Uniden VHF HH940 User manual

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CONTENTS
Controls and Indicators....Foldout
Introduction .............2
Features .............2
Technical Support and Service. . 2
Maritime Radio
Services Operation ........3
Included with Your HH940 .....4
Getting Started ...........5
Mounting the Drop-in Charger . . 5
Attaching the Antenna ......5
Attaching the Battery Pack ....6
Charging the Battery Pack ....6
Operation ..............8
Setting the Squelch........8
Selecting a Channel.......10
One-touch Channel 16/9 ....10
All-channel Scan ........10
Monitoring Weather Channels. . 11
Triple Watch ...........12
Weather Alert ..........12
International-USA Channels . . 13
Transmitting ...........13
Lighted Keys and Display ....13
KeyLock.............13
Marine Channels - USA ......14
Marine Channels - International . . 15
Parts and Accessories.......16
Specifications ...........17
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Controls and Indicators
1 Antenna 14 Channel Down
button ▼
2 Belt Clip 15 Microphone
3 PTT (Push to Talk)
Key 16 Squelch button
squelch
4 Light/Lock Key 17 Battery
5 LCD Display A Scan Indicator
6 Scan button
scan B Transmit Indicator
7 Power button
power C Triple Watch
Indicator
8 16/9 - Triple Watch
button
16/9/triple
D Channel Number
Display
9 WX Mode/Weather
Alert button
wx
E Strength Meter
10 USA/International
button
int
F International
Indicator
11 Speaker G Weather Alert
Indicator
12 Volume button
volume
H Weather Mode
Indicator
13 Channel Up
button ▲
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Warning!
☞The HH940 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.
☞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.
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium
Battery Warning
☞This equipment contains a
Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack.
☞Cadmium is a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
☞The Nickel-Cadmium 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 Nickel-Cadmium
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.
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Introduction
The HH940 is a waterproof, portable two-way
VHF transceiver. It is compact, lightweight, and
rugged and fits easily in your hand.This
hand-held VHF marine radio will give you
consistent, outstanding performance in
virtually all conditions and situations.
To ensure that you get the most from the
HH940’s features, please read this operating
guide carefully before using the unit.
Features
■Waterproof
■Triple Watch Mode
■Priority channel startup
■One-touch channel 16/9
■10 Weather Channels
■Weather alert
■All-channel scan
■International-USA channels
■Table-top drop-in charger (can also be
wall-mounted)
■Rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
pack
■Key lock
■Back-lit display
■Belt clip
■Wrist strap
Technical Support and Service
Your Uniden dealer can provide you with
technical assistance and information. If your
marine radio does not perform properly, take it
to a Uniden dealer for servicing. 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.
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Maritime Radio Services Operation
WARNING!
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
in use in the U.S. without requiring an individual
license, please contact the FCC Call Center at
1-888-CALL-FCC.
For individuals requiring a license, such as
commercial users, you should obtain a license
application from your nearest FCC field office.
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Included with Your HH940
If any of these items are missing from the box,
contact your Uniden Dealer.
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HH940
Charger AC Adapter
Antenna Battery
Wrist Strap Operating Guide
Printed Material Mounting Screws
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Getting Started
Mounting the Drop-in Charger
1. Mount the drop-in charger to either a
counter or wall.
2. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the
wall outlet, and the other end into the
Drop-in Charger.
Attaching the Antenna
Attach the antenna to the HH940. Be sure
the antenna is firmly seated.
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Attaching the Battery Pack
1. Slide the battery pack onto the bottom of
the radio.
2. Use a quarter to turn the screw that
connects the battery pack to the HH940.Be
sure the battery pack fits tightly against the
HH940’s body.
Charging the Battery Pack
Your marine radio is powered by a
specially-designed nickel-cadmium battery
pack.
+Before operating the HH940, charge the
battery pack for 15 hours in the drop-in
charger.
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