Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VOYAGER Uniden
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Contents Controls and Indicators ...................................................................... 2 Warning! .............................................................................................. 4 Introduction ..........................
Controls and Indicators 2 1 Antenna 2 Belt Clip 3 Battery 4 Battery Release Clip 5 PTT (Push to Talk) Key 6 USA/International/Canadian Button ( UIC ) 7 WX Mode/Weather Alert Button ( WX/ALERT ) 8 TX P.
3 A Transmit Indicator B TX Power Indicator C USA/International/Canadian ( US/INT/CAN ) Indicator D Channel Number Display E Memory Indicator F Scan Indicator G Battery Indicator H Triple Watch Indicator I Weather Mode Indicator J Weather Alert Indicator K Key Lock Indicator G IK BC D A E F J H LCD Display VOYAGER.
W arning! • 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.
Introduction The VOYAGER is a waterproof, portable two-way VHF transceiver. 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.
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.
Included in your Package If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988. Drop-in Charger Beltclip Wrist Strap (RETC484647Z).
Getting Started 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.
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. Attaching the Beltclip Hold the beltclip in the direction as follows.
Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed Lithium Ion battery pack. • Before operating the VOYAGER , charge the Lithium Ion battery pack for 4 hours without interruption in the drop-in charger. Place the VOYAGER in the drop-in charger.
Operation • 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.
Selecting a Channel Turn On your VOYAGER . To select a higher channel, press the ▲ button. To select a lower channel, press the ▼ button. • To change the channel continuously, press and hold the ▲ or ▼ button for more than 1 second.
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.
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 ▲ button. To move down, press the ▼ button.
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.
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.
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.
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. The radio will keep the last mode setting that was selected when turned back On.
Deleting a Channel from Memory Select the channel to delete from memory by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the MEM/FIPS button. MEM disappears from the display. Scanning To begin scanning the programmed channels, press the SCAN button. SCAN and TRIPLE appear on the display.
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. TX appears on the display. To return to receive, release the PTT key.
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 dischar.
Marine Channels - USA Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Note Ship to Ship to Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore WX0 — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX2 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX3 — 162.
Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Note Ship to Ship to Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore 24 157.200 161.800 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes 25 157.250 161.850 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes 26 157.300 161.900 Public Corresp. DUP No Yes 27 157.350 161.950 Public Corresp.
Marine Channels - International Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List WX0 — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather WX2 — 162.
Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List 24 157.200 161.800 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 25 157.250 161.850 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 26 157.300 161.900 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 27 157.350 161.
Marine Channels - Canada Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List WX0 — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX2 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX3 — 162.
Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List 24 157.200 161.800 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 25 157.250 161.850 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 26 157.300 161.900 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. 27 157.350 161.
NWR-SAME Alert Level VOYAGER Event Code Standard Warning Watch Statement Test Ignore (A1) (A2) (A3) (A4) Administrative Message ADR O Avalanche Warning AVW O Avalanche Watch AVA O Blizzard Warning BZW.
VOYAGER Event Code Standard Warning Watch Statement Test Ignore (A1) (A2) (A3) (A4) Network Message Notification NMN O Radiological Hazard Warning RHW O Radiological Hazard Watch RHA O Required Monthl.
Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories 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 Drop-in Charger Lithium Battery (V O YGER BP) Reference Guide Mounting Screws AC Adapter (BAD Y0510001) DC Adapter Antenna (HH9408) Wrist Strap (RETC484647Z) 30 VOYAGER.
Specifications General Channels Transmit 54 US/International/Canada Receive 89 US/International/Canada Weather 10 Freq. Control PLL Freq. Tol. Transmit 1.
T roubleshooting 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. Will not transmit while on the charger.
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION 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.
Three-Y ear Limited W arranty Important! Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: Uniden ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants for three years, to the original retail.
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