Uniden ADV10 Series UHF CB Transceiver Owner’s Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Uniden
Table of Contents
- CONTROLS & INDICATORS
- GETTING STARTED
- OPERATION
- Back Light
- Setting the Volume
- MENU List
- Setting a Channel
- Setting the Transmit Power
- Automatic SQUELCH
- Talking and Listening
- Checking the Channel Before Transmitting
- Push to Talk Timeout Timer
- CTCSS and DCS Codes – Silent PIN
- Scanning Channels
- Scan Advance
- Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
- Voice Operated Transmission (VOX)
- Dual (Channel) Watch
- To Operate in Duplex Mode (Repeater Mode)
- Operation With the Aid of a Repeater
- Key Lock ON/OFF
- Key Beep ON/OFF
- Roger Beep ON/OFF
- User License Information
- Splash proof Information
- WARRANTY
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Uniden ADV10 Series UHF CB Transceiver
ADV10 Series
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS
Included in your Package
- ADV10 Series Radio
- Belt Clip
- 3 AA Rechargeable Batteries
- Micro-USB charge cable
- Dual Drop-in Charge Cradle^
- Operating Guide^
*Per radio, ^One only Antenna
| Channel Number
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| Dual Channel is On
| Scan is on
| Transmit Power is Hi
| VOX is on
| ‘Silent PIN’ (CTCSS or DCS Code) current Channel
| Battery Level
| Transmit Receive Icon
| Volume Mute
| Key Lock is on
GETTING STARTED
Installing Batteries
Install the 3 AA Alkaline batteries.
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With the back of the radio facing you, locate the latch to release the battery cover and remove the cover.
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Install 3 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries as shown on the inside of the battery compartment
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Replace the battery cover and press down to secure.
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.
NOTE|
- 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.
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Charging Rechargeable Batteries
NOTE | Do not charge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries |
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Plug the Micro-USB charge cable into the radios charge port (single radio charging) or to the Dual Drop-in cradle, and the USB end to a standard USB charge port, or USB port of an AC adaptor (not included). 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 ADV10 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.
Back Light
The ADV10 has an automatic display back light which remains on for 5 seconds after a key press (all keys except PTT key). The back light will work even if the keypad is locked but will not work during low battery alert mode.
Setting the Volume
Press the UP button to increase the speaker volume.
Press the DOWN button to decrease the speaker volume.
The speaker volume setting is indicated by L.
The volume level range is from 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum).
Volume level 0 is mute, indicated by
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Ex. lowest volume
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Ex. highest volume
MENU List
Open the MENU | – Press MENU |
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Step through MENU | – Press MENU again |
Exit the MENU | – Press PTT |
One | CHANNEL setting |
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Two | CTCSS Code setting |
Three | Call Tone setting |
Four | VOX setting |
Five | Dual Watch (2nd Channel) setting |
Six | Transmit Power Level (Hi / Low) |
Seven | Duplex Mode (Repeater) setting |
Setting a Channel
The ADV10 uses the UHF-CB channels (CH01-CH80). See UHF CHANNELS & FREQUENCIES, page 12 for channel usage.
- Press MENU one time. The current channel flashes.
- Press UP or DOWN button to select a desired channel.
- Press PTT to confirm and save the channel setting.
Setting the Transmit Power
The ADV10 can be set to 1 Watt (HI) or 0.5 Watt (LO) transmit power. HI displays when the level is high.
- Press MENU six times. The current level flashes.
- Press UP or DOWN button to select a desired channel.
- Press PTT to confirm and save the transmit power setting.
Automatic SQUELCH
The ADV10 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 1.0 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.
NOTE| For maximum range and extended the life of the batteries, avoid
touching the antenna with your hand when transmitting.
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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 dont 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 ADV10 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.
- Set a desired channel to use a Silent PIN on (Ex. CH 01).
- Press MENU two times. The PIN (code) number flashes
- Press UP or DOWN to select a setting;
– PIN 00 Setting is disabled (Off)
– PINs 01~38 (CTCSS codes 01~38)
– 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)
- 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:
- Press and release SCAN. The SCAN indicator displays.
- 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 channels 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:
- Press the MENU three times. CA appears on the display. The current call tone setting flashes.
- 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.
- 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. 9
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.
The VOX sensitivity level can be changed in the Menu.
- Press MENU four times. VOX icon will display. The current setting (1-3) will flash.
- Press UP and DOWN button to select the sensitivity level.
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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.
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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. -
Press UP or DOWN to set the 2nd channel to monitor.
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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.
- Press MENU seven times. r P setting flashes.
- Press UP or DOWN to change the change the setting ON or OFF.
- Press PTT to save.
Key Lock ON/OFF
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To lock the key pad:
Press and hold until the key lock indicator appears -
To unlock the key pad:
Press and hold until the key lock indicator disappears.
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.
NOTE| 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:
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Channels 05 and 35 are Emergency Channels.
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Channel 11 is a Calling Channel.
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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).
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Channels 01-08 (and 31-38), and Channels 41-48 (and 71-78) are repeater channels.
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NOTE| 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 wide
and and narrowband radios in current use. It is expected that as older
wideband radios are phased out this issue will be eliminated.
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User License Information
NOTE| USER LICENSE INFORMATION
The citizen band radio service is licensed 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.
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Splash proof Information
**| SPLASHPROOF LEVEL (IPX4)
This ADV10 radio, when covers and seals are fully closed, can
withstand water splashes to IPX4 level rating.
Always ensure the radio is fully dry before charging in the Dual
Drop-in charger.
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**| WATER WARNING
Uniden does not represent this product to be waterproof.
Do not expose this product to immersion in water.
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WARRANTY
UNIDEN ADV10 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 ADV10 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 Owners 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 Owners 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 Products 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