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...14 Marine Channels - International . . 15 Parts and Accessories 16 Specifications 17 Foldout Introduction 2 Features 2 Technical Support and Service . . 2 Maritime Radio Services Operation 3 Included with Your HH940 . . . . . 4 Getting Started 5 Mounting the Drop-in Charger . . 5 Attaching the Antenna 5 Attaching the Battery Pack . . . . 6 Charging the Battery Pack . . . . 6 Operation 8 Setting the Squelch 8 Selecting a Channel 10 One-touch Channel 16/9 . . . . 10 All-channel Scan 10 Monitoring Weather Channels. . 11 Triple Watch 12 Weather Alert 12 International-USA Channels...
...14 Marine Channels - International . . 15 Parts and Accessories 16 Specifications 17 Foldout Introduction 2 Features 2 Technical Support and Service . . 2 Maritime Radio Services Operation 3 Included with Your HH940 . . . . . 4 Getting Started 5 Mounting the Drop-in Charger . . 5 Attaching the Antenna 5 Attaching the Battery Pack . . . . 6 Charging the Battery Pack . . . . 6 Operation 8 Setting the Squelch 8 Selecting a Channel 10 One-touch Channel 16/9 . . . . 10 All-channel Scan 10 Monitoring Weather Channels. . 11 Triple Watch 12 Weather Alert 12 International-USA Channels...
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Triple Watch D Channel Number button 16/9/triple Display 9 WX Mode/Weather E Strength Meter Alert button wx 10 USA/International F International button int Indicator 11 Speaker G Weather Alert Indicator 12 Volume button volume H Weather Mode Indicator 13 Channel Up button v Controls and Indicators 1 Antenna 14 Channel Down button w 2 Belt Clip 15 Microphone 3 PTT (Push to Talk) 16 Squelch button Key squelch 4 Light/Lock Key 17 Battery 5 LCD Display A Scan Indicator 6 Scan button scan B Transmit Indicator 7 Power button power C Triple Watch Indicator 8 16/9 -
Triple Watch D Channel Number button 16/9/triple Display 9 WX Mode/Weather E Strength Meter Alert button wx 10 USA/International F International button int Indicator 11 Speaker G Weather Alert Indicator 12 Volume button volume H Weather Mode Indicator 13 Channel Up button v Controls and Indicators 1 Antenna 14 Channel Down button w 2 Belt Clip 15 Microphone 3 PTT (Push to Talk) 16 Squelch button Key squelch 4 Light/Lock Key 17 Battery 5 LCD Display A Scan Indicator 6 Scan button scan B Transmit Indicator 7 Power button power C Triple Watch Indicator 8 16/9 -
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... exposed body parts. Using another charger may explode if disposed of any charger other than the one designed to explode. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning This equipment contains a Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack. Cadmium is waterproof only when both the antenna and the battery are properly attached. Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment unless all the Radio Frequency (RF) connectors are secure...
... exposed body parts. Using another charger may explode if disposed of any charger other than the one designed to explode. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning This equipment contains a Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack. Cadmium is waterproof only when both the antenna and the battery are properly attached. Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment unless all the Radio Frequency (RF) connectors are secure...
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... situations. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. Caution: Changes or modifications to operate this operating guide carefully before using the unit. Features s Waterproof s Triple Watch Mode s Priority channel startup s One-touch channel 16/9 s 10 Weather Channels s Weather alert s All-channel scan s International-USA channels s Table-top drop-in charger (can also be wall-mounted) s Rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack s Key lock s Back-lit display s Belt clip s Wrist strap Technical Support and Service Your Uniden dealer can void...
... situations. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. Caution: Changes or modifications to operate this operating guide carefully before using the unit. Features s Waterproof s Triple Watch Mode s Priority channel startup s One-touch channel 16/9 s 10 Weather Channels s Weather alert s All-channel scan s International-USA channels s Table-top drop-in charger (can also be wall-mounted) s Rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack s Key lock s Back-lit display s Belt clip s Wrist strap Technical Support and Service Your Uniden dealer can void...
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Maritime Radio Services Operation WARNING! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that are currently in use in the United States. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in these frequencies without requiring an individual license, please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC. Operation in the U.S. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use in international waters. For individuals requiring a license, such as...
Maritime Radio Services Operation WARNING! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that are currently in use in the United States. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in these frequencies without requiring an individual license, please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC. Operation in the U.S. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use in international waters. For individuals requiring a license, such as...
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Included with Your HH940 HH940 Charger AC Adapter Antenna Battery Wrist Strap Operating Guide Printed Material Mounting Screws If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer. 4
Included with Your HH940 HH940 Charger AC Adapter Antenna Battery Wrist Strap Operating Guide Printed Material Mounting Screws If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer. 4
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Be sure the antenna is firmly seated. 5 Attaching the Antenna Attach the antenna to either a counter or wall. 2. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the wall outlet, and the other end into the Drop-in Charger 1. Mount the drop-in charger to the HH940. Getting Started Mounting the Drop-in Charger.
Be sure the antenna is firmly seated. 5 Attaching the Antenna Attach the antenna to either a counter or wall. 2. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the wall outlet, and the other end into the Drop-in Charger 1. Mount the drop-in charger to the HH940. Getting Started Mounting the Drop-in Charger.
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Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the HH940's body. Use a quarter to turn the screw that connects the battery pack to the HH940. Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially-designed nickel-cadmium battery pack. Before operating the HH940, charge the battery pack for 15 hours in the drop-in charger. 6 Slide the battery pack onto the bottom of the radio. 2.
Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the HH940's body. Use a quarter to turn the screw that connects the battery pack to the HH940. Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially-designed nickel-cadmium battery pack. Before operating the HH940, charge the battery pack for 15 hours in the drop-in charger. 6 Slide the battery pack onto the bottom of the radio. 2.
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The red LED lights and stays on. The charger won't overcharge the battery pack. Do not transmit when the HH940 is in the drop-in charger! You can monitor incoming calls while the HH940 is in the drop-in charger. 2. 1. Place the HH940 in the drop-in charger. You can charge the battery pack alone or connected to the HH940. 7
The red LED lights and stays on. The charger won't overcharge the battery pack. Do not transmit when the HH940 is in the drop-in charger! You can monitor incoming calls while the HH940 is in the drop-in charger. 2. 1. Place the HH940 in the drop-in charger. You can charge the battery pack alone or connected to the HH940. 7
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... squelch control on your marine radio, you turn the unit on your HH940, it is not in the front of the squelch control as a gate. Setting the Squelch 1. Press the squelch button. 8 Use the volume and chan buttons to adjust the volume to the desired level. Use the squelch and chan buttons to adjust the squelch to a comfortable level. 3. To turn on , press and hold the power button for 2.0 seconds. 2. the United States Coast Guard frequency for button and key...
... squelch control on your marine radio, you turn the unit on your HH940, it is not in the front of the squelch control as a gate. Setting the Squelch 1. Press the squelch button. 8 Use the volume and chan buttons to adjust the volume to the desired level. Use the squelch and chan buttons to adjust the squelch to a comfortable level. 3. To turn on , press and hold the power button for 2.0 seconds. 2. the United States Coast Guard frequency for button and key...
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noise, weak signals, and strong signals. 6. Then press v on the chan button to adjust the "squelch gate" so high that no signals get through . 5. Press and hold v on the chan button until the gate is all the way shut. Now only strong signals get through . Press w repeatedly until you just hear noise. Press and hold w on the chan button repeatedly until the noise just stops. Press the squelch button when finished. 9 To set the "squelch gate" to the desired level, press v on the chan button to adjust the "squelch gate" so everything gets through -
noise, weak signals, and strong signals. 6. Then press v on the chan button to adjust the "squelch gate" so high that no signals get through . 5. Press and hold v on the chan button until the gate is all the way shut. Now only strong signals get through . Press w repeatedly until you just hear noise. Press and hold w on the chan button repeatedly until the noise just stops. Press the squelch button when finished. 9 To set the "squelch gate" to the desired level, press v on the chan button to adjust the "squelch gate" so everything gets through -
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Turn on the channel button. 3. To select a higher channel, press v on your HH940. 2. To return to check channel 16 or channel 9. One-touch Channel 16/9 Example: While you want to channel 19, press the 16/9 button again. See page 12 for information on channel 19. 1. Selecting a Channel 1. To monitor channel 16, press the 16/9 button. 2. You are monitoring channel 19, you are on Triple Watch operation. 10 All...
Turn on the channel button. 3. To select a higher channel, press v on your HH940. 2. To return to check channel 16 or channel 9. One-touch Channel 16/9 Example: While you want to channel 19, press the 16/9 button again. See page 12 for information on channel 19. 1. Selecting a Channel 1. To monitor channel 16, press the 16/9 button. 2. You are monitoring channel 19, you are on Triple Watch operation. 10 All...
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... the chan button. 4. The channels flash on the chan button. 3. Monitoring Weather Channels The HH940 has 10 preprogrammed weather channel frequencies - To move up, press v on the LCD display as the HH940 looks for a transmission. 3. When it finds (receives) an incoming call, the HH940 stops and monitors that channel. 4. To exit press wx. 11 When the transmission stops, the radio continues scanning. To start scanning all the channels. 1. To listen...
... the chan button. 4. The channels flash on the chan button. 3. Monitoring Weather Channels The HH940 has 10 preprogrammed weather channel frequencies - To move up, press v on the LCD display as the HH940 looks for a transmission. 3. When it finds (receives) an incoming call, the HH940 stops and monitors that channel. 4. To exit press wx. 11 When the transmission stops, the radio continues scanning. To start scanning all the channels. 1. To listen...
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.... The marine radio checks channel 16 and channel 9 for a signal. A double confirmation tone sounds. If Weather Alert is active, it also checks the weather channel every 7 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. While in Triple Watch mode you will hear the emergency weather broadcast. 1. With Weather Alert turned on, when the NOAA issues a severe weather warning, the HH940 sounds an alert tone and you can use the select channels using the...
.... The marine radio checks channel 16 and channel 9 for a signal. A double confirmation tone sounds. If Weather Alert is active, it also checks the weather channel every 7 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. While in Triple Watch mode you will hear the emergency weather broadcast. 1. With Weather Alert turned on, when the NOAA issues a severe weather warning, the HH940 sounds an alert tone and you can use the select channels using the...
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... button until it beeps. To receive, release the PTT key. Lighted Keys and Display Press the LCD backlight button to international marine channels, press int. 2. Press and hold in the PTT key. To listen to light the display for about 5 seconds. International-USA Channels 1. Key Lock To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad. To switch back to USA marine channels, press int again. For USA and international marine channels...
... button until it beeps. To receive, release the PTT key. Lighted Keys and Display Press the LCD backlight button to international marine channels, press int. 2. Press and hold in the PTT key. To listen to light the display for about 5 seconds. International-USA Channels 1. Key Lock To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad. To switch back to USA marine channels, press int again. For USA and international marine channels...
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... Com'l 70 156.525 Digital Selective Calling 71 156.575 156.575 Non Com'l 72 156.625 156.625 Non Com'l 73 156.675 156.675 Port Ops 74 156.725 156.725 Port Ops 77 156.875 156.875 Port Ops 78 156.925 156...Control 18 156.900 156.900 Com'l 19 156.950 156.950 Com'l 20 157.000 161.600 Port Ops 21 157.050 157.050 U.S. USA Channel Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Traffic Type WX0 163.275 NOAA Weather WX1 162.550 NOAA Weather WX2 162.400 NOAA Weather WX3 162.475 NOAA Weather...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No 14 Marine Channels -
... Com'l 70 156.525 Digital Selective Calling 71 156.575 156.575 Non Com'l 72 156.625 156.625 Non Com'l 73 156.675 156.675 Port Ops 74 156.725 156.725 Port Ops 77 156.875 156.875 Port Ops 78 156.925 156...Control 18 156.900 156.900 Com'l 19 156.950 156.950 Com'l 20 157.000 161.600 Port Ops 21 157.050 157.050 U.S. USA Channel Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Traffic Type WX0 163.275 NOAA Weather WX1 162.550 NOAA Weather WX2 162.400 NOAA Weather WX3 162.475 NOAA Weather...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No 14 Marine Channels -
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Marine Channels - International Channel Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Ship Shore WX0 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only WX1 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only WX2 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only WX3 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only WX4 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only WX5 162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only WX6 162.500 NOAA... Non Com'l Yes Yes 70 156.525 Digital Selective Calling Yes No 71 156.575 156.575 Non Com'l Yes Yes 72 156.625 156.625 Non Com'l Yes No 73 156.675 156.675 Port Ops Yes Yes 74 156.725 156.725 Port Ops Yes Yes 77 156.875 156.875...
Marine Channels - International Channel Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Ship Shore WX0 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only WX1 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only WX2 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only WX3 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only WX4 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only WX5 162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only WX6 162.500 NOAA... Non Com'l Yes Yes 70 156.525 Digital Selective Calling Yes No 71 156.575 156.575 Non Com'l Yes Yes 72 156.625 156.625 Non Com'l Yes No 73 156.675 156.675 Port Ops Yes Yes 74 156.725 156.725 Port Ops Yes Yes 77 156.875 156.875...
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Control PLL Freq. Transmit 1.0 PPM Receive 1.0 PPM Oper. Tol. Temp. -4°F(-20°C) to 2000 Hz Frequency Response Adjacent Channel 60 dB @± 25 kHz Selectivity Hum & Noise Ratio 40 dB Audio Output Power 0.6 W @10% THD Current DrainSquelched 40 mA Max. Audio 280 mA Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without 122 (H) 63 (W) 32 (D) antenna) Weight (w/battery 8.4 oz. & antenna) Transmitter Frequency Range Frequency Stability Power Output Spurious Emissions Current...
Control PLL Freq. Transmit 1.0 PPM Receive 1.0 PPM Oper. Tol. Temp. -4°F(-20°C) to 2000 Hz Frequency Response Adjacent Channel 60 dB @± 25 kHz Selectivity Hum & Noise Ratio 40 dB Audio Output Power 0.6 W @10% THD Current DrainSquelched 40 mA Max. Audio 280 mA Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without 122 (H) 63 (W) 32 (D) antenna) Weight (w/battery 8.4 oz. & antenna) Transmitter Frequency Range Frequency Stability Power Output Spurious Emissions Current...
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... or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any time while this Operating Guide you . Some states do not...
... or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any time while this Operating Guide you . Some states do not...
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Printed in the Philippines ® ©1998 Uniden America Corporation All Rights Reserved.
Printed in the Philippines ® ©1998 Uniden America Corporation All Rights Reserved.