Specifications

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• 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)
1 Antenna 9 Speaker
2 Push to Talk (PTT) 10 Charging Contacts
3 Boost (Change
transmission power
from 0.5W to 1W.)
11 LCD
4 MicroUSB port and
earbud jack
12 Volume Up
5 Channel Up 13 Volume Down
6 Channel Down/FM 14 Light
7 MENU/Power 15 WX/MON
8 Call/Lock 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.
INSTALL THE BATTERY
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
battery level meter icon
flashes. Recharge the batteries
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
are transmitting, the
icon appears on the display. To avoid
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
icon blinks.
To turn OFF Monitor mode:
Press and hold WX/MON for 2 seconds to return to "Normal"
mode; two beeps sound and the
icon stops blinking and
disappears.
FM Radio Feature
Your radio allows you to listen to FM radio transmissions.
1. Press and hold CH
▼ to activate the FM radio. (What
displays?)
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
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
VOX
Level
Call
Tone
WX
Alert
Normal
OFF, 1-121
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
OFF,
1-5
1-10
ON/OFF
1. Press MENU/ to enter the menus.
2. Additional presses of MENU/
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
blink.
2. Press
CH ▲ / CH ▼ t o select Scan mode and press MENU/
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/
repeatedly until vibe and the current setting start
to blink on the display.
To turn ON Silent mode:
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.
To turn OFF Silent mode:
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;
displays.
These functions are not affected by Key Lock:
• Volume Adjust • Call Tone Transmission
• PTT Transmission • Boost
• Power Off • Enter Monitor Mode
• Flashlight
To unlock the keypad:
Press and hold CALL/LOCK again;
disappears.
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
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/
repeatedly until the
alert
icon and the current
setting start to blink on the display.
To turn ON Weather Alert:
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. Frequency (MHz) CH. Frequency (MHz)
1 162.550 5 162.450
2 162.400 6 162.500
3 162.475 7 162.525
4 162.425
SPECIFICATIONS
Channels 15 GMRS/7 FRS/7 Weather
Privacy Codes 38 Sub-Codes
83 DCS Codes
Operating Freq.
FRS 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
WX 162.4000 - 162.5500 MHz
Power Source 3 AA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries
Range Up to 40 miles
* 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.