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... or parts or as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than as detailed by warrantor or its original packaging). WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants for the NiMH battery pack) after following the instructions in any conjunction with only the limitations or exclusions set...
... or parts or as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than as detailed by warrantor or its original packaging). WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants for the NiMH battery pack) after following the instructions in any conjunction with only the limitations or exclusions set...
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...H. Weather Mode Indicator I. Microphone 9. Channel Up Button (v) 15. Scan Indicator Belt Clip 3. PTT (Push to Talk) Key 4. Squelch Knob 11. TX Power Indicator C. Weather Alert Indicator J. Memory Button (MEM) 8. Battery Pack A. Memory Indicator G. TX Indicator B. Battery Indicator E. USA/International/ Canadian (US/INT/CAN) Channel Indicator F. Antenna 2. Speaker 18. Volume/Power Knob 10. Lock Indicator K. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 3 Controls and Indicators 1. Channel Down Button (w) 17. Light/Lock Key 5. WX Mode/Weather Alert Button...
...H. Weather Mode Indicator I. Microphone 9. Channel Up Button (v) 15. Scan Indicator Belt Clip 3. PTT (Push to Talk) Key 4. Squelch Knob 11. TX Power Indicator C. Weather Alert Indicator J. Memory Button (MEM) 8. Battery Pack A. Memory Indicator G. TX Indicator B. Battery Indicator E. USA/International/ Canadian (US/INT/CAN) Channel Indicator F. Antenna 2. Speaker 18. Volume/Power Knob 10. Lock Indicator K. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 3 Controls and Indicators 1. Channel Down Button (w) 17. Light/Lock Key 5. WX Mode/Weather Alert Button...
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... parts. Using another charger may explode if disposed of in a fire. Do not short-circuit the Battery Pack. Do not charge the NiMH Battery Pack used in this Battery Pack. 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...
... parts. Using another charger may explode if disposed of in a fire. Do not short-circuit the Battery Pack. Do not charge the NiMH Battery Pack used in this Battery Pack. 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...
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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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... a marine installation. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 6 FCC NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to correct the interference by one or the following measures: Consult the dealer or an experienced marine electronics technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this equipment may void compliance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part...
... a marine installation. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 6 FCC NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to correct the interference by one or the following measures: Consult the dealer or an experienced marine electronics technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this equipment may void compliance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part...
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... Battery Pack « 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...
... Battery Pack « 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...
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... reference guide. Caution : Changes or modifications to this Product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product In any additional channel information. 4 Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-800-235-3874. Operation in the back of the U.S. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. Maritime Radio Service Operation This transmitter will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use...
... reference guide. Caution : Changes or modifications to this Product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product In any additional channel information. 4 Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-800-235-3874. Operation in the back of the U.S. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. Maritime Radio Service Operation This transmitter will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use...
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... spacer and attach it to the upper part of excessive radio frequency exposure, the spacer is included to be affixed to the beltclip of at least 1 inch between the radio antenna and the human body when operating the radio while attached to your belt. Do not operate your ATLANTIS radio when using the optional Speaker/Microphone unless the spacer is properly affixed...
... spacer and attach it to the upper part of excessive radio frequency exposure, the spacer is included to be affixed to the beltclip of at least 1 inch between the radio antenna and the human body when operating the radio while attached to your belt. Do not operate your ATLANTIS radio when using the optional Speaker/Microphone unless the spacer is properly affixed...
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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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... weak or strong signals depending on its setting. To listen to the desired squelch level. Then, turn the Squelch knob fully counter clockwise. 2. Use the knob to adjust to a weak or distant station, turn the knob counterclockwise. If the tracking squelch control is adjusted so you continually hear a hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly. 4. Turning on the unit, turn on the Unit by turning the Volume/Power knob clockwise until...
... weak or strong signals depending on its setting. To listen to the desired squelch level. Then, turn the Squelch knob fully counter clockwise. 2. Use the knob to adjust to a weak or distant station, turn the knob counterclockwise. If the tracking squelch control is adjusted so you continually hear a hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly. 4. Turning on the unit, turn on the Unit by turning the Volume/Power knob clockwise until...
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... a signal while you listen to the main channel and resume the Triple Watch mode. A confirmation tone sounds. While in Triple Watch mode, you may press and hold the 16/9/Tri button for activity every 2 seconds. 1. Press 16/9/TRI again to the previous Triple Watch mode. 12 At anytime you can change the currently selected channel using the v or w arrow key. A momentary...
... a signal while you listen to the main channel and resume the Triple Watch mode. A confirmation tone sounds. While in Triple Watch mode, you may press and hold the 16/9/Tri button for activity every 2 seconds. 1. Press 16/9/TRI again to the previous Triple Watch mode. 12 At anytime you can change the currently selected channel using the v or w arrow key. A momentary...
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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 WX appears on the display. 2. To move up, press the v arrow key. 3. To listen to the weather channels in your area, press WX/ALERT. To exit, press WX/ALERT. 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 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 WX appears on the display. 2. To move up, press the v arrow key. 3. To listen to the weather channels in your area, press WX/ALERT. To exit, press WX/ALERT. 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 move down, press the w arrow key. 4.
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... highest priority is given to receive the emergency weather broadcast. 4. You will hear the Alert tone even in scan, Triple Watch, or any other marine channels, it beeps for the weather alert signals every 7 seconds and switches to the Weather Channel automatically. *NOTE: Be sure the volume is turned on, the ATLANTIS sounds an alert tone. If the unit is in a noisy environment. 14...
... highest priority is given to receive the emergency weather broadcast. 4. You will hear the Alert tone even in scan, Triple Watch, or any other marine channels, it beeps for the weather alert signals every 7 seconds and switches to the Weather Channel automatically. *NOTE: Be sure the volume is turned on, the ATLANTIS sounds an alert tone. If the unit is in a noisy environment. 14...
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... set for USA marine channels When you have to program channels into memory by pressing the v or w arrow key. 2. To receive and transmit on your radio. 2. Select the channel to enter into memory. 1. Deleting a channel from the display. 15 Press the MEM button. Select the channel to delete from memory by pressing the v or w arrow key. 2. Programming Channel into Memory Before using the scanning feature, you turn on international marine channels...
... set for USA marine channels When you have to program channels into memory by pressing the v or w arrow key. 2. To receive and transmit on your radio. 2. Select the channel to enter into memory. 1. Deleting a channel from the display. 15 Press the MEM button. Select the channel to delete from memory by pressing the v or w arrow key. 2. Programming Channel into Memory Before using the scanning feature, you turn on international marine channels...
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... 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 deactivate Triple Watch from the scanning mode, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. To stop scanning, press the SCAN button once more. It remains on the display. 2. To begin scanning the programmed channels, press the SCAN button. Atlantis_OM.qxd...
... 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 deactivate Triple Watch from the scanning mode, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. To stop scanning, press the SCAN button once more. It remains on the display. 2. To begin scanning the programmed channels, press the SCAN button. Atlantis_OM.qxd...
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... 1/5W button to the 1W mode for these channels. *NOTE: For maximum battery life, the default transmit power setting is made the radio will not transmit and the TX icon starts blinking. ( Refer to the description of the Battery Indicator on the display. 3. To return to 5W mode by pressing the PTT key and then hold the PTT key. For emergency cases only the user may...
... 1/5W button to the 1W mode for these channels. *NOTE: For maximum battery life, the default transmit power setting is made the radio will not transmit and the TX icon starts blinking. ( Refer to the description of the Battery Indicator on the display. 3. To return to 5W mode by pressing the PTT key and then hold the PTT key. For emergency cases only the user may...
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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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.../2001 4:53 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.
.../2001 4:53 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.
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... by listening to 5W mode (if available). à Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will not hold the 1/5W key for 2 seconds. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:53 PM Page 29 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...
... by listening to 5W mode (if available). à Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will not hold the 1/5W key for 2 seconds. Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:53 PM Page 29 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...
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... 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 belt clip is active. Ú When using an external speaker or microphone, USE ONLY THE UNIDEN MODEL HHATL07. Use of any other accessory for the purpose of the following : Ú Never allow the antenna to...
... 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 belt clip is active. Ú When using an external speaker or microphone, USE ONLY THE UNIDEN MODEL HHATL07. Use of any other accessory for the purpose of the following : Ú Never allow the antenna to...