Uniden America UT645 PORTABLE VHF PTT MARINE RADIO TRANSCEIVER User Manual 3
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![E-4 West Marine VHF460 Radio Owner’s ManualButton Press to... Press and hold to...MENU/CALL -Access the Normal menu. -Return to the previous menu. Access DSC call menu.GPS/ENT H/M/L -Enter or exit GPS menu. -Select menu items. -Return to normal Marine mode when Marine channel list is displayed.Change the TX power between LO (1W), MID (2.5W), and HI (6W).CLR/SCAN Exit menu screens. Enter or exit Scan mode.SQ/MEM► -Enter or exit the Squelch setting mode. -Move cursor to the right while in Menu mode.Store or delete the current channel into memory.VOL Enter or exit Volume Setting mode.Power Turn VHF460 on and off.Distress Sends out emergency signal.Back viewBelt clipBatteryBattery charging contactsBattery latchCharging contactsCHARGE LEDScrew holes for mountingPower jack[cigarette (DC) or wall (AC) plug]Charging latchesNMEA contacts](https://usermanual.wiki/Uniden-America/UT645.User-Manual-3/User-Guide-1875184-Page-8.png)
![E-17West Marine VHF460 Radio Owner’s Manualof the U.S. (http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ or call 800-536-1536) or Sea Tow Services International (http://seatow.com/boating_safety/mmsi.asp) xCommercial boaters need a ship station license to get an MMSI number. For more information, visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website at http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ fctsht14.html. Entering MMSI numbers Use the Channel Up and Channel Down keys to scroll through numbers (and letters when entering names). When you see the number/letter you want, press the right arrow (SQ/MEM) to move the cursor to the next space. Press the left arrow (WX/SOS) to back up.When using the Channel Up and Channel Down keys to enter a name, the alphabetic and numeric characters display in the following order: xCapital letters (A through Z) xLower-case letters (a through z) xPunctuation (/ ‘ + -) xNumbers (0 through 9) xOne blank spaceEntering Your User MMSI Number #When you power up your radio for the rst time, it displays MMSI Not Entered and then displays a Marine mode screen. 1. Press and hold MENU/CALL; the Enter User MMSI screen displays.2. Press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The User MMSI screen displays.3. Enter the MMSI number as described previously to scroll through the numbers. When the ninth digit is entered, the radio asks if you want to save the number and conrm it. Press GPS/ENT H/M/L to save it.4. Before saving the number, the radio displays the message Conrm number! User MMSI data is Permanent! At this point you can edit the number (press MENU/CALL), save the number (press GPS/ENT H/M/L), or return to the Marine mode screen (press CLR/SCAN),Entering a group MMSI numberYou can change the group MMSI number as often as you want. The rst digit of a group MMSI is xed at “0.” Follow the steps below to enter a group MMSI number into the radio: 1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call Menu.2. Select DSC Setup/Group MMSI and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The Group MMSI screen displays. 0________Use the up and down arrows to adjust each of the eight digits in turn.Group MMSIBack[MENU]Exit[CLR]Save[ENT]Press and hold Group MMSIDSC Setup](https://usermanual.wiki/Uniden-America/UT645.User-Manual-3/User-Guide-1875184-Page-21.png)
![E-18 West Marine VHF460 Radio Owner’s Manual3. Group MMSI numbers always start with a 0, so that digit is already entered for you. Enter the MMSI number as described previously. When the ninth digit is correct, press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The radio asks you to conrm. 4. To save this MMSI number, press GPS/ENT H/M/L. To cancel this MMSI number, press CLR/SCAN. Entering an individual MMSI numberFollow the steps below to enter individual MMSIs and names of other vessels into the directory:1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call Menu.2. Scroll to DSC Setup and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.The DSC Setup menu displays.3. Scroll to Directory and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The Directory menu displays. 4. Select [New] and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. 5. Enter the MMSI number as described previously. When the ninth digit is correct, press GPS/ENT H/M/L and the cursor moves to the Name eld.6. Enter the name as described previously. When you have entered the name, press GPS/ENT H/M/L.7. The radio displays the new MMSI number and name and asks you to conrm. To save this MMSI number and name, press GPS/ENT H/M/L To cancel this MMSI number, press CLR/SCAN.The directory lets you store up to 20 MMSI numbers of other stations so you can call them quickly. From the directory, you can edit or delete MMSI numbers. Follow these steps to edit the MMSI numbers in your directory: 1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. 2. Scroll to DSC Setup and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.The DSC Setup menu displays. 3. Scroll to Directory and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.The Directory screen displays. This 0________Use the up and down arrows to adjust each of the nine digits in turn.MMSIBack[MENU]Exit[CLR]Save[ENT]NameDSC SetupPress and hold [New]DirectoryCall MenuBack[MENU]Exit[CLR]Save[ENT]MMSI123456789NameFranklinDirectoryPress and hold Select an entryEditCall Menu/DSC Setup](https://usermanual.wiki/Uniden-America/UT645.User-Manual-3/User-Guide-1875184-Page-22.png)
![E-19West Marine VHF460 Radio Owner’s Manualscreen lets you add a new MMSI or edit/delete an existing MMSI. 4. To enter a new MMSI, select [NEW] and follow the procedures for entering an individual MMSI number. 5. To edit an existing MMSI number/name, select the entry and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.6. Select Edit and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The MMSI number and name display. Edit accordingly and press GPS/ENT H/M/L when complete. A conrmation screen displays.7. Press GPS/ENT H/M/L to accept the edits or CLR/SCAN to cancel. The radio returns to the DSC Directory Edit screen. 8. To delete the directory entry, select Delete. When you are satised with the directory list, press CLR/SCAN to close the menu screen. There are essentially four different types of DSC voice calls: Call type What it does When to use itDistress Alerts all stations that you need assistance and sends them your current position.In an emergency only.Individual Calls a single station using the User MMSI. When you want to talk to another station.Group Calls all the stations that have the same Group MMSI as yours.Any time you want to talk with the whole group you are traveling with at the same time.All Ships Calls all stations within range of your radio. Safety warnings (e.g., debris in the water) or any urgent situation.Suppose you are coordinating safety for a sailboat race. Before the race starts, you instruct all the racers to enter your group MMSI number into their radios. During the race: xThroughout the race, you use group calling to update the racers on the time, race status, and any course corrections. xA power boat full of spectators comes too close to the race path. You use individual calling to contact the power boat and advise them to stay clear of the race. xYou see a rowboat entering the area, but since it doesn’t have a radio, you can’t communicate with the rowboat. You use all ships calling to alert all the other boats in the area of the possible danger.](https://usermanual.wiki/Uniden-America/UT645.User-Manual-3/User-Guide-1875184-Page-23.png)
![E-22 West Marine VHF460 Radio Owner’s ManualUndesignated Sinking Fire OverboardAdrift Flooding Abandoning CapsizingCollision Piracy, Armed GroundingCanceling an automac distress call While the radio is waiting for a response, it gives you the option of canceling the call. To cancel the distress call, choose Exit and press CLR/SCAN. If your radio receives an individual DSC call from another station, it sounds an incoming call tone and displays the name/MMSI number of the station calling you. To respond to the call, select Send: Able-Comply; the radio sends an acknowledgement and automatically switches to the designated response channel. To reject the call, select Send: Unable-Comply; the radio advises the other station that you are unable to respond to the call. If the DSC request contains a response channel that you are not allowed to use, the radio displays Not Support CH; your only response option is Send: Unable-Comply. If the radio receives a group or all ships call, it sounds an incoming call tone and automatically switches to the designated response channel. Receive logJust like your telephone’s caller ID list, your radio keeps track of the calls you receive. The receive log is useful if you have been off your boat or away from your radio and want to see who has tried to contact you. The radio displays the last 10 distress calls and the last 50 non-distress calls that it received. If you have unread incoming DSC calls, the radio displays a Message icon. When you display all Distress and Other receiving logs, the message icon disappears. ress and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. 3. Select Receive Log. 4. Select Distress to see the last 10 distress calls received by the radio. Select Other to see the last 50 normal calls received by the radio, then choose from Individual, All Ships, Test Acknowledge, Test, Position Reply, Position Send, and Group calls. 5. Calls are listed in the order they were received, with the newest call shown rst. The display blinks if there are new calls you have not reviewed. The Message icon also displays.6. Select the call you want to see the details of. Use Channel Up and Channel Down to see all of the information. The log displays different information depending on type of call received. See the table below for the information stored for each type of call: Distress Log 123456789 246853790 357911135Back[MENU]Exit[CLR]Save[ENT]Press and hold Call Menu/Receive LogDistress](https://usermanual.wiki/Uniden-America/UT645.User-Manual-3/User-Guide-1875184-Page-26.png)
![E-23West Marine VHF460 Radio Owner’s ManualDSC Call Type Receive Log InformationDistress MMSI (or name), position, time, nature code. Distress Acknowledge MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code.All Ships MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.Group MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.Individual MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.Individual Acknowledge MMSI (or name), Completed/Unattended, category code, communication channel number.Test MMSI (or name), category code.Test Acknowledge MMSI (or name), category code.Pos Reply MMSI (or name), position, time, category code.Pos Request MMSI (or name), category code.Pos Send MMSI (or name), position, time, category code.7. From the log menu, select Exit to close the receive log and return to the mode you were in. Returning a call from the Receive Log You can return individual calls directly from the Receive Log. From the call detail screen, press Channel Down until Call Back appears at the bottom of the display. Press GPS/ENT H/M/L to return that station’s call. Making Test Calls (Test) #1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. 2. Select Test. 3. The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use Channel Up and Channel Test [Manual] JIM CASSIDY KENT NEWMANBack[MENU]Exit[CLR]Select[ENT]16TestPress and hold](https://usermanual.wiki/Uniden-America/UT645.User-Manual-3/User-Guide-1875184-Page-27.png)
![E-24 West Marine VHF460 Radio Owner’s ManualDown to choose the directory entry you want to send a test call to and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.4. If you want to send a test call to a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. 5. The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to call and asks you to conrm. If you want to call the displayed number, select Send. To cancel the call, select Exit. 6. The radio automatically switches to channel 70 to transmit the test call request, then switches back to the last-used channel. 7. When the other station acknowledges the test call, the radio displays an acknowledgement screen. Receiving Test Call SetupWhen another station sends you a test call, you can select options to answer the test call manually or have the radio answer automatically.Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. 8. Select DSC Setup and then Test Reply. 9. Choose Auto and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The radio will automatically send an acknowledgement when it receives a test call. 10. To disable automatic test call reply, repeat the steps above and select Manual. Acknowledging Test Call ReceiptDifferent screens display depending on whether you set the Test Reply to Auto or Manual.If Test Reply is set to Auto: If Test Reply is set to Manual:18Test 123456789006/20 11:00 SafetyExit[CLR]A18Test 123456789 ReplyExit[CLR]Send[ENT]ANo action is necessary. Select Send to send a reply.Test Reply Auto ManualBack[MENU]Exit[CLR]Select[ENT]DSC SetupPress and hold Test Reply](https://usermanual.wiki/Uniden-America/UT645.User-Manual-3/User-Guide-1875184-Page-28.png)
![E-25West Marine VHF460 Radio Owner’s ManualEnabling Automac Posion ReplyIf you want the radio to automatically transmit your current position whenever it receives a position request, you can enable automatic position reply. Most boaters activate automatic position reply for safety reasons or because they subscribe to a marine towing service. Sometimes—for example, in some competitive situations--you may not want other stations to get your position without your manual conrmation 1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. 2. Select DSC Setup and then Position Reply. 3. Choose Auto and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The radio will automatically transmit your position when it receives a position request. 4. To disable automatic position reply, repeat the steps above and select Manual. POS RequestAny time you need to know where another boat currently is—to nd your boating partners, to respond to a request for assistance, etc.—you can send a position request to their radio: 1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. 2. Select POS Request and press GPS/ENT H/M/L.3. The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use Channel Up and Channel Down to choose the directory entry you want to contact and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. If you want to contact a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. 4. The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to contact and asks you to conrm. If you want to request the position of the displayed MMSI number, select Send. To cancel the request, select Exit. 5. When the other station responds, the radio displays the MMSI number, the longitude, and the latitude of the other station. If your radio is connected to a chartplotter through the NMEA OUT connection (see page 34), the position information will also be displayed on the plotter screen. 6. If the other station does not have valid GPS data, the radio displays No Position. Posion ReplyWhen another station requests your current position, different screens display depending on whether you set Position Reply to Auto or Manual.16Position Request [Manual] Norwester HarrisBack[MENU]Exit[CLR]Select[ENT]Call Menu/POS RequestPress and hold](https://usermanual.wiki/Uniden-America/UT645.User-Manual-3/User-Guide-1875184-Page-29.png)
![E-26 West Marine VHF460 Radio Owner’s ManualIf Position Reply is set to Auto: If Position Reply is set to Manual:16Position RequestHarris06/20 11:00RoutineExit[CLR]16Position RequestHarris ReplyExit[CLR]Send[ENT]No action is necessary. Select Send to send a reply or Exit to reject the request.Posion Send If you are requesting assistance or using an all ships call to give a safety warning, you can send your current position so other stations know where you are: 1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. 2. Select Position Send. 3. The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use Channel Up and Channel Down to choose the directory entry you want to contact and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. If you want to contact a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. 4. The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to contact and asks you to conrm. If you want to transmit your position to the displayed MMSI number, select Send. To cancel the transmission, select Exit. 5. The radio transmits your MMSI number, your longitude, and your latitude to the other station.If you are leaving your radio or do not wish to answer any DSC calls, you can put your radio in standby mode. If your radio receives an individual call, it will automatically respond with a message that indicates your radio is currently unattended. Follow the steps below to put your radio in standby: 1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. 2. Select Standby to place your radio in standby mode. 3. To cancel standby and return to the mode your radio was in, press any button. If you are involved in a bridge-to-bridge call, you may not want the radio to automatically switch channels when it receives a DSC call. In cases like this, you can disable automatic channel switching. If you receive an individual call, the radio will respond with an unattended code, just as if the radio were in Standby.](https://usermanual.wiki/Uniden-America/UT645.User-Manual-3/User-Guide-1875184-Page-30.png)
![E-27West Marine VHF460 Radio Owner’s Manual 1. Press and hold MENU/CALL to display the Call menu. 2. Select DSC Setup, then Auto CH SW.3. Select Off and press GPS/ENT H/M/L. The radio will not automatically switch channels until you reactivate this feature. #If you have unread incoming DSC calls, the radio displays a message icon. You will be able to review who has called. The radio displays the last 10 distress calls and the last 50 non-distress calls it received (see page E-22). Your GPS system provides more than just your specic location. The MOB (Man Overboard) menu lets you immediately save your current position so rescuers can converge on the exact man overboard location. The Favorites menus let you create a directory of favorite places and their coordinates so you can easily return there. Using the GPS Setup menus, you can determine power-saving options, measurement increments, and time settings.The radio is factory-preset to search for your geographic location when it is turned on for the rst time. MOBThe MOB menu lets you quickly save your current selection so you can easily navigate back to it. It will be saved in the rst position of the Favorites list.FAvORITEThe Favorite menu is comprised of the Goto menu and the Add menu. The Goto menu adds (saves) the current GPS position as well as recalls that position and others you have saved to sail back to it.Goto MenuThe Goto menu allows you to select from a list of saved coordinates or to input coordinates manually. Auto CH SW On OffBack[MENU]Exit[CLR]Select[ENT]Press and hold Call Menu/DSC SetupAuto CH SW](https://usermanual.wiki/Uniden-America/UT645.User-Manual-3/User-Guide-1875184-Page-31.png)
![E-28 West Marine VHF460 Radio Owner’s ManualTo input coordinates1. From the Goto Fav. screen, select [Manual].2. Manually input coordinates. When the last digit is entered, the screen displays Go and Save.3. Select Go to display the coordinates, compass bearing and distance to the destination. 4. Select Save to save the location into a Favorites directory. When you select Save, the screen prompts you to name these coordinates.5. When you have entered a name for the saved coordinates, they will appear on the Goto screen as a selection.To select a Goto entry1. From the Goto Fav. screen, select from the directory entries listed.2. The screen displays three options: Go, Delete, and Edit.3. Select Go to display the coordinates, compass bearing and distance to the destination. Select Delete to delete the entry. Select Edit to change the entry.Your radio supports NMEA0183, a standard for data communication between marine instruments. If you are connected to a chartplotter and the radio receives another boat’s position data (sentences) in a DSC call, the radio sends the position data to the chartplotter so you can see the location. NMEA sentences contain different sets of data. The VHF460 supports the following sentences:DATA RMC GLL GNS GGA ZDAUTC Time OO O O OStatus (Valid/IInvalid) O O O O XLatitude/Longitude O O O O XSpeed O X X X XCourse O X X X XDate O X X X OThe radio outputs DSC and DSE NMEA sentences:Goto Fav. [Manual] FranklinBack[MENU]Exit[CLR]Select[ENT]FavoritePress Goto](https://usermanual.wiki/Uniden-America/UT645.User-Manual-3/User-Guide-1875184-Page-32.png)
