Uniden UH088SX CB manual Introduction, Features, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting

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UNIDEN UHF CB Transceiver

Introduction

The Uniden uh088sx is designed to provide you with years of trouble free service. It's rugged components and materials are capable of withstanding harsh environments.

We are certain that you will enjoy your uh088sx. Please read this operating Manual carefully to ensure you gain the optimum performance of the unit.

Features

￿Transmit & Receive FM 40CH (UHF - CB, TX Power 5w)

￿7 Segments LCD

￿CTCSS function

￿Tone Squelch (Selcall) Capability

￿Duplex Capability (from CH01 - CH08 per channel)

￿Open Scan/Group Scan

￿Variable Squelch Level adjust

￿Volume Control with power ON/Off Switch

Preventative Maintenance

The following system checks should be made every six to twelve months:

￿Check the standing Wave Ratio (SWR)

￿Inspect the tightness of all electrical connections.

￿Inspect the antenna coaxial cable for wear or breaks on the shielding.

￿Inspect the tightness of all screws and all other mounting hardware.

Troubleshooting

Should the unit malfunction or perform poorly, follow these procedures:

￿Check the power cord and fuse.

If there is trouble with receiving...

￿Check the VOLUME control setting. Be sure the SQUELCH is adjusted properly. Possibly the radio is over squelched.

If there is trouble with transmitting...

￿Check that the transmission line (coaxial cable) is securely connected to the ANTENNA connector.

￿Check that the antenna is fully extended for proper operation.

￿Check that all transmission line (coaxial cable) connections are secure and free of corrosion.

Memory Backup

A built in EEPROM protects the channels stored in the uh088sx memory after the DC power cable is disconnected

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Contents CB Radio Page Contents Selective Calling Optional Selcall PCB Required TablesUh088sx Controls/Indicators/ConnectionsTurns the uh088sx power on or OFF and adjusts the volume Indicators Back Panel Microphone plug is inserted into this socketFeatures Preventative MaintenanceTroubleshooting Memory BackupFront Panel Layout Microphone Layout Included with your uh088sx CB radio Operation That no signals get throughWeak signals and strong signals Press For exampleOperating the uh088sx in Duplex Mode Open Scan OS ModeScanning Only channels 01 08 are available for DuplexGroup Scan GS Mode Eg CH40 becomes activeDrop-out delay Choosing a Priority ChannelProgramming Scan Channels When Firstly, activate scan mode by pressingChannel Seeking Operation Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Ctcss Selective Calling Optional Selcall PCB Required OutlineTables Ctcss Tone ListWarranty ONE Year Limited WarrantyPage Page Uniden Australia Pty Limited / Uniden New Zealand Limited