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 -

❶

❷ ❸

❹ ❺ ❻ ❼

❽ ❾ ❿

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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

These fields are customizable. See Setup Section

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

100%.

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.

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:

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.

W. Gladstone St.

348

25.4

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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.

[WX/ALERT] to set

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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.

MEM appears on the

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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

256 130

DISTRESS RELAY

256 130

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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

256 130

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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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The Menus

1. When you want to set up either the VHF functions, or the GPS functions, begin by pressing [MENU]. This will open the main Menu.

Use the S and T cursor keys to select (highlight) the item you want. Then, press [ENTER] to access the sub-menu for that category.

For example: To setup or enter data for the VHF radio, select VHF and press [ENTER].

2. The sub-menu will give you more items to select. In this example, the VHF Menu is shown, with

Directory selected. When you

press [ENTER], you advance to the next sub-menu for that category.

3. From that point, the options depend on the specific data you are dealing with. In some cases, you need to select an item and press [ENTER]. In other cases, you need to enter alphanumeric data. You do that using the alphanumeric keypad.

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The Alphanumeric Keypad

1. When you are ready to enter or edit data in the Directory or the Channel TAG, the alphanumeric keypad opens automatically. The very top of the keypad window shows the field you are entering, with the cursor at the first position.

2. You can now use STWX to select the character you wish to enter. With the character highlighted, press [ENTER] and the character is appended to the name displayed in the field at the top.

Note: There are letters, numbers, and

special characters available on the keypad.

z To shift from uppercase to lowercase or from lower case to

upper case characters, highlight the press [ENTER].

Shift button, and

z To move the cursor back one position, erasing the last

character entered, highlight the

Back button and press

[ENTER].

z To add a space to the Name, highlight the button between

Shift and Back, and press [ENTER].

z To erase the whole Name and start over, highlight the Clear

button and press [ENTER].

3. When you have the field data entered the way you want it, highlight

OK and press [ENTER] to accept the entry. The entry is

now saved, and you are returned to the previous menu. If you do not want this entry, press X to move the highlight to the

Cancel

box and press [ENTER].

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Numbered Fields

Certain other data is entered or edited in special fields that look like an automobile odometer. To enter or edit that data:

1. Press ENTER. The cursor will be in the first numeric position at the left.

2. Press S to increase or press T to decrease the number. When you have the first digit set, use X to move to the next digit position.

3. When you have entered all the digits, press [ENTER]. The highlight will move to accept the entry. If you do not want this entry, press X to move the highlight to the press [ENTER].

4. The screen returns to the previous Menu.

The next Section covers the data you need to enter to set up your MYSTIC.

OK box. Press [ENTER] to

Cancel box and

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MYSTIC Setup

This Section covers the setup of the VHF radio functions. The setup of the GPS functions is covered in the Section beginning on page 55.

Default Settings

When you turn the MYSTIC on for the first time, there are default settings for your radio. For most settings these may be what you want. However, there are a number of options you must set, and entries you must make in memory to take full advantage of all the MYSTIC features.

The default radio settings are:

FUNCTION STATUS

MRN CH 16CH WX CH WX 1CH SCAN mode OFF TRIPLE WATCH mode OFF WX mode OFF WX ALERT mode OFF EMG 16/9CH mode OFF TX POWER 5W Memory Channel All Channel OFF Key Lock OFF Back Light Level OFF FIPS NONE USER MMSI NONE GROUP MMSI NONE U.I.C USA USA Channel 16CH CAN Channel 16CH INT Channel 16CH DIRECTORY NONE DSC Watch ON AUTO.CH.SW ON Position Reply AUTO RF Select MRN and GPS

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MYSTIC

Setup

Most of the options are set up beginning with the [MENU] key. After that, it is a matter of selecting (highlighting) the option you want to set up or edit, pressing [ENTER], and going through the various menus and screens.

The techniques for entering or editing data are covered in the previous Section, beginning on page 29.

Select Operating Mode (RF Select)

You can set your MYSTIC to operate in one of three Modes:

z MRN Only.

In this Mode, you can use the radio as a Marine radio only, and you have no GPS functions.

z GPS only.

In this Mode, only the GPS functions will work, and you will not receive any Marine signals.

z MRN & GPS.

In this Mode, all functions of the MYSTIC are in use. This is the factory default setting.

To select the operating Mode:

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

3. At the

4. Select the Mode you want and press [ENTER].

Menu screen, select Setup and press [ENTER]. Setup Menu, select RF Select and press [ENTER].

This will set the radio to that Mode and return to a screen depending on your setting.

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a. If you set the radio to

MRN Only,

you will be returned to the VHF screen, with the message that it is in the

MRN Only Mode.

b. If you set the MYSTIC to

MRN & GPS, you will be returned

to the Warning screen.

Note: When the MYSTIC is set to

, the VHF screen is not

Only

displayed. The unit functions only as a GPS receiver.

GPS Only

GPS

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

The MYSTIC can operate on any of the Marine channels listed at the back of this Guide. However, you must determine which set of channels you will use, depending on the location where you will be using the radio. The default is USA channels. You can change that to International or Canadian via the MYSTIC Menu.

Note: When you change the U.I.C. selection, the following Modes are

cancelled, and must be reselected: TRIPLE WATCH, SCAN, WX, and Channel 16/9.

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To change the U.I.C. selection:

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

Menu screen, use S and T to highlight VHF and press

[ENTER].

3. At the

VHF Menu screen, use S and T to highlight U.I.C. and

press [ENTER].

4. At the

U.I.C. Selection Menu, use S and T to highlight the

selection you want, and press [ENTER].

5. You will be returned to the VHF screen, with the appropriate icon (

USA, INT, or CAN) displayed.

Directory

The Directory is used to store the names of ships. These names are used for Digital Selective Calling (DSC). The DSC functions are covered in Advanced VHF Operations, beginning on page 90.

To enter names in the Directory:

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

3. At the

4. The only entry you should see at the

5. At the Edit User screen, press [ENTER]. The

6. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the data using the

7. When you have entered the Ship’s Name, highlight

You can now add more Ship’s Names and MMSI numbers using the same procedure. You can enter up to names in the directory. If you try to add more than 99, you’ll see an

Menu screen, use S and T to highlight VHF and press

[ENTER].

VHF Menu screen, use S and T to highlight Directory

and press [ENTER].

Directory screen at this

point is

New User. Press [ENTER].

Name field is

highlighted, indicating you can enter a ship’s name. Press [ENTER].

technique covered in the previous Section (“Entering Data” on page 28). Directory names can be up to 12 characters long.

OK and press

[ENTER] to accept the entry. The MMSI field is now highlighted. Press [ENTER]. Use the technique shown on page 31 to enter the Ship’s MMSI number. When you are finished, press [ENTER]. Highlight

OK and press [ENTER] to store the information in the

Directory.

ERROR message.

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Editing a Directory Entry

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

3. At the

4. At the

5. At the new screen, select

6. At the

7. If you need to edit the MMSI number, use the same technique to

8. The highlight will move to the

9. The edited entry is now saved, and the screen returns to the

You can now edit another Directory entry, or enter a new one using the procedures above.

Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER]. VHF Menu screen, screen Directory and press

[ENTER].

Directory screen, select the entry you want to edit and

press [MENU].

Edit User and press [ENTER].

Edit Userxx dialog box, press [ENTER]. The Name field

will now be highlighted, with the cursor at the first position. Use the same procedure to edit the

Name as you did to enter it. When you

are finished editing the Name, press [ENTER]. The highlight will move to the

MMSI box.

edit as you did to enter the number. When you are finished, press [ENTER].

the entry. (If you do not want this entry, press X to move the highlight to the

Directory Menu.

Cancel box and press [ENTER].}

OK box. Press [ENTER] to accept

Deleting a Directory Entry

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

3. At the

4. At the

5. At the new screen, select

6. Press [ESC] twice to return to the VHF screen.

Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER]. VHF Menu screen, select Directory and press

[ENTER].

Directory screen, select the entry you want to delete.

When you have selected the name, press [MENU].

Delete User and press [ENTER]. The

Directory Entry you selected will be deleted and you will return to the

Directory screen.

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FIPS codes

The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies geographic areas in the United States. You must program the FIPS codes to receive S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoding) alerts about Emergency/ Weather occurring in a particular area. If you do not program the codes, you will receive all the alerts that are sent. To obtain the FIPS code for a particular area contact the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888697-7263). Or visit their website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ indexnw.htm.

A list of event codes are located on “Event Code” on page 113.

You can program up to 15 FIPS codes. If you try to add more than 15, you’ll see an

If you don’t program any FIPS codes, you will receive a WX Alert for all S.A.M.E. alerts, no matter where in the country it occurs.

ERROR message.

To set a FIPS code:

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

3. At the

4. The only entry you should see at the

5. Press [ENTER] to highlight the numeric field. You are now ready

6. When you have entered all the digits, press [ENTER]. The

7. The screen returns to the

You can now add more FIPS codes using the same procedure.

Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER]. VHF Menu screen, select FIPS Code and press [ENTER].

FIPS Menu at this point is

New Location. Press [ENTER].

to enter the new FIPS code. Use the technique covered in “Numbered Fields” on page 31.

highlight will move to

OK box. Press [ENTER] to accept the entry.

If you do not want this entry, press X to move the highlight to the

Cancel box and press [ENTER].

FIPS Menu.

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Editing a FIPS code

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

3. At the

4. At the

5. At the new screen, select

6. At the

7. When you have edited all the digits, press [ENTER]. The highlight

8. The new code is now saved, and the screen returns to the

You can now edit another FIPS code, or enter a new one using the procedures above.

Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER]. VHF Menu screen, select FIPS Code and press [ENTER]. FIPS Menu, select the Code you want to edit. When you

have selected the Code, press [MENU].

Edit Location and press [ENTER].

FIPS xx dialog box, press [ENTER]. Edit the field the

same way as you did when you entered the data.

will move to the

OK box. Press [ENTER] to accept the entry. If you

do not want this entry, press X to move the highlight to the

Cancel box and press [ENTER].

Menu.

FIPS

Deleting a FIPS code

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

3. At the

4. At the

Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER]. VHF Menu screen, select FIPS Code and press [ENTER]. FIPS Menu, select the code you want to delete. When you

have selected the code, press [MENU].

5. At the new screen, select

Delete Location and press

[ENTER]. The FIPS Code you selected will be deleted and you will return to the

FIPS Menu.

6. Press [ESC] twice to return to the VHF screen.

Channel Tag

You can apply a name (such as DISTRESS, PORT OPS, etc.) to each Marine Channel. You can apply separate names to the channels in the USA, International, and Canadian channels. The maximum name size is 12 characters. (All Channels come pre-programmed from the factory.)

Note: You cannot add a Channel Tag to the WX channels.

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To add a Channel TAG

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

3. At the

4. At the Channel TAG screen, select the group of channels (United

5. You will proceed to the

6. Select the Channel number you want to add a tag to and press

7. Since this is the first Channel you are adding a tag to, you will see

8. Use the keypad as you did in the procedures above to enter a tag

9. When you are finished and press [ENTER] at the

Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER]. VHF Menu screen, select Channel TAG and press

[ENTER].

States, International, or Canadian) you will tag and press [ENTER].

Channel TAG yyy list. (yyy is USA, INT,

or CAN.)

[ENTER].

the familiar alphanumeric keypad you used to enter a ship’s name in the directory.

for that Channel.

(Reminder: The tag can be no more than 12 characters long.)

will return to the

Channel TAG yyy list. At this point you can add

a Channel Tag to another Channel, using the same procedure.

OK button, you

Editing or Restoring a TAG

You can edit a Channel Tag using the same procedure as with FIPS or Directory entry. You can also Restore a Channel Tag to the default value.

1. Select the Channel and press [MENU].

2. Select

Restore TAG, and press [ENTER]. The Channel TAG is

restored to the default value.

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MMSI Entry

Federal MMSI's (Maritime Mobile Service Identities) are issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. NonFederal MMSI's are issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). You will need to obtain a nine digit MMSI number and program it into the MYSTIC. The information obtained from the application is useful to the U.S. Coast Guard to help in search and rescue operations. You will also need it to send and receive DSC calls.

To obtain an MMSI number, contact your authorized Uniden dealer or visit one of the following websites: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html, www.boatus.com/mmsi/, http://www.maritelusa.com, or http://www.4seatow.com.

User MMSI

To program the User MMSI (your MMSI):

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select

3. At the

4. At the

5. Enter the

6. When you have entered all the digits, press [ENTER]. The

7. The User MMSI Code is now saved, and the screen returns to the

Note: You can only program your MYSTIC twice with an MMSI

VHF and press [ENTER]. VHF Menu, select MMSI Entry, and press [ENTER]. MMSI Entry screen, select User MMSI and press

[ENTER].

User MMSI number using the same technique as you

did for FIPS Codes.

highlight will move to the

OK box. Press [ENTER] to accept the

entry. If you do not want this entry, press X to move the highlight to the

Cancel box and press [ENTER].

MMSI Entry screen.

number. After that, you will see an error message. The error message will disappear automatically after 10 seconds. You will need to send your MYSTIC to Uniden for factory programming.

Group MMSI

To program a Group MMSI:

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select

VHF and press [ENTER].

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3. At the

4. At the

VHF Menu, select MMSI Entry, and press [ENTER]. MMSI Entry screen, select Group MMSI and press

[ENTER].

5. Press [ENTER]. Enter the technique as you did for

Group MMSI number using the same

User MMSI.

6. When you have entered all the digits, press [ENTER]. The highlight will move to the

OK box. Press [ENTER] to accept the

entry. If you do not want this entry, press X to move the highlight to the

Cancel box and press [ENTER].

7. The Group MMSI Code is now saved, and the screen returns to the VHF Menu screen.

DSC Watch

The MYSTIC monitors Channel 70 for DSC Calls (See “Digital Selective Calling (DSC)” on page 90).

To enable or disable DSC Watch:

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

3. At the

4. Select

5. Press [ESC] to return to the VHF screen.

Note: If the MYSTIC is currently tuned to Channel 70, it will receive

Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER]. VHF Menu, select DSC Watch, and press [ENTER].

On or Off and press [ENTER]. The MYSTIC returns to the

VHF Menu.

DSC Calls even if DSC Watch is Off. If you send a Distress Call, the MYSTIC automatically turns DSC Watch On.

Auto Channel Switch

This feature allows you to disable the automatic Channel change that occurs when you receive a DSC call. This feature is useful when engaged in Bridge-to-Bridge communication or other safety related calls. When you have completed these calls, all the incoming Distress and Individual calls received are available in the Call Log.

To enable or disable the Auto Channel Switch:

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER].

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3. At the

4. Select

VHF Menu, select Auto CH Switch, and press [ENTER].

On or Off and press [ENTER]. The MYSTIC returns to the

VHF Menu.

5. Press [ESC] to return to the VHF screen.

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POSITION REPLY

When the calling radio has requested the position information of your MYSTIC radio, you can decide to transmit your Latitude and Longitude information automatically, or on a call by call basis.

To set the Position Reply option:

1. Press [MENU].

2. At the

3. At the

4. Select

5. Press [ESC] to return to the VHF screen.

Menu screen, select VHF and press [ENTER]. VHF Menu, select Position Reply, and press

[ENTER].

Auto or Manual, and press [ENTER]. The MYSTIC

returns to the

VHF Menu.

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GPS Basic Operations

Position Fix

Note: If this is the first time you are using the MYSTIC in GPS mode,

you must set up the GPS parameters. See the GPS Setup Section (page 55) for the correct procedure.

Once the MYSTIC has been set up, you should automatically get a position fix when you turn the radio on.

Because the MYSTIC gets the information it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the radio needs to have a relatively unobstructed view of the sky. This allows the MYSTIC to choose from all satellites currently available.

If the view of the sky is poor due to large cliffs, mooring roofs, buildings, heavy foliage or other obstructions, the satellite signals can be blocked and the GPS receiver may take longer to compute a position fix.

You will observe the acquisition of the satellites and other important information on the default Channel and Navigation Screen that appears after the power-up sequence.

GPS information

Customizable data fields

The GPS Information display will display the current Date, and indicate the progress of acquiring the satellites necessary to achieve a Position Fix. The display will read

Search - 3rd sat

Search - 1st sat, Search - 2nd sat, and

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Once the three satellites have been acquired, the display alternate between two readouts:

z The current Date and EPE (Estimated Position Error, in feet) z Averaging and a numeric value. This means the MYSTIC is comput-

ing fixes. the speed is near 0.0, so the position is being averaged.

You can see the satellites being used and their signal strength on the Satellite Status screen (described in Navigational Screens below).

Navigational Screens

The MYSTIC has nine navigation screens: Map screen, Compass screen, Large Data screen, two Position screens, Road screen, Data screen and Speedometer screen. There is also a Satellite Status screen which enables you to view how well the MYSTIC is receiving satellite information. These screens will be described briefly here. More detailed information on the different screens can be found in the GPS Advanced Operation Section (page 96).

z Map Screen

The Map screen has two modes, Position or Cursor.

Position Mode - In the position mode, your present position is indicated by the large arrow icon in the center of the display. If you are moving, the arrow will point in the direction you are heading. At the bottom of the screen is the scale for the map displayed and two data fields that can be customized, or turned off, depending upon your needs.

The present position icon will change to an hourglass when the MYSTIC is unable to compute a position fix due to poor signal reception.

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Cursor Mode - In the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a cursor that can be moved on the map. At the bottom of the display is the information for the position of the cursor relative to your present position. Also any points of interest that the cursor is over will be shown.

To access the Cursor Mode, press any arrow on the keypad. A cross hair appears that can be moved with the arrow keys.

To return to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. The cursor will disappear and the present position icon will appear centered on the map.

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z Compass Screen

The Compass Screen is a handy to have at your fingertips while you are navigating. It is totally customizable to display the information that is useful to you. The lower portion of the Compass screen not only displays your heading in a graphical manner, but also displays the relationship of the sun, moon and your destination (if navigating on a route) to your heading.

Press W or X to alternate the information at the top of the screen between the destination information ( current Channel Number (

To:) and the

CH:).

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z Large Data Screen

The Large Data screen is similar to the Compass screen, with the compass removed to allow for large display of the navigation data. this screen is because the customizable information can be read even from a distance.

Press W or X to alternate the information at the top of the screen between the destination information ( current Channel Number (

z Position Screens

To:) and the

CH:).

The Position screens 1 and 2 display your present position using the coordinate systems that you select in Setup. This screen shows all of the basic position, time and satellite information. Additionally, current navigation information is shown in the bottom half of the screen

You can move to the second Position screen by pressing W or X. You can move back to screen 1 by pressing W or X again.

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z Road Screen

The Road screen presents your route as if you were travelling on a road. When you need to make a turn, the road will graphically display the turn and the direction. Waypoint and destination icons will be displayed relative to your position as they come into view. Above the road is a compass that displays your heading and above that are four customizable data fields.

Press W or X to alternate the information at the top of the screen between the destination information ( current Channel Number (

To:) and the

CH:).

z Data Screen

The Data screen provides you with six data fields and an active compass that is the same as the one used on the road screen. You have the option of customizing this screen by selecting what data is displayed in the upper six fields. This screen is handy when you need to see a lot of information in one place.

Press W or X to alternate the information at the top of the screen between the destination information ( current Channel Number (

To:) and the

CH:).

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z Speedometer Screen

The Speedometer screen displays your speed in a familiar graphical format. There are four additional data fields at the top of the display that can be customized to display the data that you need.

The bottom of the screen contains a trip odometer that will record the distance travelled since the last time the odometer was reset.

Press W or X to alternate the information at the top of the screen between the destination information ( current Channel Number (

To:) and the

CH:).

z Satellite Status Screen

The Sat Status screen provides you with a graphical display of the satellites in view and which ones are being used to compute the navigation data. The bar graph shows the relative signal strength being received for each satellite. At the bottom of the display is a battery indicator that displays the remaining battery life.

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Accessing the Navigation Screens

The [ESC] key are used to step through the various navigation screens. If you are viewing one of the Navigation screens, pressing [ESC] will take you to the previous Navigation screen. If you are not viewing one of the Navigation screens, pressing [ESC] will return you to the last Navigation screen viewed.

Note: If you are inputting data, pressing [ESC] will return you to the

last Navigation screen but your inputs will not be saved.

Waypoints

A waypoint is any position on the globe that you have saved into memory. The act of saving the waypoint is commonly called “Marking.” So when references are made to marking a waypoint, that simply means to save a position on the globe into memory.

There are a number of ways you can save a waypoint. The most common are: saving your present position, entering the coordinates of a position or saving the position of the cursor while viewing the Map screen. These waypoints can then later be used to create routes or as the destination of a GOTO. (A GOTO is a single leg route that is defined as a route from your present position to any waypoint. You are here and you want to

GOTO there.)

Saving a Waypoint

Saving Your Present Position as a Waypoint - From any screen, press and hold [GOTO] for 2 seconds and the Mark screen is displayed. The “Save” button is highlighted and you can press [ENTER] to save the waypoint using the default name and icon. This will save your present position using a default name (WPTxxx) into memory, where xxx is a sequential number.

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To give more meaning to your waypoints, you can change the name and icon for each one. You can also add a text message to a waypoint These procedures are covered in the GPS Advanced Operations Section (page 96). There is a limit to the number of waypoints you can store in the MYSTIC. The MYSTIC will store up to 500 user waypoints in memory. If you should ever get that many and need to input more, you will have to delete ones that you no longer need to make room.

Using GOTO Routes

A GOTO route is simply a route with a start point (your present position) and a single destination point (a waypoint you select). All that is required to create a GOTO route is having the destination waypoint saved in memory. This waypoint can be one that you have saved earlier (which is stored in your User Waypoint List) or any of the landmarks that come with the MYSTIC in its built-in database.

The uses for a GOTO route are endless. You could mark the location of your mooring location or launch location as home. You could also mark a hot fishing spot you found, and next season come back to the exact same spot.

Creating a GOTO Route

1. Press the [GOTO] button. That takes you to the GOTO database screen.

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2. Select the Waypoint Category.

Use S and T to move the highlight through the list of waypoint categories. The first category in the list is These are all the waypoints you have already entered into your MYSTIC. The remaining categories are ones that have waypoints which have been pre-loaded into your MYSTIC and are stored in permanent memory.

3. Select Find By.

There are two options of “Find By”: Alphabetical and Nearest To. Use W or X to select the desired method. Selecting Alphabetical will display all the waypoints in the category you select in alphabetic order. Nearest To will display a list of the 20 waypoints nearest to your position or waypoint you select in order of their distance away.

User Waypoint.

4. To select the GOTO Destination Waypoint from the selected Category and Find By, press the [ENTER] key. A list of all the waypoints you have entered is displayed.

5. Use S or T to highlight the desired destination. You’ll notice the bottom of the screen shows the Bearing and Distance to the highlighted destination. Press [ENTER].

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6. You are returned to the last Navigation screen viewed with some noticeable changes. If you were viewing the Map screen, you will now notice a thick line which is a graphical plot of the GOTO you just created. For other Navigation screens, the header bar changes to indicate that you are navigating to a destination. If you press [ESC] until you are viewing the Compass screen, the header bar now displays “To: (your destination)”, and all of the navigational information is displayed to provide you with the necessary details to get you to your destination.

Note: You can select a GOTO Destination Waypoint from the other

Categories. This is covered in the GPS Advanced Operation Section (page 96).

Navigating on a GOTO Route

The MYSTIC has the tools you’ll need to navigate to your destination. You have the choice of three customizable screens that display the information that you need in the layout that you desire. You may find the compass screen perfect for you, or you may prefer the Large Data or Map screen.

Press [ESC] until the navigation screen you want is displayed.

If you selected the Map screen, you will see your position icon in the center of the screen with a line drawn for you on the map, graphically displaying the GOTO route.

Note that this route is line of sight (LOS) or “as the crow flies.”

The MYSTIC does not compute the route avoiding hazards or connecting waterways.

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Important: GOTO routes are not

is turned off. If you are navigating on a GOTO route and you need to turn the MYSTIC off, you will need to re-enter the GOTO. However, Routes are need a GOTO but expect to turn the MYSTIC off before arriving, you might consider making a 1-leg Route using the Route menu. This is covered in the GPS Advanced Operation Section starting on page 96.

saved in memory when the MYSTIC

stored in memory. If you

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GPS Setup

Initializing your MYSTIC

When you turn the MYSTIC on for the first time, there is no GPS position information. Although you could let the unit calculate your present position automatically from the available satellites, it could initially take up to 20 minutes, depending on the surrounding terrain. A better procedure is to manually initialize the GPS function to give it a head start.

This may seem a little confusing at first as why does a device that is used to compute its position need to know where it’s at? The MYSTIC uses information from the GPS satellites that orbit the earth. If the MYSTIC has an approximate idea as to your location, it will refer to the almanac it has in memory to select what satellites are overhead. From this information, the unit can then select the satellites that will give it the best information for computing its location. Under normal use, the MYSTIC will save the last position it calculated and use that position the next time it is turned on. However, when the MYSTIC is new (or when memory has been completely erased), it has no last position information.

Thus, it can either start polling the satellites to see which ones are overhead or you can provide it with your approximate location allowing it begin computing the initial position, known as first fix.

When you turn your MYSTIC on you will see a message box indicating that the receiver needs to be initialized. Follow these instructions:

1. Use S or T to highlight your general Region and press [ENTER].

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2. Use S or T to highlight your area, and press [ENTER].

3. Enter the Time and Date. The cursor appears at the first character in the time field. To set the time:

a. Use S and T to increase or

decrease the number.

b. Use W and X to move the cursor to

the next or previous number position.

c. When the time is correct, press

[ENTER] to move to the date field. Set the date using the same procedure as setting the time.

d. When you are finished setting the

date, press [ENTER] to highlight the

Done field, and press [ENTER].

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The VHF screen is now displayed and the MYSTIC begins acquiring the data from the

satellites. Once the first position fix has been computed you can set up the other parameters for the MYSTIC GPS functions.

GPS Settings

Your MYSTIC comes with a number of default settings. You can change these settings to suit the way you intend to use the MYSTIC. To setup your MYSTIC:

1. Press the [MENU] key.

2. At the main Menu, use S and T to highlight

Setup. Press [ENTER].

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3. At the Setup Menu, use S and T to highlight the setting you want to change and press [ENTER].

You can change the default setting for any of the following:

z RF Select z Initialize z Nav Screens z Coord System z Map Datum z Elev Mode z Time Format z Nav Units z North Reference z Daylight Savings z Light Timer z Beeper z Clear Memory z NMEA z Baud Rate z Simulate z Language

At this menu, you can change the default settings. When you select any of the items, you will see a different selection menu. Use S and T to highlight the value you want and press [ENTER]. In some cases you have a second list to choose from. Use the same procedure to select the value. When you are finished with all the changes, press [ESC] to return to the Channel Display. Each of the settings are discussed in the following paragraphs.

Setup Menu

RF Select

Initialize

Nav Screens Coord System Map Datum Elev Mode

Time Format

Nav Units

North Reference Daylight Saving Light Timer

RF Select

The procedure for RF Select is covered on page 33.

Initialize

You can initialize the MYSTIC at any time. Select Initialize. When you press [ENTER], the unit will initialize from the beginning, as described on page 55.

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Simulate

If you select Simulate, all the features and the functions of the MYSTIC appear to operate. However, the readings are simulated, not real time data. You can simulate operations in one of two Modes: automatic, or manual. In either Mode, Track History will be cleared.

1. Select

2. At the

Simulate and press [ENTER].

Simulate Menu, select Auto or User and press

[ENTER].

a. If you select

Auto, the MYSTIC will function with a predefined

heading and speed.

b. If you select

User, you will be asked to define a desired

simulated heading and speed.

3. To turn off

Simulate, select Off and press [ENTER].

Nav Screens

You can determine which navigation screens are displayed by selecting them individually from this Menu. The default is all screens On. Each time you press [ENTER], you see one of the navigation screens and a selection list. Select either

On or Off to have that

screen displayed or not. When you have finished with all navigation screens, you are returned to the

Setup Menu.

Coord System

Allows you to set the coordinate system that will be used to display the position for the primary or secondary position screen. The available coordinate systems are: Lat/Lon, UTM, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, USNG, MGRS, or User Grid. The default for the primary position screen is Lat/Lon DEG.MIN.MMM. The default for the secondary position screen is UTM ((Universal Transverse Mercator.

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Map Datum

You can set the datum used to compute the coordinates to match the datum used on a map or chart. If you are using a map or chart with your MYSTIC and the datums do not match, you may find irregularities when comparing the coordinates. The default for the primary screen is WGS84, and secondary position screen is NAD27.

Elev Mode

You can select the elevation mode used by the MYSTIC. You can choose between 3D (uses satellite information to compute elevation) or 2D (displays a fixed elevation based upon the elevation entered). The default is 3D.

Time Format

You can choose from three different time formats: Local 24 Hr (military time), Local AM/PM or UTC. If you select Local 24 Hr or Local AM/PM, you will be prompted to enter your local time. The default is UTC.

NAV Units

You can select the units of measure that MYSTIC will use: Miles/ Yards/MPH, Miles/Feet/MPH, Nautical Miles/Feet/Knots or Kilometers/Kilometers per hour. The default is Miles/Feet/MPH.

North Reference

You can select whether the MYSTIC uses True North, Magnetic North, Mils (Military) True or Mils (Military) Magnetic as the North reference. The default is Magnetic North.

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Daylight Savings

You can select the Region you are in to have the MYSTIC automatically adjust the time displayed to compensate for Daylight Savings time. You can select United States (Daylight Savings starts on the first Sunday of April and ends on the last Sunday of October), European Union (Daylight Savings starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October), or you can customize to set the month and day that Daylight Savings starts and ends where you are. The default will be automatically selected during startup when you use your MYSTIC for the first time.

Light Timer

Allows you to set the time interval that the display backlight is off when not in use. Times available are: 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 Minute, 2 Minutes, 4 Minutes, 10 Minutes or Timer Off. The default is 4 Minutes.

Beeper

You can select which actions will cause the beeper to sound. You can choose from Off, Keys Only (pressing a key causes a beep), Alarms Only (when an alarm is activated) or Keys & Alarms. The default is Keys & Alarms.

Clear Memory

You can clear the information in memory if you want to store other information instead. This may be useful if you are approaching the limit of the MYSTIC memory. for example, you may want to clear the Waypoints you have stored. You can clear: Track history, Wpts/Routes (Waypoints and Routes), Routes, FIPS, Directory, Restore Ch TAGs, Distress Call Log, Individual Call Log, Reset default, or All memory. You can also reset the MYSTIC to all default settings.

Note: When you press [ENTER] to clear any of the selections, you

will see a Warning message asking you to verify that action. Use W or X to select

Yes or No and press [ENTER].

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NMEA

You can select the NMEA message that will be output from the MYSTIC when it is in the charging cradle and connected to a computer with the data cable. The choices are Off, V1.5 APA, V1.5 XTE or V2.1 GSA. Your choice depends on what message the device you are connecting to needs to receive. The default is Off.

Baud Rate

You can set the baud rate of the data being transmitted and received through the data cable attached to the charging cradle. The baud rate must match the baud rate that the receiving device is set for. You can choose from 1200 baud, 4800 baud, 9600 baud, 19200 baud, 57600 baud or 115200 baud. When you are loading maps using MapSend™ Streets and Destinations USA (see page118), the baud rate can be determined automatically determined. The default is 4800 baud.

Language

You can select the language that the MYSTIC uses to display text.

Customizing the Navigation Screens

From the basic Channel display, press the [ESC] key to access the navigation screens. The navigation screens are displayed in the following sequence:

z VHF screen z Map screen z Compass screen z Large data screen z Position screen 1 z Position screen 2 z Road screen z Data screen z Speed screen z Sat Status screen

If all nine navigation screens are active, you’ll move to the next one with each press of the [ESC] key. If you turn off any screens in Setup, they will not be displayed.

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Customizing Data Fields

Many of the navigation screens have data fields that display navigational information. You can customize these fields for each navigation screen separately with 17 different data types:

Bearing The direction to your destination from your present position, in

Distance The distance to your destination, measured in the Nav Units

Speed The rate at which you are travelling, measured in the Nav Units

Heading The direction you are moving, measured in degrees. When the

VMG (Velocity Made Good). The speed at which you are getting

CTS (Course To Steer). The angle you need to turn to put you back

ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival). The local time at which you will

ETE (Estimated Time Enroute). The length of time it will take you to

XTE (Cross Track Error). XTE is the perpendicular distance from

Turn The direction you need to turn to put you on the shortest

Elevation The distance above sea level you are presently at.

Time Current local time.

Date Current date.

EPE Estimated Position Error, in feet.

Avg. Speed Displays average speed.

Max. Speed Displays maximum speed.

Battery Displays percentage of battery power remaining.

degrees, from North.

you selected.

heading and bearing are the same, you are travelling on a direct line to your destination

closer to your destination. If the heading and bearing are the same, the VMG will be the same as Speed, since all the speed you are travelling is being applied to arriving to your destination. However, if you are off course, your VMG will be less than the speed at which you are travelling.

on course.

arrive at your destination, based on the rate of speed you are moving to your destination. (See VMG.)

arrive at your destination, based on your present speed to the destination.

your present position to the course line you should be on to go to your destination.

distance to your destination from your present position.

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The specific Menu may vary somewhat, depending on the screen you are at, but the procedure is the same:

1. Press [ESC] until you are at the screen you want to customize.

2. Press [MENU]. You will see a Menu

similar to this. Use S and T to move the highlight until it is at

Customize.

Press [ENTER].

3. You will be returned to the same navigation screen with the first data field highlighted. For example, if you are at

SPEED

the Compass screen, it would now look like this.

4. To customize that data field, press [ENTER]. To customize another data field, use W or X to move the highlight to the field you want. Then, press [ENTER].

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5. You will see a list of 17 different data options. Use S and T to move up and down the list to select the option you want to display for the highlighted data field. Then press [ENTER].

6. You will be returned to the navigation screen with that data field displaying your selected option, and another data field highlighted. To customize this field, repeat steps 4. and 5. above. When you are finished, press [ESC] to return to the navigation screen.

7. You can press [ESC] at any time to exit the customizing process. This will return you to the navigation screen you were at.

Each of the navigation screens will now be discussed in detail.

Map Screen

The Map screen has two modes: Position and Cursor. In the Position Mode, the map is centered around your present position. An arrow cursor indicates your present position, and points in the direction you are heading. A customizable area is presented at the bottom of the display.

In the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a movable cursor. The bottom of the display shows the position of the cursor relative to your present position. If you move the cursor over any points of interest (POIs) are also shown. To access the Cursor Mode, press STW or X. You can then move the cross hair with those keys.A cross hair appears that can be moved with the same keys.

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To return to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. The cursor will disappear and the present position arrow appears centered on the map.

Position Mode

Present Position Icon

Map Scale Indicator

Track History

Customizable

Data Fields

Present Position Icon

The Present Position Icon graphically displays your position on the map. While you are moving it will point in the direction you are heading. If the MYSTIC is not computing positions, this icon is replaced with an hourglass icon.

Map Scale Indicator

Provides the scale for the map. The number displayed represents approximately 1/4 of the screen’s width. Scale can be changed with the [IN] and [OUT] keys.

Track History

The dotted line on the map displays the history of where you have travelled since the last time you cleared the Track history. To clear the Track history:

1. Press [MENU].

2. Use S and T to select

Clear Track. Press [ENTER].

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3. You’ll see this warning message.

Use W and X to select

Yes or No,

and press [ENTER]. If you select

Yes, all Track history will be

cleared.

Customizable Data Fields

These fields display navigational information for viewing on the Map screen. You can turn off the data fields to allow more map viewing area.You can also customize these fields. See page 64 for details.

Cursor Mode

Cursor Icon

Map Scale Indicator

Cursor Information Block

W. Gladstone St.

348

25.4

Waypoint Name

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Cursor Icon

The Cursor Icon pinpoints the location you have select by using STWand X.

Map Scale Indicator

Provides the scale for the map. The number displayed represents approximately 1/4 of the screen’s width. The scale can be changed with the [IN] and [OUT] keys.

Cursor Information Block

Whenever the cursor is over a map object, the Waypoint Name displays the name of the map object. If the cursor is not over a map object, the word

cursor appears.

The data shown below the Waypoint Name is the heading and distance from your present position to the cursor.

Setting the Map Detail

a. Press [MENU]. b. Use S and T to select

and press [ENTER].

Map Setup

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c. Use S and T to move to the

second line (

Detail). Press

[ENTER] to access the Detail selection list.

d. Use S and T to select the detail

you want to display, and press [ENTER].

e. Press [ESC] to return to the Map

screen.

Customizing the Map Display

The Map screen can be customized for your individual needs and requirements. You can select what is being displayed on the map as well as what additional data will be presented at the bottom of the screen. Customization involves two steps: determining which items are displayed on the map, and which data fields (if any) are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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Customizing the Map Items

a. Press [MENU] from the Map display. b. Use S and T to select

Map Setup and press [ENTER].

c. Use W or X to select the d. Use S and T to select the options

you want to display. If you select Mark All, all items will be displayed on the Map. If you select Clear All, no items will be displayed on the Map. If you want to display only certain items, use S and T to move to each item, and press [ENTER]. If the item was checked, the check mark will be removed. If the item was not checked. a check mark will appear.

e. When you have completed your

selection, press [ESC].

Display tab.

Customizing the Map Data Fields

To customize the data fields, you must be in the Position Mode of the Map screen. If you are in the Cursor Mode, press [ESC] to change the display back to the Position Mode. (If you are not sure which Mode you are in, look at the Map. An arrow indicates Position Mode and a cross hair indicates Cursor Mode. If you press [ESC] and the display changes to another Navigation Screen, you were in the Position Mode. You now need to continue to press [ESC] until you return to the map.

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Turning Map Info On/Off

You can turn on or turn off the data fields that are displayed on the Map screen. When you turn them off, you have more room for the Map display. (The Default is

Show Map Info.)

a. While in the Position Mode of the

Map display, press [MENU].

b. The first item should be

. If it is not highlighted, use S

Info

and T to select it.

c. Press [ENTER].

Hide Map

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You are now returned to the Map screen with no data fields.

With the Map Info hidden, press W or X to go back to the cursor mode. Notice that the bearing and distance to the cursor are shown at the bottom of the map, together with the scale. If the cursor happens to be on a map object, the name of the object is displayed.

To restore the Map Info: a. Make sure you are in the Position

Mode. b. Press [MENU]. c. With

Show Map Info highlighted, press [ENTER]. You will

be returned to the Map screen with the data fields displayed.

Customizing Map Info

Note: You can select which information

is displayed at the bottom of the Map screen. The first two options:

Two Data Fields, or Street Info are available for change.

The other two options:

Profile Project. require uploading

and Terrain

Horiz.

topographic information from a special Magellan MapSend Topo CD. Contact your Uniden dealer for more information. If you try to select and set either of these options, you will see a warning message.

a. Be sure you are viewing the Map screen in Position Mode. b. Press [MENU].

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c. Use S and T to highlight

Map Info

, and press [ENTER].

d. Use S and T to highlight

Data Fields, and press

[ENTER]. You are returned to the

Map display with two data fields

displayed at the bottom.

Select

Two

To customize the data fields: a. Press [MENU].

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b. Use S and T to highlight

Map Info

, and press [ENTER].

Select

c. The top item has now changed to

Customize Fields. Use S and T to

highlight

Customize Fields,

and press [ENTER].

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d. You are now returned to the Map

screen, with the data field on the left

highlighted.

e. For the remaining steps, see page 64.

Street Info

HEADING

This option displays an information block at the bottom of the Map screen showing the name of the street your present position arrow is on. If you are in the cursor mode, the block displays the bearing and distance from your present position, and when you are over a street, the name of that street. To select Street Info instead of Two Data Fields: a. Be sure you are viewing the Map screen in Position Mode.

b. Press [MENU]. c. Use S and T to highlight

Map Info, and press [ENTER].

Select

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d. Use S and T to highlight

, and press [ENTER].

Info

Street

You are returned to the Map display with the Street Info displayed at the bottom.

W. Gladstone St.

Setting the Map Parameters

You can change how the map is orientated on the screen, the level of detail, the Track Mode, and the Primary Usage (land or marine), depending on how you plan to use your MYSTIC.

Note: Although you can set most of these parameters from either

Map screen Mode, it is better to start from the Position Mode.

1. Press [MENU].

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2. Use S and T to highlight

Map Setup,

and press [ENTER]. (The Menu is slightly different from Cursor Mode, but the procedure is the same.)

3. You are now at the Map Setup options screen. Note that there are two tabs. The first set of parameters are on the

Format tab.

Orientation

a. Use S and T to move to the first

line (

Orientation). Press

[ENTER] to access the Orientation selection list.

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b. Use S and T to select the

orientation you want, and press [ENTER]. The options are:

z North Up - North is at the top of the

screen.

z Course Up - The heading of the

active leg of the active route is at the top of the screen. If no route is active, the orientation is North Up until a route is activated

z Track Up - Your heading (the

direction you are travelling) is at the top of the screen.

Detail

You can set the detail of the map to: highest, high, medium, low, or lowest. This changes the zoom level that displays different map objects (cities, highways, labels, etc.). If you have set a zoom level and the display is too cluttered, set the map detail to a lower level; conversely set it to a higher level to view more detail. The default is Medium:

a. Use S and T to move to the next parameter,

press [ENTER].

b. Use S and T to select the orientation you want, and press

[ENTER].

Selecting Track Mode

The Track Mode determines how often the MYSTIC stores track points.

zSetting the mode to OFF stops the MYSTIC from saving any new

track points.

zIn Auto or Auto Detailed mode, the MYSTIC uses a method

for track point storage that maximizes memory. Using Auto, you will see more points on and near turns and less points on straight stretches of the map. You also have the option of selecting fixed intervals for track point storage.

Auto Detailed functions the same as Auto, but the base

rate of track points saved is increased. This allows a more detailed track then

Auto to be taken, while saving memory

over a fixed rate.

Detail, and

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zSetting the Track Mode to “OFF” will cause severe limitations to

the ability of the MYSTIC to create a backtrack route. The same temporary waypoints used to create the displayed track are used to compute a backtrack route. Therefore, it is highly rec-

ommended that you use the The following is an overly simplified diagram of the three track rate options. In most cases,

Auto should meet all of your require-

ments but if you want more detail on turns and still not clutter memory with excessive track points, select

Auto mode whenever possible.

Auto Detailed.

To set the Track Mode: a. Use S and T to move to

. Press [ENTER] to access

Mode

the Track Mode selection list.

Track

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b. Use S and T to select the Track

Mode you want, and press

[ENTER].

Selecting Primary Usage

The MYSTIC can be set to either Land or Marine Usage. When in Land (default), the map displays land areas in white and water areas as dark gray. For marine applications it may be desirable to reverse the display, showing water as white and land as dark gray. This will make reading some of the data information on the water easier. To select primary usage:

a. Use S and T to move to

Usage. Press [ENTER] to access

the Primary Usage selection list.

Primary

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b. Use S and T to select the Primary

Usage you want, and press [ENTER].

c. Press [ESC] to return to the Map

screen.

Your Map screen selections have now been set. You can go back and change any of them at any time.

Compass Screen

Destination Name

Destination Icon

Compass

Customizable

Data Fields

Heading

Marker

Sun/Moon

Position Markers

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Destination Name

When you are navigating on a GOTO or multileg route, the name of the destination is placed here. For multileg routes, the name displayed is the name of the destination for the leg of the route you are presently navigating on.

Compass/Heading Marker

Using the compass and the heading marker, you can view your heading information in a familiar manner. Note that you need to be moving for this data to be valid.

Destination Icon

When you are travelling on a route, an icon representing the destination of the leg or GOTO is displayed outside the compass. This provides you with the direction you need to head to arrive at the destination. When you are on course and heading straight for the destination, the destination icon will be lined up with the heading marker.

Customizable Data Fields

See page 64 for the steps for customizing these fields.

Sun/Moon Position Markers

Position of the Sun/Moon referenced to your present position.

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Large Data Screen

Destination Name

Customizable

Data

Fields

Destination Name

When you are navigating on a GOTO or multileg route, the name of the destination is placed here. or multileg routes, the name displayed is the name of the destination for the leg of the route you are presently navigating on.

Customizable Data Fields

See page 64 for the steps for customizing these fields.

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Position Screen

Present Position Coordinates and Elevation

GPS Status

Customizable Data Fields

There are two Position screens. You can toggle between the two using W and X. The illustration above shows Position screen 1.

Current Time

and Date

Trip

Odometer

Present Position Coordinates and Elevation

Displays your present position in the coordinate system you choose. Also displays the elevation of your present position. If the MYSTIC is not computing position fixes, the last computed position is displayed.

GPS Status

Provides information on the current status of the GPS receiver portion of the MYSTIC.

Customizable Data Fields

See page 64 for the steps for customizing these fields.

Note: Some of the data displayed requires you to be moving to be

computed. Invalid data is indicated by dashes.

Trip Odometer

The odometer performs like the odometer in your car. It can be reset as follows:

a. Press [MENU].

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b. Use S and T to highlight c. You will see a Warning screen asking you to verify the reset.

Use W or X to select

Position Screen 2

Position screen 2 displays GPS data based on the navigation units you selected.

Road Screen

Destination Name

Compass

Road

Destination Name

Reset Trip. Press [ENTER].

Yes or No and press [ENTER].

Customizable

Data

Fields

Scale Indicator

Compass

Displays your heading in a familiar compass format.

Road

Graphically displays the route (GOTO or other routes) that is active. As you move left or right of your intended track, the road will move on the display indicating which way you need to steer to get back on track. Ideally, the road would be centered on the dis-

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play. Also, you will see upcoming turns in advance allowing you to make necessary preparations.

Customizable Data Fields

See page 64 for the steps for customizing these fields.

Scale Indicator

Use the [IN] and [OUT] keys to change the scale.

Data Screen

Destination Name

Customizable

Data

Fields

Compass

Destination Name

Compass

Displays your heading in a familiar compass format.

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Customizable Data Fields

See page 64 for the steps for customizing these fields.

Speed Screen

Destination Name

Speedometer

Customizable

Data

Fields

Odometer

Destination Name

Speedometer

Displays your speed using a familiar speedometer display. The scale of the speedometer is not adjustable but will change dynamically to best display your present speed.

Customizable Data Fields

See page 64 for the steps for customizing these fields.

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Satellite Status Screen

Satellite Position Graph

Position Mode

Satellite Position

WAAS

Satellites

Satellite Signal Strength Chart

Battery Life

Indicator

The Satellite Status screen visually displays the satellites being used and the strength of the received signal. Additionally, this screen displays how much battery life is remaining. This is a very handy screen when you wish to view how well your MYSTIC is tracking satellites.

Satellite Position Graph

The two circles indicate satellite elevation as seen from your current position. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle represents 45° from the horizon. The center of the circle is 90° from the horizon, or directly overhead.

Satellite Signal Strength Chart

Clear bar indicates that the MYSTIC is starting to get information from the satellite. Satellites that are being used to compute your position are shown with solid bars. The height of the bar indicates the relative signal strength.

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Position Mode

z 3D - position computed is 3-dimensional (elevation is being

computed).

z 2D - position computed is 2-dimensional (elevation is not

being computed).

z Blank - MYSTIC is not computing a position fix.

Satellite Position

Where the satellite is located relative to your position.

WAAS Satellites

Location of the WAAS Satellites (W).

Battery Life Indicator

Indicates remaining battery life.

This completes the set up for your MYSTIC GPS unit.

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Advanced VHF Radio Operations

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Digital Selective Calling has been chosen by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. Digital Selective Calling has also been selected as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). This service will let you instantly send a Distress call with GPS position to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission.

DSC will also let you initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety, position information and routine calls to or from another vessel outfitted with a DSC transceiver. See the information in the Setup Section (page 35) for instructions on how to setup the directory of names.

Note: The effective range for data communications may be less than

the effective range for voice communications.

To make a DSC Call, press [CALL/LIGHT]. That takes you to the

. From there you can select several different Calls you can make:

Individual Call, Group Call, All Ships Call, Position Request, Position Send, Standby, and Call Wait. They are described in the paragraphs below.

Note: Although Directory names can be up to 12 characters long.

DSC

Individual Call

1. Select an open (unused) working Channel.

2. Press [CALL/LIGHT].

3. At the

4. At the

Note: You must have entries in your directory to make an Individual

5. Press [ENTER]. You will see the

Note: If you select No, you’ll be returned to the

6. When you receive the individual acknowledgment successfully,

DSC Menu, use S and T to select Individual.

Press [ENTER].

Individual screen, use S and T to select the

individual from the Directory.

Call. See the Setup Section (page 35.)

Attention screen. Use W or X

to select

Yes and press [ENTER] to make the call. Or, select No

and press [ENTER] to cancel the call.

Individual

screen.

both radios tune to the previously selected Channel. You are now

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ready to transmit on that Channel.

- or -

If the called radio has been set to Standby Mode, a message appears and your radio will return to normal operation.

Group Call

1. Select an open (unused) working Channel.

2. Press [CALL/LIGHT].

3. At the

4. Press [ENTER]. You will see the

5. After you press [ENTER], the MYSTIC returns to the Channel

DSC Menu, use S and T to select Group.

Press [ENTER].

X to select

No and press [ENTER] to cancel the call.

Yes and press [ENTER] to make the call. Or, select

Display screen.

Attention screen. Use W or

All Ships

1. Select an open (unused) working Channel.

2. Press [CALL/LIGHT].

3. At the

4. At the

5. Press [ENTER]. You will see the

Note:

DSC Menu, use S and T to select All Ships.

Press [ENTER].

All Ships menu, use S and T to select Urgency,

Safety, or Routine.

to select

Yes and press [ENTER] to make the call. Or, select No

and press [ENTER] to cancel the call.

ROUTINE

When sending either an

calls tune to the previously selected Channel.

URGENCY or SAFETY message, all

radios will automatically move to Channel 70 until all of the data is received. After selecting

URGENCY or SAFETY ALL SHIPS call is

transmitted, the MYSTIC will switch to Channel 16. You should wait a few minutes before transmitting the ALL SHIPS call information.

Attention screen. Use W or X

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Send Position Request Call

This radio has the ability to request the position of an individual vessel that is registered in the DIRECTORY.

1. Press [CALL/LIGHT].

2. At the

3. At the

Note: You must have entries in your directory to make a Position

4. Press [ENTER]. You will see the

5. After the call is sent, the

6. The MYSTIC will wait 10 seconds for an acknowledgement. If it

7. When the called vessel sends the position information, the

Note: The requested radio must have the ability to transmit the

8. Press [ESC]. The Map screen will now be displayed, with the

DSC Menu, use S and T to select Position Request.

Press [ENTER].

Pos Request screen, use S and T to select the

individual from the Directory that you want the position of.

Request Call. See the Setup Section (page 35.)

to select

Yes and press [ENTER] to make the call. Or, select No

and press [ENTER] to cancel the call.

Waiting screen appears. If you want to

cancel the Position Request Call, press the

VHF screen. Otherwise, just wait for a reply.

does not detect an acknowledgment, it will send the Position Request Call again. If no acknowledgement is received you will be returned to the

POSITION REPLY screen appears, showing the caller’s MMSI

VHF screen.

(or name), time and position information.

position information (such as another MYSTIC radio).

calling ship’s location marked on the map.

Attention screen. Use W or X

OK. You will be returned to

Receive Position Request Call

When your MYSTIC receives a Position Request Call, the DSC Routine tone or the DSC Distress tone will sound, and the

REQUEST

and time.

1. If you have set the Position Reply to AUTO, your MYSTIC will

screen, displaying the category, callers’ MMSI (or name)

automatically transmit your position information.

POSITION

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2. If the Position Reply is set to Manual, you can press any key. The

Attention screen will be displayed. Use W or X to select Yes

and press [ENTER] to reply to the call. Or, select [ENTER] to cancel the reply.

Making a Position Send Call

This radio has the ability to send the position of your vessel to another vessel using a VHF marine radio equipped with DSC.

1. Press [CALL/LIGHT].

2. At the

3. At the

Note: You must have entries in your directory to make a Position Send

4. Press [ENTER]. You will see the

5. After the call is made, the radio returns to the

DSC Menu, use S and T to select Position Send.

Press [ENTER].

Position Send screen, use S and T to select the

individual from the Directory you want to send your position to.

Call. See the Setup Section (page 35.)

to select

Yes and press [ENTER] to make the call. Or, select No

and press [ENTER] to cancel the call.

No and press

Attention screen. Use W or X

VHF screen.

Receiving a Position Send Call

1. When your MYSTIC receives a Position Send Call, the DSC Routine tone or DSC distress tone sounds. The Position Send screen appears, displaying the calling ship’s message category, MMSI, time and position information.

2. Press [ESC]. The Map screen will now be displayed, with the calling ship’s location marked on the map.

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Standby

The DSC STANDBY function allows the MYSTIC to answer DSC calls with the UNATTENDED message, and record the calls for response at another time. When you set the MYSTIC to DSC STANDBY Mode, voice traffic may still be active on any chosen Channel.

1. Press [CALL/LIGHT].

2. At the

DSC Menu, use S and T to select Standby.

Press [ENTER]. When an individual DSC call is received, the radio will respond with the UNATTENDED message when you can’t answer the call. The DSC call will be recorded into the radio’s Call Wait Log.

Note: If you press any key on the radio, or press the PTT button,

this feature will be canceled.

Call Waiting

If you receive a call and do not answer within 5 minutes, or if the radio is set on DSC Standby or Auto CH SW Off, the call will be recorded. The DSC Call Wait Log records 20 received Distress calls. and records 30 Individual calls. If the call is answered within 5 minutes, the call will not be recorded.

1. Press [CALL/LIGHT].

2. At the

DSC Menu, use S and T to select Call Wait Log.

Press [ENTER].

3. At the

Call Wait Log, use S and T to select Distress or

Individual. Press [ENTER].

4. Depending on your choice in Step 3, you will see the recorded calls in the

Call Wait Dstrs. list or the Call Wait Indiv.

list.

5. To see a call in either list, use S and T to select the call and press [ENTER].

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6. A

Call Wait Log screen will appear

and you can see the details of the call. The illustration on the right is an example of the

Call Wait Log.

Note: If a call has not been logged, the

MYSTIC will beep and you will not be able to proceed to the next step.

At this point, you can call back any of the radios displayed in the log.

Geographical Call

Note: The MYSTIC receives

geographical calls only, sending geographical calls is not available in the MYSTIC radio.

This function can receive the electric wave transmitted towards the ship that is present in the domain specified from the call side. It also indicates the time when the geographical call is received.

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GPS Advanced Operations

Modifying a Waypoint with a Custom Icon and Name

When you mark a Waypoint, you just want to save your position quickly. However, it will be difficult to figure out later which waypoint this is from a list of waypoints named WPT001, WPT002, etc. For that reason, you may want to change the default name to one of your choosing. You can also select a different icon that will help you find the waypoint when you are using the map screen.

To do this, press and hold [GOTO] for 2 seconds.Use STWX to move the highlight to the Icon field and press [ENTER].

The Icon Select window is displayed. Use the STWX to move from one icon to another. Note the name of the icon displayed at the top. As a reference tool, all of the icons and their names are listed at the back of this Operating Guide (see page 117.) When you have highlighted the icon you want to use, press [ENTER].

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The cursor is now highlighting the

field. Press [ENTER].

Name

Waypoint

The input keyboard is now displayed. The very top of the keyboard window shows you what field you are changing, in this case the Name field.

Use the same technique to enter a name as you did when you entered data in the directory (See “The Alphanumeric Keypad” on page 30.)

Note: Waypoint names can be up to 9 characters in length.

Adding a Message to a Waypoint

You can also add a message to Waypoint you are creating. There is a memory limit however. You can save up to 500 user-entered Waypoints in your MYSTIC but only 200 Waypoint of those can have a message assigned to it.

Adding a message to a Waypoint can help you identify the waypoint. If this was a Waypoint for a specific location such as favorite fishing spot, you could add any other information you find useful.

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To add a message to a Waypoint you are creating, highlight the

Message field using W

and X and press [ENTER].

The same keyboard you used to enter the you to enter a message. Using the same method as for

Message up to 30 characters long.

When you have the [ENTER]. You are returned to the

Message the way you want it, highlight OK and press

Mark screen with the new Message

Name is displayed, allowing

Name, enter a

displayed.

Accessing Waypoints in the Database

All stored waypoints, whether user-input or preloaded, can be found in the Waypoint Database. You will need to access waypoints in the database whenever you are editing waypoints, activating a GOTO route or creating a multileg route. There are three major types of categories that need to be explained: User, Preloaded and Uploaded:

User

These are waypoints that you have saved using the MARK function of the receiver. There can be up to 500 user-entered waypoints stored in memory. Select User Waypoint

Preloaded

These are waypoints that are included in the base map that was installed in your MYSTIC. The categories of preloaded waypoints are: Cities, Highways, Airports, Waterways and Parks. The MYSTIC has an additional set of marine preloaded categories: Fixed Navaid, Buoys, Lighthouses, Marinas and Obstructions.

in the list.

Uniden MYSTIC User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual