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    							ATLANTIS
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    							Three- Year  Limited Warranty
    Important:Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
    WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden)
    ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants for three years, to the original
    retail owner, this Product excluding the NiMH battery pack to be free from
    defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions
    set out below. Uniden warrants for 12 months, to the original retail owner, the
    NiMH battery pack to be free from defects in material 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 (12 months for the NiMH battery pack) after
    the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is 
    (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified,
    altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any 
    configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or
    repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a
    defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with
    equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or 
    (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Owners
    Manual for this product.
    STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to
    this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at
    its option, repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without
    charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling)
    incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance
    of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or
    refurbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE
    AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU
    OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSO-
    EVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW,
    INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
    MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS 
    WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT
    OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states
    do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
    so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
    LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
    also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void 
    outside the United States of America.
    PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY:
    If, after following the instructions in the Owners Manual you are certain that the
    Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original 
    packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally
    packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note
    describing the defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be
    shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:
    Uniden America Corporation
    Parts and Service Division
    4700 Amon Carter Boulevard
    Fort Worth, TX 76155
    (800) 554-3988, 7AM to 5PM Central Time 
    Monday through Friday
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    							1. Antenna
    2. Belt Clip
    3. PTT (Push to Talk) Key
    4. Light/Lock Key
    5. WX Mode/Weather Alert    
    Button (WX ALERT)
    6. USA/International/
    Canadian Button (UIC)
    7. Memory Button (MEM)
    8. Microphone
    9. Volume/Power Knob
    10. Squelch Knob
    11. LCD Display
    12. Scan Button (Scan) 
    13. 16/9-Triple Watch Button   
    (16/9 TRI)
    14. Channel Up Button (s)
    15. TX Power Button (1/5W) 
    Invert Display
    Controls and Indicators
    16. Channel Down 
    Button (t)
    17. Speaker
    18. Battery Pack
    A. TX Indicator
    B. TX Power Indicator
    C. Channel Number Display
    D. Battery Indicator
    E. USA/International/
    Canadian (US/INT/CAN)   
    Channel Indicator
    F. Memory Indicator
    G. Triple Watch Indicator
    H. Weather Mode Indicator
    I. Weather Alert Indicator
    J. Lock Indicator 
    K. Scan Indicator 
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    							Warning!
    +The ATLANTIS is watertight only
    when both the antenna and the 
    battery are properly attached.
    +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 equip-
    ment 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.
    NiMH Battery Pack Warning
    +This equipment contains a NiMH 
    Battery Pack.
    +The NiMH 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 NiMH Battery 
    Pack used in this equipment with 
    any charger other than the one 
    designed to charge this Battery 
    Pack. Using another charger may 
    damage the Battery Pack or cause 
    the Battery Pack to explode.
    +NiMH batteries must be disposed of 
    properly.
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    							Contents
    FCC Notice  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
    Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
    Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
    Technical Support and Service . . . . .4
    Maritime Radio Service Operation  . .4
    Parts and Accessories  . . . . . . . . . .5
    Getting Started  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
    Mounting the cradle holder  . . . . . . .6
    Attaching the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . .6
    Attaching the Battery Pack  . . . . . . .7
    Attaching the Spacer  . . . . . . . . . . .8
    Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . .9
    Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
    Turning on the Unit 
    and Setting Squelch  . . . . . . . . . . .10
    Selecting a Channel  . . . . . . . . . . .11
    One-touch Channel 16/9  . . . . . . . .11
    Triple Watch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
    Monitoring Weather Channels  . . . .13
    Weather Alert  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
    USA, International
    and Canadian Channels  . . . . . . . .15
    Programming a Channel
    into Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
    Deleting a Channel from 
    Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
    Scanning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
    Transmitting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
    Lighted Keys and Display  . . . . . . .18
    Battery Indicator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
    Reversible Channel Display  . . . . . .18
    Key Lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
    Marine Channels - USA  . . . . . . . . .20
    Marine Channels - International . . .21
    Marine Channels - Canada . . . . . . .22
    Parts and Accessories  . . . . . . . . .23
    Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
    Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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    							FCC NOTICE
    Unauthorized changes or modifications
    to this equipment may void compliance
    with FCC Rules. Any change or modifi-
    cation must be approved in writing by
    Uniden.
    This equipment has been tested and
    found to comply with the limits for a
    Class B digital device, pursuant to 
    Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
    are designed to provide reasonable
    protection against harmful interference
    in a marine installation. This equipment
    generates, uses and can radiate radio
    frequency energy and, if not installed
    and used in accordance with the
    instructions, may cause harmful inter-
    ference to radio communications.
    However, there is no guarantee that
    interference will not occur in a particu-
    lar installation. If this equipment does
    cause harmful interference to radio or
    television reception, which can be
    determined by turning the equipment
    off and on, the user is encouraged to
    try to correct the interference by one or
    the following measures:
    Consult the dealer or an experienced
    marine electronics technician for help.
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    							Introduction
    The ATLANTIS is a watertight, 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, out-
    standing performance in virtually all
    conditions and situations.To insure that
    you get the most from the ATLANTIS
    features, please read this operating
    guide carefully before using the unit.
    Features
    àWaterproof (JIS Level 4/CFR46)
    àTriple Watch Mode
    àPriority Channel Startup 
    (Channel 16)
    àProgrammable Memory
    àOne-Touch Channel 16/9
    à10 Weather Channels
    àN.O.A.A. Weather Alert
    àMemory Scan
    àUSA, International and 
    Canadian Channels
    àThe Cradle Holder
    àRechargeable NiMH Battery Pack
    àAlkaline Battery Pack 
    (Batteries not included)
    àKey Lock
    àBacklit LCD and Keypad
    àReversible Channel Display
    àBelt Clip
    àWrist Strap
    àTX Power 1W/5W
    àCigarette Lighter Adapter
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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 reference guide. For
    technical support contact Uniden
    Repair/Service department at 
    1-800-235-3874. 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 service
    your radio equipment.
    Caution :Changes or modifications to 
    this Product not expressly 
    approved by Uniden, or 
    operation of this product 
    In any other than as 
    detailed by this Operating 
    Guide, can void your 
    Authority to operate this 
    product.
    Maritime Radio Service 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  international waters.
    Operation in these frequencies without
    proper authorization is strictly forbid-
    den. For frequencies/channels that are
    currently for use in the world see page
    19 thru 21. Please contact the FCC
    Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC for 
    any additional channel information.
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    							Included in this Package
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    							Getting Started
    Mounting the Cradle Holder
    1. Mount the cradle holder to either a 
    counter or wall.
    2. Plug one end of the cigarette lighter 
    adapter into the cigarette lighter jack 
    and the other end into the charging 
    jack on the battery pack of the radio in 
    cradle holder.
    Attaching the Antenna
    Attach the antenna to the ATLANTIS.
    Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.
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