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by Uniden
LTD 950
VHF Marine Radio
OPERATING GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRESIDENT LTD 950..........................................................................................................1
Installation.............................................................................................................................2
Choosing A Location...............................................................................................2
Engine Noise Suppression......................................................................................3
Antenna Considerations..........................................................................................3
Installing the LTD 950 ............................................................................................3
Controls And Indicators........................................................................................................ 4
Front Panel Controls.................................................................
Front Panel Indicators
Tri-Function Keys......................................................................
Rear Panel Connectors
Operation ...............................................................................................
Dual Watch
Manual Tuning .........................................................................
Instant Channel 16 Communications
Timed Scan (SEEK)..................................................................
Normal Scan (SCAN)
Weather Scan ..........................................................................
US/International Channels
Fish Channels...........................................................................
Telephone Channels................................................................
USCG Channels.......................................................................
ENT (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan)...
Memory Scan.......................................................................
Public Address..............................................................................
Weather Alert
Transmitting...................................................................................
Dimming the LCD Display Backlight and the TX Indicator
Optional Accessories...........................................................................................................15
Channels And Functions (Tables).........................................................................
Specifications........................................................................................................
Maritime Radio Services Operation......................................................................
Care And Maintenance.........................................................................................
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PRESIDENT LTD 950
The PRESIDENT LTD 950 VHP marine radio transceiver has been
designed to give you a rugged, reliabie instrument that wiii provide you
with years of trouble-free service.
With proper care and maintenance, your PRESIDENT LTD 950 will
outlast your present vessel and serve you well on-board several more.
The full features and flexibility designed into this quality transceiver will
prevent it from becoming obsolete regardless of changes in craft or
geographic locations.
The technical excellence of the PRESIDENT LTD 950 is demonstrated
by the multiplicity of uses for which it has been found acceptable by the
U.S. Federal Communications Commission. The PRESIDENT LTD 950
is acceptable for compulsory use on “party boats," for use on vessels
subject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement or bridge-to-bridge require
ments, for general pleasure and commercial vessels, and certain land
stations in marine service.
The PRESIDENT LTD 950 is of all solid state design with conservatively
rated rugged components and materials compatible with the marine
environment. The transceiver utilizes a number of gaskets, sealing rings,
waterproof membranes, and other sealants to effect a splashproof
housing for protection of the electronics. The unit may be mounted in
any number of convenient locations on your vessel by utilizing the
universal mounting bracket.
You are encouraged to thoroughly read the rest of this Operating Guide
to acquaint yourself with the characteristics and operation of your trans
ceiver so that you can contribute to the longevity of your investment.
Be sure to complete the Product Registration Card at the back of this
Guide, cut it out and mail it. You also need to complete the enclosed
Warranty Registration Card and mail it.
Keep your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case warranty service is
required.
PRESIDENT is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The LTD 950 wilt operate only with nominal i2 volt negative
ground battery systems.
It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your
LTD 950 on your vessel. Electrical, mechanical, and environmental
considerations must all be taken into account. You must select the
optimum relationship among these considerations.
Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the LTD 950 so that you can
most conveniently use your radio. Features which should be considered
are:
1. The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top or
bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting.
2. The REMOTE speaker jack can be used with an auxiliary speaker.
3. All connections are 'plug-in” type for easy removal of the radio.
4. Front fire internal speaker allows convenient in-dash mounting using
the optional bracket.
CHOOSING A LOCATION
Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your
LTD 950:
1. Select a location that is free from spray and splash.
2. Keep the battery leads as short as possible. Direct connection to the
battery is most desirable. If direct connection cannot be made with
the supplied power lead, any extension should be made with #10
AWG wire. Long extensions should use larger gauge wire.
3. Keep the antenna lead as short as possible. Long antenna leads can
cause substantial loss of performance for both receiving and transmit
ting.
4. Locate your antenna as high as possible and clear from metal objects.
The reliable range of coverage is a direct function of antenna height.
5. Select a location that does not allow the radio to be subjected to direct
sunlight (including that coming through windows).
6. Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on the
rear of the radio.
7. Select a location well away from the ship’s compass. Auxiliary
speakers also should be located away from the compass.
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ENGINE NOISE SUPPRESSION
Interference from the impulse noise generated by the electrical systems
of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. The LTD 950 has been
designed to be essentially impervious to ignition impulse noise and
alternator noise. However, in some installations it may be necessary to
take measures to further reduce the effect of noise interference. Ail DC
battery wires, antenna lead, and accessory cables should be routed
away from the engine and engine compartment, and from power cabling
carrying particularly high currents.
In severe cases of impulse noise interference, it may be necessary to
install a noise suppression kit. Contact your PRESIDENT Dealer for
more information.
ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
A variety of antennas is available from a number of quality suppliers. It is
recommended you draw upon the advice of your PRESIDENT Dealer in
determining a suitable antenna for your vessel and range requirements.
In general, communication range is increased by using a high-gain
antenna placed as high as possible above the water line. Antennas
should be located away from metal objects. Antennas should not have
excessively long coaxial feed cables.
INSTALLING THE LTD 950
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 auxiliary cables installed) Into the selected
location to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items.
Mark the location of the mounting bracket. Remove the bracket from the
radio and use it as a template to mark the holes to be drilled for the
mounting hardware. Drill the holes and mount the bracket with hardware
compatible with the material of the mounting surface.
Connect the red wire of the supplied power cord to the positive (+)
battery supply. Connect the black wire of the power cord to ground. The
power cord is equipped with a fuse to protect the radio. Use only a Six
(6) AMPERE fast blow fuse for replacement. Connect the power cord to
the keyed connector on the power "pigtail" {See page 6).
Connect the antenna and all other auxiliary cables.
Install the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables and
accessories to the appropriate jacks and connectors.
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
NOTE: For details of use of these Controls, see the OPERATION
section.
FRONT PANEL
CONTROLS
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NOTE; Items 2 through 6 are Tri-Function keys. Refer to the
"Tri-Function Keys" section for detailed descriptions.
2. HLD (Hold)
3. DIM
4. H/L (High/Low)
5. SON (Scan)
6. C16 (Channel 16)
7. F/C (Functlon/CIear) - Press once for DUAL, US/INT, PA, ENT,
and ALERT. Press twice to clear function.
8. GRP (Group)- Accesses FISH, USCG, MEMO and WX
Scan Modes.
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9. Rotary Channel Selector - This control is used to manually select
the desired Communication Channel (01 - 28 and 60-88), or
Weather Channel (0 - 9).
10. LCD Panel - Indicators for DUAL, SEEK, SCAN, USA, INT'L, HI,
LO, [^, WX, FISH, USCG, MEMO and Channel Number.
NOTE: Refer to “INDICA TORS" for detailed indicator descrip
tions.
11. SO (Squelch) - Eliminates the background noise when no signal is
being received.
12. Press-To-Talk Switch - Press to transmit; release to receive.
INDICATORS
19 20 21 22
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25
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13. LCD Numerical Channel Display - Indicates Channel Number in
use. 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.).
NOTE: LCD Status Indicators appear when status is selected by
pressing the corresponding button.
14. (Function) - Indicates F/C Mode has been activated. When
pressed, remains active for eight (8) seconds.
15. INT'L (International) - Indicates International Channel Mode.
16. USA - Indicates US Channel Mode,
17. SCAN - Indicates Normal Scan Mode.
18. SEEK - indicates Timed Scan Mode on Communication Channels.
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19. TX (Transmit) - LED lights when transmitting.
20. DUAL (Dual Watch) - Indicates Dual Watch Mode.
21. HI (High) - Indicates transmitted output is 25 Watts.
22. LO (Low) - Indicates transmitted output is 1 Watt.
23. WX (Weather) - Indicates Weather Channels.
24. (Telephone) * Indicates Telephone Channels.
25. FISH - Indicates Fish Channels.
26. USCG (United States Coast Guard) - Indicates USCG Channels.
27. MEMO (Memory Scan) - Indicates Memory Scan Mode.
28. PA (Public Address) - Indicates Public Address Mode.
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29. AL (Alert) - Indicates Weather Alert Mode.
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30. NO (No channel(s) stored) - Indicates no channels have been
stored in Memory Scan Mode.
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MEMO;
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TRI-FUNCTION KEYS
NOTE: For details of use of these Keys, see the OPERATION section.
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FISH USCG MEMO WX
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2. HLD(HOLD) - This key is used to slop scanning and in conjunction
with the F/C and GRP keys to access Weather Channel and Weather
Alert Modes.
• Press HLD to stop scanning on a desired channel.
• Press F/C, then Press HLD to activate the Weather Alert
tunction.
• Press GRP, then Press HLD to scan the Weather Channels.
3. DIM - This key is used to adjust the brightness of the LCD Panel and
the TX LED indicator and in conjunction with the F/C and GRP keys to
access the ENT and MEMO Modes.
• Press DIM to adjust the brightness of the LCD Panel back
light and the brightness of the TX LED indicator. The LCD
Panel backlight and TX LED indicator are at their brightest
level when the LTD 950 is shipped from the factory. When the
LTD 950 is turned Off, the current DIM setting is retained.
(Example: If the radio is set to dim brightness when turned
off, it will be set to dim brightness when turned on again.)
• Press F/C, then Press DIM to access the ENT Mode.
• Press GRP, then Press DIM to scan channels stored in
memory.
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4. H/L (Hl/LO) - This key is used to switch between HI (25 Watts) where
allowed, or LO (1 Watt) output power and in conjunction with the F/C
and GRP keys to access the Public Address and USCG Channel
Modes.
• Press H/L to switch between HI and LO output power.
- Press F/C, then Press H/L to access the Public Address
Mode,
• Press GRP, then Press H/L to access USCG Channel Mode.
5. SCN (Scan) - This key is used to control scanning and in conjunction
with the F/C and GRP keys to switch between US and International
and Telephone Channel Modes.
• Press SCN to scan Communication Channels.
• Press F/C, then Press SCN to switch between US and Interna
tional Channel Modes.
• Press GRP, then Press SCN to access Telephone Channel
Mode.
6. C16 (Channel 16) - This key is used to access instant Channel 16
communications and in conjunction with the F/C and GRP keys to
access Dual Watch and Fish Channel Modes.
• Press C16 to access instant Channel 16 communications.
• Press F/C, then Press Cl6 to turn Dual Watch On/Off.
• Press GRP, then Press C16 to access Fish Channel Mode.
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HEAR PANEL CONNECTORS
31. Remote Speaker Connector - An external 4 ohm, 4 Watt
speaker may be connected to this jack. The connecting wire
must have a miniature plug.
32. Antenna Connector - Connect the antenna here using a type
PL259 connector.
33. DC Power and PA Speaker Output - The "Pigtail" cord and
connector are power in and PA Speaker out,
34. Supplied Power Cord - Connect supplied power cord to the
keyed connector.
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PA Speaker Out
{Using supplied pins)
+13.8V-
Ground
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OPERATION
1. Turn the unit On by rotating the VOL control clockwise.
2. Adjust the SQ control counterclockwise until you hear background
noise; then turn it clockwise until the noise just disappears.
DUAL WATCH
Dual Watch monitors Channel 16 for activity every two seconds while
scanning or monitoring.
To activate Dual Watch, Press F/C, then Press C16 while in any mode.
The DUAL indicator will appear on the LCD Panel, indicating Dual
Watch Mode. If a signal is received on Channel 16, the radio remains
on Channel 16 until the signal ends.
Press F/C, then Press Cl6 to cancel Dual Watch Mode.
MANUAL TUNING
To manually select a channel, rotate the Rotary Channel Selector to the
desired channel. Weather Channels are located on Channels 0 - 9,
Communication Channels are located on Channels 01 - 28 and 60 - 88.
INSTANT CHANNEL 16 COMMUNICATIONS
To access instant Channel 16 communications, Press C16. This over
rides the channel selected with the Rotary Channel Selector or any
scanning activity. The Channel Display will indicate the unit is on
Channel 16. Press Cl6 again to release ihe switch (Off) and the trans
ceiver will return to the channel selected prior to accessing instant
Channel 16 communications. The Channel Display will indicate the
selected channel.
To cancel Channel 16 communications:
• Press Cl 6, or
• Press SCN, or
• Press F/C twice, or
• turn the Rotary Channel Selector,
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TIMED SCAN (SEEK)
Press SCN to start SEEK (Timed Scan).
When SCN is pressed for the first time after the LTD 950 is turned on,
scanning will be in the SEEK (Timed Scan) Mode, and SEEK and DUAL
will display on the LCD Panel.
Notice that Dual Watch is on automaticaly to cover CH 16 when SCN is
pressed.
If there is too much activity on CH 16, and you wish to exclude it from
SEEK, Press F/C, then Press Cl6 to cancel Dual Watch. (DUAL is no
longer displayed on the LCD Panel.)
in SEEK, the radio stops on the first active channel and stays on for 4
(four) seconds, then resumes Timed Scanning to the next active chan
nel. If SCN is pressed while the radio is stopped on an active channel,
SEEK will be resumed immediately.
To stop scanning and remain on an active channel. Press HLD. If you
are in a group scan mode (FISH, , USCG, MEMO, or WX), Press
HLD to step through the channels in that group one at a time. If you are
not in a group scan mode. Press HLD to step through all channels one at
a time.
NORMAL SCAN (SCAN)
Press and Hold SCN until SEEK goes off and SCAN displays on the
LCD Panel, This changes the scanning from Timed Scan to Normal
Scan,
In Normal Scan, the radio will stop on the first active channel and stay
until the signal is gone, or SCN is pressed to resume scanning.
Notice that Dual Watch is on automatically to cover CH 16 when SCAN
Mode is activated.
If there is too much activity on CH 16, and you wish to exclude it from
SCAN, Press F/C, then Press C16 to cancel Dual Watch. (DUAL is no
longer displayed on the LCD Panel.)
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To stop scanning and remain on an active channel, Press HUD. If you
are in a group scan mode (FISH, USCG, MEMO, or WX), Press
HLD to step through the channels in that group one at a time. If you are
not in a group scan mode, Press HLD to step through all channels one at
a time.
To cancel scanning:
• Press HLD, or
• Press the Press-To-Talk switch, or
• Press C16, or
• Press F/C twice,or
• turn the Rotary Channel Selector.
NOTE: DIM, H/L, F/C + C16 and F/C + SCN do not affect SCAN Mode.
WEATHER SCAN
To scan only Weather Channels 0-9, Press GRP, then Press HLD. The
WX indicator will appear on the LCD Panel, indicating Weather Mode,
Timed Scan (SEEK) will not function in Weather Mode.
To change from Weather Scanning:
• Select a group other than Weather, or
• Press C16, or
• Press F/C twice,or
• Press HLD, then Press SCN to scan Communication Channels.
US/INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS
To select operation (communication and scanning) on International
Channels, Press F/C, then Press SCN. INT’L will appear on the LCD
Panel.
To select operation (communication and scanning) on US Channels,
Press F/C, then Press SCN. USA will appear on the LCD Panel.
FISH CHANNELS
To select operation (communication and scanning) on Fish Channels,
Press GRP, then Press C16. FISH will appear on the LCD Panel.
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TELEPHONE CHANNELS
To select operation (communication and scanning) on Telephone Chan
nels, Press GRP, then Press SCN . will appear on the LCD
Panel.
USCG CHANNELS
To select operation (communication and scanning) on USCG Channels,
Press GRP, then Press H/L. USCG will appear on the LCD Panel.
ENT (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan)
You can enter channels into Memory Scan for instant scanning at any
time.
To enter a channel number into Memory Scan, access the channel
number you want to store by turning the Rotary Channel Selector,
Press F/C, then Press DIM. Memory can also be programmed during
SCAN or SEEK while stopping on a signal. Press F/C, then Press DIM,
to store the channel number in Memory Scan.
NOTE: In order for all functions of the L TD 950 to work property,
least one channel number must be entered into Memory Scan
before operating the radio.
MEMORY SCAN
To scan channels stored in Memory Scan, Press GRP, then Press DIM.
MEMO appears on the LCD Panel, in the Memory Scan Mode, the LTD
950 scans only those channel numbers previously entered into Memory
Scan. If no channel has been entered into Memory Scan, the NO and
MEMO indicators will appear on the LCD Panel. The NO indicator will
blink. Pressing any button will return the radio to the channel it was on
prior to accessing Memory Scan.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
To access the Public Address Mode, Press F/C, then Press H/L . The
PA indicator will appear in the Channel Number Display area on the
LCD Panel.
Press the Press-To-Talk switch on the microphone. Hold the micro
phone approximately two inches from your mouth and speak clearly in a
normal voice. Release the Press-To-Talk switch when you are finished
broadcasting.
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WEATHER ALERT
The Weather Alert Mode can be activated to alert you of dangerous
weather. When Weather Alert is turned on, and a warning signal is
received, a siren will sound at lull volume, regardless of the VOL setting.
When the signal stops, you will hear the active weather channel broad
cast at normal volume.
To activate the Weather Alert Mode;
1. Press GRP, the Press HLD to begin Weather Channel Scan.
2. When Weather Scanning stops on the active Weather Channel,
Press HLD.
3. Press F/C, then Press HLD to turn the Weather Alert on.
OR
1. Manually select the active Weather Channel by turning the Rotary
Channel Selector.
2. Press F/C, then Press HLD to turn the Weather Alert on.
Press F/C, then Press HLD, to cancel Weather Alert Mode.
TRANSMITTING
When the power is turned on, the transmitter is set for 25 Watts (except
for USA Channels 13 and 67). The HI indicator will appear on the LCD
Panel, indicating 25 Watt output power. In order to comply with FCC
Regulations contained in 47 CFR 80.215 (g) (3), USA Channels 13 and
67 transmit at 1 Watt regardless of the H/L selector setting. Flowever, 25
Watt output for emergency use is available by pressing H/L while press
ing the Press-To-Talk switch. When the H/L switch is released, the
radio returns to the 1 Watt position.
To switch to the LO (1 Watt) position, Press H/L, The LO indicator will
appear on the LCD Panel, indicating 1 Watt output power. The LO
position should always be used for in-port or short range communica
tions.
Press H/L to switch to the HI (25 Watt) position. The HI indicator will
appear on the LCD Panel, indicating 25 Watt output power.
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To activate the transmitter, Press the Press-To-Talk switch on micro
phone, The TX LED indicator will light, indicating a signal is being
transmitted. Release the switch to receive. When transmitting, hold the
microphone approximately two inches from your mouth and speak clearly
in a normal voice. The microphone provided with your radio is a 500
ohm dynamic type.
NOTE: You cannot transmit on Weather Channels 0-9 or Channel 15.
The Channel Number in the LCD Panel will blink to indicate
these channels are Teceive-only”.
DIMMING THE LCD DISPLAY BACKLIGHT AND THE TX INDICATOR
When the LTD 950 is shipped trom the factory, the LCD Panel and the
TX LED will be brightest. Successive presses of the DIM button will
change the brightness. The change will be kept in memory.
LCD Panel
TX Indicator
Note that the TX LED is not turned Off by the DIM button.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• Flush mounting bracket for "in dash" installation.
• PA Speaker
Contact your President Marine Dealer for informafion.
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VHF FM MARINE RADIOTELEPHONE
CHANNEL
DESG
FREQUENCY (MHz)
SHIP
—
WXO
WX1 —
WX2 —
WX3 —
WX4 — 162.425
WX5
—
WX6
—
—
WX7
WXB —
WX9 —
01
156-050 156,050
02
156.100 156,100 Port Ops
03 156.150
04
156.200 156.200 Port Ops
05 156.250
06 156.300
07
156.350 156,350 Corn!
oa
156.400 156,400 Com! Yes
09 156.450
10 156,500
11
156-550 156.550 Còmi
12
1S6-500 156.600
13
156.650 156.650
14
156,700 156,700
—
15
16
156 800 156.300 Safety Calling
17
156-350 156.350
16
156 900 156,900 Com!
19 156.950
20
157,000 161 600
21
157,050 157 050
22
157 100 157,100
23 157 150
24 157,200
25 157,250 161 850
26
157,300 161 900
27
157,350 161.950
26
157,400 162,000
60
156.025 156-025
61
156,075 156 075
62
156,125 156 125
63
156,175 156.175
64
156.225 156.225
65
156-275 156.275
66 166,325
67
156,376 156.375
68
156,425 156425
69
156,475 156.475
70
156,525 156.525
71
156,575 156.575
72 166,625
73
156,675 156.675
74
156.725 156.725
77
156,875 156.875
7B
156,925 156.925 Non Com'l
79
156.975
BO
157,025 157.025 Comi
B1
157.075 157.075
S2
157.125 157.125
83
157.175
84
157.225
B5
157.275 151.875
86
157.325 151.925
87
157,375 151.975
BB
157.425 157.425 Comi
CHANNELS AND FUNCTIONS
(U.S.A. CHANNELS)
TYPE
SHORE
163.275 NOAA Weathver RX Only
162-550 NOAA Weather HX Only
182 400 NOAA Weather RX Only
162.475 NOAA Weather RXOnly
162,450
162,500
162.525
161-650 Can- Weather RXOnly
161.775
156,150 Port Ops
156,250 VTS
156,300 Safety' Yes
156,450 Com ! & Non Com i Yes
156,500
156,750
156,950 Com!
157,150 Coasi Guard
161,000 Public Còtresp
156.325 Port Ops Yes
156.625 Non Com !
156.975 Comi
157.175 Coast Guard
161.825 Public Corresp No
TRAFFIC
NOAA Weather
NOAA Weather
NOAA Weather
NOAA Weather
Can, Weather
VTS Yes Yes
Com'l
Port ops
Navigai iona! Yes Yes
Port Ops
EnvIronmetiJal RX Only RXOnly
Stale Conirol
Port Ops
Còasi Guard Yes
Coasi Guard
Public Corresp Nò
Public Corresp No
Public Corresp Nò
Public Corresp No Yes
Port Ops
Com'f Yes
Nor^ Com!
Nor> Com!
Non Com'l
Non Com'l
Poh Cps
Poh Ops
Poh Ops
Coast Guard Yes
US Govi Only Yes
Public Corresp
Public Corresp No
Public Corresp No
SHIP
TO SHIP
RX Only RX Ortly
RXOnly RX Only Weather
RX Only RX Only Weal her
RX Only RX Only Weal her
RX. Only
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes '
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
No Yes Busy Tel,
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ve« Yes Fish
Yes No Fish
Yes
Yes Yes
Yes No
Yes Yes Fish
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes Yes Coasi Guard
No Yes Busy Tel.
Yes No
SHIP
TO SHORE
RX Only
RX Ortiy Weather
RX Only Weather
RX Only
RX Only Weal her
RX Only
No Coast Guard
Nc
Yes Fish
Yes
Yes Coast Guard
Yes Busy Tel.
Yes Busy Tel.
Yes Busy Tel.
Yes
Yes
No
Yes Fish
Yes Fish
No Fish
Yes
Yes
Yes Coast Guard
Yes
Yes Busy Tel.
Yes Busy Tel.
Yes Busy Tel.
PERMANENT
SCAN LIST
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weal her
Environmenlal
Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Busy Tel-
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VHF FM MARINE RADIOTELEPHONE
CHANNELS AND FUNCTIONS
{INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS)
CHANNEL
DESG
FREQUENCY (MHz)
SHfP SHORE
_
WXO
—
WX1
—
WX2
—
WX3
WX4 --
—
wxs
—
WX6
—
WX7
—
WX8
—
WX9
01 156,050 160 650 VTS
02 1S6.100
03
156,150 160,750 Port Ops Yes Yes
04
156,200 160,800 Port Ops
05
156,250 160,850 VTS Yes Yes
06 156,300 156,300 Safety
07
156,350 160,950 Com'l
oe 156,400 156,400 Com'l VSE
09
166,450 156,450 Com'l & Non Com'l
10 156,500 156,500 Com'l Yes
11
156,550 156,550 Com'1 Yes
12
156.600 156,600
13
156 650 156,650 Navigatoria] Yes Yes
14 156.700
15 156.750
16 156.800
17 156,850 156.850
Id 156,900 161.500 Comi
19 156,950 161.550 Comi
20 157,000 161.600
21 157,050 161.650
22 157,100 161.700
23
157,150 161.750
24
157,200 161.800 Public Corresp
25 157,250 161.850 Public Corresp
26
157.300 161.900 Public Corresp
27 157.350
25 157.400
60
156.025 160.625
61
156.075 160.675
82
156.125 160.725
83
156.175 160.775
64
156.225 160.825
65 156.275
66 156.325 160.925
67 156,375 155.375 Comi
68 156,425 156.425
69 156,475 155.475 Non Com'l
70 156,625 156.525 Non Com'l
71 156,575 155.575 Non Com'l
72 156,625 155.625 Non Com'l
73 156,675 155.675
74
156,725
77 156 875
75 156.925
79 156.975
eo 157.025
81
157.075 161.675
62
157.125 161.725 US Govi Only
83
157.175 161.775
84
157.225 161.825 Public Corresp
85 157.275
86 157.325 161.925
87
157.375 161.975
88 157.425
163,275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
162,550 NOAA Weather
162,400 NO A A Weather RXOnly
162,475 NOAA Weather RXOnly RXOnly Weather
162,425 NOAA Weather RXOnly RX Only Weather
162.450
162,500 NOAA Weather RXOnly RXOnly Weal her
162,525 NOAA Weather RXOnly RXOnly Weal her
161,650 Cari, Weather RXOnly RXOnly Weal her
161,775 C®i. Wsather
160,700 Pert Ops Yes Yes
156,700
1567S0 Environ mental 'Yes Yes Environmental
156.800
161.960 Public Corresp No Yes
162.000 Public Corresp No Yes
160.875 Port Ops Yes Yas
156.725 Port Oos Yes Yes
156.875 Port Ops Yes
161.525 Non Com'l Yes Yes
161.575 Comi Yes
161.625 Comi Yes
161.875
157.425 Corn! Yes No Busy Tel.
TYPE
TRAFFIC
NOAA Weather
Pori Ops
Pori Ops
SaMy Calling
State Control
Port Ops
Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Pofi Ods
Non Com'l
Port Oos Yes Yes
Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Public Corresp No Yes Busy Tel.
Public Corresp
Public Corresp No Yes Busy Tel,
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SHIP
TO SHIP
RX Only
SHIP
TO SHORE
RX Only
RX Only
PERMANENT
SCAN LIST
Weather
Weather
Weather
RXOnly RXOnly Weal her
RXOnly
Yes Yes
RXOnly Weal her
Yes Yes
Ves
Ves Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Fi$h
'Yes Yes
Yes Yes ■
Yes Yes
'Yes Yes
'Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
No Yes Busy Tel.
No Yes Busy Tel.
No
Yes Yes
Yes No
Yes Yes Fish
Yes Yes Fish
Yes No Fish
Yes Yes Fish
Yes No Fish
Yes
Busy Tel.
Susy Tel,
Busy Tel.
No
Yes
Yes Yes Coast Guard
Yes Yes
Yes Yes Coast Guard
No Yes Busy Tel.
Yes
No Yes Busy Tel.
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GENERAL
Channels
Controls
Status Indicators
Channel Display
Selector Switch
Buttons
Connectors
Size
Weight
Supply Voltage
Standard Accessories
Antenna Impedance
Microphone
Speaker
Operating Temperature
Range
Shock and Vibration
FCC Approvals
SPECIFICATIONS
Transmit 55
Receive 80 Marine
10 Weather
On-Off/Volume, Squelch
TX LED (transmit)
DUAL, SEEK, SCAN, USA, INT'L, HI, LO.
[f], WX,«^ , FISH, USCG, and MEMO
on LCD Pane!
LCD (Dual 7 segment)
Rotary Channel Selector
HLD, DIM, H/L, SCN, Cl6, F/C, and GRP
Antenna, remote speaker and DC power
(2 1/5"Hx6 2/5"Wx8"L)
2,4 lbs
13.8V DC negative ground
Mounting bracket and hardware, DC
power cord, mike hanger, spare fuse,
50 ohms, nominal
Rugged 500 ohms dynamic element with
coiled cord.
1.82 Inch, 8 ohms
-20‘=’C to +50^ (-4“F to +122“F)
Meets or exceeds EIA standards, RS152B
and RS204C
Type accepted under part 80 of the Rules;
meets Great Lakes Agreement and party
boat requirements.
TRANSMITTER
Power Output
Power Requirement
Modulation
Hum and Noise
Signal-to-Noise
Audio Distortion
Spurious Supression
Output Power Stabilization
1 watt or 25 watt (switch selectable)
1 watt output; 1 OA @ 13.8V DC
25 watts output: 4.5A @ 13.8V DC
FM, ± 5 kHz deviation (FCC designator
F3E)
45 dB @ 3 kHz
Less than 5% with 3 kHz deviation with
1000 Hz modulating frequency
-60 dB @ 1 watt, -65 dB @ 25 watts
Built-in automatic level control (ALC)
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Frequency Range
Frequency Stability:
RECEIVER
Frequency Range
Sensitivity
Circuit
Squelch Sensitivity
Spurious Response
Adjacent Channel
Selectivity
Audio Output Power
Power Requirement
IF Frequencies
156 to 158 MHz
±300 Hz nominal
156 to 163 MHz
0.25pVtor12dBSINAD
0.35pV tor 20 dB S/H
Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne PLL
0.5pV Threshold
60 dB
70 dB @ ± 25 kHz
4.0 watts (10% Distortion)
0.2A @ 13.8V DC squelched
0.9A @ 13.8V DC at maximum audio
output
1st -16.9 MHz
2nd - 455 kHz
MARITIME RADIO SERVICES OPERATION
You are required to comply with the Rules and Regulations as set forth
by the Federal Communications Commission. A complete set of FCC
Marine Radio Rules may be purchased from the US Government Printing
Office by requesting “Volume IV of the FCC Rules." Among the more
significant rules are:
1. You must obtain a Ship's Station License by making application to the
FCC on FCC Form 506. An Interim Ship’s Station License may be
obtained by personal appearance at your local FCC Field Office. The
Ship’s Station License must be posted at the station location. Send
FCC Form 506 and the $35.00 application fee to:
FCC
Marine Ship Service
P.O. Box 358275
Pittsburgh. PA 15251-5275
instead of mailing it to the address listed on the form.
2. A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (or higher grade li
cense) must also be obtained from the FCC in order to legally operate
your transmitter in international waters. Application is to be made on
FCC Form 753. An interim permit is automatically granted upon
submission of your application.
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3. You must keep a current copy of the appropriate FCC Rules.
4. You must maintain a log book in which you record all calls and full
transmitter maintenance records.
5. Your transmitter must be verified, by an appropriately licensed techni
cian, to be in compliance with FCC requirements. This has been done
at the factory for your LTD 950. A signed Certificate of Compliance
card is included with your radio and should be kept with your log book.
6. You may not make transmitter tuning adjustments unless you are the
holder of a valid first or second class commercial license issued by the
FCC. Please request the assistance of your PRESIDENT Marine
Dealer and your nearest FCC Field Office if you need other than a
Ship’s Station License.
_________
Your LTD 950 is a precision piece of electronic equipment and you
should treat it accordingly. Due to the rugged design, very little mainte
nance is required, Ftowever, a few precautions should be observed:
• If your radio has been accidentally subjected to spray or splash, you
should immediately wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with fresh
water.
• If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit except in
case of emergency. A defective antenna may cause damage to your
radio.
• You are responsible tor the continued FCC technical compliance of
your radio.
• You are urged to arrange for periodic performance checks with your
PRESIDENT Marine Dealer,
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
________
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SERVICE
Should you find it desirable or necessary to have service performed on
your LTD 950, you are urged to contact the PRESIDENT Dealer from
whom you made your purchase. Your PRESIDENT Dealer will be able
to assist you with complete service information.
If you require service that is within the terms of your warranty you should
present a copy of your receipt to your dealer to authenticate your claim.
If you find it inconvenient to obtain service assistance from your Dealer,
you may obtain service from the Factory Service Station. If you want
factory service, please pack your radio in a suitable container that will
provide adequate protection, enclose a note describing the problem and
a copy of your receipt, and send the radio (transportation prepaid) to;
PRESIDENT Marine Service Department
9900 Westpolnt Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46250
It the service you require is not within the terms of the warranty, you can
have your PRESIDENT VHP Marine Radio repaired for a flat fee. See
the enclosed Radio Life Insurance Card for details.
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Three Year Limited Warranty
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTOR; UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION. (UNIDEN)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the original retail
owner, this PRESIDENT by Uniden Marine Radio (hereinafter referred to as the Product) to
be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions
set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no
further effect 36 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the
Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified,
altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not
sold by PRESIDENT, (C) improperly installed, (D) repaired by someone other than an
authorized service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in
any conjunction with equipment or parts eras part of any system not manufactured by
Uniden for PRESIDENT, or (F) insfalled, programmed, or serviced by anyone other than an
authorized PRESIDENT service center.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this
warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and
return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost incurred by warrantor or
its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty, THE THREE YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY
PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS. IMPLIED OR
ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW. INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR
PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, Some states do not allow
this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you,
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD: In order to facilitate the servicing of this warranty by
the warrantor, frie Warranty Registration Card should be returned to the warrantor.
However, return of the Warranty Registration Card is not a precondition of this warranty,
and this warranty will be observed by the warrantor whether or not the Warranty Registra
tion Card is returned, provided that other satisfactory evidence of the date of purchase is
provided.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINfNG PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY; In the event that the
Product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered,
freight prepaid to warrantor, to:
Customer Service
PRESIDENT Marine Radio
Uniden America Corporation
9900 Westpoint Drive, P.O. Box 501368
Indianapolis, IN 46250, (317) 842-2483
with evidence of original purchase.
LEGAL REMEDIES; This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
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PRESIDENT LTD 950 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
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т
Thank you tor choosing a PRESIDENT VHP Marine Radio. You have chosen one of the
most sophisticated, technologically advanced electronic products available. Please fill in
the requested information on this card so that we can better understand our customers and
their needs. With this information we can plan new products, advertising, and guide our
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customer service programs. Thank you for your help.
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1. Mr. Mrs.
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1 I I I I i 1 1
8. Street
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10. City 11, State 12. ZIP
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ms.
6. Initial 7. Last Name
1 I I I 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 1 I I I
Miss
9. Apt. No
13. Date of Purchase; I I I
14 Serial No.
15. Where did you purchase the product?
__
Departmenl Store
__
Discount Store
Catalog Showroom
__
Electronics Specially Store
__
Local Electronics Dealer
__
Wail Order
_afi
__
Truck Slop
16. Dealer Name:
17. Dealer Address:
18. How did you become aware of this
product?
_
TV Advertisement
__
Magazine Advertisernent
__
Newspaper Advertisement
_
Store Display
__
Friends Recommendation
__
Salesperson's Recommendation
_ Previous Use
19. Please check two of the factors that
most influenced your purchase of the
product.
_ Quality
__
Features
_
Style of Appearar>ce
__
Reputation
_ Warranty
_
Price
Previous Use
I I I 1 1
Month Day
I I I I I 1
I
20. Please check your age category.
_ Under 20
_ 20-25
_ 26- 30
_ 31 - 35
_ 36 -40
_ 41*45
_ 46-50
_ 51 ■ 55
_ 56-60
_ 61 - 65
__
66 & t>/er
21. Occupation
__
Business/Professional
___ Civil Servant
__
Clerical
_
Craftsworker
_
Executive/Administrator
__
Farmer/Agricullure
__
Homemaker
__
Machine Operator/Latorer
_
unitary
_ Professional Driver
__ Retired
_
SaJes/Markating
_ Student
_
Teacher/Education
_
TechnicaL'Professional
22. Please check your approximate family
income.
_ Under 510,000
_ $10,000-19,999
_ $20.000 - 29,999
_ $30,OiM - 39.999
__
$40,000 - 49.999
_ $50,000 - 59.999
_ $60,000 $ Over
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23. What types of credit cards do you use?
__. Americail Expreg^, Dinerg Club, Carte Btartche
_
Bank Card (Magter Card, Vk&a. etc,)
__ Gasoline Card, Name
__
Department Store Card
__
None oi tile above
24r
What type of vehicle(s) do you drive?
__
Conpact
__
Mid Size
__
Sports
__
Full Size
Station Waqon
__
Van
_ Pick Up
__
Recreation Veblde
__
Specialty
__
Motor Cycle
Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. If you have any other
comments or suggestions, please write to:
Product Development Dept.
4700 Amon Carter Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76155
25, What magazine(s) do you read?
_
American Trucker
__
Auto Week
__
Better Homes and Cardens
__
Car & Driver
__
Consumer Reports
__
Cosmopolitan
__
Ladles Journal
__
Motor Trend
__
Newsweek
_
People
_
Popular Science
_
Popular Mechanics
_
Road S Track
__
Road King
__
Sports iitusiraied
__
Time
Other
_____________________
PRESIDENT
Please lold here
FIRST CLASS
PLACE
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ATTN: MARKET RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Please do not send any products or service related correspondence to this address
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PH^iQiSIXX
©1990 Uniden America Corporation,
UTUD01851ZZ
All rights reserved. Printed in the Philippines
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Application for Ship Radio Station License
USE THIS FORM TO APPLY FOR A NEW, MODIFIED, OR RENEWAL OF SHIP STATION LICENSE
GENERAL INSTRUCTION AND INFORMATION
Approveci by 0MB
3060-0096
Expires 07/31/93
See FCC Form 506, page
two, for information regarding
public burden estimate
While not required, for recreational boaters, if you wish to purchase FCC
Rules which contain Part 80, governing the operation of ship radio stations,
CFR 47, (Part 80 to end), contact the Superintendent of Documents, Govern
ment Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. You may call (202) 78.7-3238 for
the correct price.
Mail Applications To:
Mail Applications. Requiring Fees To:
Federal Communtcations Commission
Marine Ship Service
P.O. Box 358275
Pittsburgh. PA 15251-5275
Mail Fee Exempt Applications To:
Federal Communications Commission
1270 Fairfield Road,
Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245
Instructions For Specific Items
ITEM 2, Enter the legal name of the person orentity applying fonhe license.
If you are an individual doing business in your name, enter your full individual
name. Enter last name first, thnn first name, and middle name last.
EXAMPLE: Smith, John Albert
If you are an individual doing business as (DBA) a firm or trade name (sole
proprietorship), enter your name in Item 2 and the firm or trade name in the
DBA name field,
EXAMPLE: Doe, John Henry
Do not apply in the names of more than one individual, except on behalf of a
legally recognized partnership, tf the applicant is a partnership, list the names
of all general partners. However, when a large number of partners is involved,
list the partner whose address will appear in Item 3 and the others in Item 4. If
needed, additional answer space is provided on the reverse of the application. If
you are a member of a partnership doing business under a firm or company
name, insert the full name of each partner having an interest in the business,
and the firm or company trade name in the DBA name field.
EXAMPLE: Doe, John Henry & Doe, Richard Robert
If you are filing as a corporation, insert the exact name of the corporal ion as it
appears in the Articles of Incorporation. If an unincorporated association,
insert the name of the association as it appears in its Articles of Association or
By-laws Ifa Governmental Entity, insert the name of the Governmental Entity
having jurisdiction of the station
EXAMPLE: City of Baltimore, MD
DBA Circle Construction Company
DBA Circle Construction Company
State of California
County of Fairfax, VA
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
ITEM 3. You must have a United States mailing address. Choose the proper
2-letter code for your State or Territory as shown in the table below and enter
this code in the State block. If the license is to be mailed to a different address,
attach a request for special mailing.
Aiabanoa
Alaska
Ari2ona
Arkansas
California
Colorado CO Nebraska NE Wisconsin W)
Connecticut CT Nevada
Delaware
District of Coliimbia DC New Jersey NJ Baker Island
Florida FL
Georgia GA New York NY Howland Island
Hawaii HI North Carolina NC
Idaho ID North Dakota ND Johnston Island
Illinois
Indiana IN Oklahoma
Iowa lA
Kansas
Kentucky KY Rhode Island
Louisiana
Maine ME South Dakota SO Puerto Rico PR
Maryland MD
Massachusetts
Michigan Ml Utah
AL
AK
Minnesota
A2
Mississippi
AFI
Missouri
CA
Montana
DE
New Hampshire
New Mexico
IL Ohio
Oregon
Pernsylvania PA Northern Mariana Is.
KS
LA
South Ca roll ha
Tennessee TN
MA
Texas
MN
Vermont
MS
Virginia
MO
Washington
MT
West Virginia
NV
Wyoming
NH American Samoa AS
NM Guam
Jarvis Island
OH Kingman Reef
OK
Midway Island
Nauassa Island
OR
Palmyra Island
Rl
SC Peale Island UM
Virgin Islands
Wake Island UM
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WY
UM
GU
UM
UM
UM
UM
UM
UM
MP
UM
Vi
, CHECK ONE BOX ONLY
ITEM 6.
Regular — if transmitter (s) are to be used on one ship only, complete Items I
thru 13, if you have cheeked block “A", and also Items 14 thru 18 if you have
checked block “B”
Portable — If a single transmitter will be used on various U.S. ships, submit a
statement confirming this and do not complete Items 7 thru 10. Complete all
other applicable Items.
Fleet — If several ships will each have transmitters that operate in similar
frequency bands and arf to be licensed under one authorization, give the
number of ships in the fleet including any planned expansion during the five
year license term. Do not complete Items 7 thru 10. Complete all other
applicable Items. Note: You would not be eligible for a fleet license if Item 12 is
checked "yes", or if Item 14, category A, B, or C is checked.
(Instructions continued on reverse)
DO NOT MAIL THIS SHEET TO THE FCC
FCC 506 Instructions, Page 1
February 1991
Page 29
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Application for Ship Radio Station License
A. CHECK BLOCK "A" ONLY IF SHIP IS RECREATIONAL OR VOLUNTARILY EQUIPPED. Complete applicable items I thru 13 and sign
application. You will automatically be authorized for VHF (156-158 MHz) & Class C EPIRB (156.75-156.8 MHz). Additional equipment other
than VHF & EPIRB must be requested in Item 16.
B CHECK BLOCK “B" ONLY IF SHIP IS COMPULSORY EQUIPPED (REQUIRED TO BE RADIO EQUIPPED). Complete appliLable
items 1 thru 18 and sign application. You will only be authorized for the specific category of transmitters that you have checked in Item 16. (See
instruction 16)
1. Type of Applicant (Check only one)
(I) Individual
(C) Corporation
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2. Applicant/Licensee Ñame (See instruction)
DBA Name (See instruction)
3. Mailing Address (Number and Street, P.O. Box or Rt. No.)
City
4. Additional Partners
5. Purpose of Application
□ New Station □ Modification □ Renewal
67 Type of License(Check only one)
State ZIP Code
I I (R) Regular [3 (F) Fleet (No. of ships)
□ (P) Portable (Give required showing)
7. Name of Ship (See instruction)
8. Official Nurnber of Ship (Coast Guard Documentation No. or State
Registration No.): If none, see instruction.
9. Call Sign (See instruction)
10. Class of Ship (See instruction)
(A) General:-------------------- (8) Specific:.
11. Relationship of Applicant to Ship (Check only one)
□ (A) Owner and/or Operator
□ (B) Other (Specify)
12. International Communications: (See instruction) YES NO
(A) Will Ship make international voyages? □ □
(B) Will Ship communicate with foreign coast sta- I I I I
tions other than those located in Canada or Mexico?
13. (A) Are you requesting a Ship Station Identity yes NO
(9 digit number) to be used with Digital Selective
Calling Equipment? Q
(B) Have you been assigned a Ship Station tdentity Number for this Ship? I ] I I
______If YES, show number
________________________
___________________________
(A) Association
(P) Partnership
__
(G) Governmental Entity
___________
'—‘ *—’
'—' '—'
__, __
14. Ship Radio Requirement Categories (See instruction)
15. Gross Tonnage and/or Length of Ship (See instruction)
(A) Gross Tons:
16 Category of Transmitters (See instruction)
Check No. (Caiegories)
Wl
(A) Radiotelegraph Station Required by Title III, Part II of the
□
*—'
I I (C) Radiotelephone Station Required by Title III, Part III ot the
’—' Communications Act.
I I (D) RadiotelephoneStation Required by theGreatLakesRadio
^^ Agreement.
I I (E) Radiotelephone Station Required by the Vessel Bridge-To
' ' Bridge Radiotelephone Act.
Communications Act or Safety ot Life at Sea Convention
E I (B) Radiotelephone Station Required by Title III, Part II of the
Communications Act or Safety of Life at Sea Convention
_____________
VHF.'FM RadLOtdephonc(l56-lìl)MH?)AFPlRB(l56.75-l56.iìMHr)
EPlRB(l2f.5 and,.or 243 MHr)Ciais A. B. nr 5
SSB Radiotelephone (1600-4000 kHz)
SSB Radiotelephone (4000-23000 kHz)
Radar (2900-31«) MHz) and,'or (9300-9500 MHz)
Radar(l40-1405GHz)
Ml Radiutelegraph (2000-27500 k Hz) Except Direct Printing
Radiotelegraph (2000-27500 kHz) Direct Printing (NBPP, SITQR)
Radiotelegraph (405-535 kHz)
Survival Craft (500 kHz) (8364 kHz)
RTTY-Radioprinter (Under 1600 Gross Tons)
AMTS {216-220 MHz)
Eacsitnile
Satellite(l636 5-I644 MHz)
EPIRB(l645,5-l646 5 MHz)
EPIRB (406406 I MHz)
On-Board (457.525467.825 MHz)
m
17. Radiotelegraph Morse Working Channel Series
(2000-27500 kHz):
18. Numerical Ship Station Identification
__
^
(A) Selective Call
OTHER (See instruction)
Number (5 digits).
W
___________W__________
Approved by 0MB
3060-0096
Expires 07/31/93
See page two for information
regarding public burden estimate.
(B) Feet:____________________
(B) INMARSAT
Number (7 digits),
CERTIFICATION, READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING
1. Applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency regardless of prior use by license or otherwise.
2. Applicant will have unlimited access to the radio equipment and will control access to exclude unauthorized persons.
3. Neither applicant nor any member thereof is a foreign government or representative thereof.
4. Applicant certifies that alt statements made in this application and attachments are true, complete, correct and made in good faith. '
5. Applicant certifies that the signature is that of the individual, or partner, or officer or duly authorized employee of a corporation,or officer who is a
member of an unincorporated association, or appropriate elected or appointed official on behalf of a governmental entity.
WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMraiSONMENT. U.S. CODE TITLE 18, SECTION 1001
Typed/Printed Signor Name:
Signature:
Telephone No:
_i______!
Dale:
_____
FCC Form 506, Page 1
Feb,ruary 1991
Page 30
United States of America
Federal Communications Commission
DO NOT MAIL THIS SHEET TO THE FCC
Temporary Operating Authority, Ship Radio Station
* Use this form (FCC506A) if you want a temporary permit while your regular application, FCC 506, is being
processed by the FCC.
• Use this form if you are installing equipment not shovio on your current license.
1
• DO NOT use this temporary operating authority when renewing your ship station license
Approved by OM8
3060-0096
Expires 07/31/93
See FCC Form 506, page
two, for information regarding
public burden estimate
Instructions
Certification
Read, Fill in
Blanks, and Sign
• DO NOT use this temporary operating authority it you are applying for a fleet license ,
WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S.
CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
(US, CODE, TITLE *7, SECTION 312(A)(11, AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).
AH Applicants Must Certify:
• I am not a representative of a foreign government
• I have applied for a Ship Station License by mailing a completed FCC 50G to the
Federal Communications Commission.
• I have not been denied a license or had my license revoked by the FCC.
• I am not the subject of any other legal action concerning the operation of a radio station
• I will ensure that the ship radio station will be operated by an individual holding the proper class of
license or permit required by the Commission's Rules
• I have applied for a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit by mailing a completed and signed FCC
753 or FCC 755 to the FCC, if required by the rules.
It you carinot certify to the above, you are not eligible lor a temporary permit.
Name of Licensee
Address Grade of Operator. If Required
Date FCC Form 506
Mailed to FCC
___________________________
Temporary
Call Sign
4
Limitations
Signature (Not valid unless signed)
• Complete the blocks as indicated
For documented ships with or without an FCC call sign, your call sign will
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If the ship does not have a State registration or Federal documentation, the call sign will
consist of the name of the ship and the name of the licensee.
Your authority to operate your ship radio station under this permit is subject to all applicable laws, treaties and
regulations and is subject to the right of control of the Government of the United States.
consist of the letters "KUS" followed by your six digit documentation
number, e.g , KUS234567
For Federal or State registered ships, the call sign will consist of the letter
"K " followed by the ship's registration number, e g., KNY1234A,
For previously documented telegraph ships. 1600 gross tons and over or
with telegraph survival craft, which will remain in documentation, the call
sign will be the lour letter call sign associated with that documentation
number.
Name of Sh*ip
Use this temporary call sign
until given a call sign by the FCC.
THIS PERMIT IS VALID FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE THE FORM 506
IS MAILED TO THE FCC.
YOU MUST POST THIS TEMPORARY PERMIT AT YOUR SHIP RADIO
STATION LOCATION.
FCC Form 506A, Page 1
February 1991
Page 31
Instructions for Filling Out the Form-Continued
ITEM 7, Enter ship name, if it has one. If it does not, it is suggested that you
name your ship for identification purposes and your own safety.
ITEM 0. Give ONLY the official documentation number as it appears on the
U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation (e.g., 250012) or the boat
registration number as it appears on the State Certificate of Vessel Registration
(e.g , FL20! IGG), If the ship has a U.S. home port, but is not required to be
documented or numbered, explain on a separate sheet of paper, or in additional
answer space.
ITEM 9. Give the call sign previously assigned to this ship, if any. Do not give
a call sign you may have held for a ship other than the one indicated in Item(s)7
and or S of this application.
ITEM 10A. Enter the two letter symbol from the following list that describes
the general class of ship:
MM — Merchant
PL—Pleasure
SV—Rescue
FV—Fishing
GV—Official Service Ship
ITEM 10B. Enter the 'wo or three
best describes the ship. If necessary
ACV—Air-cushion vehicle
AUX—Auxiliary ship
CHA—Barge
BLK Bulk carrier
CBL—Cable ship
PMX—Cargo and passenger
CA Cargo ship
CAB —Coaster
CON - Container ship
BTA—Factory ship
FBT—Ferry
PH — Fishing vessel
VDT Hydrofoil
MTB—Motorboat
OIL—Oil tanker
TPO—Ore carrier
ITEM 12. [f 12A and 12B are answered yes, and you are applying for a
regular type license. Item lOA and lOB must be completed.
ITEM 14. Check the appropriate box or boxes. Ship radio requirement
categories are classified as follows:
(A) RADIOTELEGRAPH STATION, TITLE III, PART II OF THE
COMMUNICATIONS ACT is required on: *
1. Cargo vessels over 1600 gross tons;
2, V essels canyi ngmorethanl2passengers,wbenleavingorattempting
to leave U.S, harbor or port for a voyage in open sea.
(B) RADIOTELEPHONE STATION, TITLE III, PART It OF THE
COMMUNICATIONS ACT is required on cargo vessels 3(X) to
1600 gross tons, not equipped with a radiotelegraph in accordance
with Title HI, Part II.
NOTE; Vessels listed category (A) and (B) are also subject to the
Safety Convention when navigated on international voyages. (Except
on the Great Lakes.)
letter symbol from the following list that
give a narrative description.
PA—Passenger ship
PLf—Pilot tender
FRG—Reefer
EXP—Research or survey ship
VI,R—Sailing ship
RAM—Salvage ship
SLO—Sloop
RAV—Supply vessel
CIT—Tanker
ECO—Training ship
TRA Tramp
CHR—Trawler
TUG~Tug
BLN—Whaler
Y AT-Yacht
(C) RADIOTELEPHONE STATION, TITLE MI, PART III OF THE
COMMUNICATIONS ACT applies to any vessel transporting MORE
THAN SIX PASSENGERS FOR HIRE, to be navigated in Ibe open sea
or any tidewater adjacent or contiguous to the open sea. (This does not
apply to vessels on the Great Lakes, or to vessels subject to Title III, Part II.)
(D) RADIOTELEPHONE STATION REQUIRED BY GREAT LAKES;
L Every vessel 65 feet or over;
2. Towing vessels 26 feet or over; and
3. Any vessel carrying more than six passengers.
(E) VESSELBRIDGE-TO-BRIDGERAOIOTELEPHONESTATIONappUcs
to the following: .
1, Every power driven vessel 300 gross tons and upwards;
2. Every vessel 100 gross tons and upwards carrying one or more
passengers;
3, Every towing vessel 26 feel or over;
4. Dredges or floating plants engaged in operations near a channel or
fairway.
NOTE: The above are the general classifications of radio requirements.
For more detailed information concerning requirements or applicability,
contact any FCC Field Office.
ITEM 15. Enter the gross tonnage of the ship. If the ship is not documented
or if the gross tonnage is not known, enter the ship's length in feet,
ITEM 16. T ransmitters must be type accepted for shipboard operations in
accordance with Part 80 of the FCC Rules. Check the categories of
transmitters which you intend to use. When modifying an existing
license, include the transmitters already authorized and which will
continue to be used after modification. Do not include receivers or
transmitters which are licensed and used exclusively in other
services, such as. Common Carrier Industrial, Police, Amateur,
etc.
Category A, B, and C, show number of transmitters.
Category L, show number of transmitters and manufacturer and type
number, (Use additional answer space.)
Category S, do not check this item if you have a receiver only.
Check “OTHER” when transmitters other than those of the indicated
calegones are to be used. Indicate on the form the transmitter manufacturer
and type number, frequencies, emission, power, and purpose oft he transmitter.
(Use additional answer space.)
ITEM 17. Show ship manual Morse telegraphy working channel series
assigned to this ship.
ITEM 18. Enter the numerical ship station identification for the systemfs)
aboard the ship, as follows:
(A) Selective call number (5 digits) — used for narrowband direct-printing
and radioprinler operations.
(B) INMARSAT number (7 digits) used by some ships equipped with
INMARSAT ship earth stations.
SIGNATURE: Application must be signed.
READ CERTIFICATION CAREFULLY PRIOR TO SIGNATURE:
FCC 506 Instructions, Page 2
February 1991
DO NOT MAIL THIS SHEET TO THE FCC
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Return Address
Sometimes it becomes necessary to return an application. Please print your name and mailing address in the space provided below. By putting your name and
address in this area, you will enable us to return quickly any application which needs correction or clarification.
Additional Answer Space
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average twelve minutes per response, including the time
for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Federal Communications Commission, Office of Managing Director,
Washington. DC 20554, and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork
Reduction Project (3060-0096), Washington, DC 20503.
NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980
Sections 301, 303 and 308 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (licensing powers) authorire the FCC to request
the information on this application. The purpose of the information is to determine your eligibility for a license. The
information will be used by FCC staff to evaluate the application, to determine station location, to provide information for
enforcement and rulemaking proceedings and to maintain a current inventory of licensees, the information will also be available
for public inspection. No license can be granted unless all information is provided. Your response is required to retain this
benefit
FCC Form 506, Page 2
February 1991
Page 33
Marine Distress Communications Form
Instructions: Complete this form now (except for items 6 through 9) and post near your radiotelephone for use if you are in DISTRESS.
DO NOT MAIL THIS SHEET TO THE FCC
SPEAK: SLOWLY — CLEARLY - CALMLY
1. Make sure ypur radiotelephone is on.
2. Select either VHP Channel 16(156.8 MHz) or 2182 kHz.
3. Press microphone button and say: “MAYDAY-MAYDAY-MAYDAY.”
4 Say “THIS IS:____________^^
____________________________________________
Your call stgnjboai name repeated three timej.
”
‘MAYDAY5. Say:
Your Boat iVame ■
6 TELL WHERE YOU ARE (What navigational aids or landmarks are near?).
7 STATE THE NATURE OF YOUR DISTRESS. 8 GIVE NUMBER OF PERSONS ABOARD AND CONDITIONS OF ANY INJURED. 9 ESTIMATE PRESENT SEAWORTHINESS OF YOUR BOAT.
10 BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR BOAT:„
„TRIM;
Color
11. Say: I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16/2182.’
‘THIS IS.12. End Message by saying:
13. Release microphone button and listen: Someone should answer.
________
length Type
FEET;
MASTS;.
Cross out one which does not apply
Yaur call sign ¡boat name '
__________;____-.......
Anyihirig else you ihiftk wilt help rescueri find you.
.. OVER’
.........
IF THEY DO NOT, REPEAT CALL, BEGINNING AT ITEM NO. 3 ABOVE.
If there is still no answer, switch to another channel and begin again.
Radiotelephone RemindefS
• Post Station license and have operator license, if required, available.
__HULL;
• Whenever the radio is turned on, keep the receiver tuned to the distress frequency (2182 kHz or 156.8 MHz). .
• Use 2182 kHz and 156.8 MHz for distress, urgency, safely or calling.
• Listen before transmitting on any frequency to avoid interfering with other communications.
• If you hear a MAYDAY, talk only if you can help. Be prepared to render assistanee or relay the distress message if necessary
• Identify by call sign at the beginning and end of each communication.
• Keep your radio equipment shipshape. Have it checked periodically by a qualified, licensed technician.
• Notify FCC of changes to mailing address, licensee’s name and vessel name.
• False distress signals are prohibited.
• Radiocommunications are private and divulgence of content without permission is prohibited.
• Don’t use profane or indecent language.
FCC Form 506A, Page 2
February 1991
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PrimeO by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Petersburp, Va.
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