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- Page 1 Atlantis 260 Owner’s Manual Atlantis 260CE.indd 1 6/3/08 4:50:53 PM...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Controls and Indicators ... 2 LCD display ... 3 Warning! ... 4 Ni-MH Battery Pack Warning ... 4 Introduction ... 5 Features ... 5 Technical Support and Service ... 6 Included in Your Package ... 7 Getting Started ... 8 Mounting the Cradle ... -
Page 4: Controls And Indicators
Antenna Belt Clip Adaptor Jack Battery Battery Release Clip PTT (Push to Talk) Key Triple Watch Button (TRI) Lock Button (LOCK) TX Power Button (1/5W) Microphone Speaker MIC Jack Volume/Power Knob (VOL) Squelch Knob (SQ) LCD Display Memory Button (MEM) Scan Button (SCAN) Channel Up Button (s) 16/9 Button (16/9) -
Page 5: Lcd Display
LCD Display Transmit Indicator TX Power Indicator Channel Number Display Memory Indicator Scan Indicator Battery Indicator G Triple Watch Indicator Key Lock Indicator Atlantis 260CE.indd 3 6/3/08 4:50:56 PM... -
Page 6: Warning
•The Atlantis 260 is splashproof only when the antenna, rubber caps (adaptor jack and speaker mic jack) and the battery are properly attached. • The accessory SM078 Speaker MIC is not splashproof. • 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. -
Page 7: Introduction
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 Atlantis 260’s features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit. Features •... -
Page 8: Technical Support And Service
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. -
Page 9: Included In Your Package
Included in Your Package AC Adaptor Antenna ATLANTIS 260 DC Adaptor Cradle Rechargeable Battery Beltclip Wrist Strap Mounting Screws Owner's Manual/ Alkaline Battery Case Speaker Microphone (attached to the Printed Material SM078 ATLANTIS 260) Atlantis 260CE.indd 7 6/3/08 4:50:59 PM... -
Page 10: Getting Started
Mounting the Cradle Mount the Cradle to either a counter or wall. To counter: Attach the Cradle using the mounting screws and washers as follows. To wall: Apply the Cradle to the wall and insert the two mounting screws into the larger holes of the Cradle Push down the Cradle until it is firmly seated. -
Page 11: Using The Alkaline Battery Case
Using the Alkaline Battery Case When needed, you can use the battery case with AA Alkaline batteries (not included) instead of the rechargeable battery pack. To install the batteries: Remove the battery case cover by pulling the 2 halves apart applying your fingers to the projections. -
Page 12: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed Ni-MH bat- tery pack. • Before operating the Atlantis 260, charge the Ni-MH battery pack for 16 hours without interruption with the Adaptor. Place the Atlantis 260 in the Cradle. -
Page 13: Operation
• See Controls and Indicators (page 2) for button, knob, and key positions. • When you turn On your Atlantis 260 just after purchasing, it is automatically tuned to channel 16 frequency for distress, safety, and calling. • When you press any button (except PTT and LOCK key), a short tone sounds. -
Page 14: Selecting A Channel
Selecting a Channel Turn On your Atlantis 260. To select a higher channel, press the s button. To select a lower channel, press the t button. • To change the channel continuously, press and hold the s or t button for more than 1 second. -
Page 15: Triple Watch
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. To select Triple Watch mode, press the TRI button. -
Page 16: Programming A Channel Into Memory
Programming a Channel into Memory Before using the scanning feature, you have to program channels into memory. Select the channel to enter into memory by pressing the s or t button. Press and hold the MEM button for 2 seconds to store the channel. MEM appears on the display. -
Page 17: Deleting A Channel From Memory
Deleting a Channel from Memory Select the channel to delete from memory by pressing the s or t button. Press and hold the MEM button for 2 seconds. MEM disappears from the display. Scanning To begin scanning the programmed channels, press the SCAN button. SCAN and TRIPLE appear on the display. -
Page 18: Transmitting
Transmitting Transmission power can be set to either 5W or 1W. Press the 1/5W button to make the change, then the 5W or the 1W indicator on the display changes accordingly. To transmit, press and hold the PTT (push- to-talk) key. TX appears on the display. -
Page 19: Battery Indicator
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 follows: • When the battery indicator drops to the blinking 1-mark level on the display, the radio will receive but will not transmit. -
Page 20: Marine Channels - International
Marine Channels - International Channel Frequency (MHz) Desig Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 160.800 156.250 160.850 156.300 156.300 156.350 160.950 156.400 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 156.750 156.750 156.800 156.800 156.850 156.850 156.900 161.500... - Page 21 Channel Frequency (MHz) Desig Transmit Receive 156.275 160.875 156.325 160.925 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 RX Only 156.525 156.575 156.575 156.625 156.625 156.675 156.675 156.725 156.725 156.775 156.775 156.825 156.825 156.875 156.875 156.925 161.525 156.975 161.575 157.025 161.625 157.075 161.675 157.125 161.725 157.175 161.775 157.225 161.825...
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Page 22: Optional Parts And Replacement Accessories
Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories AC Adaptor Mounting Screws Antenna Wrist Strap Cradle DC Adaptor Ni-MH Battery Beltclip Speaker Microphone A lkaline Battery Case SM078 Atlantis 260CE.indd 20 6/3/08 4:51:16 PM... -
Page 23: Specifications
General Freq. Control Freq. Tol. Oper. Temp. Antenna Microphone Display Speaker Power Source Size (without antenna) Weight (w/battery & antenna) Transmitter Frequency Range Frequency Stability Power Output Spurious Emissions Current Drain Receiver Receiver Type Frequency Range Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD) Squelch Sensitivity Audio Frequency Response... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Not enough range Cause: Line of sight blocked » Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will transmit on the 1 watt range. Cause: Low voltage » Will not transmit while charging. Cause: Low voltage » Battery will not charge. Cause: Low voltage »... -
Page 25: Warranty
Warranty only available in original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its Atlantis 260 (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. - Page 26 Memo: Atlantis 260CE.indd 24 6/3/08 4:51:18 PM...
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