UH610

UH615
UH620
UHF CB Radio

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OWNER'S MANUAL
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 SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
RF Exposure and Product Safety Instructions for Portable Two-Way
Radios General Populated and Uncontrolled Environments.
ATTENTION:
Before using this radio, refer to the important operating instructions for
safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for compliance with
applicable Standards and Regulations.

Transmit and Receive Procedure

Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your
exposure and ensure compliance with the general population /uncontrolled
environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedure:
• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
• To receive calls, release the PTT button.
• To transmit (talk), press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button in front of the face.
• Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone (and other
parts of the radio including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5
centimeters) away from the nose or lips. Keeping the radio at a proper
distance is important to ensure compliance.
Note: RF exposure decreases with increasing distance from the antenna.
• Body Worn Operation. When worn on the body, always place the radio
in a approved clip for this product.

Two-way Radio Operation

• Use only approved supplied or replacement antennas and audio
accessories.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF warning statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

The citizen band radio service is licenced in Australia by ACMA

Radio-communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence
NOTE
and in New Zealand by MED General User Licence for Citizen Band
Radio and operation is subject to conditions contained in those licences.
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 INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE

ITEM UH610 UH610-2 UH615-2 UH620 UH620-2 UH620-2DLX

UH610 Radio 1 2 -- -- -- --

UH615 Radio -- -- 2 -- -- --

UH620 Radio -- -- -- 1 2 2

3x 1000mAh NiMH
1 2 2 -- -- --
AA Batteries
3x 1200mAh NiMH
-- -- -- 1 2 2
AA Batteries

AC Adaptor -- 1 1 -- 1 1

Micro USB Cable 1 1 1 1 1 1

Belt Clip 1 2 2 1 2 2

Carabiner Clip -- -- -- 1 2 2

Dual Charging Dock -- 1 1 -- 1 1

Cigarette Adaptor -- -- -- -- -- 1

PTT Earpiece -- -- 2 1 2 2

Soft Carry Case

-- -- -- -- -- 1
(Zip bag)

Owner’s Manual 1 1 1 1 1 1

If any these items are missing from the box, contact your
place of purchase, immediately.
NOTE

Optional Accessories
• PTT Earpiece • VOX/PTT Earpiece
• VOX/PTT Headset • Speaker MIC
Visit www.uniden.com.au for original accessories
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 CONTROLS & INDICATORS

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Radio
1. Antenna 15. Carabiner Loop
2. PTT (Push to Talk) Button 16. Channel Indicator
3. Call /Monitor Button 17. TX - Transmit
4. Channel Up Key 18. RX - Signal Receive
5. Channel Down Key 19. HI - Power Hi/Lo
6. Torchlight Key 20. M - Memory Channel
7. Speaker 21. VX - Voice Activation Mode
8. LED Torchlight 22. BCL - Busy Channel Lockout
9. Microphone 23. (CTCSS) - Continuous Tone
10. HI /LO Lock Key Coded Squelch System
11. Volume Down /Memory Key 24. (DCS) - Digitally Coded Squelch
12. Volume Up /Scan Key 25. CTCSS /DCS Code
13. Menu /Power Key 26. Battery Level
14. Accessory Jack 27. Keylock
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 GETTING STARTED

Uniden does not represent this product to be waterproof. Do not

NOTE expose this product to Rain or Moisture.

Battery Installation
Your UH610 /UH615 /UH620 unit uses the included three AA NiMH
rechargeable batteries for power.

The unit can be powered with optional 3 AA ALKALINE batteries.

NOTE

If you don’t use the UH610 /UH615 /UH620 for long periods,
NOTE
Uniden recommends removing the batteries.

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W To avoid damage to the unit do not mix old and new 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 the three AA NiMH battery with + and – polarity as shown inside.
OR
Insert three AA ALKALINE batteries (not included) with + and –
polarity as shown inside.
4. Close the battery cover firmly.

Do not charge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries.

NOTE

Charging the AA NiMH Batteries

1. Plug the micro-USB cable into the micro-USB charging port on UH610
/UH615 /UH620 radio.
2. Connect the other end of the micro-USB charger to a USB power outlet. The
battery meter on radio LCD will move to indicate the battery is charging.
Before operating the UH610 /UH615 /UH620, charge the AA NiMH
batteries for 16 hours.

Installing the Charge Cradle (Twin Packs Only)

1. Plug the AC adaptor into the
rear of the charge cradle and
into the mains power.
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2. Place the UH610 /UH615 /UH620 into the charge cradle. The battery
meter on radio LCD will move to indicate the battery is charging.
3. Before operating the UH610 /UH615 /UH620, charge the AA NiMH
batteries for 16 hours.

Do not charge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries.

NOTE

Belt Clip
To attach the belt clip:
Slide the belt clip until it snaps into place.
To remove the belt clip:
To remove the belt clip, slightly lift the belt clip locker and slide the belt
clip at the same time until released.
Using the Carabiner Clip
Use the carabiner clip to conveniently secure the UH610 /UH615 /UH620
to a belt or strap.

Low Battery Alert

When the radio battery level shows one segment, the radio chirps
periodically or after releasing the PTT button (Low Battery Alert). When
the radio battery level becomes empty it will go into a battery low
mode, and the transmit mode is disabled. Replace the alkaline batteries
immediately, OR recharge the NiMH Batteries. Full charge will take up to
16 Hrs.

Power Save
The UH610 /UH615 /UH620 has a unique circuit
designed to dramatically extend the life of the
batteries. If there is no transmission nor an incoming
call within 3 seconds, your Radio switches to the Power Save mode. The
Radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.

Back Light
The UH610 /UH615 /UH620 has an automatic display back light which
remains on for 10 seconds after a key press (all keys except PTT and key).
The back light will work even if the keypad is locked but will not work during
low battery alert mode.

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Power On/Off
1. Press and hold (MENU) to turn the radio on. A
channel number will appear on the display.
2. Press and hold (MENU) to turn the radio off.

Power Off feature is not available in the Menu mode. Exit Menu
NOTE mode to use Power Off feature.

Volume
The volume level can be adjusted from 0 (min volume) to 7 (maximum volume).
Press (VOL) or to increase or decrease the volume level. U and the
current volume level will flash on the display.

Keypad Lock
To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad. Press and hold (HI/
LO/lock) for 1.5 secs until it beeps to activate Key Lock. The appears.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold (HI/LO/lock) again for 1.5 Secs. The
disappears.
While in Keylock on mode, the UH610 /UH615 /UH620 can still
NOTE receive and transmit.

Torchlight
The radio has a built-in LED light.
Briefly press key and the torchlight will be switched on. Press key
again and the torchlight will be switched off.
The torchlight can be switched on or switched off even if the UH610 /
UH615 /UH620 is not switched on.

Selecting A Channel
Press (CH) or to select the desired channel. If you press and hold
(CH) or the channel numbers will scroll rapidly.
Refer to channel guidelines on page 12. For Australia, Channels
NOTE 05 and 35 are reserved for Emergency Calls.

To Transmit And Receive

The radio uses the UHF-CB Channels.
(Channels 22 and 23 are for telemetry and telecommand applications,
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channels 61,62 and 63 are for future use.TX is
inhibited on these channels.)
The maximum RF transmit power of UH610 is 1W,
and UH615 is 1.5W and UH620 is 2.0W.
1. Before you transmit, listen for activity on the
selected channel.
2. When the channel is clear, press (PTT) to transmit
at the selected HI/LO transmit power.
TX appears on the LCD during transmit. The unit cannot transmit
continually for more than 3 minutes. If the user transmits continually for
more than 3 minutes, the unit stops transmitting a signal. The TX icon and
the Channel segment will blink and sound a tone.
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.
3. When you have finished speaking, release (PTT) for a response then
TX disappears on the LCD. RX appears while receiving a signal.

Transmit Power Select

To change your transmit power level press (HI/LO lock). To revert to the
previous power level, press the (HI/
LO lock) again. When the TX Power Model Power - High Power - Low
setting is set to low, HI icon is not UH610 1.0W 0.5W
displayed on the LCD. When the TX
Power setting is set to high, HI icon is UH615 1.5W 0.5W
displayed on the LCD. UH620 2.0W 0.5W

Automatic Squelch Feature

The UH610 /UH615 /UH620 is equipped with an Automatic Squelch
System which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise.

Monitor
This feature enables users to listen in for weak signals on the current
channel at the press of a button.
To use monitor:
• For continuous listening. Press and hold (CALL/MON). A double tone
beep will be heard and the receiver circuit will stay open, letting in
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both the noise & weak signals.
• RX flashes.
• To return to normal receive mode press and hold (CALL/MON).

Scanning
The UH610 /UH615 /UH620 has two types of scanning; Open Scanning
(OS) and Group Scanning (GS), OS Scan searches all the channels and
frequenciesin its memory continuously. GS Scan is similar to OS scan but
has the added ability to monitor the priority channel every 1.5 seconds.
Scanning searchs 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 hold (VOL) key and scanning starts.

Open Scan (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 UHF-CB channels into
the Open Scan channel memory. However, you can change or
NOTE
customize the channels by following the steps on programming
Scan Channels on page 9.
skip the active channel, press (CH) or Scanning resumes.
To deactivate SCAN, press (PTT) or press and hold VOL key.

Group Scan(GS) Mode

To change between OS and GS scan;
1. Press (MENU) three times. GS setting flashes.
2. Press (CH) or or (VOL) or to change the selection.
3. Press & hold (MENU) to save and exit.
To initiate scanning
1. When (VOL) is pressed during Group Scan Mode, Group Scanning begins.
2. To deactivate GS scanning, press (PTT) or press and hold (VOL) .
1. If SCAN is deactivated while it is tuned to an active channel, the
UH610 /UH615 /UH620 will stay on that active channel. If none of
NOTE
the channels re-active, the radio will reinstate the Scan start channel.
2. If OS/GS Scanning is initiated when there are no channels programmed
in OS/GS memory, an error tone will be heard and scanning will not start.
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Priority Channel Watch during Group Scan
The feature monitors the Priority channel every 1.5 secs during GS.
1. Press (MENU) four times. Pr setting flashes.
2. Press (CH) or or (VOL) or to select the desired channel.
3. Press & hold (MENU) to save and exit.

Programming Scan Channels

1. Select which Scanning Mode you wish to use on the channel OS or GS
Mode.
2. Select the channel you want to store by pressing (CH) or .
3. Press and hold (VOL) to store. M icon appears.
4. To remove the channel from Memory, Press and hold (VOL) to
remove. M icon disappears.

Drop-Out Delay
While scanning, the radio stops at a busy channel and receives a signal.
Whenthe received signal is over, the unit will wait for 2 seconds for the
return of the signal, otherwise, the radio resumes scanning.

To Operate In Duplex Mode (Repeaters)

The Duplex function enables you to access local repeater stations.

You can only activate Duplex on CH01-CH08 and CH41-CH48.

NOTE

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.
1. Press (MENU) twice. ‘dP’ will flash on the screen.
2. Press (CH) or or (VOL) or to change the selection. r appears
for CH01-CH08 and n appears for CH41-CH48 when duplex is
selected.
3. Press & hold (MENU) to save and exit.

Contact your retailer for a list of repeaters available in your area.

NOTE

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Operation with the aid of a Repeater

CTCSS
(Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
CTCSS is a feature that allows a group to talk to each other without
hearing other users on the same channel.
1. Select desired channel.
2. Press (MENU) once. CTCSS setting flashes.
3. Press (CH) or or (VOL) or to change the selection.
4. Press & hold (MENU) to save and exit.

Select oF to turn DCS/CTCSS off for the selected channel.

NOTE

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 changing CTCSS code but select DCS code as desired.
Channels 05 and 35 are used for emergency channels. CTCSS
NOTE and DCS will not operate on these two channels.

VOX
VOX is the automatic transmitting function by inputting voice into
the VOX headset mic without pressing the PTT key. While headset
microphone is not connected, VOX function is inactive even if VOX level
setting is from 1 to 5.
VX appears when VOX level setting is from 1 to 5.
1. Press (MENU) seven times. VX setting flashes.
2. Press (CH) or or (VOL) or to select the desired setting. The
VOX levels are from 1 (high sensitivity) to 5 (low sensitivity) and Off.
3. Press & hold (MENU) to save and exit.
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Busy Channel Lockout
This feature prevents accidental transmission on a busy channel.
For example, BCL is used when CTCSS or DCS is selected to prevent
transmission when the radio detects a transmission from another unit
using the same CTCSS or DCS code.
1. Press (MENU) five times. BCL setting flashes.
2. Press (CH) or or (VOL) or to change the setting on or off.
3. Press & hold (MENU) to save and exit.

Call Tone
Your UH610 /UH615 /UH620 radio is equipped with 5 selectable call
tones that will be transmitted when CALL/MON is pressed.
1. Press (MENU) six times. CL setting flashes.
2. Press (CH) or or (VOL) or to change the selection. The 5
call tones are CL 1 to CL 5. A sample of the call tone is sounded when
selected.
3. Press & hold (MENU) to save and exit.
Current regulations require calling tones to be restricted to one
transmission per minute. If a second transmission is attempted
NOTE within one minute then an error tone will sound.
Key Beep
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 (MENU) nine times. bP setting flashes.
2. Press (CH) or or (VOL) or to change the setting on or off.
3. Press & hold (MENU) to save and exit.

Roger Beep
Roger Beep is a BEEP that is sent to notify the end of transmission
(both PTT and VOX transmission.) Roger Beep can be heard through
the speaker when Key Beep is on. Roger Beep is transmitted even if Key
Beep is turned off.
However, Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker.
1. Press (MENU) eight times. rb setting flashes.
2. Press (CH) or or (VOL) or to change the setting on or off.
3. Press & hold (MENU)to save and exit.
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 UHF CHANNELS GUIDELINES

Always listen on a channel (or observe the receive signal level

meter) to Channels 5 and 35 are used for emergency channels.
NOTE CTCSS/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.
• Channels 22 and 23 are for telemetry and telecommand
applications, channels 61, 62 and 63 are for future use and TX is
inhibited 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), and Channels 41-48(and 71-78) are
repeater channels.

Important information - 80 Channel UHF-CB channel

expansion
NOTE To provide all users additional channel capacity within the
UHF-CB Band.
The ACMA will change the majority of the current wideband 40
channel use to narrowband channel use. This allows for additional
channels to be added, up to 80 Channels.
This simply means that the new narrowband radio you have purchased
will have more channels than older radios. Please refer to the
guidelines above and the channel chart for further channel information.
A list of currently authorised channels can also be obtained from the
ACMA website in Australia and the MED website in New Zealand.
Interference / Poor Audio
When a new narrowband radio receives a signal from an older
wideband radio the speech may sound loud.
Narrowband radios operating on CH41 - CH80 may encounter
interference from a nearby wideband radios transmitting on high
power on an adjacent channel (frequency).
When an older wideband radio receives a signal from a new narrowband
radio the speech may sound quiet - the wideband radio user simply.
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 WARRANTY
UNIDEN UH610 /UH615 /UH620 UHF-CB Radio
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 Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865
498 (“Uniden Aust”).
Terms of Warranty: Uniden Aust warrants to the original retail purchaser only
that the UH610, UH610-2, UH615-2, UH620, UH620-2, UH620-2DLX Radio
(“the Product”), will be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship
for the duration of the warranty period, subject to the limitations and
exclusions set out below.
Warranty period: This warranty to the original retail purchaser is only valid
in the original country of purchase for a Product first purchased either in
Australia or New Zealand and will expire one (1) year from the date of the
original retailsale.
If a warranty claim is made, this warranty will not apply if the Product is
found by Uniden to be:
(A) Damaged or not maintained in a reasonable manner or as
recommended in the relevant Uniden Owner’s Manual;
(B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits,
subassemblies or any configurations not sold by Uniden Aust;
(C) Improperly installed contrary to instructions contained in the relevant
Owner’s Manual
(D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agentin
relation to a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty; or
(E) Used in conjunction with any equipment, parts or a system not
manufactured by Uniden.
Parts Covered: This warranty covers the Product and included
accessories.
User-generated Data: This warranty does not cover any claimed loss ofor
damage to user-generated data (including but without limitation phone
numbers, addresses and images) that may be stored on your Product.

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Statement of Remedy: If the Product is found not to conform to this
warranty as stated above, the Warrantor, at its discretion, will either
repair the defect or replace the Product without any charge for parts or
service. This warranty doesnot include any reimbursement or payment of
any consequential damages claimed to arise from a Product’s failure to
comply with the warranty.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund
for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail tobe of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
This warranty is in addition to and sits alongside your rights under
either the COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010 (Australia) or the
CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT (New Zealand) as the case may be, none
of which can be excluded.
Procedure for obtaining warranty service: Depending on the country in
which the Product was first purchased, if you believe that your Product
doesnot conform with this warranty, you should deliver the Product,
together with satisfactory evidence of your original purchase (such as
a legible copy of the sales docket) to Uniden at the addresses shown
below.
You should contact Uniden regarding any compensation that may be
payable for your expenses incurred in making a warranty claim. Prior
to delivery, we recommend that you make a backup copy of any phone
numbers, images or other data stored on your Product, in case it is lost
or damaged during warranty service.

UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Service Division
73 Alfred Road,
Chipping Norton, NSW 2170
Phone: 1300 366 895
Email: [email protected]
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