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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page ii Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that have restricted use in the United States. The channel assignments include frequencies assigned for exclusive use of the U.S. Coast Guard, use in Canada, and use in international waters. Operation in these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden. For frequencies/channels that are currently for use in the U.S. without
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page iii Contents Uniden POLARIS....................................................................................2 Included with your POLARIS..................................................................3 Controls and Indicators...........................................................................4 Installation...............................................................................................8 Choosing a Location.............
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page iv System.............................................................................................31 Contrast......................................................................................31 Lamp Adjust ...............................................................................32 Key Beep ...................................................................................33 LCD Color ...............................................
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 2 Uniden POLARIS The Uniden POLARIS VHF marine radio transceiver has been designed to give you a rugged, reliable instrument that will provide you with years of trouble-free service. With proper care and maintenance, your Uniden POLARIS could outlast your present vessel and serve you well on-board. The full features and flexibility designed into this quality transceiver will prevent it from becoming obsolete regardless of changes in craft or g
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 3 Included with your POLARIS POLARIS Owner’s Manual POLARIS Radio Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket DC Cord and Knobs Mounting Hardware Accessory Cable Spare Fuse 250V 6A 3
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 4 Controls and Indicators Front panel/Microphone 5 6 1 3 2 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. PTT Switch - Press to transmit and release to receive. 2. 16/9 - Instantly change to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel. 3. HAIL - Use as a public address system and two way voice communication. 4. CHANNEL// - Change the channel number up/down. These buttons are used to adjust the volume for Hail mode and to move the cursor in Menu mode. 5. PUSH/SELECT - Thi
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 5 Rear Panel Connectors 1 1. DC Jack 2. ACC Connector 3. Remote Connector 2 4. Antenna Connector 3 4 ACC Connector To POLARIS Orange : External Speaker (+) Black : External Speaker (—) Green : GPS DATA IN Red : DC +13.8V Bare Wire : GND Brown : Hailer (+) Horn Speaker Blue : Hailer (—) Horn Speaker Note: DC13.8V and GND are for GPS ANT. 5
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 6 1. TX (Transmit) - Indicates transmitting. TRI (Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect. 2. HI (High) - Indicates transmit output is 25 Watts. LO (Low) - Indicates transmit output is 1 Watt. 3. USA - Indicates US Channel Mode. CAN - Indicates Canada Channel Mode. INT - Indicates International Channel Mode. 4. ALT - Indicates Weather Alert Mode has been activated. 5. MEM (Memory) - Indicates Memory Scan Mode status for each ch
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 7 GPS Indicator (External GPS Source Required) 11/09 09:13A ≥ 359 32.5KT 41.17.305 S 174.46.511 E 1. Date 2. Time 3. Speed Data 4. Angle Data - Compass direction 5. Latitude 6. Longitude 7. (GPS mark) - It appears while GPS module is receiving the data. 8. Direction * - It appears when the ship is not moving. 9. Channel Display It appears when GPS is connected to the POLARIS. It appears when GPS is receiving data. It appears when the
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 8 Installation Caution: The POLARIS will only operate with a nominal 12 volt negative ground battery system. It is important to carefully determine the most suitable location for your POLARIS 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 POLARIS so that you can most co
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 9 Engine Noise Suppression Interference from the noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios. The POLARIS has been designed to be essentially impervious to ignition noise and alternator noise. However, in some installations it may be necessary to take measures to further reduce the effect of noise interference. All DC battery wires, antenna lead, and accessory cables should be routed away from the
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 10 Installing the POLARIS After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna and any auxiliary cables installed) into the selected location to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items. Mark the location of the mounting bracket. Remove the bracket from the radio and use it as a template to mark the holes to be drille
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 11 Operation POWER On/Off Turn the unit On by rotating the POWER/VOLUME control clockwise. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level. When you turn the unit On, you will hear a beep and the greeting message below appears on the LCD for 2 seconds. UNIDEN POLARIS MARINE RADIO Note: When you turn On the radio, the channel you set last will display on the LCD. Last Channel Memory The POLARIS memorizes the last channel selected before you turn Off t
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 12 SQUELCH Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so high that only very strong signals can get through. Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers the “Squelch Gate” so that everything gets through - noise, weak signals, and strong signals. Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise Turn SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops. Now the
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 13 INSTANT CHANNEL 16/CHANNEL 9 COMMUNICATIONS To access instant Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications, press 16/9/TRI. You can access Channel 16 instantly while tuned to another channel. Press 16/9/TRI again to access Channel 9 communications. Press and release 16/9/TRI a third time to return to the channel selected prior to accessing instant Channel 16/Channel 9 commnunications. The display will indicate the selected channel. To cancel C
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 14 MANUAL TUNING To manually select a channel, rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob clockwise to increase the number or counterclockwise to decrease the number. It also can be changed by or on the microphone. Communication channels are located on channel 01-28 and 60-88. Weather channels are located on channels 0-9. WEATHER CHANNELS To select Weather Channels 0-9, press WX/ALERT. The radio will go to the last selected Weather Channel. Press o
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 15 To cancel the channel in Memory, press and hold SCAN/MEM for 2 seconds and the MEM icon disappears. Note: The Memory channel can be set independently in 3 regional modes (USA, INT, and CAN). You cannot use this feature in WX mode or for channel 70. Triple Watch Scan To turn Triple Watch Scan On, press and hold 16/9/TRI for 2 seconds. Although the current channel is scanned, PRI 16 CH and PRI 9 CH are scanned every 2 seconds. Then "TRI" app
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 16 Hail To access the Hail mode, press HAIL on the microphone. “HA” appears on the display. Press and hold the PTT switch on the microphone, hold the microphone approximately two inches away from your mouth, and speak clearly in a normal voice. To cancel Hail mode, press HAIL on the microphone. TX VOL¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Hail Volume Adjust While you are in Hail mode, you can adjust the out going volume by pressing / on the microphone, or by rotating
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POLARIS_UT888ZL_UT01888ZA_0 10/3/02 4:18 PM Page 17 Weather Alert The traditional weather feature receive’s weather broadcast (usually within a 50-mile radius) then sound an alarm of any emergency code which was transmitted along with the broadcast. This means that people who live outside an affected area are often alerted even when their area is not affected, causing many of them to ignore potentially real emergency/weather warnings that can save lives. In 1994, the National Oceanic and Atm
