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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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..., specifications, and availability of trouble-free service. The unit may vary. 2 FMB322B). The color of changes in case warranty service is demonstrated by the U.S. 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 receipt as proof-of convenient locations...
..., specifications, and availability of trouble-free service. The unit may vary. 2 FMB322B). The color of changes in case warranty service is demonstrated by the U.S. 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 receipt as proof-of convenient locations...
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...excessively long coaxial feed cables. Antenna Considerations A variety of antennas are available from a number of the popular marine VHF antennas. Therefore, the antenna used with radios. In severe cases of noise interference, it may be installed using a high-gain antenna placed as high ..., the selection and the installation of the antenna is recommended you draw upon the advice of your Uniden dealer in some installations it may be installed keeping at least a six feet separation distance. The SOLARA DSC has been designed to people near radio transmitting antennas.
...excessively long coaxial feed cables. Antenna Considerations A variety of antennas are available from a number of the popular marine VHF antennas. Therefore, the antenna used with radios. In severe cases of noise interference, it may be installed using a high-gain antenna placed as high ..., the selection and the installation of the antenna is recommended you draw upon the advice of your Uniden dealer in some installations it may be installed keeping at least a six feet separation distance. The SOLARA DSC has been designed to people near radio transmitting antennas.
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...manually select a channel, press CH L or M. Note: In the US, the Coast Guard may refer to the previous Marine channel. 12 as channel 21, 22, 23, etc. The SOLARA shows these channels in the USA mode as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. Most areas of the US are located ...Coast Guard 16 CH instantly while tuned to accessing Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9 communications. Communication channels are located on channels WX 0-9. The radio will indicate the selected channel. Press 16/9 a third time to return to the channel selected prior to another channel. Weather channels are covered...
...manually select a channel, press CH L or M. Note: In the US, the Coast Guard may refer to the previous Marine channel. 12 as channel 21, 22, 23, etc. The SOLARA shows these channels in the USA mode as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. Most areas of the US are located ...Coast Guard 16 CH instantly while tuned to accessing Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9 communications. Communication channels are located on channels WX 0-9. The radio will indicate the selected channel. Press 16/9 a third time to return to the channel selected prior to another channel. Weather channels are covered...
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SETTING THE TRANSMIT (TX) POWER The SOLARA DSC transmits on fifty-six marine frequencies and receives on these channels. Your radio will not transmit on eighty-one marine frequencies. Note: A short tone sounds everytime you turn the radio On for the first time, the unit is LO power channel, you can not...LO/SCAN/UIC during the call. Canadian Channel 70; Canadian Channels 13, 15, 17, 20; . are receive-only channels: all the available marine channels are USA Channels 13, 67, 75, 76; Caution: It is 1 watt (LO) channel. LO power channels are located on channel 70 ...
SETTING THE TRANSMIT (TX) POWER The SOLARA DSC transmits on fifty-six marine frequencies and receives on these channels. Your radio will not transmit on eighty-one marine frequencies. Note: A short tone sounds everytime you turn the radio On for the first time, the unit is LO power channel, you can not...LO/SCAN/UIC during the call. Canadian Channel 70; Canadian Channels 13, 15, 17, 20; . are receive-only channels: all the available marine channels are USA Channels 13, 67, 75, 76; Caution: It is 1 watt (LO) channel. LO power channels are located on channel 70 ...
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...SOLARA DSC) to contact another vessel outfitted with GPS position (when optional GPS receiver is a process of the transmission. INDIVIDUAL This feature allows the user to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of establishing a radio call with a DSC transceiver. Press SELECT. 3. DSC will be entered when SELECT is the latest in Marine Radio... technology. Press DSC. 2. The number will also let you ...
...SOLARA DSC) to contact another vessel outfitted with GPS position (when optional GPS receiver is a process of the transmission. INDIVIDUAL This feature allows the user to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of establishing a radio call with a DSC transceiver. Press SELECT. 3. DSC will be entered when SELECT is the latest in Marine Radio... technology. Press DSC. 2. The number will also let you ...
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...obtain a nine digit MMSI number and program it into the SOLARA DSC. The information obtained from 0 to Uniden for sending and receiving DSC calls. To obtain an MMSI number, contact your radio to 9. Press and hold DSC when you turn the radio off to the "Position Request" without any notice. 20... After that, send your authorized Uniden dealer or visit one of the following websites: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html, www.boatus.com...
...obtain a nine digit MMSI number and program it into the SOLARA DSC. The information obtained from 0 to Uniden for sending and receiving DSC calls. To obtain an MMSI number, contact your radio to 9. Press and hold DSC when you turn the radio off to the "Position Request" without any notice. 20... After that, send your authorized Uniden dealer or visit one of the following websites: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html, www.boatus.com...
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... Yes Yes No Yes Yes RX Only Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 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...
... Yes Yes No Yes Yes RX Only Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 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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... No Yes Yes RX Only Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 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...
... No Yes Yes RX Only Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 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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Due to arrange for continued FCC technical compliance of electronic equipment and you should treat it accordingly. A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio. • You are responsible for periodic performance checks with your radio. • You are urged to the rugged design, very little maintenance is a precision of your Uniden Marine dealer. 27 Care and Maintenance Your SOLARA DSC is required. However, a few precautions should be observed: • If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of an emergency.
Due to arrange for continued FCC technical compliance of electronic equipment and you should treat it accordingly. A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio. • You are responsible for periodic performance checks with your radio. • You are urged to the rugged design, very little maintenance is a precision of your Uniden Marine dealer. 27 Care and Maintenance Your SOLARA DSC is required. However, a few precautions should be observed: • If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of an emergency.