Uniden UM-525 - Manual (Page 37)

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Setting UIC Waters Option
With a GPS connected and operating, the radio automatically alerts you by means of a pop-
up screen that states you are entering another area’s waters if the UIC is currently set to a
location but the vessel is actually in another’s territorial waters. For example, the radio alerts
you if the UIC is set to USA but the vessel is actually in Canadian waters. No tone sounds
during the alert.
Rotate PUSH/SELECT to UIC WATERS. Press to select it. A 12 MILES or 200 MILES option
is displayed. Make your selection based on your vessel location plan. Press PUSH/SELECT
to confirm your choice.
Using Channel Mode
Hold down MEM/UIC for about 2 seconds to sequentially change the radio mode from USA to
INTERNATIONAL to CANADIAN.
, , or appears on the display.
Notes:
• The radio saves the current channel mode setting when you turn it off then turn it back on.
• Scan mode, WX mode, and Coast Guard/Distress/Hailing mode are cancelled when you
hold down MEM/UIC for about 2 seconds.
Using the Radio Sub Menu
Channel Name Settings
This option lets you assign a name to marine channels. This makes it easy to quickly select
and work with these channels. You cannot edit weather channel names.
Note: You cannot use a WHAM wireless microphone to use channel names on the radio.
Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select CHANNEL NAME , then press PUSH/SELECT to select it.
A screen appears showing the current channel names.
To edit a channel name, see “Editing a Channel Name” below. To set a channel name to its
default name, see “Setting a Channel Name to its Default Name” on Page 38.
Editing a Channel Name
1. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select the channel name you want to edit, then press PUSH/
SELECT to select it. A screen appears that lets you select what action you want to take.
2. Rotate PUSH/SELECT to select EDIT , then press PUSH/SELECT to select it. The cursor
moves to the first character of the channel name.
3. You can enter a channel name up to 12 characters in length. Rotate PUSH/SELECT
clockwise to move forward through the displayed characters or counterclockwise to move
backward. When the character you want appears, press PUSH/SELECT to select it.
The cursor moves to the next character.
USA INT CAN
Using the Setup Screen