Uniden UM380BK owner manual Making DSC Calls, Channel Up Button Channel Down Button

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Follow the steps below to edit the MMSI numbers in your directory:

1.Press CALL-MENUto display the call menu.

2.Select Directory. The screen displays any previously-entered MMSI numbers and names.

3.To add a new MMSI number to the directory, select New.

4.The radio prompts you to enter the nine-digit MMSI number. Use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to change the first digit; the CHANNEL UP button increases the number and the CHANNEL DOWN button decreases it.

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-SCANto 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. Use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to change the first character. The channel buttons scroll through the available characters according to the following table:

Channel Up Button

Channel Down Button

Capital letters (A through Z)

One blank space

Lower-case letters (a through z)

Numbers (0 through 9)

Punctuation (/ ‘ + -)

Punctuation (/ ‘ + -)

Numbers (0 through 9)

Lower-case letters (a through z)

One blank space

Capital letters (A through Z)

8.When the first character is correct, press ENT-1W/25Wbutton. The cursor moves to the next character. Enter the remaining 11 characters of the name. If the name is shorter than 12 characters, press and hold ENT-1W/25Wto complete the name entry. (If you press and hold ENT-1W/25Wwithout entering a name, the radio uses the MMSI number in the directory list.) If you make a mistake while entering a number, press CLR-SCANto erase the wrong number and the cursor is moved to left digit.

9.When you finish entering the name, the radio displays the new MMSI number and name and asks you to confirm. To save this directory entry, select Yes; to cancel this directory entry, select No. The radio returns to the directory list.

10.To change an existing directory entry, select the entry you want to change.

11.To delete the directory entry, select Delete. To edit the code, select Edit, then use CHANNEL UP and CHANNEL DOWN to edit the MMSI number and the name.

12.When you are satisfied with the directory list, select Exit to close the menu screen.

Making DSC Calls

There are essentially four different types of DSC voice calls:

Call type

What it does

When to use it

Distress

Alerts all stations that you need

In an emergency only.

 

assistance and sends them your

 

 

current position.

 

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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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