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OPERATING MANUAL

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UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD

345 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW 221S

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Please read this Operating Guide carefully before operating this radio

Safety Information

DO NOT operate the transmitter of any radio equip­ ment vrith the antenna touching or close to the eyes, face, or exposed body parts.

DO NOT let children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment.

Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified technician.

Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning

This equipment contains a nickel-cadmium battery

The nickel-cadmium battery contained in this equip­ ment may explode if disposed of in a fire.

DO NOT short circuit the battery.

DO NOT charge the nickel-cadmium battery used in this equipment in any other charger other than the one designed to charge this battery. Using another charger may damage the battery, or cause the battery to explode.

Uniden* is a registered trademark of Uniden Corporation.

Features, Specifications, and availability of Optional Accessories are aii subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................	2
Important.....................................................................	2
Warning.......................................................................	2
Faatura Highlights.............................................................	3
Unpacking....................................................................	4
Optiortai Accessories...................................................	4
Controls and Indicators .....................................................	5
Top Indicators ar>d Dispiay.........................................	5
Front Controis..............................................................	7
Side Controis and Connectors.....................................	8
Getting Started..................................................................	9
Antenna........................................................................	9
Battery information.......................................................	9
Operation .......................................................................	10
Receive.....................................................................	10
Dual Watch............................................................	10
Channei Scan........................................................	10
Instant Channel 16 Communications ....................	11
AuStraiian/internationai Channels .........................	11
Weather Channels...............................................	11
Transmitting.................................................................	12
Special Features...............................................................	13
DTMF Controis and Functiona........................................	14
Seaphona Operation.......................................................	15
Vessel to Shore Automatic Diaiilng Procedure...	15
Vessei to Shore Manual Call Procedure..............	15
Shore to Ship Semi-Auto Calls and
Auto Radio Check...........................................	16
Shore to Ship Booking Procedure........................	16
Shore to Vessel Manual Calls from TELSTRA
Maritime Communication Station ..................	16
‘333" Repeater Mode Seaphone Calls.................	17
Dial ‘999" For Emergency Service.......................	17
Cautionary Note.........................................................	10
Memory Dialling...............................................................	19
Storing a Telephone Number Into Memory................	19
Erasing a Stored Telephone Number........................	19
Recalling the Stored Telephone Number...................	19
Last Number Redialling ..............................................	20
Manual DTMF Over-Dialling .......................................	20
Registration ......................................................................	21
Service..............................................................................	22
Care and Maintenance.....................................................	23
VHP FM Marine Radiotelephone Channels and
Functions Australian Channels....................................	24
VHF FM Marine Radiotelephone Channels and
Functions International Channels ...............................	25
Specifications....................................................................	26

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HH979XL

Introduction

Congratulations! You've chosen the Uniden HH979XL for your Handheld Marine VHF Radio. The HH979XL has been engineered to exact marine specifications for reliable, dependable operations. This Radio gives you the full complement of all Australian and International channels, Seaphone Channel Access, Instant Channel 16, recharge­ able batteries and more. The HH979XL features Phase Locked Loop frequency synthesis for precise transmit and receive frequency control and long term stability. This radio has been type approved and certified by the Australian

Spectrum Management Agency (SMA) for marine use,

and Telstra Corporation for access to its Seaphone Network around Australia.

Important

In Australia, the VHF-FM Marine Radio Telephone Band is regulated by the Spectrum Management Agerwy. Any adjustments or alterations which would alter the perfor­ mance of the transceivers original SMA type approvals or would change the determining method are strictly prohibited.

Replacement or substitution of crystals, transistors, ICs, regulators, diodes, or any other part of a unique nature, with parts other than those recommended by UNIDEN may cause violation of the technical specifications as approved by the SMA.

You are required to comply with the Rules and Regulations as set forth by the AUSTRALIAN Spectrum Management Agency.

Before operating the radiotelephone, you must hold an appropriate Certificate of Proficiency. To obtain this certifi­ cate, you are required to demonstrate by examination a satisfactory knowledge of the Marine distress and safety procedures and related operating principles associated with maritimecommunications.

General information relating to licensing and operation of stations in the Marine Radio Communication Service can be obtained from any SMA office in your state.

WARNING

UNIDEN does NOT warrant this unit to be waterproof. When using this unit in a marine environment, care must be taken to prevent spray or water from entering the unit, which may damage it.

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Feature Highlights

Australian and International VHF Radio Telephone Channels

Includes a lull complement of Marine VHF FM frequencies.

Ten Weather Channels

For vital weather information.

Seaphone System Access

Fitted with DTMF keypad and unique Seaphone ID. fully compatible with TELSTRA’S National Seaphone System.

Auto>Squelch System

Eliminates unwanted noise when the Channel Is not busy .

Scan Mode

Provides rapid, automatic scanning of all channels.

Dual Watch Mode

Chedts for activity on both the current channel and Emer­ gency Channel 16.

Rechargeable Battery Pack

Eliminates the costly expense of frequent battery replace­ ment.

Battery Save Mode

Consen/es battery energy when there is no activity on the current channel for over 3 seconds.

LCD Backlight

Illuminates the channel display for visibility at night or under dim conditions.

Battery Low Detection

The TX LEO (RED) blinks during transmit when the battery level is LOW.

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UNPACKING

Carefully check the package contents against this list:

- Uniben HH979XL Handheld Marina Radio

•Flexible Antenna

•AC Adaptor/Charger

•Standard Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack

•Belt Clip

•Wrist strap

•This Operating Guide with Seaphone Registration Form

If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. Be sure to complete and mail the Seaphone Registration Form to Telstra's Customer Sen/ice Centre.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

•Speaker-Microphone

A 2-in-1 feature combination for convenient transmitting and receiving,

•Spare Battery Peck

A replacement pack for your rechargeable battery. - Standard Pack or Heavy Duty Pack

•Battery Pack Charger

Tiickle or Rapid Charger

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Controls and Indicators

ANTENNA	TXfflUSY
CennMtton

INSTANT CH16 CHANNEL DOWN

Switch Switch

TOP INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS

Antenna Connector - Connect the flexible antenna to this TNC port.

WARNING: Do not use any other antenna other than the one supplied. This can permanently damage your radio.

Channel UP/DOWN Switches - Use to select a channel.

ON/OFF Volume Control - Rotate clockwise to turn the Radio ON and increase the volume. Rotate counter­ clockwise to turn the Radio OFF or decrease the volume.

TX/Busy Indicator - The red LED lights when you press the PTT switch (to transmit). It blinks when the Battery is Low and needs recharging. The green LED (BUSY Indicator) lights when signals are being received.

CHI 6 (Channel 16) - This swritch is used to access instant Channel 16 communications.

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LCD Display - The liquid crystal display (LCD) has several Indicators that show the current operating mode. The two digits at the right show the current selected channel. The smaller displays show which leatures are enabled.

DW	Dual Watch Mode Enabled

^Indicates Seaphone Channel

■NT	International Channel Selected
WX	Indicates Weather Channel
LOW	Low Power TX Selected
SCN	Scan Function Enabled

OW

INT WX SB

LOW SCN

Note: Weather (WX) Channel Service is not available in Australia.

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FRONT CONTROLS

Built-In Speaker - Audio Output

Built-In Microphone - Speak into the microphone when transmitting.

Speaker Jack - Connect optional external speaker here.

Microphone Jack - Connect optional external microphone here.

DTMF Keypad - Used when entering DTMF data, such as an access code or telephone number. Or when using special Seaphone Function.

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SIDE CONTROLS and CONNECTORS

Battery Pack Release Button - To remove the Battery Pack, push up on the release button and slide the Battery Pack away from the radio.

Monitor Switch - Press to set the Auto-squelch feature ON or OFF.

Push-to-Talk (PTT) Switch - Press and hold to talk. Release to listen for a reply.

TX Power HI/LOW Switch - Press to set the transmit output power to HIGH (5W) or LOW (1W).

AC Adaptor/Charger Jack - Connect AC Adaptor/Charger here

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