User manual UNIDEN POLARIS-BK

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 GPS Source Required) 11/09 09:13A 359 32.5KT 41.17.305 S 174.46.511 E 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Date Time Speed Data Angle Data - Compass direction Latitude Longitude (GPS mark) - It appears while GPS module is receiving the data. Direction * - It appears when the ship is not moving. Channel Display It appears when GPS is connected to the POLARIS. It appears when GPS is receiving data. It appears when the battery voltage is too high. It appears when the battery is low. 7 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 8 Installation Caution: The POLARIS will only operate with a nominal 12 volt negative ground battery system. It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your POLARIS 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 POLARIS so that you can most conveniently use your radio. 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. All connections are "plug-in" type for easy removal of the radio. 4. Front fire internal speaker allows convenient in-dash mounting using the optional bracket (FMB321). Choosing a Location Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your POLARIS. 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 should 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. 8 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 9 Engine Noise Suppression Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. The POLARIS 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 quality suppliers. It is recommended you draw upon the advice of 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 should be located away from metal objects. Antennas should not have excessively long coaxial feed cables. Antenna Selection and Installation Your Uniden POLARIS radio 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 foot separation distance. No person should touch the antenna or come into the separation distance when the radio is transmitting. 9 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 10 Installing the POLARIS 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. 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 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 all other auxiliary cables 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. 10 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 11 Operation POWER On/Off Turn the unit On by rotating the POWER/VOLUME control clockwise. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level. When you turn the unit On, you will hear a beep and the greeting message below appears on the LCD for 2 seconds. UNIDEN POLARIS MARINE RADIO Note: When you turn On the radio, the channel you set last will display on the LCD. Last Channel Memory The POLARIS memorizes the last channel selected before you turn Off the radio. Example, if you turn Off the POLARIS on CH 16, the radio will be on that channel when turned back On. Note: In order for the last channel to be memorized you must have the radio on that channel for 3 seconds. 11 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 12 SQUELCH Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that only very strong signals can get through. Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that everything gets through - noise, weak signals, and strong signals. Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise Turn SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops. Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only strong signals through. Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise 12 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 13 INSTANT CHANNEL 16/CHANNEL 9 COMMUNICATIONS To access instant Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications, press 16/9/TRI. You can access Channel 16 instantly while tuned to another channel. Press 16/9/TRI again to access Channel 9 communications. Press and release 16/9/TRI a third time to return to the channel selected prior to accessing instant Channel 16/Channel 9 commnunications. The display will indicate the selected channel. To cancel Channel 16/Channel 9 communications: G Press 16/9/TRI until the previous channel setting appears. --or-G Press WX/ALERT. TRIPLE WATCH Triple Watch monitors Channel 16, Channel 9, and the current Marine Channel or Weather Channel. To activate Triple Watch, press and hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds. TRI appears on the LCD, indicating Triple Watch mode is in effect. If a signal is received on either Channel 16 or Channel 9, the radio remains on that channel until the signal ends. TRI MEM HI CAN TELEPHONE Press and hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds to cancel the Triple Watch mode. Note: While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently selected channel using the PUSH ­ SELECT knob. A momentary press of the 16/9/TRI button interrupts Triple Watch mode and remains on channel 16, or on channel 9 if you press 16/9/TRI once more. To return to the Triple Watch mode, simply press the button again. 13 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 14 MANUAL TUNING To manually select a channel, rotate the PUSH ­ SELECT knob clockwise to increase the number or counterclockwise to decrease the number. It also can be changed by L or M on the microphone. Communication channels are located on channel 01-28 and 60-88. Weather channels are located on channels 0-9. WEATHER CHANNELS To select Weather Channels 0-9, press WX/ALERT. The radio will go to the last selected Weather Channel. Press L or M on the microphone to select a different Weather Channel. It also can be changed by the PUSH ­ SELECT knob on the base. To exit from Weather Channel: G Press WX/ALERT. The radio returns to the previous Marine channel. WX MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan) You can enter channels into Memory Scan for instant scanning at any time. When a channel is selected for Memory Scan, MEM appears on the LCD display. To enter a channel into Memory Scan, select the channel you want to store by rotating the PUSH ­ SELECT knob, and then press and hold SCAN/MEM for 2 seconds. The channel is stored in Memory Scan and MEM appears on the LCD display. HI MEM CAN TELEPHONE 14 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 15 To cancel the channel in Memory, press and hold SCAN/MEM for 2 seconds and the MEM icon disappears. Note: The Memory channel can be set independently in 3 regional modes (USA, INT, and CAN). You cannot use this feature in WX mode or for channel 70. Triple Watch Scan To turn Triple Watch Scan On, press and hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds. Although the current channel is scanned, PRI 16 CH and PRI 9 CH are scanned every 2 seconds. Then "TRI" appears. Normal Scan To turn Normal Scan On, press SCAN/MEM, and then press and hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds. Although Memory CH is scanned, PRI 16 CH and PRI 9 CH are not. Triple Watch Alert Scan To turn Triple Watch Alert Scan On, press and hold WX/ALERT for 2 seconds while in Triple Watch mode. Although Memory CH is scanned, MRN 16 CH and MRN 9 CH are scanned every 2 seconds, and WX CH is scanned every 7 seconds. "TRI" and "ALT" appear on the LCD. Alert Scan To turn Alert Scan On, press and hold WX/ALERT for 2 seconds. Although Memory CH is scanned, WX CH is scanned every 7 seconds. 15 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 16 Hail To access the Hail mode, press HAIL on the microphone. "HA" appears on the display. Press and hold the PTT switch on the microphone, hold the microphone approximately two inches away from your mouth, and speak clearly in a normal voice. To cancel Hail mode, press HAIL on the microphone. TX VOL¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Hail Volume Adjust While you are in Hail mode, you can adjust the out going volume by pressing L/M on the microphone, or by rotating the PUSH ­ SELECT knob on the POLARIS. The incoming volume is adjusted by using the POWER/VOLUME knob. Note: When purchasing a Hailer horn for the POLARIS radio please consider these required specifications. · 17 W (Nominal) · 10 W (minimum) · 4 Load (impedance) * RE-ENTRANT feature may not work for all the models. 16 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 17 Weather Alert The traditional weather feature receive's weather broadcast (usually within a 50-mile radius) then sound an alarm of any emergency code which was transmitted along with the broadcast. This means that people who live outside an affected area are often alerted even when their area is not affected, causing many of them to ignore potentially real emergency/weather warnings that can save lives. In 1994, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began broadcasting coded signals called FIPS (Federal Information Processing System) codes along with their standard weather broadcasts from stations in your area. These codes identify an emergency and the specific geographic area (such as a country) affected by the emergency. The POLARIS was developed with the SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) technology. This allows your radio to receive, interpret, and display the information about the codes so you can determine if the emergency might affect your area. Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area (defined by the National Weather Service), so your radio sounds an alert only when an emergency/weather emergency is declared in those locations. This helps you more efficiently track the emergency/weather conditions in and around your area. 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 at full volume, regardless of the volume setting. When the signal stops, you will hear the active weather channel broadcast at the normal volume. Note: See SETUP mode to program up to 30 FIPS codes. 17 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 18 The ALT icon indicates the Weather Alert mode is activated. To activate the Weather Alert mode: 1. Press and hold WX/ALERT for 2 seconds if WX/ALERT is Off, it is changed to WX/ALERT On and the ALT icon appears. WX ALT 2. If the radio receives a 1050Hz tone, the (Exclamation mark) and the ALT icon will blink every other second. In the area where SAME is broadcasted, the following is displayed. WX ALT ALT DETECT 3. When a WX/ALERT signal is received, all other functions are WX ALT canceled and the radio remains on the selected weather channel. WARNING When the radio is in Scan mode, TSUNAMI scanning the weather channel every 7 seconds, the SAME signal is not decoded. To decode the SAME signal, the radio should be on an active weather channel. In order to stop the alert press any key. If you press any key once more, the alert icon disappears. 18 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 19 TRANSMITTING The POLARIS transmits on fifty-five marine frequencies and receives on eighty marine frequencies. Channel 70 of the USA, International, and Canadian frequencies, and channel 15, of the USA frequencies, and WX CH ­ are for receiving only. The POLARIS 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 67 - 69. SETTING TX OUTPUT Caution: It is important to remember to use the LO position in port or for short range communications. 1. When you turn the POLARIS On for HI USA the first time, the unit is automatically set to transmit at 25 watts (HI). DISTRESS 2. Press H/L/MENU to change the transmitter output to 1 watt (LO). LO USA DISTRESS 3. Press H/L/MENU again to change back to 25 watts (HI). HI USA DISTRESS Note: Each time the H/L/MENU is pressed a short tone sounds. CH13 is set as 1 watt (LO) channel. When the channel is set as LO power channel, you can transmit at 25 watts (HI) by pressing and holding H/L/MENU during the call. LO power channels are 13 and 67 for USA, and 13, 15, 17, and 20 for CAN. 19 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 20 DISTRESS Note: You must set the user MMSI in order to send a Distress call. Please see page 40 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 seconds. Then, the following screen appears and select SEND or CANCEL. If you select CANCEL, the display returns to the channel display screen. 2. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to send. 3. The Distress call is transmitted and it waits for about 210 - 270 seconds. This is continued internally. After the Distress call has been sent, the Distress alert will sound every other second, and it also "shadow-watches" for a transmission between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received from the Coast Guard shore station. 4. To cancel the Distress call, press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob. 5. When the POLARIS receives a Distress call, the following screen appears. If an acknowledgment is not received, the Distress call is repeated until an acknowledgment is received from the Coast Guard shore station. Note: DISTRESS SEND CANCEL DISTRESS ACK WAITING CANCEL DISTRESS 06/15 10:30A KENT NEWMAN FIRE 70.00.000 N 120.00.000 W DISTRESS 06/15 10:30A PAUL HUBER FIRE 70.40.000 N 150.00.000 E DISTRESS --/-- --:-135792468 UNDESIGNATED NO POSITION If the POLARIS receives a Distress call, it will be displayed on the LCD display. An emergency alert will sound. The name will be displayed if it is the name registered in the directory. Otherwise, sender's MMSI is displayed. Latitude, longitude, and time information will also be displayed if the GPS module is carried in the vessel that transmitted a DSC Distress call. 20 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 21 MARINE DISTRESS PROCEDURE Speak slowly ­ clearly ­ calmly. 1. Make sure your radio is On. 2. Tune to Channel 16. 3. Press the PTT button on the microphone and say: "MAYDAY ­ MAYDAY ­ MAYDAY." 4. Give your ship ID. 5. Say "MAYDAY [your ship name]." 6. Give your location: (what navigational aids or landmarks are near). 7. State the nature of your distress. 8. Give the number of persons aboard and the conditions of any injured. 9. Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel. 10. Give a brief description of your vessel (meters, type, color, hull). 11. Say: "I will be listening on Channel 16". 12. End message by saying "THIS IS [your ship name or call sign] OVER." 13. Release the PTT button and listen. Someone should answer. If not, repeat call, beginning at Item 3 above. 21 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 22 Menu Operation 1. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) Digital Selective Calling is a process of establishing a radio call, it has been chosen by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international 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 POLARIS) 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. Note: POS. SEND, ALARM CLOCK, and TIME OFFSET will not be displayed if the GPS is not connected. 1. . 2. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select DSC CALL. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 1-A. INDIVIDUAL 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN SHIP-SHIP 2. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob at DSC CALL, the DSC CALL menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob, and the individual directory appears. INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBY 22 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 23 4. Rotate the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select the individual you want to contact, and press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to transmit the individual DSC signal. JUNE BRAWLEY KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER EXIT 5. INDIVIDUAL KENT NEWMAN 012345678 SEND CANCEL 6. When you receive the individual acknowledgment successfully, the following screen appears, and both radios tune to the previously selected channel. You are now ready to transmit on that channel. or When the called radio has been set to standby mode, the following screen appears. INDVL ACK KENT NEWMAN 012345678 COMPLETED INDVL ACK KENT NEWMAN 012345678 UNATTENDED Note: If there is not any data registered in the directory you cannot proceed to the 3rd step. See the SETUP section for directory setup instructions. Select an open (unused) working channel first, then make the call. After the acknowledgment, both radios tune to the previously selected channel. HI CAN 1-B. GROUP 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. SHIP-SHIP DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 2. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob at DSC CALL, the DSC CALL menu appears. 23 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 24 3. Rotate the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select GROUP. INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBY GROUP 123456789 SEND CANCEL HI CAN 4. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob, and the MMSI code appears, you can now call the group members. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select SEND and the POLARIS returns to the channel display screen. SHIP-SHIP 1-C. ALL SHIPS 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN SHIP-SHIP 2. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob at DSC CALL, the DSC CALL menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. Rotate the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select ALL SHIPS. 4. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob, and the ALL SHIPS directory appears. INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBY 24 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 25 5. Rotate the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select the nature of your call (URGENCY, SAFETY, ROUTINE). ROUTINE calls tune to the previously selected channel. URGENCY SAFETY ROUTINE EXIT Note: 6. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to transmit the ALL SHIPS DSC signal. ALL SHIPS URGENCY SEND CANCEL 7. When sending either an URGENCY or SAFETY message, all radios will automatically move to channel 70 until all of the data is received. TX HI CAN DSC 8. After selecting URGENCY or SAFETY ALL SHIPS call is transmitted, the POLARIS will switch to Channel 16. You should wait a few minutes before transmitting the ALL SHIPS call information. ALL SHIPS 06/15 03:00P 012345678 URGENCY 1-D. POSITION REQUEST This radio has the ability to request the position of an individual vessel that is registered in the DIRECTORY. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for HI CAN 2 seconds. TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob at DSC CALL, the DSC CALL menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 25 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 26 3. Rotate the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select POS.REQUEST. INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBY KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER JUNE BRAWLEY EXIT 4. 5. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob, and the individual directory appears. Rotate the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select the name to request the individual's position. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob, the following screen appears. Confirm if the name and address is correct. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select SEND. 6. POS.REQUEST KENT NEWMAN 654321000 SEND CANCEL POS.REPLY KENT NEWMAN 654321000 WAITING CANCEL 7. If the POLARIS does not detect an acknowledgment, the following screen appears. POS.REQUEST KENT NEWMAN 654321000 SEND CANCEL 8. When the called vessel sends the position information, the following screen appears. POS.REPLY 06/15 03:00P KENT NEWMAN 70.00.000 N 110.00.000 E Note: The requested radio must have the ability to transmit the position information (such as having a POLARIS radio). 26 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 27 1-E. POSITION SEND This radio has the ability to send the position of your vessel to another vessel using a VHF marine radio equipped with DSC. Note: Position send is only available when it is connected to the GPS. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN SHIP-SHIP 2. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob at DSC CALL, the DSC CALL menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. Rotate the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select POS.SEND. INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBY KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER JUNE BRAWLEY EXIT 4. 5. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob, and the individual directory appears. Rotate the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select the name to send your position information. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob, the following screen appears. Confirm if the name and address is correct. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select SEND. When the calling radio receives an acknowledgment, the following screen appears. 6. POS.SEND KENT NEWMAN 654321000 SEND CANCEL 7. POS.REPLY 06/15 03:00P KENT NEWMAN 70.00.000 N 110.00.000 E 27 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 28 1-F. STANDBY The DSC STANDBY function allows the POLARIS to answer DSC calls with the UNATTENDED message and record the calls for response at another time. When you set the POLARIS to DSC STANDBY mode, voice traffic may still be active on any chosen channel. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob at DSC CALL, the DSC CALL menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. Rotate the PUSH ­ SELECT knob to select STANDBY. GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBY CALL WAIT HI CAN 4. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT knob, and the STANDBY directory appears. DSC STANDBY UNATTENDED When an individual DSC call is INDIVIDUAL 06/20 11:00P received, the radio will respond with KENT NEWMAN the UNATTENDED message when ROUTINE an operator cannot answer the call. DSC STANDBY The DSC call will be recorded into UNATTENDED the radio's Call Waiting directory. Note: If you press a key on the radio or the PTT, this feature will be canceled. 5. 28 POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 29 1-G. CALL WAIT The DSC Call Waiting directory records 10 received distress calls, and records 20 individual calls that are received and not answered within 5 minutes or while the radio is set to DSC Standby. Calls will be recorded while you are busy with other communications as long as the transmitter is not keyed at the time of the call. If the call is answered within 5 minutes the call will not be recorded. When a call is recorded, a message appears. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH ­ SELECT at