Reading the display, Display icons and what they mean | Uniden 270

Reading the display

The LCD display shows different information depending on what you are doing. This sample screen shows some of this information. The table below shows all the possible icons and what they mean.

		UIC channel mode	VOL and SQL display when
	Transmit	(USA, CANada, or	the Volume or Squelch
	Transmit	INTernational)	modes are active
	power level	INTernational)	modes are active
	(1, 2.5, or 6
	Watts)

The radio is transmitting

Current channel

Triple or Dualnumber Watch is on

Key Lock is active

This channel is saved in memory

Battery	WX Alert is	WX Mode is
status icon	enabled	active

Display icons and what they mean

	Icon		What it means
	,	, or	The transmitter power is set to 6 Watts, MID (2.5
	,	, or	Watts), or 1 Watt.
			Watts), or 1 Watt.
			You are currently transmitting.

	,	, or	The radio is set to use CANadian channels, US
	,	, or	channels, or INTernational channels.
			channels, or INTernational channels.
	or		TRIple Watch or DUAL Watch is turned on.

The keys are locked (Key Lock function is on).

The radio is in Weather mode.

The current channel is saved in memory.

The radio is in Scan mode.

Weather Alert Watch is turned on.

The battery is fully charged, mostly charged, half charged, mostly empty, or completely empty.

Displays when Volume mode is turned on.

E-6	Uniden Atlantis 270 Radio Owner’s Manual

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Uniden 270 owner manual Reading the display, Display icons and what they mean

Contents

Atlantis Making a Distress Call Speak slowly clearly calmly Faire un appel de détresse Parlez lentement clairement calmement Table of Contents Xx Transmitter power level select FeaturesXx Memory scan mode Introduction Waterproof Specifications Getting Started What’s included Front view Parts of the AtlantisBack view Charger Key Press to Press and hold to Reading the display Display icons and what they mean Watch mode What it does To turn it on/off Icon What it means Displays when Squelch mode is turned onMode What it does Use it when you To turn it on Want to Off How It Works Normal mode operation Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch Scan mode operation Normal mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch Scan mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch Using the radio in scan modeScan mode with Weather Alert Watch 08 10 11 12 Using the radio in weather mode Weather modeWeather mode with Weather Alert Watch Install the Battery Pack Setting Up the HardwareWeather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch Important notes on charging the battery Charging the BatteryMounting the Charger Changing the Volume Using Your RadioInstalling and Removing the Belt Clip Setting the Squelch Level Changing the Channel Boosting the transmission powerMaking a Transmission Setting the UIC Channel Mode Setting Key LockTurning the Key Beep On and Off Saving a Channel to Memory Maintenance and TroubleshootingBattery Save Feature Scanning Channels in Memory Don’t use the charger when General Transmitter Receiver Channels and Frequencies MHzUS channel frequencies and names US Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name US Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name Canadian channel frequencies and names Canadian Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name Canadian Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name International channel frequencies and names International Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name International Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name Weather channel frequencies and names Channel Regulations and Safety Warnings Maritime Radio Services Operation Basic Radio Guidelines FCC/Industry Canada Information Body-Worn Operation Lithium Ion Battery Warning Three Year Limited Warranty Page QUESTIONS?