Uniden UM-525 manual Introduction, Feature Highlights, General Features

Introduction

Your Uniden UM-525 Marine Radio combines state-of-the-art technology with rugged durability and ease of use. The radio's all solid-state design and conservatively-rated components and materials make it an ideal choice for harsh marine environments. The radio's large display and backlit control buttons make it easy to use even in extreme lighting and weather conditions.

The radio's memory channel scan feature lets you set it so it quickly scans and tunes only the channels you select. The Triple Watch feature lets you easily scan Coast Guard calling, hail- ing, and distress channels along with any channel you want, and you can tune Coast Guard calling, hailing, and distress channels by pressing a single button. The weather alert features let you monitor weather alert broadcasts and even sound an audible alarm if bad weather is reported in an area you specify.

You can connect an optional GPS module to the radio to help keep track of your current location with space-age precision. You can connect and use a wide variety of optional equipment with the radio, including an FMB321 flush mount, horn, GPS module, wireless microphones, and a plotter. You can connect and use WHAM and WHAM x 4 wireless micro- phones with the radio, making onboard communications as flexible as you need them to be. You can even install an optional scrambler board in the radio and use the radio's scrambler feature, letting you communicate privately with other vessels that have a scrambler installed.

You should read the rest of this Operating Guide thoroughly to acquaint yourself with all of your radio's features and functions. Save your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case you ever need to have warranty service on the radio. Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.

Note: Your radio meets the stringent JIS7 waterproof specification. This means that the radio and microphone can be submerged to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes without incurring damage.

Feature Highlights

General Features

Memory Channel Scan - You can set the radio so it scans only the channels you select.

Triple Watch - The radio lets you scan Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 16, secondary Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 9, and the currently selected channel in order.

Memory Channel Step - You can set the radio so it quickly tunes channels saved in the radio's memory.

One-Touch Emergency Channel - You can quickly tune the radio to Coast Guard/Distress/ Hailing Channel 16 and secondary Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing Channel 9 by pressing a single button.

Hi/Lo Transmit Power - You can set the radio's transmit power to 25 watts or 1 watt.

Channel Mode - You can set the radio's channel mode to USA, INT (international), or CAN (Canada).

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