Uniden Solar DSC BK manual Installation, Choosing a Location, Solara DSC

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Installation

Caution: The SOLARA DSC will only operate with a nominal 13.8 volt negative ground battery system.

It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your radio on your vessel. Electrical, mechanical, and environmental considerations must all be taken into account. You should select the optimum relationship among these considerations.

Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the SOLARA DSC so that you can most conveniently use it. Features which should be considered are:

1.The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top or bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting.

2.The REMOTE speaker wires can be used with an auxiliary speaker.

3.Front fire internal speaker allows convenient in-dash mounting using the optional bracket.

Choosing a Location

Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your

SOLARA DSC.

1.Select a location that is free from spray and splash.

2.Keep the battery leads as short as possible. Direct connection to the battery is most desirable. If direct connection can not be made with the supplied power lead, any extension should be made with #10 AWG wire. Long extensions should use larger gauge wire.

3.Keep the antenna lead as short as possible. Long antenna leads can cause substantial loss of performance for both receiving and transmitting.

4.Locate your antenna as high as possible and clear from metal objects. The reliable range of coverage is a direct function of the antenna height.

5.Select a location that allows free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio.

6.Select a location well away from the ship’s compass. Auxiliary speakers also should be located away from the compass.

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Contents Page Maritime Radio Services Operation Contents Uniden Solara DSC Solara DSC Included with your Solara DSCFront panel/Microphone Controls and IndicatorsRear Panel Connectors Page Installation Choosing a LocationSolara DSC Antenna Selection and Installation Engine Noise SuppressionAntenna Considerations Installing the Solara DSC Power On/Off OperationLast Channel Memory Squelch Coast Guard Channel 16/CHANNEL 9 Communications Selecting a ChannelWeather Channels Weather Alert All Channel ScanSetting the Transmit TX Power Recommended Emergency Broadcast Instructions Distress Individual Digital Selective Calling DSCALL Ships Routine , Safety To set User Mmsi code User MmsiNmea Technical Setup Optional AccessoriesSolara DSC NMEA0183 GPS Input Connection Specification VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone International Channels Canadian Channels General SpecificationSymptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingCare and Maintenance Page Three Years Limited Warranty UTZZ01600ZA