Uniden MYSTIC User Guide

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Contents

FCC RF Exposure Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Included with your MYSTIC Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Lithium Ion Battery Pack Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

MYSTIC Controls, Keys, and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Front/Side Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Top Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mounting the Drop-in Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Attaching the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Attaching the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Attaching the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Basic VHF Radio Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Welcome Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the MYSTIC keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Weather Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Triple Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Transmitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Entering Channel Numbers into Memory Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Review Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Marine Distress Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Sending a Distress Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Receiving a Distress Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

MYSTIC Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

MYSTIC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Select Operating Mode (RF Select) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Select U.I.C. (USA, International, or Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

FIPS codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Channel Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

MMSI Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

DSC Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Auto Channel Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

POSITION REPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

GPS Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Position Fix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Navigational Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Accessing the Navigation Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Saving a Waypoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using GOTO Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Creating a GOTO Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Navigating on a GOTO Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

GPS Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Initializing your MYSTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

GPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Customizing the Navigation Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Customizing Data Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Map Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Compass Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Large Data Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Position Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Road Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Data Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Speed Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Satellite Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Advanced VHF Radio Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Individual Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Group Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

All Ships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Send Position Request Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Receive Position Request Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Making a Position Send Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Receiving a Position Send Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Standby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Call Waiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Geographical Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

GPS Advanced Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Modifying a Waypoint with a Custom Icon and Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Adding a Message to a Waypoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Accessing Waypoints in the Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Vertical Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Sun/Moon Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Fish/Hunt Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels). . . . . . . 110

VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Int Channels) . . . . . . . . 111

VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (CAN Channels) . . . . . . 112

NWR-S.A.M.E Event Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

GPS Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

GPS Waypoint Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Using MapSend™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

PC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

WAAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Technical Support and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Maritime Radio Services Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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FCC RF Exposure Information

Warning!

In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its
action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human
exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies. The design of the radio complies with the FCC guidelines and
these international standards.

Read this information before using this radio.

z The MYSTIC is waterproof only when both the antenna and the battery are

properly attached.

z Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment unless all Radio Frequency

(RF) connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated.

z Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasting caps

or in an explosive atmosphere.

z Never allow children to operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment without

proper supervision.

z Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified technician.
z Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment with the antenna touching or

close to the eyes, face, or exposed body parts.

z Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into

contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for
a replacement antenna.

z Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas,

modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the radio, or result
in violation of FCC regulations.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations using the supplied belt-clip, which
typically provides a space from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure requirements, body-worn operations are restricted to the supplied belt-clip.

For hand-held operation, the radio should be held 1 inch from the user's face. The use of
accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements and should be avoided. For more information about RF exposure, please visit
the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.

z When using an external speaker microphone, USE ONLY THE UNIDEN MODEL

HHVTA07 (black) or HHVTAW07 (white). Use of any other accessory for this
purpose may invalidate your authority to operate this device.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance

!

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Included with your MYSTIC Radio

VHF Radio Operating Guide Antenna

Wrist Strap Belt Clip Mounting Hardware

Data Cable Charging Cradle Li-ion Battery

MapSend Software

AC Adapter Cigarette Lighter Adapter

If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer
or the Uniden Parts Department at (800)-554-3988.

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Lithium Ion Battery Pack Warning

Avoid exposing the Lithium Ion battery, attached or unattached to the
radio, in direct sunshine, heated cars, or in areas with temperatures below

-20° C (-4° F) or above +60° C (+140° F). Exposing the chemicals
contained within the battery pack to temperatures above +60° C (+140° F)
may cause the battery to rupture, fail, or reduce performance.

In case of exposure to cell contents, wash the affected area thoroughly,
and seek medical attention.

Additional battery information and warnings are described on page 12 and
page 13 of this Operating Guide.

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MYSTIC Controls, Keys, and Display

Front/Side Controls

A. LCD Display
B. Push-To-Talk button
C. Microphone
D. Speaker
E. DISTRESS button, with red

plastic cover

Keys

1. CALL/LIGHT -Press to display
the DSC (Digital Selective Call)
Menu.
Press and hold to change the
Backlight level.

2. IN - Press to zoom into a
Navigation Map.

3. GOTO/MARK - Press to create
a GOTO Route.
Press and hold to mark a
Waypoint.

4. ESC - Press to go back from a
Menu screen or a Navigation
screen.

5. WX/ALERT - Press to access
the Weather Channels.
Press and hold to turn Weather
Alert On or Off.

6. Cursor keys
Press to move cursor up or
down on screens and maps.

7. 1W/5W/LOCK - Press to
change between 1 Watt and 5
Watt transmit power.
Press and hold to place radio in
KEY LOCK Mode.

8. OUT - Press to zoom out on a
Navigation Map.

9. ENTER - Press to accept
selection in any Menu screen.

10. MENU - Press to access
MYSTIC Menu screens.

11. SCAN/MEMORY - Press to
place radio in Triple Watch
Scan Mode.
Press and hold to enter the
current Channel into memory.

12. 16/9/TRIPLE - Press to access
instant Channel 16 or Channel
9 communications.
Press and hold to place radio in
Triple Watch Mode.

STWX -

A

B

❶

❷
❸

❹
❺
❻
❼

C

D

E

1

❽
❾
❿

11

12

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Top Controls

➊

➋

➌

1. Belt Clip

2. Antenna

3. Speaker/Microphone Connector

4. Squelch Control

5. On/Off/Volume Control

LCD Display

➊

➌

➎

➍

➎

➋

➍

➏

➐

➑

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LCD Display Legend

Channel Tag Displays current Channel name.

➊

Channel Display Displays current transmitting/receiving Channel

➋

Radio Status Icons TX or RX - Transmitting or Receiving.

➌

number.

1W or 5W - Displays transmit power.

MEM - Indicates current Channel is in memory

for scan.

SCAN - Indicates SCAN Mode is ON.

USA, INT, or CAN - Indicates current U.I.C.

Mode.

WX - Indicates Weather Mode is ON.

ALERT - Indicates Weather Alert Mode is ON.

TRIPLE - Indicates Triple Watch Mode is ON.

LOCK - Indicates Key Lock Mode is ON.

Current Time Displays in format chosen in Setup.

➍

Current Date Displays in format chosen in Setup.

➎

GPS Information Displays status of satellite acquisition.

➏

Battery Level Current battery level. May display: 0%, 12% (Bat-

➐

Heading

➑

1

These fields are customizable. See Setup Section

tery Low), 24%, 36%, 48%, 60%,72%, 86%, and

1

100%.

1

Displays current heading

.

.

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Getting Started

Mounting the Drop-in Charger

1. You can mount the drop-in charger on either a horizontal or

vertical surface.

To mount the charger on a horizontal
surface:
Attach the drop-in charger using the
mounting screws and washers as
shown.

To mount the charger on a vertical
surface:
Insert the two mounting screws into the
wall keeping the same space as the
holes on the charger.

Place the charger with the screws
through the larger opening of the
mounting holes. Adjust the charger so
the screw heads are over the smaller
opening, and tighten the screws.

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2. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the

wall outlet and the other end into the
drop-in charger.

When you mount the drop-in charger
on your boat, use the DC adapter
instead.

Attaching the Antenna

Attach the antenna to the MYSTIC.
Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.

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Attaching the Battery Pack

1. Place the battery pack onto the back of

the radio. It will only fit in one way.

2. Snap the battery release clip until it

clicks. Be sure the battery pack fits
tightly against the MYSTIC’s body.

Attaching the Belt Clip

1. Hold the belt clip in the direction

shown.

2. Place it firmly on the mounting button

on the back of the radio, and slide it
down and turn until it clicks.

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3. To remove the belt clip from the radio,

turn it and slide it off.

Charging the Battery Pack

Your MYSTIC is powered by a specially-designed Lithium Ion battery
pack. See page 5 for the Lithium Ion Warning.

Note: Before operating your MYSTIC, charge the battery pack for 4

hours without interruption in the charging cradle.

1. Be sure the AC adapter (or DC adapter) is connected to the

charging cradle and the appropriate power source.

2. Place the MYSTIC in the charging

cradle.

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3. The red LED will illuminate and stay on

until charging is completed.

Warning! Do not transmit while the MYSTIC is in the charging

cradle.

z When charging is completed, the red LED will extinguish. You may

leave the MYSTIC in the charging cradle without overcharging the
battery pack.

z You can monitor incoming calls while the MYSTIC is in the

charging cradle.

Warning! Do not attempt to replace the battery with the unit on. This

may damage the memory system of your radio. Be sure to
turn the unit off before removing the battery.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the MYSTIC full VHF/GPS Mapping
Marine Radio. The MYSTIC is designed with exacting standards to
provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.

Note: The graphics in this Operating Guide are intended for illustration

purposes. They may appear different from the actual screens on
your MYSTIC.

Features

z JIS7 Submersible z Full Screen Mapping GPS

z Triple Watch Plus z Large Data display Screens

z Memory Scan z Full Navigation Screens

z DSC (Digital Selective

Calling

z Lithium-Ion Battery z Compass Screen

z Drop-in Charger with

Dataport

z Swivel Belt Clip z Satellite Status Screen

z All USA, Canadian, &

International Marine
Channels

z Calling Party Position

Indication

z S.A.M.E. WX

z PC Interface for Uploading

and Downloading Map
Information

The included MapSend™ Streets and Destinations USA software
enhances the utility of your MYSTIC radio with greater mapping detail and
useful information capabilities. Using the Dataport on your Drop-in
Charger, connected to a PC, you can upload data to your MYSTIC for any
region in the United States.

To get the most from your radio, please read this Operating Guide
thoroughly. This guide contains information about your radio, and the GPS
mapping capabilities.

If this is the first time you are using this MYSTIC, complete all the steps in
the MYSTIC Setup Section (page 32) and the GPS Setup Section
(page 55) before attempting communications or GPS usage.

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Basic VHF Radio Operation

Location of Controls

For a detailed description of the controls, keys, and display, see
pages 6 through 8.

Power On/Off

Before turning the radio on, rotate the SQ (Squelch) control completely
counter-clockwise. Then, turn the radio On by rotating the VOL (ON/Off/
Volume) control clockwise. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

To turn the radio Off, rotate VOL counterclockwise until it clicks.

Welcome Screen

When you turn the unit On, you will hear a
beep and the Welcome screen appears and
remains on the display for 5 seconds.

Note: You can press [ENTER]

immediately at any of the beginning
screens to proceed quickly to the
next screen.

Y

After 10 seconds, or if you press [ENTER]
before then, the display changes to a Warning
screen. The message remains displayed for
10 seconds. During that time, press the
[ENTER] key to agree to the information on
the screen.The display then changes to the
next screen. Depending on how your MYSTIC
is set up (for details, see RF Select on
page 33,) you will see one of the following
screens:

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V.4.00 WAAS Enabled

NA Marine-1.05

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A. Marine Only

If you have set the MYSTIC for MRN

Only

operation, you will see this
screen. You will be able to use the
MYSTIC only as a marine VHF radio.
You will not have the use of the GPS
functions.

B. Map Screen

If the MYSTIC is set for GPS Only,
and you press [ENTER] while the
Warning message is displayed, the
display changes to the Map Screen.

16

W. Gladstone St.

O

348

M

25.4

M

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C. VHF Screen

If the MYSTIC is set for MRN & GPS,
and you press [ENTER], the display
changes to the VHF Screen. The radio
will be tuned to the Channel you were
on when you last turned the radio Off.

D. No GPS Screen

If you don’t press [ENTER] at the
Warning Screen within the 10 sec­onds, you will not have GPS available.
If you now press [ESC], the MYSTIC
will return to the Warning screen. You
will have another 10 seconds to press

[ENTER] to agree to the message.

Squelch

The SQUELCH (SQ) control allows you to set the “threshold” at which
signals can be heard. This allows you to determine how strong a signal
must be before it “breaks squelch”. That is, how strong it must be before
you can hear it. This keeps static and unwanted weak or distant signals
from breaking into your desired conversations.

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To set the Squelch level:

1. Turn SQ fully clockwise. This raises the
“Squelch Gate” so high that only very strong
signals can get through.

2. Turn SQ fully counterclockwise until you hear
a hiss. This lowers the “Squelch Gate” so that
everything gets through - noise, weak signals,
and strong signals.

3. Turn SQ back clockwise just until the hiss
stops. Now the “Squelch Gate” allows only
signals of the desired strength through.

To listen to a weak or distant station, turn the
knob counterclockwise. If reception is poor,
turn it clockwise to cut out weak transmis­sions.

Note: If the squelch control is adjusted so you continually hear a

hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly.

Using the MYSTIC keys

Your MYSTIC has 11 keys and a four-way cursor. Of the 11 keys, 6 are
dual-function. That is, you press that key to access one function, and you
press and hold

Note: Example:Press [WX/ALERT] to change from the VHF Channels

The cursor keys (STWX) are used to: change Channels, alternate
Navigation screens, and select items in the Menu screens.

The [MENU] key is used to access the Menu screen. When you are at the
Menu screen, use ST to select the next Menu, and press [ENTER].
That will take you to the next Menu, or the next selection to modify. To
stop from selecting any item, press [ESC].

that key to access another.

to the Weather Channels. Press and hold
the Weather Alert Mode.

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Manual Tuning

To manually select a Channel, press the S cursor key to increase the
Channel number, or press the T cursor key to decrease the Channel
number. Communication channels are located on Channel 01-28 and 60-

88.

Weather Channels

Weather channels are located on channels
WX0 to WX9. To select Weather Channels,
press the [WX/ALERT] key. The radio will go
to the last selected Weather Channel.

Press the S cursor key or the T cursor key to
select a different Weather Channel.

To exit from Weather channels, press
[WX/ALERT]. The radio returns to the
previous Marine Channel.

Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications

To access instant Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications, press the
[16/9/TRIPLE] key. You can access Channel 16 instantly while tuned to
another Channel. Press the [16/9/TRIPLE] key again to access Channel 9
communications. Press and release the [16/9/TRIPLE] key a third time to
return to the Channel selected prior to accessing instant Channel 16/
Channel 9 communications.

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The display will indicate the selected Channel.

To cancel Channel 16/Channel 9
communications:

z Press the [16/9/TRIPLE] key until the

previous Channel setting appears.

--or--

z Press any of the following keys: [S],

[T], SCAN/MEMORY], or
[16/9/TRIPLE].

Triple Watch

Triple Watch monitors Channel 16, Channel 9, and the current Marine
Channel or Weather Channel.

To activate Triple Watch, press and hold
[16/9/TRIPLE] key for 2 seconds.
appears on the display, indicating the Triple
Watch mode is in effect.

the

TRIPLE

If a signal is received on either Channel 16 or Channel 9, the radio will
change to that Channel and remain until the signal ends.

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Note: While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently

selected VHF Channel using the S and T keys.
A momentary press of the [16/9/TRIPLE] key interrupts Triple
Watch mode and causes the radio to remain on Channel 16.
Pressing the [16/9/TRIPLE] key again causes the radio to
remain on Channel 9. To return to the Triple Watch mode,
simply press the [16/9/TRIPLE] key again.

To cancel the Triple Watch mode, press and hold the [16/9/TRIPLE] key
for 2 seconds.

Transmitting

The Mystic transmits on fifty-four marine frequencies and receives on
eighty marine frequencies. Channel 70 of the USA, International, and
Canadian frequencies, and Channel 15, of the USA frequencies, and WX
CH – are for receiving only. The Mystic transmits on Channel 70 when
sending DSC information. Your radio will not transmit voice on these
channels. For your reference, a listing of all the available marine channels
are located on pages 110, 111, and 112.

Before transmitting, set the TX output:

Caution: It is important to remember to use the 1W setting in port or for

short range communications.

1. When you turn the Mystic On for the
first time, the unit is automatically set
to transmit at 5 watts.

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2. Press the [1W/5WLOCK] key to
change the transmitter output to 1
watt.

3. Press the [1W/5WLOCK] key again to
change back to 5 watts.

Note: Each time the [1W/5WLOCK] key is

pressed a short tone sounds.
Certain channels are preset as 1
watt channels. They are: 13 and 67
for the USA channels, and 13, 15,
17, and 20 for the CAN channels.
When the Channel is set as a low
power Channel, you can temporarily
transmit at 5 watts by pressing and
holding the [1W/5WLOCK] key while you press the PTT button.

Entering Channel Numbers into Memory Scan

You can enter channels into Memory Scan for instant scanning at any
time. When a Channel is selected for Memory Scan,
LCD display. To enter a Channel into Memory Scan, select the Channel
you want to store by pressing S or T, and then press and hold [SCAN/
MEMORY] for 2 seconds. The Channel is stored in Memory Scan and

MEM appears on the LCD display.

To cancel the Channel in Memory, press and hold [SCAN/MEMORY] for 2
seconds and the

MEM icon disappears.

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Note: The Memory Channel can be set independently in 3 regional

modes (USA, INT, and CAN). You cannot use this feature in WX
mode or for Channel 70.

Review Channel Memory

You can review all Channels currently stored in Memory, and quickly
change to any stored Channel.

To Review Channel memory:

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

3. At the

4. At the

5. Select one of the displayed Channels, and press [ENTER]. The

Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER].
VHF Menu, select Review CH Mem, and press [ENTER].

Review CH Mem Menu, you see a list of all channels stored

in Memory.

MYSTIC returns to the VHF screen with the selected Channel
displayed.

Marine Distress Procedure

Speak slowly – clearly – calmly.

1. Make sure your radio is On.

2. Tune to Channel 16.

3. Press the PTT button on the radio and say: "MAYDAY – MAYDAY
– MAYDAY."

4. Give your ship ID.

5. Say "MAYDAY [your ship name].”

6. Give your location: (what navigational aids or landmarks are near).

7. State the nature of your distress.

8. Give the number of persons aboard and the conditions of any
injured.

9. Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel.

10. Give a brief description of your vessel (meters, type, color, hull).

11. Say: "I will be listening on Channel 16".

12. End message by saying "THIS IS [your ship name or call sign]
OVER."

13. Release the PTT button and listen. Someone should answer.

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14. If not, repeat call, beginning at Item 3 above.

Sending a Distress Call

This feature is used to transmit a Distress call with position information
that may result in a quicker response. The Distress Call transmits radio's
MMSI, an Event Code, Time, and Position information using the DSC
Standards.

Note: You must set the user MMSI in order to send a Distress call.

Refer to MMSI Entry in the Setup Section (page 40) to set the
MMSI.

1. To transmit a Distress call, flip up the
red plastic cover over the [DISTRESS]
button. Press and hold [DISTRESS]
for 5 seconds. When the Distress
screen appears, press W or X to
select

Yes. Press [ENTER].

2. The radio will sound a DSC
acknowledge Wait tone, and the
Waiting screen appears. To cancel the
call, press [ENTER]. The display
returns to the VHF Channel screen.

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3. If you don’t cancel the Distress Call, the MYSTIC automatically
changes to Channel 16, and output power changes to 5W.

All the following Modes are cancelled:

z WX
z WX ALERT
z TRIPLE WATCH
z SCAN
z LOCK

4. The Distress call is transmitted and there is a delay of about 210 ­270 seconds. This is continued internally. After the Distress call
has been sent, the Distress alert will sound every other second,
and it also "shadow-watches" for a transmission between CH16
and CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received from the
Coast Guard shore station.

5. When the radio receives an
Acknowledgement, a DSC Routine tone
sounds. And a Message Screen is
displayed indicating the
Acknowledgement and the replying
radio's MMSI.

Receiving a Distress Call

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1. If a Distress Call is sent from another
radio, the screen display shows a
distress nature code, the calling radio's
MMSI, time, and position information. If
the Distress Call doesn't include
position information, then the radio
displays
is not marked, and the current route is
cleared.

2. When your radio receives a Distress
Relay Call, the DSC Distress tone
sounds, and a Message Screen is
displayed. The screen will display

DISTRESS RELAY, a nature code, the

original calling radio's MMSI, time, and
position information.

NO POSITION. The waypoint

NO POSITION

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DISTRESS RELAY

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3. When your radio receives a Distress
Relay Ack, the DSC Routine tone
sounds, and a Message Screen is
displayed. The screen will display

DISTRESS RELAY ACK, a nature

code, the original calling radio's MMSI,
time, and position information.

DISTRESS RELAY ACK

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Distress Nature Codes

Nature Code

FIRE

FLOODING

COLLISION

GROUNDING

CAPSIZING

SINKING

ADRIFT

ABANDONING

PIRACY/ARMED

OVERBOARD

EPIRB

UNDESIGNATED

Note: When receiving a Distress, Distress Ack, or Distress Relay Call,

the MYSTIC will save the incoming position information as a
Waypoint. The position information will be displayed as a
“Wreck” icon on the mapping screen.

Entering Data

Much of the information you need to take advantage of the many functions
in your MYSTIC must be entered via the [MENU] procedures. The specific
data to be entered is covered in the MYSTIC Setup Section, starting on
page 32. The next paragraphs cover the techniques for entering data.

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