Uniden MHS550 manual Selecting and Using

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Other Options	44
Setting the Key Lock	44
Manually Selecting
Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channels	45
Storing a Channel or Frequency in Memory	46
Selecting and Using the
Weather Channel and Weather Alert (WX/ALERT)	47
Using the TripleWatch or DualWatch Mode	48
Scanning - the Basics and Beyond	49
Normal Scanning	51
TripleWatch and DualWatch Scanning	52
Both Watches and Weather Channel	53
Scanning (Memory Preset Station Tuning) in the
AM, FM, and Aircraft Bands	54
Examples of Mode Applications	55
Accessory Options - Using the External
Speaker/Mic Jack	55
Care and Maintenance	56
Troubleshooting	56
Reference Section	58
Specifications	58
USA Channel Frequencies	60
Canadian Channel Frequencies	62
International Channel Frequencies	64
NOAA Channels and Frequencies	66
FRS Channels and Frequencies	66
CTCSS Channels and Frequencies	66
DCS Codes	66
Three Year Limited Warranty	67

Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner’s Manual

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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 VHF Marine Band Family Radio Service FRS BandLCD Displays Indicator Meanings Page Batteries Indicator SoundsUsing the Alkaline Battery Pack Installing the Lithium Ion Battery PackBattery Life and Indication Alkaline Batteries and Radio Performance Mounting the Charging CradleTo Mount the Cradle on a Counter Top Mounting on a WallAttaching 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 OnlyOther 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 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 Ctcss Channels and Frequencies Noaa Channels and FrequenciesFRS Channels Frequencies DCS CodesWarrantor Uniden America Corporation Uniden Three Year Limited Warranty