Uniden MHS550 manual

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code), OFF (to remove a previously associated CTCSS code), or EXIT (to leave this option without taking any action).

Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to select the character then press the enter key

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6.To associate a code with the chosen channel, highlight ON then press ENTER. You next choose a code number between 001 and 142.

7.Use ▲ or ▼ to change the first blinking single digit on the screen to either 0 or 1. Press ENTER to move to the middle digit.

8.Use ▲ or ▼ to increment or decrement the middle digit. If the first digit is 0, then you can select a middle number between 0 and 9. If the first number is 1, then only select a middle number value between 0 and 4 to avoid an error when your entry is complete as the highest complete code is 142. Press ENTER. If you decide you must change the first digit, press MENU to return to the first digit.

9.Use ▲ or ▼ to change the third digit between 0 and 9. Press ENTER when done. The screen changes back to EXIT and displays the Channel at the top along with the chosen code number. When the screen reverts to the operational screen, the CODE OFF message has been replaced by the code number.

Note: CTCSS codes range between 1 and 142. If you set a code number outside this range (for example 190), when you press ENTER to set that number, an error tone sounds to tell

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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 Family Radio Service FRS Band LCD DisplaysVHF Marine Band Indicator Meanings Page Indicator Sounds BatteriesInstalling the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Using the Alkaline Battery PackBattery Life and Indication To Mount the Cradle on a Counter Top Mounting the Charging CradleAlkaline Batteries and Radio Performance 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 EnterSetting FM Muting FM Band Only Setting the Key Lock For All BandsOther Options 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 FRS Channels Frequencies Noaa Channels and FrequenciesCtcss Channels and Frequencies DCS CodesThree Year Limited Warranty Warrantor Uniden America Corporation Uniden