www.uniden.com Contents Controls and Indicators...................................................................... 2 Warning! .............................................................................................. 4 Introduction ........................................................................................ 6 Features ........................................................................................... 6 Technical Support and Service ........................................................ 7 Maritime Radio Services Operation ................................................. 7 Included in your Package .................................................................. 8 Getting Started ................................................................................... 9 Mounting the Drop-in Charger .......................................................... 9 Attaching the Antenna ...................................................................... 9 Attaching the Battery Pack ............................................................. 10 Attaching the Beltclip ...................................................................... 10 Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 11 Operation .......................................................................................... 12 Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch ....................................... 12 Selecting a Channel ....................................................................... 13 One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI ......................................................... 13 Triple Watch ................................................................................... 14 Monitoring Weather Channels ........................................................ 15 Weather Alert ................................................................................. 16 NWR-SAME Alert ........................................................................... 17 Registering FIPS Code .................................................................. 18 USA, International and Canadian Channels .................................. 19 Programming a Channel into Memory ........................................... 19 Deleting a Channel from Memory .................................................. 20 Scanning ........................................................................................ 20 Transmitting ................................................................................... 21 Lighted Keys and Display ............................................................... 21 Battery Indicator ............................................................................. 22 Key Lock ........................................................................................ 22 Marine Channels - USA ................................................................... 23 Marine Channels - International . .................................................... 25 Marine Channels - Canada .............................................................. 27 NWR-SAME Alert Level .................................................................... 29 Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories . ............................ 31 Specifications ................................................................................... 32 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 33 FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION .............................................. 34 Warranty ........................................................................................... 35 Controls and Indicators 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Antenna Belt Clip 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 Squelch Knob LCD Display Memory/FIPS Button (MEM/FIPS) Scan Button (SCAN) Channel Up Button (L) 16/9 - Triple Watch Button (16/9/TRI) Channel Down Button (M) Speaker 2 LCD Display ABC E F D G H I J K A B C D E F G H 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 VOYAGER 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. 4 Lithium Ion Battery Pack Warning · This equipment contains a Lithium Ion Battery Pack. · Lithium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. · The Lithium Ion 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 Lithium Ion Battery Pack used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this Battery Pack. Using another charger may damage the Battery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode. · Lithium Ion batteries must be disposed of properly. · Avoid exposing the Lithium Ion Battery, attached or unattached to the radio, in direct sunshine, heated cars, or in areas with temperatures below -20° C (-4° F) or above +60° C (+140° F). Exposing the chemicals contained within the battery pack to temperatures above +60° C (+140° F) may cause the battery to rupture, fail or reduce performance. In case of exposure to cell contents, wash the affected area thoroughly, and seek medical attention. 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. 5 Introduction The VOYAGER 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 VOYAGER's features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit. Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Waterproof (meets JIS7 waterproof specifications) Triple Watch Mode Priority Channel Startup (Channel 16) Programmable Memory One-Touch Channel 16/9 10 Weather Channels Weather Alert NWR-SAME Alert Programmable FIPS Code Memory Scan USA, International and Canadian Channels Table-Top Drop-In Charger (can also be wall-mounted) Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack Battery Save Operation Key Lock Back-Lit Keys and Display Belt Clip Wrist Strap TX Power 1W/5W 6 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 23~28. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALLFCC for any additional channel information. 7 Included in your Package VOYAGER AC Adapter (BADY0510001) Antenna (HH9408) DC Adapter Drop-in Charger Lithium Battery (Voyager BP) Beltclip Wrist Strap (RETC484647Z) Mounting Screws Reference Guide/ Printed Material If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988. 8 Getting Started Mounting the Drop-in Charger 1 Mount the drop-in charger to either a counter or wall. To counter: Attach the drop-in charger using the mounting screws and washers as follows. To wall: Insert the two mounting screws into the wall keeping the same space as the holes on the charger. Place the charger with the screws through the larger holes then turn the charger. 2 Plug one end of the AC adapter into the wall outlet and the other end into the drop-in charger. When you mount the drop-in charger on your boat, use the DC adapter instead. Attaching the Antenna Attach the antenna to the VOYAGER. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated. 9 Attaching the Battery Pack Contacts 1 Place the battery pack onto the back of the radio. It will only fit in one way. 2 Snap the battery release clip until it clicks. Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the VOYAGER's body. Attaching the Beltclip 1 Hold the beltclip in the direction as follows. 2 Apply it to the hanger piece on the back of the radio. Then slid it up. 3 You will hear a click. The beltclip is firmly attached. 4 To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it and slid it up. 10 Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed Lithium Ion battery pack. · Before operating the VOYAGER, charge the Lithium Ion battery pack for 4 hours without interruption in the drop-in charger. 1 Place the VOYAGER in the drop-in charger. 2 The red LED illuminates and stays On. · The charger won't overcharge the battery pack. When charging is completed, the charge LED is no longer illuminated. · Do not transmit when the VOYAGER is in the drop-in charger! · You can monitor incoming calls while the VOYAGER is in the drop-in charger. 11 Operation · See "Controls and Indicators" (page. 2) for button, knob, and key positions. · When you turn On your VOYAGER, it is automatically tuned to channel 16, the United States Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety, and calling. · When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds. Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch 1 Before you turn On the unit, turn the Squelch knob fully counterclockwise. 2 Then, turn On the unit by turning the Volume/Power knob clockwise until you hear a hissing sound. 3 Turn the Squelch 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 you continually hear a hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly. 4 To turn Off the unit, turn the Volume/Power knob counterclockwise until it clicks. 12 Selecting a Channel 1 Turn On your VOYAGER. 2 To select a higher channel, press the L button. [UP ] 3 To select a lower channel, press the M button. · To change the channel continuously, press and hold the L or M 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 button again. 13 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. 1 To select Triple Watch mode, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 1.5 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. 2 To exit from Triple Watch, press and hold 16/9/TRI for 1.5 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. · While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently selected channel using the L or M ...