Uniden America UT899 Portable Marine VHF Transmitter User Manual Owners Manual
Uniden America Corporation Portable Marine VHF Transmitter Owners Manual
Owners Manual
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Contents
Controls and Indicators...................................................................... 2
Warning! .............................................................................................. 4
Introduction ........................................................................................ 5
Features ........................................................................................... 5
Technical Support and Service ........................................................ 6
Maritime Radio Services Operation ................................................. 6
Included in your Package .................................................................. 7
Getting Started ................................................................................... 8
Mounting the Drop-in Charger .......................................................... 8
Attaching the Antenna ...................................................................... 8
Attaching the Battery Pack ............................................................... 9
Attaching the Beltclip ........................................................................ 9
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 10
Operation .......................................................................................... 11
Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch ....................................... 11
Selecting a Channel ....................................................................... 12
One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI ......................................................... 12
Triple Watch ................................................................................... 13
Monitoring Weather Channels ........................................................ 14
Weather Alert ................................................................................. 15
USA, International and Canadian Channels .................................. 16
Programming a Channel into Memory ........................................... 16
Deleting a Channel from Memory .................................................. 17
Scanning ........................................................................................ 17
Transmitting ................................................................................... 18
Lighted Keys and Display ............................................................... 18
Battery Indicator ............................................................................. 19
Key Lock ........................................................................................ 19
Marine Channels - USA ................................................................... 20
Marine Channels - International . .................................................... 22
Marine Channels - Canada .............................................................. 24
Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories . ............................ 26
Specifications ................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 28
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION .............................................. 29
Warranty ........................................................................................... 30
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Controls and Indicators
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1 Antenna
2 Belt Clip
3 Adapter Jack
4 Battery
5 Battery Release Clip
6 PTT (Push to Talk) Key
7 USA/International/Canadian Button (UIC)
8 WX Mode/Weather Alert Button (WX/ALERT)
9 TX Power/Lock Button (1/5W/LOCK)
10 Microphone
11 Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack
12 Volume/Power Knob
13 Squelch Knob
14 LCD Display
15 Memory Button (MEM)
16 Scan Button (SCAN)
17 Channel Up Button (▲)
18 16/9 - Triple Watch Button (16/9/TRI)
19 Channel Down Button (▼)
20 Speaker
ATLANTIS 250
WX
ALERT
UIC
1/5W 16/9
TRI
LOCK
MIC
MEN
SCAN
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A Transmit Indicator
B TX Power Indicator
C USA/International/Canadian (US/INT/CAN) Indicator
D Channel Number Display
E Memory Indicator
F Scan Indicator
G Battery Indicator
H Triple Watch Indicator
I Weather Mode Indicator
J Weather Alert Indicator
K Key Lock Indicator
G
IK
BC DA
EF
JH
LCD Display
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Warning!
• The ATLANTIS 250 is waterproof only when both the antenna
and the battery are properly attached.
• Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment unless all
the Radio Frequency (RF) connectors are secure and any open
connectors 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 the
antenna touching or close to the eyes, face, or exposed body
parts.
Ni-MH Battery Pack Warning
• This equipment contains a Ni-MH Battery Pack.
• The Ni-MH Battery Pack contained in this equipment may
explode if disposed of in a fire.
• Do not short-circuit the Battery Pack.
• Do not charge the Ni-MH Battery Pack used in this
equipment with any Adapter other than the one designed to
charge this Battery Pack. Using another Adapter may damage
the Battery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode.
• Ni-MH batteries must be disposed of properly.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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Introduction
The ATLANTIS 250 is a waterproof, portable two-way VHF
transceiver. It is compact, lightweight, rugged and fits 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 250’s
features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the
unit.
Features
• Waterproof (meets JIS4 waterproof specifications)
• Triple Watch Mode
• Priority Channel Startup (Channel 16)
• Programmable Memory
• One-Touch Channel 16/9
• 10 Weather Channels
• Weather Alert
• Memory Scan
• USA, International and Canadian Channels
• Table-Top Drop-In Charger (can also be wall-mounted)
• Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack
• Battery Save Operation
• Key Lock
• Back-Lit Keys and Display
• Belt Clip
• Wrist Strap
• TX Power 1W/5W
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Technical Support and Service
Your Uniden dealer can provide you with sales assistance and
information. If your marine radio does not perform properly, follow
the troubleshooting tips in the back of this operating guide.
For technical support contact Uniden at 1-800-586-0409. 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 expressly
approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way
other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, can void your
authority to operate this product.
Maritime Radio Services Operation
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 in
these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden.
For frequencies/channels that are currently for use in the world see
page 22~29. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-
FCC for any additional channel information.
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Included in your Package
If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden
Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988.
Cradle
Beltclip Wrist Strap
(RETC484647Z)
Rechargeable Battery
(ATLANTIS BP)
AC Adapter
(BADY0510001)
DC Adapter
ATLANTIS 250 Antenna
(HH9408)
Reference Guide/
Printed Material
Mounting Screws
ATLANTIS 250
WX
ALERT
UIC
1/5W16/9
TRI
LOCK
MIC
MEN
SCAN
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Getting Started
Mounting the Cradle
Mount the Cradle to either a counter or wall.
To counter:
Attach the Cradle using the mounting screws
and washers as follows.
To wall:
Insert the two mounting screws into the wall
keeping the same space as the holes on the
charger.
Place the charger with the screws
through the larger holes then turn
the charger.
Attaching the Antenna
Attach the antenna to the ATLANTIS 250.
Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.
Attaching the Battery Pack
Snap the battery release clip out and remove the battery case.
Then place the battery pack onto the back of the radio. It will
only fit in one way.
• Use this battery case with Alkaline AA
batteries (not included) in an emargency
case.
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Contacts
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Snap the battery release clip until it
clicks. Be sure the battery pack fits
tightly against the ATLANTIS 250’s
body.
Attaching the Beltclip
Hold the beltclip in the direction as
follows.
Apply it to the hanger piece on the back
of the radio. Then slid it up.
You will hear a click. The beltclip is
firmly attached.
To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it
and slid it up.
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Charging the Battery Pack
Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed Ni-MH
battery pack.
• Before operating the ATLANTIS 250, charge the Ni-MH battery
pack for 22 hours without interruption with the Adapter.
Place the ATLANTIS 250 in the Cradle.
Plug one end of the AC adapter into the
wall outlet and the other end into the
Adapter jack on the back of the ATLANTIS
250.
The red LED illuminates and stays On.
• The charger won’t overcharge the battery pack. When charging is
completed, the charge LED is no longer illuminated.
•Do not transmit when the ATLANTIS 250 is in the Cradle!
• You can monitor incoming calls while the ATLANTIS 250 is in the
Cradle.
• When you mount the Cradle on your boat, use the DC adapter
instead.
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ATLANTIS 250
WX
ALERT
UIC
1/5W 16/9
TRI
LOCK
MIC
MEN
SCAN
ATLANTIS 250
WX
ALERT
UIC
1/5W 16/9
TRI
LOCK
MIC
MEN
SCAN
ATLANTIS 250
WX
ALERT
UIC
1/5W 16/9
TRI
LOCK
MIC
MEN
SCAN
ATLANTIS 250
WX
ALERT
UIC
1/5W 16/9
TRI
LOCK
MIC
MEN
SCAN
ATLANTIS 250
WX
ALERT
UIC
1/5W 16/9
TRI
LOCK
MIC
MEN
SCAN
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Operation
• See “Controls and Indicators” (page. 2) for button, knob, and key
positions.
• When you turn On your ATLANTIS 250, it is automatically tuned
to channel 16, the United States Coast Guard frequency for
distress, safety, and calling.
• When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds.
Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch
Before you turn On the unit, turn the
Squelch knob fully counterclockwise.
Then, turn On the unit by turning the
Volume/Power knob clockwise until you
hear a hissing sound.
Turn the Squelch knob clockwise, just until
the hissing sound stops. Use the knob to
adjust to the desired squelch level. Think of
the squelch control as a frequency gate
which controls access to weak or strong
signals depending on its setting.
• To listen to a weak or distant station, turn the knob
counterclockwise. If reception is poor, turn it clockwise to cut
out 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 counterclock-
wise until it clicks.
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SQ
SPKR
MIC
VOL
Noise
Weak Signals
Medium Signals
Strong Signals
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Selecting a Channel
Turn On your ATLANTIS 250.
To select a higher channel,
press the ▲button.
To select a lower channel,
press the ▼button.
• To change the channel continuously,
press and hold the ▲or ▼button for
more than 1 second.
One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI
Example: While you are monitoring channel 20, you want to check
channel 16 or channel 9.
You are now on channel 20.
To monitor channel 16, press the
16/9/TRI button.
To monitor channel 9, press the
16/9/TRI button again.
To return to channel 20, press the
16/9/TRI button again.
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[
UP
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[
DOWN
]
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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.
To select Triple Watch mode, press and
hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. A
double confirmation tone sounds.
To exit from Triple Watch, press and
hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds. A double
confirmation tone sounds.
• While in Triple Watch mode, you can
change the currently selected channel
using the ▲or ▼button.
• A momentary press of the 16/9/TRI
button interrupts Triple Watch mode
and remains on 16, or on channel 9 if
you press once more. To return to
the previous mode, simply press the
button again.
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Monitoring Weather Channels
The ATLANTIS 250 has 10 preprogrammed weather channel
frequencies, represented by 0 through 9.
To listen to the weather channels
in your area, 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 for
more than 1 second.
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[
UP
]
[
DOWN
]
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Weather Alert
Weather Alert allows your ATLANTIS 250 to function as a severe
weather warning radio. If the NOAA issues a severe weather
warning while the Weather Alert is turned On, the ATLANTIS 250
sounds an alert tone. You will then hear the emergency weather
broadcast.
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, and
the channel number blinks.
To turn Off Weather Alert, press and hold
WX/ALERT for 2 seconds. A double
confirmation tone sounds.
• When Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority is given
this function. If the unit is in Scan, Triple Watch, or any other
marine channels, it checks the weather alert signals every
7 seconds and switches to the warning receive mode
automatically.
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USA, International and Canadian Channels
The ATLANTIS 250 is initially set for
USA marine 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 setting
that was selected when turned back On.
• For USA, international and Canadian
marine channels and functions, refer to
the tables starting on page 22.
Programming a Channel into Memory
Before using the scanning feature, you have to program channels
into memory.
Select the channel to enter into memory
by pressing the ▲or ▼button.
Press the MEM button to store the
channel.
MEM appears on the display.
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Deleting a Channel from Memory
Select the channel to delete from
memory by pressing the ▲or ▼button.
Press the MEM button.
MEM disappears from the display.
Scanning
To begin scanning the programmed
channels, press the SCAN button. SCAN
and TRIPLE appear on the display.
To stop scanning, press the SCAN
button once more. SCAN and TRIPLE
disappear from the display.
• Scanning starts from the lowest to highest channel and stops
when it finds an active channel. It remains on that channel until
the transmission ends, then resumes scanning after a 2 second
delay period.
• When in the scan mode, the unit automatically activates the
Triple 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.
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Transmitting
Transmission power can be set to either
5W or 1W.
Press the 1/5W/LOCK button to make
the change, then the 5W or the 1W
indicator on 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 minutes, TX starts
blinking and the transmission ends. The TX time out tone will
sound 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 the
TX icon starts blinking.
(Refer to the description of the Battery Indicator on the next
page.)
Lighted Keys and Display
To light the display, press any key excluding the PTT key.
• If you press any button other than the PTT key while the display
and keypad are illuminated, it remains illuminated for another
5 seconds.
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Battery Indicator
When the unit is On, battery power is always indicated on the
display.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery
indicator appears as follows:
When the battery is nearly discharged, the
battery indicator appears as follows:
• When the battery indicator drops to the
1-mark level on the display, the radio will
receive but will not transmit.
Key Lock
To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad.
Press and hold the 1/5W/LOCK key for 2 seconds. The unit will
beep two times to confirm that the keypad is locked with LOCK
indication on the display.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold the 1/5W/LOCK key
again for 2 seconds. The unit will beep twice to confirm that the
keypad is unlocked, and LOCK will disappear.
• You can also unlock the keypad by turning the radio Off and
then On again.
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Marine Channels - USA
Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Note Ship to Ship to
Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore
WX0 — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX2 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX3 — 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX4 — 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX5 — 162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX6 — 162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX7 — 162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX8 — 161.650 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only
WX9 — 161.775 Can. Weathe RX Only RX Only
01 156.050 156.050 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes
02
03 156.150 156.150 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes
04
05 156.250 156.250 Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes
06 156.300 156.300 Safety Yes No
07 156.350 156.350 Com’l Yes Yes
08 156.400 156.400 Com’l Yes No
09 156.450 156.450 Com’l & Non Com’l Yes Yes
10 156.500 156.500 Com’l Yes Yes
11 156.550 156.550 Com’l, VTS, SMS Yes Yes
12 156.600 156.600 Port Ops, VTS, SMS Yes Yes
13 156.650 156.650 Navigational 1W Yes No
14 156.700 156.700 Port Ops Yes Yes
15 RX Only 156.750 Environmental RX Only
16 156.800 156.800
Distress, Safety, Calling
Yes Yes
17 156.850 156.850 State Control Yes Yes
18 156.900 156.900 Com’l Yes Yes
19 156.950 156.950 Com’l Yes Yes
20 157.000 157.000 Port Ops Yes Yes
21 157.050 157.050 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
22 157.100 157.100 Coast Guard Yes Yes
23 157.150 157.150 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
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Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Note Ship to Ship to
Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore
24 157.200 161.800 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes
25 157.250 161.850 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes
26 157.300 161.900 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes
27 157.350 161.950 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes
28 157.400 162.000 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes
60 INH
61 156.075 156.075
62 INH
63 156.175 156.175
64 156.225 156.225
65 156.275 156.275 Port Ops No Yes
66 156.325 156.325 Port Ops Yes Yes
67 156.375 156.375 Com’l 1W Yes No
68 156.425 156.425 Non Com’l Yes Yes
69 156.475 156.475 Non Com’l Yes Yes
70 RX Only 156.525
71 156.575 156.575 Non Com’l Yes Yes
72 156.625 156.625 Non Com’l Yes No
73 156.675 156.675 Port Ops Yes Yes
74 156.725 156.725 Port Ops Yes Yes
77 156.875 156.875 Port Ops Yes No
78 156.925 156.925 Non Com’l Yes Yes
79 156.975 156.975 Com’l Yes Yes
80 157.025 157.025 Com’l Yes Yes
81 157.075 157.075 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
82 157.125 157.125 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
83 157.175 157.175 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
84 157.225 161.825 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes
85 157.275 161.875 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes
86 157.325 161.925 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes
87 157.375 161.975 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes
88 157.425 157.425 Com’l Yes No
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Marine Channels - International
Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent
Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List
WX0 — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather
WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather
WX2 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather
WX3 — 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather
WX4 — 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather
WX5 — 162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather
WX6 — 162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather
WX7 — 162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather
WX8 — 161.650 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only Weather
WX9 — 161.775 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only Weather
01 156.050 160.650 Duplex Yes Yes
02 156.100 160.700 Duplex Yes Yes
03 156.150 160.750 Duplex Yes Yes
04 156.200 160.800 Duplex Yes Yes
05 156.250 160.850 Duplex Yes Yes
06 156.300 156.300 Yes No
07 156.350 160.950 Duplex Yes Yes
08 156.400 156.400 Yes No
09 156.450 156.450 Yes Yes Fish
10 156.500 156.500 Yes Yes
11 156.550 156.550 Yes Yes
12 156.600 156.600 Yes Yes
13 156.650 156.650 Yes Yes
14 156.700 156.700 Yes Yes
15 156.750 156.750 Yes Yes
Environmental
16 156.800 156.800 Yes Yes
17 156.850 156.850 Yes Yes
18 156.900 161.500 Duplex Yes Yes
19 156.950 161.550 Duplex Yes Yes
20 157.000 161.600 Duplex Yes Yes
21 157.050 161.650 Duplex Yes Yes
22 157.100 161.700 Duplex Yes Yes
23 157.150 161.750 Duplex Yes Yes
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Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent
Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List
24 157.200 161.800 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 Duplex
61 156.075 160.675 Duplex
62 156.125 160.725 Duplex
63 156.175 160.775 Duplex
64 156.225 160.825 Duplex
65 156.275 160.875 Duplex Yes Yes
66 156.325 160.925 Duplex Yes Yes
67 156.375 156.375 Yes No
68 156.425 156.425 Yes Yes Fish
69 156.475 156.475 Yes Yes Fish
70 RX Only 156.525
71 156.575 156.575 Yes Yes Fish
72 156.625 156.625 Yes No Fish
73 156.675 156.675 Yes Yes
74 156.725 156.725 Yes Yes
77 156.875 156.875 Yes No
78 156.925 161.525 Duplex Yes Yes
79 156.975 161.575 Duplex Yes Yes
80 157.025 161.625 Duplex Yes Yes
81 157.075 161.675 Duplex Yes Yes
Coast Guard
82 157.125 161.725 Duplex Yes Yes
83 157.175 161.775 Duplex Yes Yes
Coast Guard
84 157.225 161.825 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.
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Marine Channels - Canada
Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent
Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List
WX0 — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX2 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX3 — 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX4 — 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX5 — 162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX6 — 162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX7 — 162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX8 — 161.650 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only
WX9 — 161.775 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only
01 156.050 160.650 Duplex Yes Yes
02 156.100 160.700 Duplex Yes Yes
03 156.150 160.750 Duplex Yes Yes
04 156.200 156.200 Yes Yes
05 156.250 156.250 Yes Yes
06 156.300 156.300 Yes No
07 156.350 156.350 Yes Yes
08 156.400 156.400 Yes No
09 156.450 156.450 Yes Yes Fish
10 156.500 156.500 Yes Yes
11 156.550 156.550 Yes Yes
12 156.600 156.600 Yes Yes
13 156.650 156.650 1W Yes Yes
14 156.700 156.700 Yes Yes
15 156.750 156.750 1W Yes Yes
Environmental
16 156.800 156.800 Yes Yes
17 156.850 156.850 1W Yes Yes
18 156.900 156.900 Yes Yes
19 156.950 156.950 Yes Yes
20 157.000 161.600 Duplex, 1W Yes Yes
21 157.050 157.050 Yes Yes
22 157.100 157.100 Yes Yes
23 157.150 161.750 Duplex Yes Yes
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Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent
Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List
24 157.200 161.800 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 Duplex
61 156.075 156.075
62 156.125 156.125
63 INH
64 156.225 156.225
65 156.275 156.275 Yes Yes
66 156.325 156.325 Yes Yes
67 156.375 156.375 Yes No
68 156.425 156.425 Yes Yes Fish
69 156.475 156.475 Yes Yes Fish
70 RX Only 156.525
71 156.575 156.575 Yes Yes Fish
72 156.625 156.625 Yes No Fish
73 156.675 156.675 Yes Yes
74 156.725 156.725 Yes Yes
77 156.875 156.875 Yes No
78 156.925 156.925 Yes Yes
79 156.975 156.975 Yes Yes
80 157.025 157.025 Yes Yes
81 157.075 157.075 Yes Yes
Coast Guard
82 157.125 157.125 Yes Yes
83 157.175 157.175 Yes Yes
Coast Guard
84 157.225 161.825 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.
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Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories
Uniden Parts Department
(800)-554-3988
Hours: M-F 7:00AM to 5:00PM CST
We can also be reached on the web at
www.uniden.com
CradleNi-MH Battery
(ATLANTIS BP)
Reference Guide
Mounting ScrewsAC Adapter
(BADY0510001)
DC Adapter
Antenna
(HH9408)
Wrist Strap
(RETC484647Z)
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Specifications
General
Channels Transmit 54 US/International/Canada
Receive 89 US/International/Canada
Weather 10
Freq. Control PLL
Freq. 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 Whip
Microphone Built-in Electret type
Display Liquid Crystal Display
Speaker 8Ω1 Watt
Power Source Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack
7.2V 1350 mAh
Size (without antenna) 5.9 (H) x 2.7 (W) x 2.5 (D) inch
147 (H) x 67 (W) x 63 (D) mm
Weight (w/battery & antenna) 8.8 oz (250g)
Transmitter
Frequency Range 156~158 MHz
Frequency Stability ±10 PPM
Power Output 1.0 W & 5W
Spurious Emissions -60 dBc (5W)
Current Drain 700mA (1W), 1500mA (5W)
Receiver
Receiver Type Double Conversion Super
Heterodyne Phase
Locked Loop system for Local Oscillator
Frequency Range 156~164 MHz
Sensitivity 0.35µV for 12dB SINAD
Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 0.25µV
Audio ±6 dB 500 to 2000Hz
Frequency Response
Adjacent Channel 70 dB @ ±30 kHz
Selectivity
Hum & Noise Ratio 40 dB
Audio Output Power 0.6 W @ 10 % THD
Current Drain Squelched 40mA
Max. Audio 170mA
Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice.
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Troubleshooting
Not enough range
Cause: Line of sight blocked
⇒Increase antenna height.
Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will transmit on the 1 watt
range.
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 result
of keying up the radio while on the charger.
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FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
WARNING! Read this information before using the radio
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted
an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set
by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the radio
complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
• Never allow children to operate the radio without adult
supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio
transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere
to the following:
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the
radio, or result in violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please
contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the
supplied belt-clip, which typically provides a space of 1 inch from the
body. 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.
• When using an external speaker microphone, USE ONLY THE
UNIDEN MODEL HHVTA07. Use of any other accessory for
this purpose may invalidate your authority to operate this
device.
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Three-Year Limited Warranty
Important! Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: Uniden
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants for three years, to the original retail owner, this
Product excluding Li-ion battery pack to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship
with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. Uniden warrants for 12 months, to the
original retail owner, the Ni-MH 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 further
effect 36 months (12 months for the Ni-MH battery pack) after the date of original retail sale.
The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A)damaged or not maintained as reasonable or neces-
sary, (B)modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any config-
urations 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
Operation Guide for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at
any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the
defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except
shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the
performance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or
refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE
WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT 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 specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty is void outside the United States of America.
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). The Product should include all parts and
accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a
note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped
freight prepaid by traceable means to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Ft Worth, TX 76155
(800) 235-3874, 8 AM to 5 PM. Central, Monday through Friday
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