Uniden MHS235 English Owner's Manual - Page 16

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. Monitoring Weather Channel WX08 Weather Mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch If you activate Triple Watch (press and hold 16/9 TRI) while operating in Weather mode, the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every few seconds; with Dual Watch 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 Triple Watch on Setting Up the Hardware Attaching the Antenna The antenna detaches from the radio for easy shipping or storage. To attach the antenna to your radio, screw it tightly onto the anchor post at the top of the radio. Installing the Battery Your radio comes with a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery; for shipping safety, the battery is not installed at the factory. An empty accessory battery tray is installed as a placeholder. 1. Insert the hook on the battery into the notch at the top of the battery compartment. ## Note: Each time you remove the battery, check the rubber seal around the battery compartment. Make sure the seal is seated in the groove and there is no dirt or debris on it. If the seal looks worn or damaged, contact customer service to order a replacement (see back cover page for contact information). 2. Lower the battery until it rests flat in the compartment. 3. Bring the battery latch up and snap it into place. Using Rechargeable Batteries The radio also comes with an accessory battery tray that holds four AAA-type NiMH rechargeable batteries (not included). You can use rechargeable batteries as a backup when the Li-Ion battery (Uniden BT-895 or equivalent, 1.2V 900mAh) gets low and needs to be charged. ## NOTE: When using rechargeable batteries, transmit power is limited to a maximum of 1.5W. Follow these steps to use the accessory battery tray: 1. Hold the lower part of the tray in one hand with the three battery contacts facing down. Use your thumb to hold the notch on the lower part of the tray. 2. With your other hand, grip the upper part of the tray and lift the cover open. 3. Align the batteries' positive and negative terminals with the drawing on the case and snap each battery into place. 4. Insert the two hooks on the lower part of the tray into the notches on the cover; close the cover. (The cover fits snugly but you should not have to force it closed.) 5. Install the accessory battery tray in your radio just as you do the Li-Ion battery (see page E-12). E-12 Uniden MHS235 Radio Owner's Manual