Uniden America UT888 Marine VHF Transceiver User Manual UT888ZL POLARIS 0805

Uniden America Corporation Marine VHF Transceiver UT888ZL POLARIS 0805

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Revised Draft Owners Manual

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This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that haverestricted use in the United States. The channel assignmentsinclude 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 isstrictly forbidden. For frequencies/channels that are currentlyfor use in the U.S. without an individual license, please contactthe FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC.Maritime Radio Services OperationWarning!For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtaina license application from your nearest FCC field office.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page ii
Uniden POLARIS....................................................................................2Controls and Indicators...........................................................................3Installation...............................................................................................6Choosing a Location..........................................................................6Engine Noise Suppression ................................................................7Antenna Considerations ....................................................................7Antenna Selection and Installation ....................................................7Installing the POLARIS......................................................................8Operation ................................................................................................9Power On/Off.....................................................................................9Squelch............................................................................................10Triple Watch .....................................................................................11Manual Tuning .................................................................................11Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications.............................12Weather Scan..................................................................................12MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan) ....................12Weather Alert...................................................................................14Transmitting .....................................................................................15Setting TX Output ............................................................................15Distress............................................................................................16Menu Operation....................................................................................17Digital Selective Calling (DSC)........................................................17Individual ....................................................................................17Group .........................................................................................18All Ships .....................................................................................19POS.Request .............................................................................20Standby ......................................................................................21Callwait.......................................................................................22System.............................................................................................24Contrast......................................................................................24Lamp Adjust ...............................................................................25Key Beep ...................................................................................26LCD Color ..................................................................................27Setup ...............................................................................................28FIPS ...........................................................................................28User MMSI .................................................................................30Group MMSI...............................................................................32U.I.C ...........................................................................................33ContentsUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page iii
Directory.....................................................................................34Auto. CH. SW.............................................................................38POS.Reply .................................................................................39WHAM........................................................................................41CH Tag .......................................................................................43Time Offset.................................................................................45Alarm Clock................................................................................47Rev.CH.MEM ........................................................................................50Optional Accessories ............................................................................51VHF FM Marine Radio TelephoneChannel and Functions (USA Channels) ........................................52Channel and Functions (International Channels) ...........................53Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels)................................54Specification .........................................................................................55Troubleshooting ....................................................................................56Care and Maintenance .........................................................................57Three Year Limited Warranty................................................................59UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page iv
2The Uniden POLARIS VHF marine radio transceiver has been designedto give you a rugged, reliable instrument that will provide you with yearsof trouble-free service.With proper care and maintenance, your Uniden POLARIS could outlastyour present vessel and serve you well on-board. The full features andflexibility designed into this quality transceiver will prevent it frombecoming obsolete regardless of changes in craft or geographiclocations.The technical excellence of the Uniden POLARIS is demonstrated bythe multiplicity of uses for which it has been found acceptable by theU.S. Federal Communications Commission. The Uniden POLARIS isacceptable for compulsory use on "party boats," for use on vesselssubject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement or bridge-to-bridgerequirements, for general pleasure and commercial vessels, and certainland stations in marine service.The Uniden POLARIS is of all solid-state design with conservativelyrated, rugged components and materials compatible with the marineenvironment. The transceiver utilizes a number of gaskets, sealingrings, waterproof membranes, and other sealants to effect a waterproofhousing for protection of the electronics. The unit may be mounted inany number of convenient locations on your vessel by utilizing theuniversal mounting bracket.You are encouraged to thoroughly read the rest of this Operating Guideto acquaint yourself with the characteristics and operation of yourtransceiver so that you can contribute to the longevity of yourinvestment. Keep your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case warranty service isrequired.Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are allsubject to change without notice.Uniden POLARISUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 2
3Front panel/Microphone1. PTT Switch - Press to transmit and release to receive.2. 16/9 - Change Channel 16 and Channel 9.3. HAIL - Use as a public address system.4. CHANNEL - Change channel number up/down. These buttons are used toadjust the volume for Hail.5. PUSH/SELECT - This is used to manually select the desiredCommunication Channel (01-28 and 60-88), or Weather Channel (0-9). Inthe MENU mode this is used to select the menu options. It also changes toGPS mode. It is used to adjust the volume for HAIL.6. POWER/VOLUME (On/Off/Volume) - Turns the unit On or Off and adjustthe audio output.7. DISTRESS - Send a signal of distress in case of emergency.8. H/L/MENU - Change output power Hi/Lo and select Menu mode. Pressthis key to change output power High and Low. Press and hold the key for2 seconds to enter the MENU mode.9. WX/ALERT - Select weather channel and weather alert mode. Press thiskey to listen the active NOAA weather channels. Press and hold the key for 2 seconds to place the radio into the weatheralert mode. 10. SCAN/MEM - Select Scan mode and setup memory channel.Press this key to activate scan operation. Press and hold the key for 2seconds to select memory channel or cancel memory channel.11. 16/9/TRI - Access channel 16/9, and setup Triple Watch function On/Off.Press this key to access instant channel 16 and channel 9 communications.Press and hold the key for 2 seconds to turn Triple Watch On/Off. 12. SQUELCH - Eliminate background noise when no signal is received. Controls and Indicators4321651287 9 10 11UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 3
4Rear Panel Connectors23411. DC Jack2. ACC Connector3. Remote Connector4. Antenna ConnectorTo POLARISBare Wire : GNDBlack : External Speaker (—)Yellow : GPS IN (—)Blue : PA (+) Horn SpeakerGreen : GPS IN (+)Brown : PA (—) Horn SpeakerRed : DC +13.8VOrange : External Speaker (+)UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 4
51. TX (Transmit) - Indicates transmitting.TRI (Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect.2. HI (High) - Indicates transmitted output is 25 Watts.LO (Low) - Indicates transmitted output is 1 Watts.3. USA - Indicates US Channel Mode.CAN - Indicates Canada Channel Mode.INT - Indicates International Channel Mode.4. ALT - Indicates Weather Alert Mode has been activated.5. MEM (Memory) - Indicates Memory Scan Mode status for eachchannel selected.6. WX - Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated.7. Channel Display - Indicates Channel Number in use.8. (Alarm mark) - It appears when the alarm is set.9. (Exclamation mark) - It appears when it receives WX Alert. 10. (GPS mark) - It appears while GPS module is receiving thedata.11. (WHAM mark) - It appears when it is connected to the base ofWHAM.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 5
6InstallationCaution: The POLARIS will only operate with nominal 12 volt negativeground battery system.It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for yourPOLARIS on your vessel. Electrical, mechanical, and environmentalconsiderations must all be taken into account. You should select theoptimum relationship among these considerations.Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the POLARIS so that you canmost conveniently use your radio. Features which should be consideredare:1. The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the topor bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting.2. The REMOTE speaker jack can be used with an auxiliaryspeaker.3. All connections are "plug-in" type for easy removal of the radio.4. Front fire internal speaker allows convenient in-dash mountingusing the optional bracket.Choosing a LocationSome important factors to consider in selecting the location for yourPOLARIS.1. Select a location that is free from spray and splash.2. Keep the battery leads as short as possible. Direct connection tothe battery is most desirable. If direct connection can not bemade with the supplied power lead, any extension should bemade with #10 AWG wire. Long extensions should use largergauge wire.3. Keep the antenna lead as short as possible. Long antenna leadscan cause substantial loss of performance for both receiving andtransmitting.4. Locate your antenna as high as possible and clear from metalobjects. The reliable range of coverage is a direct function of theantenna height.5. Select a location that does not allow the radio to be subjected todirect sunlight (including that coming through windows).6. Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink onthe rear of the radio.7. Select a location well away from the ship’s compass. Auxiliaryspeakers also should be located away from the compass.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 6
7Engine Noise SuppressionInterference from the noise generated by the electrical systems ofengines is sometimes a problem with radios. The POLARIS has beendesigned to be essentially impervious to ignition noise and alternatornoise. However, in some installations it may be necessary to takemeasures to further reduce the effect of noise interference. All DCbattery wires, antenna lead, and accessory cables should be routedaway from the engine and engine compartment, and from power cablingcarrying high currents.In severe cases of noise interference, it may be necessary to install anoise suppression kit. Contact your Uniden Dealer for more information.Antenna ConsiderationsA variety of antennas are available from a number of quality suppliers. It is recommended you draw upon the advice of your Uniden dealer indetermining a suitable antenna for your vessel and range requirements.In general, communication range is increased by using a high-gainantenna placed as high as possible above the water line. Antennasshould be located away from metal objects. Antennas should not haveexcessively long coaxial feed cables.Antenna Selection and InstallationYour Uniden Polaris radio has been designed to accomodate all of thepopular marine VHF antennas. However, the selection and theinstallation of the antenna is the responsibility of the user or installer.The FCC has determined that excessive radiation poses a health risk topeople near radio transmitting antennas. Therefore, the antenna usedwith this radio should be installed using the following guidelines to insurea suitable distance between the antenna and persons close by.Small whip antennas (3 dB) or smaller should be installed keeping atleast three feet separation distance between the radiating element andpeople.Larger antennas (6 dB or 9 dB) should be installed keeping at least a sixfoot separation distance.No person should touch the antenna or come into the separationdistance when the radio is transmitting.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/7/02 1:04 PM Page 7
8Installing the POLARISAfter you have carefully considered the various factors affecting yourchoice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone,power cord, antenna and any auxiliary cables installed) into the selectedlocation to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items. Mark the location of the mounting bracket. Remove the bracket from theradio and use it as a template to mark the holes to be drilled for themounting hardware. Drill the holes and mount the bracket withhardware compatible with the material of the mounting surface.Note: This HEXAGON HEAD BOLT isonly for mounting the bracketwith hardware. Do not use it forinstalling the radio in themounting bracket.Connect the red wire of the supplied power cord to the positive (+)battery supply. Connect the black wire of the power cord to ground.The power cord is equipped with a fuse to protect the radio. Use only asix (6) ampere fast blow fuse for replacement. Connect the power cordto the keyed connector on the power "pigtail".Connect the antenna and all other auxiliary cables and accessories.Install the radio in the mounting bracket and connect all cables andaccessories to the appropriate jacks and connectors.Note: Do not use any other mountingknobs than the ones enclosed.Do not insert the knobs withoutattaching the bracket.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 8
9POWER ON/OFF1. Turn the unit on by rotating thePOWER/VOLUME control clockwise.Adjust the volume to a comfortablelevel.When you turn the unit On, you will hear abeep and the greeting message belowappears on the LCD for 2 seconds.Note: Polaris meets the JIS7 require ments.OperationUNIDENPOLARISMARINERADIOUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 9
10Think of squelch as a gate. turn SQUELCH fully clockwise. this raisesthe “Squelch Gate” so high that only very strong signals can get through.Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowersthe “Squelch Gate” so that everything gets through - noise, weaksignals, and strong signals.Turn SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops. Now the “SquelchGate” allows only strong signals through.Strong SignalsMedium SignalsWeak SignalsNoiseStrong SignalsMedium SignalsWeak SignalsNoiseStrong SignalsMedium SignalsWeak SignalsNoiseSQUELCHUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 10
11TRIPLE WATCHTriple Watch monitors Channel 16, Channel 9, and current MRNChannel for activity every two seconds while scanning or monitoring.To activate Triple Watch, press 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds. TRI appearson the LCD panel, indicating Triple Watch mode is in effect. If a signal isreceived on either Channel 16 or Channel 9, the radio remains on thatchannel unit the signal ends.Press and hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds to cancel the Triple Watch Mode.Note: While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currentlyselected channel using the PUSH – SELECT0 knob.A momentary press of the 16/9/TRI button interrupts TripleWatch mode and remains on 16, or on channel 9 if you pressonce more. To return to the previous mode, simply press thebutton again.MANUAL TUNINGTo manually select a channel, rotate PUSH – SELECT clockwise toincrease the number or counterclockwise to decrease the number andselect the desired channel. Communication channels are located onchannel 01-28 and 60-88. Weather channels are located on channels 0-9.TRI HI CANMEMTELEPHONEUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 11
12INSTANT CHANNEL 16/CHANNEL 9 COMMUNICATIONSTo access instant Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications, press16/9/TRI. This overrides the channel selected. The LCD displayindicates the unit is on Channel 16. Press 16/9/TRI again to accessChannel 9 communications. Press and release 16/9/TRI a third time toreturn to the channel selected prior to accessing instant Channel16/Channel 9 commnunications. The display will indicate the selectedchannel.To cancel Channel 16/Channel 9 communications:●Press 16/9/TRI until the previouschannel setting appears.--or--●Press WX/ALERT.WEATHER SCANTo select Weather Channels 0-9, pressWX/ALERT. The radio will go to the lastselected weather channel. Press Up andDown on the microphone to select adifferent weather channel. It also can bechanged by the PUSH – SELECT knob onthe base.To exit from weather channel: ●Press WX/ALERT. The radio returnsto the previous MRN channel.MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan)You can enter channels into Memory Scan for instant scanning at anytime. When a channel is selected for Memory Scan, MEM indicator willappear on the LCD display.To enter a channel into Memory Scan,select the channel you want to store byrotating the PUSH – SELECT knob, andthen press SCAN/MEM for 2 seconds thechannel is stored in memory scan and MEMappears on the LCD display. WX HI CANMEMTELEPHONEUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 12
13Press and hold SCAN/MEM for 2 seconds and the MEM icon disappears.NOTE:The memory channel can be set independently in 3 regional mode(USA, INT, and CAN). You cannot use this feature in WX mode or CH70. You can select On/Off of memory channels even although you arein the scan mode, Triple watch scan mode and Triple watch mode.Memory Scan:To scan channels stored in Memory Scan, press SCAN/MEM. In theMemory Scan Mode, the POLARIS scans channel numbers previouslyentered into Memory Scan. If a channel has not been entered intoMemory Scan, an error tone sounds and the LCD does not change.Hail:To access the Hail Mode, press HAIL on the microphone. The HA iconappears in the display. Press the PTT switch on the microphone, holdthe microphone approximately two inches away from your mouth, andspeak clearly in a normal voice. To cancel Hail mode, press HAIL onthe microphone.TXVOL¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡Hail Volume Adjust:While you are in the HAIL, you can adjust the volume pressing ▲/▼keys on the microphone, or rotating the PUSH – SELECT knob on thePOLARIS.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 13
141. Press WX/ALERT for 2 seconds ifWX/ALERT is Off, it is changed toWX/ALERT On and the ALT iconappears. 2. If the radio receives a 1050Hz tone,the (Exclamation mark) and theALT icon will blink every othersecond.In the area where S.A.M.E. isbroadcasted, the following figures are displayed.3. When a WX ALERT signal isreceived at the time WX ALERTis on by scan mode, Triple watch,PRI 16CH mode and PRI 9CH modeare canceled.When a S.A.M.E. signal is receivedduring transmission, decoding doesnot carry out. In order to stop the alarm press anykey. You can press and holdWX/ALERT to cancel theWX/ALERT mode. WX ALT WX ALT WX ALTWARNINGTSUNAMIThe ALT icon indicates the Weather Alert Mode is activated. To activatethe Weather Alert Mode:Weather Alert:The Weather Alert Mode can be activated to alert you of dangerousweather. When Weather Alert is turned On, and a warning signal isreceived, an Emergency siren will sound at full volume, regardless of thevolume setting. When the signal stops, you will hear the active weatherchannel broadcast at the normal volume. UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 14
15TRANSMITTINGThe POLARIS transmits on fifty-seven marine frequencies and receives on eighty marine frequencies. Channel 70 of both the USA andInternational frequencies, and channel 15, of the USA frequencies – arefor receiving only. The POLARIS transmit on 70 when sending DSCinformation. Your radio will not transmit on these channels. For yourreference, a listing of all the available marine channels are located onthe back foldout.SETTING TX OUTPUT Caution: It is important to remember use the LO position in port or forshort range communications.1. When you turn the POLARIS On, theunit is automatically set to transmit at25 watts (HI).2. Press H/L/MENU, to change thetransmitter output to 1 watt (LO).3. Press H/L/MENU again, to changeback to 25 watts (HI).Note: Each time the H/L/MENU is pressed a short tone sounds.CH13 is set as 1 watt (LO) channel; however, you can overrideby pressing H/L/MENU during the call.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 15
16DISTRESSThis feature will allow the user to transmit adistress call. In order to transmit a distresscall, push DISTRESS for 3 seconds. Afterthe Distress call has been sent, the Distressalarm will sound. Distress call istransmitted and it waits for about 180 - 270seconds. This is continued eternally. Thetransceiver "shadow-watches" for atransmission between CH16 and CH70 untilan acknowledgment signal is received.To cancel the Distress call, press the PUSH– SELECT knob.When the POLARIS receives a Distresscall, the following screen appears. If noacknowledgment is received, the distresscall is repeated until an acknowledgment isreceived.Note: If POLARIS receives a distresscall, it will be displayed on theLCD display. An emergencyalarm will sound. The name willbe displayed if it is the nameregistered into the directory.Otherwise, MMSI is displayed.Latitude and Longitudeinformation will also be displayedif the GPS module is carried in theship that transmitted DSC.DISTRESS ACK06/15 10:30AWAITING CANCELDISTRESS06/15 10:30AKENT NEWMANFIRE 70.00.000N120.00.000WDISTRESS06/15 10:30APAUL HUBERFIRE 70.40.000N150.00.000EUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 16
171. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)Digital Selective Calling is a process of establishing a radio call, it hasbeen chosen by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as aninternational standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls.Digital Selective Calling has also been selected as part of the GlobalMaritime 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 transceiver) to the USCoast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSCwill also let you initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety, positioninformation and routine calls to or from another vessel outfitted with aDSC transceiver.1. Press and hold the Menu key for 2seconds when it is in the Channeldisplay mode, and the followingscreen appears.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob to select DSC CALL. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT1-A. INDIVIDUAL1. Press and hold Menu for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atDSC CALL, the DSC CALL menuwill appear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect INDIVIDUAL.Note: The user needs to select a open (unused) working channelfirst, then make the call. After the acknowledgment, both radiotune to the previously selected channel.TRI HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBYMenu OperationUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 17
184. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the individual directory willappear.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect the individual you want tocontact.6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob totransmit the individual DSC signal. 7. When you receive the individual ACKsuccessfully, the following screenappears.8. When the calling vessel has alreadyset “STANDBY”, the following screenappears.Note: If there is not any data registrated in the directory, you cannotproceed to the next step.The user needs to select a open (unused) working channelfirst, then make the call. After the acknowledgment, both radiotune to the previously selected channel.1-B. GROUP1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atDSC CALL, the DSC CALL menuwill appear. JUNE BRAWLEY KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER EXITINDIVIDUALKENT NEWMAN012345678 SEND CANCELTRI HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXITINDVLACKPAUL HUBER012345678COMPLETEDINDVLACKPAUL HUBER012345678UNATTENDEDUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 18
193. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect GROUP.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the MMSI code appears, youcan now call the group member.Press the PUSH – SELECT knob.5. If an acknowledgment is received,COMPLETED and GROUP ACKappears.1-C. ALL SHIPS1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atDSC CALL, the DSC CALL menuwill appear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect ALL SHIPS.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the ALL SHIPS directoryappears. INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBYGROUP123456789 SEND CANCELGROUP ACK123456789 COMPLETEDTRI HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBYNote: The user needs to select a open (unused) working channelfirst, then make the call. After the acknowledgment, both radiotune to the previously selected channel.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 19
201-D. POS.REQUESTThis radio has the ability to request the position of a ship and it isregistered into the DIRECTORY.1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atDSC CALL, the DSC CALL menuappears.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect the nature of your call(URGENCY, SAFETY, ROUTINE).Note: ROUINE calls tune to thepreviously selected channel.6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob totransmit the ALL SHIPS DSC signal.7. When sending either an URGENCYor SAFETY message, both radios willautomatically move to channel 70until all of the data is received.8. After selecting URGENCY or SAFETYAll SHIPS call is transmitted, thetransceiver will switch to Channel 16.The user should wait a few minutesbefore transmitting the ALL SHIPSCall information. ALL SHIPSURGENCY SEND CANCELTX HI CANDSCALL SHIPSKENT NEWMAN012345678DISTRESSTRI HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT URGENCY SAFETY ROUTINE EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 20
3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect POS.REQUEST.214. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the individual directory appears.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect the name to request theindividual’s position.6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,following screen appears. Confirm ifthe name and address is correct.Press the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect SEND.7. If the POLARIS did not detect theacknowledgment, press the PUSH –SELECT knob at SEND again in 10seconds.8. If the POLARIS had not detected theacknowledgment again, the followingscreen appears.9. When the called radio sends theposition info the following screenappears.POS.REQUESTKENT NEWMAN654321000 SEND CANCELPOS.REPLYKENT NEWMAN654321000WAITING CANCEL KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER JUNE BRAWLEY EXITPOS.REQUESTKENT NEWMAN654321000 SEND CANCEL INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBY1-E. STANDBYThe DSC STANDBY function allows the transceiver to answer DSC callswith the UNATTENDED message and record the calls for response atanother time. When you set the POLARIS to DSC STANDBY mode,voice traffic may still be active on any chosen channel.POS.REPLY06/15 15:00PKENT NEWMAN 70.00.000N110.00.000EUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 21
224. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the STANDBY directory appears.5. When an individual DSC call isreceived, the radio will respond withthe UNATTENDED message whenan operator cannot answer the call.The DSC call will be recorded intothe radio’s Call Waiting directory. Note: If you press a key on the radio or the PTT key, this feature willbe canceled.1-F. CALLWAITThe DSC Call Waiting directory records 10 received distress calls, andrecords 20 individual calls that are received and not answered within 5minutes or while the radio is set to DSC Standby. Calls will be recordedwhile you are busy with other communications as long as the transmitteris not keyed at the time of the call. If the call is answered within 5minutes the call will not be recorded. When a call is recorded, amessage will appear.Note: When a DISTRES CALL is received, this call will be recordedon the Distress Call Waiting directory. The DSC Distress inmust hold the received Distress calls for 23 1/2 hours.These calls may be deleted by the user.INDIVIDUAL06/20 12:00PKENT NEWMANROUTINEDSC STANDBYUNATTEND HI CANMEMDSC STANDBYUNATTEND2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atDSC CALL, the DSC CALL menuappears.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect STANDBY. GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBY CALL WAIT DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXITTRI HI CANMEMTELEPHONE1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 22
234. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the CALL WAIT directory willappear.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect the options you want to log.6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob.7. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toget further information about the callreceived.8. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob.9. If a DISTRESS call is received inCall Wait, the following displayappears.10. If an INDIVIDUAL call is received inCall Wait, the following displayappears.DISTRESS06/15 10:30AKENT NEWMANFIRE70.40.00 N150.00.00 EINDIVIDUAL06/20 12:00PKENT NEWMANROUTINE SEND CANCEL DISTRESS INDIVIDUAL EXIT KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER JUNE BRAWLEY EXIT3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect CALL WAIT. GROUP ALL SHIPS POS.REQUEST POS.SEND STANDBY CALL WAITNote: If a call has not been logged, the POLARIS will beep and youwill not be able to proceed to the next step.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT at DSC CALL, the DSC CALL menuwill appear. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXITTRI HI CANMEMTELEPHONE1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 23
242. SYSTEM2-A. CONTRAST 1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSYSTEM, the SYSTEM menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect CONTRAST.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the following screen appears.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knobcounterclockwise to increase thebackground brightness level.(Default is set at 6).Note: There are 9 contrast levels.6. When you find the most favorablebrightness, press the PUSH –SELECT knob and the POLARISreturns to the channel display screen. CONTRAST LAMP ADJUST KEY BEEP ALARM CLOCK LCD COLOR EXIT CONTRAST¡¡¡¡¡ HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT HI CANMEMTELEPHONEUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 24
252-B. LAMP ADJUST1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSYSTEM, the SYSTEM menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect LAMP ADJUST.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the following screen will appear.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect the backlight brightness level.(Default is set to medium).6. When you find the most favorablebrightness, press the PUSH –SELECT knob and the POLARISreturns to the channel displayscreen. HIGH MEDIUM LOW OFF HI CANMEMTELEPHONE HI CANMEMTELEPHONE CONTRAST LAMP ADJUST KEY BEEP LCD COLOR EXIT DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 25
262-C. KEY BEEP1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSYSTEM, the SYSTEM menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect KEY BEEP.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the following screen will appear.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knobclockwise to increase the volume, orcounterclockwise to decrease thevolume. 6. When you find the most favorablevolume, press the PUSH – SELECTknob and the POLARIS returns to thechannel display screen.Note: There are 9 volume levels. HI CANMEMTELEPHONE CONTRAST LAMP ADJUST KEY BEEP LCD COLOR EXIT KEY BEEP¡¡¡¡¡ DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT HI CANMEMTELEPHONEUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 26
272-D. LCD COLOR1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSYSTEM, the SYSTEM menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect LCD COLOR.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the following screen will appear.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect the color (green or red). (Default is set as green).6. When you find the most favorablecolor, press the PUSH – SELECTknob and the POLARIS returns tothe channel display screen.Note: Only changes the display. The keys will stay green. CONTRAST LAMP ADJUST KEY BEEP ALARM CLOCK LCD COLOR HAIL VOLUME GREEN RED HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT HI CANMEMTELEPHONEUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 27
283. SETUP3-A. FIPSThe 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) codeestablished by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifiesgeographic areas in the United States. Programming FIPS code isnecessary to receive S.A.M.E. alerts about weather occurring in aparticular area.To set FIPS code1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP the SETUP menu willappears.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect FIPS.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the following screen will appear.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob tomake your selection.6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob. NEW 00.101000 01.101010 EXIT FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 28
293-A-1. FIPS- If you select NEW-1. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atNEW, the following screen appears. 2. You can now enter the new FIPScode. Rotate the PUSH – SELECTknob clockwise to increase thenumber, counterclockwise todecrease. The number will beentered when the PUSH – SELECTknob is pressed, and the blinkingdigit moves to the right. When youfinished entering the last digit, thefollowing confirmation screenappears. 3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob tomake your selection.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knoband the POLARIS returns to thefollowing screen.3-A-2. EDITIf you select a number to EDIT.1. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atthe code that you want to edit.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atEDIT, the following screen appears. NEW 00.101000 01.101010 02.501100 EXIT FIPS CODE 000000FIPS CODE501100 YES NO NEW 00.101000 01.101010 02.501100 EXIT EDIT DELETE EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 29
303-A-3. DELETEIf you select DELETE1. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atthe code that you want to delete.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atDELETE, the following screenappears.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob tomake your selection.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knoband the POLARIS returns to thefollowing screen.3-B. USER MMSIA MMSI is a nine-digit number used on Marine Transceivers that areable to use Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like atelephone number to call other vessels. NEW 00.101000 01.101010 EXITDELETE501100 YES NO EDIT DELETE EXIT3. You can now enter the correct FIPScode. Rotate the PUSH – SELECTknob clockwise to increase thenumber, counterclockwise todecrease. The number will beentered when the PUSH – SELECTknob is pressed, and the blinkingdigit moves to the right. FIPS CODE 501100 NEW 00.101000 01.101010 02.501100 EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 30
31To set USER MMSI code1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect SETUP.3. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu appears.4. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect USER MMSI, and press thePUSH – SELECT knob, the followingscreen appears.5. You can now enter the USER MMSIcode. Rotate the PUSH – SELECTknob clockwise to increase thenumber, counterclockwise todecrease. The number will beentered when the PUSH – SELECTknob is pressed, and the blinking digitmoves to the right.6. After the final digit is entered, theconfirmation screen appears, and youcan make your selection by rotatingthe PUSH – SELECT knob. Pressthe PUSH – SELECT knob and thePOLARIS returns to the followingscreen.Note: You can program your POLARIStwice. After that send yourPOLARIS to Uniden forprogramming. USER MMSI 000000000 FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXITUSER MMSI685749638 YES NO USER MMSI 685749638 FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SWUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 31
323-C. GROUP MMSI1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect SETUP.3. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu appears.4. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect GROUP MMSI, and press thePUSH – SELECT knob, and thefollowing screen appears.5. You can now enter the GROUPMMSI code. Rotate the PUSH –SELECT knob clockwise to increasethe number, counterclockwise todecrease. The number will beentered when the PUSH – SELECTknob is pressed, and the blinkingdigit moves to the right.6. After the final digit is entered, aconfirmation screen appears, youcan make your selection by rotatingthe PUSH – SELECT knob. 7. Press the PUSH – SELECT knoband the POLARIS returns to thefollowing screen. GROUP MMSI 000000000 FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXITGROUP MMSI500049638 YES NO FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SWUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 32
333-D. U.I.CThe POLARIS can transmit and receive, USA, Canada, andInternational frequencies. When you turn the POLARIS On, the USA isset as default.1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu appears.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect U.I.C..4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knoband the following screen appears.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob tomake your selection.6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knoband the POLARIS will return to thechannel display screen. DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT HI CANDISTRESS USA INT CAN FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW HI CANMEMTELEPHONEUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 33
343-E. DIRECTORY1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect DIRECTORY.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the DIRECTORY will appear.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob tomake your selection.6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob. NEW KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER COLLINS EXIT FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 34
353-E-1. NEWIf you select NEW-1. Press the PUSH – SELECT at NEW,the following screen appears.2. You can now enter the person’sname. Rotate the PUSH – SELECTknob, and press the PUSH –SELECT knob to choose thealphabet. 3. After you entered the person’s name,you can enter the directory code.Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knobclockwise to increase the number,counterclockwise to decrease. Thenumber will be entered when thePUSH – SELECT knob is pressed,and the blinking digit moves to theright.4. After the directory data is entered, aconfirmation screen appears.5. Press the PUSH – SELECT knoband the POLARIS returns to thefollowing screen. NEW KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER COLLINS EXIT PERSONS NAME MMSI 000000000PERSONS NAMECOLLINSMMSI145678543PERSONS NAMECOLLINSMMSI145678543 YES NO NEW KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER COLLINS EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 35
363-E-2. EDIT –If you select a name to EDIT –1. Press the PUSH – SELECT at theindividual you want to edit.2. After you pressed PUSH – SELECTknob at person’s name, the followingscreen appears. Press the PUSH –SELECT knob at EDIT. NEW KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER EXIT EDIT DELETE EXIT3. You can now enter the person’sname. Rotate the PUSH – SELECTknob, and press the PUSH –SELECT knob to choose thealphabet. 4. After you entered the person’s name,you can enter the directory code.Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knobclockwise to increase the number,counterclockwise to decrease. Thenumber will be entered when thePUSH – SELECT knob is pressed,and the blinking digit moves to theright.5. After the directory data is entered, aconfirmation screen appears.6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knoband the POLARIS returns to thefollowing screen. PERSONS NAME MMSI 000000000PERSONS NAMECOLLINSMMSI145678543PERSONS NAMECOLLINSMMSI145678543 YES NO NEW KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER COLLINS EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 36
373-E-3. DELETE –If you select a name to DELETE –1. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atthe individual you want to delete.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atDELETE.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob tomake your selection.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knoband the POLARIS returns to thefollowing screen. EDIT DELETE EXITDELETEKENT NEWMAN123456734 YES NO NEW KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER EXIT NEW KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 37
383-F. AUTO. CH. SW 1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect AUTO.CH.SW.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the following screen will appear.5. If you want to change this mode toOFF, you can change it by rotatingthe PUSH – SELECT knob.(Default is set as ON.)6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob. HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT FIPS USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW ON OFFUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 38
393-G. POS.REPLYWhen the POLARIS has requested the position data, you can decide totransmit an acknowledgment automatically or manually.1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect POS.REPLY.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the following screen appears.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob tomake your selection.6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob. AUTO MANUAL USER MMSI GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 39
407. MANUALWhen the POLARIS receives aposition request, the following screenappears. Rotate the PUSH –SELECT knob to make yourselection.8. AUTOWhen the POLARIS receives aposition request, the following screenappears.Note: If the POLARIS is set to MANUAL, you can select eitherSEND or CANCEL.If the POLARIS is set to AUTO, it will automatically reply to therequest, and COMPLETED appears.POS REPLYKENT NEWMAN654321000 SEND CANCELPOS REPLYKENT NEWMAN654321000COMPLETEDUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 40
413-H. WHAM1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect WHAM.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the following screen will appear.3-H-1. BASE ID1. When you press the PUSH –SELECT knob at BASE ID, thefollowing screen appears and youcan enter the ID.2. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knobclockwise to increase the number,counterclockwise to decrease. Thenumber will be entered when thePUSH – SELECT knob is pressed,and the blinking digit moves to theright. You can select the number 0000 to 9999.3. After the BASE ID is entered, aconfirmation screen appears, andyou can select answer by rotating thePUSH – SELECT knob, and thenpress the PUSH – SELECT.BASE ID0000 U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY CH TAG WHAM HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXITBASE ID0001 YES NO BASE ID LINK CH EXIT BASE ID LINK CH EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 41
423-H-2. LINK CH1. When you press the PUSH –SELECT knob at CHANNEL, thefollowing screen appears and younow can input the ID. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knobclockwise to increase the number,counterclockwise to decrease. Thenumber will be entered when thePUSH – SELECT knob is pressed,and the blinking digit moves to theright.2. After the LINK CH is entered, aconfirmation screen appears, andyou can make your selection byrotating the PUSH – SELECT knob,and press the PUSH – SELECTagain.LINK CH05 LINK CH05 YES NOUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 42
433-I. CH TAGThis feature allows you to name each Marine channel.1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect CH TAG. GROUP MMSI U.I.C. DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY CH TAG HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,the following screen appears.5. Now you can select the channel thatyou would like to EDIT or DELETE.3-I-1. EDIT1. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atthe data you want to edit.2. After you selected the channel,EDIT, DELETE, or EXIT appears.Select EDIT and press the PUSH –SELECT knob. CH01 CH03 PHONE CH05 COMMUN CH06 EMG CH07 CH08 CH01 CH03 PHONE CH05 COMMUN CH06 EMG CH07 CH08 EDIT DELETE EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 43
443. You can enter the name with thePUSH – SELECT knob. Rotate thePUSH – SELECT knob clockwise orcounterclockwise to select thealphabet. The letter will be enteredwhen the PUSH – SELECT knob ispressed, and the blinking digit movesto the right.4. After you have edited the data, aconfirmation screen appears. Rotatethe PUSH – SELECT knob to makeyour selection. If you selected NO, itreturns to the display bofore edited.If you selected YES, the data youhave edited is displayed. CH01 TAGKENT YES NO CH01 TAG 3-I-2. DELETEIf you selected Delete -1. press the PUSH – SELECT knob atthe channel you want to DELETE.2. After you selected the channel,EDIT, DELETE, or EXIT appears.Select DELETE and press the PUSH– SELECT knob. 3. After you selected DELETE, aconfirmation screen appears. If youselected "YES", the name that youhave selected is deleted. CH01 KENT CH03 PHONE CH05 COMMUN CH06 EMG CH07 CH08DELETECH01KENT YES NO EDIT DELETE EXITUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 44
453-J-1. STANDARDThis feature allows you to set up the time difference manually.1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP the, DELETE, SETUP menuwill appear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect TIME OFFSET.4. Press PUSH – SELECT knob atSTANDARD, the following screenappears.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect the appropriate time offsetfrom GMT.6. Press PUSH – SELECT knob. The POLARIS return to the previousMRN CH. HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY CH TAG WHAM STANDARD DAYLITE SAV EXIT -2 -1 0 GMT +1 +2 +3 HI CANMEMTELEPHONE3-J. TIME OFFSETThis feature sets the time difference between local time and UTC Time. UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 45
463-J-2. DAYLITE SAVThis feature allows you to set up the difference automatically by usingGPS module.1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect TIME OFFSET.4. Press PUSH – SELECT knob atDAYLITE SAV. 5. The POLARIS returns to the previousMRN CH. HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY CH TAG WHAM STANDARD DAYLITE SAV EXIT HI CANMEMTELEPHONEUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 46
473-K. ALARMCLOCKThis feature is only available when the GPS is connected to theNMEA0183 jack. If it is connected to the GPS, the alarms are set basedon the satellite.3-K-1. ALARM ONThis feature allows you to turn the alarm ON.1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu appears. HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toALARM CLOCK.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,the following screen appears.5. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atON. The POLARIS returns to theprevious MRN CH and iconappears.6. When the POLARIS reaches thetime the alarm was set for the alarmsounds and the icon blinks. HI CANTELEPHONE DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY CH.TAG WHAM ALARM CLOCK ON OFF ALARM SETUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 47
483-K-2. ALARM OFFThis feature allows you to turn the alarm OFF.1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect ALARM CLOCK.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,the following screen appears.5. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atOFF. The POLARIS returns to theprevious MRN CH and the icondisappears. HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY CH.TAG WHAM ALARM CLOCK ON OFF ALARM SETUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 48
493-K-3. ALARM SetThis feature allows you to set the alarm.1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu willappear.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect ALARM CLOCK.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,the following screen appears.Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atALARM SET.5. You can set the hour, minutes, selectam or pm by rotating the PUSH –SELECT knob.6. Press the PUSH – SELECT after youhave selected am or pm. A confirmation screen appears. The POLARIS returns to the ALARMCLOCK MENU. HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT DIRECTORY AUTO.CH.SW POS.REPLY CH.TAG WHAM ALARM CLOCK ON OFF ALARM SETALARM SET00:00 AALARM SET10:00 P SET CANCELUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 49
504. REV.CH.MEMThis feature allows you to review all of the channels that have beenprogrammed in memory scanning.1. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect REV.CH.MEM, the followingscreen appears.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect the registered channel.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob tomove the registered channel.5. Then you can move to the selectedchannel.Note: When there are no channels registered in memory, an errortone beeps. HI CANMEMTELEPHONE DSC CALL SYSTEM SETUP REV.CH.MEM EXIT CH01 CH06 CH07 CH13 EXIT HI CANMEMBRG/BRGUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 50
51•Flush mounting bracket for “in dash” installation.Contact your Uniden Dealer for information.Optional AccessoriesUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 51
52VHF FM Marine Radio TelephoneChannel and Functions(USA Channels)CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP PERMANENTDESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE SCAN LISTWX0 —163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX1 —162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX2 —162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX3 —162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX4 —162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX5 —162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX6 —162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX7 —162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX8 —161.650 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX9 —161.775 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only Weather01 156.050 156.050 VTS Yes Yes0203 156.150 156.150 Port Ops Yes Yes0405 156.250 156.250 VTS Yes Yes06 156.300 156.300 Safety Yes No Coast Guard07 156.350 156.350 Com’lYesYes08 156.400 156.400 Com’lYesNo09 156.450 156.450 Com’l & Non Com’l Yes Yes Fish10 156.500 156.500 Com’lYesYes11 156.550 156.550 Com’lYesYes12 156.600 156.600 Port Ops Yes Yes13 156.650 156.650 Navigational, TX 1W only Yes Yes14 156.700 156.700 Port Ops Yes Yes15 —156.750 Environmental RX Only RX Only Environmental16 156.800 156.800 Safety Calling Yes Yes17 156.850 156.850 State Control Yes Yes18 156.900 156.900 Com’lYesYes19 156.950 156.950 Com’l Yes Yes, 20 157.000 157.000 Port Ops, RX Duplex Yes Yes21 157.050 157.050 Coast Guard Yes Yes Coast Guard22 157.100 157.100 Coast Guard Yes Yes Coast Guard23 157.150 157.150 Coast Guard Yes Yes Coast Guard24 157.200 161.800 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.25 157.250 161.850 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.26 157.300 161.900 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.27 157.350 161.950 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.28 157.400 162.000 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.6061 156.075 156.0756263 156.175 156.17564 156.225 156.22565 156.275 156.275 Port Ops Yes Yes66 156.325 156.325 Port Ops Yes Yes67 156.375 156.375 Com’l, TX 1W only Yes No68 156.425 156.425 Non Com’l Yes Yes Fish69 156.475 156.475 Non Com’l Yes Yes Fish71 156.575 156.575 Non Com’l Yes Yes Fish72 156.625 156.625 Non Com’l Yes No Fish73 156.675 156.675 Port Ops Yes Yes74 156.725 156.725 Port Ops Yes Yes77 156.875 156.875 Port Ops Yes No78 156.925 156.925 Non Com’l Yes Yes Fish79 156.975 156.975 Com’lYesYes80 157.025 157.025 Com’lYesYes81 157.075 157.075 Coast Guard Yes Yes Coast Guard82 157.125 157.125 US Govt Only Yes Yes83 157.175 157.175 Coast Guard Yes Yes Coast Guard84 157.225 161.825 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.85 157.275 161.875 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.86 157.325 161.925 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.87 157.375 161.975 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.88 157.425 157.425 Com’lYesNoUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 52
53VHF FM Marine Radio TelephoneChannel and Functions(International Channels)CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP PERMANENTDESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE SCAN LISTWXO —163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX1 —162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX2 —162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX3 —162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX4 —162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX5 —162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX6 —162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX7 —162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX8 —161.650 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX9 —161.775 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only Weather01 156.050 160.650 VTS,Duplex Yes Yes02 156.100 160.700 Port Ops,Duplex Yes Yes03 156.150 160.750 Port Ops,Duplex Yes Yes04 156.200 160.800 Port Ops,Duplex Yes Yes05 156.250 160.850 VTS,Duplex Yes Yes06 156.300 156.300 Safety Yes No07 156.350 160.950 Com’,Duplexl Yes Yes08 156.400 156.400 Com’lYesNo09 156.450 156.450 Com’l & Non Com’l Yes Yes Fish10 156.500 156.500 Com’lYesYes11 156.550 156.550 Com’lYesYes12 156.600 156.600 Port Ops Yes Yes13 156.650 156.650 Navigational Yes Yes14 156.700 156.700 Port Ops Yes Yes15 156.750 156.750 Environmental Yes Yes Environmental16 156.800 156.800 Safety Calling Yes Yes17 156.850 156.850 State Control Yes Yes18 156.900 161.500 Com’l,Duplex Yes Yes19 156.950 161.550 Com’l,Duplex Yes Yes20 157.000 161.600 Port Ops,Duplex Yes Yes21 157.050 161.650 Coast Guard,Duplex Yes Yes22 157.100 161.700 Coast Guard,Duplex Yes Yes23 157.150 161.750 Coast Guard,Duplex Yes Yes24 157.200 161.800 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.25 157.250 161.850 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.26 157.300 161.900 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.27 157.350 161.950 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.28 157.400 162.000 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.60 156.025 160.625 Duplex61 156.075 160.675 Duplex62 156.125 160.725 Duplex63 156.175 160.775 Duplex64 156.225 160.825 Duplex65 156.275 160.875 Port Ops,Duplex Yes Yes66 156.325 160.925 Port Ops,Duplex Yes Yes67 156.375 156.375 Com’lYesNo68 156.425 156.425 Non Com’l Yes Yes Fish69 156.475 156.475 Non Com’l Yes Yes Fish71 156.575 156.575 Non Com’l Yes Yes Fish72 156.625 156.625 Non Com’l Yes No Fish73 156.675 156.675 Port Ops Yes Yes74 156.725 156.725 Port Ops Yes Yes77 156.875 156.875 Port Ops Yes No78 156.925 161.525 Non Com’l,Duplex Yes Yes79 156.975 161.575 Com’l,Duplex Yes Yes80 157.025 161.625 Com’l,Duplex Yes Yes81 157.075 161.675 Coast Guard,Duplex Yes Yes Coast Guard82 157.125 161.725 US Govt Only,Duplex Yes Yes83 157.175 161.775 Coast Guard,Duplex Yes Yes Coast Guard84 157.225 161.825 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.85 157.275 161.875 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.86 157.325 161.925 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.87 157.375 161.975 Public Corresp,Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.88 157.425 162.025 Com’l,Duplex Yes No Busy Tel.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 53
54VHF FM Marine Radio TelephoneChannel and Functions(Canadian Channels)CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP PERMANENTDESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE SCAN LISTWXO —163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX1 —162.550 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX2 —162.400 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX3 —162.475 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX4 —162.425 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX5 —162.450 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX6 —162.500 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX7 —162.525 NOAA Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX8 —161.650 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only WeatherWX9 —161.775 Can. Weather RX Only RX Only Weather01 156.050 160.650 Duplex Yes Yes02 156.100 160.700 Duplex Yes Yes03 156.150 160.750 Duplex Yes Yes04 156.200 156.200 Yes Yes05 156.250 156.250 Yes Yes06 156.300 156.300 Yes No07 156.350 156.350 Yes Yes08 156.400 156.400 Yes No09 156.450 156.450 Yes Yes Fish10 156.500 156.500 Yes Yes11 156.550 156.550 Yes Yes12 156.600 156.600 Yes Yes13 156.650 156.650 1W Yes Yes14 156.700 156.700 Yes Yes15 156.750 156.750 1W Yes Yes Environmental16 156.800 156.800 Yes Yes17 156.850 156.850 1W Yes Yes18 156.900 156.900 Yes Yes19 156.950 156.950 Yes Yes20 157.000 161.600 Duplex, 1W Yes Yes21 157.050 157.050 Yes Yes22 157.100 157.100 Yes Yes23 157.150 161.750 Duplex Yes Yes24 157.200 161.800 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.25 157.250 161.850 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.26 157.300 161.900 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.27 157.350 161.950 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.28 157.400 162.000 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.60 156.025 160.625 Duplex61 156.075 156.07562 156.125 156.12563 ——64 156.225 160.825 Duplex65 156.275 156.275 Yes Yes66 156.325 156.325 Yes Yes67 156.375 156.375 Yes No68 156.425 156.425 Yes Yes Fish69 156.475 156.475 Yes Yes Fish71 156.575 156.575 Yes Yes Fish72 156.625 156.625 Yes No Fish73 156.675 156.675 Yes Yes74 156.725 156.725 Yes Yes77 156.875 156.875 Yes No78 156.925 156.925 Yes Yes79 156.975 156.975 Yes Yes80 157.025 157.025 Yes Yes81 157.075 157.075 Yes Yes Coast Guard82 157.125 157.125 Yes Yes83 157.175 157.175 Yes Yes Coast Guard84 157.225 161.825 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.85 157.275 161.875 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.86 157.325 161.925 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.87 157.375 161.975 Duplex No Yes Busy Tel.88 157.425 162.025 Duplex Yes No Busy Tel.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 54
55GeneralChannels : Transmit 54Receive 77 Marine/10 WeatherControls : On-Off/Volume, SquelchStatus Indicators : TX (transmit), SCAN, TRI, U, I, C, HI, LO, MEM,WX, and WX alert symbol on LCD PanelChannel Display : LCD (Full DotMatrix)Selector Switch : Channel Selector switchButtons : WX, 16/9, MEM, H/L, and STEPConnectors : Antenna, remote ACC, and DC powerSize : 73 mmH x 181 mmW x 132 mmLWeight : 1.1 kg (microphone: 180 g)Supply Voltage : 13.8V DC negative groundStandard Accessories : Mounting bracket and hardware, DC power cord,microphone hanger, spare fuseAntenna Impedance : 50 ΩnominalMicrophone : Rugged 2 kΩcondenser mic element with coiled cordSpeaker : 1.82 inch, 8WOperating Temperature Range : –20 °C to + 50 °C (–4 °F to +122 °F)Shock and Vibration : Meets or exceeds EIA standards, RS152B andRS204CFCC Approvals : Type accepted under part 80 of the Rules; meetsGreat Lakes Agreement and party boatrequirementsTransmitter Power Output : 1 watt or 25 watt (switch selectable)Power Requirement : Not rated on LO, 25 watts output: 4.5A@13.8V DCModulation : FM ±5 kHz deviation (FCC designator F3E)Hum and Noise Signal-to-Noise : 45 dB@1 kHz, 3 kHz - Dev.Audio Distortion : Less than 7% with 3 kHz deviation with 1000 Hzmodulating frequency (nominal)Spurious Suppression : –16 dBm @ Hi, –18 dBm @ LoOutput Power Stabilization : Built-in automatic level control (ALC)Frequency Range : 156 to 158 MHzFrequency Stability : ±10 ppm @ –20°C to + 50°CReceiverFrequency Range : 156 to 163 MHzSensitivity : 0.25 µV for 12 dB SINAD, 0.35 µV for 20 dB S/NCircuit : Dual Conversion Super Heterodyne PLLSquelch Sensitivity : 0.6 µV ThresholdSpurious Response : 65 dBAdjacent Channel Selectivity : 60 dB @ ±25 kHzAudio Output Power : 3.0 watts (10% Distortion)Power Requirement : 400 mA @ 13.8V DC squelched, 0.7A @ 13.8VDC at maximum audio outputIF Frequencies : 1st 21.4 MHz, 2nd –455 kHzSpecificationUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 55
56If the POLARIS does not perform to your expectations, try thesuggestions listed below. If you cannot get satisfactory results, call theUniden Customer Service Center at (800) 586-0409, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday.TroubleshootingCAUSENo or low voltage.Low current orvoltage.Bad mic element.A source of noise isnearby.An external noise isbeing generated bysome device.SYMPTOMWon’t power On.Reverts to Ch.16when PTT key ispressed.When the PTT ispressed - Tx lightcomes on andanother radio canhear a “click” but noaudio is heard.While scanning, theradio stops on aparticular channel allof the time.There is noise onthe receiver that thesquelch will noteliminate.REMEDYCheck for proper voltagegetting to the set.Connect to a source of12VDC that can supply atleast 4 Amps.Send in for repair.Eliminate the source ofthe noise or delete thechannel from thescanner.Either turn off theoffending device orcontact that Mfg.Regarding FCC part 15“unintentional radiator”.UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 56
57Your POLARIS is a precision of electronic equipment and you shouldtreat it accordingly. Due to the rugged design, very little maintenance isrequired. However, a few precautions should be observed:•If your radio has been accidentally subjected to spray or splash,you should immediately wipe it down with a soft cloth dampenedwith fresh water. •If the antenna has been damaged, you should not transmitexcept in the case of an emergency. A defective antenna maycause damage to your radio.•You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance ofyour radio.•You are urged to arrange for periodic performance checks withyour Uniden Marine dealer.Care and MaintenanceUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 57
58NOTEUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 58
59WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the originalretail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials andcraftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate andbe of no further effect 36 months after the date of original retail sale. Thewarranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained asreasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of anyconversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than anauthorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by thiswarranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of anysystem not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyoneother than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product.STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform tothis warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair thedefect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost(except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives inconnection with the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTYSET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAININGTO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHERWARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS,IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ORFITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOTCOVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OFINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow thisexclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the abovelimitation or exclusion may not apply to you.LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is voidoutside the United States of America.PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, afterfollowing the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the Productis defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging).Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that hascaused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, bytraceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:Uniden America CorporationParts and Service Division4700 Amon Carter Blvd.Ft. Worth, TX 76155(800) 235-3874, 8 AM to 5 PM Central, Monday through FridayThree Year Limited WarrantyUT888ZL (POLARIS)-0805 8/5/02 4:50 PM Page 59
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