Uniden America UT653 Portable Marine Transceiver User Manual

Uniden America Corporation Portable Marine Transceiver

User Manual

Atlantis 150
Radio VHF maritime
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
Marine VHF Radio
OWNER’S MANUAL
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MAKING A 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 button to switch to Channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
(If the display does not show 16, press the 16/9-TRI button again
until it does.)
3. Press the Push to Talk button and say: “MAYDAY -- MAYDAY
-- MAYDAY.”
4. Say “THIS IS {name of your boat (three times) and call sign/
boat registration number (once)}.”
5. Repeat “MAYDAY {name of your boat}” once.
6. Tell where you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are
near, or read the latitude and longitude from your GPS).
7. State the nature of your distress (e.g. sinking, medical
emergency, man overboard, on fire, adrift, etc.).
8. State the type of assistance you need (medical, towing, pumps,
etc.).
9. Give the number of persons aboard and describe the condition
of any injured persons.
10. Estimate present seaworthiness of your ship (e.g. how
immediate is the danger due to flooding or fire).
11. Briefly describe your ship, giving ship name (i.e., “Blue Duck is
32 foot cabin cruiser, white hull, blue deck house”).
12. Say: “I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16.”
13. End the message by saying “THIS IS {name or call sign of your
boat}, OVER.”
14. Release the Push to Talk button and listen.
If you do not get an answer after 30 seconds, repeat your
call beginning at step 3 above.
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FAIRE UN APPEL DE DÉTRESSE
Pour toute référence ultérieure, transcrivez ci-dessous le nom et l’indicatif
d’appel de votre bateau:
Parlez lentement – clairement – calmement.
1. Vérifiez si votre radio est en marche.
2. Appuyez sur la touche 16/9-TRI du microphone afin de commuter au
canal 16 (156,8 MHz). (Si le canal 16 n’apparaît pas à l’affichage,
appuyez de nouveau sur la touche 16/9-TRI jusqu’à ce qu’il soit
affiché.)
3. Appuyez sur le bouton de microphone Push to Talk et
dites:“MAYDAY -- MAYDAY -- MAYDAY”.
4. Donnez l’identité de votre navire en disant : “ICI {nom de votre bateau
(trois fois) ou indicatif d’appel et le numéro d’identification de votre
bateau (une fois)}”.
5. Dites “MAYDAY {nom ou indicatif d’appel de votre bateau} une fois”.
6. 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).
7. 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.
8. Révélez la nature de l’aide désirée (médicale, remorquage, essence, etc.)
9. Donnez le nombre de personnes à bord et les conditions des
blessés, s’il y en a.
10. Donnez la condition de navigabilité actuelle de votre navire, tel que le
degré de l’urgence par rapport une inondation, et une incendie.
11. 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 rouffle bleu.).
12. Dites : “JE VAIS ÉCOUTER SUR LE CANAL 16”.
13. Terminez le message en disant “ICI {nom ou indicatif d’appel de
votre bateau}, À VOUS”.
14. 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATLANTIS 150 INTRODUCTION ..................................6
FEATURES ..................................................................................... 6
GETTING STARTED ......................................................7
WHAT’S INCLUDED ....................................................................... 7
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .................................................... 8
CONNECTING POWER .................................................................. 9
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK .................................................... 9
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ............................................. 10
Battery Level Display ...............................................................11
ATTACHING THE BELTCLIP ...................................................... 12
OPERATION ................................................................12
BASICS ......................................................................................... 12
Power On/Off ............................................................................. 12
Volume ....................................................................................... 12
Select a Channel .......................................................................12
Set Squelch ...............................................................................13
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING .............................................. 14
Selecting Channel Modes ........................................................14
Transmitting ..............................................................................14
Receiving ................................................................................... 15
HOW IT WORKS ..........................................................16
NORMAL MODE OPERATION .................................................... 16
Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch ................................17
Normal mode with Triple Watch ..............................................17
SCAN MODE OPERATION .......................................................... 18
Using the radio in scan mode .................................................18
Scan mode with Weather Alert Watch ....................................19
Scan mode with Triple Watch .................................................. 19
WEATHER MODE ........................................................................ 20
Using the radio in weather mode ............................................20
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Weather mode with Weather Alert Watch ...............................20
Weather mode with Triple Watch ............................................20
Emergency Channel 16/9 .........................................................21
Triple Watch ..............................................................................21
DROP-OUT DELAY ...................................................................... 21
BATTERY SAVE ........................................................................... 21
BACKLIGHTING ........................................................................... 21
KEYPAD LOCK ............................................................................ 22
KEY BEEP .................................................................................... 22
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING ..................22
COMMON QUESTIONS ............................................................... 22
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................23
CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (MHZ) ...................25
US CHANNEL FREQUENCIES AND NAMES ............................. 25
CANADIAN CHANNEL FREQUENCIES AND NAMES ............... 26
INTERNATIONAL CHANNEL FREQUENCIES AND NAMES ..... 28
REGULATIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS ..............31
MARITIME RADIO SERVICES OPERATION .............................. 31
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .............................35
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ATLANTIS 150 INTRODUCTION
The Atlantis 150 is a oating, waterproof, portable 2.5-watt two-way VHF
marine transceiver. It is compact, lightweight, rugged, and ts easily in
your hand. This handheld VHF marine radio will give you consistent,
outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations.
To ensure that you get the most from the Atlantis 150 features, please
read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
FEATURES
• US,Canadian,andInternationalMarineChannels
• Built-inPrecisionMatchedAntenna
• Floating/WaterprooftoJIS8
• KeyBeep
• EmergencyCH16/CH9Mode
• 9WeatherChannel/WeatherAlert
• BatteryLevelDisplay
(BatteryLowAlertsoundsevery5secondsatLevel1)
• BatterySave
• MemoryScan
• TripleWatch
• TXPowerSelect
• ChannelSelect
• VolumeSelect
• 4-LevelDigitalSquelch
• KeypadLockOn/O
*Protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water.
The Atlantis 150 can withstand immersion in water up to 5 feet
depth for 1 hour.
#Note: This is not suitable for scuba diving.
NOTE
The Atlantis 150 will float when the battery cover is securely
fastened.
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GETTING STARTED
WHAT’S INCLUDED
NOTE
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden
Customer Service (see back cover for contact information). For
information on available accessories, visit www.uniden.com.
Atlantis 150 Radio AC Adapter
NiMH Battery Pack
Beltclip
Charging Cradle
Owner’s Manual
(Not Shown)
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
No. Description No. Description
1 Antenna 9 Volume Up/Down
2PTT (Push-To-Talk) button 10 16/9 TRI (Triple Watch)
button
3 Power Boost button 11 SQL/UIC (Squelch) button
4HI-LO/LOCK button 12 Microphone
5 Channel Up/Down 13 Speaker
6SCAN/MEM (Memory) button 14 Channel/Volume/Squelch
Indicator
7WX/ALERT 15 Scan Indicator
8 Power Key 16 TX Indicator
2
3
1
4
5
6
7
9
8
10
11
12
13
27
28
29
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22 23
25
26
24
VOL
SQL
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No. Description No. Description
17
TX LO/HI Power Indicator
24
Battery Level icon
18
Triple Watch Indicator
25
US Channel Mode
19
WX Indicator
26
WX Alert mode indicator
20
“A” Channel Indicator
27 Charging Cradle
21
Memory Indicator
28 Charging Contacts
22
Keylock Indicator
29 Charging Indicator
23
Canada Channel Mode
CONNECTING POWER
The charging cradle uses a single AC adapter.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC 9V jack on the rear of the
charging cradle.
2. Plug the other end of the AC adaptor into a 120 VAC wall
outlet.
NOTE
• The drop-in charger is not waterproof. Ensure
the radio is dry before connecting to the charger.
• Don’t use the charger when the ambient
temperature is below 32ºF (0ºC) or above 113ºF
(45ºC).
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK
Your radio uses the supplied NiMH battery pack. To install the
NiMH battery:
1. Make sure the radio is off.
2. Use a screwdriver to turn the battery compartment screw
counterclockwise and then lift up and remove the battery cover.
3. Put the NiMH battery pack in the battery compartment, applying
the battery contacts to the lower charge contacts. Be sure
to follow the instructions written on the battery pack’s label.
Installing the battery pack incorrectly will prevent the unit from
operating.
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CAUTION
Use only the supplied NiMH battery pack. Do not
charge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries.
5. Before placing the battery cover back on the radio, check the
rubber seal around the battery compartment and the ribbon of
the battery pack. Make sure that the seal is in good condition
and that there is no foreign matter under the seal.
If the rubber seal appears worn, nicked, or dried out, replace
it. Visit the website on the cover of this manual to order a
replacement seal.
6. Replace the battery compartment door. Tighten the screws
securely.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Your radio includes a charging cradle and a rechargeable battery
pack. Follow these instructions to recharge the radio in the
charging cradle.
NOTE
For the initial battery charge, make sure the radio is off for
optimum charging.
1. Connect the charging cradle to power. Refer to page 9.
2. Set the charging cradle on the desk or tabletop, and place the
radio in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward.
3. Make sure that the LED illuminates. Charge the radio for 13
hours then remove it from the charging cradle.
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WARNING
• The charging cradle is not waterproof. If the
charging cradle falls into water, unplug it before
attempting to remove it from the water. Allow the
cradle to dry completely before reconnecting the
power.
• If your radio is soiled or wet, wipe off dirt or
shake water from your radio before placing it in
the charging cradle.
Baery Level Display
The battery icon at the bottom of the screen indicates the battery
level (displayed as one of the 4 levels below) at all times.
Battery Level Icon Battery Level Icon
LEVEL 4
Battery100%
full
LEVEL 3
Battery approx.40%
capacity
LEVEL 2
Low Battery
LEVEL 1 (flashing)
Empty Battery
(Battery Low Alert
sounds every 5
seconds.)
NOTE
When the PTT button is pressed at Level 1, an error tone
sounds and transmission is disabled. Once at Level 1, the unit
will shutdown automatically after 60 seconds.
Recharge the battery at any time. From empty, the battery
requires 13 hours to fully charge. For faster charging, turn off
the radio.
Battery Life: 10 Hours (Typical)
NOTE
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ATTACHING THE BELTCLIP
To attach the belt clip:
Slide the belt clip until it snaps into place.
To remove the belt clip:
Press and hold the belt clip lock down while simultaneously
sliding it upward until it releases.
OPERATION
In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this owner’s
manual completely before attempting to operate the unit.
BASICS
Power On/O
1. Press and hold to turn the radio ON. A channel number and
battery level should appear on the display.
2. Press and hold to turn the radio OFF.
Volume
The volume level can be adjusted from 0
(no volume) to 15 (maximum volume).
Press VO or VO to increase or decrease
the volume level. The current volume level
ashes.
Select a Channel
Press CH or CH to scroll though the channels individually.
Press and hold CH or CH to scroll rapidly through the
channel numbers. Refer to page 25 for a list of available
channels and their corresponding frequencies and usage
guidelines.
HI
VOL
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Set Squelch
Use squelch to eliminate any annoying background noise when
there are no signals present.
NOTE
Make sure to first select a channel not in use before setting the
squelch.
Think of the squelch control as a gate. If you
increase the squelch level to maximum, it raises
the “Squelch Gate” so only the strongest signals
get through.
If you decrease the squelch level to minimum, it
lowers the “Squelch Gate”’ to the extent that weak
signals can get through.
If unwanted weak and noisy signals are getting
through, increase the squelch level (raise the
“Squelch Gate”) to a medium level. Now only
medium and strong signals get through.
S1 - minimum squelch
S2 - medium squelch
S3 - maximum/tight squelch
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1. Press SQL/UIC. SQL displays and the current squelch level
flashes.
2. Press
SQL/UIC
while the squelch level displays
in order to change the squelch level to the next
step (0 - 3, then repeating again from 0).
3. Press and hold
SQL/UIC
to save and exit the
squelch setting. A 2 second timeout also exits
squelch setting.
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING
Selecng Channel Modes
The radio uses U.S., Canadian, and International Marine
Channels (modes). Press and hold SQL/UIC to change
modes. Each time you press and hold SQL/UIC, the mode
indicator changes (
US
- United States;
CAN
- Canada; none
- International). Refer to page 25 for a list of the available
channels and corresponding frequencies.
NOTE
Each time you change the UIC mode, Triple Watch, EMG
CH16/CH9CH, WX mode, and WX Alert mode are canceled.
The system does not remember these settings between
modes.
Memory channels are saved to their specic UIC mode.
Transming
The radio can transmit for up to 3 minutes.
TX
displays when
transmitting. After 3 minutes of continuous transmission,
transmission is canceled and an error tone sounds.
The radio transmits at 0.7W and 2.5W.

1. Hold the radio approximately 2 inches in front of your mouth
with the antenna at approximately 45º angle away from your
head.
2. Press BOOST on the side of the radio
to change the transmit power from Low
HI
SQL
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(0.7 W) to High (2.5 W). HI displays when on
high power and LO displays when on low
power. Speak in a clear, normal,
conversational voice.
3. When you have finished speaking, release PTT
or BOOST to listen for a response. TX then
disappears.
4. When the channel is clear, press and hold
PTT or BOOST to transmit. TX displays.
NOTE
When you press BOOST and the transmit power is low
(LO - 0.7W), the radio transmits at maximum high power
(HI - 2.5W) except for channels 75 and 76.
Receiving
Release PTT or BOOST to receive another party's transmissions
to you.
LO
H I
TX
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HOW IT WORKS
Your radio has three main operation modes: normal, scan, and
weather.
Mode What it does Use it when you
want to...
To turn it on/
off
Normal
Monitors a single marine
channel and lets you
talk on that channel.
Monitor a channel
or talk to another
radio.
(default mode)
Scan
Monitors all the
channels you save into
memory.
Check a small
group of regularly-
used channels for
traffic.
Press SCAN/
MEM.
Weather Monitors the selected
NOAA weather channel.
Hear the current or
forecasted weather.
Press WX/
ALERT.
In addition to the three operation modes, your radio provides
two different watch modes which you can activate during any
operation mode. In the watch modes, the radio briey checks
for activity on a specic channel, then returns to its previous
operation.
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 WX
ALERT for 2 seconds.
Triple Watch Checks channels 16 and 9
for activity every 2 seconds.
Press and hold 16/9-Tri
for 2 seconds.
#Note: Private boats must monitor channel 16 whenever they
are underway. Water-going vessels should have Triple Watch
on at all times.
NORMAL MODE OPERATION
xTo transmit, remove the radio from the charger, then press
and hold the Push to Talk key. Release the key when you are
finished talking.
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xFor the best sound quality, hold the microphone about two
inches from your mouth while you’re talking.
xPress the
CH
key to move up one channel at a time. Press
and hold the key to scroll quickly up the channels.
xPress the
CH
key to move down one channel at a time.
Press and hold the key to scroll quickly down the channels.
xTo change the transmit power, press the HI-LO/LOCK key. The
transmit power switches to the next transmit power each time
you press this key.
Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch
If you activate Weather Alert Watch while operating in normal
mode, 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.)
Normal mode with Triple Watch
If you activate Triple Watch while operating in normal mode,
the radio checks channels 9 and 16 every two seconds. 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.
wx
Every few seconds, the
radio checks the last-used
weather channel.
WX Alert
Watch on
Monitoring Channel 25
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SCAN MODE OPERATION
You can save channels into memory and then use scan mode
to monitor those channels from lowest to highest. If the radio
detects a signal on a channel, it stays on that channel as long
as the signal is received; when the signal stops, the radio
continues scanning.
Using the radio in scan mode
xTo activate scan mode, press SCAN/MEM.
xYou must have at least two channels in memory to start a
scan.
xTo save a channel into memory, select the channel, then
press and hold the SCAN/MEM key. The MEM icon displays
whenever you tune to that channel.
Every few seconds, the radio
checks channels 9 & 16.
Triple Watch on
16
09
16
09
16
09
Monitoring Channel 25
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 the
SCAN/MEM button or the signal stops. Resume
scan
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xTo remove a channel from memory, set the radio to that
channel, then press and hold the SCAN/MEM key. The MEM
icon no longer displays.
xWhen the radio stays on a channel, press
CH or CH
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.
Scan mode with Weather Alert Watch
If you activate Weather Alert Watch while in scan mode (press
and hold WX/ALERT), the radio checks the most recently-used
weather channel every seven seconds, then continues
scanning the next channel in memory:
Scan mode with Triple 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:
Every few seconds, the radio
checks the last-used weather
channel, then scans the next
channel. wx
WX Alert
Watch on
Memory Channel Scan
08 252417151413121110 20
Every few seconds, the
radio checks channels 9
& 16, then scans the
next channel. Triple
Watch on
09
16
Memory Channel Scan
08 252417151413121110 20
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WEATHER MODE
The NOAA weather channels now cooperate 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 and the display
blinks.
Using the radio in weather mode
xYou cannot transmit while in weather mode.
xTo enter weather mode, press the WX/ALERT key.
xTo turn off the radio’s alert tone, press any key.
xTo cancel weather mode and return to the previous marine
channel, press the WX/ALERT key again.
Weather mode with Weather Alert Watch
Because weather mode already monitors the weather channels,
you don’t need Weather Alert Watch to check the weather
channel every seven seconds. If you activate Weather Alert
Watch while operating in weather mode, it operates as a type of
“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. This mode is very useful
when you are anchoring for the night but want to keep informed
of hazards.
Weather mode with Triple Watch
If you activate Triple
Watch while operating in
weather mode, the radio
checks channels 9 and
16 every two seconds. 0909 16
Every few seconds, the radio checks
channel 9, then c.hannel 16.
with Triple Watch on
0909 16 0909 16
Monitoring Weather Channel WX08
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Emergency Channel 16/9
Triple Watch
Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal
while you listen to the currently-selected channel. The marine
radio checks channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds.
1. Press and hold 16/9/TRI to activate Triple Watch. TRI
displays.
2. Press and hold
16/9/
TRI again to exit Triple Watch. TRI
disappears.
NOTE
While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently
selected channel using CH or CH .

While scanning, the radio stops on channels when it receives
a signal. When the received signal is over, there is a drop-
out delay of 2 seconds for the return of the signal. After 2
seconds, if the signal does not return, the radio resumes
scanning.
BATTERY SAVE
This feature extends the battery life by switching the receiver
circuit power on and off. Battery Save automatically activates
during standby mode (RX mode without signal).
BACKLIGHTING
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is backlit for easy viewing
at night or in low light situations. Backlighting automatically
switches on every time a key is pressed (except PTT and
BOOST) and off 10 seconds after the last key is pressed.
While monitoring
a channel (CH 20
in this example),
press 16/9 to
monitor CH 16.
Press 16/9
again to
monitor CH 9.
Press 16/9 again
to monitor the
original channel
(CH 20).
LO LO
LO
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KEYPAD LOCK
To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the
keypad. Press and hold HI-LO/LOCK until it beeps
to activate Keypad Lock.
LOCK
displays on the
LCD. When Keypad Lock is active, a warning
beep sounds and
LOCK
blinks if you try to press
any keys other than PTT, BOOST, or power.
The radio retains Keypad Lock status even when you cycle
power on/off. To unlock the keypad, press and hold LOCK again.
LOCK
disappears.
KEY BEEP
Key Beep is the tone that sounds when you press a key. To
turn Key Beep on or off, press and hold the CH or CH key
while turning the radio on.
When Key Beep is on, all key beeps are enabled. When Key
Beep is off, all key beeps are disabled except WX Alert Tone.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
LO
LOCK
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Problem Things to Try
The power LED on the
charger doesn’t turn on.
• Don’t use the charger when the ambient
temperature is below 32°F (0°C) or above
113°F (45°C).
• Make sure the charging contacts on the
radio and charger are clean.
• Replace the battery.
The radio won’t transmit.
• Make sure you are not in Scan mode.
• Make sure you are not trying to transmit
on a receive-only channel (see the
channel lists starting on page E-25).
• 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 3 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.
Check your UIC channel settings: does
the area you are in use different channel
assignments?
Where can I find my
radio’s serial number?
The serial number is on a plate inside the
battery compartment.
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Channels All US, International, and Canada marine
channels
Frequency Control PLL
Frequency Tolerance Transmit: 0.5 PPM (at 25°C)
Operating Temperature -4°F (-20°C) to +122°F (+50°C)
Antenna Flexible Whip
Microphone Built-in Electret type
Display Liquid Crystal Display
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Speaker 16 Ω 0.2 W
Power Source Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack
4.8 V 700 mAh
Size (without antenna) 8.98 (H) x 2.52 (W) x 1.54 (D) inch
228 (H) x 64 (W) x 39 (D) mm
Weight 8.53 oz (242g) (w/battery)
Transmitter
Frequency Range 156.050 ~ 157.425 MHz
Frequency Stability ± 5 PPM
Power Output 0.7 W and 2.5 W
Spurious Emissions -34 dBm on Hi; -40 dBm on Lo
Current Drain 1000 mA (2.5 W)
Receiver
Type
Direct Conversion Super Heterodyne
Phase Locked Loop system for Local
Oscillator
Frequency Range 156.05 - 162.55 MHz
Sensitivity 0.28 μV for 12 dB SINAD
Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 0.22 μV
Audio Frequency
Response +5.5 dB @ 500 Hz; -6.5 dB @ 2000 Hz
Adjacent Channel
Selectivity 60 dB @ ±25 kHz
Audio Output Power 0.13 W @10% THD
Current Drain Squelched: 60 mA; Max. Audio: 150 mA
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US CHANNEL FREQUENCIES AND NAMES
US Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX
Freq
Status Name
1A 156.050 156.050 Simplex Vessel traffic system/
commercial
5A 156.250 156.250 Simplex Vessel traffic 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
10 156.500 156.500 Simplex Commercial
11 156.550 156.550 Simplex Vessel traffic system
12 156.600 156.600 Simplex Vessel traffic system
13 156.650 156.650 Simplex, 1W Bridge to bridge
14 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel traffic 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 traffic system
65A 156.275 156.275 Simplex Port operation
66A 156.325 156.325 Simplex Port operation
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US Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX
Freq
Status Name
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
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
4A 156.200 156.200 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard
5A 156.250 156.250 Simplex Vessel Traffic System
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Canadian Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
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 Traffic System
12 156.600 156.600 Simplex Vessel Traffic System
13 156.650 156.650 Simplex, 1W Bridge To Bridge
14 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel Traffic 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
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
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Canadian Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
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
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 CHANNEL FREQUENCIES AND
NAMES
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
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International Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
10 156.500 156.500 Simplex Commercial
11 156.550 156.550 Simplex Vessel traffic system
12 156.600 156.600 Simplex Vessel traffic system
13 156.650 156.650 Simplex Bridge to bridge
14 156.700 156.700 Simplex Vessel traffic 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
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
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International Marine Channels
Ch RX Freq TX Freq Status Name
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
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
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REGULATIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS
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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 Ni-MH
batteries within the US.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
Ni-MH battery recycling in your area. (RBRC® is a
registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation.)
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 page 25 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 ofce (for US users) or Industry Canada (for
Canadian users).
WARNING! Read this information before using the radio.
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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 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 fines.)

xCertification: FCC Part 15 or I.C. RSS
xOutput Power: 2.5W
xEmission: 16K0F3E
xTransmitter Frequency Range: 156.025-157.425 MHz
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized changes or modications to this equipment may void
compliance with I.C. Rules. Any change or modication must be
approved in writing by Uniden.
Changes or modications not approved by Uniden could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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L’appareil est conforme aux normes d’Industrie Canada. Son
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes
: (1) Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d’interférences et (2),
il doit pouvoir accepter les interférences, incluant celles
pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement normal.
Tous les changements apportés à cet appareil, s’ils ne sont
pas expressément approuvés par Uniden ou toute utilisation
de celui-ci d’une autre manière que celle décrite dans ce
guide peut annuler votre autorisation de le faire fonctionner.

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.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio
transmitter to insure safe operation. Do not exceed 50% PTT
Duty Factor.
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.
RENSEIGNEMENTS DE LA FCC SUR
L’EXPOSITION AUX FRÉQUENCES RF
AVERTISSEMENT! Au mois d’août 1996, la Commission
fédérale des communications (FCC) des États-Unis, par le
biais de son intervention dans le rapport et l’ordonnance
96-326 ‘report and order FCC 96-326’, a mis à jour
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les normes relatives à l’exposition humaine à l’énergie
électromagnétique des fréquences radio émises par les
transmetteurs autorisés par la FCC. Ces directives répondent
aux normes de sécurité établies précédemment par les
organismes américains et internationaux responsables de
la conformité à ces normes. Le design et la fabrication de
cette radio sont conformes aux directives de la FCC et à ces
normes internationales.
Ce dispositif est conforme aux exigences de sécurité
relatives au débit d’absorption spécique (DAS) des
radiofréquences lorsque vous respectez un régime
d’utilisation de 50 % (temps de conversation).
Ne laissez jamais un enfant utiliser un appareil radio doté
d’un transmetteur sans supervision adéquate.
AVERTISSEMENT! Il n’en tient qu’à l’utilisateur de faire
fonctionner la radio dotée d’un transmetteur de manière
sécuritaire.
N’utilisez pas la radio si l’antenne est endommagée. Si une
antenne endommagée entre en contact avec la peau, une
brûlure légère peut se produire.

This device was evaluated for body-worn operations with the
supplied belt-clip accessory. (All necessary accessories are
included in the package; any additional or optional accessories
are not required for compliance with the guidelines.) Third
party accessories (unless approved by the manufacturer)
should be avoided as these might not comply with FCC RF
exposure guidelines.
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.
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Fonctionnement de l’appareil, lorsque porté sur le corps.
Cet appareil a été testé et s’est avéré conforme aux normes
d’Industrie Canada et approuvé pour le port sur le corps
à l’aide des accessoires Uniden inclus et conçus pour cet
appareil. L’utilisation d'accessoires ne respectant pas les
exigences d'exposition RF d’Industrie Canada doit être
évitée.
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.
One Year Limited Warranty
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORP. (“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) modied, altered, or used as part of any
conversion kits, subassemblies, or any congurations 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.
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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
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 specic 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.
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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, Suite 100
Roanoke, TX, 76262
(800) 297-1023, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Central, Monday
through Friday
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