Uniden SX237-2C User Guide - Page 1

SX237 • 22 Channels (15 GMRS/7 FRS Channels) • Weather Channels • 121 Privacy Codes • Weather Alert • Channel Scan • 5 VOX levels • Channel Monitor • 10 Call tones • Key Lock • Roger Beep • Beep Tone • Battery Strength Meter • Backlight • Battery Save/Low Battery Alert • Volume Setting • Call Button • Last Channel Memory • Up to 23-mile Range* • Auto Squelch • Charging Kit (model names with CK) or Y-Split micro USB cable (model names with C) • microUSB Jack • Earbud/Headphone Jack * Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions. 3 1 8 2 4 9 5 10 6 11 12 7 13 1 Antenna 8 LCD 2 Push to Talk 9 CH/VOL Up 3 Headphone/microUSB jack 10 CH/VOL Down 4 WX/LOCK 11 CH/LIGHT 5 CALL/MON 12 Microphone 6 MENU/Power 13 Charging Contacts 7 Speaker Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden SX237 series radio. This lightweight, palm-sized radio is a state-of-the-art device, equipped with many valuable features. Use it at sporting events, to stay in contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing, outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital communication. PACKAGE CONTENTS Each radio uses 3 AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, included. If your model number contains a "C," your package contains a microUSB Y charging cable. If your model number contains "CK," it contains a charging kit (including a charging cradle). If your models number contains "HS," it contains headsets. Refer to the packaging for other specific contents. . FCC GMRS LICENSE The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies which require a Federal Communications Commission license to operate. For licensing information and application forms, visit the FCC on-line at: www. fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC hotline at 1-800418-3676. If you have any questions you can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-5322. INSTALL THE BATTERIES Each radio uses 3 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (included). 1. If necessary, remove the belt clip. Press up on the belt clip latch and slide the belt clip off of the radio. 2. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing on and sliding out the compartment door. Remove the cover. 3. Install the 3 AA batteries (included) into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the + and - symbols in the compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating. 4. Replace the battery compartment door by sliding the door into place. 5. Replace the belt clip if necessary. 6. ReplacBe AthTeTbeEltRcYlip LifEneVcEesLsa/ry. LOW LEVEL ALERT This unit has a battery level meter on the display to indicate the status of the batteries. When the battery in the unit is low, the battery level meter icon flashes and . Recharge the batteries immediately. CHARGING THE RADIO For radios with microUSB Y-cable: 1. Plug one branch of the microUSB Y-Cable into each radio's microUSB charge port. 2. Insert the other end (USB) into a USB power source (computer, phone charger, etc - not included). 3. Charge the batteries for 16 hours and disconnect the radio from the Y-cable after charging. For radios with a charging cradle: 1. Connect the AC adapter to DC IN 9V jack on the charger and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2. Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, and place the radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. 3. Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the batteries for 16 hours and remove the radio from the charging cradle after charging. Warning! • Neither the radio nor the charging cradle are waterproof. • If the charging cradle falls into water, unplug it before attempting to remove it from the water. Allow the cradle to dry completely before reconnecting the power. • Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio before placing in the charging cradle if your radio is soiled or wet. Notes: • Install the batteries before charging. Charge time may vary depending on the battery life remaining. For fastest charging, turn off the radio before charging. • If battery power is low, you cannot operate the radio even using external power. Allow the batteries to charge before using. If you try to transmit while power is low, the radio will automatically turn off. USING THE RADIO In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this reference guide completely before attempting to operate the radio. TURNING THE RADIO ON AND ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 1. Press and hold the MENU/ key to turn the radio ON. 2. Press and hold the MENU/ key to turn the radio OFF. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ keys to increase or decrease the volume level. L0 - L8 displays as you press the keys. USING THE MENUS Press MENU/ key to enter the Menu system. Each time you press MENU/ key you advance through the system. • Press MENU/ once; access Privacy Codes (0 - 121). • Press MENU/ twice; set the transmit (call) tone for your radio (1 - 10, Off) • Press MENU/ three times - access VOX. (Levels 1 - 5, Off) • Press MENU/ four times - exit Menus. WORKING WITH CHANNELS / PRIVACY CODES Your radio has 22 channels and 121 Privacy Codes you can use to talk to others. In order to speak to someone, each of you must be set to the same channel/Privacy Code. 1. With the radio on, press CH/LIGHT key once. The current channel number flashes. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select other channels (1 - 22). Press and hold ▲ or ▼ keys to rapidly change channels. 3. Press CH/LIGHT key again to set the selected channel. 4. Press MENU/ key once. The current Privacy Code flashes. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select other Privacy Codes (1 - 121). Press and hold ▲ or ▼ keys to rapidly change Privacy codes. 6. Press MENU/ key three times to set the Privacy Code and exit the Menus. VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSIOS Your radio is equipped with a user selectable Voice Operated Transmitter (VOX) that can be used for automatic voice transmissions. The VOX feature is designed to be used with a headset with a microphone. Transmission is initiated by speaking into the headset's microphone instead of pushing the PTT button. To select the VOX level: 1. Enter the Menu. Advance through the Menu until the vox icon appears on the display. The current level (OFF, 1-5) will be indicated. Level oF (OFF) disables VOX, while levels 1-5 set the sensitivity of the VOX circuit. 2. Press either the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the desired VOX sensitivity level. Use level 1 for increased sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments, and use a higher level to reduce undesired activation in very noisy environments. CHANNEL SCAN FEATURES Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, the unit pauses on that channel until the channel is clear. Then, after a 2 second delay, the radio continues scanning. When the unit stops on an active channel, you can press the PTT button on the microphone to transmit on that channel. To turn ON channel scan Quickly press CH/LIGHT then hold ▼ for 3 seconds. The channels will cycle down through all 22 chanels. To reverse scan direction, press ▲. To stop scanning, press MENU/ . TALKING ON YOUR RADIO 1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak in a clear, normal voice about 2-3 inches away from the microphone. (While you are transmitting, the tx icon displays. To avoid cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking.) 2. When you are finished speaking, release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls. While receiving, the rx icon displays. KEY LOCK 1. To lock the keypad, press and hold WX LOCK key. The icon appears on the display. 2. To unlock the keypad, press and hold WX LOCK key again. The icon disappears from the display. Note: While keylock is on, you can still use the radio to receive, transmit, use call, turn volume up or down, MON and MENU/ to turn the radio on or off. BACKLIGHT Press and hold CH/LIGHT. A red backlight turns on. It automatically turns off after several seconds TRANSMITTING A CALL ALERT TONE Your radio is equipped with a call tone that will be transmitted when the CALL/MON key is pressed. To transmit the call tone, press the CALL/MON key. The tone will be transmitted. AUTO SQUELCH The radio is equipped with an automatic squelch system which shuts off weak transmissions and unwanted noise due to terrain conditions or range limitations. MONITOR MODE Your radio allows you to listen for weak signals on the current channel at the press of a key. To turn ON monitor mode, Press and hold CALL/MON for 2 seconds. The tx icon displays. On a channel that does not have activity, you will hear only an open-squelch hissing noise. To turn OFF monitor mode, press and hold the CALL/MON key for 2 seconds again. SPECIFICATIONS Channels Operating Frequency Power Source Battery Life 143 (22 Channels + 121 Privacy Codes) UHF 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz (GMRS) 162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz (WX) 3 rechargeable NiMH batteries per radio 12 hours typical (5/5/90 duty cycle)