UM385BK - Radio UNIDEN - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Marine VHF radio with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Class D
Brand and model	Uniden UM385BK
Dimensions (without heat sink)	66.6 mm (H) x 162.6 mm (W) x 130.1 mm (D)
Weight	1 kg (2.2 lb)
Power supply	13.8 V DC nominal (10.5 to 16.0 V DC), negative ground
Power consumption	Transmit 25 W: 6 A; Receive max: 920 mA
Frequency range	156 to 163 MHz (transmit and receive)
Transmit power	1 W or 25 W selectable
Channels	All marine VHF channels (USA, Canada, International)
Display	Matrix LCD display with contrast and brightness adjustment
Main functions	Automatic distress call, DSC (individual, group, all ships), memory scan, triple/dual watch, NOAA weather alerts, FIPS code, 20-contact directory, call log, automatic response to tests and position requests
Water resistance	IPX4 (splash and rain resistant)
Operating temperature	-20 °C to +50 °C
Antenna impedance	50 Ω
Connectors	Antenna (SO238), accessory (NMEA 0183), external speaker, DC power
Maintenance and cleaning	Use a soft dry cloth; avoid solvents; seal connections with waterproof tape
Safety	Distress call with red cover; minimum antenna distance 0.9 m (3 ft) for antennas ≤ 3 dB, 1.2 m (4 ft) for 9 dB
Spare parts and repairability	Spare fuse provided; mounting bracket included; repair by Uniden authorized center
Warranty	3 years limited (parts and labor)

Frequently Asked Questions - UM385BK UNIDEN

How to make a voice distress call on channel 16?

Press 16/9-TRI to select channel 16. Hold PUSH TO TALK and say clearly: 'MAYDAY - MAYDAY - MAYDAY, THIS IS [boat name], MAYDAY [boat name], position, nature of distress, assistance required, number of persons, vessel condition, description. End with 'I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16, THIS IS [boat name], OVER'. Release the button and listen. Repeat after 30 seconds if no response.

How to send an automatic distress call (DSC)?

Make sure your MMSI number is programmed. Lift the red cover and hold the DISTRESS key for 3 seconds. The radio transmits your position and nature of distress (selectable with channel keys). It repeats the call every few minutes until acknowledgment is received.

What is DSC and how does it work?

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) allows calling other stations with their MMSI number via channel 70. The radio transmits your MMSI and the desired voice channel. The other station accepts and both automatically switch to the voice channel. Used for individual, group, all ships calls, and automated distress calls.

How to program the MMSI number?

Press CALL-MENU, go to Setup then User MMSI. Use CHANNEL UP/DOWN to enter the 9 digits, confirm each digit with ENT-1W/25W. Confirm by selecting Yes. Note: the individual MMSI can only be entered once. The group number can be changed freely.

How to use scan mode?

First save channels to memory: tune to the channel, hold WX-MEM for 2 seconds (Memory icon appears). To start scan, hold CLR-SCAN. The radio scans the memorized channels in rapid succession. To exit scan mode, press PUSH TO TALK, CALL-MENU or WX-MEM.

What does triple or dual watch mean?

Triple watch checks channels 16 and 9 every 2 seconds while you are on another channel. Dual watch only checks channel 16. Activate by holding 16/9-TRI for 2 seconds. To switch between them, go to Setup > Dual/TriWatch.

How to receive NOAA weather alerts?

Press WX-MEM to enter weather mode. The radio monitors the last weather channel used. Enable weather alert watch in Setup > WX Alert Mode by selecting ON. In normal mode, it checks every 7 seconds. If an alert is detected, it sounds a tone and displays the alert type.

How to adjust transmit power (1W/25W)?

Hold the ENT-1W/25W key for 2 seconds to toggle between 1 W and 25 W. The corresponding icon appears. By default, channel 16 automatically switches to 25 W. Some channels (13, 67) are limited to 1 W. Reduce power to 1 W when near other stations.

How to connect a GPS receiver to the radio?

Connect the supplied accessory cable: GREEN wire to NMEA - output of GPS, YELLOW wire to NMEA + output. Connect the cable to the back of the radio. If connection is correct, the display shows GPS Data OK. The radio uses the data for automatic distress calls and position requests.

What are the available channels and their uses?

The radio covers USA, Canada and international marine VHF channels. Refer to the channel table on pages 43-46 of the manual. Main channels: 16 (distress and calling), 9 (secondary calling), 13 (bridge navigation), 70 (DSC). Weather channels are preprogrammed (WX01 to WX10).

USER MANUAL UM385BK UNIDEN

MAKING A DISTRESS CALL

Lift the red cover. Press and hold the DISTRESS button for three seconds. Your radio transmits your boat's location every few minutes until you receive a response.

Lift the red cover and press the

DISTRESS button.

NOTE: IF the radio displays Enter User MMSI, cancel the automatic distress call and make a normal voice distress call.

MAKING A VOICE DISTRESS CALL

SPEAK SLOWLY — CLEARLY — CALMLY.

For future reference, write your boat's name & call sign here:

1. Make sure your radio is on.
2. On the microphone, press the 16/9-TRI button to switch to Channel 16 (156.8 MHz). (If the corner of the display does not show 16, press the 16/9-TRI button again until it does.)
3. Press the PUSH TO TALK button on the microphone and say: MAYDAY – MAYDAY – MAYDAY."
4. Say "THIS IS {name or call sign of your boat}."
5. Say "MAYDAY {name or call sign of your boat}."
6. Tell where you are: (what navigational aids or landmarks are near, or read the latitude and longitude from your GPS).
7. State the nature of your distress, e.g. are you sinking, medical emergency, man overboard, on fire, adrift, etc.
8. Give number of persons aboard and conditions of any injured persons.
9. Estimate present seaworthiness of your ship (e.g. how immediate is the danger due to flooding or fire or proximity to shore).
10. Briefly describe your ship (length, type, color, hull).
11. Say: "I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16."
12. End message by saying "THIS IS {name or call sign of your boat}, OVER."
13. Release the PUSH TO TALK button and listen.
    If you do not get an answer after 30 seconds, repeat your call, beginning at step 3, above.

FAIRE UN APPEL DE DÉTRESSE

MAKING A VOICE DISTRESS CALL ......II

FAIRE UN APPEL DE DÉTRESSE VOCAL ....III

CÓMO HACER UNA LLAMADA DE SOCORRO POR VOZ IV

INTRODUCTION ....1

CARACTÉRISTIQUES .... 1

EXPLICATION DES TERMES .... 1

COMMENT DÉBUTER ...... 2

Entering MMSI Numbers 19

METTRE LA RADIO EN MARCHE

Entering MMSI Numbers

No. can.	É.-U.	INT CAN TRAN	RÉCEP	Type de canal/Nom
01 x x	56.050	160.650			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
01A* x	156.050	156.050			Port Operation and Commercial (VTS (Vessel Traffic System) in some areas.
02 x x	156.100	160.700			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
03 x x	156.150	160.750			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
04 x 15	6.200	160.800			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
04A			x 156.200	156.200	Canadian Coast Guard: West CoastCommercial Fishing: East Coast
05 x 15	6.250	160.850			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator). Ship Movement, Port Operations
05A	x		x 156.250	156.250	Port Operations, Ship Movement, VTS in some areas
06	x	x	x	156.300	156.300
07 x 15	6.350	160.950			Inter-ship safety
7A	x		x 156.350	156.350	Commercial
08	x	x	x	156.400	156.400
09	x	x x	156.450	156.450
10	x	x x	156.500	156.500	Commercial
No. can.	É.-U.	INT CAN TRAN	RÉCEP	Type de	canal/Nom
11 x x x	156.5	50 15	6.550		Commercial, VTS in selected areas
12 x x x	156.6	00 15	6.600		Port Operations, VTS in selected areas
13 x x x	156.6	50 15	6.650		Intership Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-Bridge). Ships >20m length maintain a listening watch on this channel in US waters.
14 x x x	156.7	00 15	6.700		Port Operation, VTS in some areas
15 x Inhibit	156.750	Environmental (Receive Only)
15 x x 1	56.750	156.750			Inter-ship, Port Operations, Commercial, Non-Commercial, Ship Movement (1 Watt Only)
16 x x x	156.8	00 15	6.800 Distress, Safety, Calling
17 x x x	156.8	50 15	6.850		State and Local Govt Maritime Control (1 Watt Only)
18 x 15	6.900	161.50	00 Port Operations,	Ship Movement
18A x		x	156.900	156.900	CommercialCanada: Towing West Coast
19 x 15	6.950	161.55	00 Commercial
19A x		x	156.950	156.950 Commercial
20 x x x	157.00	00 16	1.600		Port OperationsCanada: 1 Watt Only
20A x 1	57.000	157.000	00 Port Operation
21 x 15	7.050	161.65	00 Port Operations
21A x		x	157.050	157.050 Coast Guard	Only
21B			x INHIBIT 16	1.650	Canadian CG Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service
22 x 15	7.100	161.70	00 Port Operations,	Ship Movement
22A x		x	157.100	157.100	US and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Airtime Safety Information Broadcasts Announced on Channel 16
23 x x 1	57.150	161.750			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
23A x 1	57.150	157.150	US Coast Guard Only
23B			x INHIBIT 16	1.750	Canadian CG Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB Service
24 x x x	157.20	00 16	1.800		Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
25 x x x	157.2	50 16	1.850		Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
25B x INHIBIT		161.850			Canadian CG Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service
26 x x x	157.3	00 16	1.900		Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
27 x x x	157.3	50 16	1.950		Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
28 x x x	157.4	00 16	2.000		Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
28B x INHIBIT		162.000			Canadian CG Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service
60 x x 1	56.025	160.625			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
61 x 15	6.075	160.675			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
61A x 1	56.075	156.075			Canadian Coast Guard: West CoastCommercial Fishing: East Coast
62 x 15	6.125	160.725			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
62A x 1	56.125	156.125	Canadian Coast Guard
63 x 15	6.175	160.775			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
63A x		x	156.175	156.175 VTS, Port Operations
64 x x 1	56.225	160.825			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
64A x 1	56.225	156.225	Canada: Commercial Fishing Only
65 x 15	6.275	160.875			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
65A x		x	156.275	156.275	Port OperationsCanada: Towing West Coast
66 x 15	6.325	160.925			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
66A x		x	156.325	156.325	Port OperationsCanada: 1 Watt Only
67 x x x	156.3	75 15	6.375		US: Commercial, Bridge-to-Bridge, VTS in some areasCanada: Search and Rescue, Commercial in some areas, Non-Commercial on West Coast

No. can.	É.-U.	INT CAN TRANS RÉCEP Type de canal/Nom
68 x x x	156.4	25 15	6.425 Non -Commercial
69 x x x	156.4	75 15	6.475			Non-CommercialCanada: Commercial East Coast.Non-Commercial West Coast
70 x x x	156.5	25 15	6.525			DSC (Digital Selective Calling)Only. No Voice Communications Allowed
71 x x x	156.5	75 15	6.575			US: Non-CommercialCanada: Ship Movement West Coast, Non-Commercial East Coast
72 x x x	156.6	25 15	6.625 Non-Commercial (Ship-to-Ship)
73 x x x	156.6	75 15	6.675 Port Operations
74 x x x	156.7	25 15	6.725 Port Operations
75 x x x	156.7	75 15	6.775 Port Operations (1 Watt Only)
76 x x x	156.8	25 15	6.825 Port Operations (1 Watt Only)
77 x x x	156.8	75 15	6.875 Port Operations (Ship-to-Ship)
78 x 15	6.925	161.5	25 Port Operations
78A x x	156.9	25 15	6.925 Non-Commercial, Inter-Ship
79 x 15	6.975	161.5	75 Port Operations
79A x x	156.9	750 1	56.975 Commercial, Inter-Ship
80 x 15	7.025	161.6	25 Port Operations
80A x x	157.0	25 15	7.025 Commercial, Inter-Ship
81 x 15	7.075	161.6	75 Port Operations
81A x x	157.0	75 15	7.075			Government, Canadian Coast Guard
82 x 15	7.125	161.7	25 Port Operations
82A x x	157.1	25 15	7.125			Government, Canadian Coast Guard
83 x 15	7.175	161.7	75 Port Operations
83A x x	157.1	75 15	7.175 Coast Guard
83B			x INHIBIT 16	1.775		Canadian CG Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service
84 x x x	157.2	25 16	1.825			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
85 x x x	157.2	75 16	1.875			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
86 x x x	157.3	25 16	1.925			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
87A x x	x 157.	375 1	57.375			Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
88A x x	157.425	157.425				Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
1019 x	x 156.950	156.950	Commercial
1020 x	x 157.000	157.000	Port Operations
1078 x	x 156.925	156.925	Non-Commercial, Inter-$hip
1079 x	x 156.975	156.975	Commercial, Inter-Ship
2019 x	161.550	161.550	Commercial
2020 x	161.600	161.600	Port Operations
2078 x	161.525	161.525	Port Operations
2079 x	161.575	161.575	Port Operations

CANAUX ET FRÉQUENCES MÉTÉOROLOGIQUES (ÉTATS-UNIS, CANADA, ET INTERNATIONAL)

No. can.	Fréq. récep. Non affiché
WX01	162.5500	162.550 MHz
WX02	162.4000	162.400 MHz
WX03	162.4750	162.475 MHz
WX04	162.4250	162.425 MHz
WX05	162.4500	162.450 MHz
WX06	162.5000	162.500 MHz
WX07	162.5250	162.525 MHz
WX08	161.6500	161.650 MHz
WX09	161.7750	161.775 MHz
WX10	163.2750	163.275 MHz

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