4.To transmit, press PTT. TRANSMITTING appears in the message line of the LCD screen.
Note: Do not press PTT and turn on power at the same time. The radio sounds the PTT error tone and
RELEASE PTT appears in the LCD message line.
See Page 35 to select various menu options for this band using the FRS MENU screen.
Weather Band
1.Press WX/ALERT to
switch to the weather channels. Ten channels
are designated as weather channels.
All carry the same information. One will provide the best
reception for your particular area.
.Use ▲ or ▼ to cycle through the ten channels until you locate the one with the best reception.
3.Press WX/ALERT again to return to the band in use prior to switching to the weather channels.
AM Band
1.Briefly press BAND/ 1/2.5/5W to change to the AM Broadcast band. The default LCD
screen shows the frequency, the USA frequency step setting and the power level icon.
2.Press either ▲ or ▼ to change frequency by 10KHz
Uniden MHS550 Radio Owner’s Manual
