For future reference, write your boat’s name & call sign here:
Speak slowly -- clearly -- calmly.
Make sure your radio is on. 1.
Press the 2. 16/9-Tri button to switch to Channel 16 (156.800
MHz). (If the corner of the display does not show 16, press
the 16/9-Tri button again until it does.)
Press the 3. Push to talk button and say,
“MAYDAY --MAYDAY-- MAYDAY.”
Say, 4. “THIS IS {name or call sign of your boat}.”
Say, 5. “MAYDAY{name or call sign of your boat}.”
Tell where you are (what navigational aids or land-marks 6.
are near, or give your position from a GPS).
State the nature of your distress (e.g. sinking, medical 7.
emergency, man overboard, re, adrift, etc.).
Give the number of persons aboard and describe the 8.
condition of any injured persons.
Estimate present seaworthiness of your ship (e.g. how 9.
immediate is the danger due to ooding or re or proximity
to shore).
Briey describe your ship (length, type, color, hull). 10.
Say, 11. “I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16.”
End message by saying, 12.
“THIS IS {name or call sign of your boat} OVER.”
Release the 13. Push to talk button and listen for a response.
If you do not get an answer after 30 seconds, repeat
your call, beginning at step 3, above.
Faire un appel de détresse
Pour toute référence ultérieure, transcrivez ci-dessous le nom
et l’indicatif d’appel de votre bateau :
Parlez lentement – clairement – calmement.
Vériez si votre radio est en marche. 1.
Appuyez sur la touche 2. 16/9-Tri an de commuter au canal
16 (156,800 MHz). (Si le canal 16 n’apparaît pas dans
le coin de l’afchage, appuyez de nouveau sur 16/9-Tri
jusqu’à ce qu’il soit afché.)
Appuyez sur le bouton 3. Push to talk et dites : “MAYDAY –
MAYDAY – MAYDAY”.
Donnez l’identité de votre navire en disant :4. “ICI {nom ou
indicatif d’appel de votre bateau}.”Dites :5. “MAYDAY {nom ou indicatif d’appel de votre
bateau}.”
Donnez votre emplacement : (quels sont les points de 6.
repère se trouvant près de vous ou lisez les coordonnées
de longitude et de latitude apparaissant sur votre dispositif
GPS).
Révélez la nature de votre détresse, par exemple, êtes-7.
vous en train de couler, est-ce une urgence médicale, y
a-t-il un homme à la mer, êtes-vous aux prises avec un
incendie, êtes-vous à la dérive, etc.?
Donnez le nombre de personnes à bord et les conditions 8.
des blessés, s’il y en a.
Donnez la condition de navigabilité actuelle de votre 9.
navire, quel est le degré de l’urgence par rapport à
l’inondation, à l’incendie ou à votre proximité de la côte?
Donnez une brève description de votre navire (métrage, 10.
type, couleur, coque).
Dites :11. “JE VAIS ÉCOUTER SUR LE CANAL 16”.
Terminez le message en disant 12. “ICI {nom ou indicatif d’appel de votre bateau} À VOUS.”
Relâchez le bouton 13. Push to talk et écoutez.
Si vous n’obtenez pas de réponse après 30 secondes,
répétez l’appel en commençant à l’étape 3 ci-dessus.
Table of Contents
Making a Distress
Call ................ (inside front cover)
Introduction ................................E-1
Features ...................................... E-1
Getting Started ...........................E-2
What’s included ........................... E-2
Parts of the MHS75 ..................... E-3
Front view ...................................E-3
Back view ................................... E-3
DC Charger ................................ E-4
Reading the display ..................... E-5
Display icons and what they
mean ...................................... E-5
How It Works .............................. E-6
Normal mode operation ............... E-7
Normal mode with Weather Alert
Watch ..................................... E-7
Normal mode with Triple Watch or
Dual Watch ............................. E-8
Normal mode with Quad Watch . E-8
Scan mode operation .................. E-9
Using the radio in scan mode .... E-9
Scan mode with Weather Alert
Watch ................................... E-10
Scan mode with Triple Watch or
Dual Watch ........................... E-10
Both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual
Watch in scan mode ............. E-10
Weather mode ............................E-11
Using the radio in weather
mode .....................................E-11
Weather mode with Weather Alert
Watch ....................................E-11
Weather mode with Triple Watch
or Dual Watch ......................E-12
Setting Up the Hardware ......... E-12
Attaching the antenna ................ E-12
Installing the battery .................. E-12
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Charging the battery .................. E-13
Connecting the charger ............ E-13
Important notes on charging the
battery .................................. E-13
Disconnecting the charger ....... E-14
Attaching the belt clip ................ E-14
Using Your Radio ..................... E-15
Changing the volume ................ E-15
Setting the squelch level ............ E-15
Changing the channel ................ E-15
Making a transmission ............... E-16
Boosting the transmission
power ...................................E-16
Setting the UIC channel mode ... E-17
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting .................... E-17
Common questions .................... E-17
Specications .......................... E-18
Channels and Frequencies ........ E-19
US channel frequencies and
names ..................................E-19
Canadian channel frequencies and
names ..................................E-21
International channel frequencies
and names ...........................E-23
Weather channel frequencies and
names ..................................E-25
Regulations and Safety
Warnings................................ E-26
Maritime radio services
operation ................................. E-26
Basic radio guidelines ................ E-26
FCC/Industry Canada
information .............................. E-27
FCC RF exposure information ... E-27
Lithium ion battery warning ........ E-28
Three Year Limited Warranty
Statement .............................. E-29
Introduction
Features
The MHS75 provides the following key features:
Submersible design•
Complies with JIS8/IPX8 water-resistant standards, which
means the radio can be submerged in 1.5 meters of water
for 30 minutes without damage.
Memory scan mode•
Lets you save channels to memory and monitor them in
quick succession.
Transmitter power level select •
Lets you boost the transmitter power from 1 Watt to 2.5 or
5 Watts for added transmission distance.
Battery level display and low battery alert•.
Dual, Triple and Quad Watch operation•
These different watch modes let you monitor up to two
Coast Guard Distress/Hailing channels and one weather
channel along with one regular marine channel.
All marine VHF channels for the U.S., Canada, and •
international waters
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration •
(NOAA) weather channel watch
Sounds a warning tone when a hazard alert is issued.
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Getting Started
What’s included
MHS75 RadioAntenna
DC ChargerLithium Ion Battery
Belt ClipWrist Strap
If any pieces are missing or damaged, contact Uniden
Customer Service (see back cover for contact information).
For information on available accessories, visit
www.uniden.com.
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Antenna
LCD display
1/5W-2.5W
button
Channel up
button
Volume-power
knob
(Turn clockwise
to increase
volume.)
Microphone
16/9-Tri
(16/9- triple
watch) button
WX-Alert
(weather-alert)
button
Scan-Dual
(scan-dual
watch) button
Squelch knob
(Turn clockwise to
decrease channel
noise.)
2nd press: Go to channel 9.
3rd press: Go back to the
Turn Triple Watch on and
off.
starting channel.
Save a channel into memory
Mem
or delete a channel from
NA
memory.
UIC-Lock
Channel Up
Channel
Down
WX-Alert
Scan-Dual
1/5W-2.5W
Switch from US to Canadian
or international channels.
Move up one channel at a
time.
Move down one channel at
a time.
Listen to the weather
channels.
Start scanning the channels
saved in memory.
Switch the transmit power
between 1 Watt and 5 Watts.
Lock the keys; press and
hold again to unlock.
Move quickly up the
channels.
Move quickly down the
channels.
Turn Weather Alert Watch
on and off.
Turn Dual Watch on and
off.
Change the transmit power
to 2.5 Watts.
DC Charger
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Transmit
power level
(1, 2.5, or 5
Watts)
This channel
is stored in
memory.
Triple
Watch is
on
The radio
is in scan
mode
Key lock
is on
The radio is
transmitting
Current
channel
number
UIC channel mode
(USA, CANada, or
INTernational)
Weather
Alert Watch
is on.
Battery
status icon
Reading the display
The LCD display
shows different
information
depending on
what you are
doing. This
sample screen
shows some of
this information.
The table below
shows all the
possible icons
and what they
mean.
Display icons and what they mean
IconWhat it means
You are currently transmitting.
The transmitter power is set to 1 Watt, 5 Watts, or
2.5 Watts.
The keys are locked.
The radio is set to use US channels, CANadian
channels, or INTernational channels.
TRIple Watch or DUAL Watch is turned on.
The current channel is saved in memory.
The radio is in Scan mode.
The radio is in Weather Mode
Weather Alert Watch is turned on.
The battery is fully charged, mostly charged, half
charged, mostly empty, or completely empty.
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How It Works
The MHS75 radio has three main operation modes: normal
mode, scan mode, and weather mode.
ModeWhat it does
Normal
mode
Scan
mode
Weather
mode
In addition to the three operation modes, the MHS75
provides four different watch modes which you can activate
during any operation mode. In the watch modes, the radio
briey checks for activity on a specic channel, then returns
to its previous operation.
Watch modeWhat it doesTo turn it on/off
Weather Alert
Watch
Dual Watch
Triple Watch
Quad Watch
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Monitors a single marine
channel and lets you talk
on that channel.
Monitors all the channels
you save into memory.
Monitor the selected
NOAA weather channel.
Checks the last-used weather
channel for hazard alerts
every 7 seconds.
Checks channel 16 for activity
every 2 seconds.
Checks channels 16 and 9 for
activity every 2 seconds.
Checks channels 16 and 9 for
activity every 2 seconds, and
checks the last-used weather
channel every 7 seconds.
Note: Private boats must monitor channel 16 whenever they are underway. Water-going vessels should
have either Triple Watch or Dual Watch on at all times.
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Use it when you
want to...:
Monitor a channel or
talk to another radio.
Check a small group
of regularly-used
channels for trafc.
You want to hear the
current or forecasted
weather.
Press and hold WX-Alert
for 2 seconds.
Press and hold Scan-Dual for 2 seconds.
Press and hold 16/9-Tri
for 2 seconds.
Turn on Triple Watch,
then turn on Weather
Alert Watch.
To turn it
on/off
(default
mode)
Press Scan-Dual.
Press WX-Alert.
Normal mode operation
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Every 7 seconds,
the radio checks
the last-used
weather channel.
WX Alert
Watch on
Monitoring Channel 25
To transmit, remove the radio from the charger, then press •
and hold the Push to Talk button. Release the button
when you are nished talking.
For the best sound quality, hold the microphone about two •
inches from your mouth while you’re talking.
Press the • Channel Up button to move up one channel at
a time. Press and hold the button to scroll quickly up the
channels.
Press the • Channel Down button to move down one
channel at a time. Press and hold the button to scroll
quickly down the channels.
To change the transmit power, press the • 1/5W-2.5W
button. The transmit power switches between 1 Watt and 5
Watts each time you press the 1/5W-2.5W button.
To change the transmit power to 2.5 Watts, press and •
hold the 1/5W-2.5W button for 2 seconds. Press and hold
the button again to change back to the previous transmit
power (either 1 Watt or 5 Watts).
Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch
If you activate Weather Alert Watch while operating in normal
mode, the radio
checks the most
recently used
weather channel
every seven seconds.
If it detects a weather
or other hazard alert,
it will switch to that
weather channel. (If
you are actively
transmitting, the radio
waits until you nish
your transmission before checking the weather channel.)
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Normal mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch
09
16
09
16
09
16
Every 2 seconds, the radio
checks channels 9 & 16.
Triple Watch on
Monitoring Channel 25
wx
Every 7 seconds,
the radio checks
the last-used
weather channel.
WX Alert
Watch on
09
16
09
16
09
16
Every 2 seconds, the radio
checks channels 9 & 16.
Triple Watch on
Monitoring Channel 25
If you activate Triple Watch while operating in normal mode,
the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every two seconds; with
Dual Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16. The
radio will not check channels 16 or 9 while you are actively
transmitting; it waits until your transmission is nished and
then checks the channels.
Normal mode with Quad Watch
You can activate Weather Alert Watch and Triple Watch at
the same time to monitor four channels at once (Quad
Watch). The radio performs the Triple Watch and Weather
Alert Watch checks at their scheduled time:
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Scan mode operation
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The radio scans about
5 channels in 0.5 seconds.
When it detects a signal, the radio stays
on the channel until you press the
Channel Up button or the signal stops.
Resume
scan
You can save channels into memory and then use scan
mode to monitor those channels from lowest to highest. If the
radio detects a signal on a channel, it stays on that channel
as long as the signal is received; when the signal stops, the
radio continues scanning.
Using the radio in scan mode
To activate scan mode, press • Scan-Dual.
You must have at least two channels in memory to start a •
scan.
You cannot transmit while in scan mode.•
To save a channel into memory, select the channel, then •
press the Mem button. The Mem icon shows on the display
whenever you tune to that channel.
To remove a channel from memory, set the radio to that •
channel, then press the Mem button. The Mem icon no
longer shows on the display.
When the radio stays on a channel, press • Channel Up to
leave that channel and resume scanning.
To end the scan, press the • Scan-Dual button again; the
radio remains on the last scanned channel.
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Scan mode with Weather Alert Watch
Every 7 seconds, the radio
checks the last-used
weather channel, then
scans the next channel.
wx
WX Alert
Watch on
Memory Channel Scan
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09 16
Every 2 seconds, the
radio checks channels
9 & 16, then scans
the next channel.
Triple
Watch on
Memory Channel Scan
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If you activate Weather Alert Watch while in scan mode, the
radio checks the most recently-used weather channel every
seven seconds, then continues scanning the next channel in
memory:
Scan mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch
If you activate Triple Watch while operating in scan mode,
the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every two seconds, then
goes on to scan the next channel; with Dual Watch turned
on, the radio only checks channel 16:
Both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch in scan mode
You can activate Weather Alert Watch and Triple/Dual Watch
at the same time. The radio performs both checks at their
scheduled time:
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09 16
Every 2 seconds, the
radio checks channels
9 & 16, then scans
the next channel.
Triple
Watch on
Every 7 seconds, the radio
checks the last-used
weather channel, then
scans the next channel.
wx
WX Alert
Watch on
Memory Channel Scan
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Weather mode
The NOAA weather channels now cooperate with the FCC to
alert you of other hazards besides weather (child abduction
alerts, nuclear, biological, etc.). In weather mode, the radio
monitors one of the ten NOAA weather channels. If any type
of alert is received, the radio sounds an alert tone and the
display blinks.
Using the radio in weather mode
You cannot transmit while in weather mode.•
To enter weather mode, press the • WX-Alert button.
To turn off the radio’s alert tone, press any button.•
To cancel weather mode and return to the previous marine •
channel, press the WX-Alert button again.
Weather mode with Weather Alert Watch
Because weather mode already monitors the weather
channels, you don’t need Weather Alert Watch to check
the weather channel every seven seconds. If you activate
Weather Alert Watch while operating in weather mode,
it operates as a type of “sleep mode”: the radio stays on
the weather channel and mutes the speaker. If an alert
is detected, the radio sounds an alert tone and turns the
speaker back on. This mode is very useful when you are
anchoring for the night but want to keep informed of hazards.
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Weather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch
09
16
09
16
09
16
Every 2 seconds, the radio checks
channel 9, then channel 16
with Triple Watch on
Monitoring Weather Channel WX08
Rubber
seal
If you activate Triple
Watch while operating
in weather mode, the
radio checks channels
16 and 9 every two
seconds; with Dual
Watch turned on, the
radio only checks
channel 16.
Setting Up the Hardware
Attaching the antenna
The antenna detaches from the radio for easy
shipping or storage. To attach the antenna to
your radio, screw it tightly onto the anchor
post at the top of the radio.
Installing the battery
Your MHS75 comes with a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery;
for shipping safety, the battery is not installed at the factory.
1. Insert the hook on
the battery into
the notch at the
top of the
battery
compartment.
Note: Each
time you
remove the battery, check the rubber seal around the
battery compartment. Make sure the seal is seated in the
groove and there is no dirt or debris on it. If the seal
looks worn or damaged, contact customer service to
order a replacement (see back cover page for contact
information).
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2. Lower the battery until it rests
at in the compartment.
Bring the battery latch up and 3.
snap it into place.
Charging the battery
Connecting the charger
Align the charger with the
battery (on the rear side
of the radio). Slide the
radio into the charger
until it clicks into place.
Connect the other end
of the charger to any standard 12 volt DC “cigarette lighter”
style outlet. The power LED on the top of the plug should
turn orange and remain lit.
CAUTION: If the LED blinks, immediately disconnect
the charger from the DC outlet. Reseat the radio in the
charger before reconnecting the charger to power.
CAUTION: Use only the battery and charger supplied
with this radio. Using a different charger or battery can
damage the radio and create a risk of re or shock.
Important notes on charging the battery
Charge the battery fully before using the radio. •
When the battery is completely charged, the power LED •
turns green.
Don’t use the charger when the ambient temperature is •
below 0º C (32º F) or above 45º C (113º F).
If the radio is powered down, the battery can charge in •
about three and a half hours. (If the radio is powered on,
the battery takes longer to charge.)
If the battery is empty, the radio can’t transmit, even if it’s •
in the charger.
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Be careful moving the charger cord. If you have to move •
the cord while the radio is charging, pick up the radio rst
so you don’t drop it.
Disconnecting the charger
Squeeze in on the release tabs
at the base of the charger, and
slide the radio out.
Attaching the belt clip
To attach the belt clip:
Rotate the belt clip so that the 1.
nger indentation is towards the
top of the radio.
Align the center of the clip with 2.
the anchor post.
Place the clip on the post 3.
and slide the clip upwards
until it clicks into place.
To remove the belt clip:
Rotate the clip so that 1.
the nger indentation is
towards the bottom of the radio.
Slide the clip up until it comes free of the anchor post.2.
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Using Your Radio
Weak signals
No
Squelch
Medium
Squelch
High
Squelch
Strong signals
Noise
Changing the volume
To increase the speaker volume, turn the Volume-Power
knob clockwise; turn it counter-clockwise to decrease the
volume.
Setting the squelch level
The squelch feature
reduces static on the
speaker by ltering
out any background
channel noise. At the
lowest squelch level,
the speaker plays all
signals, including any
channel noise.
Setting the squelch
level higher lters out
noise and lets only
actual radio
transmissions through.
While listening to a channel, adjust the SQUELCH knob until
the noise is ltered and you can hear only the transmission.
If you switch to a channel with a lot of noise or a weak transmission, you may need to readjust the squelch level again.
Note: Setting the squelch level too high may prevent
you from hearing weaker transmissions. If you are
having difculty hearing a transmission, try setting the
squelch level lower.
Changing the channel
Press the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons briey to
scroll through the channels one channel at a time. Press and
hold the Channel Up or Channel Down button to quickly
scroll through the channels.
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Making a transmission
Select the channel you want to transmit on, then press and
hold the Push to Talk button. Release the Push to Talk
button when you’re nished talking to let the other party
respond.
To prevent stuck microphone problems or situations where •
the Push to Talk button is pushed accidentally, the radio
limits your talk time to 5 minutes in a single transmission.
For the best sound quality, hold the microphone about two •
inches away from your mouth.
See the channel lists starting on page • 19 for a list of
receive-only channels.
Boosting the transmission power
In most situations, the 1 Watt transmission power is all you
need. If you nd yourself far away from other stations and
have trouble getting a response, you may need to boost the
transmission power from 1 Watt to 2.5 Watts or 5 Watts:
Press the • 1/5W-2.5W button to switch from 1 Watt to 5
Watts. Press the button again to switch back to 1 Watt.
To switch to 2.5 Watts, press and hold the • 1/5W-2.5W
button for about two seconds. Press and hold the button
again to switch back to 1 Watt or 5 Watts (whichever you
were on when you switched to 2.5 Watts).
The transmit power remains at the new setting until you •
change it again. The transmit power icon always shows the
current transmission power.
Note: Don’t forget to change the transmission setting
back to 1 Watt when you move close to other stations.
Some channels (for example, channels 13 and 67) limit •
the transmission power to 1 Watt. When you tune to a
limited-power channel, the radio automatically switches to
1 Watt. See the channel lists starting on page 19 for a list
of power-restricted channels.
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Setting the UIC channel mode
The radio comes preset to use the channels assigned for
the US. If your current area uses Canadian or international
channel assignments, press the UIC-Lock key to rotate
through the US, Canadian, and international channels.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Due to its rugged design, the MHS75 requires very little
maintenance. However, it is a precision electronic instrument,
so you should follow a few precautions:
If the antenna has been damaged, do not transmit except •
in an emergency situation. Transmitting with a defective
antenna may cause further radio damage.
You are responsible for continued FCC technical •
compliance of your radio.
You should arrange for periodic performance checks with •
your Uniden dealer.
Common questions
ProblemThings to Try
The radio won’t turn on. Charge the battery.
The power LED on the
charger doesn’t turn on.
The radio won’t
transmit.
Replace the fuse inside the charger. (Contact –
customer service for a replacement fuse and
instructions on changing it.
Replace the battery. –
Make sure you are not in weather or scan –
mode.
Make sure you are not trying to transmit on a –
receive-only channel or transmit at the wrong
power level for this channel (see the channel
lists starting on page 19).
Check the battery power level; if it’s low, –
charge the battery before trying to transmit.
Make sure the duration of each transmission –
is less than 5 minutes.
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ProblemThings to Try
I can’t hear anything
from the speaker.
Noise comes out of the
speaker all the time
I can transmit, but no
one can hear me.
I’m not getting hazard
alerts.
The display ashes,
and I don’t know why.
Where can I nd my
radio’s serial number?
Adjust the squelch level; it is probably too high.
Adjust the squelch level; it is probably too low.
Check your UIC channel settings: does the area
you are in use different channel assignments?
Make sure Weather Alert Watch is turned on.
The channel number on the display will ash if
the radio is in a watch mode or in scan mode.
Try turning off scanning, Weather Alert Watch,
Triple Watch, or Dual Watch (see page 6).
The serial number is on a plate inside the
battery compartment.