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... Radio Services Operation Warning! Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in our products and accessories. without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. Operation in these frequencies without an individual license, please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC. Uniden works to the State of the U.S. WARNING: The cords on channels/frequencies that are currently for exclusive use in international waters. This transmitter will operate...
... Radio Services Operation Warning! Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in our products and accessories. without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. Operation in these frequencies without an individual license, please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC. Uniden works to the State of the U.S. WARNING: The cords on channels/frequencies that are currently for exclusive use in international waters. This transmitter will operate...
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... 8 Antenna Considerations 8 Antenna Selection and Installation 8 Installing the SOLARA DSC 9 Operation 10 Power On/Off 10 Last Channel Memory 10 Squelch 11 Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications 12 Selecting a Channel 12 Weather Channels 12 All Channel Scan 13 Weather Alert 13 Setting the Transmit (TX) Power 14 Recommended Emergency Broadcast Instructions 15 Distress 16 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 17 Individual 17 All Ships 18 User MMSI 20 NMEA Technical Setup 21 Optional Accessories 21 VHF FM Marine Radio...
... 8 Antenna Considerations 8 Antenna Selection and Installation 8 Installing the SOLARA DSC 9 Operation 10 Power On/Off 10 Last Channel Memory 10 Squelch 11 Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications 12 Selecting a Channel 12 Weather Channels 12 All Channel Scan 13 Weather Alert 13 Setting the Transmit (TX) Power 14 Recommended Emergency Broadcast Instructions 15 Distress 16 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 17 Individual 17 All Ships 18 User MMSI 20 NMEA Technical Setup 21 Optional Accessories 21 VHF FM Marine Radio...
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... stations in marine service. FMB322W, Black - Uniden SOLARA DSC The Uniden SOLARA DSC VHF marine radio has been designed to give you a rugged, reliable instrument that you can contribute to the longevity of your investment. The unit may vary. 2 The full features and flexibility designed into this quality transceiver will provide you well on vessels subject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement or bridge-to change...
... stations in marine service. FMB322W, Black - Uniden SOLARA DSC The Uniden SOLARA DSC VHF marine radio has been designed to give you a rugged, reliable instrument that you can contribute to the longevity of your investment. The unit may vary. 2 The full features and flexibility designed into this quality transceiver will provide you well on vessels subject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement or bridge-to change...
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Included with your SOLARA DSC SOLARA DSC Owner s Manual SOLARA DSC Radio Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket and Knobs Mounting Hardware Spare Fuse 250V 6A 3
Included with your SOLARA DSC SOLARA DSC Owner s Manual SOLARA DSC Radio Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket and Knobs Mounting Hardware Spare Fuse 250V 6A 3
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... a signal of distress in DSC Menu mode. 3. In the DSC Menu mode this is not being received. 4 PWR/VOL (On/Off/Volume) - Press this key for 2 seconds to place the radio into the Weather Alert mode. Press this key for 2 seconds to place the radio into the Scan mode. Press and hold this key to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel. 7. Rotate this key to active NOAA Weather channels. PTT Switch - These buttons are used to change channel modes from...
... a signal of distress in DSC Menu mode. 3. In the DSC Menu mode this is not being received. 4 PWR/VOL (On/Off/Volume) - Press this key for 2 seconds to place the radio into the Weather Alert mode. Press this key for 2 seconds to place the radio into the Scan mode. Press and hold this key to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel. 7. Rotate this key to active NOAA Weather channels. PTT Switch - These buttons are used to change channel modes from...
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... Channel Number in the DSC mode. 11. (GPS Icon) - Indicates transmitting. 2. Indicates transmit output is receiving the data. 12. ALERT - USA - It appears while GPS module is 25 Watts. 3. TX (Transmit) - Indicates Weather Alert Mode has been activated. 6. INT - Channel Display - 1. Indicates Scan Mode has been activated. 5. DSC - WX - SCAN - Indicates transmit output is in use. 6 Indicates US Channel Mode. 8. Indicators the radio is 1 Watt. 4. LO (Low) - Indicates International Channel Mode. 10. Indicates Canada Channel Mode...
... Channel Number in the DSC mode. 11. (GPS Icon) - Indicates transmitting. 2. Indicates transmit output is receiving the data. 12. ALERT - USA - It appears while GPS module is 25 Watts. 3. TX (Transmit) - Indicates Weather Alert Mode has been activated. 6. INT - Channel Display - 1. Indicates Scan Mode has been activated. 5. DSC - WX - SCAN - Indicates transmit output is in use. 6 Indicates US Channel Mode. 8. Indicators the radio is 1 Watt. 4. LO (Low) - Indicates International Channel Mode. 10. Indicates Canada Channel Mode...
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... radio. 6. Direct connection to the battery is important to consider in -dash mounting using the optional bracket. The reliable range of performance for your antenna as high as possible and clear from the compass. 7 Select a location well away from spray and splash. 2. Installation Caution: The SOLARA DSC will only operate with an auxiliary speaker. 3. Long extensions should be made with #10 AWG wire. Long antenna...
... radio. 6. Direct connection to the battery is important to consider in -dash mounting using the optional bracket. The reliable range of performance for your antenna as high as possible and clear from the compass. 7 Select a location well away from spray and splash. 2. Installation Caution: The SOLARA DSC will only operate with an auxiliary speaker. 3. Long extensions should be made with #10 AWG wire. Long antenna...
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... your vessel and range requirements. Antenna Selection and Installation SOLARA DSC has been designed to install a noise suppression kit. Therefore, the antenna used with radios. All DC battery wires, antenna lead, and accessory cables should be located away from metal objects. Engine Noise Suppression Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with this radio should be installed using a high-gain antenna placed as...
... your vessel and range requirements. Antenna Selection and Installation SOLARA DSC has been designed to install a noise suppression kit. Therefore, the antenna used with radios. All DC battery wires, antenna lead, and accessory cables should be located away from metal objects. Engine Noise Suppression Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with this radio should be installed using a high-gain antenna placed as...
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... to mark the holes to the negative (-) battery supply. Connect the red wire of the power cord to be drilled for mounting the bracket with the material of the mounting surface. Use only a six (6) ampere fast blow fuse for installing the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables and accessories to the positive (+) battery supply. Install the radio in the mounting bracket. Installing the SOLARA DSC After you have carefully considered the various...
... to mark the holes to the negative (-) battery supply. Connect the red wire of the power cord to be drilled for mounting the bracket with the material of the mounting surface. Use only a six (6) ampere fast blow fuse for installing the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables and accessories to the positive (+) battery supply. Install the radio in the mounting bracket. Installing the SOLARA DSC After you have carefully considered the various...
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... Channel Memory The SOLARA DSC memorizes the last channel selected before you will hear a beep. For example, if you turn Off the radio on CH 12, the CH 12 will appear on the LCD. Adjust the volume to be on that channel when turned back On. Note: When you must have the radio on that channel for the first time after purchase, the channel...
... Channel Memory The SOLARA DSC memorizes the last channel selected before you will hear a beep. For example, if you turn Off the radio on CH 12, the CH 12 will appear on the LCD. Adjust the volume to be on that channel when turned back On. Note: When you must have the radio on that channel for the first time after purchase, the channel...
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... the previous Marine channel. 12 G Press WX/ALERT/UIC or CH L, M. SELECTING A CHANNEL To manually select a channel, press CH L or M. as channel 21, 22, 23, etc. Communication channels are located on channels WX 0-9. The SOLARA shows these channels in the USA mode as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. The radio returns to another channel. Weather channels are covered by Weather Channels 1,2, and 3. Press 16/9 a third time to return...
... the previous Marine channel. 12 G Press WX/ALERT/UIC or CH L, M. SELECTING A CHANNEL To manually select a channel, press CH L or M. as channel 21, 22, 23, etc. Communication channels are located on channels WX 0-9. The SOLARA shows these channels in the USA mode as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. The radio returns to another channel. Weather channels are covered by Weather Channels 1,2, and 3. Press 16/9 a third time to return...
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When Weather Alert is turned On, and a warning signal is received, an emergency siren will ring. 3. The radio turns the WX ALERT On and the ALERT appears. 2. If the radio receives a 1050Hz tone, the ALERT and channel number will blink every other second and the alert tone will sound. Weather Alert The Weather Alert mode can be activated to other functions are scanned, WX CH is Off...
When Weather Alert is turned On, and a warning signal is received, an emergency siren will ring. 3. The radio turns the WX ALERT On and the ALERT appears. 2. If the radio receives a 1050Hz tone, the ALERT and channel number will blink every other second and the alert tone will sound. Weather Alert The Weather Alert mode can be activated to other functions are scanned, WX CH is Off...
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... to change the transmitter output to the receiving station.You can transmit at 25 watts (HI). 2. For your reference, a listing of the USA frequencies, and WX CH - Canadian Channel 70; LO power channels are located on eighty-one marine frequencies. Your radio will not transmit on channel 70 when sending DSC information. are receive-only channels: all the available marine channels are USA Channels 13, 67, 75, 76; Use low transmit power in port...
... to change the transmitter output to the receiving station.You can transmit at 25 watts (HI). 2. For your reference, a listing of the USA frequencies, and WX CH - Canadian Channel 70; LO power channels are located on eighty-one marine frequencies. Your radio will not transmit on channel 70 when sending DSC information. are receive-only channels: all the available marine channels are USA Channels 13, 67, 75, 76; Use low transmit power in port...
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... will automatically change to send the Distress call is repeated until an acknowledgement signal is received from the Coast Guard shore station. DISTRESS Note: You must set the MMSI. To cancel the Distress call , press and hold DISTRESS for an acknowledgement from the Coast Guard shore station. 16 The Distress call is resent. The radio will sound every...
... will automatically change to send the Distress call is repeated until an acknowledgement signal is received from the Coast Guard shore station. DISTRESS Note: You must set the MMSI. To cancel the Distress call , press and hold DISTRESS for an acknowledgement from the Coast Guard shore station. 16 The Distress call is resent. The radio will sound every...
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... connected to the SOLARA DSC) to transmit the individual DSC signal. 17 The number will let you initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety, position information and routine calls to setup the directory of names. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) Digital Selective Calling is a process of establishing a radio call with a DSC transceiver. INDIVIDUAL This feature allows the user to contact another vessel outfitted with GPS position (when optional GPS receiver...
... connected to the SOLARA DSC) to transmit the individual DSC signal. 17 The number will let you initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety, position information and routine calls to setup the directory of names. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) Digital Selective Calling is a process of establishing a radio call with a DSC transceiver. INDIVIDUAL This feature allows the user to contact another vessel outfitted with GPS position (when optional GPS receiver...
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...://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html, www.boatus.com/mmsi/, or www.seatow.com/boatingsafety/mmsiinfo.htm This portion of the SETUP menu will reply to the next digit. 3. The number will need to set USER MMSI code 1. Press SELECT and turn the radio ON. Press and hold DSC when you turn the radio off to obtain a nine digit MMSI number and program it into the SOLARA DSC. Press L or M button...
...://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html, www.boatus.com/mmsi/, or www.seatow.com/boatingsafety/mmsiinfo.htm This portion of the SETUP menu will reply to the next digit. 3. The number will need to set USER MMSI code 1. Press SELECT and turn the radio ON. Press and hold DSC when you turn the radio off to obtain a nine digit MMSI number and program it into the SOLARA DSC. Press L or M button...
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..., Black = FMB322B) Contact your Uniden Dealer for proper operation: 1. Baud Rate - Data Bits - Set the Baud rate to 8. 3. Stop Bits - NMEA Technical Setup SOLARA DSC NMEA0183 GPS Input Connection Specification This section is useful when attaching an external GPS to None. 4. To setup the GPS to be considered for information. 21 These commands are used with the SOLARA DSC radio, the following items need to other devices on the vessel, such as the SOLARA DSC VHF radio, auto...
..., Black = FMB322B) Contact your Uniden Dealer for proper operation: 1. Baud Rate - Data Bits - Set the Baud rate to 8. 3. Stop Bits - NMEA Technical Setup SOLARA DSC NMEA0183 GPS Input Connection Specification This section is useful when attaching an external GPS to None. 4. To setup the GPS to be considered for information. 21 These commands are used with the SOLARA DSC radio, the following items need to other devices on the vessel, such as the SOLARA DSC VHF radio, auto...
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...;F to +122 °F) : Meets or exceeds EIA standards, RS152B and RS204C : Type accepted under part 80 of the Rules; Specification General Channels Controls Status Indicators Channel Display 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 Modulation Hum and Noise Signal-to 163 MHz : 0.25 µV for 12 dB SINAD : Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne PLL...
...;F to +122 °F) : Meets or exceeds EIA standards, RS152B and RS204C : Type accepted under part 80 of the Rules; Specification General Channels Controls Status Indicators Channel Display 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 Modulation Hum and Noise Signal-to 163 MHz : 0.25 µV for 12 dB SINAD : Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne PLL...
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... squelch will not eliminate. Regarding FCC part 15 "unintentional radiator". 26 SYMPTOM Won't power On. REMEDY Check for repair. Tx comes on the receiver that Mfg. the noise or briefly press particular channel all the channel L or of radio stops on a nearby. When the PTT is Either turn off the being generated by offending device or some device. channel M key. While scanning...
... squelch will not eliminate. Regarding FCC part 15 "unintentional radiator". 26 SYMPTOM Won't power On. REMEDY Check for repair. Tx comes on the receiver that Mfg. the noise or briefly press particular channel all the channel L or of radio stops on a nearby. When the PTT is Either turn off the being generated by offending device or some device. channel M key. While scanning...
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... the instructions in materials and craftsmanship with the performance of original retail sale. Worth, TX 76155 (800) 235-3874, 8 AM to return it to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Ft. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be shipped freight prepaid, by the Operating Guide for...
... the instructions in materials and craftsmanship with the performance of original retail sale. Worth, TX 76155 (800) 235-3874, 8 AM to return it to warrantor at: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. Ft. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be shipped freight prepaid, by the Operating Guide for...