Uniden HH979XL - Manual (Page 4)

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 and long term stability. This radio
has been type approved and certified by the Australian
Spectrum Management Agency (SMA) for marine use,
and Telstra Corporation for access to its Seaphone Network
around Australia.
Important
In Australia, the VHF-FM Marine Radio Telephone Band is
regulated by the Spectrum Management Agerwy. Any
adjustments or alterations which would alter the perfor­
mance of the transceivers original SMA type approvals or
would change the determining method are strictly prohibited.
Replacement or substitution of crystals, transistors, ICs,
regulators, diodes, or any other part of a unique nature, with
parts other than those recommended by UNIDEN may
cause violation of the technical specifications as approved
by the SMA.
You are required to comply with the Rules and Regulations
as set forth by the AUSTRALIAN Spectrum Management
Agency.
Before operating the radiotelephone, you must hold an
appropriate Certificate of Proficiency. To obtain this certifi­
cate, you are required to demonstrate by examination a
satisfactory knowledge of the Marine distress and safety
procedures and related operating principles associated with
maritimecommunications.
General information relating to licensing and operation of
stations in the Marine Radio Communication Service can be
obtained from any SMA office in your state.
WARNING
UNIDEN does NOT warrant this unit to be waterproof. When
using this unit in a marine environment, care must be taken
to prevent spray or water from entering the unit, which may
damage it.
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