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Uniden UH8080NB Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 UH8080NB Remote Speaker MIC UHF CB Transceiver For more exciting new products please visit our website: Australia: www.uniden.com.au New Zealand: www.uniden.co.nz...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Controls & Connectors Indicators Included with your UH8080NB Transceiver Connecting the Microphone Mounting the MIC Hanger Operation Turning on the Power Setting the Auto Squelch Selecting a Channel Channel Banks - Using the POLICE button Programming the Instant Priority Channel...
  • Page 3 Contents Selective Calling Programming the Selcall ID for your UH8080NB Storing Selcall IDs of other users to the ID Memory Tone Calling (Making a Selcall Call) Receiver Quiet (TSQ) Mode To Activate/Deavtivate Tone Squelch (TSQ) on a Channel Receiving a Selcall...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Uniden UH8080NB is designed to provide you with years of trouble free service. Its rugged components and materials are capable of withstanding harsh environments. Please read this Operating Manual carefully to ensure you gain the optimum performance of the unit.

  • Page 5: Controls & Connectors

    Controls & Connectors Base (Front & Rear) EXT.SP. ANT. DC 13.8V DC 27.6V Remote LCD Speaker MIC UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 6 SQL - Squelch Button POWER - Power Button REPLAY - Replay Button MENU - Menu Button - Move selection right /ENTER - Enter Button - Move selection left - Select Up and Down Buttons MICROPHONE SPEAKER UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 7: Indicators

    DCS/CTCSS - DCS/CTCSS selected MON/SQT - Flashing: Monitor/ Tight Squelch DCS/CTCSS Code Number /Extra RX Channel Indicator INST - Instant Channel TSQ - Tone Squelch enabled DUAL/HOLD - Dual Watch/Hold SCAN - Scan mode Signal Power Level UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 8: Included With Your Uh8080Nb Transceiver

    Quick Release Bracket DC Power Cord (EC770) with mounting screws with fuse Optional Accessories: Visit the UH8080NB page on the website for more information on the availability of optional accessories: www.uniden.com.au for Australia www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand Washer Stars And Screws...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Microphone

    Disconnecting the MIC from the MIC Jack screwdriver or similar object carefully push the lock tab of the MIC plug towards the MIC cord and at the same time tug on the MIC cord to draw back the MIC plug. UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 10: Mounting The Mic Hanger

    Conventional Mounting with Double Sided Tape (not supplied) High quality Double-Sided tape can be found at good retail stores. Secure the front and back pieces of the MIC Hanger using the supplied binding screws. Locate a suitable mounting position. UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 11 2. Drill a 13mm hole at the MIC hanger location. 3. Thread the microphone plug through the hole and connect with the extension cable. 4. Mount the MIC Hanger over the hole and cable. bushing over the MIC jack. UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Turning on the Power Press and hold [POWER]. Low-Voltage/High-Voltage Alert The UH8080NB can operate on 12VDC (13.8V) or 24VDC (27.6V) power HI DC NOTE covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. LO DC power turns off automatically if voltage falls below 9.0VDC.

  • Page 13: Setting The Auto Squelch

    SQL-1 - maximum sensitivity (minimum squelch) SQL-2 - moderate sensitivity SQL-3 - medium sensitivity SQL-4 - minimum sensitivity (max/tight squelch) 1. Press [SQL] 2. Press to change the setting. NOTE signals. 3. Press [SQL] to store the setting. UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 14: Selecting A Channel

    Selecting a Channel Press to select the desired channel. Channel Banks - Using the POLICE Button The UH8080NB has three banks (groups) of channels to select from; Pre-programmed Police frequencies² FIRE When the CB icon is showing the 80 UHF-CB and any user programmed RX channels will be available for selection or scanning.

  • Page 15: Programming The Instant Priority Channel

    Momentarily press [INST] to return to the Instant Channel. Press [INST] again to return to the previous channel. Transmitting The UH8080NB transmits only on UHF-CB Channels. frequencies and guidelines for their use and selection is printed on p.43 NOTE Calls.

  • Page 16: Ctcss (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)

    To turn off CTCSS (or DCS) select the oFF code during setting. DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) Follow the steps for setting a CTCSS code. Press until the DCS codes appear. Press [DCS/CTCSS] to set. The DCS icon and code will display. UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 17: Call Tone Function (Wake Up Tones)

    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. In on that same frequency. act as a screen between radios. Standard Operation without the aid of a Repeater station. UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 18: Operating The Uhf Cb Radio In Duplex Mode

    ON or OFF (standard channel numbering). 3. Press and hold [MENU] menu mode. DUP icon displays when a selected channel is set to Duplex mode. NOTE automatically exit the Menu Mode. UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 19: Scanning

    SCAN only checks channels or frequencies indicated by the M (memory) icon. The UH8080NB has two SCAN Memory modes; Open Scan (OS) mode and Group Scan (GS) use the radio more effectively. [POLICE] during scan to select the desired channel groups.

  • Page 20: Open Scan (Os) Mode

    Open Scan (OS) Mode Allows continuous scanning of all selected channels. If an active channel otherwise scanning resumes. [SCAN]. NOTE reinstate the starting channel. OS Mode is indicated by the absence of the GS icon. NOTE UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 21: Group Scan (Gs) Mode

    2. Press to change the setting between ON and OFF. 3. Press and hold [MENU] If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 22: Priority Watch

    ON or OFF. 3. Press and hold [MENU] from the menu mode. UH8080NB will stay on that active channel. If none of the channels are NOTE If OS/GS Scanning is initiated when there are no channels programmed NOTE Selecting the Call Tone (Wake Up Tone) 1.

  • Page 23: Busy Channel Lockout

    ON or OFF. 3. Press and hold [MENU] exit from the menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UH8080NB will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE Roger Beep 1. Press [MENU] six times.

  • Page 24: Key Beep On/Off

    ON or OFF. 3. Press and hold [MENU] exit from the menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 25: Volume Sync

    1. Press [MENU] nine times. 2. Press 3. Press and hold [MENU] volume setting. NOTE the base unit speaker. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 26: Backlight Colour

    01 (low contrast) to 10 (high contrast). 3. Press and hold [MENU] exit from the menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 27: Operation - Special Features

    Operation - Special Features 100 User Programmable RX Channels The UH8080NB has 100 receive only channels (CH81 to CH180) which can be programmed with frequencies ranging from 400-520MHz (in 12.5kHz steps). The extra programmed to a channel. There are three ways to programme RX channels;...

  • Page 28: Store A Police/Fire Frequency To A Rx Channel

    2. Change the RX channel using if desired. 3. Press and hold [ENTER] programmed. 4. If a name is desired press [SQL] to begin Alpha Tag edit (see manual programming above). 5. Press and hold [ENTER] UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 29: Instant Replay

    On. Press and hold [REPLAY] to turn Instant Replay On/Off. Two beep tones sound. Turn Instant Replay Off if you want to prevent the current 1 minute of recordings from being overwritten. UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 30: Close Call Rf Capture

    ™ Close Call RF Capture The Close Call RF Capture feature sets the UH8080NB so it detects and then displays the frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission. Close Call RF capture works great 400-520 MHz. transmissions such as mobile and handheld two-way radios in areas...

  • Page 31: Using Close Call

    3. Press and hold [HOLD] to unlock the currently displayed frequency. Two beeps sound. 4. Press [MENU] to resume Close Call RF Capture mode. the same time as SCAN or normal receive mode. NOTE UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 32: Selective Calling

    Therefore Selcall is a group feature used by groups with similarly set up radios. the UH8080NB superior to other transceivers in its class. Receiver Quieting (Tone Squelch) When activated on individual UHF-CB channels (except for emergency CH05 and Quiet mode as long as the Selcall tone code (Selcall ID) required to open the muting circuit is not received.

  • Page 33: Programming The Selcall Id For Your Uh8080Nb

    Selcall settings menu as follows: 1. Power Off the UH8080NB. 2. Press and hold [POWER] and [MENU]. The UH8080NB should turn on in the SELCALL Menu selection state (no tone will sound). Cd dispays to indicate the Call ID setting (factory default ID is 00000).

  • Page 34: Tone Calling (Making A Selcall Call)

    CAL will display when transmitting the Selcall. An acknowledge tone coming from the called radio will be received if you have successfully made contact. The acknowledge tone for the UH8080NB is a succession of three low tone beeps. Receiver Quiet (TSQ) Mode Puts the receiver in the QUIET mode (also known as the Tone Squelch (TSQ) mode) you and the Selcall ID required to open the QUIET condition has been received.

  • Page 35: To Activate/Deavtivate Tone Squelch (Tsq) On A Channel

    (Default Alarm Setting: four successive beeps in a regular interval for 10 seconds. c) Flashes the TSQ icon for about 20 seconds allowing you to use the PTT button. If ‘QUIET’ mode resumes. The UH8080NB can decode a Selcall call even though not in ‘QUIET’ mode. NOTE...

  • Page 36: Scanning Tone Squelched Channels

    Scanning can be increased in many different ways. You can either decrease the number of channels to be scanned thus increasing the NOTE scanning speed – or – change some of the Selcall parameters (refer to ‘Selcall Programming’). UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 37: Group Calling

    Operation - Special Features Group Calling The UH8080NB has the capability to respond to Group Calling and to transmit Group Calling Codes. Selcall ID Format To call Transmitter SELCALL ID 10 radios [X] [X] [X] [X] [A] 100 radios [X] [X] [X] [A] [A]...

  • Page 38: Selcall Settings

    Period setting. Otherwise you will not be able to selectively call one NOTE another. The UH8080NB allows you to select which Tone Period is best for you. The three most without the inconvenience of having the unit serviced by the dealer. 1. Power Off the UH8080NB.

  • Page 39: Lead-In Delay Programming

    Operation - Special Features Lead-in Delay Programming 1. Power Off the UH8080NB. 2. Press and hold [POWER] and [MENU]. The SELCALL Settings Menu will display (no tone will sound). 3. Press [MENU] repeatedly to select the Lead-in Delay setting - which is indicated on the display as Ld.

  • Page 40: Alarm Mode

    Operation - Special Features Alarm Mode When a received code matches to your receiver Selcall ID the UH8080NB will respond based on the Call Alarm mode. Call Alarm - Auto mode (Default) a) Transmit an Acknowledge tone to the Caller.

  • Page 41: Selcall Tone Frequency List

    71.9 141.3 74.4 146.2 77.0 151.4 79.7 156.7 82.5 162.2 85.4 167.9 88.5 173.8 91.5 179.9 94.8 186.2 97.4 192.8 100.0 203.5 103.5 210.7 107.2 218.1 110.9 225.7 114.8 233.6 118.8 241.8 123.0 250.3 127.3 UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 42: Dcs Codes Table

    DCS Codes Table DCS Code DCS Code DCS Code Code No. Code No. Code No. (Octal) (Octal) (Octal) UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 43: Uhf Cb Channel Guidelines

    The above situations are not a fault of the radio but a symptom of mixed wideband and narrowband radios in current use. It is expected that as older wideband radios are phased out this issue will be eliminated. UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 44: Uhf Cb Channels & Frequencies

    477.300 (CH36) 477.050 476.575 477.325 (CH37) 477.075 476.600 477.350 (CH38) 477.100 476.625 477.125 476.650 477.150 476.675 477.175 476.700 477.200 476.725 477.225 476.750 477.250 476.775 477.275 476.800 477.300 476.825 477.325 476.850 477.350 476.875 477.375 476.900 477.400 UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 45 477.0625 476.5875 477.3375 (CH 77) 477.0875 476.6125 477.3625 (CH 78) 477.1125 476.6375 477.1375 476.6625 477.1625 476.6875 477.1875 476.7125 477.2125 476.7375 477.2375 476.7625 477.2625 476.7875 477.2875 476.8125 477.3125 476.8375 477.3375 476.8625 477.3625 476.8875 477.3875 476.9125 477.4125 UNIDEN UH8080NB UHF CB Transceiver...

  • Page 46: Warranty

    IMPORTANT: Satisfactory evidence of the original purchase is required for warranty service Please refer to our Uniden website for any details or warranty durations offered in addition to those contained below. Warrantor: The warrantor is either Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498 (“Uniden Aust”) or Uniden New Zealand Limited (“Uniden NZ”) as the case may be.
  • Page 47 Procedure for obtaining warranty service: Depending on the country in which the your original purchase (such as a legible copy of the sales docket) to Uniden at the addresses shown below. You should contact Uniden regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses incurred in making a warranty claim. Prior to service.
  • Page 48 © 2013 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Uniden New Zealand Ltd. Printed in Vietnam. U01UT957ZZZ(0)

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