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ORIENTATION

key

VOL

control

MIC

jacks

Microphone

Power switch

Antenna

Display

PTT

switch

▲

key

▼

key

Speaker

ONTROL

UNCTIONS

PTT (Push-to Talk) switch:

Press this switch then speak into

the microphone to make a call. Release the switch to receive.

▲

key:

Press to increase the channel or group mode

number, and to turn selected functions ON or OFF.

▼

key:

Press to decrease the channel or group mode

number, and to turn selected functions ON or OFF.

VOL control:

Rotate to adjust the volume level.

Power switch:

Press and hold to turn the transceiver power

ON or OFF. With the power ON, press momentarily to enter
the Loud Function setting.

key:

Press momentarily to enter the Group Mode setting.

Press momentarily again to enter the Secret Mode setting.
Press a third time to return to normal. Press and hold to lock
the transceiver controls.

Summary of Contents for UBZ-LJ8

Page 1: ...UBZ LJ8 FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... TONES 12 BATTERY INDICATOR BATTERY TYPE 13 AUTO POWER OFF APO 14 AUTO CHANNEL SELECT 14 VOICE ACTIVATED CONTROL VOX 16 CALLING ALERT TONES 18 SQUELCH 19 OPERATING FEATURES 20 KEY LOCK 20 LAMP 20 TRANSMIT POWER SAVER 21 BATTERY SAVER 21 LOUDNESS 22 RESETTING THE TRANCEIVER 23 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 24 SMC 34 SPEAKER MICROPHONE 25 MONITOR 25 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 25 SPECIFICATIONS 26 TRANSCEIVER SPECI...

Page 3: ...ets your transceiver when you are not receiving calls and Group Mode keeps your transceiver quiet except for calls you want to hear For your privacy Secret Mode encrypts your messages so you can talk with your group members without having others listen in on your conversation Your transceiver provides safety and convenience almost anywhere The talk range depends on your location you ll get maximum...

Page 4: ...on unstable surfaces Avoid extremes in exposure to weather heat and cold This transceiver can be used in mild weather conditions but it is not waterproof Turn OFF your transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in gasoline service stations Do not operate your transceiver or charge your battery pack in an explosive atmosphere gases dust fumes etc If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected comin...

Page 5: ...urn selected functions ON or OFF key Press to decrease the channel or group mode number and to turn selected functions ON or OFF VOL control Rotate to adjust the volume level Power switch Press and hold to turn the transceiver power ON or OFF With the power ON press momentarily to enter the Loud Function setting key Press momentarily to enter the Group Mode setting Press momentarily again to enter...

Page 6: ...p A 6 1 e g a p e s u n i s i n o i t c n u f X O V e h t e l i h w s r a e p p A g n i t t i m s n a r t e l i h w s r a e p p A s i h c l e u q s e h t e l i h w r o l a n g i s a g n i v i e c e r e l i h w s r a e p p A 9 1 e g a p d e t a v i t c a e d n e e b s a h r e i f i l p m a o i d u a l a n r e t n i e h t n e h w s r a e p p A 2 2 e g a p d e t a v i t c a F F O r o N O n o i t c n ...

Page 7: ...battery life 24 hours Average battery pack life 12 hours Average times are calculated using 10 transmit time 10 receive time and 80 standby time Note Before installing removing batteries you must rotate the antenna out of the way page 6 1 Release the battery cover lock then slide the cover away from the transceiver 2 Insert or remove 3 LR6 AA batteries or the optional UPB 1 NiCd battery pack Mate ...

Page 8: ...lock Note Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types When you do not use the transceiver for an extended period of time remove the batteries from the transceiver SETTING THE ANTENNA Before using the transceiver be sure to raise the antenna Ribbon Label Contacts Battery pack installation Battery installation ...

Page 9: ...lip align the clip with the guides on the rear of the transceiver then slide the belt clip up until it latches in place 2 To remove the belt clip press the locking latch in then slide the belt clip down before pulling it away from the transceiver Locking latch ...

Page 10: ...Speaker Microphone SMC 34 Speaker Microphone To install these accessories 1 Open the SP MIC tabs on the side of the transceiver 2 Insert the accessory s plugs into the SP MIC jacks 3 When you remove the accessory from the transceiver be sure to cover the SP MIC jacks with the attached tabs in order to keep dust and dirt away from the contacts Note Refer to the accessory instruction manuals for det...

Page 11: ...pressing the and keys A confirmation tone sounds each time you press a key When you receive a call on your selected channel you will hear audio from the speaker and the busy icon will appear To use a Group Mode number refer to GROUP MODE on page 10 r r r r r Make a Call 1 Press and hold the PTT switch then speak into the microphone to transmit The transmit icon will appear For best sound quality s...

Page 12: ...tion must have a matching Group Mode number in order to hear your call You can select a Group Mode number from 1 to 38 or OFF After changing your Group Mode number confirm that the other members in your group have selected the same number 1 Press the key The current setting appears with a flashing arrow 2 Press the or key to select your desired value The values range from 1 to 38 OF means you have...

Page 13: ...nd your call while you are using Secret Mode all other members must also activate Secret Mode on their transceivers This scrambles everybody s voice while transmitting and unscrambles the voice message on your own transceiver when you receive the message Note In order to enter Secret Mode you must also select a Group Mode number If you have not selected a Group Mode number do so before following t...

Page 14: ...ies UPB 1 Battery Pack APO Auto Power Off ON OFF Auto Channel Select Remove Add VOX Voice Activated Control Gain Level OFF 1 2 3 VOX Delay Time Only available when VOX Gain Level is not OFF Refer to page 17 0 5 1 0 2 0 3 0 seconds Calling Alert Tone 1 10 Squelch ON OFF 3 Refer to the appropriate sections below for details of adjusting each setting BEEP TONES You can turn the transceiver beep tones...

Page 15: ...ime to replace the batteries or recharge the battery pack Depending on the type of batteries you are using in the transceiver adjust the battery type to match The battery indicator can only accurately read out the remaining battery power if this value is set correctly An incorrect setting will result in an inaccurate battery power readout on the display 1 Enter the Menu Settings page 12 and press ...

Page 16: ...N or OFF 3 Press the PTT switch or turn the transceiver power OFF to confirm your setting If you have turned the APO function ON the APO icon appears on the display AUTO CHANNEL SELECT Auto Channel Select allows you to scan the transceiver channels to search for a signal When the transceiver verifies a signal on a channel it proceeds to check whether or not its Group Mode number matches that which...

Page 17: ...ansceiver power OFF to confirm your setting 1 Press and hold the key for approximately 1 second The SCAN icon appears on the display 2 When a signal is detected and the Group Mode number matches the channel number blinks 3 When the signal is no longer present the transceiver waits for 10 seconds before scanning continues If a new signal appears before the 10 seconds elapse the transceiver will rem...

Page 18: ...t it causes the transceiver to transmit Due to the automatic switching between transmission and reception we recommend you set the VOX gain such that it will not activate transmission when in an area with excessive ambient noise Before VOX will operate you must set a VOX Gain Level 1 Enter the Menu Settings page 12 and press the or key until you reach the VOX display 2 Press the key to set the VOX...

Page 19: ... Press the key to set the VOX Delay Time from 0 5 to 3 0 seconds 3 Press the PTT switch or turn the transceiver power OFF to confirm your setting When you have activated the VOX function and selected an appropriate Gain Level and Delay Time you can then operate the transceiver hands free To use VOX 1 To transmit simply speak into the headset microphone You do not need to press the PTT switch the t...

Page 20: ... display 2 Press the key The current Calling Alert Tone number blinks and the Calling Alert Tone sounds 3 Press the or key to select your desired Calling Alert Tone from 1 to 10 The selected Calling Alert Tone sounds each time you press the or key 4 Press the PTT switch or turn the transceiver power OFF to confirm your setting To use the Calling Alert Tone 1 Press the PTT switch to transmit as nor...

Page 21: ...ait for a call When receiving a call that is intermittent due to a weak signal disabling the squelch will allow you to listen to the call without it continuously cutting out 1 Enter the Menu Settings page 12 and press the or key until you reach the Squelch display 2 Press the key to turn the squelch function ON or OFF 3 Press the PTT switch to confirm your setting If you have turned the squelch fu...

Page 22: ... icon appears when they are unlocked While the key lock function is active you can still perform the following functions Power ON OFF Volume adjustment Receive transmit Monitor Calling Alert Tones Full reset LAMP The lamp is used to illuminate the Liquid Crystal Display Each time a key is pressed other than the PTT switch or the VOL control the lamp turns ON and remains on for 5 seconds If you pre...

Page 23: ...ds 10 seconds before the time expires This will allow you to finish your message before the transceiver automatically stops transmitting Thirty seconds before the time expires the number 30 will appear and blink on the display in place of your Group Mode number Ten seconds before the time expires a tone will sound BATTERY SAVER This transceiver has been designed to give you the most out of your ba...

Page 24: ...he internal booster amplifier ON to further increase the volume level 1 Momentarily press the switch to enter the Loudness setting 2 Press the or key to turn the booster amplifier ON or OFF 3 Press the switch or the key to confirm your setting If you have turned the booster amplifier function ON the LOUD icon appears on the display Note The Loudness function will not operate if you are using an op...

Page 25: ...i t t e S e l b a l i a v A t l u a f e D g n i t t e S f e R e g a P r e b m u N e d o M p u o r G 8 3 1 F F O F F O 0 1 e d o M t e r c e S N O F F O F F O 1 1 s s e n d u o L N O F F O F F O 2 2 e n o T p e e B N O F F O F F O 2 1 r o t a c i d n I y r e t t a B e p y T y r e t t a B k c a P y r e t t a B e n i l a k l A e n i l a k l A 3 1 O P A f f O r e w o P o t u A N O F F O F F O 4 1 t c ...

Page 26: ... PTT SE NS VOX PTT HMC 3 VOX PTT Headset KHS 21 Headset SMC 32 Speaker Microphone SMC 33 Speaker Microphone VOLUME MIN SMC 34 Speaker Microphone 2 1 UBC 4 Battery charger CHAR GING RED UBC 2 Twin charger UPB 1 Rechargable NiCd battery pack USC 3 Carrying case ...

Page 27: ...phone While you are pressing this key squelch remains open Release this key to close the squelch again ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS In the Menu Setup you can use microphone keys 2 and 3 in place of the transceiver and keys respectively Pressing key 2 will cause the lamp to turn ON Pressing and holding key 2 will activate scan Pressing key 2 momentarily will end scan Pressing key 3 will transmit your Calli...

Page 28: ...8 6 0 6 4 4 7 z H M 5 2 1 8 0 6 4 4 8 z H M 5 7 3 9 0 6 4 4 CHANNEL FREQUENCY CHART TRANSCEIVER SPECIFICATIONS r e w o P t u p t u O F R W m 0 0 5 y t i l i b a t S y c n e u q e r F m p p 4 e g a t l o V g n i t a r e p O C D V 0 5 V 4 3 s n o i t c e j o r p s n o i s n e m i D d e d u l c n i t o n m m 0 0 1 x 6 2 x 6 5 n i 6 1 5 1 3 x 4 6 1 1 x 4 6 3 1 2 A A 6 R L 3 h t i w t h g i e W s e i r...

Page 29: ... 1 2 z H 5 6 3 1 4 3 z H 1 8 1 2 9 z H 5 1 9 2 2 z H 3 1 4 1 5 3 z H 7 5 2 2 0 1 z H 8 4 9 3 2 z H 2 6 4 1 6 3 z H 6 3 3 2 1 1 z H 4 7 9 4 2 z H 4 1 5 1 7 3 z H 8 1 4 2 2 1 z H 0 0 0 1 5 2 z H 7 6 5 1 8 3 z H 3 0 5 2 TK 3101 UBZ LJ8 COMPATIBILITIES s g n i t t e S t l u a f e D 1 0 1 3 K T s g n i t t e S e l b i t a p m o C 8 J L Z B U 1 l e n n a h C 0 1 e d o M p u o r G 1 l e n n a h C 6 l e n...

Page 30: ... s u e r a u o y e r u s e k a M r e b m u n e d o M p u o r G d n a l e n n a h c s r e b m e m p u o r g r u o y s a e b y a m s r e b m e m p u o r g r e h t O r u o y n o n r u T e d o M t e r c e S g n i s u e d o M t e r c e S s r e v i e c s n a r t o o t e b y a m s r e b m e m p u o r g r e h t O e r a u o y e r u s e k a M y a w a r a f r e h t o e h t f o e g n a r n i h t i w s r e v i...

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