Uniden America UT650 VHF/GMRS/FRS Marine Radio - Portable User Manual
Uniden America Corporation VHF/GMRS/FRS Marine Radio - Portable
Contents
- 1. User Manual ENGLISH
- 2. User Manual
- 3. User Manual Addendum
User Manual
Atlantis 290
Atlantis 295
Radio VHF maritime à double bande + radio GMRS
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
Dual Band (GMRS + Marine VHF) Radio
OWNER’S MANUAL
Atlantis 290 Atlantis 295
MAKING A MARINE DISTRESS CALL
For future reference, write your boat’s name & call sign here:
Speak slowly - clearly - calmly.
1. Make sure your radio is on.
2. Press the 16/9-TRI key to switch to Channel 16 (156.8
MHz). (If the display does not show 16, press the 16/9-TRI
key again until it does.)
3. Change the power level to HIGH.
4. Press the Push-to-Talk key (PTT) and say: “MAYDAY --
MAYDAY -- MAYDAY.”
5. Say “THIS IS
{name of your boat (three times) and call sign/
boat registration number (once)}.
”
6. Repeat “MAYDAY
{name of your boat}
” once.
7. Tell where you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are
near, or read the latitude and longitude from your GPS).
8. State the nature of your distress (e.g. sinking, medical
emergency, man overboard, on re, adrift, etc.).
9. State the type of assistance you need (medical, towing,
pumps, etc.).
10. Give the number of persons aboard and describe the
condition of any injured persons.
11. Estimate present seaworthiness of your ship (e.g. how
immediate is the danger due to ooding or re).
12. Briey describe your ship, giving ship name (i.e., “Blue Duck
is 32 foot cabin cruiser, white hull, blue deck house”).
13. Say: “I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16.”
14. End the message by saying “THIS IS
{name or call sign of
your boat}
, OVER.”
15. Release PTT and listen.
If you do not get an answer after 30 seconds, repeat
your call beginning at step 3 above.
FAIRE UN APPEL MARITIME DE DÉTRESSE
Pour toute référence ultérieure, transcrivez ci-dessous le nom
et l’indicatif d’appel de votre bateau:
Parlez lentement – clairement – calmement.
1. Vériez si votre radio est en marche.
2. Appuyez sur la touche 16/9 TRI du microphone an de commuter au canal 16
(156,8 MHz). (Si le canal 16 n’apparaît pas à l’afchage, appuyez de nouveau sur la
touche 16/9 TRI jusqu’à ce qu’il soit afché.)
3. Changez le niveau d’alimentation au niveau élevé “HIGH”.
4. Appuyez sur le bouton de microphone Push-to-Talk et dites:“MAYDAY --
MAYDAY -- MAYDAY”.
5. Donnez l’identité de votre navire en disant : “ICI {nom de votre bateau (trois fois) ou
indicatif d’appel et le numéro d’identication de votre bateau (une fois)}”.
6. Dites “MAYDAY {nom ou indicatif d’appel de votre bateau} une fois”.
7. Donnez votre position : (quels sont les points de repère ou aides à la navigation près
de vous ou lisez les coordonnées de longitude et de latitude apparaissant sur votre
dispositif GPS).
8. Révélez la nature de votre détresse (par exemple, nous sommes en train de couler,
urgence médicale, un homme à la mer, un incendie, nous sommes à la dérive, etc.
9. Révélez la nature de l’aide désirée (médicale, remorquage, essence, etc.)
10. Donnez le nombre de personnes à bord et les conditions des blessés, s’il y en a.
11. Donnez la condition de navigabilité actuelle de votre navire, tel que le degré de
l’urgence par rapport une inondation, et une incendie.
12. Donnez une brève description de votre navire en donnant le nom du bateau (par
exemple, “Blue Duck est un yacht de croisière de 32 pieds, avec une coque blanche et
un roufe bleu.).
13. Dites : “JE VAIS ÉCOUTER SUR LE CANAL 16”.
14. Terminez le message en disant “ICI {nom ou indicatif d’appel de votre bateau}, À
VOUS”.
15. Relâchez le bouton Push-to-Talk du microphone et écoutez.
Si vous n’obtenez pas de réponse après 30 secondes,
répétez l’appel encommençant à l’étape 3 ci-dessus.
Table of Contents
MANUAL
CONVENTIONS ................ E-1
INTRODUCTION ................. E-2
MARINE (VHF) MODE
FEATURES .....................E-2
WEATHER (WX) MODE
FEATURES .....................E-2
GMRS/FRS MODE
FEATURES .....................E-2
GMRS Licensing
Requirement ................ E-3
COMMON FEATURES ......E-3
WATERPROOF
SPECIFICATIONS...........E-4
GETTING STARTED ........... E-5
WHAT’S INCLUDED .........E-5
PARTS OF THE
ATLANTIS 290/295 .........E-5
Front view ....................... E-5
Back ............................... E-7
Charger .......................... E-7
READING THE DISPLAY ..E-8
Display icons and
what they mean ........... E-8
HARDWARE SETUP .......... E-9
INSTALL THE BATTERY ..E-9
INSTALL ALKALINE
BATTERIES .................E-10
MOUNT THE
CHARGER ....................E-10
CHARGE THE
BATTERY ...................... E-11
INSTALL/REMOVE THE
BELT CLIP ....................E-11
INSTALL OPTIONAL
EXTERNAL SPEAKER/
MICROPHONE .............. E-12
ATLANTIS 290/295
OPERATION ................... E-12
COMMON
OPERATIONS ...............E-12
Power On/Off ................ E-12
Change the Volume ..... E-12
Set the Squelch Level .. E-12
Set Key Lock ................ E-13
Select Band Type ......... E-13
Change the Channel .... E-13
Make a Transmission ... E-13
Save a Channel to
Memory ..................... E-14
Scan Channels in
Memory ...................... E-14
MENUS ............................E-14
OPERATION MODES ...... E-16
Normal Mode
Operation .................. E-17
Scan Mode
Operation ................... E-18
Weather Watch
Modes ........................ E-19
MAINTENANCE /
TROUBLESHOOTING ... E-23
COMMON QUESTIONS ..E-23
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See the inside front cover for instructions on making a
Marine distress call!
MANUAL CONVENTIONS
This Owner’s Guide provides operations for both the Atlantis
290 and Atlantis 295 radios. These operations are identical
between the two models. The two models are treated as a
single entity and are described in single tense (for example,
“the radio provides” instead of ‘the radios provide”) except
where differences are specically noted. Throughout this
manual, “Atlantis 290/295” indicates both the Atlantis 290
and the Atlantis 295 radios.
SPECIFICATIONS ............. E-25
CHANNELS AND
FREQUENCIES
(MHZ) ............................E-26
US channel frequencies
and names ................. E-26
Canadian channel
frequencies
and names ................. E-28
International channel
frequencies
and names ................. E-31
Weather channel
frequencies
and names ................. E-33
GMRS/FRS CHANNEL
FREQUENCIES ............E-33
Frequency ................... E-33
CTCSS Chart (Hz) ........ E-35
DCS Code List .............. E-36
REGULATIONS AND
SAFETY WARNINGS ..... E-38
MARITIME RADIO
SERVICES
OPERATION .................E-38
BASIC RADIO
GUIDELINES ................E-38
THREE YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY ................... E-41
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INTRODUCTION
Your Atlantis 290/295 radio combines a powerful GMRS
radio with a marine VHF radio featuring all NOAA weather
channels.
Marine (VHF) mode provides two-way ship-to-ship and ship-
to-shore communications.
xMarine VHF channels (US, INTernational, and CANada)
xDual and Triple Watch Operation. These different watch
modes let you monitor up to two Coast Guard Distress/
Hailing channels along with one regular marine channel.
xEmergency 16/9 Channel Monitoring. The Atlantis
290/295 can scan one or both of these emergency
channels regularly within normal scanning cycles.
WX mode provides monitoring of weather channels and the
weather watch channels.
x9 weather channels available for monitoring.
xNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) Weather Channel watch. Sounds a warning
tone when a hazard alert is issued.
xWeather Alert Watch mode. Mutes the radio while it
monitors a preset Weather channel. It sounds an alarm if
there are broadcasts on that channel. Put the radio in the
charger to keep power on.
GMRS/FRS MODE FEATURES
This band allows you to communicate on land with other
GMRS-capable radios.
x22 GMRS/FRS radio channels
x142 Sub Codes
xVibrate Setting. In GMRS mode, turn Vibrate on and off
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through the menus (see page E-14).
xGMRS/FRS Two-Way Communication. These bands
allow you to communicate with other radios that are
tuned to the same band and sub code. Select the
channel number/sub code and transmit. Any other radios
set to the same band and sub code will receive your
transmissions and can respond.
GMRS Licensing Requirement
The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service
(GMRS) frequencies when using Channels 1 - 7 and
Channels 15 - 22. You must have a GMRS license issued
by the Federal Communications Commission to legally use
these channels. For licensing information and application
forms, visit the FCC online at www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or
call the FCC hotline at 1-800-418-3676. If you have any
questions, upi can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-
5322. No license is required to operate on Channels 8 - 14 or
operation on any channel in Canada.
COMMON FEATURES
xMemory Save and Scan Mode. Lets you save channels
to memory and monitor them in quick succession.
xTransmitter power level select. Lets you boost the
transmitter power from LO to MID to HI for added
transmission distance.
Note: Only Low power is available for FRS channels
8 - 14.
xWeather Alert Watch Mode. Scans weather channels
while you are in Marine or GMRS mode.
xBoost. Allows you to instantly transmit at full power.
xBattery level display and low battery alert.
xBattery Save. Automatic function that turns RX power off
at regular intervals. It turns RX power back on when the
radio receives a transmission or is transmitting.
xKey Lock On/Off. Locks the keys to prevent accidental
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input.
xAdjustable volume and squelch
xKey Beep on/off
WATERPROOF SPECIFICATIONS
The Atlantis 290/295 is a submersible radio, complying with
oating IPX7/JIS7 water-resistant standards. The radio can
be submerged in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes without
damage.
Notes:
The radio will only meet this rating if fully assembled
and all rubber seals and bungs are well maintained
and correctly tted. This means that the speaker/
microphone bung is inserted and the battery pack (or
case) is securely fastened.
After your radio is submerged in water, you might
notice that the sound is distorted. This is because
there is still water remaining in and around the
speaker and microphone. Just shake the radio to
clear excess water and the sound should return to
normal.
If your radio is exposured to salt water, clean it thoroughly
with fresh water and dry it before turning it on.
The charger is not waterproof.
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GETTING STARTED
If any pieces are missing or damaged, contact Uniden
Customer Service (see back cover for contact information).
For information on available accessories, visit
www.uniden.com.
290/295
Front view
This graphic applies to both the Atlantis 290 and the
Atlantis 295 radios. Only the Atlantis 295 is shown
here.
Atlantis 290 or Atlantis 295
Radio
Charger
CHARGE
AC Adapter
DC Adapter
Lithium Ion
Battery
Not Shown: Battery Tray
Belt Clip
Mounting Hardware
12
3
4
13
15
8
6
9
10
11
16
15
14
2
7
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Item Button/Item Press to... Press and hold
to...
1 Belt Clip NA NA
2Battery
Cover NA NA
3Push-to-
Talk NA Transmit on a
current TX power.
4 6W Boost NA
Boost
transmission to HI
(MID for alkaline
batteries).
Boost does not
apply to FRS
channels 8 - 14.
5Up / Down
▲ / ▼
Scroll up or down
through one channel
or setting at a time
when in any band.
Quickly scroll up
or down through
channels.
6 16/9-Tri
1st press: Go to CH
16.
2nd press: Go to
CH 9.
3rd press: Go back
to the starting
channel.
Turn Triple or
Dual Watch mode
on and off.
7 WX/LOCK
Turn Weather mode
on and off.
Turn the Key Lock
function on and
off.
8BAND/
MENU
Select MRN or
GMRS/FRS band.
Enter the menu
function.
9 ENT/L/M/H Accept a setting.
Change the TX
power between
LO, MID, and HI.
10 Speaker NA NA
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Item Button/Item Press to... Press and hold
to...
11 Microphone NA NA
12 Antenna NA NA
13
External
Speaker/
Microphone
jack
NA NA
14 VOL/SQ Enter or exit Volume
Setting mode.
Enter or exit
Squelch setting
mode.
15 SCAN/MEM Enter or exit Scan
mode.
Store or delete
the current
channel into/from
memory.
16 Power NA
Turn Atlantis
290/295 on and
off.
Back
Charger
Battery charging
contacts - 3
(one on bottom)
Belt clip
Battery cover screw
(under belt clip)
CHARGE
Charging
contacts
(3)
Screw holes
for mounting
CHARGE LED
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The LCD display
shows different
information depending
on what you are doing.
The table below shows
all the possible icons
and what they mean.
Display icons and what they mean
Icon What it means
Displays when the PTT or Boost keys
are pressed and the radio is sending a
transmission.
The battery is fully charged, mostly charged,
half charged, mostly empty, or completely
empty.
HI
MID
LO
The transmitter power is set to HI, MID, or
LO.
These do not display for WX mode or for
MRN receiving channels only.
US/INT/CAN Indicates channel mode: US, INTernational,
or CANadian channels. (Marine band only)
DUAL/TRI Dual or Triple Watch is enabled.
LOCK The keys are locked.
GMRS/VHF Band type
MEM The current channel is saved in memory for
scanning.
SCAN Scan mode is enabled (VHF and GMRS
only).
Vibrate is turned on (GMRS mode only).
Weather Alert mode is turned on.
88i88
SQL
VOL
LOCK
GMRS
VHF
DUAL
TRI MEM
SCAN
HI MID LO US INT CAN
wx
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Icon What it means
WX WX channel selected.
VOL Adjust the Volume level.
SQL Adjust the Squelch level.
88 Channel number
A
:188
A (Simplex) for Marine band or 188 for
GMRS/FRS band sub code.
Your radio comes with a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery; for
shipping safety, the battery is not connected at the factory.
1. Remove the belt clip if installed.
2. Unscrew the battery cover and carefully remove it.
3. Line up the battery’s connector with the jack inside the
battery compartment (the connector only ts one way).
4. Push the connector in rmly. Tug on the battery wires
gently to make sure you have a good connection.
5. Before replacing the battery cover, check the rubber seal
located on the under side of the cover; make sure that
the seal is set in the groove and that there is no foreign
matter under the seal.
Note: Each time you remove the cover, check the rubber
seal around the battery compartment. Make sure
the seal is seated in the groove and there is no dirt
or debris on it. If the seal looks worn or damaged,
contact customer service to order a replacement (see
back cover page for contact information)
6. Replace the battery compartment cover. Tighten the
screw securely.
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INSTALL ALKALINE BATTERIES
The radio also comes with an accessory battery tray that
holds four AAA-type Alkaline batteries (not included). .
NOTE: When using Alkaline batteries, transmit power is
limited to MID or LOW power.
Follow these steps to use the accessory battery tray:
1. Align the batteries’ positive and negative terminals with
the markings on the case and snap each battery into
place.
2. Line up the battery’s connector with the jack inside the
battery compartment (the connector only ts one way).
3. Push the connector in rmly. Tug on the battery wires
gently to make sure you have a good connection.
4. Seat the battery case in the battery compartment.
5. Before replacing the battery cover, check the rubber seal
located on the under side of the cover; make sure that
the seal is set in the groove and that there is no foreign
matter under the seal.
WARNING! The accessory battery tray is designed to
prevent the accidental charging of non-rechargeable
batteries. Never use non-rechargeable batteries in the
radio without the accessory battery tray.
6. Replace the battery compartment cover. Tighten the
screw securely.
You can mount the charger on any at surface.
1. Use the two holes at the base of the charger
as a template to mark the drill holes.
2. Using a 1/8-inch (or 3 mm) drill bit,
drill two holes 1/2 inch (13mm) deep.
3. Use the provided screws to attach the
charger to the surface.
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After installing the rechargeable battery pack,
place your radio in the charger with the display
facing forward. The CHARGE LED on the
charger turns orange. When the battery is
completely charged, the CHARGE LED turns
green.
Charge the battery fully before using the radio. If the radio
is powered down, the battery can charge in about seven
hours. (If the radio is powered on, the battery takes longer to
charge.)
Cautions:
xDon’t use the charger when the ambient temperature
is below 42° F (5° C) or above 104° F (40° C).
xUse only the battery and charger supplied with
this radio. Using a different charger or battery can
damage the radio and create a risk of re or shock.
xThe charger is not waterproof. If the charger falls into
the water, unplug it before attempting to remove it
from the water. After you remove the charger from the
water, please contact Customer Service (see the back
cover page for contact information).
xWipe off dirt or shake water from your radio before
placing in the charger if your radio gets dirty or wet.
To install the belt clip, slide the belt clip down over the latch
until you hear it click.
To remove the belt clip, lift the at latch and slide the clip up
until it comes free of the latch.
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The Atlantis 290/295 has a jack for an optional external
speaker or microphone.
1. Unscrew the cover to the speaker/microphone jack (see
page E-7).
2. Insert the speaker/microphone plug into the jack.
ATLANTIS 290/295 OPERATION
See the inside front cover for instructions on making a
Marine distress call!
The Atlantis 290/295 bands (Marine/VHF, GMRS/FRS, and
Weather) share common operations. This section describes
these common features and operations and then provides
details for the ones that are unique to each band.
COMMON OPERATIONS
Press to turn the radio on. Press and hold to turn it off.
Change the Volume
To change the speaker volume, press the VOL/SQL key.
The screen displays
VOL
and a volume level number. Press
▲ and ▼to raise or lower the volume. There are 16 volume
levels - 0 (mute) to 15.
Set the Squelch Level
The squelch feature
reduces static on the
speaker by ltering out
any background channel
noise. At the lowest
squelch level, the speaker
plays all signals, including
any channel noise.
Weak signals
No
Squelch
Medium
Squelch
High
Squelch
Strong signals
Noise
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Setting the squelch level higher lters out noise and lets only
actual radio transmissions through.
To adjust the squelch level, press and hold VOL/SQL. The
screen displays
SQL
and a SQUELCH level number (0 - 3).
Press ▲ and ▼to adjust the squelch level. Press and hold
VOL/SQL again to set the squelch level and return to the
main display.
Note: Setting the squelch level too high may prevent
you from hearing weaker transmissions. If you are
having difculty hearing a transmission, try setting
the squelch level lower.
Set Key Lock
Press and hold WX/LOCK to lock the radio’s keys to prevent
accidental entry.
LOCK
displays when Key Lock is active.
Press and hold WX/LOCK again to unlock the keys.
Note: When Key Lock is active, only PTT, Boost, and
Power keys are operational.
Select Band Type
Press BAND/MENU to select the Marine/VHF or GMRS
band.
Press WX/LOCK to select the Weather band.
Change the Channel
Press ▲ or ▼briey to scroll through the channels one
channel at a time. Press and hold ▲ or ▼to quickly scroll
through the channels.
Make a Transmission
Select the channel you want to transmit on, then press and
hold PTT. Release PTT when you’re nished talking to let
the other party respond.
xTo prevent stuck microphone problems or situations
where PTT is pushed accidentally, the radio limits your
talk time to 5 minutes in a single transmission.
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xFor the best sound quality, hold the microphone about
two inches away from your mouth.
xSee the channel lists starting on page E-26 for a list of
receive-only channels.
Boost the transmission power
In most situations, low transmission power is all you need.
If you nd yourself far away from other stations and have
trouble getting a response, you may need to boost the
transmission power from MID or LO to HI:
1. Select the channel you want to transmit on.
2. Press and hold ENT/L/M/H to change transmission
power level.
3. The display shows the new transmission power in the
upper left of the display. The transmit power remains at
the new setting until you change it again.
Note: Don’t forget to change the transmission setting
back to LO when you move close to other stations.
Some Marine VHF channels (for example, channels 13 and
67) limit the transmission power to 1 Watt. When you tune to
a limited-power channel, the radio automatically switches to
1 Watt. See the channel lists starting on page page E-26 for
a list of power-restricted channels.
Save a Channel to Memory
When you nd a channel you’d like to keep, press and hold
SCAN/MEM. Whenever you are on that channel,
MEM
displays. Press and hold SCAN/MEM again to remove that
channel from memory.
Scan Channels in Memory
Press SCAN/MEM to scan channels saved to memory. Press
SCAN/MEM again to stop scanning.
MENUS
The Atlantis 290/295 menu system lets you establish
parameters for the radio’s operation. You can access menus
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from any band, but the following procedure uses Marine/VHF
as the starting band.
1. Press BAND/MENU until
VHF
displays on the screen
(see page E-8).
2. Press and hold BAND/MENU to access the VHF menu
system. The UIC mode will ash (see page E-8).
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to cycle through the UIC options; press
ENT/L/M/H to enter your selection.
4. The next menu option ashes on the screen. Continue
until all options have been set (see the following table).
Press and hold BAND/MENU again to exit the menus.
Menu options display in the order listed in the following
table.
Menu Options Marine
(VHF) Weather
(WX) GMRS
UIC US, INT, or CAN O NA NA
Dual/
Triple
Dual or TRI O O O
Back
Light
(bL)
On or Off O O O
Key
Beep
(bP)
On or Off O O O
WX Alert
(AL)
On or Off O O O
Code 1 through 142 NA NA O
Vibrate
( )
On or Off NA NA O
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OPERATION MODES
Your radio has three operation modes for the Marine, GMRS,
and Weather bands: Normal, Scan, and Weather Alert.
Mode What it does Use it to... To turn it on/off
Normal
(Marine
and GMRS)
Monitors a
single channel
and lets you
talk on that
channel.
Monitor a
channel
or talk to
another
radio.
Press BAND/
MENU.
Normal
(Weather
only)
Monitors
a selected
NOAA weather
channel.
Hear the
current or
forecasted
weather.
Press WX/
LOCK.
Scan
(Marine
and GMRS)
Monitors all
the channels
you save into
memory.
An error tone
sounds if
there are no
channels saved
to memory.
Check
saved
channels
for trafc.
Press SCAN/
MEM.
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Mode What it does Use it to... To turn it on/off
Weather
Alert
(Marine
and GMRS)
Sends an
alert tone if a
transmission
is received
on a selected
NOAA weather
channel.
Receive
weather
alerts on
a weather
channel
while in
Marine
or GMRS
Normal
mode.
Press WX/LOCK
to monitor the
Weather band.
Press and hold
BAND/MENU
to access the
Weather menus
to turn on
Weather Alert
Watch.
Press WX/LOCK
to return to the
Marine or GMRS
bands.
Weather
Alert
(Weather)
Mutes the radio
while monitor a
radio channel
(sleep mode).
Check for
weather
alerts
overnight.
Same as above.
Note: Private boats must monitor channel 16 whenever
they are underway. Water-going vessels should have
either Triple Watch or Dual Watch on at all times.
In Normal mode for any band, you listen to a single channel
until you change it.
Marine/GMRS in Normal Mode
xTo transmit, remove the radio from the charger, then
press and hold PTT. Release the key when you are
nished talking.
xFor the best sound quality, hold the unit about two inches
from your mouth while you’re talking.
xPress ▲ to move up one channel at a time. Press and
hold the button to scroll quickly up the channels.
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xPress ▼to move down one channel at a time. Press and
hold the button to scroll quickly down the channels.
xTo change the transmit power, press and hold ENT/L/
M/H. The transmit power switches to the next transmit
power each time you press this key.
Weather in Normal Mode
The NOAA weather channels coordinate with the FCC to
alert you of other hazards besides weather (child abduction
alerts, nuclear, biological, etc.). In weather mode, the radio
monitors one of the nine NOAA weather channels. If any type
of alert is received, the radio sounds an alert tone, changes
to the Weather band, and the display blinks.
xYou cannot transmit while in Weather mode.
xTo enter Weather mode, press WX/LOCK.
xTo turn off the radio’s alert tone, press any key.
xTo return to the previous Marine or GMRS channel, press
WX/LOCK.
In Scan mode, you listen to a set of channels you have
saved into memory. The radio scans these channels and
stops when it nds one that is transmitting.
Note: Scanning is not available for Weather mode.
Marine/GMRS in Scan Mode
xYou must have at least two channels in memory to start
a scan.
xTo activate Scan mode, press SCAN/MEM.
xYou cannot transmit while in Scan mode.
xTo save any channel into memory [except CH 70 (Marine/
VHF) and Weather channels], select the channel, then
press and hold SCAN/MEM.
MEM
displays whenever you
tune to that channel.
xTo remove a channel from memory, set the radio to that
channel, then press and hold SCAN/MEM. The MEM
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icon no longer displays.
xWhen the radio stays on a channel, press ▲ to leave that
channel and resume scanning.
xTo end the scan, press the SCAN/MEM key again; the
radio remains on the last scanned channel.
Weather Watch Modes
These weather modes operate in conjunction with Marine
and GMRS bands during Normal and Scan modes and with
the Weather band during Normal mode. While the radio is
monitoring a channel, it briey checks on a specied weather
channel for transmissions and then returns to normal
operation if there are none.
Watch
mode What it does To turn it on/off
Weather
Alert Watch
Checks the last-used
weather channel for
hazard alerts every 7
seconds.
Press and hold
BAND/MENU to
access the menus.
Turn on WX Alert
from the menus.
Dual Watch Checks channel 16 for
activity every 2 seconds.
Press and hold 16/9-
Tri. Set Dual Watch
through the menus
(see page E-14).
11
1008 1312 14 17
15
The radio scans about
5 channels in 0.5 seconds.
When it detects a signal, the radio
stays on the channel until you
press ▲or the signal stops. Resume
scan
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Watch
mode What it does To turn it on/off
Triple
Watch
Checks channels 16
and 9 for activity every 2
seconds.
Press and hold 16/9-
Tri. Set Triple Watch
through the menus
(see page E-14).
Note: Private boats must monitor channel 16 whenever
they are underway. Water-going vessels should have
either Triple Watch or Dual Watch on at all times.
Weather Alert Watch (WX Alert) Mode
Select Weather Channel to Monitor
Set the radio to the Weather band and select a channel to be
watched.
Turn On WX Alert
Turn on WX Alert through the menus for each band. From
your current band (MRN, GMRS, or WX):
1. Press and hold BAND/MENU to access the menus.
2. Press ENT/L/M/H to move through the menu options
until At displays.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to turn WX Alert on and off. Press ENT/L/
M/H to select your choice.
4. Press and hold BAND/MENU to exit the menus. The WX
Alert icon ( ) displays.
Marine/GMRS (Normal Mode) + WX Alert Watch
The radio checks the most recently used weather
channel every seven seconds. If it detects a weather or
other hazard alert, it will switch to that weather channel.
(If you are actively transmitting, the radio waits until you
nish your transmission before checking the weather
channel.)
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Weather (Normal Mode) + WX Alert Watch
When you activate WX Alert for the Weather band, it acts as
a “sleep mode” - The radio stays on the weather channel and
mutes the speaker. If an alert is detected, the radio sounds
an alert tone and turns the speaker back on. Press any key
to turn off the alert tone. This mode is very useful when you
are anchoring for the night but want to keep informed of
hazards.
Keep the radio in the charger when in WX Alert Watch
mode for Weather to keep the power on.
Marine/GMRS (Scan Mode) + WX Alert Watch
If you turn on scan mode while Weather Alert Watch is on,
the radio checks the most recently-used weather channel
every seven seconds, then continues scanning the next
channel in memory:
Current channel for:
Marine/GMRS
WX Alert Watch On
WX
Every seven seconds, the
radio checks the last-used
weather channel, then scans
the next channel. wx
WX Alert
Watch on
Scan Mode for:
Marine/GMRS
Scan Mode + WX Alert Watch
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Triple Watch or Dual Watch Mode
Marine/GMRS/WX (Normal Mode) + Triple or Dual Watch
If you activate Triple Watch while operating in normal mode,
the radio checks channels 9 and 16 every two seconds; with
Dual Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16. The
radio will not check channels 9 or 16 while you are actively
transmitting; it waits until your transmission is nished and
then checks the channels.
Marine/GMRS (Scan Mode) + Triple or Dual Watch
If you activate Triple Watch (press and hold 16/9 TRI) while
operating in scan mode, the radio checks channels 9 and 16
every two seconds, then goes on to scan the next channel;
with Dual Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16:
Current channel for:
Marine/GMRS
Weather
Triple Watch On
16
09
16
09
16
09
Current channel for:
Marine/GMRS
Weather
Dual Watch On
16 16 16 If the radio detects a 1050Hz
tone, it disables Dual or
Triple Watch and activates
WX Rcv.
Scanning channels for:
Marine/GMRS
Triple Watch with WX Alert On (Scan Mode)
16
09
16
09
16
09
WX
16
09
Every 7 seconds
If the radio detects a
1050Hz tone, it disables
Dual or Triple Watch and
activates WX Rcv.
NOTE: Dual Watch with WX Alert On is the same as Triple
Watch with WX Alert On except the radio only scans
Channel 16.
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Due to its rugged design, your radio requires very little
maintenance. However, it is a precision electronic instrument,
so you should follow a few precautions:
xIf the antenna has been damaged, do not transmit except
in an emergency situation. Transmitting with a defective
antenna may cause further radio damage.
xYou are responsible for continued FCC technical
compliance of your radio.
xYou should arrange for periodic performance checks with
your Uniden dealer.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Problem Things to Try
The radio won’t turn
on. Charge the radio.
The power LED on the
charger doesn’t turn
on.
- Don’t use the charger when the
ambient temperature is below 41°
F (5° C) or above 104° F (40° C).
- Make sure the charging contacts
on the radio and charger are clean.
- Replace the battery.
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Problem Things to Try
The radio won’t
transmit.
- Make sure you are not in weather
or scan mode.
- Make sure you are not trying to
transmit on a receive-only channel
or transmit at the wrong power
level for this channel (see the
channel lists starting on page
E-26).
- Check the battery power level; if
it’s low, charge the battery before
trying to transmit.
- Make sure the duration of each
transmission is less than 5
minutes.
I can’t hear anything
from the speaker.
Adjust the squelch level; it is
probably too high.
Noise comes out of
the speaker all the
time
Adjust the squelch level; it is
probably too low.
I can transmit, but no
one can hear me.
- MRN/VHF: Check your UIC
channel settings. Does the area
you are in use different channel
assignments?
- GMRS/FRS: Check the sub codes.
I’m not getting hazard
alerts.
Make sure Weather Alert Watch is
turned on.
The display ashes,
and I don’t know why.
The channel number on the display
will ash if the radio is in a watch
mode or in scan mode. Try turning
off scanning, Weather Alert Watch,
Triple Watch, or Dual Watch (see
page E-19).
Where can I nd my
radio’s serial number?
The serial number is on a plate
inside the battery compartment.
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SPECIFICATIONS
General
Channels
Marine/VHF: All US/International/
Canada channels
GMRS/FRS: 15 GMRS, 7 FRS
9 Weather channels
Sub Codes 38 Sub-Audible tones
104 DCS Codes
Oper. Temp. -4°F (-20°C) to +131°F(+55°C)
Microphone Built-in Electret type
Power Source
7.4V 1100 mAh Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery
or 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries
Charger
DC12V (DC10.8V - 15.0V)
Charge time to full capacity: 7.5
hours (typical)
Size (H x W x D
without antenna)
5.26 x 2.46 x 1.7 inch
136.6 x 62.4 x 45.2 mm
Weight 9.4 oz (266.4 g) (w/battery)
Transmitter
Frequency Range
GMRS/FRS: 462.55000 -
467.7125MHz
VHF: 156.025 - 157.425MHz
Frequency Stability ±2.5 PPM MAX.
RF Power Output
(with Li-Ion battery)
VHF CH: 1W,2.5W and 6W
GMRS CH: 0.5W, 1.5W and 3W
FRS CH: 0.5W
Spurious Emissions
GMRS/FRS: -30dBm
VHF: -23dBm @ HI; -30dBm@ LO
(nominal)
Current Drain 1.4A @ VHF 6W / 1.0A @GRMS 3W
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Ham and Noise 45dB @VHF / 40dB @GMRS&FRS
(nominal)
Receiver
Type
Direct Conversion
Phase Locked Loop system for Local
Oscillator
Frequency Range
GMRS/FRS: 462.55000 -
467.7125MHz
VHF: 156.050 - 163.275MHz
WX: 161.6500 - 162.5500 MHz
Sensitivity 0.25 μV for 12dB SINAD (nominal)
Audio Frequency
Response +6.0dB @ 500 Hz; -7.0dB @ 2kHz
Adjacent Channel
Selectivity
75dB @VHF / 65dB @GMRS & FRS
(nominal)
Inter Modulation 69dB (nominal)
Audio Output Power 900mW @MAX Volume (nominal)
Current Drain Squelched: 65 mA / Max. Audio: 360
mA
US channel frequencies and names
US Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
1A 156.050 156.050 Simplex Vessel trafc system/
commercial
5A 156.250 156.250 Simplex Vessel trafc system/
commercial
6 156.300 156.300 Simplex Inter-ship safety
7A 156.350 156.350 Simplex Commercial
8 156.400 156.400 Simplex Commercial
9 156.450 156.450 Simplex Non commercial
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US Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
10 156.500 156.500 Simplex Commercial
11 156.550 156.550 Simplex Vessel trafc system
12 156.600 156.600 Simplex Vessel trafc system
13 156.650 156.650 Simplex,
1W
Bridge to bridge
14 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel trafc system
15 156.750 Inhibit Receive
only
Environmental
16 156.800 156.800 Simplex Distress, safety, and
calling
17 156.850 156.850 Simplex,
1W
Govt maritime control
18A 156.900 156.900 Simplex Commercial
19A 156.950 156.950 Simplex Commercial
20 161.600 157.000 Duplex Port operation
20A 157.000 157.000 Simplex Port operation
21A 157.050 157.050 Simplex Coast guard only
22A 157.100 157.100 Simplex Coast guard
23A 157.150 157.150 Simplex Coast guard only
24 161.800 157.200 Duplex Marine operator
25 161.850 157.250 Duplex Marine operator
26 161.900 157.300 Duplex Marine operator
27 161.950 157.350 Duplex Marine operator
28 162.000 157.400 Duplex Marine operator
63A 156.175 156.175 Simplex Vessel trafc system
65A 156.275 156.275 Simplex Port operation
66A 156.325 156.325 Simplex Port operation
67 156.375 156.375 Simplex,
1W
Bridge To Bridge
68 156.425 156.425 Simplex Non Commercial
69 156.475 156.475 Simplex Non Commercial
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US Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
70 156.525 Inhibit Receive
only
Digital Selective Calling
71 156.575 156.575 Simplex Non Commercial
72 156.625 156.625 Simplex Non Commercial (Ship-
Ship)
73 156.675 156.675 Simplex Port Operation
74 156.725 156.725 Simplex Port Operation
75 156.775 156.775 Simplex,
1W
Port Operation
76 156.825 156.825 Simplex,
1W
Port Operation
77 156.875 156.875 Simplex,
1W
Port Operation (Ship-
Ship)
78A 156.925 156.925 Simplex Non Commercial
79A 156.975 156.975 Simplex Commercial
80A 157.025 157.025 Simplex Commercial
81A 157.075 157.075 Simplex Coast Guard
82A 157.125 157.125 Simplex Coast Guard
83A 157.175 157.175 Simplex Government
84 161.825 157.225 Duplex Marine Operator
85 161.875 157.275 Duplex Marine Operator
86 161.925 157.325 Duplex Marine Operator
87 157.375 157.375 Simplex Marine Operator
88 157.425 157.425 Simplex Commercial (Ship-Ship)
Canadian channel frequencies and names
Canadian Marine Channels
Ch RX
Freq TX Freq Status Name
1 160.650 156.050 Duplex Marine Operator
2 160.700 156.100 Duplex Marine Operator
3 160.750 156.150 Duplex Marine Operator
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Canadian Marine Channels
Ch RX
Freq TX Freq Status Name
4A 156.200 156.200 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
5A 156.250 156.250 Simplex Vessel Trafc System
6 156.300 156.300 Simplex Inter-Ship Safety
7A 156.350 156.350 Simplex Commercial
8 156.400 156.400 Simplex Commercial
9 156.450 156.450 Simplex Boater Calling Channel
10 156.500 156.500 Simplex Commercial
11 156.550 156.550 Simplex Vessel Trafc System
12 156.600 156.600 Simplex Vessel Trafc System
13 156.650 156.650 Simplex,
1W
Bridge To Bridge
14 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel Trafc System
15 156.750 156.750 Simplex,
1W
Environmental
16 156.800 156.800 Simplex Distress, safety, calling
17 156.850 156.850 Simplex,
1W
State Control
18A 156.900 156.900 Simplex Commercial
19A 156.950 156.950 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
20 161.600 157.000 Duplex,
1W
Port Operation
21A 157.050 157.050 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
22A 157.100 157.100 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
23 161.750 157.150 Duplex Canadian Coast Guard
24 161.800 157.200 Duplex Marine Operator
25 161.850 157.250 Duplex Marine Operator
26 161.900 157.300 Duplex Marine Operator
27 161.950 157.350 Duplex Marine Operator
28 162.000 157.400 Duplex Marine Operator
60 160.625 156.025 Duplex Marine Operator
61A 156.075 156.075 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
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Canadian Marine Channels
Ch RX
Freq TX Freq Status Name
62A 156.125 156.125 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
63A 156.175 156.175 Simplex Port Operation
64 160.825 156.225 Duplex Marine Operator
64A 156.225 156.225 Simplex Port Operation
65A 156.275 156.275 Simplex Port Operation
66A 156.325 156.325 Simplex,
1W
Port Operation
67 156.375 156.375 Simplex Bridge To Bridge
68 156.425 156.425 Simplex Non Commercial
69 156.475 156.475 Simplex Non Commercial
70 156.525 Inhibit Receive
only
Digital Selective Calling
71 156.575 156.575 Simplex Non Commercial
72 156.625 156.625 Simplex Non Commercial
73 156.675 156.675 Simplex Port Operation
74 156.725 156.725 Simplex Port Operation
75 156.775 156.775 Simplex,
1W
Port Operation
76 156.825 156.825 Simplex,
1W
Port Operation
77 156.875 156.875 Simplex,
1W
Port Operation
78A 156.925 156.925 Simplex Inter Ship
79A 156.975 156.975 Simplex Inter Ship
80A 157.025 157.025 Simplex Inter Ship
81A 157.075 157.075 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
82A 157.125 157.125 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
83 161.775 157.175 Duplex Canadian Coast Guard
83A 157.175 157.175 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
84 161.825 157.225 Duplex Marine Operator
85 161.875 157.275 Duplex Marine Operator
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Canadian Marine Channels
Ch RX
Freq TX Freq Status Name
86 161.925 157.325 Duplex Marine Operator
87 157.375 157.375 Simplex Port Operation
88 157.425 157.425 Simplex Port Operation
International Marine Channels
Ch RX
Freq TX
Freq Status Name
1 160.650 156.050 Duplex Marine operator
2 160.700 156.100 Duplex Marine operator
3 160.750 156.150 Duplex Marine operator
4 160.800 156.200 Duplex Marine operator
5 160.850 156.250 Duplex Marine operator
6 156.300 156.300 Simplex Inter-ship safety
7 160.950 156.350 Duplex Marine operator
8 156.400 156.400 Simplex Commercial (ship-ship)
9 156.450 156.450 Simplex Boater calling channel
10 156.500 156.500 Simplex Commercial
11 156.550 156.550 Simplex Vessel trafc system
12 156.600 156.600 Simplex Vessel trafc system
13 156.650 156.650 Simplex Bridge to bridge
14 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel trafc system
15 156.750 156.750 Simplex,
1W
Environmental
16 156.800 156.800 Simplex Distress, safety, calling
17 156.850 156.850 Simplex,
1W
Govt maritime control
18 161.500 156.900 Duplex Port operation
19 161.550 156.950 Duplex Commercial
20 161.600 157.000 Duplex Port operation
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International Marine Channels
Ch RX
Freq TX
Freq Status Name
21 161.650 157.050 Duplex Port operation
22 161.700 157.100 Duplex Port operation
23 161.750 157.150 Duplex Marine operator
24 161.800 157.200 Duplex Marine operator
25 161.850 157.250 Duplex Marine operator
26 161.900 157.300 Duplex Marine operator
27 161.950 157.350 Duplex Marine operator
28 162.000 157.400 Duplex Marine operator
60 160.625 156.025 Duplex Marine operator
61 160.675 156.075 Duplex Marine operator
62 160.725 156.125 Duplex Marine operator
63 160.775 156.175 Duplex Marine operator
64 160.825 156.225 Duplex Marine operator
65 160.875 156.275 Duplex Marine operator
66 160.925 156.325 Duplex Marine operator
67 156.375 156.375 Simplex Bridge to bridge
68 156.425 156.425 Simplex Non commercial
69 156.475 156.475 Simplex Non commercial
70 156.525 Inhibit Receive
only
Digital Selective Calling
71 156.575 156.575 Simplex Non commercial
72 156.625 156.625 Simplex Non commercial
73 156.675 156.675 Simplex Port operation
74 156.725 156.725 Simplex Port operation
75 156.775 156.775 Simplex,
1W
Port operation
76 156.825 156.825 Simplex,
1W
Port operation
77 156.875 156.875 Simplex Port operation (ship-ship)
78 161.525 156.925 Duplex Port operation
79 161.575 156.975 Duplex Port operation
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International Marine Channels
Ch RX
Freq TX
Freq Status Name
80 161.625 157.025 Duplex Port operation
81 161.675 157.075 Duplex Port operation
82 161.725 157.125 Duplex Port operation
83 161.775 157.175 Duplex Port operation
84 161.825 157.225 Duplex Marine operator
85 161.875 157.275 Duplex Marine operator
86 161.925 157.325 Duplex Marine operator
87 157.375 157.375 Simplex Marine operator
88 157.425 157.425 Simplex Marine operator
Weather channel frequencies and names
Channel RX
WX01 162.5500
WX02 162.4000
WX03 162.4750
WX04 162.4250
WX05 162.4500
WX06 162.5000
WX07 162.5250
WX08 161.6500
WX09 161.7750
Frequency
CH. Frequency Cross Reference
1 462.5625 FRS & GMRS 1
2 462.5875 FRS & GMRS 2
3 462.6125 FRS & GMRS 3
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CH. Frequency Cross Reference
4 462.6375 FRS & GMRS 4
5 462.6625 FRS & GMRS 5
6 462.6875 FRS & GMRS 6
7 462.7125 FRS & GMRS 7
8 467.5625 FRS 8
9 467.5875 FRS 9
10 467.6125 FRS 10
11 467.6375 FRS 11
12 467.6625 FRS 12
13 467.6875 FRS 13
14 467.7125 FRS 14
15 462.5500 GMRS 11
16 462.5750 GMRS 8
17 462.6000 GMRS 12
18 462.6250 GMRS 9
19 462.6500 GMRS 13
20 462.6750 GMRS 10
21 462.7000 GMRS 14
22 462.7250 GMRS 15
Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq.
oF OFF 13 103.5 26 162.2
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Code Freq. Code Freq. Code Freq.
1 67.0 14 107.2 27 167.9
2 71.9 15 110.9 28 173.8
3 74.4 16 114.8 29 179.9
4 77.0 17 118.8 30 186.2
5 79.7 18 123.0 31 192.8
6 82.5 19 127.3 32 203.5
7 85.4 20 131.8 33 210.7
8 88.5 21 136.5 34 218.1
9 91.5 22 141.3 35 225.7
10 94.8 23 146.2 36 233.6
11 97.4 24 151.4 37 241.8
12 100.0 25 156.7 38 250.3
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DCS Code List
Tone
No. Octal
Code
Tone
No. Octal
Code
Tone
No. Octal
Code
39 023 60 143 81 315
40 025 61 152 82 331
41 026 62 155 83 343
42 031 63 156 84 346
43 032 64 162 85 351
44 043 65 165 86 364
45 047 66 172 87 365
46 051 67 174 88 371
47 054 68 205 89 411
48 065 69 223 90 412
49 071 70 226 91 413
50 072 71 243 92 423
51 073 72 244 93 431
52 074 73 245 94 432
53 114 74 251 95 445
54 115 75 261 96 464
55 116 76 263 97 465
56 125 77 265 98 466
57 131 78 271 99 503
58 132 79 306 100 506
59 134 80 311 101 513
102 532 109 631 116 723
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Tone
No. Octal
Code
Tone
No. Octal
Code
Tone
No. Octal
Code
103 546 110 632 117 731
104 565 111 654 118 732
105 606 112 662 119 734
105 612 113 664 120 743
107 624 114 703 121 754
108 627 115 712
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MARITIME RADIO SERVICES OPERATION
Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/
frequencies that have restricted use in the United States.
The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for
exclusive use of the U.S. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and
use in international waters. Operation on these frequencies
without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. See pages
page E-26 through page E-33 for tables of the available
channels and their uses. If you are still not certain which
channels to use, see the FCC maritime radio page at the
FCC website
(http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/) or contact the FCC Call
Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC. For individuals requiring a
license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a
license application from your nearest FCC eld ofce (for US
users) or Industry Canada (for Canadian users).
BASIC RADIO GUIDELINES
You should familiarize yourself with the rules on marine
radios and be aware of which rules apply to your boat.
Complete guidelines for all ship and marine radio types can
be found at the US Coast Guard website under the topic
Radio Info for Boaters (the direct link is
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/boater.htm).
Here are a few guidelines that affect nearly all boaters.
xIf you have a VHF radio on your boat, you must maintain
a watch on channel 16 (156.800 MHz) whenever the
radio is not being used to communicate. Starting in 2004,
if a radio is carried, it must be on and set to channel 16
whenever your boat is underway.
xIf you hear a distress call, wait a few minutes to let a
WARNING! Read this information before using the radio.
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shore station or Coast Guard vessel respond. If no other
station has responded after 5 minutes, you must respond
to the distress call.
xDo not make false mayday or distress calls as a prank or
to test your radio. (This is essentially like making a false
9-1-1 call; you may be subject to nes.)
xCertication: FCC Part 80 or RSS-182
xOutput Power: 6W
xEmission: 16K0F3E
xTransmitter Frequency Range: 156.025-157.425 MHz
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
Unauthorized changes or modications to this equipment
may void compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change
or modication must be approved in writing by Uniden.
Changes or modications not approved by Uniden could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
This device complies with the SAR RF safety requirement
when a 50% duty cycle (50% talk time) is observed.
Never allow children to operate the radio without adult
supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio
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Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna contacts the skin, a minor burn may result.
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 website at www.fcc.gov.
This equipment contains a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery.
The rechargeable Lithium Ion battery contained in this
equipment may explode if disposed of in a re.
Do not short-circuit the battery.
Do not charge the rechargeable battery used in this equip-
ment in any charger other than the one specied in the
owner’s manual. Using another charger may damage the
battery or cause the battery to explode.
NOTE: Li-Ion batteries must be recycled or disposed of
properly.
Avoid exposing the battery (whether attached to the radio
or not) to direct sunlight, heated cars, or temperatures
below -4°F (-20°C) or above +140°F (+60°C). Exposing the
chemical contained within the battery pack to temperatures
above +140°F (+60°C) may cause the battery to rupture, fail,
or reduce performance.
In case of exposure to the cell contents, wash the affected
area thoroughly and seek medical attention.
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As part of our commitment to protect the
environment and conserve natural resources,
Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC®
industry program to collect and recycle used
Li-Ion batteries within the US. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Li-Ion battery recycling
in your area.
(RBRC® is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Bat-
tery Recycling Corporation.)
Keep your receipt! Proof of purchase is required for
warranty.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORP. (“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three
years, 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 36 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) modied, altered, or used as part of any
conversion kits, subassemblies, or any congurations 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 Operating Guide for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product
does not conform to this warranty at any time while this war-
ranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and return
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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. 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 OR PAYMENT 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.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specic 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.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF
WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in this
Operating Guide, you are certain that the Product is
defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original
packaging). 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, or delivered, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
C/O Saddle Creek
743 Henrietta Creek Rd., Suite 100
Roanoke, TX 76262
(800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Central, Monday
through Friday
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