Uniden MH120 manual

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Contents Controls and Indicators ...................................................................... 2 Warning! .............................................................................................. 4 Introduction ........................................................................................ 5 Features .........................[...]

Controls and Indicators 2 1 Antenna 2 Belt Clip 3 Battery 4 Battery Release Clip 5 PTT (Push to Talk) Key 6 USA/International/Canadian Button ( UIC ) 7 WX Mode/Weather Alert Button ( WX/ALERT ) 8 TX Power/Lock Button ( 1/5W/LOCK ) 9 Microphone 10 Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack 11 Volume/Power Knob ( VOL ) 12 Squelch Knob ( SQ ) 13 LCD Display 14 Memor[...]

3 A Transmit Indicator B TX Power Indicator C USA/International/Canadian ( US/INT/CAN ) Indicator D Channel Number Display E Memory Indicator F Scan Indicator G Battery Indicator H Triple Watch Indicator I Weather Mode Indicator J Weather Alert Indicator K Key Lock Indicator G IK BC D A E F J H LCD Display UT899BH (MH120)_ENG 3/15/05 4:24 PM Page 3[...]

W arning! • The MH 120 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 and any open connectors are properly terminated. • Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasti[...]

Introduction The MH 120 is a waterproof, portable two-way VHF transceiver. It is compact, lightweight, rugged and fits easily in your hand. This handheld VHF marine radio will give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations. To ensure that you get the most from the MH 120’s features, please read this operat[...]

Technical Support and Service Your Uniden dealer can provide you with sales assistance and information. If your marine radio does not perform properly, follow the troubleshooting tips in the back of this operating guide. For technical support contact Uniden at 1-800-586-0409. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized adjustment wil[...]

Included in Y our Package If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988. Beltclip Wrist Strap (RETC484647Z) Alkaline Battery Case (attached to the MH 120) MH 120 Antenna (HH9408) Reference Guide/ Printed Material M H 1 2 0 WX A L E R T U I C 1 / 5 W 1 6 / 9 T R I L O C K [...]

Getting Started Attaching the Antenna Apply the antenna to the radio as shown. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated. Installing the Alkaline Battery Case Snap the battery release clip out and remove the alkaline battery case. Remove the battery case cover by pulling the 2 halves apart applying your fingers to the projections. Install 6 AA Alkaline [...]

Attaching the Beltclip Hold the beltclip in the direction as illustrated. Apply it to the hanger piece on the back of the radio. Then slide it up. When you hear a click, the beltclip is firmly attached. To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it upside down and slide it up. 4 3 2 1 9 UT899BH (MH120)_ENG 3/15/05 4:24 PM Page 9[...]

Operation • See “Controls and Indicators” (page 2) for button, knob, and key positions. • When you turn On your MH 120 just after purchasing, it is automatically tuned to channel 16, the United States Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety, and calling. • When you press any button (except PTT ), a short tone sounds. Turning On the Uni[...]

Selecting a Channel Turn On your MH 120 . To select a higher channel, press the ▲ button. To select a lower channel, press the ▼ button. • To change the channel continuously, press and hold the ▲ or ▼ button for more than 1 second. One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI Example: While you are monitoring channel 20, you want to check channel 16 or cha[...]

Triple Watch Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal while you listen to the currently selected channel. The marine radio checks channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds. To select Triple Watch mode, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds and TRIPLE appears on the display. To exit [...]

Monitoring Weather Channels The MH 120 has 10 preprogrammed emergency/weather channel frequencies, represented by 0 through 9. To listen to the emergency/weather channels in your area, press the WX/ALERT button. WX appears on the display. To move up, press the ▲ button. To move down, press the ▼ button. To exit, press the WX/ALERT button. WX di[...]

Emergency/Weather Alert Emergency/Weather Alert allows your MH 120 to function as a severe weather warning radio and will also alert you to any local or national emergencies. If the NOAA issues warning while this feature is turned On, the radio sounds an alert tone. You will then hear the emergency/weather broadcast. To use Emergency/Weather Alert,[...]

USA, International and Canadian Channels The MH 120 is initially set for USA marine channels when you turn On your radio. To listen to international marine channels, press the UIC button once. INT appears on the display. To listen to Canadian marine channels, press the UIC button again. CAN appears on the display. The radio will keep the last mode [...]

Deleting a Channel from Memory Select the channel to delete from memory by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the MEM button. MEM disappears from the display. Scanning To begin scanning the programmed channels, press the SCAN button. SCAN and TRIPLE appear on the display. To stop scanning, press the SCAN button once more. SCAN and TRIPLE disappe[...]

Transmitting Transmission power can be set to either 5W or 1W. Press the 1/5W/LOCK button to make the change, then the 5W or the 1W indicator on the display changes accordingly. To transmit, press and hold the PTT (push-to-talk) key. TX appears on the display. To return to receive, release the PTT key. TX disappears from the display. • If the PTT[...]

Battery Indicator When the unit is On, battery power is always indicated on the display. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator appears as follows: When the battery is nearly discharged, the battery indicator appears as follows: • When the battery indicator drops to the blinking 1-mark level on the display, the radio will receiv[...]

Marine Channels - USA Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Note Ship to Ship to Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore WX0 — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX2 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX3 — 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX4 — 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX5 — 162[...]

Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Note Ship to Ship to Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore 24 157.200 161.800 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes 25 157.250 161.850 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes 26 157.300 161.900 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes 27 157.350 161.950 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes 28 157.400 162.000 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes 60 INH 61 156.075 156.075 62[...]

Marine Channels - International Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List WX0 — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather WX2 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather WX3 — 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather[...]

Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List 24 157.200 161.800 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 25 157.250 161.850 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 26 157.300 161.900 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 27 157.350 161.950 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 28 157.400 162.000 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 60 156.025 160.625 Duplex 61[...]

Marine Channels - Canada Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List WX0 — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX2 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX3 — 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX4 — 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only R[...]

Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List 24 157.200 161.800 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 25 157.250 161.850 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 26 157.300 161.900 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 27 157.350 161.950 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 28 157.400 162.000 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 60 156.025 160.625 Duplex 61[...]

Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories Uniden Parts Department (800)-554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:00AM to 5:00PM CST We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com Cradle Ni-MH Battery (BP 250) Reference Guide Mounting Screws AC Adapter (BAD Y0510001) DC Adapter Antenna (HH9408) Wrist Strap (RETC484647Z) Beltclip Alkaline Battery Case 25 UT899BH [...]

Specifications General Channels Transmit and Receive All US/International/ Canada Channel Weather 10 Freq. Control PLL Freq. Tol. Transmit 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Receive 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Oper. Temp. -4°F (-20°C) to +122°F(+50°C) Antenna Flexible Whip Microphone Built-in Electret type Display Liquid Crystal Display Speaker 8 Ω 1 Watt Power Sourc[...]

T roubleshooting Not enough range Cause: Line of sight blocked ⇒ Increase antenna height. Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will transmit on the 1 watt range. Cause: Low voltage ⇒ Install new batteries. 27 UT899BH (MH120)_ENG 3/15/05 4:24 PM Page 27[...]

FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMA TION WARNING! Read this information before using the radio In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those[...]

Three-Y ear Limited W arranty Important! Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: Uniden ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants for three years, to the original retail owner, this Product excluding optional Ni-MH battery pack to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusi[...]

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