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... 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 Emergency/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 Turning and reactivating the Key Beep 18 Battery Indicator 19 Key Lock 19 Marine Channels - Canada 24 Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories 26 Specifications 27 Troubleshooting...
... 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 Emergency/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 Turning and reactivating the Key Beep 18 Battery Indicator 19 Key Lock 19 Marine Channels - Canada 24 Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories 26 Specifications 27 Troubleshooting...
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... 9 1/5W 16/9 TRI 17 LOCK 18 4 10 MIC 19 20 5 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 (VOL) 13 Squelch Knob (SQ) 14 LCD Display 15 Memory Button (MEM) 16 Scan Button (SCAN) 17 Channel Up Button (L) 18 16/9 - Triple Watch Button (16/9/TRI) 19 Channel Down Button (M) 20 Speaker 2
... 9 1/5W 16/9 TRI 17 LOCK 18 4 10 MIC 19 20 5 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 (VOL) 13 Squelch Knob (SQ) 14 LCD Display 15 Memory Button (MEM) 16 Scan Button (SCAN) 17 Channel Up Button (L) 18 16/9 - Triple Watch Button (16/9/TRI) 19 Channel Down Button (M) 20 Speaker 2
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LCD Display A BC D E F G HI JK 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 3
LCD Display A BC D E F G HI JK 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 3
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...Using another Adapter may explode if disposed of properly. Warning! • The ATLANTIS 250 is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this equipment with any radio equipment with the antenna touching or close to the eyes, face, or exposed body parts...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 ...
...Using another Adapter may explode if disposed of properly. Warning! • The ATLANTIS 250 is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this equipment with any radio equipment with the antenna touching or close to the eyes, face, or exposed body parts...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 ...
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... Channel 16/9 • 10 Weather Channels • Weather Alert • Memory Scan • USA, International and Canadian Channels • Table-Top Cradle (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 • Alkaline Battery Case (Alkaline batteries are not included) 5 This handheld VHF marine radio...
... Channel 16/9 • 10 Weather Channels • Weather Alert • Memory Scan • USA, International and Canadian Channels • Table-Top Cradle (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 • Alkaline Battery Case (Alkaline batteries are not included) 5 This handheld VHF marine radio...
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... troubleshooting tips in any additional channel information. 6 Caution: Changes or modifications to operate this operating guide. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-800-586-0409. Unauthorized adjustment will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in international waters. Maritime Radio Services Operation This transmitter will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. Operation in the United States. For frequencies/channels that a qualified technician services your radio equipment. For technical support...
... troubleshooting tips in any additional channel information. 6 Caution: Changes or modifications to operate this operating guide. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-800-586-0409. Unauthorized adjustment will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in international waters. Maritime Radio Services Operation This transmitter will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. Operation in the United States. For frequencies/channels that a qualified technician services your radio equipment. For technical support...
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Included in Your Package ATLANTIS 2 5 0 SCAN MEN UIC WALXERT 16T/R9 I 1/5W MIC LOCK ATLANTIS 250 AC Adapter (AD-0003) Antenna (HH9408) DC Adapter Cradle Rechargeable Battery (BP 250) Beltclip Wrist Strap Mounting Screws Reference Guide/ Alkaline Battery Case Printed Material (attached to the ATLANTIS) If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988. 7
Included in Your Package ATLANTIS 2 5 0 SCAN MEN UIC WALXERT 16T/R9 I 1/5W MIC LOCK ATLANTIS 250 AC Adapter (AD-0003) Antenna (HH9408) DC Adapter Cradle Rechargeable Battery (BP 250) Beltclip Wrist Strap Mounting Screws Reference Guide/ Alkaline Battery Case Printed Material (attached to the ATLANTIS) If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988. 7
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... Cradle using the mounting screws and washers as shown. To wall: Apply the Cradle to the wall and insert the two mounting screws into the larger holes of the radio. Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the body. Contacts 8 When you remove the ... one way. 2 Snap the battery release clip until it clicks. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated. Attaching the Rechargeable Battery Pack 1 Snap the battery release clip out and remove the alkaline battery case. Getting Started Mounting the Cradle Mount the Cradle to the radio as follows. Attaching the Antenna Apply the antenna to ...
... Cradle using the mounting screws and washers as shown. To wall: Apply the Cradle to the wall and insert the two mounting screws into the larger holes of the radio. Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the body. Contacts 8 When you remove the ... one way. 2 Snap the battery release clip until it clicks. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated. Attaching the Rechargeable Battery Pack 1 Snap the battery release clip out and remove the alkaline battery case. Getting Started Mounting the Cradle Mount the Cradle to the radio as follows. Attaching the Antenna Apply the antenna to ...
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.... 3 Replace the battery case cover as illustrated. 2 Apply it up . 3 When you can use the battery case with Alkaline AA batteries (not included) instead of the radio. To install the batteries: 1 Remove the battery case cover by pulling...Using the Alkaline Battery Case When needed, you hear a click, the beltclip is firmly attached. 4 To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it upside down and slide it to the hanger piece on the back of the rechargeable battery pack. Be certain to the projections. 2 Install 6 AA Alkaline batteries (not included) into place. symbols in the direction...
.... 3 Replace the battery case cover as illustrated. 2 Apply it up . 3 When you can use the battery case with Alkaline AA batteries (not included) instead of the radio. To install the batteries: 1 Remove the battery case cover by pulling...Using the Alkaline Battery Case When needed, you hear a click, the beltclip is firmly attached. 4 To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it upside down and slide it to the hanger piece on the back of the rechargeable battery pack. Be certain to the projections. 2 Install 6 AA Alkaline batteries (not included) into place. symbols in the direction...
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... ALERT UIC 1/5W LOCK MEN SCAN 16/9 TRI MIC 2 Plug one end of the ATLANTIS 250. 3 Charge the battery for charging only. Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed Ni-MH battery pack. • Before operating the ATLANTIS 250, charge the Ni-MH battery pack for 16 hours without interruption, charging is completed. • Be sure to replace the rubber cap after charging in the Cradle. Make...
... ALERT UIC 1/5W LOCK MEN SCAN 16/9 TRI MIC 2 Plug one end of the ATLANTIS 250. 3 Charge the battery for charging only. Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed Ni-MH battery pack. • Before operating the ATLANTIS 250, charge the Ni-MH battery pack for 16 hours without interruption, charging is completed. • Be sure to replace the rubber cap after charging in the Cradle. Make...
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... you press any button (except PTT), a short tone sounds. Noise • To listen to a weak or distant station, turn On the unit by turning the Volume/Power (VOL) knob clockwise until the hissing sound stops. Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch 1 Before you hear a hissing sound. 3 Turn the SQ knob clockwise, just until you turn On the unit, turn the squelch (SQ) knob fully counterclockwise. SPKR MIC SQ VOL 2 Then, turn the knob counterclockwise...
... you press any button (except PTT), a short tone sounds. Noise • To listen to a weak or distant station, turn On the unit by turning the Volume/Power (VOL) knob clockwise until the hissing sound stops. Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch 1 Before you hear a hissing sound. 3 Turn the SQ knob clockwise, just until you turn On the unit, turn the squelch (SQ) knob fully counterclockwise. SPKR MIC SQ VOL 2 Then, turn the knob counterclockwise...
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... the display. 2 To exit from Triple Watch, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds and TRIPLE appears on channel 9 if you press once more. The marine radio checks channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds. 1 To select Triple Watch mode, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. Triple Watch Triple Watch mode monitors channels...
... the display. 2 To exit from Triple Watch, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds and TRIPLE appears on channel 9 if you press once more. The marine radio checks channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds. 1 To select Triple Watch mode, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. Triple Watch Triple Watch mode monitors channels...
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... NOAA issues warning while this function. You will also alert you to the warning receive mode automatically. 15 A double confirmation tone sounds. 3 When the unit receives a warning signal, it checks the weather alert signals every 7 seconds and switches to any other marine channels, it beeps for 5 seconds. WX, ALERT, and the channel number blinks. 4 To turn Off Emergency/Weather Alert, press and hold the WX/ALERT button for 2 seconds. If the unit is turned...
... NOAA issues warning while this function. You will also alert you to the warning receive mode automatically. 15 A double confirmation tone sounds. 3 When the unit receives a warning signal, it checks the weather alert signals every 7 seconds and switches to any other marine channels, it beeps for 5 seconds. WX, ALERT, and the channel number blinks. 4 To turn Off Emergency/Weather Alert, press and hold the WX/ALERT button for 2 seconds. If the unit is turned...
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... and Canadian Channels 1 The ATLANTIS 250 is initially set for USA marine channels when you have to program channels into memory. 1 Select the channel to enter into Memory Before using the scanning feature, you turn On your radio. 2 To listen to international marine channels, press the UIC button once. MEM appears on the display. 3 To listen to Canadian marine channels, press the UIC button again. Programming a Channel into memory...
... and Canadian Channels 1 The ATLANTIS 250 is initially set for USA marine channels when you have to program channels into memory. 1 Select the channel to enter into Memory Before using the scanning feature, you turn On your radio. 2 To listen to international marine channels, press the UIC button once. MEM appears on the display. 3 To listen to Canadian marine channels, press the UIC button again. Programming a Channel into memory...
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.... To turn off or reactivate the Key beep: Turn the radio on the display changes accordingly. 2 To transmit, press and hold the PTT (push-to make the change, then the 5W or the 1W indicator on again while pressing and holding the L or M buttons. 18 Press the 1/5W/LOCK button to -talk) key. TX appears on the next page.) Lighted Keys and Display To light the display, press...
.... To turn off or reactivate the Key beep: Turn the radio on the display changes accordingly. 2 To transmit, press and hold the PTT (push-to make the change, then the 5W or the 1W indicator on again while pressing and holding the L or M buttons. 18 Press the 1/5W/LOCK button to -talk) key. TX appears on the next page.) Lighted Keys and Display To light the display, press...
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..., battery power is nearly discharged, the battery indicator appears as follows: When the battery is always indicated on the display. 2 To unlock the keypad, press and hold the 1/5W/LOCK button for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator appears as follows: • When the battery indicator drops to the blinking 1-mark level on the display, the radio will receive but...
..., battery power is nearly discharged, the battery indicator appears as follows: When the battery is always indicated on the display. 2 To unlock the keypad, press and hold the 1/5W/LOCK button for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator appears as follows: • When the battery indicator drops to the blinking 1-mark level on the display, the radio will receive but...
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... Local Oscillator Frequency Range 156~164 MHz Sensitivity 0.35µV for 12dB SINAD Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 0.25µV Audio ±6 dB 500 to +122°F(+50°C) Antenna Flexible Whip Microphone Built-in Electret type Display Liquid Crystal Display Speaker 8Ω 1 Watt Power Source Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack 7.2V 1350 mAh Size (without notice. 27 Control PLL Freq. Tol. Transmit 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Receive 1.5 PPM...
... Local Oscillator Frequency Range 156~164 MHz Sensitivity 0.35µV for 12dB SINAD Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 0.25µV Audio ±6 dB 500 to +122°F(+50°C) Antenna Flexible Whip Microphone Built-in Electret type Display Liquid Crystal Display Speaker 8Ω 1 Watt Power Source Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack 7.2V 1350 mAh Size (without notice. 27 Control PLL Freq. Tol. Transmit 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Receive 1.5 PPM...
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Cause: Low voltage ⇒ The radio is not designed to transmit while charging. Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will not charge. Will not transmit while charging. Cause: Low voltage ⇒ Do not to transmit while charging. Cause: Low voltage ⇒ Recharge or replace the batteries. Battery will transmit on the 1 watt range. DC or AC adapter does not supply enough power for transmitting. 28 Troubleshooting Not enough range Cause: Line of sight blocked ⇒ Increase antenna height. The adaptor does not supply enough power for transmitting.
Cause: Low voltage ⇒ The radio is not designed to transmit while charging. Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will not charge. Will not transmit while charging. Cause: Low voltage ⇒ Do not to transmit while charging. Cause: Low voltage ⇒ Recharge or replace the batteries. Battery will transmit on the 1 watt range. DC or AC adapter does not supply enough power for transmitting. 28 Troubleshooting Not enough range Cause: Line of sight blocked ⇒ Increase antenna height. The adaptor does not supply enough power for transmitting.
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... Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for typical body-worn operations using an external speaker microphone, USE ONLY THE UNIDEN MODEL HHVTA07 (black) or HHVTAW07 (white). For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov. • When using the supplied belt-clip, which typically provides a space of the radio complies with FCC RF exposure...
... Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for typical body-worn operations using an external speaker microphone, USE ONLY THE UNIDEN MODEL HHVTA07 (black) or HHVTAW07 (white). For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov. • When using the supplied belt-clip, which typically provides a space of the radio complies with FCC RF exposure...
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... without charge for parts, service, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C)improperly installed, (D)serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for this warranty, (E)used in connection with the Product. Include evidence of this warranty is (A)damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B)modified, altered, or used as detailed by the Operation Guide for a defect or malfunction covered by...
... without charge for parts, service, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C)improperly installed, (D)serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for this warranty, (E)used in connection with the Product. Include evidence of this warranty is (A)damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B)modified, altered, or used as detailed by the Operation Guide for a defect or malfunction covered by...