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MHS135 FLOATING VHF MARINE RADIO RADIO VHF MARITIME FLOTTANTE OWNER’S MANUAL GUIDE D’UTILISATION...
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Lift the black cover. Press and hold the Making a Distress Call button for three seconds. Your radio transmits your DISTRESS boat’s location every few minutes until you receive Lift the black cover and a response. press the red DISTRESS button underneath.
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Faire un appel De Détresse Pour toute référence ultérieure, transcrivez ci-dessous le nom et l’indicatif d’appel de votre bateau: Parlez lentement – clairement – calmement. 1. Vérifiez si votre radio est en marche. 16/9-TRI 2. Appuyez sur la touche du microphone afin de commuter au canal 16 (156,8 MHz).
Features ......E-1 Adjust the LCD Contrast E-23 Getting Started ..... E-4 Setting the Temperature What’s included ....E-4 Measure .......E-23 Parts of the MHS135 ...E-5 Turning the Key Beep On and Front view .......E-5 Off.........E-23 Back view ......E-5 Operating the Radio ..E-24 Charger ......E-7...
The radio will only meet this rating if fully assembled and all rubber seals and bungs are well maintained and correctly fitted. This means that the speaker microphone bung is inserted, and the battery pack (or case) and antenna are attached and securely fastened. Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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Lets you display temperature in Farenheit or Celsius. x DSC Lets you call other stations or groups using their unique identification code. x GPS Gives you the ability to save your current position as well Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
Alkaline Battery Case (batteries not Belt Clip included) Mounting Hardware Wrist Strap If any pieces are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service (see back cover for contact information). For information on available accessories, visit www.uniden.com. Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
VOL-SQ button WX/SOS GPS/MEM button button Clear/Scan MENU/CALL button button Channel down button Strobe Power SOS light ENTER H/M/L button Thermal sensor Speaker Back view Battery charging Belt clip Battery Battery contacts latch Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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Move up one channel at Move quickly up the Channel Up a time. channels. Move down one channel Move quickly down the Channel Down at a time. channels. Power Turn MHS135 on and off. Sends out emergency Distress signal. Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
The transmitter power is set to LOW (1W), MID , or (2.5W), or 6W. The keys are locked. The radio is set to use US channels, CANadian , or channels, or INTernational channels. TRIple Watch or DUAL Watch is turned on. Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
Press MENU/CALL to display the Normal menu. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. Press GPS/MEM to display the GPS menu. Do This... To Display... Press Menu/Call Normal menu - Display mode - Setup - System Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
The submenus of the Normal menu lets the user set up the radio. The submenus are: Submenu What it does Display Selects a display mode for the radio. The options are: - Marine - Position - Compass - Favorite - Temperature - GPS Status Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
POS Request Requests the position of an individual vessel. Position Send Transmits your position to a vessel that was programmed into the DIRECTORY. Test Sends a test call Standby Places the radio in an unattended mode. Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
- Sog Unit - GPS Module - NMEA Output - Compass - Unit Power - Power Save - Time Adjust - Daylight Save Operation Modes Your radio has three main operation modes: Normal, Scan, and Weather. E-10 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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Setup/DCS messages from other ships. Watch menu. # Note: Private boats must monitor channel 16 whenever they are underway. Water-going vessels should have either Triple Watch or Dual Watch on at all times. E-11 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
(If WX Alert you are actively transmitting, the radio Watch on waits until you finish your transmission before checking the weather channel.) E-12 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
If the radio detects a signal on a channel, it stays on that channel as long as the signal is received; when the signal stops, the radio continues scanning. E-13 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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Scan mode with Weather Alert Watch If you activate Weather Alert Watch while in scan mode, the radio checks the most recently-used weather channel every few seconds, then continues scanning the next channel in memory: E-14 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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Every few seconds, the Every few seconds, the radio checks channels radio checks the last-used 16 & 9, then scans the weather channel, then next channel. scans the next channel. Triple WX Alert Watch on Watch on E-15 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
Weather mode with Triple Watch or Dual Watch If you activate Triple Watch while operating in weather mode, the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every few seconds; with Dual Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16. E-16 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
# Note: Each time you remove the battery, check the rubber seal around the battery compartment. Make sure the seal is seated in the groove and E-17 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
Li-Ion battery so you can still use your radio while your Li-Ion battery is recharging. For best performance, Uniden recommends using extra- strength alkaline batteries such as Duracell Ultra® batteries. # NOTE: When using alkaline batteries, transmit power is limited to a maximum of 2.5W.
Use only the battery and charger supplied with this radio. Using a different charger or battery can damage the radio and create a risk of fire or shock. The charger is not waterproof. If the charger falls into E-19 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
LCD. Press CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN to increase or decrease the volume levels (0 - 15). Setting the Squelch Level Strong signals The squelch feature reduces static on the speaker Weak signals E-20 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual Noise...
Setting FIPS Codes FIPS codes identify geographic areas in the United States. FIPS codes allow you to receive only the SAME alert occurring in a specific area. You can enter a maximum of 30 FIPS codes. E-21 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
1. Press MENU/CALL and select System. 2. Select Contrast/RVS, then press CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN to adjust the contrast. 3. Pressing DOWN to turn the contrast all the way off will reverse the background/letters. E-22 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
5 minutes in a single transmission. x For the best sound quality, hold the microphone about two inches away from your mouth. x See the channel lists starting on page E-23 for a list of receive-only channels. E-23 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
To call another station, just enter that station’s MMSI number and choose the voice channel you want to talk on. The radio uses channel 70 to transmit your MMSI number to the other station along with E-24 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
Position POS Request Request the current location of Request another vessel. Position Send Position Send Transmit your current location to another vessel. Test Call Test Make sure your radio is working and configured correctly. E-25 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
800-536-1536) or Sea Tow Services International (http://seatow.com/boating_safety/ mmsi.asp) x Commercial boaters need a ship station license to get an MMSI number. For more information, visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website at http:// wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ fctsht14.html. E-26 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call Menu. 2. Scroll to DSC Setup and press ENTER-H/M/L.The DSC Setup menu displays. 3. Scroll to User MMSI and press ENTER-H/M/L. The User MMSI screen displays. 4. Select [New] and press ENTER-H/M/L. E-27 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
Group MMSI screen displays. 4. Group MMSI numbers always start with a 0, so that digit is already entered for you. Enter the MMSI number as described previously. When the ninth digit is correct, E-28 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
The directory lets you store up to 20 MMSI numbers of other stations so you can call them quickly. Entering the MMSI numbers and names of individual vessels is described on page ______. Follow the steps below to edit the MMSI numbers in your E-29 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
8. To delete the directory entry, select Delete. 9. When you are satisfied with the directory list, press CLR/ SCAN to close the menu screen. Making DSC Calls There are essentially four different types of DSC voice calls: E-30 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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You see a rowboat entering the area, but since it doesn’t have a radio, you can’t communicate with the rowboat. You use all ships calling to alert all the other boats in the area of the possible danger. E-31 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
3. The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to choose the directory entry you want to call and press ENTER- H/M/L. If you want to call a station that is not in your directory, E-32 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
When you reach the channel you want to use for a response, press ENTER- H/M/L. 4. The radio asks you to confirm the call. Select Send (press ENTER-H/M/L) to continue with the call or select E-33 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
DISTRESS for three seconds. If no MMSI number has been programmed, the radio prompts you to enter your MMSI number. If you want to include the nature of your distress in the distress call, use the following distress procedure: 1. Press DISTRESS. E-34 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
Just like your telephone’s caller ID list, your radio keeps track of the calls you receive but do not answer. The receive log is useful if you have been off your boat or away from your E-35 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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The log displays different information depending on type of call received. See the table below for the information stored for each type of call: DSC Call Type Receive Log Information Distress MMSI (or name), position, time, nature code. E-36 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
Returning a call from the Receive Log You can return individual calls directly from the Receive Log. From the call detail screen, press CHANNEL DOWN until Call Back appears at the bottom of the display. Press E-37 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
4. If you want to send a test call to a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries E-38 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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7. When the other station acknowledges the test call, the radio displays an acknowledgement screen. Test Acknowledged 123456789 Completed Exit [CLR] E-39 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
If Test Reply is set to Auto: If Test Reply is set to Manual: Test Test 123456789 1234567890 06/20 11:00 Reply Safety Back Send Exit Exit [MENU] [ENT] [CLR] [CLR] No action is necessary. Select Send to send a reply. E-40 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
MMSI number, the longitude, and the latitude of the other station. If your radio is connected to a chartplotter through the NMEA OUT connection (see page 34), the position information will also be displayed on the plotter E-41 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. 2. Select DSC Setup and then POS Reply. 3. Choose Auto and press ENTER-H/M/L. The radio will automatically transmit your position when it receives a E-42 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
DSC calls, you can put your radio in standby mode. If your radio receives an individual call, it will automatically respond with a message that indicates your radio is currently unattended. Follow the steps below to put your radio in standby: E-43 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. 2. Select DCS Setup, then Auto CH SW. 3. Select Off and press ENTER-H/M/L. The radio will not automatically switch channels until you reactivate this feature. E-44 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
GPS menus to set up specific parameters for your GPS system. Favorites Menu Goto Menu The Goto menu allows you to select from a list of saved coordinates or to input coordinates manually. E-45 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
Select Delete to delete the entry. Select Edit to change the entry. Add Menu The Add menu allows you to save your current position to the Favorite directory. GPS Setup Menu The GPS Setup menu has eight sub-menus. E-46 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
# Your radio operates normally when the SOS lED strobe is activated. Press and hold WX/SOS to turn the strobe LED on and off. You can also turn the strobe LED on without it sending an SOS pattern. E-47 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
[ENT] [CLR] [MENU] 1. Display the normal menu and choose the Setup sub- menu. 2. Select Channel Name. The screen displays the list of channels. 3. Use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to choose E-48 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio. x You should arrange for periodic performance checks with your Uniden dealer. Common Questions Problem Things to Try The radio won’t turn on. Charge the radio. E-49 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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Try turning off scanning, Weather don’t know why. Alert Watch, Triple Watch, or Dual Watch (see page E-7). Where can I find my radio’s The serial number is on a plate inside the serial number? battery compartment. E-50 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
70 dBc Current Drain 1500 mA (5W) Receiver Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Type Phase Locked Loop system for Local Oscillator Frequency Range 156~164 MHz Sensitivity 0.20 μV for 12dB SINAD Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 0.12μV E-51 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
16 whenever your boat is underway. x If you hear a distress call, wait a few minutes to let a shore station or Coast Guard vessel respond. If no other E-59 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by Uniden. Changes or modifications not approved by Uniden could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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-4°F (-20°C) or above +140°F (+60°C). Exposing the chemical contained within the battery pack to temperatures above +140°F (+60°C) may cause the battery to rupture, fail, or reduce performance. E-61 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
(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 Operating Guide for this product.
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The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX, 76155 (800) 554-3988 E-63 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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QUESTIONS? Visit our website at www.uniden.com or call 1-800-297-1023. QUESTIONS? Contactez-nous au www.uniden.com ou appelez 1-800-297-1023. Printed in China Imprimé en Chine UTZZ01631ZA E-64 Uniden MHS135 Radio Owner’s Manual...
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