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GME G-Com GX800 Instruction Manual

GX800 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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CONTENTS
FEATURES .......................................................................... 2
SUPPLIED WITH .................................................................. 2
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION ................................................................. 3
CAUTION ........................................................................... 3
RF RADIATION INFORMATION ............................................ 3
OPERATING RULES ............................................................. 4
Radio Licences ................................................................. 4
RANGE .............................................................................. 4
CONTROLS ......................................................................... 5
LCD ICONS ........................................................................ 6
KEY FUNCTIONS ................................................................ 6
GENERAL OPERATION ........................................................ 7
Squelch ............................................................................ 7
Channel-Set ..................................................................... 7
Channel Selection ............................................................ 7
Priority Channel 16 .......................................................... 8
Second Priority Channel ................................................... 8
Backlight ......................................................................... 8
Scanning .......................................................................... 8
Triple Watch ..................................................................... 9
Time Out Timer ............................................................... 10
ATIS Operation ............................................................... 10
Charging the Battery ...................................................... 11
INTERNATIONAL MARINE VHF CHANNELS
AND FREQUENCIES .......................................................... 12
CANADIAN MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES ... 17
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 21
SC CONTRACT WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS ................. 23
FEATURES
• Waterproof to IP67
• 5/1 watt Switchable Power
• Large LCD
• Private Channel Facility
• Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, Dual and Tri Watch
• All International, US and Canadian Marine VHF Channels
• Weather channels on US and Canadian bands
• Integrated 1700 mAh Lithium Polymer Battery
SUppliEd wiTh
• GX800 Handheld Marine Radio
• Belt Clip
• 240V AC Charger
• Wrist Strap
• High Gain Flexible Antenna
• Instruction Manual
OpTiONAl ACCESSORiES
• MB046 – Belt Clip
• PSK20U – Plug Pack for 9V1A
• AE4024 – Flexible Antenna
• CSGX800 – Cap and Seal
• LS800 – Programming Lead
GX800 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3
iNTROdUCTiON
Congratulations on purchasing this GME fully featured VHF marine radio. Your GX800 has been built to offer excellent value by combining advanced features, great design and manufacturing quality. To ensure you are familiar with the operation and features of your radio, and in order to obtain the best performance, please read this manual thoroughly before operation.
CAUTiON
RF RAdiATiON iNFORMATiON
RF RADIATION PROFILE
Your radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50% transmitting and is authorised by the FCC for occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking in PTT mode), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
The device complies with SAR and/or RF field strength limits of RSS-102 requirements.
RF RADIATION SAFETY
In order to ensure user health, experts from relevant industries including science, engineering, medicine and health work with international organizations to develop standards for safe exposure to RF radiation. These standards consist of:
• United States Federal Communications Commission,
Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J;
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992;
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.
1-1999;
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP) 1998;
FCC Regulations
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requires that all radio communication products should meet the requirements set forth in the above standards before they can be marketed in the US, and the manufacturer shall post a RF label on the product to inform users of operational instructions, so as to enhance their occupational health against exposure to RF energy.
Part 15 Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and
completely before operating your radio and retain this manual for future reference.
To maintain the waterproof integrity of the radio;
• ENSURE the antenna and the connector cover are both firmly tightened against the rubber seal (refer to the diagram on page 5).
• NEVER attempt to disassemble the radio.
NEVER: connect the radio to a power source other than
the supplied battery. This may damage your product.
NEVER: operate your radio with the antenna less than
5 cm from exposed parts of the body.
NEVER: use or charge your radio in a potentially
explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT: use your radio with a damaged antenna.
DO NOT: attempt to modify your radio in any way.
ALWAYS: charge your radio at normal room temperature.
ALWAYS: switch off your radio where notices restrict the
use of two-way radio or mobile telephones.
AVOID: storing or charging your radio in direct sunlight.
AVOID: storing or using your radio where temperatures
are below -20º C or above +60º C.
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the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
NOTE: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
EU Regulatory Conformance
As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only.
OpERATiNG RUlES
Priorities
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and
keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating
on another channel.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
Privacy
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot
lawfully be used in any way.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
RADIO LICENCES
Ship Station License
When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM radio, you must have a current radio station licence before using the radio. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed. Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license includes the call sign which is your craft’s identification for radio purposes.
Operators License
A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes. The restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted near the radio or be kept with the operator.
Only a licensed radio operator may operate a radio. However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a radio if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries.
A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.
RANGE
The range of VHF transmissions depends on antenna height, transmitter power and the terrain over which the signals pass. For a 5 watt handheld radio like the TX800, ship to ship communications up to 5 nautical miles should be possible. Using an external antenna should allow ship to ship communication of 8 nautical miles or more. Ship to shore ranges will often be greater due to the increased height of the shore antenna.
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CONTROlS
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR COVER
RUBBER SEAL
PUSH TO TALK
SQUELCH
PRIVATE CHANNELS/ CHANNEL SET
CH 16
SCAN
MEMORY
DUAL WATCH / TRIPLE WATCH
DOWN
HI / LO POWER KEY LOCK
WEATHER / ALERT
UP
DISPLAY
VOLUME ON/ OFF
WX
UIC
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U
I
C
M
WXALT
A
B
TX BUSY ATIS
HILOW PSCAN
DUALW TRIW
MEM SQL:
kEy FUNCTiONS
KEY SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS
Hi/LO [LOCK] TX Power Hi/Low Key Lock
16 Channel 16 Secondary Priority Channel
DW [TRIW] Dual Watch Mode Triple Watch Mode
WX/ALT Weather Channel Weather Alert
SCAN Scan Priority Scan
MEM Memory Mode Save/Delete Memory Channel
Up/ Down Channel Up/Down Fast Up/Down
CH/*/UIC Private Channel Band Selection
SQL Squelch Level Setting
ROTARY CONTROL
Volume Power On/Off and Adjust Volume
RX SIGNAL
TX POWER
PRIORITY SCAN
DUAL WATCH
SQUELCH LEVEL
KEY LOCK
US BAND INTERNATIONAL
BAND
CANADIAN
BAND
TRIPLE WATCH
WEATHER ALERT
CHANNEL DESIGNATORS
MEMORY
WEATHER CHANNELS
EXTERNAL POWER
BATTERY STATUS
ATIS SYSTEM
RX BUSY
TX INDICATOR
lCd iCONS
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GENERAl OpERATiON
POWER ON/OFF VOLUME CONTROL
Turn the Volume control clockwise past the ‘click’ to turn the radio on. Continue turning the control clockwise to increase the volume.
Turn the control counter-clockwise to reduce the volume. Continue turning the control counter clockwise past the ‘click’ to turn the radio off.
SQUELCH
To adjust the Squelch, briefly press the SQL key. The present Squelch level will flash. Use the
or keys to adjust
the squelch level from 0 (min) to 9 (max).
Press the SQL key again to save the new setting.
CHANNEL-SET
The GX800 supports the International, US and Canadian channel sets. When operating outside the US or Canada the International channel-set should be selected.
To select the desired channel-set, press and hold the key. The radio will beep and the selected channel-set icon will be displayed below the channel display
ICON CHANNEL SET
U
US
I
INTERNATIONAL
C
CANADA
CHANNEL SELECTION
Briefly press the key to step upwards one channel or the
key to step downwards one channel. Press and hold
the
or keys to scroll quickly through the channels at a faster rate. When the keys are released the channel scrolling stops.
Weather Channels (US & Canadian Channel Set)
The US NOAA weather channels are available only when
the US or Canadian Channel Sets are selected. Weather channels are not available on the International marine channels. To access the weather channels while on the US or Canadian channel sets, briefly press the
WX
key. The radio will switch to the weather channels and the ‘WX’ icon will appear. Weather channels are numbered 01 – 10 and are selected using the
or keys. To return to the normal
communications channels briefly press the
WX
key again.
NOTE: Weather channels provide a receive-only weather
information service in and around the US and Canada. You cannot transmit on the weather channels.
Weather Alert Function (US & Canada)
When a weather warning is issued in your area the NOAA weather service will transmit a weather alert tone on the local weather channel. If you have enabled the weather alert function on your radio, the reception of this tone will cause a short alarm tone to sound and the radio will automatically tune to the selected weather channel. The weather alert should be detected in all the modes of operation including Standby, Dual and Tri-watch and Scan etc.
To use the Weather Alert Function;
1. Briefly press the
WX
key to select the weather channels.
‘WX’ is displayed.
2. Use the
or keys to select the local weather
channel that you wish to monitor for alerts.
3. Press and hold the
WX
key to enable the weather alert
function. ‘ALT’ will appear in the lower right of the display.
4. Briefly press the
WX
key again to return to normal
operation.
When the weather alert function is enabled the radio will check the selected weather channel every 4 seconds for a weather alert tone. If an alert tone is detected, the radio will sound a short alarm, the ‘WX’ and ‘ALT’ icons will flash and the radio will automatically tune to the selected weather channel to allow you to hear the weather warning.
To disable weather alerts, press and hold the
WX
key. The radio will beep and the ‘ALT’ icon will disappear from the display.
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Private Channels
The GX800 can be programmed with private channels for use by organisations that have been officially allocated special frequencies within the VHF Marine band. To access private channels programmed into the radio briefly press the key then press the
or keys.
NOTE: This feature is not available to users in Australia and
New Zealand. If the
key is pressed, an error beep will be
heard and ‘– –‘ will be displayed. Press the
key again
to return to normal operation.
16 KEY
The GX800 supports two priority channels.
PRIORITY CHANNEL 16
To switch to Channel 16, briefly press the key. All previous functions such as scanning or low power will be cancelled and Hi transmit power will be selected. When
the key is used to select channel 16, ‘P’ is displayed.
Briefly press the
key again to return to the last selected
channel or press the
or keys to switch to the next
channel in sequence.
SECOND PRIORITY CHANNEL
To select the second priority channel press and hold the key. The radio will switch to the second priority channel and ‘P’ will be displayed.
The second priority channel can be user-programmed to any of the standard marine channels. To program your preferred channel into the second priority channel;
1. Press and hold the
key. The radio will switch to the
present second priority channel and ‘P’ will be displayed
2. Press and hold the
key again. ‘P’ will disappear and
the channel number will flash.
3. Select the required channel using the
or keys.
4. Press and hold the
key again. The displayed channel
will be stored as your new second priority channel.
HI/LO POWER
Briefly press the key to toggle high or low transmitter power. The display will show ‘HI’ or ‘LOW’ to confirm the selected power setting.
NOTE: Some channels may be permanently limited to HI or
LOW power by default. If any of these channels are selected you will not be able to change the power setting for that channel. However, for some channels you are allowed to overrule this restriction temporarily – e.g. channels 13 & 67 in the US channel set.
To temporarily select HI power on these channels, hold the PTT then hold the
key. The radio will switch to HI
power. Now while still holding the
key, release the PTT
followed by the
key. The channel will stay on HI power
for as long as you remain on that channel.
KEY LOCK
Press and hold the key to lock the keypad. The icon will be displayed when the keypad is locked and all keys except the PTT and any Distress related keys will be locked.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold the
key again. The
icon will disappear.
BACKLIGHT
The backlight operates automatically whenever any key (except the PTT) is pressed and switches off a few seconds after the last key press. The backlight provides lighting for the display and keypad.
SCANNING
Basic Scan
The basic scan function allows the radio to scan all channels for signals. When a signal is detected the scan pauses to allow the signal to be heard. Once the signal has gone the scan resumes.
To activate the scan function, briefly press the
key. ‘SCAN’ appears on the display and the channel numbers change rapidly as the radio scans for signals.
To deactivate the scan function, briefly press the
key
again. ‘SCAN’ disappears from the display.
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