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you to make a proper selection within the correct range.

Setting Frequency Steps

[AM, FM Only]

In the United States there are 10 KHz steps between AM stations. In other parts of the world such as Europe, the step frequency is 9 KHz.

There are 200 MHz steps between stations in the United States on the FM band while in Europe, the step is 100 MHz.

You can select which step you use.

AM Band

1.From the AM MENU, scroll using ▲ or ▼ to highlight

Tuning Steps. Press ENTER.

.Use ▲ or ▼ to choose either 9 KHz or 10 KHz Steps or Exit to make no change.

3.Press ENTER to set your choice. The screen returns to the AM MENU. Either scroll to Exit or wait until the radio times out and returns to the previously selected AM station.

FM Band

1.From the FM MENU, scroll using ▲ or ▼ to highlight

Tuning Steps. Press ENTER.

.Use ▲ or ▼ to choose either 100 MHz or 200 MHz Steps or Exit to make no change.

3.Press ENTER to set your choice. The screen returns to the FM MENU. Either scroll to Exit or wait until the radio times out and returns to the previously selected FM station.

Note: during the time you are taking these steps, your radio continues to broadcast the station selected.

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Contents Page FCC/Industry Canada Information Maritime Radio Services OperationTable of Contents USA/CAN/INT U.I.C Selecting and Using Follow these steps to get going Marine Band Quick Start Guide for the MHS550FRS Band AM Band Weather BandAircraft Band FM BandNormal Scanning IntroductionTripleWatch FCC RF Exposure Information Lithium Ion Battery Pack Warning What’s Included Introduction FeaturesPage 17 18 MHS550 ControlsPage Page Radio Charger Cradle LCD Displays Family Radio Service FRS BandVHF Marine Band Indicator Meanings Page Batteries Indicator SoundsUsing the Alkaline Battery Pack Installing the Lithium Ion Battery PackBattery Life and Indication Mounting on a Wall Mounting the Charging CradleAlkaline Batteries and Radio Performance To Mount the Cradle on a Counter TopAttaching the Belt Clip Operation Marine and Weather Bands Basic Operation, Controls Settup OptionsSelecting a Channel Setting the Transmitting Power LevelTo transmit, follow the steps below TransmittingOperation AM Band Operation Family Radio Service BandOperation Aircraft Band Operation FM BandMarine Band FRS Band Using the Radio Menu OptionsUSA/CAN/INT U.I.C. Marine Band Only Accessing the MenusLamp Backlight Adjust For All Bands Adjusting Display Contrast For All Bands Contrast AdjustAdding Fips Codes For Marine/Weather Band Only Setting the Key Beep For All BandsI t 03A CG Only Changing Channel Names For Marine Band OnlyCode Setting Ctcss Codes FRS Band OnlyPage Tuning Steps. Press Enter Setting Frequency Steps AM, FM OnlySetting the Key Lock For All Bands Setting FM Muting FM Band OnlyOther Options Manually Selecting Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channels Storing a Channel or Frequency in Memory For All Bands Alert Selecting and Using Weather Channel and Weather Alert WXSec 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 Accessory Options Using the External Speaker/Mic Jack Examples of Mode ApplicationsTroubleshooting Care and MaintenanceSymptom Cause Remedy Reference Section SpecificationsReceiver Items Unit Nominal Limit Status Full Name Char Name USA Channel FrequenciesMarine Operator Canadian Channel Frequencies Inhiber International Channel Frequencies Port Operation DCS Codes Noaa Channels and FrequenciesCtcss Channels and Frequencies FRS Channels FrequenciesWarrantor Uniden America Corporation Uniden Three Year Limited Warranty