Atlantis 200
OWNER???S MANUAL
GUIDE D???UTILISATION
Atlantis 200
OWNER???S MANUAL
GUIDE D???UTILISATION
Making a Distress Call
For future reference, write your boat???s name & call sign here:
Speak slowly - clearly - calmly.
1.Make sure your radio is on.
2.Press the
3.Press the Push to Talk button and say: ???MAYDAY
4.Say ???THIS IS {name of your boat (three times) and call sign/ boat registration number (once)}.???
5.Repeat ???MAYDAY {name of your boat}??? once.
6.Tell where you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are near, or read the latitude and longitude from your GPS).
7.State the nature of your distress (e.g. sinking, medical emergency, man overboard, on fire, adrift, etc.).
8.State the type of assistance you need (medical, towing, pumps, etc.).
9.Give the number of persons aboard and describe the condition of any injured persons.
10.Estimate present seaworthiness of your ship (e.g. how immediate is the danger due to flooding or fire).
11.Briefly describe your ship, giving ship name (i.e., ???Blue Duck is 32 foot cabin cruiser, white hull, blue deck house???).
12.Say: ???I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16.???
13.End the message by saying ???THIS IS {name or call sign of your boat}, OVER.???
14.Release the Push to Talk button and listen.
15.If you do not get an answer after 30 seconds, repeat your call beginning at step 3 above.
Faire un appel de d??tresse
Pour toute r??f??rence ult??rieure, transcrivez
Parlez lentement ??? clairement ??? calmement.
1.V??rifiez si votre radio est en marche.
2.Appuyez sur la touche
au canal 16 (156,8 MHz). (Si le canal 16 n???appara??t pas ?? l???affichage, appuyez de nouveau sur la touche
3.Appuyez sur le bouton de microphone Push to Talk et dites:???MAYDAY
4.Donnez l???identit?? de votre navire en disant : ???ICI {nom de votre bateau (trois fois) ou indicatif d???appel et le num??ro d???identification de votre bateau (une fois)}???.
5.Dites ???MAYDAY {nom ou indicatif d???appel de votre bateau} une fois???.
6.Donnez votre position : (quels sont les points de rep??re ou aides ?? la navigation pr??s de vous ou lisez les coordonn??es de longitude et de latitude apparaissant sur votre dispositif GPS).
7.R??v??lez la nature de votre d??tresse (par exemple, nous sommes en train de couler, urgence m??dicale, un homme ?? la mer, un incendie, nous sommes ?? la d??rive, etc.
8.R??v??lez la nature de l???aide d??sir??e (m??dicale, remorquage, essence, etc.)
9.Donnez le nombre de personnes ?? bord et les conditions des bless??s, s???il y en a.
10.Donnez la condition de navigabilit?? actuelle de votre navire, tel que le degr?? de l???urgence par rapport une inondation, et une incendie.
11.Donnez une br??ve description de votre navire en donnant le nom du bateau (par exemple, ???Blue Duck est un yacht de croisi??re de 32 pieds, avec une coque blanche et un rouffle bleu.).
12.Dites : ???JE VAIS ??COUTER SUR LE CANAL 16???.
13.Terminez le message en disant ???ICI {nom ou indicatif d???appel de votre bateau}, ?? VOUS???.
14.Rel??chez le bouton Push to Talk du microphone et ??coutez.
15.Si vous n???obtenez pas de r??ponse apr??s 30 secondes, r??p??tez l???appel encommen??ant ?? l?????tape 3
Introduction
The Atlantis 200 is a waterproof, portable
Your radio has many important and valuable features. To ensure that you get the most from these features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.
Features
???Triple Watch Mode
???Priority Channel Startup (Channel 16)
???Programmable Memory
???
???10 Weather Channels
???Weather Alert
???Memory Scan
???USA, International, and Canadian Channels
???Operates from 6 rechargeable
???Optionally operates from 6 AAA alkaline batteries (not included)
???Battery Save Operation
???Battery Level Indicator and Battery Low Alert ??? sounds every 5 seconds at Level 0 (flashing)
???Key Lock
???Backlit Keys and Display
???Belt Clip
???Wrist Strap
???TX Power LO: 1 W or HIGH: 3.5 W
???Optional external Speaker and Mic usable
Included in Your Package
ATLANTIS 200
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service (see back cover for contact
NOTE information). For information on available accessories, visit www.uniden.com.
Controls and Indicators
9 (see below)
10
8 (under protective rubber cover)
7
10
6
7
10 
11 
9
12
13
LCD Display
B C D E FG H I
A
KL M
A.Battery Level Indicator Icons
B.Memory (MEM) Indicator
C.Transmit (TX) Indicator
D.United States (US) Channel Indicator
E.LO (1 W) Power Indicator
F.International (INT) Channel Indicator
G.HIGH (3.5 W) Power Indicator
H.Canada (CAN) Channel Indicator
I.Channel Number Display
J.Triple Watch (TRIPLE) Indicator
K.Weather (WX) Mode Indicator
L.Weather Alert (WX ALERT) Indicator
M.Key Lock (LOCK) Indicator
N.Scan Indicator
O.Channel A Indicator
Getting Started
Attaching the Antenna
1. Place antenna over antenna stub.
2. Thread antenna clockwise until fully seated against mounting base. Hand tighten only.
Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.
NOTE
Set Battery Type
Your radio comes set to
???Always set the battery switch to Alk. before installing alkaline batteries.
??? Do not recharge alkaline batteries. Doing so can create a CAUTION safety hazard or damage the radio.
??? Always completely fasten screw for a water tight seal.
1. Unfasten battery case cover screw.
2.Lift cover and rotate up.
3.Remove 6 AAA
4.Slide the switch to ALK. (or
Install Batteries
Battery
Switch
AAA 
AAA
1.Unscrew the battery case cover screw.
2.Lift up cover and rotate up.
3.Set the battery type (see above).
4.Install 6 AAA
5.Close battery case cover and fasten screw.
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
Charging
Your radio is powered by 6 AAA rechargeable
Make sure the battery switch is set to 
1. Lift up the multifunction jack cover.
Battery Level Display
The battery indicator at the left of the LCD screen indicates the battery level (0 to 5) at all times.
When the battery level is at Level 0, the battery indicator flashes and the battery alert sounds every 5 seconds.
The radio shuts off 60 seconds after the alert prior to shutdown.
US
HIGH
In the event that the radio shuts down, turn the power off before recharging to ensure the radio charges and provides
NOTE the correct battery level display indication when turned on.
???You can???t transmit if the Battery Indicator shows Level 0 when you press PTT.TX
LO HIGH 
PTT, an error 
US??? As long as you press
??? It is possible to receive at Level 0, .
Attach and Remove Belt Clip
To attach:
1. Position belt clip above its receptacle on the upper back side of the radio.
2. Slide the belt clip down into its receptacle until you hear it click. The belt clip is firmly attached.
To remove:
1. Pull up on the locking tab.
2. Slide the belt clip up and out of its receptacle.
Operation
Turn On and Set Squelch
2.Continue until you hear a hissing sound.
3.Press SQUELCH until the hissing stops.
Make sure to first select a channel not in use before setting NOTE squelch.
Think of the squelch control as a gate. If you increase the squelch level to maximum, it raises the ???Squelch Gate??? so only the strongest signals get through.
If you decrease the squelch level to minimum, it lowers the ???Squelch Gate?????? to the extent that weak signals can get through.
If unwanted weak and noisy signals are getting through, increase the squelch level (raise the ???Squelch Gate???) to a medium level. Now only medium and strong signals get through.
Your radio???s Squelch has 4 setting level ??? level 0 to level 3 (Tight):
S0 - monitor mode
S1 - minimum squelch (default)
S2 - medium squelch
S3 - maximum (tight) squelch
1.Press SQUELCH. S displays and the current squelch level flashes.
2.Press SQUELCH while the squelch level displays in order to change the squelch level to the next level.
3.Press and hold SQUELCH to save and exit the squelch setting. The unit beeps twice on exit.
Selecting a Channel
After turning on your radio, press 
or 
to scroll though the channels individually.
1.To select a higher channel, press ???.
2.To select a lower channel, press the ???.
Press and hold 
or 
for more than 1 second to scroll rapidly through the channel numbers. Refer to page 18 through page 23 for a list of the available channels, corresponding frequencies, and usage guidelines.
Change Channel Mode
Press UIC to switch between USA, International, and Canadian Channel modes.
Transmitting and Receiving
HIGH
US
[UP ]
LO
US
[DOWN ]
HIGH
US
The radio uses U.S., Canadian, and International Marine Channels. Refer to page 18 through page 24 for a list of the available channels and corresponding frequencies. The radio???s maximum RF transmit power is 3.5 W (HIGH).
1.Hold the radio with microphone approximately 2 inches in front of your mouth with the antenna at approximately a 45?? angle away from your head.
2.Speak in a clear, normal conversational voice.
Press 16/9 again to monitor the original channel (CH 20).
HIGH
US
Triple Watch
Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal while you listen to the
channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds.
1.Press and hold 16/9/TRI to activate Triple Watch. TRIPLE displays.
2.Press and hold 16/9/TRI again to exit Triple Watch. A double confirmation tone sounds and TRIPLE disappears.
???While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently selected channel using the ??? or ???.
???A momentary press of 16/9/TRI interrupts Triple Watch
Monitoring Weather Channels
Your radio has 10 preprogrammed emergency/weather channel frequencies, shown on the display by 01 through 10.
1.To listen to the emergency/weather channels in your area, press the WX/ALERT button. WX appears on the display.
2.To move up, press ???.
3.To move down, press ???.
4.To exit, press the WX/ALERT button. WX disappears.
Emergency/Weather Alert
Emergency/Weather Alert allows your radio to function as a severe weather warning radio and will also alert you to any local or national emergencies. If the NOAA issues a warning while this feature is turned On, the radio sounds an alert tone. You will then hear the emergency/ weather broadcast.
1.To use Emergency/Weather Alert, select the emergency/weather channel in your area.
2. Press and hold the WX/ALERT button for 2 seconds. A double confirmation
tone sounds.
3. When the unit receives a WX Alert signal, it will sound a siren 3 times to
let the user know of a serious impending WX condition.
seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds.
6.When Emergency/Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority is given to this function. If the unit is in Scan, Triple Watch, or any other mode or marine channels, it checks the weather alert signals every 7 seconds and switches to the warning receive mode automatically.
USA, International and Canadian Channels
1. To listen to International marine channels, press the UIC button. INT
appears on the display. To listen to Canadian marine channels,
press the UIC button again. CAN appears on the display.
2.The radio will keep the last mode setting that was selected when turned back on.
3. For USA, International, and Canadian marine channels and functions, refer to the tables starting on page 18.
HIGH
INT
HIGH
CAN
Programming a Channel into Memory
Before scanning, you must have channels programmed in memory.
1.Press ??? or ??? to select a channel.
2.Press MEM to store the channel. MEM appears on the display.
HIGH 
US
MEM
Deleting a Channel from Memory
1.Press ??? or ??? to select a channel.
2.Press the MEM button. MEM disappears.
Scanning
1.To begin scanning the programmed channels, press SCAN. SCAN and TRIPLE appear.
2.To stop scanning, press SCAN again. SCAN and TRIPLE disappear from the display.
HIGH
US
HIGH
US
MEM SCAN
TRIPLE
Transmit
1. Transmission power can be set to
3.5 W (HIGH) or 1 W (LO).
Press PWR
US
HIGH
2.To transmit, press and hold PTT
3.To return to receive, release PTT. TX disappears.
???If you press PTT for more than 3 minutes, TX starts blinking
and the transmission ends. The TX time out tone sounds when you release PTT.
Turn On Keypad and Display Light
To light the keypad and the display simultaneously, press any key except PTT. Both the display and the keypad illuminate.
Enable or Disable Key Beep
Your radio beeps each time you press a key except PTT.
1.To enable key beep, turn the radio off and then on again while pressing and holding the ??? or ??? buttons.
2.To disable key beep, turn the radio off and then on again while pressing and holding the ??? or ??? buttons.
Key Lock
To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad.
1.Press and hold LOCK for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. LOCK appears on the display.
2.To unlock, press and hold LOCK for 2 seconds again. A double beep sounds and LOCK disappears.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Due to its rugged design, your radio requires very little maintenance. However, it is a precision electronic instrument, so you should follow a few precautions:
xx If the antenna has been damaged, do not transmit except in an emergency situation. Transmitting with a defective antenna may cause further radio damage.
xx You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio.
xx You should arrange for periodic performance checks with your Uniden dealer.
Common Questions
Specifications
General
Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice.
Marine Channels
United States Channels
United States Marine Channels
United States Marine Channels
Canada Channels
Canadian Marine Channels
Canadian Marine Channels
Canadian Marine Channels
International Channels
International Marine Channels
International Marine Channels
Weather Channels
Weather Channels
Regulations and Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read this information before using the radio.
RBRC Information
As part of our commitment to protect the environment and conserve natural resources, Uniden voluntarily
participates in an RBRC?? industry program to collect and recycle used
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is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.)
Maritime Radio Services Operation
Warning! 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 on these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. See page 18 through page 24 for tables of the available channels and their uses. If you are still not certain which channels to use, see the FCC maritime radio page at the FCC website (http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/) or contact the FCC Call Center at
Basic Radio Guidelines
You should familiarize yourself with the rules on marine radios and be aware of which rules apply to your boat. Complete guidelines for all ship and marine radio types can be found at the US Coast Guard website under the topic Radio Info for Boaters (the direct link is: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/boater.htm). Here are a few guidelines that affect nearly all boaters:
xx If you have a VHF radio on your boat, you must maintain a watch on channel 16 (156.800 MHz) whenever the radio is not being used to communicate. Starting in 2004, if a radio is carried,
it must be on and set to channel 16 whenever your boat is underway.
xx If you hear a distress call, wait a few minutes to let a shore station or Coast Guard vessel respond. If no other station has responded after 5 minutes, you must respond to the distress call.
xx Do not make false mayday or distress calls as a prank or to test your radio. (This is essentially like making a false
FCC/Industry Canada Information
xx Certification: FCC Part 80 or
xx Output Power: 3.5W
xx Emission: 16K0F3E
xx Transmitter Frequency Range:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by Uniden. Changes or modifications not approved by Uniden could void the user???s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Exposure Information
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96- 326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of the following guidelines.
WARNING! It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere to the following:
xx Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the radio, or violate FCC regulations.
xx Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
RF Exposure Information
For
please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
Avoid exposing the batteries (whether attached to the radio or not) to direct sunlight, heated cars, or temperatures below
This device was evaluated for
be avoided as these might not comply with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
Three Year Limited Warranty
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORP. (???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. 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 Operating Guide 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 repair the defect 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. 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 WHATSOEVER, 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 this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). 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, or delivered, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Fort Worth, TX, 76155
(800)