Uniden UM380BK owner manual Using the radio in normal mode, Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch

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Message

Meaning

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. Release the button when you are finished talking.

xx For the best sound quality, hold the microphone about two inches from your mouth while you’re talking.

xx Press CHANNEL UP on the radio or the microphone to move up one channel at a time. Press and hold either button to scroll quickly up the channels.

xx Press CHANNEL DOWN on the radio or the microphone to move down one channel at a time. Press and hold either button to scroll quickly down the channels.

xx To change the transmit power, press and hold the ENT-1W/25W for two seconds. The transmit power switches between 1 watt and 25 watts each time you press and hold ENT- 1W/25W.

Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch

If you activate Weather Alert Watch while operating in normal mode, the radio checks the most recently-used weather channel every seven seconds. If it detects a weather alert for your area, it will change the channel to the last-used weather channel. The radio will not check the weather channel while you are actively transmitting; it waits until your transmission is finished and then checks the weather channel.

To turn Weather Alert Watch on or

 

Monitoring Channel 25

 

 

off, press and hold CALL-MENUwhile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wx

 

 

Normal mode with Triple and Dual Watch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every 7 seconds,

If you activate Triple Watch while operating in normal mode,

the radio checks the

the radio checks channels 16 and 9 every two seconds; with

most recently-used

Dual Watch turned on, the radio only checks channel 16. The

weather channel.

radio will not check channels 16 or 9 while you are actively

with WX Alert on

transmitting; it waits until your transmission is finished and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

then checks the channels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press and hold 16/9-TRIon the radio for two seconds to turn Triple/Dual Watch on or off. (To change between Triple or Dual Watch, see page 18.)

Monitoring Channel 25

09 16 09 16 09 16

Triple Watch: Every 2 seconds, the radio checks channels 9 & 16.

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Contents UM380 Making a Voice Distress Call Making a Distress CallFaire un appel de détresse vocal Faire un appel de détresseCómo hacer una llamada de apuro por voz Cómo hacer una llamada de apuroContents Channel descriptions and what Introduction FeaturesManual overview ConventionsWhat’s included Getting StartedButton Press to Press and hold to Parts of the RadioCancel scanning and stay on Talk on a channel Channel Connector/Cable Connects to For details, seeParts of the Microphone Turning on the RadioMode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./off Setting the UIC Channel Mode USA/CAN/INTHow It Works Watch Mode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./off Normal mode operationMessage Meaning Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch Using the radio in normal modeNormal mode with Triple and Dual Watch Monitoring ChannelNormal mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch Scan modeUsing the radio in scan ModeScan mode with Weather Alert Watch Weather modeScan mode with Triple and Dual Watch Scan mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual WatchUsing the radio in weather mode Using Your RadioWeather mode with Weather Alert Watch Monitoring Weather Channel WX08Setting the volume Using Your RadioSetting the squelch level Making a voice Mayday callChanging the channel Boosting the transmission powerMaking a transmission Choosing Triple Watch or Dual Watch Using Fips codes for weather alertsLamp adjust Setting the GPS position manuallyChanging display and sound options ContrastMinute mark Next level Displays apply Timeframe Is GPS Display Alert Condition Notes Connected?What is DSC? Using Digital Selective Calling DSC FeaturesAdvanced DSC features Feature Menu Item FunctionEntering Mmsi numbers What is an Mmsi number?Individual or User Mmsi Number Setup Group Mmsi Using the DirectoryMaking DSC Calls Call type What it does When to use itChannel Up Button Channel Down Button Select Individual Calling a single station Individual CallCalling a particular group of stations Group Call Making an automatic distress callCalling all stations All-Ships Call Receiving a DSC call Canceling an automatic distress callReceive log DSC Call Type Receive Log Information Test CallsReturning a call Making Test Calls TestEnabling automatic test call reply Receiving Test CallsRequesting another station’s position POS Request Position Request and ReplyReceiving a position request Position Reply Enabling automatic position replyPutting the radio into standby Disabling automatic channel switchingSending your own position Position Send Mounting the radio Installing the HardwarePower Supply Requirements VHF Antenna Requirements Connecting the radioGround Wire Color Connecting to a GPS receiverGPS Verification Configuring the GPSConnecting to an External Speaker Connecting to a ChartplotterProblem Things to Try Maintenance and TroubleshootingEngine Noise Suppression Radio Specifications SpecificationsTransmitter Channel descriptions and what they mean Reference TablesReceiver Channel name/description Used forCh No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display US Marine Channels and FrequenciesCanadian Marine Channels and Frequencies Ch No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display International Marine Channels and Frequencies Ch No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display Emergency Alert System Same Information Weather Channels and Frequencies US, CAN, and INTCh No RX Freq Name on display Types of eventsFLA VOW Nmea Operation No Response Event CodeNmea Output Nmea InputRegulations and Safety Warnings Three Year Limited Warranty
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