Contents Introduction Controls & Connectors Indicators Included with your UH6160 Transceiver Connecting the Microphone Mounting the MIC Hanger Operation Turning on the Power Setting the Auto Squelch | Monitor Selecting a Channel Transmitting Enabling the Instant Priority Channel Recalling the Instant Channel...
Introduction The Uniden UH6160 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.
Channel is in Scan Memory (Repeater) /Flashes during Scan Replay function - Play BCL - Busy Channel Lockout recorded conversation DCS - Digital Coded Squelch Power Indicator - is set for current channel High(Hi)/Low(Lo) MON - Monitor Mode UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
DC Power Cord mounting screws with fuse Optional Accessories: • UHF Antenna • External Speaker • Earpiece Mic Visit the UH6160 page on the website for more information on the availability of optional accessories; www.uniden.com.au for Australia UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
MIC hanger will determine which parts to use. Conventional Mounting with Screws Use the front part of the MIC Hanger only. Locate a suitable mounting position and mark and drill two 3mm holes. Fix the MIC Hanger into place with screws. UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
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Secure the front and back pieces of the MIC Hanger using the supplied binding screws. Locate a suitable mounting position. Remove (peel off) the plastic covering the adhesive tape on the flat area of the MICHanger back piece and then press firmly to the mounting position. UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
If the input voltage falls below 10VDC, LO DC flashes for every 2 seconds. The power turns off automatically if voltage falls below 8.5VDC. Switch your UH6160 OFF and disconnect it from the power source, before locating the cause of the power supply problem. UNIDEN UH6160...
The squelch setting flashes. 2. Press to change the setting. 3. Press [SQL] again to store the setting. Monitor Press and hold [SQL] to open the squelch and receive all weak signals. Press and hold [SQL] to cancel. UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
Hold the microphone approx. 7cm from your mouth. Press the microphone’s [PTT] button and speak normally across (not into) the microphone. Release the [PTT] button to end the transmission and listen for a reply. UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
You may select from 5 types of tones (see p.21). Current regulations require calling tones to be restricted to one transmission per minute. If a second transmission is attempted within one minute then an error tone will sound. NOTE UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
If there is a barrier that partially blocks your transmitted signal, the probability of another radio receiving the signal is very slim. Hills, tall buildings, metallic structures,...etc tend to act as a screen between radios. Standard Operation without the aid of a Repeater station. UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
Duplex mode. 3. Press and hold [MENU] again on the repeater channel to disable Duplex mode. Check with your local Retailer or ACMA (AUS) / RSM (NZ) website for information on available repeaters. NOTE UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
To deactivate SCAN, press [SCAN]. If SCAN is deactivated while on an active channel, the UHF CB Radio will stay on that active channel. If no channels are active, the UHF CB Radio will reinstate the starting channel. NOTE UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
If scanning stops on a channel which is not a Priority Channel, UHF CB Radio will continue monitoring the Priority Channel for activity along with listening to the active one. To deactivate SCAN, press [SCAN]. UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
Select the scan mode (OS or GS) you wish to add/remove channels from scan memory. Select the channel you want to add/remove. Press and hold [EMG] to add/remove. The mem icon appears or disappears and a short tone. UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
When the function is enabled, the “ ” icon will appear on screen. If a button is not pressed within 5 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically save the selected option and exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
Instant Replay Playback. • Older recordings are automatically over written when new recordings are stored. NOTE • Most received communications are short and the 1 minute buffer may contain several recordings. • Tranmission (TX) are not recorded. UNIDEN UH6160 UHF CB Transceiver...
Remote SPK/MIC to select the desired CTCSS code 01 - 50. Press [DCS/CTCSS] once to store the new setting. To turn off CTCSS (or DCS) select the off (oF) code during setting selection. UHF CB Transceiver UNIDEN UH6160...
1. Press [MENU] eight times. The display brightness (br) setting flashes. 2. Press to change the setting between 01 (min) to 03 (max). 3. Press the [MENU] button to save & move down in the menu mode. UHF CB Transceiver UNIDEN UH6160...
3. Press the [MENU] button to save & exit from the menu mode. If a button is not pressed within 5 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically save the selected option and exit the Menu Mode. NOTE UHF CB Transceiver UNIDEN UH6160...
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 the number of older wideband radios in use drops this issue will be reduced. UHF CB Transceiver UNIDEN UH6160...
(“Uniden Aust”). Terms of Warranty: Uniden Aust warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the UH6160 (“the Product”), will be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship for the duration of the warranty period, subject to the limitations and exclusions set out below.
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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 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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