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Controls and Indicators
1
Antenna
Belt Clip
14 Channel Down
button ▼
15 Microphone
2
3
PTT (Push to Talk) 16 Squelch button
Key
squelch
4
5
6
7
Light/Lock Key
LCD Display
Scan button scan
Power button power
17 Battery
A
B
C
Scan Indicator
Transmit Indicator
Triple Watch
Indicator
8
9
16/9 - Triple Watch
button 16/9/triple
WX Mode/Weather
Alert button wx
D
E
F
Channel Number
Display
Strength Meter
10 USA/International
International
Indicator
button int
11 Speaker
G
H
Weather Alert
Indicator
12 Volume button
Weather Mode
Indicator
volume
13 Channel Up
button ▲
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Warning!
☞ The HH940 is 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.
☞ 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.
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium
Battery Warning
☞ This equipment contains a
Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack.
☞ Cadmium is a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
☞ The Nickel-Cadmium 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 Nickel-Cadmium
Battery Pack used in this equipment in
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.
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Introduction
The HH940 is a waterproof, portable two-way
VHF transceiver. It is compact, lightweight, and
rugged and fits easily in your hand. This
hand-held VHF marine radio will give you
consistent, outstanding performance in
virtually all conditions and situations.
To ensure that you get the most from the
HH940’s features, please read this operating
guide carefully before using the unit.
Features
■ Waterproof
■ Triple Watch Mode
■ Priority channel startup
■ One-touch channel 16/9
■ 10 Weather Channels
■ Weather alert
■ All-channel scan
■ International-USA channels
■ Table-top drop-in charger (can also be
wall-mounted)
■ Rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
pack
■ Key lock
■ Back-lit display
■ Belt clip
■ Wrist strap
Technical Support and Service
Your Uniden dealer can provide you with
technical assistance and information. If your
marine radio does not perform properly, take it
to a Uniden dealer for servicing. 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.
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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 in these
frequencies without proper authorization is strictly
forbidden. For frequencies/channels that are currently
in use in the U.S. without requiring an individual
license, please contact the FCC Call Center at
1-888-CALL-FCC.
For individuals requiring a license, such as
commercial users, you should obtain a license
application from your nearest FCC field office.
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Included with Your HH940
HH940
Charger
AC Adapter
Antenna
Battery
Wrist Strap
Operating Guide
Printed Material
Mounting Screws
If any of these items are missing from the box,
contact your Uniden Dealer.
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Getting Started
Mounting the Drop-in Charger
1. Mount the drop-in charger to either a
counter or wall.
2. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the
wall outlet, and the other end into the
Drop-in Charger.
Attaching the Antenna
Attach the antenna to the HH940. Be sure
the antenna is firmly seated.
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Attaching the Battery Pack
1. Slide the battery pack onto the bottom of
the radio.
2. Use a quarter to turn the screw that
connects the battery pack to the HH940. Be
sure the battery pack fits tightly against the
HH940’s body.
Charging the Battery Pack
Your marine radio is powered by a
specially-designed nickel-cadmium battery
pack.
ꢀ Before operating the HH940, charge the
battery pack for 15 hours in the drop-in
charger.
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1. Place the HH940 in the drop-in charger.
2. The red LED lights and stays on.
ꢀ The charger won’t overcharge the battery
pack.
ꢀ Do not transmit when the HH940 is in the
drop-in charger!
ꢀ You can monitor incoming calls while the
HH940 is in the drop-in charger.
ꢀ You can charge the battery pack alone or
connected to the HH940.
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Operation
ꢀ When you press any key (except PTT), a
short tone sounds.
ꢀ Whenever you turn on your HH940, it is
tuned to channel 16 – the United States
Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety,
and calling.
ꢀ See the foldout in the front of the operating
guide for button and key positions.
Setting the Squelch
1. To turn the unit on,
press and hold the
power button for 2.0
seconds.
2.
Use the volume and chan buttons to adjust
the volume to a comfortable level.
3. Press the volume
button.
Press ▲ on the chan
button to adjust the
volume up.
Press ▼ on the chan
button to adjust the
volume down.
Press volume to finish.
ꢀ Before setting the squelch control on your
marine radio, you must select a channel
that is not in use.
4.
Use the squelch and chan buttons to adjust
the squelch to the desired level. Think of
the squelch control as a gate.
Press the squelch
button.
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Press and hold ▲ on the chan button to
adjust the “squelch gate” so high that no
signals get through.
5.
Press and hold ▼ on the chan button to
adjust the “squelch gate” so everything gets
through – noise, weak signals, and strong
signals.
6. To set the
“squelch gate” to the
desired level, press
▲ on the chan
button until the gate
is all the way shut.
Press ▼ repeatedly until you just hear
noise. Then press ▲ on the chan button
repeatedly until the noise just stops. Now
only strong signals get through.
Press the squelch button when finished.
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Selecting a Channel
1. Turn on your
HH940.
2. To select a higher
channel, press ▲ on
the channel button.
3. To select a lower
channel press ▼ on
the channel button.
One-touch Channel 16/9
Example: While you are monitoring
channel 19, you want to check channel 16 or
channel 9.
You are on channel
19.
1. To monitor
channel 16, press
the 16/9 button.
2. To monitor channel
9, press the 16/9
button again.
To return to channel 19, press the 16/9
button again.
All-channel Scan
ꢀ While the HH940 is scanning, it is
automatically in Triple Watch mode. See
page 12 for information on Triple Watch
operation.
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Example: You’re listening to channel 6. You
want to scan all the channels.
1. To start scanning all
channels, press the
scan button.
2. The channels flash
on the LCD display
as the HH940 looks
for a transmission.
3. When it finds
(receives) an
incoming call, the
HH940 stops and
monitors that
channel.
4. When the transmission stops, the radio
continues scanning.
To stop scanning channels press scan
or 16/9
,
wx,
.
Monitoring Weather Channels
The HH940 has 10 preprogrammed weather
channel frequencies – represented by 1
through 0.
1. To listen to the
weather channels in
your area, press wx
.
2. To move up, press
▲ on the chan
button.
3. To move down,
press ▼ on the chan
button.
4.
To exit press wx
.
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Triple Watch
Triple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and
9 while monitoring the currently selected
channel for a signal. The marine radio checks
channel 16 and channel 9 for activity every
2 seconds.
To select
Triple Watch mode
press and hold the
triple button for two
seconds. A double
confirmation tone sounds.
ꢀ While in Triple Watch mode you can use
the select channels using the ▲ and ▼
chan button, or monitor channels 16 or 9
by pressing and releasing the 16/9 button.
To exit Triple Watch, press and hold triple
for two seconds. A double confirmation
tone sounds.
ꢀ If Weather Alert is active, it also checks the
weather channel every 7 seconds.
Weather Alert
Weather Alert lets your HH940 function as a
severe weather warning radio. With Weather
Alert turned on, when the NOAA issues a
severe weather warning, the HH940 sounds
an alert tone and you will hear the emergency
weather broadcast.
1. To select Weather
Alert, press and
hold wx for two
seconds. A double
confirmation tone
sounds.
2. To turn off weather
alert, press and hold
wx for two seconds.
A double
confirmation tone
sounds.
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International-USA Channels
1. To listen to
international marine
channels, press int
.
2. To switch back to
USA marine
channels, press int
again.
ꢀ For USA and international marine channels
and functions, refer to the tables starting on
page 14.
Transmitting
To transmit, press and hold in the PTT key.
To receive, release the PTT key.
Lighted Keys and Display
Press the LCD backlight button to light the
display for about 5 seconds.
Key Lock
To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the
keypad.
Press and hold the LCD backlight button
until it beeps. The keypad is locked.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold the
LCD backlight button again.
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Marine Channels - USA
Channel Frequency (MHz)
Traffic Type
Ship to
Ship
Ship to
Shore
Transmit Receive
WX0
WX1
WX2
WX3
WX4
WX5
WX6
WX7
WX8
WX9
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
163.275 NOAA Weather
162.550 NOAA Weather
162.400 NOAA Weather
162.475 NOAA Weather
162.425 NOAA Weather
162.450 NOAA Weather
162.500 NOAA Weather
162.525 NOAA Weather
161.650 Can. Weather
161.775 Can. Weather
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
156.050 156.050 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS
156.100 156.100 Port Ops
156.150 156.150 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS
156.200 156.200 Port Ops
156.250 156.250 Port Ops, VTS
156.300 156.300 Safety
156.350 156.350 Com’l
156.400 156.400 Com’l
156.450 156.450 Com’l & Non Com’l
156.500 156.500 Com’l
156.550 156.550 Com’l, VTS, SMS
156.600 156.600 Port Ops, VTS, SMS
156.650 156.650 Navigational
156.700 156.700 Port Ops
156.750 Environmental
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
RX Only
Yes
156.800 156.800 Distress, Safety, Calling Yes
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
156.850 156.850 State Control
156.900 156.900 Com’l
156.950 156.950 Com’l
157.000 161.600 Port Ops
157.050 157.050 U.S. Govt Only
157.100 157.100 Coast Guard
157.150 157.150 U.S. Govt Only
157.200 161.800 Public Corresp.
157.250 161.850 Public Corresp.
157.300 161.900 Public Corresp.
157.350 161.950 Public Corresp.
157.400 162.000 Public Corresp.
156.025 156.025
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
60
61
156.075 156.075
62
156.125 156.125
63
156.175 156.175
64
156.225 156.225
65
66
67
68
69
70
156.275 156.275 Port Ops
156.325 156.325 Port Ops
156.375 156.375 Com’l
156.425 156.425 Non Com’l
156.475 156.475 Non Com’l
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
156.525 Digital Selective Calling Yes
71
72
73
74
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
156.575 156.575 Non Com’l
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
156.625 156.625 Non Com’l
156.675 156.675 Port Ops
156.725 156.725 Port Ops
156.875 156.875 Port Ops
156.925 156.925 Non Com’l
156.975 156.975 Com’l
157.025 157.025 Com’l
157.075 U.S. Govt Only
157.125 157.125 U.S. Govt Only
157.175 U.S. Govt Only
157.225 161.825 Public Corresp.
157.275 161.875 Public Corresp.
157.325 161.925 Public Corresp.
157.375 161.975 Public Corresp.
157.425 157.425 Com’l
No
No
No
Yes
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Marine Channels - International
Channel Frequency (MHz)
Traffic Type
Ship to Ship to
Transmit Receive
Ship
Shore
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
RX Only
Yes
WX0
WX1
WX2
WX3
WX4
WX5
WX6
WX7
WX8
WX9
01
163.275 NOAA Weather
162.550 NOAA Weather
162.400 NOAA Weather
162.475 NOAA Weather
162.425 NOAA Weather
162.450 NOAA Weather
162.500 NOAA Weather
162.525 NOAA Weather
161.650 Can. Weather
161.775 Can. Weather
156.050 160.650 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes
156.100 160.700 Port Ops Yes
156.150 160.750 Com’l, Port Ops, VTS Yes
02
03
Yes
Yes
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
156.200 160.800 Port Ops
156.250 160.850 Port Ops, VTS
156.300 156.300 Safety
156.350 160.950 Com’l
156.400 156.400 Com’l
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
RX Only
Yes
156.450 156.450 Com’l & Non Com’l
156.500 156.500 Com’l
156.550 156.550 Com’l, VTS, SMS
156.600 156.600 Port Ops, VTS, SMS
156.650 156.650 Navigational
156.700 156.700 Port Ops, VTS, SMS
156.750 156.750 Environmental
16
156.800 156.800 Distress, Safety, Calling Yes
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
156.850 156.850 State Control
156.900 161.500 Com’l
156.950 161.550 Com’l
157.000 161.600 Port Ops
157.050 161.650 U.S. Govt Only
157.100 161.700 Coast Guard
157.150 161.750 U.S. Govt Only
157.200 161.800 Public Corresp.
157.250 161.850 Public Corresp.
157.300 161.900 Public Corresp.
157.350 161.950 Public Corresp.
157.400 162.000 Public Corresp.
156.025 160.625
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
60
61
156.075 160.675
62
156.125 160.725
63
156.175 160.775
64
156.225 160.825
65
66
67
68
69
70
156.275 160.875 Port Ops
156.325 160.925 Port Ops
156.375 156.375 Com’l
156.425 156.425 Non Com’l
156.475 156.475 Non Com’l
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
156.525 Digital Selective Calling Yes
71
72
73
74
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
156.575 156.575 Non Com’l
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
156.625 156.625 Non Com’l
156.675 156.675 Port Ops
156.725 156.725 Port Ops
156.875 156.875 Port Ops
156.925 161.525 Non Com’l
156.975 161.575 Com’l
157.025 161.625 Com’l
157.075 161.675 U.S. Govt Only
157.125 161.725 US Gov Only
157.175 161.775 U.S. Govt Only
157.225 161.825 Public Corresp.
157.275 161.875 Public Corresp.
157.325 161.925 Public Corresp.
157.375 161.975 Public Corresp.
157.425 162.025 Public Corresp.
No
No
No
No
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Parts and Accessories
Antenna
Battery Pack
BP940
Operating Guide
Wrist Strap
AC Adapter
Drop-in Charger
Cigarette
Adapter
HH9804
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Specifications
General
Channels
Transmit 55 US/International
Receive 90 US/International
Weather 10
Freq. Control
Freq. Tol.
PLL
Transmit 1.0 PPM
Receive 1.0 PPM
-4°F(-20°C) to
Oper. Temp.
+122°F(+50°C)
Antenna
Microphone
Display
Speaker
Power Source
Flexible Whip
Built-in Electret type
Liquid Crystal Display
8Ω 1 Watt
Rechargeable
Nickel-cadmium
Battery Pack
4.8V 400 mAh
Size
(without 122 (H) 63 (W) 32 (D)
antenna)
Weight
(w/battery 8.4 oz.
& antenna)
Transmitter
Frequency Range
Frequency Stability
Power Output
156 ~ 158 MHz
±5 PPM
1.0 W
Spurious Emissions
Current Drain
-55 dBc
500 mA
Receiver
Receiver Type
Triple Conversion
Super Heterodyne
Phase Locked Loop
system for Local
Oscillator
Frequency Range
Sensitivity
Squelch Sensitivity
Audio
Frequency
Response
156 ~ 164 MHz
0.25 µV for 12dB SINAD
Threshold 0.15µV
±6 dB 500 to 2000 Hz
Adjacent Channel
Selectivity
60 dB @± 25 kHz
Hum & Noise Ratio
Audio Output Power
40 dB
0.6 W @10% THD
Current DrainSquelched 40 mA
Max. Audio 280 mA
Specifications shown are typical and subject to
change without notice.
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Three-year Limited Warranty
Important! Evidence of original purchase is required
for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: 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 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 replce 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 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 include all parts and
accessories originally packaged with the product. The
Product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable
means, or delivered, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Ft Worth, TX 76155
(800) 586-0409
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central
Monday through Friday
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All Rights Reserved.
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