CONTENTS
Controls and Indicators....Foldout
Introduction .............2
Features .............2
Technical Support and Service . . 2
Maritime Radio
Services Operation ........3
Included with Your HH940 .....4
Getting Started ...........5
Mounting the Drop-in Charger . . 5
Attaching the Antenna ......5
Attaching the Battery Pack ....6
Charging the Battery Pack ....6
Operation ..............8
Setting the Squelch........8
Selecting a Channel.......10
One-touch Channel 16/9 ....10
All-channel Scan ........10
Monitoring Weather Channels. . 11
Triple Watch ...........12
Weather Alert ..........12
International-USA Channels . . 13
Transmitting ...........13
Lighted Keys and Display ....13
KeyLock.............13
Marine Channels - USA ......14
Marine Channels - International . . 15
Parts and Accessories.......16
Specifications ...........17
Controls and Indicators
1 Antenna 14 Channel Down
2 Belt Clip 15 Microphone
3 PTT (Push toTalk)
Key
4 Light/Lock Key 17 Battery
5 LCD Display A Scan Indicator
6 Scan button
7 Power button
8 16/9 - Triple Watch
button
9 WX Mode/Weather
Alert button
10 USA/International
button
11 Speaker G Weather Alert
12 Volume button
scan
16/9/triple
wx
int
16 Squelch button
B Transmit Indicator
power
C Triple Watch
D Channel Number
E Strength Meter
F International
H Weather Mode
volume
13 Channel Up
button
▲
▼
button
squelch
Indicator
Display
Indicator
Indicator
Indicator
Warning!
The HH940 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.
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.
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium
Battery Warning
This equipment contains a
☞
Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack.
☞ Cadmium is a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
☞
The Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack
contained in this equipment may explode
if disposed of in a fire.
☞
Do not short-circuit the Battery Pack.
☞
Do not charge the Nickel-Cadmium
Battery Pack used in this equipment in
any charger other than the one
designed to charge this Battery Pack.
Using another charger may damage
the Battery Pack or cause the Battery
Pack to explode.
Introduction
The HH940 is a waterproof, portable two-way
VHF transceiver. It is compact, lightweight, and
rugged and fits easily in your hand.This
hand-held VHF marine radio will give you
consistent, outstanding performance in
virtually all conditions and situations.
To ensure that you get the most from the
HH940’s features, please read this operating
guide carefully before using the unit.
Features
Waterproof
■
Triple Watch Mode
■
Priority channel startup
■
One-touch channel 16/9
■
10 Weather Channels
■
■ Weather alert
■ All-channel scan
International-USA channels
■
Table-top drop-in charger (can also be
■
wall-mounted)
■ Rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
pack
■ Key lock
■ Back-lit display
■
Belt clip
■
Wrist strap
Technical Support and Service
Your Uniden dealer can provide you with
technical assistance and information. If your
marine radio does not perform properly, take it
to a Uniden dealer for servicing. 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.
2
Maritime Radio Services Operation
WARNING!
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
in use in the U.S.without requiring an individual
license, please contact the FCC Call Center at
1-888-CALL-FCC.
For individuals requiring a license, such as
commercial users, you should obtain a license
application from your nearest FCC field office.
3
Included with Your HH940
HH940
Charger AC Adapter
Antenna Battery
Wrist Strap Operating Guide
Printed Material Mounting Screws
If any of these items are missing from the box,
contact your Uniden Dealer.
4
Getting Started
Mounting the Drop-in Charger
1. Mount the drop-in charger to either a
counter or wall.
2. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the
wall outlet, and the other end into the
Drop-in Charger.
Attaching the Antenna
Attach the antenna to the HH940. Be sure
the antenna is firmly seated.
5
Attaching the Battery Pack
1. Slide the battery pack onto the bottom of
the radio.
2. Use a quarter to turn the screw that
connects the battery pack to the HH940. Be
sure the battery pack fits tightly against the
HH940’s body.
Charging the Battery Pack
Your marine radio is powered by a
specially-designed nickel-cadmium battery
pack.
+ Before operating the HH940, charge the
battery pack for 15 hours in the drop-in
charger.
6
1. Place the HH940 in the drop-in charger.
2. The red LED lights and stays on.
+ The charger won’t overcharge the battery
pack.
+ Do not transmit when the HH940 is in the
drop-in charger!
+ You can monitor incoming calls while the
HH940 is in the drop-in charger.
+ You can charge the battery pack alone or
connected to the HH940.
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Operation
+ When you press any key (except PTT), a
short tone sounds.
+ Whenever you turn on your HH940, it is
tuned to channel 16 – the United States
Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety,
and calling.
+ See the foldout in the front of the operating
guide for button and key positions.
Setting the Squelch
1. Toturn the unit on,
press and hold the
power
button for 2.0
seconds.
2.
Use the
the volume to a comfortable level.
3. Press the
button.
Press ▲ on the
button to adjust the
volume up.
Press ▼ on the
button to adjust the
volume down.
Press
+ Before setting the squelch control on your
marine radio, you must select a channel
that is not in use.
4.
Use the
the squelch to the desired level.Think of
the squelch control as a gate.
Press the
button.
volume
volume
volume
squelch
squelch
and
chan
chan
to finish.
and
chan
buttons to adjust
chan
buttons to adjust
8
Press and hold ▲ on the
chan
button to
adjust the “squelch gate” so high that no
signals get through.
5.
Press and hold ▼ on the
chan
button to
adjust the “squelch gate” so everything gets
through – noise, weak signals, and strong
signals.
6. Toset the
“squelch gate” to the
desired level, press
▲ on the
chan
button until the gate
is all the way shut.
Press ▼ repeatedly until you just hear
chan
noise.Then press ▲ on the
button
repeatedly until the noise just stops.Now
only strong signals get through.
Press the
squelch
button when finished.
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Selecting a Channel
1. Turn on your
HH940.
2. Toselect a higher
channel, press ▲ on
the channel button.
3. Toselect a lower
channel press ▼ on
the channel button.
One-touch Channel 16/9
Example: While you are monitoring
channel 19, you want to check channel 16 or
channel 9.
You are on channel
19.
1. Tomonitor
channel 16, press
16/9
the
button.
2. Tomonitor channel
9, press the
button again.
To return to channel 19, press the
button again.
16/9
All-channel Scan
+ While the HH940 is scanning, it is
automatically in Triple Watch mode. See
page 12 for information on Triple Watch
operation.
10
16/9
Example: You’re listening to channel 6.You
want to scan all the channels.
1. Tostart scanning all
channels, press the
scan
button.
2. The channels flash
on the LCD display
as the HH940 looks
for a transmission.
3. When it finds
(receives) an
incoming call, the
HH940 stops and
monitors that
channel.
4. When the transmission stops, the radio
continues scanning.
To stop scanning channels press
16/9
.
or
scan,wx
Monitoring Weather Channels
The HH940 has 10 preprogrammed weather
channel frequencies – represented by 1
through 0.
1. Tolisten to the
weather channels in
wx
your area, press
.
,
2. Tomove up, press
▲ on the
button.
3. Tomove down,
press ▼ on the
button.
4.
To exit press
chan
wx
chan
.
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Triple Watch
Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and
9 while monitoring the currently selected
channel for a signal. The marine radio checks
channel 16 and channel 9 for activity every
2 seconds.
To select
Triple Watch mode
press and hold the
triple
button for two
seconds.A double
confirmation tone sounds.
+ While in Triple Watch mode you can use
the select channels using the ▲ and ▼
chan button, or monitor channels 16 or 9
by pressing and releasing the 16/9 button.
To exit Triple Watch, press and hold
for two seconds. A double confirmation
tone sounds.
+ If Weather Alert is active, it also checks the
weather channel every 7 seconds.
triple
Weather Alert
Weather Alert lets your HH940 function as a
severe weather warning radio. With Weather
Alert turned on, when the NOAA issues a
severe weather warning, the HH940 sounds
an alert tone and you will hear the emergency
weather broadcast.
1. Toselect Weather
Alert, press and
wx
hold
seconds.A double
confirmation tone
sounds.
2. Toturn off weather
alert, press and hold
wx
A double
confirmation tone
sounds.
for two
for two seconds.
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International-USA Channels
1. Tolisten to
international marine
int
channels, press
2. Toswitch back to
USA marine
channels, press
again.
+ For USA and international marine channels
and functions, refer to the tables starting on
page 14.
.
int
Transmitting
To transmit, press and hold in the
To receive, release the
PTT
key .
PTT
key .
Lighted Keys and Display
Press the LCD backlight button to light the
display for about 5 seconds.
Key Lock
To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the
keypad.
Press and hold the LCD backlight button
until it beeps.The keypad is locked.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold the
LCD backlight button again.
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Marine Channels - USA
Channel Frequency (MHz)
Transmit Receive
WX0 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX1 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX2 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX3 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX4 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX5 162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX6 162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX7 162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX8 161.650 Can. Weather RX Only
WX9 161.775 Can. Weather RX Only
01 156.050 156.050 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes
02 156.100 156.100 Port Ops Yes Yes
03 156.150 156.150 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes
04 156.200 156.200 Port Ops Yes Yes
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 Yes No
14 156.700 156.700 Port Ops Yes Yes
15 156.750 Environmental RX Only
16 156.800 156.800 Distress, Safety,Calling Yes Yes
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
20 157.000 161.600 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
24 157.200 161.800 Public Corresp. No Yes
25 157.250 161.850 Public Corresp. No Yes
26 157.300 161.900 Public Corresp. No Yes
27 157.350 161.950 Public Corresp. No Yes
28 157.400 162.000 Public Corresp. No Yes
60 156.025 156.025
61 156.075 156.075
62 156.125 156.125
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 Yes No
68 156.425 156.425 Non Com’l Yes Yes
69 156.475 156.475 Non Com’l Yes Yes
70 156.525 Digital Selective Calling Yes No
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 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
82 157.125 157.125 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
83 157.175 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
84 157.225 161.825 Public Corresp. No Yes
85 157.275 161.875 Public Corresp. No Yes
86 157.325 161.925 Public Corresp. No Yes
87 157.375 161.975 Public Corresp. No Yes
88 157.425 157.425 Com’l Yes No
TrafficType Ship to
Ship
Ship to
Shore
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Marine Channels - International
Channel Frequency (MHz)
Transmit Receive
WX0 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX1 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX2 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX3 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX4 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX5 162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX6 162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX7 162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only
WX8 161.650 Can. Weather RXOnly
WX9 161.775 Can. Weather RXOnly
01 156.050 160.650 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes
02 156.100 160.700 Port Ops Yes Yes
03 156.150 160.750 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes
04 156.200 160.800 Port Ops Yes Yes
05 156.250 160.850 Port Ops, VTS Yes Yes
06 156.300 156.300 Safety Yes No
07 156.350 160.950 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 Yes No
14 156.700 156.700 Port Ops, VTS, SMS Yes Yes
15 156.750 156.750 Environmental RX Only
16 156.800 156.800 Distress, Safety,Calling Yes Yes
17 156.850 156.850 State Control Yes Yes
18 156.900 161.500 Com’l Yes Yes
19 156.950 161.550 Com’l Yes Yes
20 157.000 161.600 Port Ops No Yes
21 157.050 161.650 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
22 157.100 161.700 Coast Guard Yes Yes
23 157.150 161.750 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
24 157.200 161.800 Public Corresp. No Yes
25 157.250 161.850 Public Corresp. No Yes
26 157.300 161.900 Public Corresp. No Yes
27 157.350 161.950 Public Corresp. No Yes
28 157.400 162.000 Public Corresp. No Yes
60 156.025 160.625
61 156.075 160.675
62 156.125 160.725
63 156.175 160.775
64 156.225 160.825
65 156.275 160.875 Port Ops Yes Yes
66 156.325 160.925 Port Ops Yes Yes
67 156.375 156.375 Com’l Yes No
68 156.425 156.425 Non Com’l Yes Yes
69 156.475 156.475 Non Com’l Yes Yes
70 156.525 Digital Selective Calling Yes No
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
78 156.925 161.525 Non Com’l Yes Yes
79 156.975 161.575 Com’l Yes Yes
80 157.025 161.625 Com’l Yes Yes
81 157.075 161.675 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
82 157.125 161.725 US Gov Only Yes Yes
83 157.175 161.775 U.S. Govt Only Yes Yes
84 157.225 161.825 Public Corresp. No Yes
85 157.275 161.875 Public Corresp. No Yes
86 157.325 161.925 Public Corresp. No Yes
87 157.375 161.975 Public Corresp. No Yes
88 157.425 162.025 Public Corresp. No Yes
TrafficType Ship to
Ship
Ship to
Shore
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Parts and Accessories
Antenna Battery Pack
Operating Guide Wrist Strap
AC Adapter Drop-in Charger
Cigarette
Adapter
HH9804
BP940
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Specifications
General
Channels Transmit 55 US/International
Freq.Control PLL
Freq.Tol. Transmit 1.0 PPM
Oper.Temp. -4°F(-20°C) to
Antenna Flexible Whip
Microphone Built-in Electret type
Display Liquid Crystal Display
Speaker 8Ω 1 Watt
PowerSource Rechargeable
Size (without 122 (H) 63 (W) 32 (D)
Weight (w/battery 8.4 oz.
Transmitter
Frequency Range 156 ~ 158 MHz
Frequency Stability ±5 PPM
PowerOutput 1.0 W
Spurious Emissions -55 dBc
Current Drain 500 mA
Receiver
Receiver Type Triple Conversion
Frequency Range 156 ~ 164 MHz
Sensitivity 0.25 µV for 12dB SINAD
Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 0.15µV
Audio ±6 dB 500to 2000 Hz
Frequency
Response
Adjacent Channel 60 dB @± 25 kHz
Selectivity
Hum & Noise Ratio 40 dB
Audio Output Power 0.6 W @10% THD
Current DrainSquelched 40 mA
Max. Audio 280 mA
Specifications shown are typical and subject to
change without notice.
Receive 90 US/International
Weather 10
Receive 1.0 PPM
+122°F(+50°C)
Nickel-cadmium
Battery Pack
4.8V 400 mAh
antenna)
& antenna)
Super Heterodyne
Phase Locked Loop
system for Local
Oscillator
17
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 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.
STATEMENTOF REMEDY: In the eventthat 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 replce 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.
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 (preferablyin its
original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase
and a note describing the defect that has caused you to
return it. The Product should include all parts and
accessories originally packaged with the product.The
Product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable
means, or delivered, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Ft Worth, TX 76155
(800) 586-0409
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central
Monday through Friday
©1998 Uniden America Corporation
®
All Rights Reserved.
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