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...materials and craftsmanship with a new or refurbished unit. This warranty is in connection with only the limitations or exclusions set out below . Include evidence of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any time while this warranty, (E) used as detailed by someone ...battery pack to be free from defects in any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than an authorized Uniden service center for 12 months, to the original retail owner, the NiMH battery pack to you may replace the unit with only the limitations or exclusions set...
...materials and craftsmanship with a new or refurbished unit. This warranty is in connection with only the limitations or exclusions set out below . Include evidence of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any time while this warranty, (E) used as detailed by someone ...battery pack to be free from defects in any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than an authorized Uniden service center for 12 months, to the original retail owner, the NiMH battery pack to you may replace the unit with only the limitations or exclusions set...
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... Squelch Knob 11. Scan Button (Scan) 13. 16/9-Triple Watch Button (16/9 TRI) 14. Speaker 18. TX Power Indicator C. USA/International/ Canadian (US/INT/CAN) Channel Indicator F. Memory Indicator G. Lock Indicator K. PTT (Push to Talk) Key 4. USA/International/ Canadian Button (UIC) 7. Volume/Power Knob 10. Channel Up Button (v) 15. Battery Pack A. Channel Number Display D. Triple Watch Indicator H. LCD Display 12. Light/Lock Key 5. Microphone 9. Channel Down Button (w) 17. TX Indicator B. Weather Alert Indicator J. Belt Clip 3. Battery Indicator E. Weather Mode...
... Squelch Knob 11. Scan Button (Scan) 13. 16/9-Triple Watch Button (16/9 TRI) 14. Speaker 18. TX Power Indicator C. USA/International/ Canadian (US/INT/CAN) Channel Indicator F. Memory Indicator G. Lock Indicator K. PTT (Push to Talk) Key 4. USA/International/ Canadian Button (UIC) 7. Volume/Power Knob 10. Channel Up Button (v) 15. Battery Pack A. Channel Number Display D. Triple Watch Indicator H. LCD Display 12. Light/Lock Key 5. Microphone 9. Channel Down Button (w) 17. TX Indicator B. Weather Alert Indicator J. Belt Clip 3. Battery Indicator E. Weather Mode...
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Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 4 Warning! The ATLANTIS is watertight only when both the antenna and the battery are properly attached. Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. Do not let children operate any charger other than the one designed to charge this equipment with...
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 4 Warning! The ATLANTIS is watertight only when both the antenna and the battery are properly attached. Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. Do not let children operate any charger other than the one designed to charge this equipment with...
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... Radio Service Operation . .4 Parts and Accessories 5 Getting Started 6 Mounting the cradle holder 6 Attaching the Antenna 6 Attaching the Battery Pack 7 Attaching the Spacer 8 Charging the Battery Pack 9 Operation 10 Turning on the Unit and Setting Squelch 10 Selecting a Channel 11 One-touch Channel 16/9 11 Triple Watch 12 Monitoring Weather Channels . . . .13 Weather Alert 14 USA, International and Canadian Channels 15 Programming a Channel into Memory 15 Deleting a Channel from Memory 15 Scanning 16 Transmitting 17 Lighted Keys and Display...
... Radio Service Operation . .4 Parts and Accessories 5 Getting Started 6 Mounting the cradle holder 6 Attaching the Antenna 6 Attaching the Battery Pack 7 Attaching the Spacer 8 Charging the Battery Pack 9 Operation 10 Turning on the Unit and Setting Squelch 10 Selecting a Channel 11 One-touch Channel 16/9 11 Triple Watch 12 Monitoring Weather Channels . . . .13 Weather Alert 14 USA, International and Canadian Channels 15 Programming a Channel into Memory 15 Deleting a Channel from Memory 15 Scanning 16 Transmitting 17 Lighted Keys and Display...
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... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. 2 These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no...
... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. 2 These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no...
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... « Alkaline Battery Pack (Batteries not included) « Key Lock « Backlit LCD and Keypad « Reversible Channel Display « Belt Clip « Wrist Strap « TX Power 1W/5W « Cigarette Lighter Adapter 3 Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 7 Introduction The ATLANTIS is compact, lightweight, rugged and fits easily in your hand, This handheld VHF marine radio will give...
... « Alkaline Battery Pack (Batteries not included) « Key Lock « Backlit LCD and Keypad « Reversible Channel Display « Belt Clip « Wrist Strap « TX Power 1W/5W « Cigarette Lighter Adapter 3 Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 7 Introduction The ATLANTIS is compact, lightweight, rugged and fits easily in your hand, This handheld VHF marine radio will give...
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..., use in the United States. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. For frequencies/channels that a qualified technician service your Authority to this Product not expressly approved by this Operating Guide, can provide you with sales assistance and information. If your marine radio does not perform properly, follow the troubleshooting tips in Canada, and international waters. Operation in the world see page 19 thru 21. Maritime Radio Service Operation This transmitter...
..., use in the United States. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. For frequencies/channels that a qualified technician service your Authority to this Product not expressly approved by this Operating Guide, can provide you with sales assistance and information. If your marine radio does not perform properly, follow the troubleshooting tips in Canada, and international waters. Operation in the world see page 19 thru 21. Maritime Radio Service Operation This transmitter...
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Do not operate your ATLANTIS radio when using the optional Speaker/Microphone unless the spacer is included to be used with the optional Speaker/Microphone. Additional steps should be affixed to the upper part of the beltclip. In order to reduce the likelihood of excessive radio frequency exposure, the spacer is provided for you to increase the distance between the radio antenna and the human...
Do not operate your ATLANTIS radio when using the optional Speaker/Microphone unless the spacer is included to be used with the optional Speaker/Microphone. Additional steps should be affixed to the upper part of the beltclip. In order to reduce the likelihood of excessive radio frequency exposure, the spacer is provided for you to increase the distance between the radio antenna and the human...
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Place the ATLANTIS in the cradle holder. You can monitor incoming calls while the ATLANTIS is powered by a specially designed NiMH battery pack or an Alkaline battery pack. (Alkaline batteries are not included.) Before operating the ATLANTIS, charge the NiMH battery pack for 15 hours without interruption the first time. 1. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 13 Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is in the cradle holder. You can charge the battery pack alone or connected to the ATLANTIS. Periodically, the NiMH battery should be fully drained prior to recharging. 9
Place the ATLANTIS in the cradle holder. You can monitor incoming calls while the ATLANTIS is powered by a specially designed NiMH battery pack or an Alkaline battery pack. (Alkaline batteries are not included.) Before operating the ATLANTIS, charge the NiMH battery pack for 15 hours without interruption the first time. 1. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 13 Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is in the cradle holder. You can charge the battery pack alone or connected to the ATLANTIS. Periodically, the NiMH battery should be fully drained prior to recharging. 9
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... a hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly. 4. Then, turn on the Unit by turning the Volume/Power knob clockwise until the hissing sound stops. Think of the operating guide for distress, safety, and calling. See the foldout in the front of the squelch control as a frequency gate which controls access to weak or strong signals depending on its setting. To listen to a weak or distant station, turn the...
... a hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly. 4. Then, turn on the Unit by turning the Volume/Power knob clockwise until the hissing sound stops. Think of the operating guide for distress, safety, and calling. See the foldout in the front of the squelch control as a frequency gate which controls access to weak or strong signals depending on its setting. To listen to a weak or distant station, turn the...
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... channels 16 and 9 for a signal while you may press and hold the 16/9/Tri button for 2 seconds to return to the previous Triple Watch mode. 12 A third press will return to monitor channel 9. At anytime you listen to the currently selected channel. A confirmation tone sounds. While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently selected channel using the v or w arrow key...
... channels 16 and 9 for a signal while you may press and hold the 16/9/Tri button for 2 seconds to return to the previous Triple Watch mode. 12 A third press will return to monitor channel 9. At anytime you listen to the currently selected channel. A confirmation tone sounds. While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently selected channel using the v or w arrow key...
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WX appears on the display. 2. To exit, press WX/ALERT. To move down, press the w arrow key. 4. WX disappears from the display. To change the channel continuously, press and hold the v or w arrow button for more than 1 second. 13 To move up, press the v arrow key. 3. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 17 Monitoring Weather Channels The ATLANTIS has 10 preprogrammed weather channel frequencies, represented by 1 through 10. 1. To listen to the weather channels in your area, press WX/ALERT.
WX appears on the display. 2. To exit, press WX/ALERT. To move down, press the w arrow key. 4. WX disappears from the display. To change the channel continuously, press and hold the v or w arrow button for more than 1 second. 13 To move up, press the v arrow key. 3. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 17 Monitoring Weather Channels The ATLANTIS has 10 preprogrammed weather channel frequencies, represented by 1 through 10. 1. To listen to the weather channels in your area, press WX/ALERT.
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... a severe weather radio. If NOAA issues a severe weather warning while the Weather Alert is set to a high level when using the Weather Alert mode. Press and hold WX/ALERT for 2 seconds. When the unit receives a warning signal, it checks for 5 seconds. To use Weather Alert, select the weather Channel in a noisy environment. 14 A confirmation tone sounds. 3. WX, ALERT, and the channel number blink to this function. To turn off Weather Alert...
... a severe weather radio. If NOAA issues a severe weather warning while the Weather Alert is set to a high level when using the Weather Alert mode. Press and hold WX/ALERT for 2 seconds. When the unit receives a warning signal, it checks for 5 seconds. To use Weather Alert, select the weather Channel in a noisy environment. 14 A confirmation tone sounds. 3. WX, ALERT, and the channel number blink to this function. To turn off Weather Alert...
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... from memory 1. Select the channel to enter into Memory Before using the scanning feature, you turn on your radio. 2. Select the channel to delete from memory by pressing the v or w arrow key. 2. Deleting a channel from the display. 15 To receive and transmit on the display. Programming Channel into memory by pressing the v or w arrow key. 2. The ATLANTIS is initially set for USA marine channels When you have to...
... from memory 1. Select the channel to enter into Memory Before using the scanning feature, you turn on your radio. 2. Select the channel to delete from memory by pressing the v or w arrow key. 2. Deleting a channel from the display. 15 To receive and transmit on the display. Programming Channel into memory by pressing the v or w arrow key. 2. The ATLANTIS is initially set for USA marine channels When you have to...
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... 20 Scanning 1. SCAN and TRIPLE disappear from the display. Scanning starts from the display. 16 TRIPLE disappears from the lowest to highest channel and stops when it finds an active channel. To stop scanning, press the SCAN button once more. MEM, SCAN and TRIPLE appear on that channel until the transmission ends, then resumes scanning after a 3 second delay period. When in the scan mode, the unit automatically...
... 20 Scanning 1. SCAN and TRIPLE disappear from the display. Scanning starts from the display. 16 TRIPLE disappears from the lowest to highest channel and stops when it finds an active channel. To stop scanning, press the SCAN button once more. MEM, SCAN and TRIPLE appear on that channel until the transmission ends, then resumes scanning after a 3 second delay period. When in the scan mode, the unit automatically...
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... to the 1W mode for these channels. *NOTE: For maximum battery life, the default transmit power setting is pressed, the radio will not transmit and the TX icon starts blinking. ( Refer to make the change, then the 5W or the 1W indicator on the display. 3. Press the 1/5W button to the description of the Battery Indicator on the display, when the PTT key is 1W...
... to the 1W mode for these channels. *NOTE: For maximum battery life, the default transmit power setting is pressed, the radio will not transmit and the TX icon starts blinking. ( Refer to make the change, then the 5W or the 1W indicator on the display. 3. Press the 1/5W button to the description of the Battery Indicator on the display, when the PTT key is 1W...
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Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:53 PM Page 27 Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories AC Adapter (ACATL) Flexible Antenna (HHATL08) Car DC Adapter (PCATL) Alkaline Battery Pack (BPATL) Cradle Holder (HHATL85 External Speaker/Microphone (HHATL07) See your local dealer or contact Uniden Parts Department (800)-554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00AM to 5:00PM CST We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com 23
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:53 PM Page 27 Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories AC Adapter (ACATL) Flexible Antenna (HHATL08) Car DC Adapter (PCATL) Alkaline Battery Pack (BPATL) Cradle Holder (HHATL85 External Speaker/Microphone (HHATL07) See your local dealer or contact Uniden Parts Department (800)-554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00AM to 5:00PM CST We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com 23
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... PM Page 28 Product Specifications GENERAL Channels: Controls: Status Indicators: Channel Display: Channel Selector: Antenna Connector: Size: Weight: Charge Power Source: Antenna Impedance: Speaker: Operating Temperature Range: Power Source: Battery Input Voltage: TRANSMITTER Frequency Range: Frequency Stability: Power Output: Spurious Emissions: Current Drain: Modulation: RECEIVER Receiver Type: Signal-To-Noise: Frequency Range: Receiver Sensitivity: Audio Output Power: All current USA, International, Canadian, and Weather Channels Volume & power on/off knob, Squelch knob, Ch. selectable...
... PM Page 28 Product Specifications GENERAL Channels: Controls: Status Indicators: Channel Display: Channel Selector: Antenna Connector: Size: Weight: Charge Power Source: Antenna Impedance: Speaker: Operating Temperature Range: Power Source: Battery Input Voltage: TRANSMITTER Frequency Range: Frequency Stability: Power Output: Spurious Emissions: Current Drain: Modulation: RECEIVER Receiver Type: Signal-To-Noise: Frequency Range: Receiver Sensitivity: Audio Output Power: All current USA, International, Canadian, and Weather Channels Volume & power on/off knob, Squelch knob, Ch. selectable...
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... Troubleshooting à Not enough range Cause: Line of sight blocked Ú Switch to the weather channel until the battery drains). à Strange Display Cause: Inverted display has been activated. Ú Press and hold a charge. Cause: Low voltage. Ú Recharge or replace the batteries. (Use high quality alkaline batteries). à Battery will transmit on 5 watt range but will not hold the 1/5W key for 2 seconds. Cause: Battery...
... Troubleshooting à Not enough range Cause: Line of sight blocked Ú Switch to the weather channel until the battery drains). à Strange Display Cause: Inverted display has been activated. Ú Press and hold a charge. Cause: Low voltage. Ú Recharge or replace the batteries. (Use high quality alkaline batteries). à Battery will transmit on 5 watt range but will not hold the 1/5W key for 2 seconds. Cause: Battery...
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... the antenna to touch the human body or to the strict requirements established by the FCC. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:53 PM Page 30 FCC Safety Precautions When operating your portable marine VHF radio transceiver, you should know that keeps the radiating parts of the portable marine VHF radio away from this position unless you have installed the proper Uniden speaker/microphone accessory...
... the antenna to touch the human body or to the strict requirements established by the FCC. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:53 PM Page 30 FCC Safety Precautions When operating your portable marine VHF radio transceiver, you should know that keeps the radiating parts of the portable marine VHF radio away from this position unless you have installed the proper Uniden speaker/microphone accessory...