Uniden SOLARA DSC ............................................................................2
Included with your SOLARA DSC ..........................................................3
Controls and Indicators...........................................................................4
Installation...............................................................................................7
Choosing a Location..........................................................................7
Engine Noise Suppression ................................................................8
Antenna Considerations ....................................................................8
Antenna Selection and Installation....................................................8
Installing the SOLARA DSC ..............................................................9
Operation..............................................................................................10
Power On/Off...................................................................................10
Last Channel Memory .....................................................................10
Squelch............................................................................................11
Coast Guard Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications ...................12
Selecting a Channel ........................................................................12
Weather Channels ..........................................................................12
All Channel Scan.............................................................................13
Weather Alert...................................................................................13
Setting the Transmit (TX) Power.....................................................14
Recommended Emergency Broadcast Instructions ........................15
Distress............................................................................................16
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)........................................................17
Individual....................................................................................17
All Ships .....................................................................................18
User MMSI.......................................................................................20
NMEA Technical Setup.........................................................................21
Optional Accessories ............................................................................21
VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone
Channel and Functions (USA Channels) ........................................22
Channel and Functions (International Channels) ...........................23
Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels)................................24
Specification .........................................................................................25
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................26
Care and Maintenance .........................................................................27
Three Years Limited Warranty..............................................................29
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