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WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page ii Contents Precautions.............................................................................................1 Introduction .............................................................................................2 Included with your WHAM ......................................................................3 Controls and Indicators...........................................................................4 Getting Started ..........................
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 1 Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning • • • • This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery. The rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire. Do not short-circuit the battery.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 2 Introduction WHAM is an accessory of the POLARIS™. The Uniden WHAM 900 MHz analog wireless mic is designed to provide you with years of trouble-free service. Its rugged components and materials are easily capable of withstanding the harsh marine environment. As it has a JIS7 waterproof housing to protect the electronics. We are certain that you will enjoy your WHAM.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 3 Included with your WHAM WHAM Owner’s Manual (UAZZ01466ZZ) WHAM Control Unit Drop-in Charger (WH85) AC Adapter (AD-168) DC Adapter (WZ1244) Mounting Hardware Kit Alkaline Battery Tray Battery (BT-446) 3 Belt Clip (GBCT4A2561Z) Screw (MSCW4A2560Z) Wrist Strap (RECT484647Z)
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 4 Controls and Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 13 14 SCAN/MEM - Select Scan mode and setup Memory channels. Press this key to activate the Scan operation. Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to place a channel into Scan Memory or remove a channel from Scan Memory. POWER/VOL - This is to control the wireless mic power and speaker volume. ▲/▼ - Change the channel number up/down.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 5 1 4 2 TX HI USA MEM WX ALT 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 3 88 5 7 TX (Transmit) - Indicates transmitting. TRI (Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode and Triple Watch Scan Mode. HI (High) - Indicates transmit output is 25 Watts. LO (Low) - Indicates transmit output is 1 Watt. USA - Indicates US Channel Mode. CAN - Indicates Canada Channel Mode. INT - Indicates International Channel Mode.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 6 Getting Started Mounting the Drop-in Charger 1. Mount the drop-in charger to either a bulk head or dash. 2. Plug one end of the AC adapter into a wall outlet, or the DC adapter into a cigarette lighter socket, and the other end into the drop-in charger. * Please turn the power Off on the WHAM before charging.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 7 Installation Installing the Battery Pack 1. Use a coin or screw driver to loosen the screw on the cover. 2. Unlock both sides of the battery compartment. 3. Open the cover. 4. Connect the battery pack (BT-446) connector observing the correct polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the battery compartment. Do not exert any force on this connection. It could cause damage to the battery or handset.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 8 Or 1. Put the alkaline battery tray inside, and install the 3 AAA batteries in the tray. 2. Replace the cover. 3. Lock both sides of the battery compartment. 4. Tighten the screw on the cover. Installing the Beltclip 1. Place the beltclip on the mounting area on the back of the WHAM, making sure the hole in the clip lines up with the notch on the back of the WHAM. 2. Insert the screw into the corresponding hole and tighten.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 9 Control Unit Connection and Installation 1. Connect the Control Unit cable and the Remote Connector. 2. Choose the best location for the POLARIS and the Control Unit. • Away from the vessels compass. • Away from metal objects that might interfere or obstruct the signal. 3. Make sure the WHAM icon appears on the POLARIS’ LCD. Note: Register the WHAM to the POLARIS (See page 12). Test the POLARIS and WHAM before mounting the POLARIS and Control Unit.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 10 Operation Power On/Off Press and hold POWER/VOL for 2 seconds to turn the WHAM On. You can turn the WHAM Off by pressing and holding POWER/VOL for 2 seconds again. * If you are not able to turn the WHAM Off, press and hold POWER/VOL for more than 15 seconds. When you turn the unit On, you will hear a beep and the following greeting message appears on the LCD for more than 2 seconds.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 11 Weather Channels To select Weather Channels 0-9, press WX/ALERT. The radio will go to the last selected Weather Channel. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a different Weather Channel. To exit from Weather Channel: ● Press WX/ALERT. The radio returns to the previous Marine channel. WX 8 MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan) You can enter channels into Memory Scan for instant scanning at any time.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 12 Registering the WHAM to the POLARIS Note: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: When you use the WHAM in addition to the POLARIS wired mic, please set the BASE ID for the POLARIS the same as the WHAM. (Please refer to the Owners Manual for the POLARIS). When the WHAM is turned On for Base ID->_ the first time, the following screen Hand set ID-> appears. Press ▲ to increase the number, or press ▼ to decrease the number.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 13 Hail To access the Hail mode, press and hold MENU/HAIL for more than 2 seconds on HAIL VOL the WHAM. The HA icon appears on the ¡¡¡ display. Press the PTT switch on the microphone, hold the microphone approximately two inches away from your mouth, and speak clearly in a normal voice. To cancel Hail mode, press and hold MENU/HAIL for more than 2 seconds on the WHAM.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 14 Distress Note: You must set the user MMSI in order to send a Distress call. Please see the POLARIS Owner’s Manual on page 40 to set the MMSI. This feature will allow you to transmit a Distress call. 1. In order to transmit a Distress call, DISTRESS press and hold DISTRESS for 5 seconds. Then, the following SEND screen appears and select SEND CANCEL or CANCEL. If you select CANCEL, the display returns to the channel display screen. 2.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 15 Troubleshooting If the WHAM does not perform to your expectations, try the suggestions listed below, If you cannot get satisfactory results, call Uniden Technical Support at (800) 586-0409, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SYMPTOM Won’t power On. CAUSE No or low voltage. When the PTT is pressed - TX icon comes on and another radio can hear a “click” but no audio is heard.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 16 Specification General Standard Voltage Operating Temperature Channel Standard Deviation Buttons Size Weight Water Protect Class : Portable Unit 3.6 V DC ± 0.1 V Base Unit 13.8 V DC ± 0.1 V : –10 °C to + 50 °C : 20 (from 902.244203 MHz to 927.698745 MHz) : 1 kHz ± 40 kHz Dev. : POWER, SCAN, WX, 16/9, MENU, H/L, ▲/▼ : H 117.1 mm x W 63.1 mm x L 34.5 mm H 4.61 inches x W 2.48 inches x L 1.36 inches : 200 g / 0.44 lbs / 7.
WHAM_UA466ZL UA01466ZA_0 9/20/02 12:50 PM Page 17 Warranty WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 36 months after the date of original retail sale.
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