Standard Horizon Explorer GX1600E Owner's Manual
EXPLORER GX1600E
25 Watt VHF/FM
Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual
Ultra slim and compact rear case design (90 mm depth)
Meets ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
Oversized full dot matrix display
Automatically poll the GPS position of up to 4 ships using DSC
Enter, Save, and Navigate to Waypoints with the Compass page
GPS information(LAT/LON, SOG, and COG) information shown on the LCD
Submersible JIS-8 1.5 m for 30 minutes
Noise canceling microphone with channel UP/DOWN, 16/9 and H/L keys
Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch
Programmable soft keys
RAM3 Remote Access Microphone capable
Intercom between radio and RAM3 microphone
NMEA 0183 Input and Output
Die-cast chassis
E2O (Easy to Operate)
When connected to an optional GPS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Reference Guide ............................................................................................ 4
1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................ 5
2 PACKING LIST ................................................................................................... 5
3 OPTIONS .............................................................................................................5
4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION...............................................................6
5 GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................... 7
5.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO ..............................................................................7
5.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA...................................................................7
5.3 COAXIAL CABLE .................................................................................... 8
5.4 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE)........................................................8
5.5 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) ..........................9
5.6 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS ........................................................... 10
5.7 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 ....................................... 10
6 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 12
6.1 LOCATION .............................................................................................12
6.2 MOUNTING THE RADIO ..................................................................... 12
6.2.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket .................................................... 12
6.2.2 Optional MMB-97 Flush Mount Bracket ............................... 13
6.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............................................................ 14
6.4 ACCESSORY CABLE ........................................................................... 16
6.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS ..................................................... 17
6.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME .............................................................. 17
6.7 CHANGING THE TIME AREA ............................................................18
6.8 CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY .......................................................18
6.9 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC ..................................19
6.10 OPTIONAL RAM3 (CMP30) INSTALLA TION.....................................19
6.10.1 Connecting an External Speaker
to the RAM3 Mic Cable ........................................................21
6.10.2 External Speaker AF Selection ............................................. 21
7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS.....................................................................22
7.1 FRONT PANEL ..................................................................................... 22
7.2 REAR PANEL........................................................................................24
7.3 MICROPHONE ...................................................................................... 25
8 BASIC OPERATION.........................................................................................26
8.1 RECEPTION ..........................................................................................26
8.2 TRANSMISSION .................................................................................... 26
8.3 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT).................................................26
8.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ................................................... 27
8.5 DISPLAY TYPE ..................................................................................... 27
8.6 INTERNATIONAL, USA, AND CANADA MODE ................................ 28
8.7 DUAL WATCH (TO CHANNEL16)........................................................28
8.8 SCANNING ............................................................................................29
8.8.1 Scan Type Selection ..............................................................29
8.8.2 Scan Memory Programming ..................................................29
8.8.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN).................................................
8.8.4 Priority Scanning
8.9 PRESET CHANNELS (0 ~ 9): INSTANT ACCESS ........................... 31
8.9.1 Preset Channel Programming ............................................... 31
8.9.2 Operation .................................................................................. 31
8.9.3 Deleting a Preset Channel ..................................................... 31
8.10 INTERCOM OPERATION.....................................................................32
8.10.1 Communication ........................................................................32
8.10.2 Calling.......................................................................................32
(
P-SCAN)....................................................
9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ....................................................................33
9.1 GENERAL ..............................................................................................33
9.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) ............................ 33
9.2.1 What is an MMSI? ................................................................. 33
9.2.2 Programming the MMSI .........................................................34
9.3 DSC DISTRESS ALERT ...................................................................... 35
9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert .......................................35
9.3.1.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert
with Nature of Distress ............................................ 36
9.3.1.2 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert
by Manually Entering a Position ............................37
9.3.1.3 Pausing a DSC Distress Call ................................. 38
9.3.1.4 Cancel a DSC Distress Call ................................... 38
9.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call ............................................38
a. ACCEPT .............................................................................. 38
b. PAUSE ................................................................................ 38
9.4 ALL SHIPS CALL .................................................................................40
9.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL ................................................................................ 42
9.6 DSC LOG OPERATION ....................................................................... 48
9.7 GROUP CALL .......................................................................................51
9.8 POSITION REQUEST .......................................................................... 55
30
30
9.9 POSITION REPORT ............................................................................. 59
9.10 MANUAL INPUTTING A GPS POSITION (LAT/LON) ...................... 63
9.11 AUTO POS POLLING..........................................................................64
9.12 DSC TEST.............................................................................................66
c. QUIT ...................................................................................38
9.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ..............................................40
9.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call .................................................. 41
9.5.1 Individual / Position Call Directory Setup ................................ 42
9.5.2 Individual Reply Setup ...........................................................43
9.5.3 Individual Acknowledgment Setup ......................................... 43
9.5.4 Individual / Group Call Ringer Setup .................................... 44
9.5.5 Transmitting an Individual Call .............................................. 45
9.5.5.1 Individual Call using the Individual Directory ........ 45
9.5.5.2 Individual Call by Manually Entering a MMSI ......46
9.5.6 Receiving an Individual Call .................................................. 47
9.6.1 Reviewing and Resending a Logged Transmitted Call .....48
9.6.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call .............................48
9.6.3 Reviewing a Logged Other Calls .........................................49
9.6.4 Deleting a Call from the “DSC LOG” Directory ................. 49
9.7.1 Group Call Setup .................................................................... 51
9.7.2 Transmitting a Group Call .....................................................52
9.7.2.1 Group Call using the Individual Directory .............52
9.7.2.2 Group Call by Manually Entering a MMSI ...........53
9.7.3 Receiving a Group Call .........................................................54
9.8.1 Position Reply Setup .............................................................. 55
9.8.2 Position Request Ringer Setup ............................................. 56
9.8.3 Transmitting a Position Request to Another V essel...........56
9.8.3.1 Position Request using the Individual Directory ... 56
9.8.3.2 Position Request by Manually Entering a MMSI .57
9.8.4 Receiving a Position Request ............................................... 58
9.9.1 Position Report Ringer Setup ...............................................59
9.9.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call............................59
9.9.2.1 DSC Position Report Call
using the Individual Directory..................................59
9.9.2.2 DSC Position Report Call
9.9.3 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call ............................... 61
9.9.4 Navigating to a Position Report ...........................................61
9.9.5 Stop Navigating to Position Report ...................................... 61
9.9.6 Saving a Position Report Call as a Waypoint ................... 62
9.9.7 Navigating to a Saved Waypoint .......................................... 62
9.11.1 Polling Time Interval Setup ...................................................64
9.11.2 Selecting Stations to be Automatically Polled (tracked) ....64
9.11.3 Enable/Disable Auto POS Polling ......................................... 65
9.12.1 Programming MMSI into Individual Directory ......................66
9.12.2 DSC Test Call by using Individual Directory ...................... 66
9.12.3 DSC Test Call by Manually Entering MMSI ........................ 67
by Manually Entering a MMSI ................................ 60
GX1600EPage 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
10 ATIS SETUP ..................................................................................................... 68
10.1 ATIS CODE PROGRAMMING ............................................................. 68
10.2 ATIS CHANNEL GROUP ..................................................................... 69
11 GENERAL SETUP ........................................................................................... 70
11.1 DISPLAY ................................................................................................ 70
11.2 DIMMER ADJUSTING .......................................................................... 71
11.3 CONTRAST............................................................................................71
11.4 TIME OFFSET ......................................................................................72
11.5 TIME AREA ........................................................................................... 73
11.6 TIME DISPLAY......................................................................................73
11.7 UNIT OF MEASURE ............................................................................ 74
11.8 MAGNETIC ............................................................................................75
11.9 KEY BEEP............................................................................................. 75
11.10 STATION NAME.................................................................................... 76
11.11 SOFT KEYS .......................................................................................... 77
11.1 1.1 Selecting the Number of Soft Keys ..................................... 77
11.11.2 Assigning Soft Keys ............................................................... 77
11.11.3 Selecting How Long the Soft Keys are Shown .................. 78
12 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP ......................................................................80
12.1 CHANNEL GROUP
(INTERNATIONAL, USA, or CANADA BAND SELECTION) ........... 80
12.2 SCAN MEMORY ................................................................................... 80
12.3 SCAN TYPE .......................................................................................... 81
12.4 SCAN RESUME.................................................................................... 81
12.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL........................................................................... 82
12.6 CHANNEL NAME.................................................................................. 83
13 DSC SETUP ..................................................................................................... 84
13.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY.................................................................... 84
13.2 INDIVIDUAL REPLY .............................................................................84
13.3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT ....................................................84
13.4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER ........................................................................... 84
13.5 GROUP DIRECTORY........................................................................... 84
13.6 POSITION REPLY ................................................................................85
13.7 AUTO POSITION INTERVAL .............................................................. 85
13.8 DSC BEEP ............................................................................................ 85
13.9 AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH TIME ....................................................... 86
14 WAYPOINTS ......................................................................................................88
14.1 MARKING A POSITION ....................................................................... 88
14.2 ADDING A WAYPOINT ........................................................................89
14.3 EDITING A WAYPOINT........................................................................ 90
14.4 DELETING A WAYPOINT ....................................................................90
14.5 SAVING A DSC POSITION CALL AS A WAYPOINT...................... 91
14.6 NAVIGATING TO A SAVED WAYPOINT ........................................... 91
14.7 STO P NAVIGATING TO A WAYPOINT.............................................. 92
15 RAM3 (CMP30) REMOTE MIC OPERATION .............................................. 94
15.1 REMOTE MIC CONTROLS ................................................................ 94
15.2 ASSIGNING SOFT KEYS ................................................................... 96
16 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 98
16.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................................................................... 98
16.2 FACTORY SERVICE............................................................................. 98
16.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ............................................................ 99
17 INTL CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS................................................................. 100
18 RESET PROCEDURES .................................................................................102
18.1 MEMORY CLEAR ............................................................................... 102
18.2 MICROPROCESSOR RESETTING ................................................... 102
19 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 103
19.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................ 103
19.2 TRANSMITTER.................................................................................... 103
19.3 RECEIVER ...........................................................................................104
19.4 NMEA INPUT OUTPUT ..................................................................... 104
19.5 DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................105
Page 3GX1600E
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
This transceiver is equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) system. You can
do the basic operation in numerical order of the illustration below.
Press and hold the button to turn on or off the radio.
Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the speaker audio volume.
Press the / (or microphones / ) button to selects the
operating channel.
Move the SQL knob clockwise to squelch or counter clockwise un-squelch
the radio.
Press the (or microphones ) button to toggle the transmit power
between High (25W) and Low (1W).
Press the (or microphones ) button to recall channel 16.
Press and hold the (or microphones ) button to recall channel 9.
Press again to revert to the last selected channel.
Place your mouth about 1.5 cm away from Mic hole and speak in a normal
voice level while pressing the PTT switch.
MIC H
OLE
GX1600EPage 4
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The STANDARD HORIZON EXPLOPER GX1600E Marine VHF/FM Marine
transceiver is capable of ITU-R 493-13 DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D
operation. Class D operation allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective
Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call. The
GX1600E VHF operate on all currently-allocated marine channels which are
switchable for use with International, USA, or Canadian regulations. Emergency channel 16 can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing
the red key.
The GX1600E can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF
output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.
Other features of the GX1600E VHF’s include: Slim design only 90 mm deep,
Noise canceling microphone with controls, optional RAM3 second station
remote-control microphone with display, intercom between radio and optional
RAM3, scanning, priority scanning, Dual Watch, DSC Position Polling up to 4
vessels, high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.
2 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it
for the following contents:
GX1600E Transceiver
Mounting Bracket and hardware
Owner’s Manual
Flush Mount Template
Warranty Card
Power Cord
Ferrite Core
3 OPTIONS
HC1600.............................................................................. Dust Cover (White)
MMB-97 .......................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket
CMP30B/W ............... Remote-Access Microphone (RAM3 Mic, Black/White)
CT-100 ..................................................... 7 m Extension Cable for RAM3 Mic
MLS-310 ............ 10W amplified External Speaker with on/off Volume control
MLS-300 ...................................................................... External Loud Speaker
Page 5GX1600E
4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this manual carefully to become familiar with the features
of this transceiver before using it for the first time.
The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to
respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits (1999/519/
EC).
The maximum RF power available from this device is 25 W. The antenna should
be mounted as high as possible for maximum efficiency and that this installation height should be at least 5 meters above ground (or accessible) level. In
the case that an antenna can not be installed at a reasonable height, then the
transmitter should neither be continuously operated for long periods if any
person is within 5 metres of the antenna, nor operated at all if any person is
touching the antenna. non compliance with these recommendations and transmitting for more than 50% of the total radio use time (50 % duty cycle) may
cause RF complaince exposure requirements to be exceeded.
In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter being activated for
long periods (actual recommendation limits are specified as an average of 6
minutes). Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time.
Do not transmit without an antenna connected to the radio. When transmitting
speak into the microphone holding it between 1.5 cm and 5 cm from your
mouth.
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding
10 % in normal PTT configurations. Do not transmit for more than 10 % of the
total radio use time (1:9 duty cycle).
The rear case of the radio can become hot when the radio is used on transmit
for long periods that exceed the Duty Cycle as stated above. In order to protect
the user from the risk of burning if the rear case is touched in these circumstances, the rear case enclosure must be fitted and permanently attached to
the radio using the fixing screws provided whenever the unit is installed in a
position where it is possible during normal usage to touch the rear of the radio.
GX1600EPage 6
5 GETTING STARTED
5.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO
The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band are between 156 and 162
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 25 W radio transmission expected distances can be greater
than 25 km, for a portable 5 W radio transmission the expected distance can
be greater than 8 km in “line of sight”.
5.2 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 1 m, 3 dB gain antenna represents twice as much
gain over the imaginary antenna.
Typically a 1 m 3 dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The
longer 2.5 m 6 dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require
the additional gain.
3dB
6dB
9dB
Page 7GX1600E
5.3 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 6 m, RG-58/U, about 6 mm in diameter is a good choice.
For runs over 6 m but less than 15 m, the larger RG-8X or RG-213/U should be
used for cable runs over 15 m RG-8X should be used. For installation of the
connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below.
2 mm
1/16''
3/4''
20 mm
30 mm
1 1/8''
Adapter
1/8''
3 mm
10 mm 15 mm
3/4''
20 mm
5/8''3/8''
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 come with the connector. Be sure to make
good soldered connections.
5.4 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE
)
Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may be
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 harbor entry.
4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart
attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).
5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).
6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.
GX1600EPage 8
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.
NOTE
The GX1600E have DSC Distress calling, that can transmit a distress
call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section “9
DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING”.
5.5 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 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
2-minute 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-emer-
gency communications. Also hailing on channel 9, the 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 of the U.S. VHF Charts 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 channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.
When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, press the PTT button on the mic
and 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) then
release the PTT button on the mic. When the other vessel returns your call,
immediately request another channel by pressing the PTT button on the mic
and saying “go to,” the number of the other channel, say “over” and release
the PTT button on the mic. Then switch to the new channel. When the new
channel is not busy, call the other vessel.
)
Page 9GX1600E
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.
5.6 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.
5.7 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67
(
USA Channel Group Only
Channel 13 is used at docks and bridges and by vessels maneuvering 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.
GX1600EPage 10
MEMO
Page 11GX1600E
6 INSTALLATION
6.1 LOCA TION
The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:
• is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass
reading due to the speaker magnet
• 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
• choose a mounting location that is at least 1 m away from the radio’s
antenna.
Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or 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.
6.2 MOUNTING THE RADIO
6.2.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket
The supplied mounting bracket allows desktop mounting.
Use a 5.2 mm bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 10 mm thick and
can support more than 1.5 kg and secure the bracket with the supplied screws,
spring washers, flat washers, and nuts.
GX1600EPage 12
6.2.2 Optional MMB-97 Flush Mount Bracket
1. Referring to Figure 1, remove the protect cover and its two mounting screws
from the GX1600E. Save the protect cover and its two mounting screws.
They should be reinstalled when you do not the flush mount operation.
2. Use the supplied 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 90 mm deep).
There should be at least 1.3 cm between the transceiver’s heatsink and
any wiring, cables or structures.
3. Cut out the rectangular hole 73 x 138 mm and insert the transceiver.
4. Referring to Figure 2, fasten the brackets to the rear panel of the transceiver.
5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is
tight against the mounting surface.
163 mm
FIGURE 1
Adjusting Screw
FIGURE 2
Page 13GX1600E
6.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
CAUTION
Reverse polarity battery connections will damage the radio!
Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio. Antenna and Power Supply
connections are as follows:
1. Mount the antenna at least 1 m away from the radio. At the rear of the
radio, connect the antenna cable. The antenna cable must have a PL259
connector attached. RG-8/U coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is
7.5 m or more from the radio. RG58 cable can be used for distances less
than 7.5 m.
2. Connect the red power wire to a 11.0 V to 16.5 V DC power source
(Normal: 13.8 VDC). Connect the black power wire to a negative ground.
3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to section “6.4
ACCESSORY CABLE” 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.
GPS Navigation Receiver
Optional Speaker
Antenna
Red
Power Source
Water proof
Deck Outlet
Black
Fuse
Optional Speaker
Optional CMP30 Remote MIC
GX1600EPage 14
Ferrite Core Installation
To suppress RF interference that can cause abnormal operation of the
transceiver, attach the supplied ferrite core to the DC Input Cable, Accessory
Connection Cable, and External Speaker Cable together, then snap its two
halves together, per the illustration below.
Attach the ferrite core as close as possible to the transceiver body, as shown.
Finally, wind some plastic tape around the ferrite core, to prevent vibration
from causing the two halves to split apart.
Snap together
As close as possible
Fuse Replacement (125V 6A
)
To take out the Fuse from the Fuse Holder, hold
both ends of the Fuse Holder and pull the Fuse
Holder apart without bending 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.
Ferrite Core
Cables
Page 15GX1600E
6.4 ACCESSORY CABLE
White
Shield
Blue: NMEA GPS Input
Green: NMEA GPS Input
Gray: NMEA DSC Output
Brown: NMEA DSC Output
External Speaker
Radio Wires
Plotter Connection
( )
NMEA OUT
( )
NMEA OUT
( )
NMEA IN
( )
NMEA IN
( )
( )
( )
( )
GPS Receiver
Wire Color/Description
WHITE - External Speaker (+
SHIELD - External Speaker
BLUE - NMEA GPS Input (+
GREEN - NMEA GPS Input
(–)
)
(–)
GRAY - NMEA DSC Output (+
BROWN - NMEA GPS Output
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
)
Connect to NMEA (+) intput of GPS
(–)
Connect to NMEA
(–)
output or common ground of GPS
(–)
input or common ground of GPS
: Some GPS Chart plotters have a single wire for NMEA Signal Ground, if
this is the case connect the NMEA Input (–) and NMEA output (–) to the
GPS Chart Plotters single NMEA Signal Ground wire.
When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off
about 2.5 cm of the specified wire’s insulation, then splice the ends together.
GPS Connections (4800 baud)
NMEA INPUT (GPS Information)
• 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.
• GX1600E can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher.
• The NMEA 0183 input sentences are GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC
sentence is recommended).
NMEA Output (DSC)
The NMEA 0183 output sentences are DSC and DSE.
GX1600EPage 16
6.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS
After connections have been made between the
GX1600E and the GPS, a small satellite icon will appear
on the top right corner of the display and your current
location (Latitude/Longitude) is shown on the display.
NOTE
If there is a problem with the NMEA connection between the radio and
the GPS, the GPS icon will blink continuously until the connection is
corrected.
6.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME
From the Factory the GX1600E shows GPS satellite time or UTC time when
an optional GPS is connected. A time offset is needed to show the local time in
your area. The Time Offset must be changed in order for the radio to display
the current time in your area. Please see the Offset Time Table at the bottom
of this page.
1. Press and hold down the key until “
appears, then select “
/ key.
2. Press the soft key, then select “
SETSET
SET” with the / key.
SETSET
3. Press the soft key, then press the /
key to select time offset of your location. See illustration below to find your offset time. If “
assigned, the time is the same as UTC (Universal
Time Coordinated or GPS Satellite Time).
4. Press the soft key to store the time offset.
5. Press the soft key several times to return to
radio operation.
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
GENERAL SETUP” with the
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
Setup MenuSetup Menu
Setup Menu”
Setup MenuSetup Menu
TIME OFF-TIME OFF-
TIME OFF-
TIME OFF-TIME OFF-
00:0000:00
00:00” is
00:0000:00
TIME OFFSET TABLE
Page 17GX1600E
6.7 CHANGING THE TIME AREA
This menu selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with the
offset.
1. Press and hold down the key until “
appears, then select “
/ key.
2. Press the soft key, then press the /
key to “
3. Press the soft key.
4. Press the / key to select “
5. Press the soft key to store the selected
setting.
6. Press the soft key several times to return to
radio operation.
TIME AREATIME AREA
TIME AREA”.
TIME AREATIME AREA
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
GENERAL SETUP” with the
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
Setup MenuSetup Menu
Setup Menu”
Setup MenuSetup Menu
UTCUTC
UTC” or “
UTCUTC
LOCALLOCAL
LOCAL”.
LOCALLOCAL
6.8 CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY
This menu selection allows the radio to setup to show time in 12-hour or 24hour format.
1. Press and hold down the key until “
appears, then select “
/ key.
2. Press the soft key, then press the /
key to select “
3. Press the soft key.
4. Press the / key to select “
HOURHOUR
HOUR”.
HOURHOUR
5. Press the soft key to store the selected
setting.
6. Press the soft key several times to return to
radio operation.
TIME DISPLAYTIME DISPLAY
TIME DISPLAY”.
TIME DISPLAYTIME DISPLAY
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
GENERAL SETUP” with the
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
Setup MenuSetup Menu
Setup Menu”
Setup MenuSetup Menu
12 HOUR12 HOUR
12 HOUR” or “
12 HOUR12 HOUR
2424
24
2424
GX1600EPage 18
6.9 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC
Allows the GPS Course Over Ground to be selected to show in True or Magnetic. Factory default is True however by following the steps below the COG
can be changed to Magnetic.
1. Press and hold down the key until “
appears, then select “
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
GENERAL SETUP” with the
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
Setup MenuSetup Menu
Setup Menu”
Setup MenuSetup Menu
/ key.
2. Press the soft key, then press the /
key to select “
MAGNETICMAGNETIC
MAGNETIC”.
MAGNETICMAGNETIC
3. Press the soft key.
4. Press the / key to select “
TRUETRUE
“
TRUE”.
TRUETRUE
MAGNETICMAGNETIC
MAGNETIC” or
MAGNETICMAGNETIC
5. Press the soft key to store the selected
setting.
6. Press the soft key several times to return to
radio operation.
6.10 OPTIONAL RAM3 (CMP30) INSTALLATION
The GX1600E is capable of using a RAM3 (CMP30
phone to remotely control the Radio and DSC functions. In addition the
GX1600E can operate as a full function intercom system between the RAM3
and the radio.
1. Connect the Extension Cable to the Remote
Mic eight pin connector on the rear panel,
then tighten the Cable Nut (see illustration
at the right).
2. Install the ferrite core (supplied with the
RAM3 (CMP30
)
Remote Station Microphone) to the Extension Cable, then snap its two halves together, per the
illustration below.
3. Attach the ferrite core as close as possible to the MIC plug, as shown.
4. Finally, wind some plastic tape around each ferrite core, to prevent vibration from causing the two halves to split apart.
External Speaker
Connections
Ferrite Core
)
Remote Station Micro-
Snap together
Routing Cable or
CT-100 Extension Cable
As close as possible
Page 19GX1600E
5. Referring to illustration below, make a 30 mm hole in the wall, then insert
the Extension Cable into this hole. Connect the Gasket and Mount Base to
the Extension Cable Connector using the Nut.
6. Drill the four Screw holes (approx. 2 mm) on the wall, then install the Mounting Base to the wall using four screws.
7. Put the Rubber Cap on to the Nut. The installation is now complete.
External Speaker Connections
Ferrite Core
Wall
Routing Cable
Mounting Bracket
Gasket
Cap
Nut
NOTE
The routing cable can be cut and spliced, however care needs to be
taken when reconnecting the wires to ensure water integrity.
Before cutting the cable make sure it is not plugged into the radio. After
cutting you will notice there are the following wires:
Brown, Purple, Blue, Green, White, Shield
The White and Shield wires are wrapped in foil. Remove the foil, and
separate the White and Shield wires.
GX1600EPage 20
6.10.1 Connecting an External Speaker to the RAM3 Mic Cable
In noisy locations and optional external speaker may be connected to the white
speaker wires on the RAM3 routing cable. The RAM3 can drive the internal
speaker or the external speaker one at a time. When connecting an external
speaker, follow the procedure below to turn off the RAM3 audio and enable
the external speaker wires on the RAM3 routing cable.
1. On the RAM3 mic, press and hold the key until
Setup MenuSetup Menu
“
Setup Menu” appears, then select “
Setup MenuSetup Menu
with the / key.
2. Press the soft key.
3. Press the key to until “
and press the soft key.
4. Press the or key to select “
speaker off) or “
5. Press the soft key to save the selection.
6. Press the key to exit this mode.
ONON
ON” (External speaker on).
ONON
EXT SPEAKEREXT SPEAKER
EXT SPEAKER” is shown
EXT SPEAKEREXT SPEAKER
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
GENERAL SETUP”
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
OFFOFF
OFF” (External
OFFOFF
6.10.2 External Speaker AF Selection
AF SelectAF Select
The “
AF Select” menu allows you to set the audio output level of the RAM3
AF SelectAF Select
external speaker wires (on routing cable) to a fixed level regardless of the
volume level setting of the RAM3. This is useful when using the optional MLS-
310 amplified speaker with on/off volume control.
1. On the RAM3 mic, press and hold the key until
Setup MenuSetup Menu
“
Setup Menu” appears, then select “
Setup MenuSetup Menu
with the / key.
2. Press the soft key.
3. Press the key to until “
press the soft key.
4. Press the or key to select “
nal Speaker Level is “Fixed”) or “
Speaker Level is “Adjustable”).
“Fixed” use when MLS-310 is connected.
“Adjustable” use when MLS-300 or other speaker
without volume control is connected.
5. Press the key to save the selection.
6. Press the key to exit this mode.
AF SELECTAF SELECT
AF SELECT” is shown and
AF SELECTAF SELECT
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
GENERAL SETUP”
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
PRE-OUTPRE-OUT
PRE-OUT” (Exter-
PRE-OUTPRE-OUT
PA-OUTPA-OUT
PA-OUT” (External
PA-OUTPA-OUT
Page 21GX1600E
7 CONTROLS AND INDICAT ORS
NOTE
This section defines each control of the transceiver. For operating in-
structions refer to section “8 BASIC OPERATION”.
7.1 FRONT PANEL
/ Key
The / keys are used to select channels and to choose menu
items (such as the DSC menu, Radio Setup and DSC Setup menu). /
keys on the microphone can also be used to select channels and
menu items.
SECONDARY USE
While holding down the soft key and pressing / key, you
can confirm memory channels that have been programmed for scanning.
Key
Press the key briefly to recall channel 16 from any channel location.
Press and hold the key to recall channel 9. Pressing the key
again reverts to the previous selected working channel.
Key
Turns the transceiver on and off. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold
this key until the LCD turns on. To turn it off, press and hold this key until
the LCD turns off. When the power is turned on, the transceiver is set to
the last-selected channel.
GX1600EPage 22
[
DISTRESS
Used to send a DSC Distress Alert. To transmit a Distress Alert refer to
section “9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert”.
]
Key
Key
Key
Key
(
Volume Control Knob
VOL Knob
Adjusts the audio volume level. Turn this knob clockwise to increase the
audio volume level.
SECONDARY USE
When a RAM3 is connected and intercom mode is selected, controls the
listen volume.
Press this key to select the Preset Memory Bank, “P SET” will be shown on
the display. To exit Preset Memory bank, press the key again or press
the key. Press the or key to select the desired preset
channel.
Refer to section “8.9.1 Preset Channel Programming” to program the
Preset channels.
Press the key to access the “DSC MENU”.
SECONDARY USE
Press and hold the key to access the “SETUP MENU”.
Press the key to toggle between 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low) power.
When the TX output power is set to “Low” while the transceiver is on
channel 13 or 67, the output power will temporarily switch from “Low” to
“High” power until the PTT is released. The key does not function on
transmit inhibited and low power only channels.
)
SQL Knob
Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise on
the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does.
This point is called the squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch
control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions.
Soft Keys
The 3 soft keys functions can be customized by the Setup Menu mode
section “11.11 SOFT KEYS”. When one of the soft keys is pressed briefly,
the functions will appear above each key on the display.
The factory defaults are Key 1: , Key 2: , and Key 3:
function.
(
Squelch Control
)
Page 23GX1600E
7.2 REAR PANEL
RAM3 Connector
Connects the GX1600E to the RAM3 (CMP30
Refer to section “15 RAM3 (CMP30) REMOTE MIC OPERATION” for
details
DC Input Cable
Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 11 to 16V
DC.
Accessory Connection Cable (Green, Blue, Gray, & Brown
Connects the GX1600E to a GPS receiver. Refer to section “6.4 ACCES-
SORY CABLE”.
External Speaker Connection Cable (White & Shield
an external speaker. See section “3 OPTIONS” for a list of optional
STANDARD HORIZON Speakers.
GND Terminal
Connecting a Ground wire to this connection will help reduce engine noise
when receiving and transmitting.
Use the screw supplied with the radio only.
ANT Jack
Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with
an impedance of 50 ohms.
(
Antenna Jack
(
Remote Station Microphone Connector
)
Remote Station Microphone.
(
Ground Terminal
)
)
)
)
)
GX1600EPage 24
7.3 MICROPHONE
(
PTT
Push-To-Talk) Switch
When in radio mode and the PTT
switch pressed, the transmitter is
enabled for voice communications
to another vessel.
When a optional RAM3 second
station microphone is connected
and intercom mode is selected,
pressing the PTT switch enables
voice communications from the
GX1600E to the RAM3 second
station microphone.
/ 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 1.5 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
The key on the microphone functions the same as the key on
the front panel of the transceiver.
Press this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W (High)
and 1 W (Low) power.
Page 25GX1600E
8 BASIC OPERATION
8.1 RECEPTION
1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and
antenna are properly connected.
2. Press and hold the key until the radio turns on.
3. Rotate the SQL knob fully counterclockwise until “ ” is shown on
the display. This state is known as “unsquelched”.
4. Rotate the VOL knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfort-
able level.
5. Rotate the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears and the
“ ” icon is turned off. This state is known as the “squelch threshold.”
6. Press the / key to select the desired channel. Refer to section
“17 INTL CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS” for available channels.
7. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening
level. The “ ” indicator on the display indicates communications is
being received or the radio is unsquelched.
8.1 TRANSMISSION
1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.
3. Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch. The “
displayed.
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.
NOTE
This is a noise-canceling microphone. Position the Oval Slot label “MIC”
within 1.5 cm from the mouth for optimum performance.
TX
” indicator on the LCD is
8.3 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.
)
GX1600EPage 26
8.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
Refer to section “17 INTL CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS” for instructions on use
of simplex and duplex channels.
NOTE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA),
Industry Canada (Canada), and International regulations. Mode of
operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa.
8.5 DISPLAY TYPE
The GX1600E display can be setup to show displays other than the default
“NORMAL” VHF display by using the procedure below:
“COMPASS” DISPLAY “WAYPOINT” DISPLAY“NORMAL” DISPLAY
1. Press and hold down the key until “
appears, then select “
/ key.
2. Press the soft key, then press the /
key to select “
3. Press the soft key.
4. Press the / key to select desired screen
NORMALNORMAL
“
NORMAL”, “
NORMALNORMAL
5. Press the soft key to store the selected
setting.
6. Press the soft key several times to return to
radio operation.
DISPLAYDISPLAY
DISPLAY”.
DISPLAYDISPLAY
COMPASSCOMPASS
COMPASS”, or “
COMPASSCOMPASS
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
GENERAL SETUP” with the
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
WAYPOINTWAYPOINT
WAYPOINT”.
WAYPOINTWAYPOINT
Setup MenuSetup Menu
Setup Menu”
Setup MenuSetup Menu
Page 27GX1600E
8.6 INTERNATIONAL, USA, AND CANADA MODE
To change the channel group from International to USA or Canada:
1. Press and hold down the key until “
MenuMenu
Menu” appears.
MenuMenu
2. Press the / key to select “
TION SETUPTION SETUP
TION SETUP”.
TION SETUPTION SETUP
3. Press the soft key, then press the
/ key to select “
4. Press the soft key.
5. Press the / key to select desired
channel group “
6. Press the soft key to store the selected
setting.
7. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation.
USAUSA
USA”, “
USAUSA
CH GROUPCH GROUP
CH GROUP”.
CH GROUPCH GROUP
INTLINTL
INTL”, or “
INTLINTL
8.7 DUAL WATCH (TO CHANNEL 16
Dual watch is used to scan two channels for communications. One channel is
a normal VHF channel and the other is the priority, channel 16. When a signal
is received on the normal channel the radio briefly switches between the normal channel and Channel 16 to look for a transmission. If the radio receives
communications on channel 16 the radio stops and listens to Channel 16 until
communication ends and then starts Dual watch scan again.
1. Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears.
2. Select the channel you wish to dual watch to the priority channel 16.
3. Press the one of the Soft keys, then press the soft key.
The display will scan between CH16 and the
channel that was selected in step 2.
If a transmission is received on the channel selected
in step 2, the GX1600E will dual watch to CH16.
4. To stop Dual Watch, press the one of the soft keys, then press the
soft key again.
SetupSetup
Setup
SetupSetup
CH FUNC-CH FUNC-
CH FUNC-
CH FUNC-CH FUNC-
CANADACANADA
CANADA”.
CANADACANADA
)
NOTE
The priority channel may be changed from Ch16 to another channel.
Refer to section “12.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL”.
GX1600EPage 28
8.8 SCANNING
Allows the user to select the scan type from Memory scan or Priority scan.
“Memory scan” scans the channels that were programmed into memory. “Priority scan” scans the channels programmed in memory with the priority channel.
8.8.1 Scan Type Selection
1. Press and hold down key until “
MenuMenu
Menu” appears.
MenuMenu
2. Press the / key to select “
TION SETUPTION SETUP
TION SETUP”.
TION SETUPTION SETUP
3. Press the soft key, then press the
/ key to select “
4. Press the soft key.
5. Press the / key to select “
SCANSCAN
SCAN” or “
SCANSCAN
6. Press the soft key to store the selected
setting.
7. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation.
MEMORY SCANMEMORY SCAN
MEMORY SCAN”.
MEMORY SCANMEMORY SCAN
SCAN TYPESCAN TYPE
SCAN TYPE”.
SCAN TYPESCAN TYPE
8.8.2 Scan Memory Programming
1. Press and hold down the key until “
appears.
2. Press the / key to select “
SETUPSETUP
SETUP”.
SETUPSETUP
3. Press the soft key, then press the /
key to select “
4. Press the soft key.
5. Press the / key to select a desired chan-
nel to be scanned, the press the soft key.
“MEM” icon appears on the display, which indicates
the channel has been selected to the scan channel.
6. Repeat step 5 for all the desired channels to be
scanned.
7. To DELETE a channel from the list, select the chan-
nel then press the
disappears from the display.
8. When you have completed your selection, press the soft key sev-
eral times to return to radio operation.
SCAN MEMORYSCAN MEMORY
SCAN MEMORY”.
SCAN MEMORYSCAN MEMORY
soft key. “MEM” icon
SetupSetup
Setup
SetupSetup
CH FUNC-CH FUNC-
CH FUNC-
CH FUNC-CH FUNC-
PRIORITYPRIORITY
PRIORITY
PRIORITYPRIORITY
Setup MenuSetup Menu
Setup Menu”
Setup MenuSetup Menu
CH FUNCTIONCH FUNCTION
CH FUNCTION
CH FUNCTIONCH FUNCTION
Page 29GX1600E
8.8.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN
)
1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears.
2. Press the one of the Soft keys momentarily, then press the soft
key. “M-SCAN” appears on the display. Scanning will proceed from the
lowest to the highest programmed channel number
and Preset channel (described in the next chapter)
and will stop on a channel when a transmission is
received.
3. The channel number will blink during reception.
4. To stop scanning, press the key.
8.8.4 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN
)
By default, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may change the
priority channel to the desired channel from Channel 16 by the Radio Setup
Mode, refer to section “12.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL”.
1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears.
2. Press the one of the Soft keys momentarily, then
press the key. “
P-SCANP-SCAN
P-SCAN” appears on the
P-SCANP-SCAN
display. Scanning will proceed between the memorized channels and Preset channel (described in next
chapter) and the priority channel. The priority channel will be scanned
after each programmed channel.
3. To stop scanning, press the key.
CH88
CH72
CH68
CH61
MEMORY SCAN (M-SCAN
CH88
CH72
CH68
CH01
CH22
CH01
Priority Channel
CH09
CH12
CH15
CH18
)
CH09
CH12
CH15
CH61
CH22
PRIORITY SCAN (P-SCAN
CH18
)
GX1600EPage 30
Loading...