User's Manual

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• 22 Channels (15 GMRS / 7 FRS Channels)
• Long Battery Life
• Up to 16-mile Range*
• Battery Strength Meter
• Roger Beep
• Battery Low Alert/Battery Save
• Call Key
• Last Channel Memory
• USB Charging
• NOAA Weather Radio
* Range may vary depending on environmental and/or
topographical conditions.
Congratulations on your purchase of
Uniden's SX167 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 AAA rechargeable
Ni-MH batteries, included.
If your model number contains a "C,"
your radio can be charged. A micro-USB
Y charging cable is included.
If your model number contains an "H,"
your radio has a headset jack. One
headset per radio is included
Refer to the packaging for other specific
contents.
FCC GMRS LICENSE
This 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 1-800-418-3676. If you have
any questions you can contact the FCC
direct at 1-888-225-5322.
INSTALL THE BATTERIES
Each SX167 radio uses 3 AAA batteries
(included). These batteries will be either
alkaline or rechargeable NiMH; refer to
the packaging for specifications for your
particular model.
To install the batteries (NiMH or
Alkaline):
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 AAA 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.
CHARGING THE RADIO
For models that recharge:
1. Plug one branch of the included
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. The battery strength meter in the
upper right-hand corner indicates the
battery level.
Notes:
• Charge time may vary depending on
the battery life remaining. For fastest
charging, turn off the radio before
charging.
• Do not use alkaline batteries in
radios that recharge. Doing so can
create a safety hazard or damage
the radio.
• If battery power is low, you cannot
operate the radio even using external
power. if you try to transmit while
power is low, the radio will
automatically turn off. Recharge or
replace the batteries.
USING A HEADSET
For models that have a headset jack:
You can use a headset for more private
communications. To use a headset, lift
the rubber cover from over the headset
jack, then plug in the headset.
USING THE RADIO
In order to get the most out of your new
radio, read this reference guide
completely before attempting to operate
it.
TURNING THE RADIO ON AND
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
1. Press and hold the /CH key to turn
the radio ON. The radio tunes to the
last active channel.
2. Press and hold the /CH key to turn
the radio OFF.
Press the
▲ or ▼ keys to increase or
decrease the volume level. L1 - L8
displays as you press the keys.
CHANNEL OPERATION
Your radio has 22 channels you can use
to talk to others. In order to speak to
someone, each of you must be set to the
same channel.
Choose a Channel
1. With the radio on, press /CH 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.
Talk on Your Radio
To talk to others using the radio:
Once you select a channel, press PTT to
talk. When you finish talking, release PTT.
The radio sends a roger beep at the end
of your transmission so that others know
you've finished talking.
If the other party does not hear you, you
can press CALL to send a call alert tone.
Automatic Power Save Feature
Your radio has a unique circuit designed
to dramatically extend the life of the
batteries. If there is neither a transmission
nor an incoming call within 2 seconds,
your radio switches to the Power Save
mode. The radio is still able to receive
transmissions in this mode.
WEATHER CHANNEL
1. With the radio on, press /CH key
twice. The weather icon displays and
the radio tunes to the current weather
channel.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select other
weather channels (1 - 10).
SPECIFICATIONS
Channels 15 GMRS / 7 FRS
Operating Freq. UHF 462.5500-
467.7125 MHz
Power Source 3 AAA Rechargeable
NiMH Batteries
Battery Life 20 Hours typical
(5/5/90 duty cycle)
1 Antenna 6 Volume/Channel Up
2 Call Key 7 USB (some versions;
see packaging)
3 PTT (Push-to-
Talk)
8 Volume/Channel
Down
4 Power/Channel
Key
9 Microphone
5 LCD 10 Speaker
FREQUENCY CHART
CH. FREQ (MHZ) X-REF CH. FREQ (MHZ) X-REF
1
462.5625 FRS/GMRS 1 12 467.6625 FRS 12
2 462.5875 FRS/GMRS 2 13 467.6875 FRS 13
3 462.6125 FRS/GMRS 3 14 467.7125 FRS 14
4 462.6375 FRS/GMRS 4 15 462.5500 GMRS 11
5 462.6625 FRS/GMRS 5 16 462.5750 GMRS 8
6 462.6875 FRS/GMRS 6 17 462.6000 GMRS 12
7 462.7125 FRS/GMRS 7 18 462.6250 GMRS 9
8 467.5625 FRS 8 19 462.6500 GMRS 13
9 467.5875 FRS 9 20 462.6750 GMRS 10
10 467.6125 FRS 10 21 462.7000 GMRS 14
11 467.6375 FRS 11 22 462.7250 GMRS 15