Installing the Hardware, Mounting the radio | Uniden UM380BK

Step 2: Tighten the mounting knobs to secure the radio in place.

channel switching. If you receive an individual call, the radio will respond with an unattended code, just as if the radio were in Standby.

1.Press and hold CALL-MENUto display the normal menu.

2.Select Setup and then Auto CH SW.

3.Choose Off and press ENT-1W/25W. The radio will not automatically switch channels until you reactivate this feature.

##NOTE: Use this feature with caution. Deactivating automatic switching and then forgetting it can make it hard for you to receive DSC calls.

If you have unread incoming DSC calls, the radio displays a message icon. You will be able to review who has called. The radio displays the last 10 distress calls and the last 20 non- distress calls it received (see the receive log on page 28).

Installing the Hardware

Mounting the radio

Your radio can sit at any angle in the mounting bracket so it can easily accommodate the best location. First, determine the best place to mount the radio. For optimum performance, find a location that can:

	xx	Properly support the weight of the radio, approximately 2.2 pounds or 1.0 kilograms.
		You may need to use some type of anchor with the mounting screws to hold the radio,
		depending on the surface.
	xx	Keep the battery leads as short as possible.
	xx	Keep the antenna lead-in wire as short as possible.
	xx	Allow free air flow around the heat sink on the rear of the radio.
	xx	Avoid interference with the ship’s compass.
	1. Install the radio into the mounting bracket.
	2. Position the radio into
		the desired location.
		Mark the edges of the
		bracket on the mounting
		surface.	1
	3.	Remove the mounting	1
	3.	Remove the mounting	Step 1:
		bracket drill template	Step 1:
		bracket drill template	Slide the radio
		from the back of the	into the mounting
		manual, and use the	bracket.
		template to mark
		the drill holes on the	2
		mounting surface.	2

4. Drill the holes for the mounting bracket; be sure to follow any

special requirements of the mounting surface.

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Uniden UM380BK owner manual Installing the Hardware, Mounting the radio

Contents

UM380 Making a Voice Distress Call Making a Distress Call Faire un appel de détresse vocal Faire un appel de détresse Cómo hacer una llamada de apuro por voz Cómo hacer una llamada de apuro Contents Channel descriptions and what Introduction FeaturesManual overview Conventions What’s included Getting Started Button Press to Press and hold to Parts of the Radio Cancel scanning and stay on Talk on a channel Channel Connector/Cable Connects to For details, seeParts of the Microphone Turning on the Radio Setting 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 Normal mode with Weather Alert Watch Using the radio in normal modeNormal mode with Triple and Dual Watch Monitoring Channel Normal mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch Scan modeUsing the radio in scan Mode Scan mode with Weather Alert Watch Weather modeScan mode with Triple and Dual Watch Scan mode with both Weather Alert and Triple/Dual Watch Using the radio in weather mode Using Your RadioWeather mode with Weather Alert Watch Monitoring Weather Channel WX08 Setting the volume Using Your RadioSetting the squelch level Making a voice Mayday call Boosting the transmission power Changing the channelMaking a transmission Choosing Triple Watch or Dual Watch Using Fips codes for weather alerts Lamp adjust Setting the GPS position manuallyChanging display and sound options Contrast Minute mark Next level Displays apply Timeframe Is GPS Display Alert Condition Notes Connected? What is DSC? Using Digital Selective Calling DSC FeaturesAdvanced DSC features Feature Menu Item Function What is an Mmsi number? Entering Mmsi numbersIndividual or User Mmsi Number Setup Group Mmsi Using the Directory Call type What it does When to use it Making DSC CallsChannel Up Button Channel Down Button Select Individual Calling a single station Individual Call Making 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 Information Test CallsReturning a call Making Test Calls Test Enabling automatic test call reply Receiving Test Calls Requesting another station’s position POS Request Position Request and ReplyReceiving a position request Position Reply Enabling automatic position reply Disabling automatic channel switching Putting the radio into standbySending your own position Position Send Mounting the radio Installing the Hardware Power Supply Requirements VHF Antenna Requirements Connecting the radio Ground Wire Color Connecting to a GPS receiver GPS Verification Configuring the GPS Connecting to an External Speaker Connecting to a Chartplotter Problem Things to Try Maintenance and Troubleshooting Engine Noise Suppression Specifications Radio SpecificationsTransmitter Channel descriptions and what they mean Reference TablesReceiver Channel name/description Used for Ch No RX Freq TX Freq Status Name on display US Marine Channels and Frequencies Canadian 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 Emergency Alert System Same Information Weather Channels and Frequencies US, CAN, and INTCh No RX Freq Name on display Types of events FLA VOW Nmea Operation No Response Event CodeNmea Output Nmea Input Regulations and Safety Warnings Three Year Limited Warranty