Uniden MH120 - Manual

Introduction The MH 120 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.To ensure that you get the most from ...

Included in Your Package If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your UnidenDealer or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988. Beltclip Wrist Strap (RETC484647Z) Alkaline Battery Case (attached to the MH 120) MH 120 Antenna (HH9408) Reference Guide/ Printed Material M H 1 2 0 W...

Getting Started Attaching the Antenna Apply the antenna to the radio as shown. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated. Installing the Alkaline Battery Case Snap the battery release clip out and removethe alkaline battery case. Remove the battery case cover by pulling the2 halves apart applying your fi...

Attaching the Beltclip Hold the beltclip in the direction as illustrated. Apply it to the hanger piece on the backof the radio. Then slide it up. When you hear a click, the beltclip isfirmly attached. To take the beltclip off theradio, turn it upside downand slide it up. 4 3 2 1 9 UT899BH (MH120)_EN...

Operation • See “Controls and Indicators” (page 2) for button, knob, and key positions. • When you turn On your MH 120 just after purchasing, it is automatically tuned to channel 16, the United States CoastGuard frequency for distress, safety, and calling. • When you press any button (except PTT ), ...

Selecting a Channel Turn On your MH 120 . 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. One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI Example: While you are monitoring channel...

Triple Watch Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal whileyou listen to the currently selected channel. The marine radiochecks channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds. To select Triple Watch mode, press andhold the 16/9/TRI button for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sou...

Monitoring Weather Channels The MH 120 has 10 preprogrammed emergency/weather channel frequencies, represented by 0 through 9. To listen to the emergency/weatherchannels in your area, press the WX/ALERT button. WX appears on the display. To move up, press the ▲ button. To move down, press the ▼ butt...

Emergency/Weather Alert Emergency/Weather Alert allows your MH 120 to function as a severe weather warning radio and will also alert you to any local ornational emergencies. If the NOAA issues warning while this feature is turned On, the radio sounds an alert tone. You will thenhear the emergency/we...

USA, International and Canadian Channels The MH 120 is initially set for USA marine channels when you turn On your radio. To listen to international marine channels, press the UIC button once. INT appears on the display. To listen to Canadian marine channels,press the UIC button again. CAN appears o...

Deleting a Channel from Memory Select the channel to delete from memory by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the MEM button. MEM disappears from the display. Scanning To begin scanning the programmedchannels, press the SCAN button. SCAN and TRIPLE appear on the display. To stop scanning, press the S...

Transmitting Transmission power can be set to either5W 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 (push-to-talk) key. TX appears on the display. To return to receive, release the PTT ke...

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 — 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WX4 — 162.425 ...

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 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather WX3 — 16...

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 — 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX O...

Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories Uniden Parts Department (800)-554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:00AM to 5:00PM CST We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com Cradle Ni-MH Battery (BP 250) Reference Guide Mounting Screws AC Adapter (BADY0510001) DC Adapter Antenna (HH9408) Wrist Strap (RETC48...

Specifications General Channels Transmit and Receive All US/International/Canada Channel Weather 10 Freq. Control PLL Freq. Tol. Transmit 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Receive 1.5 PPM (at 25°C) Oper. Temp. -4°F (-20°C) to+122°F(+50°C) Antenna Flexible Whip Microphone Built-in Electret type Display Liquid Crysta...

Troubleshooting 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 ⇒ Install new batteries. 27 UT899BH (MH120)_ENG 3/15/05 4:24 PM Page 27

FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION WARNING! Read this information before using the radio In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of theUnited States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adoptedan updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequencyelectromagnetic energ...

Three-Year Limited Warranty Important! Evidence 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 optional Ni-MH battery pack to be free from defects in materials and cr...