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71. Date 2. Time 3. Speed Data 4. Angle Data - Compass direction5. Latitude 6. Longitude 7. (GPS mark) - It appears while GPS module is receiving thed

8InstallationCaution: The POLARIS will only operate with a nominal 12 voltnegative ground battery system.It is important to carefully determine the mo

9Engine Noise SuppressionInterference from the noise generated by the electrical systems ofengines is sometimes a problem with radios. The POLARIS ha

10Installing the POLARISAfter you have carefully considered the various factors affecting yourchoice of location, position the radio (with the bracket

11POWER On/OffTurn the unit On by rotating thePOWER/VOLUME control clockwise. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.When you turn the unit On, you

12Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise. This raises the “Squelch Gate” so highthat only very strong signals can get through.Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwi

13TRIPLE WATCHTriple Watch monitors Channel 16, Channel 9, and the current MarineChannel or Weather Channel.To activate Triple Watch, press and hold 1

14WEATHER CHANNELSTo select Weather Channels 0-9, pressWX/ALERT. The radio will go to the lastselected Weather Channel. Press ▲ or ▼on the microphon

15To cancel the channel in Memory, press and hold SCAN/MEM for 2seconds and the MEM icon disappears.Note: The Memory channel can be set independently

16TXVOL¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡Hail Volume AdjustWhile you are in Hail mode, you can adjust the out going volume bypressing ▲/▼ on the microphone, or by rotating the

This transmitter will operate on channels/frequencies that haverestricted use in the United States. The channel assignmentsinclude frequencies assign

17Weather AlertThe traditional weather feature receive’s weather broadcast (usuallywithin a 50-mile radius) then sound an alarm of any emergency codew

181. Press and hold WX/ALERT for 2 seconds if WX/ALERT is Off, it ischanged to WX/ALERT On and theALT icon appears. 2. If the radio receives a 1050Hz

19TRANSMITTINGThe POLARIS transmits on fifty-five marine frequencies and receives on eighty marine frequencies. Channel 70 of the USA,International, a

20DISTRESSNote: You must set the user MMSI inorder to send a Distress call.Please see page 40 to set theMMSI.This feature will allow you to transmit

21MARINE DISTRESS PROCEDURESpeak slowly – clearly – calmly.1. Make sure your radio is On.2. Tune to Channel 16.3. Press the PTT button on the micropho

221. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)Digital Selective Calling is a process of establishing a radio call, it hasbeen chosen by the International Mariti

234. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect the individual you want tocontact, and press the PUSH –SELECT knob.5. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob totrans

243. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect GROUP.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the MMSI code appears, youcan now call the group members.Press t

251-D. POSITION REQUESTThis radio has the ability to request the position of an individual vesselthat is registered in the DIRECTORY.1. Press and hold

263. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect POS.REQUEST.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the individual directory appears.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELE

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273. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect POS.SEND.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the individual directory appears.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT

281-F. STANDBYThe DSC STANDBY function allows the POLARIS to answer DSC callswith the UNATTENDED message and record the calls for response atanother t

293. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect CALL WAIT.4. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob,and the CALL WAIT directoryappears.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT k

306. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob.7. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect the information.8. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob toget further information

312. SYSTEM2-A. CONTRAST 1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSYSTEM, the SYSTEM menuappears.3. Press the PUSH –

322-B. LAMP ADJUST1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSYSTEM, the SYSTEM menuappears.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELEC

332-C. KEY BEEP1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSYSTEM, the SYSTEM menuappears.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT k

342-D. LCD COLOR1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSYSTEM, the SYSTEM menuappears.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT

353. SETUP3-A. FIPSThe 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) codeestablished by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifiesgeographic

364. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atNEW, the following screen appears. 5. You can now enter the new FIPScode. Rotate the PUSH – SELECTknob clockwise

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37 NEW 00.101000 01.101010 02.502200 EXIT EDIT DELETE EXIT FIPS CODE 5011001. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob at

387. When you finished editing the lastdigit, the following confirmationscreen appears. FIPS CODE502200 YES NO3-A-3. DELETEIf you select DELETE1. Pr

394. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atthe code that you want to delete.5. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atDELETE, the following screenappears.6. Press th

40To set USER MMSI code1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu appears.3. Rotate the PUSH – S

413-C. GROUP MMSI1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu appears.3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT

423-D. U.I.CThe POLARIS can transmit and receive, USA, International, andCanada frequencies. When you turn the POLARIS On, USA channelmode is set as

433-E. DIRECTORYThis function will allow you to send an individual call, etc. The Directoryfunction memorizes the name and number of 20 other vessels

44 NEW KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER EXIT PERSONS NAME _ MMSI 0000000003-E-1. NEWIf you select NEW1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH

456. After you enter the person’s name,you can enter their MMSI number.Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knobclockwise to increase the number,counterclockwise

464. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atthe individual you want to edit.5. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atEDIT. NEW KENT NEWMAN PAUL HUBER EXIT EDIT DELET

2The Uniden POLARIS VHF marine radio transceiver has been designedto give you a rugged, reliable instrument that will provide you with yearsof trouble

476. You can now edit the person’s name.Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob,and press the PUSH – SELECT knobto choose the alphabet. The character will be en

483-E-3. DELETEIf you select DELETE1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SETUP menu appears.3. Press t

493-F. AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH This feature is to allow you to disable the automatic channel change thathappens when receiving a DSC call. This feature i

503-G. POSITION REPLYWhen the calling radio has requested the position information of thePOLARIS radio, you can decide to transmit an acknowledgmentau

51Example: AUTOWhen the POLARIS receives aposition request, the following screenappears.Example: MANUALWhen the POLARIS receives aposition request, th

523-H. CH TAGThis feature allows you to name each marine channel.1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the

535. Press the PUSH – SELECT at EDIT,the following screen appears. EDIT DELETE EXIT3. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob toselect CH TAG. GROUP MMSI U.I.C.

545. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atthe channel you want to delete.6. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atDELETE.7. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob. CH01 KENT

553-I. WHAMThis feature, from the setup menu, will allow you to connect the WHAM.Note: When you use the WHAM in addition to the POLARIS wiredmic, plea

564. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atBASE ID, the following screenappears.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knobclockwise to increase the number,counterclock

3Included with your POLARISPOLARIS Owner’s Manual POLARIS Radio Microphone Hangerand ScrewsMounting Bracketand KnobsDC CordSpare Fuse250V 6AAccessory

574. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atLINK CH, the following screenappears.5. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knobclockwise to increase the number,counterclock

583-J. ALARM CLOCKThis feature is only available when the GPS is connected to theNMEA0183 jack. If it is connected to the GPS, the alarms are set base

593-J-2. ALARM ONThis feature allows you to turn the alarm ON.1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the SE

603-J-3. ALARM OFFThis feature allows you to turn the alarm OFF.1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT knob atSETUP, the

613-K-1. STANDARDThis feature allows you to set up the time difference manually.1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds.2. Press the PUSH – SELECT kn

623-K-2. DAYLITE SAVThis feature allows you to setup the time difference automatically byusing the GPS module.1. Press and hold H/L/MENU for 2 seconds

634. REVIEW CHANNEL MEMORYThis feature allows you to review all of the channels that have beenprogrammed into the memory.1. Press and hold H/L/MENU fo

64• Flush mounting bracket for “in dash” installation.Contact your Uniden Dealer for information.Optional AccessoriesNMEA Technical SetupPOLARIS NMEA0

65VHF FM Marine Radio TelephoneChannel and Functions(USA Channels)CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP CHDESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHI

66VHF FM Marine Radio TelephoneChannel and Functions(International Channels)CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP CHDESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAF

4Front panel/Microphone1. PTT Switch - Press to transmit and release to receive.2.16/9 - Instantly change to Channel 16, Channel 9 or current channel.

67VHF FM Marine Radio TelephoneChannel and Functions(Canadian Channels)CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP CHDESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC T

68NWR-SAME EVENT CODEEvent Code Standard EVENT LEVEL (Siren Type) LCD DisplayWarning Watch Statement TestEmergency Action Notification EAN 0 EMG NOTIF

69GeneralChannels : Transmit 55Receive 80 Marine/10 WeatherControls : On-Off/Volume, SquelchStatus Indicators : TX (Transmit), TRI (Triple Watch), HI

70If the POLARIS does not perform to your expectations, try thesuggestions listed below. If you cannot get satisfactory results, call theUniden Techn

71Your POLARIS is a precision of electronic equipment and you shouldtreat it accordingly. Due to the rugged design, very little maintenance isrequired

72WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the originalretail owner, this Uniden Pro

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5Rear Panel Connectors23411. DC Jack2. ACC Connector3. Remote Connector4. Antenna ConnectorTo POLARISOrange : External Speaker (+)Black : External Spe

61. TX (Transmit) - Indicates transmitting.TRI (Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect.2.HI (High) - Indicates transmit output is 25