Contents
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
Uniden OCEANUS
The Uniden OCEANUS 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 OCEANUS will 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 geographic
locations.
The technical excellence of the Uniden OCEANUS is demonstrated by
the multiplicity of uses for which it has been found acceptable by the
U.S. Federal Communications Commission. The Uniden OCEANUS is
acceptable for compulsory use on “party boats,” for use on vessels
subject to the Great Lakes Radio Agreement or bridge-to-bridge
requirements, 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 compatible with the marine
environment. The transceiver utilizes a number of gaskets, sealing rings,
waterproof membranes, and other sealants to effect a splashproof
housing for protection of the electronics. The unit may be mounted in
any number of convenient locations on your vessel by utilizing the
universal mounting bracket.
You are encouraged to thoroughly read the rest of this Operating Guide
to acquaint yourself with the characteristics and operation of your
transceiver so that you can contribute to the longevity of your
investment.
Keep your receipt as proof-of-purchase in case warranty service is
required.
NOTE: • Features, specifications, and availability of optional
accessories are all subject to change without notice.
• The color of your OCEANUS may vary.
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Controls and Indicators
Front Panel
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CHANNEL - This control is used to manually select the desired
Communication Channel (01 - 28 and 60 - 88), or Weather
Channel (0 - 9).
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LCD Panel - Indicators for TX, SCAN, TRI, U, I, C, HI, LO, MEM,
WX, WX ALERT, and Channel Number.
POWER/VOLUME (On/Off/Volume) - Turns the OCEANUS On or
Off and varies the audio output.
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WX (Weather mode On/Off)
16/9 (Channel 16/Channel 9; also located on microphone)
MEM (Memory)
H/L (Output Power Hi/Low)
STEP (also located on microphone)
SQUELCH - Eliminates background noise when no signal is being
received.
10. Press - to - talk (PTT) Switch - Press to transmit and release to
receive.
Note: Items 4 through 8 are Multi-Function keys. Refer to the
“Multi-Function Keys” section for detailed descriptions.
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Rear Panel Connectors
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(Ground)
11.
PA Speaker Out
(using supplied pins)
+13.8V
Ground
12. Antenna Connector - Connect the antenna here using a type
PL259 connector.
13. Remote Speaker Connector - An external 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.
Supplied Power Cord - Connect supplied power cord to the keyed
connector.
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15. U (US) - Indicates US Channel Mode.
I (International) - Indicates International Channel Mode.
C (Canada) - Indicates Canada Channel Mode.
16. TRI (Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect.
17. SCAN - Indicates Normal Scan Mode.
18. TX (Transmit) - Indicates transmitting.
19. HI (High) - Indicates transmitted output is 25 Watts.
20. LO (Low) - Indicates 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 as single digits.
(Example: 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.) Communication Channels are displayed
as two digits (Example: 01, 02, 03, etc.).
Note: LCD Status Indicators appear when status is selected by
pressing the corresponding button.
23. WX - Indicates Weather Channel Mode has been activated.
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(Weather Alert) - Indicates Weather Alert mode.
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Multi-Function Keys
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WX (Weather) - This key is used to switch between monitoring
weather channels and communication channels. This key is also
used to activate the Weather Alert Mode.
• Press WX to switch between weather and communication
channels.
• Press and hold WX to turn the Weather Alert Mode On/Off.
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, this key
lets you change between Channel Modes of Operation.
• Press 16/9 to access instant Channel 16/Channel 9
communications.
• Press and hold 16/9 to turn Triple Watch On/Off.
• Press MEM, then press 16/9 to switch between US,
International or Canada Channel Modes.
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MEM - This key enters channels in the Memory Scan Mode.
When used in conjunction with H/L, the LCD Panel brightness can
be adjusted. When used in conjunction with the 16/9 key, the
Channel Mode of Operation can be selected.
• Press MEM to enter a selected channel in Memory Scan
Mode.
• Press and hold MEM, then press H/L to adjust the LCD Panel
light intensity from bright to dim. Repeat this action to return to
the bright intensity setting.
• Press and hold MEM, and then press 16/9 to change the
Channel Mode of Operation between US, International, or
Canada.
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H/L - This key is used to switch between 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
Panel.
• Press H/L to switch between HI and LO output power.
• Press and hold H/L to access the Public Address Mode.
• Press and hold MEM, and then press H/L to adjust the
brightness of the LCD Panel backlight.
The LCD Panel backlight indicator is at the brightest level when
the OCEANUS is shipped from the factory.
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STEP - This key is used to step through the channels entered in
the Memory Scan Mode. When pressed and held, this key also
starts and stops the SCAN Mode.
• Press STEP to step to a desired channel.
• Press and hold STEP to begin the Channel Scan Mode and
initiate Triple Watch automatically.
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