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, -. -- -..-- ----. =cc =c.--_._- \ i i . Please read this Operating Guide carefully before operating this radio Safety Information DO NOToperate the transmitter of any radio equip- ment withthe antenna touching or close to the eyes, face, or exposed body parts. DO NOTlet children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment. Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified technician. Nickel-Cadmium Battery VVarning This equipment contains a nickel-cadmiumbattery The nickel-cadmiumbattery
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- " " " '-." "," ' -" Table of Contents Introduction 2 Important 2 Warning 2 Feature Highlights 3 Unpacking 4 Optional Accessories 4 Controls and Indicators 5 Top Indicators and Display 5 Front Controls 7 Side Controlsand Connectors , 8 Getting Started 9 Antenna "... 9 Battery Information 9 Operation 10 Receive 10 Dual Watch "... 10 Channel Scan 10 Instant Channel 16 Communications """"",."""."". 11 Australian/International Channels 11 Weather Channels 11 Transmitting 12 Special Features .""".."
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--- ..- ---.---.----- J Introduction Congratulations! You've chosen the Uniden HH979XL for your Handheld Marine VHF Radio. The HH979XL has been engineered to exact marine specifications for reliable, dependable operations. This Radio gives you the full complement of all Australian and International channels, Seaphone Channel Access, Instant Channel 16, recharge- able batteries and more. The HH979XL features Phase Locked Loop frequency synthesis for precise transmit and receive frequency control
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-------- - I ~" J Feature Highlights ." Australian and International VHFRadio Telephone Channels Includes a full complement of Marine VHF FM frequencies. Ten Weather Channels For vital weather information. Sea phone System Access Fitted with DTMF keypad and unique Seaphone ID, fully compatible with TELSTRA's National Seaphone System. Auto-Squelch System Eliminates unwanted noise when the Channel is not busy. Scan Mode Provides rapid, automatic scanning of all channels. Dual Watch Mode Checks for
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- --,""",-----,-----, i I '"" - ...,-,--' UNPACKING """ Carefullycheck the package contents against this list: . Uniden HH979XLHandheld MarineRadio . FlexibleAntenna . ACAdaptor/Charger . Standard Nickel-CadmiumBattery Pack . Belt Clip . Wrist strap . This Operating Guide withSeaphone Registration Form Ifany items are missingor 9amaged. contact your place of purchase immediately.Be sure to complete and mailthe Seaphone RegistrationFormto Telstra's Customer Service Centre. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .
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---------------- J Controls and Indicators ANTENNA Connection TXlBUSY IndicatorLED LCDDisplay ON/OFFVOLUME Control DUAL CHANNEL UP WATCH Switch Switch INSTANT CH16 CHANNEL DOWN Switch Switch TOP INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS Antenna Connector - Connect the flexibleantenna tothis TNC port. WARNING: Do not use any other antenna other than the one supplied. This can permanently damage your radio. Channel UP/DOWN Switches - Use toselecta channel. ON/OFF Volume Control - Rotate clockwise toturnthe Radio ON
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h- ------- LCD Display - The liquid crystal display (LCD) has several indicators that show the current operating mode. The two digits at the right show the current selected channel. The smaller displays show which features are enabled. DualWatch Mode Enabled DW ft Indicates Seaphone Channel INT InternationalChannel Selected WX IndicatesWeather Channel LOW Low Power TX Selected Scan Function Enabled SCN DW ft INT WX - LOWSCN88 Note: Weather (WX) Channel Service is not available in Australia. i j
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- ----------- FRONT CONTROLS Antenna G) -HH979XL &: - 0 Built-In Speaker 11 ca. a CD Built-In I Cl) Microphone , 11. CDCDCD@ CDCDCD@. 11 DTMFKeypad CDCDCD@ Battery Pack III (E) CD CID (bID .. I Release Button Built-In Speaker - Audio Output Built-In Microphone - Speak intothe microphonewhen transmitting. Speaker Jack - Connect optional external speaker here. Microphone Jack - Connect optional external microphone here. DTMFKeypad - Used when entering DTMF data, such as an access code or telephone
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._~ .---- -. SIDE CONTROLS and CONNECTORS MONITOR SWitch P1T (Push-to- Talk) SWItch TXPOWER HI/LO SWitch Battery Pack Release Button ACAdaptor! Charger Jack Battery Pack Release Button -To remove the Battery Pack, push up on the release button and slide the Battery Pack away from the radio. Monitor Switch - Press to set the Auto-squelch feature ON or OFF. Push-ta-Talk (PIT) Switch :' Pressand hold to talk. Release to listen for a reply. TX Power HI/LOW Switch - Press to set the transmit output p
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--- - ---- ~--~~-~ --~ - _. GETTING STARTED Antenna To attach the antenna to the TNC connector on top of your radio, press down and rotate the antenna base clockwise until it seats firmly into place. Battery Information The HH979XL comes with a standard rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack. An optional heavy duty rechargeable Ni-Cd battery pack is also available. Installation THE RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY PACK MUST BE CHARGED FULLY BEFORE USING IT FORTHE FIRST TIME. When installing or remov
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- . ,--"" , -. -.., .- .._h "', .-.-.- .' ... OPERATION RECEIVE 1. Turn the unit ON by rotatingthe Volume control clock- wise. Channel 16 should appear on the LCD Display. (Power On Channel default) 2. Press the UP or DOWN switch to select the desired channel. 3. Press the monitorswitch. (Auto-squelchturns OFF) 4. Rotate the ON/OFF Volume control to adjust the speaker volume to a comfortable level. 5. Press the Monitor switch. (Auto-squelchturns ON) Note: To listen to weak signal transmissions,
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- _'.h I -. ... - - "- - Instant Channel 16 Communications To access Instant Channel 16 Communications, press CH16. This overrides the channel selected with the UP! DOWN Key or any scanning activity. The Channel Display will indicate the unit is on Channel 16. To deactivate Instant Channel 16 Communications, Press CH16 again to release the switch (Off) and the transceiver will return to the channel selected or previous mode prior to accessing Instant Channel 16 communications. AUSTRALIAN/INTERNA
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~ ""~~.- --- TRANSMITTING When the unit is shipped from the factory, the transmitter power is set for 1 Watt (Factory default). Thus, at initial Power ON the LOW indicator will appear on the LCD Display, indicating 1 Watt Power. To switch to the High (5 Watts) position. Press the HI/LOW switch. The LOW indicator will disappear on the LCD Display, indicating 5 Watt output power. To switch back to LOW power, press the HI/LOW switch again. The LOW indicator appears on the LCD. The LOW position shou
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I --"" -- - I - - - - --- -,- SPECIAL FEATURES The HH979XL represents the most advanced DTMF Marine Transceiver Radio ever designed for use in the Maritime Radio Telephone Service. Built to be fully compatible with Australia's Auto Seaphone Network, you will be able to make and receive calls in your boat within most territorial waters of Australia. With exceptional features like Automatic dialinn 10 number memory dialing, Last Number Redial function, DTMF over- dialing and confirmation tones mak
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._- - DTMF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Q) . HH979XL. unIden c: 0 .c: t Q) Cl) CD CD CD (ID CD CD CD cm CD CD CD cm CD([)CD~ CD CD CD IS!) Ci)(IDC!)a:B) CDCDCDCW m CD CID(bID 10) TO [9] : NUMERICKeys; Press to select telephone numbers and enter special codes and functions. [*) : ASTERISK Key; Press to TRANSMIT chosen telephone numbers and also to INTERROGATE the host computer to enquire if there are any calls for your vessel. [#) : HASH Key; Press to TERMINATE or CANCEL your call. [CL] : CLEAR Key; Pr
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--- j = -~ , " Seaphone OPERATION VESSEL TO SHORE OPERATION AUTOMATIC DIALLING PROCEDURE . Select a free Seaphone channel appropriate to your location (referto coverage map or Seaphone Directory from Telstra if necessary),listen to the channel and ensure there are no calls in progress. . Dial the required telephone number on the keypad Including the relevant STD/IDDarea codes (which must precede even local phone calls) as appropriate. . Press the ASTERISK [*] button. Your Seaphone ID and telepho
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-~"... 1""-"".._,~, <: "," " ~._. ,_. r SHORE TO SHIP SEMI-AUTO CALLS AND AUTO RADIO CHECK To verify that your radio is in range, working OK and to determine if there are any outstanding Seaphone calls for your vessel, you can "Interrogate" the system via an idle Seaphone Channel at any time and at no cost by simply pressing the [*] button on your DTMF Keypad. Within seconds you will hear a V A saying "Thank you for calling (quoting your Seaphone ID) - we have no calls for you at this time" or a
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"333" REPEATER MODE SEAPHONE CALLS Vessels outside the range of direct inter-ship VHF communi- cations can make extended range (up to 10 times greater) ship-to-ship calls by using Seaphone stations as talk- through repeaters. And the first 20 seconds is free. 1. Choose the Seaphone channel which you know the other vessel(s) is monitoring in your area and listen briefly to ensure that the channel is clear. 2. Dial the numbers "333" on the keypad and press the Asterisk [*] button. Your Seaphone ID
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This willbe followed on air by an automatic voice announce- ment declaring" Attention all ships, emergency call received, please stand by for Sydney Radio". The Seaphone channel you are using will also be automati- cally switched to "talk through repeater mode". This means that your signals are instantly rebroadcast from the VHF base station antenna enabling any other vessels listening on the channel to respond and standby to render assistance as advised by the operator and the appropriate searc
