Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 2 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.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 Controls and Indicators 1. Antenna 16. Channel Down 2. Belt Clip Button ( ) 3. PTT (Push to Talk) Key 17. Speaker 4. Light/Lock Key 18. Battery Pack 5. WX Mode/Weather Alert A. TX Indicator Button (WX ALERT) B.
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Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 4 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.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 6 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.
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...
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 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.
1. Slide the battery pack onto the bottom of the radio 2. Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the screw that connects the battery pack to the ATLANTIS. Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the ATLANTIS' body. 4:51 PM...
ATLANTIS radio. Remove the backing from the spacer and attach it to the upper part of the beltclip. Do not operate your ATLANTIS radio when using the optional Speaker/Microphone unless the spacer is properly affixed behind the beltclip.
Before operating the ATLANTIS, charge the NiMH battery pack for 15 hours without interruption the first time. 1. Place the ATLANTIS in the cradle holder. You can monitor incoming calls while the ATLANTIS is in the cradle holder.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 Operation When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds. When you turn on your ATLANTIS, it is automatically tuned to channel 16, the United States Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety, and calling. See the foldout in the front of the operating guide for button, knob, and key positions.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 Selecting a Channel 1. Turn on your ATLANTIS. 2. To select a higher channel, press the arrow key. 3. To select a lower channel, press the arrow key. To change the channel continuously, press and hold the One-touch Channel 16/9...
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 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. 1. To select Triple Watch mode, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 Monitoring Weather Channels The ATLANTIS has 10 preprogrammed weather channel frequencies, represented by 1 through 10. 1. To listen to the weather channels in your area, press WX/ALERT . WX appears on the display. 2. To move up, press the arrow key.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 Weather Alert Weather Alert allows your ATLANTIS to function as a severe weather radio. If NOAA issues a severe weather warn- ing while the Weather Alert is turned on, the ATLANTIS sounds an alert tone. You will then hear the emergency weather broadcast.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 USA, International and Canada Channels 1. The ATLANTIS is initially set for USA marine channels When you turn on your radio. 2. To receive and transmit on international marine channels, press U/I/C . 3. To receive and transmit...
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 Scanning 1. To begin scanning the programmed channels, press the SCAN button. MEM, SCAN and TRIPLE appear on the display. 2. To stop scanning, press the SCAN button once more. SCAN and TRIPLE disappear from the display. Scanning starts from the lowest to highest channel and stops when it finds an active channel.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 Transmitting 1. 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. 2. To transmit, press and hold the PTT key.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 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/Lock or transmit key while the display and key pad are lit, remains in the lit status for another 5 seconds.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 Key Lock To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad. 1. Press and hold the Light/Lock key for 2 seconds. The unit will sound a confirmation tone to confirm that the keypad is locked with LOCK indica-- tion on the display.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:52 PM Page 26 Marine Channels - Canada *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.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 4:53 PM Page 27 Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories AC Adapter Flexible Antenna Car DC Adapter (ACATL) (HHATL08) (PCATL) Alkaline Battery Pack Cradle Holder (BPATL) (HHATL85 External Speaker/Microphone (HHATL07) 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...
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 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.
Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 Troubleshooting à Not enough range Cause: Line of sight blocked Ú Switch to 5W mode (if available). à Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will transmit on the 1 watt range. Cause: Low voltage. Ú Recharge or replace the batteries.
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Atlantis_OM.qxd 06/08/2001 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 FCC's rules and regulations for the maximum permissible exposure to radio frequency energy.
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