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Contents Uniden OCEANUS DSC 2 Included with your OCEANUS DSC 3 Controls and Indicators 4 Installation 8 Choosing a Location 8 Engine Noise Suppression 9 Antenna Considerations 9 Antenna Selection and Installation 9 Installing the OCEANUS DSC 10 Operation 11 Power On/Off 11 Last Channel Memory 11 Squelch 12 Coast Guard Channel... 15 Alert Scan 15 Weather Alert 16 Transmitting 18 Setting TX Output 18 Distress 19 Marine Distress Procedure 20 Menu Operation 21 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 21 Individual 21 Group 22 All Ships 23 Position Request 24 Position Send 26 Standby...
Contents Uniden OCEANUS DSC 2 Included with your OCEANUS DSC 3 Controls and Indicators 4 Installation 8 Choosing a Location 8 Engine Noise Suppression 9 Antenna Considerations 9 Antenna Selection and Installation 9 Installing the OCEANUS DSC 10 Operation 11 Power On/Off 11 Last Channel Memory 11 Squelch 12 Coast Guard Channel... 15 Alert Scan 15 Weather Alert 16 Transmitting 18 Setting TX Output 18 Distress 19 Marine Distress Procedure 20 Menu Operation 21 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 21 Individual 21 Group 22 All Ships 23 Position Request 24 Position Send 26 Standby...
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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
English Owners Manual
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With proper care and maintenance, your marine radio could outlast your OCEANUS DSC may be mounted in craft or geographic locations. The OCEANUS DSC is acceptable for compulsory use on "party boats", for use on your vessel by the U.S. The transceiver utilizes a ... universal mounting bracket (White - The technical excellence of this quality transceiver will provide you with years of trouble-free service. Uniden OCEANUS DSC The Uniden OCEANUS DSC VHF marine radio has been designed to give you a rugged, reliable instrument that you can contribute to the longevity of your investment....
With proper care and maintenance, your marine radio could outlast your OCEANUS DSC may be mounted in craft or geographic locations. The OCEANUS DSC is acceptable for compulsory use on "party boats", for use on your vessel by the U.S. The transceiver utilizes a ... universal mounting bracket (White - The technical excellence of this quality transceiver will provide you with years of trouble-free service. Uniden OCEANUS DSC The Uniden OCEANUS DSC VHF marine radio has been designed to give you a rugged, reliable instrument that you can contribute to the longevity of your investment....
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... when the radio is recommended you draw upon the advice of your Uniden dealer in some installations it may be installed keeping at least three ... radios. Antenna Considerations A variety of antennas are available from a number of the popular marine VHF antennas. In general, communication range is the responsibility of noise interference. Larger antennas ...above the water line. Contact your vessel and range requirements. Antenna Selection and Installation OCEANUS DSC has been designed to people near radio transmitting antennas. Engine Noise Suppression Interference from ...
... when the radio is recommended you draw upon the advice of your Uniden dealer in some installations it may be installed keeping at least three ... radios. Antenna Considerations A variety of antennas are available from a number of the popular marine VHF antennas. In general, communication range is the responsibility of noise interference. Larger antennas ...above the water line. Contact your vessel and range requirements. Antenna Selection and Installation OCEANUS DSC has been designed to people near radio transmitting antennas. Engine Noise Suppression Interference from ...
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... 16/Channel 9 commnunications. Note: While in effect. The display will indicate the selected channel. TRIPLE WATCH Triple Watch monitors Channel 16, Channel 9, and the current Marine Channel or Weather Channel. If a signal is in Triple Watch mode, you press 16/9/TRI once more. A momentary press of the 16/9/TRI button interrupts...
... 16/Channel 9 commnunications. Note: While in effect. The display will indicate the selected channel. TRIPLE WATCH Triple Watch monitors Channel 16, Channel 9, and the current Marine Channel or Weather Channel. If a signal is in Triple Watch mode, you press 16/9/TRI once more. A momentary press of the 16/9/TRI button interrupts...
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.../ALERT. When a channel is stored in Memory Scan and MEM appears on channel 01-28 and 60-88. The radio will go to the previous Marine channel. Weather channels are located on the LCD display. 14 Communication channels are located on the LCD display. Press CH L or M to store by using...
.../ALERT. When a channel is stored in Memory Scan and MEM appears on channel 01-28 and 60-88. The radio will go to the previous Marine channel. Weather channels are located on the LCD display. 14 Communication channels are located on the LCD display. Press CH L or M to store by using...
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TRANSMITTING The OCEANUS DSC transmits on fifty-four marine frequencies and receives on channel 70 when sending DSC information. SETTING TX OUTPUT Caution: It is important to remember to 1 watt (LO). 3. Note: Each time the H/L/MENU is set as 1 watt (LO) channel. ...you turn the radio On for short range communications. 1. Channel 70 of the USA, International, and Canadian frequencies, and channel 15 of all the available marine channels are located on these channels. When you can transmit at 25 watts (HI). 2. Press H/L/MENU to change back to transmit at 25 watts (HI...
TRANSMITTING The OCEANUS DSC transmits on fifty-four marine frequencies and receives on channel 70 when sending DSC information. SETTING TX OUTPUT Caution: It is important to remember to 1 watt (LO). 3. Note: Each time the H/L/MENU is set as 1 watt (LO) channel. ...you turn the radio On for short range communications. 1. Channel 70 of the USA, International, and Canadian frequencies, and channel 15 of all the available marine channels are located on these channels. When you can transmit at 25 watts (HI). 2. Press H/L/MENU to change back to transmit at 25 watts (HI...
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... say: "MAYDAY - Someone should answer. Give the number of persons aboard and the conditions of your ship name or call , beginning at Item 3 above. 20 MARINE DISTRESS PROCEDURE Speak slowly - Make sure your vessel (meters, type, color, hull). 11. MAYDAY - MAYDAY." 4. State the nature of any injured. 9.
... say: "MAYDAY - Someone should answer. Give the number of persons aboard and the conditions of your ship name or call , beginning at Item 3 above. 20 MARINE DISTRESS PROCEDURE Speak slowly - Make sure your vessel (meters, type, color, hull). 11. MAYDAY - MAYDAY." 4. State the nature of any injured. 9.
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Note: Position send is only available when it is connected to another vessel using a VHF marine radio equipped with DSC. Press SELECT at DSC CALL (To enter DSC CALL, see page 21). INDIVIDUAL appears. 2. The following screen appears. 26 The individual directory appears. 4. POSITION SEND This radio has the ability to send the position of your position information. 5. 1-E. Press CH M four times to send your vessel to the GPS. 1. Press SELECT. Press SELECT to select POS SEND. 3.
Note: Position send is only available when it is connected to another vessel using a VHF marine radio equipped with DSC. Press SELECT at DSC CALL (To enter DSC CALL, see page 21). INDIVIDUAL appears. 2. The following screen appears. 26 The individual directory appears. 4. POSITION SEND This radio has the ability to send the position of your position information. 5. 1-E. Press CH M four times to send your vessel to the GPS. 1. Press SELECT. Press SELECT to select POS SEND. 3.
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Press SELECT at SETUP (To enter SETUP, see page 30). 2. 2-F. Display CH TAG using CH L and M. 3. Press SELECT. Press CH L and M repeatedly to select the channel that you to EDIT or DELETE. The channels and its names appear. 4. Note: The OCEANUS DSC radio comes pre-programmed with default channel names. 43 CH TAG This feature allows you would like to name each marine channel. 1.
Press SELECT at SETUP (To enter SETUP, see page 30). 2. 2-F. Display CH TAG using CH L and M. 3. Press SELECT. Press CH L and M repeatedly to select the channel that you to EDIT or DELETE. The channels and its names appear. 4. Note: The OCEANUS DSC radio comes pre-programmed with default channel names. 43 CH TAG This feature allows you would like to name each marine channel. 1.
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... number and program it into the OCEANUS DSC. 2-I. To set USER MMSI code 1. Press SELECT. Non-Federal MMSI's are issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). To obtain an MMSI number, contact your authorized Uniden dealer or visit one of the following websites: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html, www.boatus.com/mmsi...
... number and program it into the OCEANUS DSC. 2-I. To set USER MMSI code 1. Press SELECT. Non-Federal MMSI's are issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). To obtain an MMSI number, contact your authorized Uniden dealer or visit one of the following websites: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html, www.boatus.com/mmsi...
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... CCG USCG USCG TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE CCG VTS COMMERCIAL Yes PORT OPR Yes PORT OPR No BRG/BRG Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes PLEASURE DSC Yes PLEASURE No SHIP-SHIP Yes PORT OPR Yes PORT OPR No PORT OPR Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes CCG... Yes CCG Yes USCG Yes TELEPHONE Yes TELEPHONE Yes TELEPHONE Yes TELEPHONE No COMMERCIAL VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06...
... CCG USCG USCG TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE CCG VTS COMMERCIAL Yes PORT OPR Yes PORT OPR No BRG/BRG Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes PLEASURE DSC Yes PLEASURE No SHIP-SHIP Yes PORT OPR Yes PORT OPR No PORT OPR Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes CCG... Yes CCG Yes USCG Yes TELEPHONE Yes TELEPHONE Yes TELEPHONE Yes TELEPHONE No COMMERCIAL VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06...
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... TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE INTL INTL INTL TELEPHONE INTL INTL BRG/BRG SHIP-SHIP PLEASURE DSC PLEASURE SHIP-SHIP PORT OPR PORT OPR PORT OPR INTL INTL INTL INTL INTL INTL TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WXO WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4...
... TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE INTL INTL INTL TELEPHONE INTL INTL BRG/BRG SHIP-SHIP PLEASURE DSC PLEASURE SHIP-SHIP PORT OPR PORT OPR PORT OPR INTL INTL INTL INTL INTL INTL TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WXO WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4...
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Weather Can. VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WXO WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 ... USCG INTL TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE CCG INTL COMMERCIAL Yes PORT OPR Yes PORT OPR No BRG/BRG Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes PLEASURE DSC Yes PLEASURE No SHIP-SHIP Ye PORT OPR Ye PORT OPR No PORT OPR Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes CCG...
Weather Can. VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WXO WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 ... USCG INTL TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE TELEPHONE CCG INTL COMMERCIAL Yes PORT OPR Yes PORT OPR No BRG/BRG Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes PLEASURE DSC Yes PLEASURE No SHIP-SHIP Ye PORT OPR Ye PORT OPR No PORT OPR Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes SHIP-SHIP Yes CCG...
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... Warning Civil Emergency Message Immediate Evacuation Warning Immediate Evacuation Notice Law Enforcement Warning Fire Warning Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning Tsunami Warning Coastal Flood Warning Special Marine Warning Avalanche Warning Volcano Warning Shelter In Place Warning Civil Danger Watch Radiological Hazard Watch Hazardous Material Watch Winter Storm Watch High Wind/Dust Storm...
... Warning Civil Emergency Message Immediate Evacuation Warning Immediate Evacuation Notice Law Enforcement Warning Fire Warning Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning Tsunami Warning Coastal Flood Warning Special Marine Warning Avalanche Warning Volcano Warning Shelter In Place Warning Civil Danger Watch Radiological Hazard Watch Hazardous Material Watch Winter Storm Watch High Wind/Dust Storm...
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... Sensitivity Spurious Response Adjacent Channel Selectivity Audio Output Power Power Requirement IF Frequencies : Transmit 54 Receive 80 Marine/10 Weather : On-Off/Volume, Squelch : TX (Transmit), TRI (Triple Watch), HI (High), LO (Low), U, C, I, MEM, WX, DSC, (Alarm), (Alert), (GPS), (WHAM), and Channel Display : LCD with Orange backlight : 16/9/TRI, DISTRESS, PA, UIC...
... Sensitivity Spurious Response Adjacent Channel Selectivity Audio Output Power Power Requirement IF Frequencies : Transmit 54 Receive 80 Marine/10 Weather : On-Off/Volume, Squelch : TX (Transmit), TRI (Triple Watch), HI (High), LO (Low), U, C, I, MEM, WX, DSC, (Alarm), (Alert), (GPS), (WHAM), and Channel Display : LCD with Orange backlight : 16/9/TRI, DISTRESS, PA, UIC...
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Due to the rugged design, very little maintenance is a precision of electronic equipment and you should treat it accordingly. However, a few precautions should be observed: • If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of your Uniden Marine dealer. 61 A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio. • You are responsible for periodic performance checks with your radio. • You are urged to arrange for continued FCC technical compliance of an emergency. Care and Maintenance Your OCEANUS DSC is required.
Due to the rugged design, very little maintenance is a precision of electronic equipment and you should treat it accordingly. However, a few precautions should be observed: • If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of your Uniden Marine dealer. 61 A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio. • You are responsible for periodic performance checks with your radio. • You are urged to arrange for continued FCC technical compliance of an emergency. Care and Maintenance Your OCEANUS DSC is required.
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... Warning Civil Emergency Message Immediate Evacuation Warning Immediate Evacuation Notice Law Enforcement Warning Fire Warning Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning Tsunami Warning Coastal Flood Warning Special Marine Warning Avalanche Warning Volcano Warning Shelter In Place Warning Civil Danger Watch Radiological Hazard Watch Hazardous Material Watch Winter Storm Watch High Wind/Dust Storm...
... Warning Civil Emergency Message Immediate Evacuation Warning Immediate Evacuation Notice Law Enforcement Warning Fire Warning Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning Tsunami Warning Coastal Flood Warning Special Marine Warning Avalanche Warning Volcano Warning Shelter In Place Warning Civil Danger Watch Radiological Hazard Watch Hazardous Material Watch Winter Storm Watch High Wind/Dust Storm...