Uniden ATLANTIS 155 English Owners Manual - Page 17

NOTE Each time you change the UIC mode, Triple Watch, EMG CH16/CH9, WX mode, and WX Alert mode are canceled. The system does not remember these settings between modes. Memory channels are saved to their specific UIC mode. Transmitting The radio can transmit for up to 3 minutes. TX displays when transmitting. After 3 minutes of continuous transmission, transmission is canceled and an error tone sounds. The radio transmits at 1W; press BOOST to transmit at 3W. Boosting Transmission Power 1. Hold the radio approximately 2 inches in front of your mouth with the antenna at approximately 45º angle away from your head. 2. Press BOOST on the side of the radio to change the transmit power from Low (1W) to High (3W). Speak in a clear, normal, conversational voice. 3. When you have finished speaking, release PTT or BOOST to listen for a response. TX then disappears. 4. When the channel is clear, press and hold PTT or BOOST to transmit. TX displays again. NOTE When you press BOOST and the transmit power is low (LO - 1W), the radio transmits at maximum high power (HI - 3W) except for US channels 13, 17, 67, 75, 76, and 77, CAN channels 13, 15, 17, 20, 66A, 75, 76, and 77, and INT channels 15, 17, 75, and 76. Receiving Release PTT or BOOST to receive another party's transmissions to you. Uniden Atlantis 155 Owner's Manual E-17