Uniden 270 Using Your Radio, Installing and Removing the Belt Clip, Changing the Volume

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battery takes longer to charge.)

Installing and Removing the Belt Clip

To install the belt clip:

Slide the belt clip down over the latch until you hear it click. To remove the belt clip:

1.Lift the flat latch.

2.Slide the clip up until it comes free of the latch.

Using Your Radio

Changing the Volume

To increase the speaker volume, press the VOL SQL key. The screen displays VOL and a volume level number. Use the Channel Up and Channel Down keys to raise or lower the volume. Press the VOL SQL key again to set the volume level and return to the main display. There are 16 volume levels - 0 (mute) to 15.

Setting the Squelch Level

The squelch feature reduces static on the speaker by filtering out any background channel noise. At the lowest squelch level, the speaker plays all signals, including any channel noise. Setting the squelch level higher filters out noise and lets only actual radio transmissions through.

Strong signals

Weak signals
Noise
No	Medium	High
Squelch	Squelch	Squelch

To adjust the squelch level, press and hold the VOL SQL

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Contents Atlantis Making a Distress Call Speak slowly clearly calmlyFaire un appel de détresse Parlez lentement clairement calmementTable of Contents Xx Transmitter power level select FeaturesXx Memory scan mode IntroductionWaterproof Specifications Getting Started What’s includedParts of the Atlantis Front viewBack view Charger Key Press to Press and hold toReading the display Display icons and what they meanWatch mode What it does To turn it on/off Icon What it means Displays when Squelch mode is turned onMode What it does Use it when you To turn it on Want to Off How It WorksNormal mode operation Normal mode with Weather Alert WatchScan mode operation Normal mode with Triple Watch or Dual WatchScan mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch Using the radio in scan modeScan mode with Weather Alert Watch 08 10 11 12Weather mode Using the radio in weather modeWeather mode with Weather Alert Watch Setting Up the Hardware Install the Battery PackWeather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch Charging the Battery Important notes on charging the batteryMounting the Charger Changing the Volume Using Your RadioInstalling and Removing the Belt Clip Setting the Squelch LevelBoosting the transmission power Changing the ChannelMaking a Transmission Setting Key Lock Setting the UIC Channel ModeTurning the Key Beep On and Off Saving a Channel to Memory Maintenance and TroubleshootingBattery Save Feature Scanning Channels in MemoryDon’t use the charger when General TransmitterReceiver Channels and Frequencies MHzUS channel frequencies and names US Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status NameUS Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name Canadian channel frequencies and names Canadian Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status NameCanadian Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name International channel frequencies and names International Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status NameInternational Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name Weather channel frequencies and names ChannelRegulations and Safety Warnings Maritime Radio Services Operation Basic Radio GuidelinesFCC/Industry Canada Information Body-Worn Operation Lithium Ion Battery Warning Three Year Limited Warranty Page QUESTIONS?