Uniden America UT919 Portable Marine VHF Transmitter User Manual Owners Manual

Uniden America Corporation Portable Marine VHF Transmitter Owners Manual

Owners Manual

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ContentsControls and Indicators...................................................................... 2Warning! .............................................................................................. 4Introduction ........................................................................................ 5Features ........................................................................................... 5Technical Support and Service ........................................................ 6Maritime Radio Services Operation ................................................. 6Included in Your Package ................................................................. 7Getting Started ................................................................................... 8Mounting the Charging Cradle ......................................................... 8Attaching the Antenna ...................................................................... 8Attaching the Rechargeable Battery Pack ....................................... 8Attaching the Beltclip ........................................................................ 9Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 10Operation .......................................................................................... 11Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch ....................................... 11Selecting a Channel ....................................................................... 12One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI ......................................................... 12Triple Watch ................................................................................... 13Monitoring Weather Channels ........................................................ 14Emergency/Weather Alert .............................................................. 15SAME Alert.......................................................................................16FIPS Code........................................................................................16USA, International and Canadian Channels .................................. 17Programming a Channel into Memory ........................................... 18Deleting a Channel from Memory .................................................. 18Scanning ........................................................................................ 18Transmitting ................................................................................... 19Lighted Keys and Display ............................................................... 19Turning and reactivating the Key Beep .......................................... 19Battery Indicator ............................................................................. 20Key Lock ........................................................................................ 20Marine Channels - USA ................................................................... 21Marine Channels - International . .................................................... 23Marine Channels - Canada .............................................................. 25NWR-SAME EVENT CODE ................................................................27Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories . ............................ 29Specifications ................................................................................... 30Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 31FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION .............................................. 32Three-Year Limited Warranty .......................................................... 33UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 1
Controls and Indicators21 Antenna2 Belt Clip3 PTT (Push to Talk) Key4 Battery5 USA/International/Canadian Button (UIC)6 WX Mode/Weather Alert Button (WX/ALERT)7 TX Power/Lock Button (1/5W/LOCK)8 Channel Up Button (▲)9 Channel Down Button (▼)10 Speaker11 Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack12 Squelch Knob (SQ)13 Volume Knob (VOL)14 LCD Display15 Memory/FIPS Button (MEM/FIPS)16 Scan Button (SCAN)17 16/9 - Triple Watch Button (16/9/TRI)18 Microphone19 Charge Contacts20 Battery Release Clip1234567891011121314151617181920UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 2
3A Channel Number DisplayB Battery IndicatorC Memory IndicatorD Transmit IndicatorE Triple Watch IndicatorF TX Power IndicatorG Key Lock IndicatorH USA/International/Canadian (US/INT/CAN) IndicatorI Weather Mode IndicatorJ Scan IndicatorK Weather Alert IndicatorABCDE FG H IJKLCD DisplayUT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 3
Warning!• The MHS350 is waterproof 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 body parts.Ni-MH Battery Pack Warning• This equipment contains a Ni-MH Battery Pack.• The Ni-MH Battery Pack contained in this equipment mayexplode 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 tocharge this Battery Pack. Using another Adapter may damagethe 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 intendedto alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.4UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 4
IntroductionThe MHS350 is a waterproof, portable two-way VHF transceiver. Itis 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 MHS350’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• Dual Drop-in Charging Cradle• Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack• Battery Save Operation• Key Lock• Back-Lit Keys and Display• Belt Clip• Wrist Strap• TX Power 1W/5W5UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM 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 operating guide. For technical support contact Uniden at 1-800-586-0409. The radiocontains 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 22~27. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC for any additional channel information.6UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 6
Included in Your PackageIf any of these items are missing from the box, contact your UnidenDealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988. Charging Cradle Rechargeable Battery x2(BP 350)Reference Guide/Printed MaterialAC Adapter(BADY0510001)MHS 350DC AdapterAntenna(HH9408)Wrist Strap(RETC484647Z)Beltclip Mounting Screws7UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 7
Getting StartedMounting the Charging CradleMount the Charging Cradle to either a counter or wall.To counter:Attach the Charging Cradle using the mountingscrews and washers as follows.To wall:Apply the Charging Cradle to the wall and insertthe two mounting screws into the larger holes ofthe Charging CradlePush down the Charging Cradle until it is firmly seated.When you remove the Charging Cradle from thewall, loosen the screws and push the ChargingCradle up.Attaching the AntennaApply the antenna to the radio as shown. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.Attaching the Rechargeable BatteryPackSnap the battery release clip out andremove the alkaline battery case. Thenplace the rechargeable battery pack onto theback of the radio. It will only fit in one way.Snap the battery release clip until it clicks.Be sure the battery pack fits tightlyagainst the body.218UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 8
Attaching the BeltclipHold the beltclip in the direction asillustrated.Apply it to the hanger piece on the backof the radio. Then slide it up.When you hear a click, the beltclip isfirmly attached.To take the beltclip off the radio, turn itupside down and slide it up.43219UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 9
Charging the Battery PackYour marine radio is powered by a specially designed Ni-MHbattery pack.• Before operating the MHS350, charge the Ni-MH battery pack for4 hours without interruptionwith the Adapter.Plug one end of the AC adapter into thewall outlet and the other end into theAdapter jack on the side of the ChargingCradle.Make sure your radio is OFF, and place theradio in the front of the Charging Cradle. Youcan also charge another battery at the sametime. Place it in the back of the ChargingCradle.Charge the battery for 4 hours.• The charger won’t overcharge the battery pack.After 4 hours without interruption, the LED onthe Charging Cradle turn off and charging iscompleted.•Be sure to replace the rubber cap after charging in order tosecure the waterproof seal.•The radio will not charge the battery while on and receivingincoming voice traffic.• When you mount the Charging Cradle on your boat, use the DCadapter instead.• The jack is for charging only. If the battery level is low, the radioneeds to charge before use.32110UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 10
Operation• See “Controls and Indicators” (page 2) for button, knob, and keypositions.• When you turn On your MHS350, it is automatically tuned tochannel 16, the United States Coast Guard frequency for dis-tress, safety, and calling.• When you press any button (except PTT), a short tone sounds.Turning On the Unit and Setting SquelchBefore you turn On the unit, turn thesquelch (SQ) knob fully counterclockwise.Then, turn On the unit by turning theVolume/Power (VOL) knob clockwiseuntil you hear a hissing sound.Turn the SQknob clockwise, just until thehissing sound stops. Use the knob to adjustto the desired squelch level. Think of thesquelch control as a frequency gate whichcontrols access to weak or strong signalsdepending 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 that you continually hear a hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly.To turn Off the unit, turn the VOL knob counterclockwise until itclicks.432111NoiseWeak SignalsMedium SignalsStrong SignalsUT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 11
Selecting a ChannelTurn On your radio.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 formore than 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/TRIbutton.To monitor channel 9, press the 16/9/TRIbutton again.To return to channel 20, press the16/9/TRIbutton again.432132112[UP ][DOWN ]UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 12
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/TRIbutton for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds andTRI appears on the display.To exit from Triple Watch, press andhold the 16/9/TRIbutton for 2 seconds.A double confirmation tone sounds andTRI disappears.• 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 Triple Watch mode, simply press the button again.2113UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 13
Monitoring Weather ChannelsThe MHS350 has 10 preprogrammed emergency/weather channelfrequencies, represented by 0 through 9.To listen to the emergency/weatherchannels in your area, press theWX/ALERTbutton. WX appears on thedisplay.To move up, press the ▲button.To move down, press the ▼button.To exit, press the WX/ALERTbutton. WX disappears from the display.• To change the channel continuously,press and hold the ▲or ▼button formore than 1 second.432114[UP ][DOWN ]UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 14
Emergency/Weather AlertEmergency/Weather Alert allows your MHS350 to function as asevere weather warning radio and will also alert you to any local ornational emergencies. If the NOAA issues warning while this fea-ture is turned On, the radio sounds an alert tone. You will then hearthe emergency/weather broadcast. You can set this feature on bothmarine channel or weather channel.To use Emergency/Weather Alert, select theemergency/weather channel in your area.Press and hold the WX/ALERTbutton for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tonesounds and appears.When the unit receives a warning signal,it beeps for 5 seconds. and the chan-nel number blinks.To turn Off Emergency/Weather Alert,press and hold the WX/ALERTbutton for2 seconds. A double confirmation tonesounds.• When Emergency/Weather Alert is activated, the highest priorityis given this function. If the unit is in Scan, Triple Watch, or anyother marine channels, it checks the weather alert signals every 7 seconds and switches to the warning receive mode automatically.432115UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 15
SAME AlertSAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) alert function as asevere weather and emergency warning like Emergency/Weatheralert (see page 15). But SAME allows you to receive, interpret, anddisplay the information about the code so you can determine if theemergency might affect your area. This can be set only on weatherchannel. Press and hold the WX/ALERTbutton for2 seconds. A double confirmation tonesounds, and WX and appears.When the unit receives a warning signal,WX and blinks. The warning level andthe channel number appears alternately.Also you hear an alert tone correspond-ing to the alert level (There are 8 levels).To turn Off SAME Alert, press and holdthe WX/ALERTbutton for two seconds. FIPS CodeThe 6-gigit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) codewas established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifiesgeographic areas in the United Sates. FIPS code allows you toreceive only the SAME alert occurring in a particular area. Toobtain the FIPS code for a particular area, contact the NWS tallfree at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). Or visit their website:http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm. A list of event codedare located on page 28.32116UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 16
To store the FIPS code:Press and hold the MEM/FIPSkey. The radio enters the registration mode.Select the location number from 01 to 15by pressing the ▲or ▼button.Press the SCANbutton to store thelocation number.Now enter the FIPS code.Press the ▲or ▼button to select thenumber from 1 to 9. The number will beentered when MEM/FIPSis pressed, andthe brinking digit moves to the right. Whenyou enter the last digit, the confirmation screen appears.USA, International and Canadian ChannelsThe MHS350 is initially set for USAmarine channels when you turn On your radio.To listen to international marine channels, press the UICbutton once.INT appears on the display.To listen to Canadian marine channels,press the UICbutton again.CAN appears on the display.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 21.4321432117UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 17
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/FIPSbutton to store the channel. MEM appears on the display.Deleting a Channel from MemorySelect the channel to delete from memory by pressing the ▲or ▼button.Press the MEM/FIPSbutton. MEM disappears from the display.ScanningTo begin scanning the programmedchannels, press the SCANbutton. SCANand TRI appear on the display.To stop scanning, press the SCANbutton once more. SCAN and TRI dis-appear 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 2 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/TRIbutton for 2 seconds. TRI disappears from the display.21212118UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 18
TransmittingTransmission power can be set to either5W or 1W. Press the 1/5W/LOCKbutton to makethe change, then the 5W or the 1Windicator on the display changesaccordingly.To transmit, press and hold the PTT(push-to-talk) key. TX appears on the display.To return to receive, release the PTTkey. TX disappears from the display.• If the PTTkey is pressed for more than 5 minutes, TX startsblinking and the transmission ends. The TX time out tone willsound until the PTTkey is released.• If the battery indicator level is O and the PTTkey is pressed,the radio will not transmit and the TX icon and the channelnumber start blinking. (Refer to the description of the BatteryIndicator on the next page.)Lighted Keys and DisplayTo light the display, press any key excluding the PTTkey.• If you press any button other than the PTTkey while the displayand keypad are illuminated, it remains illuminated for another 5 seconds.Turning and reactivating the Key BeepYour radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons (except forthe PTTkey) is pressed.To turn off or reactivate the Key beep:Turn the radio on again while pressing and holding the ▲or ▼buttons.32119UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 19
Battery IndicatorWhen the unit is On, battery power is always indicated on the display. There are 6 levels from 5 to 0.Level 5: The battery is nearly discharged.Level 0: The radio cannot transmit. If the bat-tery level drops to level 0 duringtransmitting, the transmission will becanceled.Almost Empty: LO appears on the display.Non of the key is effective,and the radio cannot neithertransmit nor receive.Charge the radio or install anew battery immediately.Key LockTo prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad.Press and hold the 1/5W/LOCKbutton for 2 seconds. A doubleconfirmation tone sounds. LOCK appears on the display.To unlock the keypad, press and hold the 1/5W/LOCK buttonagain for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. LOCKdisappears from the display.• You can also unlock the keypad by turning the radio Off andthen On again.2120UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 20
21Marine Channels - USAChannel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Note Ship to Ship toDesig Transmit Receive Ship ShoreWX0 — 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. Weathe RX Only RX Only01 156.050 156.050 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes02 INH03 156.150 156.150 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes04 INH05 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 YesUT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 21
Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Note Ship to Ship toDesig Transmit 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 157.075 157.075 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes82 157.125 157.125 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes83 157.175 157.175 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 No22UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 22
23Marine 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 YesUT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 23
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.24UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 24
25Marine 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 156.900 156.900 Yes Yes19 156.950 156.950 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 YesUT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 25
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.26UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 26
27NWR-SAME EVENT CODEEVENT LEVEL (SirenType)Event Code Standard Warning Watch Statement Test Ignore(A1) (A2) (A3) (A4)Emergency Action Notification EANEmergency Action Termination EATNational Information Center NICTornado Warning # TOW (or TOR)Severe Thunderstorm Warning # SVW (or SVR)Flash Flood Warning FFWFlood Warning FLWWinter Storm Warning WSWBlizzard Warning BZWHigh Wind/Dust Storm Warning HWWRadiological Hazard Warning RHWCivil Danger Warning CDWLocal Area Emergency LAEHazardous Material Warning HMWCivil Emergensy Message CEMImmediate Evacaution Warning IEWImmediate Evacuation Notice EVILaw Enforcement Warning LEWFire Warning FRWHurricane/Tropical Storm Warning HUWTsunami Warning TSWCoastal Flood Warning CFWSpecial Marine Warning SMWAvalanche Warning AVWVolcano Warning VOWShelter In Place Warning SPWLocal Area Emergency LAENational Hazard Warning NHWUnrecognizable PIL ACECivil Danger Watch CDARadiological Hazard Watch RHAHazardous Material Watch HMAWinter Storm Watch WSAHigh Wind/Dust Storm Watch HWATornado Watch TOAUT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 27
EVENT LEVEL (SirenType)Event Code Standard Warning Watch Statement Test Ignore(A1) (A2) (A3) (A4)Severe Thunderstorm Watch SVAFlash Flood Watch FFAFlood Watch FLAHurricane/Tropical Storm Watch HUATsunami Watch TSACoastal Flood Watch CFAAvalanche Watch AVAVolcano Watch VOASevere Weather Statement SVSSpecial Weather Statement SPSFlash Flood Statement FFSFlood Statement FLSHurricane Statement HLSNational Periodic Test NPTRequired Monthly Test RMTRequired Weekly Test RWTSystem Demonstration/Practice DMOAdministrative Message ADRNetwork Message Notification NMNTransmitter Backup On TXBTransmitter Primary On TXPTransmitter Radiate Off TXFTransmitter Radiate On TXO28UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 28
29Optional Parts and Replacement AccessoriesUniden Parts Department(800)-554-3988Hours: M-F 8:00AM to 5:00PM CSTWe can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.comCharging CradleNi-MH Battery(BP 350)Reference Guide/Printed MaterialAC Adapter(BADY0510001)DC AdapterAntenna(HH9408)Wrist Strap(RETC484647Z)BeltclipMounting ScrewsUT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 29
SpecificationsGeneralChannels Transmit and Receive All US/International/Canada ChannelWeather 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 Ni-MH Battery Pack7.2V 1350 mAhSize (without antenna) 5.8 (H) x 2.7 (W) x 1.68 (D) inch144 (H) x 67 (W) x 42 (D) mmWeight (w/battery & antenna) 15.2 oz (430g)TransmitterFrequency Range 156~158 MHzFrequency Stability ±10 PPMPower Output 1.0 W & 5WSpurious Emissions -60 dBc (5W)Current Drain 900mA (1W), 1500mA (5W)ReceiverReceiver Type Double Conversion SuperHeterodyne PhaseLocked Loop system for Local OscillatorFrequency Range 156~164 MHzSensitivity 0.35µV for 12dB SINADSquelch Sensitivity Threshold 0.25µVAudio ±6 dB 500 to 2000HzFrequency ResponseAdjacent Channel 60 dB @ ±25 kHzSelectivityHum & Noise Ratio 40 dBAudio Output Power 0.5 W @ 10 % THDCurrent Drain Squelched 45mAMax. Audio 180mASpecifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice.30UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 30
31TroubleshootingNot 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 charging.Cause: Low voltage⇒The radio is not designed to transmit while charging. DC or AC adapter does not supply enough power fortransmitting.Battery will not charge.Cause: Low voltage⇒Do not to transmit while charging. The adaptor does notsupply enough power for transmitting.UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 31
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATIONWARNING! Read this information before using the radio In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of theUnited States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adoptedan updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequencyelectromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously setby both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the radiocomplies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.• Never allow children to operate the radio without adultsupervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines.WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radiotransmitter 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 theradio, or result in violation of FCC regulations.Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antennacomes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Pleasecontact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.Body-worn OperationThis device was tested for typical body-worn operations using thesupplied belt-clip, which typically provides a space of 1 inch from thebody. 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'sface. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements maynot comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should beavoided. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCCwebsite at www.fcc.gov.• When using an external speaker microphone, USE ONLY THEUNIDEN MODEL HHVTA07 (black) or HHVTAW07 (white). Useof any other accessory for this purpose may invalidate yourauthority to operate this device.32UT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 32
33Three-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 Ni-MH 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 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 furthereffect 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 otherthan 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 CorporationParts and Service Division4700 Amon Carter Blvd.Ft Worth, TX 76155(800) 235-3874, 8 AM to 5 PM. Central, Monday through FridayUT919ZH(MHS350)ENG.QX 12/19/03 5:26 PM Page 33
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