Uniden UH7700NB Owner's Manual

Uniden UH7700NB Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT!
User Upgrade to 77 Channel!
This Narrowband UHF CB radio currently
operates on 40 UHF CB Channels
- from Channel 01 to Channel 40.
Soon the ACMA will permit operation
on additional channels
- from Channel 41 to Channel 80.
A total of 77 usable channels.
As soon as the mandatory ACMA standard is
published Uniden will provide, free of charge, user
information to allow all 77 channels to operate.
Uniden expects the information
to be available about April 2011.
The user information will be published on the Uniden website.
www.uniden.com.au for Australia
www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand
Please check for the latest information.

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  • Page 1 77 channels to operate. Uniden expects the information to be available about April 2011. The user information will be published on the Uniden website. www.uniden.com.au for Australia www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand Please check for the latest information.
  • Page 2 UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio For more exciting new products please visit our website: Australia: www.uniden.com.au New Zealand: www.uniden.co.nz...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Controls & Connectors Indicators Included with your UH7700NB Radio Connecting the Microphone Mounting the MIC Hanger Operation Turning on the Power Setting the Squelch Level Monitor Selecting a Channel Programming the Instant Priority Channel Recalling the Instant Channel...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Uniden UH7700NB 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: Controls & Connectors

    Controls & Connectors UH7700 NB Series Standard Microphone CALL INST UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 6 Channel Scan button Front MIC Jack Cover / Scan Memory (press & hold) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) MIC - Front Microphone Jack Speaker Power Input Connection (13.8VDC) EXT SP - External Speaker Jack UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 7: Indicators

    - Receive Signal Level (Channel Busy Indicator) - Transmit Signal Power Level - Channel Number / Menu Item Setting - CTCSS/DCS Code number / Menu Item - Scan mode - Channel in Memory - Instant Channel UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 8: Included With Your Uh7700Nb Radio

    Included with your UH7700NB Radio Standard Microphone Owner’s Manual Microphone Hanger with screws, washers Mounting Bracket with DC Power Cord mounting screws with fuse Optional Accessories: • BTMIC kit • UHF Antenna • External Speaker Visit the UH7700NB page on the website for more information on the availability of optional accessories; www.uniden.com.au for Australia www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand...
  • Page 9: Connecting The Microphone

    Pull back the rubber cover and move it down along the cord. Using the flat blade of a screwdriver or similar object carefully push the lock tab of the MIC plug towards the MIC cord and at the same time tug on the MIC cord to draw back the MIC plug. UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 10: 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 UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 11: Operation

    If the input voltage falls below 10VDC, dc Lo flashes for 5 seconds. The power turns off automatically if voltage falls below 8.5VDC. Switch your UH7700NB OFF and disconnect it from the power source, before locating the cause of the power supply problem. Setting the Squelch Level Press the Power/Channel Selector momentarily. SqL shows and the current squelch level will flash.
  • Page 12 If unwanted weak and noisy signals are getting through increase the squelch level (‘Squelch Gate’) to a medium level. Now only medium and strong signals get through. UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 13: Monitor

    Programming the Instant Priority Channel Turn the Channel Selector to select the Priority Channel you prefer. Press and hold [INST] on the microphone for 2 seconds to store the new setting. icon appears. CALL INST UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 14: Recalling The Instant Channel

    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. UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 15 If you transmit on CH01 Duplex mode, you are actually transmitting on CH31 the repeater station down-converts your signal and plex mode, you are actually transmitting on CH31 the retransmits on CH01. rts your signal and retransmits on CH01. UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 16: Operating The Uhf Cb Radio In Duplex Mode

    Check with your local Retailer for information on available repeaters. NOTE Scanning The scan feature allows you to search for active channels automatically. The UH7700NB has two types of scanning; Open Scanning (OS) and Group Scanning (GS), to give you flexibility and allow you to use the radio more effectively. 1. Press and Scanning starts. The icon appears.
  • Page 17: Open Scan (Os) Mode

    To use GS Mode Scanning; 1. Press 3 times. Scn shows and the oS/GS setting flashes. 2. Turn the Channel Selector or press to change the setting to GS. 3. Press to store the setting. 4. Press and hold to save & exit the menu mode. GS Scanning checks the Instant Priority Channel for activity every 1.5 seconds. UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 18: Add/Remove Channels From Scan Memory

    2. Turn the Channel Selector or press to select the desired CTCSS code 01 - 38 or DCS code 01 - 104 (code 100 - 104 is represented by o0 - o4). To turn off CTCSS/DCS select the oF code. 3. Press to store the setting. 4. Press & hold to save & exit menu mode. The CTCSS/DCS code displays for the selected channel. UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 19: Busy Channel Lockout

    & exit menu mode. Selecting the Call tone 1. Press 5 times. The call tone setting flashes. 2. Turn the Channel Selector or press to change the setting between 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. 3. Press to store the setting. 4. Press and hold to exit from the menu mode. UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 20: Roger Beep

    2. Turn the Channel Selector or press to change the setting between Blue, Red, Purple(magenta), Green, Cyan, Yellow and Clear (white). 3. Press to store the setting. 4. Press and hold to exit from the menu mode. UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 21: Backlight Brightness

    4. Press and hold to save & exit menu mode. LCD Flip 1. Press 10 times. The Flip setting flashes. 2. Turn the Channel Selector or press to change the flip orientation. 3. Press to store the setting. 4. Press and hold to save & exit menu mode. UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 22: Ctcss Codes Table

    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 97.4 192.8 100.0 203.5 103.5 210.7 107.2 218.1 110.9 225.7 114.8 223.6 118.8 241.8 123.0 250.3 127.3 UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 23: Dcs Codes Table

    DCS codes table DCS Code DCS Code DCS Code Code No. Code No. Code No. (Octal) (Octal) (Octal) 100 (do0) 101 (do1) 102 (do2) 103 (do3) 104 (do4) UNIDEN UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 24: Uhf 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 UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 25 476.550 477.300 (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 UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 26 476.5625 477.3125 (CH 76) 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 UH7700NB Mini Compact UHF Mobile Radio...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    Warranty is only valid in the original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its UH7700NB (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 28 Product should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase (e.g. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at: UNIDEN AUSTRALIA UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND PTY LIMITED LIMITED Service Division...
  • Page 29 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. © 2010 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Uniden New Zealand Ltd. Printed in PRC. UTZZ01945ZZ(0)
  • Page 30 uh710sx uh710sx-2 uh720sx uh720sx-2...
  • Page 31 UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio WARNING! The citizen band radio service is licenced in Australia by ACMA Radio-communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence and in New Zealand by MED General User Licence for Citizen Band Radio and operation is subject to conditions contained in those licenses.
  • Page 32 UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio CONTENTS Introduction Features .....................4 Controls & Indicators ..................5 Included in Your uh710sx/uh720sx Pack ............7 Getting Started Battery Installation ..................8 Belt Clip ......................8 Charging Batteries Using the Desktop Charger ..........9 Charging Batteries Using the Cigarette Lead Charger ........9 Battery Life ....................9...
  • Page 33: Features

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio INTRODUCTION The uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB radio is compact, rugged and fits easily in your hand. This hand held UHF radio will give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations. To ensure that you get the most from the uh710sx/uh720sx’s features, please read this operating...
  • Page 34: Controls & Indicators

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio CONTROLS & INDICATORS 1. EXT. SPKR/MIC Jack 10. Down Button 2. On/Off Volume Knob 11. Speaker 12. Transmit Power 3. LCD Display Select/Keylock Button 4. Cigarette Lead Charger Jack 13. Dual Watch/Monitor Button 5. Menu/Enter Button 14.
  • Page 35 UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio CONTROLS & INDICATORS A. Memory B. Transmit C. Scan D. Busy E. Squelch F. Busy Channel Lockout G. Dual Watch H. Battery Level Indicator Transmission Power Level Indicator (High/Low) J. Room Monitor K. Key Lock L.
  • Page 36: Included In Your Uh710Sx/Uh720Sx Pack

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio INCLUDED IN YOUR uh710sx/uh720sx PACK uh710sx uh710sx-2 uh720sx uh720sx-2 Radio 1x uh710sx 2x uh710sx 1x uh720sx 2x uh720sx Rechargeable 3x 700mAh 6x 700mAh 3x 1800mAh Batteries (AA NIMH) 1800mAh Beltclip Earpiece Mic (EM-065) External Speaker...
  • Page 37: Getting Started Battery Installation

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio GETTING STARTED Battery installation Your uh710sx/uh720sx pack includes 3 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the unit. You must install and then charge the batteries for 15 hrs before use. The uh710sx/uh720sx can also use 3 AA Alkaline batteries.
  • Page 38: Charging Batteries Using The Desktop Charger

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio GETTING STARTED Charging Batteries Using The Desktop Charger 1. Connect the AC adaptor to the charging cradle. 2. Place the battery installed unit with keys facing forward onto the charging cradle to charge the batteries. The charge LED lights to indicate charging.
  • Page 39: Battery Level Display

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio GETTING STARTED Battery Level Display icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen indicates the uh710sx/uh720sx current battery voltage level at all times. The battery level is displayed in 4 levels: LEVEL 3...
  • Page 40: Low Battery Alert

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio GETTING STARTED Low Battery Alert The LCD on your radio shows a battery meter in the upper right hand corner. icon indicates a fully powered unit. The Low Battery Alert beep will sound when the battery level drops to Level 1.
  • Page 41: Operation

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION Power On/Off To turn the unit ON, rotate the [ON/OFF VOLUME] knob clockwise until a “click” is heard. A channel number and battery level should appear on the display. To turn the unit OFF, rotate the [ON/OFF VOLUME] knob coun- ter-clockwise until a “click”...
  • Page 42: Selecting A Channel

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION Selecting A Channel Press to select the desired channel. If you press and hold the channel numbers will scroll rapidly. To Transmit And Receive The radio uses the 40 UHF-CB Channels. For your reference a list of the available channels and corresponding frequencies is printed on page 25.
  • Page 43: To Operate In Duplex Mode (Repeaters)

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION To Operate In Duplex Mode (Repeaters) The Duplex function enables you to access local repeater stations. You can only activate Duplex on CH01-CH08. UHF CB Repeaters are used to retransmit or relay your signal. Repeaters will extend the range of your radio and overcome the shielding effect caused by solid obstructions.
  • Page 44: Transmit Power Select

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION Transmit Power Select The uh720sx has three transmit power levels: 2 Watt, 0.5 Watt and 0.1 Watt. The uh710sx has three transmit power levels: 1 Watt, 0.5 Watt and 0.1 Watt. To change your transmit power level: 1.
  • Page 45: Open Scan (Os) Mode

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION Open Scan (OS) Mode (the absence of GS icon indicates that the unit is on OS mode) Allows continuous scanning of channels stored in the Open Scan (OS) memory. If an active channel is found, scanning will stop on that channel.
  • Page 46: Group Scan(Gs) Mode

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION Group Scan(GS) Mode To change between OS and GS scan; Press four times. MENU GS setting ON or OFF will flash. Press to change the selection. Press and hold to save MENU and exit.
  • Page 47: Priority Channel Watch During Group Scan

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION Priority Channel Watch During Group Scan The feature allows user to monitor the Instant Priority channel (see page 19) every 1.5 secs during Group Scanning. The Priority Channel can also be moni- tored with Dual Watch, see page 19.
  • Page 48: Programming The Instant Priority Channel

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION Programming the Instant Priority Channel Select the Channel you want to store as the Instant Priority Channel by pressing for 3 seconds to program the channel. PRI icon appears. Press and hold INST...
  • Page 49: Ctcss

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION CTCSS CTCSS is a feature that allows a group to talk to each other without hearing other users on the same channel. Select desired channel. Press and hold .The CTCSS current DCS/CTCSS setting flashes.
  • Page 50: Vox

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION VOX is the automatic transmitting function by inputting voice into the VOX headset mic without pressing the PTT key. While headset microphone is not connected, VOX function is inactive even if vox level setting is from 1 to 4.
  • Page 51: Busy Channel Lockout

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION CALL Room Monitor can be temporarily disabled by pressing or holding SCAN If no further operation is performed for 45 seconds then the temporary disable mode ends and Room Monitor mode re-activates. Press six times.
  • Page 52: Call Tone

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION Call Tone Your uh710sx/uh720sx radio is equipped with 5 selectable call tones that will CALL be transmitted when is pressed and held. SCAN Press eight times. The current call tone setting flashes. MENU Press to select desired setting.
  • Page 53: Battery Save

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio OPERATION Battery Save Battery Save feature extends the battery life by switching the re- ceiver circuit power ON and OFF. This feature automatically activates during stand by mode (RX mode without signal). It turns OFF auto- matically when a signal is present, and activates again after channel inactivity.
  • Page 54: Uhf Cb Channels & Frequencies

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio UHF CB CHANNELS & FREQUENCIES Please follow these guidelines for channel use in Australia: • Channels 05 and 35 are Emergency Channels. • Channel 11 is a Calling Channel. • Channels 22 and 23 are for telemetry and telecommand applications and TX is inhibited on these channels.
  • Page 55: Ctcss & Dcs Code List

    UNIDEN Model uh710sx/uh720sx UHF CB Radio CTCSS & DCS CODE LIST CTCSS Code LIST Frequency Frequency Frequency Code No. Code No. Code No. (Hz) “oF” 103.5 162.2 67.0 107.2 167.9 71.9 110.9 173.8 74.4 114.8 179.9 77.0 118.8 186.2 79.7 123.0...
  • Page 56: Warranty

    Uniden New Zealand Limited Warranty only available in original country of purchase Elements of Warranty: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its uh710sx, uh710sx-2, uh720sx and uh720sx-2 UHF CB Radio (hereinafter referred to as the Product) to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 57 © 2009 Uniden Australia Pty Ltd/Uniden New Zealand Limited Printed in PRC UTZZ01943ZZ(0)

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