Uniden Oceanus Dsc Vhf Marine Radio Owners Manual

							This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have
restricted use in the United States.  The channel assignments
include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S.
Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters.
Operation in these frequencies without proper authorization is
strictly forbidden.  For frequencies/channels that are currently
for use in the U.S. without an individual license, please contact
the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC.
Maritime Radio Services Operation
Warning!
For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain
a license application from your nearest FCC field office. 
						

							Uniden OCEANUS DSC .........................................................................2
Included with your OCEANUS DSC .......................................................3
Controls and Indicators...........................................................................4
Installation...............................................................................................8
Choosing a Location..........................................................................8
Engine Noise Suppression ................................................................9
Antenna Considerations ....................................................................9
Antenna Selection and Installation ....................................................9
Installing the OCEANUS DSC .........................................................10
Operation ..............................................................................................11
Power On/Off ...................................................................................11
Last Channel Memory......................................................................11
Squelch............................................................................................12
Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications ...................13
Triple Watch.....................................................................................13
Manual Tuning .................................................................................14
Weather Channels  ..........................................................................14
MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan) ....................14
Triple Watch Scan ...........................................................................15
Normal Scan ....................................................................................15
Triple Watch Alert Scan ...................................................................15
Alert Scan ........................................................................................15
Weather Alert ...................................................................................16
Transmitting .....................................................................................18
Setting TX Output ............................................................................18
Distress............................................................................................19
Marine Distress Procedure ..............................................................20
Menu Operation ....................................................................................21
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ........................................................21
Individual ....................................................................................21
Group .........................................................................................22
All Ships .....................................................................................23
Position Request ........................................................................24
Position Send .............................................................................26
Standby ......................................................................................27
Call Wait .....................................................................................28
Geographical Call ......................................................................29
Contents 
						

							Setup ...............................................................................................30
Alarm Clock ................................................................................30
Directory .....................................................................................33
FIPS ...........................................................................................37
Auto Channel Switch ..................................................................40
Position Reply ............................................................................41
CH Tag .......................................................................................43
WHAM ........................................................................................45
Group MMSI...............................................................................48
User MMSI .................................................................................49
System.............................................................................................51
Contrast......................................................................................51
Lamp Adjust ...............................................................................52
Key Beep ...................................................................................53
NMEA Technical Setup .........................................................................54
Optional Accessories ............................................................................54
VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone
Channel and Functions (USA Channels) ........................................55
Channel and Functions (International Channels) ...........................56
Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) ................................57
NWR-SAME Event Code ......................................................................58
Specification .........................................................................................59
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................60
Care and Maintenance .........................................................................61
Three Year Limited Warranty ................................................................64 
						

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The UnidenOCEANUS DSCVHF marine radio has been designed to
give you a rugged, reliable instrument that will provide you with years of
trouble-free service.
With proper care and maintenance, your marine radio could outlast your
present vessel and serve you well on-board.  The full features and
flexibility designed into this quality transceiver will prevent it from
becoming obsolete regardless of changes in craft or geographic
locations.
The technical excellence of this marine radio is demonstrated by the
multiplicity of uses for which it has been found acceptable by the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission.  It is acceptable for compulsory
use on party boats, for use on vessels subject to the Great Lakes
Radio Agreement or bridge-to-bridge requirements, for general pleasure
and commercial vessels, and certain land stations in marine service.
The 
OCEANUS DSCis of all solid-state design with conservatively
rated, rugged components and materials compatible with the marine
environment.  The transceiver utilizes a number of gaskets, sealing
rings, waterproof membranes, and other sealants to effect a waterproof
housing for protection of the electronics.  It meets the most stringent
JIS7 waterproof specification.  The unit may be mounted in any number
of convenient locations on your vessel by utilizing the optional universal
mounting bracket (White - FMB322W, Black - FMB322B).
You are encouraged to thoroughly read the rest of this Operating Guide
to acquaint yourself with the characteristics and operation of your
transceiver so that you can contribute to the longevity of your
investment.  
Keep your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case warranty service is
required.
Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all
subject to change without notice.
Note:OCEANUS DSCmeets JIS7 requirements.
The color of your OCEANUS DSCmay vary.
Uniden OCEANUS DSC 
						

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Included with your OCEANUS DSC
OCEANUS DSC
Owner s ManualOCEANUS DSC Radio Microphone Hanger
and Screws
Mounting Bracket
and Knobs
DC Cord
Spare Fuse
250V 6A Accessory Cable Mounting Hardware 
						

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Front panel/Microphone
1.PTT Switch- Press to transmit and release to receive.
2.13.16/9/TRI- Press this key instantly change to Channel 16, Channel 9 or
current channel. Pressing and holding this key for 2 seconds will activate
the triple Watch Feature.
3.6.
STEP/SCAN- Press this key to activate the step operation. Every time
this key is pushed, the radio will step to the next channel that has placed
into Memory. Pressingand holding this key for 2 seconds will activate the
channel scan feature.
4.5.
CHANNEL//- These keys are used to change the channel number
up/down. These buttons are also used to move the cursor in Menu mode.
7.
UIC/MEM- Press this key to change channel modes from USA to
CANADIAN to INTERNATIONAL. Pressing and holding this key for 2
seconds will place the currently selected channel into Memory. Pressing
and holding this key for 2 seconds again will delete the channel from
scanning memory.
8.
PA- Press this key to enable the PA (Public Address) feature.
9.PWR/VOL(On/Off/Volume) - Turns the unit On or Off and adjusts the
speaker volume.
10.
SELECT- In the Menu mode this is used to select the menu options.
11 .H/L/MENU- Press this key to change the transmit power to either High or
Low. Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to enter the Menu mode.
12.
WX/ALERT- Press this key to listen to active NOAA Weather channels.
Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to place the radio into the Weather
Alert mode.
14.
DISTRESS- Press this key to send a signal of distress in case of
emergency.
15.
SQUELCH- Rotate this knob eliminate background noise when a signal is
not being received.
Controls and Indicators
4
3
2 1
7698 5
151110121314 
						

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Rear Panel Connectors
2
3
4 1
1. DC Jack
2. ACC Connector
3. Remote Connector
4. Antenna Connector
To OCEANUS DSC
Note:DC13.8V and GND are for GPS ANT.
ACC Connector 
						

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1.TX(Transmit) - Indicates transmitting.
2.
HI(High) - Indicates transmit output is 25 Watts.
3.
C- Indicates Canada Channel Mode.
4.
DSC- Indicators the radio is in the DSC mode.
5.
TRI(Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect.
6.
MEM(Memory) - Indicates Memory Scan Mode status for each
channel selected.
7.
(Alarm Icon)- It appears when the alarm clock is set.
8.
LO(Low) - Indicates transmit output is 1 Watt.
9.
U- Indicates US Channel Mode.
10.
I- Indicates International Channel Mode.
11 .
WX- Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated.
12.
(ALT Icon)- Indicates Weather Alert Mode has been
activated.
13.
CH TAG- This area is used for Channel Tag, Menu, and message
of SAME, DSC, GPS, and frequency of weather channel. These
messages will continually scroll from right to the left.
14.
(GPS Icon)- It appears while GPS module is receiving the
data.
15.
(WHAM Icon)- It appears when it is connected to the control
unit of WHAM.
16.
Channel Display- Indicates Channel Number in use. 
						

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NOTES: POS SEND and ALARM CLOCK are not displayed in Menu when GPS
module is not connected.
When the radio is in one of the following modes: WX Alert mode, Channel 16/9
mode, Scan Mode, or Triple Watch mode, and the user presses the Menu key, all
the of these modes are cancelled.
The Menu mode will be cancelled if the radio receives a DSC call or any key is
pressed besides the Up arrow, Down arrow, or select keys are pressed.
MENU
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL
GROUP
ALL SHIPS
POS REQUEST
POS SEND
STANDBY
CALL WAIT
EXITSETUP
ALARM CLOCK
DIRECTORY
FIPS
AUTO CH SWSYSTEM EXIT
CONTRAST
LAMP ADJUST
KEY BEEP
EXIT
POS REPLY
CH TAG
WHAM
GROUP MMSI
USER MMSI
EXIT
Flow Chart for Menu Operation