Uniden SUNDOWNER UH-056 Operating Manual

Handheld uhf cb radio

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  • Page 1 SUNDOWNER UH.{)56 Handheld UHF CB Radio r""o --.D unlden SIIJcIoMIer Q OPERATING GUIDE unldE!ne UNIDEN AUSTRAliAPTY.lIMITED 345 Princess Highway, R ockdale, NSW2216 Ph(O2)599-31 00FAX(02)599-3278...
  • Page 2 Using another charger may damage the battery, or cause the battery to explode. Uniden~ is a registered trademark of Uniden Corporation. Features, Specifications, and availability of Optional Accessories are all subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Description Warning """""'" """""" ... LicensingRequirements """"""""""""'" Feature HighIights ............Unpacking OptionalAccessories..........Controls and Indicators ..........Top Indicatorsand Display........FrontControls............Side Controls and Connectors """""""""""""""'" Getting Started """"""""""""""""'" Antenna """"""" """'" BatteryInformation..........Installation -..Recharging the Nickel-Cadmium BatteryPack .. BeltClip Installation ..........
  • Page 4: Introduction

    STRICTL Y PROHIBITED. Replace- ment or substitution of power or frequency determining components e.g. Crystals, Transistors, ICs, Diodes, etc. with other than those recommended by UNIDEN will cause violation to the SMA type acceptance technical requirement. Licensing Requirements...
  • Page 5: Feature Highiights

    Operates on any of the 40 Channels designated as Citizens Band Channels by the Spectrum Manage- ment Agency. Simplex/Duplex Communication Allows the Uniden Sundowner UH-056 to operate via a repeater station. Two Level Switchable Transmitter Output Power Lets you transmit at 1 Watt or 5 Watts for short- range or long-range communication.
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    UNPACKING Carefully check the package contents against the list: Uniden Sundowner UH-O56 UHF CB Radio Flexible Antenna AC Adaptor/Charger Standard Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack Belt Clip Wrist strap This Operating Guide If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.
  • Page 7: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators ANTENNA TXlBUSY Indicator LED Connector LCD Display LOCKOUT DUPLEX! Switch SIMPLEX Switch CHANNEL DOWN Switch Top Indicators and Display Antenna Connector - connect the antenna to this TNCport Lock-out Switch - locks out a selected channel from channel scan. Duplex Switch allows Simplexor DuplexOperation on Channels 1 through 8...
  • Page 8 ...iquidCrystal Display (LCD)has several ;ators that show the current operating mode. The digits at the right show the current selected nnel. The smaller, two/three-Ietter displays show ch features are enabled. ~:88 Duplex Channel Operation Selected Low Power TX Selected Scan feature enabled Page 6...
  • Page 9: Frontcontrols

    Speaker Jack Antenna Built-in Speaker Built-in Battery Pack Release Button Front Controls Built-in Speaker - AudioOutput Built-in Microphone - Speak intothe microphone when transmitting. Speaker Jack - Connect optional external speaker here. Microphone Jack - Connect optional external microphone here. UH-O56 Page...
  • Page 10: Side Controls And Connectors

    MONITOR Switch (Push-to- Talk) Switch TX POWER HI/LO Switch Battery Pack Release Button Side Controls and Connectors Battery Pack Release Button To remove the Battery Pack, push up on the release button and slide the Battery Pack away from the radio. Monitor Switch Press to set the Auto-squelch feature ON or OFF.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Antenna To attach the antenna to the TNC connector on top of your radio, press down and rotate the antenna base clockwise until it seats firmly into place. Battery Information The Sundowner UH-O56 comes with a standard recharge- able Ni-Cd Battery'Pack.
  • Page 12: Recharging The Nickel-Cadmium Batterypack

    the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack Recharging Note: Before charging, be sure that the power (ON/OFF Volume control) is turned OFF. Recharge the Ni-Cd Battery ONL Y when the unit indicates a LOW BA TTERY condition. (TX LED blinks during TRANSMIT) Insert the discharged Battery Pack in the rapid charger, or connect the trickle charger to the side of the unit.
  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION RECEIVE 1. Turn the radio ON. Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control clockwise until you hear the cliyk. A channel number should appear in the LCD Display. DOWN 2. Pressthe switch to select the desired channel. 3. Press the monitor switch (Auto-squelch turns OFF). 4.
  • Page 14: Drop Out Delay

    To disable scanning: DOWN - when on an active channel, press the Key and the unit stays on the active channel. DOWN - while scanning, press the Key. The unit returns to the channel where scan function is acti- vated. - press the PIT switch.
  • Page 15: Transmit

    4. When you are finished speaking, release the PTT switch and listen for an answer. Simplex / Duplex Communication Duplex Operation allows the Uniden Sundowner UH-O56 to operate via a repeater station on Channels 1 through 8. The set receives on these channels but transmits on Channels 31 through 38 respectively.
  • Page 16: Low Battery Level Detection

    Low Battery Level Detection Uniden Sundowner UH-O56 has a built-in battery level detector circuit. It evaluates your Battery Pack everytime you transmit to determine whether the power inside the Battery is still sufficient enough to support normal Receive and Transmit communications.
  • Page 17: Service

    SERVICE Should you find it desirable or necessary to have service performed on your Uniden Sundowner UH-O56, you are urged to contact the Uniden Dealer from whom you made your purchase. Your Uniden Dealer will be able to assist you with complete service information.
  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio. You are urged to arrange a periodic performance check with your Uniden Dealer. Troubleshooting Operator Should the unit malfunction or not perform properly, the operator should perform the procedures indicated below.
  • Page 19: Uhf Cb Channel Information

    UHF CB CHANNEL INFORMATION Operating SIMPLEX Mode Receive Channel Transmit Frequency(MHz) Freq!Jency(MHz) Assignment 476.425 476.425 476.450 476.450 476.475 476.475 476.500 476.500 476.525 476.525 476.550 476.550 476.575 476.575 476.600 476.600 476.625 476.625 476.650 476.650 476.675 476.675 476.700 476.700 476.725 476.725 476.750 476.750 476.775 476.775...
  • Page 20: Duplex Operating Mode

    SIMPLEX Operating Mode (Cont...) Channel Transmit Receive Assignment Frequency(MHz) Frequency(MHz) 477.250 477.250 477.275' 477 275 477.300 477.300 477.325 477.325 477.350 477.350 477.375 477.375 477.400 477.400 DUPLEX Operating Mode Channel Transmit Receive Assignment Frequency(MHz) Frequency(MHz) 477.175 476.425 477.200 476.450 477.225 476.475 477.250 476.500 477.275...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Channels : 40 : 476.425MHz to 477.4MHz Frequency Range Communication Mode CH 1 to CH8 : Simplex / Duplex CH9 to CH40 : Simplex : Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Frequency Control Controls : On/Off Volume Control, On/Off Monitor Switch HI/LOW TX Power Switch Buttons : UP Key, DOWN Key, UO Key,...
  • Page 22 Transmitter Power Output : 4W (nominal), 5W (max.) : 1W (nominal) Modulation : F3E, :f:5kHz Deviation Frequency Tolerance at 25°C : :f:300Hz (nominal) Mic. Sensitivity at :f:3kHz Dev. : 4.5mV (nominal) Hum and Noise (300Hz, 3kHz BPF) (7501lS DeEmp) : 40dB Modulation Frequency Response at 1kHz:f:1kHz Dev.
  • Page 23 Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden, (F) Installed, programmed or serviced by anyone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent, (G) Where the Serial Number label of the product has been removed or damaged beyond recognition.
  • Page 24 UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY. LTO. 345 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216 Ph (02) 599 3100 FAX (02) 599 3278 PrintedIn the Philippines UTZZO1857 AZ.

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