Uniden ADV25 Series UHF CB Transceiver Owner’s Manual

Uniden ADV25 Series UHF CB Transceiver

CONTROLS & INDICATORS

Included in your Package

• ADV25 Series Radio*
• Belt Clip*
• 3 AA Rechargeable Batteries*
• Micro-USB charge cable^
• Earpiece Mic*
• Dual Drop-in Charge Cradle^
• USB-AC Adaptor^
• Operating Guide^
  *Per radio, ^One only.

Installing Batteries

Install the 3 AA NiMH Rechargeable batteries supplied.

1.  Unlock two screws counterclockwise and open the cover to install the three AA NiMH batteries according to orientation shown in battery compartment.
2. Install 3 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries as shown on the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery and tighten the two screws clockwise.
4.  Tighten the screws clockwise to close the battery cover firmly.

Belt Clip

To attach:
Slide the belt clip down into the catch until it snaps into place.
To remove:
Pinch and hold belt clip latch and slide the belt clip up.

Radio Battery Meter

Battery bars indicate the battery level . When the battery meter shows 1 bar, the device goes into low battery mode and indicates low battery in the form of an alert tone.

• Charge only at room temperatures.
• Only charge NiMH rechargeable batteries.
• Do not mix and use old/new/alkaline/NiMH batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the radio for storage.
• Batteries may corrode over time and cause permanent damage to your devices.
• Charge rechargeable NiMH batteries once every
  3 months when not in use.

Charging Rechargeable Batteries

Do not charge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries.

Plug the Micro-USB charge cable into the radio’s charge port (single radio charging) or to the Dual Drop-in cradle, and the USB end to the USB-AC adaptor, or standard USB charge port. Plug the AC adaptor into the wall outlet.

• Before operating the radio, charge the rechargeable batteries for 16 hours without interruption.
• Do not transmit when the radio is charging.

The changing battery icon on the display indicates the battery is charging.

Low Battery Alert

If the battery level becomes low, the unit will go into a Battery Low Mode. The Transmit Mode is disabled. Replace Alkaline batteries immediately, or recharge NiMH rechargeable batteries immediately to continue using the radio.

Power Save

Your ADV25 Series has a unique circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission nor an incoming call within 5 seconds, your Radio switches to the Power Save mode. The Radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode.

OPERATION

Turning Your Radio On and Off

Press and hold to turn the radio On or Off

When turning on, the radio chirps and the display briefly shows all the display icons before showing the current standby mode of your radio.

Display Back Light / Key Activation

The ADV25 has an automatic display back light which remains on for 5 seconds after a key press. When back light is Off, the indicator will flash every 10 seconds to indicate the radio is in an On condition. Press any key to activate the display. When the display is active, MENU and Channel operations will be available.

Setting the Volume

Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the speaker volume. The volume setting is indicated by ‘L’. The level ranges from 1 (min) to 7 (max). Volume level 0 is mute, indicated by

LED Flashlight (LAMP) / Water Activated LED Flash

1.  Press LAMP to turn the built-in LED flashlight On or Off.
2.  The radio will automatically turn On,with the LED flashing when it senses immersion in water. Press any key to disable.

NOTE: The lamp function will work when radio power is Off.

MENU List

• Open the MENU – Press MENU
• Step through MENU – Press MENU again
• Exit the MENU – Press PTT

Setting a Channel

The ADV25 uses the UHF-CB channels (CH01-CH80). See UHF CHANNELS & FREQUENCIES, page 13 for channel usage.

1.  Press MENU one time. The current channel flashes.
2.  Press UP or DOWN button to select a desired channel.
3.  Press PTT to confirm and save the channel setting.

Setting the Transmit Power

The ADV25 can be set to 2 Watt (HI) or 0.5 Watt (LO) transmit power. HI displays when the level is high.

1.  Press MENU six times. The current level flashes.
2.  Press UP or DOWN button to select a desired channel.
3.  Press PTT to confirm and save the channel setting.

Automatic SQUELCH

The ADV25 is equipped with an automatic squelch, which mutes the speaker audio unless a strong enough signal is present. As this is automatic, there is no user input required to adjust it.

Talking and Listening

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same Channel (and the same ‘Silent PIN’ Code if it is set). To talk, press and hold PTT. Indicates transmission.

• The transmit power is 2.0 Watt or 0.5 Watt.
• Hold the radio 5 to 7 cm away from your mouth when speaking.
• When you are finished speaking, release PTT to listen.

For maximum range and extended the life of the batteries, avoid touching the antenna with your hand when transmitting.

Checking the Channel Before Transmitting

For uninterrupted communication, do not talk on a channel if someone else is currently talking on it. Indicates a signal is being received.
If a ‘Silent PIN’ (CTCSS or DCS) code is enabled, check for activity on a channel before you talk, press and hold MON. If you hear static, the channel is clear to use.

Push to Talk Timeout Timer

To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press PTT for 60 continuous seconds.

CTCSS and DCS Codes – ‘Silent PIN’

When you don’t want to hear chatter from other users on a channel, who are not part of your group, you can set a ‘Silent PIN’ (CTCSS or DCS code). The silent pin works to keep your radio silent, unless someone is transmitting using the same silent pin – so only share your pin setting with those in your group. The ADV25 has 104 pins (codes) available (01~104).
The radios in your group must be set to the same ‘Silent PIN’ (CTCSS or DCS code). When communicating with other ADV series radios you just select the same pin code. You can set a different pin code for each channel using this procedure.

1.  Set a desired channel to use a ‘Silent PIN’ on (Ex. CH 01).

2.  Press MENU two times. The PIN (code) number flashes.

3.  Press UP or DOWN to select a setting;

4. PIN 00 Setting is disabled (Off)

5. PINs 01~38 (CTCSS codes 01~38)

6. PINs 39~104 (DCS codes 39~104). Ex. 1 shows Channel 01 with Silent PIN 38 (CTCSS code #38)
   Ex. 2 shows Channel 01with Silent PIN 104 (DCS code #104)

7. Press PTT to save the code setting.

NOTE : Set to 00 to disable the feature for the current channel. If you are communicating with non ADV series radios then let them know the code type (CTCSS or DCS) and number your are using.

Scanning Channels

Use scanning to monitor channels for transmissions or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels.

To start scanning:

1. Press and release SCAN. The SCAN indicator displays.
2. Press and release SCAN again to disable scanning.

The SCAN indicator disappears.

When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission. To respond to the transmission, press PTT within 5 seconds,the channel will be confirmed.

Scan Advance

If the radio stops scanning on a channel you do not want to listen to, briefly press and release UP or DOWN to temporarily remove that channel from scan and resume scanning. Removed chanels are restored when the radio is powered off then on again.

Setting and Transmitting Call Tones

Your radio can transmit different call tones (wake-up tone) to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. To set a call tone:

1. Press the MENU three times. ‘CA’ appears on the display. The current call tone setting flashes.

2. Press UP or DOWN to change and hear the next call tone. There are 20 call tones to choose from (1-20).
   NOTE : Set the call tone to 0 to disable the call tone feature.

3. Press PTT to set the new call tone. Press CALL to transmit the call tone.

NOTE: Current regulations require calling tones to be restricted to one transmission per minute. If a second transmission is attempted within one minute then an error tone will sound.

Voice Operated Transmission (VOX)

Transmission is initiated by speaking into the microphone of the radio instead of pushing the PTT button.

Press VOX to turn VOX On or Off. VOX appears on the display.

1. Press MENU four times. VOX icon will display. The current setting (1-3) will flash.
2. Press UP and DOWN button to select the sensitivity level.
3. Press PTT to set the new setting.

1 = Low Sensitivity (for quieter areas)

2 = Medium Sensitivity
3 = High Sensitivity (for noisy areas)

Dual (Channel) Watch

You can monitor a second channel along with the current channel with this setting.

1. Press MENU five times. ‘CH’ appears on the display. The second channel to monitor will flash. (OF, 01 – 80) If the setting is OF, then Dual Watch is disabled.
2. Press UP or DOWN to set the 2nd channel to monitor.
3. Press PTT to save the setting and dual watch will be enabled. The second channel will be monitored intermittently.

To Operate in Duplex Mode (Repeater Mode)

The Duplex function enables you to access local repeater stations. 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.

NOTE: You can only activate Duplex on Channels 01-08 and 41-48. When Duplex is ON for a repeater channel, the display shows r1-r8 for Channels 01-08 and n1-n8 for Channels 41-48.

Operation With the Aid of a Repeater

Eg. CH01 is being used in your area for repeater use.

1. Press MENU seven times. ‘r P’ setting flashes.
2. Press UP or DOWN to change the change the setting ON or OFF.
3. Press PTT to save.

Key Lock ON/OFF

1. To lock the key pad:
   Press and hold until the key lock indicator appears.

2. To unlock the key pad:
   Press and hold until the key lock indicator disppears

Key Beep ON/OFF

Press and hold the DOWN button while turning the radio ON to switch the keypad tone ON or OFF.

Roger Beep ON/OFF

• Roger Beep is a unique tone added to end a transmission.
• Press and hold the UP button while turning the radio ON to turn Roger Beep ON or OFF.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Emergency SOS Mode

Use this feature to emit a visual SOS signal via the SOS LED light, with audible alert via the radio speaker.

To enter the emergency SOS mode:

1. Press and hold the SOS button for 3 seconds. The RED SOS LED light will be activated and the Channel will change to emergency Channel 05 – ready for PTT transmission.
2. Press SOS again to deactivate SOS mode.

NOTE: No alert tone is transmitted during SOS mode. Voice transmission must be initiated by PTT.

Waterproof / Floating Information

WATERPROOF RATING IP67 The ADV25 radio, when covers and seals are fully attached and closed, is rated to IP67 – meaning it is protected against submersion in water up to a depth of 1m for up to 30mins. The Dual Drop-in Charge Cradle is not waterproof – ensure the ADV25 radio is fully dry before charging in the cradle.

FLOATING FEATURE

The ADV25 radio will also float, when covers and seals are correctly fitted, and with designated NiMH recharegable batteries included with the radio. Other battery types may have different density & weight, affecting the float feature.

USER LICENSE INFORMATION

The citizen band radio service is licenced in Australia by ACMA Radio- communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence and in New Zealand by MBIE General User Licence for Citizen Band Radio and operation is subject to conditions contained in those licenses.

UHF CHANNELS & FREQUENCIES

• 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 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

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 MBIE 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 adjusts their radio volume for best performance. The above situations are not a fault of the radio but a symptom of mixed wideband and narrowband radios in current use. It is expected that as older wideband radios are phased out this issue will be eliminated.

WARRANTY

UNIDEN ADV25 Series 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 Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498 (“Uniden“) .
• Terms of Warranty: Uniden Aust warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the ADV25 Series (“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 retail sale.

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;
• (C) Improperly installed contrary to instructions contained in the relevant Owner’s Manual
• (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent in 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 of or damage to user-generated data (including but without limitation phone numbers, addresses and images) that may be stored on your Product.
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 does not 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 to be 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 does not 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 address 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

Phone: 1300 366 895
Email: custservice@uniden.com.au

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