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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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... the radio. • Italics indicate text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 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...
... the radio. • Italics indicate text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and confirmation messages. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 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...
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Note: You cannot transmit while the radio is in the charger. Lock and unlock the keypad. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Battery latch Press and hold to ... PUSH-TO TALK BACKLIGHT/ Turn on a channel. 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.
Note: You cannot transmit while the radio is in the charger. Lock and unlock the keypad. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Battery latch Press and hold to ... PUSH-TO TALK BACKLIGHT/ Turn on a channel. 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.
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...Screw holes for 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 highlighted in reversed out text. • Use the CHANNEL UP button to move up a ... the LED does not light.) Power input jack (DC 12V-13.8V) Use ONLY the AC or DC adapter that came with a negative ground. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual The specific screens and menu options are some general hints on page 23. • The current item is placed in the menu...
...Screw holes for 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 highlighted in reversed out text. • Use the CHANNEL UP button to move up a ... the LED does not light.) Power input jack (DC 12V-13.8V) Use ONLY the AC or DC adapter that came with a negative ground. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual The specific screens and menu options are some general hints on page 23. • The current item is placed in the menu...
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... installed as a placeholder. Insert the hooks on the battery into the notches on it. If the seal looks worn or damaged, contact customer service to order a Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 17 Make sure the rubber seal is seated in the groove and there is no dirt or debris on... the top of the radio and remove the alkaline battery case. 2. Note: Charge the battery fully before using the radio. 1. Unlock ...
... installed as a placeholder. Insert the hooks on the battery into the notches on it. If the seal looks worn or damaged, contact customer service to order a Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 17 Make sure the rubber seal is seated in the groove and there is no dirt or debris on... the top of the radio and remove the alkaline battery case. 2. Note: Charge the battery fully before using the radio. 1. Unlock ...
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... your other hand, grip the upper part of the case and lift the cover open Rubber seal 18 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Insert the two hooks on the lower part of 2.5 watts. Lower the battery until it into place. Bring the battery latch up and snap it rests flat in one hand with...
... your other hand, grip the upper part of the case and lift the cover open Rubber seal 18 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Insert the two hooks on the lower part of 2.5 watts. Lower the battery until it into place. Bring the battery latch up and snap it rests flat in one hand with...
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... seal looks worn or damaged, contact customer service to prevent the accidental charging of the clip with the anchor post. 3. Never use alkaline batteries in the groove and there is designed to order a replacement (see page 17). Slide the clip up until it comes free of the ...top of the radio. 2. Hold the belt clip so that the finger indentation is seated in the radio without the battery case. Align the center of alkaline batteries. Make sure the seal is towards VOL VOL SQ SQ the bottom of the VOL SQ radio. 2. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 19
... seal looks worn or damaged, contact customer service to prevent the accidental charging of the clip with the anchor post. 3. Never use alkaline batteries in the groove and there is designed to order a replacement (see page 17). Slide the clip up until it comes free of the ...top of the radio. 2. Hold the belt clip so that the finger indentation is seated in the radio without the battery case. Align the center of alkaline batteries. Make sure the seal is towards VOL VOL SQ SQ the bottom of the VOL SQ radio. 2. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 19
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...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 Radio Owner's Manual 23 Two available units are avilable only when the radio is in memory Current channel ... Transmit power (1W, 2.5W or 5W) Current band Channel mode (USA, CANada or INTernational) Alert Memory Weather Alert Watch on Battery level icon Current channel is held by the rubber cap-keeper to this watertight jack. Unscrew the cap, which assures prevention of water...
...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 Radio Owner's Manual 23 Two available units are avilable only when the radio is in memory Current channel ... Transmit power (1W, 2.5W or 5W) Current band Channel mode (USA, CANada or INTernational) Alert Memory Weather Alert Watch on Battery level icon Current channel is held by the rubber cap-keeper to this watertight jack. Unscrew the cap, which assures prevention of water...
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...watch mode. Refer to the table below to show Marine Band, press the BAND-1/2.5/5W button repreatedly until the display shows VHF. 2. The battery power level is needed (see the tables staring on a receive-only channel). Marine band status messages Message (Channel Name) TRANSMITTING RELEASE PTT KEY...normal operation (appears with the battery power level icon ). You press the PUSH TO TALK button but you cannot transmit at the moment (for example, because you are on page 42 for the available options and settings available in the marine band. 24 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual You ...
...watch mode. Refer to the table below to show Marine Band, press the BAND-1/2.5/5W button repreatedly until the display shows VHF. 2. The battery power level is needed (see the tables staring on a receive-only channel). Marine band status messages Message (Channel Name) TRANSMITTING RELEASE PTT KEY...normal operation (appears with the battery power level icon ). You press the PUSH TO TALK button but you cannot transmit at the moment (for example, because you are on page 42 for the available options and settings available in the marine band. 24 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual You ...
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...Current channel is in memory Locked Memory Dual Watch Scan Status messages (see the status message table) Channel scanning on triple watch mode. 30 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Release PTT TriWatch You press the PUSH TO TALK button but you cannot transmit at the moment (for example, because ...are avilable only when the radio is stored in the FRS band. DualWatch You turn 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. Using the Family Radio Service (FRS) ...
...Current channel is in memory Locked Memory Dual Watch Scan Status messages (see the status message table) Channel scanning on triple watch mode. 30 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Release PTT TriWatch You press the PUSH TO TALK button but you cannot transmit at the moment (for example, because ...are avilable only when the radio is stored in the FRS band. DualWatch You turn 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. Using the Family Radio Service (FRS) ...
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... the code, select Edit. Using the AM Band The following features and options are avilable only when the radio is in memory scanning on Battery level icon Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 33 When the third digit is Channel stored in the AM band. If you want to save the settings and exit...
... the code, select Edit. Using the AM Band The following features and options are avilable only when the radio is in memory scanning on Battery level icon Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 33 When the third digit is Channel stored in the AM band. If you want to save the settings and exit...
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... = 7) Mute the noise between stations or from extremely weak signals On Off Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 35 Available Settings (default setting is stored 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...
... = 7) Mute the noise between stations or from extremely weak signals On Off Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 35 Available Settings (default setting is stored 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...
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... in the aircraft band. Set channel frequency steps to the US standard (200 kHz) or European standard (100 kHz) Turn the key touch tones on Battery level icon 36 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
... in the aircraft band. Set channel frequency steps to the US standard (200 kHz) or European standard (100 kHz) Turn the key touch tones on Battery level icon 36 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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Check the battery power level. it is on page 28). The numbers on page 28). Try turning off scanning, Weather Alert Watch, or Triple/ Dual Watch (see page ... are not in scan mode. Adjust the squelch level; Make sure Weather Alert Watch is in a watch mode or in weather or scan mode. battery compartment. 38 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Adjust the contrast level (see the channel lists starting on . The radio won 't power on page 42). Check to make sure...
Check the battery power level. it is on page 28). The numbers on page 28). Try turning off scanning, Weather Alert Watch, or Triple/ Dual Watch (see page ... are not in scan mode. Adjust the squelch level; Make sure Weather Alert Watch is in a watch mode or in weather or scan mode. battery compartment. 38 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual Adjust the contrast level (see the channel lists starting on . The radio won 't power on page 42). Check to make sure...
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... Supplied Accessories Built-in Electret type Li-Ion Battery Pack (7.4VDC, 1400mA/hr min) AC Adapter, Drop-In Charger, CLA DC Cord, Alkaline Battery Tray (4xAAA), Belt Clip, Hand Strap Operating Temp. -20° C to 50° C. (Battery charge: 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. Uniden MHS550...
... Supplied Accessories Built-in Electret type Li-Ion Battery Pack (7.4VDC, 1400mA/hr min) AC Adapter, Drop-In Charger, CLA DC Cord, Alkaline Battery Tray (4xAAA), Belt Clip, Hand Strap Operating Temp. -20° C to 50° C. (Battery charge: 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. Uniden MHS550...
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... 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 Li-Ion batteries must be held operation, the radio should be of no further effect 36 months after the date of exposure to the cell contents, wash the ...
... 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 Li-Ion batteries must be held operation, the radio should be of no further effect 36 months after the date of exposure to the cell contents, wash the ...