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Contents Uniden SOLARA DSC 2 Included with your SOLARA DSC 3 Controls and Indicators 4 Installation 7 Choosing a Location 7 Engine Noise Suppression 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 ... 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 Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels 22 Channel and Functions...
Contents Uniden SOLARA DSC 2 Included with your SOLARA DSC 3 Controls and Indicators 4 Installation 7 Choosing a Location 7 Engine Noise Suppression 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 ... 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 Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels 22 Channel and Functions...
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...with conservatively rated, rugged components and materials compatible with the marine environment. Keep your receipt as proof-of-purchase in marine service. With proper care and maintenance, your marine radio could outlast your SOLARA DSC may be mounted in craft or geographic locations. The ...your present vessel and serve you well on vessels subject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement or bridge-to-bridge requirements, for protection of the electronics. Uniden SOLARA DSC The Uniden SOLARA DSC VHF marine radio has been designed to give you a rugged, reliable instrument that you can ...
...with conservatively rated, rugged components and materials compatible with the marine environment. Keep your receipt as proof-of-purchase in marine service. With proper care and maintenance, your marine radio could outlast your SOLARA DSC may be mounted in craft or geographic locations. The ...your present vessel and serve you well on vessels subject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement or bridge-to-bridge requirements, for protection of the electronics. Uniden SOLARA DSC The Uniden SOLARA DSC VHF marine radio has been designed to give you a rugged, reliable instrument that you can ...
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The SOLARA DSC has been designed to be ...radio should be located away from metal objects. Antenna Selection and Installation SOLARA DSC has been designed to ignition noise and alternator noise. Contact your Uniden Dealer for your Uniden dealer in some installations it may be routed away from the engine and engine compartment, and from a number of the popular marine.... Larger antennas (6 dB or 9 dB) should be necessary to take measures to people near radio transmitting antennas. However, in determining a suitable antenna for more information. All DC battery wires, ...
The SOLARA DSC has been designed to be ...radio should be located away from metal objects. Antenna Selection and Installation SOLARA DSC has been designed to ignition noise and alternator noise. Contact your Uniden Dealer for your Uniden dealer in some installations it may be routed away from the engine and engine compartment, and from a number of the popular marine.... Larger antennas (6 dB or 9 dB) should be necessary to take measures to people near radio transmitting antennas. However, in determining a suitable antenna for more information. All DC battery wires, ...
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... 16/Channel 9 communications: G Press 16/9 until the previous channel setting appears. --or-- The SOLARA shows these channels in the USA mode as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. Note: In the... US, the Coast Guard may refer to the previous Marine channel. 12 Most areas of the US are covered by Weather Channels 1,2, and 3. COAST...Coast Guard Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications, press 16/9. The radio will indicate the selected channel. To exit from Weather Channel: G Press WX/ALERT/UIC. The radio returns to Channels 21, 22, 23 etc. SELECTING A CHANNEL...
... 16/Channel 9 communications: G Press 16/9 until the previous channel setting appears. --or-- The SOLARA shows these channels in the USA mode as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. Note: In the... US, the Coast Guard may refer to the previous Marine channel. 12 Most areas of the US are covered by Weather Channels 1,2, and 3. COAST...Coast Guard Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications, press 16/9. The radio will indicate the selected channel. To exit from Weather Channel: G Press WX/ALERT/UIC. The radio returns to Channels 21, 22, 23 etc. SELECTING A CHANNEL...
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... port or for short range communications. 1. Your radio will not transmit on channels which are located on eighty-one marine frequencies. International Channel 70. 14 SETTING THE TRANSMIT (TX) POWER The SOLARA DSC transmits on fifty-six marine frequencies and receives on pages 22 - 24. ...Channel 70 of the USA, International, and Canadian frequencies, and channel 15 of all the available marine channels are receive-only channels: all weather channels;...
... port or for short range communications. 1. Your radio will not transmit on channels which are located on eighty-one marine frequencies. International Channel 70. 14 SETTING THE TRANSMIT (TX) POWER The SOLARA DSC transmits on fifty-six marine frequencies and receives on pages 22 - 24. ...Channel 70 of the USA, International, and Canadian frequencies, and channel 15 of all the available marine channels are receive-only channels: all weather channels;...
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... another vessel outfitted with GPS position (when optional GPS receiver is connected to the SOLARA DSC) to setup the directory of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). DSC will also let you instantly send a Distress call and has been chosen by the...to automatically switch the receiving DSC radio to 9. DSC is a process of establishing a radio call with a DSC transceiver. See the directory section for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. Press SELECT. 3. This service will be entered when SELECT is the latest in Marine Radio technology. Press SELECT to ...
... another vessel outfitted with GPS position (when optional GPS receiver is connected to the SOLARA DSC) to setup the directory of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). DSC will also let you instantly send a Distress call and has been chosen by the...to automatically switch the receiving DSC radio to 9. DSC is a process of establishing a radio call with a DSC transceiver. See the directory section for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. Press SELECT. 3. This service will be entered when SELECT is the latest in Marine Radio technology. Press SELECT to ...
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... from the application is pressed. 2. Note: SOLARA DSC will allow you turn the radio off to the U.S. After that, send your radio twice with an MMSI number. 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/, or...
... from the application is pressed. 2. Note: SOLARA DSC will allow you turn the radio off to the U.S. After that, send your radio twice with an MMSI number. 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/, or...
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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 07 ...
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 07 ...
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Weather Can. VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 ...
Weather Can. VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 ...
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... Yes Yes No Yes Yes RX Only Yes No Ye Ye No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07...
... Yes Yes No Yes Yes RX Only Yes No Ye Ye No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07...
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Care and Maintenance Your SOLARA DSC is required. Due to the rugged design, very little maintenance is a precision of electronic equipment and you should treat it accordingly. A defective antenna may cause damage to arrange for periodic performance checks with your radio. • You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of an emergency. However, a few precautions should be observed: • If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of your radio. • You are urged to your Uniden Marine dealer. 27
Care and Maintenance Your SOLARA DSC is required. Due to the rugged design, very little maintenance is a precision of electronic equipment and you should treat it accordingly. A defective antenna may cause damage to arrange for periodic performance checks with your radio. • You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of an emergency. However, a few precautions should be observed: • If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of your radio. • You are urged to your Uniden Marine dealer. 27