Uniden UM380BK owner manual Regulations and Safety Warnings

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Regulations and Safety Warnings

Maritime radio services operation

Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in the United States. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. Operation on these frequencies without proper authori- zation is strictly forbidden. See the channel tables beginning on page 41 for a list of available channels and their uses. If you are still not certain which channels to use, see the FCC maritime radio page at the FCC website (http:// wireless.fcc.gov/marine/) or contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALLFCC. For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office (for US users) or Industry Canada (for Canadian users).

Basic radio guidelines

You should familiarize yourself with the rules on marine radios and be aware of which rules apply to your boat. Complete guidelines for all ship and marine radio types can be found

at the US Coast Guard website under the topic Radio Info for Boaters (the direct link is http://www.navcen.uscg. gov/marcomms/boater.htm). Here are a few guidelines that affect nearly

all boaters.

•If you have a VHF radio on your boat, you must maintain a watch on channel 16 (156.800 MHz) whenever the radio is not being used to communicate. Effective from 2004, if a radio is carried, it must be turned on and set to channel 16 whenever your vessel is underway.

•If you hear a distress call, wait a few minutes to let a shore station or Coast Guard vessel respond. If no other station has responded after 5 minutes, you must respond to the distress call.

•Do not make false mayday or distress calls as a prank or to test your radio. (This is essentially like making a false 9-1-1 call; you may be subject to fines.)

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC Rules. Any change or modify cation must be approved in writing by Uniden.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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 Califor- nia 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.

Antenna Selection and Installation

Your VHF580 has been designed to accommodate all of the popular marine VHF antennas. However, the selection and the installation of the antenna is the responsibility of the user or installer.

The FCC has determined that excessive radiation poses a health risk to people near radio transmitting antennas. Therefore, the antenna used with this radio should be installed using the following guidelines to ensure a suitable distance between the antenna and persons close by.

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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 Conventions FeaturesIntroduction Manual overviewWhat’s included Getting StartedButton Press to Press and hold to Parts of the RadioTurning on the Radio Connector/Cable Connects to For details, seeCancel scanning and stay on Talk on a channel Channel Parts of the MicrophoneSetting the UIC Channel Mode USA/CAN/INT Mode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./offHow It Works Normal mode operation Watch Mode What It Does Use It When To Turn it on./offMessage Meaning Monitoring Channel Using the radio in normal modeNormal mode with Weather Alert Watch Normal mode with Triple and Dual WatchMode Scan modeNormal mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch Using the radio in scanScan mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch Weather modeScan mode with Weather Alert Watch Scan mode with Triple and Dual WatchMonitoring Weather Channel WX08 Using Your RadioUsing the radio in weather mode Weather mode with Weather Alert WatchMaking a voice Mayday call Using Your RadioSetting the volume Setting the squelch levelBoosting the transmission power Changing the channelMaking a transmission Choosing Triple Watch or Dual Watch Using Fips codes for weather alertsContrast Setting the GPS position manuallyLamp adjust Changing display and sound optionsMinute mark Next level Displays apply Timeframe Is GPS Display Alert Condition Notes Connected?Feature Menu Item Function Using Digital Selective Calling DSC FeaturesWhat is DSC? Advanced DSC featuresWhat is an Mmsi number? Entering Mmsi numbersIndividual or User Mmsi Number Setup Group Mmsi Using the DirectoryCall type What it does When to use it Making DSC CallsChannel Up Button Channel Down Button Select Individual Calling a single station Individual CallMaking an automatic distress call Calling a particular group of stations Group CallCalling all stations All-Ships Call Canceling an automatic distress call Receiving a DSC callReceive log Making Test Calls Test Test CallsDSC Call Type Receive Log Information Returning a callEnabling automatic test call reply Receiving Test CallsEnabling automatic position reply Position Request and ReplyRequesting another station’s position POS Request Receiving a position request Position ReplyDisabling automatic channel switching Putting the radio into standbySending 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 Specifications Radio SpecificationsTransmitter Channel name/description Used for Reference TablesChannel descriptions and what they mean ReceiverCh 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 Types of events Weather Channels and Frequencies US, CAN, and INTEmergency Alert System Same Information Ch No RX Freq Name on displayFLA VOW Nmea Input No Response Event CodeNmea Operation Nmea OutputRegulations and Safety Warnings Three Year Limited Warranty
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