UH044DP
DELUXE PACK
Operating Guide
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
CONTENTS
Introduction
Features
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Controls & Indicators
Included in Your UH044DP DELUXE PACK
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Getting Started
Battery Installation
Charging Batteries
Battery Level Display
Low Battery Alert
Wrist Strap
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Operation
Power On/Off
Volume
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Selecting a Channel
To Transmit and Receive
To Operate in Duplex Mode
Transmit Power Select
Scanning
1. Open Scan Mode
2. Group Scan Mode
Priority Channel
Programming Scan Channels
Drop-Out Delay
Keypad Confirmation Tone
Power Save
Back Lighting
Keypad Lock
Monitor
UHF CB Channels & Frequencies
Warranty
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
INTRODUCTION
The UH044DP DELUXE PACK contains the UH044 portable
two-way UHF-CB radio. It 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 UHO44's features,
please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
FEATURES
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40 Channels
Switchable Output Power 2W/0.5W/0.04W
Up to 8 km range*
LCD Display
Group Scan with Priority Channel Watch
Open Scan
Duplex Capability
Monitor
LCD Back Light (Auto On for 5 Sec)
Auto Power Save
Battery Level Indicator
Keypad Lock
Key Touch Tone On/Off
Auto Squelch Control
*Range varies depending on the environment. 8km range is
noted in a flat open environment.
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
A. Transmit
G. Scanning
B. Channel Numbers
C. Key Lock
D. Memory
H. Group Scanning
I. Receiving
J. Power Level Indicator
E. Battery Level Indicator
F. Duplex Transmit
1. Speaker Jack
2. Microphone Jack
3. On/Off Volume
4. LCD Display
5. Up Button
6. Down Button
7. Microphone
8. Speaker
10. Transmit Power Select /
open/group scan
11. Memory On/Off Button
12. Duplex On/Off Button
13. PTT (Push-to-talk)
Button
14. Monitor Switch
15. Belt Clip
9. Scan Button
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
INCLUDED IN YOUR UH044DP DELUXE PACK
AC Adaptor
3x AA NiCd batteries
If any of these items are missing from the box,
contact your Uniden Dealer.
Optional Accessories
! Speaker Microphone (SM-040)
! Earpiece/Microphone (EM-044)
! Additional AC Adaptor (AAD-044S)
! Cigarette Charger (CL-040)
! Headset Microphone (HM-040)
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your Deluxe pack includes 3 AA rechargeable NiCd
batteries to power the UH044. You must install and then
charge the batteries for 15-20 hrs before use.
The UH044 can also use 3 AA Alkaline batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid
damage to the unit.
To install the batteries:
1. Make sure your radio is off.
2. Release the battery cover clip,
then remove the battery cover.
3. Insert 3 AA rechargeable NiCd
batteries according to the
polarity symbols inside the
battery compartment.
4. Align the battery cover tabs
with the UH044 tab holes
then replace the cover.
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
GETTING STARTED
CHARGING BATTERIES
Warning Notice! Use only
the supplied AAD-044S power
adaptor if rechargeable
batteries will be used in
the UH044.
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Turn the UH044 knob
[ON/OFF VOLUME] off and
connect the AC adaptor plug
to the mic jack.
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Battery charging times vary.
A longer time is required to
charge higher capacity
batteries.
Rechargeable Batteries Charging Time
700mAH Ni-Cad
1000mAH Ni-Cad
1300mAH Ni-MH
14-16 hrs
24-27 hrs
31-35 hrs
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Disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit when charging is
completed.
BATTERY LIFE
Battery Type
Alkaline
Transmit Level
Battery Life
TX High
TX Mid
TX Low
TX High
TX Mid
TX Low
TX High
TX Mid
TX Low
15 Hours
25 Hours
42 Hours
8 Hours
10 Hours
15 Hours
11 Hours
18 Hours
35 Hours
NiCAD (700mA)
NiMH (1700mA)
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY LEVEL DISPLAY
The
icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen
indicates the UH044 current battery voltage level at all times.
The battery level is displayed in 3 levels:
LEVEL 1
Battery 100% full
LEVEL 2
Battery approx
70% capacity
LEVEL 3
Battery approx
30% capacity
Almost Empty
When SW is pressed at Level Empty, battery icon
and channel number will flash.
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
GETTING STARTED
LOW BATTERY ALERT
The LCD on your radio shows a battery
meter in the lower right corner.
icon indicates a fully powered
unit. As the batteries lose power,
will flash.
When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will go into a
Battery Low Mode.
The Transmit Mode is disabled.
Recharge the NiCd batteries or replace the Alkaline batteries
immediately to continue using the radio.
WRIST STRAP
1. Insert short end of the strap
through the belt clip hole.
2. Slip the long end through the loop
to enclose the clip in the strap and
pull tight.
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OPERATION
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See the Controls & Indicators pages 4 and 5 for button and
key operations.
When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds.
POWER ON/OFF
To turn the unit
ON, rotate the [ON/OFF
VOLUME] 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
counter-clockwise until a “click”
is heard. The display will
disappear.
VOLUME
Turn the [ON/OFF VOLUME]
control clockwise to increase
the volume, counter-clockwise
to decrease the volume.
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OPERATION
SELECTING A CHANNEL
Press
channel.
or
to select the desired
If you press and hold the
or channel numbers
will scroll rapidly.
TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE
The UH044 uses the 40 UHF-CB Channels. For your reference
a list of the available channels and corresponding frequencies is
printed on page 20. (Channels 22 and 23 are for telemetry and
telecommand applications. Transmit should be avoided on these
channels).
1. The maximum RF transmit power
of UH044 is 2 Watts.
2. Before you transmit, listen for
activity on the selected channel.
3. When the channel is clear, press
and hold the
to transmit.
appears on the LCD.
Hold the radio with microphone approximately 5 cm in front of
your mouth with the antenna at approximately 45° angle away
from your head. Speak in a clear, normal conversational voice.
4. When you have finished
speaking, release the
and
listen for a response then
disappears on the LCD.
appears while receiving a signal.
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK 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.
Eg. CH01 is being used in your area for
repeater use.
Press momentarily. The
DUP icon appears.
Press
operation.
UH044 will return to simplex operation.
again to deactivate the duplex
Contact your retailer for a list of repeaters available in
your area.
Operation with the aid of a Repeater
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OPERATION
TRANSMIT POWER SELECT
The UH044 has three transmit power levels: 2 watt, 0.5 watt and
0.04 watts. To change your transmit power level:
1. Press
while in the 'power middle level' to change to
'power high level.'
2. Press
while in the 'power high level' to change to the
'power low level.'
3. Press
while in the 'power low level' to change to
'power middle level.'
TX Power Low TX Power Middle
TX Power High
Transmitting on a higher level will use more Battery
power but will enable you to transmit further.
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
OPERATION
SCANNING
The UH044 has two types of scanning; Open Scanning (OS)
and Group Scanning (GS), OS Scan searches all the channels
and frequencies in its memory continuously. GS Scan has the
ability of monitoring a priority channel every 1.5 seconds while
searching channels and frequencies in its memory.
Scanning allows you to search for active
channels programmed in the OS or GS
memory.
To initiate scanning,
1. Assuming the unit is on CH01 when
switched on.
2. Press and scanning starts.
Scan icon flashes during scanning.
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.
The factory has preprogrammed all the 40 UHF
channels into the Open Scan channel memory.
However, you can change or customise the channels
by following the steps on programming Scan Channels
on page 17.
Example. CH40 becomes active
If the received signal cease, the unit will
wait for at least 3 seconds for the signal to
return, otherwise scanning resumes.
To skip the active channel, press
resumes.
To deactivate SCAN, press the
momentarily. Scanning
or
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OPERATION
1. If SCAN is deactivated while in an active channel,
the UH044 will stay on that active channel. If no
other channels are active, the UH044 will reinstate
the starting channel.
2. If OS Scanning is initiated when there are no
channels programmed in OS memory, an error tone
will be heard and scanning will not start.
3. Press and hold
will switch to Group Scanning.
GROUP SCAN(GS) Mode
To use GS Mode Scanning, press and
hold the key. GS icon
appears on the display.
1. When
Group Scan Mode, icon will blink
and Group Scan Scanning begins.
is pressed during
2. To deactivate GS scan, press
or
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1. If SCAN is deactivated while
it is tuned to an active
channel, the UH044 will stay
on that active channel. If
none of the channels re-
active, the UH044 will
reinstate the Priority channel.
2. If GS Scanning is initiated
when there are no channels
programmed in GS memory,
an error tone will be heard
and scanning will not start.
3. Press and hold
to Open Scanning.
will switch
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
OPERATION
PRIORITY CHANNEL
The feature allows user to monitor one of the 40 channels,
monitoring it every 1.5 secs during Group Scanning.
Choosing a Priority Channel
The starting channel, when scan is initiated, is always the
Priority Channel. To change the priority channel setting while
scanning, (eg. PRI Channel is CH17).
a. press to select a higher
channel (scanning pauses).
or
b. press
, to select a lower channel
(scanning pauses).
Programming Scan Channels
1. Select which Scanning Mode you
wish to use on the channel OS or
GS Mode.
OS is indicated by the absence
of the GS icon.
2. Select the channel you want to
store by pressing
or
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3. Press
appears.
to store. MEM icon
4. To remove the channel from
Memory, press to remove.
MEM icon disappears.
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
OPERATION
DROP-OUT DELAY
While scanning, the UH044 stops at a busy channel and
receives a transmission. When the received signal is over, the
unit will wait for 3 seconds for the return of the signal, otherwise,
the radio resumes scanning.
KEYPAD CONFIRMATION
TONE
Assures the user that the keypad has
been properly pressed by emitting a
beep tone. This tone can be switched
on or off.
1. Press and hold
button for 1
sec “bp on”will appear for 1.5
secs and you will hear a beep
sound.
2. Press and hold button for 1
sec “bp of ”will appear for 1.5
secs.
POWER SAVE
Battery Save feature extends the battery life by switching the
receiver circuit power ON and OFF. This feature automatically
activates during stand by mode (RX mode without signal). It
turns OFF automatically when a signal is present, and activates
again after channel inactivity.
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OPERATION
BACK LIGHTING
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is backlit for easy viewing at
night or in low light situations. The back lighting automatically
switches ON every time a key (except PTT) is pressed. It turns
OFF 5 secs after the last key is pressed.
KEYPAD LOCK
To prevent accidental entries, you
can lock the keypad. Press and hold
the
button for 1.5 Secs
until it beeps to activate Key Lock.
icon appears.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold
the button again for 1.5 Secs.
disappears.
icon
When the Key Lock is active, a warning beep will be
heard if you attempt to press the keys.
MONITOR
This feature enables users to listen in
for weak signals on the current
channel at the press of a button.
To use monitor,
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For brief listening, press
For continuous listening.
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Press and hold
for 2 sec. A
two tone beep will be heard and
the receiver circuit will stay open,
letting in both the noise & weak
signals.
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Display shows
To return to normal receive mode
icons.
press
,
,
,
or
.
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK 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 should be avoided
on these channels.
General communication is accepted on all other
channels with these guidelines:
• Channel 40 - road channel (Australia).
• Channels 01-08 (and 31-38) are repeater channels.
Simplex Mode
CH No. Transmit / Receive
Duplex Mode
Transmit
Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)
Simplex Mode
CH No. Transmit/Receive
Frequency (Mhz)
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477.175 CH31
477.200 CH32
477.225 CH33
477.250 CH34
477.275 CH35
477.300 CH36
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477.350 CH38
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MEMO
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
WARRANTY
UNIDEN UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
Limited One Year Warranty
Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty.
Warrantor:
Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498
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 UH044 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.
Warranty Duration: This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate
and be of no further effect ONE (1) Year after the date of original retail sale. This
warranty will be deemed invalid if the product is; (A) Damaged or not maintained as
reasonable and necessary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion
kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly
installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent
for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) 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, or (G) Where the Serial Number label of the product has been
removed or damaged beyond recognition.
Parts Covered: This warranty covers for 1 year, the main unit only.
Accessories: Microphone, Power cord etc are covered for 90 days.
Statement of Remedy: In the event that the product does not conform to this
warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion,
will repair the defect or replace the product and return it to you without charge for
parts and service. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. THIS GUARANTEE IS IN ADDITION TO AND DOES NOT AFFECT
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT.
Procedure for obtaining performance or warranty: In the event that the Product
does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered,
freight prepaid, with evidence of original purchase, (eg. a copy of the sales docket),
to the warrantor at:
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Service Division
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LTD
Service Division
345 Princes Highway,
Rockdale, NSW 2216
Fax (02) 9599 3278
150 Harris Road, East Tamaki,
Auckland
Fax (09) 274 4253
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