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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 an individual license, please contact
the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALL-FCC.

Maritime Radio Services Operation

Warning!

For individuals requiring a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain
a license application from your nearest FCC field office.

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Summary of Contents for OSEANUS DSC

Page 1: ...ion 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 contact the FCC Call Center at 1 888 CALL FCC Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning For individuals requiring a license such as commercial users you should obtain a license application from your nearest FCC field office ...

Page 2: ... Channel 9 Communications 13 Triple Watch 13 Manual Tuning 14 Weather Channels 14 MEM Entering channel numbers into Memory Scan 14 Triple Watch Scan 15 Normal Scan 15 Triple Watch Alert Scan 15 Alert Scan 15 Weather Alert 17 Transmitting 19 Setting TX Output 19 Distress 20 Menu Operation 22 Digital Selective Calling DSC 22 Individual 22 Group 23 All Ships 24 Position Request 25 Position Send 27 St...

Page 3: ...5 Channel and Functions International Channels 66 Channel and Functions Canadian Channels 67 NWR SAME Event Code 68 Specification 69 Troubleshooting 70 Care and Maintenance 71 Three Year Limited Warranty 72 Spanish owner s manual available at www uniden com http www uniden com productsupport cfm cat Marine 20Electronics El manual pare el usuario en el idioma español está disponiole en www uniden c...

Page 4: ...e The OSEANUS DSC is of all solid state design with conservatively rated rugged components and materials compatible with the marine environment The transceiver utilizes a number of gaskets sealing rings waterproof membranes and other sealants to effect a waterproof housing for protection of the electronics It meets the most stringent JIS4 waterproof specification The unit may be mounted in any num...

Page 5: ... OSEANUS DSC OCEANUS DSC Owner s Manual OCEANUS DSC Radio Microphone Hanger and Screws Mounting Bracket and Knobs DC Cord Spare Fuse 250V 6A Accessory Cable Mounting Hardware UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 45 AM Page 3 ...

Page 6: ... key to enable the PA Public Address feature 9 PWR VOL On Off Volume Turns the unit On or Off and adjusts the speaker volume 10 SELECT In the Menu mode this is used to select the menu options 11 H L MENU Change transmit power HI LO and select Menu mode Press this key to change the transmit power to either High or Low Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to enter the Menu mode 12 WX ALERT Select W...

Page 7: ... 4 Antenna Connector To OCEANUS DSC 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 ACC Connector UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 45 AM Page 5 ...

Page 8: ...annel Mode 10 INT Indicates International Channel Mode 11 WX Indicate Weather Channel Mode has been activated 12 ALT Icon Indicates Weather Alert Mode has been activated 13 CH TAG This area is used for Channel Tag Menu and message of SAME DSC GPS and frequency of weather channel These messages will continually scroll from right to the left 14 GPS mark It appears while GPS module is receiving the d...

Page 9: ...ER MMSI EXIT Flow Chart for Menu Operation NOTES POS SEND and ALARM CLOCK are not displayed in Menu when GPS module is not connected WX Alert EMG mode Scan mode and Triple watch are canceled when the radio enter MENU It will be canceled from MENU when the radio is transmitted and takes DSC Call When DISTRESS PTT MRN key is pushed it will be canceled from MENU mode UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 1...

Page 10: ...ient in dash mounting using the optional bracket FMB321 Choosing a Location Some important factors to consider in selecting the location for your radio 1 Select a location that is free from spray and splash 2 Keep the battery leads as short as possible Direct connection to the battery is most desirable If direct connection can not be made with the supplied power lead any extension should be made w...

Page 11: ...ation range is increased by using a high gain antenna placed as high as possible above the water line Antennas should be located away from metal objects Antennas should not have excessively long coaxial feed cables Antenna Selection and Installation OSEANUS DSC radio has been designed to accomodate all of the popular marine VHF antennas However the selection and the installation of the antenna is ...

Page 12: ...LT 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 positive battery supply Connect the black wire of the power cord to the negative battery supply The power cord is equipped with a fuse to protect the radio Use only a six 6 ampere fast blow fuse for replacement Connect the power cor...

Page 13: ... radio for the first time after purchase the channel you set last will display on the LCD Operation MEM LO U Last Channel Memory The OSEANUS DSC memorizes the last channel selected before you turn Off the radio Example if you turn Off the radio on CH 12 it will be on that channel when turned back On Note In order for the last channel to be memorized you must have the radio on that channel for 3 se...

Page 14: ...Squelch Gate so that everything gets through noise weak signals and strong signals Turn SQUELCH back clockwise until the hiss stops Now the Squelch Gate allows only strong signals through Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise Strong Signals Medium Signals Weak Signals Noise SQUELCH UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 45 AM Page 12 ...

Page 15: ...n interrupts Triple Watch mode and remains on channel 16 or on channel 9 if you press 16 9 TRI once more To return to the Triple Watch mode simply press the button again 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 commun...

Page 16: ...ory Scan for instant scanning at any time When a channel is selected for Memory Scan MEM appears on the LCD display To enter a channel into Memory Scan select the channel you want to store by using CH and and then press and hold UIC MEM for 2 seconds The channel is stored in Memory Scan and MEM appears on the LCD display MEM LO U MANUAL TUNING To manually select a channel press CH or Communication...

Page 17: ...n is performed only when the memory CH is registered To turn Normal Scan On press and hold STEP SCAN for 2 seconds in Triple watch Scan mode Although Memory CH is scanned EMG 16 CH and EMG 9 CH are not Triple Watch Alert Scan To turn Triple Watch Alert Scan On press and hold WX ALERT for 2 seconds while in Triple Watch Scan mode While Memory CH is scanned EMG 16 CH and EMG 9 CH are scanned every 2...

Page 18: ...ncy The OSEANUS DSC was developed with the SAME Specific Area Message Encoding technology This allows your radio to receive interpret and display the information about the codes so you can determine if the emergency might affect your area Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area defined by the National Weather Service so your radio sounds an alert only when an emergency weather emergen...

Page 19: ... received all other functions are canceled and the radio remains on the selected weather channel When the radio is in Scan mode scanning the weather channel every 7 seconds the SAME signal is not decoded To decode the SAME signal the radio should be on an active weather channel In order to stop the alert press any key If you press any key once more the alert icon disappears The icon indicates the ...

Page 20: ...PUT Caution It is important to remember to use the LO position in port or for short range communications 1 When you turn the radio On for the first time the unit is automatically set to transmit at 25 watts HI 2 Press H L MENU to change the transmitter output to 1 watt LO 3 Press H L MENU again to change back to 25 watts HI Note Each time the H L MENU is pressed a short tone sounds CH13 is set as ...

Page 21: ...nt signal is received from the Coast Guard shore station 3 To cancel the Distress call press 16 9 TRI 4 When the radio receives a Distress call the following screen appears If an acknowledgment is not received the Distress call is repeated until an acknowledgment is received from the Coast Guard shore station Note If the radio receives a Distress call it will be displayed on the LCD display An eme...

Page 22: ...e near 7 State the nature of your distress 8 Give the number of persons aboard and the conditions of any injured 9 Estimate present seaworthiness of your vessel 10 Give a brief description of your vessel meters type color hull 11 Say I will be listening on Channel 16 12 End message by saying THIS IS your ship name or call sign OVER 13 Release the PTT button and listen Someone should answer If not ...

Page 23: ...other vessels within range of the transmission DSC will also let you initiate or receive distress urgency safety position information and routine calls to or from another vessel outfitted with a DSC transceiver See the directory section for instructions on how to setup the directory of names Note POS SEND ALARM CLOCK and TIME OFFSET will not be displayed if the GPS is not connected Refer to page 7...

Page 24: ...th radios tune to the selected channel You are now ready to transmit on that channel Note If there is not any data registered in the directory you cannot proceed to the 2nd step See the SETUP section for directory setup instructions Select an open unused working channel first then make the call After the acknowledgment both radios tune to the previously selected channel 1 B GROUP 1 Press SELECT at...

Page 25: ...Press SELECT to call When you finish calling the radio returns to the channel display screen 1 C ALL SHIPS 1 Press SELECT at DSC CALL The DSC CALL menu appears 2 Press CH twice to select ALL SHIPS 3 Press SELECT The URGENCY appears UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 45 AM Page 23 ...

Page 26: ...SAFETY ROUTINE Note ROUTINE calls tune to the previously selected channel 5 Press SELECT to transmit the ALL SHIPS DSC signal When sending either an URGENCY or SAFETY message all radios will automatically move to channel 70 until all of the data is received 6 After selecting URGENCY or SAFETY ALL SHIPS call is transmitted the radio will switch to Channel 16 You should wait a few minutes before tra...

Page 27: ...idual and the radio use 70 CH while transmitting 6 If the radio does not detect an acknowledgment RESEND appears before the individal 7 When the called vessel sends the position information POS REPLY appears You can see the time and the position Note The requested radio must have the ability to transmit the position information such as having a ATLANTIS 250 radio UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10...

Page 28: ...1 E POSITION SEND This radio has the ability to send the position of your vessel to another vessel using a VHF marine radio equipped with DSC Note Position send is only available when it is connected to the GPS 1 Press the SELECT at DSC CALL The DSC CALL menu appears 5 The following screen appears UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 26 ...

Page 29: ...en channel 1 Press SELECT at DSC CALL The DSC CALL menu appears 2 Press CH five times to select STANDBY Then press SELECT 3 When an individual DSC call is received the radio will respond with the UNATTENDED message when an operator cannot answer the call The DSC call will be recorded into the radio s Call Waiting directory Note If you press a key on the radio or the PTT this feature will be cancel...

Page 30: ...al calls that are received and not answered within 5 minutes or while the radio is set to DSC Standby Calls will be recorded while you are busy with other communications as long as the transmitter is not keyed at the time of the call If the call is answered within 5 minutes the call will not be recorded When a call is recorded a message appears Note If a call has not been logged the radio will bee...

Page 31: ...call back any of the radios in the log Geographical Call This function can receive the electric wave transmitted towards the ship that is present in the domain specified from the call side Note The radio receives geographical calls only and sending geographical calls is not available It indicates the time when the geographical call is received UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 29 ...

Page 32: ... SAME alerts about weather occurring in a particular area To obtain the FIPS code for a particular area contact the NWS toll free at 1 888 NWR SAME 1 888 697 7263 Or visit their website http www nws noaa gov nwr indexnw htm A list of event codes are located on page 70 To set FIPS code 1 Press SELECT knob at SETUP 2 Press CH twice to select FIPS Use CH and to select the menu UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811...

Page 33: ...Press CH to increase the number CH to decrease The number will be entered when SELECT is pressed and the cursor moves to the right When you finish entering the last digit the radio returns to NEW screen 2 A 1 NEW If you want to newly register FIPS UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 31 ...

Page 34: ...e that you want to edit 2 EDIT appears then press SELECT 3 You can now edit the FIPS code Press CH increase the number CH to decrease The number will be entered when SELECT is pressed and the blinking digit moves to the right 2 A 2 EDIT If you want to edit the FIPS UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 32 ...

Page 35: ...will need to obtain a nine digit MMSI number and program it into the OSEANUS DSC The information obtained from the application is useful to the U S Coast Guard to help in search and rescue operations To obtain an MMSI number contact your authorized Uniden dealer or visit one of the following websites http wireless fcc gov marine fctsht14 html www boatus com mmsi or www maritel usa com r mmsi htm T...

Page 36: ... to increase the number CH to decrease The number will be entered when SELECT is pressed and the blinking moves to the right 5 After the final digit is entered Press and hold SELECT The radio returns to USER MMSI screen Note You can only program your radio twice with an MMSI number After that send your radio to Uniden for factory service UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 34 ...

Page 37: ...n now enter the GROUP MMSI code Press CH to increase the number CH to decrease The number will be entered when SELECT is pressed and the blinking digit moves to the right 5 After the final digit is entered a confirmation screen appears Press SELECT and the radio returns to the following screen UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 35 ...

Page 38: ...d number of 20 other vessels The following screen will allow you to setup an alphanumeric identity as well as the corresponding MMSI number 1 Press SELECT at SETUP 2 Press CH once to select DIRECTORY Then press SELECT The DIRECTORY menu appears Use CH and to select the menu UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 36 ...

Page 39: ...r will be entered when SELECT is pressed and the cursor moves to the right 3 After you enter the person s name you can enter their MMSI number Press CH to increase the number CH to decrease The number will be entered when the SELECT is pressed and the cursor will move to the right 4 When you finish entering the last digit the radio returns to NEW screen UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Pag...

Page 40: ...to increase the number CH to decrease The number will be entered when the SELECT is pressed and the cursor moves to the right 5 After the directory data is edited a confirmation screen appears 1 Press SELECT at the individual you want to edit 2 EDIT appears then press SELECT 2 E 2 EDIT If you want to edit the DIRECTRY UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 38 ...

Page 41: ...u want to delete the directry 1 Press SELECT at the individual you want to delete 2 Press CH once DELETE appears then press SELECT 3 The radio returns to the following screen UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 39 ...

Page 42: ... When you have completed these calls all of the incoming DSC calls received are available in the call log 1 Press SELECT at SETUP 2 Press CH three times to select AUTO CH SW 3 Press SELECT to enter the setting mode 4 If you want to change this mode to off you can change it by pressing CH once Default is set as ON 5 Press SELECT The radio returns to the AUTO CH SW screen UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 1...

Page 43: ...your radio you can decide to transmit an acknowledgment automatically or on a call by call basis 1 Press SELECT at SETUP 2 Press CH four times to select POS REPLY 3 Press SELECT to enter the setting mode 4 Press CH or to make your selection UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 41 ...

Page 44: ...ple OF When the radio receives a position request the following screen appears Press CH or to make your selection 5 Press SELECT The radio returns to the POS REPLY screen Note If the radio is set to MANUAL you can select either REPLY or CANCEL UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 42 ...

Page 45: ...T at SETUP 2 Press CH five times to select CH TAG 3 Press SELECT The channels and its names appear 4 Press CH and repeatedly to select the channel that you would like to EDIT or DELETE 2 F 1 EDIT If you want to edit the channel name UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 43 ...

Page 46: ...s CH or to select the alphabet numeric or symbols The character will be entered when SELECT is pressed and the blinking digit moves to the right 3 Press and hold PUSH SELECT when you enter the last digit 4 Confirmation screen appears UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 44 ...

Page 47: ...he WHAM in addition to the OSEANUS DSC wired mic please set the BASE ID for the WHAM the same as the OSEANUS DSC Please refer to the Owner s Manual for the WHAM 1 Press SELECT at SETUP 2 Press CH six times to select WHAM 3 Press SELECT BASE ID appears UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 45 ...

Page 48: ... number 0000 to 9999 3 Press and hold SELECT to enter the last digit The radio returns to the BASE ID screen 2 G 1 BASE ID This number consist of 4 digits that you decide yourself This feature allows you to set the Base ID To use the WHAM you must set the same Base ID for your OSEANUS DSC and WHAM which enables your OSEANUS DSC and WHAM to communicate with one another UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 ...

Page 49: ... The number will be entered when SELECT is pressed 4 After the LINK CH is entered the radio returns to the LINK CH screen Note You can select the channel 01 20 2 G 2 LINK CH This feature allows you to change the channel between your OSEANUS DSC and the WHAM if you encounter interference UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 47 ...

Page 50: ...ting the alarm 2 A 1 ALARM SET This feature allows you to set the alarm 1 Press SELECT at SETUP ALARM CLOCK appears 2 Press SELECT 3 Press CH or to select On Then press and hold SELECT 4 Select the hour using CH and then press SELECT 5 Select the minute using CH and then press SELECT 6 Select AM or PM using CH or then press SELECT 7 A confirmation screen appears UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 ...

Page 51: ... press SELECT The radio returns to the channel display screen and the icon appears 5 When the radio reaches the set time the alarm sounds and the icon blinks Note The alarm sounds when the set time is reached you can turn the alarm Off by pressing any key Alarm mode will turn Off automatically once the alarm sounds UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 49 ...

Page 52: ... the alarm OFF 1 Press SELECT at SETUP ALARM CLOCK appears 2 Press SELECT 3 Select OF using CH or then press SELECT 4 Press SELECT The radio returns to the channel display screen and the icon disappears UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 50 ...

Page 53: ...ECT to enter the setting mode brightness level Default is set at 6 3 Press CH and to increase or decrease the background brightness level Default is set to 6 4 When you find the most favorable brightness press SELECT knob and the radio returns to the CONTRAST screen If you want to exit the setting screen without changing the brightness press H L MENU Note There are 8 contrast levels UT910ZH OCEANU...

Page 54: ...DJUST 3 Press SELECT to enter the setting mode 4 Press CH and to select the backlight brightness level Default is set to 2 5 When you find the most favorable brightness press the SELECT The radio returns to the LAMP ADJUST screen UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 52 ...

Page 55: ...ECT at SYSTEM 2 Press CH twice to select KEY BEEP 3 Press SELECT to enter thesetting mode 4 Press CH and to select ON or OFF 5 Press SELECT The radio returns to the KEY BEEP screen UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 53 ...

Page 56: ...ation to other devices on the vessel such as the POLARIS DSC VHF radio auto pilots chart plotters etc To setup the GPS to be used with the OSEANUS DSC radio the following items need to be considered for proper operation 1 Baud Rate Set the Baud rate to 4800 2 Data Bits Set the Data Bits to 8 3 Parity Set the Parity to None 4 Stop Bits Set the Stop Bits to 1 5 GPRMC Command This command is used by ...

Page 57: ...21 157 050 157 050 Coast Guard Yes Yes CCG 22 157 100 157 100 Coast Guard Yes Yes USCG 23 157 150 157 150 Coast Guard Yes Yes USCG 24 157 200 161 800 Public Corresp Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 25 157 250 161 850 Public Corresp Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 26 157 300 161 900 Public Corresp Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 27 157 350 161 950 Public Corresp Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 28 157 400 162 000 Public Corresp Dup...

Page 58: ...21 157 050 161 650 Coast Guard Duplex Yes Yes INTL 22 157 100 161 700 Coast Guard Duplex Yes Yes INTL 23 157 150 161 750 Coast Guard Duplex Yes Yes INTL 24 157 200 161 800 Public Corresp Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 25 157 250 161 850 Public Corresp Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 26 157 300 161 900 Public Corresp Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 27 157 350 161 950 Public Corresp Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 28 157 400 162 ...

Page 59: ...900 156 900 Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 19 156 950 156 950 Yes Yes COMMERCIAL 20 157 000 161 600 Duplex 1W Yes Yes PORT OPR 21 157 050 157 050 Yes Yes CCG 22 157 100 157 100 Yes Yes USCG 23 157 150 161 750 Duplex Yes Yes INTL 24 157 200 161 800 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 25 157 250 161 850 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 26 157 300 161 900 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 27 157 350 161 950 Duplex No Yes TELEPHONE 28 157 400 ...

Page 60: ...W 0 SPECIAL MRN Avalanche Warning AVW 0 AVALANCHE Volcano Warning VOW 0 VOLCANO Shelter In Place Warning SPW 0 SHELTER Civil Danger Watch CDA 0 CIVIL DANGER Radiological Hazard Watch RHA 0 RADIOLOGICAL Hazardous Material Watch HMA 0 HAZARDOUS Winter Storm Watch WSA 0 WINTER STORM High Wind Dust Storm Watch HWA 0 HIGH WIND Tornado Watch TOA 0 TORNADO Severe Thunderstorm Watch SVA 0 THUNDERSTORM Fla...

Page 61: ...epted 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 output 4 5A 13 8V DC Modulation FM 5 kHz deviation FCC designator F3E Hum and Noise Signal to Noise 45 dB 1 kHz with 3 kHz deviation with 1000 Hz modulating frequency nominal Audio Distortion Less than 8 wit...

Page 62: ...d by some device SYMPTOM Won t power On When the PTT is pressed Tx icon comes on and another radio can hear a click but no audio is heard While scanning the radio stops on a particular channel all of the time There is noise on the receiver that the squelch will not eliminate REMEDY Check for proper voltage getting to the set Send in for repair Eliminate the source of the noise or delete the channe...

Page 63: ...ld be observed If the antenna has been damaged you should not transmit except in the case of an emergency A defective antenna may cause damage to your radio You are responsible for continued FCC technical compliance of your radio You are urged to arrange for periodic performance checks with your Uniden Marine dealer Care and Maintenance UT910ZH OCEANUS OM 0811 8 11 03 10 46 AM Page 61 ...

Page 64: ...ves 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 EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRA...

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