Uniden Receiver Atlantis Operating Instructions

Transmitting
1. Transmission power can 
be set to either 5W or 
1W. Press the 
1/5W
button to make the 
change, then the 5Wor the 1W
indicator on the display changes 
accordingly.
2. To transmit, press and hold the 
PTT
key.TXappears on the display.
3. To return to receive, release the 
PTT
key.TXdisappears from the display.
+If the battery indicator drops to the 
1-mark level blinking on the display, 
when the 
PTTkey is pressed, the 
radio will not transmit and the TX
icon starts blinking. ( Refer to...

Lighted Keys and Display
To light the display and keypad for
about 5 seconds, press the 
Light/Lock
key.
+If you press any button other than 
the 
Light/Lockor transmit key while 
the display and key pad are lit, 
remains in the lit status for another 
5 seconds.
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...

Key Lock
To prevent accidental entries, you can
lock the keypad.
1. Press and hold the 
Light/Lockkey for 
2 seconds. The unit will sound a 
confirmation tone to confirm that the 
keypad is locked with LOCKindica--
tion on the display.
2. To unlock the keypad, press and hold 
the 
Light/Lockkey again for 
2 seconds. The unit will sound a 
confirmation tone to confirm that the 
keypad is unlocked, and LOCKwill 
disappear.
+You can also unlock the keypad by 
turning the radio off and then on 
again.
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Marine Channels - USA
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Marine Channels - International
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*NOTE: Please note that the A for
the channels will not be 
displayed in the LCD screen.
This designation is just for the 
channel/frequency chart.
Marine Channels - Canada
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Optional Parts and
Replacement Accessories
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See your local dealer or contact
Uniden Parts Department
(800)-554-3988
Hours: M-F 7:00AM to 5:00PM CST
We can also be reached on the web at
www.uniden.com
AC Adapter
(ACATL)Flexible Antenna
(HHATL08)
Alkaline Battery Pack
(BPATL)
Car DC Adapter
(PCATL)
Cradle Holder
(HHATL85
External Speaker/Microphone
(HHATL07)
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Product Specifications
GENERAL
Channels: All current USA, International, 
Canadian, and 
Weather Channels
Controls: Volume & power on/off knob, 
Squelch knob, Ch. up/down, 
Ch. 16/Ch. 9 or Triple watch, 
1 or 5 Watt, Light or Keypad 
lock, Push to talk, UIC., 
Mem Scan, Weather Alert, 
All N.O.A.A WX Channels.
Status Indicators: Channel readout, 
Battery Strength Indicator, 
Lock, 1W/5W, US/INT/CAN, 
Triple Watch, TX, Mem, Scan, 
WX Alert, WX  
Channel Display: Backlit LCD
Channel Selector: Up/down...

Troubleshooting
à Not enough range
Cause: Line of sight blocked
ÚSwitch to 5W mode 
(if available).
à Will not transmit on 5 watt range but
will transmit on the 1 watt range.
Cause: Low voltage.
ÚRecharge or replace the 
batteries.
(Use high quality alkaline 
batteries).
à Battery will not hold a charge.
Cause: Battery has developed a
memory.
ÚPeriodically, drain the NiMH 
battery before recharging.
(This can be done by 
listening to the weather 
channel until the 
battery drains).
à Strange Display...

FCC Safety Precautions
When operating your portable marine VHF radio transceiver, you should know
that the antenna radiates radio frequency energy. This radio was designed to
meet the FCCs rules and regulations for the maximum permissible exposure to
radio frequency energy. This design was tested and found to be compliant to
the strict requirements established by the FCC.
The belt clip is provided for the purpose of carrying the radio ONLY. Do not
attempt to activate the transmitter from this position...