Changing Channel Names; Using Fips Codes For Weather Alerts - Uniden MHS450 Owner's Manual

Changing channel names

If you discover that a marine radio channel has a different
common name in your local area, you can change the name
of that channel to make it easier for you to use (see the
channel lists starting on page 28 for the default channel
names). To rename a channel, follow the steps below:
1. Open the menu and choose Channel Name.The
screen displays the list of channels.
2. Use
CHANNEL UP
highlight the channel you want to change and press
the
ENTER
3. Select Rename to enter a new name for this channel
or Default to restore the channel's original name.
4. If you select Rename, the radio prompts you to enter
a new name for this channel. Each name can be up
to 16 characters. Use the
DOWN
5. When the first character is correct, press the
button. The cursor moves to the next character. Enter
the remaining 15 characters of the name. (If the name
is shorter than 16 characters, press the
repeatedly to complete the name entry.
6. When you finish entering the name, the radio sounds a
confirmation tone and returns to the channel list.
7. When you are satisfied with the list of channel names,
select Exit to close the menu screen.

Using FIPS codes for weather alerts

The US National Weather Service established 6-digit Federal
Information Processing System (FIPS) codes to issue
weather alerts in specific areas. You can choose which areas
you want to hear alerts for by entering these FIPS codes
in your radio. This can prevent you from being bothered by
events that are far from where you are boating. The radio
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and
button.
buttons to change the first character.
CHANNEL DOWN
CHANNEL UP
buttons to
and
CHANNEL
ENTER
button
ENTER