Uniden America UT601 Users manual
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UM525
Marine Radio
UM-525
Marine Radio
OWNER’S
MANUAL
Owner’s
Manual
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Maritime Radio Services Operation
Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted
Maritime Radio Services Operation
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 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-UT601
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.
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Contents
About Digital Selective Calling ............................................................................. 6
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 7
Feature Highlights ................................................................................................. 8
General Features ............................................................................................... 8
Weather Features ............................................................................................... 9
DSC Features ..................................................................................................... 9
Optional Features ............................................................................................... 9
Understanding Your Radio ..................................................................................11
About This Manual ........................................................................................... 11
How The Radio’s Controls Appear in This Manual ........................................... 11
Included With the Radio .......................................................................................13
Controls and Indicators .......................................................................................14
Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 14
Microphone ....................................................................................................... 14
Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................... 14
Setting Up the Radio ............................................................................................15
Connecting the Antenna ................................................................................... 15
Connecting Power ............................................................................................ 15
Installation ........................................................................................................ 15
Choosing a Location ................................................................................... 16
Engine Noise Suppression .......................................................................... 16
Installing the Radio ...................................................................................... 17
Using a WHAM Microphone With the Radio .................................................... 17
A Look at the Radio .......................................................................................... 18
A Look at the Microphone ................................................................................ 19
A Look at the Display ....................................................................................... 19
Status Icons ................................................................................................. 19
Status Messages ..........................................................................................20
Basic Operation ....................................................................................................21
Turning the Radio On and Off .......................................................................... 21
Selecting a Channel ......................................................................................... 21
Transmitting and Receiving .............................................................................. 21
Adjusting the Transmit Power .......................................................................... 22
Using Scan ....................................................................................................... 22
Using Normal Scan ..................................................................................... 23
Using Triple Watch Scan ............................................................................. 23
Using Step ........................................................................................................ 23
Using Channel Mode ........................................................................................ 23
Using Hail ..........................................................................................................23
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Using the Intercom .............................................................................................. 24
Using GPS .......................................................................................................... 25
Using Position Setting Mode ............................................................................... 25
Using Battery Hi/Lo Detect .................................................................................. 25
Using 16/9 TRI .................................................................................................... 26
Using Memory Channel ...................................................................................... 26
Saving Channels in Memory ...........................................................................26
Scanning Memory Channels ...........................................................................26
Using Triple Watch .............................................................................................. 26
Using the Radio’s Menus .......................................................................................28
Using the DSC Call Menu ................................................................................... 28
Using DSC Individual Call .............................................................................. 29
Using DSC Group Call ................................................................................... 30
Using DSC ALL SHIPS Call ........................................................................... 30
Using DSC Position Request Call .................................................................. 31
Using Position Send Call ............................................................................... 32
Using DSC Geographical Call ....................................................................... 32
Using DSC Distress Relay Call ...................................................................... 32
Using DSC Standby Call ................................................................................ 33
Using the DSC Receive Log .......................................................................... 33
Using the Fog Horn Menu ....................................................................................34
Selecting a Fog Horn Sound .......................................................................... 34
Setting the Fog Horn Frequency .................................................................... 35
Setting the Vessel Type ................................................................................. 35
Setting the Fog Horn Volume ........................................................................ 35
Using the WHAM Page Menu ..............................................................................36
Using the Setup Menu .........................................................................................36
Using the Directory ........................................................................................ 36
Using Channel Tag ........................................................................................ 37
Setting the Local Time ................................................................................... 38
Setting Daylight Saving Time ......................................................................... 38
Setting FIPS Codes ....................................................................................... 38
Disabling Auto Channel Switch ...................................................................... 40
Position Reply ................................................................................................ 40
Setting Up a WHAM ....................................................................................... 40
Setting Up a Group MMSI .............................................................................. 42
Setting Up a User MMSI ................................................................................ 42
Setting a Scrambler Code .............................................................................. 43
Using the System Menu .......................................................................................44
Adjusting the Contrast ....................................................................................44
Adjusting the Display and Key Brightness ......................................................44
Adjusting the Key Beep ..................................................................................44
Performing a Radio Self Test ..........................................................................45
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DSC Operation ......................................................................................................46
Making a DSC Distress Call ............................................................................. 46
Receiving a DSC Distress Call ......................................................................... 46
Making an ALL SHIPS Call ...............................................................................47
Other Settings .......................................................................................................48
Using the Weather Function ............................................................................. 48
Using Weather Alert .................................................................................... 48
Using SAME Alert ....................................................................................... 48
Using the Scrambler ......................................................................................... 48
Care and Maintenance .........................................................................................50
Frequently Asked Questions ...............................................................................51
Specifications .......................................................................................................52
Appendix ...............................................................................................................54
NMEA Operation .............................................................................................. 54
NMEA Input ................................................................................................. 54
NMEA Output .............................................................................................. 54
Reference Information ...................................................................................... 55
USA/Canadian/International Channel Frequencies ..................................... 55
Weather Channel Frequencies ................................................................... 58
SAME Event Codes .................................................................................... 58
Initialization Settings ................................................................................... 60
Three Year Limited Warranty ...............................................................................61
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About Digital Selective Calling
The U.S. Coast Guard and other rescue authorities offer radiotelephone service to
About Digital Selective Calling
mariners as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. This service,
known as Digital Selective Calling (DSC), lets mariners instantly send automatically
formatted distress 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.
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Introduction
Your Uniden UM-525 Marine Radio combines state-of-the-art technology with
Introduction
rugged durability 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
emergency channels along with any channel you want, and you can tune emergency
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, hailer 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.
Introduction
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Feature Highlights
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).
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.
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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 the earliest possible
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 28 for more information about DSC Call.
DSC Directory - You can set up a directory of other vessels that have a DSCcapable 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.
• 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 a GPS
receiver to the radio, the radio can even sound the appropriate fog horn sound
based on its location and situation.
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 its location and situation.
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• NMEA Input - The radio 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 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.
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Understanding Your Radio
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 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 control to use (PUSH/SELECT) to view a series of
choices and the correct option to select (USER MMSI) as you rotate PUSH/SELECT.
It also instructs you to press PUSH/SELECT to select the option.
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. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select USER MMSI, then press
PUSH/SELECT to select it.
If a user MMSI has already n programmed, you see the
following screen. Stop here.
If a user MMSI has already been programmed twice, you
see the following screen. Stop here.
Otherwise, if a user MMSI has not been programmed, you
see the following screen.
Understanding Your Radio
AUTO CH SW
POS REPLY
WHAM
USER MMSI
USER MMSI
685749638
USER MMSI
685749638
CAN’T CHANGE
OVER 2 TIMES
USER MMSI
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16
16
16
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2. 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 and the flash-
ing cursor moves to the next position.
3. Repeat Step 2 for each of the user MMSI's digits. When you
have entered each of the user MMSI's digits, a confirmation
screen appears.
USER MMSI
685749638
YES
NO
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4. 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 2 and 3 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 6 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 15, “Connecting
Power” on Page 15, and “Installation” on Page 15 if you need any help doing this.
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Controls and Indicators
Controls and Indicators
Front Panel
(illus - show front panel, with callouts to controls)
Microphone
(illus - show microphone, with callouts to buttons)
Rear Panel Connectors
illustration
(illus - show rear panel, with callouts to controls and jacks)
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Setting Up the Radio
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.
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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.
• 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.
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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.
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 Microphone With the Radio
To connect a WHAM microphone to the radio, follow the steps listed in “Setting Up a
WHAM” on Page 40. Then refer to the owners manual provided with the WHAM
microphone for more information about connecting it to the radio.
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A Look at the Radio
(illus - show controls on the front of the radio)
VOL - Rotate to adjust the volume.
SQL - Rotate to adjust the squelch.
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.
PWR - Press to turn the radio on or off.
16/9 TRI - Press once to quickly tune to EMG Channel 16. Press again to quickly tune
to EMG 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 26).
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 26).
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 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 48).
DISTRESS - Press to send a distress call (see “Making a DSC Distress Call” on
Page 46).
WX/ALERT - Press to listen to the active weather channel in your area. The currentlytuned 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 48.
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).
MENU - Press to use the menu for the DSC Call, Fog Horn, System, and Setup
functions.
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A Look at the Microphone
PTT - Press to send a transmission.
^/v - Repeatedly press to tune channels and highlight menu items you want to select.
16/9 TRI - Press once to quickly tune to EMG Channel 16. Press again to quickly
tune to EMG Channel 9. Press again to quickly tune to the previously-tuned channel.
A Look at the Display
Status Icons
(illus - show a representation of the display with all status icons present)
TX - Appears while the radio is transmitting.
TRI - Appears while the radio is set to its Triple Watch mode.
LO - Appears while the transmit power is set to 1 watt.
HI - Appears while the transmit power is set to 25 watts.
USA - Appears while the radio is set to its USA channel mode.
INT - Appears while the radio is set to its international channel mode.
CAN - Appears while the radio is set to its Canada channel mode.
Note: The radio uses an optional GPS module connected to it to determine if it is set
to its USA, international, or Canada channel mode.
MEM - Appears when the currently-tuned channel is in the radio's memory.
WX - Appears while the radio is set to its WX mode.
ALERT - Appears while the radio is set to its WX Alert mode.
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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.
Note: WHAM OK appears when an optional WHAM microphone 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.
CHECK WHAM - Appears when a WHAM or WHAM x 4 microphone is not connected
to the radio or is not working properly.
SCRAMBLE ON - Appears when an installed scrambler board is working and the
scrambler is turned on.
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.
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