Uniden Solara DSC manual Coast Guard Channel 16/CHANNEL 9 Communications, Selecting a Channel

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COAST GUARD CHANNEL 16/CHANNEL 9 COMMUNICATIONS

To access Coast Guard Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications, press 16/9. You can access Coast Guard 16 CH instantly while tuned to another channel. Press 16/9 again for Channel 9 Calling communications. Press 16/9 a third time to return to the channel selected prior to accessing Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9 communications.

The display will indicate the selected channel.

To cancel Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9 communications:

Press 16/9 until the previous channel setting appears.

--or--

Press WX/ALERT/UIC or CH , .

SELECTING A CHANNEL

To manually select a channel, press CH or . Communication channels are located on channel 01-28 and 60-88. Weather channels are located on channels WX 0-9.

Note: In the US, the Coast Guard may refer to Channels 21, 22, 23 etc. as 21 alpha, 22 alpha, etc. The SOLARA shows these channels in the USA mode as channel 21, 22, 23, etc.

WEATHER CHANNELS

To select Weather Channels 0-9, press WX/ALERT/UIC. The radio will go to the last selected Weather Channel. Press CH or to select a different Weather Channel. Most areas of the US are covered by Weather Channels 1,2, and 3.

To exit from Weather Channel:

Press WX/ALERT/UIC. The radio returns to the previous Marine channel.

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Contents SOLARAUT600AHENG0817 8/17/04 1116 AM Maritime Radio Services Operation Contents Uniden Solara DSC Included with your Solara DSC Solara DSCControls and Indicators Front panel/MicrophoneRear Panel Connectors SOLARAUT600AHENG0817 8/17/04 1116 AM Solara DSC InstallationChoosing a Location Antenna Considerations Antenna Selection and InstallationEngine Noise Suppression Installing the Solara DSC Last Channel Memory Power On/OffOperation Squelch Weather Channels Coast Guard Channel 16/CHANNEL 9 CommunicationsSelecting a Channel All Channel Scan Weather AlertSetting the Transmit TX Power Recommended Emergency Broadcast Instructions Distress Digital Selective Calling DSC IndividualALL Ships Routine , Safety User Mmsi To set User Mmsi codeSolara DSC NMEA0183 GPS Input Connection Specification Nmea Technical SetupOptional Accessories VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions USA ChannelsInternational Channels Canadian Channels Specification GeneralTroubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyCare and Maintenance SOLARAUT600AHENG0817 8/17/04 1116 AM Three Years Limited Warranty SOLARAUT600AHENG0817 8/17/04 1116 AM Page b