Marine Radio OWNER'S MANUAL UM-525 Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in Maritime Radio Services Operation 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 on 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 (for US users) or Industry Canada (for Canadian users). FCC / Industry Canada Information Certification FCC Part 80 or RSS-182/188 Output Power 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high) Emission 16K0F3E, 16K0F2D Transmitter Frequency Range 156.025 to 157.425 MHz FCC Identifier AMWUT601 IC Certification Number 513C-UT601D This device complies with the GMDSS provisions with Part 80 of the FCC Rules, as well as Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by Uniden Corporation. Changes or modifications not approved by Uniden could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories. Installer Instructions To connect an optional external antenna to the radio for your WHAM x 4, you will need a 2.4GHz antenna with mounting bracket and a cable with N-type connectors. Keep the antenna lead-in wire as short as possible. Follow these steps to connect an optional external antenna to the radio. 1. Use a mounting bracket to mount the antenna on a vertical mast or pole. 2. Run the cable from the antenna to the radio. 3. Attach one end of the cable to the connection lug on the antenna, then connect the other end to the External Antenna Connector jack on the back of the radio. 2 Maritime Radio Services Operation Contents About Digital Selective Calling ............................................................................. 5 Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6 Feature Highlights ................................................................................................. 6 General Features ............................................................................................... 6 Weather Features ............................................................................................... 7 DSC Features ......................................................................................................7 Optional Features ................................................................................................7 Understanding Your Radio ....................................................................................9 About This Manual ..............................................................................................9 How The Radio's Controls Appear in This Manual ............................................. 9 Included With the Radio .......................................................................................10 Controls, Connections, and Indicators ..............................................................11 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 11 Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................... 11 Hailer Connector/Cable .................................................................................... 12 GPS/External Speaker Connector/Cable ......................................................... 12 WHAM Control Unit Connector ......................................................................... 12 Setting Up the Radio ............................................................................................13 Connecting the Antenna ................................................................................... 13 Connecting Power ............................................................................................ 13 Installation ........................................................................................................ 13 Using a WHAM or WHAM x 4 Microphone With the Radio .............................. 15 A Look at the Radio .......................................................................................... 15 A Look at the Microphone ................................................................................ 16 A Look at the Display ....................................................................................... 17 Basic Operation ....................................................................................................19 Turning the Radio On and Off .......................................................................... 19 Selecting a Channel ......................................................................................... 19 Transmitting and Receiving .............................................................................. 19 Adjusting the Transmit Power .......................................................................... 20 Using Scan ....................................................................................................... 20 Using Step ........................................................................................................ 20 Using Channel Mode ........................................................................................ 20 Using Hail ......................................................................................................... 21 Using the Intercom ........................................................................................... 21 Using GPS ........................................................................................................ 22 Using Position Setting Mode ............................................................................ 22 Using Battery Hi/Lo Detect ............................................................................... 22 Using 16/9 TRI ................................................................................................. 22 Using Memory Channel .................................................................................... 23 Using Triple Watch ........................................................................................... 23 Contents 3 Using the Scrambler .........................................................................................24 Using the Weather Function .............................................................................24 Using the Radio's Menus .................................................................................... 25 Using the DSC Call Menu .................................................................................25 Using the Fog Horn Menu .................................................................................30 Using the WHAM Page Menu ...........................................................................32 Using the Setup Menu ......................................................................................32 Using the System Menu ....................................................................................39 DSC Operation ...................................................................................................... 40 Making a DSC Distress Call ..............................................................................40 Receiving a DSC Distress Call .........................................................................41 Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 41 Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................. 41 Specifications ....................................................................................................... 42 Appendix ............................................................................................................... 43 NMEA Operation ...............................................................................................43 Reference Information ......................................................................................44 Three Year Limited Warranty .............................................................................. 49 4 Contents About Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling (DSC) lets mariners instantly send automatically formatted distress About Digital Selective Calling alerts to rescue authorities anywhere in the world. Digital selective calling also lets mariners initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety and routine radiotelephone calls to or from any similarly equipped vessel or shore station, without requiring either party to be near a radio loudspeaker. DSC acts like the dial and bell of a telephone, allowing you to "direct dial" and "ring" other radios, or allow others to "ring" you, without having to listen to a speaker. Your radio's DSC Call feature lets you transmit and receive DSC Calls based on ITU-R M.493-11. You can send a distress message in an emergency situation, send and receive position data to and from other vessels, and set up and use a directory of other vessels with DSC radios. You can also use the radio's NMEA input and output feature to display and use vessel information. DSC calls your radio can send and receive include distress, individual, individual ack, all ships, group, position request, position reply, and position send. DSC calls your radio can receive include distress ack, geographic, distress relay, and distress relay ack. About Digital Selective Calling 5 Introduction Your Uniden UM-525 Introduction Marine Radio combines state-of-the-art technology with rugged durability and ease of use. The radio's all solid-state design and conservatively-rated components and materials make it an ideal choice for harsh marine environments. The radio's large display and backlit control buttons make it easy to use even in extreme lighting and weather conditions. The radio's memory channel scan feature lets you set it so it quickly scans and tunes only the channels you select. The Triple Watch feature lets you easily scan Coast Guard calling, hailing, and distress channels along with any channel you want, and you can tune Coast Guard calling, hailing, and distress channels by pressing a single button. The weather alert features let you monitor weather alert broadcasts and even sound an audible alarm if bad weather is reported in an area you specify. You can connect an optional GPS module to the radio to help keep track of your current location with space-age precision. You can connect and use a wide variety of optional equipment with the radio, including an FMB321 flush mount, horn, GPS module, wireless microphones, and a plotter. You can connect and use WHAM and WHAM x 4 wireless microphones with the radio, making onboard communications as flexible as you need them to be. You can even install an optional scrambler board in the radio and use the radio's scrambler feature, letting you communicate privately with other vessels that have a scrambler installed. You should read the rest of this Operating Guide thoroughly to acquaint yourself with all of your radio's features and functions. Save your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case you ever need to have warranty service on the radio. Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice. Note: Your radio meets the stringent JIS7 waterproof specification. This means that the radio and microphone can be submerged to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes without incurring damage. Feature Highlights Feature Highlights General Features Memory Channel Scan - You can set the radio so it scans only the channels you select. Triple Watch - The radio lets you scan Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 16, secondary Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 9, and the currently selected channel in order. Memory Channel Step - You can set the radio so it quickly tunes channels saved in the radio's memory. One-Touch Emergency Channel - You can quickly tune the radio to Coast Guard/Distress/ Hailing Channel 16 and secondary Coast Guard/Distress/Haili ...