UNIDEN Model uh089sx UHF CB RadioIntroductionThe Uniden uh089sx is designed to provide you with years of trouble free service. Its ruggedcomponents and materials are capable of withstanding harsh environments. Please read thisOperating Manual carefully to ensure you gain the optimum performance of the unitThe 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 other mounting hardware.Should the unit malfunction or perform poorly, follow these procedures:Check the power cord and fuse.Check the VOLUME control setting. Be sure the SQUELCH isadjusted properly. Possibly the radio is over-squelched.Check that the transmission line (coaxial cable) isconnector. Check that the antenna is fully extended for properoperation. Check that all transmission line (coaxial cable) connections are secure and free ofcorrosion.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 GeneralUser Licence for Citizen Band Radio and operation is subject to conditions contained inthose licenses.Blackening may occur on the Liquid Crystal Display if the uh089sx has beensubjected to extreme high temperature (above 60°C) . This is not a fault. Normal LCDoperation resumes when the temperature stabilizes back to standard operatingoperating condition (0-55°C).FeaturesPreventive Maintenance:Troubleshooting:====If the transceiver is completely inoperative:If there is trouble with receiving:If there is trouble with transmitting: securelyconnected to the ANTENNA2====================Transmit & Receive FM 40CH (UHF-CB, TXPower 5W), Transmission is inhibited atCH22 & CH23LCD Display with BacklightSignal Strength MeterRF Power MeterSpeaker Audio Volume Level MeterInstant ChannelOne touch Instant Channel recallingDuplex Capability (from CH01 - CH08 perchannel)Group Scan and Priority Channel WatchOpen ScanScan Channel Memory On/Off separatelywith Open Scan, Group ScanRotary Channel SelectBusy Channel Lock-out FunctionRoger Beep Function On/Off2 Different CallTones38 Built-in CTCSS (Continuous Tone CodedSquelch System) and 104 additional DCS(Digital Coded Squelch) codes that are userselectableVariable Squelch Level adjustVolume Control with Power On/Off SwitchVOX (Voice Activated Function)10 Steps VOX Mic sensitivity adjustment