Standard Horizon GX1260 Owner's Manual
HORIZON
Marine Electronics
INTREPID GX1260S
25 Watt VHF/FM
Marine T ransceiver
Submersible
One-Button DSC Distress Call Automatically
Sends Latitude & Longitude and Vessel ID
Noise Canceling “Clear Voice” Microphone
Latitude & Longitude Shown On Display
When Connected To GPS
Programmable Scan & Priority Ch16 Scan
NOAA Weather Alert
Backlit LCD & Keys
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC NOTICE.................................................................................................... 1
1 GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................. 2
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 2
FCC/ INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION.................................................... 2
2 ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................... 3
PACKING LIST ................................................................................................. 3
OPTIONS ......................................................................................................... 3
3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..................................................................... 4
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 4
4 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 8
LOCATION ....................................................................................................... 8
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ........................................................................ 8
ACCESSORY CABLE ...................................................................................... 9
Cable pin number and signal ..................................................................... 9
CMB16 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION ...................................................... 10
5 BASIC OPERATION ...................................................................................... 11
RECEPTION................................................................................................... 11
TRANSMISSION ............................................................................................ 11
TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT) .......................................................... 12
SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE .............................................................. 12
USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE ............................................ 12
NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ...................................................................... 13
NOAA WEATHER ALERT .............................................................................. 13
MEMORY SCANNING ................................................................................... 14
CH16 PRIORITY SCANNING (PRI-SCAN) .................................................... 14
POSITION INDICATION................................................................................. 15
RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER’S MICROPROCESSOR ......................... 15
6 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ................................................................... 16
GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 16
SENDING A DISTRESS CALL ....................................................................... 16
SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL .................................................................. 17
SENDING AN ALL SHIP CALL ...................................................................... 18
DSC STANDBY .............................................................................................. 19
CALL WAITING DIRECTORY ........................................................................ 20
Operation of Distress Call Waiting ........................................................... 20
Operation of Individual Call Waiting ......................................................... 21
RECEIVING DSC CALLS ............................................................................... 21
Receiving a distress call........................................................................... 21
Receiving a distress relay call .................................................................. 22
Receiving an all ships call ........................................................................ 22
Receiving a geographical area call .......................................................... 22
Receiving an individual call ...................................................................... 23
7 DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE......................................................................... 24
SETUP............................................................................................................ 24
LAMP ADJUSTING ........................................................................................ 24
LCD CONTRAST............................................................................................ 24
INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY SETUP (DSC) ..................................................... 25
KEY BEEP ON OR OFF ................................................................................. 26
TIME OFFSET ................................................................................................ 27
USER MMSID INPUT ..................................................................................... 28
8 RAM MIC OPERATION.................................................................................. 29
RAM MIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ............................................... 29
INDICATORS ................................................................................................. 31
INTERCOM OPERATION .............................................................................. 32
Communication ........................................................................................ 32
Calling ...................................................................................................... 32
9 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 33
REPLACEMENT PARTS................................................................................ 33
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ...................................................................... 34
10 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 35
GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 35
TRANSMITTER .............................................................................................. 35
RECEIVER ..................................................................................................... 35
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 Communications Corp.
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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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The Standard Communications Corp. (SCC) GX1260S is a VHF/FM
transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275
MHz. It requires 13.8V for operation and has a switchable RF output power
of 1 watt or 25 watts.
The transceiver is capable of RTCMSC101 DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
operation and intercom operation with the use of an optional CMP23
(remote-control speaker/microphone with display).
The transceiver 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 16/9 key. NOAA Weather
channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the WX key with
channel selection.
Other features of the transceiver include: scanning, priority scanning,
submersible noise-canceling mic, high and low voltage warning, and GPS
repeatability.
1.2 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.....................................................................16K0F3E, 16K0G3E
Frequency Range ............................................... 156.025 to 157.425 MHz
FCC Type Number .................................................................... APV09981
Industry Canada Type Approval ..........................................363822202AV
Additional FCC and Industry Canada data, including licensing
requirements, are contained in the companion document titled
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. The document also contains
charts for VHF channel assignments, transceiver procedures,
maintenance, factory service information, and warranty data.
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2 ACCESSORIES
2.1 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check
it for the following contents:
• GX1260S INTREPID Transceiver (White/Black)
• CMP349W/CMP349B (White/Black Microphone attached to the
transceiver) and hanger kit
• Mounting Bracket and hardware
• Spare Fuse (6 A, 250 V )
• Owner’s Manual
• Owner’s Manual Supplement
• Accessory Cable
• Power Card
2.2 OPTIONS
CMB16 ...................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket
CMP23 ........................................ Remote-Access Microphone (RAM Mic)
CAW23............................................ 10-foot Extension Cable for RAM Mic
101S......................................................................Mini Extension Speaker
201S............................................................................. Extension Speaker
201SZ...................................................... Flush Mount Extension Speaker
DC60 ....................................................................................... Dust Cover
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3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
NOTE
This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 1 for
location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter
4 of this manual.
3.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
q POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL
Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume. To
turn the transceiver on press and hold this knob until the LCD turns on.
Turn it off, press and hold this knob until the LCD turns off. When the
power is turned on, the transceiver is set to the last selected channel.
Secondary Use
When the transceiver is turned on while the SCAN and WX keys are held
down, the internal microprocessor is reset. This clears the memory and all
user-programmed settings, such as scan memory, assignments. This
condition is known as the default condition, the same as when shipped
from the factory. For a list of these defaults, see the section on Resetting
the Transceiver’s Microprocessor.
NOTE
Resetting the microprocessor will not erase DSC MMSID and
Directory Call Waiting information.
w SQUELCH CONTROL (SQL)
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.
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16/9 Key
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding
down this key recalls channel 9.
Secondary use
Please see secondary use for the WX key.
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WX Key
Immediately recalls the previously selected NOAA weather channel
from any channel location.
Secondary use
1. Holding down the 16/9 key while pressing the WX key changes the
mode from USA to International or Canadian.
2. Holding down the WX and SCAN key while turning the power on resets
the microprocessor and erases scan channels from memory. This clears
the memory and establishes the factory-set defaults. For a list of these
defaults, see the section on Resetting the Transceiver’s Microprocessor.
SCAN Key
1. Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels.
2. If held while the UP or DOWN key is pressed, the radio will show the
channels in scan memory. This functions will not work if the unit is scanning.
Secondary use
Press and hold the SCAN key to add the selected channel into the
transceiver’s scan memory. To delete the channel from scan memory,
press and hold the SCAN key until the MEM disappears from the LCD.
DISTRESS Key
To send the distress call see section 6.2, (Sending a Distress Call).
CALL/SET Key
The CALL/SET key functions as the enter key.
Secondary use
Press th e CALL/SET key to access the DSC OPERATION menu. The
following DSC functions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION
menu; INDIVIDUAL, ALL SHIPS, STANDBY, and CALL WAIT.
Press and hold the CALL/SET key to access the SETUP menu. The
following functions can be accessed in the SETUP menu; LAMP ADJUST,
CONTRAST, INDIV DIR, KEY BEEP, TIME SET, USER MMSID.
H/L Key
Toggles between high and low power. When the H/L 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 pressed. The H/L key does
not function on transmit inhibited and low power only channels.
UP and DOWN Keys
The UP and DOWN keys are used to select items in the DSC
OPERATION and SETUP menus. The UP or DOWN key on the
microphone can also be used to select channels.
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POS / IC key
1. Press the POS/IC key, when connected to a GPS receiver, to displays
position data (LAT/LON) on the LCD.
Secondary use
Press and hold the POS/IC key to activate the intercom. The intercom
feature is only possible when the optional RAM MIC (CMP23) is
connected to the transceiver.
r RAM MIC CONNECTOR
Connects the Remote Access Microphone (RAM MIC). Refer to
“section 7.0, (RAM MIC OPERATION).
t ACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLE
Connects the radio to a GPS and an external speaker.
y DC INPUT CABLE
Connects the radio to a DC power supply of 13.8V
u ANTENNA JACK
Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna
with an impedance of 50 ohms.
i PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCH
Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode. If the
transceiver is in the intercom operation mode, it activates the
microphone for the intercom.
o CLEAR VOICE NOISE-CANCELING MICROPHONE
Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise.
!0 UP and DOWN KEYS
The UP and DOWN function the same as the UP and DOWN keys on the
front panel of the transceiver.
!1 16/9 Key
Pressing the 16/9 key Immediately recalls channel 16 from any
location. Press and hold the 16/9 key to recall channel 9.
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4 INSTALLATION
4.1 LOCATION
1. 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
• the antenna can be mounted at least 3 feet from radio
4.2 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 2):
Antenna
Water proof
Deck Outlet
Accessory cable
Optional Speaker
Fuse
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Figure 2. General Installation
1. Mount the antenna at least 3 feet away from the radio. At the rear of
the radio, connect the antenna cable. It must have a PL259
connector. RG-8/U coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is 25
feet or more from the radio. RG58 cable can be used for distances
less than 25 feet.
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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
section 4.3 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.
4.3 ACCESSORY CABLE
Cable pin number and signal
Pin number Signal
1 External speaker (+)
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When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off
about 1 inch (2 cm) of the specified wire’s insulation.
Never short wires. This may lead to malfunctions.
2 External speaker (–)
3 No Connection
4 NMEA IN (+)
5 No Connection
6 NMEA IN (–)
7 No Connection
8 No Connection
NOTE
White: External speaker (+)
Yellow: External speaker (–)
Blue:
Green:
NMEA IN (+) of GPS navigation receiver
NMEA IN (–) of GPS navigation receiver
To external speaker and GPS receiver
To GX1260S
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