Uniden UM380 owner manual Using the radio in normal mode, Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch

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Message

Meaning

 

 

Input Position

The radio does not have valid GPS data. (see Setting the GPS

 

 

position manually on page 16).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents UM380 Making a Distress Call Making a Voice Distress CallFaire un appel de détresse Faire un appel de détresse vocalCómo hacer una llamada de socorro Cómo hacer una llamada de socorro por vozContents Features IntroductionManual overview ConventionsGetting Started What’s includedParts of the Radio Button Press to Press and hold toConnector/Cable Connects to For details, see Cancel scanning and stay on Talk on a channel ChannelParts of the Microphone Turning on the RadioSetting 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 Using the radio in normal mode Normal mode with Weather Alert WatchNormal mode with Triple and Dual Watch Monitoring ChannelScan mode Normal mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch08 10 11 12 13 15 17 Using the radio in scan mode Scan mode with Weather Alert WatchScan mode with Triple and Dual Watch Weather mode Scan mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual WatchUsing the radio in weather mode Using Your Radio Using Your RadioMonitoring Weather Channel WX08 Setting the volume Setting the squelch levelMaking a voice Mayday call Changing the channelBoosting the transmission power Choosing Triple Watch or Dual WatchUsing Fips codes for weather alerts Setting the GPS position manually Lamp adjustChanging display and sound options ContrastSetup Using Digital Selective Calling DSC Features What is DSC?Advanced DSC features What is an Mmsi number?Entering Mmsi numbers Individual or User Mmsi NumberUsing the Directory Group Mmsi numberCall type What it does When to use it Making DSC CallsChannel Up Button Channel Down Button Calling a single station Individual Call Select IndividualMaking 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 DSC Call Type Receive Log InformationTest Calls Returning a callMaking Test Calls Test Receiving Test Calls Enabling automatic test call replyPosition Request and Reply Requesting another station’s position POS RequestReceiving a position request Position Reply Enabling automatic position replyDisabling automatic channel switching Putting the radio into standbySending your own position Position Send Installing the Hardware Mounting the radioConnecting the radio Power Supply Requirements VHF Antenna RequirementsConnecting to a GPS receiver Ground Wire ColorConfiguring the GPS GPS VerificationConnecting to a Chartplotter Connecting to an External SpeakerMaintenance and Troubleshooting Problem Things to TryEngine Noise Suppression Specifications Radio SpecificationsTransmitter Reference Tables Channel descriptions and what they meanReceiver Channel name/description Used forUS Marine Channels and Frequencies Ch No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on displayCanadian 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 Weather Channels and Frequencies US, CAN, and INT Emergency Alert System Same InformationCh No RX Freq Name on display Types of eventsFFW No Response Event Code WFWNmea Operation Nmea OutputNmea Input Three Year Limited Warranty English UM38020101221.indd 13/2011 112520 AM UM38020101221.indd 13/2011 112520 AM UM38020101221.indd 13/2011 112520 AM QUESTIONS?
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