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(17 spaces) becomes HURRICANE WARN... and remains.

4.To verify if the radio is in the ALERT mode, press and hold WX/ALERT for about 2 seconds. If ALERT is active, WEATHER ALERT MODE ENABLE scrolls along the screen bottom. This message appears for about 6 seconds then returns to the marine standard screen.

If the radio is set to alert mode and you press and hold WX/ ALERT for about 2 seconds, the radio exits alert mode, and the screen scrolls WEATHER ALERT MODE DISABLED.

For greater details regarding SAME Event Codes, refer to the NOAA website mentioned on Page 39.

Using the TripleWatch or DualWatch Mode [For Marine. Weather Channel, and FRS Band]

If during setup of your MHS550, you selected Triple or DualWatch mode. The following shows you how to use this valuable feature.

1.To activate TripleWatch, from the active marine or FRS radio screen, press and hold 16/9/TRI for about 2 seconds.

Marine	Band	Marine Band	Marine Band
5 Watts		5 Watts	5 Watts
USA	Memory	USA	USA

	A
TRIWATCH	TRIWATCH	TRIWATCH
	2 sec	immediate
	immediate

The screen displays TRIWATCH in the message line area (marine) or adjacent to the channel number (FRS) and the radio begins to check two additional channels in rapid sequence every 2 seconds: the currently selected marine channel, the backup calling Channel 9, then the Coast

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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 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 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 Noaa Channels and Frequencies Ctcss Channels and FrequenciesFRS Channels Frequencies DCS CodesThree Year Limited Warranty Warrantor Uniden America Corporation Uniden