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Contents Introduction Controls & Connectors Indicators Included with your UH8060NB Transceiver Connecting the Microphone Mounting the MIC Hanger Operation Turning on the Power Setting the Auto Squelch Monitor Selecting a Channel Programming the Instant Priority Channel Recalling the Instant Channel Transmitting Call Function DUAL Watch Using Repeater Channels Operating the UHF CB Radio in Duplex Mode Scanning Open Scan (OS) Mode Group Scan (GS) Mode Priority Watch Add/Remove Channels from SCAN Memory Select
Introduction The Uniden UH8060NB 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.
Controls & Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 9 16 17 10 23 18 11 19 12 20 13 21 14 22 24 UNIDEN UH8060NB 4 UHF CB Transceiver
Controls & Connectors Base (Front & Rear) 1 MIC Jack 2 Speaker 3 Power Input Connection (13.
Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 TX/BUSY - Transmit/Busy 9 SCAN - Scan mode 2 CALL - Call Tone 10 Signal Power Level 3 M - Channel in Memory 11 GS - Group Scan 4 Channel Number 12 S/RF- Receive Signal or Transmit 5 DCS/CTCSS - DCS/CTCSS selected 13 PRI - Priority Channel Watch 6 MON/SQT - Flashing: Monitor/Tight Squelch 14 Channel Frequency 7 INST - Instant Channel 15 BCL - Busy Channel Lockout 16 DCS/CTCSS Code Number 8 DUAL - Dual Watch UNIDEN U
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Connecting the Microphone MIC Jack Before connecting the Microphone Jack decide if you need to use the 2 metre Extension Cable - simply connect the MIC plug into the jack end of the Extension Cable. Push the MIC plug or Extension Cable plug into the MIC jack of the radio until the connection locks into place. Gently tug the MIC or Extension Cable cord to test that the connection is locked. Use the rubber cover which is on the cord to seal the MIC jack entry from dust.
Mounting the MIC Hanger The Microphone Hanger comes in two parts. How and where you mount the 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.
Mounting the MIC Hanger Conventional Mounting with Double Sided Tape (not supplied) High quality Double-Sided tape can be found at good retail stores. 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. MIC Hanger mounted over MIC Cable NOTE The curly cord of the Remote SPK/MIC can extend up to 1.5m.
Mounting the MIC Hanger Microphone Microphone 3 2 4 1 5 Radio Extension Cable The plug of the extension cable connects to the Radio. The socket end of the extension cable connects with the microphone plug. 1. The rubber collar (dust cover) on the microphone cable is not required and can be cut away or pushed out of the way along the cable. 2. Drill a 13mm hole at the MIC hanger location. 3. Thread the microphone plug through the hole and connect with the extension cable. 4.
Operation Turning on the Power Press and hold the [POWER] button. Low-Voltage/High-Voltage Alert If the power supply voltage exceeds 18VDC, an alert tone sounds and HI DC flashes for 5 seconds. The power source must not exceed 25VDC otherwise permanent damage may occur to your radio, which may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. NOTE If the input voltage falls below 10VDC, LO DC flashes for 5 seconds. The power turns off automatically if voltage falls below 8.5VDC.
Operation Setting the Auto Squelch The Auto Squelch feature has an Off setting and 3 preset squelch levels: oFF - Squelch open 1 - max sensitivity (min squelch) 2 - med sensitivity (med squelch) 3 - min sensitivity (max/tight squelch) It requires no adjustment. 1. Press [SQL/MON]. The squelch setting flashes. / to change the setting. 2. Press If tight squelch is selected SQT icon will also flash. 3. Press [MENU/ENTER] to store the setting.
Operation Monitor Press and hold [SQL/MON] open the squelch and receive all weak signals. Press and hold [SQL/MON] to cancel. Selecting a Channel Press channel. NOTE / to select the desired For your reference a list of the available channels, corresponding frequencies and guidelines for their use is printed on p.27 - p.29. For Australia, Channels 05 and 35 are reserved for Emergency Calls.
Operation Programming the Instant Priority Channel Press / to select the Priority Channel you prefer. Press and hold [INST] button on the microphone for 2 seconds to store the new setting. INST icon appears. Recalling the Instant Channel CALL INST PTT Momentarily press the [INST] button on the microphone at any time to return to the Instant Channel. Press [INST] again to return to the previous channel. Transmitting The UHF CB Radio uses UHF-CB Channels.
Operation DUAL Watch Dual watch will continuously monitor the Instant channel no matter what other channel is on (see Programming the Instant Priority Channel above). Press and hold [DCS/CTCSS/DUAL]. DUAL icon appears and a double beep tone is heard. To cancel DUAL Watch press and hold [DCS/CTCSS/DUAL]. DUAL icon disappears. Using Repeater Channels UHF CB repeaters are used to retransmit or relay your signal.
Operation Operation with the aid of a Repeater Station (Duplex). The signal coming from your radio is received by the Repeater Station and the re-transmitted at the same time on another channel. This operation is called “Duplexing”. For example, CH01 on Duplex Mode will Receive on CH01 but Transmit on CH31 CH02 on Duplex Mode will Receive on CH02 but Transmit on CH32 etc...
Operation 4. Press and hold [MENU/ENTER] to save & exit from the menu mode. Only channels 01 - 08 and 41 - 48 are available for Duplex. NOTE Check with your local Retailer for information on available repeaters. Scanning The UHF CB Radio has a scanning feature that allows you to search for active channels automatically.
Operation NOTE NOTE 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. OS Mode is indicated by the absence of the GS icon. Group Scan (GS) Mode Includes the accessory feature Priority Watch which allows you to monitor the Instant Priority Channel while scanning (see p.15 for setting Instant Priority Channel and p.20 to turn on Priority Watch).
Operation Priority Watch To switch Priority Watch On/Off; 1. Press [MENU/ENTER] two times. The Priority Watch setting flashes. / on the Remote SPK/MIC 2. Press to change the setting between ON or OFF. 3. Press [MENU/ENTER] to store the setting. 4. Press and hold [MENU/ENTER] to save & exit from the menu mode. NOTE NOTE If SCAN is deactivated while it is tuned to an active channel, the UHF CB Radio will stay on that active channel.
Operation Selecting the Call tone 1. Press [MENU/ENTER] three times. The call tone setting flashes. / to change the 2. Press setting between 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. 3. Press [MENU/ENTER] to store the setting. 4. Press and hold [MENU/ENTER] to save & exit from the menu mode. NOTE If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. Busy Channel Lockout If the channel is already in use, you can prevent the UHF CB Radio from transmitting.
Operation Roger Beep 1. Press [MENU/ENTER] five times. The roger beep setting flashes. / to change the 2. Press setting between ON or OFF. 3. Press [MENU/ENTER] to store the setting. 4. Press and hold [MENU/ENTER] to save & exit from the menu mode. NOTE If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the UHF CB Radio will automatically exit the Menu Mode. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) Press / the desired channel to use CTCSS. Press [DCS/CTCSS]. CTCSS icon flashes.
Operation DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) DCS is a digital extension of CTCSS. It provides 104 extra, digitally coded, squelch codes that follow after the 38 CTCSS codes. CTCSS 1-38, followed by DCS 1-104. Follow the steps for setting a CTCSS code. Press DCS codes appear. / until the Press [DCS/CTCSS] to set. The DCS icon and code will display. Beep On/Off 1. Press [MENU/ENTER] six times. The Beep setting flashes. / to change the 2. Press setting between ON or OFF. 3.
Operation LCD Contrast 1. Press [MENU/ENTER] eight times. The LCD Contrast setting flashes. / to change the setting 2. Press between 01 (low contrast) to 10 (high contrast). 3. Press [MENU/ENTER] to store the setting. 4. Press and hold [MENU/ENTER] to save & exit from the menu mode. LCD & Key Backlight Colour 1. Press and hold [COLOUR]. The LCD backlight will flash. 2. Press [COLOUR] while the backlight is flashing to change the setting to a desired colour option.
Operation LCD & Key Backlight Dimmer 1. Press and hold [DIMMER]. The LCD backlight will will flash. 2. Press [DIMMER] while the backlight is flashing to select between100% or 50% of the Backlight brightness level (Off/Low/High) set in Menu mode. 3. Press and hold [DIMMER] to store the dimmer setting. CTCSS codes table Code No. “oF’ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 UNIDEN UH8060NB Frequency (Hz) OFF 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.
DCS codes table Code No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 DCS Code (Octal) 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 205 212 UNIDEN UH8060NB DCS Code (Octal) 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 Code No.
UHF CB Channel Guidelines NOTE Always listen on a channel (or observe the receive signal level meter) to ensure it is not already being used before transmitting. Channels 5 and 35 are used for emergency channels. CTCSS and DCS will not operate on these channels. Please follow these guidelines for channel use in Australia: • Channels 05 and 35 are Emergency Channels. • Channel 11 is a Calling Channel.
UHF CB Channels & Frequencies CH No. Simplex Mode Transmit / Receive Frequency (MHz) Duplex Mode Transmit Frequency (MHz) CH No. Simplex Mode Transmit / Receive Frequency (MHz) 1 476.425 477.175 (CH 31) 21 476.925 2 476.450 477.200 (CH 32) 22 476.950 (RX only) 3 476.475 477.225 (CH 33) 23 476.975 (RX only) 4 476.500 477.250 (CH 34) 24 477.000 5 476.525 477.275 (CH 35) 25 477.025 6 476.550 477.300 (CH 36) 26 477.050 7 476.575 477.325 (CH 37) 27 477.075 8 476.600 477.
UHF CB Channels & Frequencies CH No. Simplex Mode Transmit / Receive Frequency (MHz) Duplex Mode Transmit Frequency (MHz) CH No. Simplex Mode Transmit / Receive Frequency (MHz) 41 476.4375 477.1875 (CH 71) 61 42 476.4625 477.2125 (CH 72) 62 43 476.4875 477.2375 (CH 73) 63 future use 476.9375 (RX only) future use 476.9625 (RX only) future use 476.9875 (RX only) 44 476.5125 477.2625 (CH 74) 64 477.0125 45 476.5375 477.2875 (CH 75) 65 477.0375 46 476.5625 477.
Warranty UNIDEN UH8060NB UHF CB Transceiver IMPORTANT: Satisfactory evidence of the original purchase is required for warranty service Please refer to our Uniden website for any details or warranty durations offered in addition to those contained below. Warrantor: The warrantor is either Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498 (“Uniden Aust”) or Uniden New Zealand Limited (“Uniden NZ”) as the case may be.
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