UM415 SUBMERSIBLE DSC MARINE RADIO RADIO MARITIME ASN OWNER’S MANUAL GUIDE D’UTILISATION
Making a Distress Call Lift the red cover. Press and hold the DISTRESS button for three seconds. Your radio transmits your boat’s location every few minutes until you receive a response. ##NOTE: If the radio displays Enter User MMSI, cancel the automatic distress call and make a normal voice distress call. Making a Voice Distress Call Lift the red cover and press the DISTRESS button. Speak slowly - clearly - calmly. For future reference, write your boat’s name & call sign here: 1.
Faire un appel de détresse Soulevez le couvercle rouge. Maintenez la touche DISTRESS enfoncée pendant trois secondes. Le UM415 transmet la position de votre bateau à intervalles réguliers de quelques minutes, jusqu’à ce que vous receviez une réponse. ##REMARQUE : Si la radio affiche Enter User MMSI (Entrer l’ISMM de l’utilisateur), annulez l’appel de détresse automatique et faites un appel de détresse couvercle rouge etvocal standard. Soulevez le couvercle rouge et appuyez sur la touche DISTRESS.
Cómo hacer una llamada de apuro Levante la tapa roja. Mantenga oprimido el botón DISTRESS por tres secundos. La radio UM415 transmitirá la localidad de su navío cada cuantos minutos hasta que reciba una respuesta. ##Nota: Si la radio exhibe (Inserte el MMSI del usuario), cancele la llamada de apuro automática y haga una llamada de apuro normal por voz. Cómo hacer una llamada de apuro por voz Levante la tapa roja y oprima el botón DISTRESS. Hable despacio -- claro -- y con calma.
Contents Making a Voice Distress Call....................... 2 Faire un appel de détresse vocal ............... 3 Cómo hacer una llamada de apuro por voz ..................................................... 4 Introduction .............................................. 6 Features ..................................................... 6 Manual overview ....................................... 6 Getting Started .......................................... 7 What’s included ........................................
Introduction Features xx Submersible Design - Complies with JIS8 water-resistant standards, which means the xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx radio can be submerged in 1.5 meter of water for 30 minutes without damage. Large, dot matrix display Advanced DSC Class D functions, including Test Calling Channel select buttons on the microphone Memory scan mode - Lets you save channels to memory and monitor them in quick succession.
Getting Started What’s included Mounting Bracket and Knobs Mounting Hardware Microphone Hanger and Mounting Hardware English 7
Parts of the Radio ENT1W/25W button CHANNEL UP & CHANNEL DOWN button LCD display VOLUME-PWR (power) knob (turn clockwise to increase volume) Microphone cord SQUELCH knob CLR-SCAN CALL(turn clockwise to (channel MENU decrease channel scan) button DISTRESS button noise) button 16/9-TRI WX-MEM (triple/dualbutton watch) button 8 Button Press to... Press and hold to... ENT-1W/25W Choose an option on a menu or to display the GPS data. Change the transmit power (see page 18).
Antenna connector (SO238) Accessory cable Heat sink Red wire (+) ANTENNA 13.8V DC Black wire (-) Power Cable Connector/Cable Connects to... For details, see ... Antenna connector External VHF antenna with a male PL259 (SO238) connector and 50 Ω impedance. Minimum 4 ft, 3dB rated antenna for sailboats, 8 ft, 6 dB rated for power boats. Connecting the radio (see page 33). Power cable Nominal 13.8 VDC power supply with negative ground (10.5 VDC to 16.0 VDC) (Red wire +, black wire -).
Turning on the Radio Turn the VOLUME-PWR knob clockwise to turn on the radio. As it powers on, the radio displays the user MMSI number; if there is no MMSI set, the radio displays MMSI not entered. When it powers on, the radio selects the last channel used. Setting the UIC Channel Mode (USA/CAN/INT) The radio comes preset to use the UIC channels assigned for the United States. If you are operating in an area that uses Canadian or international UIC channels, you will need to change the channel mode.
modes, the radio briefly checks for activity on a specific channel then returns to its previous mode. Watch Mode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./off... Weather Alert Checks for alerts on the last weather channel you used every seven seconds. You want to be made aware of severe weather conditions in your area. conditions in your area. Select WX Alert Mode in Setup submenu, and then choose ON or OFF.
Message Meaning Input Position The radio has been unable to receive valid GPS data for at least four hours; it can no longer track your position. You need to manually input your position (see Setting the GPS position manually on page 20). Battery Low The battery voltage output is too low (below 10.5 VDC). Battery High The battery voltage output is too high (above 16.0 VDC). Using the radio in normal mode xx To transmit, press and hold PUSH TO TALK on the microphone.
Normal mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch You can activate Weather Alert Watch and Monitoring Channel 25 Triple/ Dual Watch at the same time. The radio performs both checks at their scheduled time. 09 16 09 16 09 16 Scan mode Every 2 seconds, the radio wx checks channels 9 & 16. You can save channels into memory and with Triple Watch on Every 7 seconds, then use scan mode to monitor those the radio checks the channels.
Scan mode with Weather Alert Watch If you activate Weather Alert Watch while operating in scan mode, the radio checks the most recentlyused weather channel every seven seconds, then continues scanning the next channel in memory. To turn Weather Alert Watch on or off, press and hold CALL-MENU while the radio is idle. Select Setup and then WX Alert Mode. Use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to choose WX Alert Mode setting ON or Off.
Weather mode is on Flashing: An alert has been issued Steady: Weather Alert Watch is on Weather Band Alert 09 Hurricane Warning Current channel number Type of alert (if the text is too long, the line scrolls) Using the radio in weather mode xx You cannot transmit while in weather mode. xx To enter weather mode, press WX-MEM. xx Weather mode can filter out alerts that do not affect your location if the location code (FIPS code) of the alert is entered in your radio (see page 19).
Using Your Radio To display the radio call menu, press CALL-MENU. To display the radio normal menu, press and hold CALL-MENU. The menu has the following options: Press and hold - Setup System USA/CAN/INT Dual/TriWatch GPS Setup FIPS Codes Auto CH SW POS Reply Test Reply Channel Name Group MMSI User MMSI WX Alert Mode [Exit] Contrast Lamp Adjust Key Beep [Exit] [Exit] (Close Menu) Using Your Radio xx An arrow on the left side indicates the current selection.
Making a voice MAYDAY call (see inside front cover) Setting the volume Turn the volume knob clockwise to increase the speaker volume; turn it counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Setting the squelch level The squelch feature reduces the level of static on the speaker by filtering out the background channel noise. At the lowest squelch level, the speaker plays all radio signals, including any noise on the channel.
Boosting the transmission power In most situations, the 1 Watt transmission power is all you need. If you find yourself far away from other stations and have trouble getting a response, you may need to boost the transmission power from 1 Watt to 25 Watts: 1. Select the channel you want to transmit on. 2. Push and hold ENT-1W/25W for two seconds. The display shows 25 Watts in the upper left hand corner. 3. The transmit power remains at 25 Watts until you change the setting back.
Using FIPS codes for weather alerts The US National Weather Service established 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) codes to issue weather alerts in specific areas. You can choose which areas you want to hear alerts for by entering these FIPS codes in your radio. This can prevent you from being bothered by events that are far from where you are boating. The radio only sounds the alert tone if an incoming FIPS code matches one of the areas you selected.
Changing display and sound options Contrast Your radio display has 10 levels of contrast. To adjust the contrast, press and hold CALL-MENU while the radio is idle. Select System and then Contrast. Use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to change the contrast to your desired level. To restore the default contrast setting, turn the radio off. Press CALL-MENU and hold it in while you turn the radio on. Lamp adjust Your radio has 10 brightness levels on the display.
Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Features What is DSC? Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a standard that allows you to call other stations using their unique identification code (the Maritime Mobile Service Identity or MMSI number), just like you would call a phone number. To call another station, just enter that station’s MMSI number and choose the voice channel you want to talk on. The radio uses channel 70 to transmit your MMSI number to the other station along with the voice channel you requested.
You can get more information on MMSI numbers at these resources: xx The dealer where you purchased the radio xx Recreational boaters can obtain an MMSI number from the Boat Owner’s Association of the U.S. (http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ or call 800-536-1536) or Sea Tow Services International (http://seatow. com/boating_safety/mmsi.asp) xx Commercial boaters need a ship station license to get an MMSI number. For more information, visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website at http:// wireless.fcc.
Group MMSI number You can change the group MMSI number as often as you want. Follow the steps below to enter a group MMSI number into the radio: Press and hold - Setup Group MMSI Group MMSI 00_______ 16 Back[CLR] Forward[ENT] 1. Display the normal menu and choose the Setup sub-menu. 2. Select Group MMSI. If one was entered previously, the screen displays it. 3. Group MMSI numbers always start with a 0, so that digit is already entered for you.
5. When the first digit is correct, press ENT-1W/25W. The cursor moves to the next digit. Enter the remaining eight digits of the MMSI number in the same way. If you make a mistake while entering a number, press CLR-SCAN to erase the wrong number and the cursor is moved to the left digit. 6. When the ninth digit is correct, press ENT-1W/25W. 7. The radio prompts you to enter a name for this MMSI number; the name is what you will see in the directory list. Each name can be up to 12 characters.
Suppose you are coordinating safety for a sailboat race. Before the race starts, you instruct all the racers to enter your group MMSI number into their radios. During the race: xx Throughout the race, you use group calling to update the racers on the time, race status, and any course corrections. xx A power boat full of spectators comes a little too close to the race path. You use individual calling to contact the power boat and advise them to stay clear of the race.
Calling a particular group of stations (Group Call) Group calling calls all the stations that share your group MMSI. You must have a group MMSI programmed into the radio to make a group call, and the stations (boats) you are calling must have this same group MMSI programmed into their radios. 1. Press CALL-MENU to display the call menu. 2. Select Group. 3. The radio prompts you to select a response channel. Use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to scroll through the available channels.
3. If no MMSI number has been programmed, the radio prompts you to enter your MMSI number. Canceling an automatic distress call While the radio is waiting for a response, it gives you the option of canceling the call. To cancel the distress call, choose Cancel and press ENT-1W/25W. Receiving a DSC call If your radio receives an individual DSC call from another station, it sounds an incoming call tone and displays the name or MMSI number of the station calling you.
DSC Call Type Receive Log Information Distress Relay Acknowledge MMSI (or name), distress MMSI, position, time, nature code. Geographical MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number. All Ships MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number. Group MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number. Individual MMSI (or name), category code, communication channel number.
If you want to send a test call to a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press ENT-1W/25W button. 4. The radio displays the MMSI number you are about to call Test and asks you to confirm. If you want to call the displayed 123456789 number, select Send. To cancel the call, select Cancel. 5.
2. Select DSC Call sub-menu, then select POS Request. 3. The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to choose the directory entry you want to contact and press ENT-1W/25W. If you want to contact a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press ENT-1W/25W. 4.
1. Press CALL-MENU to display the call menu. 2. Select Position Send. 3. The radio displays the names listed in your directory; use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to choose the directory entry you want to contact and press ENT-1W/25W. If you want to contact a station that is not in your directory, select Manual. The radio prompts you to enter the MMSI number you want to call. Enter the MMSI number the same way you enter directory entries (see page 22). Enter all nine digits and press ENT-1W/25W. 4.
Renaming Channels If you discover that a marine radio channel has a different common name in your local area, you can change the name of that channel to make it easier for you to use (see the channel lists beginning on page 40 for the default channel names). To rename a channel, follow the steps below: 1. Display the normal menu and choose the Setup sub-menu. 2. Select Channel Name. The screen displays the list of channels. 3.
1. Install the radio into the mounting bracket. 2. Position the radio into the desired location. Mark the edges of the bracket on the mounting 1 surface. Step 1: 3. Remove the Slide the radio mounting into the mounting bracket drill bracket. template from the back of the manual, and use 2 the template Step 2: to mark the Tighten the mounting knobs drill holes on to secure the radio in place. the mounting surface. 4.
1. Connect the BLACK wire of the power cable to the NEGATIVE (-) side of your power Red wire source. (+) 2. Connect the RED wire of the power cable to the POSITIVE (+) side of your power source. 3. NOTE: To extend the life of the radio, use waterproof tape to seal electrical connections. 4. Install your antenna according to the 13.8V DC Black wire manufacturer’s instructions. (-) 5. If necessary, consult the FCC guidelines for antenna separation.
1. Connect the BARE wire of the included accessory cable to the GROUND WIRE on your GPS receiver. 2. Connect the YELLOW wire of the included accessory cable to the GPS DATA OUTPUT WIRE on your GPS receiver.
When the GPS receiver is correctly connected, the display shows GPS Data OK. If there is a problem with the GPS connection, the display shows Check GPS. When the display shows GPS Data OK, press ENT-1W/25W to open the GPS status screen and see detailed GPS data: Time Date Course Latitude Longitude 06/20 11:00:00 o 208 30. 0 KT o 35 40. 610 N o 139 46.
2. Connect the WHITE wire of the accessory cable to the POSITIVE (+) wire of your chartplotter’s NMEA data INPUT 3. Be certain all wire connections are secure and that all open wires are adequately covered. ##NOTE: To extend the life of the radio, use waterproof tape to seal electrical connections. Connecting to an External Speaker You can use an external speaker to monitor the radio from a different part of your boat or in a noisy environment.
Problem Things to Try Noise comes out of the speaker Adjust the squelch level; it is probably too low. all the time I can’t hear anything (no volume) from the speaker. Adjust the squelch level; it is probably too high. I can transmit, but no one can hear me. Check your UIC channel settings (see Setting the UIC channel mode (USA/CAN/INT) on page 10). The display flashes, and I don’t know why. The display will flash if the radio is in a watch mode or in scan mode.
Problem Things to Try The radio won’t let me enter my User MMSI. What do I do? Contact customer service. Engine Noise Suppression Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. Your radio 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.
General Shock and Vibration 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 (user selectable) Power Requirement 25 watts output: 6A@13.
Channel name/description Used for: DISTRESS SAFETY AND CALLING primarily emergency messages and distress calls INTERSHIP SAFETY safety messages from one ship to another, or from a ship to Coast Guard aircraft NON-COMMERCIAL (recreational or voluntary ships only) messages about the needs of the ship, including fishing reports, rendezvous, scheduling repairs and berthing information COMMERCIAL (working ships only) messages about the needs of the ship or the business the ship is engaged in PUBLIC COR
Ch No. 13 14 15 16 17 18A 19A 20 20A RX Freq 156.6500 156.7000 156.7500 156.8000 156.8500 156.9000 156.9500 161.6000 157.0000 TX Freq 156.6500 156.7000 Inhibit 156.8000 156.8500 156.9000 156.9500 157.0000 157.
Ch No. 85 86 87** 88** RX Freq 161.8750 161.9250 157.3750 157.4250 TX Freq 157.2750 157.3250 157.3750 157.4250 Status Duplex Duplex Simplex Simplex Name on display Marine operator Marine operator Marine operator Commercial (ship-ship) *A indicates simplex use of the ship station transmit side of an international duplex channel, and that operations are different from that of international operations on that channel. **Channels 87 & 88 revert from duplex to simplex operation.
Ch No. 60 61A 62A 63A 64 64A 65A 66A 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78A 79A 80A 81A 82A 83 83A 84 85 86 87 88 RX Freq 160.6250 156.0750 156.1250 156.1750 160.8250 156.2250 156.2750 156.3250 156.3750 156.4250 156.4750 (156.5250 156.5750 156.6250 156.6750 156.7250 156.7750 156.8250 156.8750 156.9250 156.9750 157.0250 157.0750 157.1250 161.7750 157.1750 161.8250 161.8750 161.9250 157.3750 157.4250 TX Freq 156.0250 156.0750 156.1250 156.1750 156.2250 156.2250 156.2750 156.3250 156.3750 156.4250 156.
Ch No. 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 RX Freq 160.8000 160.8500 156.3000 160.9500 156.4000 156.4500 156.5000 156.5500 156.6000 156.6500 156.7000 156.7500 156.8000 156.8500 161.5000 161.5500 161.6000 161.6500 161.7000 161.7500 161.8000 161.8500 161.9000 161.9500 162.0000 160.6250 160.6750 160.7250 160.7750 160.8250 160.8750 160.9250 156.3750 156.4250 156.4750 (156.5250) 156.5750 156.6250 TX Freq 156.2000 156.2500 156.3000 156.
Ch No. 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87* 88* RX Freq 156.6750 156.7250 156.7750 156.8250 156.8750 161.5250 161.5750 161.6250 161.6750 161.7250 161.7750 161.8250 161.8750 161.9250 157.3750 157.4250 TX Freq 156.6750 156.7250 156.7750 156.8250 156.8750 156.9250 156.9750 157.0250 157.0750 157.1250 157.1750 157.2250 157.2750 157.3250 157.3750 157.
xx An EMERGENCY is an event that, by itself, would not kill or injure or do property damage, xx but indirectly may cause other things to happen that result in a hazard. For example, a major power or telephone loss in a large city alone is not a direct hazard, but disruption to other critical services could create a variety of conditions that could directly threaten public safety. A STATEMENT is a message containing follow up information to a warning, watch, or emergency.
Event Avalanche Warning Child Abduction Emergency Civil Danger Warning Civil Emergency Message Earthquake Warning Immediate Evacuation Fire Warning Hazardous Material Warning Law Enforcement Warning Local Area Emergency 911 Telephone Outage Emergency Nuclear Power Plant Warning Radiological Hazard Warning Shelter In-Place Warning Volcano Warning Administrative Message Practice/Demo Required Monthly Test Required Weekly Test Biological Hazard Warning Boil Water Warning Chemical Hazard Warning Dam Watch Dam B
Event Wild Fire Watch Wild Fire Warning Unrecognized Watch Unrecognized Emergency Unrecognized Statement Unrecognized Warning SAME Code WFA WFW **A **E **S **W Type Watch Warning Watch Statement Statement Warning No Response Event Code TXB Transmitter Backup On TXF Transmitter Carrier On TXO Transmitter Carrier On TXP Transmitter Primary On NMEA Operation This radio supports NMEA0183 version 4.01.
NMEA Output When the radio receives a DSC call (Distress, Position Reply, or Position Send), it outputs a DSC/DSE sentence from the NMEA output port. ##NOTE: When the radio receives a distress call, it outputs a sentence in the following format.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the radio must be used with a maximum duty cycle not exceeding 50% in typical push-to-talk radio use time. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time. Lead warning 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.
with the per-formance of this warranty. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or refur-bished unit. 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.
