Contents
Controls and Indicators ..................................................................... 2
LCD display ...................................................................................... 3
Warning! .............................................................................................. 4
Ni-MH Battery Pack Warning ............................................................ 4
Introduction ........................................................................................ 5
Features ........................................................................................... 5
Technical Support and Service ........................................................ 6
Included in Your Package ................................................................. 7
Getting Started ................................................................................... 8
Mounting the Cradle ........................................................................ 8
Attaching the Antenna ..................................................................... 8
Attaching the Rechargeable Battery Pack ....................................... 8
Using the Alkaline Battery Case ...................................................... 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 ................................................................ 12
Triple Watch ................................................................................... 13
Programming a Channel into Memory ........................................... 14
Deleting a Channel from Memory .................................................. 15
Scanning ........................................................................................ 15
Transmitting ................................................................................... 16
Lighted Keys and Display .............................................................. 16
Turning and reactivating the Key Beep ......................................... 16
Battery Indicator ............................................................................. 17
Key Lock ........................................................................................ 17
Marine Channels - International ...................................................... 18
Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories . ............................ 20
Specifications .................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 22
Warranty ............................................................................................ 23
Controls and Indicators
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4
5
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1 Antenna
2 Belt Clip
3 Adaptor Jack
4 Battery
5 Battery Release Clip
6 PTT (Push to Talk) Key
7 Triple Watch Button (TRI)
8 Lock Button (LOCK)
9 TX Power Button (1/5W)
10 Microphone
11 Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack
12 Volume/Power Knob (VOL)
13 Squelch Knob (SQ)
14 LCD Display
15 Memory Button (MEM)
16 Scan Button (SCAN)
17 Channel Up Button (s)
18 16/9 Button (16/9)
19 Channel Down Button (t)
20 Speaker
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1
1
1
SCANLOCK
TRI
MEM
1/5W
1
16/9
1
1
MIC
1
2
2
LCD Display
BCA
D
F
G
A Transmit Indicator
B TX Power Indicator
C Channel Number Display
D Memory Indicator
E Scan Indicator
F Battery Indicator
G Triple Watch Indicator
H Key Lock Indicator
E
H
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Warning!
•The ATLANTIS 250 is splashproof only when the antenna, rubber caps (adaptor jack and speaker mic jack) 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 Adaptor other than the one designed to
charge this Battery Pack. Using another Adaptor 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 splashproof, 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
Splashproof (meets JIS4 splashproof specifications)
•
Triple Watch Mode
•
Programmable Memory
•
One-Touch Channel 16/9
•
Memory Scan
•
Table-Top Cradle (can also be wall-mounted)
•
Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack
•
Battery Save Operation
•
Key Lock
•
Back-Lit Keys and Display
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Belt Clip
•
Wrist Strap
•
TX Power 1W/5W
•
Alkaline Battery Case (Alkaline batteries are not included)
•
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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.
The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized
adjustment will 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.
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Included in Your Package
ATLANTIS 250
DC Adaptor
Beltclip
Owner's Manual/
Printed Material
AC Adaptor
Cradle
Wrist Strap
Alkaline Battery Case
(attached to the ATLANTIS 250)
Rechargeable Battery
Mounting Screws
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Antenna