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.... Operation in the United States. without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use of the U.S. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for use in the U.S. Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning...
.... Operation in the United States. without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use of the U.S. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for use in the U.S. Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning...
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These controls are used to receive. 5. Press to transmit and release to select the desired communication channel. 2. Controls instant access to -Talk) Switch - Switches operation between 1 watt and 25 watt. 8. SQUELCH - Controls the background noise when a signal is not received. 4. Controls transmitter's output power between US and International Channels. 7. CH16 - INT (USA/International) - Turns the SOLARA power on or off and adjusts the volume. Indicators for Channel Number, 16, INT, 1W and TX. 3. PTT (Push...
These controls are used to receive. 5. Press to transmit and release to select the desired communication channel. 2. Controls instant access to -Talk) Switch - Switches operation between 1 watt and 25 watt. 8. SQUELCH - Controls the background noise when a signal is not received. 4. Controls transmitter's output power between US and International Channels. 7. CH16 - INT (USA/International) - Turns the SOLARA power on or off and adjusts the volume. Indicators for Channel Number, 16, INT, 1W and TX. 3. PTT (Push...
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... Channel Number in use the included 3.5mm miniature plug. 16. LO - Weather Channels are displayed as single digits (Example: 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.). Communication Channels are displayed as two digits (Example: 01, 02, 03, etc.). Connect the antenna here using a PL259 type connector. 15. REMOTE Speaker Connector - DC Ground Cord - Indicates transmitted output is pressed. 13. Rear Panel Connectors 16 14 15 17 14. Connect red power lead to this jack. TX (Transmit) - LED Numerical Channel Display - INT - Indicates PTT switch...
... Channel Number in use the included 3.5mm miniature plug. 16. LO - Weather Channels are displayed as single digits (Example: 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.). Communication Channels are displayed as two digits (Example: 01, 02, 03, etc.). Connect the antenna here using a PL259 type connector. 15. REMOTE Speaker Connector - DC Ground Cord - Indicates transmitted output is pressed. 13. Rear Panel Connectors 16 14 15 17 14. Connect red power lead to this jack. TX (Transmit) - LED Numerical Channel Display - INT - Indicates PTT switch...
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Table of Contents Controls and Indicators Front Cover Foldout Introduction 2 Features 2 Included with your SOLARA 3 Installation 4 Selecting a Location 4 Antenna Considerations 4 Engine Noise Suppression 5 Installing the SOLARA 5 Operation 7 Setting the Squelch 7 Selecting a Channel 8 Channel Auto Repeat 8 Instant Channel 16 Communications 9 USA/INT Channels 9 Transmitting 10 Troubleshooting 12 Care and Maintenance 13 Replacement Parts 13 Service 14 Specifications 15 USA/INT Frequency Lists Rear Cover Foldout 1
Table of Contents Controls and Indicators Front Cover Foldout Introduction 2 Features 2 Included with your SOLARA 3 Installation 4 Selecting a Location 4 Antenna Considerations 4 Engine Noise Suppression 5 Installing the SOLARA 5 Operation 7 Setting the Squelch 7 Selecting a Channel 8 Channel Auto Repeat 8 Instant Channel 16 Communications 9 USA/INT Channels 9 Transmitting 10 Troubleshooting 12 Care and Maintenance 13 Replacement Parts 13 Service 14 Specifications 15 USA/INT Frequency Lists Rear Cover Foldout 1
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... Uniden SOLARA VHF marine radio transceiver is designed to provide you with state-of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice. 2 It's rugged components and materials are easily capable of trouble-free service. Features • Receives 90 Marine Channels • HI(25W)/LO(1W) Transmitter • Instant Channel 16 Button • 5 Minute Transmitter Time-Out • USA/INT Frequency Capable • Receives 10 Weather Channels • Transmits 54 Marine Channels • External Speaker Jack...
... Uniden SOLARA VHF marine radio transceiver is designed to provide you with state-of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice. 2 It's rugged components and materials are easily capable of trouble-free service. Features • Receives 90 Marine Channels • HI(25W)/LO(1W) Transmitter • Instant Channel 16 Button • 5 Minute Transmitter Time-Out • USA/INT Frequency Capable • Receives 10 Weather Channels • Transmits 54 Marine Channels • External Speaker Jack...
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... results connect directly to reach the battery, extensions should be made with your Uniden dealer in the back of the radio. • Select a location that is away from metal objects. 4 Installation Caution: The SOLARA will operate only with nominal 12 volt negative ground battery systems. Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your new SOLARA, review these guidelines: • The range increases with the antenna...
... results connect directly to reach the battery, extensions should be made with your Uniden dealer in the back of the radio. • Select a location that is away from metal objects. 4 Installation Caution: The SOLARA will operate only with nominal 12 volt negative ground battery systems. Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your new SOLARA, review these guidelines: • The range increases with the antenna...
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... bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna cable, and external speaker lead, if installed) to an accessory contact in your Uniden dealer for installing the radio in some installations it may be necessary to take additional steps to protect your radio. Contact your vessel's fuse box. Connect the red power lead to the positive (+) battery terminal or to make sure it may be necessary to direct the DC battery wires, the antenna lead, and accessory cables away...
... bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna cable, and external speaker lead, if installed) to an accessory contact in your Uniden dealer for installing the radio in some installations it may be necessary to take additional steps to protect your radio. Contact your vessel's fuse box. Connect the red power lead to the positive (+) battery terminal or to make sure it may be necessary to direct the DC battery wires, the antenna lead, and accessory cables away...
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4. Note: Do not use any other mounting knobs than the ones enclosed. Connect the black wire of the power cord to the negative (-) battery terminal or to a ground source in the mounting bracket and connect the antenna cable and accessories to their appropriate jacks and connectors. Do not insert the screw without attaching the bracket. 6 Install the radio in your vessel's fuse box. 5.
4. Note: Do not use any other mounting knobs than the ones enclosed. Connect the black wire of the power cord to the negative (-) battery terminal or to a ground source in the mounting bracket and connect the antenna cable and accessories to their appropriate jacks and connectors. Do not insert the screw without attaching the bracket. 6 Install the radio in your vessel's fuse box. 5.
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Adjust volume to a comfortable level. Note: You must select a channel which is not in use before setting the SQUELCH control on your radio. 2. If you turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise it raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that everything gets through . 3. If you turn the unit ON, rotate VOLUME clockwise. Think of the Squelch control as a gate. noise, weak signals, and strong signals. 7 To turn SQUELCH fully clockwise it lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that no signals get through - Operation Setting the Squelch 1.
Adjust volume to a comfortable level. Note: You must select a channel which is not in use before setting the SQUELCH control on your radio. 2. If you turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise it raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that everything gets through . 3. If you turn the unit ON, rotate VOLUME clockwise. Think of the Squelch control as a gate. noise, weak signals, and strong signals. 7 To turn SQUELCH fully clockwise it lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that no signals get through - Operation Setting the Squelch 1.
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Now only strong signals get through. or - 2b. Channel Auto Repeat To quickly change channels, press and hold L or M. Then turn SQUELCH back clockwise just until you turn SQUELCH counterclockwise until the noise stops. Selecting a Channel 1. Press L, to select a lower channel. Note: Each time L or M is automatically on your SOLARA, it is pressed, a short tone sounds. This changes channels at five per second. 8 When you hear noise. 4. Press M, to select a higher channel, - To set the "Squelch Gate" to the desired level, turn on Channel 16. 2a.
Now only strong signals get through. or - 2b. Channel Auto Repeat To quickly change channels, press and hold L or M. Then turn SQUELCH back clockwise just until you turn SQUELCH counterclockwise until the noise stops. Selecting a Channel 1. Press L, to select a lower channel. Note: Each time L or M is automatically on your SOLARA, it is pressed, a short tone sounds. This changes channels at five per second. 8 When you hear noise. 4. Press M, to select a higher channel, - To set the "Squelch Gate" to the desired level, turn on Channel 16. 2a.
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... tone sounds. Press CH16 again, to return to the USA frequencies. When you are on , the USA frequencies are automatically selected. 2. Press CH16. 3. Note: Each time CH16 is pressed a short tone sounds. 9 USA/INT Channels The SOLARA can access Channel 16 instantly while tuned to another channel using the CH16 button. 1. Press INT, to the international frequencies. 3. To change to change the selected set of frequencies use...
... tone sounds. Press CH16 again, to return to the USA frequencies. When you are on , the USA frequencies are automatically selected. 2. Press CH16. 3. Note: Each time CH16 is pressed a short tone sounds. 9 USA/INT Channels The SOLARA can access Channel 16 instantly while tuned to another channel using the CH16 button. 1. Press INT, to the international frequencies. 3. To change to change the selected set of frequencies use...
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... radio will not transmit on 54 marine frequencies and receives 80 different marine frequencies. Setting TX Output Caution: It is pressed a short tone sounds. These channels are set to always use the LO position in emergencies. Press HI/LO, to change back to 1W. 3. Note: Each time the HI/LO key is important to remember to transmit at 25 watts. 2. Transmitting The SOLARA transmits on these channels...
... radio will not transmit on 54 marine frequencies and receives 80 different marine frequencies. Setting TX Output Caution: It is pressed a short tone sounds. These channels are set to always use the LO position in emergencies. Press HI/LO, to change back to 1W. 3. Note: Each time the HI/LO key is important to remember to transmit at 25 watts. 2. Transmitting The SOLARA transmits on these channels...
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... flash. Transmitter Time-Out If the PTT button on , a warning tone sounds, the CH LED display begins to your microphone. 2. This prevents damage to flash, and the unit will not be used accordingly. 1. Warning: This is an emergency procedure and should be jammed. 11 Note: If the PTT button is held down and the power is turned on your microphone is held for normal operation...
... flash. Transmitter Time-Out If the PTT button on , a warning tone sounds, the CH LED display begins to your microphone. 2. This prevents damage to flash, and the unit will not be used accordingly. 1. Warning: This is an emergency procedure and should be jammed. 11 Note: If the PTT button is held down and the power is turned on your microphone is held for normal operation...
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... squelch will not eliminate. There is noise on the receiver that Mfg. Regarding FCC part 15 "unintentional radiator". 12 Connect to your expectations, try the suggestions listed below. Tx light comes on . An external noise is pressed - Low current or voltage. SYMPTOM Won't power on and another radio can supply at (800) 586-0409, 8:00 a.m. REMEDY Check for repair. Troubleshooting If the SOLARA...
... squelch will not eliminate. There is noise on the receiver that Mfg. Regarding FCC part 15 "unintentional radiator". 12 Connect to your expectations, try the suggestions listed below. Tx light comes on . An external noise is pressed - Low current or voltage. SYMPTOM Won't power on and another radio can supply at (800) 586-0409, 8:00 a.m. REMEDY Check for repair. Troubleshooting If the SOLARA...
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... fresh water. • If the antenna has been damaged, you should treat it down with a soft cloth dampened with your Uniden Marine Dealer. Replacement Parts These replacement parts are responsible for your SOLARA by contacting your Uniden dealer or Uniden America Corporation. Owner's Manual Other Printed Material Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket and Knobs 3.5mm Mini Plug and Spare Fuse 13 Its rugged design requires...
... fresh water. • If the antenna has been damaged, you should treat it down with a soft cloth dampened with your Uniden Marine Dealer. Replacement Parts These replacement parts are responsible for your SOLARA by contacting your Uniden dealer or Uniden America Corporation. Owner's Manual Other Printed Material Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket and Knobs 3.5mm Mini Plug and Spare Fuse 13 Its rugged design requires...
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... Factory Service Station. If you want factory service, please pack your radio in a suitable container that is within the terms of your warranty you should present a copy of your receipt, and send the radio (transportation prepaid) to 5 p.m. to : Uniden America Corporation 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. If you with complete service information. Service Should you find it desirable or necessary to service your SOLARA...
... Factory Service Station. If you want factory service, please pack your radio in a suitable container that is within the terms of your warranty you should present a copy of your receipt, and send the radio (transportation prepaid) to 5 p.m. to : Uniden America Corporation 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. If you with complete service information. Service Should you find it desirable or necessary to service your SOLARA...
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... 15 Specification General Channels Controls Status Indicators Channel Display Channel Selector Buttons Connectors Size Weight Supply Voltage Antenna Impedance Microphone Speaker Operating Temperature Range Shock and Vibration FCC Approvals Transmitter Power Output Power Requirement Modulation Signal-to-Noise Audio Distortion Spurious Suppression Output Power Stabilization Frequency Range Frequency Stability: Receiver Frequency Range Sensitivity Circuit Squelch Sensitivity Spurious Response Adjacent Channel Selectivity Audio Output Power Power Requirement IF Frequencies Transmit 54 Receive 80...
... 15 Specification General Channels Controls Status Indicators Channel Display Channel Selector Buttons Connectors Size Weight Supply Voltage Antenna Impedance Microphone Speaker Operating Temperature Range Shock and Vibration FCC Approvals Transmitter Power Output Power Requirement Modulation Signal-to-Noise Audio Distortion Spurious Suppression Output Power Stabilization Frequency Range Frequency Stability: Receiver Frequency Range Sensitivity Circuit Squelch Sensitivity Spurious Response Adjacent Channel Selectivity Audio Output Power Power Requirement IF Frequencies Transmit 54 Receive 80...
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... after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you without charge for parts, service, or any conjunction with equipment or parts or as detailed by this warranty, (E) used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than as part of any time while this warranty is void outside the United States of...
... after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you without charge for parts, service, or any conjunction with equipment or parts or as detailed by this warranty, (E) used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than as part of any time while this warranty is void outside the United States of...
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Weather Can. VHF FM Marine radiophone Channels and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL ...74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 FREQUENCY (MHz) TRANSMIT 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250... 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 RECEIVE 163.275 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 ...Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather Can. Weather VTS Port Ops Port Ops Port Ops VTS Safety Com'l Com'l Com'l & Non Com'l Com'l Com'l Port Ops Navigational Port Ops Environmental Safety Calling State Control Com'l Com'l Port...
Weather Can. VHF FM Marine radiophone Channels and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL ...74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 FREQUENCY (MHz) TRANSMIT 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250... 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 RECEIVE 163.275 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 ...Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather Can. Weather VTS Port Ops Port Ops Port Ops VTS Safety Com'l Com'l Com'l & Non Com'l Com'l Com'l Port Ops Navigational Port Ops Environmental Safety Calling State Control Com'l Com'l Port...
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Weather VTS Port Ops Port Ops Port Ops VTS Safety Com'l Com'l Com'l & Non Com'l Com'l Com'l Port Ops Navigational Port Ops Environmental Safety Calling State Control Com'l Com'l Port Ops Coast Guard Coast Guard Coast Guard Public Corresp Public Corresp...Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No VHF FM Marine radiophone Channels and Functions (USA Channels) CHANNEL DESIGN WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 ...70 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 FREQUENCY (MHz) TRANSMIT RECEIVE 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156...
Weather VTS Port Ops Port Ops Port Ops VTS Safety Com'l Com'l Com'l & Non Com'l Com'l Com'l Port Ops Navigational Port Ops Environmental Safety Calling State Control Com'l Com'l Port Ops Coast Guard Coast Guard Coast Guard Public Corresp Public Corresp...Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No VHF FM Marine radiophone Channels and Functions (USA Channels) CHANNEL DESIGN WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 ...70 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 FREQUENCY (MHz) TRANSMIT RECEIVE 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 156.400 156...