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  • Page 2 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page ii Maritime Radio Services Operation Warning! 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Uniden POLARIS ...................1 Controls and Functions................2 Installation....................7 Choosing a Location................7 Engine Noise Suppression ..............8 Antenna Considerations ..............8 Installing the POLARIS ..............9 Operation ....................10 Power On/Off...................10 Channel Selection ................10 Transmission ...................10 Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communication .......11 Memory Channel ................11 Weather Channel/Weather Alert ............11...

  • Page 4: Uniden Polaris

    8:13 PM Page 1 Uniden POLARIS The Uniden POLARIS 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 POLARIS will outlast your present vessel and serve you well on-board.
  • Page 5 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 2 Controls and Indicators Front panel/Microphone 5 6 7 POWER/VOLUME (On/Off/Volume) - Turns the unit On or Off and varies the audio output. PUSH/SELECT - This is used to manually select the desired Communication Channel(01-28 and 60-88), or Weather Channel (0-9).
  • Page 6 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 3 PTT Switch - Press to transmit and release to receive. - Change channel number up/down. CHANNEL 16/9 - Change Channel 16 and Channel 9. HAIL - Use as a public address system. Rear Panel Connectors...
  • Page 7 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 4 TX (Transmit) - Indicates transmitting. TRI (Triple Watch) - Indicates Triple Watch Mode is in effect. HI (High) - Indicates transmitted output is 25 Watts. LO (Low) - Indicates transmitted output is 1 Watts.

  • Page 8: Installation

    You should select the optimum relationship among these considerations. Keep in mind the flexibility designed into the POLARIS so that you can most conveniently use your radio. Features which should be considered are: The universal mounting bracket may be installed on either the top or bottom of a shelf, on a bulkhead, or for overhead mounting.

  • Page 9: Engine Noise Suppression

    Engine Noise Suppression Interference from the impulse noise generated by the electrical systems of engines is sometimes a problem with radios The POLARIS has been designed to be essentially impervious to ignition impulse noise and alternator noise. However, in some installations it may be necessary to take measures to further reduce the effect of noise interference.

  • Page 10: Installing The Polaris

    (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 7 Installing the POLARIS After you have carefully considered the various factors affecting your choice of location, position the radio (with the bracket, microphone, power cord, antenna and any auxiliary cables installed) into the selected location to assure there is no interference with the surrounding items.

  • Page 11: Operation

    UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 8 Operation Power On/Off Turn the unit on by rotating the POWER/VOLUME control clockwise. Adjust volume to a comfortable level. Note: You must select a channel which is not in use before setting the SQUELCH control on your radio.
  • Page 12 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 9 Triple Watch Triple Watch monitors Channel 16 and Channel 9 for activity every two seconds while scanning or monitoring. To activate Triple Watch, press 16/9/TRI key for 2 seconds. The "TRI " icon appears on the LCD panel, indicating Triple Watch mode is effect. If a signal is received on either Channel 16 or Channel 9, the radio remains on that channel unit the signal ends.
  • Page 13 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 10 Instant Channel 16/Channel 9 Communications To access instant Channel 16 or Channel 9 communications, press 16/9/TRI. This overrides the channel selected wit the Channel up/down selector button or any scanning activity. The Channel Display indicates the unit is Channel 16.

  • Page 14: Memory Channel

    Memory Scan: To scan channels stored in Memory Scan, press SCAN/MEM. In the Memory Scan Mode, the POLARIS scans channel numbers previously entered into Memory Scan. If no channel has been entered into Memory Scan, an error tone sounds and the LCD Panel does not change.
  • Page 15 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 12 Press WX/ALERT key for 2 seconds in the state of WX/ALERT off it is set to WX/ALERT on and ALT icon appears. If this radio receives a 1050Hz tone, channel display and ALT_h icon will blink every other second.
  • Page 16 8:13 PM Page 13 Transmitting The Polaris transmits on 57 marine frequencies and receives 80 different marine frequencies. Certain channels – the weather channels. Channel 70 of both the USA and International frequencies, and channel 15, 81, and 83 of the ISA frequencies – are received only. Your radio will transmit on these channels.

  • Page 17: Dsc

    7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 14 Dimming the LCD Display Backlight When the Polaris is turned on, the LCD Panel will be brightest. Pressing the PUSH–SELECT knob will change the brightness. Rotating the knob clockwise to move the arrow down, clockwise to move the arrow up through the options.
  • Page 18 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 15 1-A. Individual Press Menu key Press PUSH – SELECT at DSC CALL, then the DSC CALL menu will appear. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select INDIVIDUAL. Press PUSH – SELECT, and the individual directory will appear.
  • Page 19 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 16 Press PUSH – SELECT, and MMSI code appears, and you can call the group member, who has registered same MMSI code beforehand, to communicate. If ACK is received, "COMPLETE" shows up. If ACK is not received normally, "UNATTENDED"...
  • Page 20 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 17 When sending either an URGENCY or SAFETY message, both radios will automatically move to channel 70 until all of the data is received. After URGENCY or SAFETY All ships call is transmitted, the transceiver will switch to Channel 16.
  • Page 21 654321000 correct. Press PUSH – SELECT knob to select SEND. SEND CANCEL If POLARIS did not detect the ACK, press PUSH – SELECT knob at the SEND again 10 seconds after you press the PUSH – SELECT. 1-E. STANDBY The DSC STANDBY function allows the transceiver to reply to DSC calls with the UNATTENDED message and log the calls for return at a more convenient time.
  • Page 22 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 19 When an individual DSC call is received, the radio will respond with the UNATTENDED message when an operator cannot answer to the caller. The DSC call will be logged into the radio’s call waiting directory.
  • Page 23 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 20 Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select the options you want to get logged. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to get further information about the call that came in. If a DISTRESS call is received in DISTRESS Call wait, following display appears.
  • Page 24 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 21 2-A. CONTRAST Press Menu key Press PUSH – SELECT at SYSTEM, then the SYSTEM menu will appear. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select CONTRAST. Press PUSH – SELECT, and CONTRAST &&...
  • Page 25 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 22 2-B. LAMP ADJUST Press Menu key Press PUSH – SELECT at SYSTEM, then the SYSTEM menu will appear. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select LAMP ADJUST. Press PUSH – SELECT, and FIPS CODE &&...
  • Page 26 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 23 2-C. KEY BEEP Press Menu key Press PUSH – SELECT at SYSTEM, then the SYSTEM menu will appear. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select KEY BEEP. Press PUSH – SELECT, and 00.501100...
  • Page 27 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 24 2-D. LCD COLOR Press Menu key Press PUSH – SELECT at SYSTEM, then the SYSTEM menu will appear. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select LCD COLOR. Press PUSH – SELECT, and &&...
  • Page 28 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 25 2-E. HAIL VOLUME Press Menu key Press PUSH – SELECT at SYSTEM, then the SYSTEM menu will appear. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select HAIL VOLUME. HAIL VOLUME Press PUSH – SELECT, and &&...
  • Page 29 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 26 3. SETUP 3-A. F.I.P.S. The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (F.I.P.S) code established by the National Weather Service (NWS) identifies geographic areas in the United States. Programming F.I.P.S. code is necessary to receive S.A.M.E. alerts about weather occurring in a particular area.
  • Page 30 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 27 3-A-1. F.I.P.S.- If you select NEW- When you press PUSH – SELECT at && NEW, the following screen appears. You can enter the FIPS code. Rotate && the Channel/Select knob clockwise to increase the number, counterclockwise to decrease.
  • Page 31 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 28 3-A-3. If you select DELETE When you press PUSH – SELECT at DELETE, the following screen appears. You can enter the correct the FIPS code. Rotate the Channel/Select knob clockwise to increase the number, counterclockwise to decrease.

  • Page 32: Fips

    After the final digit is selected, the confirmation screen appears, and you can select either answer by rotating PUSH – SELECT knob, and press PUSH – SELECT. Note: You can program only twice, and you need to send Polaris back to Uniden to be programmed.
  • Page 33 After the final digit is selected, the confirmation screen appears, and you can select either answer by rotating PUSH – SELECT knob, and press PUSH – SELECT. Note: You can program only twice, and you needs to send Polaris back to Uniden to be programmed.
  • Page 34 (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 31 3-D. U.I.C The Polaris can transmit and receive, USA, Canada, and International frequencies. To change the selected set of frequencies use Channel/Select knob. When you turn the Polaris on, the USA frequencies are automatically selected.
  • Page 35 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 32 3-E. DIRECTORY Press Menu key Press PUSH – SELECT at SETUP, then the SETUP menu will appear. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select DIRECTORY. Press PUSH – SELECT.

  • Page 36: Mmsi

    UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 33 3-E-1. NEW If you select NEW- When you press PUSH – SELECT at PERSONS NAME && NEW, following screen appears. MMSI 000000000 You can enter the PERSONS NAME by rotating the PUSH – SELECT, and press PUSH –...
  • Page 37 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 34 After you selected the person’s name, confirmation screen shows up. If you selected "YES", you can edit the name that you selected. 3-E-3. DELETE When you press PUSH – SELECT at && DELETE, following screen appears.
  • Page 38 POS.REPLY. Press PUSH – SELECT, and following screen appears. If Polaris is set to POS.REPLY OFF, you can select either SEND or CANCEL. If Polaris is set to POS.REPLY ON, it will automatically reply to the request, and COMPLETED appears.
  • Page 39 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 36 3-G. WHAM You can setup the WHAM in this setup. Press Menu key Press PUSH – SELECT at SETUP, then the SETUP menu will appear. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select WHAM.
  • Page 40 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 37 Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob clockwise to increase the number, counterclockwise to decrease. The number will be decided when PUSH – SELECT is pressed, and the blinking digit moves to the next digit.
  • Page 41 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 38 3-H-1. EDIT When you press PUSH – SELECT at CH TAG, following screen appears. You can select the data that you want to EDIT by rotating PUSH – SELECT knob, and press PUSH – SELECT.
  • Page 42 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 39 3-H-2. DELETE When you press PUSH – SELECT at CH TAG, following screen appears. You can select the data that you want to DELETE by rotating PUSH – SELECT knob, and press PUSH –...
  • Page 43 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 40 3-I. AUTO. CH. SW Press Menu key Press PUSH – SELECT at SETUP, then the SETUP menu will appear. Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select AUTO.CH.SW. Press PUSH – SELECT, and following screen will appear.

  • Page 44: Time Offset

    UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 41 3-J Time OffsetÅiPENDINGÅj This feature sets the time difference between local time and UTC Time is displayed when position (LAT/LON) is displayed by pressing the POS key. Press Menu key Rotate the PUSH – SELECT knob to select SETUP.
  • Page 45 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 42 Optional Accessories • Flush mounting bracket for “in dash” installation. Contact your Uniden Dealer for information.
  • Page 46 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 43 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (USA Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP PERMANENT DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE SCAN LIST — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only...
  • Page 47 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 44 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (International Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP PERMANENT DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE SCAN LIST — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only...
  • Page 48 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 45 VHF FM Marine Radio Telephone Channel and Functions (Canadian Channels) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) TYPE OF SHIP SHIP PERMANENT DESIG TRANSMIT RECEIVE TRAFFIC TO SHIP TO SHORE SCAN LIST — 163.275 NOAA Weather RX Only...
  • Page 49 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 46 Specification General Channels : Transmit 54 Receive 77 Marine/10 Weather Controls : On-Off/Volume, Squelch Status Indicators : TX (transmit), SCAN, TRI, U, I, C, HI, LO, MEM, WX, and WX alert symbol on LCD Panel...
  • Page 50 Page 47 Troubleshooting If the Polaris does not perform to your expectations, try the suggestions listed below, If you cannot get satisfactory results, call the Uniden Customer Service Center at (800) 586-0409, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
  • Page 51 8:13 PM Page 48 Care and Maintenance Your Polaris is a precision of electronic equipment and you should treat it accordingly. Due to the rugged design, very little maintenance is required. However, a few precautions should be observed: • If your radio has been accidentally subjected to spray or splash, you should immediately wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water.
  • Page 52 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 49 Symptom Cause Remedy Won’t power on. No or low voltage. Check for proper voltage getting to the set. Reverts to Ch. 16 when Tx key is pressed. Low current or voltage. Connect to a source of 12 VDC that can supply at least 4 Amps.
  • Page 53 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 50 NOTE...
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  • Page 55 WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for three years, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 36 months after the date of original retail sale.
  • Page 56 UT888ZL (POLARIS)-0708 7/8/02 8:13 PM Page 53 Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Marine Radio. ' 2002 Uniden America Corpporation, Fort Worth TX All rights reserved. Printed in the Philippines UTZZ01888ZZ...

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