Uniden America UT899 Owners 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
Mounting the Drop-in Charger .......................................................... 8
Attaching the Antenna ...................................................................... 8
Attaching the Battery Pack ............................................................... 9
Attaching the Beltclip ........................................................................ 9
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 10
Operation .......................................................................................... 11
Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch ....................................... 11
Selecting a Channel ....................................................................... 12
One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI ......................................................... 12
Triple Watch ................................................................................... 13
Monitoring Weather Channels ........................................................ 14
Weather Alert ................................................................................. 15
USA, International and Canadian Channels .................................. 16
Programming a Channel into Memory ........................................... 16
Deleting a Channel from Memory .................................................. 17
Scanning ........................................................................................ 17
Transmitting ................................................................................... 18
Lighted Keys and Display ............................................................... 18
Battery Indicator ............................................................................. 19
Key Lock ........................................................................................ 19
Marine Channels - USA ................................................................... 20
Marine Channels - International . .................................................... 22
Marine Channels - Canada .............................................................. 24
Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories . ............................ 26
Specifications ................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 28
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION .............................................. 29
Warranty ........................................................................................... 30
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Controls and Indicators
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1 Antenna
2 Belt Clip
3 Adapter Jack
4 Battery
5 Battery Release Clip
6 PTT (Push to Talk) Key
7 USA/International/Canadian Button (UIC)
8 WX Mode/Weather Alert Button (WX/ALERT)
9 TX Power/Lock Button (1/5W/LOCK)
10 Microphone
11 Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack
12 Volume/Power Knob
13 Squelch Knob
14 LCD Display
15 Memory Button (MEM)
16 Scan Button (SCAN)
17 Channel Up Button (▲)
18 16/9 - Triple Watch Button (16/9/TRI)
19 Channel Down Button (▼)
20 Speaker
ATLANTIS 250
WX
ALERT
UIC
1/5W
16/9
TRI
LOCK
MIC
MEN
SCAN
1
2
4
3
5
6
7
9
8
10
12
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14
15
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16
17
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A Transmit Indicator
B TX Power Indicator
C USA/International/Canadian (US/INT/CAN) Indicator
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
G
IK
BC DA
E
F
JH
LCD Display
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Warning!
• The ATLANTIS 250 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.
Ni-MH Battery Pack Warning
• This equipment contains a Ni-MH Battery Pack.
• The Ni-MH 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 Ni-MH Battery Pack used in this
equipment with any Adapter other than the one designed to
charge this Battery Pack. Using another Adapter may damage
the Battery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode.
• Ni-MH batteries must be disposed of properly.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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Introduction
The ATLANTIS 250 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 ATLANTIS 250’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
• Table-Top Drop-In Charger (can also be wall-mounted)
• Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack
• Battery Save Operation
• Key Lock
• Back-Lit Keys and Display
• Belt Clip
• Wrist Strap
• TX Power 1W/5W
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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 22~29. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALLFCC for any additional channel information.
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Included in your Package
If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden
Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988.
Cradle
Beltclip
Wrist Strap
(RETC484647Z)
Rechargeable Battery
(ATLANTIS BP)
AC Adapter
(BADY0510001)
DC Adapter
ATLANTIS 250
Antenna
(HH9408)
Reference Guide/
Printed Material
Mounting Screws
A
TLANT
IS
250
WX
A
L
E
R
T
U
I
C
1
/
5
W
1
6/
9
T
R
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L
OC
K
MIC
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SC
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Getting Started
Mounting the Cradle
Mount the Cradle to either a counter or wall.
To counter:
Attach the Cradle using the mounting screws
and washers as follows.
To wall:
Insert the two mounting screws into the wall
keeping the same space as the holes on the
charger.
Place the charger with the screws
through the larger holes then turn
the charger.
Attaching the Antenna
Attach the antenna to the ATLANTIS 250.
Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.
Attaching the Battery Pack
Snap the battery release clip out and remove the battery case.
Then place the battery pack onto the back of the radio. It will
only fit in one way.
• Use this battery case with Alkaline AA
batteries (not included) in an emargency
case.
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8
Contacts
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Snap the battery release clip until it
clicks. Be sure the battery pack fits
tightly against the ATLANTIS 250’s
body.
Attaching the Beltclip
Hold the beltclip in the direction as
follows.
Apply it to the hanger piece on the back
of the radio. Then slid it up.
You will hear a click. The beltclip is
firmly attached.
To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it
and slid it up.
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