Uniden America UT601 2.4GHz Wireless Microphone User Manual UM525 Paper OM

Uniden America Corporation 2.4GHz Wireless Microphone UM525 Paper OM

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UM-525MANUALOWNER’SMarine RadioOwner’s ManualUM525 Marine RadioUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Maritime Radio Services Operation2Maritime Radio Services OperationWarning! 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. For frequencies/channels that are currently for use in the U.S. without 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 (for US users) or Industry Canada (for Canadian users). FCC / Industry Canada InformationCertification .................................................................... FCC Part 80 or RSS-182/188Output Power ............................................................ 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)Emission ....................................................................................... 16K0F3E, 16K0F2DTransmitter Frequency Range ............................................... 156.025 to 157.425 MHzFCC Identifier ........................................................................................... AMWUT601IC Certification Number ............................................................................ 513C-UT601This device complies with the GMDSS provisions with Part 80 of the FCC Rules, as well as 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 Corporation. Changes or modifications not approved by Uniden could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories.Maritime Radio Services Operation UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 2 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Contents 3ContentsAbout Digital Selective Calling ............................................................................. 6Introduction ............................................................................................................ 7Feature Highlights ................................................................................................. 8General Features ............................................................................................... 8Weather Features ............................................................................................... 9DSC Features ..................................................................................................... 9Optional Features ............................................................................................... 9Understanding Your Radio ..................................................................................11About This Manual ........................................................................................... 11How The Radio’s Controls Appear in This Manual ........................................... 11Included With the Radio .......................................................................................13Controls and Indicators .......................................................................................14Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 14Microphone ....................................................................................................... 14Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................... 14Setting Up the Radio ............................................................................................15Connecting the Antenna ................................................................................... 15Connecting Power ............................................................................................ 15Installation ........................................................................................................ 15Choosing a Location ................................................................................... 16Engine Noise Suppression .......................................................................... 16Installing the Radio ...................................................................................... 17Using a WHAM Microphone With the Radio .................................................... 17A Look at the Radio .......................................................................................... 18A Look at the Microphone ................................................................................ 19A Look at the Display ....................................................................................... 19Status Icons ................................................................................................. 19Status Messages ..........................................................................................20Basic Operation ....................................................................................................21Turning the Radio On and Off .......................................................................... 21Selecting a Channel ......................................................................................... 21Transmitting and Receiving .............................................................................. 21Adjusting the Transmit Power .......................................................................... 22Using Scan ....................................................................................................... 22Using Normal Scan ..................................................................................... 23Using Triple Watch Scan ............................................................................. 23Using Step ........................................................................................................ 23Using Channel Mode ........................................................................................ 23Using Hail ..........................................................................................................23ContentsUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 3 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Contents4Using the Intercom .............................................................................................. 24Using GPS .......................................................................................................... 25Using Position Setting Mode ............................................................................... 25Using Battery Hi/Lo Detect .................................................................................. 25Using 16/9 TRI .................................................................................................... 26Using Memory Channel ...................................................................................... 26Saving Channels in Memory ...........................................................................26Scanning Memory Channels ...........................................................................26Using Triple Watch .............................................................................................. 26Using the Radio’s Menus .......................................................................................28Using the DSC Call Menu ................................................................................... 28Using DSC Individual Call .............................................................................. 29Using DSC Group Call ................................................................................... 30Using DSC ALL SHIPS Call ........................................................................... 30Using DSC Position Request Call .................................................................. 31Using Position Send Call ............................................................................... 32Using DSC Geographical Call ....................................................................... 32Using DSC Distress Relay Call ...................................................................... 32Using DSC Standby Call ................................................................................ 33Using the DSC Receive Log .......................................................................... 33Using the Fog Horn Menu ....................................................................................34Selecting a Fog Horn Sound .......................................................................... 34Setting the Fog Horn Frequency .................................................................... 35Setting the Vessel Type ................................................................................. 35Setting the Fog Horn Volume ........................................................................ 35Using the WHAM Page Menu ..............................................................................36Using the Setup Menu .........................................................................................36Using the Directory ........................................................................................ 36Using Channel Tag ........................................................................................ 37Setting the Local Time ................................................................................... 38Setting Daylight Saving Time ......................................................................... 38Setting FIPS Codes ....................................................................................... 38Disabling Auto Channel Switch ...................................................................... 40Position Reply ................................................................................................ 40Setting Up a WHAM ....................................................................................... 40Setting Up a Group MMSI .............................................................................. 42Setting Up a User MMSI ................................................................................ 42Setting a Scrambler Code .............................................................................. 43Using the System Menu .......................................................................................44Adjusting the Contrast ....................................................................................44Adjusting the Display and Key Brightness ......................................................44Adjusting the Key Beep ..................................................................................44Performing a Radio Self Test ..........................................................................45UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 4 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Contents 5DSC Operation ......................................................................................................46Making a DSC Distress Call ............................................................................. 46Receiving a DSC Distress Call ......................................................................... 46Making an ALL SHIPS Call ...............................................................................47Other Settings .......................................................................................................48Using the Weather Function ............................................................................. 48Using Weather Alert .................................................................................... 48Using SAME Alert ....................................................................................... 48Using the Scrambler ......................................................................................... 48Care and Maintenance .........................................................................................50Frequently Asked Questions ...............................................................................51Specifications .......................................................................................................52Appendix ...............................................................................................................54NMEA Operation .............................................................................................. 54NMEA Input ................................................................................................. 54NMEA Output .............................................................................................. 54Reference Information ...................................................................................... 55USA/Canadian/International Channel Frequencies ..................................... 55Weather Channel Frequencies ................................................................... 58SAME Event Codes .................................................................................... 58Initialization Settings ................................................................................... 60Three Year Limited Warranty ...............................................................................61UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 5 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
About Digital Selective Calling6About Digital Selective CallingThe U.S. Coast Guard and other rescue authorities offer radiotelephone service to mariners as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. This service, known as Digital Selective Calling (DSC), lets mariners instantly send automatically formatted distress alerts to rescue authorities anywhere in the world. Digital selective calling also lets mariners initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety and routine radiotelephone calls to or from any similarly equipped vessel or shore station, without requiring either party to be near a radio loudspeaker. DSC acts like the dial and bell of a telephone, allowing you to “direct dial” and “ring” other radios, or allow others to “ring” you, without having to listen to a speaker. Your radio's DSC Call feature lets you transmit and receive DSC Calls based on ITU-R M.493-11. You can send a distress message in an emergency situation, send and receive position data to and from other vessels, and set up and use a directory of other vessels with DSC radios. You can also use the radio's NMEA input and output feature to display and use vessel information. DSC calls your radio can send and receive include distress, individual, individual ack, ALL SHIPS, group, position request, position reply, and position send. DSC calls your radio can receive include distress ack, geographic, distress relay, and distress relay ack.About Digital Selective CallingUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 6 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Introduction 7IntroductionYour Uniden UM-525 Marine Radio combines state-of-the-art technology with rugged durability and ease of use. The radio's all solid-state design and conservatively-rated components and materials make it an ideal choice for harsh marine environments. The radio's large display and backlit control buttons make it easy to use even in extreme lighting and weather conditions.The radio's memory channel scan feature lets you set it so it quickly scans and tunes only the channels you select. The Triple Watch feature lets you easily scan emergency channels along with any channel you want, and you can tune emergency channels by pressing a single button. The weather alert features let you monitor weather alert broadcasts and even sound an audible alarm if bad weather is reported in an area you specify. You can connect an optional GPS module to the radio to help keep track of your current location with space-age precision. You can connect and use a wide variety of optional equipment with the radio, including an FMB321 flush mount, hailer horn, GPS module, wireless microphones, and a plotter. You can connect and use WHAM and WHAM x 4 wireless microphones with the radio, making onboard communications as flexible as you need them to be. You can even install an optional scrambler board in the radio and use the radio's scrambler feature, letting you communicate privately with other vessels that have a scrambler installed.You should read the rest of this Operating Guide thoroughly to acquaint yourself with all of your radio's features and functions. Save your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case you ever need to have warranty service on the radio. Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.Note: Your radio meets the stringent JIS7 waterproof specification. This means that the radio and microphone can be submerged to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes without incurring damage. IntroductionUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 7 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Feature Highlights8Feature HighlightsGeneral FeaturesMemory Channel Scan - You can set the radio so it scans only the channels you select.Triple Watch - The radio lets you scan Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 16, secondary Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 9, and the currently selected channel in order.Memory Channel Step - You can set the radio so it quickly tunes channels saved in the radio's memory.One-Touch Emergency Channel - You can quickly tune the radio to Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 16 and secondary Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 9 by pressing a single button.Hi/Lo Transmit Power - You can set the radio's transmit power to 25 watts or 1 watt.Channel Mode - You can set the radio's channel mode to USA, INT (international), or CAN (Canada).Contrast Adjustment - You can adjust the display's contrast to make it easier to see in extreme conditions.Display Backlight/Key Light Adjustment - You can adjust the brightness of the display and the keys on the radio to make them easier to see in extreme conditions.Key Beep Adjustment - You can adjust the volume of the tone you hear when you press a key.Self Test - The radio automatically tests its hardware and displays the test results.Channel Tag - Lets you change the channel name that appears when you tune a channel.Auto Position Reply Disable - You can set the radio so when it receives a position request call, it does not automatically reply with your current position.Standby - You can set the radio to its unattended mode.Receive Log - You can set the radio so it records a log of received calls. You can view the receive log, making it easy to see when somebody calls your vessel.Feature HighlightsUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 8 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Feature Highlights 9Weather FeaturesWX Alert Decode Mode - You can set your radio to monitor a selected weather radio channel for weather emergency signals or SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) alerts for areas you specify. This lets you receive the earliest possible warning when bad weather is in the area or a national, regional, or local emergency has been detected. FIPS Code Programming - You can program your radio with up to 30 FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) codes for the areas you desire. If the radio receives a SAME alert tone, it checks it against the FIPS codes you programmed and alerts you if it finds a match.DSC FeaturesDSC Call - You can use the radio to transmit and receive DSC Call information. See “Using the DSC Call Menu” on Page 28 for more information about DSC Call.DSC Directory - You can set up a directory of other vessels that have a DSC-capable radio with a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number.Auto Channel Switch Disable - You can set the radio so it does not automatically change the channel when it receives a DSC Call. The radio automatically sends a signal to the calling vessel that shows that your vessel's radio is unattended, and does not tune to the requested channel.Optional FeaturesScrambler - If you install an optional scrambler board in the radio, you can set the radio so it scrambles your voice when you transmit, helping you avoid being overheard by other vessels.Hailer Features - You can use these features if you connect an optional hail horn to the radio.•Loud Hailer - You can use the radio to talk and listen using the speaker. •Fog Horn - You can use the radio to sound a fog horn. If you connect a GPS receiver to the radio, the radio can even sound the appropriate fog horn sound based on its location and situation.GPS Features - You can use these features if you connect an optional GPS receiver to the radio.•GPS Intuitive - The radio automatically suggests the correct channel mode based on its current location (USA, International, and Canadian channels).•Automatic Local Time Setting - The radio sets itself to the correct local time.•Automatic Fog Horn - The radio sounds the appropriate fog horn sound based on its location and situation.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 9 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Feature Highlights10•NMEA Input - The radio displays information such as your vessel's latitude and longitude, speed and course, and the date and time. You can also send position information and GPS Intuitive data using this feature.•NMEA Output - The radio automatically passes received DSC information to an optional connected chart plotter.WHAM Input - If you connect an optional 900 MHz analog WHAM microphone to the radio, you can use it to control the radio from almost anywhere aboard your vessel.WHAM x 4 Input - If you connect an optional 2.4 GHz digital WHAM x 4 microphone to the radio, you can use it to control the radio from almost anywhere aboard your vessel, and each WHAM x 4 user can communicate with each other. You can also use the radio's intercom function to communicate with each WHAM x 4 user. You can even use a second base radio as an intercom.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 10 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Understanding Your Radio 11Understanding Your RadioAbout This ManualThe screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use your radio. Since what you see depends on the frequencies for your area and the settings you select, you might notice some differences between what is in this manual and what appears on your radio's display. Buttons you press appear in bold type and text that appears on the display appears in italic type.How The Radio’s Controls Appear in This ManualTo help navigate the radio's menus, the steps shown in this manual describe the displays you see and the keys you press or control you operate to get a desired result.This example shows you how to use the radio's menu to program a user MMSI for the first time. It shows you the control to use (PUSH/SELECT) to view a series of choices and the correct option to select (USER MMSI) as you rotate PUSH/SELECT. It also instructs you to press PUSH/SELECT to select the option.Important: If you have already set the user MMSI, do not change it unless you have received a new user MMSI. After you program a user MMSI for the first time, you can only change it once more. If you try to change the user MMSI a third time, the radio will not accept the change. To change the user MMSI again, you must return the radio to Uniden for reprogramming.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select USER MMSI, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.If a user MMSI has already n programmed, you see the following screen. Stop here.If a user MMSI has already been programmed twice, you see the following screen. Stop here.Otherwise, if a user MMSI has not been programmed, you see the following screen.AUTO CH SWPOS REPLYWHAMUSER MMSI 16USER MMSI685749638 16USER MMSI685749638 16CAN’T CHANGEOVER 2 TIMESUSER MMSI--------- 16Understanding Your RadioUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 11 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Understanding Your Radio122. To enter the first digit of the user MMSI, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the digit appears, then press PUSH/SELECT. The digit you entered appears and the flash-ing cursor moves to the next position.3. Repeat Step 2 for each of the user MMSI's digits. When you have entered each of the user MMSI's digits, a confirmation screen appears.4. If the displayed user MMSI is correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. The setup menu appears. Otherwise, If the displayed user MMSI is not correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Then repeat Steps 2 and 3 to enter the correct user MMSI.If you are new to using a marine radio, be sure to read “About Digital Selective Calling” on Page 6 for a quick background on DSC technology. The first thing you will need to do is connect an antenna and power to the radio. Then you will need to install the radio aboard your vessel. See “Connecting the Antenna” on Page 15, “Connecting Power” on Page 15, and “Installation” on Page 15 if you need any help doing this.USER MMSI685749638 16YESNOUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 12 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Included With the Radio 13Included With the Radioillustration - show radio, supplied mic, owners manual, and any otheritems supplied with the radio in the gift boxIncluded With the RadioUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 13 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Controls and Indicators14Controls and IndicatorsFront Panel(illus - show front panel, with callouts to controls)Microphone(illus - show microphone, with callouts to buttons)Rear Panel Connectors(illus - show rear panel, with callouts to controls and jacks)illustrationControls and IndicatorsUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 14 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Setting Up the Radio 15Setting Up the RadioConnecting the AntennaYour UM-525 has been designed to accommodate all of the popular marine VHF antennas. However, the selection and the installation of the antenna is the responsibility of the user or installer. A variety of antennas are available from a number of quality suppliers. In general, we recommend an 8' antenna rated at 6dB for powerboats, and a 4' antenna rated at 3dB for sailboats.In general, you can increase your communication range by using a high-gain antenna placed as high as possible above the water line. Locate the antenna away from metal objects. Keep coax feed cables as short as practical.The FCC has determined that excessive radiation poses a health risk to people near radio transmitting antennas. Therefore, the antenna used with this radio should be installed using the following guidelines to ensure a suitable distance between the antenna and persons close by.• Small whip antennas (3 dB) or smaller should be installed keeping at least 3 feet separation distance between the radiating element and people.• Larger antennas (6 dB or 9 dB) should be installed keeping at least a 6 feet sep-aration distance.• No person should touch the antenna or come closer than the separation dis-tance when the radio is transmitting.To connect the antenna to the radio, screw its connector onto the antenna jack on the back of the radio.Connecting Power1. Connect the red wire of the supplied power cord to the positive (+) side of your distribution circuit or battery. 2. Connect the black wire of the supplied power cord to the negative (-) side of your distribution circuit or battery. Note: The power cord is equipped with a fuse to protect the radio. Use only a six (6) amp fast blow fuse for replacement. 3. Connect the power cord to the keyed connector on the power “pigtail”. InstallationCaution: The UM-525 is designed to use a nominal 13.8 volt negative ground battery system for power. Do not use a positive ground battery system to power the UM-525.Setting Up the RadioUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 15 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Setting Up the Radio16Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the UM-525 so that you can most conveniently use it. Features which should be considered are:• The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top or bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting.• The remote speaker wires can be used with an auxiliary speaker.• All connections are “plug-in” type for easy removal of the radio.• By using an optional WHAM or WHAM x 4 (Wireless Handheld Access Microphone), the UM-525 can be mounted completely out of the way.• Also optionally available is a flush mount bracket (FMB321).Choosing a LocationHere are some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your UM-525.• The UM-525 is completely waterproof, but will last longer if protected from spray and splash.• Keep the battery leads as short as possible. Direct connection to the battery is most desirable. If direct connection can not be made with the supplied power lead, any extension should be made with #12-14 AWG wire. Long extensions should use larger gauge wire.• Keep the antenna lead-in wire as short as possible. If you must use a long lead-in wire as in the case of a sailboat masthead antenna installation, we recommend you upgrade your lead-in wire according to the following table:RG-58 <20'RG-8X <35'RG-8U <60'• Locate your antenna as high as possible and clear from metal objects. The reli-able range of coverage is a direct function of the antenna height.• Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio.• Select a location well away from the ship's compass. Auxiliary speakers also should be located away from the compass.Engine Noise SuppressionInterference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. The UM-525 has been designed to be essentially impervious to ignition noise and alternator noise. However, in some installations it may be necessary to take measures to further reduce the effect of noise interference. The UM-525 radio DC battery wires, antenna lead, and accessory cables should be routed away from the engine and engine compartment, and from power cabling carrying high currents.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 16 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Setting Up the Radio 17In severe cases of noise interference, it may be necessary to install a noise suppression kit. Contact the dealer where you purchased the radio for more information.Installing the RadioAfter you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location, follow these steps to install the radio.1. Position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna and any auxiliary cables installed) into the selected location to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items. 2. Mark the location of the mounting bracket. 3. Remove the bracket from the radio and use it as a template to mark the holes to be drilled for the mounting hardware. 4. Drill the holes and mount the bracket with hardware compatible with the material of the mounting surface.Note: Do not use mounting knobs other than the ones supplied. Do not insert the knobs without attaching the bracket.5. Connect all other auxiliary cables and accessories. 6. Install the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables and accessories to the appropriate jacks and connectors.Using a WHAM Microphone With the RadioTo connect a WHAM microphone to the radio, follow the steps listed in “Setting Up a WHAM” on Page 40. Then refer to the owners manual provided with the WHAM microphone for more information about connecting it to the radio.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 17 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Setting Up the Radio18A Look at the Radio(illus - show controls on the front of the radio)VOL - Rotate to adjust the volume.SQL - Rotate to adjust the squelch.PUSH/SELECT - Rotate to tune channels and highlight menu items you want to select, then press to select the channel you tuned or the item you selected.PWR - Press to turn the radio on or off.16/9 TRI - Press once to quickly tune to EMG Channel 16. Press again to quickly tune to EMG Channel 9. Press again to quickly tune to the previously-tuned channel. Hold down for 2 seconds to set the radio to the Triple Watch mode (see “Using Triple Watch” on Page 26).STEP/SCAN - Repeatedly press to step through each channel in memory. Hold down for 2 seconds to use the radio's channel scan feature (see “Scanning Memory Chan-nels” on Page 26).HAIL/INTERCOM - Press to turn on the hailer. Hold down for 2 seconds to use the radio's intercom feature (see “Using the Intercom” on Page 24).HI/LO/SCRAMBLER - Press to change the radio's output power. Hold down for 2 seconds to turn on the optional scrambler feature (see “Using the Scrambler” on Page 48).DISTRESS - Press to send a distress call (see “Making a DSC Distress Call” on Page 46). WX/ALERT - Press to listen to the active weather channel in your area. The currently-tuned weather channel's channel number appears on the display. Hold down for 2 seconds to set the radio to the weather alert mode (see “Using the Weather Function” on Page 48.MEM/UIC - Press to add or delete the currently-tuned channel from the scan memory. Hold down for 2 seconds to change the channel's mode (USA/CAN/INT).MENU - Press to use the menu for the DSC Call, Fog Horn, System, and Setup functions.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 18 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Setting Up the Radio 19A Look at the MicrophonePTT - Press to send a transmission.^/v - Repeatedly press to tune channels and highlight menu items you want to select.16/9 TRI - Press once to quickly tune to EMG Channel 16. Press again to quickly tune to EMG Channel 9. Press again to quickly tune to the previously-tuned channel.A Look at the DisplayStatus IconsTX - Appears while the radio is transmitting.TRI - Appears while the radio is set to its Triple Watch mode.LO - Appears while the transmit power is set to 1 watt.HI - Appears while the transmit power is set to 25 watts.USA - Appears while the radio is set to its USA channel mode.INT - Appears while the radio is set to its international channel mode.CAN - Appears while the radio is set to its Canada channel mode.Note: The radio uses an optional GPS module connected to it to determine if it is set to its USA, international, or Canada channel mode.MEM - Appears when the currently-tuned channel is in the radio's memory.WX - Appears while the radio is set to its WX mode.ALERT - Appears while the radio is set to its WX Alert mode.(illus - show a representation of the display with all status icons present)UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 19 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Setting Up the Radio20Status MessagesDisplayed messages appear on the third line of the display. The radio displays multiple messages in turn for 5 seconds each.GPS OK - Appears when a connected GPS module is working properly.CHECK GPS - Appears when a connected GPS module is not working properly.INPUT POS - Appears if the radio has not received valid GPS data for over 1 hour.WHAM OK - Appears when a connected WHAM or WHAM x 4 microphone is working properly.Note: WHAM OK appears when an optional WHAM microphone is connected to the radio, even if the WHAM microphone cannot communicate with the radio. WHAM OK appears when at least one optional WHAM x 4 microphone is connected to the radio, even if any WHAM x 4 microphone cannot communicate with the radio. CHECK WHAM - Appears when a WHAM or WHAM x 4 microphone is not connected to the radio or is not working properly.SCRAMBLE ON - Appears when an installed scrambler board is working and the scrambler is turned on.USA AREA - Appears when the UIC is not set to USA mode, but the vessel is cur-rently in a USA area.INT AREA - Appears when the UIC is not set to INT mode, but the vessel is currently in an INT area.CAN AREA - Appears when the UIC is not set to CAN mode, but the vessel is cur-rently in a CAN area.AUTO FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its automatic fog horn feature.MANUAL FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its manual fog horn feature.UNDERWAY FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its under way fog horn feature.STOP FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its stop fog horn feature.SAIL FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its sail fog horn feature.TOW FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its tow fog horn feature.ANCHOR FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its anchor fog horn feature.AGROUND FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its aground fog horn feature.YELP FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its yelp fog horn feature.BATTERY LOW - Appears when the battery connected to the radio is low.BATTERY HIGH - Appears when the battery connected to the radio is high.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 20 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Basic Operation 21Basic OperationTurning the Radio On and OffPress PWR to turn on the radio. The radio sounds a tone and USER MMSI and a user MMSI number appear (if you have already set a user MMSI) or NO USER MMSI appears (if you have not set a user MMSI).Notes:• If the radio is set to EMG (emergency) mode or WX (weather) mode, it automatically tunes to the last channel you selected when you turn it on. Other-wise, if the radio is in Scan mode, it tunes to the first channel in the scan list.• If the radio is turned on for at least 3 seconds, it remembers the last channel you tuned when you turn it off. Then, it tunes to that channel when you turn it back on.• If you hold down MENU while turning on the radio, the Contrast level screen appears. You can use this screen to set the contrast (see “Adjusting the Con-trast” on Page 44).Press PWR again to turn off the radio.Selecting a ChannelRotate PUSH/SELECT to select a channel. Rotating PUSH/SELECT clockwise tunes forward through the channels, while rotating PUSH/SELECT counterclockwise tunes backward through the channels. The channel indicator shows the currently-tuned channel.If the radio is set to MRN (marine) mode, channel numbers appear as two digits. If the radio is set to WX mode, channel numbers appear as one digit.Notes:•If A appears next to a channel number, this indicates the channel is in the simplex mode on the ship station transmit side of an international duplex channel.• You cannot use PUSH/SELECT to select Channel 70. Channel 70 is used only in DSC mode.Transmitting and ReceivingTo transmit, hold down PTT on the microphone. TX appears. Release PTT to receive. TX disappears.Notes:• If the radio is set to transmit at low power, you can change to high power by pressing HI/LO/SCRAMBLER while transmitting.Basic OperationUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 21 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Basic Operation22• If you transmit continuously for longer than 5 minutes, TX and the channel number blink and the radio stops transmitting. This warns you that the PTT button might be stuck. To resume transmitting, release the PTT button then press it again.• The radio cannot transmit on Channel 15 (USA).• If you hold down PTT while turning on the radio, the radio sounds an error tone and TX and the channel number blink. No key except HI/LO/SCRAMBLER works.• You cannot transmit while the radio is set to WX mode, Scan mode, or Triple Watch mode. If you press PTT while the radio is set to Scan mode or Triple Watch mode, the radio cancels that mode but does not transmit.• The radio cannot transmit voice data on Channel 70. Only DSC data such as Distress Call can be transmitted on Channel 70.Adjusting the Transmit PowerRepeatedly press HI/LO/SCRAMBLER to adjust the transmit power. If the transmit power on the currently tuned channel is set to Hi (25W), pressing HI/LO/SCRAMBLER changes it to Lo (1W), and LO appears. If the transmit power on the currently tuned channel is set to Lo, pressing HI/LO/SCRAMBLER changes it to Hi, and HI appears.Important: The radio automatically sets itself to low transmit power if you tune to Channels 13, 67, 75, or 76. Although you cannot change the transmit power to high on Channel 75 or Channel 76, you can change the transmit power to high on Channel 13 or Channel 67 by holding down Hi/Lo/SCRAMBLER while transmitting on those channels.Notes:• You cannot change the transmit power if the radio is set to Scan mode.• The radio automatically sets itself to high transmit power if you use PUSH/SELECT to tune to Channel 16, press 16/9 TRI, or it receives a distress call. The radio sets itself back to low power if you use PUSH/SELECT to select another channel.Using ScanThe radio has two scan options available; normal scan and Triple Watch scan. Normal scan lets you quickly scan and tune only those channels you select. Triple Watch lets you easily scan emergency channels along with a channel you select.Note: If you hold down STEP/SCAN while the radio is set to WX mode or EMG mode, it cancels that mode and starts memory channel scanning.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 22 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Basic Operation 23Using Normal ScanTo use normal scan, hold down 16/9 TRI for about 2 seconds if the radio is set to Triple Watch (see “Using Triple Watch” on Page 26). The radio scans any channels you saved to its memory and SCANNING appears.Notes:• If you use normal scan, the radio does not scan any emergency channels. Use Triple Watch (see “Using Triple Watch” on Page 26) to scan emergency chan-nels.• You must save at least one channel in the radio's memory to use normal scan. See “Saving Channels in Memory” on Page 26 for more information.Using Triple Watch ScanTo use Triple Watch scan, hold down STEP/SCAN for about 2 seconds. The radio scans emergency Channel 16, Channel 9, and the current memory channel. TRI appears.Note: You must save at least one channel in the radio's memory to use Triple Watch scan. See “Saving Channels in Memory” on Page 26 for more information.Using StepStep lets you quickly tune through the channels you saved in the radio's memory.To use step, repeatedly press STEP/SCAN. The radio tunes a channel you stored in the memory each time you press STEP/SCAN.Using Channel ModeRepeatedly press MEM/UIC to change the radio mode from USA to INTERNATIONAL to CANADIAN. USA, INT, or CAN appears on the display. The radio saves the current channel mode setting when you turn it off then turn it back on.Note: Scan mode, WX mode, and EMG mode are cancelled when you press MEM/UIC.Using HailNotes: • You must connect an optional hailer horn to the radio to use the hail feature.• If the radio receives a DSC call while the radio is set to the hail mode, informa-tion about the call appears on the display for about 5 seconds.To use the hail feature, press HAIL/INTERCOM then press PTT on the microphone to speak. HA and TALK appear. Release PTT to listen. LISTEN appears and you hear any response to your hail through the radio's speaker. To adjust the hail volume, repeatedly press + and - on the microphone or rotate PUSH/SELECT on the radio. To exit hail, press HAIL/INTERCOM again.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 23 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Basic Operation24Using the IntercomThe intercom feature lets you call optional WHAM x 4 microphones connected to the radio. You can select and call one microphone, a group of microphones, or each microphone connected to the radio.Notes: • WHAM x 4 microphone users can also call each other and the radio.• WHAM x 4 microphone users cannot receive MRN signals received by the radio.• If the radio receives a DSC call while the radio is set to the intercom mode, infor-mation about the call appears on the display for about 5 seconds.• If any WHAM x 4 microphone user cannot connect with the radio, intercom does not work and the radio sounds an error tone.• Intercom mode is cancelled if 16/9 TRI or DISTRESS is pressed.Follow these steps to use the intercom.1. Hold down HAIL/INTERCOM.2. Follow one of these steps to select the WHAM x 4 microphone or microphones you want to talk to.a. To select one WHAM x 4 microphone, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the WHAM x 4 microphone you want to talk to is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. b. To select a group of WHAM x 4 microphones, rotate PUSH/SELECT until GROUP is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears you can use to select the WHAM x 4 microphones you want to talk to. For each WHAM x 4 microphone you want to talk to, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select it, then press PUSH/SELECT.Note: Only those WHAM x 4 microphones or sub radios with which the radio can communicate appear on the display.c. To select all connected WHAM x 4 microphones, rotate PUSH/SELECT until ALL is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. 3. Press PTT on the microphone to speak. INTERCOM, the name of the WHAM x 4 microphone or microphones you selected, and TALK appear. Release PTT to lis-ten. LISTEN appears and you hear any response from the WHAM x 4 microphone or microphones you selected through the radio's speaker. 4. To exit intercom, press HAIL/INTERCOM again.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 24 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Basic Operation 25Using GPSYour radio can display GPS information if you connect an optional GPS module to it. If the GPS module is properly connected to the radio and is working, GPS OK appears on the radio's display. Otherwise, CHECK GPS appears.Press PUSH/SELECT to display the current GPS mode, date, time, speed, course, latitude, and longitude. Press PUSH/SELECT again to set the radio to its marine mode.Notes:• You cannot set the radio to its GPS mode until it receives valid GPS data at least once.• If the radio is not receiving valid data from the connected GPS module, the GPS data that appears blinks.• If you press any key except DISTRESS, HAIL/INTERCOM or MENU, the radio sets itself to its MRN mode. If you do not press any key, the radio sets itself to GPS mode.Using Position Setting ModeTo set the radio to its position setting mode, hold down PUSH/SELECT for about 2 seconds or press PUSH/SELECT when the radio is set to its MRN mode and does not have a GPS module connected. A screen appears that you can use to set the UTC time, latitude, and longitude used with DSC call. To save the UTC time, latitude, and longitude you set, hold down PUSH/SELECT for about 2 seconds.Notes:• When you set the time in position setting mode, be sure to set it to the current UTC time, not local time.• If the radio doesn't receive valid GPS data at least once, you cannot set it to position setting mode.• If the radio does not receive valid GPS data, it sounds a tone and INPUT POS appears.• The radio automatically alerts you if the UIC is currently set to a location but the vessel is actually in another area's territorial waters. For example, the radio alerts you if the UIC is set to USA but the vessel is actually in Canadian waters.Using Battery Hi/Lo DetectThe radio alerts you if the connected battery is providing too much or not enough power. If the battery is providing more than 16 volts, BATTERY HIGH appears. If the battery is providing less than 11 volts, BATTERY LOW appears.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 25 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Basic Operation26Using 16/9 TRIPress 16/9 TRI once to quickly tune the radio to Channel 16. Press 16/9 TRI again to quickly tune the radio to Channel 9. Press 16/9 TRI a third time to quickly tune the radio to the channel you tuned before you pressed 16/9 TRI.Notes:• Pressing 16/9 TRI cancels WX mode if the radio is set to WX mode.• Pressing 16/9 TRI stops the radio from scanning if the radio is set to Scan mode.• Pressing 16/9 TRI cancels Scan mode if the radio is set to EMG mode.• The radio cancels EMG mode if you press WX, hold down Hi/Lo/SCAN, or rotate PUSH/SELECT.Using Memory ChannelSaving Channels in MemoryYou can save channels you tune in USA, CAN, or INT mode into the radio's memory. This makes it easy to quickly tune the channels again. To save a channel, tune the channel then hold down SCAN/MEM for 2 seconds to save it. MEM appears. To delete a channel from memory, tune the channel you want to delete then hold down SCAN/MEM for 2 seconds. MEM disappears.Notes:• You cannot save a memory channel in WX mode.• You must store more than one channel in the memory for memory channel scan to work.Scanning Memory ChannelsYou can scan channels you saved in the radio's memory. This lets you quickly access and tune them. To scan memory channels, repeatedly press SCAN/MEM. Each channel you saved appears each time you press SCAN/MEM.Using Triple WatchTriple Watch scans Channel 9 and Channel 16 every 2 seconds. If the radio detects a transmission on Channel 9 or Channel 16 while set to Triple Watch, the channel indicator blinks.Hold down 16/9 TRI for about 2 seconds to turn Triple Watch on or off. If Triple Watch is off, TRI appears and Triple Watch is turned on. If Triple Watch is on, TRI disappears and Triple Watch is turned off.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 26 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Basic Operation 27Notes:• If Channel 9 is busy, the radio scans EMG Channel 9 and EMG Channel 16 in turn.• If you turn on Triple Watch and Channel 16 is busy, the radio receives EMG Channel 16.• If you turn on Triple Watch while the radio is set to EMG mode, the radio scans EMG Channel 16, EMG Channel 9, and the last MRN channel (Channel 16 or Channel 9).• If you turn on Triple Watch while the radio is set to WX mode, the radio scans EMG Channel 16, EMG Channel 9, and the WX channel.• Triple Watch resumes if the signal of the channel you tuned is lost for 3 seconds.• If the radio is scanning EMG Channel 9 or EMG Channel 16, only the CH indicator changes. The channel tag display does not change.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 27 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus28Using the Radio’s MenusTo use the radio's menus, press MENU. A screen appears containing options you can select to work with the radio's features. To select an option, rotate PUSH/SELECT to highlight the option you want, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. In most cases, one or more additional pages of options appear on the display. To return to the previous menu, press MENU. To exit, select EXIT or hold down MENU for 2 seconds.•DSC CALL - Lets you select and work with DSC Call options. See “Using the DSC Call Menu”.•FOG HORN - Lets you select and work with fog horn options. See “Using the Fog Horn Menu” on Page 34.•WHAM PAGE - Lets you select and work with WHAM page options. See “Using the WHAM Page Menu” on Page 36.•SYSTEM - Lets you select and work with system options. See “Using the System Menu” on Page 44.•SETUP - Lets you select and work with setup options. See “Using the Setup Menu” on Page 36.•EXIT - Exits the menu.Using the DSC Call MenuThe radio's DSC Call feature lets you transmit and receive DSC Calls based on ITU-R M.493-11. The radio supports the following DSC calls. To select the DSC Call menu, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select DSC CALL, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.Call Receive TransmitDistress Yes YesDistress Ack Yes NoIndividual Yes YesIndividual Ack Yes YesALL SHIPS Yes YesGroup Yes YesPosition Request Yes YesPosition Reply Yes YesPosition Send Yes YesGeographic Yes NoDistress Relay Yes NoDistress Relay Ack Yes NoUsing the Radio’s MenusUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 28 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus 29Using DSC Individual CallDSC individual call lets you transmit DSC Calls to an individual station. You can also receive DSC calls from other stations.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select INDIVIDUAL, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen showing the stations saved in the directory appears.2. Follow one of these steps to select the station where you want to send a DSC call.a. To select a station by vessel name, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the name of the station you want to talk to is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. b. To select a station by its user MMSI, rotate PUSH/SELECT until MANUAL is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears you can use to enter the user MMSI. After you enter the user MMSI, press PUSH/SELECT. The channel select screen appears.3. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select the channel you want to use, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A confirmation screen appears.4. To send a DSC call to the station you selected, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. DSC appears and the radio transmits the DSC call. Otherwise, to cancel the transmission, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.5. When you receive an acknowledgement from the station you called and the station is staffed, the radio sounds a tone and the receiving station name or user MMSI, category code, COMPLETED, and the channel number appear.Otherwise, if you receive an acknowledgement from the station you called and the station is unattended, the radio sounds a tone and the receiving station name or user MMSI, category code, UNATTENDED, and the channel number appear. Press any key to turn off the tone.6. If you receive a DSC call from another radio, the radio sounds a tone.a. To reply with an individual acknowledgement, rotate PUSH/SELECT until REPLY is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. b. If the radio is in its standby mode, the radio automatically sends an individual acknowledgement. Your radio's station name or user MMSI, category code, INDIVIDUAL, and the channel number appear on the display of the calling radio.Notes:• The radio automatically sets itself to high power when it sends a DSC call.• If a DSC call includes channel information and the automatic channel switch feature is turned on, the radio automatically changes the channel.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 29 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus30Using DSC Group CallDSC group call lets you transmit a DSC call to a group of stations with the same group MMSI. You can also receive DSC group calls from other stations.Notes:• You must set a group MMSI before you can use DSC group call. See “Setting Up a Group MMSI” on Page 42 for more information.• The radio automatically sets itself to low power when it sends a DSC group call.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select GROUP, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.2. Repeat Steps 1-5 under “Using DSC Individual Call” on Page 29 to send a DSC group call.If you receive a DSC group call from another radio, the radio sounds a tone.Using DSC ALL SHIPS CallDSC ALL SHIPS call lets you transmit DSC Calls to all ships. You can also receive DSC ALL SHIPS calls from other stations. DSC ALL SHIPS calls consist of URGENCY and SAFETY calls.Note: The radio automatically sets itself to high power when it sends a DSC ALL SHIPS call.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select ALL SHIPS, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. 2. To select the type of DSC ALL SHIPS call you want to send, rotate PUSH/SELECT until URGENCY or SAFETY is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. To send the DSC ALL SHIPS call you selected, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. DSC appears and the radio transmits the DSC call on Channel 70. After the radio sends the DSC ALL SHIPS call, it automatically tunes to emergency Channel 16.Otherwise, to cancel the transmission, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. If the radio receives a DSC ALL SHIPS call, the radio sounds a tone.Your radio and the sending radio automatically tune to Channel 70 until your radio receives all data, then both radios automatically tune to emergency Channel 16 for transmissions and replies.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 30 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus 31Using DSC Position Request CallDSC position request call lets you request the position of another vessel, then saves that position. The radio automatically sets itself to high power when it sends a DSC position request call.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select POS.REQUEST, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen showing the stations saved in the radio's directory appears.2. Follow one of these steps to select the station where you want to send a position request call.a. To select a station by vessel name, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the name of the station is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. b. To select a station manually, rotate PUSH/SELECT until MANUAL is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears you can use to enter the user MMSI. After you enter the user MMSI, press PUSH/SELECT. A screen appears where you can confirm or cancel sending a position request.3. To send the position request call you selected, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The radio transmits the position request call.Otherwise, to cancel the transmission, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.4. If the radio receives a position request call and position reply is set to AUTO, the following screen appears.Otherwise, if position reply is set to MANUAL, the following screen appears.5. To reply to a position request call, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select REPLY, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The radio transmits the position request call.Otherwise, to not reply to the position request call, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.If you receive a position request call containing position information from another radio, the following screen appears.Otherwise, if you receive a position request call with no position information, the following screen appears.POS.REQUESTROUTINE 16685749638POS.REQUESTREPLY 16685749638CANCELPOS.REPLY35°40.610N 16685749638139°46.564E08:24UROUTINEPOS.REQUEST16685749638NO POSITIONUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 31 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus32Using Position Send CallDSC position send call lets you send your position to another vessel. The radio automatically sets itself to high power when it sends a DSC position send call.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select POS.SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. 2. Follow one of these steps to select the station where you want to send your posi-tion.a. To select a station by vessel name, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the name of the station is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. b. To select a station manually, rotate PUSH/SELECT until MANUAL is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears you can use to enter the user MMSI. After you enter the user MMSI, press PUSH/SELECT. A screen appears where you can confirm or cancel sending a position.3. To send your position, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The radio transmits your position.Otherwise, to cancel the transmission, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.Using DSC Geographical CallDSC geographical call lets you receive geographical information from another vessel.Note: The radio does not transmit geographical information.If another vessel sends geographical information, a screen similar to the following appears.Using DSC Distress Relay CallDSC distress relay call lets you receive distress information from another vessel. The radio does not transmit distress relay information.If another vessel sends distress relay information, a screen similar to the following appears.If the radio successfully received distress relay acknowledgement information, a screen similar to the following appears.GEOGRAPHICAL16685749638URGENCYDTRS RELAY35°40.610N16685749638139°46.564E08:24UUNDESIGNATED> IN DISTRESS123456789DTRS RLY ACK35°40.610N16685749638139°46.564E08:24UUNDESIGNATED> IN DISTRESS123456789UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 32 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus 33Using DSC Standby CallDSC standby call lets you place the radio in its unattended mode. Use this feature if the radio will be unattended and no one will answer any calls. If another station calls the radio, it automatically replies UNATTENDED.Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select STANDBY, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen similar to the following appears.Press any key to turn off DSC standby call.Using the DSC Receive LogThe radio saves a list of received calls. The DSC receive log lets you view those calls. The radio saves up to 20 received calls.Receive log entries contain the following information.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select RECEIVE LOG, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.The radio places the latest received call at the top of the screen. Information including detailed call information and the date and time it was received appear. If there are any unviewed calls listed, the screen blinks until you view them.A screen similar to the following appears if you connected an optional GPS module to the radio.Otherwise, a screen similar to the following appears.2. To view the receive log menu and clear any unviewed calls, press MENU. 3. To recall individual calls for a specific vessel, press PUSH/SELECT. Type of Call Information DisplayedDistress MMSI (or name), position, time, nature codeDistress Ack MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature codeIndividual MMSI (or name), category codeIndividual Ack MMSI (or name), COMPLETED or UNATTENDED, category codeGroup MMSI (or name), category codeAll Ships MMSI (or name), category codePos Request MMSI (or name), category codePos Reply MMSI (or name), position, time, category codePos Send MMSI (or name), position, time, category codeGeographical MMSI (or name), category codeDistress Relay MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature codeDistress Relay Ack MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code LO USA 16DSC STANDBYUNATTENDED08/31 09:05PROUTINE 16INDIVIDUALCALL BACK123456789--/-- --:---ROUTINE 16INDIVIDUALCALL BACK123456789UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 33 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus34Using the Fog Horn MenuThe radio's fog horn feature lets you set up the radio so it sounds the correct fog horn for any condition.Notes: • You must connect an optional hailer horn to the radio to use the fog hornfeature.• You must connect an optional GPS module to the radio to select the AUTOMATIC fog horn selection. See “Selecting a Fog Horn Sound” for more information.To select the fog horn menu, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select FOG HORN, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.Selecting a Fog Horn SoundThis option lets you select the type of fog horn you want the radio to sound.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select FOG HORN, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen showing the fog horn sounds appears.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT until the fog horn sound you want to select appears, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The name of the fog horn sound you selected appears. You can select any of the following fog horn sounds.Notes:• If you select any fog horn sound other than AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, or YELP, the sound you selected sounds every 2 minutes until you turn it off. • If you select the AUTOMATIC fog horn sound, the radio sounds the appropriate fog horn pattern (UNDERWAY, STOP, or SAIL) depending on the information provided to it by a connected optional GPS module, the vessel type setting you set in “Setting the Vessel Type” on Page 35, and whether you are moving or stopped. Fog Horn SoundExplanationAUTOMATIC Uses information from a connected GPS module to automatically sound the correct fog horn for current conditions.MANUAL Sounds the fog horn signal for passing.UNDERWAY Sounds the fog horn signal for Power Boat Underway.STOP Sounds the fog horn signal for a vessel that is stationary (stopped).SAIL Sounds the fog horn signal for a sailboat, fishing boat, or towboat.TOW Sounds the fog horn signal for a vessel under tow.ANCHOR Sounds the fog horn signal for a vessel at anchor.AGROUND Sounds the fog horn signal for any vessel that has run aground.YELP Sounds a yelp-type siren similar to that used by police, Fish & Game, and US Coast Guard vessels.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 34 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus 35• The following table shows the type of fog horn pattern you hear, depending on your status.• The radio sounds the fog horn every 2 minutes until you turn it off. • If you select the YELP fog horn sound, the radio sounds a yelp tone only when you press PTT.3. To turn off the fog horn, press MENU. Setting the Fog Horn FrequencyThis option lets you adjust the frequency of the fog horn that sounds when the fog horn mode is set to MANUAL, UNDERWAY, STOP, SAIL, or TOW. You can set the frequency in 50 Hz increments between 200 Hz and 850 Hz.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select FREQUENCY, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen showing the fog horn frequency levels appears.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to increase the frequency or counterclockwise to decrease it. When you have set the frequency you want, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A confirmation screen appears.3. If the frequency you set appears correctly, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO. Setting the Vessel TypeThis option lets you select whether your vessel is a motor vessel or a sailing vessel. This lets you select the correct fog horn settings for your particular vessel.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select VESSEL TYPE, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select MOTOR or SAIL. When you have made the selection you want, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. Setting the Fog Horn VolumeThis option lets you adjust the fog horn’s volume.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select VOLUME, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen showing the volume levels appears.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. When you have set the volume level you want, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. Vessel TypeStatus Motor SailMoving UNDERWAY SAILStopped STOP STOPUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 35 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus36Using the WHAM Page MenuThis option lets you page a missing WHAM handset.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select WHAM PAGE, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen showing the WHAM handsets used with the radio appears.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT until the WHAM handset you want to find is selected, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The WHAM handset beeps for 1 minute or until any key is pressed on the handset.Using the Setup MenuThe radio's setup menu lets you set up the radio’s options. To set the setup options, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SETUP, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.Using the DirectoryThis option lets you enter the name and MMSI number of up to 50 other vessels into the radio, work with existing entries in the directory, and delete directory entries. This makes it easy to quickly recall and save information about these vessels.Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select DIRECTORY, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen showing any vessels previously entered in the directory and NEW appears.To edit an existing directory entry, see “Editing a Directory Entry”. To enter a new directory entry, see “Entering a New Directory Entry” on Page 36. To delete a directory entry, see “Deleting a Directory Entry” on Page 37.Editing a Directory EntryTo edit a directory entry, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select EDIT, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears where you can edit the vessel’s information.Entering a New Directory Entry1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NEW, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears where you can enter the vessel’s information. The cursor moves to the first digit of the vessel’s MMSI.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to increase the displayed digit or counterclockwise to decrease it. When the MMSI digit you want appears, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The cursor moves to the next digit.3. Repeat Step 2 for each of the MMSI’s digits. When you have entered all of the MMSI’s digits, the cursor moves to the first character of the vessel’s name.4. You can enter a vessel name up to 12 characters in length. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to move forward through the displayed characters or counterclockwise to move backward. When the character you want appears, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The cursor moves to the next character.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 36 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus 375. Repeat Step 4 for each of the vessel name’s characters. When you have entered all of the vessel name’s characters, a confirmation screen appears.6. If the MMSI and vessel name you set appears correctly, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES. The radio saves the MMSI and vessel name you input. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO. Deleting a Directory Entry1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select DELETE, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears where you can delete the vessel’s information.2. If you want to delete the displayed directory entry, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. The directory entry is deleted.Otherwise, If the displayed directory entry is not the one you want to delete, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. The directory entry is not deleted.Using Channel TagThis option lets you assign a name to marine channels. This makes it easy to quickly select and work with these channels. You cannot edit weather channel tags.Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CH TAG, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears showing the current channel tags.To edit a channel tag, see “Editing a Channel Tag”. To set a channel tag to its default name, see “Setting a Channel Tag to its Default Name” on Page 38.Editing a Channel Tag1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select the channel tag you want to edit, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears where you can select what action you want to take.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select EDIT, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The cursor moves to the first character of the channel tag.3. You can enter a channel tag up to 12 characters in length. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to move forward through the displayed characters or counterclockwise to move backward. When the character you want appears, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The cursor moves to the next character.4. Repeat Step 3 for each of the channel tag’s characters. When you have entered all of the channel tag’s characters, hold down PUSH/SELECT. When you have entered all of the channel tag’s characters, a confirmation screen appears.5. If the channel tag you set appears correctly, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES. The radio saves the channel tag you input. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO. UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 37 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus38Setting a Channel Tag to its Default Name1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select the channel tag you want to edit, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears where you can select what action you want to take.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select DEFAULT, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A confirmation screen appears.3. If the channel tag appears correctly, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES. The radio saves the channel tag. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO. Setting the Local TimeNote: You must connect an optional GPS module to the radio to set the local time.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select TIME ADJUST, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears showing the currently set local time and A (for AM) or P (for PM).2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to adjust the time forward or counterclockwise to adjust it backward. When the local time you want appears, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A confirmation screen appears.3. If the local time appears correctly, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SET. The radio sets the local time to the time you set. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL. Setting Daylight Saving Time1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select DAYLITE SAV, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. DAYLITE SAVE and a confirmation screen appear.2. To set the radio to daylight saving time, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select ON. The radio adjusts the displayed time for Daylight Saving Time. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select OFF. Setting FIPS CodesThis option lets you add FIPS codes that will activate the radio’s Specific Area Message Encoding weather alert system. You can program up to 30 FIPS codes into the radio. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select FIPS, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. FIPS CODES and a list of the current FIPS codes appears.To enter a new FIPS code, see “Entering a New FIPS Code”. To edit a FIPS code, see “Editing a FIPS Code” on Page 39. To delete a FIPS code, see “Deleting a FIPS Code” on Page 39.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 38 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus 39Entering a New FIPS Code1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NEW, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The cursor moves to the first character of the FIPS code.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to move forward through the displayed numbers or counterclockwise to move backward. When the number you want appears, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The cursor moves to the next number.3. Repeat Step 2 for each of the FIPS code’s characters. When you have entered all of the FIPS code’s numbers, hold down PUSH/SELECT. A confirmation screen appears.4. If the FIPS code you set appears correctly, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES. The radio saves the FIPS code you input. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO. Editing a FIPS Code1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select the FIPS code you want to edit, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears where you can select what action you want to take.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select EDIT, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The cursor moves to the first character of the FIPS code.3. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to move forward through the displayed numbers or counterclockwise to move backward. When the number you want appears, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The cursor moves to the next number.4. Repeat Step 3 for each of the FIPS code’s numbers. When you have entered all of the FIPS code’s numbers, hold down PUSH/SELECT. A confirmation screen appears.5. If the FIPS code you set appears correctly, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES. The radio saves the FIPS code you input. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO. Deleting a FIPS Code1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select DELETE, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears where you can delete the vessel’s information.2. If you want to delete the displayed FIPS code, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. The FIPS code is deleted.Otherwise, If the displayed FIPS code is not the one you want to delete, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. The FIPS code is not deleted.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 39 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus40Disabling Auto Channel SwitchThis option lets you set the radio so it does not automatically change the channel when it receives a DSC call. If the radio receives an individual call when Auto Channel Switch is turned off, the radio replies UNATTENDED to the calling radio and does not tune to the channel requested by the calling radio.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select AUTO CH SW, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. AUTO CH SW and ON and OFF appear.2. To turn off auto channel switch, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select OFF, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Auto channel switch is turned off.Otherwise, to turn on auto channel switch, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select ON, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Auto channel switch is turned on.Position ReplyThis option lets you set the radio so you can transmit an acknowledgement automatically or manually when it receives a Position Request Call. 1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select POS REPLY, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. AUTO and MANUAL appear.2. To set the radio to transmit an acknowledgement automatically, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select AUTO, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select MANUAL, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it.Setting Up a WHAMThis option lets you set up a WHAM or WHAM x 4 wireless microphone to work with the radio. You must set up a WHAM or WHAM x 4 microphone before it will work with the radio.Note: Refer to your WHAM microphone’s owners manual for more information about connecting it to the radio.Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select WHAM, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. If you have already connected a WHAM base unit to the radio, WHAM SETUP, BASE ID, and LINK CH appear. If you haven’t connected a WHAM base unit to the radio or connected a WHAM x 4 base unit to the radio, WHAM SETUP, BASE ID, and SUB RADIO appear.To set up a WHAM Base ID, see “Setting a WHAM Base ID”. To set up a WHAM link channel, see “Setting a WHAM Link Channel” on Page 41. To set up a WHAM x 4 Base ID, see “Setting a WHAM x 4 Base ID” on Page 41.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 40 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus 41Setting a WHAM Base IDThe WHAM base ID for the radio and the WHAM microphone you are installing must be the same.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select BASE ID, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The cursor moves to the first character of the base ID.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to move forward through the displayed numbers or counterclockwise to move backward. When the number you want appears, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The cursor moves to the next number.3. Repeat Step 2 for each of the base ID’s numbers. When you have entered all of the base ID’s numbers, hold down PUSH/SELECT. A confirmation screen appears.4. If the base ID you set appears correctly, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES. The radio saves the base ID you input. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO. 5. Turn the radio off then turn it back on to enable the base ID you set.Setting a WHAM Link ChannelThe link channel between the radio and the WHAM microphone you are installing must be the same. You can select 20 link channels.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select LINK CH, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. LINK CH and a channel number appear.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to move forward through the displayed numbers or counterclockwise to move backward. When the number you want appears, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A confirmation screen appears.3. If the channel number you set appears correctly, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES. The radio saves the channel number you input. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO. 4. Turn the radio off then turn it back on to enable the base ID you set.Setting a WHAM x 4 Base IDThe base ID between the radio and the WHAM x 4 microphone you are installing must be the same.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select BASE ID, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. BASE ID and a channel number appear.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to move forward through the displayed numbers or counterclockwise to move backward. When the number you want appears, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A confirmation screen appears.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 41 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus423. If the base ID you set appears correctly, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES. The radio saves the base ID you input. Otherwise, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO. Setting the WHAM Sub Radio ModeYou can set up the radio so connected WHAM and WHAM x 4 microphones can communicate with each other.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SUB RADIO, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. SUB RADIO and ON and OFF appear.2. To turn on the sub radio mode, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select ON, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. The sub radio mode is turned on.Otherwise, to turn off the sub radio mode, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select OFF, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it.Setting Up a Group MMSIYou can program a group MMSI. A group MMSI is 9 digits in length.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select GROUP MMSI, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.2. To enter the first digit of the group MMSI, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the digit appears, then press PUSH/SELECT. The digit you entered appears and the flash-ing cursor moves to the next position.3. Repeat Step 2 for each of the group MMSI's digits. When you have entered each of the group MMSI's digits, a confirmation screen appears.4. If the displayed group MMSI is correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Otherwise, If the displayed group MMSI is not correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Then repeat Steps 2 and 3 to enter the correct group MMSI.Setting Up a User MMSIWhen you first turn on the radio, you must program a user MMSI. A user MMSI is 9 digits in length.Important: If you have already set the user MMSI, do not change it unless you have received a new user MMSI. After you program a user MMSI for the first time, you can only change it once more. If you try to change the user MMSI a third time, the radio will not accept the change. To change the user MMSI again, you must return the radio to Uniden for reprogramming.INDIVIDUALGROUPALL SHIPSPOS.REQUEST16UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 42 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus 431. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select USER MMSI, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.If a user MMSI has already n programmed, you see the following screen. Stop here.If a user MMSI has already been programmed twice, you see the following screen. Stop here.Otherwise, if a user MMSI has not been programmed, you see the following screen.2. To enter the first digit of the user MMSI, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the digit appears, then press PUSH/SELECT. The digit you entered appears and the flashing cursor moves to the next position.3. Repeat Step 2 for each of the user MMSI's digits. When you have entered each of the user MMSI's digits, a confirmation screen appears.4. If the displayed user MMSI is correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. The setup menu appears. Otherwise, If the displayed user MMSI is not correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Then repeat Steps 2 and 3 to enter the correct user MMSI.Setting a Scrambler CodeYou can set the scrambler code to any of 128 different settings.Important: You must install an optional scrambler board in the radio to use the scrambler. See “Using the Scrambler” on Page 48 for more information.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SCRAMBLE, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears where you can select a scrambler code.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT until the scrambler code you want (0-127) appears, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A confirmation screen appears.3. If the displayed scrambler code is correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Otherwise, if the displayed scrambler code is not correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Then repeat Steps 2 and 3 to enter the correct scrambler code.AUTO CH SWPOS REPLYWHAMUSER MMSI 16USER MMSI685749638 16USER MMSI685749638 16CAN’T CHANGEOVER 2 TIMESUSER MMSI--------- 16USER MMSI685749638 16YESNOUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 43 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus44Note: You cannot use a WHAM or WHAM x 4 wireless microphone to set user MMSI, WHAM setup, system setup, or self test on the radio. You cannot use a WHAM wireless microphone to use the scrambler, intercom, GPS display, channel tag, or status message display on the radio.Using the System MenuThe radio's system menu lets you set the radio to your own personal preference. To set the system options, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SYSTEM, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.Adjusting the ContrastThis option lets you adjust the display’s contrast.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CONTRAST, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen showing the contrast levels appears.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to increase the contrast or counterclockwise to decrease it. When you have set the contrast level you want, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. Adjusting the Display and Key BrightnessThis option lets you adjust the brightness of the display and keys.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select LAMP ADJUST, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen showing the brightness levels appears.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select the brightness level you want. When you have set the brightness level you want, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. Adjusting the Key BeepThis option lets you adjust the key beep volume.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select KEY BEEP, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen showing the key beep volume levels appears.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. When you have set the volume level you want, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 44 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Using the Radio’s Menus 45Performing a Radio Self TestSelecting this menu item performs a complete self test on the radio. The self test provides the following information.• Antenna Condition (OK, NG)• Hail Speaker Condition (OK, Open, Bad Condition)• GPS Condition (OK, Not Connected, No Data Flow, No Support Sentence)• WHAM Condition (OK, Not Connected)• Scrambler Board Condition (OK, NG)• Battery Condition (OK, Too Low, Too High)To run the self test, select SELF TEST then press PUSH/SELECT. A screen appears showing the condition of each tested item. If NG appears next to the item, the item did not pass the test. For more information about items that did not pass the test, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select the item, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.Note: If the antenna did not pass the self-test, no additional information is available.UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 45 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
DSC Operation46DSC OperationMaking a DSC Distress Call1. Lift the protective tab over DISTRESS then hold down DISTRESS for about 5 seconds. A screen appears where you can select a distress type.2. To send an undesignated distress call, press PUSH/SELECT to select it. Otherwise, to send a designated distress call, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select the distress type, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A confirmation screen appears.If the displayed distress call option is correct and you want to send the distress call, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Otherwise, if the displayed distress call option is not correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Then repeat Steps 1 and 2 to enter the correct distress call option.The radio checks Channel 70 before sending the distress call and displays the following screen. To cancel the distress call while this screen appears, press PUSH/SELECT.If the channel is busy, the radio waits until the channel clears, then it sends the distress call and sounds a distress tone. Then, the radio tunes to Channel 16 and Channel 70 and waits between 3 minutes and 30 seconds (210 seconds) and 4 minutes and 30 seconds (270 seconds) for an acknowledgement signal. The radio continues to sound the alarm and listen for an acknowledgement signal until it receives one.Receiving a DSC Distress CallIf the radio receives a DSC distress call, you see a screen similar to the following, and the radio sounds a distress tone. If the name of the vessel sending the distress call is programmed into the radio, the vessel’s name appears. Otherwise, the vessel’s MMSI, position, time, and nature code appear. Rotate PUSH/SELECT while a distress call is being received to display additional information about the distress call.If the sending radio does not send position and nature code information with its distress call, you see a screen similar to the following.DISTRESSUNDESIGNATED33FIREFLOODINGCOLLISIONGROUNDINGCAPSIZINGSINKINGADRIFTABANDONINGPIRACY/ARMEDOVERBOARD[EXIT]DISTRESS 33SENDCANCELBUSY 33CANCELWAITINGDISTRESS35°40.610N 33685749638139°46.564E08:24UFIREDISTRESSNO POSITION 33685749638FIREDSC OperationUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 46 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
DSC Operation 47Making an ALL SHIPS CallYou can set the radio so it sends a message to all ships. The radio automatically sets itself to high transmit power when it sends an ALL SHIPS call.1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select DSC CALL, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select ALL SHIPS, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears where you can select the ALL SHIPS call option (URGENCY or SAFETY) you want to send.3. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select the ALL SHIPS call option you want (URGENCY or SAFETY), then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A confirmation screen appears.4. If the displayed ALL SHIPS call option is correct and you want to send the call, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. When the radio transmits the ALL SHIPS call option you selected, it tunes to Channel 16.Otherwise, if the displayed ALL SHIPS call option is not correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Then repeat Steps 2 and 3 to enter the correct ALL SHIPS call option.If the radio receives an ALL SHIPS call, you see a screen similar to the following. Both radios automatically tune to Channel 70 until all data is received, then both radios tune to Channel 16 for transmissions and replies.ALL SHIPS123456789URGENCYCH16 33UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 47 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Other Settings48Other SettingsUsing the Weather FunctionThe FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has allocated channels for use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Regulatory agencies in other countries have also allocated channels for use by their weather reporting authorities. NOAA and your local weather reporting authority broadcast your local forecast and regional weather information on one or more of these channels.To hear your local forecast and regional weather information, press WX/ALERT. Your radio scans through the weather band then stops on the first active weather frequency. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select another weather channel. To stop listening to the weather broadcast, press WX/ALERT again. The radio returns to the last channel you tuned before you selected the weather channel.Using Weather AlertTo set the radio so it alerts you if it receives a weather alert, hold down WX/ALERT for 2 seconds. ALERT appears. If the radio receives a weather alert, it sounds a tone and ALERT blinks. You can turn off the tone by pressing any key.To turn off weather alert, hold down WX/ALERT for 2 seconds. ALERT disappears.Using SAME AlertThe National Weather Service precedes each weather alert with a digitally encoded SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) signal, then a 1050 Hz tone. The SAME signal includes a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) area code, and an event code that corresponds with the type of alert being sent. You can configure your radio to operate in SAME Standby mode, where it monitors a selected weather radio station for SAME alerts for areas you specify. You can program your radio with up to 30 FIPS codes for the areas you desire. The National Weather Service maintains a current list of FIPS codes at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/.If the radio receives a SAME alert tone, it checks the tone against any FIPS codes you stored (see “Setting FIPS Codes” on Page 38 for more information). If the radio finds a match, it sounds a tone and ALERT flashes. Press any key to turn off the tone Using the ScramblerThe radio's optional scrambler makes voice transmissions unintelligible to other radios without a scrambler or that are not set to the same scrambler code, and descrambles incoming scrambled voice transmissions if the transmitting radio is set to the same scrambler code. If the scrambler is turned on, the radio can communicate only with other radios set to the same scrambler code.Other SettingsUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 48 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Other Settings 49You must install an optional scrambler board in the radio and set a scrambler code (see “Setting a Scrambler Code” on Page 43) to use the scrambler.Hold down HI/LO/SCRAMBLER for 2 seconds to turn on the scrambler. To turn off the scrambler, hold down HI/LO/SCRAMBLER for 2 seconds, press MENU, 16/9 TRI, or DISTRESS, or turn the radio off. UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 49 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Care and Maintenance50Care and MaintenanceYour UM-525 Marine Radio is a precision electronic instrument and you should treat it accordingly. Due to its rugged design, very little maintenance is required. However, a few precautions should be observed.• If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of an emergency. A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio.• You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio.• You are urged to arrange for periodic performance checks with your Uniden Marine dealer.Care and MaintenanceUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 50 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Frequently Asked Questions 51Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: The radio will not turn on. What should I do?A: Check the battery or power source. Make sure the radio is receiving at least 13.8 volts.Q: When I press PTT on the microphone, TX appears on the display and other vessels hear a click, but they cannot hear me speak. What’s wrong?A: The microphone might have a bad element. Contact your Uniden marine dealer for more information.Q: The radio always stops on one particular channel even though I didn’t select it. Why?A: There might be a source of noise near that channel’s frequency. Choose another frequency.Q: The radio is receiving noise on a channel and I cannot eliminate it using the squelch. What’s wrong?A: An external source might be generating noise on that frequency. Turn off the offending device or choose another frequency.Frequently Asked QuestionsUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 51 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Specifications52SpecificationsGeneralChannelsTransmit ............................................................................................................... 54Receive ................................................................................. 80 Marine/10 WeatherChannel Display ................................................................. LCD with orange backlightDimensions (HWD) ................................... 3.07 x 7.24 x 6.61 in.(63 x 160 x 168 mm)Weight ................................................................................................. 42.3 oz (1.0 kg)Supply Voltage ................................................................... 13.8V DC negative groundStandard Accessories ..................... Mounting bracket and hardware, DC power cord,microphone hanger, spare fuse, ACC cableAntenna Impedance .......................................................................... 50 Ohm nominalMicrophone ..................................... 2 kOhm condenser mic element with coiled cordSpeaker ............................................................................. 1.82 in., Mylar cone 8 OhmOperating Temperature .................................................... -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50 °C)Shock and Vibration ............. Meets or exceeds EIA standards, RS152B and RS204CFCC Approvals ........................................ Type accepted under Part 80 of FCC Rules;meets Great Lakes Agreement and party boat requirementsTransmitterPower Output ............................................................... 1 watt or 25 watts (selectable)Power Requirement (Output)1W.............................................................................................................. Not rated25W ............................................................................................. 5.6A at 13.8V DCModulation ................................................ FM ±5 kHz deviation (FCC designator F3E)Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................................... 45 dB @ 1 kHz with 3 kHz deviation with 1000 Hz modulating frequency (nominal)Audio Distortion .............................................. Less than 8% with 3 kHz deviation with 1000 Hz modulating frequencySpurious Suppression ................................................... 25 dBm @ Hi, -29 dBm @ LoOutput Power Stabilization ............................... Built-in automatic level control (ALC)Frequency Range ............................................................................... 156 to 158 MHzFrequency Stability ............................................................ ±5 ppm @ -20°C to + 50°CSpecificationsUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 52 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Specifications 53ReceiverFrequency Range ........................................................................... 156 to 163 MHzSensitivity ........................................................................... 0.25 V for 12 dB SINADCircuit ........................................................ Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne PLLSquelch Sensitivity .......................................................................... 0.5 V ThresholdSpurious Response ........................................................................................ 65 dBAdjacent Channel Selectivity ......................................................... 65 dB @ ±25 kHzAudio Output Power ......................................................... 2.8 watts (10% Distortion)Power Requirement .............. 200 mA @ 13.8V DC squelched, 0.7A @ 13.8V DC at maximum audio outputIF Frequencies ............................................................... 1st 21.4 MHz, 2nd -455 kHzUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 53 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Appendix54AppendixNMEA OperationThis radio supports NMEA0183 version 3.01.NMEA InputThe radio supports RMC, GLL, GNS, GGA and ZDA sentences. When these sentences are received, the radio displays latitude/longitude, date, time, course, and speed. Each sentence includes the following information.RMCGLLGNSGGAZDAUTC Time?????Status (Valid/Invalid)????×Latitude/Longitude????×Speed?××××Course?××××Date?×××?If some sentences are received (ex. RMC and GLL), the radio uses the information based on the following priority order.Status:RMC > GLL > GNS > GGA Latitude/Longitude:RMC > GLL > GNS > GGA UTC Time :RMC > GLL > GNS > GGA > ZDADate:RMC > ZDASpeed / Course:RMCNotes: • For example, if the radio received only a GLL sentence, the radio does not display speed, course, and date. • For example if both RMC and GLL sentence, the radio will use information of RMC sentence.Status data is used to check which the GPS data is valid or invalid.NMEA OutputWhen the radio receives a DSC Call (Distress, Position Reply, Position Send), it outputs a DSC/DSE sentence from the NMEA output port.Note: When the radio receives a Distress call, it outputs a sentence in the following format.$CDDSC,12,3081234000,,07,00,0354013946,0657,,,S,E*6D$CDDSE,1,1,A,3081234000,00,60875646*13AppendixUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 54 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Appendix 55Reference InformationUSA/Canadian/International Channel FrequenciesCh. No.USA CAN INT RX TX Status Full Name 12-Character Name1”A” X 156.0500 156.0500 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM/COMMERCIALVTS/COMMERCL3”A” X 156.1500 156.1500 Simplex COAST GUARD, GOVT ONLY CG ONLY5”A” X 156.2500 156.2500 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM/COMMERCIALVTS/COMMERCL6X 156.3000 156.3000 Simplex INTER-SHIP SAFETY SAFETY7”A” X 156.3500 156.3500 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL8X 156.4000 156.4000 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL9X 156.4500 156.4500 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL10 X 156.5000 156.5000 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL11 X 156.5500 156.5500 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM VSL TRAFFIC12 X 156.6000 156.6000 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM VSL TRAFFIC13 X 156.6500 156.6500 Simplex, 1WBRIDGE TO BRIDGE BRDG TO BRDG14 X 156.7000 156.7000 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM VSL TRAFFIC15 X 156.7500 Inhibit Receive OnlyENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTL16 X 156.8000 156.8000 Simplex DISTRESS, SAFETY, CALLING DITRESS17 X 156.8500 156.8500 Simplex, 1WGOVT MARITIME CONTROLGOVERNMENT18”A” X 156.9000 156.9000 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL19”A” X 156.9500 156.9500 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL20”A” X 157.0000 157.0000 Simplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN21”A” X 157.0500 157.0500 Simplex COAST GUARD ONLY COAST GUARD22”A” X 157.1000 157.1000 Simplex COAST GUARD COAST GUARD23”A” X 157.1500 157.1500 Simplex COAST GUARD ONLY COAST GUARD24 X 161.8000 157.2000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR25 X 161.8500 157.2500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR26 X 161.9000 157.3000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR27 X 161.9500 157.3500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR28 X 162.0000 157.4000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR61”A” X 156.0750 156.0750 Simplex COAST GUARD COAST GUARD63”A” X 156.1750 156.1750 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM VSL TRAFFIC64”A” X 156.2250 156.2250 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL65”A” X 156.2750 156.2750 Simplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN66”A” X 156.3250 156.3250 Simplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN67 X 156.3750 156.3750 Simplex, 1WBRIDGE TO BRIDGE BRDG TO BRDG68 X 156.4250 156.4250 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL69 X 156.4750 156.4750 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL70 X 156.5250 Inhibit Receive OnlyDIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING DSC REC ONLY71 X 156.5750 156.5750 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL72 X 156.6250 156.6250 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL(SHIP-SHIP)NON COMMERCL73 X 156.6750 156.6750 Simplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN74” X 156.7250 156.7250 Simplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN75 X 156.775 156.775 Simplex, 1WPORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN76 X 156.825 156.825 Simplex, 1WPORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN77 X 156.8750 156.8750 Simplex, 1WPORT OPERATION (SHIP-SHIP)PORT OPERATN78”A” X 156.9250 156.9250 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL79”A” X 156.9750 156.9750 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCL80”A” X 157.0250 157.0250 Simplex COMMERCIAL‘ COMMERCIAL81”A” X 157.0750 157.0750 Simplex COAST GUARD COAST GUARD82”A” X 157.1250 157.1250 Simplex COAST GUARD COAST GUARD83”A” X 157.1750 157.1750 Simplex GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT84” X 161.8250 157.2250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATORUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 55 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Appendix56Ch. No.USA CAN INT RX TX Status Full Name 12-Character Name85 X 161.8750 157.2570 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR86 X 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR87 X 161.9750 157.3750 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR88 X 162.0250 157.4250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR88”A” X 157.4250 157.4250 Simplex COMMERCIAL (SHIP-SHIP) COMMERCIAL1X160.6500 156.0500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR2X160.7000 156.1000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR3X160.7500 156.1500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR4”A” X 156.2000 156.2000 Simplex CANADIAN COAST GUARD COAST GUARD5”A” X 156.2500 156.2500 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM VSL TRAFFIC6X156.3000 156.3000 Simplex INTER-SHIP SAFETY SAFETY7”A” X 156.3500 156.3500 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL8X156.4000 156.4000 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL9X156.4500 156.4500 Simplex BOATER CALLING CHANNEL CALLING10 X 156.5000 156.5000 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL11 X 156.5500 156.5500 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM VSL TRAFFIC12 X 156.6000 156.6000 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM VSL TRAFFIC13 X 156.6500 156.6500 Simplex, 1WBRIDGE TO BRIDGE BRDG TO BRDG14 X 156.7000 156.7000 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM VSL TRAFFIC15 X 156.7500 156.7500 Simplex ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTL16 X 156.8000 156.8000 Simplex DISTRESS, SAFETY, CALLING DITRESS17 X 156.8500 156.8500 Simplex, 1WSTATE CONTROL STATE CNTRL18”A” X 156.9000 156.9000 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL19”A” X 156.9500 156.9500 Simplex CANADIAN COAST GUARD COAST GUARD20 X 161.6000 157.0000 Duplex, 1WPORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN21”A” X 157.0500 157.0500 Simplex CANADIAN COAST GUARD COAST GUARD22”A” X 157.1000 157.1000 Simplex CANADIAN COAST GUARD COAST GUARD23 X 161.7500 157.1500 Duplex CANADIAN COAST GUARD COAST GUARD24 X 161.8000 157.2000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR25 X 161.8500 157.2500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR26 X 161.9000 157.3000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR27 X 161.9500 157.3500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR28 X 162.0000 157.4000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR60 X 160.6250 156.0250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR61”A” X 156.0750 156.0750 Simplex CANADIAN COAST GUARD COAST GUARD62”A” X 156.1250 156.1250 Simplex CANADIAN COAST GUARD COAST GUARD64 X 160.8250 156.2250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR64”A” X 156.2250 156.2250 Simplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR65”A” X 156.2750 156.2750 Simplex SEARCH AND RESCUE SRCH RESCUE66”A” X 156.3250 156.3250 Simplex, 1WPORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN67 X 156.3750 156.3750 Simplex BRIDGE TO BRIDGE BRDG TO BRDG68 X 156.4250 156.4250 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL69 X 156.4750 156.4750 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL70 X 156.5250 Inhibit Receive OnlyDIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING DSC REC ONLY71” X 156.5750 156.5750 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL72 X 156.6250 156.6250 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL73 X 156.6750 156.6750 Simplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN74 X 156.7250 156.7250 Simplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN77 X 156.8750 156.8750 Simplex, 1WPORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN78”A” X 156.9250 156.9250 Simplex INTER SHIP INTER SHIP79”A” X 156.9750 156.9750 Simplex INTER SHIP INTER SHIP80”A” X 157.0250 157.0250 Simplex INTER SHIP INTER SHIP81”A” X 157.0750 157.0750 Simplex CANADIAN COAST GOARD COAST GUARD82”A” X 157.1250 157.1250 Simplex CANADIAN COAST GUARD COAST GUARD83” X 161.7750 157.1750 Duplex CANADIAN COAST GOARD COAST GOARD83”A” X 157.1750 157.1750 Simplex CANADIAN COAST GOARD COAST GOARD84 X 161.8250 157.2250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR85 X 161.8750 157.2750 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR86 X 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR87 X 161.9750 157.3750 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR88 X 162.0250 157.4250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATORUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 56 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Appendix 57Ch. No.USA CAN INT RX TX Status Full Name 12-Character Name1X160.6500 156.0500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR2X160.7000 156.1000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR3X160.7500 156.1500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR4X160.8000 156.2000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR5X160.8500 156.2500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR6X156.3000 156.3000 Simplex INTER-SHIP SAFETY SAFETY7X160.9500 156.3500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR8X156.4000 156.4000 Simplex COMMERCIAL (SHIP-SHIP) COMMERCIAL9X156.4500 156.4500 Simplex BOATER CALLING CHANNEL CALLING10 X 156.5000 156.5000 Simplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL11 X 156.5500 156.5500 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM VSL TRAFFIC12 X 156.6000 156.6000 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM VSL TRAFFIC13 X 156.6500 156.6500 Simplex BRIDGE TO BRIDGE BRDG TO BRDG14 X 156.7000 156.7000 Simplex VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM VSL TRAFFIC15 X 156.7500 156.7500 Simplex, 1WENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTL16 X 156.8000 156.8000 Simplex DISTRESS, SAFETY, CALLING DITRESS17 X 156.8500 156.8500 Simplex, 1WGOVT MARINE CONTROL GOVERNMENT18 X 161.5000 156.9000 Duplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN19 X 161.5500 156.9500 Duplex COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL20 X 161.6000 157.0000 Duplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN21 X 161.6500 157.0500 Duplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN22 X 161.7000 157.1000 Duplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN23 X 161.7500 157.1500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR24 X 161.8000 157.2000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR25 X 161.8500 157.2500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR26 X 161.9000 157.3000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR27 X 161.9500 157.3500 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR28 X 162.0000 157.4000 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR60 X 160.6250 156.0250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR61 X 160.6750 156.0750 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR62 X 160.7250 156.1250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR63 X 160.7750 156.1750 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR64 X 160.8250 156.2250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR65 X 160.8750 156.2750 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR66 X 160.9250 156.3250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR67 X 156.3750 156.3750 Simplex BRIDGE TO BRIDGE BRDG TO BRDG68 X 156.4250 156.4250 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL69 X 156.4750 156.4750 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL70 X 156.5250 Inhibit Receive OnlyDIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING DSC REC ONLY71 X 156.5750 156.5750 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL72 X 156.6250 156.6250 Simplex NON COMMERCIAL NON COMMERCL73 X 156.6750 156.6750 Simplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN74 X 156.7250 156.7250 Simplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN77 X 156.8750 156.8750 Simplex PORT OPERATION (SHIP-SHIP)PORT OPERATN78 X 161.5750 156.9250 Duplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN79 X 161.5750 156.9750 Duplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN80 X 161.6250 157.0250 Duplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN81 X 161.6750 157.0750 Duplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN82 X 161.7250 157.1250 Duplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN83 X 161.7750 157.1750 Duplex PORT OPERATION PORT OPERATN84 X 161.8250 157.2250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR85 X 161.8750 157.2750 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR86 X 161.9250 157.3250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR87 X 161.9750 157.3750 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATOR88 X 162.0250 157.4250 Duplex MARINE OPERATOR MAR OPERATORUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 57 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Appendix58Weather Channel FrequenciesSAME Event CodesCh. No. RX FrequencyDescription (Receive Only)WX01 162.5500 Weather Information (WX02 162.4000 Weather Information (WX03 162.4750 Weather Information (WX04 162.4250 Weather Information (WX05 162.4500 Weather Information (WX06 162.5000 Weather Information (WX07 162.5250 Weather Information (WX08 161.6500 Weather Information (WX09 161.7750 Weather Information (WX10 163.2750 Weather Information (Standard Event Code Warning Watch Statement Test DisplayADR Administrative Message XADMIN MSGAVA Avalanche Watch X AVALANCHEAVW Avalanche Warning X AVALANCHEBHW Biological Hazard Warning X BIOLOGICALBWW Boil Water Warning XBOIL WATERBZW Blizzard Warning X BLIZZARDCAE Child Abduction Emergency X CHILD EMGCDW Civil Danger Warning X CIVIL DANGERCEM Civil Emergency Message X CIVIL EMGCFA Coastal Flood Watch XCOAST FLOODCFW Coastal Flood Warning XCOAST FLOODCHW Chemical Hazard Warning X CHEMICALDBA Dam Watch x DAM BREAKDBW Dam Break Warning X DAM BREAKDEW Contagious Disease Warning X CONTAGIOUSDMO Practice/Demo X SYSTEM DEMODSW Dust Storm Warning X DUST STORMEAN Emergency Action Notification XEMG NOTIFYEAT Emergency Action Termination X XEMG ENDEQW Earthquake Warning X EARTHQUAKEEVI Immediate Evacuation X EVACUATIONEVA Evacuation Watch X EVACUATIONFCW Food Contamination Warning XFOODFFA Flash Flood Watch XFLASH FLOODFFS Flash Flood Statement XFLASH FLOODFFW Flash Flood Warning‘ XFLASH FLOODFLA Flood Watch XFLOODFLS Flood Statement XFLOODFLW Flood Warning XFLOODFRW Fire Warning XFIREFSW Flash Freeze Warning XFLASH FREEZEFZW Freeze Warning X FREEZEHLS Hurricane Statement X HURRICANEHMW Hazardous Material Warning X HAZARDOUSHUA Hurricane Watch X HURRICANEHUW Hurricane Warning X HURRICANEHWA High Wind Watch X HIGH WINDHWW High Wind Warning X HIGH WINDIBW Iceberg Warning X ICEBERGIFW Industrial Fire Warning X INDUST FIRELAE Local Area Emergency X LOCAL EMGLEW Law Enforcement Warning X LAW ENFORCELSW Land Slide Warning XLAND SLIDENAT National Audible Test XNAT AUDIBLENIC National Information Center XNATION INFONMN Network Notification Message X Network MessageNPT National Periodic Test X NATIONPERIODNST National Silent Test XNATIONSILENTUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 58 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Appendix 59Standard Event Code Warning Watch Statement Test DisplayNUW Nuclear Power Plant Warning X NUCLEARPOS Power Outage Advisory X POWER OUTAGERHW Radiological Hazard Warning XRADIOLOGICALRMT Required Monthly Test XMONTHLYRWT Required Weekly Test X WEEKLYSMW Special Marine Warning XSPECIAL MRNSPS Special Weather Statement XSPECIAL WXSPW Shelter In-Place Warning XSHELTERSVA Severe Thunderstorm Watch X THUNDERSTORMSVR Severe Thunderstorm Warning X THUNDERSTORMSVS Severe Weather Statement X SEVERE WXTOA Tornado Watch X TORNADOTOE 911 Telephone Outage Emergency X 911 OUTAGETOR Tornado Warning X TORNADOTRA Tropical Storm Watch X TROPIC STORMTRW Tropical Storm Warning X TROPIC STORMTSA Tsunami Watch X TSUNAMITSW Tsunami Warning X TSUNAMIVOW Volcano Warning X VOLCANOWFW Wild Fire Warning X WILD FIREWFA Wild Fire Watch X WILD FIREWSA Winter Storm Watch XWINTER STORMWSW Winter Storm Warning XWINTER STORM* * A Unrecognized Watch X UNRECOGNIZED* * E Unrecognized Emergency X UNRECOGNIZED* * S Unrecognized Statement X UNRECOGNIZED* * W Unrecognized Warning X UNRECOGNIZEDTXB Transmitter Backup On No event code shownTXF Transmitter Carrier On No event code shownTXO Transmitter Carrier Off No event code shownTXP Transmitter Primary On No event code shownUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 59 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Appendix60Initialization SettingsMenu - SYSTEMMenu - SETUPMenu - OTHERNo. Function Status1Channel CH162SCAN OFF3TRIPLE WATCH OFF4WX MODE OFF5WX ALERT OFF69CH/16CH MODE OFF7TX POWER HI8WX CH CH19Memory Channel All Channel OFFNo. Function Status1CONTRAST 4-12LAMP ADJUST HIGH3KEY BEEP 6No. Function Status1TIME ADJUST LOCAL TIME +02DAYLITE SAVE OFF3DIRECTORY NONE4FIPS NONE5AUTO CH SW ON6POS REPLY AUTO7CH TAG See “USA/Canadian/International Channel Frequencies”8UIC USA9WHAM BASE ID: 0001 LINK CH: 0510 WHAM x 4 BASE ID: 01 SUB MODE: OFF11 SCRAMBLE CODE 00012 FOG FREQUENCY 200 Hz13 VESSEL TYPE MOTOR14 FOG VOLUME 615 GROUP MMSI NONE16 USER MMSI NONENo. Function Status1HAIL VOLUME 62NATURE CODE UNDESIGNATED3KEY BEEP 6UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 60 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
Three Year Limited Warranty 61Three Year Limited WarrantyWARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“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 malfunc-tion 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 ship-ping 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 CorporationParts and Service Division4700 Amon Carter Blvd.Ft. Worth, TX 76155(800) 235-3874, 8 AM to 5 PM Central,Monday through FridayThree Year Limited WarrantyUM525 Paper OM.fm Page 61 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM
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REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT.May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents.4,398,304 4,409,688 4,455,679 4,461,036 4,521,915 4,597,1044,627,100 4,841,302 4,888,815 4,932,074 4,947,456 5,014,3485,199,109 5,408,692 5,428,826 5,438,688 5,448,256 5,465,4025,471,660 5,483,684 5,530,296 5,548,832 5,571,071 5,574,9955,577,076 5,598,430 5,600,223 5,642,424 5,710,992 5,859,8755,896,422 5,991,346 5,991,603 6,012,158 6,025,758 6,034,5736,064,270 6,266,521©2004. Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, TexasContains additional foreign articles. Custom manufactured in China.UBZZ01324ZZFORWWW.UNIDEN.COM ACCESSORIES,GO ONLINE &UM525 Paper OM.fm Page 64 Tuesday, January 4, 2005 2:54 PM

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