www.uniden.com Contents Controls and Indicators...................................................................... 2 Warning! .............................................................................................. 4 Introduction ........................................................................................ 5 Features ........................................................................................... 5 Technical Support and Service ........................................................ 6 Maritime Radio Services Operation ................................................. 6 Included in Your Package ................................................................. 7 Getting Started ................................................................................... 8 Mounting the Cradle ......................................................................... 8 Attaching the Antenna ...................................................................... 8 Attaching the Rechargeable Battery Pack ....................................... 8 Using the Alkaline Battery Case ....................................................... 9 Attaching the Beltclip ........................................................................ 9 Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 10 Operation .......................................................................................... 11 Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch ....................................... 11 Selecting a Channel ....................................................................... 12 One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI ......................................................... 12 Triple Watch ................................................................................... 13 Monitoring Weather Channels ........................................................ 14 Emergency/Weather Alert .............................................................. 15 USA, International and Canadian Channels .................................. 16 Programming a Channel into Memory ........................................... 16 Deleting a Channel from Memory .................................................. 17 Scanning ........................................................................................ 17 Transmitting ................................................................................... 18 Lighted Keys and Display ............................................................... 18 Turning and reactivating the Key Beep .......................................... 18 Battery Indicator ............................................................................. 19 Key Lock ........................................................................................ 19 Marine Channels - USA ................................................................... 20 Marine Channels - International . .................................................... 22 Marine Channels - Canada .............................................................. 24 Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories . ............................ 26 Specifications ................................................................................... 27 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 28 FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION .............................................. 29 Three-Year Limited Warranty .......................................................... 30 Controls and Indicators 1 11 12 13 6 3 7 8 9 10 ATLANTIS 2 5 0 WX ALERT 2 UIC MEN SCAN 1/5W 16/9 TRI LOCK MIC 4 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Antenna Belt Clip Adapter Jack Battery Battery Release Clip PTT (Push to Talk) Key USA/International/Canadian Button (UIC) WX Mode/Weather Alert Button (WX/ALERT) TX Power/Lock Button (1/5W/LOCK) Microphone Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack Volume/Power Knob (VOL) Squelch Knob (SQ) LCD Display Memory Button (MEM) Scan Button (SCAN) Channel Up Button () 16/9 - Triple Watch Button (16/9/TRI) Channel Down Button () Speaker 2 LCD Display ABC E F D G H A B C D E F G H I J K I J K Transmit Indicator TX Power Indicator USA/International/Canadian (US/INT/CAN) Indicator Channel Number Display Memory Indicator Scan Indicator Battery Indicator Triple Watch Indicator Weather Mode Indicator Weather Alert Indicator Key Lock Indicator 3 Warning! · The ATLANTIS 250 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 blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. · Do not let children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment without proper supervision. · Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified technician. · Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment with the antenna touching or close to the eyes, face, or exposed body parts. Ni-MH Battery Pack Warning · This equipment contains a Ni-MH Battery Pack. · The Ni-MH Battery Pack contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire. · Do not short-circuit the Battery Pack. · Do not charge the Ni-MH Battery Pack used in this equipment with any Adapter other than the one designed to charge this Battery Pack. Using another Adapter may damage the Battery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode. · Ni-MH batteries must be disposed of properly. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 4 Introduction The ATLANTIS 250 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 ATLANTIS 250's features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit. Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Waterproof (meets JIS4 waterproof specifications) Triple Watch Mode Priority Channel Startup (Channel 16) Programmable Memory One-Touch Channel 16/9 10 Weather Channels Weather Alert Memory Scan USA, International and Canadian Channels Table-Top Cradle (can also be wall-mounted) Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack Battery Save Operation Key Lock Back-Lit Keys and Display Belt Clip Wrist Strap TX Power 1W/5W Alkaline Battery Case (Alkaline batteries are not included) 5 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 will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. Be sure that a qualified technician services your radio equipment. Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, can void your authority to operate this product. Maritime Radio Services Operation This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in the United States. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. Operation in these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. For frequencies/channels that are currently for use in the world see page 20~25. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALLFCC for any additional channel information. 6 Included in Your Package AT LA NT IS 25 0 AN SC ME N WXRT ALE UIC 9 16/ I TR 1/5 W MIC CK LO ATLANTIS 250 AC Adapter (BADY0510001) Antenna (HH9408) DC Adapter Cradle Rechargeable Battery (BP 250) Beltclip Wrist Strap (RETC484647Z) Mounting Screws Alkaline Battery Case Reference Guide/ Printed Material (attached to the ATLANTIS) If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988. 7 Getting Started Mounting the Cradle Mount the Cradle to either a counter or wall. To counter: Attach the Cradle using the mounting screws and washers as follows. To wall: Apply the Cradle to the wall and insert the two mounting screws into the larger holes of the Cradle Push down the Cradle until it is firmly seated. When you remove the Cradle from the wall, loosen the screws and push the Cradle up. Attaching the Antenna Apply the antenna to the radio as shown. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated. Attaching the Rechargeable Battery Pack 1 Snap the battery release clip out and remove the alkaline battery case. Then place the rechargeable battery pack onto the back of the radio. It will only fit in one way. Contacts 2 Snap the battery release clip until it clicks. Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the body. 8 Using the Alkaline Battery Case When needed, you can use the battery case with Alkaline AA batteries (not included) instead of the rechargeable battery pack. To install the batteries: 1 Remove the battery case cover by pulling the 2 halves apart applying your fingers to the projections. AA AA AA AA AA AA 2 Install 6 AA Alkaline batteries (not included) into the battery case. Be certain to follow the + and ­ symbols in the compartment. 3 Replace the battery case cover as follows until it clicks into place. Attaching the Beltclip 1 Hold the beltclip in the direction as illustrated. 2 Apply it to the hanger piece on the back of the radio. Then slide it up. 3 When you hear a click, the beltclip is firmly attached. 4 To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it upside down and slide it up. 9 Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed Ni-MH battery pack. · Before operating the ATLANTIS 250, charge the Ni-MH battery pack for 16 hours without interruption with the Adapter. 1 Place the ATLANTIS 250 in the Cradle. Make sure your radio is OFF. ATLANTIS 2 5 0 WX ALERT UIC MEN SCAN 1/5W 16/9 TRI LOCK MIC 2 Plug one end of the AC adapter into the wall outlet and the other end into the Adapter jack on the back of the ATLANTIS 250. ATLANTIS 2 5 0 WX ALERT UIC MEN SCAN 1/5W 16/9 TRI LOCK MIC 3 Charge the battery for 16 hours. · The charger won't overcharge the battery pack. After 16 hours without interruption, charging is completed. · Be sure to replace the rubber cap after charging in order to secure the waterproof seal. · The radio will not charge the battery while on and receiving incoming voice traffic. · When you mount the Cradle on your boat, use the DC adapter instead. · The jack is for charging only. If the battery level is low, the radio needs to charge before use. 10 Operation · See "Controls and Indicators" (page 2) for button, knob, and key positions. · When you turn On your ATLANTIS 250 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 Unit and Setting Squelch 1 Before you turn On the unit, turn the squelch (SQ) knob fully counterclockwise. SPKR MIC SQ VOL 2 Then, turn On the unit by turning the Volume/Power (VOL) knob clockwise until you hear a hissing sound. 3 Turn the SQ knob clockwise, just until the hissing sound stops. Use the knob to adjust to the desired squelch level. Think of the squelch control as a frequency gate which controls access to weak or strong signals depending on its setting. Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise · To listen to a weak or distant station, turn the knob counterclockwise. If reception is poor, turn it clockwise to cut out weak transmissions. · If the squelch control is adjusted so that you continually hear a hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly. 4 To turn Off the unit, turn the VOL knob counterclockwise until it clicks. 11 Selecting a Channel 1 Turn On your ATLANTIS 250. 2 To select a higher channel, press the button. [UP ] 3 To select a lower channel, press the button. · To change the channel continuously, press and hold the or button for more than 1 second. [DOWN ] One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI Example: While you are monitoring channel 20, you want to check channel 16 or channel 9. 1 You are now on channel 20. 2 To monitor channel 16, press the 16/9/TRI button. 3 To monitor channel 9, press the 16/9/TRI button again. 4 To return to channel 20, press the 16/9/TRI ...