POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page i POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page ii Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! 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. For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office. POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page iii Contents Uniden POLARIS....................................................................................2 Included with your POLARIS ..................................................................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 POLARIS....................................................................10 Operation ..............................................................................................11 Power On/Off ...................................................................................11 Last Channel Memory......................................................................11 Squelch............................................................................................12 Instant 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 Hail ..................................................................................................16 Hail Volume Adjust ..........................................................................16 Weather Alert...................................................................................17 Transmitting .....................................................................................19 Setting TX Output ............................................................................19 Distress............................................................................................20 Menu Operation ....................................................................................22 Digital Selective Calling (DSC)........................................................22 Individual ....................................................................................22 Group .........................................................................................23 All Ships .....................................................................................24 Position Request ........................................................................25 Position Send .............................................................................27 Standby ......................................................................................28 Call Wait.....................................................................................29 Geographical Call ......................................................................30 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page iv System.............................................................................................31 Contrast......................................................................................31 Lamp Adjust ...............................................................................32 Key Beep ...................................................................................33 LCD Color ..................................................................................34 Setup ...............................................................................................35 FIPS ...........................................................................................35 User MMSI .................................................................................39 Group MMSI...............................................................................41 U.I.C ...........................................................................................42 Directory.....................................................................................43 Auto Channel Switch..................................................................49 Position Reply ............................................................................50 CH Tag .......................................................................................52 WHAM........................................................................................55 Alarm Clock ................................................................................58 Time Offset.................................................................................61 Review Channel Memory ................................................................63 NMEA Technical Setup .........................................................................64 Optional Accessories ............................................................................64 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels) ........................................65 Channel and Functions (International Channels) ...........................66 Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) ................................67 NWR-SAME Event Code......................................................................68 Specification .........................................................................................69 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................70 Care and Maintenance .........................................................................71 Three Year Limited Warranty................................................................72 Spanish owner's manual available at www.uniden.com http://www.uniden.com/productsupport.cfm?cat=Marine%20Electronics El manual pare el usuario, en el idioma español, está disponiole en www.uniden.com http://www.uniden.com/productsupport.cfm?cat=Marine%20Electronics POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 2 Uniden POLARIS The Uniden POLARIS 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 POLARIS 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 the Uniden POLARIS is demonstrated by the multiplicity of uses for which it has been found acceptable by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. The Uniden POLARIS 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 Uniden POLARIS 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. The Uniden POLARIS Radio 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 (FMB321). 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: POLARIS meets JIS7 requirements. The color of your POLARIS may vary. 2 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 3 Included with your POLARIS POLARIS Owner's Manual POLARIS Radio Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket and Knobs DC Cord Mounting Hardware Accessory Cable Spare Fuse 250V 6A 3 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 4 Controls and Indicators Front panel/Microphone 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PTT Switch - Press to transmit and release to receive. 16/9 - Instantly change to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel. HAIL - Use as a public address system and two way voice communication. CHANNEL/L/M - Change the channel number up/down. These buttons are used to adjust the volume for Hail mode and to move the cursor in Menu mode. 5. PUSH/SELECT - This is used to manually select the desired Communication Channel (01-28 and 60-88), or Weather Channel (0-9). In the Menu mode this is used to select the menu options. It also changes to display the GPS mode. It is used to adjust the volume for the HAIL mode. 6. POWER/VOLUME (On/Off/Volume) - Turns the unit On or Off and adjusts the speaker volume. 7. DISTRESS - Used to send a signal of distress in case of emergency. 8. H/L/MENU - Change transmit power HI/LO and select Menu mode. 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. 9. WX/ALERT - Select Weather channel and Weather Alert mode. 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. 10. SCAN/MEM - Select Scan mode and setup Memory channels. Press this key to activate the Scan operation. Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to place a channel into Scan Memory or remove a channel from Scan Memory. 11. 16/9/TRI - Access channel 16/9, and setup Triple Watch function. Instantly change to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel. Press and hold the key for 2 seconds to turn Triple Watch On/Off. 12. SQUELCH - Eliminate background noise when a signal is not being received. 1. 2. 3. 4. 4 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 5 Rear Panel Connectors 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. DC Jack ACC Connector Remote Connector Antenna Connector 3 4 ACC Connector To POLARIS Orange : External Speaker (+) Black : External Speaker (--) Green : GPS DATA IN Red : DC +13.8V Bare Wire : GND Brown : Hailer (+) Horn Speaker Blue : Hailer (--) Horn Speaker Note: DC13.8V and GND are for GPS ANT. 5 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. TX (Transmit) - Indicates transmitting. TRI (Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect. HI (High) - Indicates transmit output is 25 Watts. LO (Low) - Indicates transmit output is 1 Watt. USA - Indicates US Channel Mode. CAN - Indicates Canada Channel Mode. INT - Indicates International Channel Mode. ALT - Indicates Weather Alert Mode has been activated. MEM (Memory) - Indicates Memory Scan Mode status for each channel selected. WX - Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated. CH TAG Channel Display - Indicates Channel Number in use. (Alarm mark) - It appears when the alarm is set. (Exclamation mark) - It appears when it receives WX Alert. (GPS mark) - It appears while GPS module is receiving the data. (WHAM mark) - It appears when it is connected to the control unit of WHAM. This icon appears while the POLARIS is in the "data cleaning" mode. Note: 6 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 7 GPS Indicator (External GP ...