Page 3 - CONTENTS
Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Technical Support & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Included in your UH-042XR Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - FEATURES; INTRODUCTION
The UH-042XR is a 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 thatyou get the most from the UH-042XR ’s features, please read this op...
Page 5 - TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE
TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE Should you find it desirable or necessary to service your UH-042XR , we suggest you contact the Uniden dealer where you purchased your radio. Your dealer willbe able to assist you with the complete service information. If you require service that is within the terms of ...
Page 6 - INCLUDED IN YOUR UH-042XR PACKAGE; Wrist Strap
INCLUDED IN YOUR UH-042XR PACKAGE 3 Note: If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer. Wrist Strap Belt Clip Operating Guide Product Registration Card and other printed materials UH-042XR
Page 7 - BATTERY INSTALLATION; To install the batteries:; GETTING STARTED; Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the unit.
BATTERY INSTALLATION Your UH042XR radio uses 3 AA ALKALINE batteries for power. Please refer to page 18 should you wish to use rechargeable batteries. 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 ALKALINE b...
Page 9 - POWER ON/OFF; ON; VOLUME; OPERATION
➤ When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds. ➤ See the Controls and Indicators page at the back of this operating guide forbutton and key operations. POWER ON/OFF To turn the unit ON , rotate the [ON/OFF VOL] clockwise until a “click” is heard. A channel numberand battery level should...
Page 10 - SELECTING A CHANNEL; TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE
SELECTING A CHANNEL Press [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] to select the desired channel. Note: If you press and hold the [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ], channel numbers will scroll rapidly. TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE The UH-042XR uses the 40 UHF-CB Channels. For your reference a list of the available channels and corresponding frequen...
Page 11 - TO OPERATE IN DUPLEX MODE; DUP; SCANNING
TO OPERATE IN DUPLEX MODE Eg. CH01 is being used in your area for repeaterpurpose. Press [DUP] momentarily. The DUP icon appears. Press [DUP] again to deactivate the duplex operation. UH-042XR will return to simplex operation. DUP icon disappears. SCANNING The UH-042XR has two types of scanning; Ope...
Page 12 - GS
Example: CH40 becomes active If the received signal ceases, the unit will wait for atleast 3 seconds for the signal to return, otherwisescanning resumes. To skip the active channel, press [MEM] momentarily. Scanning resumes. To deactivate SCAN, press the [SCAN] or [PTT] . Note: 1. If SCAN is deactiv...
Page 13 - PRIORITY CHANNEL; Programming Scan Channels; MEM
PRIORITY CHANNEL The Priority Channel feature allows user to monitor one of 40 channels in the UH-042XR , monitoring it every 1.5secs during Group Scanning . Choosing a Priority Channel The starting channel, when Group Scanning is initiated, is always the Priority Channel . To change the priority ch...
Page 14 - CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS); Programming CTCSS Code; Select a desired channel to be used with; to save the selected code.; CTCSS
CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM (CTCSS) CTCSS is a feature that allows a group to talk to each other without hearing otherusers on the same channel. NOTE : Uniden discourages the use of CTCSS feature until the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) grants the use of CTCSS on CB frequencies. ...
Page 15 - CTCSS Scan Operation; During scanning if a signal is sensed on a CTCSS CH, the
CTCSS Scan Operation 1. Press [SCAN] to start scanning (GS or OS) mode. 2. During scanning if a signal is sensed on a CTCSS CH, the UH-042XR stops for about 400msecs (decode time) to decode the CTCSS code. If there is no code or the receive code does not match the oneprogrammed on the unit, the unit...
Page 16 - To activate VOX; Headset
BUILT-IN VOICE ACTIVATED CIRCUIT (VOX) VOX feature enables user to transmit automatically by speaking on themicrophone of the VOX headset (not supplied) without pressing the PTT switch. NOTE: VOX feature will not work without the Headset Microphone. Built in [PTT] of UH-042XR is temporarily disabled...
Page 17 - POWER SAVE
To De-activate VOX 1. Turn OFF UH-042XR . 2. Remove VOX Headset from UH-042XR . 3. Press and hold [VOX] while turning the radio ON. “VOX” icon disappears. 4. UH-042XR returns to PTT operation. Note: Turning ON the radio without removing the VOX headset will cause the unitto transmit continuously. DR...
Page 18 - SENDING CALL TONES; To use the Call Tones,
BUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT(BCL) This feature prevents accidental transmission on a busy channel. This is recommended on channels where CTCSS is being used. If the channel is“active” and the signal is coming from a non or different CTCSS code user theBCL feature will prevent you from transmitting. To acti...
Page 20 - BATTERY LEVEL DISPLAY; The
BATTERY LEVEL DISPLAY The icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen indicates the UH- 042XR current battery voltage level at all times. The battery level is displayed in 3 levels: LEVEL 3 Battery 100% full LEVEL 1 Battery approx 30% capacity LEVEL 2 Battery approx 70% capacity Almost Empty ...
Page 21 - CHARGING BATTERIES; knob
CHARGING BATTERIES Warning Notice! Use only the AAD042S optional power adaptor if rechargeablebatteries will be used in the UH042XR. • Turn the UH042XR [ON/OFF VOL] knob off and connect the AC adaptor plug to themic jack. • Battery charging times vary. A longer time is required to charge higher capa...
Page 22 - * Emergency calling for both simplex and duplex operation; UHF CHANNELS & FREQUENCIES
* Emergency calling for both simplex and duplex operation Please do not use this channel in non-emergency cases. # Back-up Emergency Channel Ch. Freq. Usage Ch. Freq. Usage 01 476.425 Simplex/Duplex 21 476.925 Simplex 02 476.450 Simplex/Duplex 22 476.950 Simplex 03 476.475 Simplex/Duplex 23 476.975 ...
Page 23 - General; Channels; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; CTCSS CODES & FREQUENCIES
• Speaker Microphone (SM-050)• AC Adaptor (AAD-042S)• VOX Headset (VM-052)• Standard Headset (HM-050) General Channels Transmit 40 (with Duplex Channel Support)Receive 40 Oper. Temp. 0˚C - +55˚C Antenna Fixed Microphone Built-in Electret type TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Code No. Fr...
Page 25 - UNIDEN UH-042XR UHF CB RADIO; WARRANTY
UNIDEN UH-042XR UHF CB RADIO Limited One Year Warranty Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited ACN 001 865 498Uniden New Zealand Limited Elements of Warranty: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of thi...
Page 26 - CONTROLS & INDICATORS
os/gs mem bcl ctcss vox dup scan 5 4 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 3 2 1 10 11 12 CONTROLS & INDICATORS 23
