Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Marine Radio Uniden
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This transmitter will operate on channels/ frequencies that have restricted use in the United States. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. Operation in these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden.
Uniden OCEANUS .................................................................................1 Controls and Indicators...........................................................................2 Front Panel .........................................
1 The Uniden OCEANUS VHF marine radio transceiver has been designed to give you a rugged, reliable instrument that will provide you with years of trouble-free service. With proper care and maintenance, your Uniden OCEANUS will outlast your present vessel and serve you well on-board.
2 Front Panel 1. CHANNEL - This control is used to manually select the desired Communication Channel (01 - 28 and 60 - 88), or Weather Channel (0 - 9). 2. LCD Panel - Indicators for TX, SCAN, TRI, U, I, C, HI, LO, MEM, WX, WX ALERT , and Channel Number .
3 Rear Panel Connectors 12. Antenna Connector - Connect the antenna here using a type PL259 connector . 13. Remote Speaker Connector - An external 4 ohm, 4 Watt speaker may be connected to this jack. The connecting wire must have a miniature plug. 14.
4 15. U (US) - Indicates US Channel Mode. I (International) - Indicates International Channel Mode. C (Canada) - Indicates Canada Channel Mode. 16. TRI (T riple W atch) - Indicates T riple W atch Mode is in effect. 17. SCAN - Indicates Normal Scan Mode.
5 Multi-Function Keys 4. WX (Weather) - This key is used to switch between monitoring weather channels and communication channels. This key is also used to activate the Weather Alert Mode. • Press WX to switch between weather and communication channels.
6 6. MEM - This key enters channels in the Memory Scan Mode. When used in conjunction with H/L, the LCD Panel brightness can be adjusted. When used in conjunction with the 16/9 key , the Channel Mode of Operation can be selected. • Press MEM to enter a selected channel in Memory Scan Mode.
7 Installation Caution : The OCEANUS will only operate with nominal 12 volt negative ground battery systems. It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your OCEANUS on your vessel. Electrical, mechanical, and environmental considerations must all be taken into account.
8 Engine Noise Suppression Interference from the impulse noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. The OCEANUS has been designed to be essentially impervious to ignition impulse noise and alternator noise.
9 Installing the OCEANUS After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna and any auxiliary cables installed) into the selected location to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items.
10 1. T urn the unit on by rotating the power/volume control clockwise. 2. Adjust the SQUELCH control counterclockwise until you hear background noise, and then turn it clockwise just until the noise disappears. T riple W atch T riple W atch monitors Channel 16 and Channel 9 for activity every two seconds while scanning or monitoring.
11 T o cancel Channel 16/Channel 9 communications: • Press 16/9 until previous channel setting appears. —or— • Press WX . Weather Scan T o scan only Weather Channels 0 - 9, press WX , and then press and hold STEP . The WX indicator will appear on the LCD Panel, indicating Weather Mode.
12 Memory Scan T o scan channels stored in Memory Scan, press and hold STEP . In the Memory Scan Mode, the OCEANUS scans only those channel numbers previously entered into Memory Scan. If no channel has been entered into Memory Scan, an error tone sounds and the LCD Panel does not change.
13 T ransmitting When the power is turned on, the transmitter is set for 25 W atts (except for USA Channels 13 and 67, and CANADA channels 13, 15, 17 and 20). The HI indicator will appear on the LCD Panel, indicating 25 Watt output power . In order to comply with FCC Regulations contained in 47 CFR 80.
14 VHF FM Marine Radio T elephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP PERMANENT DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE SCAN LIST WX0 — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather WX1 — 162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only Weather WX2 — 162.
15 VHF FM Marine Radio T elephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP PERMANENT DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE SCAN LIST WXO — 163.275 NOAA W eather RX Only RX Only Weather WX1 — 162.
16 VHF FM Marine Radio T elephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP PERMANENT DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE SCAN LIST WXO — 163.275 NOAA W eather RX Only RX Only Weather WX1 — 162.
17 General Channels : T ransmit 54 Receive 77 Marine/10 Weather Controls : On-Of f/V olume, Squelch Status Indicators : TX (transmit), SCAN, TRI, U, I, C, HI, LO, MEM, WX, and WX alert symbol on LCD P.
18 If the OCEANUS does not perform to your expectations, try the suggestions listed below . If you cannot get satisfactory results, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at (800) 586-0409, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Standard T ime, Monday through Friday .
19 Y our OCEANUS is a precision piece of electronic equipment and you should treat it accordingly . Due to the rugged design, very little maintenance is required.
W ARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORA TION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF W ARRANTY : Uniden warrants, for three years, to the original retail owner , this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below .
© 2002 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth TX All rights reserved. Printed in the Philippines UTZZ01881BA Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Marine Radio.
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