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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 nickel
cadmium battery pack to be free from defects in materials and HH985 craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out
below. Uniden warrants for 12 months, to the original retail owner, the nickel cadmium 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 nickel cadmium 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 necessary, (B)modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations 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 4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Ft Worth, TX 76155 (800)586-0409
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Monday through Friday
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1Antenna
2Belt Clip
3PTT (Push to Talk) Key
4Light/Lock Key
5Squelch Knob
6Volume/Power Knob
7LCD Display
8Scan button (SCAN)
9Memory button (MEM)
10WX Mode/Weather Alert button
(WX ALERT)
11Speaker
12Channel Up button (s)
13Channel Down button (t)
1416/9 – Triple Watch button (16/9/TRI)
15USA/International/ Canadian button (U/I/C)
16TX Power button (1W/5W)/Invert Display
17Microphone
18Battery
AKey Lock Indicator
BTX Power Indicator
CChannel Number Display
DBattery Indicator
EUSA/International/ Canadian (USA/INT/ CND) Indicator
FTriple Watch Indicator
GMemory Indicator
HWeather Mode Indicator
I Weather Alert Indicator
J Scan Indicator
K Transmit Indicator
Warning!
+The HH985 is watertight 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.
Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack Warning
+This equipment contains a NickelCadmium Battery Pack.
+Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
+The Nickel-Cadmium 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 Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this Battery Pack. Using another charger may damage the Battery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode.
+Nickel-Cadmium 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.
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. (Use high quality alkaline 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.
!Battery will not hold a charge
Cause: Battery has developed a memory
"Periodically, drain the ni-cad battery before recharging. (This can be done by listening to the weather channel until the battery drains).
Contents
Introduction ................................................ |
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Features ................................................. |
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Technical Support and Service .............. |
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Maritime Radio Services Operation ....... |
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Parts and Accessories .............................. |
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Getting Started ........................................... |
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Mounting the Drop-in Charger ............... |
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Attaching the Antenna ........................... |
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Attaching the Battery Pack .................... |
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Charging the Battery Pack ..................... |
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Operation .................................................... |
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Turning on the Unit |
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Selecting a Channel ............................... |
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One-touch Channel 16/9 ........................ |
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Monitoring Weather Channels ............. |
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Triple Watch .......................................... |
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Weather Alert ....................................... |
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NWR-SAME Alert ................................ |
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Registering FIPS Code ........................ |
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Programming a Channel into Memory .. |
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Deleting a Channel from Memory ........ |
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Scanning .............................................. |
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Transmitting .......................................... |
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Lighted Keys and Display ..................... |
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Battery Indicator ................................... |
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Reversible Channel Display ................. |
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Key Lock ............................................... |
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Marine Channels - USA ........................... |
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Marine Channels - International ............. |
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Marine Channels - Canada ..................... |
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NWR-SAME Alert Level ........................... |
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Parts and Accessories ............................ |
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Specifications .......................................... |
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Introduction
The HH985 is a watertight, 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 HH985's features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
Features
n Watertight
n Triple Watch Mode
n Priority Channel Startup (Channel 16)
n Programmable Memory
n One-Touch Channel 16/9
n 10 Weather Channels
n Weather Alert
n NWR-SAME Alert
n Programmable FIPS Code
n Memory Scan
n USA, International and Canadian Channels
nTable-Top Drop-In Charger (can also be wall-mounted)
n Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack
n Alkaline Battery Pack
n Battery Save Operation
n Key Lock
n Back-Lit Keys and Display
n Reversible Channel Display
n Belt Clip
n Wrist Strap
n 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 reference guide. For technical support contact Uniden Repair/Service department at 1-800-235-3874. The radio contains no userserviceable 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 19~22. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC for any additional channel information.
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Wrist Strap |
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Drop-in Charger |
Mounting Screws |
(GCAS346933Z) |
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Reference Guide |
Printed Material |
If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer.
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Getting Started
Mounting the Drop-in Charger
1.Mount the drop-in charger to either a counter or wall.
2.Plug one end of the AC adapter into the wall outlet and the other end into the dropin charger.
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.
Attaching the Antenna
Attach the antenna to the HH985. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.
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Attaching the Battery Pack
1.Slide the battery pack onto the bottom of the radio.
H H 9 8 5 M A R I N E R A D I O
W A T E R T I G H T
2.Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the screw that connects the battery pack to the HH985. Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the HH985's body.
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