Uniden Two Way Radio DSC User Manual

Contents

Uniden SOLARA DSC ............................................................................2

Included with your SOLARA DSC ..........................................................3

Controls and Indicators...........................................................................4

Installation...............................................................................................7

Choosing a Location..........................................................................7

Engine Noise Suppression................................................................8

Antenna Considerations ....................................................................8

Antenna Selection and Installation....................................................8

Installing the SOLARA DSC ..............................................................9

Operation..............................................................................................10

Power On/Off...................................................................................10

Last Channel Memory .....................................................................10

Squelch............................................................................................11

Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications ...................12

Selecting a Channel ........................................................................12

Weather Channels ..........................................................................12

All Channel Scan.............................................................................13

Weather Alert...................................................................................13

Setting 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 Functions (International Channels) ...........................23

Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels)................................24

Specification .........................................................................................25

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................26

Care and Maintenance .........................................................................27

Three Years Limited Warranty..............................................................29

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 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 SOLARA DSC 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. 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 flash

mount 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:

SOLARA DSC meets JIS7 requirements.

The color of your SOLARA DSC may vary.

Included with your SOLARA DSC

SOLARA DSC

SOLARA DSC Radio

Microphone Hanger

Owner s Manual

and Screws

Mounting Bracket

and Knobs

Mounting Hardware

Spare Fuse

250V 6A

Controls and Indicators

Front panel/Microphone

PTT Switch - Press to transmit and release to receive.

CHANNEL/L/M- These keys are used to change the channel number

up/down. These buttons are also used to move the cursor in DSC Menu

mode.

SELECT - In the DSC Menu mode this is used to select the DSC menu

options.

PWR/VOL (On/Off/Volume) - Turns the unit On or Off and adjusts the

speaker volume.

DSC - Press this key to activate DSC Menu mode.

16/9 - Press this key instantly change to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current

channel.

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 into

the Scan mode. Press both HI/LO/SCAN/UIC and WX/ALERT/UIC at the

same time to change channel modes from USA to INTERNATIONAL to

CANADIAN.

WX/ALERT/UIC - 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. Press both HI/LO/SCAN/UIC and WX/ALERT/UIC at the same

time to change channel modes from USA to INTERNATIONAL to

CANADIAN.

DISTRESS - Press this key to send a signal of distress in case of

emergency.

10. SQUELCH - Rotate this knob eliminate background noise when a signal is

not being received.

Rear Panel Connectors

1. DC Cord

2. ACC Cable

3. Antenna Connector

ACC Cable

Thick Black : DC GND

Orange

Black

Green

Brown

Yellow

: External Speaker (+)

: External Speaker (—) GND

: GPS DATA IN

: GPS GND

: NC

TX (Transmit) - Indicates transmitting.

HI (High) - Indicates transmit output is 25 Watts.

LO (Low) - Indicates transmit output is 1 Watt.

SCAN - Indicates Scan Mode has been activated.

ALERT - Indicates Weather Alert Mode has been activated.

WX - Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated.

USA - Indicates US Channel Mode.

CAN - Indicates Canada Channel Mode.

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 Number in use.

Installation

Caution: The SOLARA DSC will only operate with a nominal 13.8 volt

negative ground battery system.

It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your

radio 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 SOLARA DSC so that you

can most conveniently use it. Features which should be considered are:

The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top

or bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting.

The REMOTE speaker wires can be used with an auxiliary

speaker.

Front fire internal speaker allows convenient in-dash mounting

using the optional bracket.

Choosing a Location

Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your

SOLARA DSC.

Select a location that is free from spray and splash.

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.

Keep the antenna lead as short as possible. Long antenna leads

can cause substantial loss of performance for both receiving and

transmitting.

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.

Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on

the rear of the radio.

Select a location well away from the ship’s compass. Auxiliary

speakers also should be located away from the compass.

Engine Noise Suppression

Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of

engines is sometimes a problem with radios. The SOLARA DSC 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

SOLARA DSC 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

feet separation distance.

No person should touch the antenna or come into the separation

distance when the radio is transmitting.

Installing the SOLARA DSC

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 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.

Operation

POWER On/Off

Turn the unit On by rotating the PWR/VOL

control clockwise.

Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

When you turn the unit On, you will hear a

beep.

Note:

When you turn On the radio for 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:

In order for the last channel to be memorized, you must have

the radio on that channel for 3 seconds.

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 strong, medium, and weak signals through.

Strong Signals

Medium Signals

Weak Signals

Noise

COAST GUARD CHANNEL 16/CHANNEL 9 COMMUNICATIONS

To access Coast Guard Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications,

press 16/9. You can access Coast Guard 16 CH instantly while tuned to

another channel. Press 16/9 again for Channel 9 Calling

communications. Press 16/9 a third time to return to the channel

selected prior to accessing Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9

communications.

The display will indicate the selected channel.

To cancel Coast Guard Channel

16/Channel 9 communications:

G Press 16/9 until the previous channel

setting appears.

--or--

G Press WX/ALERT/UIC or CH L, M.

SELECTING A CHANNEL

To manually select a channel, press CH L or M. Communication

channels are located on channel 01-28 and 60-88. Weather channels

are located on channels WX 0-9.

Note:

In the US, the Coast Guard may refer to Channels 21, 22, 23

etc. as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. The SOLARA shows these

channels in the USA mode as channel 21, 22, 23, etc.

WEATHER CHANNELS

To select Weather Channels 0-9, press

WX/ALERT/UIC. The radio will go to the last

selected Weather Channel. Press CH L or M

to select a different Weather Channel. Most

areas of the US are covered by Weather

Channels 1,2, and 3.

To exit from Weather Channel:

G Press WX/ALERT/UIC. The radio returns to the previous Marine

channel.

All Channel Scan

To turn Scan On, press and hold HI/LO/SCAN/UIC for 2 seconds.

To turn Alert Scan On, press and hold WX/ALERT/UIC for 2 seconds.

While all channels are scanned, WX CH is scanned every 7 seconds.

ALERT appears on the LCD.

Weather Alert

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. 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 ALERT indicates the Weather Alert mode is activated. To activate

the Weather Alert mode:

Press and hold WX/ALERT/UIC for 2

seconds when WX ALERT is Off.

The radio turns the WX ALERT On and

the ALERT appears.

If the radio receives a 1050Hz tone, the

ALERT and channel number will blink

every other second and the alert tone

will ring.

When a WX ALERT signal is received,

all other functions are canceled and the

radio remains on the selected weather

channel.

When the radio is in All Channel Scan mode, scanning the

weather channel every 7 seconds.

In order to stop the alert press any key. If you press any key

once more, the ALERT disappears.

SETTING 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 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 22 - 24.

Caution: It is important to remember to use the LO position in port or

for short range communications.

When you turn the radio On for the first

time, the unit is automatically set to

transmit at 25 watts (HI).

Press HI/LO/SCAN/UIC to change the

transmitter output to 1 watt (LO).

Press HI/LO/SCAN/UIC again to

change back to 25 watts (HI).

Note:

A short tone sounds everytime you press the

HI/LO/SCAN/UIC. CH13 is 1 watt (LO) channel. When the

channel is LO power channel, you can transmit at 25 watts (HI)

by pressing HI/LO/SCAN/UIC during the call. LO power

channels are USA Channels 13, 67, 75, 76; Canadian

Channels 13, 15, 17, 20; .

Use low transmit power in harbors or when close to the

receiving station.You can not change the transmit power

setting on channels which are receive-only channels: all

weather channels; USA Channels 15, 70; Canadian Channel

70; International Channel 70.

RECOMMENDED EMERGENCY BROADCAST INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure your radio is on.

Tune to channel 16.

Press the microphone button and, speaking slowly – clearly –

calmly, say:

a. "MAYDAY – MAYDAY – MAYDAY" for situations involving

Immediate Danger to Life and Property: or

b. "PAN – PAN – PAN" for urgent situations where there in No

Immediate Danger to Life or Property.

Say: "THIS IS (INSERT VESSEL’S NAME), (INSERT VESSEL’S

NAME), (INSERT VESSEL’S NAME), (INSERT VESSEL’S CALL

SIGN), OVER".

Release the microphone button briefly and listen for

acknowledgement. If no one answers, repeat steps 3 & 4.

If there is no acknowledgement, or if the Coast Guard or another

vessel responds, say: "MAYDAY" or "PAN" (INSERT VESSEL’S

NAME)".

DESCRIBE YOUR POSITION using latitude and Longitude

coordinates, LORAN coordinates, or range and bearing from a

known point.

STATE THE NATURE OF THE DISTRESS.

GIVE NUMBER OF PERSONS ABOARD AND THE NATURE OF

ANY INJURIES.

10. ESTIMATE THE PRESENT SEA-WORTHINESS OF YOUR

VESSEL.

11. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR VESSEL: (INSERT LENGTH,

COLOR, HULL TYPE, TRIM, MASTS, POWER, AND ANY

ADDITIONAL DISTINGUISHING FEATURES).

12. Say: "I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16/21/82".

13. End message by saying: "THIS IS (INSERT VESSEL’S NAME &

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 try another channel.

DISTRESS

Note:

You must set the user MMSI in

order to send a Distress call.

Please see page 20 to set the

MMSI.

This feature will allow you to transmit a Distress call.

In 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.

The Distress call is transmitted and it

waits for about 210 - 270 seconds for

an acknowledgement from the Coast

Guard before the Distress call is resent.

After the Distress call has been sent,

the Distress alert will sound every other

second. The radio will automatically

change to channel 16, and it also

watches channel 70 in the background

until an acknowledgement signal is

received from the Coast Guard shore

station.

To cancel the Distress call, press 16/9.

If an acknowledgment is not received,

the Distress call is repeated until an

acknowledgment is received from the

Coast Guard shore station.

DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)

Digital Selective Calling is the latest in Marine Radio technology. DSC is

a process of establishing a radio call and 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 SOLARA DSC) 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.

INDIVIDUAL

This feature allows the user to contact another boat and to automatically

switch the receiving DSC radio to desired channel.

Press DSC.

appears.

Press SELECT.

Select the individual you want to contact using CH L and M to

select the number from 0 to 9. The number will be entered when

SELECT is pressed, and blinking digit moves to the next digit.

When you enter the last digit, the confirmation screen appears.

Press SELECT to transmit the individual DSC signal.

ALL SHIPS

This radio has the ability to send 3 types of all ships calls. The following

are examples of what these types of calls would be used for:

Urgency - 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.

Press DSC.

Press CH M or CH L to select

(ALL SHIPS).

Press SELECT.

(URGENCY)

appears.

Select the category of your call using

CH L and M URGENCY

ROUTINE , SAFETY

Note:

ROUTINE calls tune to the

previously selected channel.

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.

After selecting URGENCY or SAFETY

ALL SHIPS call is transmitted, the radio

will switch to Channel 16. You should

wait a few minutes before transmitting

the ALL SHIPS call information.

USER MMSI

Federal MMSI's are issued by the National Telecommunications and

Information Administration. Non-Federal MMSI's are issued by the

Federal Communications Commission (FCC). You will need to obtain a

nine digit MMSI number and program it into the SOLARA DSC. The

information obtained from the application is useful to the U.S. Coast

Guard to help in search and rescue operations. To obtain an MMSI

number, contact your authorized Uniden dealer or visit one of the

following websites: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html,

www.boatus.com/mmsi/, or www.seatow.com/boatingsafety/mmsiinfo.htm

This portion of the SETUP menu will allow you to program an MMSI,

(Maritime Mobile Service Identity) for sending and receiving DSC calls.

To set USER MMSI code

Press and hold DSC when you turn the

radio ON.

Note:

MMSI can be checked when 16/9 is

pressed.

Press DSC to enter the registration

mode. Press L or M button to select

number from 0 to 9. The number will be

entered when SELECT is pressed, and

the blinking digit moves to the next

digit.

When you enter the last digit, the

confirmation screen appears.

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.

NMEA Technical Setup

SOLARA DSC NMEA0183 GPS Input Connection

Specification

This section is useful when attaching an external GPS to the SOLARA

DSC radio. Many GPS units have a setup menu to be able to configure

the NMEA0183 serial data output. This output can be used to supply

information to other devices on the vessel, such as the SOLARA DSC

VHF radio, auto pilots, chart plotters, etc.

To setup the GPS to be used with the SOLARA DSC radio, the following

items need to be considered for proper operation:

Baud Rate – Set the Baud rate to 4800.

Data Bits – Set the Data Bits to 8.

Parity – Set the Parity to None.

Stop Bits – Set the Stop Bits to 1.

RMC, GLL, GGA, GNS, and ZDA Command – These commands

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.

VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone

Channel and Functions

(USA Channels)

CHANNEL

DESIG

WX0

WX1

WX2

WX3

WX4

WX5

WX6

WX7

WX8

WX9

FREQUENCY (MHz)

TRANSMIT RECEIVE

TYPE OF

TRAFFIC

SHIP

TO SHIP

RX Only

Yes

SHIP

TO SHORE

RX Only

Yes

—

163.275

162.550

162.400

162.475

162.425

162.450

162.500

162.525

161.650

161.775

156.050

NOAA Weather

Can. Weather

VTS

—

156.050

156.150

Port Ops

Yes

156.250

156.300

156.350

156.400

156.450

156.500

156.550

156.600

156.650

156.700

—

156.800

156.850

156.900

156.950

157.000

157.050

157.100

157.150

157.200

157.250

157.300

157.350

157.400

156.250

156.300

156.350

156.400

156.450

156.500

156.550

156.600

156.650

156.700

156.750

156.800

156.850

156.900

156.950

157.000

157.050

157.100

157.150

161.800

161.850

161.900

161.950

162.000

VTS

Safety

Com’l

Com’l & Non Com’l

Com’l

Port Ops

Navigational, TX 1W only

Port Ops

Yes

RX Only

Yes

RX Only

Yes

Environmental

Safety Calling

State Control

Com’l

Port Ops, RX Duplex

Coast Guard

Public Corresp,Duplex

156.075

156.175

156.225

156.275

156.325

156.375

156.425

156.475

—

156.575

156.625

156.675

156.725

156.775

156.825

156.875

156.925

156.975

157.025

157.075

157.125

157.175

157.225

157.275

157.325

157.375

157.425

156.175

156.225

156.275

156.325

156.375

156.425

156.475

156.525

156.575

156.625

156.675

156.725

156.775

156.825

156.875

156.925

156.975

157.025

157.075

157.125

157.175

161.825

161.875

161.925

161.975

157.425

Port Ops

Com’l, TX 1W only

Non Com’l

Yes

RX Only

Yes

RX Only

Yes

Non Com’l

Port Ops

Yes

Port Ops

Non Com’l

Com’l

Coast Guard

US Govt Only

Coast Guard

Public Corresp,Duplex

Com’l

Yes

VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone

Channel and Functions

(International Channels)

CHANNEL

DESIG

WX0

WX1

WX2

WX3

WX4

WX5

WX6

WX7

WX8

WX9

FREQUENCY (MHz)

TRANSMIT RECEIVE

TYPE OF

TRAFFIC

SHIP

TO SHIP

RX Only

Yes

SHIP

TO SHORE

RX Only

Yes

—

163.275

162.550

162.400

162.475

162.425

162.450

162.500

162.525

161.650

161.775

160.650

160.700

160.750

160.800

160.850

156.300

160.950

156.400

156.450

156.500

156.550

156.600

156.650

156.700

156.750

156.800

156.850

161.500

161.550

161.600

161.650

161.700

161.750

161.800

161.850

161.900

161.950

162.000

160.625

160.675

160.725

160.775

160.825

160.875

160.925

156.375

156.425

156.475

156.525

156.575

156.625

156.675

156.725

156.875

161.525

161.575

161.625

161.675

161.725

161.775

161.825

161.875

161.925

161.975

162.025

NOAA Weather

Can. Weather

VTS,Duplex

—

156.050

156.100

156.150

156.200

156.250

156.300

156.350

156.400

156.450

156.500

156.550

156.600

156.650

156.700

156.750

156.800

156.850

156.900

156.950

157.000

157.050

157.100

157.150

157.200

157.250

157.300

157.350

157.400

156.025

156.075

156.125

156.175

156.225

156.275

156.325

156.375

156.425

156.475

—

156.575

156.625

156.675

156.725

156.875

156.925

156.975

157.025

157.075

157.125

157.175

157.225

157.275

157.325

157.375

157.425

Port Ops,Duplex

VTS,Duplex

Safety

Com’,Duplexl

Com’l

Com’l & Non Com’l

Com’l

Port Ops

Navigational

Port Ops

Environmental

Safety Calling

State Control

Com’l,Duplex

Port Ops,Duplex

Coast Guard,Duplex

Public Corresp,Duplex

Duplex

Port Ops,Duplex

Com’l

Non Com’l

Yes

RX Only

Yes

RX Only

Yes

Non Com’l

Port Ops

Non Com’l,Duplex

Com’l,Duplex

Coast Guard,Duplex

US Govt Only,Duplex

Coast Guard,Duplex

Public Corresp,Duplex

Com’l,Duplex

Yes

VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone

Channel and Functions

(Canadian Channels)

CHANNEL

DESIG

WX0

WX1

WX2

WX3

WX4

WX5

WX6

WX7

WX8

WX9

FREQUENCY (MHz)

TRANSMIT RECEIVE

TYPE OF

TRAFFIC

SHIP

TO SHIP

RX Only

Yes

SHIP

TO SHORE

RX Only

Yes

—

163.275

162.550

162.400

162.475

162.425

162.450

162.500

162.525

161.650

161.775

160.650

160.700

160.750

156.200

156.250

156.300

156.350

156.400

156.450

156.500

156.550

156.600

156.650

156.700

156.750

156.800

156.850

156.900

156.950

161.600

157.050

157.100

161.750

161.800

161.850

161.900

161.950

162.000

160.625

156.075

156.125

—

NOAA Weather

Can. Weather

Duplex

—

156.050

156.100

156.150

156.200

156.250

156.300

156.350

156.400

156.450

156.500

156.550

156.600

156.650

156.700

156.750

156.800

156.850

156.900

156.950

157.000

157.050

157.100

157.150

157.200

157.250

157.300

157.350

157.400

156.025

156.075

156.125

—

Duplex

Duplex, 1W

Duplex

Yes

156.225

156.275

156.325

156.375

156.425

156.475

—

156.575

156.625

156.675

156.725

156.875

156.925

156.975

157.025

157.075

157.125

157.175

157.225

157.275

157.325

157.375

157.425

156.225

156.275

156.325

156.375

156.425

156.475

156.525

156.575

156.625

156.675

156.725

156.875

156.925

156.975

157.025

157.075

157.125

157.175

161.825

161.875

161.925

161.975

162.025

Yes

RX Only

Yes

RX Only

Yes

Duplex

Yes

Specification

General

Channels

: All International, U.S.A. and Canadian channels,

plus 10 Weather channels

Controls

: On-Off/Volume, Squelch

Status Indicators

: TX (Transmit), HI (High), LO (Low), SCAN, ALERT,

WX, USA, INT, CAN, DSC,

Display

(GPS), and Channel

Channel Display

Buttons

: LCD with Orange backlight

: 16/9, DISTRESS, DSC, SELECT,

HI/LO/SCAN/UIC, WX/ALERT/UIC, CHL or M

Connectors

Size

: 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

Weight

Supply Voltage

Standard Accessories

: 13.8V DC negative ground

: Mounting bracket and hardware, microphone

hanger, spare fuse

Antenna Impedance

Microphone

: 50 Ω nominal

: Rugged 2 kΩ condenser mic element with

coiled cord

Speaker

Operating Temperature Range

Shock and Vibration

: 1.82 inch, Mylar Cone 8 Ω

: –20 °C to + 50 °C (–4 °F to +122 °F)

: Meets or exceeds EIA standards, RS152B and

RS204C

FCC Approvals

: Type accepted under part 80 of the Rules; meets

Great Lakes Agreement and party boat

requirements

Transmitter

Power Output

: 1 watt or 25 watt (switch selectable)

Power Requirement

Modulation

: Not rated on LO, 25 watts output: [email protected] DC

: FM 5 kHz deviation (FCC designator F3E)

Hum and Noise Signal-to-Noise

: 45 dB@1 kHz with 3 kHz deviation with 1000 Hz

modulating frequency (nominal)

Audio Distortion

: Less than 8% with 3 kHz deviation with 1000 Hz

modulating frequency

Spurious Suppression

Output Power Stabilization

Frequency Range

: –35 dBm @ Hi, –23 dBm @ Lo

: Built-in automatic level control (ALC)

: 156 to 157 MHz

Frequency Stability

10 ppm @ –20°C to + 50°C

Receiver

Frequency Range

Sensitivity

Circuit

Squelch Sensitivity

Spurious Response

Adjacent Channel Selectivity

Audio Output Power

Power Requirement

: 156 to 163 MHz

: 0.25 µV for 12 dB SINAD

: Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne PLL

: 0.2 µV Threshold

: 85 dB

: 67 dB @ 25 kHz

: 2.8 watts (10% Distortion)

: 270 mA @ 13.8V DC squelched, 0.6A @ 13.8V DC

at maximum audio output

IF Frequencies

: 1st 21.4 MHz, 2nd 455 kHz

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.

CAUSE

REMEDY

SYMPTOM

No or low voltage.

Check for proper voltage

getting to the set.

Won’t power On.

Bad mic element.

Send in for repair.

When the PTT is

pressed - Tx comes

on and another

radio can hear a

“click” but no audio

is heard.

A source of noise is Eliminate the source of

While scanning, the

radio stops on a

particular channel all

of the time.

nearby.

the noise or briefly press

the channel L or

channel M key.

An external noise is Either turn off the

being generated by offending device or

There is noise on

the receiver that the

squelch will not

eliminate.

some device.

contact that Mfg.

Regarding FCC part 15

“unintentional radiator”.

Care and Maintenance

Your SOLARA DSC is a precision of electronic equipment and you

should treat it accordingly. Due to the rugged design, very little

maintenance is required. However, a few precautions should be

observed:

• If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmit

except in the case of an emergency. A defective antenna 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.

Note :

Three Years Limited Warranty

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)

ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the original

retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and

craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and

be of no further effect 36 months after the date of original retail sale. The

warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as

reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any

conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden,

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 product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to

this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the

defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost

(except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in

connection with the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY

SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING

TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS,

IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT

COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above

limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is void

outside the United States of America.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after

following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product

is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging).

Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has

caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by

traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Corporation

Parts and Service Division

4700 Amon Carter Blvd.

Ft. Worth, TX 76155

(800) 235-3874, 8 AM to 5 PM Central,

Monday through Friday

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