Uniden America SX167 462MHz FRS/GMRS Walkie-talkie User Manual SX167 12282016 indd
Uniden America Corporation 462MHz FRS/GMRS Walkie-talkie SX167 12282016 indd
User 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
1462.5625 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
MAINTENANCE
Important: Changes or modifications to
this unit not expressly approved by Uniden
could void your authority to operate this
unit. Your radio is set up to transmit a
regulated signal on an assigned frequency.
It is against the law to alter or adjust the
settings inside the radio to exceed those
limitations. Any adjustments to your radio
must be made by qualified technicians.
To be safe and sure:
• Never open your radio’s case.
• Never change or replace anything in your
radio except the batteries.
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.
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.WARNING! Read this information
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 conformité à la FCC : Ce dispositif a
été testé et s’avère conforme à l’article 15 des
règlements de la Commission fédérale des
communications (FCC). Ce dispositif est
soumis aux conditions suivantes: 1) Ce
dispositif ne doit pas causer d’interférences
nuisibles et; 2) Il doit pouvoir supporter les
parasites qu’il reçoit, incluant les parasites
pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement.
Tout changement ou modification non
approuvé expressément par la partie
responsable pourrait annuler le droit à
l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.
IC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (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 est conforme aux normes RSS
exemptes de licences d’Industrie Canada. on
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions
suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer
d’interférences nuisibles et (2), il doit pouvoir
accepter les interférences, incluant celles
pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement normal.
Tout changement ou modification non
approuvé expressément par la partie
responsable pourrait annuler le droit à
l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Important: 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 owner’s 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 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.
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 INFORMATION
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly
operate this radio transmitter to insure safe
operation. Please adhere to the following:
Use only the supplied or an approved
antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could impair call
quality, damage the radio, or result in violation
of FCC regulations.
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.
Body-Worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn
operations using the supplied belt-clip.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure requirements, body-worn operations
are restricted to the supplied belt-clip.
For hand-held operation, the radio should be
held 1 inch from the user's face. The use of
accessories that do not satisfy these
requirements may not comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements and should be
avoided.
For more information about RF exposure,
please visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
FCC PART 15 / IC COMPLIANCE
FCC PART 15 COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
© 2017 Uniden America Corporation Issue 1, January 2017
All rights reserved Printed in China
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 owner’s manual you are certain
that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in
its original packaging). 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:
Uniden America Service
C/O Saddle Creek
743 Henrietta Creek Rd., Suite 100
Roanoke, TX 76262