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2 S R F 22 FRS Channels 7 Weather Channels 121 Privacy Codes Internal VOX Circuitry Up to 40 Mile Range*
Backlit LCD Display Headset Jack 10 Selectable Call Tone Alerts Power Boost PTT Roger Beep Belt Clips FM Radio Battery Charging Cradles with USB adapters Battery Level Meter 3 rechargeable AA NiMH batteries per radio 14 Hours Battery Life Micro USB Charging Port Channel Monitor Channel Scan Vibrate NOAA Emergency /
Weather Channels with ALERT Emergency Strobe Splash Proof (JIS4)
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
* This product is considered as FRS only product and contains 22 FRS channels in US market. 4 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 Speaker 9 10 Charging Contacts 11 LCD 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 Antenna Push to Talk (PTT) Boost (Change transmission power from 0.5W to 1W.) 4 MicroUSB port and earbud jack Channel Up Channel Down/FM 5 6 7 MENU/Power 8 Call/Lock 12 Volume Up Light 13 Volume Down 14 15 WX/MON 16 Microphone Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden SX409 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. The SX409 kit also contains the following:
Radios (3) Belt Clips (3) Charging cradle with micro USB jack (3) AC adapters with single micro USB connector for charging cradle (3) 3 AA NiMH batteries per radio Printed Materials If your model number contains "CK," it contains a charging kit
(including a charging cradle). Refer to the packaging for other specific contents. The SX409 series radios each use 3 rechargeable NiMH AA batteries (included). To install the batteries:
1. Remove the belt clip if necessary. 2. Unscrew and remove the battery compartment cover. 3. Install the batteries into the battery compartment. Be certain to follow the instructions indicated inside the battery compartment. Installing the batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from operating. 4. Replace and screw in the battery compartment cover. 5. Replace the belt clip if necessary. Note: If the rubber seal appears worn, nicked, or dried out, replacement seals are available from www.uniden.com. BATTERY LEVEL AND LOW BATTERY 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 flashes. Recharge the batteries battery level meter icon immediately. CHARGING THE RADIO Two radios can be charged directly by using the supplied charging cradle. A single radio can charge using the microUSB port to connect to a USB power source. For fastest charging, turn off the radio before charging. Warning! To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden accessories specifically designated for this product. Using the microUSB Port 1. Connect the included AC adapter with microUSB connector cable to the radio's microUSB port. Connect the other end to an outlet that provides USB charging power (NOT to a USB hub). 2. Charge the batteries for 16 hours until the battery indicator either stops flashing. Using the Charging Cradle 1. Connect the included AC adapter with USB connector cable to the charging cradle's microUSB port. Connect the other end 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. Charge the batteries for 14 hours. Note:
Use only the supplied batteries, charger, and AC adapter or approved accessories from Uniden. Charge time may vary depending on the battery life remaining. The batteries must be installed for the unit to operate, even if the unit is also connected to external power. 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 Turning the Radio On and Adjusting the Volume 1. Press and hold MENU/
to turn the radio ON. Iincrease the speaker volume by pressing VOL . To decrease the volume, press VOL . 2. Press and hold MENU/
again to turn the radio OFF. Adjusting the Sound (Key Beeps) Your radio emits a beep each time one of the keys (except for the PTT and CALL/LOCK) is pressed. To turn this sound OFF, press and hold CALL/LOCK while turning ON the radio. Repeat to turn the sound back ON. Choosing a Channel 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 and Privacy code. With the radio in "Normal" operating mode, press the CH /CH keys to increase or decrease the channel number displayed. Note: Channels 1-7 have a typical range of up to 32 miles. Channels 8-14 have a typical maximum range of up to 5 miles. Channels 15-22 have a typical range of up to 32 miles. You can see which GMRS or FRS channel is active by the icon. The hi icon is displayed while on GMRS channels, and the lo icon is displayed while on FRS channels. Talking on Your Radio To talk to others using the 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 icon appears on the display. To avoid are transmitting, the cutting off the first part of your transmission, pause slightly after pressing the PTT button before you start talking. 2. When you have finished speaking, release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls. While receiving, displays. Monitor Mode Feature 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 WX/MON for 2 seconds until two beeps sound. The receiver circuit stays open, and both noise and weak signals can be heard. The To turn OFF Monitor mode:
Press and hold WX/MON for 2 seconds to return to "Normal"
icon stops blinking and mode; two beeps sound and the disappears. FM Radio Feature Your radio allows you to listen to FM radio transmissions. icon blinks. 1. Press and hold CH to activate the FM radio. (What 2. Press CH to scroll through the higher FM frequencies one at a time. Press and hold CH to quickly scroll through the higher FM frequencies. 3. Press CH to scroll through the lower FM frequencies one at displays?) a time. 4. Press and hold CH to exit the FM Radio feature. Advanced Functions (Menus) Press MENU/
to access your radio's advanced functions. Normal Sub Code Scan Silent OFF, 1-121 ON/OFF ON/OFF VOX Level OFF, 1-5 Call Tone WX Alert 1-10 ON/OFF 1. Press MENU/
2. Additional presses of MENU/
to enter the menus. advance you through the menus until exiting to "Normal" operating mode (a double beep sounds). You can also press any key except CH / CH or VOL /VOL or tap PTT to exit Menu mode. Privacy Code Each of the channels 1-22 may have a Privacy code (oF or 1-121) selected. Code oF (OFF) indicates no Privacy code selected and your radio can receive a signal regardless of the code settings of the transmitting radio. 1. Press MENU/
to enter Menu mode. The Privacy code indicator flashes. 2. Press CH / CH key to increase or decrease the Privacy code number displayed. You can also select oF (OFF) at this stage. 3. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/
key to advance through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode. 4. Press any key other than CH /CH or VOL /VOL or press PTT and the radio returns to Idle mode in 10 seconds. Scan Your radio has a channel scan feature that allows you to easily scan all 22 channels. When an active channel is detected, the radio pauses on that channel until the channel is clear. Then, after a 2 second delay, the radio continues scanning. Pressing the PTT button while the scan is paused on a channel allows you to transmit on that channel. To turn ON channel scan:
1. Press MENU/
repeatedly until the scan... icon and oF 2. Press CH / CH to select Scan mode and press MENU/
blink. to start it. To turn OFF channel scan:
1. To exit the Scan menu, press the MENU/
key to advance through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode. 2. Press any key other than CH / CH , VOL /VOL , or Flashlight to turn channel scan off in 10 seconds. Voice Operated Transmission 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 microphone instead of pressing PTT. To select VOX level:
1. Press MENU/
repeatedly until the vox icon and the VOX sensitivity level (oF, 1-5) blink. 2. Press CH / CH to change the VOX sensitivity levels. Use level 1 to increase sensitivity to voice in normally quiet environments, and use a higher level to reduce undesired activation in very noisy environments. 3. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/
key to advance through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode. Call Tone Your radio is equipped with 10 selectable call tones that are transmitted when CALL/LOCK is pressed. To select a call tone:
1. Press MENU/
repeatedly until the CALL icon and Call Tone start to blink on the display. 2. Press CH / CH to move through the available call tones. Each tone will be heard through the speaker but will not be transmitted. Cycle through these tones and stay on the tone you want to select. 3. Exit Call Tone to set the selected tone. Setting Silent Mode When you turn on Silent mode, all incoming calls are muted; if you receive a call, the unit vibrates and the backlight flashes. If you do not respond to the call within 15 seconds, the backlight turns off. The radio will also vibrate to remind you that you missed a call. Silent mode is disabled for 15 seconds when you transmit, receive, or press any other button. Press MENU/
to blink on the display. To turn ON Silent mode:
repeatedly until vibe and the current setting start 1. Press CH to turn Silent mode on; on displays. 2. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/
key to advance through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode. vibe appears. 1. Press CH to display oF. 2. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/
key to advance through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode. vibe disappears. Note: To prevent unwanted silent alerts, be sure to use a Privacy code whenever you use the Silent mode feature. You can hear the received voice when you turn on channel scan and an active channel is detected even during Silent mode. Missed Call Alerts If you receive an incoming call while Silent mode is on and do not respond, the radio will turn on the Missed Call icon. The radio will additionally remind you of a missed call by vibrating every minute after the call for 3 minutes. Key Lock To lock the keypad:
Press and hold CALL/LOCK;
These functions are not affected by Key Lock:
displays. Volume Adjust PTT Transmission Power Off Flashlight Call Tone Transmission Boost Enter Monitor Mode disappears. To unlock the keypad:
Press and hold CALL/LOCK again;
Automatic Power Save Your radio has a circuit designed to dramatically extend the life of the batteries. If there is no transmission or an incoming call within 3 seconds, your radio switches to Power Save mode. The radio is still able to receive transmissions in this mode. LCD Backlight The LCD Backlight automatically turns ON when any key (except the PTT button) is pressed. It stays lit for 10 seconds before turning OFF. Roger Beep Roger Beep is a beep sound that that is sent to indicate the end of transmission (both PTT and VOX transmission). Roger Beep can be heard through the speaker when both Roger Beep and Key Normal To turn OFF Silent mode:
Beep are set to ON. When Roger Beep is set to ON and Key Beep is set to OFF, Roger Beep will not be heard from the speaker but it will be transmitted to your party. When Roger Beep is set to OFF, Roger Beep will neither be heard nor transmitted. To change Roger Beep setting:
Press and hold VOL while turning the radio on and off. If Roger Beep is ON, it will be turned off; if it is OFF, it will be turned on. LED Flashlight with SOS The radio is equipped with an LED flashlight that can also flash an SOS signal during emergencies. Press LIGHT to cycle through the options. Press - turn on flashlight. (Quick press - turn off flashlight) Press and hold - turn on SOS signal. From SOS - Press to turn off SOS signal and return to flashlight. From flashlight - Press to turn off flashlight. Note: The flashlight will also work when the radio is off. USING THE WEATHER RADIO Your radio can receive weather broadcasts from the NOAA National Weather Service. When in the Weather Radio Alert mode, the system functions as it does in standard mode but also monitors the selected weather channel for alerts when not communicating. While using the Weather Radio, you are not able to receive GMRS communications. 1. To turn on the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, press WX/
MON. The icon appears. 2. Press CH /CH to increase or decrease the number to the desired Weather Channel. 3. To exit the Weather Radio Broadcast mode, press WX/MON. The icon disappears. Choosing an Emergency/Weather Channel There are 7 NOAA channel frequencies available and these frequencies are common between the US and Canada. You need to know what frequency is being transmitted in your location. Press MENU/
setting start to blink on the display. To turn ON Weather Alert:
repeatedly until the alert icon and the current 1. Press CH to display on. 2. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/
key to advance you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode. alert icon appears. 3. When the unit receives a warning signal, it beeps for 5 seconds. alert and channel indicator flash. To turn OFF Weather Alert:
1. Press CH to display oF. 2. To exit the Menu, press the MENU/
key advance you through the Menu until exiting to "Normal" mode. alert icon disappears. When Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority is given to this function. It checks the weather alert signals every 5 seconds. When the unit finds a warning signal, it switches to the warning receive mode automatically. Weather Alert is activated even if Beep Tone is turned off. NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List Ch. 1 2 3 4 Frequency (MHz) 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 CH. 5 6 7 Frequency (MHz) 162.450 162.500 162.525 SPECIFICATIONS 15 GMRS/7 FRS/7 Weather 38 Sub-Codes 83 DCS Codes 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz 162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz 3 AA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Up to 40 miles Channels Privacy Codes Operating Freq. FRS WX Power Source Range DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America and Canada. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY:
If, after following the instructions in the owners manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully
(preferably in its original packaging). Disconnect the battery from the Product and separately secure the battery in its own separate packaging within the shipping carton. The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it.The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation C/O Saddle Creek 743 Henrietta Creek Road, Suite 100 Roanoke, TX 76262 FREQUENCY CHART CH. Freq. Cross-Ref. CH. Freq. Cross-Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1 462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2 462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3 462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4 462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5 462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6 462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7 467.5625 FRS 8 467.5875 FRS 9 10 11 467.6125 FRS 10 467.6375 FRS 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 467.6625 FRS 12 467.6875 FRS 13 467.7125 FRS 14 462.5500 GMRS 11 462.5750 GMRS 8 462.6000 GMRS 12 462.6250 GMRS 9 462.6500 GMRS 13 462.6750 GMRS 10 462.7000 GMRS 14 462.7250 GMRS15 This product is considered as FRS only product in US market, the GMRS is for Canadian market. DCS CODE LIST Tone No. 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 Octal Code 023 025 026 031 032 043 047 051 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 125 131 132 134 143 152 155 156 162 165 172 Tone No. 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 Tone No. 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 Octal Code 174 205 223 226 243 244 245 251 261 263 265 271 306 311 315 331 343 346 351 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 CTCSS Chart (Hz) Code oF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Freq. OFF 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.48 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 Code 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Freq. Code 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Octal Code 445 464 465 466 503 506 516 532 546 565 606 612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 Freq. 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 MAINTENANCE To be safe and sure:
Never open your radios case. Never change or replace anything in your radio except the batteries. Care and Safety To clean the radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents because they can harm the body of the unit and leak inside, causing permanent damage. Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the battery contacts. Do not submerge the unit in water. If the unit gets wet, turn it off and remove the batteries immediately. Dry the battery compartment with a soft cloth to minimize potential water damage. Leave the battery compartment cover off overnight to ensure complete drying. Do not use the radio until the unit is completely dry. Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, your radio is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by moving your radio away from the receiver. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the radio. Hazardous Environments Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments. Explosion or fire may result. Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps. Under certain conditions, radios can interfere with blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn your radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a blasting area or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives. WARNING! Read this information before using the radio. In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines. FCC RF EXPOSURE WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere to the following:
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. Hand-Held Operation (Held-to-Face) This device was evaluated for typical hand-held (held-to-face) operations with a 1 inch spacing from the front of the radio. For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user's face in order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements. Body-Worn Operation This device was evaluated for body-worn operations with the supplied belt-clip accessory. (All necessary accessories are included in the package; any additional or optional accessories are not required for compliance with the guidelines.) Third party accessories (unless approved by the manufacturer) should be avoided as these might not comply with FCC RF exposure guidelines. For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the Industry Canada RF exposure guidelines when used with Uniden accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with Industry Canada RF exposure guidelines. Fonctionnement de lappareil, lorsque port sur le corps. Cet appareil a t test et sest avr conforme aux normes dIndustrie Canada et approuv pour le port sur le corps laide des accessoires Uniden inclus et conus pour cet appareil. Lutilisation d'accessoires ne respectant pas les exigences d'exposition RF dIndustrie Canada doit tre vite. FCC PART15/
IC COMPLIANCE FCC PART 15 COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Avis de conformit la FCC : Ce dispositif a t test et savre conforme larticle 15 des rglements de la Commission fdrale des communications (FCC). Ce dispositif est soumis aux conditions suivantes: 1) Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer dinterfrences nuisibles et; 2) Il doit pouvoir supporter les parasites quil reoit, incluant les parasites pouvant nuire son fonctionnement. Tout changement ou modification non approuv expressment par la partie responsable pourrait annuler le droit lutilisateur de faire fonctionner cet quipement. IC COMPLIANCE This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Cet appareil contient des metteurs / rcepteurs exempts de licence conformes aux RSS (RSS) d'Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interfrences.2. Cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interfrences, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable de l'appareil. Tout changement ou modification non approuv expressment par la partie responsable pourrait annuler le droit lutilisateur de faire fonctionner cet quipement. ONE-YEAR WARRANTY IMPORTANT: SAVE YOUR RECEIPT! Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is:
(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, sub-
assemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owners manual for this product. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OVERPAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 2019 Uniden America Corporation All rights reserved Issue 1, February 2019 Printed in China