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.... Briefly describe your boat (three times) and call sign here: Speak slowly - clearly - calmly. 1. Make sure your boat's name & call sign/ boat registration number (once)}." 5. E-2 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual Making a Distress Call For future reference, write your radio is on fire, adrift, etc.). 8.
.... Briefly describe your boat (three times) and call sign here: Speak slowly - clearly - calmly. 1. Make sure your boat's name & call sign/ boat registration number (once)}." 5. E-2 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual Making a Distress Call For future reference, write your radio is on fire, adrift, etc.). 8.
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Table of Contents MHS050-2 INTRODUCTION 6 Features 6 GETTING STARTED 7 What's Included 7 Controls and Indicators 8 Getting Started 9 Connecting Power 9 Install the Battery Pack 9 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Battery Level Display ... One-touch Channel 16/9 15 Triple Watch 15 Scanning 15 Storing Scanned Channels 16 Monitor 16 Drop-out Delay 16 Battery Save 16 Backlighting 16 E-4 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual
Table of Contents MHS050-2 INTRODUCTION 6 Features 6 GETTING STARTED 7 What's Included 7 Controls and Indicators 8 Getting Started 9 Connecting Power 9 Install the Battery Pack 9 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Battery Level Display ... One-touch Channel 16/9 15 Triple Watch 15 Scanning 15 Storing Scanned Channels 16 Monitor 16 Drop-out Delay 16 Battery Save 16 Backlighting 16 E-4 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual
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...to 5 feet depth for scuba diving. Note: This is securely fastened. E-6 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual The MHS050-2 can withstand immersion in your hand. The MHS050-2 will give you get the most from the MHS050-2 features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit. It ...is a floating, waterproof, portable 2.5-watt two-way VHF marine transceiver. MHS050-2 INTRODUCTION The MHS050-2 is compact, lightweight, rugged, and fits easily in water up to JIS8 • Carabiner Clips • Emergency 16CH...
...to 5 feet depth for scuba diving. Note: This is securely fastened. E-6 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual The MHS050-2 can withstand immersion in your hand. The MHS050-2 will give you get the most from the MHS050-2 features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit. It ...is a floating, waterproof, portable 2.5-watt two-way VHF marine transceiver. MHS050-2 INTRODUCTION The MHS050-2 is compact, lightweight, rugged, and fits easily in water up to JIS8 • Carabiner Clips • Emergency 16CH...
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For information on available accessories, visit www.uniden.com. Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-7 GETTING STARTED What's Included Dual Charging Cradle (DTMHS2) MHS050-2 Radio (2) AC Adapter (PS-0047) NiMH Battery Pack (2) (BP38) Beltclip For more excNiAteiunwsgtZrnaeelaiwala:pnwrdow:dwwuw.cutwnsi.dupenlenida.cseoenm.vci.osa.iunt zour website: Carabiner Clip* (2) Owner's Manual (Not Shown) If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service (see back cover for contact NOTE information).
For information on available accessories, visit www.uniden.com. Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-7 GETTING STARTED What's Included Dual Charging Cradle (DTMHS2) MHS050-2 Radio (2) AC Adapter (PS-0047) NiMH Battery Pack (2) (BP38) Beltclip For more excNiAteiunwsgtZrnaeelaiwala:pnwrdow:dwwuw.cutwnsi.dupenlenida.cseoenm.vci.osa.iunt zour website: Carabiner Clip* (2) Owner's Manual (Not Shown) If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service (see back cover for contact NOTE information).
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... Battery Pack Your radio uses the supplied NiMH battery pack. Make sure the radio is below 32ºF (0ºC) or above 113ºF (45ºC). Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-9 Description 23 US Channel Mode 24 International Channel Mode 25 Battery Level Indicator 26 Charging Cradle 27 Charging Contacts 28 Charging Indicators Getting...
... Battery Pack Your radio uses the supplied NiMH battery pack. Make sure the radio is below 32ºF (0ºC) or above 113ºF (45ºC). Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-9 Description 23 US Channel Mode 24 International Channel Mode 25 Battery Level Indicator 26 Charging Cradle 27 Charging Contacts 28 Charging Indicators Getting...
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... not CAUTION charge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries. 5. For the initial battery charge, make sure the radio is no foreign matter under the seal. E-10 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual
... not CAUTION charge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries. 5. For the initial battery charge, make sure the radio is no foreign matter under the seal. E-10 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual
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... automatically after 60 seconds. Battery Life: 12 Hours (Typical) This is not waterproof. WARNING • The charging cradle is based on the following Duty Cycle: Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-11 Battery Level Icon Battery Level Icon LEVEL 4 Battery100% full LEVEL 3 Battery approx.40% capacity LEVEL 2 Low Battery LEVEL 1 (flashing) Empty Battery (Battery...
... automatically after 60 seconds. Battery Life: 12 Hours (Typical) This is not waterproof. WARNING • The charging cradle is based on the following Duty Cycle: Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-11 Battery Level Icon Battery Level Icon LEVEL 4 Battery100% full LEVEL 3 Battery approx.40% capacity LEVEL 2 Low Battery LEVEL 1 (flashing) Empty Battery (Battery...
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... should appear on the display and HI the current volume level flashes. Press VO or VO to a belt or strap. U shows on the display. 2. E-12 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual Press and hold to turn the radio ON. Operation In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this owner...
... should appear on the display and HI the current volume level flashes. Press VO or VO to a belt or strap. U shows on the display. 2. E-12 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual Press and hold to turn the radio ON. Operation In order to get the most out of your new radio, read this owner...
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... guidelines. If unwanted weak and noisy signals are no signals present. Now only medium and strong signals get through the channel numbers. S1 - medium squelch Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-13 Press and hold CH or CH to scroll rapidly through . If you decrease the squelch level to eliminate any annoying background noise...
... guidelines. If unwanted weak and noisy signals are no signals present. Now only medium and strong signals get through the channel numbers. S1 - medium squelch Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-13 Press and hold CH or CH to scroll rapidly through . If you decrease the squelch level to eliminate any annoying background noise...
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... level displays in a clear, normal conversational voice. 2. When the channel is 2.5 W. 1. Transmitting and Receiving The radio uses U.S., Canadian, and International Marine Channels. TX LO E-14 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual The radio's maximum RF transmit power is clear, press and hold SQL/UIC to page 19 for activity on low power. 3. Refer to...
... level displays in a clear, normal conversational voice. 2. When the channel is 2.5 W. 1. Transmitting and Receiving The radio uses U.S., Canadian, and International Marine Channels. TX LO E-14 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual The radio's maximum RF transmit power is clear, press and hold SQL/UIC to page 19 for activity on low power. 3. Refer to...
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... you can scan the channels programmed into memory (see page 16). Press 16/9 again to monitor CH 9. To initiate scanning: 1. Press SCAN and scanning starts. Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-15
... you can scan the channels programmed into memory (see page 16). Press 16/9 again to monitor CH 9. To initiate scanning: 1. Press SCAN and scanning starts. Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-15
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... store by switching the receiver circuit power on channels when it receives a signal. To remove channels from Memory, press and hold MEM. Backlighting automatically E-16 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual When the received signal is backlit for the return of the signal. Press MON again to release the monitoring LO status. Monitor is...
... store by switching the receiver circuit power on channels when it receives a signal. To remove channels from Memory, press and hold MEM. Backlighting automatically E-16 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual When the received signal is backlit for the return of the signal. Press MON again to release the monitoring LO status. Monitor is...
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...is pressed. The radio retains Key Lock status even when you can lock the keypad. xx You are clean. • Replace the battery. Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-17 Keypad Lock To prevent accidental entries, you cycle power on/off 10 seconds after the last key is below 32°F.../LOCK until it is active, a warning beep sounds LO LOCK and LOCK blinks if you should arrange for continued FCC technical compliance of your Uniden dealer. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Due to Try The radio won't turn on. • Make sure the charging contacts on the radio and charger ...
...is pressed. The radio retains Key Lock status even when you can lock the keypad. xx You are clean. • Replace the battery. Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-17 Keypad Lock To prevent accidental entries, you cycle power on/off 10 seconds after the last key is below 32°F.../LOCK until it is active, a warning beep sounds LO LOCK and LOCK blinks if you should arrange for continued FCC technical compliance of your Uniden dealer. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Due to Try The radio won't turn on. • Make sure the charging contacts on the radio and charger ...
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... the battery power level; The radio won't transmit. • Make sure you are not in Electret type Display Liquid Crystal Display Speaker 16 Ω 0.2 W E-18 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual too high. it is probably speaker all the time too low. I can transmit, but no one can 't hear anything Adjust the squelch level...
... the battery power level; The radio won't transmit. • Make sure you are not in Electret type Display Liquid Crystal Display Speaker 16 Ω 0.2 W E-18 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual too high. it is probably speaker all the time too low. I can transmit, but no one can 't hear anything Adjust the squelch level...
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...; -6 dB @ 2000 Hz Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70 dB @ ±25 kHz Audio Output Power 0.16 W @10% THD Current Drain Squelched: 55 mA; Audio: 175 mA Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-19 Max.
...; -6 dB @ 2000 Hz Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70 dB @ ±25 kHz Audio Output Power 0.16 W @10% THD Current Drain Squelched: 55 mA; Audio: 175 mA Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-19 Max.
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... 162.000 157.400 Duplex Marine operator 63A 156.175 156.175 Simplex Vessel traffic system 65A 156.275 156.275 Simplex Port operation E-20 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual
... 162.000 157.400 Duplex Marine operator 63A 156.175 156.175 Simplex Vessel traffic system 65A 156.275 156.275 Simplex Port operation E-20 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual
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....100 3 160.750 156.150 4A 156.200 156.200 Status Duplex Duplex Duplex Simplex Name Marine Operator Marine Operator Marine Operator Canadian Coast Guard Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-21
....100 3 160.750 156.150 4A 156.200 156.200 Status Duplex Duplex Duplex Simplex Name Marine Operator Marine Operator Marine Operator Canadian Coast Guard Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-21
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... 156.225 156.225 Simplex Port Operation 65A 156.275 156.275 Simplex Port Operation 66A 156.325 156.325 Simplex, 1W Port Operation E-22 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual
... 156.225 156.225 Simplex Port Operation 65A 156.275 156.275 Simplex Port Operation 66A 156.325 156.325 Simplex, 1W Port Operation E-22 Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual
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... names International Marine Channels Ch RX Freq TX Freq 1 160.650 156.050 2 160.700 156.100 Status Duplex Duplex Name Marine operator Marine operator Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-23
... names International Marine Channels Ch RX Freq TX Freq 1 160.650 156.050 2 160.700 156.100 Status Duplex Duplex Name Marine operator Marine operator Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-23
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... operator 86 161.925 157.325 Duplex Marine operator 87 157.375 157.375 Simplex Marine operator 88 157.425 157.425 Simplex Marine operator Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-25
... operator 86 161.925 157.325 Duplex Marine operator 87 157.375 157.375 Simplex Marine operator 88 157.425 157.425 Simplex Marine operator Uniden MHS050-2 Owner's Manual E-25
