Uniden HH979XL, Operating Manual

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Page 2: ...um Battery VVarning This equipment contains a nickel cadmiumbattery The nickel cadmiumbattery contained inthis equip ment may explode ifdisposed of in a fire DO NOTshort circuitthe battery DO NOT charge the nickel cadmium battery used in this equipment in any other charger other than the one designed to charge this battery Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explod...

Page 3: ...Procedure 15 Vessel to Shore Manual Call Procedure 15 Shore to Ship Semi Auto Calls and Auto Radio Check 16 Shore to Ship Booking Procedure 16 Shore to Vessel Manual Calls from TELSTRA MaritimeCommunication Station 16 333 Repeater Mode Seaphone Calls 17 Dial 999 For Emergency Service 17 CautionaryNote 18 Memory Dialling 19 Storing a Telephone Number IntoMemory 19 Erasing a Stored Telephone Number ...

Page 4: ...ype approvals or would change the determining method are strictly prohibited Replacement or substitution of crystals transistors ICs regulators diodes or any other part of a unique nature with parts other than those recommended by UNIDEN may cause violation of the technical specifications as approved by the SMA You are required to comply with the Rules and Regulations as set forth by the AUSTRALIA...

Page 5: ...hannel is not busy Scan Mode Provides rapid automaticscanning of all channels Dual Watch Mode Checks for activity on both the current channel and Emer gency Channel 16 Rechargeable Battery Pack Eliminatesthe costly expense of frequent battery replace ment Battery Save Mode Conserves battery energy when there is no activity on the current channel for over 3 seconds LCD Backlight Illuminatesthe chan...

Page 6: ...y itemsare missingor 9amaged contact your place of purchase immediately Be sure to complete and mailthe Seaphone RegistrationFormto Telstra s Customer Service Centre OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Speaker Microphone A 2 in 1 feature combination for convenient transmitting and receiving Spare Battery Pack A replacement pack for your rechargeable battery I Standard Pack or HeavyDutyPack Battery Pack Charger I...

Page 7: ...This can permanently damage your radio Channel UP DOWN Switches Use to selecta channel ON OFF Volume Control Rotate clockwise to turnthe Radio ON and increase the volume Rotate counter clockwise to turn the Radio OFF or decrease the volume TXlBusy Indicator The red LED lights when you press the PTT switch totransmit It blinkswhen the Battery isLow and needs recharging The green LED BUSY Indicator ...

Page 8: ... selected channel The smaller displays show which features are enabled DW ft 88 INT WX LOWSCN Note Weather WX Channel Service is not available in Australia i j I I HH979XL Page 6 DW DualWatch Mode Enabled ft Indicates Seaphone Channel INT InternationalChannel Selected WX IndicatesWeather Channel LOW Low Power TX Selected SCN Scan Function Enabled ...

Page 9: ...eaker here Microphone Jack Connect optionalexternal microphone here DTMFKeypad Used when entering DTMF data such as an access code or telephone number Or when using special Seaphone Function Page 7 HH979XL G HH979XL Built In 0 Speaker 11 ca a CD Built In I Cl Microphone 11 CDCDCD CDCDCD 11 DTMFKeypad CDCDCD Battery Pack I III E CD CID bID Release Button ...

Page 10: ... Battery Pack push up on the release button and slide the Battery Pack away from the radio Monitor Switch Press to set the Auto squelch feature ON or OFF Push ta Talk PIT Switch Pressand hold to talk Release to listen for a reply TX Power HI LOW Switch Press to set the transmit output power to HIGH SW or LOW 1W AC Adaptor Charger Jack Connect AC Adaptor Charger here HH979XL Page 8 ...

Page 11: ...slide the Battery Pack away from the radio To replace align the Battery Pack rails with the transceiver and slide I toward the transceiver unit until the Battery Pack locks in place Rechargingthe Nickel CadmiumBattery Pack Note Before charging be sure that the power ON OFF Volume control is turned OFF Recharge the Ni Cd Battery ONL Y when the Unit indicates LOW Battery condition TX LED blinks duri...

Page 12: ...ting Dual Watch Mode If a signal is received on Channel 16 the radio remains on Channel 16 as long as the signal is active Otherwise Dual Watch resumes after 3 seconds To deactivate Dual Watch press DW Switch again Channel Scan To activate Channel Scan press and hold the UP key for about 1 5 seconds SCN is displayed on the LCD Panel Notice that Dual Watch is ON automatically to cover Channel 16 wh...

Page 13: ...an Channels press and hold the DW Switch again for more than 1 5 seconds INT will disappear on the LCD Display indicating Australian Channel Mode On Power OFF the change is kept in memory Weather Channels INT L MODE ONLY To scan the Weather Channels select any Weather Channel and then press and hold the UP Switch for about 1 5 seconds The SCAN function starts and SCN will appear on the LCD Display...

Page 14: ...e LOW indicator appears on the LCD The LOW position should always be used for in port or short range communications only On Power OFF the ch nge is kept in memory Before you transmit listen for activity on the selected channel When the channel is clear press the PTT Switch to transmit The TX LED comes on when you transmit Hold the radio with the microphone approximately two inches in front of your...

Page 15: ...the address shown in the accompanying form Automatic Dialling Automatically transmit the desired DTMF access code that was stored just before transmitting Memory Dialling User programmable auto dial memory Memorised Telephone Numbers are transmitted automatically 10 Number Memories Stores up to 10 important telephone numbers into memory for easy dialling Manual DTMF Over Dialling Lets you access b...

Page 16: ...mbers and also to INTERROGATE the host computer to enquire if there are any calls for your vessel HASH Key Press to TERMINATE or CANCEL your call CLEAR Key Press to erase previously selected digits RECALL Key Press to retrieve telephone numbers stored in memory STORE key Press to store telephone numbers into memory LAST NUMBER REDIAL key Retrieves from memory the last telephone number entered Ligh...

Page 17: ... commences at this time Should the Shore subscriber s telephone number be BUSY terminate the call using the HASH I Key allow a few minutesto pass then press LN and ASTERISK key to redialthe last telephone numberyou have entered Operate the Press To Talk PTT switch and conduct your telephone call in the normal manner To terminate your call simply press the HASH I button and listen for a final voice...

Page 18: ...lic phones or PABX s with a bar on STD or IDD calls I 1 The shore subscriber will be asked for details of the vessel s Seaphone ID radio call sign ship s name and probable whereabouts These details are entered into the Seaphone computer system plus the caller s name telephone number ashore 2 The call can then be retrieved automatically at the vessel s convenience or when it s next in VHF range by ...

Page 19: ...button and listen for the Thank you for calling voice announcement Important Note Pressing the HASH I button and receiving the latter voice announcement ensures that call charging is terminated Ship to ship Seaphone repeater calls are currently charged at just 0 75 per minute with 20 seconds of free establish ment time DIAL 999 FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE If you are involved in an emergency at sea and y...

Page 20: ...gth of ship to shore and ship to ship VHF transmission varies greatly depending on the quality of individual radio installations height of the antenna and the vessels location As VHF is essentially a line of sight medium signals can be greatly interrupted by high terrain in sheltered waterways and inlets In addition volume and signal strength of other traffic and channel capacity in a particular l...

Page 21: ...ashing Press CL key Press ST key and the memory location number 0 to 9 A confirmation BEEP will sound and the LCD Display stops flashing Note WhilstSTORING and ERASING a telephone number Ifyou entered the wrong sequence an error tone willsound and the programming mode willend Ifyou have not keyed any digit within 30 seconds an error tone willsound and the programming mode willend RECALLINGTHESTORE...

Page 22: ...e dialled Note At initial use the LN function will not activate An error tone will sound to inform you that there is no telephone number stored in the memory buffer MANUAL DTMF OVER DIALLING The DTMF Keypad of Your HH979XL Marine Transceiver Radio can also be used to access banking services call minders telephone answering machines and voice mail services while on your boat DTMF Tones can be trans...

Page 23: ...fee of AUS 50 00 currently applies This will be billed to you by TELSTRA Mobile Satellite and Radio Services after you have been validated on the Seaphone System Note For further information about the Seaphone network capabilities and services please contact TELSTRAMobileSatellite and Radio Services Customer Service Centre Jennifer Street La Perouse NSW 2036 Phone 02 311 1302 Free Call 1800 810 02...

Page 24: ... a copy of your receipt to your dealer to authenticate your claim If you find it inconvenient to obtain service assistance from your Dealer you may obtain service from the Factory Service Station If you want factory service please pack you radio in a suitable container that will provide adequate protection enclose a note describing the problem and a copy of your receipt and send the radio transpor...

Page 25: ...should be observed If your radio has been accidentally subjected to spray or splash you should immediately wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water If the antenna has been damaged you should not transmit except in case of emergency A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio You are urged to arrange a periodic performance check with your Uniden Marine Dealer Page 23 HH979XL ...

Page 26: ... No Yes 1el 25 157 250 161 850 PublicCorresp No Yes 1el 26 157 300 161 900 PublicCorresp No Yes 1el 27 157 350 161 950 PublicCorresp No Yes 1el 28 157 400 162 000 PublicCorresp No Yes 1el 60 156 025 160 625 PublicCorresp No Yes 1el 61 156 075 160 675 PublicCorresp No Yes 1el 62 156 125 160 725 PublicCorresp No Yes 1el 63 156 175 160 775 PublicCorresp No Yes 1el 64 156 225 160 825 PublicCorresp No ...

Page 27: ... 161 500 Com l Yes Yes 19 156 950 161 550 Com l Yes Yes 20 157 000 161 600 Port Ops Yes Yes 21 157 050 161 650 CoastGuard Yes Yes 22 157 100 161 700 CoastGuard Yes Yes 23 157 150 161 750 Coast Guard Yes Yes 24 157 200 161 800 Public Corresp No Yes Busy Tel 25 157 250 161 850 Public Corresp No Yes Busy Tel 26 157 300 161 900 Public Corresp No Yes Busy Tel 27 157 350 161 950 Public Corresp No Yes Bu...

Page 28: ...Weather Channels Phase Locked Loop PLL On Off Volume TX LED PTT ON Continuous Red Transmit Flashing Red Low Battery Level TX LED PTT OFF Continuous Green Busy Channel SCN DW INT LCD flashing DTMF ST Function LCD Dual 7 Segment CH16 DW Key UP Key DOWN Key Antenna External Speaker Microphone AC Adaptor Charger 62mm W x 37mm Lx 150mm H 370g 7 2 VDC 50 ohms nominal Built in Electret type 8 ohms 0 5 W ...

Page 29: ...tivity Spurious Response Adjacent Channel Selectivity Audio Power Output IF Frequencies _ 156 to 163 MHz 0 5 V at 12dB SINAD or better Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne PLL 1 6 V Max 60dB Min 60 dB Min 500 mW Typical 1st IF 21 4 MHz 2nd IF 445 kHz Page 27 HH979XL ...

Page 30: ...ecognition PARTS COVERED This warranty covers for 1 year the HH979XL Handheld VHF Marine Tranceiver unit only All accessories NICAD Battery AC Adaptor Battery Charger Antenna Belt Clip Wrist Strap are covered for 90 days STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect the warrantor at its discretion will repair the de...

Page 31: ...ll Sign I I Vessel Name I VesselType I Seaphone ID I see rear of HH979XL I I Suppliers Name I Address I I Post Code I I Phone Number I I I I I I I I I I H979Xl 1 elstra TELSTRA Mobile Satellite and Radio Services Customer Service Centre Jennifer Street La Perouse NSW 2036 Facsimile 02 311 3846 Post Code PostCode Special Note Validations can be made by post fax as above or simply ring 1800 810 023 ...

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