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Uniden MHS235 User Manual

Uniden MHS235
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RADIO VHF MARITIME FLOTTANTE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
FLOATING VHF MARINE RADIO
OWNER’S MANUAL
MHS235

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Uniden MHS235 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHandheld VHF Marine Radio
NOAA Weather ChannelsYes
FloatationYes
DisplayLCD
Power Output1W / 5W
BatteryLithium-Ion (Rechargeable)
Waterproof RatingIPX7
Battery Life12 hours (approx.)

Summary

MAKING A DISTRESS CALL

Making a Voice Distress Call

Step-by-step guide to making a distress call via voice.

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES

Overview of the radio's key capabilities and design.

HOW IT WORKS

DISPLAYS

Explanation of the LCD display elements and icons.

MENUS

Guide to navigating and using the radio's menu system.

Normal Menu

Normal Menu Options

Options for radio setup and basic functions.

Radio Setup Menu Options

Settings for physical aspects like backlight and contrast.

Call Menu

Call Menu Options

Technical requirements for DSC operations and call types.

DSC Setup Menu

DSC Setup Parameters

Parameters for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) setup.

GPS Menus and Setup

Configuration options for the GPS module.

OPERATION MODES

Normal Mode

Basic mode for monitoring a single channel and communicating.

Scan Mode

Monitoring multiple saved channels automatically.

Weather Mode

Monitoring NOAA weather channels for alerts.

SETTING UP THE HARDWARE

ATTACHING THE ANTENNA

Instructions on how to connect the antenna to the radio.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Steps for inserting the rechargeable battery pack.

SETTING UP YOUR RADIO

TURNING IT ON

Procedure for powering the radio on and off.

ENTERING THE USER MMSI

Guide to programming the unique MMSI number into the radio.

SETTING IT UP

Acquiring GPS Location

Automatic acquisition and saving of GPS coordinates.

Changing the Volume

Adjusting the speaker volume level.

Setting the Squelch Level

Adjusting the squelch to filter background noise.

Setting Key Lock and WX Alert

Setting Key Lock

Locking the keypad to prevent accidental changes.

Setting WX Alert Mode

Enabling weather alert monitoring.

OPERATING THE RADIO

Making a Transmission

Steps for transmitting audio over the selected channel.

Changing the transmission level

Adjusting the transmit power output (1W, 2.5W, 6W).

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FEATURES

WHAT IS DSC?

Explanation of Digital Selective Calling and its purpose.

ADVANCED DSC FEATURES

Overview of advanced DSC functions like calls and logs.

MMSI NUMBER MANAGEMENT

Entering Your User MMSI Number

Guide to programming the unique MMSI number into the radio.

Entering a group MMSI number

Steps to program a group MMSI number.

Entering an individual MMSI number

Steps to program individual MMSI numbers into the directory.

USING THE DIRECTORY

Making DSC Calls

Types of DSC calls and how to initiate them.

DISTRESS CALL PROCEDURES

MAKING AN AUTOMATIC DISTRESS CALL

Procedure for sending an automated distress call.

Canceling an automatic distress call

Procedure for cancelling an active automatic distress call.

RECEIVING A DSC CALL

How the radio handles incoming DSC calls.

Receive log

Receive Log Details

Viewing the history of received calls.

TEST CALLS

Making Test Calls (Test)

Procedure for performing radio test calls.

Receiving Test Call Setup

Configuring how the radio responds to incoming test calls.

POSITION REQUEST AND REPLY

Enabling Automatic Position Reply

Setting the radio to automatically send its position.

POS Request

How to request the position of another vessel.

Position Send

How to transmit your current position to another station.

RADIO STANDBY AND CHANNEL SWITCHING

PUTTING THE RADIO INTO STANDBY

Steps to place the radio in standby mode.

DISABLING AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SWITCHING

Turning off automatic channel changes for DSC calls.

GPS FEATURES

GPS OPERATION OVERVIEW

General explanation of GPS system functions.

FAVORITE MENU

Goto Menu

Saving and recalling GPS positions or manual coordinates.

NMEA FEATURES

To connect to a chartplotter

Wiring instructions for connecting to a chartplotter.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

RENAMING CHANNELS

Customizing channel names for easier identification.

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON QUESTIONS

Answers to frequently asked questions and basic troubleshooting.

SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

General technical specifications of the radio.

Transmitter Specifications

Technical specifications related to the transmitter.

Receiver Specifications

Technical specifications related to the receiver.

CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (MHZ)

US channel frequencies and names

List of US marine channels, frequencies, and uses.

Canadian channel frequencies and names

List of Canadian marine channels, frequencies, and uses.

International channel frequencies and names

List of international marine channels, frequencies, and uses.

Weather channel frequencies and names

List of NOAA weather channels and their frequencies.

REGULATIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS

MARITIME RADIO SERVICES OPERATION

Information on legal operation and channel usage.

BASIC RADIO GUIDELINES

Fundamental rules for marine radio communication.

FCC RF Exposure Information

Information regarding radio frequency (RF) exposure compliance.

Lithium Ion Battery Warning

Warnings and precautions for handling the Li-Ion battery.

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY

Details of the warranty coverage and terms.

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