Standard horizon GX1300 User Manual
ECLIPSE GX1300
25 Watt VHF/FM
Class D DSC Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual
Affordable compact class D xed mount VHF radio
Submersible IPX8 class (4.92 feet for 30 minutes)
Meets ITU-R M493-13 class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
Built in Separate Receiver for CH70 (Receiving DSC Calls)
Programmable soft keys
Easy to Operate Icon/Menu System
Oversized Full dot matrix display (31 mm x 55 mm)
GPS position and time shown* on a full dot matrix display
DSC distress, individual, group, all ships, position request, position
report and DSC test call
Programmable scan, priority scan, and Multi Watch (Dual Watch or
Triple Watch)
NMEA in and output connections to a compatible GPS chart plotter
All USA/International and Canadian marine channels
Preset Key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels
Automaticarry poll the GPS position of up to 6 ships using DSC
NOAA weather channel selection with Weather Alert
* When GPS connected
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Reference Guide ..............................................................................................5
1 GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................6
2 PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................7
3 OPTIONS .................................................................................................................7
4 ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION(in USA or Canada only) .........................7
5 GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................8
5.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO ........................................................................................8
5.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA .............................................................................8
5.2.1 Coaxial Cable ......................................................................................9
5.3 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE
5.4 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9
5.5 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 (USA Channel Group Only) ........11
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-84 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 .........................................................................18
6.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION ...............................................................19
6.8 CHANGING THE TIME FORMAT ..................................................................20
7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ............................................................................21
7.1 FRONT PANEL ..............................................................................................21
7.2 REAR PANEL ................................................................................................23
7.3 MICROPHONE ..............................................................................................24
8 BASIC OPERATION ..............................................................................................25
8.1 RECEPTION ..................................................................................................25
8.2 TRANSMISSION ............................................................................................25
8.3 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT
8.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE .............................................................26
8.5 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE ............................................26
8.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ......................................................................27
8.6.1 NOAA Weather Alert ..........................................................................27
8.6.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing ..............................................................27
8.7 SCANNING ....................................................................................................28
8.7.1 Selecting the Scan Type ....................................................................28
8.7.2 Scan Memory Programming ..............................................................29
8.7.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN
8.7.4 Priority Channel Setting .....................................................................30
8.7.5 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN
8.8 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) ..................................................31
8.8.1 Setting up the Multi Watch Operation ................................................31
8.8.2 Starting the Dual Watch .....................................................................32
8.9 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS ...................................................33
8.9.1 Preset Channel Programming ...........................................................33
8.9.2 Operation ...........................................................................................33
8.9.3 Deleting a Preset Channel .................................................................34
8.10 OPERATION MENU ....................................................................................35
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9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ...........................................................................36
9.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................36
9.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI
9.2.1 What is an MMSI? .............................................................................36
9.2.2 Programming the MMSI .....................................................................37
9.3 DSC DISTRESS ALERT ................................................................................38
9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert .....................................................38
9.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Alert .........................................................42
9.4 ALL SHIPS CALL ...........................................................................................43
9.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ............................................................43
9.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ................................................................44
9.4.3 Setting up the All Ships Call Ringer ...................................................45
9.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL .........................................................................................46
9.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory ..............................46
9.5.2 Setting up Individual Call Reply .........................................................48
9.5.3 Setting up the Individual Call Acknowledge Message .......................49
9.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call ...........................................................50
9.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call ...............................................................52
9.5.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer ..................................................54
9.6 GROUP CALL ................................................................................................56
9.6.1 Setting up a Group Call .....................................................................56
9.6.2 Transmitting a Group Call ..................................................................58
9.6.3 Receiving a Group Call ......................................................................61
9.6.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer .......................................................62
9.7 POSITION REQUEST ...................................................................................63
9.7.1 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel ...........................63
9.7.2 Receiving a Position Request ............................................................66
9.7.3 Setting up the Position Request Ringer .............................................67
9.8 POSITION REPORT ......................................................................................68
9.8.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call ...........................................68
9.8.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call ...............................................70
9.8.5 Setting up a Position Report Ringer ..................................................71
9.9 MANUAL INPUT OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON
9.10 AUTO POS POLLING ..................................................................................73
9.10.1 Setting up the Polling Call Type .......................................................73
9.10.2 Setting up the Polling Time Interval .................................................73
9.10.3 Selecting Stations to be Automatically Polled ..................................74
9.10.4 Enabling/Disabling Auto POS Polling ..............................................75
9.11 DSC TEST CALL ..........................................................................................76
9.11.1 Transmitting a DSC Test Call ...........................................................76
9.11.2 Receiving a DSC Test Call ...............................................................78
9.12 POLLING CALL ...........................................................................................79
9.12.1 Transmitting a Polling Call ...............................................................79
9.12.2 Receiving a Polling Call ...................................................................81
9.13 DSC LOG OPERATION ...............................................................................82
9.13.1 Reviewing a Logged Transmitted Call .............................................82
9.13.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call ..........................................83
9.13.3 Reviewing a Logged Other Calls .....................................................84
9.13.4 Deleting Calls from the “DSC LOG” Directory .................................85
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
10 SETUP MENU ......................................................................................................87
10.1 CONFIGURATION SETUP ..........................................................................87
10.1.1 Lamp Adjustment .............................................................................87
10.1.2 LCD Contrast ...................................................................................87
10.1.3 Key Beep .........................................................................................88
10.1.4 Location Format ...............................................................................89
10.1.5 Time Offset ......................................................................................89
10.1.6 Time Display ....................................................................................89
10.1.7 Time Format .....................................................................................89
10.1.8 Unit Of Measure ...............................................................................90
10.1.9 Soft Keys .........................................................................................91
10.2 CHANNEL SETUP .......................................................................................93
10.2.1 Channel Group (Band Selection) .....................................................93
10.2.2 Weather Alert ...................................................................................93
10.2.3 Multi Watch ......................................................................................93
10.2.4 Scan Memory ...................................................................................93
10.2.5 Scan Type ........................................................................................94
10.2.6 Scan Resume ..................................................................................94
10.2.7 Priority Channel ...............................................................................94
10.2.8 Sub Channel ....................................................................................95
10.3 DSC SETUP ................................................................................................96
10.3.1 Individual Directory ..........................................................................96
10.3.2 Individual Reply ...............................................................................96
10.3.3 Individual Acknowledgement ...........................................................96
10.3.4 Individual Ringer ..............................................................................96
10.3.5 Group Directory ...............................................................................97
10.3.6 Auto Position Polling Call Type ........................................................97
10.3.7 Auto Position Polling Interval Time ..................................................97
10.3.8 Auto Channel Switching Time ..........................................................98
10.3.9 DSC Beep ........................................................................................98
11 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................99
11.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..............................................................................99
11.2 FACTORY SERVICE ....................................................................................99
11.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ..................................................................100
12 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ...............................................................................101
13 WARRANTY .......................................................................................................107
14 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................111
14.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................. 111
14.2 TRANSMITTER ......................................................................................... 111
14.3 RECEIVER ................................................................................................11 2
14.4 GX1300 DIMENSIONS ..............................................................................11 3
15 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION .............................................................114
15.1 STATION LICENSE ...................................................................................114
15.2 RADIO CALL SIGN ....................................................................................114
15.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING ..................................................114
15.4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ............................................114
16 FCC NOTICE ......................................................................................................115
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Quick RefeRence Guide
Rotate the VOL knob clockwise until it clicks to turn on the radio.
Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the speaker audio volume.
Press the ▲ or ▼ key on the radio to select the operating channel.
Move the SQL knob clockwise to squelch or counter clockwise to
un-squelch the radio.
Press the 16/S key on the radio to select Channel 16. Press and hold the
16/S key on the radio to select the sub channel. Press again to revert to
the last selected channel.
Press the H/L key to toggle the transmit power between High (25W) and
Low (1W).
To transmit: place your mouth about 1" away from the MIC hole of the
microphone and speak in a normal voice level while pressing the PTT
switch.
Press the MENU key to access the menu list.
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DISTRESS
PULL OPEN
BUSY
P-SCN USA
P-SET
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16
23˚56.890N 09:56
123˚56.890W
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25W
LOCAM
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MIC HoLe
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The GX1300 ECLIPSE is a marine VHF transceiver designed for use in the
frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX1300 can be operated
from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25
watts.
The GX1300 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 GX1300 operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are
switchable for use with either International, USA, or Canadian regulations. It
has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any
channel by pressing the red 16/S key.
Other features of the transceiver include: scanning, priority scanning, high
and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.
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2 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is rst opened, please check
for the following contents:
GX1300 Transceiver
Mounting Bracket, two Mounting Knobs, and hardware
Power Cord with 6 Amp fuse and holder
DSC Sticker
Flush Mount Template
Owner’s Manual
3 OPTIONS
MMB-84 ..........................................................................Flush-Mount Bracket
MLS-310 ...............................................................Amplied External Speaker
MLS-300 ....................................................................... External Loudspeaker
HC1100 ..........................................................................................Dust Cover
4 ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
(in USA or Canada only)
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX1300 Marine VHF. It
should be noted that visiting the website from time to time may be benecial
to you, as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD
HORIZON website.
PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX1300,
you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON website to send an E-Mail or contact
the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 M-F 8:00-5:00 PST.
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5 GETTING STARTED
5.1 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 xed mount 25 W radio transmission expected distances can be greater
than 15.5 miles (25 km), for a portable 5 W radio transmission the expected
distance can be greater than 5 miles (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 3.3 feet (1 m), 3 dB gain antenna represents twice as much gain over the imaginary antenna.
Typically a 3.3 feet (1 m) 3 dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat
mast. The longer 8.2 feet (2.5 m) 6 dB berglass whip is primarily used on
power boats that require the additional gain.
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6dB
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5.2.1 Coaxial Cable
VHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable
– a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is specied by its diameter and
construction.
For runs less than 20 feet (6 m), RG-58/U (about 0.25" (6 mm) in diameter),
is a good choice. For runs over 20 feet (6 m) but less than 50 feet (15 m), the
larger RG-8X or RG-213/U should be used. For cable runs over 50 feet (15 m)
RG-8X should be used. For installation of the connector onto the coaxial
cable refer to the gure below.
To get your coax cable through a tting 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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5.3 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE
Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency is
dened 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,
Mayday. 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, re, 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.
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NOTE
The GX1300 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”.
5.4 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 2-minute intervals. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion
on channel 16 resulting from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced
signicantly in U.S. waters by using channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing)
channel for non-emergency communications. Here, also, calling time should
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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 trafc, and then go
back to either 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.
5.5 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 (USA Channel Group Only)
Channel 13 is used at docks, 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 trafc 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 (H/L key) for means to temporarily override
the low-power limit on these two channels.
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6 INSTALLATION
6.1 LOCATION
The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:
• keeps the radio and microphone at least 3 feet (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 feet (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.
6.2 MOUNTING THE RADIO
6.2.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket
The supplied mounting bracket allows overhead or desktop mounting.
Use a 0.2" (5.2 mm) bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 0.4" (10
mm) thick and can support more than 3.3 lb (1.5 kg). Secure the bracket with
the supplied screws, spring washers, at washers, and nuts.
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Desktop Mounting Overhead Mounting
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6.2.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket
1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this
template to assess the mounting location.
2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to
be cut. Conrm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to
accommodate the transceiver (at least 5.5" (14 cm) deep).
There should be at least 0.5" (1.3 cm) between the transceiver’s heat
sink 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
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Lock-washer nut combination
MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation
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6.3 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 3.28 feet (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.
Antenna
Red
Power Source
Optional Speaker
Water proof
Deck Outlet
Black
Accessory Cable
Fuse
GPS Navigation Receiver
Figure 1. General Installation
150
t
Char
GPS
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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.
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6.4 ACCESSORY CABLE
When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip
off about 1" (2.5 cm) of the specied wire’s insulation, then splice the ends
together using proper waterproong techniques.
Wire Color/Description Connection Examples
WHITE - External Speaker (+)Connect to external 4-ohm audio speaker
16
(–)
Connect to external 4-ohm audio speaker
(–)
(–)
M
LOCAM
25W
A
C
Connect to NMEA
Connect to NMEA
(–)
output or common ground of GPS
(–)
input of GPS
Shield
White
Yellow: NMEA GPS Input ( )
Green: NMEA GPS Input ( )
White: NMEA DSC Output ( )
Brown: NMEA DSC Output ( )
External Speaker
NMEA OUT ( )
NMEA OUT ( )
NMEA IN ( )
NMEA IN ( )
GPS Receiver/Plotter
SHIELD - External Speaker
YELLOW - NMEA GPS Input (+)Connect to NMEA (+) output of GPS
GREEN - NMEA GPS Input
WHITE - NMEA DSC Output (+)Connect to NMEA (+) input of GPS
BROWN - NMEA DSC Output
: Some GPS chart plotters have a single wire for NMEA signal ground. In
such a case connect the NMEA input (–) to the GPS chart plotter's single
NMEA signal ground wire, and leave the NMEA output (–) open.
In case the assignment of power supply and ground of a GPS chart
plotter to be used is different from that of the radio, connect the signal
ground wire of the GPS chart plotter to the ground terminal (GND) on the
rear panel of the radio.
BUSY
P-SCN USA
P-SET
P
23˚56.890N 09:56
123˚56.890W
DISTRESS
PULL OPEN
• 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.
• GX1300 can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher.
• The NMEA supported sentences are:
Input: GLL, GGA, RMC, GNS, GSA and GSV (RMC sentence is
recommended)
Output: DSC and DSE
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6.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS
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After connections have been made between the
GX1300 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
GX1300 will beep 10 minutes after the radio is turned on. After that
the GX1300 will beep every 4 hours alerting to connect a GPS.
BUSY
P-SCN USA
P-SET
P
23˚56.890N 09:56
123˚56.890W
M
LOCAM
25W
A
C
The GX1300 has a GPS status display which
shows the satellites currently being received, along
with a graphical (bar-graph) representation of the
relative signal strengths from each of the satellites.
GPS STATUS
01
12
13
15
21
22
25
28
23˚56.890N 09:56
123˚56.890W
(GPS StatuS DISPLay)
NOTE
For the GX1300 to properly show the GPS status page when an external GPS antenna or a chart plotter is connected it must be setup to
output GSA and GSV NMEA 0183 sentences.
1. Turn the transceiver on.
2. Press the MENU key to display the menu.
3. Select “
press the
The “
GPS
” with the ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► key, then
SELECT
GPS STATUS
soft key.
” screen will appear.
BACK SELECT
4. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
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32
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LOCAM
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6.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME
From the factory the GX1300 displays GPS satellite time or UTC (Universal
Time Coordinated or GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)) time. A time offset is
needed to show the local time in your area.
1. Press the MENU key to display the menu.
2. Select “
then press the
3. Select “
then press the
4. Select “
then press the
SETUP
” with the ▲ /
SELECT
CONFIGURATION
SELECT
TIME OFFSET
SELECT
soft key.
soft key.
soft key.
5. Press the ▲ / ▼ keys to select time offset from
UTC. If “
00:00
” is assigned, the time is the
same as UTC.
6. Press the
ENTER
soft key to store the time
offset.
7. Press the
BACK
soft key to exit the menu.
▼ / ◄ / ►
keys,
” with the ▲ / ▼ keys,
” with the ▲ / ▼ keys,
BACK SELECT
DSC SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
CONFIGURATION
CONTRAST
KEY BEEP
LOCATION FORMT
TIME OFFSET
SETUP
BACK SELECT
CONFIGURATION
BACK SELECT
TIME OFFSET
00:00
+00:30
+01:00
+01:30
BACK ENTER
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6.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION
16
16
This menu item allows you to choose to show UTC or the local time which is
selected in Section 6.6.
1. Press the MENU key to display the menu.
2. Select “
then press the
3. Select “
then press the
4. Select “
press the
SETUP
” with the ▲ /
SELECT
CONFIGURATION
SELECT
TIME AREA
SELECT
” with the ▲ / ▼ keys, then
soft key.
soft key.
soft key.
5. Press the ▲ / ▼ to select “
6. Press the
ENTER
soft key to store the selected
setting.
7. Press the
BACK
soft key to exit the menu.
▼ / ◄ / ►
keys,
” with the ▲ / ▼ keys,
UTC
” or “
LOCAL
”.
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK SELECT
CONFIGURATION
TIME AREA
TIME FORMAT
UNIT OF MEASURE
SOFT KEY
BACK SELECT
TIME AREA
UTC
LOCAL
BACK ENTER
GX1300
BUSY
P-SCN USA
P-SET
P
23˚56.890N 09:56
123˚56.890W
(
“UTC” mode
M
25W
UTC
)
BUSY
P-SCN USA
A
C
P-SET
P
23˚56.890N 09:56
123˚56.890W
(
“LOCAL” mode
M
LOCAM
)
25W
A
C
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6.8 CHANGING THE TIME FORMAT
This menu item allows you to choose to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour
format.
1. Press the MENU key to display the menu.
2. Select “
then press the
3. Select “
keys, then press the
4. Select “
then press the
SETUP
” with the ▲ /
SELECT
CONFIGURATION
SELECT
TIME FORMAT
SELECT
5. Press the ▲ / ▼ to select “
HOURS
”.
6. Press the
ENTER
soft key to store the select-
ed setting.
7. Press the
BACK
soft key to exit the menu.
▼ / ◄ / ►
keys,
soft key.
” with the ▲ / ▼
soft key.
” with the ▲ / ▼ keys,
soft key.
12 HOURS
” or “
24
BACK SELECT
DSC SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
CONFIGURATION
TIME AREA
TIME FORMAT
UNIT OF MEASURE
SOFT KEY
SETUP
BACK SELECT
CONFIGURATION
BACK SELECT
TIME FORMAT
24 HOURS
12 HOURS
BACK ENTER
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7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
DISTRESS
PULL OPEN
BUSY
P-SCN USA
P-SET
P
16
23˚56.890N 09:56
123˚56.890W
M
25W
A
C
LOCAM
7.1 FRONT PANEL
Power Switch / Volume Control Knob (VOL
Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume.
Rotate this knob clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the
speaker audio volume level.
To turn the radio off, rotate fully counterclockwise until the pointer stops
on the “OFF” indication on the panel.
Squelch Control Knob (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.
▲ / ▼ Keys
The ▲ and ▼ keys are used to select a desired channel and to select
items in the DSC operation and other menu operations.
)
◄ / ► Keys
The ◄ and ► keys are used to select items in the DSC operation and
other menu operations.
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Soft Keys
The 3 programmable soft keys can be customized by the SETUP menu
(see the section “10.1.7 SOFT KEYS”). When one of the soft keys is
pressed briey, the functions will appear above each key on the display.
The factory defaults are Key 1:
Key 4:
Appropriate functions are automatically assigned to these keys during
the menu and the DSC operations.
H/L Key
Press this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W (High)
and 1 W (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 released.
The H/L key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power only
channels.
CLR Key
Immediately recalls the previous selected working channel during the
DSC operation and other menu operations.
16/S Key
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location and automati-
cally selects high power. Pressing and holding this key recalls sub
channel. Pressing the 16/S key again reverts to the previous selected
working channel.
PRESET
and Key 5:
CH/WX
GPS STATUS
, Key 2:
function.
SCAN
, Key 3:
SCAN MEM
,
MENU Key
Press this key to access the menu list. The “
INFO
”, and “
Before the “
Refer to section “9.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY
(
MMSI).”
DISTRESS Key
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to
section “9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert”.
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SETUP
” functions can be accessed from the menu.
NOTE
DSC
” menu can be selected an MMSI must be entered.
DSC
”, “
GPS
MMSI/POS
”, “
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7.2 REAR PANEL
DC Input Cable
Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12V DC.
External Speaker Connection Cable
Connects the GX1300 to an external speaker.
GPS Receiver Connection Cable
Connects the GX1300 to a GPS receiver.
Ground Terminal (GND)
Connects the GX1300 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.
Antenna Jack (ANT)
Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with
an impedance of 50 ohms.
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7.3 MICROPHONE
PTT (Push-To-Talk) Switch
Keys the transmitter when the
transceiver is in radio mode.
MIC (Microphone) Hole
Transmits the voice message with
reduction of background noise,
using Clear Voice Noise Reduction
Technology.
NOTE
Be sure your mouth is about 1/2" (1.3 cm) from the MIC hole for
best performance.
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8 BASIC OPERATION
8.1 RECEPTION
1. After the GX1300 has been installed, ensure that the power supply and
antenna are properly connected.
2. Turn the VOL knob clockwise until it clicks to turn the transceiver on.
3. Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as “squelch
off”.
4. Turn 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 104 for available channels.
7. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening level with the VOL knob. The “BUSY” indicator appears on the LCD
indicating that the channel is being used.
8.2 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 and hold the PTT (push-to-talk) switch of the microphone. The “TX”
indicator appears on the LCD.
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
5. When the transmission is nished, release the PTT switch.
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 rst be released and then pressed
again.
NOTE
When a transmission was shut down by the TOT, the GX1300 can not
transmit afterwards for 10 seconds.
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8.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
16
16
16
Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 104) for instructions on
use of simplex and duplex channels.
NOTE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with International,
Industry Canada (Canada), and FCC (USA) regulations. Mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa.
8.5 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE
To change the channel group from USA to International or Canada:
1. Press the MENU key to display the menu.
2. Select “
then press the
SETUP
” with the ▲ /
SELECT
3. Press the ▲ / ▼key to select “
SETUP
”, then press the
4. Press the ▲ / ▼ key to select “
GROUP
”, then press the
5. Press the ▲ / ▼ key to select desired
channel group “
6. Press the
USA
”, “
ENTER
soft key to store the select-
ed setting.
7. Press the
BACK
soft key to exit the menu.
▼ / ◄ / ►
soft key.
SELECT
SELECT
INTL
”, or “
CHANNEL
soft key.
CHANNEL
soft key.
CAN
”.
keys,
BACK SELECT
DSC SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
CONFIGURATION
CHANNEL GROUP
WEATHER ALERT
MULTI WATCH
SCAN MEMORY
SETUP
BACK SELECT
CHANNEL SETUP
BACK SELECT
CHANNEL GROUP
USA
INTL
CAN
BACK ENTER
BUSY
P-SCN USA
P-SET
P
uSa MoDe
M
25W
BUSY
P-SCN INT
P-SET
A
P
C
InternatIonaL MoDe
M
25W
BUSY
P-SCN CAN
P-SET
A
P
C
CanaDa MoDe
M
25W
A
C
Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 104) for allocated
channels in each mode.
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8.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS
1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press one of the soft keys, then
press the
last selected weather channel and the “WX” icon appears on the display.
2. Press the Up / Down keys to select a different NOAA weather channel.
3. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press one of the soft keys,
then press the
on prior to a weather channel and the “WX” icon disappears from the
display.
8.6.1 NOAA Weather Alert
In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends
a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather
report on one of the NOAA weather channels.
The GX1300 can receive weather alerts when on a weather channel and on
the last selected weather channel during scanning modes or while on another channel.
When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop
and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast. Press any key to stop the alert and receive the weather report.
To disable the weather alert function, refer to section “10.2.2 Weather
Alert”.
WX
soft key from any channel. The transceiver will go to the
CH
soft key. The transceiver returns to the channel it was
8.6.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing
NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM.
To test the GX1300’s NOAA weather feature, on Wednesday between 11AM
and 1PM, setup as in section “8.6.1 NOAA Weather Alert” and conrm the
alert is heard.
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8.7 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.
8.7.1 Selecting the Scan Type
1. Press the
2. Select “
then press the
MENU
SETUP
key to display the menu.
” with the ▲ /
SELECT
▼ / ◄ / ►
soft key.
3. Press the ▲ / ▼key to select “
SETUP
4. Select “
press the
”, then press the
SCAN TYPE
SELECT
SELECT
soft key.
” with the ▲ / ▼ keys, then
soft key.
5. Press the ▲ / ▼ keys to select “
SCAN
6. Press the
MEMORY SCAN
” or “
ENTER
.”
soft key to store the selected
setting.
7. Press the
CH68A
CH68A
BACK
soft key to exit the menu.
CH88A
CH61A
MeMory SCan (M-SCan
CH01A
CH22A
CH09
CH12
CH15
CH18
)
keys,
CHANNEL
PRIORITY
CH88A
CH68A
CH68A
CH61A
PrIorIty SCan
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK SELECT
CHANNEL SETUP
SCAN TYPE
SCAN RESUME
PRIORITY CH
SUB CH
BACK SELECT
SCAN TYPE
PRIORITY SCAN
MEMORY SCAN
BACK ENTER
CH01A
Priority Channel
CH22A
(
P-SCan
CH09
CH18
CH12
CH15
)
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8.7.2 Scan Memory Programming
16
1. Press the
2. Select “
then press the
3. Press the ▲ / ▼key to select “
SETUP
4. Press the ▲ / ▼ key to select “
then press the
MENU
key to display the menu.
SETUP
” with the ▲ /
SELECT
”, then press the
SELECT
▼ / ◄ / ►
soft key.
SELECT
soft key.
keys,
CHANNEL
soft key.
SCAN MEMORY
5. Press the ▲ / ▼ key to select a desired
channel to be scanned, then press the
soft key. “
MEM
” appears on the display, which
MEM
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
channel then press the
MEM
The “
8. Press the
” disappears from the display.
BACK
soft key to exit the menu.
MEM
soft key again.
NOTE
Priority Channel can be set for each Channel Group.
8.7.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN
)
BACK SELECT
”,
DSC SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK SELECT
CHANNEL SETUP
WEATHER ALERT
MULTI WATCH
SCAN MEMORY
SCAN TYPE
BACK SELECT
CH: 16
CH: 17
CH: 18A
CH: 19A
BACK MEM
SETUP
SCAN MEMORY
MEM
MEM
MEM
1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears.
2. Select “
3. Press one of the soft keys, then press the
soft key (it may be necessary to press the
/ ►
MEMORY SCAN
key to locate the
” as scan type via the SETUP menu.
SCAN
soft key). “
SCAN
M-SCN
BUSY
M-SCN USA
◄
P-SET
P
”
appears on the LCD. Scanning will proceed
from the lowest to the highest programmed
channel number and will stop on a channel
when a transmission is received.
4. The channel number will blink during reception.
5. To stop scanning, press the 16/S key or press one of the soft keys, then
SCAN
soft key.
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press the
M
25W
A
C
8.7.4 Priority Channel Setting
16
In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may
change the priority channel to another channel from Channel 16 via the
SETUP menu.
1. Press the MENU key to display the menu.
2. Select “
then press the
SETUP
” with the ▲ /
SELECT
3. Press the ▲ / ▼key to select “
SETUP
”, then press the
4. Press the ▲ / ▼ key to select “
then press the
SELECT
5. Press the ▲ / ▼ keys to select the priority
channel.
6. Press the
ENTER
soft key to store the selected
setting.
7. Press the
BACK
soft key to exit the menu.
▼ / ◄ / ►
soft key.
SELECT
soft key.
keys,
CHANNEL
soft key.
PRIORITY CH
BACK SELECT
”,
DSC SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK SELECT
CHANNEL SETUP
SCAN TYPE
SCAN RESUME
PRIORITY CH
SUB CH
BACK SELECT
SETUP
NOTE
Priority Channel can be set for each Channel Group.
8.7.5 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN
)
PRIORITY CH
CH: 16
CH: 17
CH: 18A
CH: 19A
BACK ENTER
P-CH
1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears.
2. Select “
3. Press one of the soft keys, then press the
SCAN
the
P-SCN
“
PRIORITY SCAN
” as scan type via the SETUP menu.
soft key (it may be necessary to press
◄ / ►
key to locate the
SCAN
soft key).
” appears on the LCD. Scanning will
BUSY
P-SCN USA
P-SET
P
M
25W
A
C
proceed between the memorized channels and
the priority channel. The priority channel will
be scanned after each programmed channel.
4. Scanning will stop on a channel when a transmission is received. The
channel number will blink during reception.
5. To stop scanning, press the 16/S key or press one of the soft keys, then
press the
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SCAN
soft key.
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