Uniden Solara DSC Two-Way Radio User Manual
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1. To Note When you turn On the radio for the first time after purchase the channel 16 will appear on the LCD Last Channel Memory The SOLARA DSC memorizes the last channel selected before you turn Off the radio For example if you turn Off the radio on CH 12 the CH 12 will be on that channel when turned back On Note In order for the last channel to be memorized you must have b the radio on that channel for 3 seconds SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 11 SOUELCH Turn SGUELCH fully clockwise This raises the Sguelch Gate so high that only very strong signals can get through Strong Signals SOLARA Dec Medium Signals Weak Signals DN EE aa UBMERSIBLE ad UIC ALERT EK EK Turn SGUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss This lowers the Sguelch Gate so that everything gets through noise weak signals and strong signals Strong Signals SOLARA psc Medium Signals SUBMERSIBLE SCAN UIC ALERT ei NS antaen aa e gt D Kl ee EA YN D FF YF YF YH Y Y SH FY YF Y Y YY YF YS Turn SGUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops Now the Squelch Gate allows strong medium and weak signals through Strong Signals G F SOLARA psc LG Medium Signals ___L gt IAN Weak Signals SUBMERSIBLE2. SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 14 SETTING THE TRANSMIT TX POWER The SOLARA DSC transmits on fifty six marine freguencies and receives on eighty one marine freguencies Channel 70 of the USA International and Canadian freguencies and channel 15 of the USA frequencies and WX CH are for receiving only The radio transmits on channel 70 when sending DSC information Your radio will not transmit on these channels For your reference a listing of all the available marine channels are located on pages 22 24 Caution It is important to remember to use the LO position in port or for short range communications 1 When you turn the radio On for the first HI time the unit is automatically set to 1 transmit at 25 watts HI use 1 lt lt 2 Press HI LO SCAN UIC to change the ao WN transmitter output to 1 watt LO f l gt use IC 3 Press HI LO SCAN UIC again to change back to 25 watts HI r I C i usa IC Note A short tone sounds everytime you press the HI LO SCAN UIC CH13 is 1 watt LO channel When the channel is LO power channel you can transmit at 25 watts HI by pressing HI LO SCAN UIC during the call LO power channels are USA Channels 13 67 75 76 Canadian Channels 13 15 17 20 Use low transmit power in harbors or when close to the receiving station You can not change the transmit power setting on channels which are receive only channels all weather channels USA Channels 15
3. 14 If your situation permits standby the radio to await further communications with the Coast Guard or another vessel If no answer repeat then try another channel SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 16 DISTRESS Note You must set the user MMSI in order to send a Distress call Please see page 20 to set the MMSI This feature will allow you to transmit a Distress call 1 In order to transmit a Distress call press and hold DISTRESS for 5 display press SELECT to send the Distress call 2 _ The Distress call is transmitted and it waits for about 210 270 seconds for an acknowledgement from the Coast Guard before the Distress call is resent After the Distress call has been sent the Distress alert will sound every other second The radio will automatically change to channel 16 and it also watches channel 70 in the background until an acknowledgement signal is received from the Coast Guard shore station To cancel the Distress call press 16 9 3 _ If an acknowledgment is not received the Distress call is repeated until an acknowledgment is received from the Coast Guard shore station 16 SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 17 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING DSC Digital Selective Calling is the latest in Marine Radio technology DSC is a process of establishing a radio call and has been chosen by the International Maritime Organization IMO as an intern
4. 156 500 Comi es Ves 11 156 550 156550 Comi Le Ves 12 156 600 156 600 PortOps es Ves 13 156 650 156 650 _ Navigational Yes Ves 14 156 700 156 700 PortOps es Ves 15 156 750 1 156 750 Environmental Yes Ves 16 156 800 156 800 Safety Calling Yes Ves 18 156 900 161 500 CombDuplex Yes Ves 19 156 950 161 550 Com l Duplex Yes Ves 20 157 000 161 600 Port Ops Duplex Yes Ves 21 157 050 161 650 CoastGuard Duplex Yes Yes 22 157 100 161 700 CoastGuardDuplex Yes yes 23 157 150 161750 CoastGuardDuplex ve Ves 24 157 200 161 800 Public Corresp Duplex_ No yes 25 157 250 161 850 Public Corresp Duplex_ No yes 26 157 300 161 900 Public Corresp Duplex_ No yes 27 157 350 161 950 Public Corresp Duplex_ No yes 28 157 400 162 000 Public Corresp Duplex_ No yes 6o 156 025 160 625 Duplex II 61 156 075 160 675 Duplex Yr 62 156 125 160 725 Duplex J o S 63 156 175 160 775 Duplex J o o 11 64 156 2235 160 825 Duplex II 65 156 275 160 875 Port Ops Duplex Yes bu 66 156 325 160 925 Port Ops Duplex_ ve Ves 67 156 375 156 375 Comi es Ne 68 156 425 156 425 Non Comi ve Ves 69 156 475 156 475 Non Comi ve Ves zo Le 086525 LL RK Only RXomy o 72 156 625 156 625 NonComi ve Ne 77 156 875 156 875 PortOps e
5. SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb page 13 All Channel Scan To turn Scan On press and hold HI LO SCAN UIC for 2 seconds To turn Alert Scan On press and hold WX ALERT UIC for 2 seconds While all channels are scanned WX CH is scanned every 7 seconds ALERT appears on the LCD Weather Alert The Weather Alert mode can be activated to alert you of dangerous weather When Weather Alert is turned On and a warning signal is received an emergency siren will sound When the signal stops you will hear the active weather channel broadcast at the normal volume Your radio s Weather Alert feature lets it monitor the local weather channel for NOAA weather alert broadcasts while allowing you to listen to other channels The ALERT indicates the Weather Alert mode is activated To activate the Weather Alert mode Sees 1 Press and hold WX ALERT UIC for 2 seconds when WX ALERT is Off j The radio turns the WX ALERT On and 4577 Wx T the ALERT appears 2 If the radio receives a 1050HZz tone the ALERT and channel number will blink every other second and the alert tone will ring 3 When a WX ALERT signal is received all other functions are canceled and the radio remains on the selected weather channel When the radio is in AII Channel Scan mode scanning the weather channel every 7 seconds In order to stop the alert press any key If you press any key once more the ALERT disappears 13
6. ve IN 07 _ 156350__ 156350 Comi Le Iris S E o8 _ 156400 156 400 _ _ Comi ___ Ys bo_ 09 _ 156450__ 156 450 __ Coml amp NonComl yes Yms A _ _ _ _ 10 _ 156500_ 156500 Coml _ Ys __n Ys _ _ 156550 Com id Ves __ Yym CY __C O 156 600 156 600 PortOps Lve Ys OB YC 156 650 _ Navigational TX1Wonly Yes Yes _ _ _ _ Z O O 156 700 156 750 Environmental _ _ _ RXOny RXOnly SS 156 800 156 850 156 900 1565950 Comi Lies ys oo 157 000 157 050 157 050 157 100 157 100 157 150 157 150 157 200 161 800 i X X f y 157 250 161 850 157 300 161 900 157 350 162 000 NEE 156 075 _ o Pp EREECHEN E o e E a 1z u 156 275 156 375 156375__ Com TX1W only yes Ne 156 425 156 425 NonComl ve ve 156 475 LL RXOny RXOny S 156 575 Non Con yes Ne 156 67 5__ PortOps es Ves o y O 156 725 See 156 775 O u 156 875 PortOps es vw 156 975 157 025 Y 157 400 ojejio eo o n ech 56 075 156 175 156 275 o J OJN 56 675 56 725 56 775 A slk 156 875 o 156 975 157 025 157 075 157 125 157 175 157 225 157 275 157 325 157 375 157 425 es 157 075 157125__ USGovtOnly Yes Ves _ o y O 157 175 es S 161 875 161 975 157 425 bM ER ER 15 16 ECH ER 20 LZ 22 23 24 26 60 6 62 63 64 66 69 70 LI LI LI
7. 156 900 156 900 es es UU 156 950 es es i 161 600 Duplex iw es es I 157 050 157 100 161 750 161 800 161 850 161 900 T 162 400 162 475 COIN 161 775 160 650 160 700 160 750 o J 156 400 157 000 157 050 157 100 157 150 157 200 157 250 157 300 157 350 157 400 o o N NJ 162 000 JJJ O O o o 156 075 156 075 6a _ 156225 156 225 Y 65 _ c1s6275 156 275 Ys ve p66 156 325 156 325 yes es S 67 15637 5 156 375 Cd es NO 68 15648 156 425 Cd es SC es 69 156 475 156 475 Cd es es zo LL 05865 _ _ RX Only RXOny o zi J 156 575 156 575 Cd es Ces 72 156A625__ 156 625 Cd es NO 73 15667 5 156 675 Cd es Y gt 74 156 725 156 7235 es Ve 156 875 Yes LNe 156 925 157 025 157 075 i J N ojc 156 975 157 025 157 075 157 125 157 175 157 225 157 275 157 325 157 375 157 425 157 125 157 175 161 825 161 875 161 925 161 975 o NJ o o 24 SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 25 Specification General Channels Controls Status Indicators Channel Display Buttons Connectors Size Weight Supply Voltage Standard Accessories Antenna Impedance Microphone Speaker Operating Temperature Range Shock and Vibration FCC Approvals Transmitter Power Output Power Requirement Modulation Hum and Noise Signal to Noise Audio Dist
8. 70 Canadian Channel 70 International Channel 70 14 SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 15 RECOMMENDED EMERGENCY BROADCAST INSTRUCTIONS 1 Make sure your radio is on 2 _ Tune to channel 16 3 _ Press the microphone button and speaking slowly clearly calmly say a MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY for situations involving Immediate Danger to Life and Property or b PAN PAN PAN for urgent situations where there in No Immediate Danger to Life or Property 4 Say THIS IS INSERT VESSEL S NAME INSERT VESSEL S NAME INSERT VESSEUS NAME INSERT VESSEL S CALL SIGN OVER 5 _ Release the microphone button briefly and listen for acknowledgement If no one answers repeat steps 3 amp 4 6 If there is no acknowledgement or if the Coast Guard or another vessel responds say MAYDAY or PAN INSERT VESSEL S NAME ae 7 DESCRIBE YOUR POSITION using latitude and Longitude coordinates LORAN coordinates or range and bearing from a Known point 8 _ STATE THE NATURE OF THE DISTRESS 9 GIVE NUMBER OF PERSONS ABOARD AND THE NATURE OF ANY INJURIES 10 ESTIMATE THE PRESENT SEA WORTHINESS OF YOUR VESSEL 11 BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR VESSEL INSERT LENGTH COLOR HULL TYPE TRIM MASTS POWER AND ANY ADDITIONAL DISTINGUISHING FEATURES 12 Say WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16 21 82 13 End message by saying THIS IS INSERT VESSEUS NAME amp CALL SIGN
9. SCAN UIC ALERT D 11 SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 12 COAST GUARD CHANNEL 16 CHANNEL 9 COMMUNICATIONS To access Coast Guard Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications press 16 9 You can access Coast Guard 16 CH instantly while tuned to another channel Press 16 9 again for Channel 9 Calling communications Press 16 9 a third time to return to the channel selected prior to accessing Coast Guard Channel 16 Channel 9 communications The display will indicate the selected channel To cancel Coast Guard Channel 7 SUAN UI 16 Channel 9 communications amp Press 16 9 until the previous channel setting appears O 6 Press WX ALERT UIC or CHA W SELECTING A CHANNEL To manually select a channel press CH A org Communication channels are located on channel 01 28 and 60 88 Weather channels are located on channels WX 0 9 Note Inthe US the Coast Guard may refer to Channels 21 22 23 etc as 21 alpha 22 alpha etc The SOLARA shows these channels in the USA mode as channel 21 22 23 etc WEATHER CHANNELS To select Weather Channels 0 9 press WX ALERT UIC The radio will go to the last l selected Weather Channel Press CH A or V wx to select a different Weather Channel Most E areas of the US are covered by Weather Channels 1 2 and 3 To exit from Weather Channel 6 Press WX ALERT UIC The radio returns to the previous Marine channel
10. that you can contribute to the longevity of your investment Keep your receipt as proof of purchase in case warranty service is required Features specifications and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice Note SOLARA DSC meets JIS7 requirements The color of your SOLARA DSC may vary SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 3 Included with your SOLARA DSC SOLARA DSC SOLARA DSC Radio Owner s Manual Microphone Hanger and Screws Li ZZ Y e F Spare Fuse 250V 6A wb AN AS NEN N Mounting Bracket and Knobs Mounting Hardware SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 4 Controls and Indicators Front panel Microphone SOLARA psc Ki on FF PWR VOL SQUELCH SUBMERSIBLE SCAN UIC ALERT PTT Switch Press to transmit and release to receive CHANNEL A W These keys are used to change the channel number up down These buttons are also used to move the cursor in DSC Menu mode SELECT In the DSC Menu mode this is used to select the DSC menu options PWR VOL On Off Volume Turns the unit On or Off and adjusts the speaker volume DSC Press this key to activate DSC Menu mode 16 9 Press this key instantly change to Channel 16 Channel 9 or current channel HI LO SCAN UIC Press this key to change the transmit power t
11. your Uniden dealer in determining a suitable antenna for your vessel and range requirements In general communication range is increased by using a high gain antenna placed as high as possible above the water line Antennas E should be located away from metal objects Antennas should not have excessively long coaxial feed cables Antenna Selection and Installation SOLARA DSC has been designed to accomodate all of the popular marine VHF antennas However the selection and the installation of the antenna is the responsibility of the user or installer The FCC has determined that excessive radiation poses a health risk to people near radio transmitting antennas Therefore the antenna used with this radio should be installed using the following guidelines to insure a suitable distance between the antenna and persons close by Small whip antennas 3 dB or smaller should be installed keeping at least three feet separation distance between the radiating element and people Larger antennas 6 dB or 9 dB should be installed keeping at least a six feet separation distance No person should touch the antenna or come into the separation distance when the radio is transmitting SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb page 9 Installing the SOLARA DSC After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location position the radio with the bracket microphone power cord antenna and any auxiliary
12. 0V Se Drive capability Over 10mA Baud Rate Set the Baud rate to 4800 Data Bits Set the Data Bits to 8 Parity Set the Parity to None Stop Bits Set the Stop Bits to 1 RMC GLL GGA GNS and ZDA Command These commands are used by the SOLARA DSC and includes the UTC Time Latitude and Longitude Optional Accessories Flush mounting bracket for in dash installation White FMB322W Black FMB322B Contact your Uniden Dealer for information 21 SOLARA_U P6OOAH ENG_0817 8 17 04 11 16 ANN Page 22 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions USA Channels DESIG RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE Won __ 163 275 NOAAWeather Ion mxonmy _ _ 62550__ NOAAWeather Lon RXOnly _ 162 400 NOAAWeather RXOnly grou od _ 162 475 NOAAWeather RXOnly gou o 162 425 NOAAWeather RXOny RXOnly Uo 162 450 NOAAWeather RXOnly grou od 6 UEF RX Only RXOnly o 7 ei 8 eee od 9 He OU A WX2 WX3 A X W 162 500 NOAAWeather NOAA Weather RXOnly _ RXOnmly UO 161 650 Can Weather RXOny RXOny SS 161 775__ Can Weather RXOny RXOnly SS 156 050 156 050 VTS _ Lies Ys _ o E o2 aden Yu rs AW YS sb T O 03 _ 41456150__ 156 150 __ PortOps _ Ys yes baa __l 5 _115 555L1LL _ 05 _ 1056250 156 250 ve ve yes O o6 _ 156300_ 156300 Safty
13. 76 78 LI 81 82 84 85 L I 156 475 WEE 156 575 156 625 156 825 156 875 78 156 925 156 975 157 025 157075 __ 157 125 157 175 157 225 157 275 157325 157 375 SOLARA_U P6OOAH ENG_0817 8 17 04 11 16 Page 23 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions International Channels DESIG TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE wxo _ 163 275 NOAA Weather RXOnly Rxomy wa 162550 NOAAWeather RXOny RXOnly wx2 Le 162 400 NOAA Weather RXOnly RX Only wx3 162 475 NOAA Weather RXOnly RX Only wx4 162 425 NOAA Weather RXOnly RX Only wx5 162 450 NOAA Weather RXOnly RX Only wxe 162 500 NOAA Weather RXOnly RX Only wx7 Le 162 525 NOAA Weather RXOnly RX Ony gt bWXM88__ 161 650 Can Weather RXOnly mxomy wx9 161775 Can Weather RXOnly RXOny 01 156 050 160 650 VTS Duplex Yes Ves 02 156 100 160 700 Port Ops Duplex_ Yes Ves 03 156 150 160 750 Port Ops Duplex_ Yes Ves 04 156 200 160 800 PortOps Duplex Yes Ves 05 156 250 160 850 VTS Duplex Yes Ves o6 156 300 1 156 300 Safety es Me 07 156 350 1 160 950 Com Duplex Yes Yes s os 156 400 156 400 Comi es Ne 09 156 450 156 450 Con Non Comi Yes Yes 10 156 500
14. Canada Channel Mode INT Indicates International Channel Mode DSC Indicators the radio is in the DSC mode GPS Icon It appears while GPS module is receiving the data Channel Display Indicates Channel Number in use SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 7 Installation Caution The SOLARA DSC will only operate with a nominal 13 8 volt negative ground battery system It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your radio on your vessel Electrical mechanical and environmental considerations must all be taken into account You should select the optimum relationship among these considerations Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the SOLARA DSC so that you can most conveniently use it Features which should be considered are 1 _ The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top or bottom of a shelf on a bulkhead or for overhead mounting 2 The REMOTE speaker wires can be used with an auxiliary speaker 3 _ Front fire internal speaker allows convenient in dash mounting using the optional bracket Choosing a Location Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your SOLARA DSC e 1 _ Select a location that is free from spray and splash 2 Keep the battery leads as short as possible Direct connection to the battery is most desirable If direct connection can not be made with the supplied power lead any extension s
15. LOCA UON enina r a 7 Engine Noise Suppression cccccsecccseeeceeeeeseseeceeeesaueeseueeseeeessaees 8 Antenna Considerations sje Gu nd a UU aa 8 Antenna Selection and Installation ccccceccccseeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeesaees 8 Installing the SOLARA DSC eu eegenen Seegen 9 Operauon ME 10 Power On OM EE 10 Last Channel Memory nu i Rd ee 10 ee LL eL FED FN YN RHYN FN HN IE NF FARN EF RF FN DF FFY 11 Coast Guard Channel 16 Channel 9 Communications 12 Selecting as MANNS ie teren 12 Weather Channels uu ee Eege eege ege AE 12 Al eine WEE 13 Weather o a 44 RR RR HR RHAFF FAN 13 Setting the Transmit TX Hower YY LLIW LL LL LL FFuiiiu 14 Recommended Emergency Broadcast Instructions 15 Bee 16 Digital Selective Calling DC 17 Teil dl 17 PMSA DS EE 18 IS OTIS E 20 NMEA Technical Setup ex O O ONN RYE RYN FO 21 Optional ee el 21 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions USA Channel 22 Channel and Functions International Channels 9 23 Channel and Functions Canadian Channele 24 elle e Ir EE 25 TOUDISSIOOUNAG EE 26 Care and Maintenance HYAY RL LEL LLYR LL LL LLARY LEFEL LWY LLun dru 27 Three Years Limited Warranty cccccccsssscssseeseseeesseeeseeeeneeseneneesens 29 SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 2 Uniden SOLARA DSC The Uniden SOLARA DSC VHF marine radio has been designed to give you a
16. Page 27 Care and Maintenance Your SOLARA DSC is a precision of electronic equipment and you should treat it accordingly Due to the rugged design very little maintenance is reguired However a few precautions should be observed elf the antenna has been damaged you should not transmit except in the case of an emergency A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio e You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio e You are urged to arrange for periodic performance checks with your Uniden Marine dealer 27 SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 28 Note 28 SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 29 Three Years Limited Warranty WARRANTOR UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION Uniden ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY Uniden warrants for three years to the original retail owner this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below WARRANTY DURATION This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 36 months after the date of original retail sale The warranty is invalid if the Product is A damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary B modified altered or used as part of any conversion kits subassemblies or any configurations not sold by Uniden C improperly installed D serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden ser
17. RFORMANCE OF WARRANTY If after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it The Product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable means or delivered to warrantor at Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd Ft Worth TX 76155 800 235 3874 8 AM to 5 PM Central Monday through Friday 29 SOLARA_UT600AH_ENG_0817 8 17 04 11 16 AMR Page b a At Uniden we care about you If you need assistance please DO NOT return this product to your place of purchase Our customer care specialists are available to help you Questions Difficulties with operation Quickly find answers to your questions by 1 First carefully read your owners manual included with this product 2 Visit our customer support website at www uniden com 3 Missing parts or accessories Call Parts amp Service at 1 800 554 3988 4 For any other issues please call our customer care specialists at 1 800 586 0409 Uniden Recycles for a CT Cleaner Environment 2004 Uniden America Corporation Fort Worth TX Custom manufactured in China C K OUT TH CU LATEST ACCESSORIES www uniden com UTZZ01600ZZ
18. SOLARA_UT600AH ENG _0817 8 17 04 11 16 Mt Page i Ss Uniden soLaRa psc FIXED MOUNT VHF MARINE TWO WAY RADIO SOLARA DSC SOLARA osc _ 1 Pw Ve WATERPROOF CAM M LERF Sege eg Weather Radio Uniden advanced marine technology www uniden com SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page i Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning This transmitter will operate on channels freguencies that have restricted use in the United States The channel assignments include freguencies assigned for exclusive use of the U S Coast Guard use in Canada and use in international waters Operation in these freguencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden For freguencies 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 reguiring a license such as commercial users you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories WARNING The cords on this product and or accessories contain lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other P reproductive harm Wash hands after handling SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb page dii Contents Uniden SOLARA RE 2 Included with your SOLARA DC 3 Cno and ue He re 4 Jee EE 7 CHOOSING A
19. ational standard for establishing VHF MF and HF radio calls Digital Selective Calling has also been selected as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS This service will let you instantly send a Distress call with GPS position when optional GPS receiver is connected to the SOLARA DSC to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission DSC will also let you initiate or receive distress urgency safety position information and routine calls to or from another vessel outfitted with a DSC transceiver See the directory section for instructions on how to setup the directory of names INDIVIDUAL This feature allows the user to contact another boat and to automatically switch the receiving DSC radio to desired channel SS 1 Press DSC 2 HI appears Press SELECT 3 _ Select the individual you want to contact using CH A and Y to select the number from O to 9 The number will be entered when SELECT is pressed and blinking digit moves to the next digit When you enter the last digit the confirmation screen appears Press SELECT tto transmit the individual DSC signal SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb page 18 ALL SHIPS This radio has the ability to send 3 types of all ships calls The following are examples of what these types of calls would be used for Urgency This call is for a vessel not yet in Distress but may have a serious problem Safety Th
20. cables installed into the selected location to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items Mark the location of the mounting bracket Remove the bracket from the radio and use it as a template to mark the holes to be drilled for the mounting hardware Drill the holes and mount the bracket with hardware compatible with the material of the mounting surface Note This HEXAGON HEAD BOLT is only for mounting the bracket KS with hardware Do not use it for installing the radio in the mounting bracket Connect the red wire of the supplied power cord to the positive battery supply Connect the black wire of the power cord to the negative battery supply The power cord is equipped with a fuse to protect the radio Use only a six 6 ampere fast blow fuse for replacement Connect the power cord to the keyed connector on the power pigtail Connect the antenna and accessories Install the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables and accessories to the appropriate jacks and connectors Note Do not use any other mounting knobs than the ones enclosed Do not insert the knobs without attaching the bracket SOLARA_U r600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 10 Operation POWER On Off Turn the unit On by rotating the PWR VOL control clockwise Adjust the volume to a comfortable level N o OFF When you turn the unit On you will hear a PWR VOL beep
21. gsafety mmsiinfo htm This portion of the SETUP menu will allow you to program an MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity for sending and receiving DSC calls To set USER MMSI code 1 _ Press and hold DSC when you turn the radio ON Note MMSI can be checked when 16 9 is pressed 2 _ Press DSC to enter the registration mode Press A org button to select number from O to 9 The number will be entered when SELECT is pressed and the blinking digit moves to the next digit 3 When you enter the last digit the confirmation screen appears 4 Press SELECT and turn the radio off to set the user MMSI code Note You can only program your radio twice with an MMSI number After that send your radio to Uniden for factory service Note SOLARA DSC will reply to the Position Request without any notice 20 SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 21 NMEA Technical Setup SOLARA DSC NMEA0183 GPS Input Connection Specification This section is useful when attaching an external GPS to the SOLARA DSC radio Many GPS units have a setup menu to be able to configure the NMEA0183 serial data output This output can be used to supply information to other devices on the vessel such as the SOLARA DSC VHF radio auto pilots chart plotters etc To setup the GPS to be used with the SOLARA DSC radio the following items need to be considered for proper operation 1 ce Ze The data amplitude Over 3
22. hould be made with 10 AWG wire Long extensions should use larger gauge wire 3 Keep the antenna lead as short as possible Long antenna leads can cause substantial loss of performance for both receiving and transmitting 4 Locate your antenna as high as possible and clear from metal objects The reliable range of coverage is a direct function of the antenna height 5 _ Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio 6 Select a location well away from the ship s compass Auxiliary speakers also should be located away from the compass SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 8 Engine Noise Suppression Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios The SOLARA DSC has been designed to be essentially impervious to ignition noise and alternator noise However in some installations it may be necessary to take measures to further reduce the effect of noise interference All DC battery wires antenna lead and accessory cables should be routed away from the engine and engine compartment and from power cabling carrying high currents In severe cases of noise interference it may be necessary to install a noise suppression kit Contact your Uniden Dealer for more information Antenna Considerations A variety of antennas are available from a number of guality suppliers It is recommended you draw upon the advice of
23. is call is used for a reason like debris in the Water Routine This call is used for normal calls alt Press DSC 2 Press CH Y or CH A to select AL ALL SHIPS 3 Press SELECT Li URGENCY appears SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb page d 4 _ Select the category of your call using CH A and W URGENCY ur ROUTINE ci SAFETY 5A Note ROUTINE calls tune to the previously selected channel 5 Press SELECT to transmit the ALL SHIPS DSC signal When sending either an URGENCY or SAFETY message all radios will automatically move to channel 70 until all of the data is received 6 After selecting URGENCY or SAFETY ALL SHIPS call is transmitted the radio will switch to Channel 16 You should wait a few minutes before transmitting the ALL SHIPS call information SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb page 20 USER MMSI Federal MMSI s are issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Non Federal MMSI s are issued by the Federal Communications Commission FCC You will need to obtain a nine digit MMSI number and program it into the SOLARA DSC The information obtained from the application is useful to the U S Coast Guard to help in search and rescue operations To obtain an MMSI number contact your authorized Uniden dealer or visit one of the following websites http wireless fcc gov marine fctsht14 html www boatus com mmsi or www seatow com boatin
24. m Lo Built in automatic level control ALC 156 to 157 MHz 10 ppm 20 C to 50 C 156 to 163 MHz 0 25 uV for 12 dB SINAD Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne PLL 0 2 uV Threshold 85 dB 67 dB 25 kHz 2 8 watts 10 Distortion 270 mA 13 8V DC squelched 0 6A 13 8V DC at maximum audio output 1st 21 4 MHz 2nd 455 kHz 25 SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 26 Troubleshooting If the SOLARA DSC does not perform to your expectations try the suggestions listed below If you cannot get satisfactory results call the Uniden Technical Support at 800 586 0409 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Standard Time Monday through Friday SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Won t power On No or low voltage Check for proper voltage getting to the set When the PTT is Bad mic element Send in for repair pressed Tx comes on and another radio can hear a click but no audio is heard While scanning the A source of noise is Eliminate the source of radio stops ona nearby the noise or briefly press particular channel all the channel A or D of the time channel W key There is noise on An external noise is Either turn off the the receiver that the being generated by offending device or squelch will not some device contact that Mfg eliminate Regarding FCC part 15 unintentional radiator 26 SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb
25. o either High or Low Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to place the radio into the Scan mode Press both HI LO SCAN UIC and WX ALERT UIC at the same time to change channel modes from USA to INTERNATIONAL to CANADIAN WX ALERT UIC Press this key to listen to active NOAA Weather channels Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to place the radio into the Weather Alert mode Press both HI LO SCAN UIC and WX ALERT UIC at the same time to change channel modes from USA to INTERNATIONAL to CANADIAN DISTRESS Press this key to send a signal of distress in case of emergency SQUELCH Rotate this knob eliminate background noise when a signal is not being received SOLARA UT600AH ENG 0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 5 Rear Panel Connectors 1 1 DC Cord 2 ACC Cable 3 Antenna Connector ACC Cable Thick Black DC GND Orange External Speaker Black External Speaker GND Green GPS DATA IN Brown GPS GND Yellow NC SOLARA_U P6OOAH ENG _0817 8 17 04 11 16 tb Page 6 D D OL D esch o F esch mM on Ol P 9 10 11 TX Transmit Indicates transmitting HI High Indicates transmit output is 25 Watts LO Low Indicates transmit output is 1 Watt SCAN Indicates Scan Mode has been activated ALERT Indicates Weather Alert Mode has been activated WX Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated USA Indicates US Channel Mode CAN Indicates
26. ortion Spurious Suppression Output Power Stabilization Frequency Range Frequency Stability Receiver Frequency Range Sensitivity Circuit Squelch Sensitivity Spurious Response Adjacent Channel Selectivity Audio Output Power Power Requirement IF Frequencies Type accepted under part 80 of the Rules meets Pp All International U S A and Canadian channels plus 10 Weather channels On Off Volume Squelch TX Transmit HI High LO Low SCAN ALERT WX USA INT CAN DSC GPS and Channel Display LCD with Orange backlight 16 9 DISTRESS DSC SELECT HI LO SCAN UIC WX ALERT UIC CHA or V Antenna ACC and DC cord H63 mm x W160 mm x L168 mm W O Heat Sink H2 52 inches x W6 4 inches x L6 72 inches 920 g 2 03 lbs 32 4 oz 13 8V DC negative ground Mounting bracket and hardware microphone hanger spare fuse 50 O nominal Rugged 2 kQ condenser mic element with coiled cord 1 82 inch Mylar Cone 8 O 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Meets or exceeds EIA standards RS152B and RS204C Great Lakes Agreement and party boat requirements 1 watt or 25 watt switch selectable Not rated on LO 25 watts output 5 3A013 8V DC FM 5 kHz deviation FCC designator F3E 45 dB 1 kHz with 3 kHz deviation with 1000 Hz modulating frequency nominal Less than 8 with 3 kHz deviation with 1000 Hz modulating frequency 35 dBm Hi 23 dB
27. rugged reliable instrument that will provide you with years of trouble free service With proper care and maintenance your marine radio could outlast your present vessel and serve you well on board The full features and flexibility designed into this guality transceiver will prevent it from becoming obsolete regardless of changes in craft or geographic locations The technical excellence of this marine radio is demonstrated by the multiplicity of uses for which it has been found acceptable by the U S Federal Communications Commission It is acceptable for compulsory use on party boats for use on vessels subject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement or bridge to bridge requirements for general pleasure and commercial vessels and certain land stations in marine service The SOLARA DSC is of all solid state design with conservatively rated rugged components and materials compatible with the marine environment The transceiver utilizes a number of gaskets sealing rings waterproof membranes and other sealants to effect a waterproof housing for protection of the electronics It meets the most stringent a JIS7 waterproof specification The unit may be mounted in any number of convenient locations on your vessel by utilizing the optional flash mount bracket White FMB322W Black FMB322B You are encouraged to thoroughly read the rest of this Operating Guide to acquaint yourself with the characteristics and operation of your transceiver so
28. s Ne 78 156 925 161 525 Non Com l Duplex_ Yes Ves 80 157 025 161 625 Com I Duplex Yes Ves 81 157 075 161 675 Coast Guard Duplex ve Yes 82 157 125 161 725 US Govt Only Duplex 83 157 175 161 775 Coast Guard Duplex_ _ Yes Yes 84 157 2235 161 825 Public Corresp Duplex_ No Yes 85 157 275 161 875 Public Corresp Duplex_ No yes 86 157 325 161 925 PubiicCorrespDuplex_ No mes 87 157 375 161 975 Public Corresp Duplex_ No yes 88 157 425 162 025 Com I Duplex Yess Ce 23 SOLARA_U 11 16 AN P6OOAH ENG_0817 8 17 04 Page 24 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions Canadian Channels CHANNEL DESIG X0 FREQUENCY MHz RANSMIT RECEIVE 163 275 TYPE OF TRAFFIC NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather SHIP SHIP TO SHIP _ TO SHORE RXOnly Lony RXOnly o RX Only NOAA Weather NOAA Weather NOAA Weather RXOnly RXOnly Can Weather LB On RXOnly Duplex es es Duplex es es Duplex dt es es gt pO es es f 156 250 Cd es es i 156 300 es NO 156 350 es Yes i 156 400 es NO 156 450 es es i 156 500 Cd es es 156 55 156 550 Ct es ves I 156 600 156 600 yes es Cd 156 650 156 650 we Ct es S es Cd 156 700 156 700 es es i 156 750 156 750 Im dt es St es I 156 800 156 800 ve ve 156 850 156 850 1W_ es dt es I
29. vice center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty E used in any conjunction with eguipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden or F installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you without charge for parts service or any other cost except shipping and handling incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER Pp WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you LEGAL REMEDIES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is void outside the United States of America PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PE
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