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Uniden MHS-550

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Marine VHF/UHF transceiver
Frequency range: Marine
TX: 156.025-157.425 MHz
RX: 156.050-163.275 MHz
FRS
TX: 462.5625-467.7125 MHz
RX: 462.5625-467.7125 MHz
Receive only
AM: 0.5-1.8 MHz
WFM: 87.5-108 MHz
Air: 108-137 MHz
Tuning steps: Marine/FRS: Channelized
AM: 9 / 10 KHz
WFM: 100 / 200 KHz
Air: 25 KHz
Frequency stability:±0.5 ppm @ 25 to 50°C (77 to 122°F)
Mode:TX: FM / NFM
RX: AM / FM / NFM / WFM
Channels / memory management: Marine: All US and international channels
FRS: 14 channels
10 NOAA WX channels
Duplex shift / offset:Automatic according to bandplan
Power supply:6-7.5 VDC (Four LR03 / AAA alkaline batteries or Li-Ion pack)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 72-250 mA
TX: 0.65-1.5 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / Non-removable antenna
Dimensions (W*H*D):65*107*35 mm (2.55*4.21*1.38")
Weight:270 g (9.5 oz)
Other features: CTCSS/PL (FRS mode only). Channel 16/9 button. Dual/triple watch.
Scanning. 128*64 dot matrix display. Weather alert.
JIS7/IPX7 water proof.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: ? MHz
2nd IF: ? KHz
Sensitivity: Marine: <0.4 uV (12 dB SINAD)
FRS: <0.5 uV (12 dB SINAD)
AM BC: <2 uV (12 dB SINAD)
WFM BC: <3 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Air: <3 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity:<0.25 uV (Treshold)
<2 uV (Tight)
Selectivity: Marine: More than 60 dB (Adjacent channel)
FRS: More than 30 dB (Adjacent channel)
Image rejection:Marine: 50-75 dB
AF output power / speaker:450 mW at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:TRS "Minijack" (3.5 mm)




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: Marine
High: 5 W
Mid: 2.5 W
Low: 1 W
Elow: 500 mW
FRS
500 mW (ERP)
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):Marine: ±5 KHz
FRS: ±2.5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -53 dBc
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / TRS "Minijack" (2.5 mm)
Microphone input level:6 mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:China, 2006-20xx (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:User manual (6.5 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
AC550
BP550
BT550
CLIP550
DC550
RSC550
AC adapter
Li-Ion battery pack
Alkaline battery case (Four LR03 / AAA batteries)
Belt clip
Cigarette ligther DC cable
Charging cradle