Uniden MHS450 Marine VHF Radio Owner's Manual

This document is the owner's manual for the Uniden MHS450 wireless VHF radio, providing instructions on making distress calls and operating the radio.


Uniden MHS450 Marine VHF Radio Owner's Manual - cover page
Brand
Uniden
Category
Telephone
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
44
File format
PDF
File size
3.8 MB
Published
05 July, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
59148720D12819DCCA0BB5F44C3461C2

About this manual

The Uniden MHS450 is a marine VHF radio designed for use in the U.S., Canada, and international waters. Key features include a submersible design compliant with JIS8 standards, memory scan mode, and the ability to boost transmitter power from 1 Watt to 5 Watts. The device supports Triple Watch and Dual Watch operations to monitor Coast Guard channels 16 and 9 in the background while using other channels.

What's inside

  • Making a Distress Call
  • Getting Started
  • Parts of the MHS450
  • Normal mode operation
  • Scan mode operation
  • Weather mode
  • Setting Up the Hardware
  • Using Your Radio
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Specifications

Specifications

Water resistanceSubmersible design, 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Transmitter power1 Watt to 5 Watts
ChannelsAll marine VHF channels for the U.S., Canada, and international waters
Watch functionsTriple Watch or Dual Watch

Frequently asked questions

Can the radio be submerged?

Yes, it is submersible and can be submerged in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes without damage.

What is the maximum depth the radio can be submerged without damage?

The radio can be submerged in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes without damage.

How long should you wait before repeating a distress call if you do not get an answer?

You should wait 30 seconds before repeating the call.

What transmit power levels can be selected on the MHS450?

You can boost the transmitter power from 1 Watt to 2.5 or 5 Watts.

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