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Question posted by coopjac2000 on October 20th, 2013

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radio talks well but only receives from a very short distance ( maybe 300 yards )... repalced antenna and coax with a new one and made no change. what is probable cause /

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on October 20th, 2013 3:38 PM

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English Owners Manual - Page 2

... hands after handling. Uniden works to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For frequencies/channels that have restricted use in these frequencies without an individual license, please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC. Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! This transmitter will operate on this product and/or accessories contain lead...

English Owners Manual - Page 3

...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... 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...

English Owners Manual - Page 4

...accessories are encouraged to thoroughly read the rest of this marine radio is of all subject to change without notice. The transceiver utilizes a number of gaskets, sealing rings, waterproof membranes, and other sealants to effect a waterproof housing for protection of convenient locations on your SOLARA DSC...Uniden SOLARA DSC The Uniden SOLARA DSC VHF marine radio...the electronics. It ...

English Owners Manual - Page 5

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

English Owners Manual - Page 6

... panel/Microphone 1. These keys are also used to receive. 2. Press and hold this key to place the radio into the Scan mode. Press this key for 2 seconds to send a signal of distress in DSC Menu mode. 3. DISTRESS - HI/LO/SCAN/UIC - Rotate this key instantly change the transmit power to Channel 16, Channel 9 or...

English Owners Manual - Page 8

... Channel Number in the DSC mode. 11. (GPS Icon) - ALERT - Indicates US Channel Mode. 8. It appears while GPS module is in use. 6 SCAN - USA - Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated. 7. Indicates Canada Channel Mode. 9. Indicators the radio is receiving the data. 12. Indicates International Channel Mode. 10. WX - Indicates Scan Mode has...

English Owners Manual - Page 9

... antenna lead as short as possible. The reliable range of coverage is a direct function of the radio. 6. Long antenna leads can be located away from metal objects. Select a location well away from spray and splash. 2. Auxiliary speakers also should be used with #10 AWG wire. The universal mounting bracket may be taken into the SOLARA DSC...

English Owners Manual - Page 10

... be necessary to further reduce the effect of noise interference. Contact your Uniden Dealer for your Uniden dealer in some installations it may be necessary to take measures to install a noise suppression kit. Antenna Selection and Installation SOLARA DSC has been designed to insure a suitable distance between the radiating element and people. However, in determining a suitable...

English Owners Manual - Page 11

... a six (6) ampere fast blow fuse for installing the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables and accessories to the keyed connector on the power "pigtail". Drill ...bracket. Installing the SOLARA DSC After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna and any other mounting...

English Owners Manual - Page 12

... 12 will be memorized, you will appear on that channel when turned back On. Last Channel Memory The SOLARA DSC memorizes the last channel selected before you turn the unit On, you must have the radio on the LCD. Adjust the volume to be on that channel for 3 seconds. 10 Operation POWER On...

English Owners Manual - Page 14

...Channel 16/Channel 9 communications. Communication channels are covered by Weather Channels 1,2, and 3. The SOLARA shows these channels in the USA mode as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. Press ... G Press 16/9 until the previous channel setting appears. --or-- The radio will indicate the selected channel. SELECTING A CHANNEL To manually select a channel, press CH L or M. Press 16/9 a third ...

English Owners Manual - Page 16

..., you can not change the transmitter output to the receiving station.You can transmit at 25 watts (HI). 2. SETTING THE TRANSMIT (TX) POWER The SOLARA DSC transmits on fifty-six marine frequencies and receives on these channels. When you press the HI/LO/SCAN/UIC. Note: A short tone sounds everytime you turn the radio On for the...

English Owners Manual - Page 18

...received, the Distress call , press and hold DISTRESS for an acknowledgement from the Coast Guard before the Distress call . 1. The radio... will sound every other second. Please see page 20 to transmit a Distress call is resent. The Distress call is received...If an acknowledgment is received from the Coast Guard shore station. After the Distress call . 2. When DSC appears on the ...

English Owners Manual - Page 19

...and to automatically switch the receiving DSC radio to desired channel. 1. appears. Select the individual you instantly send a Distress call and has been chosen by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as part of the transmission. DSC will be entered when SELECT is connected to the SOLARA DSC) to 9. Press DSC. 2. When you initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety...

English Owners Manual - Page 20

This call is used for : Urgency - Press DSC. 2. This call is used for normal calls. 1. This call is for a reason like debris in Distress, but may have a serious problem. Press SELECT. Routine - ALL SHIPS This radio has the ability to select (ALL SHIPS). 3. The following are examples of what these types of all...

English Owners Manual - Page 22

... useful to 9. The number will reply to help in search and rescue operations. Note: SOLARA DSC will be checked when 16/9 is pressed, and the blinking digit moves to Uniden for sending and receiving DSC calls. You will allow you turn the radio off to program an MMSI, (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) for factory service. Press...

English Owners Manual - Page 23

...Optional Accessories • Flush mounting bracket for "in dash" installation. (White = FMB322W, Black = FMB322B) Contact your Uniden ...Dealer for proper operation: 1. Many GPS units have a setup menu to be used to supply information to be considered for information. 21 Set the Baud rate to 8. 3. Set the Parity to 1. 5. Stop Bits - These commands are used with the SOLARA DSC radio...

English Owners Manual - Page 27

...DSC, (GPS), and Channel Display : LCD with Orange backlight : 16/9, DISTRESS, DSC, SELECT, HI/LO/SCAN/UIC, WX/ALERT/UIC, CHL or M : Antenna... Size Weight Supply Voltage Standard Accessories Antenna Impedance Microphone Speaker Operating Temperature Range... Output Power Stabilization Frequency Range Frequency Stability Receiver Frequency Range Sensitivity Circuit Squelch Sensitivity Spurious Response...

English Owners Manual - Page 28

... If the SOLARA DSC does not perform to 5:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SYMPTOM Won't power On. While scanning, the A source of noise is heard. CAUSE No or low voltage. An external noise is pressed - contact that the squelch will not eliminate. channel M key. Tx comes on and another radio can hear...

English Owners Manual - Page 29

... precautions should be observed: • If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in the case of your Uniden Marine dealer. 27 Due to arrange for periodic performance checks with your radio. • You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of an emergency. Care and Maintenance Your SOLARA DSC is required.