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Uniden VOYAGER Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 1...
  • Page 2 VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 2 www.uniden.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 1 Controls and Indicators... 2 Warning! ... 4 Introduction ... 5 Features ... 5 Technical Support and Service ... 6 Maritime Radio Services Operation ... 6 Included in your Package ... 7 Getting Started ... 8 Mounting the Drop-in Charger ...

  • Page 4: Controls And Indicators

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 2 Controls and Indicators Antenna Belt Clip Battery Battery Release Clip PTT (Push to Talk) Key USA/International/Canadian Button WX Mode/Weather Alert Button (WX/ALERT) TX Power/Lock Button (1/5W/LOCK) Microphone Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack Volume/Power Knob Squelch Knob...

  • Page 5: Lcd Display

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 3 LCD Display Transmit Indicator TX Power Indicator USA/International/Canadian (US/INT/CAN) Indicator Channel Number Display Memory Indicator Scan Indicator G Battery Indicator Triple Watch Indicator Weather Mode Indicator Weather Alert Indicator Key Lock Indicator...

  • Page 6: Warning

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 4 • The VOYAGER 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.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    It is compact, lightweight, rugged and fits easily in your hand. 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 VOYAGER’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 VOYAGER DC Adapter Beltclip Reference Guide/ Printed Material If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988. AC Adapter Antenna (BADY0510001) (HH9408) Drop-in Charger...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 8 Mounting the Drop-in Charger Mount the drop-in charger to either a counter or wall. To counter: Attach the drop-in charger using the mounting screws and washers as follows. To wall: Insert the two mounting screws into the wall keeping the same space as the holes on the charger.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Battery Pack

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 9 Attaching the Battery Pack Place the battery pack onto the back of the radio. It will only fit in one way. Snap the battery release clip until it clicks. Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the VOYAGER’s body.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery Pack

    • The charger won’t overcharge the battery pack. When charging is completed, the charge LED is no longer illuminated. • Do not transmit when the VOYAGER is in the drop-in charger! • You can monitor incoming calls while the VOYAGER is in the...

  • Page 13: Operation

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 11 • See “Controls and Indicators” (page. 2) for button, knob, and key positions. • When you turn On your VOYAGER, it is automatically tuned to channel 16, the United States Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety, and calling.

  • Page 14: Selecting A Channel

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 12 Selecting a Channel Turn On your VOYAGER. To select a higher channel, press the L button. To select a lower channel, press the M button. • To change the channel continuously, press and hold the L or M button for more than 1 second.

  • Page 15: Triple Watch

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 13 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.

  • Page 16: Monitoring Weather Channels

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 14 Monitoring Weather Channels The VOYAGER has 10 preprogrammed weather channel frequencies, represented by 0 through 9. To listen to the weather channels in your area, press WX/ALERT. WX appears on the display. To move up, press the L button.

  • Page 17: Weather Alert

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 15 Weather Alert Weather Alert allows your VOYAGER to function as a severe weather warning radio. If the NOAA issues a severe weather warning while the Weather Alert is turned On, the VOYAGER sounds an alert tone. You will then hear the emergency weather broadcast.

  • Page 18: Nwr-Same Alert

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 16 NWR-SAME Alert In addition to the conventional Weather Alert, your VOYAGER is compatible with NWR-SAME Weather Alert. Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) are NOAA’s coded emergency weather signals that identify a specific geographic area affected by an emergency.

  • Page 19: Registering Fips Code

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 17 Registering FIPS Code Six digit FIPS Codes are programmable in 15 channels, number 1~15 for NWR-SAME Weather Alert. If there is no data registered in location number 1, all of the signals are decoded. Contact the National Weather Service at 1-888-NWR-SAME for the FIPS Codes in the area of interest, or visit http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm...

  • Page 20: Usa, International And Canadian Channels

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 18 USA, International and Canadian Channels The VOYAGER is initially set for USA marine channels when you turn On your radio. To listen to international marine channels, press UIC once. To listen to Canadian marine channels, press UIC again.

  • Page 21: Deleting A Channel From Memory

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 19 Deleting a Channel from Memory Select the channel to delete from memory by pressing the L or M button. Press the MEM/FIPS button. MEM disappears from the display. Scanning To begin scanning the programmed channels, press the SCAN button.

  • Page 22: Transmitting

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 20 Transmitting Transmission power can be set to either 5W or 1W. Press the 1/5W/LOCK button to make the change, then the 5W or the 1W indicator on the display changes accordingly. To transmit, press and hold the PTT key.

  • Page 23: Battery Indicator

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 21 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: •...

  • Page 24: Marine Channels - Usa

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 22 Marine Channels - USA Channel Frequency (MHz) Desig Transmit Receive — 163.275 — 162.550 — 162.400 — 162.475 — 162.425 — 162.450 — 162.500 — 162.525 — 161.650 — 161.775 156.050 156.050 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS 156.150 156.150 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS...
  • Page 25 VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 23 Channel Frequency (MHz) Desig Transmit Receive 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.075 156.075 156.175 156.175 156.225 156.225 156.275 156.275 156.325 156.325 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 RX Only 156.525 156.575 156.575...

  • Page 26: Marine Channels - International

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 24 Marine Channels - International Channel Frequency (MHz) Desig Transmit Receive — 163.275 — 162.550 — 162.400 — 162.475 — 162.425 — 162.450 — 162.500 — 162.525 — 161.650 — 161.775 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750...
  • Page 27 VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 25 Channel Frequency (MHz) Desig Transmit Receive 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.075 160.675 156.125 160.725 156.175 160.775 156.225 160.825 156.275 160.875 156.325 160.925 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475...

  • Page 28: Marine Channels - Canada

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 26 Marine Channels - Canada Channel Frequency (MHz) Desig Transmit Receive — 163.275 — 162.550 — 162.400 — 162.475 — 162.425 — 162.450 — 162.500 — 162.525 — 161.650 — 161.775 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750...
  • Page 29 VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 27 Channel Frequency (MHz) Desig Transmit Receive 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.075 156.075 156.125 156.125 156.225 156.225 156.275 156.275 156.325 156.325 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 RX Only 156.525...

  • Page 30: Nwr-Same Alert Level

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 28 NWR-SAME Alert Level Event Code Administrative Message Avalanche Warning Avalanche Watch Blizzard Warning Civil Danger Warning Civil Danger Watch Civil Emergency Massage Coastal Flood Warning Coastal Flood Watch Emergency Action Notification Emergency Action Termination...
  • Page 31 VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 29 Event Code Network Message Notification Radiological Hazard Warning Radiological Hazard Watch Required Monthly Test Required Weekly Test Service Thunderstorm Warning # Service Thunderstorm Watch Service Weather Statement Shelter In Place Warning Special Marine Warning...

  • Page 32: Optional Parts And Replacement Accessories

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 30 Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories AC Adapter Mounting Screws Antenna Wrist Strap (BADY0510001) (HH9408) (RETC484647Z) Lithium Battery Drop-in Charger Reference Guide DC Adapter (VOYGER BP) Uniden Parts Department (800)-554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00AM to 5:00PM CST We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 31 General Channels Transmit Receive Weather Freq. Control Freq. Tol. Transmit Receive Oper. Temp. Antenna Microphone Display Speaker Power Source Size (without antenna) Weight (w/battery & antenna) Transmitter Frequency Range Frequency Stability Power Output Spurious Emissions...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    VOYAGER.QX 11/19/2 2:19 PM Page 32 Not enough range Cause: Line of sight blocked ⇒ Increase antenna height. Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will transmit on the 1 watt range. Cause: Low voltage ⇒ Recharge or replace the batteries.

  • Page 35: Fcc Rf Exposure Information

    VOYAGER, or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the VOYAGER with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Product excluding Li-ion battery pack to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. Uniden warrants for 12 months, to the original retail owner, the Lithium Ion battery pack to be free from defects in material and craftmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
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