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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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 Charging Cradle ......................................................... 8
Attaching the Antenna ...................................................................... 8
Attaching the Rechargeable Battery Pack ....................................... 8
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
Emergency/Weather Alert .............................................................. 15
SAME Alert.......................................................................................16
FIPS Code........................................................................................16
USA, International and Canadian Channels .................................. 17
Programming a Channel into Memory ........................................... 18
Deleting a Channel from Memory .................................................. 18
Scanning ........................................................................................ 18
Transmitting ................................................................................... 19
Lighted Keys and Display ............................................................... 19
Turning and reactivating the Key Beep .......................................... 19
Battery Indicator ............................................................................. 20
Key Lock ........................................................................................ 20
Marine Channels - USA ................................................................... 21
Marine Channels - International . .................................................... 23
Marine Channels - Canada .............................................................. 25
NWR-SAME EVENT CODE ................................................................27
Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories . ............................ 29
Specifications ................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 31
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION .............................................. 32
Three-Year Limited Warranty .......................................................... 33
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Controls and Indicators
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1 Antenna
2 Belt Clip
3 PTT (Push to Talk) Key
4 Battery
5 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 Speaker
11 Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack
12 Squelch Knob (
SQ
)
13 Volume Knob (
VOL
)
14 LCD Display
15 Memory/FIPS Button (
MEM/FIPS
)
16 Scan Button (
SCAN
)
17 16/9 - Triple Watch Button (
16/9/TRI
)
18 Microphone
19 Charge Contacts
20 Battery Release Clip
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A Channel Number Display
B Battery Indicator
C Memory Indicator
D Transmit Indicator
E Triple Watch Indicator
F TX Power Indicator
G Key Lock Indicator
H USA/International/Canadian (
US/INT/CAN
) Indicator
I Weather Mode Indicator
J Scan Indicator
K Weather Alert Indicator
A
B
C
DE FG H I
J
K
LCD Display
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Warning!
• The MHS350 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 MHS350 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 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/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 22~27. 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.
Charging Cradle Rechargeable Battery x2
(BP 350)
Reference Guide/
Printed Material
AC Adapter
(BADY0510001)
MHS 350
DC Adapter
Antenna
(HH9408)
Wrist Strap
(RETC484647Z)
Beltclip Mounting Screws
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Getting Started
Mounting the Charging Cradle
Mount the Charging Cradle to either a counter or wall.
To counter:
Attach the Charging Cradle using the mounting
screws and washers as follows.
To wall:
Apply the Charging Cradle to the wall and insert
the two mounting screws into the larger holes of
the Charging Cradle
Push down the Charging Cradle until it is firmly seated.
When you remove the Charging Cradle from the
wall, loosen the screws and push the Charging
Cradle up.
Attaching the Antenna
Apply the antenna to the radio as shown.
Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.
Attaching the Rechargeable Battery
Pack
Snap the battery release clip out and
remove the alkaline battery case. Then
place the rechargeable battery pack onto the
back of the radio. It will only fit in one way.
Snap the battery release clip until it clicks.
Be sure the battery pack fits tightly
against the body.
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Attaching the Beltclip
Hold the beltclip in the direction as
illustrated.
Apply it to the hanger piece on the back
of the radio. Then slide it up.
When you hear a click, the beltclip is
firmly attached.
To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it
upside down and slide 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 MHS350, charge the Ni-MH battery pack for
4 hours
without interruption
with the Adapter.
Plug one end of the AC adapter into the
wall outlet and the other end into the
Adapter jack on the side of the Charging
Cradle.
Make sure your radio is OFF, and place the
radio in the front of the Charging Cradle. You
can also charge another battery at the same
time. Place it in the back of the Charging
Cradle.
Charge the battery for 4 hours.
• The charger won’t overcharge the battery pack.
After 4 hours without interruption, the LED on
the Charging Cradle turn off and charging is
completed.
•Be sure to replace the rubber cap after charging in order to
secure the waterproof seal.
•The radio will not charge the battery while on and receiving
incoming voice traffic.
• When you mount the Charging Cradle on your boat, use the DC
adapter instead.
• The jack is for charging only. If the battery level is low, the radio
needs to charge before use.
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Operation
• See “Controls and Indicators” (page 2) for button, knob, and key
positions.
• When you turn On your MHS350, it is automatically tuned to
channel 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 Squelch
Before you turn On the unit, turn the
squelch (
SQ
) knob fully counterclockwise.
Then, turn On the unit by turning the
Volume/Power (
VOL
) knob clockwise
until you hear a hissing sound.
Turn the
SQ
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 that you continually hear a
hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly.
To turn Off the unit, turn the
VOL
knob counterclockwise until it
clicks.
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Noise
Weak Signals
Medium Signals
Strong Signals
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Selecting a Channel
Turn 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 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
]
[
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 and
TRI appears on the display.
To exit from Triple Watch, press and
hold the
16/9/TRI
button for 2 seconds.
A double confirmation tone sounds and
TRI disappears.
• 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 Triple Watch mode, simply press the
button again.
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Monitoring Weather Channels
The MHS350 has 10 preprogrammed emergency/weather channel
frequencies, represented by 0 through 9.
To listen to the emergency/weather
channels in your area, press the
WX/ALERT
button. WX appears on the
display.
To move up, press the ▲button.
To move down, press the ▼button.
To exit, press the
WX/ALERT
button.
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
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[
DOWN
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Emergency/Weather Alert
Emergency/Weather Alert allows your MHS350 to function as a
severe weather warning radio and will also alert you to any local or
national emergencies. If the NOAA issues warning while this fea-
ture is turned On, the radio sounds an alert tone. You will then hear
the emergency/weather broadcast. You can set this feature on both
marine channel or weather channel.
To use Emergency/Weather Alert, select the
emergency/weather channel in your area.
Press and hold the
WX/ALERT
button for
2 seconds. A double confirmation tone
sounds 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/ALERT
button for
2 seconds. A double confirmation tone
sounds.
• When Emergency/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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SAME Alert
SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) alert function as a
severe weather and emergency warning like Emergency/Weather
alert (see page 15). But SAME allows you to receive, interpret, and
display the information about the code so you can determine if the
emergency might affect your area. This can be set only on weather
channel.
Press and hold the
WX/ALERT
button for
2 seconds. A double confirmation tone
sounds, and WX and appears.
When the unit receives a warning signal,
WX and blinks. The warning level and
the 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 hold
the
WX/ALERT
button for two seconds.
FIPS Code
The 6-gigit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code
was established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies
geographic areas in the United Sates. FIPS code allows you to
receive only the SAME alert occurring in a particular area. To
obtain the FIPS code for a particular area, contact the NWS tall
free 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 coded
are located on page 28.
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To store the FIPS code:
Press and hold the
MEM/FIPS
key.
The radio enters the registration mode.
Select the location number from 01 to 15
by pressing the ▲or ▼button.
Press the
SCAN
button to store the
location number.
Now enter the FIPS code.
Press the ▲or ▼button to select the
number from 1 to 9. The number will be
entered when
MEM/FIPS
is pressed, and
the brinking digit moves to the right. When
you enter the last digit, the confirmation screen appears.
USA, International and Canadian Channels
The MHS350 is initially set for USA
marine channels when you turn On
your radio.
To listen to international marine
channels, press the
UIC
button once.
INT appears on the display.
To listen to Canadian marine channels,
press the
UIC
button again.
CAN appears on the display.
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 21.
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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/FIPS
button to store the
channel. MEM appears on the display.
Deleting a Channel from Memory
Select the channel to delete from
memory by pressing the ▲or ▼button.
Press the
MEM/FIPS
button.
MEM disappears from the display.
Scanning
To begin scanning the programmed
channels, press the
SCAN
button. SCAN
and TRI appear on the display.
To stop scanning, press the
SCAN
button once more. SCAN and TRI dis-
appear 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. TRI 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
(push-to-talk) 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 level is O and the
PTT
key is pressed,
the radio will not transmit and the TX icon and the channel
number start 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.
Turning and reactivating the Key Beep
Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons (except for
the
PTT
key) is pressed.
To turn off or reactivate the Key beep:
Turn the radio on again while pressing and holding the ▲or ▼
buttons.
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Battery Indicator
When 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 during
transmitting, the transmission will be
canceled.
Almost Empty: LO appears on the display.
Non of the key is effective,
and the radio cannot neither
transmit nor receive.
Charge the radio or install a
new battery immediately.
Key Lock
To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad.
Press and hold the
1/5W/LOCK
button for 2 seconds. A double
confirmation tone sounds. LOCK appears on the display.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold the
1/5W/LOCK
button
again for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. LOCK
disappears from the display.
• 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 INH
03 156.150 156.150 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes
04 INH
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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NWR-SAME EVENT CODE
EVENT LEVEL (SirenType)
Event Code Standard Warning Watch Statement Test Ignore
(A1) (A2) (A3) (A4)
Emergency Action Notification EAN
Emergency Action Termination EAT
National Information Center NIC
Tornado Warning # TOW (or TOR)
Severe Thunderstorm Warning # SVW (or SVR)
Flash Flood Warning FFW
Flood Warning FLW
Winter Storm Warning WSW
Blizzard Warning BZW
High Wind/Dust Storm Warning HWW
Radiological Hazard Warning RHW
Civil Danger Warning CDW
Local Area Emergency LAE
Hazardous Material Warning HMW
Civil Emergensy Message CEM
Immediate Evacaution Warning IEW
Immediate Evacuation Notice EVI
Law Enforcement Warning LEW
Fire Warning FRW
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning HUW
Tsunami Warning TSW
Coastal Flood Warning CFW
Special Marine Warning SMW
Avalanche Warning AVW
Volcano Warning VOW
Shelter In Place Warning SPW
Local Area Emergency LAE
National Hazard Warning NHW
Unrecognizable PIL ACE
Civil Danger Watch CDA
Radiological Hazard Watch RHA
Hazardous Material Watch HMA
Winter Storm Watch WSA
High Wind/Dust Storm Watch HWA
Tornado Watch TOA
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EVENT LEVEL (SirenType)
Event Code Standard Warning Watch Statement Test Ignore
(A1) (A2) (A3) (A4)
Severe Thunderstorm Watch SVA
Flash Flood Watch FFA
Flood Watch FLA
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Watch HUA
Tsunami Watch TSA
Coastal Flood Watch CFA
Avalanche Watch AVA
Volcano Watch VOA
Severe Weather Statement SVS
Special Weather Statement SPS
Flash Flood Statement FFS
Flood Statement FLS
Hurricane Statement HLS
National Periodic Test NPT
Required Monthly Test RMT
Required Weekly Test RWT
System Demonstration/Practice DMO
Administrative Message ADR
Network Message Notification NMN
Transmitter Backup On TXB
Transmitter Primary On TXP
Transmitter Radiate Off TXF
Transmitter Radiate On TXO
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Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories
Uniden Parts Department
(800)-554-3988
Hours: M-F 8:00AM to 5:00PM CST
We can also be reached on the web at
www.uniden.com
Charging Cradle
Ni-MH Battery
(BP 350)
Reference Guide/
Printed Material
AC Adapter
(BADY0510001)
DC Adapter
Antenna
(HH9408)
Wrist Strap
(RETC484647Z)
Beltclip
Mounting Screws
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Specifications
General
Channels Transmit and Receive All US/International/
Canada Channel
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) 5.8 (H) x 2.7 (W) x 1.68 (D) inch
144 (H) x 67 (W) x 42 (D) mm
Weight (w/battery & antenna) 15.2 oz (430g)
Transmitter
Frequency Range 156~158 MHz
Frequency Stability ±10 PPM
Power Output 1.0 W & 5W
Spurious Emissions -60 dBc (5W)
Current Drain 900mA (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 60 dB @ ±25 kHz
Selectivity
Hum & Noise Ratio 40 dB
Audio Output Power 0.5 W @ 10 % THD
Current Drain Squelched 45mA
Max. Audio 180mA
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 charging.
Cause: Low voltage
⇒The radio is not designed to transmit while charging.
DC or AC adapter does not supply enough power for
transmitting.
Battery will not charge.
Cause: Low voltage
⇒Do not to transmit while charging. The adaptor does not
supply enough power for transmitting.
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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 (black) or HHVTAW07 (white). 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 Ni-MH 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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