Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK English Owners Manual
Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK Manual
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- Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 1
- Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 2
Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/ 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 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 3
the Transmit (TX) Power 14 Recommended Emergency Broadcast Instructions 15 Distress 16 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 17 Individual 17 All Ships 18 User MMSI 20 NMEA Technical Setup 21 Optional Accessories 21 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels 22 Channel and - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 4
Uniden SOLARA DSC The Uniden SOLARA DSC VHF 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 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 5
Included with your SOLARA DSC SOLARA DSC Owner s Manual SOLARA DSC Radio Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket and Knobs Mounting Hardware Spare Fuse 250V 6A 3 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 6
DSC Menu mode. 6. 16/9 - Press this key instantly change to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel. 7. HI/LO/SCAN/UIC - Press this key to change the transmit power to either High or Low. Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to place the radio seconds to place the radio into the Weather Alert mode - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 7
Rear Panel Connectors 1 2 1. DC Cord 2. ACC Cable 3. Antenna Connector 3 ACC Cable Thick Black : DC GND Orange : External Speaker (+) Black : External Speaker (-) GND Green : GPS DATA IN Brown : GPS GND Yellow : NC 5 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 8
activated. 7. USA - Indicates US Channel Mode. 8. CAN - Indicates Canada Channel Mode. 9. INT - Indicates International Channel Mode. 10. DSC - Indicators the radio is in the DSC mode. 11. (GPS Icon) - It appears while GPS module is receiving the data. 12. Channel Display - Indicates Channel - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 9
dash mounting using the optional bracket. Choosing a Location Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your SOLARA DSC. 1. Select a location 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 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 10
of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. The SOLARA DSC has been designed to be recommended you draw upon the advice of your Uniden dealer in determining a suitable antenna for your vessel and Installation SOLARA DSC has been designed to accomodate all of the popular marine VHF antennas. - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 11
SOLARA DSC After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket 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 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 12
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 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 13
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 - - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 14
UIC or CH L, M. SELECTING A CHANNEL To manually select a channel, press CH L or M. . as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. The SOLARA shows these channels in the USA mode as channel 21, select Weather Channels 0-9, press WX/ALERT/UIC. The radio will go to the last selected Weather Channel. Press - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 15
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 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 16
THE TRANSMIT (TX) POWER The SOLARA DSC transmits on fifty-six marine frequencies and receives on eighty-one 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 radio transmits on channel 70 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 17
RECOMMENDED EMERGENCY BROADCAST INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make sure your radio is on. 2. Tune to channel 16. 3. Press the microphone button & CALL SIGN)". 14. If your situation permits, standby the radio to await further communications with the Coast Guard or another vessel. If no answer, repeat, then - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 18
order to transmit a Distress call, press and hold DISTRESS for 5 seconds. When DSC appears on the display, press SELECT to send the Distress call. 2. The been sent, the Distress alert will sound every other second. The radio will automatically change to channel 16, and it also watches channel - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 19
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 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 20
- This call is for a vessel not yet in Distress, but may have a serious problem. Safety - This call is used for a reason like debris in the Water. Routine - This call is used for normal calls. 1. Press DSC. 2. Press CH M or CH L to select (ALL SHIPS). 3. Press SELECT. appears. (URGENCY) 18 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 21
, SAFETY . 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 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 22
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 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 23
are used by the SOLARA DSC and includes the UTC Time, Latitude, and Longitude. The data amplitude : Over 3.0V Drive capability : Over 10mA Optional Accessories • Flush mounting bracket for "in dash" installation. (White = FMB322W, Black = FMB322B) Contact your Uniden Dealer for information. 21 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 24
VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 25
VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 26
VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WX0 WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 27
DSC, SELECT, HI/LO/SCAN/UIC, WX/ALERT/UIC, CHL or M : 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 Lakes Agreement and party boat requirements : 1 watt or - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 28
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 the source of radio stops on a - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 29
Care and Maintenance Your SOLARA DSC is a precision of electronic equipment and you should treat it may cause damage to your radio. • You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio. • You are urged to arrange for periodic performance checks with your Uniden Marine dealer. 27 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 30
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than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment 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 - Uniden SOLARA DSC-BK | English Owners Manual - Page 32
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