Uniden America UT889 Marine VHF Portable Transceiver User Manual VOYAGER QX

Uniden America Corporation Marine VHF Portable Transceiver VOYAGER QX

Contents

Users Manual

ContentsControls and Indicators...................................................................... 2Warning! .............................................................................................. 4Introduction ........................................................................................ 5Features ........................................................................................... 5Technical Support and Service ........................................................ 6Maritime Radio Services Operation ................................................. 6Parts and Accessories ...................................................................... 7Getting Started ................................................................................... 8Mounting the Drop-in Charger .......................................................... 8Attaching the Antenna ...................................................................... 8Attaching the Battery Pack ............................................................... 9Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 10Operation .......................................................................................... 11Turning on the Unit and Setting Squelch ....................................... 11Selecting a Channel ....................................................................... 12One-touch Channel 16/9 ................................................................ 12Monitoring Weather Channels ........................................................ 13Triple Watch ................................................................................... 14Weather Alert ................................................................................. 15NWR-SAME Alert ........................................................................... 16Registering FIPS Code .................................................................. 17USA, International and Canadian Channels .................................. 18Programming a Channel into Memory ........................................... 18Deleting a Channel from Memory .................................................. 19Scanning ........................................................................................ 19Transmitting ................................................................................... 20Lighted Keys and Display ............................................................... 20Battery Indicator ............................................................................. 21Key Lock ........................................................................................ 21Marine Channels - USA ................................................................... 22Marine Channels - International . .................................................... 24Marine Channels - Canada .............................................................. 26NWR-SAME Alert Level .................................................................... 28Parts and Accessories . ................................................................... 30Specifications ................................................................................... 31Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 32Warranty ........................................................................................... 33VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 1
Controls and Indicators21 Antenna2 Belt Clip3 Battery4 Knob5 PTT (Push to Talk) Key6 USA/International/Canadian button (UIC)7 WX Mode/Weather Alert button (WX/ALERT)8 TX Power button (1W/5W)//Lock Key (LOCK)9 Microphone10 Volume/Power Knob11 Squelch Knob12 LCD Display13 Memory button (MEM)14 Scan button (SCAN)15 Channel Up button (▲)16 16/9 - Triple Watch button (16/9/TRI)17 Channel Down button (▼)18 Speaker123456879101112131415161718VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 2
3A Transmit IndicatorB TX Power IndicatorC USA/International/Canadian (US/INT/CAN) IndicatorD Channel Number DisplayE Memory IndicatorF Scan IndicatorG Battery IndicatorH Triple Watch IndicatorI Weather Mode IndicatorJ Weather Alert IndicatorK Key Lock IndicatorGIKBC DAEFJHLCD DisplayVOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 3
Warning!• The VOYAGER is watertight only when both the antenna and thebattery are properly attached.• Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment unless allthe Radio Frequency (RF) connectors are secure and any openconnectors are properly terminated.• Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.• Do not let children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment without proper supervision.• Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified technician.• Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment with theantenna touching or close to the eyes, face, or exposed bodyparts.Lithium Ion Battery Pack Warning• This equipment contains a Lithium Ion Battery Pack.• Lithium is a chemical known to the State of California to causecancer.• The Lithium Ion Battery Pack contained in this equipment mayexplode if disposed of in a fire.• Do not short-circuit the Battery Pack.• Do not charge the Lithium Ion Battery Pack used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to chargethis Battery Pack. Using another charger may damage theBattery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode.• Lithium Ion batteries must be disposed of properly.The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intendedto alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.4VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 4
IntroductionThe VOYAGER is a watertight, portable two-way VHF transceiver.It is compact, lightweight, rugged and fits easily in your hand. Thishandheld VHF marine radio will give you consistent, outstandingperformance in virtually all conditions and situations.To ensure that you get the most from the VOYAGER’s features,please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.Features• Watertight• Triple Watch Mode• Priority Channel Startup (Channel 16)• Programmable Memory• One-Touch Channel 16/9• 10 Weather Channels• Weather Alert• NWR-SAME Alert• Programmable FIPS Code• Memory Scan• USA, International and Canadian Channels• Table-Top Drop-In Charger (can also be wall-mounted)• Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack• Battery Save Operation• Key Lock• Back-Lit Keys and Display• Belt Clip• Wrist Strap• TX Power 1W/5W5VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 5
Technical Support and ServiceYour Uniden dealer can provide you with sales assistance andinformation. If your marine radio does not perform properly, followthe troubleshooting tips in the back of this reference guide. Fortechnical support contact Uniden Repair/Service department at 1-800-235-3874. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts.Unauthorized adjustment will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation.Be sure that a qualified technician services your radio equipment.Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expresslyapproved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any wayother than as detailed by this Operating Guide, can void yourauthority to operate this product.Maritime Radio Services OperationThis transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that haverestricted use in the United States. The channel assignmentsinclude frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S. CoastGuard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. Operation inthese frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden.For frequencies/channels that are currently for use in the world seepage 19~22. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC for any additional channel information.6VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 6
Parts and AccessoriesIf any of these items are missing from the box, contact your UnidenDealer.Drop-in Charger(GCAS346933Z)Wrist Strap(RETC484647Z)Lithium Battery(BP-985)AC Adapter(BADY0510001)VOYAGERAntenna(HH9408)Printed MaterialMounting Screws(SSCW8840165)Reference Guide7VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 7
Getting StartedMounting the Drop-in ChargerMount the drop-incharger to either acounter or wall.Plug one end of the AC adapter into thewall outlet and the other end into the drop-in charger.The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intendedto alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.Attaching the AntennaAttach the antenna to the VOYAGER. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.218VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 8
Attaching the Battery PackAttach the battery packonto the back of the radio.Snap the knob until itclicks. Be sure the batterypack fits tightly againstthe VOYAGER’s body.219VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 9
Charging the Battery PackYour marine radio is powered by a specially designed Lithium Ionbattery pack.•Before operating the VOYAGER, charge the Lithium Ion batterypack for 15 hours without interruption in the drop-in charger.Place the VOYAGER in the drop-in charger.The red LED lights and stays on.•The charger won’t overcharge the battery pack.•Do not transmit when the VOYAGER is in the drop-in charger!•You can monitor incoming calls while the VOYAGER is in thedrop-in charger.•You can charge the battery pack alone or connected to the VOYAGER.•Periodically, the Li-ion battery should be fully drained prior to recharging.2110VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 10
Operation•When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds.•When you turn on your VOYAGER, it is automatically tuned tochannel 16, the United States Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety, and calling.•See the foldout in the front of the operating guide for button,knob, and key positions.Turning on the Unit and Setting SquelchBefore you turn on the unit, turn theSquelch knob fully counterclockwise.Then, turn on the unit by turning theVolume/Power knob clockwise until youhear a hissing sound.Turn the Squelch knob clockwise, just untilthe hissing sound stops. Use the knob toadjust to the desired squelch level. Think ofthe squelch control as a frequency gatewhich controls access to weak or strongsignals depending on its setting.•To listen to a weak or distant station, turn the knob counterclockwise. If reception is poor, turn it clockwise to cutout weak transmissions.•If the squelch control is adjusted so you continually hear a hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly.To turn off the unit, turn the Volume/Power knob counterclockwiseuntil it clicks.432111NoiseWeak SignalsMedium SignalsStrong SignalsVOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 11
Selecting a ChannelTurn on your VOYAGER.To select a higher channel, press the sbutton.To select a lower channel, press the tbutton.•To change the channel continuously,press and hold the s or t button for morethan 1 second.One-touch Channel 16/9/TRIExample: While you are monitoring channel 20, you want to checkchannel 16 or channel 9.You are now on channel 20.To monitor channel 16, press the16/9/TRI button.To monitor channel 9, press the 16/9/TRI button again.To return to channel 20, press the16/9/TRI button again.432132112[UP ][DOWN ]VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 12
Monitoring Weather ChannelsThe VOYAGER has 10 preprogrammed weather channel frequencies, represented by 0 through 9.To listen to the weather channels in yourarea, press WX/ALERT. WX appears on the display.To move up, press the ▲button.To move down, press the ▼button.To exit, press WX/ALERT. WX disappears from the display.•To change the channel continuously,press and hold the ▲or ▼button formore than 1 second.432113[UP ][DOWN ]VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 13
Triple WatchTriple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal whileyou listen to the currently selected channel. The marine radiochecks channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds.To select Triple Watch mode, press andhold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds.A double confirmation tone sounds.To exit from Triple Watch, press andhold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds. A doubleconfirmation tone sounds.•While in Triple Watch mode, you canchange the currently selected channelusing the ▲or ▼button.•A momentary press of the 16/9/TRIbutton interrupts Triple Watch mode and remains on 16, or on channel 9 ifyou press once more. To return tothe previous mode, simply press the button again.2114[16/9/TRIPLE ] on[16/9/TRIPLE ] onVOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 14
Weather AlertWeather Alert allows your VOYAGER to function as a severeweather warning radio. If the NOAA issues a severe weather warning while the Weather Alert is turned on, the VOYAGERsounds an alert tone. You will then hear the emergency weatherbroadcast.To use Weather Alert, select the weather channel in your area.Press and hold WX/ALERT for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds.When the unit receives a warning signal,it beeps for 5 seconds. WX, ALERT, andthe channel number blink to receive theemergency weather broadcast.To turn off Weather Alert, press and holdWX/ALERT for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds.•When Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority is giventhis function. If the unit is in Scan, Triple Watch, or any othermarine channels, it checks the weather alert signals every 7 seconds and switches to the warning receive mode automatically.432115VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 15
NWR-SAME AlertIn addition to the conventional Weather Alert, your VOYAGER iscompatible with NWR-SAME Weather Alert.Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) are NOAA’s codedemergency weather signals that identify a specific geographic areaaffected by an emergency. The VOYAGER receives the emergencyweather alert.The unit changes its alert beep tone according to the level of severity.To use NWR-SAME Alert, select the weather channel in yourarea.Press and hold the WX/ALERT button for 2 seconds to activatethis feature.When the unit receives a warning signal,it sounds a tone defined by severity. WXand ALERT start blinking. The channel indicator displays theweather channel number and the severitylevel alternately.NWR-SAME Alert Level A1: Warning A3: Statement A2: Watch A4: TestTo turn off NWR-SAME Alert, press and hold the WX/ALERTbutton for 2 seconds.•This feature is effective in the weather channel mode only.432116VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 16
Registering FIPS CodeSix digit FIPS Codes are programmable in 15 channels, Number1~15 for NWR-SAME Weather Alert. Contact the National WeatherService at 1-888-NWR-SAME for the FIPS Codes in the area ofinterest, or visit www.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm Press and hold the MEM key for 2 seconds.Select the channel, numbers 1~15, youwant to program using the ▲or ▼key.Press the MEM key to enter the FIPSCode edit mode.To enter the first digit of the code, changethe left blinking digit on the display usingthe ▲or ▼key and press the MEM key.The right digit starts to blink.To enter the second digit of the code,change the right blinking digit on the display using the ▲or ▼key and press the MEM key. The entered digit moves to the left andthe right digit starts to blink.Repeat step 5 for the remaining digits of the code.After the last digit registers, the entered code appears on thedisplay automatically for confirmation.To exit from this mode, press and hold the MEM key for 2 seconds.Press U/I/C to clear the stored FIPS Code in the displayed location.•Pressing the MEM key for more than 2 second in the middle ofthe above steps prevents registration.98765432117VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 17
USA, International and Canadian ChannelsThe VOYAGER is initially set for USAmarine channels when you turn on your radio.To listen to international marine channels, press UIC once.To listen to Canadian marine channels,press UIC again.The radio will keep the last mode settingthat was selected when turned back on.•For USA, international and Canadianmarine channels and functions, refer tothe tables starting on page 22.Programming a Channel into MemoryBefore using the scanning feature, you have to program channelsinto memory.Select the channel to enter into memoryby pressing the ▲or ▼button.Press the MEM button to store the channel. MEM appears on the display.21432118VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 18
Deleting a Channel from MemorySelect the channel to delete from memory by pressing the ▲or ▼button.Press the MEM button. MEM disappears from the display.ScanningTo begin scanning the programmedchannels, press the SCAN button. SCANand TRIPLE appear on the display.To stop scanning, press the SCANbutton once more. SCAN and TRIPLEdisappear from the display.• Scanning starts from the lowest to highest channel and stopswhen it finds an active channel. It remains on that channel untilthe transmission ends, then resumes scanning after a 3 seconddelay period.•When in the scan mode, the unit automatically activates theTriple Watch feature. To deactivate Triple Watch from the scanning mode, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. TRIPLE disappears from the display.212119VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 19
TransmittingTransmission power can be set to either5W or 1W. Press the 1W/5W button to make thechange, then the 5W or the 1W indicatoron the display changes accordingly.To transmit, press and hold the PTT key. TX appears on the display.To return to receive, release the PTT key. TX disappears from the display.•If the PTT key is pressed for more than 5 seconds, TX startsblinking and the transmission ends. The TX time out tone willsound until the PTT key is released.•If the battery indicator drops to the 1-mark level on the display,when the PTT key is pressed, the radio will not transmit and theTX icon starts blinking. (Refer to the description of the Battery Indicator on the nextpage.)Lighted Keys and DisplayTo light the display, press any key or any other key excluding theTX key.•If you press any button other than the Light/Lock key while thedisplay and keypad are lit, it remains in the lit status for another 5 seconds.32120VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 20
Battery IndicatorWhen the unit is on, battery power is always indicated on the display.When the battery is fully charged, the batteryindicator appears as follows:When the battery is nearly discharged, thebattery indicator appears as follows:•When the battery indicator drops to the 1-mark level on the display, the radio willreceive but will not transmit.Key LockTo prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad.Press and hold the Lock key for 1.5 seconds. The unit will beeptwo times to confirm that the keypad is locked with LOCKindication on the display.To unlock the keypad, press and hold the Lock key again for1.5 seconds. The unit will beep twice to confirm that the keypadis unlocked, and LOCK will disappear.•You can also unlock the keypad by turning the radio off andthen on again.2121VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 21
Marine Channels - USAChannel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Note Ship to Ship toTransmit Receive Ship ShoreWX0 163.275 NOAA Weather RX OnlyWX1 162.550 NOAA Weather RX OnlyWX2 162.400 NOAA Weather RX OnlyWX3 162.475 NOAA Weather RX OnlyWX4 162.425 NOAA Weather RX OnlyWX5 162.450 NOAA Weather RX OnlyWX6 162.500 NOAA Weather RX OnlyWX7 162.525 NOAA Weather RX OnlyWX8 161.650 Can. Weather RX OnlyWX9 161.775 Can. Weathe RX Only01 156.050 156.050 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes02 Port Ops INH Yes Yes03 156.150 156.150 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes04 Port Ops INH Yes Yes05 156.250 156.250 Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes06 156.300 156.300 Safety Yes No07 156.350 156.350 Com’l Yes Yes08 156.400 156.400 Com’l Yes No09 156.450 156.450 Com’l & Non Com’l Yes Yes10 156.500 156.500 Com’l Yes Yes11 156.550 156.550 Com’l, VTS, SMS Yes Yes12 156.600 156.600 Port Ops, VTS, SMS Yes Yes13 156.650 156.650 Navigational 1W Yes No14 156.700 156.700 Port Ops Yes Yes15 RX Only 156.750 Environmental RX Only16 156.800 156.800Distress, Safety, CallingYes Yes17 156.850 156.850 State Control Yes Yes18 156.900 156.900 Com’l Yes Yes19 156.950 156.950 Com’l Yes Yes20 157.000 157.000 Port Ops Yes Yes21 157.050 157.050 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes22 157.100 157.100 Coast Guard Yes Yes23 157.150 157.150 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes22VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 22
Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Note Ship to Ship toTransmit Receive Ship Shore24 157.200 161.800 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes25 157.250 161.850 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes26 157.300 161.900 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes27 157.350 161.950 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes28 157.400 162.000 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes60 INH61 156.075 156.07562 INH63 156.175 156.17564 156.225 156.22565 156.275 156.275 Port Ops No Yes66 156.325 156.325 Port Ops Yes Yes67 156.375 156.375 Com’l 1W Yes No68 156.425 156.425 Non Com’l Yes Yes69 156.475 156.475 Non Com’l Yes Yes70 RX Only 156.52571 156.575 156.575 Non Com’l Yes Yes72 156.625 156.625 Non Com’l Yes No73 156.675 156.675 Port Ops Yes Yes74 156.725 156.725 Port Ops Yes Yes77 156.875 156.875 Port Ops Yes No78 156.925 156.925 Non Com’l Yes Yes79 156.975 156.975 Com’l Yes Yes80 157.025 157.025 Com’l Yes Yes81 RX Only 157.075 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes82 157.125 161.725 U.S. Govt Only DUP Yes Yes83 RX Only 157.175 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes84 157.225 161.825 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes85 157.275 161.875 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes86 157.325 161.925 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes87 157.375 161.975 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes88 157.425 157.425 Com’l Yes No23VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 23
Marine Channels - InternationalChannel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to PermanentDesig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan ListWX0 —163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX1 —162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX2 —162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX3 —162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX4 —162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX5 —162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX6 —162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX7 —162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX8 —161.650 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX9 —161.775 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only Weather01 156.050 160.650 Duplex Yes Yes02 156.100 160.700 Duplex Yes Yes03 156.150 160.750 Duplex Yes Yes04 156.200 160.800 Duplex Yes Yes05 156.250 160.850 Duplex Yes Yes06 156.300 156.300 Yes No07 156.350 160.950 Duplex Yes Yes08 156.400 156.400 Yes No09 156.450 156.450 Yes Yes Fish10 156.500 156.500 Yes Yes11 156.550 156.550 Yes Yes12 156.600 156.600 Yes Yes13 156.650 156.650 Yes Yes14 156.700 156.700 Yes Yes15 156.750 156.750 Yes YesEnvironmental16 156.800 156.800 Yes Yes17 156.850 156.850 Yes Yes18 156.900 161.500 Duplex Yes Yes19 156.950 161.550 Duplex Yes Yes20 157.000 161.600 Duplex Yes Yes21 157.050 161.650 Duplex Yes Yes22 157.100 161.700 Duplex Yes Yes23 157.150 161.750 Duplex Yes Yes24VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 24
Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to PermanentDesig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List24 157.200 161.800 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.25 157.250 161.850 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.26 157.300 161.900 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.27 157.350 161.950 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.28 157.400 162.000 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.60 156.025 160.625 Duplex61 156.075 160.675 Duplex62 156.125 160.725 Duplex63 156.175 160.775 Duplex64 156.225 160.825 Duplex65 156.275 160.875 Duplex Yes Yes66 156.325 160.925 Duplex Yes Yes67 156.375 156.375 Yes No68 156.425 156.425 Yes Yes Fish69 156.475 156.475 Yes Yes Fish70 RX Only 156.52571 156.575 156.575 Yes Yes Fish72 156.625 156.625 Yes No Fish73 156.675 156.675 Yes Yes74 156.725 156.725 Yes Yes77 156.875 156.875 Yes No78 156.925 161.525 Duplex Yes Yes79 156.975 161.575 Duplex Yes Yes80 157.025 161.625 Duplex Yes Yes81 157.075 161.675 Duplex Yes YesCoast Guard82 157.125 161.725 Duplex Yes Yes83 157.175 161.775 Duplex Yes YesCoast Guard84 157.225 161.825 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.85 157.275 161.875 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.86 157.325 161.925 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.87 157.375 161.975 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.88 157.425 162.025 Duplex Yes No Busy Tel.25VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 25
Marine Channels - CanadaChannel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to PermanentDesig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan ListWX0 —163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX OnlyWX1 —162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX OnlyWX2 —162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX OnlyWX3 —162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX OnlyWX4 —162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX OnlyWX5 —162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only RX OnlyWX6 —162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only RX OnlyWX7 —162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only RX OnlyWX8 —161.650 Can. Weather RX Only RX OnlyWX9 —161.775 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only01 156.050 160.650 Duplex Yes Yes02 156.100 160.700 Duplex Yes Yes03 156.150 160.750 Duplex Yes Yes04 156.200 156.200 Yes Yes05 156.250 156.250 Yes Yes06 156.300 156.300 Yes No07 156.350 156.350 Yes Yes08 156.400 156.400 Yes No09 156.450 156.450 Yes Yes Fish10 156.500 156.500 Yes Yes11 156.550 156.550 Yes Yes12 156.600 156.600 Yes Yes13 156.650 156.650 1W Yes Yes14 156.700 156.700 Yes Yes15 156.750 156.750 1W Yes YesEnvironmental16 156.800 156.800 Yes Yes17 156.850 156.850 1W Yes Yes18 156.900 161.500 Duplex Yes Yes19 156.950 161.550 Duplex Yes Yes20 157.000 161.600 Duplex, 1W Yes Yes21 157.050 157.050 Yes Yes22 157.100 157.100 Yes Yes23 157.150 161.750 Duplex Yes Yes26VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 26
Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to PermanentDesig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List24 157.200 161.800 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.25 157.250 161.850 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.26 157.300 161.900 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.27 157.350 161.950 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.28 157.400 162.000 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.60 156.025 160.625 Duplex61 156.075 156.07562 156.125 156.12563 INH64 156.225 156.22565 156.275 156.275 Yes Yes66 156.325 156.325 Yes Yes67 156.375 156.375 Yes No68 156.425 156.425 Yes Yes Fish69 156.475 156.475 Yes Yes Fish70 RX Only 156.52571 156.575 156.575 Yes Yes Fish72 156.625 156.625 Yes No Fish73 156.675 156.675 Yes Yes74 156.725 156.725 Yes Yes77 156.875 156.875 Yes No78 156.925 156.925 Yes Yes79 156.975 156.975 Yes Yes80 157.025 157.025 Yes Yes81 157.075 157.075 Yes Yes Coast Guard82 157.125 157.125 Yes Yes83 157.175 157.175 Yes YesCoast Guard84 157.225 161.825 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.85 157.275 161.875 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.86 157.325 161.925 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.87 157.375 161.975 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.88 157.425 162.025 Duplex Yes No Busy Tel.27VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 27
NWR-SAME Alert LevelVOYAGEREvent CodeStandard Warning Watch Statement Test Ignore(A1) (A2) (A3) (A4)Administrative Message ADROAvalanche Warning AVWOAvalanche Watch AVAOBlizzard Warning BZWOCivil Danger Warning CDWOCivil Danger Watch CDAOCivil Emergency Massage CEMOCoastal Flood Warning CFWOCoastal Flood Watch CFAOEmergency Action Notification EANOEmergency Action Termination EATOFire Warning FRWOFlash Flood Statement FFSOFlash Flood Warning FFWOFlash Flood Watch FFAOFlood Statement FLSOFlood Warning FLWOFlood Watch FLAOHazardous Material Warning HMWOHazardous Material Watch HMAOHigh Wind/Dust Storm Warning HWWOHigh Wind/Dust Storm Watch HWAOHurricane Statement HLSOHurricane/Tropical Storm Warning HUWOHurricane/Tropical Storm Watch HUAOImmediate Evacuation Notice EVIOImmediate Evacuation Warning IEWOLaw Enforcement Warning LEWOLocal Area Emergency LAEONational Hazard Warning NHWONational Information Center NICONational Periodic Test NPTO28VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 28
VOYAGEREvent CodeStandard Warning Watch Statement Test Ignore(A1) (A2) (A3) (A4)Network Message Notification NMNORadiological Hazard Warning RHWORadiological Hazard Watch RHAORequired Monthly Test RMTORequired Weekly Test RWTOService Thunderstorm Warning # SVWO(&SVR)Service Thunderstorm Watch SVAOService Weather Statement SVSOShelter In Place Warning SPWOSpecial Marine Warning SMWOSpecial Weather Statement SPSOSystem Demonstration/Practice DMOOTomado Warning # TOWO(&TOR)Tomado Watch TOAOTransmitter Backup On TXBOTransmitter Primary On TXPOTransmitter Radiate Off TXFOTransmitter Radiate On TXOOTsunami Warning TSWOTsunami Watch TSAOUnrecognizable PIL ACEOVolcano Warning VOWOVolcano Watch VOAOWinter Storm Warning WSWOWinter Storm Watch WSAO29VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 29
Optional Parts and Replacement AccessoriesUniden Parts Department(800)-554-3988Hours: M-F 7:00AM to 5:00PM CSTWe can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.comDrop-in Charger(GCAS346933Z)Lithium Battery(BP-985)Reference GuideMounting Screws(SSCW8840165)AC Adapter(BADY0510001)Antenna(HH9408)Wrist Strap(RETC484647Z)30VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 30
SpecificationsGeneralChannels Transmit 55 US/International/CanadaReceive 80 US/International/CanadaWeather 10Freq. Control PLLFreq. Tol. Transmit 1.5 PPM (at 25°C)Receive 1.5 PPM (at 25°C)Oper. Temp. -4°F (-20°C) to+122°F(+50°C)Antenna Flexible WhipMicrophone Built-in Electret typeDisplay Liquid Crystal DisplaySpeaker 8Ω1 WattPower Source Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack7.4V 840 mAhSize (without antenna) 3.8 (H) x 2.4 (W) x 1.3 (D) inch97 (H) x 62 (W) x 33 (D) mmWeight (w/battery & antenna) 15.9 oz (450g)TransmitterFrequency Range 156~158 MHzFrequency Stability ±10 PPMPower Output 1.0 W & 5WSpurious Emissions -70 dBc (5W)Current Drain 700mA (1W), 1500mA (5W)ReceiverReceiver Type Double Conversion SuperHeterodyne PhaseLocked Loop system for Local OscillatorFrequency Range 156~164 MHzSensitivity 0.20µV for 12dB SINADSquelch Sensitivity Threshold 0.10µVAudio ±6 dB 500 to 2000HzFrequency ResponseAdjacent Channel 65 dB @ ±25 kHzSelectivityHum & Noise Ratio 43 dBAudio Output Power 0.6 W @ 10 % THDCurrent Drain Squelched 40mAMax. Audio 170mASpecifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice.31VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 31
TroubleshootingNot enough rangeCause: Line of sight blocked⇒Increase antenna height.Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will transmit on the 1 wattrange.Cause: Low voltage⇒Recharge or replace the batteries.Will not transmit while on the charger.Cause: Low voltage⇒The unit is not designed to transmit while on the charger.The charger does not supply enough power for transmitting.Battery will not charge.Cause: Charger inoperative⇒Replace charger. Damage to the charger can be a resultof keying up the radio while on the charger.Battery will not hold a chargeCause: Battery has developed a memory⇒Periodically, drain the Li-ion battery before recharging.(This can be done by listening to the weather channel untilthe battery drains).32VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 32
Three-Year Limited WarrantyImportant! Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.WARRANTOR: UnidenELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants for three years, to the original retail owner, thisProduct excluding Li-ion battery pack to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanshipwith only the limitations or exclusions set out below. Uniden warrants for 12 months, to the original retail owner, the Lithium Ion battery pack to be free from defects in material and craftmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no furthereffect 36 months (12 months for the Lithium Ion battery pack) after the date of original retailsale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A)damaged or not maintained as reasonable ornecessary, (B)modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or anyconfigurations not sold by Uniden, (C)improperly installed, (D)serviced or repaired by someoneother 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 theOperation Guide for this product.STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty atany time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace thedefective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (exceptshipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIREWARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALLOTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIEDOR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THISWARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENTOF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusionor limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may notapply to you.LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have otherrights 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 theinstructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack theProduct carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts andaccessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and anote describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shippedfreight prepaid by traceable means to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation4700 Amon Carter Blvd.Ft Worth, TX 76155(800)586-04098:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CentralMonday through Friday33VOYAGER.QX 8/20/2 11:22 AM Page 33
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