GME GX660 User Manual
GX660 Handheld VHF Radio
GX660 MARINE HANDHELD RADIO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................3
Memory Mode ...............................9
Waterproof (IPX7) ............................3
Antenna and battery pack ......................3
Electronic recycling ...........................3
CAUTION
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In case of emergency ..........................3
Important ..................................4
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
FEATURES
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CONTROLS
LCD Display .................................6
Power On/Off ................................7
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Channel 16 Mode ...........................10
Dual Watch Mode ...........................10
Power Setting Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LCD Back-Light .............................10
Key-Pad Lock ...............................10
Adjusting the Squelch Level ....................11
Battery Level Display .........................11
Radio Default Settings ........................11
Battery Options .............................11
INT FREQUENCY CHART
USA FREQUENCY CHART
CANADA FREQUENCY CHART
UK & INT FREQUENCY CHART
SCANDINAVIA & INT FREQUENCY CHART
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Channel Selection ............................7
Mode Changes ..............................7
Adjusting the Volume Level .....................8
Transmitting (TX) .............................8
Receiving (RX) ...............................8
Monitor Operation ............................8
Scan Operation ..............................8
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HUNGARY & INT FREQUENCY CHART
SPECIFICATIONS
ATTENTION
STANDARD COMMUNICATIONS CONTRACT WARRANTY
AGAINST DEFECTS
BRANCH CONTACTS
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this GME fully featured VHF
Marine radio.
Your GX660 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.
WATERPROOF (IPX7)
The GX660 is waterproof and meets IPX7 rating (see www2.
gme.net.au/IPRatings for standards chart). However, if the
GX660 is dropped, waterproofing cannot be guaranteed due
to the fact that damage to the external chassis may occur.
ANTENNA AND BATTERY PACK
Make sure the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely
attached to the GX660 and that the antenna and battery
pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the
GX660 to water will result in serious damage to the radio.
ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
Please ensure this unit is disposed of correctly when no
longer required for use.
CAUTION
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: transmit 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.
AVOID: storing or charging your radio in direct sunlight.
AVOID: storing or using your radio where temperatures are
below -15º C or above +55º C.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read through this manual before the first operation. If
you have any questions, please contact GME service or your
local dealer.
Extensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the radio.
Connection to the power source with reversed polarity will
damage the radio severely. This damage is not covered by
the warranty.
Do not disassemble.
Avoid overheating which may cause loss of contrast and in
extreme cases, a darkening of the screen. Problems which
occur from over heating are reversible when the
temperature decreases.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If your life or the safety of your vessel is in imminent danger
you should contact other vessels in your area or the Coast
Guard by sending a distress call on Channel 16.
USING THE CHANNEL 16 DISTRESS
CALL PROCEDURE
1. “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
2. “THIS IS ...........................” (name of vessel
3. Your call sign or other indication of the vessel.
4. “LOCATED AT .....................” (your position)
5. The nature of the distress and assistance required.
6. Any other information which might facilitate
the rescue.
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IMPORTANT
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to use the unit in a manner
that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property
damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for
observing safe boating practices.
GME DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS
PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS,
DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
Copyright © 2010 GME, Australia, all rights reserved.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Any person in Australia operating a VHF marine radio should
possess at least a Marine Radio Operators VHF Certificate
of Proficiency (MROVCP). Alternatively, operators may
obtain a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency
(MROCP), which covers the operation of both VHF and MF/
HF equipment.
Many TAFEs and marine organisations offer courses leading
to examination for the MROVCP and MROCP although such
courses are not compulsory. Persons wishing to obtain the
MROVCP or MROCP should first purchase a copy of the
Maritime Radio Operator Handbook which is essential reading
for every boat owner in Australia.
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) provides the marine
examination and certificate service on behalf of the ACMA.
The AMC can provide the details of organisations and
individuals offering courses and/or conducting exams.
For further information visit: www.amc.edu.au
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
• Handheld VHF GX660
• Li-Ion battery pack
• 12 volt cigarette lighter adapter charger
• Belt clip
• Detachable antenna
• Instruction manual
FEATURES
• Complete International, USA, Canadian, UK,
Scandinavian and Hungarian channel sets
Dual watch function
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• Easy to read large backlit LCD
• Simple 5/1 watt switchable power
• Floating IPX7 construction
• Flexible antenna
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
Local requirements will vary throughout the world with regard
to operator qualification.
International customers should contact their local
regulatory body.
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CONTROLS
11
16
19
12
13
4
DW
2
7
3
10
16
VOL SQL
SCAN
MON
PWR
14
5
8
1
6
17
18
18
9
15
1. PWR (Power) key
2. Channel 16 ‘emergency’ key
3. SCAN/MEM (Scan/Memory) Key
4. DW (Dual Watch) key
5. Up Key
6. Down key
7. VOL/INT (Volume/Country) key
8. SQL/HL (Squelch/Hi Lo) key
9. Speaker
11. Antenna
12. Belt Clip attachment
13. PTT (Push to Talk) key
14. MON/LK (Monitor/Lock) key
15. Battery compartment
16. Battery charger
17. Battery charging indicator
18. Charge connector to radio
19. Cigarette lighter adaptor 12-24 V DC
10. Microphone
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LCD DISPLAY
Channel Display
Displays country mode
and other information.
Low Power: <1W
Channel SCAN enabled
Channels in Scan memory
Dual Watch is enabled
Indicates Duplex frequency
TX active
RX active
Key Lock button enabled
Battery Level display icon
3 Levels.
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