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... the United States. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for use in international waters. Operation in the U.S. POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page ii Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use in these frequencies without an individual license, please contact...
... the United States. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for use in international waters. Operation in the U.S. POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page ii Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use in these frequencies without an individual license, please contact...
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... 52 WHAM 55 Alarm Clock 58 Time Offset 61 Review Channel Memory 63 NMEA Technical Setup 64 Optional Accessories 64 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels 65 Channel and Functions (International Channels 66 Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels 67 NWR-SAME Event... Code 68 Specification 69 Troubleshooting 70 Care and Maintenance 71 Three Year Limited Warranty 72 Spanish owner's manual available at www.uniden.com http://www.uniden.com/productsupport.cfm?cat=Marine%20Electronics El manual pare el usuario, en el idioma español, está disponiole ...
... 52 WHAM 55 Alarm Clock 58 Time Offset 61 Review Channel Memory 63 NMEA Technical Setup 64 Optional Accessories 64 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels 65 Channel and Functions (International Channels 66 Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels 67 NWR-SAME Event... Code 68 Specification 69 Troubleshooting 70 Care and Maintenance 71 Three Year Limited Warranty 72 Spanish owner's manual available at www.uniden.com http://www.uniden.com/productsupport.cfm?cat=Marine%20Electronics El manual pare el usuario, en el idioma español, está disponiole ...
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 2 Uniden POLARIS The Uniden POLARIS VHF marine radio transceiver has been designed to give you a rugged, reliable instrument that you can contribute to the longevity of convenient locations on your ...or bridge-to-bridge requirements, for which it from becoming obsolete regardless of all subject to acquaint yourself with years of the electronics. The Uniden POLARIS Radio meets the most stringent JIS7 waterproof specification. You are all solid-state design with conservatively rated, rugged components and materials compatible with the ...
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 2 Uniden POLARIS The Uniden POLARIS VHF marine radio transceiver has been designed to give you a rugged, reliable instrument that you can contribute to the longevity of convenient locations on your ...or bridge-to-bridge requirements, for which it from becoming obsolete regardless of all subject to acquaint yourself with years of the electronics. The Uniden POLARIS Radio meets the most stringent JIS7 waterproof specification. You are all solid-state design with conservatively rated, rugged components and materials compatible with the ...
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 3 Included with your POLARIS POLARIS Owner's Manual POLARIS Radio Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket and Knobs DC Cord Mounting Hardware Accessory Cable 3 Spare Fuse 250V 6A
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 3 Included with your POLARIS POLARIS Owner's Manual POLARIS Radio Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket and Knobs DC Cord Mounting Hardware Accessory Cable 3 Spare Fuse 250V 6A
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... and 60-88), or Weather Channel (0-9). HAIL - It is used to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel. Press and hold this key to place the radio into Scan Memory or remove a channel from Scan Memory. 11. 16/9/TRI - POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 4 Controls and Indicators Front panel/Microphone 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10...
... and 60-88), or Weather Channel (0-9). HAIL - It is used to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel. Press and hold this key to place the radio into Scan Memory or remove a channel from Scan Memory. 11. 16/9/TRI - POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 4 Controls and Indicators Front panel/Microphone 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10...
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...wire. POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 8 Installation Caution: The POLARIS will only operate with the supplied power lead, any extension should be considered are "plug-in" type for easy removal of the radio. 4. Keep in mind the flexibility designed into account. All connections are...consider in -dash mounting using the optional bracket (FMB321). Locate your POLARIS. 1. Select a location well away from spray and splash. 2. The reliable range of performance for your POLARIS on your radio. If direct connection can cause substantial loss of coverage is most ...
...wire. POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 8 Installation Caution: The POLARIS will only operate with the supplied power lead, any extension should be considered are "plug-in" type for easy removal of the radio. 4. Keep in mind the flexibility designed into account. All connections are...consider in -dash mounting using the optional bracket (FMB321). Locate your POLARIS. 1. Select a location well away from spray and splash. 2. The reliable range of performance for your POLARIS on your radio. If direct connection can cause substantial loss of coverage is most ...
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... install a noise suppression kit. In severe cases of the popular marine VHF antennas. The POLARIS has been designed to be necessary to insure a suitable distance between the radiating element and people. Antenna Selection and Installation Your Uniden POLARIS radio has been designed to accomodate all of noise interference, it may be essentially impervious to...
... install a noise suppression kit. In severe cases of the popular marine VHF antennas. The POLARIS has been designed to be necessary to insure a suitable distance between the radiating element and people. Antenna Selection and Installation Your Uniden POLARIS radio has been designed to accomodate all of noise interference, it may be essentially impervious to...
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 10 Installing the POLARIS After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna and any other auxiliary cables and accessories. Note: This HEXAGON HEAD BOLT ...hardware. Do not insert the knobs without attaching the bracket. 10 Use only a six (6) ampere fast blow fuse for installing the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all other mounting knobs than the ones enclosed. Connect the antenna and all cables and accessories to...
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 10 Installing the POLARIS After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna and any other auxiliary cables and accessories. Note: This HEXAGON HEAD BOLT ...hardware. Do not insert the knobs without attaching the bracket. 10 Use only a six (6) ampere fast blow fuse for installing the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all other mounting knobs than the ones enclosed. Connect the antenna and all cables and accessories to...
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...On/Off Turn the unit On by rotating the POWER/VOLUME control clockwise. UNIDEN POLARIS MARINE RADIO Note: When you turn the unit On, you must have the radio on that channel when turned back On. Adjust the volume to be ...on the LCD. When you turn On the radio, the channel you set last will be memorized you will hear a beep and the greeting... for the last channel to a comfortable level. Example, if you turn Off the POLARIS on CH 16, the radio will display on that channel for 3 seconds. 11 Note: In order for 2 seconds. Last Channel Memory...
...On/Off Turn the unit On by rotating the POWER/VOLUME control clockwise. UNIDEN POLARIS MARINE RADIO Note: When you turn the unit On, you must have the radio on that channel when turned back On. Adjust the volume to be ...on the LCD. When you turn On the radio, the channel you set last will be memorized you will hear a beep and the greeting... for the last channel to a comfortable level. Example, if you turn Off the POLARIS on CH 16, the radio will display on that channel for 3 seconds. 11 Note: In order for 2 seconds. Last Channel Memory...
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... the current Marine Channel or Weather Channel. TRI appears on the LCD, indicating Triple Watch mode is received on either Channel 16 or Channel 9, the radio remains on channel 9 if you can access Channel 16 instantly while tuned to the Triple Watch mode, simply press the button again. 13 Press 16...
... the current Marine Channel or Weather Channel. TRI appears on the LCD, indicating Triple Watch mode is received on either Channel 16 or Channel 9, the radio remains on channel 9 if you can access Channel 16 instantly while tuned to the Triple Watch mode, simply press the button again. 13 Press 16...
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... L or M on the LCD display. SELECT knob clockwise to increase the number or counterclockwise to the last selected Weather Channel. The radio will go to decrease the number. The radio returns to the previous Marine channel. SELECT knob, and then press and hold SCAN/MEM for 2 seconds. It also can enter channels...
... L or M on the LCD display. SELECT knob clockwise to increase the number or counterclockwise to the last selected Weather Channel. The radio will go to decrease the number. The radio returns to the previous Marine channel. SELECT knob, and then press and hold SCAN/MEM for 2 seconds. It also can enter channels...
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 16 Hail To access the Hail mode, press HAIL on the POLARIS. TX VOL Hail Volume Adjust While you are in a normal voice. SELECT knob on the microphone. The incoming volume is adjusted by rotating the ... can adjust the out going volume by pressing L/M on the microphone, or by using the POWER/VOLUME knob. Note: When purchasing a Hailer horn for the POLARIS radio please consider these required specifications. • 17 W (Nominal) • 10 W (minimum) • 4 Ω Load (impedance) * RE-ENTRANT feature may not work for all...
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 16 Hail To access the Hail mode, press HAIL on the POLARIS. TX VOL Hail Volume Adjust While you are in a normal voice. SELECT knob on the microphone. The incoming volume is adjusted by rotating the ... can adjust the out going volume by pressing L/M on the microphone, or by using the POWER/VOLUME knob. Note: When purchasing a Hailer horn for the POLARIS radio please consider these required specifications. • 17 W (Nominal) • 10 W (minimum) • 4 Ω Load (impedance) * RE-ENTRANT feature may not work for all...
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...This means that people who live outside an affected area are often alerted even when their standard weather broadcasts from stations in your radio sounds an alert only when an emergency/weather emergency is declared in and around your area. The Weather Alert mode can be .... Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area (defined by the emergency. This allows your radio to alert you more efficiently track the emergency/weather conditions in those locations. The POLARIS was transmitted along with their area is not affected, causing many of them to 30 FIPS codes...
...This means that people who live outside an affected area are often alerted even when their standard weather broadcasts from stations in your radio sounds an alert only when an emergency/weather emergency is declared in and around your area. The Weather Alert mode can be .... Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area (defined by the emergency. This allows your radio to alert you more efficiently track the emergency/weather conditions in those locations. The POLARIS was transmitted along with their area is not affected, causing many of them to 30 FIPS codes...
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...When a WX/ALERT signal is received, all other second. If the radio receives a 1050Hz tone, the (Exclamation mark) and the ALT icon will blink every other functions are canceled and the radio remains on an active weather channel. When the radio is in Scan mode, scanning the weather channel every WARNING TSUNAMI 7 ...seconds, the SAME signal is activated. To decode the SAME signal, the radio should be on WX ALT the selected weather channel. In order to WX/ALERT On and the ALT icon appears. In the area where ...
...When a WX/ALERT signal is received, all other second. If the radio receives a 1050Hz tone, the (Exclamation mark) and the ALT icon will blink every other functions are canceled and the radio remains on an active weather channel. When the radio is in Scan mode, scanning the weather channel every WARNING TSUNAMI 7 ...seconds, the SAME signal is activated. To decode the SAME signal, the radio should be on WX ALT the selected weather channel. In order to WX/ALERT On and the ALT icon appears. In the area where ...
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... channel, you can transmit at 25 watts (HI). LO USA 3. POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 19 TRANSMITTING The POLARIS transmits on fifty-five marine frequencies and receives on these channels. Your radio will not transmit on eighty marine frequencies. DISTRESS 2. CH13 is automatically HI USA set as 1 watt (LO) channel. DISTRESS...
... channel, you can transmit at 25 watts (HI). LO USA 3. POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 19 TRANSMITTING The POLARIS transmits on fifty-five marine frequencies and receives on these channels. Your radio will not transmit on eighty marine frequencies. DISTRESS 2. CH13 is automatically HI USA set as 1 watt (LO) channel. DISTRESS...
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... PTT button and listen. If not, repeat call sign] OVER." 13. State the nature of your ship name]." 6. Tune to Channel 16. 3. calmly. 1. Give your radio is On. 2. MAYDAY - Make sure your ship ID. 5. Say "MAYDAY [your vessel. 10. Say: "I will be listening on the microphone and say: "MAYDAY...
... PTT button and listen. If not, repeat call sign] OVER." 13. State the nature of your ship name]." 6. Tune to Channel 16. 3. calmly. 1. Give your radio is On. 2. MAYDAY - Make sure your ship ID. 5. Say "MAYDAY [your vessel. 10. Say: "I will be listening on the microphone and say: "MAYDAY...
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... routine calls to or from another vessel outfitted with GPS position (when optional GPS receiver is connected to the POLARIS) to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of establishing a radio call with a DSC transceiver. SEND, ALARM CLOCK, and TIME OFFSET will also let you instantly send a... DSC will not be displayed if the GPS is a process of the transmission. Press and hold H/L/MENU for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. HI CAN SHIP-SHIP DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. SELECT knob, and the individual directory appears. Digital Selective Calling has...
... routine calls to or from another vessel outfitted with GPS position (when optional GPS receiver is connected to the POLARIS) to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of establishing a radio call with a DSC transceiver. SEND, ALARM CLOCK, and TIME OFFSET will also let you instantly send a... DSC will not be displayed if the GPS is a process of the transmission. Press and hold H/L/MENU for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. HI CAN SHIP-SHIP DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. SELECT knob, and the individual directory appears. Digital Selective Calling has...
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...HI CAN SHIP-SHIP DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 23 or When the called radio has been set to standby mode, the following screen appears, and both radios tune to the 3rd step. Press and hold H/L/MENU for directory setup instructions. POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10...there is not any data registered in the directory you receive the individual acknowledgment successfully, the following screen appears. After the acknowledgment, both radios tune to transmit on that channel. SELECT knob. 5. GROUP 1. SELECT knob to select the individual you want to transmit the individual ...
...HI CAN SHIP-SHIP DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 23 or When the called radio has been set to standby mode, the following screen appears, and both radios tune to the 3rd step. Press and hold H/L/MENU for directory setup instructions. POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10...there is not any data registered in the directory you receive the individual acknowledgment successfully, the following screen appears. After the acknowledgment, both radios tune to transmit on that channel. SELECT knob. 5. GROUP 1. SELECT knob to select the individual you want to transmit the individual ...
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...00P 012345678 URGENCY 1-D. Press the PUSH - When sending either an URGENCY or SAFETY message, all radios will automatically move to channel 70 until all of the data is transmitted, the POLARIS will switch to Channel 16. URGENCY SAFETY ROUTINE EXIT 6. After selecting URGENCY or SAFETY ALL ...SHIPS call is received. 8. Rotate the PUSH - SELECT knob to request the position of your call information. POSITION REQUEST This radio has the ability to select...
...00P 012345678 URGENCY 1-D. Press the PUSH - When sending either an URGENCY or SAFETY message, all radios will automatically move to channel 70 until all of the data is transmitted, the POLARIS will switch to Channel 16. URGENCY SAFETY ROUTINE EXIT 6. After selecting URGENCY or SAFETY ALL ...SHIPS call is received. 8. Rotate the PUSH - SELECT knob to request the position of your call information. POSITION REQUEST This radio has the ability to select...
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Press the PUSH - If the POLARIS does not detect an acknowledgment, the following screen appears. POS.REQUEST KENT NEWMAN 654321000 SEND CANCEL POS.REPLY KENT NEWMAN 654321000 WAITING CANCEL 7. POS.REQUEST ... the name and address is correct. SELECT knob to transmit the position information (such as having a POLARIS radio). 26 POS.REPLY 06/15 03:00P KENT NEWMAN 70.00.000 N 110.00.000 E Note: The requested radio must have the ability to select SEND. Rotate the PUSH - POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page...
Press the PUSH - If the POLARIS does not detect an acknowledgment, the following screen appears. POS.REQUEST KENT NEWMAN 654321000 SEND CANCEL POS.REPLY KENT NEWMAN 654321000 WAITING CANCEL 7. POS.REQUEST ... the name and address is correct. SELECT knob to transmit the position information (such as having a POLARIS radio). 26 POS.REPLY 06/15 03:00P KENT NEWMAN 70.00.000 N 110.00.000 E Note: The requested radio must have the ability to select SEND. Rotate the PUSH - POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page...