Uniden OCEANUS DSC User Guide
This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have
restricted use in the United States. The channel assignments
include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S.
Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters.
Operation in these frequencies without proper authorization is
strictly forbidden. For frequencies/channels that are currently
for use in the U.S. without an individual license, please contact
the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC.
Maritime Radio Services Operation
Warning!
For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain
a license application from your nearest FCC field office.
Uniden OCEANUS DSC.........................................................................2
Included with your OCEANUS DSC .......................................................3
Controls and Indicators...........................................................................4
Installation...............................................................................................8
Choosing a Location..........................................................................8
Engine Noise Suppression ................................................................9
Antenna Considerations ....................................................................9
Antenna Selection and Installation ....................................................9
Installing the OCEANUS DSC.........................................................10
Operation ..............................................................................................11
Power On/Off ...................................................................................11
Last Channel Memory......................................................................11
Squelch............................................................................................12
Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications ...................13
Triple Watch.....................................................................................13
Manual Tuning.................................................................................14
Weather Channels ..........................................................................14
MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan) ....................14
Triple Watch Scan ...........................................................................15
Normal Scan....................................................................................15
Triple Watch Alert Scan...................................................................15
Alert Scan ........................................................................................15
Weather Alert...................................................................................16
Transmitting.....................................................................................18
Setting TX Output ............................................................................18
Distress............................................................................................19
Marine Distress Procedure..............................................................20
Menu Operation....................................................................................21
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)........................................................21
Individual ....................................................................................21
Group .........................................................................................22
All Ships .....................................................................................23
Position Request........................................................................24
Position Send.............................................................................26
Standby ......................................................................................27
Call Wait.....................................................................................28
Geographical Call ......................................................................29
Contents
Setup ...............................................................................................30
Alarm Clock................................................................................30
Directory.....................................................................................33
FIPS ...........................................................................................37
Auto Channel Switch..................................................................40
Position Reply ............................................................................41
CH Tag .......................................................................................43
WHAM........................................................................................45
Group MMSI...............................................................................48
User MMSI .................................................................................49
System.............................................................................................51
Contrast......................................................................................51
Lamp Adjust ...............................................................................52
Key Beep ...................................................................................53
NMEA Technical Setup.........................................................................54
Optional Accessories ............................................................................54
VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone
Channel and Functions (USA Channels)........................................55
Channel and Functions (International Channels) ...........................56
Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels)................................57
NWR-SAME Event Code......................................................................58
Specification .........................................................................................59
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................60
Care and Maintenance .........................................................................61
Three Year Limited Warranty................................................................64
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The Uniden OCEANUS DSC VHF marine radio has been designed to
give you a rugged, reliable instrument that will provide you with years of
trouble-free service.
With proper care and maintenance, your marine radio could outlast your
present vessel and serve you well on-board. The full features and
flexibility designed into this quality transceiver will prevent it from
becoming obsolete regardless of changes in craft or geographic
locations.
The technical excellence of this marine radio is demonstrated by the
multiplicity of uses for which it has been found acceptable by the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission. It is acceptable for compulsory
use on "party boats", for use on vessels subject to the Great Lakes
Radio Agreement or bridge-to-bridge requirements, for general pleasure
and commercial vessels, and certain land stations in marine service.
The
OCEANUS DSC is of all solid-state design with conservatively
rated, rugged components and materials compatible with the marine
environment. The transceiver utilizes a number of gaskets, sealing
rings, waterproof membranes, and other sealants to effect a waterproof
housing for protection of the electronics. It meets the most stringent
JIS7 waterproof specification. The unit may be mounted in any number
of convenient locations on your vessel by utilizing the optional universal
mounting bracket (White - FMB322W, Black - FMB322B).
You are encouraged to thoroughly read the rest of this Operating Guide
to acquaint yourself with the characteristics and operation of your
transceiver so that you can contribute to the longevity of your
investment.
Keep your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case warranty service is
required.
Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all
subject to change without notice.
Note: OCEANUS DSC meets JIS7 requirements.
The color of your OCEANUS DSC may vary.
Uniden OCEANUS DSC
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Included with your OCEANUS DSC
OCEANUS DSC
Owner s Manual
OCEANUS DSC Radio Microphone Hanger
and Screws
Mounting Bracket
and Knobs
DC Cord
Spare Fuse
250V 6A
Accessory CableMounting Hardware
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Front panel/Microphone
1. PTT Switch - Press to transmit and release to receive.
2.13.
16/9/TRI - Press this key instantly change to Channel 16, Channel 9 or
current channel. Pressing and holding this key for 2 seconds will activate
the triple Watch Feature.
3.6.
STEP/SCAN - Press this key to activate the step operation. Every time
this key is pushed, the radio will step to the next channel that has placed
into Memory. Pressing and holding this key for 2 seconds will activate the
channel scan feature.
4.5.
CHANNEL/▲/▼- These keys are used to change the channel number
up/down. These buttons are also used to move the cursor in Menu mode.
7.
UIC/MEM - Press this key to change channel modes from USA to
CANADIAN to INTERNATIONAL. Pressing and holding this key for 2
seconds will place the currently selected channel into Memory. Pressing
and holding this key for 2 seconds again will delete the channel from
scanning memory.
8.
PA - Press this key to enable the PA (Public Address) feature.
9.
PWR/VOL (On/Off/Volume) - Turns the unit On or Off and adjusts the
speaker volume.
10.
SELECT - In the Menu mode this is used to select the menu options.
11.
H/L/MENU - Press this key to change the transmit power to either High or
Low. Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to enter the Menu mode.
12.
WX/ALERT - Press this key to listen to active NOAA Weather channels.
Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to place the radio into the Weather
Alert mode.
14.
DISTRESS - Press this key to send a signal of distress in case of
emergency.
15.
SQUELCH - Rotate this knob eliminate background noise when a signal is
not being received.
Controls and Indicators
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Rear Panel Connectors
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3
4
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1. DC Jack
2. ACC Connector
3. Remote Connector
4. Antenna Connector
To OCEANUS DSC
Note: DC13.8V and GND are for GPS ANT.
ACC Connector
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1. TX (Transmit) - Indicates transmitting.
2.
HI (High) - Indicates transmit output is 25 Watts.
3.
C - Indicates Canada Channel Mode.
4.
DSC - Indicators the radio is in the DSC mode.
5.
TRI (Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect.
6.
MEM (Memory) - Indicates Memory Scan Mode status for each
channel selected.
7.
(Alarm Icon) - It appears when the alarm clock is set.
8.
LO (Low) - Indicates transmit output is 1 Watt.
9.
U - Indicates US Channel Mode.
10.
I - Indicates International Channel Mode.
11.
WX - Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated.
12.
("ALT" Icon) - Indicates Weather Alert Mode has been
activated.
13.
CH TAG - This area is used for Channel Tag, Menu, and message
of SAME, DSC, GPS, and frequency of weather channel. These
messages will continually scroll from right to the left.
14.
(GPS Icon) - It appears while GPS module is receiving the
data.
15.
(WHAM Icon) - It appears when it is connected to the control
unit of WHAM.
16.
Channel Display - Indicates Channel Number in use.
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NOTES: "POS SEND" and "ALARM CLOCK" are not displayed in Menu when GPS
module is not connected.
When the radio is in one of the following modes: WX Alert mode, Channel 16/9
mode, Scan Mode, or Triple Watch mode, and the user presses the Menu key, all
the of these modes are cancelled.
The Menu mode will be cancelled if the radio receives a DSC call or any key is
pressed besides the Up arrow, Down arrow, or select keys are pressed.
MENU
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL
GROUP
ALL SHIPS
POS REQUEST
POS SEND
STANDBY
CALL WAIT
EXIT
SETUP
ALARM CLOCK
DIRECTORY
FIPS
AUTO CH SW
SYSTEM EXIT
CONTRAST
LAMP ADJUST
KEY BEEP
EXIT
POS REPLY
CH TAG
WHAM
GROUP MMSI
USER MMSI
EXIT
Flow Chart for Menu Operation
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Installation
Caution: The OCEANUS DSC will only operate with a nominal 12 volt
negative ground battery system.
It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your
radio on your vessel. Electrical, mechanical, and environmental
considerations must all be taken into account. You should select the
optimum relationship among these considerations.
Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the OCEANUS DSC so that
you can most conveniently use it. Features which should be considered
are:
1. The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top
or bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting.
2. The REMOTE speaker wires can be used with an auxiliary
speaker.
3. All connections are "plug-in" type for easy removal of the radio.
4. Front fire internal speaker allows convenient in-dash mounting
using the optional bracket (White - FMB322W, Black - FMB322B).
Choosing a Location
Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your
OCEANUS DSC.
1. Select a location that is free from spray and splash.
2. Keep the battery leads as short as possible. Direct connection to
the battery is most desirable. If direct connection can not be
made with the supplied power lead, any extension should be
made with #10 AWG wire. Long extensions should use larger
gauge wire.
3. Keep the antenna lead as short as possible. Long antenna leads
can cause substantial loss of performance for both receiving and
transmitting.
4. Locate your antenna as high as possible and clear from metal
objects. The reliable range of coverage is a direct function of the
antenna height.
5. Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on
the rear of the radio.
6. Select a location well away from the ship’s compass. Auxiliary
speakers also should be located away from the compass.
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Engine Noise Suppression
Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of
engines is sometimes a problem with radios. The OCEANUS DSC has
been designed to be essentially impervious to ignition noise and
alternator noise. However, in some installations it may be necessary to
take measures to further reduce the effect of noise interference. All DC
battery wires, antenna lead, and accessory cables should be routed
away from the engine and engine compartment, and from power cabling
carrying high currents.
In severe cases of noise interference, it may be necessary to install a
noise suppression kit. Contact your Uniden Dealer for more information.
Antenna Considerations
A variety of antennas are available from a number of quality suppliers.
It is recommended you draw upon the advice of your Uniden dealer in
determining a suitable antenna for your vessel and range requirements.
In general, communication range is increased by using a high-gain
antenna placed as high as possible above the water line. Antennas
should be located away from metal objects. Antennas should not have
excessively long coaxial feed cables.
Antenna Selection and Installation
OCEANUS DSC has been designed to accomodate all of the popular
marine VHF antennas. However, the selection and the installation of the
antenna is the responsibility of the user or installer.
The FCC has determined that excessive radiation poses a health risk to
people near radio transmitting antennas. Therefore, the antenna used
with this radio should be installed using the following guidelines to insure
a suitable distance between the antenna and persons close by.
Small whip antennas (3 dB) or smaller should be installed keeping at
least three feet separation distance between the radiating element and
people.
Larger antennas (6 dB or 9 dB) should be installed keeping at least a six
foot separation distance.
No person should touch the antenna or come into the separation
distance when the radio is transmitting.
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Installing the OCEANUS DSC
After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your
choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone,
power cord, antenna and any auxiliary cables installed) into the selected
location to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items.
Mark the location of the mounting bracket. Remove the bracket from the
radio and use it as a template to mark the holes to be drilled for the
mounting hardware. Drill the holes and mount the bracket with
hardware compatible with the material of the mounting surface.
Note: This HEXAGON HEAD BOLT is
only for mounting the bracket
with hardware. Do not use it for
installing the radio in the
mounting bracket.
Connect the red wire of the supplied power cord to the positive (+)
battery supply. Connect the black wire of the power cord to the negative
(–) battery supply. The power cord is equipped with a fuse to protect the
radio. Use only a six (6) ampere fast blow fuse for replacement.
Connect the power cord to the keyed connector on the power "pigtail".
Connect the antenna and all other auxiliary cables and accessories.
Install the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables and
accessories to the appropriate jacks and connectors.
Note: Do not use any other mounting
knobs than the ones enclosed.
Do not insert the knobs without
attaching the bracket.
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POWER On/Off
Turn the unit On by rotating the PWR/VOL
control clockwise.
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
When you turn the unit On, you will hear a
beep, and the greeting message below
appears on the LCD for 3 seconds.
Note: When you turn On the radio for the first time after purchase,
the channel 16 will appear on the LCD.
Operation
Last Channel Memory
The OCEANUS DSC memorizes the last channel selected before you
turn Off the radio. For example, if you turn Off the radio on CH 12, it will
be on that channel when turned back On.
Note: In order for the last channel to be memorized, you must have
the radio on that channel for 3 seconds.
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Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high
that only very strong signals can get through.
Turn
SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers
the “Squelch Gate” so that everything gets through - noise, weak
signals, and strong signals.
Turn
SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops. Now the “Squelch
Gate” allows only strong signals through.
Strong Signals
Medium Signals
Weak Signals
Noise
Strong Signals
Medium Signals
Weak Signals
Noise
Strong Signals
Medium Signals
Weak Signals
Noise
SQUELCH
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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/TRI for 2 seconds. TRI
appears on the LCD, indicating Triple Watch mode is in effect. If a signal
is received on either Channel 16 or Channel 9, the radio remains on that
channel until the signal ends.
Press and hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds to cancel the Triple Watch mode.
Note: While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently
selected channel using CH ▲ and ▼.
A momentary press of the 16/9/TRI button interrupts Triple
Watch mode and remains on channel 16, or on channel 9 if
you press 16/9/TRI once more. To return to the Triple Watch
mode, simply press the button again.
COAST GUARD CHANNEL 16/CHANNEL 9 COMMUNICATIONS
To access Coast Guard Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications,
press 16/9/TRI. You can access Coast Guard 16 CH instantly while
tuned to another channel. Press 16/9/TRI again for Channel 9 Calling
communications. Press 16/9/TRI a third time to return to the channel
selected prior to accessing Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9
commnunications.
The display will indicate the selected channel.
To cancel Coast Guard Channel
16/Channel 9 communications:
● Press 16/9/TRI until the previous
channel setting appears.
--or--
● Press WX/ALERT, CH ▲, ▼ or STEP/SCAN.
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WEATHER CHANNELS
To select Weather Channels 0-9, press
WX/ALERT. The radio will go to the last
selected Weather Channel. Press CH ▲ or ▼
to select a different Weather Channel.
To exit from Weather Channel:
● Press WX/ALERT. The radio returns to
the previous Marine channel.
MEM (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, MEM appears on the
LCD display.
To enter a channel into Memory Scan, select
the channel you want to store by using CH
▲
and ▼, and then press and hold UIC/MEM for
2 seconds. The channel is stored in Memory
Scan and MEM appears on the LCD display.
MANUAL TUNING
To manually select a channel, press CH ▲ or ▼. Communication
channels are located on channel 01-28 and 60-88. Weather channels
are located on channels WX 0-9.
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To cancel the channel in Memory, press and hold UIC/MEM for 2
seconds. The MEM icon disappears.
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.
Triple Watch Scan
To turn Triple Watch Scan On, press and hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds.
While the current channel is scanned, Channel 16 and Channel 9 are
also scanned every 2 seconds. Then TRI appears.
Normal Scan
Normal Scan is performed only when the memory CH is registered.
To turn Normal Scan On, press and hold
16/9/TRI for 2 seconds in Triple
watch Scan mode. Although Memory CH is scanned, Channel 16 and
Channel 9 are not.
Triple Watch Alert Scan
To turn Triple Watch Alert Scan On, press and hold WX/ALERT for
2 seconds while in Triple Watch Scan mode. While Memory CH is
scanned, Channel 16 and Channel 9 are scanned every 2 seconds, and
WX CH is scanned every 7 seconds. TRI and icon appear on the
LCD.
Alert Scan
To turn Alert Scan On, press and hold WX/ALERT for 2 seconds. While
Memory CH is scanned, WX CH is scanned every 7 seconds. icon
appears on the LCD.
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Weather Alert
The traditional weather feature receives weather broadcast (usually
within a 50-mile radius) then sounds an alarm of any emergency code
which was transmitted along with the broadcast. This means that
people who live outside an affected area are often alerted even when
their area is not affected, causing many of them to ignore potentially real
emergency/weather warnings that can save lives.
In 1994, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
began broadcasting coded signals called FIPS (Federal Information
Processing System) codes along with their standard weather broadcasts
from stations in your area. These codes identify an emergency and the
specific geographic area (such as a county) affected by the emergency.
The
OCEANUS DSC was developed with the SAME (Specific Area
Message Encoding) technology. This allows your radio to receive,
interpret, and display the information about the codes so you can
determine if the emergency might affect your area.
Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area (defined by the
National Weather Service), so your radio sounds an alert only when an
emergency/weather emergency is declared in those locations. This
helps you more efficiently track the emergency/weather conditions in
and around your area.
The Weather Alert mode can be activated to alert you of dangerous
weather. When Weather Alert is turned On, and a warning signal is
received, an emergency siren will sound at full volume, regardless of the
volume setting. When the signal stops, you will hear the active weather
channel broadcast at the normal volume.
Note: See SETUP mode to program up to 10 FIPS codes.
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1. Press and hold WX/ALERT for 2
seconds when WX ALERT is Off.
The radio turns the WX ALERT On and
the icon appears.
2. If the radio receives a 1050Hz tone, the
icon will blink every other second
and the alert tone will ring.
In the area where SAME is
broadcasted, the following is displayed.
3. When a WX ALERT signal is received,
all other functions are canceled and the
radio remains on the selected weather
channel.
When the radio is in Scan mode,
scanning the weather channel every 7
seconds, the SAME signal is not
decoded. To decode the SAME signal, the radio should be on an
active weather channel.
In order to stop the alert press any key. If you press any key
once more, the alert icon disappears.
The icon indicates the Weather Alert mode is activated. To activate
the Weather Alert mode:
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TRANSMITTING
The OCEANUS DSC 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 radio transmits
on channel 70 when sending DSC information. Your radio will not
transmit on these channels. For your reference, a listing of all the
available marine channels are located on pages 55 - 57.
SETTING TX OUTPUT
Caution: It is important to remember to use the LO position in port or
for short range communications.
1. When you turn the radio On for the first
time, the unit is automatically set to
transmit at 25 watts (HI).
2. Press
H/L/MENU to change the
transmitter output to 1 watt (LO).
3. Press
H/L/MENU again to change back
to 25 watts (HI).
Note: Each time the H/L/MENU is pressed a short tone sounds.
CH13 is set as 1 watt (LO) channel. When the channel is set
as LO power channel, you can transmit at 25 watts (HI) by
pressing and holding H/L/MENU during the call.
LO power channels are 13 and 67 for USA, and 13, 15, 17,
and 20 for CAN.
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