Uniden MHS550 manual Operation Family Radio Service Band, Operation AM Band

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Operation - Family Radio Service Band

Fourteen FRS channels are available for transmitting and receiving use. The transmission/reception range depends on local terrain, the presence of steel and similar structures as well as other variables.

1.Use either ▲ or ▼ to reach one of the 14 available channels.

.Press PTT while holding the radio a few inches from your mouth. Release PTT to hear the reply.

Note: if you encounter communication interference from other FRS users in your area, enable the CTCSS encoding. See Setting CTCSS Codes on Page 41.

Operation - AM Band

The AM Band lets you listen to standard AM broadcasts between 500 and 1800 KHz depending on the chosen frequency step option. To select that option, and others, refer to Accessing the Menus on Page 35.

1.Press ▲ or ▼ to step to the desired AM station.

.Press and hold ▲ or ▼. The stations are selected rapidly and the radio stops on the next strong station.

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Contents Page Maritime Radio Services Operation FCC/Industry Canada InformationTable of Contents USA/CAN/INT U.I.C Selecting and Using Quick Start Guide for the MHS550 Follow these steps to get going Marine BandFRS Band Weather Band AM BandFM Band Aircraft BandScanning Introduction NormalTripleWatch FCC RF Exposure Information Lithium Ion Battery Pack Warning What’s Included Features IntroductionPage MHS550 Controls 17 18Page Page Radio Charger Cradle VHF Marine Band Family Radio Service FRS BandLCD Displays Indicator Meanings Page Indicator Sounds BatteriesInstalling the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Using the Alkaline Battery PackBattery Life and Indication Mounting the Charging Cradle Alkaline Batteries and Radio PerformanceTo Mount the Cradle on a Counter Top Mounting on a WallAttaching the Belt Clip Basic Operation, Controls Settup Options Operation Marine and Weather BandsSetting the Transmitting Power Level Selecting a ChannelTransmitting To transmit, follow the steps belowOperation Family Radio Service Band Operation AM BandOperation FM Band Operation Aircraft BandUsing the Radio Menu Options Marine Band FRS BandAccessing the Menus USA/CAN/INT U.I.C. Marine Band OnlyLamp Backlight Adjust For All Bands Contrast Adjust Adjusting Display Contrast For All BandsSetting the Key Beep For All Bands Adding Fips Codes For Marine/Weather Band OnlyI t Changing Channel Names For Marine Band Only 03A CG OnlySetting Ctcss Codes FRS Band Only CodePage Setting Frequency Steps AM, FM Only Tuning Steps. Press EnterOther Options Setting FM Muting FM Band OnlySetting the Key Lock For All Bands Manually Selecting Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channels Storing a Channel or Frequency in Memory For All Bands Selecting and Using Weather Channel and Weather Alert WX AlertSec Immediate Scanning The Basics and Beyond TripleWatch Scanning as above, but also monitors Channel Normal Scanning TripleWatch and DualWatch Scanning VHF FRS Both Watches and Weather Channel VHF-FRS Page Examples of Mode Applications Accessory Options Using the External Speaker/Mic JackCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy Specifications Reference SectionReceiver Items Unit Nominal Limit USA Channel Frequencies Status Full Name Char NameMarine Operator Canadian Channel Frequencies Inhiber International Channel Frequencies Port Operation Noaa Channels and Frequencies Ctcss Channels and FrequenciesFRS Channels Frequencies DCS CodesThree Year Limited Warranty Warrantor Uniden America Corporation Uniden