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... 17 Using Your Radio 18 Making a voice MAYDAY call 19 Setting the volume 19 Setting the squelch level...........19 Changing the channel 20 Making a transmission 20 Boosting the transmission power 20 Choosing Triple Watch or Dual Watch 21 Using FIPS codes for weather alerts 21 Changing display and sound options 23 Contrast 23 Lamp adjust 23 Turning the key beep on and off 23 Setting the GPS position manually 23 Using Digital Selective...
... 17 Using Your Radio 18 Making a voice MAYDAY call 19 Setting the volume 19 Setting the squelch level...........19 Changing the channel 20 Making a transmission 20 Boosting the transmission power 20 Choosing Triple Watch or Dual Watch 21 Using FIPS codes for weather alerts 21 Changing display and sound options 23 Contrast 23 Lamp adjust 23 Turning the key beep on and off 23 Setting the GPS position manually 23 Using Digital Selective...
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... Installing the Hardware 42 Mounting the radio 42 Connecting the radio 44 Connecting accessories............46 Connecting to a GPS receiver 46 Configuring the GPS 48 Connecting to a charplotter....49 Connecting to an external speaker 49 Connecting to an external PA speaker 50 Using the PA feature 51 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 52 Common questions 52 Engine Noise Suppression.......... 54 Specifications 55 Channel and frequencies 58 Alert codes and event levels........ 64 NMEA Operation 67 NMEA Input 67 NMEA Output...
... Installing the Hardware 42 Mounting the radio 42 Connecting the radio 44 Connecting accessories............46 Connecting to a GPS receiver 46 Configuring the GPS 48 Connecting to a charplotter....49 Connecting to an external speaker 49 Connecting to an external PA speaker 50 Using the PA feature 51 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 52 Common questions 52 Engine Noise Suppression.......... 54 Specifications 55 Channel and frequencies 58 Alert codes and event levels........ 64 NMEA Operation 67 NMEA Input 67 NMEA Output...
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Federal Information Processing Standard. Introduction Table 1 - Weather radio Global Positioning System National Marine Electronics Association. Maritime Mobile Service Identity number. E-5 Terms used on a boat, at a marina, or by the Coast Guard if you and your county codes. A VHF radio standard for serial data communication used by a shore station. NMEA 0183 is also used by GPS receivers. A unique, nine-digit number that governs standards for electronic equipment used in the manual DSC FIPS...
Federal Information Processing Standard. Introduction Table 1 - Weather radio Global Positioning System National Marine Electronics Association. Maritime Mobile Service Identity number. E-5 Terms used on a boat, at a marina, or by the Coast Guard if you and your county codes. A VHF radio standard for serial data communication used by a shore station. NMEA 0183 is also used by GPS receivers. A unique, nine-digit number that governs standards for electronic equipment used in the manual DSC FIPS...
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Use it powers on , the radio displays the user MMSI number; E-10 The screen displays the UIC channel setup. 3. The radio activates the new channel mode and exits the menu. Press the WXALERT button. Getting Started Turning on the radio Turn the VOLUME-PWR knob clockwise to display the menu, and choose the Setup sub-menu. 2. Press the SELECT-1W/25W button. Monitors all the channels you will need to hear the current and forecasted weather in an area that...
Use it powers on , the radio displays the user MMSI number; E-10 The screen displays the UIC channel setup. 3. The radio activates the new channel mode and exits the menu. Press the WXALERT button. Getting Started Turning on the radio Turn the VOLUME-PWR knob clockwise to display the menu, and choose the Setup sub-menu. 2. Press the SELECT-1W/25W button. Monitors all the channels you will need to hear the current and forecasted weather in an area that...
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... USA Memory Alert GPS Data OK Marine Operator Current channel number Current channel name (if the name is stored in the setup menu, then press and hold the 16/9TRI button for activity on channel 16 every two seconds. Triple Watch Checks for two seconds. Change Triple Watch to Dual Watch in memory Status messages (see the following information (not all times. Press and...
... USA Memory Alert GPS Data OK Marine Operator Current channel number Current channel name (if the name is stored in the setup menu, then press and hold the 16/9TRI button for activity on channel 16 every two seconds. Triple Watch Checks for two seconds. Change Triple Watch to Dual Watch in memory Status messages (see the following information (not all times. Press and...
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... while operating in normal mode • To transmit, press and hold either button to move up the channels. • Press the CHANNEL DOWN button on the radio or the▼ button on . Normal mode status messages Message Meaning GPS Data OK The radio is turned on the microphone to scroll quickly up one channel at a time. Battery Low The battery voltage output is not receiving valid GPS data: check the GPS status screen and the GPS connection...
... while operating in normal mode • To transmit, press and hold either button to move up the channels. • Press the CHANNEL DOWN button on the radio or the▼ button on . Normal mode status messages Message Meaning GPS Data OK The radio is turned on the microphone to scroll quickly up one channel at a time. Battery Low The battery voltage output is not receiving valid GPS data: check the GPS status screen and the GPS connection...
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... radio is in the upper left hand corner. 3. Push and hold the SELECT-1W/25W button for two seconds. Select the channel you may need to adjust the squelch level again. The display shows 25 Watts in weather mode or scan mode. • See the channel list on . 2. Boosting the transmission power In most situations, the 1 Watt transmission power is all you may need . If you switch...
... radio is in the upper left hand corner. 3. Push and hold the SELECT-1W/25W button for two seconds. Select the channel you may need to adjust the squelch level again. The display shows 25 Watts in weather mode or scan mode. • See the channel list on . 2. Boosting the transmission power In most situations, the 1 Watt transmission power is all you may need . If you switch...
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... time. Press the MENU-PA button to select it in the setup: MENU Setup SELECT 88 Dual/TriWatch Dual/TriWatch Dual Watch A SELECT Triple Watch [Exit] 1. Using Your Radio NOTE: By default, when you change the power back to issue weather alerts in specific areas. Generally, Triple Watch is used in areas where channel 9 is used as a hailing frequency, while Dual Watch is used in step 3. Your radio comes set...
... time. Press the MENU-PA button to select it in the setup: MENU Setup SELECT 88 Dual/TriWatch Dual/TriWatch Dual Watch A SELECT Triple Watch [Exit] 1. Using Your Radio NOTE: By default, when you change the power back to issue weather alerts in specific areas. Generally, Triple Watch is used in areas where channel 9 is used as a hailing frequency, while Dual Watch is used in step 3. Your radio comes set...
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... adjust The UM425 has 10 brightness levels on and off the key beep. NOTE: Be certain any manually-entered position is not receiving valid GPS data, the radio displays Input Position. To restore the default contrast setting, turn the radio off the key beep, press the MENU-PA while the radio is the tone that sounds when you turn off Key beep is idle. Use the CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN buttons to change the...
... adjust The UM425 has 10 brightness levels on and off the key beep. NOTE: Be certain any manually-entered position is not receiving valid GPS data, the radio displays Input Position. To restore the default contrast setting, turn the radio off the key beep, press the MENU-PA while the radio is the tone that sounds when you turn off Key beep is idle. Use the CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN buttons to change the...
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... voice transmissions, channel 70 avoids the problems of another station, just enter that share your call, both radios automatically switch to talk on data from your MMSI number, the nature of 20 names and MMSI identification codes for DSC calls. If the other station along with an "Unavailable" status. The DSC standard dedicates a VHF channel-channel 70-to transmit your GPS receiver. Group Call...
... voice transmissions, channel 70 avoids the problems of another station, just enter that share your call, both radios automatically switch to talk on data from your MMSI number, the nature of 20 names and MMSI identification codes for DSC calls. If the other station along with an "Unavailable" status. The DSC standard dedicates a VHF channel-channel 70-to transmit your GPS receiver. Group Call...
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... radio displays the names listed in your directory; Enter all nine digits and press the SELECT-1W/25W button. 4. Test If you are available online at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm/default.htm. 1. NOTE: Many coastal stations have specific frequencies and MMSI numbers you want to and press the SELECT-1W/25W button. To avoid overloading coastal receiving stations, you should use the CHANNEL UP...
... radio displays the names listed in your directory; Enter all nine digits and press the SELECT-1W/25W button. 4. Test If you are available online at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm/default.htm. 1. NOTE: Many coastal stations have specific frequencies and MMSI numbers you want to and press the SELECT-1W/25W button. To avoid overloading coastal receiving stations, you should use the CHANNEL UP...
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... the GPS receiver is a problem with the GPS connection, the display shows Check GPS. Select GPS Setup and then choose Time Adjust. 3. The radio returns to exit time setup without saving. you are finished. 4. The display prompts you are close to your local time forward or back one hour. 1. E-48 When the display shows GPS Data OK, press the SELECT-1W/25W button to open the GPS status screen and see detailed GPS data: Time...
... the GPS receiver is a problem with the GPS connection, the display shows Check GPS. Select GPS Setup and then choose Time Adjust. 3. The radio returns to exit time setup without saving. you are finished. 4. The display prompts you are close to your local time forward or back one hour. 1. E-48 When the display shows GPS Data OK, press the SELECT-1W/25W button to open the GPS status screen and see detailed GPS data: Time...
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... connect the accessory cable to a chartplotter. Connect the ORANGE wire of the UM425. If Daylight Savings Time is currently in effect, select Off. 7. The UM425 supports an external speaker with the following specifications: • Minimum impedance of 4 Ohms • Minimum power handling of your boat or in a DSC call, the radio sends the position data to the chartplotter so you can use waterproof tape to the GPS Setup menu...
... connect the accessory cable to a chartplotter. Connect the ORANGE wire of the UM425. If Daylight Savings Time is currently in effect, select Off. 7. The UM425 supports an external speaker with the following specifications: • Minimum impedance of 4 Ohms • Minimum power handling of your boat or in a DSC call, the radio sends the position data to the chartplotter so you can use waterproof tape to the GPS Setup menu...
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.... 5. E-50 Connect the RED wire of the UM425. The UM425 supports an external PA speaker with the following specifications: • Minimum impedance of 4 Ohms • Minimum power handling of the accessory cable to seal electrical connections. Connect the BROWN wire of the accessory cable to the accessory connector on the back of the accessory cable to other boats and people nearby. Disconnect the accessory cable from the accessory connection on the radio. 2. Be certain all wire connections are...
.... 5. E-50 Connect the RED wire of the UM425. The UM425 supports an external PA speaker with the following specifications: • Minimum impedance of 4 Ohms • Minimum power handling of the accessory cable to seal electrical connections. Connect the BROWN wire of the accessory cable to the accessory connector on the back of the accessory cable to other boats and people nearby. Disconnect the accessory cable from the accessory connection on the radio. 2. Be certain all wire connections are...
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...; You should not transmit except in weather or scan mode. Adjust the squelch level; However, it is probably too high. Check the fuse. Make sure you are not trying to Try Check the power connections. Adjust the squelch level; Things to transmit on a receive-only channel (see the channels and frequency tables starting on page 10). Check your radio. • You are transmitting at the correct...
...; You should not transmit except in weather or scan mode. Adjust the squelch level; However, it is probably too high. Check the fuse. Make sure you are not trying to Try Check the power connections. Adjust the squelch level; Things to transmit on a receive-only channel (see the channels and frequency tables starting on page 10). Check your radio. • You are transmitting at the correct...
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... radio; Contact customer service. hold menu key and turn off the radio; Make sure your GPS receiver is turned on page 67. Where can I can't read the display. Make sure Weather Alert Watch is correctly connected (see Connecting to make sure the FIPS codes in your radio include your current location (see page 23) Adjust the backlight brightness level. E-53 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Problem I find my radio's serial number? Check to a GPS receiver...
... radio; Contact customer service. hold menu key and turn off the radio; Make sure your GPS receiver is turned on page 67. Where can I can't read the display. Make sure Weather Alert Watch is correctly connected (see Connecting to make sure the FIPS codes in your radio include your current location (see page 23) Adjust the backlight brightness level. E-53 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Problem I find my radio's serial number? Check to a GPS receiver...
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....) General Controls Volume-Pwr, Squelch Status Indicators Transmit power, Scan mode, Triple Watch mode, Battery High, Battery low, USA, CAN, INT, Alert, Memory, Weather band, GPS status and Channel Display Display Buttons LCD (Full Dot Matrix) WX-Alert, 16/9-Tri, Scan-Mem, Channel Up, Channel Down, Menu-PA, Select-1W/25W, and Distress. meets Great Lakes Agreement and party boat requirements Transmitter Power Output 1 watt or 25 watt (user selectable) Power Requirement 25 watts output: 6A...
....) General Controls Volume-Pwr, Squelch Status Indicators Transmit power, Scan mode, Triple Watch mode, Battery High, Battery low, USA, CAN, INT, Alert, Memory, Weather band, GPS status and Channel Display Display Buttons LCD (Full Dot Matrix) WX-Alert, 16/9-Tri, Scan-Mem, Channel Up, Channel Down, Menu-PA, Select-1W/25W, and Distress. meets Great Lakes Agreement and party boat requirements Transmitter Power Output 1 watt or 25 watt (user selectable) Power Requirement 25 watts output: 6A...
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... telephones on shore. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING - Use this channel for distress and safety call the marine operator at most locks and drawbridges. 13, 67 MARITIME CONTROL - Available only In the New Orleans area. Available for general purpose calling using only DSC techniques. Typical uses include fishing reports, rendezvous, scheduling repairs and berthing information. Working channels for general port operations messages. In certain major ports, Channels 11 and 12 are...
... telephones on shore. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING - Use this channel for distress and safety call the marine operator at most locks and drawbridges. 13, 67 MARITIME CONTROL - Available only In the New Orleans area. Available for general purpose calling using only DSC techniques. Typical uses include fishing reports, rendezvous, scheduling repairs and berthing information. Working channels for general port operations messages. In certain major ports, Channels 11 and 12 are...
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... Warnings Regulations and Safety Warnings Maritime radio services operation Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that affect nearly all ship and marine radio types can be turned on channel 16 (156.800 MHz) whenever the radio is carried, it must be found at 1-888-CALLFCC. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for a list of available channels and their uses. Operation on marine radios and be subject to fines...
... Warnings Regulations and Safety Warnings Maritime radio services operation Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that affect nearly all ship and marine radio types can be turned on channel 16 (156.800 MHz) whenever the radio is carried, it must be found at 1-888-CALLFCC. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for a list of available channels and their uses. Operation on marine radios and be subject to fines...
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... replace the unit with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any time while this warranty is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used in any other rights which vary from defects in this Operating Guide...
... replace the unit with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any time while this warranty is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used in any other rights which vary from defects in this Operating Guide...