Setting the UIC Channel Mode | Uniden MHS125 specs

2.Press the 1/2.5/5W button to switch to the next transmission power level (for example, from 5 Watt to 2.5 Watts; from 2.5 Watts to 1 Watt, or from 1 Watt back around to 5 Watts).

3.The display shows the new transmission power in the lower left hand corner. The transmit power remains at the new setting until you change it again.

Note: Don’t forget to change the transmission setting back to 1 Watt when you move close to other stations.

Some channels (for example, channels 13 and 67) limit the transmission power to 1 Watt. When you tune to a limited-power channel, the radio automatically switches to 1 Watt. See the channel lists starting on page E-23 for a list of power-restricted channels.

In an emergency, if you press and hold the Push to Talk switch while briefly pressing the1/2.5/5W button, the power level changes from 1W to 5W for a Li-Ion battery or from 1W to 2.5W for alkaline batteries.

Setting the UIC Channel Mode

The radio comes preset to use the channels assigned for the US. If your current area uses Canadian or international channel assignments, press the UIC-Lockkey to rotate through the US, Canadian, and international channels.

Using the Strobe SOS Light

You can use this radio in an emergency. If you turn on the strobe SOS high-intensity LED light on your radio, your radio will blink “S O S” in international Morse Code. This will make it easier for rescuers to find you faster.

Your radio operates normally when the SOS LED strobe is activated.

Uniden MHS125 Radio Owner’s Manual

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Uniden MHS125 owner manual Setting the UIC Channel Mode, Using the Strobe SOS Light

Contents

MHS125 Speak slowly clearly calmly Making a Distress Call Parlez lentement clairement calmement Faire un appel de détresse Table of Contents Introduction Features  Dual, Triple and Quad Watch operation  Transmitter power level select What’s included Getting Started Back view Parts of the MHS125Front view Button Press to Press and hold to ChargerKnob Turn clockwise to Turn counter-clockwise to Icon What it means Reading the displayDisplay icons and what they mean How It Works Mode What it does Use it when you To turn it Want to On/offWatch mode What it does To turn it on/off Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch Normal mode operation Normal mode with Quad Watch Normal mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch 08 10 11 Scan mode operationUsing the radio in scan mode 08 10 Scan mode with Weather Alert WatchScan mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch Both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch in scan mode Weather mode with Weather Alert Watch Weather modeUsing the radio in weather mode Attaching the Antenna Setting Up the HardwareInstalling the Battery Weather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch Follow these steps to use the alkaline battery case Using the Alkaline Battery Case Mounting the Charger Charging the Battery Attaching the Belt Clip Important notes on charging the battery Setting Squelch Level Using Your RadioChanging the Volume Making a Transmission Boosting the transmission powerChanging the Channel Using the Strobe SOS Light Setting the UIC Channel Mode With SOS LED Do This For this This state Maintenance and TroubleshootingUsing the External Speaker/Mic Jack Turning the Key Beep On and Off Common Questions Problem General SpecificationsProblem Things to Try Receiver Channels and Frequencies MHzUS channel frequencies and names Transmitter US Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name Canadian Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name Canadian channel frequencies and names Canadian Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name International Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name International channel frequencies and names International Marine Channels RX Freq TX Freq Status Name Channel Weather channel frequencies and names Maritime Radio Services Operation Basic Radio Guidelines Regulations and Safety Warnings FCC/Industry Canada Information Body-Worn Operation Lithium Ion Battery Warning Three Year Limited Warranty Page Page QUESTIONS?