Uniden SX167 series User Manual

SX167
• 22 Channels (15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels)
• Long Battery Life
• Up to 16-mile Range*
• Battery Strength Meter
• Roger Beep
• Battery Low Alert/Battery Save
• Call Key
• Last Channel Memory
• USB Charging
• NOAA Weather Radio
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or
topographical conditions.
1
5
6
2
3
7
4
8
9
10
1 Antenna 6 Volume/Channel Up
2 Call Key 7 USB (some versions;
see packaging)
3 PTT (Push-to- 8 Volume/Channel
Talk) Down
4 Power/Channel 9 Microphone
Key
5 LCD 10 Speaker
Congratulations on your purchase of certain to follow the + and – symbols
Uniden's SX167 series radio. This in the compartment. Installing the
lightweight, palm-sized radio is a state-of- batteries incorrectly will prevent the
the-art device, equipped with many unit from operating.
valuable features. Use it at sporting
4. Replace the battery compartment
events, to stay in contact with family and
door by sliding the door into place.
friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a
5. Replace the belt clip if necessary.
neighborhood watch for vital
communication.

CHARGING THE RADIO

PACKAGE CONTENTS

For models that recharge:
1. Plug one branch of the included
Each radio uses 3 AAA rechargeable
microUSB Y-Cable into each radio's
Ni-MH batteries, included.
microUSB charge port.
If your model number contains a "C,"
2. Insert the other end (USB) into a USB
your radio can be charged. A micro-USB
power source (computer, phone
Y charging cable is included.
charger, etc - not included).
If your model number contains an "H,"
3. The battery strength meter in the
your radio has a headset jack. One
upper right-hand corner indicates the
headset per radio is included
battery level.
Refer to the packaging for other specific
Notes:
contents.
• Charge time may vary depending on

FCC GMRS LICENSE

the battery life remaining. For fastest
charging, turn off the radio before
This radio operates on the General
charging.
Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
frequencies which require a Federal
• Do not use alkaline batteries in
Communications Commission license to radios that recharge. Doing so can
operate. For licensing information and
create a safety hazard or damage
application forms, visit the FCC on-line
the radio.
at:www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC
• If battery power is low, you cannot
hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you have
operate the radio even using external
any questions you can contact the FCC
power. if you try to transmit while
direct at 1-888-225-5322.
power is low, the radio will
automatically turn off. Recharge or

INSTALL THE BATTERIES

replace the batteries.
Each SX167 radio uses 3 AAA batteries
(included). These batteries will be either
alkaline or rechargeable NiMH; refer to
For models that have a headset jack:
the packaging for specifications for your
You can use a headset for more private
particular model.
communications. To use a headset, lift
To install the batteries (NiMH or
the rubber cover from over the headset
Alkaline):
jack, then plug in the headset.
1. If necessary, remove the belt clip.
Press up on the belt clip latch and
slide the belt clip off of the radio.
In order to get the most out of your new
2. Remove the battery compartment
radio, read this reference guide
door by pressing on and sliding out
completely before attempting to operate
the compartment door. Remove the
it.
cover.
3. Install the 3 AAA batteries (included)
into the battery compartment. Be
TURNING THE RADIO ON AND
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
1. Press and hold the
the radio ON. The radio tunes to the
last active channel.
2. Press and hold the
the radio OFF.
Press the or
▲ ▼
decrease the volume level. L1 - L8
displays as you press the keys.

CHANNEL OPERATION

Your radio has 22 channels you can use
to talk to others. In order to speak to
someone, each of you must be set to the
same channel.
Choose a Channel
1. With the radio on, press
once. The current channel number
flashes.
2. Use the or
▲
channels (1 - 22). Press and hold
keys to rapidly change channels.
▼
Talk on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
Once you select a channel, press PTT to
talk. When you finish talking, release PTT.
The radio sends a roger beep at the end
of your transmission so that others know
you've finished talking.
If the other party does not hear you, you
can press CALL to send a call alert tone.

Automatic Power Save Feature

Your radio has a unique circuit designed
to dramatically extend the life of the
batteries. If there is neither a transmission

USING A HEADSET

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.

WEATHER CHANNEL

1. With the radio on, press
twice. The weather icon displays and

USING THE RADIO

the radio tunes to the current weather
channel.
2. Use the or
▲
weather channels (1 - 10).

SPECIFICATIONS

Channels 15 GMRS / 7 FRS
/CH key to turn
Operating Freq. UHF 462.5500-
467.7125 MHz
/CH key to turn
Power Source 3 AAA Rechargeable
NiMH Batteries
keys to increase or
Battery Life 20 Hours typical
(5/5/90 duty cycle)

FREQUENCY CHART

/CH key
CH. FREQ (MHZ) X-REF
1 462.5325 FRS/GMRS 1
2 462.5875 FRS/GMRS 2
keys to select other
▼
or 3 462.6125 FRS/GMRS 3
▲
4 462.6375 FRS/GMRS 4
5 462.6625 FRS/GMRS 5
6 462.6875 FRS/GMRS 6
7 462.7125 FRS/GMRS 7
8 467.5625 FRS 8
9 467.5875 FRS 9
10 467.6125 FRS 10
11 467.6375 FRS 11
/CH key
keys to select other
▼
CH. FREQ (MHZ) X-REF
12 467.6625 FRS 12
13 467.6875 FRS 13
14 467.7125 FRS 14
15 462.5500 GMRS 11
16 462.5750 GMRS 8
17 462.6000 GMRS 12
18 462.6250 GMRS 9
19 462.6500 GMRS 13
20 462.6750 GMRS 10
21 462.7000 GMRS 14
22 462.7250 GMRS 15