Uniden Marine Radio User Manual

Maritime Radio Services Operation

Warning!

This transmitter will operate on channels/ frequencies that have
restricted use in the United States. The channel assignments
include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S. Coast
Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. Operation
in these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly
forbidden. For frequencies/channels that are currently for use in
the U.S. without an individual license, please contact the FCC
Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC.

For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain
a license application from your nearest FCC field office.

Contents

Uniden OCEANUS .................................................................................1

Controls and Indicators...........................................................................2

Front Panel ........................................................................................2

Rear Panel Connectors .....................................................................3

Multi-Function Keys ...........................................................................5

Installation...............................................................................................7

Choosing a Location..........................................................................7

Engine Noise Suppression ................................................................8

Antenna Considerations ....................................................................8

Installing the OCEANUS ...................................................................9

Operation ..............................................................................................10

Triple Watch.....................................................................................10

Manual Tuning.................................................................................10

Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications.............................10

Weather Scan ..................................................................................11

US/International/Canadian Channels ..............................................11

MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan).....................11

Memory Scan ..................................................................................12

Public Address.................................................................................12

Weather Alert...................................................................................12

Transmitting.....................................................................................13

Dimming the LCD Display Backlight ...............................................13

Transmitter Time-Out.......................................................................13

VHF FM Marine RadioTelephone Channel and Functions

(USA Channels)....................................................................................14

VHF FM Marine RadioTelephone Channel and Functions

(International Channels) .......................................................................15

VHF FM Marine RadioTelephone Channel and Functions

(Canadian Channels)............................................................................16

Specifications........................................................................................17

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................18

Care and Maintenance .........................................................................19

Uniden OCEANUS

The Uniden OCEANUS VHF marine radio transceiver has been
designed to give you a rugged, reliable instrument that will provide you
with years of trouble-free service.

With proper care and maintenance, your Uniden OCEANUS will outlast
your present vessel and serve you well on-board. 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 Uniden OCEANUS is demonstrated by
the multiplicity of uses for which it has been found acceptable by the
U.S. Federal Communications Commission. The Uniden OCEANUS is
acceptable for compulsory use on “party boats,” for use on vessels
subject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement or bridge-to-bridge
requirements, for general pleasure and commercial vessels, and certain
land stations in marine service.

The Uniden OCEANUS 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
transceiver so that you can contribute to the longevity of your
investment.

Keep your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case warranty service is
required.

NOTE: • Features, specifications, and availability of optional

accessories are all subject to change without notice.

• The color of your OCEANUS may vary.

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Controls and Indicators

Front Panel

1. CHANNEL - This control is used to manually select the desired

Communication Channel (01 - 28 and 60 - 88), or Weather
Channel (0 - 9).

2. LCD Panel - Indicators for TX, SCAN, TRI, U, I, C, HI, LO, MEM,
WX, WX ALERT, and Channel Number.

3. POWER/VOLUME (On/Off/Volume) - Turns the OCEANUS On or

Off and varies the audio output.

4. WX (Weather mode On/Off)

5. 16/9 (Channel 16/Channel 9; also located on microphone)

6. MEM (Memory)

7. H/L (Output Power Hi/Low)

8. STEP (also located on microphone)

9. SQUELCH - Eliminates background noise when no signal is being

received.

10. Press - to - talk (PTT) Switch - Press to transmit and release to
receive.

Note: Items 4 through 8 are Multi-Function keys. Refer to the

“Multi-Function Keys” section for detailed descriptions.

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Rear Panel Connectors

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PA Speaker Out

(using supplied pins)

Ground

(Ground)

+13.8V

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12. Antenna Connector - Connect the antenna here using a type
PL259 connector.

13. Remote Speaker Connector - An external 4 ohm, 4 Watt speaker
may be connected to this jack. The connecting wire must have a
miniature plug.

14. DC Power and PA Speaker Output - The “Pigtail” cord and
connector are power in and PA Speaker out.

Supplied Power Cord - Connect supplied power cord to the keyed
connector.

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15. U (US) - Indicates US Channel Mode.

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I (International) - Indicates International Channel Mode.
C (Canada) - Indicates Canada Channel Mode.

16. TRI (Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect.

17. SCAN - Indicates Normal Scan Mode.

18. TX (Transmit) - Indicates transmitting.

19. HI (High) - Indicates transmitted output is 25 Watts.

20. LO (Low) - Indicates transmitted output is 1 Watt.

21. MEM (Memory) - Indicates Memory Scan Mode status for each

channel selected.

22. 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.

23. WX - Indicates Weather Channel Mode has been activated.

24. (Weather Alert) - Indicates Weather Alert mode.

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Multi-Function Keys

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4. WX (Weather) - This key is used to switch between monitoring

weather channels and communication channels. This key is also
used to activate the Weather Alert Mode.

• Press WX to switch between weather and communication

channels.

• Press and hold WX to turn the Weather Alert Mode On/Off.

5. 16/9 - This key is used to instantly access Channel 16 and

Channel 9 communications. This key is also used to access

Triple Watch, and when used in conjunction with MEM, this key

lets you change between Channel Modes of Operation.

• Press 16/9 to access instant Channel 16/Channel 9

communications.

• Press and hold 16/9 to turn Triple Watch On/Off.

• Press MEM, then press 16/9 to switch between US,

International or Canada Channel Modes.

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