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Question posted by joannrafter on July 21st, 2011

Antenna

What brands of antenna would you recommend to use with Uniden MC 1010?

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on July 25th, 2011 4:02 PM
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Any brand will suffice as long as it fits your boat and doesnt look like crud.  

Determine where you want to mount it and then get a VHF marine antenna that fits the installation.

Here is a VHF marine antenna buying guide: http://reviews.ebay.com/VHF-Marine-Radio-Antenna-Buying-Guide_W0QQugidZ10000000000015940

Here is your user manual online: http://www.uniden.com/content/ebiz/uniden/resources/ownersmanuals/MC1010om.pdf

Here are some antenna sources: http://www.boatinggearcenter.com/c-15-antennas.aspx?gclid=CID4rojJnaoCFacaQgodTn336A#Filter=[EntityIDs=@%28269%29@*Pagesize=30*Sort=5*ava=0]

http://www.shakespeare-marine.com/ovr-vhf.asp

http://www.digitalantenna.com/vhfantennas.html


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Related Uniden MC1010 Manual Pages

English Owners Manual - Page 1

Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen MC 1010 VHF Marine Radio Operating Guide C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:49 1999
English Owners Manual - Page 2

Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in the United States. Color profile: Disabled Composite ...use in these frequencies without an individual license, please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC. This transmitter will operate on channels/ frequencies that are currently for exclusive use in the U.S. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use of the U.S. C:...MC 1010...
English Owners Manual - Page 3

Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen CONTENTS Uniden MC 1010 1 Installation 2 Choosing a Location 2 Engine Noise Suppression 3 Antenna Considerations 3 Installing TheMC 1010 3 Controls and Indicators 4 Front Panel 4 Rear Panel Connectors 5 Multi-Function Keys 7 Operation 8 Manual Tuning 8 Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications 8 Triple Watch 8 Weather Scan 9 MEM (...
English Owners Manual - Page 4

... that you with the characteristics and operation of your investment. Features, Specifications, and availability of Optional Accessories are encouraged to read the rest of the electronics. Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Uniden MC 1010 The Uniden MC 1010 VHF marine radio transceiver has been designed to -bridge requirements, for general pleasure and commercial vessels...
English Owners Manual - Page 5

... REMOTE speaker jack can cause substantial loss of antenna height. 5. Long antenna leads can be made with the supplied power lead, any extension should be subjected to determine carefully the most conveniently use larger gauge wire. 3. Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Installation Caution: The MC 1010 will operate only with nominal 12 volt negative...
English Owners Manual - Page 6

... and connect all other auxiliary cables and accessories. Antenna Considerations A variety of Uniden in some installations it as possible above the water line. Installing The MC 1010 After you draw upon the advice of antennas is available from metal objects. It is recommended you have excessively long coaxial feed cables. Use only a Six (6) Ampere fast blow fuse for...
English Owners Manual - Page 7

.... STEP 4. CHAN - Indicators for detailed descriptions. 3. SQUELCH - LCD Panel - Eliminates background noise when no signal is used to the "Multi-Function Keys" section for TX, SCAN, TRI, U I C, HI, LO, MEM, WX, and Channel Number. 4 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:51 1999 VOLUME (On/Off/Volume) - Refer to manually select the...
English Owners Manual - Page 8

... 10 10. An external 4 ohm, 4 Watt speaker may be connected to the keyed connector. 5 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:52 1999 Supplied Power Cord - The connecting wire must have a miniature plug. 12. Connect the antenna here using a type PL259 connector. Connect supplied power cord to this jack. The "Pigtail" cord and...
English Owners Manual - Page 9

... button. 14. Indicates Channel Number in memory for eight (8) seconds. 15. When pressed, remains active for scanning. 6 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:52 1999 Indicates that Weather Channels have been selected. 16. LCD Numerical Channel Display - LO...Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 13. MEM (Memory) - Indicates transmitted output is in use. HI (High) - C (Canada) -
English Owners Manual - Page 10

...weather channels and communication channels. WX (Weather) - Some channels may not allow high power to be used to turn Triple Watch On/Off. 7. H/L - This key enters the displayed channel into memory. 6.... activated when scanning begins. 4. Note: Triple Watch is also used to select the channel mode of operation. 7 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:53 1999 This key allows you to...
English Owners Manual - Page 11

... a signal is in effect. This overrides the channel selected with the CHAN selector buttons or any scanning activity. The transceiver will indicate the selected channel. 8 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:53 1999 The Channel Display will return to the channel selected prior to select the desired channel. Manual Tuning...
English Owners Manual - Page 12

...appear on the LCD Panel, indicating Weather Mode. Memory Scan To scan channels stored in Scan mode. 9 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:53 1999 U (USA), I (International), or C (Canadian) will appear ...and holding STEP will appear on the LCD Panel. In the Memory Scan Mode, theMC 1010 scans only those channel numbers previously entered into memory, select the channel number you want stored...
English Owners Manual - Page 13

... When the power is turned on, the transmitter is set for 25 Watts (except for emergency use is available by pressing H/L while pressing the Press-To-Talk switch. Release the switch to be heard over...selected for most communications. Channels 13 and 67 are "receive-only". 10 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:54 1999 Note: You cannot transmit on Weather Channels 0 - 9 or Channel 15.
English Owners Manual - Page 14

Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Optional Accessories • Flush mounting bracket for information. 11 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:54 1999 Contact Uniden for "in dash" installation.
English Owners Manual - Page 15

... Yes Busy Tel. Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. Busy Tel. Busy Tel. Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel. Com'l Yes No 12 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:55 1999 Busy Tel. Port Ops Yes Yes Port Ops Yes Yes Com'l, TX 1W only Yes No Non...
English Owners Manual - Page 16

... Yes Yes Yes PERMANENT SCAN LIST Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Fish Environmental Busy Tel. Yes No Busy Tel. 13 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:56 1999 Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen VHF FM Marine RadioTelephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY...
English Owners Manual - Page 17

No Yes Busy Tel. Busy Tel. Yes No Busy Tel. 14 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:58 1999 Weather Duplex Duplex Duplex 1W 1W 1W Duplex, 1W Duplex Duplex Duplex Duplex Duplex Duplex Duplex Duplex ...
English Owners Manual - Page 18

...: Controls: Status Indicators: Channel Display: Selector Switch: Buttons: Connectors: Size: Weight: Supply Voltage: Standard Accessories: Antenna Impedance: Microphone: Speaker: Operating Temperature Range: Shock and Vibration: FCC Approvals: Transmitter Power Output: Power Requirement...@ 13.8V DC at maximum audio output 1st - 16.9 mHz 2nd - 455 kHz 15 C:...MC 1010.vp Thu Jan 28 14:42:58 1999
English Owners Manual - Page 19

...:42:58 1999 A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio. • You are responsible for the continued FCC technical compliance of emergency. Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Care and Maintenance Your MC 1010 is required. Due to the rugged design, very little maintenance is a precision piece of electronic equipment and you should...
English Owners Manual - Page 20

...by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other cost (except ...used in its representatives in materials and craftsmanship with the performance of original purchase and a note describing the defect that the product does not conform to 5 PM Central, Monday through Friday C:...MC 1010...

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