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UH9050
UHF CB Transceiver
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  • Page 1 UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver For more exciting new products please visit our website: Australia: www.uniden.com.au...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Controls & Connectors Indicators Included with your UH9050 Optional Accessories DIN Installation Connecting the Microphone Mounting the MIC Hanger Operation Turning on the Power Setting the Volume Transmitting Smart-Key Function Voice Enhancer Setting (EQL) TRIPLE Watch Selecting a Channel...
  • Page 3 Store a Police/Fire frequency to a RX Channel Instant Replay Turning Instant Replay On/Off Selective Calling Programming the Selcall ID for your UH9050 Storing Selcall IDs of other users to the ID Memory Tone Calling (Making a Selcall Call) Receiver Quiet (TSQ) Mode...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Uniden UH9050 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: Preventive Maintenance

    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 UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 6: Controls & Connectors

    Controls & Connectors UH9050 Base Front View Controls and Connectors 1 Speaker 7 DCS/CTCSS - DCS and CTCSS Tone button. 2 PWR/VOL - Power On/Off Push control/ /POLICE - CB/Fire/Police button. Rotary Volume Control - Move selection right SQ/SEL - Rotary Squelch control/Select...
  • Page 7 18 REPLAY/TRIPLE - Replay Button/Triple Watch Button 19 SMART - Multiple Function 20 SPEAKER 21 MICROPHONE - Channel Up Button/Select Up Button - Channel Down Button/Select Down Button 24 RJ45 type plug 25 Front MIC Jack Rubber Collar UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 8 - Channel Down Button/ Select Down Button 16 REPLAY - Replay Button /SELCALL - Selective Calling Button 7 MICROPHONE 17 RJ45 type plug 8 SPEAKER 18 Front MIC Jack Cover 9 SMART - Multiple Function UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 9: Indicators

    23 TSQ - Tone Squelch enabled 11 PRI - Priority Channel Watch - Information Indicator 12 GS - Group Scan/Master Scan - (Menu Item/ Code 13 SCAN - Scan Number / Alpha tag 14 M. - MASTER Scan etc.) UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 10: Included With Your Uh9050

    Included with your UH9050 Transceiver Heavy Duty Speaker Owner’s Manual Microphone Hanger with Microphone screws, washers (MK-950) Din Mount Sleeve, Mounting Bracket DC Power Cord Front Frame Bracket, Mounting Screws with fuse Removal Key, Washer Starts and Screws Bezel & Screws...
  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    Remote LCD Speaker DECT Wireless Microphone Speaker Microphone (RM-980) (MK-800W) • UHF Antenna • External Speaker Visit the UH9050 page on the website for more information on the availability of optional accessories: www.uniden.com.au for Australia UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 12: Din Installation

    DIN Installation Mounting Using the DIN Bracket If you are unsure about how to install your UH9050 in your vehicle using the DIN bracket, consult your automobile manufacturer, dealer, or a qualified installer. The DIN bracket is made up of a sleeve and a frame.
  • Page 13 4. Secure UH9050 onto the side of the front frame using 2 pieces of 6mm screws. 5. Attach the DC power leads to UH9050 and your vehicle. RED goes to a positive (+) connection on your fuse block while BLACK connects to the vehicle chassis ground (-).
  • Page 14 If you plan to use the Rear MIC Jack at a later time, you should plan to remove the UH9050 from the DIN sleeve. This is easily done using the provided Removal Keys. Remove the Bezel before fully insert both Removal Keys straight into the slots on the left and the right edges of the radio’s dress panel.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Microphone

    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. The unit will not function if connected to two Remote LCD Microphones (optional RM-980) at the same time. NOTE UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 16: Mounting The Mic Hanger

    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 UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 17 3. Thread the microphone plug through the hole and connect with the extension cable. 4. Mount the MIC Hanger over the hole and cable. 5. At the Radio: Connect the extension cable plug to the MIC Jack. Fit the rubber bushing over the MIC jack. UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 18: Operation

    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 UH9050 OFF and disconnect it from the power source, before locating the cause of the power supply problem.
  • Page 19: Setting The Volume

    Remote SPK/MIC to adjust the volume. The volume is composed off + 42 steps. Transmitting The UH9050 transmits only on UHF-CB Channels. For your reference a list of the available channels, corresponding frequencies and guidelines for their use and selection is printed on p.52 - p.58.
  • Page 20: Voice Enhancer Setting (Eql)

    Bass - Enhancing the low frequency, the sound quality becomes mild and easy to listening, not causing fatigue. Midrange - Enhancing midrage frequency, the sound quality becomes clear. High - Enhancing the high frequency, the sound quality becomes sharp. HIGH (HZ) LOW (HZ) UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 21: Triple Watch

    To cancel Triple Watch press and hold [TRIPLE]. TRI icon disappears. • Every 1.5 seconds the Instant channel is monitored for 100msec. • Triple watch function stops temporarily when receiving a signal. NOTE • Triple watch function is invalid in Scan mode. UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 22: Selecting A Channel

    Press on the base or the MIC to select the desired channel. Channel Banks - Using the POLICE Button The UH9050 has three banks (groups) of channels to select from; UHF CB + User programmable RX channels¹ Pre-programmed Police frequencies²...
  • Page 23: Ctcss (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)

    DCS is a digital extension of CTCSS. It provides 104 extra, digitally coded, squelch codes that follow after the 38 CTCSS codes. CTCSS 1-38, followed by DCS 1-104. Follow the steps for setting a CTCSS code. Press [DCS/CTCSS] to set. The DCS and code will display. UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 24: Using Repeater Channels

    CH02 on Duplex Mode will Receive on CH02 but Transmit on CH32 etc... If you transmit on CH01 Duplex mode, you are actually transmitting on CH31 the repeater station down-converts your signal and retransmits on CH01. UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 25: Setting The Squelch Level

    0, 1, 2, 3 or 4. 3. Press the Rotary SQ/SEL to save the setting. • Selecting tight squelch mode may prevent the reception of weak signals. NOTE • High noise areas may still break the squelch. UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 26: Operating The Uhf Cb Radio In Duplex Mode

    5. Press Rotary PWR/VOL or press and hold [MENU] to exit menu mode. If SCAN is deactivated while it is tuned to an active channel, the UH9050 will stay on that active channel. If none of the channels are active, the UH9050 will reinstate the scan start channel.
  • Page 27: Programming The Instant Priority Channel-1

    4. Press [MENU] or Rotary PWR/VOL to save the setting. 5. Press Rotary PWR/VOL or press and hold [MENU] to exit menu mode. Recalling the Instant Channel Press [S] when Smart Key is set to Instant Channel function. UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 28: Scanning

    Group Scan (GS) and Master Scan (M.SCN) (a special case of Group Scan). During SCAN the UH9050 only checks channels or frequencies that are in the SCAN Memory, which are indicated by the M (memory) icon. The UH9050 maintains two SCAN Memories;...
  • Page 29: Open Scan (Os) Mode

    To deactivate SCAN, press [SCAN]. If SCAN is deactivated while on an active channel, the UH9050 will stay on that active channel. If no channels are active, the UH9050 will reinstate the starting channel. NOTE OS Mode is indicated by the absence of the GS icon.
  • Page 30: Group Scan (Gs) Mode

    4. Press [MENU] or Rotary PWR/VOL to save the setting. 5. Press Rotary PWR/VOL or press and hold [MENU] to exit menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 31: Master Scan Mode

    Programmable RX Channels (CH81 to CH180) and Police or Fire (& Ambulance) channels group will not be included in MASTER SCAN Mode even though stored into GS Memory Also channels for which NOTE Duplex Setting are On will be skipped in MASTER SCAN Mode. UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 32 6. Press the Rotary PWR/VOL or [MENU] to save the setting. 7. Press Rotary PWR/VOL or press and hold [MENU] to exit menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 33: Selecting The Call Tone (Wake Up Tone)

    4. Press [MENU] or Rotary PWR/VOL to save the setting. 5. Press Rotary PWR/VOL or press and hold [MENU] to exit menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UH9050 will automatically exit the Menu Mode.
  • Page 34: Roger Beep

    4. Press [MENU] or Rotary PWR/VOL to save the setting. 5. Press Rotary PWR/VOL or press and hold [MENU] to exit menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UH9050 will automatically exit the Menu Mode.
  • Page 35: Alpha Tag

    • When the MIC is not connected, there is no option 3 SP MIC. • The base will turn on the base unit speaker when MIC is removed from the base unit even though the setting was set to 3 SP MIC. NOTE UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 36: Backlight Colour

    4. Press [MENU] or Rotary PWR/VOL to save the setting. 5. Press Rotary PWR/VOL or press and hold [MENU] to exit menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 37: Mic Contrast Level

    4. Press [MENU] or Rotary PWR/VOL to save the setting. 5. Press Rotary PWR/VOL or press and hold [MENU] to exit menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 38: Scramble

    For safety purpose, Scramble is invalid on channel 5, 11, 22, 23 and 35. NOTE If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 39: Operation - Special Features

    Operation - Special Features 100 User Programmable RX Channels The UH9050 has 100 receive only channels (CH81 to CH180) which can be programmed with frequencies ranging from 400-520MHz (in 12.5kHz steps). The extra RX channels only appear, as part of the CB channel bank, when a frequency has been programmed to a channel.
  • Page 40: Search Extra Channel Range And Programme A Rx Channel

    Operation - Special Features Search Extra Channel Range and Programme a RX Channel UH9050 can search extra channel range (400MHz-520MHz) per 12.5KHz step. Then you can store the stay frequency to extra channel. In CB channel mode (UHF CB channel);...
  • Page 41: Store A Police/Fire Frequency To A Rx Channel

    2. Turn the Rotary PWR/VOL if you wish to select another RX channel. 3. Press the Rotary PWR/VOL. A long confirmation tone sounds to indicate programming the selected channel. The RX channel number flashes. 4. Press and hold [MENU] to save the setting and exit programming mode. UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 42: Instant Replay

    Instant Replay playback. • Older recordings are automatically overwritten when new recordings are stored. NOTE • Most received communications are short and the 1 minute buffer may contain several recordings. • Transmissions (TX) are not recorded. UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 43: Turning Instant Replay On/Off

    Therefore Selcall is a group feature used by groups with similarly set up radios. The UH9050 has a Selective Calling system. Exceptional features, like 10 Selcall ID Memories, Receiver Quieting, Tone Squelch Scanning, Tone and Group Calling make the UH9050 superior to other transceivers in its class.
  • Page 44: Programming The Selcall Id For Your Uh9050

    Selcall settings menu as follows: 1. Power Off the UH9050. 2. Press and hold [POWER] and [MENU]. The UH9050 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 45: 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 UH9050 is a succession of three low tone beeps. UNIDEN UH9050...
  • Page 46: Receiver Quiet (Tsq) Mode

    Flashes the TSQ icon for about 20 seconds allowing you to use the PTT button. If you are not able to respond within the 20 second period, TSQ icon stops flashing and ‘QUIET’ mode resumes. can decode a Selcall call even though not in ‘QUIET’ mode. UH9050 NOTE UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 47: 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 scanning speed – or – change some of the Selcall parameters (refer to NOTE ‘Selcall Programming’). UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 48: Group Calling

    If someone transmits ID 1234A on CH20, all of the above units will open their Tone Squelched Receiver. Group Calls and ordinary Selcalls can be differentiated in the following manner: Group Call - Low tone beeps Ordinary Selcall - High tone beeps UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 49: Selcall Settings

    NOTE The UH9050 allows you to select which Tone Period is best for you. The three most commonly used tone settings (40,70 or 100 mSec) are available. With the freedom to change this parameter, you can easily adapt to the existing system in your group without the inconvenience of having the unit serviced by the dealer.
  • Page 50: Lead-In Delay Programming

    Lead-in Delay. The main purpose of the Lead-in Tone is to increase the probability of contact between your unit and another radio when TSQ Scanning. 1. Power Off the UH9050. 2. Press and hold [POWER] and [MENU]. The SELCALL Settings Menu will display (no tone will sound).
  • Page 51: Alarm Mode

    Operation - Special Features Alarm Mode When a received code matches to your receiver Selcall ID the UH9050 will respond based on the Call Alarm mode. Call Alarm - Auto mode (Default) a) Transmit an Acknowledge tone to the Caller.
  • Page 52: 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 UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 53: Dcs Codes Table

    DCS Codes Table DCS Code DCS Code DCS Code Code No. Code No. Code No. (Octal) (Octal) (Octal) UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 54: Channel Bank List - Police (Pol)

    468.60000 469.17500 468.00000 468.61250 469.20000 468.02500 468.62500 469.22500 468.05000 468.63750 469.25000 468.07500 468.65000 469.27500 468.10000 468.67500 469.30000 468.12500 468.70000 469.32500 468.15000 468.72500 469.35000 468.17500 468.75000 469.37500 468.20000 468.77500 469.40000 468.22500 468.80000 469.42500 468.25000 468.82500 469.70000 UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 55: Channel Bank List - Fire

    413.10000 417.17500 467.47500 413.11250 417.28750 467.50000 413.12500 417.41250 467.67500 413.13750 417.53750 467.77500 413.15000 419.15000 468.62500 413.16250 419.40000 469.52500 413.17500 419.96250 469.57500 413.18750 462.02500 469.60000 413.20000 462.20000 469.90000 413.21250 462.70000 471.85000 413.25000 462.78750 507.57500 413.26250 462.82500 UNIDEN UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 56: 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 UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 57: 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 UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 58 477.0625 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 UH9050 UHF CB Transceiver...
  • Page 59: 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 Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498 (“Uniden Aust”).
  • Page 60 Product, together with satisfactory evidence of your original purchase (such as a legible copy of the sales docket) to Uniden at the address shown below. You should contact Uniden regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses incurred in making a warranty claim.
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