Uniden Receiver Atlantis Operating Instructions

							ATLANTIS
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							Three- Year  Limited Warranty
Important:Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants for three years, to the original
retail owner, this Product excluding the NiMH battery pack to be free from
defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions
set out below. Uniden warrants for 12 months, to the original retail owner, the
NiMH battery pack to be free from defects in material and craftsmanship with
only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION:This warranty to the original user shall terminate and
be of no further effect 36 months (12 months for the NiMH battery pack) after
the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is 
(A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified,
altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any 
configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or
repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a
defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with
equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or 
(F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Owners
Manual for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to
this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at
its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without
charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling)
incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance
of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or
refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE
AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU
OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSO-
EVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS 
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT
OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states
do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void 
outside the United States of America.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY:
If, after following the instructions in the Owners Manual you are certain that the
Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original 
packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally
packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note
describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be
shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 554-3988, 7AM to 5PM Central Time 
Monday through Friday
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							1. Antenna
2. Belt Clip
3. PTT (Push to Talk) Key
4. Light/Lock Key
5. WX Mode/Weather Alert    
Button (WX ALERT)
6. USA/International/
Canadian Button (UIC)
7. Memory Button (MEM)
8. Microphone
9. Volume/Power Knob
10. Squelch Knob
11. LCD Display
12. Scan Button (Scan) 
13. 16/9-Triple Watch Button   
(16/9 TRI)
14. Channel Up Button (s)
15. TX Power Button (1/5W) 
Invert Display
Controls and Indicators
16. Channel Down 
Button (t)
17. Speaker
18. Battery Pack
A. TX Indicator
B. TX Power Indicator
C. Channel Number Display
D. Battery Indicator
E. USA/International/
Canadian (US/INT/CAN)   
Channel Indicator
F. Memory Indicator
G. Triple Watch Indicator
H. Weather Mode Indicator
I. Weather Alert Indicator
J. Lock Indicator 
K. Scan Indicator 
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							Warning!
+The ATLANTIS is watertight only
when both the antenna and the 
battery are properly attached.
+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 equip-
ment 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.
NiMH Battery Pack Warning
+This equipment contains a NiMH 
Battery Pack.
+The NiMH 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 NiMH Battery 
Pack used in this equipment with 
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.
+NiMH batteries must be disposed of 
properly.
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							Contents
FCC Notice  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Technical Support and Service . . . . .4
Maritime Radio Service Operation  . .4
Parts and Accessories  . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting Started  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mounting the cradle holder  . . . . . . .6
Attaching the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . .6
Attaching the Battery Pack  . . . . . . .7
Attaching the Spacer  . . . . . . . . . . .8
Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . .9
Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turning on the Unit 
and Setting Squelch  . . . . . . . . . . .10
Selecting a Channel  . . . . . . . . . . .11
One-touch Channel 16/9  . . . . . . . .11
Triple Watch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Monitoring Weather Channels  . . . .13
Weather Alert  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
USA, International
and Canadian Channels  . . . . . . . .15
Programming a Channel
into Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Deleting a Channel from 
Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Scanning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Transmitting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Lighted Keys and Display  . . . . . . .18
Battery Indicator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Reversible Channel Display  . . . . . .18
Key Lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Marine Channels - USA  . . . . . . . . .20
Marine Channels - International . . .21
Marine Channels - Canada . . . . . . .22
Parts and Accessories  . . . . . . . . .23
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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							FCC NOTICE
Unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment may void compliance
with FCC Rules. Any change or modifi-
cation must be approved in writing by
Uniden.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a marine installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or
the following measures:
Consult the dealer or an experienced
marine electronics technician for help.
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							Introduction
The ATLANTIS is a watertight, 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, out-
standing performance in virtually all
conditions and situations.To insure that
you get the most from the ATLANTIS
features, please read this operating
guide carefully before using the unit.
Features
àWaterproof (JIS Level 4/CFR46)
àTriple Watch Mode
àPriority Channel Startup 
(Channel 16)
àProgrammable Memory
àOne-Touch Channel 16/9
à10 Weather Channels
àN.O.A.A. Weather Alert
àMemory Scan
àUSA, International and 
Canadian Channels
àThe Cradle Holder
àRechargeable NiMH Battery Pack
àAlkaline Battery Pack 
(Batteries not included)
àKey Lock
àBacklit LCD and Keypad
àReversible Channel Display
àBelt Clip
àWrist Strap
àTX Power 1W/5W
àCigarette Lighter Adapter
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							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 reference guide. For
technical support contact Uniden
Repair/Service department at 
1-800-235-3874. 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 service
your radio equipment.
Caution :Changes or modifications to 
this Product not expressly 
approved by Uniden, or 
operation of this product 
In any other than as 
detailed by this Operating 
Guide, can void your 
Authority to operate this 
product.
Maritime Radio Service 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  international waters.
Operation in these frequencies without
proper authorization is strictly forbid-
den. For frequencies/channels that are
currently for use in the world see page
19 thru 21. Please contact the FCC
Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC for 
any additional channel information.
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							Included in this Package
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							Getting Started
Mounting the Cradle Holder
1. Mount the cradle holder to either a 
counter or wall.
2. Plug one end of the cigarette lighter 
adapter into the cigarette lighter jack 
and the other end into the charging 
jack on the battery pack of the radio in 
cradle holder.
Attaching the Antenna
Attach the antenna to the ATLANTIS.
Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.
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