Standard horizon ECLIPSE DSC + Owner Manual
ECLIPSE DSC+ GX1150
25 Watt VHF/FM
Class D DSC Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual
Replaces older Eclipse+ and Eclipse DSC Models
Meets ITU-R M493-12 regulation
16/9, H/L and channel keys on the mic
DSC test call
Auto DSC channel change selection
Full dot matrix display
Submersible JIS-7 / IPX7 (3.3 feet for 30 minutes)
NMEA 0183 Input and Output
Time and GPS position information shown on display*
Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch
NOAA Weather Channels with Alert
All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels
3 Year Waterproof Warranty
When GPS connected
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ..................................................................................... 4
1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................... 6
2 ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION (in USA or Canada only) .................... 6
3 PACKING LIST ..................................................................................................... 7
4 OPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 7
5 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION .................................................................. 7
6 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ................................................................ 8
7 FCC NOTICE ........................................................................................................ 9
8 GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................... 10
8.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO ............................................................................... 10
8.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA .................................................................... 10
8.3 COAXIAL CABLE ..................................................................................... 11
8.4 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) ......................................................... 12
8.5 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) ............................. 12
8.6 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS ............................................................... 13
8.7 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 ........................................... 13
9 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 14
9.1 LOCATION ................................................................................................ 14
9.2 MOUNTING THE RADIO ........................................................................ 14
9.2.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket ............................................................. 14
9.2.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket ...................................... 15
9.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................ 16
9.4 ACCESSORY CABLE .............................................................................. 17
9.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS ......................................................... 17
9.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME .................................................................. 18
9.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION ....................................................... 19
10 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ......................................................................... 20
11 BASIC OPERATION ........................................................................................... 24
11.1 RECEPTION ............................................................................................. 24
11.2 TRANSMISSION ....................................................................................... 24
11.3 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ..................................................... 24
11.4 SIMPLEX / DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ..................................................... 25
11.5 INTERNATIONAL, USA, AND CANADA MODE ................................... 25
11.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS................................................................. 25
11.6.1 NOAA Weather Alert ...................................................................... 25
11.6.2 NOAA Weather Alert Test .............................................................. 26
11.7 SCANNING ............................................................................................... 26
11.7.1 Selecting the Scan Type ................................................................ 26
11.7.2 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) ........................................................ 27
11.7.3 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) .......................................................... 28
11.7.4 Priority Channel Setting ............................................................... 28
11.7.5 Dual Watch .................................................................................... 29
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12 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING......................................................................... 30
12.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................. 30
12.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) .................................... 30
12.2.1 What is an MMSI? ......................................................................... 30
12.2.2 Programming the MMSI ............................................................... 31
12.3 DISTRESS ALERT ................................................................................... 32
12.3.1 Transmitting a Distress Alert...................................................... 32
12.3.2 Receiving a Distress Alert .......................................................... 34
12.4 ALL SHIPS CALL .................................................................................... 35
12.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ................................................... 35
12.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ....................................................... 36
12.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL ................................................................................... 37
12.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory .................... 37
12.5.2 Setting up Individual Reply ........................................................ 38
12.5.3 Setting Up the Individual Acknowledge Message ................... 39
12.5.4 Setting up Individual Call Ringer .............................................. 40
12.5.5 Transmitting an Individual Call................................................... 41
12.5.6 Receiving an Individual Call ...................................................... 43
12.6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY ................................................................. 44
12.6.1 Enabling / Disabling the Call Waiting Feature .......................... 44
12.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged
12.6.3 Deleting DSC Log Calls ............................................................. 45
12.7 GROUP CALL .......................................................................................... 46
12.7.1 Setting up a Group Call ............................................................ 46
12.7.2 Transmitting a Group Call .......................................................... 47
12.7.3 Receiving a Group Call .............................................................. 49
12.7.4 Setting up Group Call Ringer .................................................... 50
12.8 POSITION REQUEST .............................................................................. 51
12.8.1 Setting up the Position Reply .................................................... 51
12.8.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel ................ 52
12.8.3 Receiving a Position Request .................................................... 54
12.9 POSITION REPORT ................................................................................ 55
12.9.1 Setting up Position Report Ringer ............................................ 55
12.9.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call ................................ 56
12.9.3 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call .................................... 57
12.10 DSC TRANSMISSION TEST .................................................................. 58
12.11 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) .............. 59
13 RADIO SETUP .................................................................................................... 60
13.1 LAMP ADJUSTING .................................................................................. 60
13.2 LCD CONTRAST ..................................................................................... 60
13.3 TIME OFFSET .......................................................................................... 61
13.4 TIME DISPLAY .......................................................................................... 62
13.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET ..................................................................... 62
13.6 SCAN TYPE ............................................................................................. 63
13.7 KEY BEEP (ON/OFF) .............................................................................. 63
13.8 WX ALERT ................................................................................................ 64
14 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 65
14.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS.......................................................................... 65
14.2 FACTORY SERVICE ................................................................................ 66
14.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................................................ 66
15 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................................ 67
16 WARRANTY ........................................................................................................ 73
17 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 76
into the Call Waiting Directory .......................... 44
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I
CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS
Selects the operating channel.
16/9 BUTTON
Press to recall channel 16.
Press and hold to recall channel 9.
Press again to revert to the last se-
lected channel.
TRANSMISSION
SWITCH
Speak into the
microphone in a
normal voice level
while pressing this
switch.
CHANNEL SELECT
BUTTONS
Selects the operating
channel.
POWER SWITCH / VOL KNOB
Turn the transceiver on and off, and
adjust the audio level.
SQL KNOB
Move this control clockwise to
squelch or counter clockwise unsquelch the radio.
MIC HOLE
Be sure your mouth is
about 1/2 inch (1.3
cm) from the mic hole
for best performance.
H/L BUTTON
When pressed,
toggles the transmit
power between High
(25W) and Low (1W).
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE II
CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS
Press to select a VHF or WX
channel.
Used to select a desired
channel and to select items in
the DSC OPERATION and
SETUP menus.
CLR / WX BUTTON
Press to cancel the menu selection.
Press and hold to recall the last-
used NOAA Weather Channel.
DISTRESS BUTTON
Note: for this key to operate a
MMSI must be programmed.
Lift the red cover, press the Distress button once, then press
and hold until the radio alarms.
SCAN / MEM BUTTON
Press and hold to save or re-
move a channel from scan
memory.
Press to start and stop the scan-
ning of programmed channels.
ENT BUTTON
When Radio or DSC
menus are selected,
pressing this key
saves a selection.
CALL / MENU BUTTON
Press to access the “DSC MENU”.
Press and hold to access the Ra-
dio and DSC setup menus.
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The GX1150 ECLIPSE DSC+ is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use in the
frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX1150 can be operated
from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.
The GX1150 is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D (independent Channel 70 receiver) operation which allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call.
The GX1150 operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are
switchable for use with either USA, International, or Canadian regulations. It
has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any
channel by pressing the red key. NOAA Weather channels can also be
accessed immediately by pressing and holding the key.
Other features of the transceiver include: scanning, priority scanning, submersible mic, high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.
2 ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
(in USA or Canada only)
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX1150 Marine VHF. It
should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may be beneficial to
you, as new products are released they will appear on the Marine Division of
Vertex Standard Web site.
PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX1150, you
can visit the Marine Division of Vertex Standard Web site to send an E-Mail or
contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 M-F 7:00AM to 5:00PM
PST.
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3 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it
for the following contents:
GX1150 Transceiver
Mounting Bracket and hardware
Power Cord with 6 Amp fuse and holder
Owner’s Manual
Warranty Card
4 OPTIONS
MMB-84 ......................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket
MLS-310 .............................................................. Amplified External Speaker
MLS-300 ...................................................................... External Loudspeaker
5 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where
the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions
of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distance of 0.6 m (2 feet).
Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits.
Antenna Installation:
The antenna must be located at least 0.6 m (2 feet) away from passengers in
order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements.
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6 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION
Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.
STATION LICENSE
An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in
U.S. waters (except Hawaii) which is under 20 meters in length. However, any
vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a
HF single side band radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal is required to
have a ship station license. FCC license forms, including applications for ship
(605) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at
http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605.html. To obtain a form from the FCC,
call (888) 225-5322.
RADIO CALL SIGN
Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio
Station License. The USCG recommends the boats registration number and
the state to be used.
CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING
You may need a license when traveling in Canada. If you do need a license
contact their nearest field office or regional office or write:
Industry Canada
Radio Regulatory Branch
Attn: DOSP
300 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada, KIA 0C8
FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION
The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application.
Type Acceptance ......................................................................... FCC Part 80
Output Power ............................................... 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)
Emission ......................................................................... 16K0G3E, 16K0G2B
Frequency Range ..................................................... 156.025 to 163.275 MHz
FCC Type Number.................................................................... K6630373X3D
Industry Canada Type Approval ............................................. 511B-30373X3S
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7 FCC NOTICE
NOTICE
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved
in writing by Standard Horizon.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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8 GETTING STARTED
8.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO
The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158
MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially
“line of sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings,
hills or trees). Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type,
gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter. On a fixed mount
25W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles.
8.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA
Marine antennas are made to radiate signals equally in all horizontal directions,
but not straight up. The objective of a marine antenna is to enhance the signal
toward the horizon. The degree to which this is accomplished is called the
antenna’s gain. It is measured in decibels (dB) and is one of the major factors in
choosing an antenna. In terms of effective radiated power (ERP), antennas are
rated on the basis of how much gain they have over a theoretical antenna with
zero gain. A 3 foot, 3dB gain antenna represents twice as much gain over the
imaginary antenna.
Typically a 3 foot 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The
longer 8 foot 6dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require
the additional gain.
3dB
6dB
9dB
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8.3 COAXIAL CABLE
VHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable –
a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is specified by it’s diameter and
construction.
For runs less than 20 feet, RG-58/U, about 1/4 inch in diameter is a good choice.
For runs over 20 feet but less than 50 feet, the larger RG-8X should be used.
For cable runs over 50 feet RG-213 should be used. For installation of the
connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below.
To get your coax cable through a fitting and into your boat’s interior, you
may have to cut off the end plug and reattach it later. You can do this if
you follow the directions that are supplied with the connector. Be sure to
make good soldered connections.
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8.4 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE
Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency is defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is
on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure:
1. Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, May-
day. This is , , ” (your vessel’s name).
2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, ” (your vessel’s name).
3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or magnetic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation
aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbour entry.
4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart
attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).
5. State the kind of assistance you desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).
6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.
7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.
8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and other
distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.
9. End the message by saying “OVER.” Release the microphone button and
listen.
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel.
)
8.5 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9
Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel.
However, its most important use is for emergency messages. This channel
must be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel.
It is monitored by the European, U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and by other
vessels. Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact
only. Calling should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2minute intervals. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion on channel 16 resulting from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U.S.
waters by using channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communications. Here, also, calling time should not exceed 30 seconds
but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.
Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this
manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 are some of the channels available to
non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel in advance
to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic, and then go back to either
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channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.
When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel
you wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and your
Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request another channel by saying “go to,” the number of the other channel, and “over.” Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not
busy, call the other vessel.
After a transmission, say “over,” and release the microphone’s push-to-talk
(PTT) switch. When all communication with the other vessel is completed, end
the last transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word “out.” Note that it is
not necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and end of the contact.
Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some
radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or
when scanning.
8.6 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS
To make a radiotelephone call, use a channel designated for this purpose, The
fastest way to learn which channels are used for radiotelephone traffic is to ask
at a local marina. Channels available for such traffic are designated Public
Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual. Some examples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Call
the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel’s name, The marine
operator will then ask you how you will pay for the call (telephone credit card,
collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission to the telephone lines.
The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may
charge a link-up fee in addition to the cost of the call.
8.7 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67
Channel 13 is used at docks and bridges and by vessels manoeuvering in port.
Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and
passing in restricted waters.
Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels.
By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Your radio
is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these channels.
However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher
power. See page 23 ( key) for means to temporarily override the low-power
limit on these two channels.
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9 INSTALLATION
9.1 LOCATION
The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:
• keeps the radio and microphone at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from your
vessel’s magnetic navigation compass
• provides accessibility to the front panel controls
• allows connection to a power source and an antenna
• has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger
• the antenna must be mounted at least 3.3 ft (1 m) from radio
Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass, or that the radios performance is not affected by the antenna location, temporarily connect the radio in
the desired location and:
a. Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation
b. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is
operating correctly by requesting a radio check.
9.2 MOUNTING THE RADIO
9.2.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket
The supplied mounting bracket allows overhead or desktop mounting.
Use a 13/64” (5.2-mm) bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 0.4 inch
(10 mm) thick and can support more than 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg). Secure the bracket
with the supplied screws, spring washers, flat washers, and nuts.
Overhead MountingDesktop Mounting
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9.2.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket
1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this tem-
plate to assess the mounting location.
2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be
cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accommodate the transceiver (at least 6.7 inches or 17 cm deep).
There should be at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) between the transceiver’s heatsink
and any wiring, cables or structures.
3. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver.
4. Fasten the brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer nut
combination, so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface.
5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight
against the mounting surface.
Bracket
Adjusting Screw
Lock-washer nut combination
MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation
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9.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
CAUTION
Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio!
Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio. Antenna and Power Supply
connections are as follows (see Figure 1):
1. Mount the antenna at least 1 m away from the radio. At the rear of the radio,
connect the antenna cable.
2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ±20% power source. Connect
the black power wire to a negative ground.
3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to next section
for connections.
4. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power output
and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation.
Optional Speaker
Antenna
Accessory Cable
Water proof
Deck Outlet
Fuse
Red
Power Source
Black
Figure 1. General Installation
Fuse Replacement
To take out the Fuse from the Fuse Holder, hold
both ends of the Fuse Holder and pull the Fuse
Holder apart, do not bend the Fuse Holder. When
you replace the Fuse, please confirm that the Fuse
is tightly fixed on the metal contact located inside
the Fuse Holder. If the metal contact holding the
fuse is loose, the Fuse holder may heat up.
GPS Navigation Receiver
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9.4 ACCESSORY CABLE
Wire Color/Description
WHITE - External Speaker (+
SHIELD - External Speaker
)
(–)
BLUE- NMEA Input (+)
GREEN - NMEA Common or Ground
PURPLE - NMEA Output (+)
When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off
about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the specified wire’s insulation, then splice the ends
together using proper waterproofing techniques.
Connection Examples
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
Connect to NMEA
(+)
output of GPS
Connect to NMEA ground of GPS
Connect to NMEA (+) input of GPS
PA Speaker
Shield
Whi te
Purpl e
Green
Blue
( )
NMEA IN
NMEA COMMON
( )
NMEA OUT
Plotter ConnectionRadio Wires
( )
GPS Receiver
• The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in
the setup menu. If there is a selection for parity select none.
• For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please contact
the manufacturer of the GPS receiver.
• GX1150 can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher.
• The NMEA supported sentences are:
Input: GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC sentence is recommended)
Output: DSC and DSE
9.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS
After connections have been made between the
GX1150 and the GPS, a small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of the display, and displays your current location (Latitude/Longitude) on the
display.
NOTE
• If there is a problem with the NMEA input from a GPS, the satellite
icon will blink continuously until the connection is corrected.
• If a GPS with NMEA output is not connected to the radio, the GX1150
will beep 10 minutes after the radio is turned on. After that the GX1150
will beep every 4 hours alerting to connect a GPS.
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9.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME
From the Factory the GX1150 shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A time
offset is needed to show the local time in your area.
1. Press and hold down the key until “SETUP
MENU” appears.
2. Press the key, then select “TIME OFFSET” with
the / keys.
3. Press the key.
4. Press the / keys to select time offset from
UTC. See illustration below to find your offset time
from UTC. If “00:00” is assigned, the time is the
same as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or
GMT Greenwich Mean Time).
5. Press the key to store the time offset.
6. Press the key to exit the menu mode and return to radio operation.
OFFSET TIME TABLE
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9.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION
This menu item allows you to choose to show UTC or the local time which is
selected in Section 9.6.
1. Press and hold down the key until “SETUP
MENU” appears.
2. Press the key, then select “TIME DISPLAY” with
the / keys.
3. Press the key.
4. Press the / to select “UTC” or “LOCAL”.
5. Press the key to store the selected setting.
6. Press the key to exit the menu mode and return to radio operation.
In the Local time mode, the display shows the time by
the 12-hour system. Meanwhile, the display shows the
time by 24-hour system in the UTC time mode.
(
“UTC” mode
)(
“LOCAL” mode
)
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10 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Front Panel
POWER SWITCH / VOLUME CONTROL (VOL/PWR
Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume.
Turn this knob clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the speakers
audio volume level.
Turn fully counter-clockwise to turn the radio off.
SQUELCH CONTROL (SQL
Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise on
the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal will.
This point is called the squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch
control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions.
Key
Press the key to cancel the menu selection.
Secondary use
Press and hold the key to recall the last-used NOAA (National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration) Weather Channel from any channel location. Recalls the previously-selected working channel when you press and
hold the key again.
Key
Press the Key to determine the menu selection.
)
)
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Key
Press the key to access the “DSC MENU”. The “INDIVIDUAL CALL”,
“GROUP CALL”, “ALL SHIPS CALL”, “POS REQUEST”, “POS REPORT”, “DSC
LOG”, and “DSC TEST” functions can be accessed from the “DSC MENU”.
NOTE
Before the “DSC MENU” menu can be selected a MMSI must be entered. Refer to section “12.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDEN-
TITY (MMSI).”
Secondary use
Press and hold the key to access the “SETUP MENU”. The “RADIO SETUP”
(refer to section “13 RADIO SETUP”), “DSC SETUP”, “POS INPUT”, and “MMSI
SETUP” functions can be accessed from the “SETUP MENU”.
KEYPAD
/ Keys
The and keys are used to select a desired channel and to
select items in the DSC OPERATION and SETUP menus.
Key
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location and automatically selects high power. Holding down this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the key again reverts to the previous selected working channel.
Secondary use
Press and hold the key then press the key to switch between the
USA, Canadian, and International Channel Groups.
Key
Press this key to start and stop the scanning of programmed channels.
Refer to section “11.7 SCANNING” for details.
Secondary use
To add a channel into the scan memory, select the channel and press
and hold the key until “MEM” is shown on the display.
To delete a memorized channel from scan memory, select the channel
and press and hold the key until “MEM” is removed from the display.
[
DISTRESS] Key
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to section
“12.3.1 Transmitting a Distress Alert”.
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Rear Panel
DC INPUT CABLE
Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12V DC.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTION CABLE
Connects the GX1150 to an external speaker.
GPS RECEIVER CONNECTION CABLE
Connects the GX1150 to a GPS receiver.
GND TERMINAL
Connects the GX1150 to a good ground, for safety and optimum perfor-
mance.
Normally, the GND connection to the heat sink is not needed. However,
when the DC power cable connection to the radio has a long run, the transmitter may become unstable and the receiving audio may be noisy. In such
a case, connect a large diameter, short cable between this terminal on the
heat sink and battery ground.
Install only the supplied screw or similar size (M3x6, Stainless Steel
screw.
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ANTENNA JACK
Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with
an impedance of 50 ohms.
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Microphone
PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCH
Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode.
/ KEYS
The and keys on the microphone function the same as the
and keys on the front panel
of the transceiver.
MICROPHONE
Transmits the voice message with
reduction of background noise, using Clear Voice Noise Reduction
Technology.
NOTE
Be sure your mouth is about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mic hole for
best performance.
Key
The key on the microphone functions the same as the key on the
front panel of the transceiver.
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down
this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the key again reverts to the previously selected working channel.
Key
Press this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W (High)
and 1 W (Low) power. When the key is pressed while the transceiver
is on channel 13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch from LO to HI
power until the PTT is released.
The key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power only
channels.
NOTE
1W low power is indicated by LO on the display. When 25W high
power is selected the display do not show an indication.
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11 BASIC OPERATION
11.1 RECEPTION
1. After the GX1150 has been installed, ensure that the power supply and
antenna are properly connected.
2. Turn the VOL/PWR knob clockwise to turn the transceiver on.
3. Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as “squelch off”.
4. Turn up the VOL knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level.
5. Turn the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears. This state
is known as the “squelch threshold.”
6. Press the or keys to select the desired channel. Refer to the channel chart on page 70 for available channels.
7. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening
level. The “ ” indicator on the LCD is displayed indicating that the channel
is being used.
11.2 TRANSMISSION
1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3 Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch. The “ ” indicator in the LCD is
displayed.
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
NOTE
This is a noise cancelling microphone. The oval slot on the microphone should be positioned within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mouth
for optimum performance.
5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.
11.3 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT
When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limited
to 5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck microphone.
About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will
be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive
mode, even if the PTT switch is continually held down. Before transmitting again,
the PTT switch must first be released and then pressed again.
NOTE
When a transmission was shut down by the TOT, the GX1150 can not
transmit afterwards for 10 seconds.
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