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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3

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151110 12 13 14

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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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DISTRESS

Note: You must set the user MMSI in

order to send a Distress call.
Please see page 40 to set the
MMSI.

This feature will allow you to transmit a Distress call.

1. In order to transmit a Distress call, press
and hold

DISTRESS for 5 seconds.

2. The Distress call is transmitted and it
waits for 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.

To cancel the Distress call, press
16/9/TRI.

3. When the radio receives a Distress call,
the following screen appears. If an
acknowledgment is not received, the
Distress call is repeated until an
acknowledgment is received from the
Coast Guard shore station.

Note: If the radio receives a Distress call, it will be displayed on the

LCD display. An emergency alert will sound. The name will be
displayed if it is the name registered in the directory.
Otherwise, sender’s MMSI is displayed. Latitude, longitude,
and time information will also be displayed if the GPS module
is carried in the vessel that transmitted a DSC Distress call.

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

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1. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

Digital Selective Calling is a process of establishing a radio call, it 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
(when optional GPS receiver is connected to the

OCEANUS DSC) 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 directory section for instructions on how to setup the directory of
names.

Note: • Position SEND and ALARM CLOCK will not be displayed if

GPS is not connected.

• Refer to page 7 for the flow chart of Menu Operation.

1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds
to enter Menu Operation.

2. Press

SELECT to enter DSC CALL.

DSC CALL has 7 options as follows.

To exit, select

EXIT.

1-A. INDIVIDUAL

1. Press SELECT at DSC CALL.

2.

INDIVIDUAL appears.

Press SELECT.

Menu Operation

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3. Select the individual you want to contact
using CH ▲ and ▼. Press SELECT to
transmit the individual DSC signal.

4.

WAITING appears followed by the

individual you have selected, and the
radio use 70 CH while transmitting.

5. When you receive the individual
acknowledgment successfully,

WAITING will change to COMPLETED .

Both radios tune to the selected
channel. You are now ready to transmit
on that channel.

Note: If there is not any data registered in the directory you cannot

proceed to the 2nd step. See the SETUP section for directory,
setup instructions.
Select an open (unused) working channel first, then make the
call. After the acknowledgment, both radios tune to the
previously selected channel.

1-B. GROUP

1. Press SELECT at DSC CALL (To enter

DSC CALL, see page 21).
INDIVIDUAL appears.

2. Press

CH ▼ once to select GROUP.

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3. Press SELECT. The MMSI code
appears, and you can now call the
group members. Press SELECT to call.
When you finish calling, the radio
returns to the channel display screen.

1-C. ALL SHIPS

1. Press SELECT at DSC CALL (To enter

DSC CALL, see page 21).
INDIVIDUAL appears.

2. Press

CH ▼ twice to select ALL

SHIPS

.

3. Press

SELECT. URGENCY appears.

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1-D. POSITION REQUEST

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

1. Press

SELECT at DSC CALL (To enter

DSC CALL, see page 21).
INDIVIDUAL appears.

2. Press

CH ▼ three times to select

POS REQUEST.

4. Select the category of your call using
CH ▲ and ▼ (URGENCY, SAFETY,

ROUTINE).

Note: ROUTINE calls tune to the

previously selected channel.

5. Press SELECT to transmit the ALL
SHIPS DSC signal.

When sending either an

URGENCY or

SAFETY message, all radios will

automatically move to channel 70 until
all of the data is received.

6. After selecting

URGENCY or SAFETY

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

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3. Press SELECT. The individual directory
appears.

4. Select the name to request the
individual’s position using CH ▲ and ▼.

5. Press

SELECT to transmit the position

request call.

POS WAITING appears followed by the

individual, and the radio use 70 CH
while transmitting.

6. When the called vessel sends the
position information, time and position
appears followed by the individual. You
can see the time and the position.

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

position information (such as having a OCEANUS DSC radio).

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2. Press CH ▼ four times to select

POS SEND.

3. Press

SELECT. The individual directory

appears.

4. Press

SELECT to send your position

information.

1-E. POSITION SEND

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

Note: Position send is only available when it is connected to the

GPS.

1. Press SELECT at DSC CALL (To enter

DSC CALL, see page 21).
INDIVIDUAL appears.

5. The following screen appears.

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1-F. STANDBY

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

1. Press

SELECT at DSC CALL (To enter

DSC CALL, see page 21).
INDIVIDUAL appears.

2. Press

CH ▼ five times to select

STANDBY. Then press SELECT.

3. When an individual DSC call is received,
the radio will respond with the

UNATTENDED message when an

operator cannot answer the call. The
DSC call will be recorded into the radio’s
Call Waiting directory.

Note: If you press a key on the radio or the PTT, this feature will be

canceled.

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2. Press CH ▼ repeatedly to select

CALL WAIT.

3. Press

SELECT. The CALL WAIT

directory appears.

4. Select the options you want to view
using

CH ▲ and ▼.

1. Press

SELECT at DSC CALL (To enter

DSC CALL, see page 21).
INDIVIDUAL appears.

1-G. CALL WAIT

The DSC Call Waiting directory records 10 received distress calls, and
records 20 individual calls that are received and not answered within 5
minutes or while the radio is set to DSC Standby. Calls will be recorded
while you are busy with other communications as long as the transmitter
is not keyed at the time of the call. If the call is answered within 5
minutes the call will not be recorded. When a call is recorded, a
message appears.

Note: If a call has not been logged, the radio will beep and you will

not be able to proceed to the next step.

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5. Press SELECT.

6. If a DISTRESS call is received in Call
Wait, the following display appears.

If an INDIVIDUAL call is received in Call
Wait, the following display appears. At
this point, you can call back any of the
radios in the log.

7. Press

SELECT. Received data appears.

8. Using CH

▲ and ▼ allows you to look
through all of the data. If you press
SELECT, the radio starts transmitting.

Geographical Call

This function can receive the electric wave transmitted towards the ship
that is present in the domain specified from the call side.

Note: The radio receives geographical calls only, and sending

geographical calls is not available. It indicates the time when
the geographical call is received.

1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds
to enter Menu Operation.

2. Press

CH ▼ once to display SETUP,

and press SELECT.

SETUP has 9 options as follows. To exit, select EXIT.

2-A-1. ALARM SET

This feature allows you to set the alarm.

1. Press

SELECT at SETUP.

ALARM CLOCK appears.

2. Press

SELECT.

3. Press CH ▲ or ▼ to select On.
Then, press and hold SELECT.

4. Select the hour using

CH ▲ and ▼,

then press SELECT.

5. Select the minute using

CH ▲ and ▼,

then press SELECT.

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2. SETUP

2-A. ALARM CLOCK

This feature is only available when the GPS is connected to the
NMEA0183 Accessory Wires. If it is connected to the GPS, the alarms
are set based on the satellite. You need to set the time previously to
setting the alarm.

6. Select AM or PM using CH ▲ or ▼, then
press SELECT.

7. A confirmation screen appears.

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2-A-2. ALARM ON

This feature allows you to turn the alarm ON.

1. Press

SELECT at SETUP (To enter

SETUP, see page 30).

2.

ALARM CLOCK appears. Then, press

SELECT.

3. Press

SELECT again.

4. Select

On. Using CH ▲ or ▼, and press

SELECT. The radio returns to the

channel display screen and the icon
appears.

5. When the radio reaches the set time the
alarm sounds and the icon blinks.

Note: The alarm sounds when the set time is reached, you can turn

the alarm Off by pressing any key. Alarm mode will turn Off
automatically once the alarm sounds.

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2-A-3. ALARM OFF

This feature allows you to turn the alarm OFF.

1. Press

SELECT at SETUP (To enter

SETUP, see page 30).

2.

ALARM CLOCK appears.

3. Press

SELECT.

4. Select

OF using CH ▲ or ▼, then press

SELECT.

5. Press

SELECT. The radio returns to the
channel display screen and the icon
disappears.

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2-B. DIRECTORY

This function will allow you to send an individual call, etc. The Directory
function memorizes the name and MMSI number of 20 other vessels.
The following screen will allow you to setup an alphanumeric identity as
well as the corresponding MMSI number.

1. Press

SELECT at SETUP (To enter

SETUP, see page 30).

2. Display

DIRECTORY using CH ▲

and ▼.

3. Press

SELECT. The DIRECTORY menu
appears. Use CH ▲ and ▼ to select the
menu.

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2-B-1. NEW
This function will allow you to enter new information into the
directory.

1. Press SELECT at NEW. The registering
screen appears.

2. You can now enter the person’s name.
Press

CH ▲ repeatedly to choose the
alphabet. The character will be entered
when SELECT is pressed, and the
blinking digit moves to the right.

3. After you enter the person’s name, you
can enter their MMSI number. Press

CH

▲ to increase the number, CH ▼ to
decrease. The number will be entered
when SELECT is pressed, and the
blinking digit will move to the right.

4. When you finish entering the last digit,
the radio returns to NEW screen.

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1. Press SELECT at the individual you
want to edit.

2.

EDIT appears, then press SELECT.

3. You can now edit the person’s name.
Press

CH ▲ repeatedly, and press

SELECT to choose the alphabet. See

the step 2 of 3-E-1 for detail.

4. After you edit the person’s name, you
can edit the MMSI. Press

CH ▲ to
increase the number, CH ▼ to decrease.
The number will be entered when
SELECT is pressed, and the blinking
digit moves to the right.

5. After the directory data is edited, the
individual appears.

2-B-2. EDIT
If you want to edit the DIRECTORY

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2-B-3. DELETE
If you want to delete the directory

1. Press SELECT at the individual you
want to delete.

2. Press

CH ▼ once. DELETE appears,

then press SELECT.

3. The radio displays the next individual.
If no more code remains,

EXIT

appears.

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2-C. FIPS

The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code
established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies
geographic areas in the United States. Programming FIPS codes are
necessary to receive SAME alerts about weather occurring in a
particular area. To obtain the FIPS code for a particular area contact the
NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263).
Or visit their website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm.
A list of event codes are located on page 58.

To set FIPS code

1. Press SELECT at SETUP (To enter

SETUP, see page 30).

2. Display

FIPS using CH ▲ and ▼.

3. Press

SELECT. The FIPS menu
appears. Use CH ▲ and ▼ to select the
menu.

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1. Press SELECT at the code that you
want to edit.

2.

EDIT appears, then press SELECT.

3. You can now edit the FIPS code. Press
CH ▲ increase the number, CH ▼ to
decrease. The number will be entered
when SELECT is pressed, and the
blinking digit moves to the right.

2-C-2. EDIT
If you want to edit the FIPS code

1. Press SELECT at NEW. The registering
screen appears.

2. You can now enter the new FIPS code.
Press

CH ▲ to increase the number,

CH ▲ to decrease. The number will be

entered when SELECT is pressed, and
the blinking digit moves to the right.
When you finish entering the last digit,
the radio returns to NEW screen.

2-C-1. NEW
If you want to register a new FIPS code

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4. When you finished editing the last digit,
the confirmation screen appears.

2-C-3. DELETE
If you want to delete a directory entry

1. Press SELECT at the code that you
want to delete.

2. Press

CH ▼ once. DELETE appears,

then press SELECT.

3. The radio displays the next code.
If no more code remains,

EXIT

appears.

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2-D. AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH

This feature is to allow you to disable the automatic channel change that
happens when receiving a DSC call. This feature is useful when
engaged in bridge – to – bridge or other safety related calls. When you
have completed these calls, all of the incoming DSC calls received are
available in the call log.

1. Press

SELECT at SETUP (To enter

SETUP, see page 30).

2. Display

AUTO CH SW using CH ▲

and ▼.

3. Press

SELECT to enter the setting

mode.

4. If you want to change this mode to off,
press

CH ▼ once. (Default is set as ON.)

5. Press

SELECT. The radio returns to the

AUTO CH SW screen.

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2-E. POSITION REPLY

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

1. Press

SELECT at SETUP (To enter

SETUP, see page 30).

2. Display

POS REPLY using CH ▲

and ▼.

3. Press

SELECT to enter the setting

mode.

4. Press

CH ▲ or ▼ to make your

selection.

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Example: On

When the radio receives a position
request, the following screen appears.

Example: OF

When the radio receives a position
request, the following screen appears.
You can select whether reply the request
or not. If you wants to reply press
SELECT.

5. Press SELECT. The radio returns to the

POS REPLY screen.

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2-F. CH TAG

This feature allows you to name each marine channel.

1. Press

SELECT at SETUP (To enter

SETUP, see page 30).

2. Display

CH TAG using CH ▲

and ▼.

3. Press

SELECT. The channels and its

names appear.

4. Press

CH ▲ and ▼ repeatedly to select
the channel that you would like to EDIT
or DELETE.

Note: The OCEANUS DSC radio comes pre-programmed with

default channel names.

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3. Press and hold SELECT when you enter
the last digit.

1. Press

SELECT at the individual channel

you want to edit.

2. You can edit the name. Press

CH ▲ or

▼ to select the alphabet, numeric, or

symbols. The character will be entered
when SELECT is pressed, and the
blinking digit moves to the right.

2-F-1. EDIT

If you want to edit the channel name

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2-G. WHAM (Wireless Handheld Access Microphone)
This feature, from the setup menu, will allow you to connect the

WHAM.

Note: When you use the WHAM in addition to the OCEANUS DSC

wired mic, please set the BASE ID for the WHAM the same as
your OCEANUS DSC. (Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for
the WHAM).

1. Press SELECT at SETUP (To enter

SETUP, see page 30).

2. Display

WHAM using CH ▲

and ▼.

3. Press

SELECT. BASE ID appears.

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1. Press SELECT at BASE ID, the
following screen appears.

2. Press

CH ▲ to increase the number, CH

▼ to decrease. The number will be

entered when SELECT is pressed, and
the blinking digit moves to the right. (You
can select the number 0000 to 9999.)

3. Press and hold

SELECT to enter the

last digit. The radio returns to the BASE

ID

screen.

2-G-1. BASE ID

This number consist of 4 digits that you decide yourself. This feature
allows you to set the Base ID. To use the WHAM, you must set the
same Base ID for your OCEANUS DSC and WHAM, which enables
your OCEANUS DSC and WHAM to communicate with one another.

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1. Press CH ▼ once at BASE ID.

LINK CH appears.

2. Press

SELECT to enter the editing

mode.

3. Press

CH ▲ to increase the number, CH

▼ to decrease. The number will be

entered when SELECT is pressed.

4. The radio returns to the

LINK CH

screen.

Note: You can select the channel 01-20.

2-G-2. LINK CH
This feature allows you to change the channel between your OCEANUS

DSC and the WHAM if you encounter interference.

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2-H. GROUP MMSI

1. Press SELECT at SETUP (To enter

SETUP, see page 30).

2. Display

GROUP MMSI using CH ▲

and ▼.

3. Press

SELECT. The group MMSI ID

screen appears.

4. You can now enter the GROUP MMSI
code. Press

CH ▲ to increase the
number, CH ▼ to decrease. The number
will be entered when SELECT is
pressed, and the blinking digit moves to
the right.

5. After the final digit is entered, a
confirmation screen appears. Press
SELECT and the radio returns to the
following screen.

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2-I. USER MMSI

Federal MMSI's are issued by the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration. Non-Federal 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 OCEANUS DSC. The
information obtained from the application is useful to the U.S. Coast
Guard to help in search and rescue operations. 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/, or www.maritel.com

This portion of the SETUP menu will allow you to program an MMSI,
(Maritime Mobile Service Identity) for sending and receiving DSC calls.

To set USER MMSI code

1. Press SELECT knob at SETUP.

2. Press

CH ▼ eight times to select

USER MMSI.

3. Press

SELECT. The user MMSI ID

screen appears.

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4. You can now enter the USER MMSI
code. Press CH ▲ to increase the
number, CH ▼ to decrease. The number
will be entered when SELECT is
pressed, and the blinking moves to the
right.

5. After the final digit is entered, press and
hold

SELECT. The radio returns to

USER MMSI screen.

Note: You can only program your radio

twice with an MMSI number. After
that, send your radio to Uniden for
factory service.

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3. SYSTEM

1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds
to enter Menu Operation.

2. Press

CH ▼ twice to display SYSTEM,

and press SELECT.

SYSTEM has 3 options as follows. To exit,

select EXIT.

3-A. CONTRAST

1. Press SELECT at SYSTEM.

CONTRAST appears.

2. Press

SELECT to enter the setting

mode. (Default is set at 6).

3. Press

CH ▲ and ▼ to increase or
decrease the contrast level. (Default is
set to 6).

4. When you find the most favorable
brightness, press

SELECT. The radio

returns to the CONTRAST screen.
If you want to exit the setting screen

without changing the contrast, press

H/L/MENU.

Note: There are 8 contrast levels (0 - 7).

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3-B. LAMP ADJUST

1. Press SELECT at SYSTEM.

2. Press

CH ▼ once to select LAMP

ADJUST

.

3. Press

SELECT to enter the setting

mode.

4. Press

CH ▲ and ▼ to select the
backlight brightness level. (Default is set
to 2).

5. When you find the most favorable
brightness, press the

SELECT. The
radio returns to the LAMP ADJUST
screen.

Note: The backlight settings are off, Level 1

Dim, Level 2 medium, and Level 3
bright.

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3-C. KEY BEEP

1. Press SELECT at SYSTEM.

2. Press

CH ▼ twice to select KEY BEEP.

3. Press

SELECT to enter the setting

mode.

4. Press CH ▲ and ▼ to select ON or OFF.

5. Press

SELECT. The radio returns to the

KEY BEEP screen.

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• Flush mounting bracket for “in dash” installation.
(White = FMB322W, Black = FMB322B)

Contact your Uniden Dealer for information.

Optional Accessories

NMEA Technical Setup

OCEANUS NMEA0183 GPS Input Connection
Specification

This section is useful when attaching an external GPS to the OCEANUS
DSC radio. Many GPS units have a setup menu to be able to configure

the NMEA0183 serial data output. This output can be used to supply
information to other devices on the vessel, such as the POLARIS DSC
VHF radio, auto pilots, chart plotters, etc.

To setup the GPS to be used with the

OCEANUS DSC radio, the

following items need to be considered for proper operation:

1. Baud Rate – Set the Baud rate to 4800.

2. Data Bits – Set the Data Bits to 8.

3. Parity – Set the Parity to None.

4. Stop Bits – Set the Stop Bits to 1.

5. GPRMC Command – This command is used by the

OCEANUS

DSC and includes the UTC Time, Latitude, Longitude, Speed,

Direction, and Date information.
The data amplitude : Over 3.0V
Drive capability : Over 10mA

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VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone

Channel and Functions

(USA Channels)

CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP CH

DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE TAG

WX0 — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX2 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX3 — 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX4 — 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX5 — 162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX6 — 162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX7 — 162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX8 — 161.650 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only
WX9 — 161.775 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only
01 156.050 156.050 VTS Yes Yes VTS
02
03 156.150 156.150 Port Ops Yes Yes
04
05 156.250 156.250 VTS Yes Yes VTS
06 156.300 156.300 Safety Yes No SAFETY
07 156.350 156.350 Com’l Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
08 156.400 156.400 Com’l Yes No COMMERCIAL
09 156.450 156.450 Com’l & Non Com’l Yes Yes CALLING
10 156.500 156.500 Com’l Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
11 156.550 156.550 Com’l Yes Yes VTS
12 156.600 156.600 Port Ops Yes Yes VTS
13 156.650 156.650 Navigational, TX 1W only Yes Yes BRG/BRG
14 156.700 156.700 Port Ops Yes Yes VTS
15 — 156.750 Environmental RX Only RX Only COMMERCIAL
16 156.800 156.800 Safety Calling Yes Yes DISTRESS
17 156.850 156.850 State Control Yes Yes SAR
18 156.900 156.900 Com’l Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
19 156.950 156.950 Com’l Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
20 157.000 157.000 Port Ops, RX Duplex Yes Yes PORT OPR
21 157.050 157.050 Coast Guard Yes Yes CCG
22 157.100 157.100 Coast Guard Yes Yes USCG
23 157.150 157.150 Coast Guard Yes Yes USCG
24 157.200 161.800 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
25 157.250 161.850 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
26 157.300 161.900 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
27 157.350 161.950 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
28 157.400 162.000 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
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61 156.075 156.075 CCG
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63 156.175 156.175 VTS
64 156.225 156.225 COMMERCIAL
65 156.275 156.275 Port Ops Yes Yes PORT OPR
66 156.325 156.325 Port Ops Yes Yes PORT OPR
67 156.375 156.375 Com’l, TX 1W only Yes No BRG/BRG
68 156.425 156.425 Non Com’l Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
69 156.475 156.475 Non Com’l Yes Yes PLEASURE
70 156.525 156.525 DSC
71 156.575 156.575 Non Com’l Yes Yes PLEASURE
72 156.625 156.625 Non Com’l Yes No SHIP-SHIP
73 156.675 156.675 Port Ops Yes Yes PORT OPR
74 156.725 156.725 Port Ops Yes Yes PORT OPR
77 156.875 156.875 Port Ops Yes No PORT OPR
78 156.925 156.925 Non Com’l Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
79 156.975 156.975 Com’l Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
80 157.025 157.025 Com’l Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
81 157.075 157.075 Coast Guard Yes Yes CCG
82 157.125 157.125 US Govt Only Yes Yes CCG
83 157.175 157.175 Coast Guard Yes Yes USCG
84 157.225 161.825 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
85 157.275 161.875 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
86 157.325 161.925 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
87 157.375 161.975 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
88 157.425 157.425 Com’l Yes No COMMERCIAL

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VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone

Channel and Functions

(International Channels)

CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP CH

DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE TAG

WXO — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX2 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX3 — 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX4 — 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX5 — 162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX6 — 162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX7 — 162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX8 — 161.650 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only
WX9 — 161.775 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only
01 156.050 160.650 VTS,Duplex Yes Yes TELEPHONE
02 156.100 160.700 Port Ops,Duplex Yes Yes TELEPHONE
03 156.150 160.750 Port Ops,Duplex Yes Yes TELEPHONE
04 156.200 160.800 Port Ops,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
05 156.250 160.850 VTS,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
06 156.300 156.300 Safety Yes No SAFETY
07 156.350 160.950 Com’,Duplexl Yes Yes INTL
08 156.400 156.400 Com’l Yes No COMMERCIAL
09 156.450 156.450 Com’l & Non Com’l Yes Yes CALLING
10 156.500 156.500 Com’l Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
11 156.550 156.550 Com’l Yes Yes VTS
12 156.600 156.600 Port Ops Yes Yes VTS
13 156.650 156.650 Navigational Yes Yes BRG/BRG
14 156.700 156.700 Port Ops Yes Yes VTS
15 156.750 156.750 Environmental Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
16 156.800 156.800 Safety Calling Yes Yes DISTRESS
17 156.850 156.850 State Control Yes Yes SAR
18 156.900 161.500 Com’l,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
19 156.950 161.550 Com’l,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
20 157.000 161.600 Port Ops,Duplex Yes Yes PORT OPR
21 157.050 161.650 Coast Guard,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
22 157.100 161.700 Coast Guard,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
23 157.150 161.750 Coast Guard,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
24 157.200 161.800 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
25 157.250 161.850 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
26 157.300 161.900 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
27 157.350 161.950 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
28 157.400 162.000 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
60 156.025 160.625 Duplex TELEPHONE
61 156.075 160.675 Duplex INTL
62 156.125 160.725 Duplex INTL
63 156.175 160.775 Duplex INTL
64 156.225 160.825 Duplex TELEPHONE
65 156.275 160.875 Port Ops,Duplex Yes INTL
66 156.325 160.925 Port Ops,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
67 156.375 156.375 Com’l Yes No BRG/BRG
68 156.425 156.425 Non Com’l Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
69 156.475 156.475 Non Com’l Yes Yes PLEASURE
70 156.525 156.525 DSC
71 156.575 156.575 Non Com’l Yes Yes PLEASURE
72 156.625 156.625 Non Com’l Yes No SHIP-SHIP
73 156.675 156.675 Port Ops Yes Yes PORT OPR
74 156.725 156.725 Port Ops Yes Yes PORT OPR
77 156.875 156.875 Port Ops Yes No PORT OPR
78 156.925 161.525 Non Com’l,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
79 156.975 161.575 Com’l,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
80 157.025 161.625 Com’l,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
81 157.075 161.675 Coast Guard,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
82 157.125 161.725 US Govt Only,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
83 157.175 161.775 Coast Guard,Duplex Yes Yes INTL
84 157.225 161.825 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
85 157.275 161.875 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
86 157.325 161.925 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
87 157.375 161.975 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
88 157.425 162.025 Com’l,Duplex Yes No TELEPHONE

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VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone

Channel and Functions

(Canadian Channels)

CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP CH
DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE TAG

WXO — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX2 — 162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX3 — 162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX4 — 162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX5 — 162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX6 — 162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX7 — 162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only
WX8 — 161.650 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only
WX9 — 161.775 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only
01 156.050 160.650 Duplex Yes Yes TELEPHONE
02 156.100 160.700 Duplex Yes Yes TELEPHONE
03 156.150 160.750 Duplex Yes Yes TELEPHONE
04 156.200 156.200 Yes Yes INTL
05 156.250 156.250 Yes Yes VTS
06 156.300 156.300 Yes No SAFETY
07 156.350 156.350 Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
08 156.400 156.400 Yes No COMMERCIAL
09 156.450 156.450 Yes Yes CALLING
10 156.500 156.500 Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
11 156.550 156.550 Yes Yes VTS
12 156.600 156.600 Yes Yes VTS
13 156.650 156.650 1W Yes Yes BRG/BRG
14 156.700 156.700 Yes Yes VTS
15 156.750 156.750 1W Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
16 156.800 156.800 Yes Yes DISTRESS
17 156.850 156.850 1W Yes Yes SAR
18 156.900 156.900 Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
19 156.950 156.950 Yes Yes COMMERCIAL
20 157.000 161.600 Duplex, 1W Yes Yes PORT OPR
21 157.050 157.050 Yes Yes CCG
22 157.100 157.100 Yes Yes USCG
23 157.150 161.750 Duplex Yes Yes INTL
24 157.200 161.800 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
25 157.250 161.850 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
26 157.300 161.900 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
27 157.350 161.950 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
28 157.400 162.000 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
60 156.025 160.625 Duplex TELEPHONE
61 156.075 156.075 CCG
62 156.125 156.125 INTL
63 ——
64 156.225 156.225 Simplex COMMERCIAL
65 156.275 156.275 Yes Yes PORT OPR
66 156.325 156.325 Yes Yes PORT OPR
67 156.375 156.375 Yes No BRG/BRG
68 156.425 156.425 Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
69 156.475 156.475 Yes Yes PLEASURE
70 156.525 156.525 DSC
71 156.575 156.575 Yes Yes PLEASURE
72 156.625 156.625 Yes No SHIP-SHIP
73 156.675 156.675 Yes Ye PORT OPR
74 156.725 156.725 Yes Ye PORT OPR
77 156.875 156.875 Yes No PORT OPR
78 156.925 156.925 Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
79 156.975 156.975 Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
80 157.025 157.025 Yes Yes SHIP-SHIP
81 157.075 157.075 Yes Yes CCG
82 157.125 157.125 Yes Yes CCG
83 157.175 157.175 Yes Yes USCG
84 157.225 161.825 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
85 157.275 161.875 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
86 157.325 161.925 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
87 157.375 161.975 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE
88 157.425 162.025 Duplex Yes No TELEPHONE

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NWR-SAME EVENT CODE

Event Code Standard EVENT LEVEL (Siren Type) LCD Display

Warning Watch Statement Test

Emergency Action Notification EAN 0 EMG NOTIFY
Emergency Action Termination EAT 0 EMG END
National Information Center NIC 0 NATION INFO
Tornado Warning # TOW (or TOR) 0 TORNADO
Severe Thunderstorm Warning # SVW (or SVR) 0 THUNDERSTORM
Flash Flood Warning FFW 0 FLASH FLOOD
Flood Warning FLW 0 FLOOD
Winter Storm Warning WSW 0 WINTER STORM
Blizzard Warning BZW 0 BLIZZARD
High Wind/Dust Storm Warning HWW 0 HIGH WIND
Radiological Hazard Warning RHW 0 RADIOLOGICAL
Civil Danger Warning CDW 0 CIVILDANGER
Local Area Emergency LAE 0 LOCAL EMG
Hazardous Material Warning HMW 0 HAZARDOUS
Civil Emergency Message CEM 0 CIVIL EMG
Immediate Evacuation Warning IEW 0 EVACUATION
Immediate Evacuation Notice EVI 0 EVACUATENOTE
Law Enforcement Warning LEW 0 LAW ENFORCE
Fire Warning FRW 0 FIRE
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning HUW 0 HURRICANE
Tsunami Warning TSW 0 TSUNAMI
Coastal Flood Warning CFW 0 COAST FLOOD
Special Marine Warning SMW 0 SPECIAL MRN
Avalanche Warning AVW 0 AVALANCHE
Volcano Warning VOW 0 VOLCANO
Shelter In Place Warning SPW 0 SHELTER
Civil Danger Watch CDA 0 CIVIL DANGER
Radiological Hazard Watch RHA 0 RADIOLOGICAL
Hazardous Material Watch HMA 0 HAZARDOUS
Winter Storm Watch WSA 0 WINTER STORM
High Wind/Dust Storm Watch HWA 0 HIGH WIND
Tornado Watch TOA 0 TORNADO
Severe Thunderstorm Watch SVA 0 THUNDERSTORM
Flash Flood Watch FFA 0 FLASH FLOOD
Flood Watch FLA 0 FLOOD
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Watch HUA 0 HURRICANE
Tsunami Watch TSA 0 TSUNAMI
Coastal Flood Watch CFA 0 COAST FLOOD
Avalanche Watch AVA 0 AVALANCHE
Volcano Watch VOA 0 VOLCANO
Severe Weather Statement SVS 0 SEVERE WX
Special Weather Statement SPS 0 SPECIAL WX
Flash Flood Statement FFS 0 FLASH FLOOD
Flood Statement FLS 0 FLOOD
Hurricane Statement HLS 0 HURRICANE
National Periodic Test NPT 0 NATIONPERIOD
Required Monthly Test RMT 0 MONTHLY
Required Weekly Test RWT 0 WEEKLY
System Demonstration/Practice DMO SYSTEM DEMO
NATIONAL HAZARD WARNING NHW 0 NATIONHAZARD
UNKNOWN EMERGENCY TUNE TV **E 0 UNKNOWN TV
UNKNOWN WARNING TUNE TV **W 0 UNKNOWN TV
UNKNOWN WATCH TUNE TV **A 0 UNKNOWN TV
UNKNOWN STATEMENT TUNE TV **S 0 UNKNOWN TV

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General

Channels : Transmit 54

Receive 80 Marine/10 Weather
Controls : On-Off/Volume, Squelch
Status Indicators : TX (Transmit), TRI (Triple Watch),

HI (High), LO (Low), U, C, I, MEM, WX, DSC,

(Alarm), (Alert), (GPS), (WHAM), and

Channel Display
Channel Display : LCD with Orange backlight
Buttons : 16/9/TRI, DISTRESS, PA, UIC/MEM, SELECT,

STEP/SCAN, H/L/MENU, WX/ALERT
Connectors : Antenna, Remote, ACC, and DC power
Size : H63 mm x W160 mm x L168 mm (W/O Heat Sink)

H3.07 inches x W7.24 inches x L6.61 inches
Weight : 1.0 kg / 2.65 lbs / 42.3 oz
Supply Voltage : 13.8V DC negative ground
Standard Accessories : Mounting bracket and hardware, DC power cord,

microphone hanger, spare fuse, ACC Cable
Antenna Impedance : 50

Ω nominal

Microphone : Rugged 2 k

Ω condenser mic element with

coiled cord
Speaker : 1.82 inch, Mylar Cone 8

Ω

Operating Temperature Range : –20 °C to + 50 °C (–4 °F to +122 °F)
Shock and Vibration : Meets or exceeds EIA standards, RS152B and

RS204C
FCC Approvals : Type accepted under part 80 of the Rules; meets

Great Lakes Agreement and party boat

requirements

Transmitter

Power Output : 1 watt or 25 watt (switch selectable)
Power Requirement : Not rated on LO, 25 watts output: 5.6A@13.8V DC
Modulation : FM ±5 kHz deviation (FCC designator F3E)
Hum and Noise Signal-to-Noise : 45 dB@1 kHz with 3 kHz deviation with 1000 Hz

modulating frequency (nominal)
Audio Distortion : Less than 8% with 3 kHz deviation with 1000 Hz

modulating frequency
Spurious Suppression : –25 dBm @ Hi, –29 dBm @ Lo
Output Power Stabilization : Built-in automatic level control (ALC)
Frequency Range : 156 to 158 MHz
Frequency Stability : ±5 ppm @ –20°C to + 50°C

Receiver

Frequency Range : 156 to 163 MHz
Sensitivity : 0.25

µV for 12 dB SINAD
Circuit : Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne PLL
Squelch Sensitivity : 0.5

µV Threshold
Spurious Response : 65 dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity : 65 dB @ ±25 kHz
Audio Output Power : 2.8 watts (10% Distortion)
Power Requirement : 200 mA @ 13.8V DC squelched, 0.7A @ 13.8V DC

at maximum audio output

IF Frequencies : 1st 21.4 MHz, 2nd –455 kHz

Specification

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If the OCEANUS DSC does not perform to your expectations, try the

suggestions listed below. If you cannot get satisfactory results, call the
Uniden Technical Support at [phone], 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

Troubleshooting

CAUSE

No or low voltage.

Bad mic element.

A source of noise is
nearby.

An external noise is
being generated by
some device.

SYMPTOM

Won’t power On.

When the PTT is
pressed - Tx icon
comes on and
another radio can
hear a “click” but no
audio is heard.

While scanning, the
radio stops on a
particular channel all
of the time.

There is noise on
the receiver that the
squelch will not
eliminate.

REMEDY

Check for proper voltage
getting to the set.

Send in for repair.

Eliminate the source of
the noise or delete the
channel from the
scanner.

Either turn off the
offending device or
contact that Mfg.
Regarding FCC part 15
“unintentional radiator”.

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Your OCEANUS DSC is a precision of electronic equipment and you
should treat it accordingly. Due to the rugged design, very little
maintenance is required. However, a few precautions should be
observed:

• If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit
except in the case of an emergency. A defective antenna may
cause damage to your radio.

• You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of
your radio.

• You are urged to arrange for periodic performance checks with
your Uniden Marine dealer.

Care and Maintenance

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Note

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Note

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WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)

ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the original

retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and
craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and
be of no further effect 36 months after the date of original retail sale. The
warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as
reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any
conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden,
(C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an
authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this
warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any
system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone
other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to
this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the
defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost
(except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in
connection with the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY
SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING
TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void
outside the United States of America.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after
following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product
is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging).
Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has
caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by
traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Ft. Worth, TX 76155
[phone], 8 AM to 5 PM Central,
Monday through Friday

Three Year Limited Warranty