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

ALERT

UIC

1/5W

16/9 TRI

LOCK

MIC

MEN

SCAN

11 12

13 14

15 16 17 18

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

)

BC DA

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

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.

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)

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.

Included in Your Package

Beltclip Wrist Strap

(RETC484647Z)

Alkaline Battery Case

(attached to the MH 120)

MH 120 Antenna

(HH9408)

Reference Guide/

Printed Material

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

Getting Started

Contacts

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

the alkaline battery case.

Remove the battery case cover by pulling the

2 halves apart applying your fingers to the projections.

Install 6 AA Alkaline batteries (not included)

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

Replace the battery case cover as follows

until it clicks into place.

Place the battery case 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 case fits tightly against the body.

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