Contents Introduction Controls & Connectors Indicators Included with your PRO5050 Optional Accessories DIN Installation Connecting the Microphone Mounting the MIC Hanger Operation Turning on the Power Setting the Volume Setting the Manual Squelch Monitor Selecting a Channel Programming the Instant Priority Channel...
Introduction The Uniden PRO5050 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.
If there is trouble with transmitting: Check that the transmission line (coaxial cable) is securely connected to the ANTENNA connector. Check that the antenna is fully extended for proper operation. Check that all transmission line (coaxial cable) connections are secure and free of corrosion. UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
Controls & Connectors PRO5050 Base Front View Controls and Connectors 6 MEM - Memory Scan Channels 1 CH - Rotary CHANNEL Selector 7 SCAN - Scan On/Off 2 SQ - Rotary Squelch control OS/GS - Open or Group Scan 3 MENU/ENTER - Menu and Select button...
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Standard Microphone CALL INST Controls and Connectors 15 CALL - Call Tone Button 16 INST - Instant Channel Button 17 PTT - Push To Talk Button 18 MICROPHONE 19 RJ45 type plug 20 Front MIC Jack Cover UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
Included with your PRO5050 Transceiver CALL INST Standard Microphone Owner’s Manual Microphone Hanger with (MK800(s)) screws, washers Din Mount Sleeve, DC Power Cord Removable Bracket & with fuse Screws UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
The DIN bracket is made up of a sleeve and a frame. Before installing, confirm that your radio fits in the desired mounting area and you have all the necessary materials to complete the task. UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
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4. Secure PRO5050 onto the front frame using 4 pieces of 6mm screws. 5. Attach the DC power leads to PRO5050 and your vehicle. RED goes to a positive (+) connection on your fuse block while BLACK connects to the vehicle chassis ground (-).
Peel the dust cover from the rear MIC jack. Push the MIC plug at the end of the microphone into the MIC jack until the connection locks into place. An optional 2m extension cable kit is available to enable mounting the main base in a hidden location. UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
Secure the front and back pieces of the MIC Hanger using the supplied binding screws. Locate a suitable mounting position. Apply high quality Double-Sided tape onto the flat area of the MIC Hanger back piece and then press firmly to the mounting position. UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
If the input voltage falls below 10.2VDC, LO DC flashes for 5 seconds. The power turns off automatically if voltage falls below 9.0VDC. Switch your PRO5050 OFF and disconnect it from the power source, before locating the cause of the power supply problem.
Now only strong signals get through. Monitor Press and hold [DUAL/MON] at the base to open the squelch and receive all weak signals. Press and hold [DUAL/MON] at the base to cancel. UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
Transmitting The PRO5050 transmits only on 40 AM-CB Channels. Select the desired channel. Press the microphone’s [PTT] button an speak normally into the microphone. Hold it approx. 7cm from your mouth. Release [PTT] to end the transmission and listen for a reply.
To cancel DUAL Watch press [DUAL/MON]. DUAL icon disappears. • Every 1.5 seconds the Instant channel is monitored for 100msec. • Dual watch function stops temporarily when receiving a signal. NOTE • Dual watch function is invalid in Scan mode. UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
By default, all channels will be added into scan memory for OS and no channels will be added for GS. Please add/ remove channels according to your preference, see p20. NOTE UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
If scanning stops on a channel which is not a Priority Channel, AM CB Radio will continue monitoring the Priority Channel for activity while listening to the active one. To deactivate SCAN, press the [SCAN/OS/GS] button. UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
& exit from the menu mode. If SCAN is deactivated while it is tuned to an active channel, the PRO5050 will stay on that active channel. If none of the channels are active, the PRO5050 will reinstate the scan start channel.
1, 2, 3,4 and 5. 3. Press and hold [MENU/ENTER] to save & exit from the menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the PRO5050 will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE...
ON or OFF. 3. Press and hold [MENU/ENTER] to save & exit from the menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE ANL/NB (Automatic Noise Limiter + Noise Blanker) ANL/NB will reduce the harsh background noide caused by some interference. Press ANL/NB the ANL/NB icon appears. UNIDEN PRO5050 AM-CB Transceiver...
AM CB Channels & Frequencies The PRO5050 will operate on the frequencies of the country of original purchase. The frequencies cannot be changed from one country to another. It is illegal to operate a PRO5050 set on Australian frequencies in New Zealand or a PRO5050 set on New Zealand frequencies in Australia.
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 Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498 (“Uniden Aust”).
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Product, together with satisfactory evidence of your original purchase (such as a legible copy of the sales docket) to Uniden. Please refer to the Uniden website for the address details. You should contact Uniden regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses incurred in making a warranty claim.
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