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Contents
Controls and Indicators...................................................................... 2
Warning! .............................................................................................. 4
Introduction ........................................................................................ 5
Features ........................................................................................... 5
Technical Support and Service ........................................................ 6
Maritime Radio Services Operation ................................................. 6
Included in Your Package ................................................................. 7
Getting Started ................................................................................... 8
Mounting the Charging Cradle ......................................................... 8
Attaching the Antenna ...................................................................... 8
Attaching the Rechargeable Battery Pack ....................................... 8
Attaching the Beltclip ........................................................................ 9
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 10
Operation .......................................................................................... 11
Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch ....................................... 11
Selecting a Channel ....................................................................... 12
One-touch Channel 16/9/TRI ......................................................... 12
Triple Watch ................................................................................... 13
Monitoring Weather Channels ........................................................ 14
Emergency/Weather Alert .............................................................. 15
SAME Alert.......................................................................................16
FIPS Code........................................................................................16
USA, International and Canadian Channels .................................. 17
Programming a Channel into Memory ........................................... 18
Deleting a Channel from Memory .................................................. 18
Scanning ........................................................................................ 18
Transmitting ................................................................................... 19
Lighted Keys and Display ............................................................... 19
Turning Off and Reactivating the Key Beep ................................... 19
Battery Indicator ............................................................................. 20
Key Lock ........................................................................................ 20
Marine Channels - USA ................................................................... 21
Marine Channels - International . .................................................... 23
Marine Channels - Canada .............................................................. 25
NWR-SAME EVENT CODE ................................................................27
Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories . ............................ 29
Specifications ................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 31
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION .............................................. 32
Three-Year Limited Warranty .......................................................... 33
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Controls and Indicators
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Antenna
Belt Clip
PTT (Push to Talk) Key
Battery
USA/International/Canadian Button (UIC)
WX Mode/Weather Alert Button (WX/ALERT)
TX Power/Lock Button (1/5W/LOCK)
Channel Up Button (L)
Channel Down Button (M)
10 Speaker
11 Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack
12 On off/Volume Knob (VOL)
13 Squelch Knob (SQ)
14 LCD Display
15 Memory/FIPS Button (MEM/FIPS)
16 Scan Button (SCAN)
17 16/9 - Triple Watch Button (16/9/TRI)
18 Microphone
19 Charge Contacts
20 Battery Release Clip
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LCD Display
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D E F G
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Channel Number Display
Battery Indicator
Memory Indicator
Transmit Indicator
Triple Watch Indicator
TX Power Indicator
Key Lock Indicator
USA/International/Canadian (US/INT/CAN) Indicator
Weather Mode Indicator
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Scan Indicator
K
Weather Alert Indicator
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Warning!
• The MHS350 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.
Ni-MH Battery Pack Warning
• This equipment contains a Ni-MH Battery Pack.
• The Ni-MH 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 Ni-MH Battery Pack used in this
equipment with any Adapter other than the one designed to
charge this Battery Pack. Using another Adapter may damage
the Battery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode.
• Ni-MH batteries must be disposed of properly.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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Introduction
The MHS350 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 the MHS350’s features,
please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
Features
• Waterproof (meets JIS7 waterproof specifications)
• Triple Watch Mode
• 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
• Dual Drop-in Charging Cradle
• Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack (2 battery packs included)
• Battery Save Operation
• Key Lock
• Back-Lit Keys and Display
• Belt Clip
• Wrist Strap
• TX Power 1W/5W
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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 21~26. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-
FCC for any additional channel information.
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Included in Your Package
AC Adapter
(AD-0007)
Antenna
(HH9408)
MHS350
Rechargeable Battery x2
(BP350)
DC Adapter
Charging Cradle
Wrist Strap
(RETC484647Z)
Beltclip
Mounting Screws
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.
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Getting Started
Mounting the Charging Cradle
Mount the Charging Cradle to either a counter or wall.
To counter:
Attach the Charging Cradle using the mounting
screws and washers as follows.
To wall:
Apply the Charging Cradle to the wall and insert
the two mounting screws into the larger holes of
the Charging Cradle.
Push down the Charging Cradle until it is firmly seated.
When you remove the Charging Cradle from the
wall, loosen the screws and push the Charging
Cradle up.
Attaching the Antenna
Apply the antenna to the radio as shown.
Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.
Attaching the Rechargeable
Battery Pack
Place the rechargeable battery pack onto the
back of the radio. It will only fit in one way.
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Snap the battery release clip until it clicks.
Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against
the body.
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Attaching the Beltclip
Hold the beltclip in the direction as
illustrated.
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Apply it to the hanger piece on the back
of the radio. Then slide it up.
When you hear a click, the beltclip is
firmly attached.
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To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it
upside down and slide it up.
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