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Uniden 

OCEANUS

.................................................................................1

Controls and Indicators...........................................................................2

Front Panel ........................................................................................2
Rear Panel Connectors .....................................................................3
Multi-Function Keys ...........................................................................5

Installation...............................................................................................7

Choosing a Location..........................................................................7
Engine Noise Suppression ................................................................8
Antenna Considerations ....................................................................8
Installing the 

OCEANUS

...................................................................9

Operation ..............................................................................................10

Triple Watch.....................................................................................10
Manual Tuning .................................................................................10
Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications .............................10
Weather Scan ..................................................................................11
US/International/Canadian Channels ..............................................11
MEM (Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan).....................11
Memory Scan ..................................................................................12
Public Address.................................................................................12
Weather Alert...................................................................................12
Transmitting .....................................................................................13
Dimming the LCD Display Backlight ...............................................13
Transmitter Time-Out.......................................................................13

VHF FM Marine RadioTelephone Channel and Functions
(USA Channels) ....................................................................................14
VHF FM Marine RadioTelephone Channel and Functions
(International Channels) .......................................................................15
VHF FM Marine RadioTelephone Channel and Functions
(Canadian Channels)............................................................................16
Specifications........................................................................................17
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................18
Care and Maintenance .........................................................................19

Contents

UT881BL  OCEANUS-bk  11/25/02  10:28 AM  Page iii

Summary of Contents for Marine Radio

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Page 2: ...rnational waters Operation in these frequencies without proper authorization is strictly forbidden For frequencies channels that are currently for use in the U S without an individual license please c...

Page 3: ...ther Scan 11 US International Canadian Channels 11 MEM Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan 11 Memory Scan 12 Public Address 12 Weather Alert 12 Transmitting 13 Dimming the LCD Display Backlight...

Page 4: ...ements for general pleasure and commercial vessels and certain land stations in marine service The Uniden OCEANUS is of all solid state design with conservatively rated rugged components and materials...

Page 5: ...d varies the audio output 4 WX Weather mode On Off 5 16 9 Channel 16 Channel 9 also located on microphone 6 MEM Memory 7 H L Output Power Hi Low 8 STEP also located on microphone 9 SQUELCH Eliminates...

Page 6: ...l 4 ohm 4 Watt speaker may be connected to this jack The connecting wire must have a miniature plug 14 DC Power and PA Speaker Output The Pigtail cord and connector are power in and PA Speaker out Sup...

Page 7: ...transmitted output is 1 Watt 21 MEM Memory Indicates Memory Scan Mode status for each channel selected 22 LCD Numerical Channel Display Indicates Channel Number in use Weather Channels are displayed a...

Page 8: ...rn the Weather Alert Mode On Off 5 16 9 This key is used to instantly access Channel 16 and Channel 9 communications This key is also used to access Triple Watch and when used in conjunction with MEM...

Page 9: ...en HI 25 Watts where allowed or LO 1 Watt output power When pressed and held this key activates the PA mode and when used in conjunction with the MEM key this key adjusts the brightness of the LCD Pan...

Page 10: ...ional bracket Choosing a Location Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your OCEANUS 1 Select a location that is free from spray and splash 2 Keep the battery leads as short...

Page 11: ...compartment and from power cabling carrying high currents In severe cases of impulse noise interference it may be necessary to install a noise suppression kit Contact your Uniden Dealer for more infor...

Page 12: ...urface Note This HEXAGON HEAD BOLT is only for mounting the bracket with hardware Do not use it for installing the radio in the mounting bracket Connect the red wire of the supplied power cord to the...

Page 13: ...6 9 until a tone is heard to cancel Triple Watch Mode Manual Tuning To manually select a channel press the CHANNEL buttons to select the desired channel Weather Channels are located on Channels 0 9 Co...

Page 14: ...ion communication and scanning on US Channels press MEM then press 16 9 while holding MEM U USA I International or C Canadian will appear on the LCD Panel Select the appropriate mode for operation MEM...

Page 15: ...the microphone approximately two inches from your mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice To cancel P PA A press and hold H L Weather Alert The Weather Alert Mode can be activated to alert you of d...

Page 16: ...utput power To activate the transmitter press the PTT switch on the microphone The TX indicator appears on the LCD Panel indicating a signal is being transmitted Release the switch to receive When tra...

Page 17: ...Yes 19 156 950 156 950 Com l Yes Yes 20 157 000 161 600 Port Ops RX Duplex Yes Yes 21 157 050 157 050 Coast Guard Yes Yes Coast Guard 22 157 100 157 100 Coast Guard Yes Yes Coast Guard 23 157 150 157...

Page 18: ...156 950 161 550 Com l Duplex Yes Yes 20 157 000 161 600 Port Ops Duplex Yes Yes 21 157 050 161 650 Coast Guard Duplex Yes Yes 22 157 100 161 700 Coast Guard Duplex Yes Yes 23 157 150 161 750 Coast Gu...

Page 19: ...56 750 156 750 1W Yes Yes Environmental 16 156 800 156 800 Yes Yes 17 156 850 156 850 1W Yes Yes 18 156 900 156 900 Yes Yes 19 156 950 156 950 Yes Yes 20 157 000 161 600 Duplex 1W Yes Yes 21 157 050 1...

Page 20: ...accepted under part 80 of the Rules meets Great Lakes Agreement and party boat requirements Transmitter Power Output 1 watt or 25 watt switch selectable Power Requirement Not rated on LO 25 watts outp...

Page 21: ...SYMPTOM Won t power on Reverts to Ch 16 when Tx key is pressed When the PTT is pressed Tx light comes on and another radio can hear a click but no audio is heard While scanning the radio stops on a p...

Page 22: ...subjected to spray or splash you should immediately wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water If the antenna has been damaged you should not transmit except in the case of an emergency...

Page 23: ...or or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLU...

Page 24: ...2002 Uniden America Corporation Fort Worth TX All rights reserved Printed in the Philippines UTZZ01881BA Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Marine Radio...

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