 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland
Fax (09) 274 4253
Customers in other states should ship or deliver the Product freight pre-paid to the nearest Uniden
Authorised Repair Centre. (Contact Uniden for the Warranty Agent nearest you.)
© 2007 Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited
Printed in China
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