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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 Cradle  ......................................................................... 8
    Attaching the Antenna  ...................................................................... 8
    Attaching the Rechargeable Battery Pack  ....................................... 8
    Using the Alkaline Battery Case ....................................................... 9
    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
    USA, International and Canadian Channels  .................................. 16
    Programming a Channel into Memory  ........................................... 16
    Deleting a Channel from Memory  .................................................. 17
    Scanning ........................................................................................ 17
    Transmitting ................................................................................... 18
    Lighted Keys and Display ............................................................... 18
    Turning and reactivating the Key Beep  .......................................... 18
    Battery Indicator  ............................................................................. 19
    Key Lock  ........................................................................................ 19
    Marine Channels - USA................................................................... 20
    Marine Channels - International ..................................................... 22
    Marine Channels - Canada.............................................................. 24
    Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories............................. 26
    Specifications................................................................................... 27
    Troubleshooting............................................................................... 28
    FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION.............................................. 29
    Three-Year Limited Warranty.......................................................... 30
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    							Controls and Indicators
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    1 Antenna
    2 Belt Clip
    3 Adapter Jack
    4 Battery
    5  Battery Release Clip
    6  PTT (Push to Talk) Key
    7  USA/International/Canadian Button (UIC)
    8  WX Mode/Weather Alert Button (WX/ALERT)
    9  TX Power/Lock Button (1/5W/LOCK)
    10 Microphone
    11  Speaker MIC (Optional) Jack
    12  Volume/Power Knob (VOL)
    13  Squelch Knob (SQ)
    14 LCD Display
    15  Memory Button (MEM)
    16  Scan Button (SCAN)
    17  Channel Up Button (▲)
    18  16/9 - Triple Watch Button (16/9/TRI)
    19  Channel Down Button (▼)
    20 Speaker
    ATLANTIS 2 5 0WXALERTUIC1/ 5W16/9
    TRILOCKMIC
    MENSCAN
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    4
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    56
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    9 8
    1012
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    16
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    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
    IKBC D A
    EF
    J H
    LCD Display
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    							Warning!
    •The ATLANTIS 250is 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 ATLANTIS 250is 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 ATLANTIS 250’s
    features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the
    unit.
    Features
    •Waterproof (meets JIS4 waterproof specifications)
    •Triple Watch Mode
    •Priority Channel Startup (Channel 16)
    •Programmable Memory
    •One-Touch Channel 16/9
    •10 Weather Channels
    •Weather Alert
    •Memory Scan
    •USA, International and Canadian Channels
    •Table-Top Cradle (can also be wall-mounted)
    •Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack
    •Battery Save Operation
    •Key Lock
    •Back-Lit Keys and Display
    •Belt Clip
    •Wrist Strap
    •TX Power 1W/5W
    •Alkaline Battery Case (Alkaline batteries are not included)
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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 20~25. Please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-
    FCC for any additional channel information.
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    							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. 
    Cradle
    Beltclip
    Wrist Strap
    (RETC484647Z)Rechargeable Battery
    (BP 250)
    Alkaline Battery Case
    (attached to the ATLANTIS)AC Adapter
    (BADY0510001)
    DC Adapter ATLANTIS 250Antenna
    (HH9408)
    Reference Guide/
    Printed MaterialMounting Screws
    ATLA
    NTIS
     250W
    XALERTUIC1/5W16/9
    TRILOCKM
    ICMENSCAN
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    							Getting Started
    Mounting the Cradle
    Mount the Cradle to either a counter or wall.
    To counter:
    Attach the Cradle using the mounting screws and
    washers as follows.
    To wall:
    Apply the Cradle to the wall and insert the two
    mounting screws into the larger holes of the
    Cradle
    Push down the Cradle until it is firmly seated.
    When you remove the Cradle from the wall,
    loosen the screws and push the 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
    Snap the battery release clip out and
    remove the alkaline battery case. Then
    place the rechargeable 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 body.
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    Contacts
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