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USER MANUAL VOYAGER UNIDEN

Controls and Indicators Warning! Introduction . Features . Technical Support and Service . Maritime Radio Services Operation Included in your Package . Getting Started .. Mounting the Drop-in Charger Attaching the Antenna … Attaching the Battery Pack Attaching the Beltclip … Charging the Battery Pack Operation Tuming On the Unit and Setting Squelch Selecting a Channel .… One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI . Triple Watch . Monitoring Weather Channels Weather Alert … NWR-SAME Alert Registering FIPS Code USA, International and Canadian Channels . Programming a Channel into Memory Deleting a Channel from Memory Scanning Transmitting Lighted Keys and Display Battery Indicator Key Lock . Marne Channels - USA | e Channels - International . e Channels - Canada NWR-SAME Alert Level LOLHANHHPN Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories :81 Specifications . .32 Troubleshooting :33

Antenna Belt Clip Battery Battery Release Clip PTT (Push to Talk) Key USA/International/Canadian Button (UIC) WX Mode/Weather Alert Button (WX/ALERT) TX Power/Lock Button (1/5W/LOCK) Microphone Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack Volume/Power Knob Squelch Knob LCD Display Memory/FIPS Button (MEM/FIPS) Scan Button (SCAN) Channel Up Button (A) 16/9 - Triple Watch Button (16/9/TR)) Channel Down Button (W) Speaker

+ 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. + Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. + Do not let children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment without proper supervision. + Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified technician. + Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment with the antenna touching or close to the eyes, face, or exposed body parts.

Lithium lon Battery Pack Warning -+ This equipment contains a Lithium lon Battery Pack. - Lithium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. + The Lithium lon Battery Pack contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire. + Do not short-circuit the Battery Pack. + Do not charge the Lithium lon Battery Pack used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this Battery Pack. Using another charger may damage the Battery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode. + Lithium lon batteries must be disposed of properly. - Avoid exposing the Lithium lon Battery, attached or unattached to the radio, in direct sunshine, heated cars, or in areas with temperatures below -20° C (-4° F) or above +60° C (+140°F). Exposing the chemicals contained within the battery pack to temperatures above +60° C (+140° F) may cause the battery to rupture, fail or reduce performance. In case of exposure to cell contents, wash the affected area thoroughly, and seek medical attention. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended À to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

roduction The VOYAGER is a waterproof, portable two-way VHF transceiver. Itis 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'Ss features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit. Features + Waterproof (meets JIS7 waterproof specifications) + Triple Watch Mode + Priority Channel Startup (Channel 16) + Programmable Memory + One-Touch Channel 16/9 + 10 Weather Channels + Weather Alert + NWR-SAME Alert + Programmable FIPS Code + Memory Scan + USA, International and Canadian Channels + Table-Top Drop-In Charger (can also be wall-mounted) + Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack - Battery Save Operation + Key Lock + Back-Lit Keys and Display + Belt Clip + Wrist Strap + TX Power 1W/5W

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 operating guide. For technical support contact Uniden at 1-800-586-0409. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized adjustment will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. 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. Maritime Radio Services Operation This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in the United States. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. Operation in these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. For frequencies/channels that are currently for use in the world see page 23-28. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL- FCC for any additional channel information.

Included in your Package VOYAGER AC Adapter Antenna (BADY0510001) (HH9408) Lithium Battery (Voyager BP) Beltclip Wrist Strap Mounting Screws (RETC4846472) 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.

Getting Started Mounting the Drop-in Charger EX 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. 7 Place the charger with the screws through the larger holes ( à then turn the charger. ES

E Plug one end of the AC adapter into the wall outlet and the other end into the drop-in charger. When you mount the drop-in charger on your boat, use the DC adapter instead. Attaching the Antenna Attach the antenna to the VOYAGER. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated. LE

Attaching the Battery Pack Contacts EX Pace the battery pack onto the back of the radio. It will only fit in one way. EH Snap the battery release clip until it clicks. Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the VOYAGER 'Ss body. Attaching the Beltclip EX Hoid the beltclip in the direction as A follows. \ F1 apply it to the hanger piece on the back of the radio. Then slid it up. EX You will hear a click. The beltclip is firmly attached. E To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it and slid it up.

Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed Lithium lon battery pack. + Before operating the VOYAGER, charge the Lithium lon battery pack for 4 hours without interruption in the drop-in charger. EX Place the VOYAGER in the drop-in charger. E The red LED illuminates and stays On. - 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 drop-in charger.

+ 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. + When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds. Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch El Betore you turn On the unit, turn the Squelch knob fully counterclockwise. HA Then, turn On the unit by turning the Volume/Power knob clockwise until you hear a hissing sound. the hissing sound stops. Use the knob to adjust to the desired squelch level. Think of the squelch control as a frequency gate which controls access to weak or strong signals depending on its setting. To listen to a weak or distant station, turn the knob counterclockwise. If reception is poor, turn it clockwise to cut out weak transmissions. lfthe squelch control is adjusted so you continually hear a hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly. Medium Signal E To turn Off the unit, turn the Volume/Power knob counterclockwise until it clicks.

Selecting a Channel EE Turn On your VOYAGER. E To select a higher channel, press the A button. To select a lower channel, press the Y button. + To change the channel continuously, press and hold the A or Y button for more than 1 second. One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI ŸIUP] Example: While you are monitoring channel 20, you want to check channel 16 or channel 9. EX You are now on channel 20. E To monitor channel 16, press the 16/9/TRI button. To monitor channel 9, press the 16/9/TRI button again. E1 To return to channel 20, press the 16/9/TRI button again.

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 and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 1.5 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. FA To exit from Triple Watch, press and hold 16/9/TRI for 1.5 seconds. À double confirmation tone sounds. While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently selected channel using the A or Y button. A momentary press of the 16/9/TRI button interrupts Triple Watch mode and remains on 16, or on channel 9 if you press once more. To return to the previous mode, simply press the button again.

Monitoring Weather Channels The VOYAGER has 10 preprogrammed weather channel frequencies, represented by 0 through 9. EX To listen to the weather channels in your area, press WX/ALERT. li appears on the display. FA To move up, press the A button. To move down, press the Y button. E To exit, press WX/ALERT. li disappears from the display. + To change the channel continuously, press and hold the A or Y button for more than 1 second.

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. To use Weather Alert, select the weather channel in your area. FE Press and hold WX/ALERT for

1.5 seconds. À double confirmation tone

sounds. El When the unit receives a warning signal, it beeps for 5 seconds. ki“, ALERT, and | @ the channel number blink. E1 To turn Off Weather Alert, press and hold WX/ALERT for 1.5 seconds. À double confirmation tone sounds. + When Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority is given this function. If the unit is in Scan, Triple Watch, or any other marine channels, it checks the weather alert signals every 7 seconds and switches to the warning receive mode automatically.

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. The VOYAGER receives the emergency weather alert. The unit changes its alert beep tone according to the level of severity. EX To use NWR-SAME Alert, select the weather channel in your area. FE Press and hold the WX/ALERT button for 1.5 seconds to activate this feature. El When the unit receives a warning signal, it sounds a tone defined by severity. Hi: and AiEFT start blinking. The channel indicator displays the weather channel number and the severity level alternately. NWR-SAME Alert Level Ai: Warning A3: Statement A2: Watch A4: Test E] To tum Off NWR-SAME Alert, press and hold the WX/ALERT button for 1.5 seconds. + This feature is effective in the weather channel mode only.

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 Press and hold the MEM/FIPS key for 1.5 seconds. FA Select the channel, numbers 1-15, you want to program using the A or Y key. El Press the MEM/FIPS key to enter the FIPS Code edit mode. E To enter the first digit of the code, change the left blinking digit on the display using the A or Y key and press the MEM/FIPS key. The right digit starts to blink. E To enter the second digit of the code, change the right blinking digit on the display using the A or Y key and press the MEM/FIPS key. The entered digit moves to the left and the right digit starts to blink. FE Repeat step 5 for the remaining digits of the code. After the last digit registers, the entered code appears on the display automatically for confirmation. E To exit from this mode, press and hold the MEM/FIPS key for

E Press UIC to clear the stored FIPS Code in the displayed location. + Pressing the MEM/FIPS key for more than 1.5 seconds in the middle of the above steps prevents registration.

USA, International and Canadian Channels El The VOYAGER is initially set for USA marine channels when you turn On your radio. FA To listen to international marine channels, press UIC once. To listen to Canadian marine channels, press UIC again. E] The radio will keep the last mode setting that was selected when turned back On. + For USA, international and Canadian marine channels and functions, refer to the tables starting on page 23. Programming a Channel into Memory Before using the scanning feature, you have to program channels into memory. EX Select the channel to enter into memory by pressing the A or Y button. E Press the MEM/FIPS button to store the channel. ME appears on the display.

Deleting a Channel from Memory Select the channel to delete from memory by pressing the A or Y button. EH Press the MEM/FIPS button. ME disappears from the display. Scanning To begin scanning the programmed channels, press the SCAN button. C:Fiti and T1FLE appear on the display. HA To stop scanning, press the SCAN button once more. SF and TRIFLE disappear from the display. Scanning starts from the lowest to highest channel and stops when it finds an active channel. It remains on that channel until the transmission ends, then resumes scanning after a 3 second delay period. When in the scan mode, the unit automatically activates the Triple Watch feature. To deactivate Triple Watch from the scanning mode, press and hold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. TÉIFLE disappears from the display.

Transmitting El Transmission power can be set to either 5W or 1W. Press the 1/5W/LOCK button to make the change, then the ki or the iii indicator on the display changes accordingly. E To transmit, press and hold the PTT key. T# appears on the display. El To return to receive, release the PTT key. T# disappears from the display. + lfthe PTT key is pressed for more than 5 minutes, T* starts blinking and the transmission ends. The TX time out tone will sound until the PTT key is released. + Ifthe battery indicator drops to the 1-mark level on the display, when the PTT key is pressed, the radio will not transmit and the T# icon starts blinking. (Refer to the description of the Battery Indicator on the next page.) Lighted Keys and Display To light the display, press any key excluding the PTT key. + If you press any button other than the PTT key while the display and keypad are illuminated, it remains illuminated for another 5 seconds.

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 1-mark level on the display, the radio will receive but will not transmit. Key Lock To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad. Press and hold the 1/5W/LOCK key for 1.5 seconds. The unit Will beep two times to confirm that the keypad is locked with LOCK indication on the display. HA To unlock the keypad, press and hold the 1/5W/LOCK key again for 1.5 seconds. The unit will beep twice to confirm that the keypad is unlocked, and i.ÉiC'E will disappear. + You can also unlock the keypad by turning the radio Off and then On again.

NWR-SAME Alert Level VOYAGER Event Code Sander [ang | etc Statement Tes |, (A1) | (A2) | (A3) | (A4) | 90e Administrative Message ADR Q Avalanche Warning AW] © Avalanche Waich AVA 5 Blizzard Warning EwW| o Civil Danger Warning COW|_ © Civil Danger Watch CDA o CMil Emergency Massage CEM | © Coastal Flood Warning CFW] © Coastal Flood Watch CFA o Emergency Action Notification EAN] © Emergency Action Termination EAT| © Fire Warning FAW|_o Flash Flood Stalement FFS Q Flash Flood Warning FFW] © Flash Flood Waïch FFA 5 Flood Statement FLS o Flood Warning AW) © Flood Waïch FLA o Hazardous Material Warning HMW|_© Hazardous Material Watch HMA 5 High Wind/Dust Storm Warning |HWW] © High Wind/Dust Storm Waich HWA 5 Hurricane Statement HLS o Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning | HUW|_© Hurricane/Tropical Storm Watch | HUA o immediate Evacuation Notice EN | © immediate Evacuation Warning EW | © Law Enforcement Warning LEW| © Local Area Emergency LA | © National Hazard Warning NEW] © Naïionaï Information Center NC | © National Periodic Test NPT 5

AC Adapter Mounting Screws Antenna Wrist Strap (BADYO510001) (HH9408) _ (RETC484647Z) DC Adapter Lithium Battery Drop-in Charger Reference Guide (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

General Channels Transmit Receive Weather Freg. Control Freg. Tol. Transmit Receive Oper. Temp. Antenna Microphone Display Speaker Power Source Size (without antenna) Weight (wbattery & antenna) Transmitter Frequency Range Frequency Stability Power Output Spurious Emissions Current Drain Receiver Receiver Type Frequency Range Sensitivity Squelch Sensitivity Audio Frequency Response Adjacent Channel Selectivity Hum & Noise Ratio Audio Output Power Current Drain 54 US/Intemational/Canada 89 US/Intemational/Canada

FF (-20°C) to +122°F(+50°C) Flexible Whip Builtin Electret type Liquid Crystal Display 80 1 Watt Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack 7.4V 850 mAh

Squelched_ 40mA Max. Audio 170mA Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooti Æ Not enough range Cause: Line of sight blocked — Increase antenna height. æ Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will transmit on the 1 watt range. Cause: Low voltage — Recharge or replace the batteries. Æ Will not transmit while on the charger. Cause: Low voltage = The unit is not designed to transmit while on the charger. The charger does not supply enough power for transmitting. m Battery will not charge. Cause: Charger inoperative — Replace charger. Damage to the charger can be a result of keying up the radio while on the charger.

WARNING! Read this information before using the VOYAGER In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the VOYAGER complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. + Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines. WARNING! Itis up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere to the following Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the 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. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the supplied belt-clip, which typically provides a space of 1 inch from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, body-worn operations are restricted to the supplied belt-clip. For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the users face. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov. + When using an external speaker microphone, USE ONLY THE UNIDEN MODEL HHVTAO7. Use of any other accessory for this purpose may invalidate your authority to operate this device.

Three-Year Limited Warranty LL Tmmpor vidence of original purchase Is required for warranty Service. WARRANTOR: Uniden ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants for three years, to the original retail owner, this 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 lon battery pack to be free from defects in material and crafmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to 1he original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 36 months (12 months for the Lithium lon baïtery pack) after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is Invalid if the Product is (Aldamaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B)modified, altered, or used as par of anÿ conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C)impropeny installed, (D)serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E)used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of anÿ system not manufaciured by Uniden, or (F)installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operation Guide for this product. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor wil either, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or anÿ other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the perlormance of his warranty. Warrantor, at its oplion, may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR À PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not appiy to you LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: I, after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack ihe Product carelully (preferably in ts original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with Ihe Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing Ihe defect Ihat has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable means to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Paris and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter BIve. Ft Worth, TX 76155 (800) 235-3874, 8 AM to 5 PM. Central, Monday through Friday

Changes or modification 1 is produet ot expresaly approved {Uiden, a aparatn af ts product in any way other han as detaled by the aumes manual, could void your author t aperate this product (© 2002 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Warth, TX Al rights reservec, Contains acéianal forsign arices. Custom manutactred in China. Urzoiese2S