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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.
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.......................
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page iv System.............................................................................................31 Contrast......................................................................................31 Lamp Adjust ...............................................................................32 Key Beep ...................................................................................33 LCD Color ..........................................................
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.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 3 Included with your POLARIS POLARIS Owner’s Manual POLARIS Radio Mounting Bracket and Knobs Mounting Hardware Microphone Hanger and Screws DC Cord Accessory Cable 3 Spare Fuse 250V 6A
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 4 Controls and Indicators Front panel/Microphone 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 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/▲/▼ - 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.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 5 Rear Panel Connectors 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 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.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 6 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.
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. Date Time Speed Data Angle Data - Compass direction Latitude Longitude 7. (GPS mark) - It appears while GPS module is receiving the data. 8. Direction * 9. - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ▲ or ▼ 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 2. 3. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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. 5. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob to transmit the individual DSC signal. JUNE BRAWLEY KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER EXIT INDIVIDUAL KENT NEWMAN 012345678 SEND CANCEL 6. Note: When you receive the individual acknowledgment successfully, the following screen appears, and both radios tune to the previously selected channel.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 24 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select GROUP. 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. INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBY GROUP 123456789 SEND CANCEL HI CAN SHIP-SHIP 1-C. ALL SHIPS 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN SHIP-SHIP 2.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 5. Note: 6. 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 25 Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select the nature of your call (URGENCY, SAFETY, ROUTINE). URGENCY SAFETY ROUTINE EXIT ROUTINE calls tune to the previously selected channel. 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 TX HI CAN automatically move to channel 70 until all of the data is received. DSC 8.
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 4. 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. KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER JUNE BRAWLEY EXIT 5. 6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, the following screen appears. Confirm if the name and address is correct.
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.
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. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select STANDBY. 4.
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.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 30 6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob. 7. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select the information. 8. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob to get further information about the call received. If a DISTRESS call is received in Call Wait, the following display appears. DISTRESS 06/15 10:30A KENT NEWMAN FIRE 70.40.000 N 150.00.000 E If an INDIVIDUAL call is received in Call Wait, the following display appears.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 31 2. SYSTEM 2-A. CONTRAST 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SYSTEM, the SYSTEM menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at CONTRAST, and the following screen appears. 4. 5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob counterclockwise to increase the background brightness level. (Default is set at 6).
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 32 2-B. LAMP ADJUST 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SYSTEM, the SYSTEM menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select LAMP ADJUST. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, and the following screen appears. CONTRAST LAMP ADJUST KEY BEEP LCD COLOR EXIT 5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select the backlight brightness level.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 33 2-C. KEY BEEP 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SYSTEM, the SYSTEM menu appears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select KEY BEEP. 4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, and the following screen appears. 5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob clockwise to increase the volume level, or counterclockwise to decrease the volume level. 6.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 34 2-D. LCD COLOR 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select LCD COLOR. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, and the following screen appears. CONTRAST LAMP ADJUST KEY BEEP LCD COLOR EXIT 4. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select the color (green or red). (Default is set as green). GREEN RED 5.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 35 3. SETUP 3-A. FIPS The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies geographic areas in the United States. Programming FIPS codes are necessary to receive SAME alerts about weather occurring in a particular area. To obtain the FIPS code for a particular area contact the NWS toll free at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263). Or visit their website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 36 3-A-1. NEW If you select NEW 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at FIPS. 4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at NEW, the following screen appears. 5. 6. You can now enter the new FIPS code. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob clockwise to increase the number, counterclockwise to decrease.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 37 3-A-2. EDIT If you select a number to EDIT. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at FIPS. 4. 5. FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at the code that you want to edit. NEW 00.101000 01.101010 02.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 7. 10/3/02 4:18 PM When you finished editing the last digit, the following confirmation screen appears. Page 38 FIPS CODE 502200 YES NO 8. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob and the POLARIS returns to the following screen. NEW 00.101000 01.101010 02.502200 EXIT 3-A-3. DELETE If you select DELETE 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at FIPS.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 4. 5. 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 39 Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at the code that you want to delete. NEW 00.101000 01.101010 02.501100 EXIT Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at EDIT DELETE EXIT DELETE, the following screen appears. DELETE 501100 YES NO 6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob and the POLARIS returns to the following screen. NEW 00.101000 01.101010 EXIT 3-B. USER MMSI Federal MMSI's are issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 40 To set USER MMSI code 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select USER MMSI. FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW 4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, the following screen appears. USER MMSI 000000000 5. You can now enter the USER MMSI code.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 41 3-C. GROUP MMSI 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select GROUP MMSI. FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW 4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, and the following screen appears. GROUP MMSI 000000000 5. You can now enter the GROUP MMSI code.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 42 3-D. U.I.C The POLARIS can transmit and receive, USA, International, and Canada frequencies. When you turn the POLARIS On, USA channel mode is set as the default. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select U.I.C. FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW 4.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 43 3-E. DIRECTORY This function will allow you to send an individual call, etc. The Directory function memorizes the name and number of 20 other vessels. The following screen will allow you to setup an alphanumeric identity as well as the corresponding MMSI number. HI CAN 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for MEM 2 seconds. TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 44 3-E-1. NEW If you select NEW 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at DIRECTORY, the DIRECTORY menu appears. 4. Press the PUSH – SELECT at NEW, the following screen appears. 5. You can now enter the person’s name. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob, and press the PUSH – SELECT knob to choose the alphabet.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 45 6. After you enter the person’s name, you can enter their MMSI number. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob clockwise to increase the number, counterclockwise to decrease. The number will be entered when the PUSH – SELECT knob is pressed, and the blinking digit moves to the right. PERSONS NAME COLLINS MMSI 145678543 7. After the directory data is entered, a confirmation screen appears. PERSONS NAME COLLINS MMSI 145678543 YES NO 8.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 46 3-E-2. EDIT If you select EDIT 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at DIRECTORY, the DIRECTORY menu appears. 4. 5. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at the individual you want to edit.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 47 6. You can now edit the person’s name. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob, and press the PUSH – SELECT knob to choose the alphabet. The character will be entered when the PUSH – SELECT knob is pressed. 7. After you edit the person’s name, you can edit the MMSI. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob clockwise to increase the number, counterclockwise to decrease.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM 3-E-3. DELETE If you select DELETE 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. Page 48 HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at DIRECTORY, the DIRECTORY menu appears. 4. 5. FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at the individual you want to delete.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 49 3-F. AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH This feature is to allow you to disable the automatic channel change that happens when receiving a DSC call. This feature is useful when engaged in bridge – to – bridge or other safety related calls. When you have completed these calls, all of the incoming DSC calls received are available in the call log. HI CAN 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for MEM 2 seconds. TELEPHONE 2.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 50 3-G. POSITION REPLY When the calling radio has requested the position information of the POLARIS radio, you can decide to transmit an acknowledgment automatically or on a call by call basis. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for HI CAN 2 seconds. MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select POS.REPLY. USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 51 Example: AUTO When the POLARIS receives a position request, the following screen appears. POS.REQUEST 06/05 03:00P KENT NEWMAN Example: MANUAL When the POLARIS receives a position request, the following screen appears. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to make your selection. POS.REQUEST 06/05 03:00P KENT NEWMAN 6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob and the POLARIS returns to the following screen.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 52 3-H. CH TAG This feature allows you to name each marine channel. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for HI MEM 2 seconds. CAN TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select CH TAG. GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY CH TAG 4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, the following screen appears. 5.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 53 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select CH TAG. GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY CH TAG 4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, the following screen appears. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at the individual you want to edit. CH01 CH02 CH03 CH04 CH05 CH06 5. Press the PUSH – SELECT at EDIT, the following screen appears. EDIT DELETE EXIT 6. You can edit the name.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 54 3-H-2. DELETE If you select DELETE 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select CH TAG. GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY CH TAG 4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, the following screen appears. CH01 CH02 CH03 CH04 CH05 CH06 KENT TELEPH TELEPH INTL VTS SAFETY 5.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 8. 10/3/02 4:18 PM The POLARIS returns to the following screen. Page 55 CH01 CH02 CH03 CH04 CH05 CH06 TELEPH TELEPH INTL VTS SAFETY 3-I. WHAM This feature, from the setup menu, will allow you to connect the WHAM. Note: When you use the WHAM in addition to the POLARIS wired mic, please set the BASE ID for the WHAM the same as the POLARIS. (Please refer to the Owners Manual for the WHAM). 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 56 3-I-1. BASE ID This number consist of 4 digits that you decide yourself. This feature allows you to set the Base ID. To use the WHAM, you must set the same Base ID for the POLARIS and WHAM, which enables the POLARIS and WHAM to communicate with one another. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 57 3-I-2. LINK CH This feature allows you to change the channel between the POLARIS and the WHAM if you encounter interference. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at WHAM, the WHAM menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY CH TAG WHAM 4.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 58 3-J. ALARM CLOCK This feature is only available when the GPS is connected to the NMEA0183 jack. If it is connected to the GPS, the alarms are set based on the satellite. You need to set the time previously to setting the alarm. 3-J-1. ALARM SET This feature allows you to set the alarm. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 59 3-J-2. ALARM ON This feature allows you to turn the alarm ON. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN MEM TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. Rotate and press the PUSH – SELECT knob to select ALARM CLOCK. 4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, the following screen appears. 5. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at ON. The POLARIS returns to the channel display screen and the icon appears. 6.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 60 3-J-3. ALARM OFF This feature allows you to turn the alarm OFF. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds. HI CAN TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select ALARM CLOCK. 4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, the following screen appears. 5. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at OFF. The POLARIS returns to the channel display screen and the icon disappears.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 61 3-K. TIME OFFSET This feature allows you to set the time difference between local time and UTC (GMT) Time. This feature is only available when the GPS is connected to the NMEA0183 jack. 3-K-1. STANDARD This feature allows you to set up the time difference manually. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 06/15 11:00P ≥ 054 30.0KT 2 seconds. 70.00.000 N 100.00.000 W 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. 4.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 62 3-K-2. DAYLITE SAV This feature allows you to setup the time difference automatically by using the GPS module. 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 06/15 11:00P ≥ 054 30.0KT 2 seconds. 70.00.000 N 100.00.000 W 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at SETUP, the SETUP menu appears. 3. 4. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select TIME OFFSET. AUTO.CH.SW POS.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 63 4. REVIEW CHANNEL MEMORY This feature allows you to review all of the channels that have been programmed into the memory. HI CAN 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for MEM 2 seconds. TELEPHONE 2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at REV.CH.MEM, the MEMORY menu appears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to highlight the registered channel. 4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob, the selected channel appears.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 64 NMEA Technical Setup POLARIS NMEA0183 GPS Input Connection Specification This section is useful when attaching an external GPS to the POLARIS 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 POLARIS DSC VHF radio, auto pilots, chart plotters, etc.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 65 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 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 FREQUENCY (MHz) TRANSMIT RECEIVE TYPE OF TRAFFIC SHIP TO SHIP SHIP TO SHORE — — — — — — — — — — 156.050 163.275 162.550 162.400 162.475 162.425 162.450 162.500 162.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 66 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WXO WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 FREQUENCY (MHz) TRANSMIT RECEIVE — — — — — — — — — — 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.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 67 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL DESIG WXO WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 WX9 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 FREQUENCY (MHz) TRANSMIT RECEIVE — — — — — — — — — — 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.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 68 NWR-SAME EVENT CODE Event Code Standard Warning Emergency Action Notification Emergency Action Termination National Information Center Tornado Warning # Severe Thunderstorm Warning # Flash Flood Warning Flood Warning Winter Storm Warning Blizzard Warning High Wind/Dust Storm Warning Radiological Hazard Warning Civil Danger Warning Local Area Emergency Hazardous Material Warning Civil Emergency Message Immediate Evacuation Warning Immediate Evacuation
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 69 Specification General Channels Controls Status Indicators Channel Display Selector Switch Buttons Connectors Size Weight Supply Voltage Standard Accessories Antenna Impedance Microphone Speaker Operating Temperature Range Shock and Vibration FCC Approvals Transmitter Power Output Power Requirement Modulation Hum and Noise Signal-to-Noise : Transmit 55 Receive 80 Marine/10 Weather : On-Off/Volume, Squelch : TX (Transmit), TRI (Triple Watch), HI (High)
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 70 Troubleshooting If the POLARIS 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. SYMPTOM Won’t power On. CAUSE No or low voltage. REMEDY Check for proper voltage getting to the set.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 71 Care and Maintenance Your POLARIS 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.
POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:19 PM Page 72 Three Year 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.
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