Uniden UM525BK Owner's Manual

UM-525

Marine Radio

OWNER’S

MANUAL

Maritime Radio Services Operation

Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in

Maritime Radio Services Operation

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 on these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. For frequencies/ channels that are currently for use in the U.S. without an individual license, please contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC.

For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office (for US users) or Industry Canada (for Canadian users).

FCC / Industry Canada Information

Certification FCC Part 80 or RSS-182/188 Output Power 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high) Emission 16K0F3E, 16K0F2D Transmitter Frequency Range 156.025 to 157.425 MHz FCC Identifier AMWUT601 IC Certification Number 513C-UT601D This device complies with the GMDSS provisions with Part 80 of the FCC Rules, as well as

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by Uniden Corporation. Changes or modifications not approved by Uniden could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories.

Installer Instructions

To connect an optional external antenna to the radio for your WHAM x 4, you will need a

2.4GHz antenna with mounting bracket and a cable with N-type connectors. Keep the antenna lead-in wire as short as possible.

Follow these steps to connect an optional external antenna to the radio.

1. Use a mounting bracket to mount the antenna on a vertical mast or pole.

2. Run the cable from the antenna to the radio.

3. Attach one end of the cable to the connection lug on the antenna, then connect the other end to the External Antenna Connector jack on the back of the radio.

Maritime Radio Services Operation

Contents

About Digital Selective Calling ............................................................................. 5

Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6

Feature Highlights ................................................................................................. 6

General Features ............................................................................................... 6

Weather Features ............................................................................................... 7

DSC Features ......................................................................................................7

Optional Features ................................................................................................7

Understanding Your Radio ....................................................................................9

About This Manual ..............................................................................................9

How The Radio’s Controls Appear in This Manual ............................................. 9

Included With the Radio .......................................................................................10

Controls, Connections, and Indicators ..............................................................11

Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 11

Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................... 11

Hailer Connector/Cable .................................................................................... 12

GPS/External Speaker Connector/Cable ......................................................... 12

WHAM Control Unit Connector ......................................................................... 12

Setting Up the Radio ............................................................................................13

Connecting the Antenna ................................................................................... 13

Connecting Power ............................................................................................13

Installation ........................................................................................................ 13

Using a WHAM or WHAM x 4 Microphone With the Radio .............................. 15

A Look at the Radio .......................................................................................... 15

A Look at the Microphone ................................................................................ 16

A Look at the Display ....................................................................................... 17

Basic Operation ....................................................................................................19

Turning the Radio On and Off .......................................................................... 19

Selecting a Channel ......................................................................................... 19

Transmitting and Receiving .............................................................................. 19

Adjusting the Transmit Power .......................................................................... 20

Using Scan ....................................................................................................... 20

Using Step ........................................................................................................ 20

Using Channel Mode ........................................................................................ 20

Using Hail .........................................................................................................21

Using the Intercom ........................................................................................... 21

Using GPS ........................................................................................................22

Using Position Setting Mode ............................................................................ 22

Using Battery Hi/Lo Detect ............................................................................... 22

Using 16/9 TRI ................................................................................................. 22

Using Memory Channel .................................................................................... 23

Using Triple Watch ........................................................................................... 23

Contents

Using the Scrambler .........................................................................................24

Using the Weather Function .............................................................................24

Using the Radio’s Menus ....................................................................................25

Using the DSC Call Menu .................................................................................25

Using the Fog Horn Menu .................................................................................30

Using the WHAM Page Menu ...........................................................................32

Using the Setup Menu ......................................................................................32

Using the System Menu ....................................................................................39

DSC Operation ......................................................................................................40

Making a DSC Distress Call ..............................................................................40

Receiving a DSC Distress Call .........................................................................41

Care and Maintenance .........................................................................................41

Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................................41

Specifications .......................................................................................................42

Appendix ...............................................................................................................43

NMEA Operation ...............................................................................................43

Reference Information ......................................................................................44

Three Year Limited Warranty ..............................................................................49

Contents

About Digital Selective Calling

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) lets mariners instantly send automatically formatted distress

About Digital Selective Calling

alerts to rescue authorities anywhere in the world. Digital selective calling also lets mariners initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety and routine radiotelephone calls to or from any similarly equipped vessel or shore station, without requiring either party to be near a radio loudspeaker. DSC acts like the dial and bell of a telephone, allowing you to “direct dial” and “ring” other radios, or allow others to “ring” you, without having to listen to a speaker.

Your radio's DSC Call feature lets you transmit and receive DSC Calls based on ITU-R M.493-11. You can send a distress message in an emergency situation, send and receive position data to and from other vessels, and set up and use a directory of other vessels with DSC radios.

You can also use the radio's NMEA input and output feature to display and use vessel information. DSC calls your radio can send and receive include distress, individual, individual ack, all ships, group, position request, position reply, and position send. DSC calls your radio can receive include distress ack, geographic, distress relay, and distress relay ack.

About Digital Selective Calling

Introduction

Your Uniden UM-525 Marine Radio combines state-of-the-art technology with rugged durability

Introduction

and ease of use. The radio's all solid-state design and conservatively-rated components and materials make it an ideal choice for harsh marine environments. The radio's large display and backlit control buttons make it easy to use even in extreme lighting and weather conditions.

The radio's memory channel scan feature lets you set it so it quickly scans and tunes only the channels you select. The Triple Watch feature lets you easily scan Coast Guard calling, hailing, and distress channels along with any channel you want, and you can tune Coast Guard calling, hailing, and distress channels by pressing a single button. The weather alert features let you monitor weather alert broadcasts and even sound an audible alarm if bad weather is reported in an area you specify.

You can connect an optional GPS module to the radio to help keep track of your current location with space-age precision. You can connect and use a wide variety of optional equipment with the radio, including an FMB321 flush mount, horn, GPS module, wireless microphones, and a plotter. You can connect and use WHAM and WHAM x 4 wireless microphones with the radio, making onboard communications as flexible as you need them to be. You can even install an optional scrambler board in the radio and use the radio's scrambler feature, letting you communicate privately with other vessels that have a scrambler installed.

You should read the rest of this Operating Guide thoroughly to acquaint yourself with all of your radio's features and functions. Save your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case you ever need to have warranty service on the radio. Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.

Note: Your radio meets the stringent JIS7 waterproof specification. This means that the radio and microphone can be submerged to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes without incurring damage.

Feature Highlights

General Features

Memory Channel Scan - You can set the radio so it scans only the channels you select. Triple Watch - The radio lets you scan Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 16, secondary

Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 9, and the currently selected channel in order. Memory Channel Step - You can set the radio so it quickly tunes channels saved in the radio's

memory. One-Touch Emergency Channel - You can quickly tune the radio to Coast Guard/Distress/

Hailing Channel 16 and secondary Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 9 by pressing a single button.

Hi/Lo Transmit Power - You can set the radio's transmit power to 25 watts or 1 watt. Channel Mode - You can set the radio's channel mode to USA, INT (international), or CAN

(Canada).

Introduction

Contrast Adjustment - You can adjust the display's contrast to make it easier to see in extreme conditions.

Display Backlight/Key Light Adjustment - You can adjust the brightness of the display and the keys on the radio to make them easier to see in extreme conditions.

Key Beep Adjustment - You can adjust the volume of the tone you hear when you press a key. Self Test - The radio automatically tests its hardware and displays the test results. Channel Tag - Lets you change the channel name that appears when you tune a channel. Auto Position Reply Disable - You can set the radio so when it receives a position request

call, it does not automatically reply with your current position.

Standby - You can set the radio to its unattended mode. Receive Log - You can set the radio so it records a log of received calls. You can view the

receive log, making it easy to see when somebody calls your vessel.

Weather Features

WX Alert Decode Mode - You can set your radio to monitor a selected weather radio channel

for weather emergency signals or SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) alerts for areas you specify. This lets you receive early warning when bad weather is in the area or a national, regional, or local emergency has been detected.

FIPS Code Programming - You can program your radio with up to 30 FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) codes for the areas you desire. If the radio receives a SAME alert tone, it checks it against the FIPS codes you programmed and alerts you if it finds a match.

DSC Features

DSC Call - You can use the radio to transmit and receive DSC Call information. See “Using

the DSC Call Menu” on Page 25 for more information about DSC Call. DSC Directory - You can set up a directory of other vessels that have a DSC-capable radio

with a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number. Auto Channel Switch Disable - You can set the radio so it does not automatically change

the channel when it receives a DSC Call. The radio automatically sends a signal to the calling vessel that shows that your vessel's radio is unattended, and does not tune to the requested channel.

Optional Features

Scrambler - If you install an optional scrambler board in the radio, you can set the radio so it

scrambles your voice when you transmit, helping you avoid being overheard by other vessels.

Hailer Features - You can use these features if you connect an optional hail horn to the radio.

Feature Highlights

• Loud Hailer - You can use the radio to talk and listen using the speaker.

• Fog Horn - You can use the radio to sound a fog horn. If you connect an optional GPS

receiver to the radio, the radio can even sound the appropriate fog horn sound based on the type of vessel where the radio is installed (sail or power), and whether the vessel is moving or stopped.

GPS Features - You can use these features if you connect an optional GPS receiver to the radio.

• GPS Intuitive - The radio automatically suggests the correct channel mode based on its

current location (USA, International, and Canadian channels).

• Automatic Local Time Setting - The radio sets itself to the correct local time.

• Automatic Fog Horn - The radio sounds the appropriate fog horn sound based on the type

of vessel where the radio is installed (sail or power), and whether the vessel is moving or stopped.

• NMEA Input - If you connect an optional GPS receiver to the radio, it displays

information such as your vessel's latitude and longitude, speed and course, and the date and time. You can also send position information and use GPS Intuitive data using this feature.

• NMEA Output - The radio automatically passes received DSC information to an optional

connected chart plotter.

WHAM Input - If you connect an optional 900 MHz analog WHAM microphone to the radio, you can use it to control the radio from almost anywhere aboard your vessel.

WHAM x 4 Input - If you connect an optional 2.4 GHz digital WHAM x 4 microphone to the radio, you can use it to control the radio from almost anywhere aboard your vessel, and each WHAM x 4 user can communicate with each other. You can also use the radio's intercom function to communicate with each WHAM x 4 user. You can even use a second base radio as an intercom.

Feature Highlights

Understanding Your Radio

About This Manual

The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use your radio. Since what you see depends on the frequencies for your area and the settings you select, you might notice some differences between what is in this manual and what appears on your radio's display. Buttons you press appear in BOLD type, icons that

appear on the display appear in type, and text that appears on the display appears in italic type.

How The Radio’s Controls Appear in This Manual

To help navigate the radio's menus, the steps shown in this manual describe the displays you see and the keys you press or control you operate to get a desired result.

This example shows you how to use the radio's menu to program a user MMSI for the first time. It shows you the button to press (MENU) to view a series of choices, the control to use (PUSH/SELECT) to view and select more choices, and the correct options to select (SETUP and USER MMSI) as you rotate PUSH/SELECT. It also instructs you to press PUSH/

SELECT to select the options.

Important: If you have already set the user MMSI, DO NOT CHANGE IT unless you have

received a new user MMSI. After you program a user MMSI for the first time, you can only change it once more. If you try to change the user MMSI a third time, the radio will not accept the change. To change the user MMSI again, you must return the radio to Uniden for reprogramming.

1. Press MENU. A screen appears containing options you can select to work with the radio's

features.

BOLD REVERSED

2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SETUP, then press PUSH/SELECT

to select it.

3. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select USER MMSI, then press PUSH/ SELECT to select it.

If a user MMSI has already been programmed, a screen similar to the following appears. Stop here.

If a user MMSI has already been programmed twice, a screen similar to the following appears. Stop here.

Otherwise, if a user MMSI has not been programmed, you see the following screen.

4. To enter the first digit of the user MMSI, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the digit appears, then press PUSH/SELECT. The digit you entered appears on the display and the flashing cursor moves to the next position.

Understanding Your Radio

WHAM PAGE SETUP SYSTEM [EXIT]

SCRAMBLE GROUP MMSI USER MMSI [EXIT]

USER MMSI 685749 638

USER MMSI 685749638 CAN’T CHANGE

OVER 2 TIMES

USER MMSI 0

--------

16 16 16

5. Repeat Step 4 for each of the user MMSI's digits. When you have entered each of the user MMSI's digits, a confirmation screen appears.

6. If the displayed user MMSI is correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select YES, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. The setup menu appears.

Otherwise, If the displayed user MMSI is not correct, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select NO, then press PUSH/SELECT to confirm it. Then repeat Steps 3 through 5 to enter the correct user MMSI.

If you are new to using a marine radio, be sure to read “About Digital Selective Calling” on Page 5 for a quick background on DSC technology. The first thing you will need to do is connect an antenna and power to the radio. Then you will need to install the radio aboard your vessel. See “Connecting the Antenna” on Page 13, “Connecting Power” on Page 13, and “Installation” on Page 13 if you need any help doing this.

USER MMSI 685749638 YES NO

Included With the Radio

Radio (With Microphone Attached)

DC Power Cord

Hailer Cable

GPS External Cable

Mounting Hardware

Spare Fuse

Microphone Mounting Bracket

Mounting Bracket

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Understanding Your Radio

Controls, Connections, and Indicators

Front Panel

Rear Panel Connectors

1 HAILER connector 2 WHAM connector 3 GPS EXTSP (External Speaker)

connector 4 DC jack 5 External Antenna connector 6 Antenna connector

Controls, Connections, and Indicators

EXT

Hailer Connector/Cable

Connector Pinout

PIN EXT

1 Not Used 2 Not Used 3Hailer 1 +

67 8

4 Not Used 5 Not Used 6Hailer 1 7Hailer 1 + 8Hailer 1 -

To Hailer Connector

GPS/External Speaker Connector/Cable

2 Green (Not Used) 2 White (Not Used) 2 Brown (Hailer 1 +) 2 Blue (Hailer 1 -)

Connector Pinout

PIN COLOR EXT

1 YELLOW NMEA 0183 IN 2 ORANGE NMEA 0183 OUT 3 RED Not Used 4 WHITE NMEA 0183 IN + 5 GREEN NMEA 0183 OUT + 6 BLACK Not Used 7 BLUE External Speaker - /

Ground

8 BROWN External Speaker +

To GPS/EXT SP Connector

WHAM Control Unit Connector

Connector Pinout

PIN COLOR EXT

1 YELLOW AW_TXD 2 ORANGE Ground 3 RED SW13V 4 WHITE Ground 5 GREEN AW_RXD 6 BLACK Ground 7 BLUE AW_RXA (Signal MIC_AF

received from WHAM base station to transceiver)

8 BROWN AW_TXA (Signal AF

received at transceiver to WHAM base station)

678

Orange (NMEA 0183 OUT -)

Yellow (NMEA 0183 IN -)

Green (NMEA 0183 OUT +)

White (NMEA 0183 IN +)

Red (Not Used)

Brown (Ext Sp +)

Blue (Ext Sp - / Ground)

Black (Not Used)

678

Controls, Connections, and Indicators

Setting Up The Radio

Connecting the Antenna

Your UM-525 has been designed to accommodate all of the popular marine VHF antennas. However, the selection and the installation of the antenna is the responsibility of the user or installer. A variety of antennas are available from a number of quality suppliers. In general, we recommend an 8' antenna rated at 6dB for powerboats, and a 4' antenna rated at 3dB for sailboats.

In general, you can increase your communication range by using a high-gain antenna placed as high as possible above the water line. Locate the antenna away from metal objects. Keep coax feed cables as short as practical.

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 ensure a suitable distance between the antenna and persons close by.

• Small whip antennas (3 dB) or smaller should be installed keeping at least 3 feet separation distance between the radiating element and people.

• Larger antennas (6 dB or 9 dB) should be installed keeping at least a 6 feet separation distance.

• No person should touch the antenna or come closer than the separation distance when the radio is transmitting.

To connect the antenna to the radio, screw its connector onto the antenna jack on the back of the radio.

Connecting Power

1. Connect the red wire of the supplied power cord to the positive (+) side of your distribution circuit or battery.

2. Connect the black wire of the supplied power cord to the negative (-) side of your distribution circuit or battery.

Note: The power cord is equipped with a fuse to protect the radio. Use only a six (6) amp fast blow fuse for replacement.

3. Connect the power cord to the keyed connector on the power “pigtail”.

Installation

Caution: The UM-525 is designed to use a nominal 13.8 volt negative ground battery system for power. Do not use a positive ground battery system to power the UM-525.

Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the UM-525 so that you can most conveniently use it. Features which should be considered are:

• The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top or bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting.

• The remote speaker wires can be used with an auxiliary speaker.

Setting Up The Radio

• All connections are “plug-in” type for easy removal of the radio.

• By using an optional WHAM or WHAM x 4 (Wireless Handheld Access Microphone), the UM-525 can be mounted completely out of the way.

• Also optionally available is a flush mount bracket (FMB321).

Choosing a Location

Here are some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your UM-525.

• The UM-525 is completely waterproof, but will last longer if protected from spray and splash.

• 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 #12-14 AWG wire. Long extensions should use larger gauge wire.

• Keep the antenna lead-in wire as short as possible. If you must use a long lead-in wire as in the case of a sailboat masthead antenna installation, we recommend you upgrade your lead-in wire according to the following table:

RG-58 <20' RG-8X <35' RG-8U <60'

• 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.

• Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio.

• Select a location well away from the ship's compass. Auxiliary speakers also should be located away from the compass.

Engine Noise Suppression

Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. The UM-525 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. The UM-525 radio 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 the dealer where you purchased the radio for more information.

Installing the Radio

After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location, follow these steps to install the radio.

1. 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.

2. Mark the location of the mounting bracket.

3. Remove the bracket from the radio and use it as a template to mark the holes to be drilled for the mounting hardware.

Setting Up The Radio

4. Drill the holes and mount the bracket with hardware compatible with the material of the mounting surface.

Note: Do not use mounting knobs other than the ones supplied. Do not insert the knobs without attaching the bracket.

5. Connect all other auxiliary cables and accessories.

6. Install the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables and accessories to the appropriate jacks and connectors.

Using a WHAM or WHAM x 4 Microphone With the Radio

To connect a WHAM or WHAM x 4 microphone to the radio, follow the steps listed in “Setting Up a WHAM” on Page 36. Then, if you are connecting a WHAM microphone, follow the steps listed in “Setting a WHAM Base ID” on Page 36 and “Setting a WHAM Link Channel” on Page 37. Otherwise, if you are connecting a WHAM x 4 microphone, follow the steps listed in “Setting a WHAM x 4 Base ID” on Page 37 and “Setting the WHAM Sub Radio Mode” on Page 37. Then refer to the owners manual provided with the WHAM or WHAM x 4 microphone for more information about connecting it to the radio.

Important: If you want to use an external antenna for your WHAM x 4 with a UM525 marine radio, it must be installed by a professional installer. Do not attempt to connect an external antenna to a radio yourself.

Note: You cannot use a WHAM or WHAM x 4 wireless microphone to set the user MMSI, WHAM setup, system setup, or self test on the radio. You cannot use a WHAM wireless microphone to use the scrambler, intercom, GPS display, channel tag, or status message display on the radio.

A Look at the Radio

PUSH/SELECT - Rotate to tune channels and highlight menu items you want to select, then

press to select the channel you tuned or the item you selected.

Setting Up The Radio

MENU - Press to use the menu for the DSC Call, Fog Horn, WHAM Page, System, and Setup functions.

VOL - Rotate to adjust the volume. MEM/UIC - Press to add or delete the currently-tuned channel from the scan memory.

Hold down for 2 seconds to change the channel's mode (USA/CAN/INT).

SQL - Rotate to adjust the squelch. WX/ALERT - Press to listen to the active weather channel in your area. The radio finds the

strongest active weather channel and automatically tunes to it. The weather channel's channel number appears on the display. Hold down for 2 seconds to set the radio to the weather alert mode (see “Using the Weather Function” on Page 24).

HI/LO/SCRAMBLER - Press to change the radio's output power. Hold down for 2 seconds to turn on the optional scrambler feature (see “Using the Scrambler” on Page 24).

DISTRESS - Lift the protective tab then hold down for 5 seconds to send a distress call (see “Making a DSC Distress Call” on Page 40).

HAIL/INTERCOM - Press to turn on the hailer. Hold down for 2 seconds to use the radio's intercom feature (see “Using the Intercom” on Page 21).

STEP/SCAN - Repeatedly press to step through each channel in memory. Hold down for 2 seconds to use the radio's channel scan feature (see “Scanning Memory Channels” on Page 23).

16/9 TRI - Press once to quickly tune to Coast Guard/Distress Channel 16. Press again to quickly tune to Hailing Channel 9. Press again to quickly tune to the previously-tuned channel. Hold down for 2 seconds to set the radio to the Triple Watch mode (see “Using Triple Watch” on Page 23).

PWR - Press to turn the radio on or off.

A Look at the Microphone

PTT

PTT - Press to send a transmission. Release to hear a transmission.

/ - Repeatedly press to tune channels and select menu items.

16/9 TRI - Press once to quickly tune to Coast Guard/Distress Channel 16. Press again to quickly tune to Hailing Channel 9. Press again to quickly tune to the previously-tuned channel.

Setting Up The Radio

A Look at the Display

Status Icons

TRI LO USA

Status Message Appears here (see “Status Messages” on Page 18)

Channel Name Scrolls here (as shown under ‘Full Name’ in “USA/Canadian/ International Channel Frequencies” on Page 44)

TX TRI TX

- Appears while the radio is transmitting. ( appears in the same place as in the

example shown above).

TRI TX

- Appears while the radio is set to its Triple Watch mode. ( appears in the same place

TRI

as in the example shown above).

- Appears while the transmit power is set to 1 watt. ( appears in the same place as

in the example shown above).

- Appears while the transmit power is set to 25 watts. ( appears in the same place as

in the example shown above).

USA INT CAN

- Appears while the radio is set to its USA channel mode. ( and appear in the

same place as in the example shown above).

INT USA CAN

- Appears while the radio is set to its international channel mode. ( and appear

in the same place as in the example shown above).

CAN USA INT

- Appears while the radio is set to its Canada channel mode. ( and appear in

the same place as in the example shown above).

MEM

- Appears when the currently-tuned channel is in the radio's memory.

WX SCRM

- Appears while the radio is set to its WX mode. ( appears in the same place as

in the example shown above).

ALT

- Appears while the radio is set to its WX Alert mode.

SCRM

- Appears when an installed scrambler board is working and the scrambler is turned

WX SCRM

on. ( appears in the same place as in the example shown above).

USA

INT

CAN

MEM WX ALT GPS OK

DISTRESS

Setting Up The Radio

Status Messages

Displayed messages appear on the third line of the display. The radio displays multiple messages in turn for 5 seconds each.

GPS OK - Appears when a connected GPS module is working properly. CHECK GPS - Appears when a connected GPS module is not working properly. INPUT POS - Appears if the radio has not received valid GPS data for over 1 hour. WHAM OK - Appears when a connected WHAM or WHAM x 4 microphone is working properly. WHAM PAGING - Appears when the radio is paging a connected WHAM microphone.

Notes:

• WHAM OK appears when an optional WHAM microphone control unit is connected to the radio, even if the WHAM microphone cannot communicate with the radio. WHAM OK appears when at least one optional WHAM x 4 microphone is connected to the radio, even if any WHAM x 4 microphone cannot communicate with the radio.

• You cannot use a WHAM wireless microphone with status message display on the radio.

USA AREA - Appears when the UIC is not set to USA mode, but the vessel is currently in a USA area.

INT AREA - Appears when the UIC is not set to INT mode, but the vessel is currently in an INT area.

CAN AREA - Appears when the UIC is not set to CAN mode, but the vessel is currently in a CAN area.

AUTO FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its automatic fog horn feature. MANUAL FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its manual fog horn feature. UNDERWAY FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its under way fog horn feature. STOP FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its stop fog horn feature. SAIL FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its sail fog horn feature. TOW FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its tow fog horn feature. ANCHOR FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its anchor fog horn feature. AGROUND FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its aground fog horn feature. YELP FOG - Appears when the radio is set to its yelp fog horn feature. BATTERY LOW - Appears when the battery connected to the radio is low. BATTERY HIGH - Appears when the battery connected to the radio is high.

Setting Up The Radio

Basic Operation

Turning the Radio On and Off

Press PWR to turn on the radio. The radio sounds a tone and a screen similar to the following appears on the display if you have already set a user MMSI.

Uniden UM525 DSC Your MMSI is

123456789.

Otherwise, if you have not set a user MMSI, a screen similar to the following appears on the display. See “Setting Up a User MMSI” on Page 38.

Notes:

• If the radio is turned on for at least 3 seconds after you select a channel, it remembers the last channel you tuned when you turn it off.

• If you hold down MENU while turning on the radio, the radio initializes the contrast control (see “Adjusting the Contrast” on Page 39).

Press PWR again to turn off the radio.

Uniden

UM525 Your MMSI is not set.

Selecting a Channel

Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select a channel. Rotating PUSH/SELECT clockwise tunes forward through the channels, while rotating PUSH/SELECT counterclockwise tunes backward through the channels. The currently-tuned channel appears on the display.

Note: If A appears next to a channel number, this indicates the channel is in the simplex mode on the ship station transmit side of an international duplex channel.

Transmitting and Receiving

To transmit, hold down PTT on the microphone. appears on the display. Release PTT to receive. disappears. Notes:

• If the radio is set to transmit at low power, you can change it so it transmits at high power

• If you transmit continuously for longer than 5 minutes, and the channel number blink

• The radio cannot transmit on Channel 15 (USA).

• If you hold down PTT while turning on the radio, the radio sounds an error tone and

• You cannot transmit while the radio is set to WX mode or Scan mode. If you press PTT

• The radio cannot transmit voice data on Channel 70. Only DSC data such as Distress

by pressing HI/LO/SCRAMBLER while transmitting.

and the radio stops transmitting. This warns you that PTT might be stuck. To resume transmitting, release PTT then press it again.

and the channel number blink. No key except HI/LO/SCRAMBLER works.

while the radio is set to Scan mode, the radio cancels that mode but does not transmit.

Call can be transmitted on Channel 70.

Basic Operation

Adjusting the Transmit Power

Press HI/LO/SCRAMBLER to adjust the transmit power. If the transmit power on the currently tuned channel is set to Hi (25W), pressing HI/LO/SCRAMBLER changes it to Lo (1W), and

appears on the display. If the transmit power on the currently tuned channel is set to Lo,

pressing HI/LO/SCRAMBLER changes it to Hi, and appears.

Important: The radio automatically sets itself to low transmit power if you tune to Channels 13, 67, 75, 76, and other low-power channels. Although you cannot change the transmit power to high on Channel 75 or Channel 76, you can change the transmit power to high on Channel 13 or Channel 67 by holding down Hi/LO/SCRAMBLER while transmitting on those channels.

Notes:

• You cannot change the transmit power while the radio is set to Scan mode.

• The radio automatically sets itself to high transmit power if you use PUSH/SELECT to tune to Channel 16, press 16/9 TRI, or it receives a distress call. The radio sets itself back to low power if you use PUSH/SELECT to select another channel.

Using Scan

Note: If you hold down STEP/SCAN while the radio is set to WX mode or Coast Guard/ Distress/Hailing mode, it cancels that mode and starts memory channel scanning.

Using Triple Watch Scan

Triple Watch lets you easily scan emergency channels along with a channel you select. To use Triple Watch scan, hold down STEP/SCAN for about 2 seconds. The radio scans Channel 16,

Channel 9, and the current memory channel. appears on the display.

Using Normal Scan

Normal scan lets you quickly scan and tune only those channels you select. To use normal scan, set the radio to Triple Watch scan then hold down 16/9 TRI for about 2 seconds. The radio scans any channels you saved to its memory and SCANNING appears.

Notes:

• If you use normal scan, the radio does not scan any emergency channels. Use Triple Watch scan (see “Using Triple Watch Scan”) to scan emergency channels.

• You must save at least one channel in the radio's memory to use normal scan. See “Saving Channels in Memory” on Page 23 for more information.

TRI

Using Step

Step lets you quickly tune through the channels you saved in the radio's memory. To use step, repeatedly press STEP/SCAN. The radio tunes a channel you stored in the memory each time you press STEP/SCAN.

Using Channel Mode

Hold down MEM/UIC for about 2 seconds to change the radio mode from USA to INTERNATIONAL to CANADIAN. , , or appears on the display. Notes:

• The radio saves the current channel mode setting when you turn it off then turn it back on.

USA INT CAN

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• Scan mode, WX mode, and Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing mode are cancelled when you

hold down MEM/UIC for about 2 seconds.

Using Hail

Note: You must connect an optional hailer horn to the radio to use the hail feature. To use the hail feature, press HAIL/INTERCOM then press PTT on the microphone to speak. HA and appear. Release PTT to listen. You hear any response to your hail through the

radio's speaker. To adjust the hail outgoing volume, repeatedly press or on the microphone or rotate PUSH/SELECT on the radio. To exit hail, press HAIL/INTERCOM again.

Using the Intercom

The intercom feature lets you call optional WHAM x 4 microphones connected to the radio. You can select and call one microphone, a group of microphones, or each microphone connected to the radio.

Notes:

• You cannot use a WHAM wireless microphone to use the intercom.

• WHAM x 4 microphone users can also call each other and the radio.

• If the WHAM x 4 microphone user cannot connect with the radio, intercom does not work and the radio sounds an error tone.

• Intercom mode is cancelled if 16/9 TRI or DISTRESS is pressed.

Follow these steps to use the intercom.

1. Hold down HAIL/INTERCOM for about 2 seconds.

2. Follow one of these steps to select the WHAM x 4 microphone or microphones you want to talk to.

a. To select one WHAM x 4 microphone, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the WHAM x 4

microphone you want to talk to is highlighted on the display, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

b. To select a group of WHAM x 4 microphones, rotate PUSH/SELECT until GROUP is

highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears you can use to select the WHAM x 4 microphones you want to talk to. For each WHAM x 4 microphone you want to talk to, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select it, then press PUSH/SELECT. A symbol appears next to each selected microphone.

c. To call each microphone you selected, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CALL, then

press PUSH/SELECT to select it. LISTEN and GROUP appear on the radio’s display and each selected microphone sounds an audible tone.

Note: Only those WHAM x 4 microphones or sub radios with which the radio can

communicate appear on the display. d. To select all connected WHAM x 4 microphones, rotate PUSH/SELECT until ALL is

highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

3. Press PTT on the microphone to speak. TALK and the name of the WHAM x 4 microphone or microphones you selected appears. Release PTT to listen. LISTEN appears and you hear any response through the radio's speaker.

4. To exit intercom, hold down HAIL/INTERCOM for about 2 seconds.

Basic Operation

Using GPS

Your radio can display GPS information if you connect an optional GPS module to it. If the GPS module is properly connected to the radio and is working, GPS OK appears on the radio's display. Otherwise, CHECK GPS appears.

Press PUSH/SELECT to display the current GPS mode, date, time, speed, course, latitude, and longitude. Press PUSH/SELECT again to set the radio to its marine mode.

Notes:

• You cannot use a WHAM wireless microphone to use the GPS display on the radio.

• If the radio is not receiving valid data from the connected GPS module, the GPS data that appears blinks.

• If you press any key except DISTRESS, HAIL/INTERCOM or MENU, the radio sets itself to its marine mode. If you do not press any key, the radio sets itself to GPS mode.

Using Position Setting Mode

To set the radio to its position setting mode, press PUSH/SELECT when the radio is set to its marine mode and does not have a GPS module connected. A screen appears that you can use to set the UTC time, latitude, and longitude used with DSC call.

To save the UTC time, latitude, and longitude you set, hold down PUSH/SELECT for about 2 seconds.

Notes:

• When you set the time in this mode, be sure to set it to the current UTC time, not local time.

• If the radio does not receive valid GPS data for at least 4 hours, it sounds a tone and INPUT POS appears.

• The radio automatically alerts you if the UIC is currently set to a location but the vessel is actually in another area's territorial waters. For example, the radio alerts you if the UIC is set to USA but the vessel is actually in Canadian waters.

Using Battery Hi/Lo Detect

The radio automatically alerts you if the connected battery is providing too much or not enough power. If the battery is providing more than 16 volts, BATTERY HIGH appears. If the battery is providing less than 11 volts, BATTERY LOW appears.

Using 16/9 TRI

Press 16/9 TRI once to quickly tune the radio to Channel 16. Press 16/9 TRI again to quickly tune the radio to Channel 9. Press 16/9 TRI a third time to quickly tune the radio to the channel you tuned before you pressed 16/9 TRI.

Notes:

• Pressing 16/9 TRI cancels WX mode if the radio is set to WX mode.

• Pressing 16/9 TRI stops the radio from scanning if the radio is set to Scan mode.

• The radio cancels Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing mode if you press WX, MENU, HAIL, or

STEP/SCAN, hold down STEP/SCAN or MEM/UIC, or rotate PUSH/SELECT.

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Using Memory Channel

Saving Channels in Memory

You can save channels you tune into the radio's memory. This makes it easy to quickly tune the channels again. To save a channel, tune the channel then press MEM/UIC to save it.

MEM

appears. To delete a channel from memory, tune the channel then press MEM/UIC.

MEM

disappears.

Notes:

• You cannot save a memory channel in WX mode.

• You must store more than one channel in the memory for memory channel scan to work.

Scanning Memory Channels

You can scan channels you saved in the radio's memory. This lets you quickly access and tune them. To scan memory channels, hold down STEP/SCAN for about 2 seconds. SCANNING appears. If the radio detects a transmission on a scanned channel, the channel number blinks. The radio waits for 3 seconds after the transmission ends then resumes scanning. To stop scanning, hold down STEP/SCAN for about 2 seconds or press PTT.

Notes:

• Rotating PUSH/SELECT clockwise resumes scanning if the radio stopped on a

transmission.

• Pressing DISTRESS also stops the radio from scanning.

Using Triple Watch

Triple Watch scans Channel 9 and Channel 16 every 2 seconds. If the radio detects a transmission on Channel 9 or Channel 16 while set to Triple Watch, the channel indicator blinks.

Hold down 16/9 TRI for about 2 seconds to turn Triple Watch on or off. If Triple Watch is off,

TRI TRI

appears and Triple Watch is turned on. If Triple Watch is on, disappears and Triple

Watch is turned off. Notes:

• If Channel 9 is busy, the radio scans Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 9 and Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 16 in turn.

• If you turn on Triple Watch and Channel 16 is busy, the radio receives Coast Guard/ Distress/Hailing Channel 16.

• If you turn on Triple Watch while the radio is set to Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing mode, the radio scans primary Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 16, secondary Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 9, and the last marine channel (Channel 16 or Channel 9).

• If you turn on Triple Watch while the radio is set to WX mode, the radio scans primary Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 16, secondary Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 9, and the WX channel.

• Triple Watch resumes if the signal of the channel you tuned is lost for 3 seconds.

• If the radio is scanning Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 9 or 16, the CH indicator changes but the channel tag display does not change.

Basic Operation

Using the Scrambler

The radio's optional scrambler makes voice transmissions unintelligible to other radios without a scrambler or that are not set to the same scrambler code, and descrambles incoming scrambled voice transmissions if the transmitting radio is set to the same scrambler code. If the scrambler is turned on, the radio can communicate only with other radios set to the same scrambler code.

You must install an optional scrambler board in the radio and set a scrambler code (see “Setting a Scrambler Code” on Page 39) to use the scrambler.

Note: You cannot use a WHAM wireless microphone to use the scrambler.

Hold down HI/LO/SCRAMBLER for 2 seconds to turn on the scrambler. appears on the display. To turn off the scrambler, hold down HI/LO/SCRAMBLER for 2 seconds.

disappears.

SCRM

Using the Weather Function

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has allocated channels for use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Regulatory agencies in other countries have also allocated channels for use by their weather reporting authorities. NOAA and your local weather reporting authority broadcast your local forecast and regional weather information on one or more of these channels. To hear your local forecast and regional weather information, press WX/ALERT. Your radio scans through the weather band then stops

on the first active weather frequency, and appears on the display. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select another weather channel. To stop listening to the weather broadcast, press WX/ ALERT again. The radio returns to the last channel you tuned before you selected the weather channel.

Using Weather Alert

To set the radio so it alerts you if it receives a weather alert, hold down WX/ALERT for 2 seconds. appears. If the radio receives a weather alert, it sounds a tone and blinks.

You can turn off the tone by pressing any key. To turn off weather alert, hold down WX/ALERT for 2 seconds. disappears.

ALT ALT

ALT

Using SAME Alert

The National Weather Service precedes each weather alert with a digitally encoded SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) signal, then a 1050 Hz tone. The SAME signal includes a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) area code, and an event code that corresponds with the type of alert being sent. You can configure your radio to operate in SAME Standby mode, where it monitors a selected weather radio station for SAME alerts for areas you specify. You can program your radio with up to 30 FIPS codes for the areas you desire. The National Weather Service maintains a current list of FIPS codes at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/.

If the radio receives a SAME alert tone, it checks the tone against any FIPS codes you stored (see “Setting FIPS Codes” on Page 34 for more information). If the radio finds a match, it

sounds a tone and flashes. Press any key to turn off the tone

ALT

Basic Operation

Using the Radio’s Menus

To use the radio's menus, press MENU. A screen appears containing options you can select

Using the Radio’s Menus

to work with the radio's features. To select an option, rotate PUSH/SELECT to highlight the option you want, then press

PUSH/SELECT to select it. In most cases, one or more additional pages of options appear on the display. To return to the previous menu, press MENU. To exit, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select EXIT then press PUSH/SELECT, or hold down MENU for 2 seconds.

This chart shows the radio’s menu options.

DSC CALL FOG HORN WHAM PAGE SETUP SYSTEM EXIT

INDIVIDUAL AT UNDERWAY WHAM PAGE GPS SETUP CONTRAST GROUP AT UNDERTOW [EXIT] DIRECTORY LAMP ADJUST ALL SHIPS MANUAL FIPS KEY BEEP POS REQUEST UNDERWAY AUTO CH SW SELF TEST POS SEND STOP POS REPLY [EXIT] STANDBY SAIL CH TAG RECEIVE LOG TOW WHAM [EXIT] ANCHOR FOG SETUP

• DSC CALL - Lets you select and work with DSC Call options. See “Using the DSC Call Menu”.

• FOG HORN - Lets you select and work with fog horn options. See “Using the Fog Horn Menu” on Page 30.

• WHAM PAGE - Lets you select and work with WHAM page options. See “Using the WHAM Page Menu” on Page 32.

• SETUP - Lets you select and work with setup options. See “Using the Setup Menu” on Page 32.

• SYSTEM - Lets you select and work with system options. See “Using the System Menu” on Page 39.

• EXIT - Exits the menu.

AGROUND SCRAMBLE YELP GROUP MMSI [EXIT] USER MMSI

[EXIT]

Using the DSC Call Menu

The radio's DSC Call feature lets you transmit and receive DSC Calls based on ITU-R M.493-11. The radio supports the following DSC calls.

Call

Distress Distress Ack Individual Individual Ack

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Receive Transmit

Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Call

ALL SHIPS Group Position Request Position Reply Position Send Geographic Distress Relay Distress Relay Ack

To select the DSC Call menu, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select DSC CALL, then press PUSH/

SELECT to select it.

Receive Transmit

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No

Using DSC Individual Call

DSC individual call lets you transmit DSC calls to an individual station. You can also receive DSC calls from other stations.

1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select INDIVIDUAL, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

A screen showing the stations saved in the directory appears.

2. Follow one of these steps to select the station where you want to send a DSC call.

a. To select a station by vessel name, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the name of the station

you want to talk to is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

b. To select a station by its user MMSI, rotate PUSH/SELECT until MANUAL is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears you can use to enter the user MMSI. After you enter the user MMSI, press PUSH/SELECT. The channel select screen appears.

3. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select the channel you want to use, then press PUSH/SELECT

to select it. A confirmation screen appears.

4. To send a DSC call to the station you selected, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. DSC appears and the radio transmits the DSC call. Otherwise, to cancel the transmission, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

5. When you receive an acknowledgement from the station you called and the station is staffed, the radio sounds a tone and the receiving station name or user MMSI, COMPLETED, and the channel number appear.

Otherwise, if you receive an acknowledgement from the station you called and the station is unattended, the radio sounds a tone and the receiving station name or user MMSI, UNATTENDED, and the channel number appear. Press any key to turn off the tone.

6. If you receive a DSC call from another radio, the radio sounds a tone.

a. To reply with an individual acknowledgement, rotate PUSH/SELECT until REPLY is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

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b. If the radio is in its standby mode, the radio automatically sends an individual

acknowledgement. Depending on the calling radio’s capabilities, your radio's station name or user MMSI, category code, INDIVIDUAL, and the channel number might appear on the display of the calling radio.

Notes:

• The radio automatically sets itself to high power when it sends a DSC call.

• If a DSC call includes channel information and the automatic channel switch feature is turned on, the radio automatically changes the channel.

Using DSC Group Call

DSC group call lets you transmit a DSC call to a group of stations with the same group MMSI. You can also receive DSC group calls from other stations.

Note: You must set a group MMSI before you can use DSC group call. See “Setting Up a Group MMSI” on Page 38 for more information.

1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select GROUP, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

2. Repeat Steps 3-4 under “Using DSC Individual Call” on Page 26 to send a DSC group call.

If you receive a DSC group call from another radio, the radio sounds a tone.

Using DSC ALL SHIPS Call

DSC ALL SHIPS call lets you transmit DSC Calls to all ships. You can also receive DSC ALL SHIPS calls from other stations. DSC ALL SHIPS calls consist of URGENCY and SAFETY calls.

Note: The radio automatically sets itself to high power when it sends a DSC ALL SHIPS call.

1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select ALL SHIPS, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

2. To select the type of DSC ALL SHIPS call you want to send, rotate PUSH/SELECT until URGENCY or SAFETY is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

To send the DSC ALL SHIPS call you selected, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

After the radio sends the DSC ALL SHIPS call, it automatically tunes to emergency Channel 16. Otherwise, to cancel the transmission, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL, then press

PUSH/SELECT to select it. If the radio receives an ALL SHIPS call, you see a screen

similar to the following, and the radio sounds a tone. Both radios tune to Channel 16 for transmissions and replies.

ALL SHIPS 123456789 06/20 11:00P URGENCY

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Using DSC Position Request Call

DSC position request call lets you request the position of another vessel, then saves that position. The radio automatically sets itself to high power when it sends a DSC position request call.

1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select POS REQUEST, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

A screen showing the stations saved in the radio's directory appears.

2. Follow one of these steps to select the station where you want to send a position request call.

a. To select a station by vessel name, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the name of the station is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

b. To select a station manually, rotate PUSH/SELECT until MANUAL is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen appears you can use to enter the user MMSI. After you enter the user MMSI, press PUSH/SELECT. A screen appears where you can confirm or cancel sending a position request.

3. To send the position request call you selected, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The radio transmits the position request call. Otherwise, to cancel the transmission, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL, then press PUSH/ SELECT to select it.

4. If the radio receives a position request call and position reply is set to AUTO, a screen similar to the following appears.

Otherwise, if position reply is set to MANUAL, a screen similar to the following appears.

5. To reply to a position request call, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select REPLY, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The radio transmits the position request call.

Otherwise, to set the radio so it does not reply to the position request call, rotate PUSH/ SELECT to select CANCEL, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

If you receive a position reply for position request from the radio, a screen similar to the following appears.

Otherwise, if you receive a position request call with no position information, a screen similar to the following appears.

POS REQUEST 12345 6789 06/20 11:00P ROUTINE

POS REQUEST 685749638

CANCEL

POS REPLY 685749638

35°40.610N

139°46.564E

POS REQUEST 685749638

NO POSITION

Using Position Send Call

DSC position send call lets you send your position to another vessel. The radio automatically sets itself to high power when it sends a DSC position send call.

1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select POS.SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

2. Follow one of these steps to select the station where you want to send your position.

a. To select a station by vessel name, rotate PUSH/SELECT until the name of the station is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

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b. To select a station manually, rotate PUSH/SELECT until MANUAL is highlighted, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

A screen appears you can use to enter the station’s user MMSI. After you enter the user MMSI, press PUSH/SELECT. A screen appears where you can confirm or cancel sending a position.

3. To send your position, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select SEND, then press PUSH/SELECT

to select it. The radio transmits your position.

Otherwise, to cancel the transmission, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CANCEL, then press

PUSH/SELECT to select it.

Using DSC Geographical Call

DSC geographical call lets you receive geographical information from another vessel. Note: The radio does not transmit geographical information. If another vessel sends geographical information, a screen

similar to the following appears.

GEOGRAPHICAL

685749638 06/20 11:00P URGENCY

Using DSC Distress Relay Call

DSC distress relay call lets you receive distress information from another vessel. The radio does not transmit distress relay information.

If another vessel sends distress relay information, a screen similar to the following appears.

DISTRESS

12345 6789

35°40.6 10N

139°46 .564E

If the radio successfully received distress relay acknowledgement information, a screen similar to the following appears.

DISTRESS

123456789

35°40.6 10N 139°46 .564E

Using DSC Standby Call

DSC standby call lets you place the radio in its unattended mode. Use this feature if the radio will be unattended and no one will answer any calls. If another station calls the radio, it automatically replies that it is unattended.

Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select STANDBY, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen similar to the following appears.

Press any key to turn off DSC standby call.

LO USA

DSC STANDBY UNATTENDED

Using the DSC Receive Log

The radio saves a list of received calls. The DSC receive log lets you view those calls. The radio saves up to 50 received calls and 10 distress calls.

Receive log entries contain the following information.

Type of Call

Distress Distress Ack Individual

Information Displayed

MMSI (or name), position, time, nature code MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code MMSI (or name), category code

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Type of C all

Individual Ack

Information Displayed

MMSI (or name), COMPLETED or UNATTENDED, category code

Group All Ships Pos Request Pos Reply Pos Send Geographical Distress Relay Distress Relay Ack

1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select RECEIVE LOG, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.

The radio places the latest received call at the top of the screen. Information including detailed call information and the date and time it was received appear. If there are any unviewed calls listed, the screen blinks until you view them.

A screen similar to the following appears if you connected an optional GPS module to the radio.

Otherwise, a screen similar to the following appears.

2. To view the receive log menu and clear any unviewed calls, press

MENU.

3. To recall individual calls for a specific vessel, press PUSH/SELECT.

MMSI (or name), category code MMSI (or name), category code MMSI (or name), category code MMSI (or name), position, time, category code MMSI (or name), position, time, category code MMSI (or name), category code MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code

08/31 09 :05P INDIVIDUAL 123456789 ROUTINE CALL BACK

--/-- --:---

INDIVIDUAL 123456789 ROUTINE CALL BACK

16 16

Using the Fog Horn Menu

The radio's fog horn feature lets you set up the radio so it sounds the correct fog horn for any condition.

Notes:

• You must connect an optional hailer to the radio to use the fog horn feature.

• You must connect an optional GPS module to the radio to select the AUTOMATIC fog horn selection. See “Selecting a Fog Horn Sound” for more information.

To select the fog horn menu, rotate PUSH/SELECT to select FOG HORN, then press PUSH/

SELECT to select it.

Selecting a Fog Horn Sound

This option lets you select the type of fog horn you want the radio to sound.

1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select FOG HORN, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. A screen showing the fog horn sounds appears.

2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT until the fog horn sound you want to select appears, then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The name of the fog horn sound you selected appears. You can select any of the following fog horn sounds.

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