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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GX800 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1
CONTENTS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................... 2
Power On/Off Volume Control........................................... 7
16 Key ............................................................................. 8
Hi/Lo Power ..................................................................... 8
Key Lock ..........................................................................8
INTERNATIONAL MARINE VHF CHANNELS
US MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES .............. 14
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
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• GX800 Handheld Marine Radio
• Belt Clip
• 240V AC Charger
• Wrist Strap
• High Gain Flexible Antenna
• Instruction Manual
• MB046 – Belt Clip
• PSK20U – Plug Pack for 9V1A
• AE4024 – Flexible Antenna
• CSGX800 – Cap and Seal
• LS800 – Programming Lead
SU PPLIED WI TH
OPTI ONAL ACCESSORIES
INTROD UCTION
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.
CAUT ION
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.
RF RADIAT ION 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
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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.
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
OP E RAT ING RU LES
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.
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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.
CONTROL S
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR COVER
RUBBER SEAL
PUSH TO TALK
SQUELCH
PRIVATE CHANNELS/ CHANNEL SET
CH 16
SCAN
UIC
VOLUME ON/ OFF
DISPLAY
UP
WEATHER / ALERT
WX
HI / LO POWER KEY LOCK
DOWN
MEMORY
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DUAL WATCH / TRIPLE WATCH
LC D ICONS
RX SIGNAL
TX POWER
PRIORITY SCAN
DUAL WATCH
TRIPLE WATCH
SQUELCH LEVEL
KEY LOCK
Hi/LO [LOCK] TX Power Hi/Low Key Lock
DW [TRIW] Dual Watch Mode Triple Watch Mode
Up/ Down Channel Up/Down Fast Up/Down
CH/*/UIC Private Channel Band Selection
TX INDICATOR
TX BUSY ATIS
HILOW PSCAN
RX BUSY
ATIS SYSTEM
BATTERY STATUS
EXTERNAL POWER
M
MEMORY
DUALW TRIW
CANADIAN
BAND
B
A
WEATHER CHANNELS
CHANNEL DESIGNATORS
WEATHER ALERT
MEM SQL:
I
U
US BAND INTERNATIONAL
KEY SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS
16 Channel 16 Secondary Priority Channel
WX/ALT Weather Channel Weather Alert
SCAN Scan Priority Scan
MEM Memory Mode Save/Delete Memory Channel
SQL Squelch Level Setting
BAND
KEY FUNCTIONS
WXALT
C
ROTARY CONTROL
Volume Power On/Off and Adjust Volume
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GENERAL OP E RAT IO N
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
I
C
US
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA
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
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
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;
WX
1. Briefly press the
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.
WX
3. Press and hold the
key to enable the weather alert
function. ‘A LT’ will appear in the lower right of the display.
WX
4. Briefly press the
key again to return to normal
key. The radio
WX
key again.
operation.
CHANNEL SELECTION
Briefly press the key to step upwards one channel or
key to step downwards one channel. Press and hold
the
or keys to scroll quickly through the channels
the 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
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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 ‘A LT’ icons will flash and the radio will automatically tune to the selected weather channel to allow you to hear the weather warning.
WX
To disable weather alerts, press and hold the
key. The radio will beep and the ‘ALT’ icon will disappear from the display.
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
NOTE: This feature is not available to users in Australia and
New Zealand. If the heard and ‘– –‘ will be displayed. Press the to return to normal operation.
or keys.
key is pressed, an error beep will be
key again
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 channel or press the channel in sequence.
key again to return to the last selected
or keys to switch to the next
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
present second priority channel and ‘P’ will be displayed
2. Press and hold the
the channel number will flash.
3. Select the required channel using the
4. Press and hold the
will be stored as your new second priority channel.
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key. The radio will switch to the
key again. ‘P’ will disappear and
or keys.
key again. The displayed 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 power. Now while still holding the followed by the for as long as you remain on that channel.
key. The radio will switch to HI
key, release the PTT
key. The channel will stay on HI power
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
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 ‘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 again. ‘SCAN’ disappears from the display.
key again. The
key.
key
Priority Scan
Priority scan is similar to the basic scan except it regularly inserts channel 16 into the scan. Signals received on channel 16 have priority over signals received on other channels.
To activate the Priority scan function, press and hold the key. ‘PSCAN’ appears on the display and the channel numbers change rapidly with channel 16 appearing predominantly in the channel display area.
To deactivate the Priority scan function, briefly press the key. ‘PSCAN’ disappears from the display.
Memory Scan
Memory Scan allows you to program a select group of channels for scanning.
To Program Memory Channels
1. Use the
2. Press and hold the
right of the selected channel to confirm the channel is in Memory.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add further channels to the
Scan Memory.
NOTE: Separate Memories can be stored for US, International
and Canadian bands.
To Activate the Memory Scan
1. Briefly press the
the display to confirm the radio is now in Memory mode and the channel display will switch to a Memory channel (only Memory channels are displayed while in Memory mode).
2. Briefly press the
Memory channels.
3. To stop scanning; briefly press the
4. To exit the Memory mode, briefly press the
‘MEM’ will disappear from the display and the radio will return to the last selected channel.
Reviewing Memory Channels
To quickly determine which channels are stored in the Memory;
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or keys to select the required channel.
key. The icon appears to the
key. ‘MEM’ will appear to the left of
key. The radio will begin scanning the
key again.
key.
1. Briefly press the key. ‘MEM’ will appear to the left of the Channel display.
2. Press the Memory channels. Only channels stored in the Memory will be displayed.
3. To exit from the Memory channels, briefly press the key again. ‘MEM’ will disappear from the display.
NOTE: You cannot add or remove channels from the Memory
while in the Memory mode. You must exit the Memory mode first.
or keys to quickly step through the
DUAL WATCH
The Dual Watch function is a 2 channel scan feature where the radio switches between Channel 16 and any other selected channel. This allows you to monitor a working or club channel while still being able to receive important broadcasts on Channel 16.
To use the Dual Watch function
1. Press the working channel.
2. Briefly press the will be displayed and the channel number will quickly alternate between 16 and the selected channel.
• If a signal is received on the selected channel, the Dual
Watch will pause to allow the signal to be heard but will continue to monitor channel 16 every 2 seconds resulting in short breaks in the conversation. Once the signal has gone, Dual Watch continues.
• If a signal appears on channel 16 the radio it will lock
onto channel 16 and take priority over any signals on the selected channel.
To cancel Dual Watch, briefly press the
or keys to select your preferred
key to activate Dual Watch. ‘DUALW’
key.
TRIPLE WATCH
The Triple Watch function is a 3 channel scan feature where the radio switches between Channel 16, a selected channel and the second priority channel. This allows you to monitor 2 channels while still being able to receive important broadcasts on Channel 16.
NOTE: Prior to using Triple Watch ensure you have
programmed your second priority channel.
To use the Triple Watch Function
1. Press the working channel.
2. Press and hold the ‘TRIW’ will be displayed and the channel numbers will quickly switch between 16, the second priority channel and the selected channel.
If a signal is received on either the selected channel or the second priority channel, the Triple Watch will pause to allow the signal to be heard but will continue to monitor channel 16 every 2 seconds resulting in short breaks in the conversation. Once the signal has gone, Triple Watch continues.
If a signal appears on channel 16 it will take priority over any signals on the other two channels.
To cancel Triple Watch, briefly press the
or keys to select your preferred
key to activate Triple Watch.
key.
completely separate to the MMSI required for the DSC functionality included in DSC compatible radios). Radio operators in Europe who require the ATIS function should obtain their unique ATIS MMSI from their local Maritime Authority.
IMPORTANT: Once the ATIS ID has been programmed
into the radio, the ATIS function is enabled and becomes a permanent part of the radio’s operation. It cannot be disabled by the user.
Programming the ATIS ID
1. Switch the radio Off.
2. Hold the display will show ‘1 –‘ where the left character shows the position of the ATIS digit within the ATIS ID (e.g. position 1 of 9) and the right flashing character shows the currently selected value of the ATIS ID digit at that position.
DIGIT POSITION
key while switching the radio On. The
ATIS ID
TIME OUT TIMER
The radio has a built-in time out timer that automatically limits transmissions to a maximum of 5 minutes of continuous operation. This feature is required to prevent accidental blocking of the frequency should your PTT become jammed or be otherwise pressed accidentally.
When the time out timer activates, the transmission will stop, and the radio will return to receive mode. Normal operation will be restored once the PTT is released.
ATIS OPERATION
ATIS stands for Automatic Transmitter Identification System. ATIS is used to identify a ship or vessel that has made a radio transmission. The identity of the vessel is sent digitally each time the radio operator releases the PTT after transmitting.
ATIS is generally used in the inland waterways of Europe and is only available when the International channel set is selected.
The use of ATIS requires a unique 9 digit Maritime Mobile Service Identity or MMSI (note that the ATIS MMSI is
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Eg. for ATIS ID 342985532
DIGIT
POSITION
DIGIT
VALUE
ATIS
ATIS ID DIGIT VALUE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3 4 2 9 8 5 5 3 2
3 Press the or keys to select the value of the
fl ashing digit (0 – 9).
4. Press the
key to confi rm the selection and move
to the next digit.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 to enter the entire 9 digit ATIS ID.
6. When the last digit is entered you will be prompted to enter the ATIS ID again (this is to avoid entering an invalid entry).
7. After entering the correct ATIS ID for the second time, the ATIS ID will fl ash then the radio will revert to normal operation.
NOTE: If the second ATIS entry doesn’t match the fi rst, the
operation will be cancelled and you will need to start again.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The battery is a built-in design and is not user serviceable. If the battery requires replacing, the radio should be returned to GME for service to ensure the waterproof integrity of the radio is maintained.
IMPORTANT: The connector used to charge the GX800 is a
Mini USB type charging at 8V (instead of the customary 5V normally associated with this connector).
For this reason,
• Do not connect your GX800 charger to other mini USB
devices as damage may occur to your device.
• Do not remove the warning label fi tted to the charging
lead on the GX800 charger.
LIFT CAP
To Charge the Battery
Pull the connector cap on the top panel (between the Volume control and the antenna) to expose the charging socket. Plug
1. PULL CONNECTOR CAP AWAY FROM TOP PANEL
2. PLUG SUPPLIED AC CHARGER INTO SOCKET
the supplied AC adaptor into the 240V power then connect the adaptor’s charger plug into the socket on the top of the radio.
While the charger is connected the display will show the battery charging state by animating the battery icon.
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INTERNATIONAL MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES
CH TX Freq RX Freq Simplex Use
01 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
02 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
03 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
04 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
05 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
06 156.300 156.300 X Intership
1
07 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
08 156.400 156.400 X Intership
09 156.450 156.450 X Intership, Port Operations and Ship Movement
10 156.500 156.500 X Intership, Port Operations and Ship Movement
2
11 156.550 156.550 X Port Operations and Ship Movement
12 156.600 156.600 X Port Operations and Ship Movement
13 156.650 156.650 X Intership Safety, Port Operations and Ship Movement
3
14 156.700 156.700 X Port Operations and Ship Movement
15 156.750 156.750 X Intership and On-board Communications at 1W only
4
16 156.800 156.800 X Distress, Safety and Calling
17 156.850 156.850 X Intership and On-board Communications at 1W only
4
18 156.900 161.500 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
19 156.950 161.550 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
20 157.000 161.600 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
21 157.050 161.650 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
22 157.100 161.700 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
23 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
60 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
61 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
62 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
63 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
64 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
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INTERNATIONAL MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES cont.
CH TX Freq RX Freq Simplex Use
65 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
66 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
67 156.375 156.375 X Intership, Port Operations and Ship Movement
2
68 156.425 156.425 X Port Operations and Ship Movement
69 156.475 156.475 X Intership, Port Operations and Ship Movement
71 156.575 156.575 X Port Operations and Ship Movement
72 156.625 156.625 X Intership
73 156.675 156.675 X Intership
2
74 156.725 156.725 X Port operations and Ship Movement
75 156.775 156.775 X See Note
76 156.825 156.825 X See Note
5
5
77 156.875 156.875 X Intership
78 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
79 156.975 161.575 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
80 157.025 161.625 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
81 157.075 161.675 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
82 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
83 157.175 161.775 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
84 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
85 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
86 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence, Port Operations and Ship Movement
87 157.375 157.375 X Port Operations and Ship Movement
88 157.425 157.425 X Port Operations and Ship Movement
Intership channels are for communications between ship stations. Intership communications should be restricted to Channels 6, 8, 72 and
77. If these are not available, the other channels marked for Intership may be used. Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not available for regular voice communications.
NOTES
1. Channel 06 may also be used for communications between ship stations and aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue operations. Ship stations should avoid harmful interference to such communications on channel 06 as well as to communications between aircraft stations, ice breakers and assisted ships during ice seasons.
2. Within the European Maritime Area and in Canada, channels 10, 67 and 73 may also be used by the individual administrations
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concerned for communication between ship stations, aircraft stations and participating land stations engaged in coordinated search and rescue and anti-pollution operations in local areas. Channels 10 or 73 (depending on location) are also used for the broadcast of Marine Safety Information by the Maritime and Coast Guard Agency in the UK only.
3. Channel 13 is designated for use on a worldwide basis as a navigation safety communication channel, primarily for intership navigation safety communications.
4. Channels 15 and 17 may also be used for on-board communications provided the effective radiated power does not exceed 1 watt.
5. The use of Channels 75 and 76 should be restricted to navigation related communication only and all precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channel 16. Transmit power is limited to 1 watt.
US MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES
CH TX Freq RX Freq Simplex Use
01A 156.050 156.050 X Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New
05A 156.250 156.250 X Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle
06 156.300 156.300 X Intership Safety
07A 156.350 156.350 X Commercial
08 156.400 156.400 X Commercial (Intership only)
09 156.450 156.450 X Boater Calling. Commercial and Non-Commercial
10 156.500 156.500 X Commercial
11 156.550 156.550 X Commercial. VTS in selected areas
12 156.600 156.600 X Port Operations. VTS in selected areas
13 156.650 156.650 X Intership Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge). Ships >20m length
14 156.700 156.700 X Port Operations. VTS in selected areas
15 -- 156.750 Environmental (Receive only). Used by Class C EPIRBs
16 156.800 156.800 X International Distress, Safety and Calling. Ships required to carry
17 156.850 156.850 X State & local govt maritime control
18A 156.900 156.900 X Commercial
19A 156.950 156.950 X Commercial
20 157.000 161.600 Port Operations (duplex)
20A 157.000 157.000 X Port Operations
21A 157.050 157.050 X US Coast Guard only
22A 157.100 157.100 X Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts.
23A 157.150 157.150 X US Coast Guard only
24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.
areas
maintain a listening watch on this channel in US waters.
radio, USCG, and most coast stations maintain a listening watch on this channel.
Broadcasts announced on channel 16.
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US MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES cont.
CH TX Freq RX Freq Simplex Use
63A 156.175 156.175 X Port Operations and Commercial, VTS. Available only in New
65A 156.275 156.275 X Port Operations
66A 156.325 156.325 X Port Operations
67 156.375 156.375 X Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge communications in Lower
68 156.425 156.425 X Non-Commercial
69 156.475 156.475 X Non-Commercial
70 156.525 156.525 X Digital Selective Calling (voice communications not allowed)
71 156.575 156.575 X Non-Commercial
72 156.625 156.625 X Non-Commercial (Intership only)
73 156.675 156.675 X Port Operations
74 156.725 156.725 X Port Operations
77 156.875 156.875 X Port Operations (Intership only)
78A 156.925 156.925 X Non-Commercial
79A 156.975 156.975 X Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only
80A 157.025 157.025 X Commercial. Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only
81A 157.075 157.075 X US Government only - Environmental Protection Operations
82A 157.125 157.125 X US Government only
83A 157.175 157.175 X US Coast Guard only
84 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
85 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
86 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
87 157.375 157.375 X Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
8* 157.425 162.025 Public Correspondence (only near Canadian border)
88A 157.425 157.425 X Commercial, Intership only
Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.
Mississippi River. Intership only.
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Additional Information, Frequencies, and Charts.
Frequencies are in MHz. Modulation is 16KF3E or 16KG3E.
Recreational boaters normally use channels listed as Non­Commercial: 68, 69, 71, 72, 78A.
Channel 70 is used exclusively for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and is not available for regular voice communications.
Channels 75 and 76 are reserved as guard bands for Channel 16 and are not available for regular voice communications.
Note that the letter A indicates simplex use of the ship station transmit side of an international duplex channel, and that operations are different than international operations on that channel.
NOAA Weather Channels
WX1 162.550
WX2 162.400
WX3 162.475
WX4 162.425
WX5 162.450
WX6 162.500
WX7 162.525
Channel numbers, e.g. (WX1, WX2) etc. have no special significance but are often designated this way in consumer equipment. Other channel numbering schemes are also prevalent.
The order of channels shown is the order they were established and is slowly becoming less popular over time than a numerical ordering of channels.
See NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARINE PRODUCTS VIA NOAA WEATHER RADIO and the NOAA Weather Radio Homepage for more information.
Some VHF transceivers are equipped with an International – US switch for that purpose. A channels are generally only used in the United States, and use is normally not recognized or allowed outside the US The letter B indicates simplex use of the coast station transmit side of an international duplex channel. The US does not currently use B channels for simplex communications in this band.
Boaters should normally use channels listed as Non­Commercial. Channel 16 is used for calling other stations or for distress alerting. Channel 13 should be used to contact a ship when there is danger of collision. All ships of length 20m or greater are required to guard VHF channel 13, in addition to VHF channel 16, when operating within US territorial waters. Users may be fined by the FCC for improper use of these channels.
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CANADIAN MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES
CH TX Freq RX Freq
EC NL AC GL WC BCC INL
BCC
INL PRA
Use
Restrictions
01 156.050 156.650 X PC None
02 156.100 160.700 X PC None
03 156.150 160.750 X X PC None
04A 156.200 156.200 X X IS, SS,
DFO/Canadian Coast Guard only in BCC area. Commercial fishing in EC area.
C, S
05A 156.250 156.250 X X X X X X X SM None
06 156.300 156.300 X X X X X X X X IS, C,
07A 156.350 156.350 X X X X X X X IS,
May be used for search and rescue communications between ships and
NC, S
aircraft.
None
SS, C
08 156.400 156.400 X X X IS, C, SAlso assigned for intership in the Lake
Winnipeg area.
09 156.450 156.450 X X X IS, SS,
10 156.500 156.500 X X X IS, SS,
11 156.550 156.550 X X X IS, SS,
Commercial – BCC area. May be used to communicate with aircraft and
C, NC,
helicopters in predominantly maritime
S, SM
support operations.
Commercial – BCC area. May also be used for communications with aircraft
C, NC,
engaged in coordinated search and
S, SM
rescue and antipollution operations.
VTS – BCC area. Also used for pilotage purposes.
C, NC, SM
12 156.600 156.600 X X X X IS, SS,
VTS – BCC area. Port operations and pilot information and messages.
C, NC, SM
13 156.650 156.650 X X X X X X X IS, C,
VTS – BCC area. Bridge-to-bridge navigational traffic.
NC, SM
14 156.700 156.700 X X X IS, SS,
VTS – BCC area. Port operations and pilot information and messages.
C, NC, SM
15 156.750 156.750 X X X X X X X X IS, SS, C,Port operations and Ship Movement
– BCC area. All operations limited to 1 watt maximum power. May also be used for on-board communications.
16 156.800 156.800 All
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areas
CANADIAN MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES cont.
CH TX Freq RX Freq
17 156.850 156.850 X X X X X X X X IS, SS,
18A 156.900 156.900 X X X X X X X IS,SS, C Towing – BCC area
19A 156.950 156.950 X X X X X X X X IS, SS DFO/Canadian Coast Guard. Pacific
20 157.000 161.600 X X X X X X X SS, S, SMPort operations only with 1 watt
21A 157.050 157.050 X X X X X X X X IS, SS DFO/Canadian Coast Guard only
21B -------- 161.650 X X X X X X X X S Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB)
22A 157.100 157.100 X X X X X X X X IS, SS,
23 157.150 161.750 X X SS, PC None
23B -------- 161.750 X S Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service
24 157.200 161.800 X X X X X X X X SS, PC None
25 157.250 161.850 X SS, PC Also assigned for operations in the Lake
25B
--------
26 157.300 161.900 X X X X X X X X SS, PC None
27 157.350 161.950 X X X SS, PC None
28 157.400 162.000 X SS, S, PCNone
161.850 X S Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service
EC NL AC GL WC BCC INL
BCC
INL PRA
Use
Restrictions
Port operations and Ship Movement – BCC area. All operations limited to
C, NC,
1 watt maximum power. May also be
SM
used for on board communications. maximum power. May also be used for on board communications.
Pilots – BCC area.
maximum power.
service.
For communications between Canadian Coast Guard and non-Canadian Coast
C, NC
Guard stations only.
Winnipeg area.
28B
--------
60 156.025 160.625 X SS, PC None
61A 156.075 156.075 X X IS,
62A 156.125 156.125 X X IS,
63A 156.175 156.175 X IS,
64 156.225 160.825 X SS, PC None
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162.000 X X S Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) service
DFO/Canadian Coast Guard only in BCC area. Commercial fishing only in EC area.
SS, C
DFO/Canadian Coast Guard only in BCC area. Commercial fishing only in EC area.
SS, C
Tow Boats – BCC area
SS, C
CANADIAN MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES cont.
CH TX Freq RX Freq
EC NL AC GL WC BCC INL
64A 156.225 156.225 X IS,
BCC
INL PRA
Use
Restrictions
Commercial fishing only
SS, C
65A 156.275 156.275 X X X X X X X X S, IS,
Search and rescue and antipollution
SS, C,
operations on the Great Lakes. Towing
NC
on the Pacific Coast. Port operations only in the St. Lawrence River areas with 1 watt maximum power. Intership in INLD PRA.
66A 156.950 156.950 X X X X X X X IS, SS Port operations only in the St. Lawrence
River/Great Lakes areas with 1–watt maximum power. 1 watt marina channel – BCC area.
67 156.375 156.375 X X X X X X X X SS, IS,
May also be used for communications
,C, NC
with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations. Commercial fishing only in EC and INLD PRA areas. Pleasure craft – BCC area.
68 156.425 156.425 X X X X X X X X IS, SS, NCFor marinas, yacht clubs and pleasure
craft.
69 156.475 156.475 X X X X X X X IS, SS,
70 156.525 156.525 Digital Selective Calling for Distress, Urgency,
Safety and Calling
71 156.575 156.575 X X X X X X X S, IS,
Commercial fishing only – EC area.
C, NC
Pleasure craft – BCC area.
All
Voice communications prohibited.
Areas
Ship Movement – BCC area. Marinas
SS, SM,
and yacht clubs – EC and on Lake
C, NC
Winnipeg.
72 156.625 156.625 X X IS, C, NCMay be used to communicate
with aircraft and helicopters in predominantly maritime support operations. Pleasure craft – BCC area.
73 156.675 156.675 X X X X X X X X S, IS,
May also be used for communications
SS,
with aircraft engaged in coordinated search and rescue and antipollution operations. Commercial fishing only in EC and INLD PRA areas.
74 156.725 156.725 X X IS, SS,
VTS and Ship Movement – BCC area SM, C, NC
75 156.775 156.775 X X X X X X X X IS, SS,
Simplex port operation, ship movement SM, C
and navigation related communication
only. 1 watt maximum.
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CANADIAN MARINE VHF CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES cont.
CH TX Freq RX Freq
76 156.225 156.225 X IS, SS,
77 156.275 156.275 X X X X X X X X S, IS,
78A 156.950 156.950 X X X X X X X IS,
79A 156.375 156.375 X X X X X X X X SS, IS, Fishing Industry – BCC area
80A 157.025 157.025 X X IS, SS, C Whale Watching – BCC area
81A 157.075 157.075 X X X X X X X S, IS, SS DFO/Canadian Coast Guard use only
82A 157.125 157.125 X X X X X X X IS, SS DFO/Canadian Coast Guard use only
83A 157.175 157.175 X X X IS, SS DFO/Canadian Coast Guard and other
83B -------- 161.775 X X X S Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB) Service.
84 157.225 161.825 X SS, PC None
85 157.275 161.875 X X X X SS, PC None
86 157.325 161.925 X SS, PC None
87 157.375 161.375 X X X X IS,SM, NCPort operation and ship movement – EC
87B 161.975 161.975 X X X X X X X X AIS Automatic Ship Identification and
88 157.425 157.425 X X X X IS,
88B 162.025 162.025 X X X X X X X X AIS Automatic Ship Identification and
EC NL AC GL WC BCC INL
BCC
INL PRA
Use
Restrictions
Simplex port operation, ship movement SM, C
and navigation related communication
only. 1 watt maximum.
Pilotage – BCC area; 25 watts. Port SS,
operations only in the St. Lawrence SM,
River/Great Lakes areas with 1 watt
maximum power.
Fishing Industry – BCC area SS, C
Government agencies.
area. Pleasure craft – BCC area.
Surveillance System.
Port operation and ship movement – SM, C
BCC area.
Surveillance System.
WEATHER CHANNELS
WX-1 -------- 162.550 S Environment Canada Weather Radio
WX-2 -------- 162.400 S Environment Canada Weather Radio
WX-3 -------- 162.475 S Environment Canada Weather Radio
WX-4 -------- 162.425 S Environment Canada Weather Radio
WX-5 -------- 162.450 S Environment Canada Weather Radio
WX-6 -------- 162.500 S Environment Canada Weather Radio
WX-7 -------- 162.525 S Environment Canada Weather Radio
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Table Footnotes
EC - East Coast (NL, AC, GL, and Eastern Arctic areas) IS Intership
NL - Newfoundland and Labrador SS Ship / Shore
AC - Atlantic Coast, Gulf and St. Lawrence River to and including
C Commercial
Montreal
GL - Great Lakes including the St. Lawrence above Montreal NC Non-Commercial
WC - West Coast (BCC, Western Arctic, and Athabasca-Mackenzie
S Safety
Watershed areas)
BCC - British Columbia Coast (Pacific Coast) SM Ship Movement
Inland BC - Inland Waters of BC and the Yukon PC Public Correspondence
Inland PRA - Inland Waters of MB, SK, and AB AIS Automatic Ship Identification
VTS Vessel Traffic Services
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Frequency Range: 156.025 to 163.275 MHz
Number of Channels: 56 International, 52 US, 59 Canadian, 10 Weather
Oscillator: PLL
Modulation: FM
Channel Spacing: 25 kHz
Frequency Stability: ±5 PPM
Standard Operating Temperature: -20°C ~ +55°C
Nominal Working Voltage: 7.4 V DC (with Li-Polymer battery)
Low Voltage Limit: 6.8 V DC
Battery Life (5% TX, 5% RX, 90% Stby): ≥8 Hrs
Antenna Socket : SMA
Built in Speaker: 40 mm Diameter, 8 Ohms
Dimensions: 67 (W) x 153 (H) x 43 (D) mm
Weight 297 grams
Battery: 7.4 V 1700 mAh Li-Polymer
DC Charger: 9 V @ 1000 mA
Charging Current: 760 mA ± 130 mA
Waterproof: IP67
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RECEIVER
Sensitivity (12dB SINAD): -119 dBm
Squelch: Threshold: -119 dBm
Tight: -113 dBm to -107 dBm
Rated Audio Output @5% THD Speaker: 250 mW
Adjacent Channel Rejection: ≥ 70 dB
Image Rejection: ≥ 70 dB
Intermodulation Rejection: ≥ 68 dB
Maximum S/N @ 1 mV ≥ 40 dB
Spurious Response rejection (CH16) 80 MHz to 1 GHz ≥ 70 dB
Conducted Spurious Emission: ≤ 70 dB
Scan Time per Channel: 200 ms
RX Current: Standby – 185 mA
Max Audio Power – 380 mA
TRANSMITTER
Output Power: High – 5W
Low – 0.8W
Frequency Tolerance: ± 5 PPM
Max Modulation: ± 5 kHz
Conducted Spurious Emission: ≤ -56 dB
Audio Distortion @ 3 kHz Dev: < 5%
Conducted Spurious Emission: ≤ -56 dB
TX Current: High Power – 1.6 A
Low Power – 0.9 A
Specifications are nominal and are subject to change without notice or obligation
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STA N DARD COMMUNI CAT I ONS CONTRACT WARRANTY AGA INST DEFECTS
This warranty against defects is given by Standard Communications Pty Ltd ACN 000 346 814 (We, us, our or GME). Our contact details are set out in clause 2.7. This warranty statement only applies to products purchased in Australia. Please contact your local GME distributor for products sold outside of Australia. Local distributor details at www.gme.net.au/export.
1. Consumer guarantees
1.1 Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
1.2 To the extent we are able; we exclude all other conditions,
warranties and obligations which would otherwise be implied.
2. Warranty against defects
2. 1 This warranty is in addition to and does not limit,
exclude or restrict your rights under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Australia) or any other mandatory protection laws that may apply.
2.2 We warrant our goods to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for the warranty period (see warranty table) from the date of original sale (or another period we agree to in writing). Subject to our obligations under clause 1.2, we will at our option, either repair or replace goods which we are satisfied are defective. We warrant any replacement parts for the remainder of the period of warranty for the goods into which they are incorporated.
2.3 To the extent permitted by law, our sole liability for
breach of a condition, warranty or other obligation implied by law is limited.
(i) the replacement of the goods or the supply of
equivalent goods;
(ii) the repair of the goods;
(iii) the cost of repairing the goods or of acquiring
equivalent goods;
(b) in the case of services we supply, to any one of the
following as we decide -
(i) the supplying of the services again;
(ii) the cost of having the services supplied again.
2.4 For repairs outside the warranty period, we warrant our repairs to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three months from the date of the original repair. We agree to re-repair or replace (at our option) any materials or workmanship which we are satisfied are defective.
2.5 We warrant that we will perform services with reasonable
care and skill and agree to investigate any complaint regarding our services made in good faith. If we are satisfied that the complaint is justified, and as our sole liability to you under this warranty (to the extent permitted at law), we agree to supply those services again at no extra charge to you.
2.6 To make a warranty claim you must before the end of
the applicable warranty period (see warranty table), at your own cost, return the goods you allege are defective, provide written details of the defect, and give us an original or copy of the sales invoice or some other evidence showing details of the transaction.
2.7 Send your claim to:
Standard Communications Pty Ltd. PO Box 96, Winston Hills, NSW 2153, Australia. Tel: 1300 463 463 Email: servadmin@gme.net.au
(a) in the case of goods we supply, to any one of the
following as we decide –
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2.8 If we determine that your goods are defective, we will pay for the cost of returning the repaired or replaced goods to you, and reimburse you for your reasonable expenses of sending your warranty claim to us.
3. What this warranty does not cover
3.1 This warranty will not apply in relation to:
(a) goods modified or altered in any way;
(b) defects and damage caused by use with non Standard
Communications products;
(c) repairs performed other than by our authorised
representative;
(d) defects or damage resulting from misuse, accident,
impact or neglect;
(e) goods improperly installed or used in a manner
contrary to the relevant instruction manual; or
(f) goods where the serial number has been removed or
made illegal.
4. Warranty period
4.1 We provide the following warranty on GME and Kingray products. No repair or replacement during the warranty period will renew or extend the warranty period past the period from original date of purchase.
PRODUCT TYPE WARRANTY PERIOD
GX800/GX850 Marine radios 2 years
A division of Standard Communications Pty Ltd. Head Office: PO Box 96, Winston Hills, NSW 2153, Australia.
New Zealand (09) 274 0955 All other international enquiries email: export@gme.net.au
Part Number: 310615 Drawing Number: 47023-1
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