GME GX620 User Manual
GX620
VHF MARINE HANDHELD RADIO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..............................3
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CAUTION
.......................................4
FEATURES
STANDARD PACKAGE INCLUDES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
.....4
.................4
RADIO CONTROLS...........................5
FITTING THE BATTERY PACK
............6
Fitting ......................................6
Removal ...................................6
BATTERY CHARGING
FUNCTIONS
LCD DISPLAY
BASIC RADIO OPERATIONS
RADIO FEATURES EXPLAINED
.......................7
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Volume Level ..........................11
Function (Menu) Mode ............11
Channels ................................11
Power High/Low .....................12
Squelch Level Adjustment .......12
Monitor ..................................12
Keypad Lock ...........................12
Channel 16 ............................12
Last Channel Memory (LCM) ...13
Dual Watch/Triple Watch Mode 13
Channel Scan .........................14
Priority Scan ...........................14
Key Beep ................................14
Display & Keypad Backlight ....15
Battery Level ..........................15
Power Save ............................15
INTERNATIONAL/ USA & CANADIAN
.........................................15
MODES
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
INTERNATIONAL FREQUENCY
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PLAN
FREQUENCY PLAN – CANADA
...............16
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FREQUENCY PLAN – USA..............19
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SC CONTRACT WARRANTY
AGAINST DEFECTS
.........20
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this GME fully featured VHF Marine radio.
Your GX620 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
IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before operating
your radio and retain this manual for future reference.
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 the radio in or near a mining facility or other area which uses
remotely triggered explosives or an area labelled ‘Blasting Area’.
NEVER: use or charge your radio in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT: place your radio in front of a vehicle air bag.
DO NOT: operate your radio on board an aircraft.
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.
ALWAYS : replace the accessory jack cover when the jack is not in use.
AVOID: submerging your radio into water. It is not submersible.
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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FEATURES
Complete International/USA and Canadian channel plans
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Easy to read large backlit LCD
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Simple 5/1 watt switchable power
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Priority Scan
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Water resistant to IP54
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Drop in style semi-quick charger
•
Flexible antenna and carry case
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STANDARD PACKAGE INCLUDES
GX620 Radio
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Replaceable Flexible Antenna
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Li-Ion Battery Pack (1000 mAh)
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Charging Cradle
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Belt Clip
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Instruction Manual
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12 V DC In-Dash Adapter (BCV005)
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BCT005 – Power Adaptor
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MC005 – Speaker Microphone
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BP1700 – Li Ion Battery Pack (1700 mAh)
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LC003 – Leather Carry Case
•
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RADIO CONTROLS
1 Power On/Off and
Volume Control
knob.
2 PTT Button
3 Squelch/Monitor
Button.
4 Keypad Lock Button
5 Down Button
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6 Up Button
7 Channel 16 Button
8 Menu Button
9 Dual Watch/Triple
Watch Button.
10 Scan/Priority Scan
Button.
11 Jack Cover
12 Accessory Jack
13 LCD Display
14 Lanyard fix point
15 Antenna
16 Microphone
17 Speaker
FITTING THE BATTERY PACK
FITTING
1. Ensure that your radio is switched OFF.
2. Align the bottom of the battery pack with the securing slots at the back of
the radio.
3. Press the top of the battery into the back of the radio until it ‘clicks’ home.
REMOVAL
1. Ensure that your radio is switched OFF.
2. Press down on the battery release catch and separate the battery pack from
the radio.
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BATTERY CHARGING
To charge your radio, there are 2 options. Prior to charging, disconnect any radio
accessories and ensure the radio is switched OFF. Then carefully follow one of the
following options:
1. Connect the 12 V in-dash adaptor to a 12 V socket:
a. Connect the female adaptor power plug to the charging cradle.
b. Insert the radio into the charging cradle until it ‘clicks’ home. The charger LED
will glow red and charging will start. If the charger LED blinks red and green
or the charger LED does not light, re-insert the radio into the charging cradle.
When the battery is fully charged the charger LED will turn green.
c. The battery charging time is typically 4 to 5 hours.
2. Connect the 12 V in-dash adaptor to a 12 V socket:
a. Remove the jack cover on the side of the radio and connect the male adaptor
into the top accessory jack. The charging cradle is not required for this option.
b. The battery charging time is typically 8 to 10 hours via the accessory jack.
(or optional Power Adaptor)
OR
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FUNCTIONS
1. Power On/Off/Volume Control
Turn the knob clockwise to switch the radio ON and increase the volume, turn
counter-clockwise to decrease the volume and switch the radio OFF. The radio will
emit a confirmation tone when it switches ON.
2. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button
Press and hold this button to speak (transmit) and release the button to hear
(receive) messages. You can only communicate with other VHF Marine Band radios
when the channel is the same as yours.
3. Squelch Control/Monitor Button
Press this button briefly to change the Squelch level in combination with and buttons.
Press and hold this button to activate or deactivate the MONITOR function.
4. KEYPAD LOCK Button
Press this button briefly to activate or deactivate the keypad lock function.
5. DOWN Button
Pressing this button will decrease the channel number. In some modes this button
is used to adjust the function setting.
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