Setting the Squelch Monitor Selecting a Channel Set the LCD Dimmer Transmitting Call Function Using Repeater Channels Operating the UH5040R in Duplex Mode Scanning Open Scan (OS) Mode Group Scan (GS) Mode Programming Scan Channels Selecting the Call tone Busy Channel Lockout...
Introduction The Uniden UH5040R 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.
Blackening may occur on the Liquid Crystal Display if the UHF CB Radio has been subjected to extreme high temperature (above 60°C). This is not a fault. Normal LCD operation resumes when the NOTE temperature stabilizes back to standard operating condition (0-55°C). UNIDEN UH5040R UHF CB Transceiver...
GS - Group Scan DCS - Digital Coded CALL - Call Tone Squelch System SCAN - Scan Mode CTCSS - Continuous Tone DUP - Duplex Coded Squelch System S/RF - Receive Signal or Transmit RF Power Level Meter UNIDEN UH5040R UHF CB Transceiver...
Stars And Screws Optional Accessories • UHF Antenna • External Speaker • DIN Mounting Kit (DMK8990) Visit the UH5040R page on the website for more information on the availability of optional accessories: www.uniden.com.au for Australia UNIDEN UH5040R UHF CB Transceiver...
When you unpack the box, ensure that you have the slide mount bracket, guide rails and the screws. Align the guide rails along the side of the base and insert them into the slots provided. Then use the screws to lock them securely in position. UNIDEN UH5040R UHF CB Transceiver...
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Slide Mount Bracket Slide the bracket along the guide rails to attach the bracket to the unit. Over the BASE unit Under the BASE unit UNIDEN UH5040R UHF CB Transceiver...
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 UH5040R UHF CB Transceiver...
- weak, medium and Then carefully turn the through. strong signals and Squelch knob clockwise noise. until the noise fades. Now only strong signals get through. UNIDEN UH5040R UHF CB Transceiver...
20. For Australia, Channels 05 and 35 are NOTE reserved for Emergency Calls. Set the LCD Dimmer Press [DIM] to set the LCD backlight dimmer between high and low. UH5040R UNIDEN UH5040R UHF CB Transceiver...
Operation Transmitting CALL INST The UH5040R uses the 80 UHF-CB Channels For your reference a list of the available channels, corresponding frequencies and guidelines for their use and selection is printed on page 20. For Australia, Channels 05 and 35 are reserved for Emergency Calls.
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 UH5040R UHF CB Transceiver...
NOTE Scanning The UH5040R has a scanning feature that allows you to search for active channels automatically. Furthermore, the UH5040R is designed to have two types of scanning; Open Scanning more effectively. Press [SCAN] and Scanning starts. The SCAN icon appears. The scan direction can be changed at any time by rotating the channel selector left or right.
SCAN, press [SCAN] or the PTT button on the microphone. If SCAN is deactivated while on an active channel, the UH5040R will stay on that active channel. If no channels are active, the UH5040R will reinstate the starting channel. NOTE OS Mode is indicated by the absence of the GS icon.
If the received signal ceases, Priority Scanning continues after 3 seconds. If scanning stops on a channel which is not a Priority Channel, UH5040R will continue monitoring the Priority Channel for activity while listening to the active one.
Press [MENU] once. Turn the Rotary Channel Selector to change the setting between 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Press and hold [MENU] for 3 seconds to store the new setting. UH5040R If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UH5040R will automatically exit the Menu Mode. NOTE...
Operation Busy Channel Lockout If the channel is already in use, you can prevent the UH5040R from transmitting. This is particularly important when using CTCSS. Press [MENU] twice. Turn the Rotary Channel Selector to display Press and hold [MENU] for 3 seconds to store the new setting.
Follow the steps for setting a CTCSS code. Turn the Rotary Channel Selector until the DCS codes appear. Press [MON] to set. The DCS icon and code will display. Channels 5 and 35 are used for emergency channels. CTCSS and DCS will not operate on these channels. NOTE UNIDEN UH5040R UHF CB Transceiver...
ACMA website in Australia and the MED website in New Zealand. Interference / Poor Audio When a new narrowband radio receives a signal from an older wideband radio the speech may sound loud - however the UH5040R’s NOTE built-in AVS (Automatic Volume Stabilizer) circuitry will detect and manage incoming audio to comparable levels.
5 Years Accessories 1 Year If a warranty claim is made, this warranty will not apply if the Product is found by Uniden to be: Damaged or not maintained in a reasonable manner or as recommended in the relevant Uniden Owner’s Manual;...
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Procedure for obtaining warranty service: Depending on the country in which the warranty, you should deliver the 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 address details.You should contact Uniden regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses incurred in making a warranty claim.