Uniden SOLARA DSC............................................................................2
Included with your SOLARA DSC..........................................................3
Controls and Indicators...........................................................................4
Installation...............................................................................................7
Choosing a Location..........................................................................7
Engine Noise Suppression................................................................8
Antenna Considerations....................................................................8
Antenna Selection and Installation....................................................8
Installing the SOLARA DSC..............................................................9
Operation..............................................................................................10
Power On/Off...................................................................................10
Last Channel Memory.....................................................................10
Squelch............................................................................................11
Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications...................12
Selecting a Channel........................................................................12
Weather Channels ..........................................................................12
All Channel Scan.............................................................................13
Weather Alert...................................................................................13
Setting the Transmit (TX) Power.....................................................14
Recommended Emergency Broadcast Instructions........................15
Distress............................................................................................16
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)........................................................17
Individual....................................................................................17
All Ships.....................................................................................18
User MMSI.......................................................................................20
NMEATechnical Setup .........................................................................21
Optional Accessories............................................................................21
VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone
Channel and Functions (USA Channels)........................................22
Channel and Functions (International Channels) ...........................23
Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels)................................24
Specification.........................................................................................25
Troubleshooting....................................................................................26
Care and Maintenance.........................................................................27
Three Years Limited Warranty..............................................................29
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