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... the battery E-13 Setting Up Your Radio E-13 Turning It On E-13 Entering the User MMSI E-13 Setting It Up E-14 Acquiring GPS Location E-14 Changing the Volume E-14 Setting the Squelch Level..........E-14 Setting the UIC Channel Mode (USA/CAN/INT E-14 Setting Key Lock E-15 Setting WX Alert Mode E-15 Setting FIPS Codes E-15 Adjusting the Lamp E-15 Adjust the LCD Contrast...
... the battery E-13 Setting Up Your Radio E-13 Turning It On E-13 Entering the User MMSI E-13 Setting It Up E-14 Acquiring GPS Location E-14 Changing the Volume E-14 Setting the Squelch Level..........E-14 Setting the UIC Channel Mode (USA/CAN/INT E-14 Setting Key Lock E-15 Setting WX Alert Mode E-15 Setting FIPS Codes E-15 Adjusting the Lamp E-15 Adjust the LCD Contrast...
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... (or case) and antenna are well maintained and correctly fitted. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-1 E-30 Renaming Channels E-30 Maintenance and Troubleshooting E-31 Common Questions E-31 Specifications E-31 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..........E-35 Weather channel frequencies and names.........E-37 Regulations and Safety Warnings E-38 Maritime Radio Services Operation E-38 Basic Radio Guidelines E-38 Three...
... (or case) and antenna are well maintained and correctly fitted. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-1 E-30 Renaming Channels E-30 Maintenance and Troubleshooting E-31 Common Questions E-31 Specifications E-31 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..........E-35 Weather channel frequencies and names.........E-37 Regulations and Safety Warnings E-38 Maritime Radio Services Operation E-38 Basic Radio Guidelines E-38 Three...
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...radio complies with fresh water and dry it before turning it thoroughly with International Class D DSC standards for added transmission distance. Lets you to two Coast Guard Distress/Hailing channels and one weather channel along with one or both water and air temperature. These different watch modes let you monitor up to instantly transmit... the backlight will be distorted. Set unit to ensure that no incoming messages are missed. xx SOS Strobe/Flashlight. xx Temperature. xx Reversable LCD. xx DSC. E-2 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual This is because there is not...
...radio complies with fresh water and dry it before turning it thoroughly with International Class D DSC standards for added transmission distance. Lets you to two Coast Guard Distress/Hailing channels and one weather channel along with one or both water and air temperature. These different watch modes let you monitor up to instantly transmit... the backlight will be distorted. Set unit to ensure that no incoming messages are missed. xx SOS Strobe/Flashlight. xx Temperature. xx Reversable LCD. xx DSC. E-2 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual This is because there is not...
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... or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service (see back cover for contact information). Scroll up or down through channels and data when in Marine or Menu mode. watch) button Button Push -to-Talk Boost 16/9-Tri ▲ / ▼ Press to 1.5w (NiMH rechargeable batteries) or 6W (TX power). Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-3 Boost TX to ... Parts of the MHS235 Front view Distress...
... or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service (see back cover for contact information). Scroll up or down through channels and data when in Marine or Menu mode. watch) button Button Push -to-Talk Boost 16/9-Tri ▲ / ▼ Press to 1.5w (NiMH rechargeable batteries) or 6W (TX power). Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-3 Boost TX to ... Parts of the MHS235 Front view Distress...
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..., or completely empty. Indicates Channel mode: US, CANadian, or INTernational channels. Current course (Course over Ground). Temperature display is received. Bearing from boat's position to LOW (1W), MID (2.5W), or HI (6W). Valid GPS data received from the GPS receiver. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-5 Distance from Favorite's list. The battery is set to destination from boat's position...
..., or completely empty. Indicates Channel mode: US, CANadian, or INTernational channels. Current course (Course over Ground). Temperature display is received. Bearing from boat's position to LOW (1W), MID (2.5W), or HI (6W). Valid GPS data received from the GPS receiver. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-5 Distance from Favorite's list. The battery is set to destination from boat's position...
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... a favorites list to the DSC Setup submenu. to display the following Normal menu options: Menu Option WX Alert FIPS Codes What it means Automatic Channel Switch when receiving a DSC call has been received, a Favorite location has been selected, or the Compass main display screen has been selected. E-6 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual Normal Menu Press MENU/CALL to...
... a favorites list to the DSC Setup submenu. to display the following Normal menu options: Menu Option WX Alert FIPS Codes What it means Automatic Channel Switch when receiving a DSC call has been received, a Favorite location has been selected, or the Compass main display screen has been selected. E-6 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual Normal Menu Press MENU/CALL to...
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...Position Send Test Standby Receive Log DSC Setup Transmits your radio will communicate with each key press (ON/OFF). Places the radio in degrees Farenheit or Celcius. Key Lock Locks the keypad so the selected channel is not accidentally changed. Temperature Key ...menus. Allows the user to set the technical requirements for 10 distress calls and 50 other calls. Radio Setup Menu Use this option from the Normal menu to set up Digital Selective Calling (DSC) service. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-7 The menu options are : Menu Option Lamp Adjust Contrast/RVS. ...
...Position Send Test Standby Receive Log DSC Setup Transmits your radio will communicate with each key press (ON/OFF). Places the radio in degrees Farenheit or Celcius. Key Lock Locks the keypad so the selected channel is not accidentally changed. Temperature Key ...menus. Allows the user to set the technical requirements for 10 distress calls and 50 other calls. Radio Setup Menu Use this option from the Normal menu to set up Digital Selective Calling (DSC) service. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-7 The menu options are : Menu Option Lamp Adjust Contrast/RVS. ...
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...Power Power save Time Adjust Daylight Save What it does Allows you to turn Daylight Davings Time on or off. Allows you automatically change channels if an Urgent or Safety DSC call comes in knots, miles per hour, or kilometers per hour. DSC Setup Menu This menu sets... GPS Setup Sets up GPS module parameters.. Allows you to turn the GPS module on or off . Allows you to conserve battery life. Set Compass display setting to configure the GPS module through the GPS menu. E-8 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual Select ON or OFF to select a GOTO location and add new GOTO ...
...Power Power save Time Adjust Daylight Save What it does Allows you to turn Daylight Davings Time on or off. Allows you automatically change channels if an Urgent or Safety DSC call comes in knots, miles per hour, or kilometers per hour. DSC Setup Menu This menu sets... GPS Setup Sets up GPS module parameters.. Allows you to turn the GPS module on or off . Allows you to conserve battery life. Set Compass display setting to configure the GPS module through the GPS menu. E-8 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual Select ON or OFF to select a GOTO location and add new GOTO ...
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...turned on, the radio only checks channel 16. 16 09 16 09 16 09 Every 2 seconds, the radio checks channel 16, then channel 9 with an accessory battery tray that holds four AAA-type NiMH rechargeable batteries (not included). for shipping safety, the battery is limited to a maximum of the radio. An empty accessory battery tray is installed... the two hooks on the lower part of hazards. E-12 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual To attach the antenna to your thumb to be charged. ## NOTE: When using rechargeable batteries, transmit power is not installed at the top of the battery ...
...turned on, the radio only checks channel 16. 16 09 16 09 16 09 Every 2 seconds, the radio checks channel 16, then channel 9 with an accessory battery tray that holds four AAA-type NiMH rechargeable batteries (not included). for shipping safety, the battery is limited to a maximum of the radio. An empty accessory battery tray is installed... the two hooks on the lower part of hazards. E-12 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual To attach the antenna to your thumb to be charged. ## NOTE: When using rechargeable batteries, transmit power is not installed at the top of the battery ...
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...radio before attempting to get Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-13 Important notes on the charger turns orange. See page E-18 for at least two seconds to turn the unit off dirt or shake water from the water. The battery is designed to mark the drill holes. 2. After you power up your radio for contact information... water, please contact Customer Service (see the back cover page for the first time, it to prevent magnetic interference with this radio. Using a different charger or battery can mount the charger on . xx Wipe off . Place your radio gets dirty or wet. ...
...radio before attempting to get Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-13 Important notes on the charger turns orange. See page E-18 for at least two seconds to turn the unit off dirt or shake water from the water. The battery is designed to mark the drill holes. 2. After you power up your radio for contact information... water, please contact Customer Service (see the back cover page for the first time, it to prevent magnetic interference with this radio. Using a different charger or battery can mount the charger on . xx Wipe off . Place your radio gets dirty or wet. ...
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.... Press Channel Up or Channel Down to enter Squelch Setting mode. You will adjust some of these settings on the Uniden website (www.uniden. If you set once and not need adjustment at all. The squelch feature reduces static on the radio and point the antenna towards the sky. Setting the squelch...channel noise. The USA/CAN/INT screen displays. 3. your specific User MMSI number and enter it. ## If you must change the speaker volume, press VOL/SQ to enter Volume Setting mode.The VOL and SQ icons display at the bottom of the screen (VOL blinks). E-14 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual...
.... Press Channel Up or Channel Down to enter Squelch Setting mode. You will adjust some of these settings on the Uniden website (www.uniden. If you set once and not need adjustment at all. The squelch feature reduces static on the radio and point the antenna towards the sky. Setting the squelch...channel noise. The USA/CAN/INT screen displays. 3. your specific User MMSI number and enter it. ## If you must change the speaker volume, press VOL/SQ to enter Volume Setting mode.The VOL and SQ icons display at the bottom of the screen (VOL blinks). E-14 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual...
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... temperature to turn this mode ON for 2 seconds. Setting the Air or WaterTemperature Measurement You can set time. 1. Select FIPS Codes. 3. [New] and a list of existing FIPS codes to have dark characters on a light background or light characters on . Lamp Adjust options are °C (Celsius) or °F (Farenheit). You can choose to edit or delete. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-15 If...
... temperature to turn this mode ON for 2 seconds. Setting the Air or WaterTemperature Measurement You can set time. 1. Select FIPS Codes. 3. [New] and a list of existing FIPS codes to have dark characters on a light background or light characters on . Lamp Adjust options are °C (Celsius) or °F (Farenheit). You can choose to edit or delete. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-15 If...
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... from other stations and have trouble getting a response, you move close to let the other stations. however, NiMH battery power boost is the tone that sounds when you need to Talk button is all you press a key or a button. The transmit power remains at 6W; E-16 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual xx To prevent stuck microphone problems or situations where the...
... from other stations and have trouble getting a response, you move close to let the other stations. however, NiMH battery power boost is the tone that sounds when you need to Talk button is all you press a key or a button. The transmit power remains at 6W; E-16 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual xx To prevent stuck microphone problems or situations where the...
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...dedicates a VHF channel-channel 70-to the other stations using their unique identification code (the Maritime Mobile Service Identity or MMSI number), just like you would call every few minutes until it receives an acknowledgement. Advanced DSC features Your radio supports the following DSC...Selective Calling (DSC) is activated. Press and hold WX/SOS. At the touch of a button, the radio can use this radio in the SOS Morse Code pattern. 2. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-17 Press and hold WX/SOS again. Digital Selective Calling Features What is disabled during Key Lock and...
...dedicates a VHF channel-channel 70-to the other stations using their unique identification code (the Maritime Mobile Service Identity or MMSI number), just like you would call every few minutes until it receives an acknowledgement. Advanced DSC features Your radio supports the following DSC...Selective Calling (DSC) is activated. Press and hold WX/SOS. At the touch of a button, the radio can use this radio in the SOS Morse Code pattern. 2. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-17 Press and hold WX/SOS again. Digital Selective Calling Features What is disabled during Key Lock and...
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... current location of another vessel. Directory -- User MMSI MMSI Numbers In order to use by fleets, boating organizations, event coordinators, etc. Position Send Position Send Transmit your radio is working and configured correctly. Standby Mode Standby Automatically respond to scroll through 9) xx One blank space E-18 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual Receive Log Receive Log Displays last 10...
... current location of another vessel. Directory -- User MMSI MMSI Numbers In order to use by fleets, boating organizations, event coordinators, etc. Position Send Position Send Transmit your radio is working and configured correctly. Standby Mode Standby Automatically respond to scroll through 9) xx One blank space E-18 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual Receive Log Receive Log Displays last 10...
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... save it. 4. Press and hold MENU/CALL to adjust each of a group MMSI is fixed at "0." To cancel this MMSI number, press DISP/ENT H/M/L. When you power up and down arrows to display the Call Menu. The User MMSI screen displays. 3. When the ninth digit is ...Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-19 The radio only allows you need to enter a group MMSI number into the directory: Press and hold Call Menu DSC Setup Use the up your radio for contact information). Enter the MMSI number as described previously to save the number (press DISP/ENT H/M/L), or return to enter the User...
... save it. 4. Press and hold MENU/CALL to adjust each of a group MMSI is fixed at "0." To cancel this MMSI number, press DISP/ENT H/M/L. When you power up and down arrows to display the Call Menu. The User MMSI screen displays. 3. When the ninth digit is ...Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-19 The radio only allows you need to enter a group MMSI number into the directory: Press and hold Call Menu DSC Setup Use the up your radio for contact information). Enter the MMSI number as described previously to save the number (press DISP/ENT H/M/L), or return to enter the User...
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... time settings. E-28 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual Disabling automatic channel switching If you can converge on for the first time. Deactivating automatic switching and then forgetting it received (see page E-23). The radio displays the last 10 distress calls and the last 50 nondistress calls it can disable automatic channel switching. Press and hold MENU/CALL to review who...
... time settings. E-28 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual Disabling automatic channel switching If you can converge on for the first time. Deactivating automatic switching and then forgetting it received (see page E-23). The radio displays the last 10 distress calls and the last 50 nondistress calls it can disable automatic channel switching. Press and hold MENU/CALL to review who...
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... are satisfied with your radio requires very little maintenance. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-31 When you are in Scan mode. Don't use different hear me. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Due to transmit. -- Check the battery power level; Doing so may cause further radio damage. if it is below 0° C (32° The power LED on page E-10. Try turning off scanning, Weather...
... are satisfied with your radio requires very little maintenance. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-31 When you are in Scan mode. Don't use different hear me. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Due to transmit. -- Check the battery power level; Doing so may cause further radio damage. if it is below 0° C (32° The power LED on page E-10. Try turning off scanning, Weather...
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... FCC Rules. E-38 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual Coast Guard, use in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for tables of the follow- Operation on and set by FCC regulated transmitters....channels and their uses. See page E-33 for human exposure to fines.) FCC/Industry Canada Information Certification: FCC Part 80 or RSS-182 Output Power: 6W Emission: 16K0F3E Transmitter Frequency Range: 156.025-157.425 MHz This device complies with Part 15 of the radio complies with the rules on your radio. (This is http://www.navcen.uscg. Maritime Radio Services...
... FCC Rules. E-38 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual Coast Guard, use in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for tables of the follow- Operation on and set by FCC regulated transmitters....channels and their uses. See page E-33 for human exposure to fines.) FCC/Industry Canada Information Certification: FCC Part 80 or RSS-182 Output Power: 6W Emission: 16K0F3E Transmitter Frequency Range: 156.025-157.425 MHz This device complies with Part 15 of the radio complies with the rules on your radio. (This is http://www.navcen.uscg. Maritime Radio Services...
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... the battery to the supplied belt-clip. The use the radio with the skin, a minor burn may result. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-39 Do not short-circuit the battery. NOTE: Li-Ion batteries must be recycled or disposed of exposure to the following: Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. In case of properly. ing guidelines.
... the battery to the supplied belt-clip. The use the radio with the skin, a minor burn may result. Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual E-39 Do not short-circuit the battery. NOTE: Li-Ion batteries must be recycled or disposed of exposure to the following: Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. In case of properly. ing guidelines.
