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Table of Contents Making a Distress Call inside front cover) Introduction 1 Features 1 Manual conventions 1 Getting Started 2 What's included 2 Parts of the MHS450 3 Front view 3 Back view 5 Parts of the charger 6 Reading the display 6 Status message table 7 Using the menu 7 How It Works 8 Normal mode operation ... Watch 14 Weather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch 14 Setting Up the Hardware 15 Attaching the antenna 15 Installing the battery 15 Using the alkaline battery case 16 Attaching the belt clip 17 Mounting the charger 18 Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual
Table of Contents Making a Distress Call inside front cover) Introduction 1 Features 1 Manual conventions 1 Getting Started 2 What's included 2 Parts of the MHS450 3 Front view 3 Back view 5 Parts of the charger 6 Reading the display 6 Status message table 7 Using the menu 7 How It Works 8 Normal mode operation ... Watch 14 Weather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch 14 Setting Up the Hardware 15 Attaching the antenna 15 Installing the battery 15 Using the alkaline battery case 16 Attaching the belt clip 17 Mounting the charger 18 Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual
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... and Safety Warnings 35 Maritime radio services operation 35 Basic radio guidelines 35 FCC/Industry Canada information 36 FCC RF exposure information 36 Lithium ion battery warning 37 Three Year Limited Warranty Statement 38 ii Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual
... and Safety Warnings 35 Maritime radio services operation 35 Basic radio guidelines 35 FCC/Industry Canada information 36 FCC RF exposure information 36 Lithium ion battery warning 37 Three Year Limited Warranty Statement 38 ii Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual
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... damage. • Memory scan mode Lets you save channels to 2.5 or 5 Watts for added transmission distance. • Battery level display and low battery alert. • Triple or dual watch operation Checks the Coast Guard Distress/Hailing channels 16 and 9 in the background.... Administration (NOAA) weather channel watch Sounds a warning tone when a hazard alert is issued for your area. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual Introduction Features The MHS450 provides the following key features: • Submersible design Complies with JIS8 water-resistant standards, which means the radio...
... damage. • Memory scan mode Lets you save channels to 2.5 or 5 Watts for added transmission distance. • Battery level display and low battery alert. • Triple or dual watch operation Checks the Coast Guard Distress/Hailing channels 16 and 9 in the background.... Administration (NOAA) weather channel watch Sounds a warning tone when a hazard alert is issued for your area. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual Introduction Features The MHS450 provides the following key features: • Submersible design Complies with JIS8 water-resistant standards, which means the radio...
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Getting Started What's included MHS450 Radio Antenna Charging Cradle (RSC550) AC Adapter (AD-0007) Alkaline Battey Case (BT550) (batteries not included) DC Adapter (DC550) Lithium Ion Battery (BP550) Belt Clip (CLIP550) Mounting Hardware Wrist Strap If any pieces are missing or damaged, contact Uniden (see back cover for contact information). Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual
Getting Started What's included MHS450 Radio Antenna Charging Cradle (RSC550) AC Adapter (AD-0007) Alkaline Battey Case (BT550) (batteries not included) DC Adapter (DC550) Lithium Ion Battery (BP550) Belt Clip (CLIP550) Mounting Hardware Wrist Strap If any pieces are missing or damaged, contact Uniden (see back cover for contact information). Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual
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Battery latch Press and hold to ... Note: You cannot transmit while the radio is in the charger. Lock and unlock the keypad. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual Back view Belt clip PUSH TO TALK button (BACKLIGHT/ KEY LOCK) button Battery charging contacts BUTTON Press to ... Transmit on the LCD and KEY LOCK keypad backlight. PUSH TO TALK BACKLIGHT/ Turn on a channel.
Battery latch Press and hold to ... Note: You cannot transmit while the radio is in the charger. Lock and unlock the keypad. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual Back view Belt clip PUSH TO TALK button (BACKLIGHT/ KEY LOCK) button Battery charging contacts BUTTON Press to ... Transmit on the LCD and KEY LOCK keypad backlight. PUSH TO TALK BACKLIGHT/ Turn on a channel.
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...Watts, 5 Watts) Channel mode (USA, CANada, INTernational) Weather Alert Watch on Battery level icon Current band Alert Memory Current channel is placed in memory Current channel number Status messages (see status message table) Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual The DC adapter must connect to a 12-13.8V power...flat surface mounting Screw holes for wall mounting charging latch charge LED Lights while the battery is charging and turns off when CHARGE LED the battery is fully charged. (If a fully charged battery is stored in the cradle, the LED does not light.) Power input jack (...
...Watts, 5 Watts) Channel mode (USA, CANada, INTernational) Weather Alert Watch on Battery level icon Current band Alert Memory Current channel is placed in memory Current channel number Status messages (see status message table) Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual The DC adapter must connect to a 12-13.8V power...flat surface mounting Screw holes for wall mounting charging latch charge LED Lights while the battery is charging and turns off when CHARGE LED the battery is fully charged. (If a fully charged battery is stored in the cradle, the LED does not light.) Power input jack (...
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...• Use the CHANNEL UP button to move down a line in the menu; The battery power level is too low for example, because you are some hints on dual watch mode while scanning. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual You turn on dual watch mode. You turn on triple watch ...mode while scanning.. You press the PUSH TO TALK button but you cannot transmit at the moment (for normal operation (appears with the battery power level icon ).
...• Use the CHANNEL UP button to move down a line in the menu; The battery power level is too low for example, because you are some hints on dual watch mode while scanning. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual You turn on dual watch mode. You turn on triple watch ...mode while scanning.. You press the PUSH TO TALK button but you cannot transmit at the moment (for normal operation (appears with the battery power level icon ).
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... the latch at the base of the battery compartment. 1 Rubber seal Note: Each time you remove the battery, check the rubber seal around the battery compartment. For shipping safety, the battery is not installed at the top of the radio. Note: Charge the battery fully before using the radio. 1. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual 15 Insert the...
... the latch at the base of the battery compartment. 1 Rubber seal Note: Each time you remove the battery, check the rubber seal around the battery compartment. For shipping safety, the battery is not installed at the top of the radio. Note: Charge the battery fully before using the radio. 1. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual 15 Insert the...
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... your radio while your Li-Ion battery is limited to hold the notch on the cover, and close the cover. (The cover fits snugly but you open . Make sure the Rubber seal 16 Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual Bring the battery latch up and snap it rests... flat in the compartment. 4. For best performance, Uniden recommends using alkaline batteries, transmit power is recharging. Note: When using extra-strength alkaline batteries, such as a backup for the Li-Ion battery, so you can...
... your radio while your Li-Ion battery is limited to hold the notch on the cover, and close the cover. (The cover fits snugly but you open . Make sure the Rubber seal 16 Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual Bring the battery latch up and snap it rests... flat in the compartment. 4. For best performance, Uniden recommends using alkaline batteries, transmit power is recharging. Note: When using extra-strength alkaline batteries, such as a backup for the Li-Ion battery, so you can...
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...radio just as you do the Li-Ion battery (see back cover page for contact information). 5. To remove the belt clip: 1. Slide the clip up until it clicks into place. Align the center of the clip with the anchor post. 3. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual 17 Attaching the belt ...clip To attach the belt clip: 1. Rotate the clip so that the finger indentation VOL is towards SQ the top of the VOL SQ radio. 2. Warning: The case is designed to modify the battery case design. Rotate ...
...radio just as you do the Li-Ion battery (see back cover page for contact information). 5. To remove the belt clip: 1. Slide the clip up until it clicks into place. Align the center of the clip with the anchor post. 3. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual 17 Attaching the belt ...clip To attach the belt clip: 1. Rotate the clip so that the finger indentation VOL is towards SQ the top of the VOL SQ radio. 2. Warning: The case is designed to modify the battery case design. Rotate ...
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... of each transmission is probably too high. Adjust the contrast level (see the channel lists starting on a plate inside the radio's serial number? Check the battery power level.. Make sure you are transmitting at the correct power level for my area. Make sure you are not trying to the weather channel... display will flash if the radio is probably too low. I can I 'm getting any hazard alerts. I find my The serial number is turned on page 22). battery compartment. 26 Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual
... of each transmission is probably too high. Adjust the contrast level (see the channel lists starting on a plate inside the radio's serial number? Check the battery power level.. Make sure you are transmitting at the correct power level for my area. Make sure you are not trying to the weather channel... display will flash if the radio is probably too low. I can I 'm getting any hazard alerts. I find my The serial number is turned on page 22). battery compartment. 26 Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual
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...Freq. Transmit: 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Receive: 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Oper. Audio: 210mA Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual 27 Specifications General Channels Transmit: 54 US/International/Canada Receive: 89 US/International/Canada Weather: 10... type Display Liquid Crystal Display Speaker 8Ω 0.7 Watt Power Source Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7.4V 1400 mAh Size (without antenna) 3.8 (H) x 2.4 (W) x 1.3 (D) inch 97 (H) x 62 (W) x 33 (D) mm Weight (w/battery and antenna) 8.8 oz (250g) Transmitter Frequency Range Frequency Stability Power Output Spurious Emissions...
...Freq. Transmit: 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Receive: 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Oper. Audio: 210mA Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual 27 Specifications General Channels Transmit: 54 US/International/Canada Receive: 89 US/International/Canada Weather: 10... type Display Liquid Crystal Display Speaker 8Ω 0.7 Watt Power Source Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7.4V 1400 mAh Size (without antenna) 3.8 (H) x 2.4 (W) x 1.3 (D) inch 97 (H) x 62 (W) x 33 (D) mm Weight (w/battery and antenna) 8.8 oz (250g) Transmitter Frequency Range Frequency Stability Power Output Spurious Emissions...
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... do not satisfy these international standards. Lithium ion battery warning This equipment contains a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. Do not use of in a fire. and international standards bodies. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be held operation, the radio should be avoided. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual 37 The rechargeable Lithium...
... do not satisfy these international standards. Lithium ion battery warning This equipment contains a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. Do not use of in a fire. and international standards bodies. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be held operation, the radio should be avoided. Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual 37 The rechargeable Lithium...
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... REMEDY: In the event that the product 38 Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual In case of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by this warranty, (E) used in this product. Exposing the chemical contained within the battery pack to temperatures above +140°F (+60°...
... REMEDY: In the event that the product 38 Uniden MHS450 Radio Owner's Manual In case of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by this warranty, (E) used in this product. Exposing the chemical contained within the battery pack to temperatures above +140°F (+60°...