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    A World Without Wires® UNIDEN MARINE 2-WAY VHF RADIO MHS550 OWNER'S MANUAL
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    , write your boat's name & call sign here: Speak slowly -- clearly -- calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is on. 2. Press the 16/9-TRI button to switch to Channel 16 (156.8 MHz). (If the corner an answer after 30 seconds, repeat your call, beginning at step 3, above. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    Watch 16 Weather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch 16 Setting Up the Hardware 17 Installing the battery 17 Using the alkaline battery case 18 Attaching the belt clip 19 Mounting the charger 20 Mounting on a flat surface 20 Mounting on a wall 20 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 
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    screen 35 FM band menu options 35 Using the Aircraft Band 36 Reading the aircraft band screen 36 Aircraft band menu options 37 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 37 Common questions 38  Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    event codes 48 Regulations and Safety Warnings 50 Maritime radio services operation 50 Basic radio guidelines 50 FCC/Industry Canada information 51 FCC RF exposure information 51 Lithium ion battery warning 52 Three Year Limited Warranty Statement 52 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 
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    channels 16 and 9 in the background. • All marine VHF channels for the U.S., Canada, and international waters • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channel watch Sounds a warning tone when a hazard alert is issued for your area.  Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    Started What's included MHS550 Radio Charger (RSC550) Lithium Ion Battery (BP550) Alkaline Battery Case (BT550) (batteries not included) DC Adapter (DC550) AC Adapter (AD-0007) Wrist Strap Mounting Hardware Belt Clip (CLIP550) If any pieces are missing or damaged, contact Uniden (see back
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    Microphone Speaker VOLUME-POWER knob (Turn clockwise to increase volume.) SQUELCH knob (Turn clockwise to decrease channel noise.) Wrist strap anchor CHANNEL UP & DOWN buttons WX-ALERT (weatheralert) button SCAN-MEM (scanmemory) button BAND-1/2.5/5W button  Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    transmit while the radio is in the charger. 16/9-TRI through the radio bands: marine/VHF, FRS radio or increase the volume. Decrease the volume or turn off the radio. Raise the squelch level Lower the squelch level to hear to reduce channel noise. weaker signals. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    charging contacts BUTTON Press to... PUSH-TO TALK BACKLIGHT/ Turn on the LCD and KEY LOCK keypad backlight. Battery latch Press and hold to... Transmit on a channel. Note: You cannot transmit while the radio is in the charger. Lock and unlock the keypad.  Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    hints on operating the MHS550 menu screens. The specific screens and menu options are different for each radio band. For details, see the operation instructions for each radio band starting on page choose the selected item. • Select Exit to close the menu. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 
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    operation modes, the MHS550 provides three different watch modes which you can activate during any operation mode. In the watch modes, the radio briefly checks for activity on a specific channel, then returns either Triple Watch or Dual Watch on at all times. 10 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    the last-used weather channel. (If you are actively transmitting, the radio waits until you finish your transmission before checking the weather channel. Monitoring Channel 25 WX-ALERT on: Every 7 seconds, the radio checks the last- used weather channel. wx Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 11
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    the same time. The radio performs both checks at their scheduled time: Monitoring Channel 25 09 16 09 16 Every 2 seconds, the radio checks channels 9 & 16. Triple Watch 09 16 wx Every 7 seconds, the radio checks the lastused weather channel. WX Alert Watch 12 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    button for two seconds. Memory no longer shows on the display. • When the radio stays on a channel, press CHANNEL UP to leave that channel and resume scanning. • To end the scan, press the SCAN-MEM button again; the radio remains on the last scanned channel. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 13
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    , then goes on to scan the next channel; with Dual Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16: Memory Channel Scan 08 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 20 24 25 Every 2 seconds, the radio checks channels 9 & 16, then scans the next channel. Triple Watch on 09 16 14 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    you have no FIPS codes programmed into your radio, the radio will notify you of all alerts in any area. • To turn off the radio's alert tone, press any button. • To cancel weather mode and return to the previous marine channel, press the WX-ALERT button again. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 15
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    weather 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 16 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    seal Note: Each time you remove the battery, check the rubber seal around the battery compartment. Make sure the rubber 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 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 17
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    the case, and snap each battery into place. 4. Insert the two hooks on the lower part of the case into the notches on the cover, and close the cover. (The cover fits snugly but you should not have to force it closed.) Note: Each time you open Rubber seal 18 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    post and slide the clip upwards until it clicks into place. To remove the belt clip: 1. Rotate the clip so that the finger indentation is towards VOL VOL SQ SQ the bottom of the radio. 2. Slide the clip up until it comes free of the anchor post. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 19
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    , follow the drilling instructions on the packaging.) 3. Insert the screws into the holes, leaving ⅛ inch (3 mm) of space between the wall and the screw head. 4. Place the holes on the charger over the screw heads. Slide the charger down to lock it into place. 20 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    channel noise. Setting the squelch level higher filters out noise and lets only actual radio signals through. Strong signals Weak signals Noise No Squelch Medium Squelch High Squelch While CHANNEL DOWN button to quickly scroll through the channels. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 21
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    backlight stay on for a set amount of time after you press a key. 3. If you select Timer, the radio prompts you to choose the amount of time you want the backlight to stay on. Choose from 5 seconds [5sec the confirmation tone when you change menu settings.) 22 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    screen Transmit power (1W, 2.5W or 5W) Current band Channel mode (USA, CANada or INTernational) Alert Memory Weather Alert Watch on Battery level icon Current channel is stored in memory Current channel number Status messages (see status message table) Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 23
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    Band, press the BAND-1/2.5/5W button repreatedly until the display shows VHF. 2. Wait for the display to show the marine band screen, then press the MENU button. 3. Refer to the table below for the available options and settings available in the marine band. 24 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    . • To prevent stuck microphone problems or situations where the PUSH TO TALK button is pushed accidentally, the radio limits your talk time to 5 minutes in a single transmission. If you talk for over 5 minutes continuously, the display shows RELEASE PTT KEY. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 25
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    that there is less interference between boaters attempting to use the channel at the same time. If you switch to one of these channels, the radio changes back to 1 Watt automatically. See the tables starting on page 42 for a list of power-restricted channels. 26 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    a marine radio channel has a different common name in your local area, you can change the name of that channel to make it easier for you to use (see the channel lists starting on page 42 for the default channel names). To rename a channel, follow the steps below: Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    FIPS codes for weather alerts The US National Weather Service established 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) codes to issue weather alerts in specific areas. You can choose which areas you want To see an index of FIPS codes by state, see the 28 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    steps below to edit the list of FIPS codes. You can store up to 20 different FIPS codes in your radio. 1. Open the menu and select FIPS Codes. 2. The screen displays any previously-entered FIPS codes. To add of FIPS codes, select Exit to close the menu screen. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 29
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    the Family Radio Service (FRS) Band The following features and options are avilable only when the radio is in scanning on Current CTCSS privacy code (001-142 or OFF) Battery level icon FRS band status messages Message Displays When Transmitting You mode. 30 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    ) for instructions. Always On radios, you can enable one of the 142 privacy codes for any channel. Only radios that have the matching privacy code will be able to decipher your transmission (see page 46 for a detailed explanation of CTCSS and DSC privacy codes). Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    Note: Privacy codes are specific to each channel. Make sure the person you want to communicate with has the same code set on the same channel you do. same way. Note: If you try to enter a code number less than 001 or greater than 142, an error tone sounds. 32 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    exit the menu. Using the AM Band The following features and options are avilable only when the radio is in the AM band. To activate the AM band, press the BAND-1/2.5/5W button repreatedly station is Channel stored in memory scanning on Battery level icon Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 33
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    confirmation tones on or off Off Exit Close the menu Using the FM Band The following features and options are avilable only when the radio is in the FM band. To activate the FM band, press the BAND-1/2.5/5W button repreatedly until the display shows FM. FM 34 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    USA or Europe) Battery level icon Muting on FM band menu options Follow the steps below to open the FM radio band menu: 1. If the top of the display does not show FM Radio Band, press the Mute the noise between stations or from extremely weak signals On Off Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 35
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    Steps On Off Using the Aircraft Band The following features and options are avilable only when the radio is in the aircraft band. To activate the aircraft band, press the BAND-1/2.5/5W button is stored in memory Channel scanning on Battery level icon 36 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    and Troubleshooting Due to its rugged design, the MHS550 requires antenna may cause further radio damage. • You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio. • You should arrange for periodic performance checks with your Uniden dealer. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    and miss which FIPS codes are affected. For your safety, when this happens, the radio triggers the alert tone and switches to the weather channel. Where can I find my The serial number is on a plate inside the radio's serial number? battery compartment. 38 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    8.8 oz (250 g) Speaker Built-in 32mm diam. Dynamic type (8Ω, 0.7W) Microphone Supplied Accessories Built-in Electret type Li-Ion Battery Pack (7.4VDC, 1400mA/hr min) AC Adapter, Drop-In Charger, CLA DC Cord, Alkaline Battery Tray (4xAAA), Belt Clip, Hand Strap Operating Temp. -20° C to 50
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    Receiver Specifications Sensitivity for 12dB SINAD Squelch Sensitivity Rejection MRN dB Image and Supurious Rejection MRN Conducted Spurious Emission at the Antenna Terminal dBm MRN dB FRS dB Hum and Noise Ratio AM Broadcast dB max. 85 max. 250 max. 40 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    kHz Modulation Distortion 750 μS De-emphas 0.3 to 3 kHz BPF % Hum and Noise 750 μS (MRN) dB De-emphas 0.3 to 3 kHz PF (FRS) dB Current Drain @ High (MRN) mA Power 5W (FRS) mA Nominal ± 0.5 5 2.5 1 0.5 53 58 -6 +6 6 6 ± 4.5 ± 2.3 0.6 38 35 1500 650 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 41
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    Marine operator 25 161.8500 157.2500 Duplex Marine operator COAST GUARD ONLY MARINE OPERATOR MARINE OPERATOR 26 161.9000 157.3000 Duplex Marine operator 27 161.9500 157.3500 Duplex Marine operator MARINE OPERATOR MARINE Selective Calling DSC RECEIVE ONLY 42 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    160.6500 156.0500 Duplex Marine Operator MARINE OPERATOR 2 160.7000 156.1000 Duplex Marine Operator MARINE OPERATOR 3 160.7500 156.1500 Duplex Marine Operator MARINE OPERATOR 4A 156.2000 156.2000 156.8500 156.8500 Simplex, 1W State Control STATE CONTROL Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 43
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    OPERATOR 85 161.8750 157.2750 Duplex Marine Operator MARINE OPERATOR 86 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex Marine Operator MARINE OPERATOR 87 161.9750 157.3750 Duplex Marine Operator MARINE OPERATOR 88 162.0250 157.4250 Duplex Marine Operator MARINE OPERATOR 44 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    Marine operator MARINE OPERATOR 64 160.8250 156.2250 Duplex Marine operator MARINE OPERATOR 65 160.8750 156.2750 Duplex Marine operator MARINE OPERATOR 66 160.9250 156.3250 Duplex Marine operator MARINE 156.7250 Simplex Port operation PORT OPERATION Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 45
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    001 to 038) and 104 Digital Squelch Control (DSC) codes (numbered 039 to 142). As long as you are communicating with another Uniden or a West Marine radio, the specific type of code does not matter: just make the numbers designating the privacy codes match. 46 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    know the actual frequency (for CTCSS codes) or the octal code (for DSC codes) to program the other radio. Use the following tables to find the frequency of the CTCSS code or the octal code of the DSC 136 446 137 452 138 454 139 455 140 462 141 523 142 526 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 47
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    WARN FLASH FLOOD WARN FLASH FLOOD WARN FLOOD WATCH FLOOD STATEMENT FLOOD WARNING FIRE WARNING FLASH FREEZE FREEZE WARNING HURRICANE HAZARDOUS WARN HURRICANE WATCH 48 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    RHW Radiological Hazard RMT Required Monthly Test RWT Required Weekly Test SMW Special Marine Warning SPS Special Weather Statement SPW Shelter In-place Warning SVA Severe Thunderstorm FIRE WARN WILD FIRE WATCH WINTER STORM WINTER STORM UNRECOGNIZED Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 49
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    nearly all boaters. • If you have a VHF radio on your boat, you must maintain a watch on channel 16 (156.800 MHz) whenever the radio is not being used to communicate. If you carry a radio, it must be on and set to channel 16 whenever your boat is underway. 50 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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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. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual 51
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    and be of no further effect 36 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any con-version kits, subassem- 52 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX, 76155 (800) 554-3988 Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner's Manual
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    A World Without Wires® QUESTIONS? Visit our website at www.uniden.com or call 1-800-297-1023 during regular business hours (Central time). © 2007 Uniden America Corp., Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Printed in China. UTZZ01612ZC(0)
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