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...25 Special Features E-26 E-17 Attaching the Antenna E-17 Installing the Battery E-17 Using the Alkaline Battery Tray E-17 Mounting the Charger E-19 Charging the Battery E-19 Important notes on Battery Icon E-23 Setting the UIC Channel Mode (USA/CAN/INT). E-20... a Transmission.......... Table of Contents Making a Distress Call inside front cover) Introduction E-1 Features E-1 Getting Started E-4 What's Included E-4 Parts of the MHS126 E-5 Front view E-5 Back view E-5 Charger E-7 Reading the display E-7 Display icons and what they mean E-8 How It Works E-10 Normal mode ...
...25 Special Features E-26 E-17 Attaching the Antenna E-17 Installing the Battery E-17 Using the Alkaline Battery Tray E-17 Mounting the Charger E-19 Charging the Battery E-19 Important notes on Battery Icon E-23 Setting the UIC Channel Mode (USA/CAN/INT). E-20... a Transmission.......... Table of Contents Making a Distress Call inside front cover) Introduction E-1 Features E-1 Getting Started E-4 What's Included E-4 Parts of the MHS126 E-5 Front view E-5 Back view E-5 Charger E-7 Reading the display E-7 Display icons and what they mean E-8 How It Works E-10 Normal mode ...
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..., and the battery pack (or tray) and antenna are well maintained and correctly fitted. E-27 Using the Battery Save Feature E-27 Maintenance and Troubleshooting E-28 Common Questions E-28 Channels and Frequencies (MHz E-32 US channel frequencies and names E-32 Canadian channel frequencies and names E-34 International channel frequencies and names...... Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner...
..., and the battery pack (or tray) and antenna are well maintained and correctly fitted. E-27 Using the Battery Save Feature E-27 Maintenance and Troubleshooting E-28 Common Questions E-28 Channels and Frequencies (MHz E-32 US channel frequencies and names E-32 Canadian channel frequencies and names E-34 International channel frequencies and names...... Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner...
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...138; All marine VHF channels for added transmission distance. Battery level display and low battery alert. Dual and Triple Watch operation. These different Watch modes let you save battery power. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Channel ...will return to 2.5W or 6W for the U.S., Canada, and international waters. Battery Save. Lets you might notice that the sound is distorted. E-2 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual After your radio is exposed to salt water, clean it thoroughly with one ...
...138; All marine VHF channels for added transmission distance. Battery level display and low battery alert. Dual and Triple Watch operation. These different Watch modes let you save battery power. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Channel ...will return to 2.5W or 6W for the U.S., Canada, and international waters. Battery Save. Lets you might notice that the sound is distorted. E-2 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual After your radio is exposed to salt water, clean it thoroughly with one ...
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Getting Started What's Included Antenna Charging Cradle Lithium Ion Poly Alkaline Battery Tray Battery (batteries not included) MHS126 Radio DC Charging Adapter AC-DC Charging Adapter Screws for Charging Cradle Wrist Strap Belt Clip If any pieces are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Care (see back cover for contact information). E-4 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
Getting Started What's Included Antenna Charging Cradle Lithium Ion Poly Alkaline Battery Tray Battery (batteries not included) MHS126 Radio DC Charging Adapter AC-DC Charging Adapter Screws for Charging Cradle Wrist Strap Belt Clip If any pieces are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Care (see back cover for contact information). E-4 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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triple watch) button Mem (memory) SOS button WX-Alert (weather-alert) button Strobe SOS light Speaker Back view Volume/ Squelch button External speaker and microphone Wrist strap anchor Channel up button UIC/LOCK button L/M/H button Channel down button Scan-Dual (scan-dual watch) button Microphone Battery Battery charging Battery latch contacts Belt clip Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-5 Parts of the MHS126 Front view Antenna LCD display Power button Push to talk button Boost button 16/9-Tri (16/9-
triple watch) button Mem (memory) SOS button WX-Alert (weather-alert) button Strobe SOS light Speaker Back view Volume/ Squelch button External speaker and microphone Wrist strap anchor Channel up button UIC/LOCK button L/M/H button Channel down button Scan-Dual (scan-dual watch) button Microphone Battery Battery charging Battery latch contacts Belt clip Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-5 Parts of the MHS126 Front view Antenna LCD display Power button Push to talk button Boost button 16/9-Tri (16/9-
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... radio is transmitting Battery status icon UIC channel mode Key lock is on Transmit power level Watch mode The radio is in scan mode Current channel number Weather Alert Watch is set to L (Low - 1W), M (Mid - 2.5W), or H (HIGH - 6W). TRIple Watch or DUAL Watch is stored in memory. E-8 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner...
... radio is transmitting Battery status icon UIC channel mode Key lock is on Transmit power level Watch mode The radio is in scan mode Current channel number Weather Alert Watch is set to L (Low - 1W), M (Mid - 2.5W), or H (HIGH - 6W). TRIple Watch or DUAL Watch is stored in memory. E-8 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner...
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Icon 88A What it means The battery is fully charged, mostly charged, half charged, mostly empty, or completely empty. Current channel number Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-9
Icon 88A What it means The battery is fully charged, mostly charged, half charged, mostly empty, or completely empty. Current channel number Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-9
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...Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-17 The empty alkaline battery tray is not installed at the factory. Using the Alkaline Battery Tray The radio also comes with a rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer battery; To attach the antenna to order a replacement (see back cover page for contact information). 2) Lower the battery... the tabs on it into the notches at the top of the battery compartment. ##Each time you remove the battery, check the rubber seal around the battery compartment. for shipping safety, the battery is installed as a backup for easy shipping or storage. Setting Up...
...Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-17 The empty alkaline battery tray is not installed at the factory. Using the Alkaline Battery Tray The radio also comes with a rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer battery; To attach the antenna to order a replacement (see back cover page for contact information). 2) Lower the battery... the tabs on it into the notches at the top of the battery compartment. ##Each time you remove the battery, check the rubber seal around the battery compartment. for shipping safety, the battery is installed as a backup for easy shipping or storage. Setting Up...
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...tray and snap each battery into place. 4) Insert the two hooks on the lower part of the tray in the radio without the battery tray. Do not attempt to a maximum of alkaline batteries. WARNING! The tray is limited to modify the battery tray design. E-18 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual ...CAUTION: If you do the Li-Ion Polymer battery (see page E-15).
...tray and snap each battery into place. 4) Insert the two hooks on the lower part of the tray in the radio without the battery tray. Do not attempt to a maximum of alkaline batteries. WARNING! The tray is limited to modify the battery tray design. E-18 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual ...CAUTION: If you do the Li-Ion Polymer battery (see page E-15).
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... gets dirty or wet. Cautions: Use only the battery and charger supplied with the display facing forward. Using a different charger or battery can mount the charger on the charger turns orange. Charging the Battery Your radio includes a charger and a rechargeable battery pack. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-19 Make sure that the CHARGE LED...
... gets dirty or wet. Cautions: Use only the battery and charger supplied with the display facing forward. Using a different charger or battery can mount the charger on the charger turns orange. Charging the Battery Your radio includes a charger and a rechargeable battery pack. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-19 Make sure that the CHARGE LED...
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E-20 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual When the battery is completely charged, the CHARGE LED turns green. Don't use the charger when the ambient temperature is below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). If the radio is powered down, the battery can charge in about ... 2) Slide the clip up until it comes free of the clip with the anchor post. 3) Place the clip on charging the battery Charge the battery fully before using the radio. To remove the belt clip: 1) Rotate the clip so that the finger indentation is towards the top...
E-20 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual When the battery is completely charged, the CHARGE LED turns green. Don't use the charger when the ambient temperature is below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). If the radio is powered down, the battery can charge in about ... 2) Slide the clip up until it comes free of the clip with the anchor post. 3) Place the clip on charging the battery Charge the battery fully before using the radio. To remove the belt clip: 1) Rotate the clip so that the finger indentation is towards the top...
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.... The icon displays to scroll through USA, CANada, or INTernational channel options. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-23 SQ Level (0 - 3) VOL Level (0 - 9) 7 - 9 5 - 6 3 - 4 1 - 2 3 2 1 0 No bars Squelch . Press and hold WX/ALERT to WX mode; Reading Volume and Squelch Level on Battery Icon When you to any broadcast weather alerts or notifications. you can select...
.... The icon displays to scroll through USA, CANada, or INTernational channel options. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-23 SQ Level (0 - 3) VOL Level (0 - 9) 7 - 9 5 - 6 3 - 4 1 - 2 3 2 1 0 No bars Squelch . Press and hold WX/ALERT to WX mode; Reading Volume and Squelch Level on Battery Icon When you to any broadcast weather alerts or notifications. you can select...
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... memory. Press SCAN/DUAL again to remove the channel from 6W back to 2.5W; Channel 70 and WX channels cannot be stored into memory. ##Alkaline battery boost is stored in memory and MEM displays. from 2.5W to 1W. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-25
... memory. Press SCAN/DUAL again to remove the channel from 6W back to 2.5W; Channel 70 and WX channels cannot be stored into memory. ##Alkaline battery boost is stored in memory and MEM displays. from 2.5W to 1W. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-25
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... turns of no activity (transmit or receive). ##Battery Save does not work while in Scan mode or in memory when the radio is turned off. For details, consult your dealer or contact Uniden Customer Care directly (see back cover for contact information). Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-27 Key Lock will operate. power on...
... turns of no activity (transmit or receive). ##Battery Save does not work while in Scan mode or in memory when the radio is turned off. For details, consult your dealer or contact Uniden Customer Care directly (see back cover for contact information). Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-27 Key Lock will operate. power on...
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... compliance of each transmission is below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). - Check the battery power level; E-28 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual Transmitting with a defective antenna may cause further radio damage. You are clean. - Things to transmit. Replace... the battery. Make sure you are not trying to transmit on page E-27). Maintenance and Troubleshooting Due to its...
... compliance of each transmission is below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). - Check the battery power level; E-28 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual Transmitting with a defective antenna may cause further radio damage. You are clean. - Things to transmit. Replace... the battery. Make sure you are not trying to transmit on page E-27). Maintenance and Troubleshooting Due to its...
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... Adjust the squelch level; Check your UIC channel settings: does the area you are in Scan mode. Where can 't hear anything from the speaker grill. battery compartment. Try turning off scanning, Weather Alert Watch, Triple Watch, or Dual Watch (see page E-8). I'm not getting hazard alerts. The channel number on . Clear water.... it is in a Watch mode or in use different channel assignments? The sound is muffled or the volume is probably too low. it is low. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-29
... Adjust the squelch level; Check your UIC channel settings: does the area you are in Scan mode. Where can 't hear anything from the speaker grill. battery compartment. Try turning off scanning, Weather Alert Watch, Triple Watch, or Dual Watch (see page E-8). I'm not getting hazard alerts. The channel number on . Clear water.... it is in a Watch mode or in use different channel assignments? The sound is muffled or the volume is probably too low. it is low. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-29
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... mAh 5.96 (H) x 2.45 (W) x 2.03 (D) inch 151.4 (H) x 62.3 (W) x 51.6 (D) mm 9.9 oz (281g) (w/battery and antenna) Transmitter 156~158 MHz ±3 PPM (nominal) 1.0 W & 2.5W & 6W 70 dBc 1400 mA (6W) nominal Receiver Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Phase Locked Loop system for Local Oscillator 156~164 MHz E-30 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual Tol. Control Freq.
... mAh 5.96 (H) x 2.45 (W) x 2.03 (D) inch 151.4 (H) x 62.3 (W) x 51.6 (D) mm 9.9 oz (281g) (w/battery and antenna) Transmitter 156~158 MHz ±3 PPM (nominal) 1.0 W & 2.5W & 6W 70 dBc 1400 mA (6W) nominal Receiver Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Phase Locked Loop system for Local Oscillator 156~164 MHz E-30 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual Tol. Control Freq.
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...comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, body-worn operations are restricted to the supplied belt-clip. Exposing the chemical contained within the battery pack to the cell contents, wash the affected area thoroughly, and seek medical attention. For handheld operation, the radio should be...or disposed of exposure to temperatures above +140°F (+60°C). gov. In case of properly. Do not short-circuit the battery. Avoid exposing the battery (whether attached to the radio or not) to direct sunlight, heated cars, or temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above ...
...comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, body-worn operations are restricted to the supplied belt-clip. Exposing the chemical contained within the battery pack to the cell contents, wash the affected area thoroughly, and seek medical attention. For handheld operation, the radio should be...or disposed of exposure to temperatures above +140°F (+60°C). gov. In case of properly. Do not short-circuit the battery. Avoid exposing the battery (whether attached to the radio or not) to direct sunlight, heated cars, or temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above ...
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.... (RBRC® is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.) Three Year Limited Warranty WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORP. ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be of no further effect 36 months after the...serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in an RBRC® industry program to collect and recycle used Li-Ion Polymer batteries within the US. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to ...
.... (RBRC® is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.) Three Year Limited Warranty WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORP. ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be of no further effect 36 months after the...serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in an RBRC® industry program to collect and recycle used Li-Ion Polymer batteries within the US. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to ...