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Contents
Precautions.............................................................................................1
Introduction .............................................................................................2
Included with your WHAM ......................................................................3
Controls and Indicators...........................................................................4
Getting Started .......................................................................................6
Mounting the Drop-in Charger...........................................................6
Installation...............................................................................................7
Installing the Battery Pack.................................................................7
Installing the Beltclip..........................................................................8
Control Unit Connection and Installation ................................................9
Operation ..............................................................................................10
Power On/Off...................................................................................10
Triple Watch.....................................................................................10
Weather Channels ...........................................................................11
MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan).....................11
Volume Adjusting .............................................................................11
Registering the WHAM to the POLARIS .........................................12
Hail ..................................................................................................13
Hail Volume Adjust ..........................................................................13
Low Battery Alert .............................................................................13
Backlight Adjust ...............................................................................13
Key Lock On/Off ..............................................................................13
Distress............................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................15
Care and Maintenance .........................................................................15
Specification .........................................................................................16
Warranty ...............................................................................................17
Spanish owner’s manual available at www.uniden.com
http://www.uniden.com/productsupport.cfm?cat=Marine%20Electronics
El manual pare el usuario, en el idioma español, está disponiole en www.uniden.com
http://www.uniden.com/productsupport.cfm?cat=Marine%20Electronics
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Precautions!
Before you read anything else, please observe the following:
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning
• This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery.
• The rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery contained in this equipment may
explode if disposed of in a fire.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not charge the rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery used in this equipment
in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in the
owner’s manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the
battery to explode.
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride
Batteries Must Be Disposed
of Properly
Additional Battery Safety Precautions
Caution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow
these instructions:
1. Use only the Uniden battery pack (BT-446) specified in the owner’s manual.
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode.
Check the Nickel Metal Hydride battery disposal package insert for
disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor
may overheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the owner’s manual
provided for this product.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
The FCC Wants You To Know
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation
of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your
authority to operate this product.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Ni-MH
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Introduction
WHAM is an accessory of the POLARIS™. The Uniden WHAM 900
MHz analog wireless mic is designed to provide you with years of
trouble-free service. Its rugged components and materials are easily
capable of withstanding the harsh marine environment. As it has a JIS7
waterproof housing to protect the electronics.
We are certain that you will enjoy your
WHAM. To ensure that you get
the most from its features, please read this operating guide carefully
before using the unit.
Features
●
High/Low Function
●
FIPS
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WX Alert
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MMSI
●
U.I.C
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Directory
●
DSC Call
●
Individual
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All Ships
●
Geographical Call
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Standby
●
Call Wait
●
Position Send
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Group Call
●
Position Request
●
Auto Channel Change
Note: “POLARIS radio is the device that actually transmits and
receives on the VHF Marine frequencies. The
WHAM
communicates with the POLARIS radio through a 900MHz link.”
WHAM meets JIS7 requirements.
Be sure to visit our website: www.uniden.com
Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America.
POLARIS™ is a trademark of Uniden America.
Features, specifications and availability of optional accessories are all
subject to change without notice. The color of your WHAM may vary.
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Included with your WHAM
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WHAM Owner’s Manual
(UAZZ01466ZZ)
Drop-in Charger
(WH85)
Mounting Hardware Kit
WHAM Control Unit
AC Adapter
(AD-168)
Alkaline
Battery Tray
Battery
(BT-446)
DC Adapter
(WZ1244)
Belt Clip
(GBCT4A2561Z)
Screw
(MSCW4A2560Z)
Wrist Strap
(RECT484647Z)
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Controls and Indicators
1. SCAN/MEM - Select Scan mode and setup Memory channels.
Press this key to activate the Scan operation. Press and hold this
key for 2 seconds to place a channel into Scan Memory or remove
a channel from Scan Memory.
2.
POWER/VOL - This is to control the wireless mic power and
speaker volume.
3.
▲/▼ - Change the channel number up/down. These buttons are used to
adjust the volume for Hail mode and to move the cursor in Menu mode.
4.
MENU/HAIL - It is used to access the Menu. Press and hold the
key for 2 seconds to activate the Hail feature.
5.
Microphone
6. DISTRESS - Send a signal of distress in case of emergency.
7.
WX/ALERT - Select Weather Channel and Weather Alert mode.
Press this key to listen to active NOAA Weather Channels.
Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to place the radio into the
Weather Alert mode.
8.
16/9/TRI - Instantly change to Channel 16, Channel 9, and Triple
Watch mode.
9.
H/L/SELECT - Change transmit power HI/LO and make selections in
the menu. Press this key to change the transmit power to either High
or Low.
10.
LIGHT/LOCK – Change the LCD backlight HI/MID/LO, and turn the
Key Lock On/Off.
11.
PTT (Press – to – talk) Switch - Press to transmit and release to
receive.
12.
Belt Clip
13. Battery Compartment Lock
14. Battery Cover
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2
3
7
9
8
1
4
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1. TX (Transmit) - Indicates transmitting.
TRI (Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode and Triple
Watch Scan Mode.
2.
HI (High) - Indicates transmit output is 25 Watts.
LO (Low) - Indicates transmit output is 1 Watt.
3.
USA - Indicates US Channel Mode.
CAN - Indicates Canada Channel Mode.
INT - Indicates International Channel Mode.
4.
MEM (Memory) - Indicates Memory Scan Mode status for each
channel selected.
5.
Channel Display - Indicates Channel Number in use.
6.
WX - Indicates Weather Channel Mode has been activated.
7.
ALT - Indicates Weather Alert Mode has been activated.
Menu Display
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TX HI USA
4
MEM WX ALT
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7
5
DSC CALL
SETUP
REV.CH.MEM
EXIT
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Getting Started
Mounting the Drop-in Charger
1. Mount the drop-in charger to either a bulk head or dash.
2. Plug one end of the AC adapter into a wall outlet, or the DC
adapter into a cigarette lighter socket, and the other end into the
drop-in charger.
* Please turn the power Off on the WHAM before charging.
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Installation
Installing the Battery Pack
1. Use a coin or screw driver to loosen the
screw on the cover.
2. Unlock both sides of the battery
compartment.
3. Open the cover.
4. Connect the battery pack (BT-446)
connector observing the correct
polarity (black and red wires) to the
jack inside the battery
compartment. Do not exert any
force on this connection. It could
cause damage to the battery or
handset.
The plastic connector will fit
together only one way. Once you
are certain that you have made a
good connection, then insert the
battery pack into the battery
compartment. Do not pinch the
wires.
5. Tighten the screw on the cover.
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Installing the Beltclip
1. Place the beltclip on the mounting area
on the back of the WHAM, making sure
the hole in the clip lines up with the
notch on the back of the WHAM.
2. Insert the screw into the corresponding
hole and tighten.
Or
1. Put the alkaline battery tray inside,
and install the 3 AAA batteries in
the tray.
2. Replace the cover.
3. Lock both sides of the battery
compartment.
4. Tighten the screw on the cover.
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Control Unit Connection and Installation
1. Connect the Control Unit cable and the Remote Connector.
2. Choose the best location for the POLARIS and the Control Unit.
• Away from the vessels compass.
• Away from metal objects that might interfere or obstruct the
signal.
3. Make sure the
WHAM icon appears on the POLARIS’ LCD.
Note: Register the WHAM to the POLARIS (See page 12). Test the
POLARIS and WHAM before mounting the POLARIS and
Control Unit.
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Power On/Off
Press and hold POWER/VOL for 2 seconds
to turn the
WHAM On. You can turn the
WHAM Off by pressing and holding
POWER/VOL for 2 seconds again.
* If you are not able to turn the WHAM Off,
press and hold POWER/VOL for more than
15 seconds.
When you turn the unit On, you will hear
a beep and the following greeting
message appears on the LCD for more
than 2 seconds.
UNIDEN
MARINE RADIO
WIRELESS
MICROPHONE
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Operation
Triple Watch
Triple Watch monitors Channel 16, Channel 9, and the current Marine
Channel or Weather Channel.
To activate Triple Watch, press and hold
16/9/TRI for 2 seconds. TRI
appears on the LCD, indicating Triple Watch mode is in effect. If a signal
is received on either Channel 16 or Channel 9, the radio remains on that
channel until the signal ends.
Press and hold
16/9/TRI for 2 seconds to cancel the Triple Watch mode.
Note: While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently
selected channel using the ▲/▼ keys.
A momentary press of the 16/9/TRI button interrupts Triple
Watch mode and remains on channel 16, or on channel 9 if
you press 16/9/TRI once more. To return to the Triple Watch
mode, simply press the button again.
TRI HI CAN
MEM
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Note: The POLARIS radio must be
turned On in order for the
WHAM to work.
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Volume Adjusting
1. When you press POWER/VOL, the
volume indicator appears on the
display.
2. Press
▲ to turn the volume up,
press ▼ to turn the volume down.
3. When you finish adjusting the volume, press the
POWER/VOL to
exit from the volume-adjusting mode.
TRI LO CAN
VOL ¡¡¡
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MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan)
You can enter channels into Memory Scan for instant scanning at any
time. When a channel is selected for Memory Scan, MEM appears on the
LCD display.
To enter a channel into Memory Scan,
select the channel you want to store by
pressing
▲/▼ on the WHAM, and then
press and hold SCAN/MEM for 2 seconds.
The channel is stored in Memory Scan and
MEM appears on the LCD display.
HI CAN
MEM
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Weather Channels
To select Weather Channels 0-9, press
WX/ALERT. The radio will go to the last
selected Weather Channel. Press ▲ or ▼
to select a different Weather Channel.
To exit from Weather Channel:
● Press WX/ALERT. The radio returns
to the previous Marine channel.
WX
8
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Registering the WHAM to the POLARIS
Note: When you use the WHAM in addition to the POLARIS wired
mic, please set the BASE ID for the POLARIS the same as the
WHAM. (Please refer to the Owners Manual for the POLARIS).
1. When the WHAM is turned On for
the first time, the following screen
appears.
2. Press
▲ to increase the number, or
press ▼ to decrease the number.
The number will be entered when
the H/L/SELECT is pressed, and the blinking digit moves to the
right. (You can select any number between 0000 and 9999.)
3. After the Base ID is entered, the Handset ID blinks.
4. You can select the
Hand set ID by pressing ▲ or ▼, and then
press H/L/SELECT to enter the number.
5. Turn the
WHAM Off to confirm the data.
Base ID->_
Hand set ID->
Note: When the following screen
appears, the transceiver may not
have the correct Base ID or the
WHAM is too far from the
POLARIS. Confirm whether the
Base ID is right. If the screen
does not change, move closer to the POLARIS. In order to
register the WHAM to the POLARIS, you have to turn the
POLARIS Off once. In case you need to rewrite the ID, you
need to press and hold MENU/HAIL and turn the WHAM On.
When you rewrite the ID, press and hold MENU/HAIL for
2 seconds and turn the WHAM On to change the Base ID and
Handset ID.
* Please refer to the POLARIS’ Owners Manual for menu
operation. The key names may vary.
Now
Linking
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Hail
To access the Hail mode, press and hold
MENU/HAIL for more than 2 seconds on
the WHAM. The HA icon appears on the
display. Press the PTT switch on the
microphone, hold the microphone
approximately two inches away from your mouth, and speak clearly in a
normal voice. To cancel Hail mode, press and hold
MENU/HAIL for
more than 2 seconds on the WHAM.
Hail Volume adjust
While the POLARIS is in the Hail mode, you
can adjust the out going volume by pressing
the ▲/▼ keys on the WHAM.
HAIL VOL
¡¡¡
HA
Low Battery Alert
When the battery pack (or batteries) are
very low and need to be charged (or
changed), the following screen appears.
Complete the conversation as quickly as
possible and return the handset to the
charger unit for charging (or replace the
batteries).
Battery Low
Backlight Adjust
You can adjust the backlight in 3 stages by pressing LIGHT/LOCK
continuously (LO→MID→HI). When you push any key (except PTT),
the backlight turns On for 5 seconds.
Key Lock On/Off
You can turn the Key Lock On by pressing and holding LIGHT/LOCK
when the Key Lock is Off. When it is set to On, "--" appears.
If you want to turn the Key Lock Off, you can press and hold
LIGHT/LOCK for 2 seconds.
Note: Key Lock is invalid while the WX
ALERT is sounding or WX
ALERT CH is receiving.
TRI HI CAN
MEM
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Distress
Note: You must set the user MMSI in order to send a Distress call.
Please see the POLARIS Owner’s Manual on page 40 to set
the MMSI.
This feature will allow you to transmit a Distress call.
1. In order to transmit a Distress call,
press and hold
DISTRESS for
5 seconds. Then, the following
screen appears and select SEND
or CANCEL. If you select
CANCEL, the display returns to
the channel display screen.
2. Press
H/L/SELECT to send.
3. The Distress call is transmitted
and it waits for about 210 - 270
seconds. This is continued
internally . The transceiver alert
will be sounding, and it also
"shadow-watches" for a
transmission between CH16 and
CH70 until an acknowledgment
signal is received from the Coast
Guard shore station.
4. To cancel the Distress call, press
H/L/SELECT.
5. When the
WHAM receives a
Distress call, the following screen
appears. If an acknowledgment is
not received, the Distress call is
repeated until an acknowledgment
is received from the Coast Guard
shore station.
Note: If the POLARIS receives a Distress call, it will also be
displayed on the WHAM LCD display. An emergency alert will
sound. The name will be displayed if it is the name registered
in the directory. Otherwise, sender’s MMSI is displayed.
Latitude, longitude, and time information will also be displayed
only on the POLARIS, if the GPS module is carried in the
vessel that transmitted a DSC Distress call.
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DISTRESS
SEND
CANCEL
DISTRESS ACK
WAITING
CANCEL
DISTRESS
06/15 10:30A
JUNE BRAWLEY
FIRE
70
70
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Your WHAM is a precision piece of electronic equipment and you should
treat it accordingly. Due to the rugged design, very little
maintenance is required. However, a few precautions should be
observed:
• You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of
your radio.
• You are urged to arrange for periodic performance checks with
your Uniden Marine dealer.
Care and Maintenance
If the WHAM does not perform to your expectations, try the suggestions
listed below, If you cannot get satisfactory results, call Uniden Technical
Support at (800) 586-0409, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Standard
Time, Monday through Friday.
Troubleshooting
CAUSE
No or low voltage.
Bad mic element.
A source of noise
is nearby.
An external noise is
being generated by
some device.
POLARIS is
turned Off.
SYMPTOM
Won’t power On.
When the PTT is
pressed - TX icon
comes on and
another radio can
hear a “click” but no
audio is heard.
While scanning, the
radio stops on a
particular channel all
of the time.
There is noise on
the receiver that the
squelch will not
eliminate.
WHAM won’t control
the POLARIS.
REMEDY
Check for proper voltage.
Recharge or replace the
batteries.
Send in for repair.
Eliminate the source of
the noise or delete the
channel from the
Scan Memory.
Either turn off the
offending device or
contact that Mfg.
Regarding FCC part 15
“unintentional radiator”.
Turn the POLARIS On.
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General
Standard Voltage : Portable Unit 3.6 V DC ± 0.1 V
Base Unit 13.8 V DC ± 0.1 V
Operating Temperature : –10 °C to + 50 °C
Channel : 20 (from 902.244203 MHz to 927.698745 MHz)
Standard Deviation : 1 kHz ± 40 kHz Dev.
Buttons : POWER, SCAN, WX, 16/9, MENU, H/L,
▲/▼
Size : H 117.1 mm x W 63.1 mm x L 34.5 mm
H 4.61 inches x W 2.48 inches x L 1.36 inches
Weight : 200 g / 0.44 lbs / 7.05 oz (include batteries)
Water Protect Class : Meets JIS 7 requirements
Receiver UNIT NOMINAL LIMIT
Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD (at ±40 kHz Dev.) dBm –106 < –100
with CCITT Filter
Frequency Response (Ref: 1kHz) 0.3 kHz dB –43 < –30
3.0 kHz dB –5 –10 to –3
Audio Output Level (8 ohms) Vol Max W 0.17 0.15 <
Distortion at 1 mV RF Input Vol Lv:5 % 1.0 < 5
Hum & Noise Ratio at 1 mV RF Input dB 70 50 <
with CCITT Filter Vol Lv:5
Selectivity 6 dB Bandwidth + kHz 80 50 <
(NQ20dB at DISCRI point)
6 dB Bandwidth – kHz 80 50 <
Image Rejection Ratio
SINAD 12 dB with CCITT Filter
1st Image (f0 - 21, 0795428 MHz) dB 35 25 <
Transmitter UNIT NOMINAL LIMIT
RF Power (50 Ω Load) dBm –4.2 –7.0 to –2.0
Modulation Sensitivity mV 13 <16
Frequency Response (Ref: 1kHz) 0.3 kHz dB –15 < –10
3.0 kHz dB 4 0 to 8
Frequency Tolerance (25°C) Hz 0 –2500 to +2500
Distortion % 1.5 < 5
Hum & Noise Ratio with CCITT Filter dB 38 30 <
Hi Speed Data Deviation KHz 45 35 to 55
Lo Speed Data Deviation KHz 15 10 to 20
T
rickle Charger
Charge Time : 15 hour (Typical)
Other
Battery : Ni-MH Battery 800 mAH BT-446
3 AAA Alkaline Batteries
Battery Life (TX:5%, RX:5%, Stand-by:90%) : 10 hour (Typical) BT-446
Specification
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Warranty
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the original
retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials 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 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 Operating 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 repair the
defect 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. 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.
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).
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, or delivered, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Ft. Worth, TX 76155
(800) 235-3874, 8 AM to 5 PM Central,
Monday through Friday
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