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  • Uniden MHS126 | English Owner's Manual - Page 1
    VHF MARINE RADIO MHS126 RADIO VHF MARITIME OWNER'S MANUAL GUIDE D'UTILISATION
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    Making a Distress Call Speak slowly - clearly - calmly. For future reference, write your boat's name & call sign here: 1. Make sure your radio is on. 2. On the radio, press the 16/9-Tri button to switch to Channel 16 (156.8 MHz). (If the corner of the display does not show 16, press the 16/9-
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    . Pour toute référence ultérieure, transcrivez ci-dessous le nom et l'indicatif d'appel de votre bateau : 1. Vérifiez si votre radio est en marche. 2. Appuyez sur la touche 16/9-Tri de la radio afin de commuter au canal 16 (156,8 MHz). (Si le canal 16 n'apparaît pas à l'affichage, appuyez de nouveau
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    E-4 Parts of the MHS126 E-5 Front view E-5 Back view E-5 Charger E-7 Reading the display Battery E-17 Using the Alkaline Battery Tray E-17 Mounting the Charger E-19 Charging the Battery E-19 Important notes on charging the battery.... E-20 Attaching the Belt Clip E-20 Using Your Radio
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    and sealing plugs are well maintained and correctly fitted. This means that the speaker microphone is attached or the sealing plug is fitted, and the battery pack (or tray) and antenna are attached and securely fastened. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-1
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    battery power. ŠŠ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Channel watch. Sounds a warning tone when a hazard alert is issued. ŠŠ SOS Strobe/Flashlight. A high intensity strobe LED can be set to blink an SOS pattern or to be steady on. E-2 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    regularly within normal scanning cycles. ŠŠ Key Lock. Locks keys to prevent accidentally changing channels or entering data. ŠŠ Nine weather channels. ŠŠ Selectable Volume (0 - 9) and Squelch (0 - 3) levels. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-3
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    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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    Parts of the MHS126 Front view Antenna LCD display Power button Push to talk button Boost button 16/9-Tri 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
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    Go back to the starting channel. Save a channel into memory or delete a channel from memory. Places radio into Weather mode so you can listen to the weather channels. Move up one channel or squelch/volume step the keys; press and hold again to unlock. NA E-6 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    ] Screw holes for mounting CHARGE LED Reading the display The LCD display shows different information depending on what you are doing. This sample screen shows some of this information. The following table shows all the possible icons and what they mean. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-7
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    if the radio is set for US channels, CANadian channels, or INTernational channels. TRIple Watch or DUAL Watch is turned on. The current channel is saved in memory. The radio is in Scan mode. The radio is in Weather mode Weather Alert Watch is turned on. E-8 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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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
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    To turn it want to... on/off Normal Monitors a single marine channel and lets you talk on that channel. Monitor a channel or talk to another radio. (default mode) Monitors all the Check a small group Press Triple Watch or Dual Watch on at all times. E-10 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    mode operation ŠŠ To transmit, remove the radio from the charger, then press and hold Push to Talk. channel. (If you are actively transmitting, the radio waits until you finish your WX Alert Watch on transmission before checking the weather channel.) Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-11
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    signal, the radio stays on the channel until you press the Channel Up button or the signal stops. 08 10 11 12 13 14 Resume scan 15 17 The radio scans about 5 channels in 0.5 seconds. Using the Radio in Scan Mode ŠŠ To activate Scan mode, press SCAN/DUAL. E-12 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    marine radio checks the last-used weather channel, then scans the next channel. WX Alert wx Watch on Scan mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch If you activate Triple Watch while operating in Scan mode, the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every two seconds, Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    you of other hazards besides weather (child abduction alerts, nuclear, biological, etc.). In Weather mode, the radio monitors one of the nine NOAA weather channels. If any type of alert is received, the radio sounds an alert tone and the display blinks. E-14 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    mode;" the radio stays on the weather channel and mutes the speaker. If an alert is detected, the radio sounds an alert tone and turns the speaker back on. This mode is very useful when you are anchoring for the night but want to keep informed of hazards. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-15
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    mode, the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every two seconds; with Dual Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16. Monitoring Weather Channel WX08 09 16 09 16 09 16 Every 2 seconds, the radio checks channel 9, then channel 16 with Triple Watch on E-16 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    radio also comes with an alkaline battery tray that holds four AAA-type alkaline batteries (not included). You can use alkaline batteries as a backup for the Li-Ion Polymer battery so you can still use your radio while your Li-Ion Polymer battery is recharging. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    you do the Li-Ion Polymer battery (see page E-15). WARNING! The tray is designed to prevent the accidental charging of alkaline batteries. Never use alkaline batteries in the radio without the battery tray. Do not attempt to modify the battery tray design. E-18 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    water, unplug it before attempting to remove it from the water. After you remove the charger from the water, please contact our Customer Care Line. ŠŠWipe off dirt or shake water from your radio before placing in the charger if your radio gets dirty or wet. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-19
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    on charging the battery ŠŠ Charge the battery fully before using the radio. When the battery is completely charged, the CHARGE LED turns green. ŠŠ Don't use the charger when the ambient temperature is below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). ŠŠ If the radio is powered down, the battery can charge
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    the unit off. Setting It Up Even though you can change your radio's settings at any time, you will probably want to establish initial to save. Setting the Squelch Level The MHS126 recognizes signals as transmissions if they exceed a signal strength threshold. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-21
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    squelch level too high may prevent you from hearing weaker transmissions. If you are having difficulty hearing a transmission, try setting the squelch level lower. E-22 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    4 bars on the battery icon display according to /INT) You can select marine channels for the USA, radio then monitors the current weather channel and alerts you to any broadcast weather alerts or notifications. The icon displays to indicate that WX Alert is on. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    party respond. ŠŠ To prevent stuck microphone problems or situations where Push to Talk is pushed accidentally, the radio limits your talk time to 5 minutes in trouble getting a response, you may need to boost the transmission power from 1W to 2.5W or 6W. E-24 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    ##Alkaline battery boost is limited to 2.5W ##Channels 75 and 76 are 1W only and do not have power override capability. 1) Select the Scan mode. Channel 70 and WX channels cannot be stored into memory. Press SCAN/DUAL again to remove the channel from memory. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-25
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    on or off, press and hold Channel up or Channel down while turning on the radio. You may need to turn off the radio first. Setting Key Lock You can lock and unlock the keypad by pressing and holding UIC/LOCK. If Key Lock is on, only PTT, Boost, and E-26 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    power. Battery Save turns of when receiving transmissions or transmitting a response. It reactivates after 3 seconds of no activity (transmit or receive). ##Battery Save does not work while in Scan mode or in Triple/Dual watch, and while WX alert is active. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-27
  • Uniden MHS126 | English Owner's Manual - Page 32
    or transmit at the wrong power level for this channel (see the channel lists starting on page E-27). Check the battery power level; if it's low, charge the battery before trying to transmit. Make sure the duration of each transmission is less than 5 minutes. E-28 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    Problem Things to Try I can't hear anything from the speaker. Adjust the squelch level; it is probably too Watch, or Dual Watch (see page E-8). Where can I find my The serial number is on a plate inside the radio's serial number? battery compartment. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-29
  • Uniden MHS126 | English Owner's Manual - Page 34
    .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
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    @ 2000Hz Adjacent Channel Selectivity 80 dB @ ±25 kHz (nominal) Audio Output Power 1.0 W @10% THD (nominal) Current Drain Squelched: 38 mA; Max. Audio: 230 mA (nominal) Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-31
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    .800 157.200 Duplex Marine operator 25 161.850 157.250 Duplex Marine operator 26 161.900 157.300 Duplex Marine operator 27 161.950 157.350 Duplex Marine operator 28 162.000 157.400 Duplex Marine operator 63A 156.175 156.175 Simplex Vessel traffic system E-32 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    157.175 157.175 Simplex Government 84 161.825 157.225 Duplex Marine Operator 85 161.875 157.275 Duplex Marine Operator 86 161.925 157.325 Duplex Marine Operator 87 157.375 157.375 Simplex Marine Operator 88 157.425 157.425 Simplex Commercial (Ship-Ship) Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-33
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    24 161.800 157.200 Duplex Marine Operator 25 161.850 157.250 Duplex Marine Operator 26 161.900 157.300 Duplex Marine Operator 27 161.950 157.350 Duplex Marine Operator 28 162.000 157.400 Duplex Marine Operator 60 160.625 156.025 Duplex Marine Operator E-34 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    .175 157.175 Simplex Canadian Coast Guard 84 161.825 157.225 Duplex Marine Operator 85 161.875 157.275 Duplex Marine Operator 86 161.925 157.325 Duplex Marine Operator 87 157.375 157.375 Simplex Port Operation 88 157.425 157.425 Simplex Port Operation Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-35
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    25 161.850 157.250 Duplex Marine operator 26 161.900 157.300 Duplex Marine operator 27 161.950 157.350 Duplex Marine operator 28 162.000 157.400 Duplex Marine operator 60 160.625 156.025 Duplex Marine operator 61 160.675 156.075 Duplex Marine operator E-36 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    83 161.775 157.175 Duplex Port operation 84 161.825 157.225 Duplex Marine operator 85 161.875 157.275 Duplex Marine operator 86 161.925 157.325 Duplex Marine operator 87 157.375 157.375 Simplex Marine operator 88 157.425 157.425 Simplex Marine operator Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-37
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    Weather channel frequencies and names Channel WX01 WX02 WX03 WX04 WX05 WX06 WX07 WX08 WX09 RX 162.5500 162.4000 162.4750 162.4250 162.4500 162.5000 162.5250 161.6500 161.7750 E-38 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    this information before using the radio. Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! This transmitter will Canada (for Canadian users). Basic Radio Guidelines You should familiarize yourself with the rules on marine radios and be aware of which rules call. Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual E-39
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    could impair call quality, damage the radio, or violate FCC regulations.Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. E-40 Uniden MHS126 Radio Owner's Manual
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    Do not short-circuit the battery. Do not charge the rechargeable battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one specified in the owner's manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode. NOTE: Li-Ion Polymer batteries must be recycled or disposed
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    as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this war-ranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost
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    FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack means, or delivered, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX, 76155 (800
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    QUESTIONS? Visit our website at www.uniden.com or call 1-800-297-1023. QUESTIONS? Contactez-nous au www.uniden.com ou appelez 1-800-297-1023. Printed in Vietnam Imprimé au Vietnam U01UT644AZZ(0)
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MHS126
RADIO VHF MARITIME
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
VHF MARINE RADIO
OWNER’S MANUAL