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... application from your nearest FCC field office. This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that are currently for exclusive use in the United States. Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for use of the U.S. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use in these frequencies without an...
... application from your nearest FCC field office. This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that are currently for exclusive use in the United States. Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for use of the U.S. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use in these frequencies without an...
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Setup 30 Alarm Clock 30 Directory 33 FIPS 37 Auto Channel Switch 40 Position Reply 41 CH Tag 43 WHAM 45 Group MMSI 48 User MMSI 49 System 51 Contrast 51 Lamp Adjust 52 Key Beep 53 NMEA Technical Setup 54 Optional Accessories 54 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels 55 Channel and Functions (International Channels 56 Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels 57 NWR-SAME Event Code 58 Specification 59 Troubleshooting 60 Care and Maintenance 61 Three Year Limited Warranty 64
Setup 30 Alarm Clock 30 Directory 33 FIPS 37 Auto Channel Switch 40 Position Reply 41 CH Tag 43 WHAM 45 Group MMSI 48 User MMSI 49 System 51 Contrast 51 Lamp Adjust 52 Key Beep 53 NMEA Technical Setup 54 Optional Accessories 54 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels 55 Channel and Functions (International Channels 56 Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels 57 NWR-SAME Event Code 58 Specification 59 Troubleshooting 60 Care and Maintenance 61 Three Year Limited Warranty 64
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..., and availability of optional accessories are encouraged to thoroughly read the rest of this Operating Guide to the longevity of your vessel by the U.S. Uniden OCEANUS DSC The Uniden OCEANUS DSC VHF marine radio has been designed to effect a waterproof housing for protection of the electronics. The transceiver utilizes a number of gaskets, sealing rings, waterproof membranes, and...
..., and availability of optional accessories are encouraged to thoroughly read the rest of this Operating Guide to the longevity of your vessel by the U.S. Uniden OCEANUS DSC The Uniden OCEANUS DSC VHF marine radio has been designed to effect a waterproof housing for protection of the electronics. The transceiver utilizes a number of gaskets, sealing rings, waterproof membranes, and...
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Included with your OCEANUS DSC OCEANUS DSC Owner s Manual OCEANUS DSC Radio Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket and Knobs DC Cord Mounting Hardware Accessory Cable 3 Spare Fuse 250V 6A
Included with your OCEANUS DSC OCEANUS DSC Owner s Manual OCEANUS DSC Radio Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket and Knobs DC Cord Mounting Hardware Accessory Cable 3 Spare Fuse 250V 6A
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...2 seconds will activate the triple Watch Feature. 3.6. Press and hold this key to listen to INTERNATIONAL. Rotate this key is pushed, the radio will delete the channel from USA to CANADIAN to active NOAA Weather channels. Every time this knob eliminate background noise when a signal is used...7. Press this key for 2 seconds to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel. DISTRESS - These keys are also used to change to place the radio into Memory. PA - Press this key for 2 seconds again will step to enable the PA (Public Address) feature. 9. Turns the unit On or...
...2 seconds will activate the triple Watch Feature. 3.6. Press and hold this key to listen to INTERNATIONAL. Rotate this key is pushed, the radio will delete the channel from USA to CANADIAN to active NOAA Weather channels. Every time this knob eliminate background noise when a signal is used...7. Press this key for 2 seconds to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel. DISTRESS - These keys are also used to change to place the radio into Memory. PA - Press this key for 2 seconds again will step to enable the PA (Public Address) feature. 9. Turns the unit On or...
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...- It appears when it is used for each channel selected. 7. (Alarm Icon) - Indicates transmit output is in the DSC mode. 5. Indicates Canada Channel Mode. 4. Indicates US Channel Mode. 10. Channel Display - Indicates transmitting. 2. MEM (Memory) - I - ...Indicates Channel Number in effect. 6. DSC - Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated. 12. ("ALT" Icon) - Indicators the radio is 25 Watts. 3. Indicates Memory Scan Mode status for Channel Tag, Menu, and message of SAME, DSC, GPS, and frequency of WHAM. 16. 1. WX ...
...- It appears when it is used for each channel selected. 7. (Alarm Icon) - Indicates transmit output is in the DSC mode. 5. Indicates Canada Channel Mode. 4. Indicates US Channel Mode. 10. Channel Display - Indicates transmitting. 2. MEM (Memory) - I - ...Indicates Channel Number in effect. 6. DSC - Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated. 12. ("ALT" Icon) - Indicators the radio is 25 Watts. 3. Indicates Memory Scan Mode status for Channel Tag, Menu, and message of SAME, DSC, GPS, and frequency of WHAM. 16. 1. WX ...
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The Menu mode will be cancelled if the radio receives a DSC call or any key is pressed besides the Up arrow, Down arrow, or select keys are not displayed in Menu when GPS ...Triple Watch mode, and the user presses the Menu key, all the of these modes are cancelled. Flow Chart for Menu Operation MENU DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS SEND STANDBY CALL WAIT EXIT SETUP ALARM CLOCK DIRECTORY FIPS AUTO CH SW POS REPLY CH ...MMSI USER MMSI EXIT SYSTEM CONTRAST LAMP ADJUST KEY BEEP EXIT EXIT NOTES: "POS SEND" and "ALARM CLOCK" are pressed. 7 When the radio is not connected.
The Menu mode will be cancelled if the radio receives a DSC call or any key is pressed besides the Up arrow, Down arrow, or select keys are not displayed in Menu when GPS ...Triple Watch mode, and the user presses the Menu key, all the of these modes are cancelled. Flow Chart for Menu Operation MENU DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS SEND STANDBY CALL WAIT EXIT SETUP ALARM CLOCK DIRECTORY FIPS AUTO CH SW POS REPLY CH ...MMSI USER MMSI EXIT SYSTEM CONTRAST LAMP ADJUST KEY BEEP EXIT EXIT NOTES: "POS SEND" and "ALARM CLOCK" are pressed. 7 When the radio is not connected.
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... the most suitable location for both receiving and transmitting. 4. Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on your OCEANUS DSC. 1. Select a location well away from the compass. 8 It is most conveniently use larger gauge wire. 3. Features which should be..." type for overhead mounting. 2. Locate your radio on the rear of performance for your antenna as high as possible and clear from spray and splash. 2. You should be made with an auxiliary speaker. 3. Installation Caution: The OCEANUS DSC will only operate with a nominal 12 volt ...
... the most suitable location for both receiving and transmitting. 4. Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on your OCEANUS DSC. 1. Select a location well away from the compass. 8 It is most conveniently use larger gauge wire. 3. Features which should be..." type for overhead mounting. 2. Locate your radio on the rear of performance for your antenna as high as possible and clear from spray and splash. 2. You should be made with an auxiliary speaker. 3. Installation Caution: The OCEANUS DSC will only operate with a nominal 12 volt ...
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... and the installation of your Uniden dealer in some installations it may be installed using a high-gain antenna placed as high as possible above the water line. The OCEANUS DSC has been designed to be necessary to people near radio transmitting antennas. Antennas should touch... or installer. Therefore, the antenna used with radios. No person should not have excessively long coaxial feed cables. However, in determining a suitable antenna for your Uniden Dealer for more information. Antenna Selection and Installation OCEANUS DSC has been designed to further reduce the effect of...
... and the installation of your Uniden dealer in some installations it may be installed using a high-gain antenna placed as high as possible above the water line. The OCEANUS DSC has been designed to be necessary to people near radio transmitting antennas. Antennas should touch... or installer. Therefore, the antenna used with radios. No person should not have excessively long coaxial feed cables. However, in determining a suitable antenna for your Uniden Dealer for more information. Antenna Selection and Installation OCEANUS DSC has been designed to further reduce the effect of...
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...on the power "pigtail". Connect the power cord to the positive (+) battery supply. Installing the OCEANUS DSC 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. ... interference with the material of the mounting bracket. Do not insert the knobs without attaching the bracket. 10 Remove the bracket from the radio and use it for the mounting hardware. Note: Do not use it as a template to mark the holes to the negative (-) ...
...on the power "pigtail". Connect the power cord to the positive (+) battery supply. Installing the OCEANUS DSC 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. ... interference with the material of the mounting bracket. Do not insert the knobs without attaching the bracket. 10 Remove the bracket from the radio and use it for the mounting hardware. Note: Do not use it as a template to mark the holes to the negative (-) ...
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.... For example, if you turn the unit On, you must have the radio on the LCD for 3 seconds. 11 Last Channel Memory The OCEANUS DSC memorizes the last channel selected before you turn Off the radio. Note: When you turn On the radio for the first time after purchase, the channel 16 will hear a beep...
.... For example, if you turn the unit On, you must have the radio on the LCD for 3 seconds. 11 Last Channel Memory The OCEANUS DSC memorizes the last channel selected before you turn Off the radio. Note: When you turn On the radio for the first time after purchase, the channel 16 will hear a beep...
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.../9/TRI once more. Note: While in effect. 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 Coast Guard 16 CH instantly while tuned to cancel the Triple Watch mode. Press 16/9/TRI a third time...
.../9/TRI once more. Note: While in effect. 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 Coast Guard 16 CH instantly while tuned to cancel the Triple Watch mode. Press 16/9/TRI a third time...
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... are located on channels WX 0-9. To exit from Weather Channel: G Press WX/ALERT. Press CH L or M to the previous Marine channel. The radio returns to select a different Weather Channel. MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan) You can enter channels into Memory Scan, select the channel you want...on the LCD display. 14 To enter a channel into Memory Scan for 2 seconds. WEATHER CHANNELS To select Weather Channels 0-9, press WX/ALERT. The radio will go to store by using CH L and M, and then press and hold UIC/MEM for instant scanning at any time. When a channel is ...
... are located on channels WX 0-9. To exit from Weather Channel: G Press WX/ALERT. Press CH L or M to the previous Marine channel. The radio returns to select a different Weather Channel. MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan) You can enter channels into Memory Scan, select the channel you want...on the LCD display. 14 To enter a channel into Memory Scan for 2 seconds. WEATHER CHANNELS To select Weather Channels 0-9, press WX/ALERT. The radio will go to store by using CH L and M, and then press and hold UIC/MEM for instant scanning at any time. When a channel is ...
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The OCEANUS DSC was transmitted along with their area is not affected, causing many of them to receive, interpret, and display the information about the codes so you of dangerous weather. When Weather Alert is turned On, and a warning signal is declared in your radio to ignore ...geographic area (defined by the emergency. When the signal stops, you more efficiently track the emergency/weather conditions in and around your radio sounds an alert only when an emergency/weather emergency is received, an emergency siren will hear the active weather channel broadcast at full ...
The OCEANUS DSC was transmitted along with their area is not affected, causing many of them to receive, interpret, and display the information about the codes so you of dangerous weather. When Weather Alert is turned On, and a warning signal is declared in your radio to ignore ...geographic area (defined by the emergency. When the signal stops, you more efficiently track the emergency/weather conditions in and around your radio sounds an alert only when an emergency/weather emergency is received, an emergency siren will hear the active weather channel broadcast at full ...
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... 1050Hz tone, the icon will ring. To decode the SAME signal, the radio should be on the selected weather channel. The icon indicates the Weather Alert mode...received, all other second and the alert tone will blink every other functions are canceled and the radio remains on an active weather channel. In order to stop the alert press any key once more, the alert... icon disappears. 17 The radio turns the WX ALERT On and the icon appears. 2. When a WX ALERT signal is displayed. 3. When the radio is in Scan mode, scanning the weather channel every 7 seconds...
... 1050Hz tone, the icon will ring. To decode the SAME signal, the radio should be on the selected weather channel. The icon indicates the Weather Alert mode...received, all other second and the alert tone will blink every other functions are canceled and the radio remains on an active weather channel. In order to stop the alert press any key once more, the alert... icon disappears. 17 The radio turns the WX ALERT On and the icon appears. 2. When a WX ALERT signal is displayed. 3. When the radio is in Scan mode, scanning the weather channel every 7 seconds...
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...LO). 3. Press H/L/MENU again to change the transmitter output to 25 watts (HI). CH13 is set as LO power channel, you turn the radio On for the first time, the unit is important to remember to transmit at 25 watts (HI) by pressing and holding H/L/MENU during the ... Caution: It is automatically set as 1 watt (LO) channel. When the channel is pressed a short tone sounds. The radio transmits on eighty marine frequencies. When you can transmit at 25 watts (HI). 2. TRANSMITTING The OCEANUS DSC transmits on fifty-four marine frequencies and receives on channel 70 when sending...
...LO). 3. Press H/L/MENU again to change the transmitter output to 25 watts (HI). CH13 is set as LO power channel, you turn the radio On for the first time, the unit is important to remember to transmit at 25 watts (HI) by pressing and holding H/L/MENU during the ... Caution: It is automatically set as 1 watt (LO) channel. When the channel is pressed a short tone sounds. The radio transmits on eighty marine frequencies. When you can transmit at 25 watts (HI). 2. TRANSMITTING The OCEANUS DSC transmits on fifty-four marine frequencies and receives on channel 70 when sending...
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...If an acknowledgment is not received, the Distress call is repeated until an acknowledgment signal is the name registered in the vessel that transmitted a DSC Distress call , the following screen appears. Otherwise, sender's MMSI is continued internally. DISTRESS Note: You must set the MMSI. After the Distress... call . In order to send a Distress call has been sent, the Distress alert will sound. Note: If the radio receives a Distress call, it will be displayed on the LCD display. To cancel the Distress call is transmitted and it is received from ...
...If an acknowledgment is not received, the Distress call is repeated until an acknowledgment signal is the name registered in the vessel that transmitted a DSC Distress call , the following screen appears. Otherwise, sender's MMSI is continued internally. DISTRESS Note: You must set the MMSI. After the Distress... call . In order to send a Distress call has been sent, the Distress alert will sound. Note: If the radio receives a Distress call, it will be displayed on the LCD display. To cancel the Distress call is transmitted and it is received from ...
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... , beginning at Item 3 above. 20 MAYDAY - Give the number of persons aboard and the conditions of your distress. 8. End message by saying "THIS IS [your radio is On. 2.
... , beginning at Item 3 above. 20 MAYDAY - Give the number of persons aboard and the conditions of your distress. 8. End message by saying "THIS IS [your radio is On. 2.
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...Selective Calling has also been selected as follows. INDIVIDUAL 1. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) Digital Selective Calling is connected to the OCEANUS DSC) to page 7 for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. DSC will let you initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety, position information and ...routine calls to enter DSC CALL. Press and hold H/L/MENU for instructions on how to...
...Selective Calling has also been selected as follows. INDIVIDUAL 1. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) Digital Selective Calling is connected to the OCEANUS DSC) to page 7 for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. DSC will let you initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety, position information and ...routine calls to enter DSC CALL. Press and hold H/L/MENU for instructions on how to...
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... in the directory you receive the individual acknowledgment successfully, WAITING will change to contact using CH L and M. After the acknowledgment, both radios tune to transmit on that channel. GROUP 1. You are now ready to the previously selected channel. 1-B. See the SETUP section for... directory, setup instructions. Press SELECT at DSC CALL (To enter DSC CALL, see page 21). Select an open (unused) working channel first, then make the call. Both radios tune to transmit the individual DSC signal. 4. When you cannot proceed to select GROUP. 22 ...
... in the directory you receive the individual acknowledgment successfully, WAITING will change to contact using CH L and M. After the acknowledgment, both radios tune to transmit on that channel. GROUP 1. You are now ready to the previously selected channel. 1-B. See the SETUP section for... directory, setup instructions. Press SELECT at DSC CALL (To enter DSC CALL, see page 21). Select an open (unused) working channel first, then make the call. Both radios tune to transmit the individual DSC signal. 4. When you cannot proceed to select GROUP. 22 ...