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Table of Contents Making a Distress Call inside front cover Introduction 4 Features 4 Manual conventions 5 Getting Started 5 What's included 5 Parts of the MHS550 6 Front view 6 Back view 8 Parts of the charger 9 Using the menus 9 How It Works 10 Normal mode operation 11 Normal mode ... Alert Watch 16 Weather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch 16 Setting Up the Hardware 17 Installing the battery 17 Using the alkaline battery case 18 Attaching the belt clip 19 Mounting the charger 20 Mounting on a flat surface 20 Mounting on a wall 20 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
Table of Contents Making a Distress Call inside front cover Introduction 4 Features 4 Manual conventions 5 Getting Started 5 What's included 5 Parts of the MHS550 6 Front view 6 Back view 8 Parts of the charger 9 Using the menus 9 How It Works 10 Normal mode operation 11 Normal mode ... Alert Watch 16 Weather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch 16 Setting Up the Hardware 17 Installing the battery 17 Using the alkaline battery case 18 Attaching the belt clip 19 Mounting the charger 20 Mounting on a flat surface 20 Mounting on a wall 20 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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... and Safety Warnings 50 Maritime radio services operation 50 Basic radio guidelines 50 FCC/Industry Canada information 51 FCC RF exposure information 51 Lithium ion battery warning 52 Three Year Limited Warranty Statement 52 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
... and Safety Warnings 50 Maritime radio services operation 50 Basic radio guidelines 50 FCC/Industry Canada information 51 FCC RF exposure information 51 Lithium ion battery warning 52 Three Year Limited Warranty Statement 52 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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Introduction Features The MHS550 provides the following key features: • Submersible design Complies with JIS8 water-resistant standards, which ... level select Lets you boost the transmitter power from 1 Watt 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. ... Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channel watch Sounds a warning tone when a hazard alert is issued for your area. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
Introduction Features The MHS550 provides the following key features: • Submersible design Complies with JIS8 water-resistant standards, which ... level select Lets you boost the transmitter power from 1 Watt 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. ... Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channel watch Sounds a warning tone when a hazard alert is issued for your area. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Manual conventions This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the radio: • BOLD SMALL ... radio. • Italics indicate text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages. Getting Started What's included MHS550 Radio Charger (RSC550) Lithium Ion Battery (BP550) Alkaline Battery Case (BT550) (batteries not included) DC Adapter (DC550) AC Adapter (AD-0007) Wrist Strap Mounting Hardware Belt Clip (CLIP550) If any pieces are missing...
Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Manual conventions This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the radio: • BOLD SMALL ... radio. • Italics indicate text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages. Getting Started What's included MHS550 Radio Charger (RSC550) Lithium Ion Battery (BP550) Alkaline Battery Case (BT550) (batteries not included) DC Adapter (DC550) AC Adapter (AD-0007) Wrist Strap Mounting Hardware Belt Clip (CLIP550) If any pieces are missing...
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Note: You cannot transmit while the radio is in the charger. Transmit on the LCD and KEY LOCK keypad backlight. PUSH-TO TALK BACKLIGHT/ Turn on a channel. Lock and unlock the keypad. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Battery latch Press and hold to ... Back view Belt clip PUSH TO TALK button (BACKLIGHT/ KEY LOCK) button Battery charging contacts BUTTON Press to ...
Note: You cannot transmit while the radio is in the charger. Transmit on the LCD and KEY LOCK keypad backlight. PUSH-TO TALK BACKLIGHT/ Turn on a channel. Lock and unlock the keypad. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Battery latch Press and hold to ... Back view Belt clip PUSH TO TALK button (BACKLIGHT/ KEY LOCK) button Battery charging contacts BUTTON Press to ...
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For details, see the operation instructions for each radio band. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual The specific screens and menu options are some general hints on page 23. • The... 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 highlighted in reversed out text. • Use the CHANNEL UP button to... a negative ground. Using the menus Here are different for each radio band starting on operating the MHS550 menu screens.
For details, see the operation instructions for each radio band. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual The specific screens and menu options are some general hints on page 23. • The... 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 highlighted in reversed out text. • Use the CHANNEL UP button to... a negative ground. Using the menus Here are different for each radio band starting on operating the MHS550 menu screens.
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... Note: Each time you remove the battery, check the rubber seal around the battery compartment. Unlock the latch at the factory; If the seal looks worn or damaged, contact customer service to order a Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 17 the empty alkaline battery case is no dirt or debris on... the top of the radio and remove the alkaline battery case. 2. Insert the hooks on the battery into the notches on it. Setting Up the ...
... Note: Each time you remove the battery, check the rubber seal around the battery compartment. Unlock the latch at the factory; If the seal looks worn or damaged, contact customer service to order a Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 17 the empty alkaline battery case is no dirt or debris on... the top of the radio and remove the alkaline battery case. 2. Insert the hooks on the battery into the notches on it. Setting Up the ...
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... it rests flat in one hand with the three battery contacts facing down. Follow the steps below to use alkaline batteries as Duracell Ultra® batteries. For best performance, Uniden recommends using alkaline batteries, transmit power is recharging. Use your thumb to hold the notch on the cover, and ... the case and lift the cover open Rubber seal 18 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Using the alkaline battery case The radio also comes with the drawing in the case, and snap each battery into place. Bring the battery latch up and snap it closed.) Note: Each time ...
... it rests flat in one hand with the three battery contacts facing down. Follow the steps below to use alkaline batteries as Duracell Ultra® batteries. For best performance, Uniden recommends using alkaline batteries, transmit power is recharging. Use your thumb to hold the notch on the cover, and ... the case and lift the cover open Rubber seal 18 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Using the alkaline battery case The radio also comes with the drawing in the case, and snap each battery into place. Bring the battery latch up and snap it closed.) Note: Each time ...
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... in your radio just as you do the Li-Ion battery (see back cover for contact information). 5. Do not attempt to prevent the accidental charging of the clip with the anchor post. 3. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 19 Attaching the belt clip To attach the belt clip: 1. ...Rotate the clip so that the finger indentation VOL points to order a replacement (see page 17). Align the center of alkaline batteries. If the rubber seal looks worn...
... in your radio just as you do the Li-Ion battery (see back cover for contact information). 5. Do not attempt to prevent the accidental charging of the clip with the anchor post. 3. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 19 Attaching the belt clip To attach the belt clip: 1. ...Rotate the clip so that the finger indentation VOL points to order a replacement (see page 17). Align the center of alkaline batteries. If the rubber seal looks worn...
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... on Battery level icon Current channel is in memory Current channel number Status messages (see back cover for contact information). Using the Marine VHF Band The following features and options are • HHSPM Speaker Mic • VOX100 Headset Mic For details, consult your Uniden dealer or contact Uniden directly (see status message table) Uniden MHS550...
... on Battery level icon Current channel is in memory Current channel number Status messages (see back cover for contact information). Using the Marine VHF Band The following features and options are • HHSPM Speaker Mic • VOX100 Headset Mic For details, consult your Uniden dealer or contact Uniden directly (see status message table) Uniden MHS550...
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... mode. You turn on page 42 for a list of the display does not show the marine band screen, then press the MENU button. 3. The battery power level is needed (see the tables staring on dual watch mode. Wait for the display to the table below to open the marine VHF...is too low for normal operation (appears with the battery power level icon ). Marine VHF band menu options Follow the steps below for example, because you cannot transmit at the moment (for the available options and settings available in the marine band. 24 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual If the top of channel...
... mode. You turn on page 42 for a list of the display does not show the marine band screen, then press the MENU button. 3. The battery power level is needed (see the tables staring on dual watch mode. Wait for the display to the table below to open the marine VHF...is too low for normal operation (appears with the battery power level icon ). Marine VHF band menu options Follow the steps below for example, because you cannot transmit at the moment (for the available options and settings available in the marine band. 24 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual If the top of channel...
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To activate the FRS band, press the BAND-1/2.5/5W button repreatedly until the display shows FRS. You turn on triple watch mode. 30 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual DualWatch You turn on dual watch mode. Release PTT TriWatch You press the PUSH TO TALK button but you cannot transmit at ... in memory Locked Memory Dual Watch Scan Status messages (see the status message table) Channel scanning on Current CTCSS privacy code (001-142 or OFF) Battery level icon FRS band status messages Message Displays When Transmitting You press the PUSH TO TALK button.
To activate the FRS band, press the BAND-1/2.5/5W button repreatedly until the display shows FRS. You turn on triple watch mode. 30 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual DualWatch You turn on dual watch mode. Release PTT TriWatch You press the PUSH TO TALK button but you cannot transmit at ... in memory Locked Memory Dual Watch Scan Status messages (see the status message table) Channel scanning on Current CTCSS privacy code (001-142 or OFF) Battery level icon FRS band status messages Message Displays When Transmitting You press the PUSH TO TALK button.
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...-119 Edit Off Exit 7. The screen displays the channel along with the chosen code number. When the third digit is in memory scanning on Battery level icon Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 33 To activate the AM band, press the BAND-1/2.5/5W button repreatedly until the display shows AM. Using the AM Band...
...-119 Edit Off Exit 7. The screen displays the channel along with the chosen code number. When the third digit is in memory scanning on Battery level icon Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 33 To activate the AM band, press the BAND-1/2.5/5W button repreatedly until the display shows AM. Using the AM Band...
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...22) Always Off Adjust the display contrast 10 contrast levels (default = 7) Mute the noise between stations or from extremely weak signals On Off Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 35 Wait for the available options and settings available in the FM band. Available Settings (default setting is stored in italics)...station number) Keypad locked Current station is in memory Locked Mute on Memory Scan Channel scanning on Frequency step mode (USA or Europe) Battery level icon Muting on FM band menu options Follow the steps below for the display to open the FM radio band menu: 1. Refer ...
...22) Always Off Adjust the display contrast 10 contrast levels (default = 7) Mute the noise between stations or from extremely weak signals On Off Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 35 Wait for the available options and settings available in the FM band. Available Settings (default setting is stored in italics)...station number) Keypad locked Current station is in memory Locked Mute on Memory Scan Channel scanning on Frequency step mode (USA or Europe) Battery level icon Muting on FM band menu options Follow the steps below for the display to open the FM radio band menu: 1. Refer ...
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... shows AIR. AIR Reading the aircraft band screen Current band Current frequency Keypad locked Locked Memory Scan Current frequency is in memory Channel scanning on Battery level icon 36 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
... shows AIR. AIR Reading the aircraft band screen Current band Current frequency Keypad locked Locked Memory Scan Current frequency is in memory Channel scanning on Battery level icon 36 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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... or in scan mode. Try turning off scanning, Weather Alert Watch, or Triple/ Dual Watch (see Using FIPS codes for my area. battery compartment. 38 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual I can transmit, but no one can 't read the display. The radio won 't power on a receive-only channel... page 28). Where can 't hear anything from the speaker. Common questions Problem Things to Try The radio won 't transmit. Check the battery power level. In VHF, check your radio were entered correctly (see page 10). Sometimes the Weather Alert Watch may catch a hazard alert...
... or in scan mode. Try turning off scanning, Weather Alert Watch, or Triple/ Dual Watch (see Using FIPS codes for my area. battery compartment. 38 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual I can transmit, but no one can 't read the display. The radio won 't power on a receive-only channel... page 28). Where can 't hear anything from the speaker. Common questions Problem Things to Try The radio won 't transmit. Check the battery power level. In VHF, check your radio were entered correctly (see page 10). Sometimes the Weather Alert Watch may catch a hazard alert...
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Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 39 Compliant to Talk, Backlight/Keypad Lock Display LCD 128 x 64 Full Dot Matrix Backlight LCD, Front keypad - Specifications General Specifications Channels ...: 0° C to 45° C) Storage Temp. -30° C to 60° C AC Adapter Input: 100VAC ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz Output: 12VDC, 1A Regulation FCC, IC Battery Life (Li-Ion) Waterproof Grade 10 Hours, Min. orange Cabinet Size 4.21H x 2.55W x 1.38D inches (107 x 65 x 35mm) Weight 8.8 oz (250 g) Speaker Built-in 32mm ...
Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 39 Compliant to Talk, Backlight/Keypad Lock Display LCD 128 x 64 Full Dot Matrix Backlight LCD, Front keypad - Specifications General Specifications Channels ...: 0° C to 45° C) Storage Temp. -30° C to 60° C AC Adapter Input: 100VAC ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz Output: 12VDC, 1A Regulation FCC, IC Battery Life (Li-Ion) Waterproof Grade 10 Hours, Min. orange Cabinet Size 4.21H x 2.55W x 1.38D inches (107 x 65 x 35mm) Weight 8.8 oz (250 g) Speaker Built-in 32mm ...
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... not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used in this equipment in any con-version kits, subassem- 52 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Exposing the chemical contained within the battery pack to temperatures above +140°F (+60°C). WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be held...
... not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used in this equipment in any con-version kits, subassem- 52 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Exposing the chemical contained within the battery pack to temperatures above +140°F (+60°C). WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be held...