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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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... 3 7 ATLANTIS 2 5 0 15 8 WX ALERT UIC MEN SCAN 16 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...
... 3 7 ATLANTIS 2 5 0 15 8 WX ALERT UIC MEN SCAN 16 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...
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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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... 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 any Adapter other than the one designed to explode. • Ni-MH batteries must be disposed of properly. Using another Adapter may explode if disposed of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this Battery Pack...
... 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 any Adapter other than the one designed to explode. • Ni-MH batteries must be disposed of properly. Using another Adapter may explode if disposed of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this Battery Pack...
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... 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 Cradle (can also be wall-mounted) • Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery...
... 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 Cradle (can also be wall-mounted) • Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery...
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.... Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this operating guide. Operation in the United States. Maritime Radio Services Operation This transmitter will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, can provide you with sales assistance and information. For frequencies/channels that...
.... Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this operating guide. Operation in the United States. Maritime Radio Services Operation This transmitter will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, can provide you with sales assistance and information. For frequencies/channels that...
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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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... projections. 2 Install 6 AA Alkaline batteries (not included) into place. symbols in the direction as follows until it to the hanger piece on the back of the rechargeable battery pack. AA AA AA AA AA AA 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...
... projections. 2 Install 6 AA Alkaline batteries (not included) into place. symbols in the direction as follows until it to the hanger piece on the back of the rechargeable battery pack. AA AA AA AA AA AA 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...
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... not charge the battery while on and receiving incoming voice traffic. • When you mount the Cradle on the back of the AC adapter into the wall outlet and the other end into the Adapter jack on your radio is OFF. Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed Ni-MH battery pack. • Before operating the ATLANTIS 250, charge the...
... not charge the battery while on and receiving incoming voice traffic. • When you mount the Cradle on the back of the AC adapter into the wall outlet and the other end into the Adapter jack on your radio is OFF. Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed Ni-MH battery pack. • Before operating the ATLANTIS 250, charge the...
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..., the United States Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety, and calling. • When you press any button (except PTT), a short tone sounds. Operation • See "Controls and Indicators" (page 2) for button, knob, and key positions. • When you turn On your ATLANTIS 250 just after purchasing, it clicks. 11 Use the knob to adjust Strong Signals to weak or strong signals Weak Signals depending on its setting.
..., the United States Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety, and calling. • When you press any button (except PTT), a short tone sounds. Operation • See "Controls and Indicators" (page 2) for button, knob, and key positions. • When you turn On your ATLANTIS 250 just after purchasing, it clicks. 11 Use the knob to adjust Strong Signals to weak or strong signals Weak Signals depending on its setting.
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Selecting a Channel 1 Turn On your ATLANTIS 250. 2 To select a higher channel, press the L button. [UP ] 3 To select a lower channel, press the M button. • To change the channel continuously, press and hold the L or M button for more than 1 second. [DOWN ] One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI Example: While you are monitoring channel 20, you want to check channel 16 or channel 9. 1 You are now on channel 20. 2 To monitor channel 16, press the 16/9/TRI button. 3 To monitor channel 9, press the 16/9/TRI button again. 4 To return to channel 20, press the 16/9/TRI button again. 12
Selecting a Channel 1 Turn On your ATLANTIS 250. 2 To select a higher channel, press the L button. [UP ] 3 To select a lower channel, press the M button. • To change the channel continuously, press and hold the L or M button for more than 1 second. [DOWN ] One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI Example: While you are monitoring channel 20, you want to check channel 16 or channel 9. 1 You are now on channel 20. 2 To monitor channel 16, press the 16/9/TRI button. 3 To monitor channel 9, press the 16/9/TRI button again. 4 To return to channel 20, press the 16/9/TRI button again. 12
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... return to the currently selected channel. Triple Watch Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal while 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. A double confirmation tone sounds and TRIPLE appears on channel 9 if you listen to the...
... return to the currently selected channel. Triple Watch Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal while 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. A double confirmation tone sounds and TRIPLE appears on channel 9 if you listen to the...
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Monitoring Weather Channels The ATLANTIS 250 has 10 preprogrammed emergency/weather channel frequencies, represented by 0 through 9. 1 To listen to the emergency/weather channels in your area, press the WX/ALERT button. WX appears on the display. [UP ] 2 To move up, press the L button. 3 To move down, press the M button. [DOWN ] 4 To exit, press the WX/ALERT button. WX disappears from the display. • To change the channel continuously, press and hold the L or M button for more than 1 second. 14
Monitoring Weather Channels The ATLANTIS 250 has 10 preprogrammed emergency/weather channel frequencies, represented by 0 through 9. 1 To listen to the emergency/weather channels in your area, press the WX/ALERT button. WX appears on the display. [UP ] 2 To move up, press the L button. 3 To move down, press the M button. [DOWN ] 4 To exit, press the WX/ALERT button. WX disappears from the display. • To change the channel continuously, press and hold the L or M button for more than 1 second. 14
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... unit is in your ATLANTIS 250 to function as a severe weather warning radio and will also alert you to the warning receive mode automatically. 15 A double confirmation tone sounds. • When Emergency/Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority is turned On, the radio sounds an alert tone. You will then hear the emergency/weather broadcast. 1 To use Emergency/Weather Alert, select the emergency/weather channel in Scan...
... unit is in your ATLANTIS 250 to function as a severe weather warning radio and will also alert you to the warning receive mode automatically. 15 A double confirmation tone sounds. • When Emergency/Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority is turned On, the radio sounds an alert tone. You will then hear the emergency/weather broadcast. 1 To use Emergency/Weather Alert, select the emergency/weather channel in Scan...
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Programming a Channel into Memory Before using the scanning feature, you turn On your radio. 2 To listen to store the channel. MEM appears on the display. 4 The radio will keep the last mode setting that was selected when turned back On. • For USA, international and Canadian marine channels and functions, refer to Canadian marine channels, press the UIC button again. USA, International and Canadian Channels 1 The ATLANTIS 250 is initially set for...
Programming a Channel into Memory Before using the scanning feature, you turn On your radio. 2 To listen to store the channel. MEM appears on the display. 4 The radio will keep the last mode setting that was selected when turned back On. • For USA, international and Canadian marine channels and functions, refer to Canadian marine channels, press the UIC button again. USA, International and Canadian Channels 1 The ATLANTIS 250 is initially set for...
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... display, press any key excluding the PTT key. • If you press any button other than 5 minutes, TX starts blinking and the transmission ends. Press the 1/5W/LOCK button to either 5W or 1W. Turning and reactivating the Key Beep Your radio emits a beep each time one of the Battery Indicator on the display changes accordingly. 2 To transmit, press and hold the PTT (push-to receive...
... display, press any key excluding the PTT key. • If you press any button other than 5 minutes, TX starts blinking and the transmission ends. Press the 1/5W/LOCK button to either 5W or 1W. Turning and reactivating the Key Beep Your radio emits a beep each time one of the Battery Indicator on the display changes accordingly. 2 To transmit, press and hold the PTT (push-to receive...
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... 156.050 156.050 Com'l, Port Ops, VTS 02 03 156.150 156.150 Com'l, Port Ops, VTS 04 05 156.250 156.250 Port Ops, VTS 06 156.300 ... 156.850 State Control 18 156.900 156.900 Com'l 19 156.950 156.950 Com'l 20 157.000 157.000 Port Ops 21 157.050 157.050 U.S. Weather WX9 - 161.775...Marine Channels - USA Channel Frequency (MHz) Desig Transmit Receive Traffic Type WX0 - 163.275 NOAA Weather WX1 - 162.550 NOAA Weather WX2 - 162.400 NOAA Weather WX3 - 162.475 NOAA Weather WX4 - 162.425 NOAA Weather WX5 - 162.450 NOAA Weather WX6 - 162.500 NOAA Weather WX7 - 162.525 NOAA Weather...
... 156.050 156.050 Com'l, Port Ops, VTS 02 03 156.150 156.150 Com'l, Port Ops, VTS 04 05 156.250 156.250 Port Ops, VTS 06 156.300 ... 156.850 State Control 18 156.900 156.900 Com'l 19 156.950 156.950 Com'l 20 157.000 157.000 Port Ops 21 157.050 157.050 U.S. Weather WX9 - 161.775...Marine Channels - USA Channel Frequency (MHz) Desig Transmit Receive Traffic Type WX0 - 163.275 NOAA Weather WX1 - 162.550 NOAA Weather WX2 - 162.400 NOAA Weather WX3 - 162.475 NOAA Weather WX4 - 162.425 NOAA Weather WX5 - 162.450 NOAA Weather WX6 - 162.500 NOAA Weather WX7 - 162.525 NOAA Weather...
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... 25°C) Receive 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Oper. Control PLL Freq. Tol. Temp. -4°F (-20°C) 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 antenna) 5.8 (H) x 2.7 (W) x 1.68 (D) inch 144 (H) x 67 (W) x 42 (D) mm Weight (w/battery & antenna) 15.2 oz (430g) Transmitter Frequency Range Frequency Stability Power Output Spurious Emissions...
... 25°C) Receive 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Oper. Control PLL Freq. Tol. Temp. -4°F (-20°C) 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 antenna) 5.8 (H) x 2.7 (W) x 1.68 (D) inch 144 (H) x 67 (W) x 42 (D) mm Weight (w/battery & antenna) 15.2 oz (430g) Transmitter Frequency Range Frequency Stability Power Output Spurious Emissions...
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... local dealer for typical body-worn operations using an external speaker microphone, USE ONLY THE UNIDEN MODEL HHVTA07 (black) or HHVTAW07 (white). Read this device. 29 Those guidelines are restricted to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of any other accessory for human exposure to insure safe operation. and international standards bodies. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin...
... local dealer for typical body-worn operations using an external speaker microphone, USE ONLY THE UNIDEN MODEL HHVTA07 (black) or HHVTAW07 (white). Read this device. 29 Those guidelines are restricted to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of any other accessory for human exposure to insure safe operation. and international standards bodies. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin...
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...owner, this Product excluding Ni-MH battery pack to you are certain that has caused you without charge for parts, service, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F)installed or programmed by anyone other rights which vary from defects in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit...an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by the Operation Guide for the Ni-MH battery pack) after following the instructions in connection with only the limitations or exclusions set out below . THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ...
...owner, this Product excluding Ni-MH battery pack to you are certain that has caused you without charge for parts, service, or any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F)installed or programmed by anyone other rights which vary from defects in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit...an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by the Operation Guide for the Ni-MH battery pack) after following the instructions in connection with only the limitations or exclusions set out below . THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ...
