Uniden MH120 User 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

Attaching the Antenna ...................................................................... 8

Installing the Alkaline Battery Case .................................................. 8

Attaching the Beltclip ........................................................................ 9

Operation .......................................................................................... 10

Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch ....................................... 10

Selecting a Channel ....................................................................... 11

One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI ......................................................... 11

Triple Watch ................................................................................... 12

Monitoring Weather Channels ........................................................ 13

Emergency/Weather Alert .............................................................. 14

USA, International and Canadian Channels .................................. 15

Programming a Channel into Memory ........................................... 15

Deleting a Channel from Memory .................................................. 16

Scanning ........................................................................................ 16

Transmitting ................................................................................... 17

Lighted Keys and Display ............................................................... 17

Turning off and reactivating the Key Beep ..................................... 17

Battery Indicator ............................................................................. 18

Key Lock ........................................................................................ 18

Marine Channels - USA ................................................................... 19

Marine Channels - International . .................................................... 21

Marine Channels - Canada .............................................................. 23

Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories . ............................ 25

Specifications ................................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 27

FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION .............................................. 28

Three-Year Limited Warranty .......................................................... 29

Controls and Indicators

MH 120

WX

ALERT

UIC

1/5W

16/9
TRI

LOCK

MIC

MEN

SCAN

1

2

3

4

5

6

8

7

9

11
12

13
14

10

15
16
17
18

19

1 Antenna
2 Belt Clip
3 Battery
4 Battery Release Clip
5 PTT (Push to Talk) Key
6 USA/International/Canadian Button (
7 WX Mode/Weather Alert Button (
8 TX Power/Lock Button (

9 Microphone
10 Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack
11 Volume/Power Knob (
12 Squelch Knob (SQ)
13 LCD Display
14 Memory Button (
15 Scan Button (

SCAN

16 Channel Up Button (▲)
17 16/9 - Triple Watch Button (
18 Channel Down Button (▼)
19 Speaker

MEM

1/5W/LOCK

VOL

)

)

)

16/9/TRI

UIC

)

WX/ALERT

)

)

)

2

G

IK

BC DA

E

F

JH

LCD Display

A Transmit Indicator
B TX Power Indicator
C USA/International/Canadian (
D Channel Number Display
E Memory Indicator
F Scan Indicator
G Battery Indicator
H Triple Watch Indicator

I Weather Mode Indicator

J Weather Alert Indicator

K Key Lock Indicator

US/INT/CAN

) Indicator

3

Warning!

• The MH 120 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.

4

Introduction

The MH 120 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 MH 120’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

• Battery Save Operation

• Key Lock

• Back-Lit Keys and Display

• Belt Clip

• Wrist Strap

• TX Power 1W/5W

• Alkaline Battery Case (Alkaline batteries are not included)

5

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 19~24. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL­FCC for any additional channel information.

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Included in Your Package

Beltclip Wrist Strap

(RETC484647Z)

Alkaline Battery Case

(attached to the MH 120)

MH 120 Antenna

(HH9408)

Reference Guide/

Printed Material

M

H

1

2

0

WX

A

L

E

R

T

U

I

C

1

/

5

W

1

6

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9

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R

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L

O

C

K

M

IC

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If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden
Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988.

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Getting Started

Contacts

AA AA

AA AA

AA AA

Attaching the Antenna

Apply the antenna to the radio as shown.
Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.

Installing the Alkaline Battery Case

Snap the battery release clip out and remove

1

the alkaline battery case.

Remove the battery case cover by pulling the

2

2 halves apart applying your fingers to
the projections.

Install 6 AA Alkaline batteries (not included)

3

into the battery case. Be certain to follow the
+ and – symbols in the compartment.

Replace the battery case cover as follows

4

until it clicks into place.

Place the battery case onto the back of

5

the radio. It will only fit in one way.

Snap the battery release clip until it clicks.

6

Be sure the battery case fits tightly
against the body.

8

Attaching the Beltclip

Hold the beltclip in the direction

1

as illustrated.

Apply it to the hanger piece on the back

2

of the radio. Then slide it up.

When you hear a click, the beltclip is

3

firmly attached.

To take the beltclip off the

4

radio, turn it upside down
and slide it up.

9

Operation

SQ

SPKR

MIC

VOL

Noise

Weak Signals

Medium Signals

Strong Signals

• See “Controls and Indicators” (page 2) for button, knob, and
key positions.

• When you turn On your MH 120 just after purchasing, it is
automatically tuned to channel 16, the United States Coast
Guard frequency for distress, safety, and calling.

PTT

• When you press any button (except

Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch

Before you turn On the unit, turn the

1

SQ

squelch (

Then, turn On the unit by turning the

2

Volume/Power (
until you hear a hissing sound.

Turn the

3

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.

) knob fully counterclockwise.

VOL

) knob clockwise

SQ

knob clockwise, just until the

), a short tone sounds.

4

To turn Off the unit, turn the
it clicks.

VOL

knob counterclockwise until

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Selecting a Channel

[

UP

]

[

DOWN

]

Turn On your MH 120.

1

To select a higher channel,

2

press the ▲ button.

To select a lower channel,

3

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.

1

To monitor channel 16, press the

2

16/9/TRI

button.

To monitor channel 9, press the

3

16/9/TRI

To return to channel 20, press the

4

16/9/TRI

button again.

button again.

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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

1

hold the
double confirmation tone sounds and
TRIPLE appears on the display.

To exit from Triple Watch, press and

2

hold the
A double confirmation tone sounds and
TRIPLE disappears.

• While in Triple Watch mode, you can
change the currently selected channel
using the ▲ or ▼ button.

• A momentary press of the
button interrupts Triple Watch mode
and remains on 16, or on channel 9 if
you press once more. To return to

button again.

16/9/TRI

16/9/TRI

the Triple Watch mode, simply press the

button for 2 seconds. A

button for 2 seconds.

16/9/TRI

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Monitoring Weather Channels

[

UP

]

[

DOWN

]

The MH 120 has 10 preprogrammed emergency/weather channel
frequencies, represented by 0 through 9.

To listen to the emergency/weather

1

channels in your area, press the

WX/ALERT

the display.

To move up, press the ▲ button.

2

To move down, press the ▼ button.

3

button. WX appears on

To exit, press the

4

WX disappears from the display.

• To change the channel continuously,
press and hold the ▲ or ▼ button for
more than 1 second.

WX/ALERT

button.

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Emergency/Weather Alert

Emergency/Weather Alert allows your MH 120 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
feature is turned On, the radio sounds an alert tone. You will then
hear the emergency/weather broadcast.

To use Emergency/Weather Alert, select the

1

emergency/weather channel in your area.

Press and hold the

2

for 2 seconds. A double confirmation
tone sounds.

When the unit receives a warning signal,

3

it beeps for 5 seconds. WX, ALERT, and
the channel number blinks.

To turn Off Emergency/Weather Alert,

4

press and hold the
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.

WX/ALERT

WX/ALERT

button

button

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USA, International and Canadian Channels

The MH 120 is initially set for USA

1

marine channels when you turn On
your radio.

To listen to international marine

2

UIC

channels, press the
INT appears on the display.

To listen to Canadian marine channels,

3

UIC

press the
CAN appears on the display.

The radio will keep the last mode setting

4

that was selected when turned back On.

• For USA, international and Canadian
marine channels and functions, refer to
the tables starting on page 19.

button again.

button once.

Programming a Channel into Memory

Before using the scanning feature, you have to program channels
into memory.

Select the channel to enter into memory

1

by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.

Press the

2

channel. MEM appears on the display.

MEM

button to store the

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Deleting a Channel from Memory

Select the channel to delete from

1

memory by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.

MEM

Press the

2

MEM disappears from the display.

button.

Scanning

To begin scanning the programmed

1

SCAN

channels, press the
and TRIPLE appear on the display.

To stop scanning, press the

2

button once more. SCAN and TRIPLE
disappear 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
2 seconds. TRIPLE disappears from the display.

button. SCAN

SCAN

16/9/TRI

button for

16

Transmitting

Transmission power can be set to either

1

5W or 1W.
Press the
the change, then the 5W or the 1W
indicator on the display
changes accordingly.

To transmit, press and hold the

2

TX appears on the display.

To return to receive, release the

3

TX disappears from the display.

• If the
blinking and the transmission ends. The TX time out tone will
sound until the

• If the battery indicator drops to the blinking 1-mark level on the
display and the
and the TX icon starts blinking. (Refer to the description of the
Battery Indicator on the next page.)

1/5W/LOCK

PTT

key is pressed for more than 5 minutes, TX starts

button to make

PTT

(push-to-talk) key.

PTT

key.

PTT

key is released.

PTT

key is pressed, the radio will not transmit

Lighted Keys and Display

To light the display, press any key excluding the

• If you press any button other than the
and keypad are illuminated, it remains illuminated for another
5 seconds.

PTT

PTT

key.

key while the display

Turning off and reactivating the Key Beep

Your radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons (except for

PTT

the

To turn off or reactivate the Key beep:
Turn the radio on again while pressing and holding the
▲ or ▼ buttons.

key) is pressed.

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Battery Indicator

When the unit is On, battery power is always indicated on
the display.

When the battery is fully charged, the battery
indicator appears as follows:

When the battery is nearly discharged, the
battery indicator appears as follows:

• When the battery indicator drops to the
blinking 1-mark level on the display, the
radio will receive but will not transmit.

Key Lock

To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad.

Press and hold the

1

confirmation tone sounds. LOCK appears on the display.

To unlock the keypad, press and hold the

2

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.

1/5W/LOCK

button for 2 seconds. A double

1/5W/LOCK

button

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Marine Channels - USA

Channel Frequency (MHz)

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
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

Traffic Type Note

Distress, Safety, Calling

Ship to Ship to

Yes Yes

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Channel Frequency (MHz)

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

Traffic Type Note

Ship to Ship to

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Marine Channels - International

Channel Frequency (MHz)

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
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

Traffic Type

Ship to Ship to Permanent

Environmental

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Channel Frequency (MHz)

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
82 157.125 161.725 Duplex Yes Yes
83 157.175 161.775 Duplex Yes Yes
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.

Traffic Type

Ship to Ship to Permanent

Coast Guard

Coast Guard

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Marine Channels - Canada

Channel Frequency (MHz)

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
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

Traffic Type

Ship to Ship to Permanent

Environmental

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Channel Frequency (MHz)

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
82 157.125 157.125 Yes Yes
83 157.175 157.175 Yes Yes
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.

Traffic Type

Ship to Ship to Permanent

Coast Guard

Coast Guard

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Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories

CradleNi-MH Battery

(BP 250)

Reference Guide

Mounting ScrewsAC Adapter

(BADY0510001)

DC Adapter

Antenna

(HH9408)

Wrist Strap

(RETC484647Z)

Beltclip

Alkaline Battery Case

Uniden Parts Department

Hours: M-F 8:00AM to 5:00PM CST

(800)-554-3988

We can also be reached on the web at

www.uniden.com

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Specifications

General

Channels Transmit and Receive All US/International/

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 8Ω 1 Watt
Power Source 6 Duracell Ultra “AA” batteries or

Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack

(Optional, 7.2V 1350mAh)
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/ antenna) 6.3 oz (180g)

Transmitter (w/ Ni-MH battery)
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 (w/ Ni-MH battery)
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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Canada Channel

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

⇒ Install new batteries.

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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

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. 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.

transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere
to the following:

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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 optional 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 craftsmanship 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 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 and Canada.

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.

[phone], 8 AM to 5 PM. Central, Monday through Friday

Ft Worth, TX 76155

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