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QUANTUM GX5000S
25 Watt VHF/FM
Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual
z Commercial Grade ITU Class D DSC Transceiver
z Superior Receiver Performance (80 dB rejection)
z 30 W Loud Hailer complete with Listen Back and 4 Fog Horns, Bells,
and Whistle
z Huge 2.8 inch Internal Speaker Produces Clear Load Audio
z Oversized 2.8X1.4 inch Dot Matrix Display
z NAV mode, Displays Latitude/Longitude, Position Time, SOG, COG
z Oversized Rotary Channel Selector, Volume and Squelch Knobs
z Programmable Scan, Selectable Priority Scan, and Dual Watch
z One-Button Access to Channel 16 and 9
z Treble and Bass Audio Tone Control
z One Input for Optional RAM+ or VH-310 Remote Microphone
z Optional Voice Scrambler
z Plug and Play Front or Rear Panel Microphone
(optional MEK-4 extension cable available)
@ When attached to GPS Receiver
@
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 4
2 PACKING .................................................................................................................................................. 4
3 OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 5
4. SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 5
5 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 6
5.1 STATION LICENSE ..................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 RADIO CALL SIGN ..................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING .................................................................................... 6
5.4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ............................................................................. 6
6 FCC NOTICE ............................................................................................................................................. 7
7 GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................................. 8
7.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO ................................................................................................................... 8
7.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA .......................................................................................................8
7.3 COAXIAL CABLE ........................................................................................................................ 9
8 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................... 10
8.1 LOCATION ................................................................................................................................. 10
8.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................. 10
8.3 ACCESSORY CABLE ................................................................................................................ 11
8.4 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................... 12
8.5 CHANGING THE GPS TIME ................................................................................................... 12
8.6 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION ........................................................................................ 13
8.7 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC ....................................................................... 13
8.8 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROL .................................................................................... 14
8.9 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION .......................................................... 15
8.10 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC
9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ............................................................................................................. 18
10 BASIC OPERATION................................................................................................................................ 23
11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ............................................................................................................. 36
OR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 16
9.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS.......................................................................................... 18
10.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS .......................................................................................... 23
10.2 RECEPTION ............................................................................................................................... 23
10.3 TRANSMISSION ........................................................................................................................ 23
10.4 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ...................................................................................... 24
10.5 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ........................................................................................ 24
10.6 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE ...................................................................... 24
10.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ................................................................................................ 24
10.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert ................................................................................................. 24
10.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing ................................................................................... 25
10.8 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) ........................................................................................... 25
10.9 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) .............................................................. 26
10.10 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS ................................................................................................ 27
10.11 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 ............................................................................ 27
10.12 DUAL WATCH (TO CH16) ......................................................................................................... 27
10.13 SCANNING................................................................................................................................. 28
10.13.1 Selecting the Scan Type .......................................................................................... 28
10.13.2 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) .................................................................................... 28
10.13.3 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) ...................................................................................... 29
10.14 PA/FOG OPERATION ............................................................................................................... 30
10.14.1 Operating the PA HAIL mode .................................................................................. 30
10.14.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode ........................................................................... 31
10.15 DISPLAY SOG AND COG INFORMATION ............................................................................ 33
10.16 INTERCOM OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 33
10.16.1 Communication ........................................................................................................... 33
10.16.2 Calling ......................................................................................................................... 33
10.17 VOICE SCRAMBLER ................................................................................................................ 34
11.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 36
11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) ................................................................. 36
11.2.1 What is an MMSI? ................................................................................................... 36
11.2.2 Programming the MMSI............................................................................................ 37
11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL ............................................................................................................. 38
11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call ........................................................................... 38
11.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call ............................................................................... 40
11.4 ALL SHIPS CALL ..................................................................................................................... 40
11.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ................................................................................. 40
11.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ..................................................................................... 41
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11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL .................................................................................................................... 41
11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory ................................................. 41
11.5.2 Setting up Individual Reply ...................................................................................... 43
11.5.3 Setting up Individual / Group Call Ringer ............................................................... 43
11.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call ................................................................................ 44
11.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call .................................................................................... 46
11.6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY .................................................................................................. 46
11.6.1 Enabling the Call Waiting Feature .......................................................................... 46
11.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory ..................... 47
11.6.3 To Delete the Received Log from the “DSC Log” Directory ............................... 47
11.7 GROUP CALL ........................................................................................................................... 48
11.7.1 Setup a Group Call .................................................................................................. 48
11.7.2 Transmitting a Group Call........................................................................................ 49
11.7.3 Receiving a Group Call............................................................................................ 51
11.8 POSITION REQUEST ............................................................................................................... 52
11.8.1 Setting up Position Reply ........................................................................................ 52
11.8.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel ............................................. 53
11.8.3 Receiving a Position Request ................................................................................. 54
11.9 POSITION SEND ...................................................................................................................... 55
11.9.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Ringer ............................................................ 55
11.9.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Call ................................................................. 55
11.9.3 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call..................................................................... 57
11.10 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) .............................................. 57
12 RADIO SETUP MODE ............................................................................................................................ 58
12.1 LAMP ADJUSTING.................................................................................................................... 58
12.2 LCD CONTRAST ....................................................................................................................... 58
12.3 TIME OFFSET ........................................................................................................................... 59
12.4 TIME DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................... 60
12.5 SOG (SPEED OVER GROUND) UNIT .................................................................................. 60
12.6 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE (NAV DISPLAY) ........................................................................ 61
12.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET ....................................................................................................... 61
12.8 SCAN TYPE .............................................................................................................................. 62
12.9 SCAN RESUME TIME ............................................................................................................... 62
12.10 KEY BEEP (ON / OFF) .............................................................................................................. 63
12.11 WEATHER ALERT (ON / OFF) ..................................................................................................63
12.12 CHANNEL NAMING .................................................................................................................. 64
12.13 NAMING THE RADIO OR SECOND STATION MIC OR HANDSET ................................. 64
12.14 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROL .................................................................................... 65
12.15 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY ............................................................................................ 66
12.16 CALENDAR SETUP .................................................................................................................. 67
12.17 VOICE SCRAMBLER ................................................................................................................ 69
13 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATION ...................................................................................................70
13.1 RAM+ MIC CONTROLS ........................................................................................................... 70
13.2 INTERCOM OPERATION .........................................................................................................73
13.2.1 Communication ........................................................................................................... 73
13.2.2 Calling ......................................................................................................................... 73
13.3 PA/FOG OPERATION ................................................................................................................ 74
13.3.1 Operating the PA / Hailer ............................................................................................ 74
13.3.2 Operating the FOG Horn ............................................................................................ 74
13.4 DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE .................................................................................................... 75
14 VH-310 HANDSET OPERTION ............................................................................................................ 78
15 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 88
16 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS .................................................................................................................... 90
17 WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................ 96
18 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 99
13.4.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel Position or COG ....................................... 76
14.1 VH-310 HANDSET CONTROLS .............................................................................................. 78
14.2 INTERCOM OPERTION ............................................................................................................ 82
14.2.1 Communication ........................................................................................................... 82
14.2.2 Calling ......................................................................................................................... 82
14.3 PA/FOG OPERATION ................................................................................................................ 83
14.3.1 Operating the PA / Hailer ............................................................................................ 83
14.3.2 Operating the FOG Horn ............................................................................................ 83
14.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) .............................................. 84
14.5 DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE .................................................................................................... 85
14.5.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel Position or COG ....................................... 86
14.5.2 External Speaker AF Selection ................................................................................ 86
15.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................................................................... 88
15.2 FACTORY SERVICE ................................................................................................................. 88
15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................................................................................. 89
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The STANDARD HORIZON GX5000S is a VHF/FM Marine Transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX5000S
can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of
1 watt or 25 watts.
The GX5000S is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D operation
and an Enhanced second station RAM+ mic (CMP25 remote-control speaker/
microphone with display) or VH-310 Handset. Class D operation allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on channel 70 even if
the radio is receiving a call.
The GX5000S operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are
switchable for use with 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 GX5000S include: 30W PA/Fog, multi-station intercom,
scanning, priority scanning, submersible speaker mic, 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:
y GX5000S Transceiver
y Mounting Bracket and attaching hardware
y Owner’s Manual
y Warning Sticker
y Power Cord
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3 OPTIONS
MMB-84 ......................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket
CMP25B/W ............... Remote-Access Microphone (RAM+ Mic, Black/White)
VH-310 ..................................................Remote Handset (available in Black)
CT-100 ............................................... 23-foot Extension Cable for RAM+ Mic
CVS2500 ...............................................................................Voice Scrambler
MLS-310 .............. 10W amplified External Speaker with on/off Volum control
MLS-300 ...................................................................... External Loudspeaker
101W ............................................................... Mini White Extension Speaker
220SW ..................................................................... 4.5” Round Hail/PA Horn
240SW ........................................................ 5” x 8” Rectangular Hail/PA Horn
MEK-4 .... Microphone Extension Kit (to remote front panel mic to rear panel)
4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where
the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distance of 0.89 m (2.92 feet). Failure to observe these restrictions will
result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits.
Antenna Installation:
The antenna must be located at least 0.89 m (2.92 feet) away from passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements.
Lithium Battery Included:
This radio contains a Lithium Battery. At the end of radio’s useful life, under
various state and lows, it may be illegal to dispose of Lithium Battery into the
municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details
in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX5000S Marine
VHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may
be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on
the STANDARD HORIZON Web site.
PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX5000S,
you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or
contact the Product Support team at 800-767-2450 M-F 7:00-5:00PST.
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5 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION
Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.
5.1 STATION LICENSE
An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in
U.S. waters (except Hawaii) which is under 20 meters in length. However, any
vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a
HF single side band radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal is required to
have a ship station license. FCC license forms, including applications for ship
(605) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at http://
www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605.html. To obtain a form from the FCC, call
(888) 225-5322.
5.2 RADIO CALL SIGN
Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio
Station License. The USCG recommends the boats registration number and
the state to be used.
5.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING
You may need a license when traveling in Canada. If you do need a license
contact their nearest field office or regional office or write:
Industry Canada
Radio Regulatory Branch
Attn: DOSP
300 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada, KIA 0C8
5.4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION
The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application.
Type Acceptance ......................................................................... FCC Part 80
Output Power ............................................... 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)
Emission ......................................................................... 16K0G3E, 16K0G2B
Frequency Range .................................................... 156.025 to 163.275 MHz
FCC Type Number ................................................................... K6630283X3S
Industry Canada Type Approval ............................................511B-30283X3S
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6 FCC NOTICE
NOTICE
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved
in writing by STANDARD HORIZON.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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7 GETTING STARTED
7.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO
The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158
MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially
“line of sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings,
hills or trees). Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type,
gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter. On a fixed mount
25W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles, for
a portable 5W radio transmission the expected distance can be greater than 5
miles in “line of sight”.
7.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA
Marine antennas are made to radiate signals equally in all horizontal directions, but not straight up. The objective of a marine antenna is to enhance the
signal toward the horizon. The degree to which this is accomplished is called
the antenna’s gain. It is measured in decibels (dB) and is one of the major
factors in choosing an antenna. In terms of effective radiated power (ERP),
antennas are rated on the basis of how much gain they have over a theoretical
antenna with zero gain. A 3 foot, 3dB gain antenna represents twice as much
gain over the imaginary antenna.
Typically a 3 foot 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The
longer 8 foot 6dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require
the additional gain.
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7.3 COAXIAL CABLE
VHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable –
a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is specified by it’s diameter and
construction.
For runs less than 20 feet, RG-58/U, about 1/4 inch in diameter is a good
choice. For runs over 20 feet but less than 50 feet, the larger RG-8X or RG213/U should be used for cable runs over 50 feet RG-8X should be used. For
installation of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below.
1/16''
3/4''
1 1/8''
Adapter
3/4''
1/8''
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.
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8 INSTALLATION
8.1 LOCATION
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 must be mounted at least 3 feet from radio
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.
8.2 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 1):
Antenna
Red
Power Source
Water proof
Deck Outlet
Black
Optional Speaker
Fuse
Optional HAIL/PA Horn
Accessory Cable
GPS Navigation Receiver
Figure 1. 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 3.3
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.
8.3 ACCESSORY CABLE
Wire Color/Description
WHITE - External Speaker (+
SHIELD - External Speaker
RED - PA Speaker (+
SHIELD - PA Speaker
)
(–)
GREEN - NMEA Ground
BLUE- NMEA Input (+)
GRAY-NMEA Output (+)
When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off
about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the specified wire’s insulation, then splice the ends
together.
16/9
WX
SCAN
QUANTUM
IC
DW
MENU
CALL CLR
GX5000S
NAV
PA/
H/L
FOG
ENT
Connection Examples
)
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
(–)
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
Connect to external 4 Ohm PA speaker
Connect to external 4 Ohm PA speaker
Connect to NMEA
(–)
connection of GPS
Connect to NMEA (+) output of GPS
Connect to NMEA (+) input of GPS
PA Spe aker
Shield
Red
Blue NMEA OUT
Green
NMEA OUT
Gray
NMEA IN
Shield
White
( )
( )
( )
GPS Receiver
DISTRESS
PULL OPEN
VOL/PWR
SQL
External Speaker
• 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.
• GX5000S can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher.
• The NMEA supported sentences are:
Input: GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC sentence is recommended)
Output:DSC and DSE
(DSC sentences to Standard Horizon Plotter for Position Polling)
If you have further inquires, please feel free to contact Product Support at:
Phone: (800) 767-2450
Email: marinetech@vxstdusa.com
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8.4 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS
After connections have been made between the GX5000S and the GPS, a
small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of
the LCD display. To see additional GPS information press
and hold the [H/L(NAV)] key until the GX5000S shows
the SOG and COG.
8.5 CHANGING THE GPS TIME
From the Factory the GX5000S shows GPS satellite time or UTC time when a
optional GPS is connected. A time offset is needed to show the local time in
your area.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
the CHANNEL selector knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time offset from UTC. See illustration below to find your offset time from UTC. If “
is the same as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or
GMT Greenwich Mean Time).
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the time offset.
6. Press the [CLR] key to return to the “
menu, then press the [CLR] key again to return to radio operation.
00:0000:00
00:00” is assigned, the time
00:0000:00
Time OffsetTime Offset
Time Offset” with
Time OffsetTime Offset
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup”
Radio SetupRadio Setup
OFFSET TIME TABLE
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8.6 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION
Set the radio show UTC time or local time with the offset inputted in section 8.5
CHANGING THE GPS TIME.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
the “
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
LocalLocal
“
Local.”
LocalLocal
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. Press the [CLR] key to return to the “
menu, then press the [CLR] key again to return to
radio operation.
Time DisplayTime Display
Time Display” in
Time DisplayTime Display
UTCUTC
UTC” or
UTCUTC
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup”
Radio SetupRadio Setup
8.7 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 following the steps below the COG can
be changed to Magnetic.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
neticnetic
netic” or “
neticnetic
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. Press the [CLR] key to return to the “
menu, then press the [CLR] key again to return to
radio operation.
TrueTrue
True.”
TrueTrue
MagneticMagnetic
Magnetic” in the
MagneticMagnetic
Mag-Mag-
Mag-
Mag-Mag-
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup”
Radio SetupRadio Setup
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8.8 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROL
Allows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for the best
acoustics in noisy environments. The effect is similar to adjusting the treble
and bass controls on a stereo.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
the “
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select desired audio responce in the
lower frequency range. Available selections are “
66
6” through “
66
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. Select “
7. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select desired audio responce in the
highr frequency range. Available selections are “
66
6” through “
66
8. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
9. Press the [CLR] key to return to the “
menu, then press the [CLR] key again to return to
radio operation.
+6+6
+6.”
+6+6
TrebleTreble
Treble” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
TrebleTreble
+6+6
+6.”
+6+6
Tone ControlTone Control
Tone Control” in
Tone ControlTone Control
BassBass
Bass” with the
BassBass
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup”
Radio SetupRadio Setup
––
–
––
––
–
––
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8.9 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Make a rectangular template for the flush mount measuring 2.9” H x
8.1” W (72 x 205 mm).
2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be
cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accommodate the transceiver (at least 6 inches deep).
There should be at least 1/2 inch between the transceiver’s heatsink and
any wiring, cables or structures.
3. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver.
4. Fasten the brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer nut
combination; so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface
(see Figure 2).
5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is
tight against the mounting surface.
Bracket
Lock-washer nut combination
Adjusting Screw
Figure 2. MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation
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8.10
OPTIONAL CMP25 ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC
OR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATION
The GX5000S is capable of using a CMP25 Enhanced RAM+ mic or VH-310
Handset to remotely control the Radio, DSC and PA/Fog functions. In addition
the GX5000S can operate as a full function intercom system.
1. Connect the Extension Cable to the Remote Mic eight pin connector on
the rear panel, then tighten the Cable Nut (See Figure 3).
2. Referring to Figure 3, make a 1.2” (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.
3. Drill the four Screw holes (approx. 2 mm) on the wall, then install the Mounting Base to the wall using four screws.
4. Put the Rubber Cap on to the Nut. The installation is now complete.
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:
Yellow, Green, Brown, Purple, Blue, Green, RedÚ, Shield
Ú The red and shield wires are wrapped in foil. Remove the foil, and
seperate the Red and shield wires.
Ú
External Speaker Connections
Wall
Routing Cable
Mounting Bracket
Figure 3. Enhanced RAM+ MIC Installation
Gasket
Cap
Nut
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Remote Mic or External Speaker Selection
By default the RAM+ or VH-310 Handset internal speaker is turned on, however using the RAM+ mic (or VH-310 Handset) this speaker can be turned off
so the external speaker can be used.
RAM+ mic procedure
1. Press and hold the [CALL(ENT)] key.
2. Press the [S] or [T] key to select “
3. Press the [CALL(ENT)] key.
4. Press the [T] key to until “
[
CALL(ENT)] key.
5. Press the [S] or [T] key to select “
off) or “
6. Press the [CALL(ENT)] key to save the selection.
7. Press the [16/9] key to exit this mode.
VH-310 Procedure
1. Press and hold the [CALL(MENU)] key.
2. Press the [S] or [T] key to select “
3. Press the [ENT] key
4. Press the [T] key to until “
[
5. Press the [S] or [T] key to select “
off) or “
6. Press the [ENT] key to save the selection.
7. Press the [16/9] key to exit this mode.
onon
on” (External speaker on).
onon
ENT] key.
onon
on” (External speaker on).
onon
EXT SPKEXT SPK
EXT SPK” is shown and press the
EXT SPKEXT SPK
EXT SPKEXT SPK
EXT SPK” is shown and press the
EXT SPKEXT SPK
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
RADIO SETUP.”
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
oFoF
oF” (External speaker
oFoF
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
RADIO SETUP.”
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
oFoF
oF” (External speaker
oFoF
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9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
NOTE
This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 4 for
location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter
10 of this manual.
9.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL (VOL/PWR
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.
When the power is turned on, the transceiver is set to the last selected
channel. Clockwise rotation of this knob increases the audio volume level.
To turn the transceiver off, press and hold this knob until the LCD turns off.
Secondary Use
When in PA or Fog mode, controls the listen back volume.
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SQUELCH CONTROL (SQL
Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise on
the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does.
This point is called the squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch
control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions.
MIC Connector
Connects the supplied Hand Microphone.
[
DISTRESS] Key
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to section
“11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call.”
KEYPAD
[
16/9] Key
Press the [16/9] key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel
location. Holding down the [16/9] key recalls channel 9. Pressing the
[
16/9] key again reverts to the previous selected working channel.
Secondary use:
Press the [WX] key while pressing and holding the [16/9] key to switch
between USA, International and Canadian bands.
[WX]
Key
Press the [WX] key immediately recalls the previously selected NOAA
weather channel from any channel. Pressing the [WX] key again reverts
to the previous selected working channel.
Secondary use:
Press the [WX] key while pressing and holding the [16/9] key to switch
between USA, International and Canadian bands.
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16/9
WX
SCAN
QUANTUM
IC NAV
PA/
DW
FOG
MENU
ENT
CALL CLR
GX5000S
H/L
DISTRESS
PULL OPEN
VOL/PWR
SQL
Figure 4. Controls and Connectors
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[
SCAN] Key
Press the [SCAN] key to start and stop the scanning of programmed
channels. Refer to section “10.13 SCANNING” for details.
Secondary use:
Press and hold the [SCAN] key to memorizes the selected channel into
the transceivers scan memory for scanning (“MEM” appears on the display). When press and hold again, it DELETES the channel from the
scan memory (“MEM” disappears from the display).
[DW(IC)]
Key
Pressing the [DW(IC)] key enables dual watch between a priority channel (CH16 is the default) and a selected channel until a signal is received. When a signal is recieved on the selected channel the radio will
momentarily switch to the Priority channel and listen for communications. Refer to section “10.12 DUAL WATCH (TO CH-16)” for details.
Secondary use:
Press and hold the [DW(IC)] key, when the optional CMP25 RAM+ Mic
or VH-310 Handset is connected, intercom operation will operate between radio and option mic or handset. Refer to section “10.16 INTER-
COM OPERATION” for details.
[
CALL(MENU)] Key
Press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key to access the DSC Call Menu. The
“Individual Call,” “Group Call,” “All Ships Call,” “Position Request,” “Position Report,” “DSC Log,” and “DSC Test” functions can be accessed
from the DSC Call Menu.
Secondary use:
Press and hold the [CALL(MENU)] key to access the Radio Setup (refer to
Section 12) or DSC Setup menu (refer to Section 11).
RADIO SETUP menu
Dimmer
Contrast
Time Offset
Time Display
SOG Unit
Magnetic
Priority CH
SCAN Type
SCAN Resume
Key Beep
Weather Alert
CH Name
Unit Name
Tone Control
FOG Frequency
Calendar
DSC SETUP menu
Individual Directory
Individual Reply
Individual Ack
Individual Ringer
Group Directory
Position Reply
Position Input
DSC Beep
User MMSI
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[
PA/FOG] Key
Press to select the 30W PA or FOG Horn Function. Refer to section
“10.14 PA/FOG OPERATION” for details.
[
ENT] Key
Press the [ENT] Key to enter a selection the DSC menu, Radio Setup or
DSC Setup menus.
[
H/L(NAV)] Key
Press the [H/L(NAV)] key to toggles between 25 W (High) and 1 W
(Low) power. When the [H/L(NAV)] 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(NAV)] key does not function
on transmit inhibited and low power only channels.
Secondary use
Press and hold the [H/L(NAV)] key until SOG (Speed Over Ground) and
COG (Course Over Ground) is shown on the display when a GPS is
connected to the accessory cable of the GX5000S. See section “8.3
ACCESSORY CABLE.”
[
CLR] Key
Press the [CLR] Key to cancel a selection the DSC menu, Radio Setup
or DSC Setup menus.
CHANNEL SELECTOR KNOB
Rotary knob used to select channels and to choose menu items (such as
the DSC menu, Radio Setup and DSC Setup menu). The [UP(S)] /
[
DOWN(T)] keys on the microphone can also be used to select channels
and menu items.
Secondary Use
y While holding down the [SCAN] key and turning the CHANNEL selector
knob, you can confirm memory channels for scanning.
y Adjust the PA output level while in PA/FOG mode.
ACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLE
Connects the GX5000S to a GPS, a PA speaker, and an external speaker.
See section “3 OPTIONS” for a list of optional STANDARD HORIZON
Speakers.
DC INPUT CABLE
Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12 to 16V
DC.
RAM+ MIC CONNECTOR
Connects the GX5000S to the enhanced RAM+ MIC (Remote Access Microphone) or the VH-310 Handset. Refer to section “13 ENHANCED RAM+
MIC OPERATION” or “14 VH-310 HANDSET OPERATION” for details.
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FRONT PANEL REMOTE MIC Connector
Connects the supplied Hand Microphone if desired. This connnector is
used to remote the Front panel speaker mic using the optional MEK-4
Microphone Extension
Kit. 2 front panel microphones to the front mic
jack and the rear panel
mic connector at the
same time.
ANTENNA JACK
Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with
an impedance of 50 ohms.
PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCH
Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode. If the transceiver is in the intercom operation mode (between the RAM+ and the
GX5000S), it activates the GX5000S microphone for voice communications.
MICROPHONE
Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise, using
Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology.
MICROPHONE SPEAKER
The same audio heard through internal radio speaker is heard through
microphone speaker.
[UP(S)]
The [UP(S)] and [DOWN(T)] on the microphone function the same as the
CHANNEL selector knob on the front panel of the transceiver.
[
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. Pressing the [16/9] key
again will revert the radio to the previous selected channel.
/ [DOWN(T)] KEYS
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10 BASIC OPERATION
10.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS
The FCC prohibits the following communications:
• False distress or emergency messages:
• Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests;
• Messages to or from a vessel on land;
• Transmission while on land;
• Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000).
10.2 RECEPTION
1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and
antenna are properly connected.
2. Press and hold the VOL/PWR knob until the radio turns on.
3. Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as “squelch
off”.
4. Turn up the VOL/PWR 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. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired channel. Refer to
the channel chart on page 91 for available channels.
7. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening
level. The “ ” indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the
channel is being used.
10.3 TRANSMISSION
1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3. Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch. The “ ” indicator on the LCD is
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 inch (2.5 cm) from the mouth for optimum performance.
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10.4 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.
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10.5 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 91) 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.
10.6 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE
1. To change the modes, hold the [16/9] key and press the [WX] key. The
mode changes from USA to International to Canadian with each press of
the [WX] key.
2. “USA” will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode, “INTL” will be displayed for International mode, and “CAN” will be displayed for Canadian
mode.
3. Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 91) for allocated channels in each mode.
10.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS
1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the [WX] key from any channel. The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel.
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob on the radio or [UP(S)] / [DOWN(T
keys on the microphone to select a different NOAA weather channel.
3. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the [WX] key. The transceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel.
10.7.1 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. When the Weather Alert feature is enabled
(see section “12.11 WX ALERT”), the transceiver is capable of receiving this
alert if the following is performed:
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1. Program NOAA weather channels into the transceiver’s memory for scanning. Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under section
“10.13.2 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN).”
2. Press the [SCAN] key once to start memory scanning.
3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the
regular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not stop on a normal weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received.
4. 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.
5. Press the [WX] key to stop the alert tone and receive the weather report.
NOTE
If the [WX] key is not pressed the alert tone will be emitted for 5 minutes
and then the weather report will be received.
NOTE
The Weather Alert feature is also engaged while the transceiver is receiving on one of the NOAA weather channels.
10.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing
NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test
the GX5000S’s NOAA Weather feature, on Wednesday between 11AM and
1PM, setup as in section “10.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert” and confirm the alert is
heard.
10.8 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.
7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.
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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.
10.9 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-emergency
communications. Here, also, calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but
may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.
Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this
manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial
contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 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, 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.
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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.
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10.10 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 Pub-
lic 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.
10.11 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67
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 (H/L key) for means to temporarily override the
low-power limit on these two channels.
10.12 DUAL WATCH (TO CH16
1. Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears.
2. Select the channel you wish to dual watch to CH16.
3. Press the [DW(IC)] 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 GX5000S will dual watch to CH16.
4. To stop Dual Watch press the [DW(IC)] key again.
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10.13 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.
10.13.1 Selecting the Scan Type
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
SCANSCAN
SCAN” or “
SCANSCAN
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. Press the [CLR] key to return to the “
menu, then press the [CLR] key again to return to
radio operation.
Memory SCANMemory SCAN
Memory SCAN.”
Memory SCANMemory SCAN
SCAN TypeSCAN Type
SCAN Type” in the
SCAN TypeSCAN Type
PriorityPriority
Priority
PriorityPriority
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup”
Radio SetupRadio Setup
10.13.2 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN
1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears.
2. Select a desired channel to be scanned using the CHANNEL selector knob.
Press and hold the [SCAN] key until “MEM” appears
on the LCD which indicates the channel has been
programmed into the transceivers memory.
3. Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be
scanned.
4. To DELETE a channel from the transceiver’s memory, select the channel
then press and hold the [SCAN] key until “MEM” disappears from the LCD.
5. To start scanning, press the [SCAN] key momentarily. “
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.
6. The channel number will blink during reception.
7. To stop scanning, press the [16/9] or [WX] key.
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M-SCANM-SCAN
M-SCAN” appears
M-SCANM-SCAN
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10.13.3 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN
In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may change
the priority channel to the desired channel from the Channel 16 by the Radio
Setup Mode, refer to section “12.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET.”
1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears.
2. Select a desired channel to be scanned using the CHANNEL selector knob.
Press and hold the [SCAN] key for one second,
“MEM” will appear on the display which indicates
the channel has been programmed into the transceivers memory.
3. Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned.
4. To DELETE a channel from the transceiver’s memory, select the channel
then press and hold the [SCAN] key until “MEM” is removed from the display.
5. To start priority scanning, press the [SCAN] key momentarily. “
appears on the LCD. Scanning will proceed between
the memorized channels and the priority channel.
The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel.
6. To stop scanning, press the [16/9] or [WX] key.
You may change the scan resume time in the Radio Setup Mode, refer to
section “12.9 SCAN RESUME TIME.”
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P-SCANP-SCAN
P-SCAN”
P-SCANP-SCAN
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10.14 PA/FOG OPERATION
The GX5000S has a 30W Hailer built-in and can be used with any 4 Ohm PA
Horns. Standard Horizon offers a small and a large PA horn called the 220SW
and 240SW. When in Hail mode the PA speaker Listen’s Back (acts as a microphone and sends sound to the front panel speaker and the speaker mic)
through the PA horn speaker which provides two-way communications through
the PA horn speaker.
NOTE
When in PA or FOG mode the GX5000S will receive on the last selected
VHF channel before entering into the PA or FOG mode and receive
DSC calls.
PA HAIL mode:
PA HAIL mode allows the transceiver to be used as a power hailer when an
optional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240SW HAIL/PA speaker is installed. The Hail mode has a listen-back feature which provides two way
communication through the HAIL/PA speaker.
FOG HORN mode:
Automatic signaling is transmitted through the HAIL/PA speaker. When the
Fog horn, Bells or Whistle signal is not being outputted the GX5000S listens back through the connected PA Horn speaker.
10.14.1 Operating the PA HAIL mode
1. Press the [PA/FOG] key, then select “
CHANNEL selector knob.
2. Press the [ENT] key.
3. Press the PTT switch to speak through the HAIL/PA
speaker.
Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to control the
AF output level. The AF output level can be set from
0 to 30 watts.
4. When the fog signal is not outputted, rotate the VOL/PWR knob to adjust
listen back volume.
5. To exit the PA HAIL mode, press the [CLR] key.
PAPA
PA” with the
PAPA
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10.14.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode
Operator can select from Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Aground, Anchor, Horn
and Siren.
1. Press the [PA/FOG] key, then select “
CHANNEL selector knob.
2. Press the [ENT] key.
3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the function.
4. Press the [ENT] key.
5. On the HORN and SIREN modes, press the PTT
switch to activate the tone through the HAIL/PA
speaker.
Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to control the
AF output level. The AF output level can be set from
0 to 30 watts.
6. When the fog signal is not outputted, rotate the VOL/PWR knob to adjust
listen back volume.
7. To exit the FOG HORN mode, press the [CLR] key.
FOGFOG
FOG” with the
FOGFOG
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TYPE PATTERN USAGE
UNDERWAY
One 5-second blasts every 120 seconds.
Motor vessel underway and
making way.
Listen Back
120s
STOP
SAIL
Two 5-second blasts (separated by 2
seconds) every 120 seconds.
5s 5s
2s 2s
Listen Back
120s
One 5-second blasts followed by two 1second blasts (separated by 2 seconds)
every 120 seconds.
1s 1s1s 1s
Motor vessel underway but
stopped (not making way).
Sailing vessel underway, fishing vessel (underway or anchored), vessel not under
command, a vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver (un-
TOW
2s 2s2s 2s
Listen Back
120s
One 5-second blasts followed by three 1-
derway or at anchor), or a vessel towing or pushing another
ahead.
Vessel under tow (manned).
second blasts (separated by 2 seconds)
every 120 seconds.
1s 1s1s 1s1s 1s
Listen Back
120s
Listen Back
60s
AGROUND
2s 2s2s 2s2s 2s
One 11-second rings every 60 seconds.
ANCHOR One 5-second rings every 60 seconds.
Listen Back
60s
Vessel is aground.
Vessel is at anchor.
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10.15 DISPLAY SOG AND COG INFORMATION
The transceiver has the ability to display the time, SOG and COG date, as well
as the vessel’s position (LAT/LON), when connected to a GPS receiver.
1. Press and hold the [H/L(NAV)] key to display SOG
and COG information.
2. To hide SOG and COG information, press the
[
H/L(NAV)] key.
10.16 INTERCOM OPERATION
Connecting a CMP25 RAM+ or VH-310 Handset to the GX5000S allows intercom communications. Refer to section “13.2 INTERCOM OPERATION” for
CMP25 RAM+ Microphone or section “14.2 INTERCOM OPERATION” for VH310 Handset.
10.16.1 Communication
1. Press and hold the [DW(IC)] key while in the “Radio” mode, the mode is
changed to “Intercom” mode.
2. When the “Intercom” operation is activated, “
comcom
com” is displayed on the GX5000S, and “IC” is dis-
comcom
played on the CMP25 RAM+ or VH-310 Handset.
3. Press the PTT switch. “
TalkTalk
Talk” will be shown on the
TalkTalk
display.
NOTE: A warning beep will be emitted when the GX5000S microphone’s
PTT switch is pressed while the
RAM+ Mic’s PTT switch is pressed.
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone, hold the microphone about
1/2 inch away from your mouth.
5. When finished, release the PTT
(
Second Station Mic’s PTT switch is pressed
switch.
6. Press the [DW(IC)] key the mode will revert to “Radio” mode.
Inter-Inter-
Inter-
Inter-Inter-
(
GX5000S’s PTT switch is pressed
)
)
10.16.2 Calling
Hold down the [DW(IC)] key when the “Intercom” mode is activated to send a
calling beep to the RAM+ or VH-310 remote mic.
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10.17 VOICE SCRAMBLER
If privacy of communications is desired, a CVS2500 4 code voice scrambler
(VS) can be installed in the transceiver. Contact your Dealer to have a CVS2500
installed. Refer to the section “12.17 VOICE SCRAMBLER” to program the
voice scrambler.
1. Select a channel that was programmed for scrambler mode (“VS” and scrambler number will appear
on the LCD).
2. Monitor the channel before transmitting.
3. Transmit the voice message. The signal sent will be scrambled.
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MEMO
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11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING
11.1 GENERAL
WARNING
This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety
call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device,
this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shorebased VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The
range of signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles.
NOTE
A DSC Warning sticker is included with
the GX5000S. To comply with FCC
regulations this sticker must be
mounted in a location that can be easily viewed from the location of the
GX5000S.
Digital Selective Calling is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio
call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. It has
also been designated as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is planned that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on
distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime
safety information broadcasts.
WARNING
STICKER
16/9
WX
SCAN
QUANTUM
GX5000S
IC NAV
PA/
H/L
DW
FOG
DISTRESS
PULL OPEN
MENU
ENT
CALL CLR
VOL/PWR
SQL
This new system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position (when connected to the transceiver) to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or
receive Distress, Urgency, Safety, Routine, POSITION REQUEST, POSITION
SEND, and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver.
11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI
)
11.2.1 What is an MMSI?
An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceivers capable of using
Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to
selectively call other vessels.
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THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE
THE GX5000S DSC FUCTIONS.
How can I obtain an MMSI assignment?
In the USA, visit the following websites to register:
http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ or
http://seatow.com/boating_safety/mmsi.asp
In the Canada, visit
http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf01032e.html or
http://www.usps.org/php/mmsi/rules.php
11.2.2 Programming the MMSI
WARNING
A user MMSI can be inputted only once. Therefore please be careful
not to input the incorrect MMSI number. If the user needs to change
the MMSI number after it has been entered, the radio will have to be
returned to Factory Service. Refer to the section “15.2. FACTORY SER-
VICE.”
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key
until the “
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to the left to
select “
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
with the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ENT] key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob or press the
[UP(S)]
to select the first number of your MMSI, then
press the [ENT] key to step to the next number.
6. Repeat step 5 to set your MMSI (nine digits).
7. When finished programming the number, press
and hold the [ENT] key. Appears the confirmation message on the display. Set your MMSI
again, then press and hold the [ENT] key.
8. Press the [ENT] key to store the number in
memory.
9. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “
dio Setupdio Setup
dio Setup” menu, then press the [CLR] key
dio Setupdio Setup
again to return to radio operation.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
DSC SetupDSC Setup
DSC Setup” menu.
DSC SetupDSC Setup
User MMSIUser MMSI
User MMSI”
User MMSIUser MMSI
/ [DOWN(T)] key on the microphone
Ra-Ra-
Ra-
Ra-Ra-
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11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL
The GX5000S is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The GX5000S may be connected to a GPS to also
transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel.
11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call
NOTE
To be able to transmit a DSC distress call an MMSI number must be
programmed, refer to section “11.2.2 Programming the MMSI.”
In order for your ships location to be transmitted a GPS must be connected to
the GX5000S, refer to section “8.3 ACCESSORY CABLE.”
1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and
press the [DISTRESS] key. The “
menu will appear on the LCD.
2. Press and hold the [DISTRESS] key. The radios display will count down (5-4-3-2-1) and then transmit
the Distress call. The backlight of the LCD and keypad flashes while the radios display is countdown.
3. When the distress signal is sent, CH70 and “ ”
icon will appear on the LCD.
4. The transceiver “shadow-watches” for a transmission
between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment
signal is received. “DISTRESS” and “WAITING” will
appear on the LCD.
5. If an acknowledgement is received, select channel
16 and advise your distress situation.
6. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4 minute
intervals until an acknowledgment is received.
7. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds
and channel 16 is automatically selected. The LCD shows the MMSI of the
ship responding to your distress.
RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received.
RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station.
8. To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key.
DISTRESS ALERTDISTRESS ALERT
DISTRESS ALERT”
DISTRESS ALERTDISTRESS ALERT
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Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress
The GX5000S is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with the following “Nature of Distress” categories:
Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking,
Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, MOB
1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and
press the [DISTRESS] key. The “
menu will appear on the LCD.
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired nature of distress category.
3. Press and hold the [DISTRESS] key. The radios display will count down (5-4-3-2-1) and then transmit
the Distress call. The backlight of the LCD and keypad flashes while the radios display is countdown.
4. When the distress signal is sent, CH70 and “ ”
icon will appear on the LCD.
5. The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledgment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls
on CH16.
6. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received,
a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected. The LCD shows the MMSI of the
ship responding to your distress.
RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is re-
ceived.
RECEIVED RLY ACK: relay acknowledgment signal is received from another
vessel or coast station.
7. To cancel the DSC Distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key.
DISTRESS ALERTDISTRESS ALERT
DISTRESS ALERT”
DISTRESS ALERTDISTRESS ALERT
Cancel a DSC Distress Call
If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the GX5000S allows you to send a
message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made in error.
Press the [CLR] key, then press the [ENT] key.
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11.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call
1. When a DSC Distress call is received, an emergency
alarm sounds.
Then channel 16 is automatically selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. The LCD shows the position of the vessel in distress.
4 If the position of the vessel distress data does not
include position, the LCD will show the display on
the right.
NOTE
You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt.
11.4 ALL SHIPS CALL
The All Ships Call function allows contact to be established with other vessel
stations without having their ID in the individual calling directory. Also, priority
for the call can be designated as Urgency or Safety.
URGENCY Call:This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in
distress, but have a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation. This call is the same as saying PAN PAN PAN
on channel 16.
SAFETY Call: Used to transmit boating safety information to other vessels.
This message usually contains information about an overdue
boat, debris in the water, loss of a navigation aid or an important meteorological message. This call is the same as saying
Securite, Securite, Securite.”
11.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call
1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “
Call MenuCall Menu
Call Menu” will appear.
Call MenuCall Menu
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to se-
All ShipsAll Ships
lect “
All Ships.”
All ShipsAll Ships
3. Press the [ENT] key. (To cancel, turn the
CHANNEL selector knob to select “
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the nature of call (“
SafetySafety
“
Safety”), then press the [ENT] key.
SafetySafety
5. Press the [ENT] key again to transmit the selected
UrgencyUrgency
Urgency” or
UrgencyUrgency
DSCDSC
DSC
DSCDSC
ExitExit
Exit.”)
ExitExit
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type of all ships DSC call.
6. After the All Ships Call is transmitted, the transceiver
will switch to CH16.
7. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy,
then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or
“Securite, Securite, Securite” depending on the priority of the call. Then announce your call sign and
announce the channel you wish to switch to for communications.
11.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call
1. When an all ships call is received, an emergency alarm sounds.
The radio will automatically change to channel 16.
The LCD shows the MMSI of the vessel transmitting the All Ships Call.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Monitor channel 16 or traffic channel until the URGENCY voice communication is completed.
11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL
This feature allows the GX5000S to contact another vessel with a DSC VHF
radio and automatically switch the receiving radio to a desired communications channel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel (switching to the channel is private between the
two stations).
11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory
The GX5000S has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s
name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit
Individual calls, Position Requests and Position Send transmissions.
To transmit an Individual call you must program this directory with information
of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone directory.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key
Radio SetupRadio Setup
until “
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
DSC SetupDSC Setup
“
DSC Setup” menu.
DSC SetupDSC Setup
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
rectoryrectory
rectory” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
rectoryrectory
4. Press the [ENT] key.
Individual Di-Individual Di-
Individual Di-
Individual Di-Individual Di-
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5. Select “
press the [ENT] key.
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through
the first letter of the name of the vessel or person
you want to reference in the directory.
7. Press the [ENT] key to store the first letter in the
name and step to the next letter to the right.
8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete.
The name can consist of up to eleven characters, if
you do not use all eleven characters press the [ENT
key to move to the next space. This method can
also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If
a mistake was made entering in the name repeat pressing the [H/L(NAV
key until the wrong character is selected, then turn the CHANNEL selector
knob to correct the entry.
9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered,
press and hold the [ENT] key to advance to the MMSI
(Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) number
entry.
10. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through
numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move
one space to the right press the [ENT] key. Repeat
this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered.
11. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the
[
NEL selector to correct the entry.
12. To store the data entered, press and hold the [ENT] key.
13. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 5 through 12.
14. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “
the [CLR] key again to return to radio operation.
AddAdd
Add” with the CHANNEL selector knob, then
AddAdd
]
H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong number is selected, then turn the CHAN-
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup” menu, then press
Radio SetupRadio Setup
)]
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11.5.2 Setting up Individual Reply
Allows setting up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually respond to a DSC Individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel
for voice communications. When Manual is selected the MMSI of the calling
vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to
caller id on a cellular phone.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key
Radio SetupRadio Setup
until “
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
DSC SetupDSC Setup
“
DSC Setup” menu.
DSC SetupDSC Setup
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
plyply
ply” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
plyply
4. Press the [ENT]key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
tomatictomatic
tomatic” or “
tomatictomatic
6. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “
the [CLR] key again to return to radio operation.
ManualManual
Manual.”
ManualManual
Individual Re-Individual Re-
Individual Re-
Individual Re-Individual Re-
Au-Au-
Au-
Au-Au-
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup” menu, then press
Radio SetupRadio Setup
11.5.3 Setting up Individual/Group Call Ringer
When a Individual Call or Group Call is received the radio will produce a ringing tone for 2 minutes. This selection allows the Individual Call ringer time to
be changed.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key
Radio SetupRadio Setup
until “
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
DSC SetupDSC Setup
“
DSC Setup” menu.
DSC SetupDSC Setup
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
RingerRinger
Ringer” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
RingerRinger
4. Press the [ENT] key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
ringing time of a Individual Call.
6. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “
the [CLR] key again to return to radio operation.
IndividualIndividual
Individual
IndividualIndividual
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup” menu, then press
Radio SetupRadio Setup
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The GX5000S has the capability to turn off the Individual call ringer.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key
Radio SetupRadio Setup
until “
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
DSC SetupDSC Setup
“
DSC Setup” menu.
DSC SetupDSC Setup
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
with the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ENT] key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
dividualdividual
dividual” if you wish to disable the Individual Call
dividualdividual
ringer, or “
Group Call ringer and press the [ENT] key.
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
OffOff
“
Off.”
OffOff
7. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
8. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “
the [CLR] key again to return to radio operation.
To enabling the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, turning the CHAN-
NEL selector knob to select “
GroupGroup
Group” if you wish to disable the
GroupGroup
OnOn
On” in step “6” above.
OnOn
DSC BeepDSC Beep
DSC Beep”
DSC BeepDSC Beep
In-In-
In-
In-In-
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup” menu, then press
Radio SetupRadio Setup
11.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call
This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. This
feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another
channel.
Pre-Programmable Calling
1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “
MenuMenu
Menu” will appear.
MenuMenu
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
dividualdividual
dividual.” (To cancel, press the [CLR] key.)
dividualdividual
3. Press the [ENT] key. The transceiver will beep,
and the “Individual directory” will appear.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the
“Individual” you want to contact.
5. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL
selector knob to select the operating channel
you want to communicate on and press the
[
ENT] key.
6. Press the [ENT] key again to transmit the individual
DSC signal.
DSC CallDSC Call
DSC Call
DSC CallDSC Call
In-In-
In-
In-In-
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7. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is automatically
changed to the channel which is selected on
step 5 above and a ringing tone sounds.
8. Press [CLR] key to listen to the channel to make
sure it is not busy, then key the microphone
and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with.
Manual Calling
You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in the
Individual Directory.
1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “
menu will appear.
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
vidualvidual
vidual.” (To cancel, press the [CLR] key.)
vidualvidual
3. Press the [ENT] key. The transceiver will beep, and
the “Individual directory” will appear.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
ManualManual
“
Manual,” then press the
ManualManual
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through
numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move
one space to the right, press the [ENT] key. Repeat
this procedure until all nine spaces of the MMSI number which you want to contact are entered.
6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the
wrong number is selected, then turn the CHANNEL selector knob to correct the entry.
7. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and hold the [ENT] key.
8. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
ManualManual
“
Manual,” then press the
ManualManual
9. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the operating channel you want to communicate on
and press the [ENT] key.
10. Press the [ENT] key again to transmit the individual DSC signal.
[
ENT] key.
[
ENT] key.
DSC OperationDSC Operation
DSC Operation”
DSC OperationDSC Operation
Indi-Indi-
Indi-
Indi-Indi-
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11. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is automatically
changed to the channel which is selected on
step 5 above and a ringing tone sounds.
12. Press the [CLR] key to listen to the channel to
make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessel you desire to
communicate with.
11.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call
When receiving an individual call, an acknowledgment must be sent back to the
calling station. The GX5000S default setting is Automatic, but has a selection
that allows you to manually send a reply before the radio will switch to the requested calling channel. This selection is useful if you want to see who is calling
and requesting you to switch to a channel for communications, similar to caller id
on a cellular phone.
1. When an individual call is received, an individual call ringing alarm sounds.
The radio automatically (automatic mode selected) switches to the requested channel. The LCD shows the MMSI of the
vessel calling.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship.
11.6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY
The GX5000S logs received distress calls and individual calls. The DSC Call
Waiting feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for
review. When a call is logged while the radio is set on
the DSC Standby function, a “ ” icon will appear on
the LCD. The GX5000S can memorize up to the latest
30 Distress, and up to the latest 80 Individual Calls.
11.6.1 Enabling the Call Waiting Feature
Follow the steps below to enable or disable the Call Waiting feature.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key
Radio SetupRadio Setup
until “
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
DSC SetupDSC Setup
“
DSC Setup” menu.
DSC SetupDSC Setup
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
with the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ENT] key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
Able to complyAble to comply
“
Able to comply” or “
Able to complyAble to comply
UnableUnable
Unable.”
UnableUnable
Individual AckIndividual Ack
Individual Ack”
Individual AckIndividual Ack
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6. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “
SetupSetup
Setup” menu, then press the [CLR] key again to re-
SetupSetup
turn to radio operation.
RadioRadio
Radio
RadioRadio
11.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory
NOTE
DSC CallDSC Call
DSC Call
DSC CallDSC Call
DistressDistress
Distress
DistressDistress
Distress Alert LOGDistress Alert LOG
Distress Alert LOG”
Distress Alert LOGDistress Alert LOG
1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “
MenuMenu
Menu” will appear.
MenuMenu
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
DSC LogDSC Log
“
DSC Log” menu.
DSC LogDSC Log
3. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the category (“
Alert LOGAlert LOG
Alert LOG” or “
Alert LOGAlert LOG
and/or call back.
4. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL
selector knob to select the station (name or MMIS
number) you want to review and/or call back.
5. Press the [ENT] key, to review details for the
selected station.
6. Press the [ENT] key again, to call the selected station.
When there is an unread received call, the category (“
DSC Call LogDSC Call Log
or “
DSC Call Log”) notation will blink.
DSC Call LogDSC Call Log
DSC Call LogDSC Call Log
DSC Call Log”) you want to review
DSC Call LogDSC Call Log
11.6.3 To Delete the Received Log from the “DSC Log” Directory
1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “
MenuMenu
Menu” will appear.
MenuMenu
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
DSC LogDSC Log
“
DSC Log” menu.
DSC LogDSC Log
3. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
4. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL
selector knob to select the category (“
Alert LOGAlert LOG
Alert LOG” or “
Alert LOGAlert LOG
5. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL
selector knob to select the station (name or
MMIS number) to be deleted.
6. Press and hold the [ENT] key until the station
(name or MMIS number) is removed from the display.
7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
DSC Call LOGDSC Call LOG
DSC Call LOG”) to be deleted.
DSC Call LOGDSC Call LOG
Log DeleteLog Delete
Log Delete.”
Log DeleteLog Delete
DSC CallDSC Call
DSC Call
DSC CallDSC Call
DistressDistress
Distress
DistressDistress
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11.7 GROUP CALL
This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (example
members of a yacht club) using DSC radios with Group call function to automatically switch to a desired channel for voice communications. This function
is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announcements on a predetermined channel.
11.7.1 Setup a Group Call
For this function to operate the same Group MMSI must be programmed into
all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature. To understand about Group MMSI programming, first a Ship MMSI has to
be understood.
Ship MMSI: The first three digits called a MID (Mobile Identity Group) of a Ship
MMSI denote the country the ship registered for a MMSI. The last 6 digits are
specific to the Ships ID.
Ship MMSI Example: If your MMSI is “366123456”, “366” is MID which denote
the country and “123456” is Ships ID for you.
Group MMSI:
Group MMSI numbers are not assigned by the FCC or other organizations
licensed to assign ship MMSI numbers.
The first digit of a Group MMSI is always set to “0” by International rules.
All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a Group
MMSI the first digit is set to “0”.
The USCG recommends programming the MID of a ships MMSI into the
Second, Third and Fourth digits of the Group MMSI as it denotes the area
the ship is located in.
The last 5 digits are decided upon by persons in the Group. This is an
important step as all radios in the Group must contain the same Group
MMSI so they can be contacted by each other. There is a chance that
another group of vessels may program in the same Group MMSI. If this
happens, simply change one or more of the last 5 digits of the Group MMSI.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key
Radio SetupRadio Setup
until “
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
DSC SetupDSC Setup
“
DSC Setup” menu.
DSC SetupDSC Setup
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
rectoryrectory
rectory” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
rectoryrectory
4. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
the CHANNEL selector knob.
5. Press the [ENT] key.
Group Di-Group Di-
Group Di-
Group Di-Group Di-
AddAdd
Add” with
AddAdd
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6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll
through the first letter of the name of the group
you want to reference in the directory.
7. Press the [ENT] key to store the first letter in
the name.
8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to eleven
characters, if you do not use all eleven characters press the [ENT] key to move to the next space.
This method can also be used to enter a blank space
in the name. To clear the previous letter, press the [H/L(NAV)] key.
9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press the
[
CALL(MENU)] key to advance to the GROUP MMSI (Maritime Mobile
Service Identity Number) number entry. If a mistake was made entering in
the name repeat pressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong character is
selected, then turn the CHANNEL selector knob to correct the entry.
10. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers, 0-9.
11. To enter the desired number and move one space
to the right press the [CALL(MENU)] key. Repeat
procedure until all nine spaces of MMSI number are
entered.
12. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the
[
H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong number is selected, then turn the CHAN-
NEL selector knob to correct the entry.
13. To store the data entered, press and hold the [ENT] key.
14. To enter another group address, repeat steps 4 through 13.
15. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “
the [CLR] key again to return to radio operation.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup” menu, then press
Radio SetupRadio Setup
11.7.2 Transmitting a Group Call
Pre-Programmable Calling
1. Press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key. The
DSC Call MenuDSC Call Menu
“
DSC Call Menu” will appear.
DSC Call MenuDSC Call Menu
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
GroupGroup
“
Group.” (To cancel, press the [CLR] key.)
GroupGroup
3. Press the [ENT] key. The transceiver will
beep, and the “Group directory” will appear.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
the “Group” you want to contact.
5. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the operating channel you want
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to communicate on and press the [ENT] key.
6. Press the [ENT] key again to transmit the
Group Call signal.
7. When the Group Call signal is sent, the LCD
will be as shown in the illustration at the right.
8. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all
the radios in the group will switch to the designated channel.
9. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not
busy, then key the microphone and call the
other vessels you desire to communicate
with.
Manual Calling
You may enter a Group MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting
up a Group call number.
1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “
MenuMenu
Menu” will appear.
MenuMenu
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
GroupGroup
“
Group.” (To cancel, press the [CLR] key.)
GroupGroup
3. Press the [ENT] key. The transceiver will beep,
and the “Group Directory” will appear.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
ManualManual
“
Manual,” then press the [ENT] key.
ManualManual
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through
numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move
one space to the right press the [ENT] key. Repeat
this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number which you want to contact are entered.
6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI
number repeat pressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong number is selected, then move
the channel knob to correct the entry.
7. When finish the entering the MMSI number, press
and hold the [ENT] key.
8. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
ManualManual
“
Manual,” then press the
ManualManual
9. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the
operating channel you want to communicate
on and press the [ENT] key.
[
ENT] key.
DSC CallDSC Call
DSC Call
DSC CallDSC Call
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10. Press the [ENT] key again to transmit the Group
Call signal.
11. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios
in the group will switch to the designated channel.
12. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy,
then key the microphone and call the other vessels
you desire to communicate with.
11.7.3 Receiving a Group Call
1. When a group call is received, the GX5000S will produce a ringing alarm
sound.
2. The radio automatically switches to the requested
channel.
3. Press any key to stop the alarm.
4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group for a message.
5. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to make sure it is clear, then
press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship(s).
NOTE
After a Group call is received, the time the call was made and the ships
MMSI or vessels name will appear on the LCD.
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11.8 POSITION REQUEST
Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another
vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the GX5000S.
Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard Horizon GPS is connected to the GX5000S, the polled position of the vessel is
shown on the display of the GPS chart plotter making it easy to navigate to the
location of the polled vessel. This is a great feature for anyone wanting to
know the position of another vessel. For example your buddy that is catching
fish, or finding the location of a person you are cruising with.
NOTE
The other vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its
DSC transceiver and must not have its transceiver set to deny position
requests. (Refer the section “11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL” to enter infor-
mation into the individual directory).
11.8.1 Setting up Position Reply
The GX5000S can be set up to automatically or manually send your position to
another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual
mode you will see the MMSI or persons name shown on the display allowing
you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
SetupSetup
Setup” menu.
SetupSetup
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
maticmatic
matic” or “
maticmatic
POS Request is received, the radio will automatically transmit your vessels position. In “
mode, the display of the GX5000S will show who is
requesting the position.
6. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “
SetupSetup
Setup” menu, then press the [CLR] key again to re-
SetupSetup
turn to radio operation.
ManualManual
Manual.” In “
ManualManual
AutomaticAutomatic
Automatic” mode, after a DSC
AutomaticAutomatic
Position ReplyPosition Reply
Position Reply” with
Position ReplyPosition Reply
DSCDSC
DSC
DSCDSC
Auto-Auto-
Auto-
Auto-Auto-
ManualManual
Manual”
ManualManual
RadioRadio
Radio
RadioRadio
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11.8.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel
Pre-Programmable Request
NOTE
DSC CallDSC Call
DSC Call
DSC CallDSC Call
1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “
MenuMenu
Menu” will appear in the display.
MenuMenu
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the
Pos RequestPos Request
“
Pos Request.”
Pos RequestPos Request
3. Press [ENT] key to show the “Position Request
Directory.” This directory uses the “Individual
Directory” information.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select a
name, then press the [ENT] key.
5. Press the [ENT] key again to transmit the Position Request DSC call.
6. When the GX5000S receives the position from
the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter.
If the GX5000S does not receive position data from the polled vessel,
the LCD will show “NO POSITION DATA.”
Manual Request
You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without Setting up the
Individual / Position Call Directory.
1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “
MenuMenu
Menu” menu will appear in the display.
MenuMenu
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
Pos RequestPos Request
“
Pos Request.”
Pos RequestPos Request
3. Press [ENT] key to show the Position request
directory. This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL
Directory information.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the
ManualManual
“
Manual,” then press the [ENT] key.
ManualManual
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through
numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move
one space to the right press the [ENT] key. Repeat this procedure until all
nine space of the MMSI number which you want to contact are entered.
DSC CallDSC Call
DSC Call
DSC CallDSC Call
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6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the
wrong number is selected, then turn the CHANNEL
selector knob to correct the entry.
7. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and
hold the [ENT] key.
8. Press the [ENT] key to transmit the position request
DSC call.
9. When the GX5000S receives the position from the
polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and
also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter.
11.8.3 Receiving a Position Request
When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm
will sound and POS REQUEST will be shown in the LCD. Operation and transceiver function differs depending on “
setting.
Automatically reply:
1. When a position request call is received, a calling alarm sounds 4 times.
Then requested position coordinates are transmitted automatically to the vessel requesting your vessels position.
2. To exit from position request display, press the [CLR
key.
Manually reply:
1. When a position request call is received from another vessel, the LCD will be as shown in the illustration at the right.
2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. To send your vessels position to the requesting vessel, press the [ENT] key. Or to exit from
position request display, press the [CLR] key.
Position ReplyPosition Reply
Position Reply” in the “
Position ReplyPosition Reply
DSC SetupDSC Setup
DSC Setup” menu
DSC SetupDSC Setup
]
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11.9 POSITION SEND
The feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting a
position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to
another vessel. Your vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected
for the GX5000S to send the position.
NOTE
To transmit a Position Send Call, you must setup the GX5000S DSC
Individual / Position Call Directory with the name of the vessel(s) or
person and the MMSI of the DSC radio you wish to send your position
to. To setup this directory refer to section “11.5.1 Setting up the Indi-
vidual / Position Call Directory.”
11.9.1 Setting up a Position Send Ringer
The GX5000S has the capability to turn off the Position Send ringer.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key
Radio SetupRadio Setup
until “
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
DSC SetupDSC Setup
“
DSC Setup” menu.
DSC SetupDSC Setup
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
with the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
portport
port” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
portport
5. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
CHANNEL selector knob.
6. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “
SetupSetup
Setup” menu, then press the [CLR] key again to re-
SetupSetup
turn to radio operation.
DSC BeepDSC Beep
DSC Beep”
DSC BeepDSC Beep
Position Re-Position Re-
Position Re-
Position Re-Position Re-
OffOff
Off” with the
OffOff
RadioRadio
Radio
RadioRadio
To return to enabling the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, turning the
CHANNEL selector knob to select “
OnOn
On” in step “6” above.
OnOn
11.9.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Call
Pre-Programmable Calling
1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “
MenuMenu
Menu” will appear in the display.
MenuMenu
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the
Pos ReportPos Report
“
Pos Report.”
Pos ReportPos Report
3. Press [ENT] key to show the “Position Send Direc-
DSC CallDSC Call
DSC Call
DSC CallDSC Call
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tory.” This directory uses the “Individual Directory” information.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select a
name in the directory, then press the [ENT] key.
5. Press the [ENT] key again to send your position to the selected vessel.
6. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “
dio Setupdio Setup
dio Setup” menu, then press the [CLR] key
dio Setupdio Setup
again to return to radio operation.
Manual Calling
You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up the
Individual / Position Call Directory.
Ra-Ra-
Ra-
Ra-Ra-
1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “
MenuMenu
Menu” will appear in the display.
MenuMenu
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the
Pos ReportPos Report
“
Pos Report.”
Pos ReportPos Report
3. Press [ENT] key to show the “Position Send
Directory.” This directory uses the “Individual
Directory” information.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
ManualManual
“
Manual,” then press the [ENT] key.
ManualManual
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll
through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired
number and move one space to the right press
the [ENT] key. Repeat this procedure until all
nine space of the MMSI number which you want to
contact are entered.
6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the
wrong number is selected, then turn the CHANNEL
selector knob to correct the entry.
7. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and
hold the [ENT] key.
8. Press the [ENT] key to send your position to the
selected vessel.
DSC CallDSC Call
DSC Call
DSC CallDSC Call
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11.9.3 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call
When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the GX5000S the following will happen:
1. A ringing sound will be produced when the call is received.
2. Press the any key to stop ringing.
3. The position from the vessel sending it's position
will be shown on the display of the radio and also
transferred to any Standard Horizon GPS Chart plotter if connected.
11.10 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON
You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if the
GX5000S is not connected the GPS receiver unit.
After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or
Position Send will contain the manually entered position.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key
Radio SetupRadio Setup
until “
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
DSC SetupDSC Setup
“
DSC Setup” menu.
DSC SetupDSC Setup
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
putput
put” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
putput
4. Press the [ENT] key. The transceiver will beep,
and the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right.
5. Enter the your local time by the 24-hour system on
the UTC time. Use the [ENT] and [H/L(NAV)] key to
navigate to each column of the time, then use the
CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired numbers in each column. Repeat for each column, to
complete the time.
6. Enter the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel location
with the same procedure as description above.
7. To store the data entered, press and hold the [ENT
key.
8. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “
the [CLR] key again to return to radio operation.
Position In-Position In-
Position In-
Position In-Position In-
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup” menu, then press
Radio SetupRadio Setup
]
)
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12 RADIO SETUP
NOTE
The optional CMP25 RAM+ MIC and VH-310 Handset can also change
the SETUP menu. Refer to page 75 (CMP25) and page 85 (VH-310) for
details.
12.1 LAMP ADJUSTING
Allows setting up the backlight intensity or to turn it off.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired level. When “
guished.
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected level.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
OffOff
Off” is selected, the lamp is extin-
OffOff
12.2 LCD CONTRAST
Due to varying mounting (overhead or below) this selection sets up the display
for best viewability.
DimmerDimmer
Dimmer” in the
DimmerDimmer
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired level. The contrast level can be set from “
3131
“
31.”
3131
5. Press the the [ENT] key to store the selected level.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
ContrastContrast
Contrast” in the
ContrastContrast
00
0” to
00
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12.3 TIME OFFSET
Sets the time offset between local time and UTC shown on the display. Time is
displayed when the GPS unit (not supplied) is connected.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time offset from UTC. See illustration below to find your offset time from UTC. If “
the same as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or
GMT Greenwich Mean Time).
5. Press the [EN] key to store the time offset.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key.
0:000:00
0:00” is assigned, the time is
0:000:00
Time OffsetTime Offset
Time Offset” in the
Time OffsetTime Offset
OFFSET TIME TABLE
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12.4 TIME DISPLAY
Allows the time shown on the display to be shown in local or UTC time. Time is
displayed when the GPS unit (not supplied) is connected.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
the “
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
LocalLocal
“
Local.”
LocalLocal
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
In the local time mode, the display shows the time by the 12-hour system.
Meanwhile, the display shows the time by the 24-hour system in the UTC
mode.
Time DisplayTime Display
Time Display” in
Time DisplayTime Display
UTCUTC
UTC” or
UTCUTC
(
“UTC” mode
)(
“LOCAL” mode
)
12.5 SOG (SPEED OVER GROUND) UNIT
Allows the SOG shown on the NAV display to be shown in Knot, MPH or KPH.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select desired
unit.
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
SOG UnitSOG Unit
SOG Unit” in the
SOG UnitSOG Unit
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12.6 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE (NAV DISPLAY
This selection allows customizing the GPS COG (Course Over Ground) displayed on the LCD to be in True or Magnetic.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
neticnetic
netic” or “
neticnetic
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
TrueTrue
True.”
TrueTrue
MagneticMagnetic
Magnetic” in the
MagneticMagnetic
Mag-Mag-
Mag-
Mag-Mag-
)
12.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET
Allows selection of the priority channel when priority scan is enabled.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the channel to be a priority.
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
Priority CHPriority CH
Priority CH” in the
Priority CHPriority CH
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12.8 SCAN TYPE
This selection is used to select the scan mode between “Memory Scan” and
“Priority Scan.”
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “
SCANSCAN
SCAN” or “
SCANSCAN
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
Memory SCANMemory SCAN
Memory SCAN.”
Memory SCANMemory SCAN
SCAN TypeSCAN Type
SCAN Type” in the
SCAN TypeSCAN Type
PriorityPriority
Priority
PriorityPriority
12.9 SCAN RESUME TIME
This selection is used to select the time the GX5000S waits after a transmission ends before starting scanning.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
the “
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired resume time. The resume time can be set to
1sec1sec
“
1sec” through “
1sec1sec
the scanner will resume after the other station stops
transmitting (carrier drops).
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key.
5sec5sec
5sec,” or “
5sec5sec
OffOff
Off.” In the “
OffOff
SCAN ResumeSCAN Resume
SCAN Resume” in
SCAN ResumeSCAN Resume
OffOff
Off” selection,
OffOff
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12.10 KEY BEEP (ON/OFF
This selection is used to select the beep tone volume lebel when a key is
pressed.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to to select the
desired level. The contrast level can be set from
Level 1Level 1
“
Level 1” to “
Level 1Level 1
5. Press the [ENT] key to set the key beep condition.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
Emergency alarm and beeps for DSC operation cannot be turned OFF.
Level 6Level 6
Level 6,” “
Level 6Level 6
HighHigh
High,” or “
HighHigh
)
Key BeepKey Beep
Key Beep” in the
Key BeepKey Beep
OffOff
Off,”
OffOff
NOTE
12.11 WEATER ALERT (ON/OFF
This selection allows the NOAA Weather alert to be turned off. Default setting
is “On SCAN and WX CH.”
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
the “
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired WX alert mode. The WX alert mode can be
set to “
CHCH
CH,” or “
CHCH
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
On WX CHOn WX CH
On WX CH,” “
On WX CHOn WX CH
OffOff
Off.”
OffOff
On SCANOn SCAN
On SCAN,” “
On SCANOn SCAN
)
Weather AlertWeather Alert
Weather Alert” in
Weather AlertWeather Alert
On SCAN andOn SCAN and
On SCAN and
On SCAN andOn SCAN and
WXWX
WX
WXWX
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12.12 CHANNEL NAMING
This selection allows you to customize the name of a channel from the default
name.
Example: CH69 PLEASURE to HOOKUP
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key
Radio SetupRadio Setup
until “
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
the “
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL se-
Radio SetupRadio Setup
lector knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the
channel to be named and press the [ENT] key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob scroll
through the alphabet and 0 - 9.
6. Press the [ENT] key to enter the desired letter and
move the cursor one space to the right.
7. Repeat the procedure until the name is complete.
The name can consist of up to 16 characters. If you
do not use all 16 characters, press the [ENT] key to
move to the next space. This method can also be
used to enter a blank space in the name. To clear
the previous letter, press the [CLR] key.
8. Press and hold down the [ENT] key to enter the
name.
9. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat steps 3 through 8.
10. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key.
CH NameCH Name
CH Name” in
CH NameCH Name
12.13
This function allows you to change the name of the RADIO or second station
microphone. Example: “RADIO - CABIN,” “RAM1 - FLYBRIDGE.”
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. With the second station mic or handset connected,
NAMING THE RADIO OR SECOND STATION MIC OR HANDSET
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Unit NameUnit Name
Unit Name” in the
Unit NameUnit Name
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the Unit
RadioRadio
(“
Radio” or “
RadioRadio
RAM1RAM1
RAM1”) to be named, then press the [ENT] key, otherwise press
RAM1RAM1
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the [ENT] key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through
the first letter of the unit name.
6. Press the [ENT] key to store the first letter in the
name and step to the next letter to the right.
7. Repeat step 5 and 6 until the name is complete.
The name can consist of up to eight characters, if
you do not use all eight characters press the [ENT
key to move to the next space. This method can
also be used to enter a blank space in the name. To
clear the previous letter, press the [CLR] key.
8. Press and hold the [ENT] key to enter the name and
return to the “
9. If you want to enter the name of another unit, repeat steps 4 through 8.
10. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key.
Unit NameUnit Name
Unit Name” menu.
Unit NameUnit Name
]
12.14 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROL
Allows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for best listening in noisy environments. The effect is similar to adjusting the treble and bass
controls on a stereo.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key
Radio SetupRadio Setup
until “
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
in the “
selector knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL
selector knob to select desired audio response
in the lower frequency range. Available selections are “
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. Select “
knob, then press the [ENT] key.
7. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select desired audio response in the higher frequency range.
Available selections are “
8. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
9. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL
Radio SetupRadio Setup
––
–
––
66
6” through “
66
TrebleTreble
Treble” with the CHANNEL selector
TrebleTreble
+6+6
+6.”
+6+6
––
–
––
Tone ControlTone Control
Tone Control”
Tone ControlTone Control
BassBass
Bass” with
BassBass
66
6” through “
66
+6+6
+6.”
+6+6
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12.15 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY
This selection allows you to select the Tone Frequency for the PA/FOG Operation. Available selections are “200Hz” through “850Hz” in 50Hz steps. The
default Tone Frequency is 400Hz.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
the “
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select desired
tone frequency.
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
FOG FrequencyFOG Frequency
FOG Frequency” in
FOG FrequencyFOG Frequency
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12.16 CALENDAR SETUP
Calendar Menu
The GX5000S has a built in clock to remember date, time, latitude and longitude. Connecting a GPS to the GX5000S is very important as it not only will be
used to update the calendar automatically and also when a DSC Distress call
is transmitted will send your vessels location to other vessels to aid in the
rescue. Refer to section
GPS Connected
When a GPS is connected, the GX5000S will automatically store the calendar
date and time information after being connected for 1 hour.
GPS Not Connected
If a GPS is not connected to the GX5000S, the date and time has to be manually entered into the Calendar Menu in order for the clock to operate. The time
you will enter will be your local time in UTC format. To calculate your local UTC
time:
a. Find you location on the Standard Time chart below.
NOTE
The chart below is show in Standard Time. For Daylight Savings subtract one hour from your offset.
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Examples:
NOTE
If you are west of UTC time you will add the offset to your time.
If you are East of UTC time you will subtract the offset from your time.
City Los Angeles
Offset -8
Time (convert local time to 24 hour) 4:00PM (local) or 16:00 (24hour)
Calculate 24hour local + Offset (East of UTC) 16:00 + 08:00 = 23:00
City NY
Offset -5
Time (convert local time to 24 hour) 4:00PM (local) or 16:00 (24hour)
Calculate 24hour local + Offset (East of UTC) 16:00 + 05:00 = 21:00
City Rome
Offset +1
Time (convert local time to 24 hour) 4:00PM (local) or 16:00 (24hour)
Calculate 24hour local + Offset (East of UTC) 16:00 - 01:00 = 15:00
1. Press and hold the [CALL(MENU)] key until “
SetupSetup
Setup” menu is shown.
SetupSetup
RadioRadio
Radio
RadioRadio
2. Press the [ENT] key
3. Select “
CalendarCalendar
Calendar” in the “
CalendarCalendar
Radio SetupRadio Setup
Radio Setup” menu with the
Radio SetupRadio Setup
CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ENT] key
DateDate
20YY20YY
MMMM
5. Select “
Date(
DateDate
20YY/
20YY20YY
DDDD
MM/
DD)” with the CHANNEL se-
MMMM
DDDD
lector knob.
6. Press the [ENT] key.
7. Enter the current date (Yr/Mo/day). The to do and to
navigate
a. The CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-
sired numbers in each column
b. The [ENT] key is used move to the right
c. The [H/L(NAV)] key is used move to the left
8. Using the Standard time table below, calculate the UTC time of your position.
Note: For daylight savings time subtract one hour to the offset in your time
zone.
9. To enter the time, press the [ENT] key until the first
Time Time
hhhh
digit in the “
Time (
Time Time
mm [UTC]mm [UTC]
hh/
mm [UTC])” is selected on the
hhhh
mm [UTC]mm [UTC]
display.
10. Press and hold down the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
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11. Select "Update Update" with the CHANNEL selector knob, then press the [ENT] key.
12. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the
method of the time adjustment between “
ManualManual
and “
Manual.”
ManualManual
13. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
14. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
AutomaticAutomatic
Automatic”
AutomaticAutomatic
12.17 VOICE SCRAMBLER
(Operates only when the optional CVS2500 is installed)
NOTE
This menu will not appear unless a CVS2500 is installed.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu appears.
Radio SetupRadio Setup
2. Press the [ENT] key then select “
Radio SetupRadio Setup
“
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector
Radio SetupRadio Setup
knob.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the channel to be scrambled and press the [ENT] key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the
scrambler code. The scrambler code can be set from
00
33
“
0” to “
3” and “
00
33
scrambler is disabled.
6. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected code.
7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other channels.
8. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode
press the [16/9] key.
OffOff
Off.” When “
OffOff
OffOff
Off” is selected the voice
OffOff
ScramblerScrambler
Scrambler” in the
ScramblerScrambler
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13 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATION
When the RAM+ microphone is connected to the GX5000S, most VHF, DSC,
setup menus and PA modes can be remotely operated. The RAM+ Mic supplied with 23 feet (7 m) of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21
m) using three 23 feet extension cables model CT-100. The intercom operation can be used between the RAM+ Mic and the transceiver. In addition,
speaker wires are supplied at the panel mount of the routing cable allowing the
STANDARD HORIZON MLS-300 or MLS-310 External speakers to be connected in noisey environments.
13.1 RAM+ MIC CONTROLS
WX
NAV
CLR
DW
ENT
M
E
N
U
C
.
I
.
U
16
9
IC
SQUELCH CONTROL (SQL
)
Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the
microphone’s [S] or [T] key to adjust the squelch.
VOLUME KEY (VOL
)
Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode. Press the
microphone’s [S] or [T] to adjust the volume.
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POWER SWITCH (PWR
Press and hold down this key to turn to the transceiver and RAM+ Mic on
or off.
PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCH
Activates transmission.
[
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 released. The [H/L] key does not
function on transmit inhibited and low power only channels.
)
[S](UP)/[T](
These keys are used to select channels, adjust the volume and squelch
level, and to choose the item selection of different functions (such as the
DSC operation). In many ways, these keys emulate the function of the
transceiver’s CHANNEL selector knob.
[
16/9] KEY
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down
this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the [16/9] key reverts to the previous
selected working channel.
Secondary use
Please see secondary use for the [WX] and [MEM] key.
KEY PAD
[
SCAN(CLR)] Key
1. Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels.
2. If held while the [UP(S)] or [DOWN(T)] key on the microphone are
pressed, the radio will show the channels programmed in scan
memory. This function will not work if the unit is scanning.
NOTE: The priority channel is channel 16 only.
[
CALL(ENT)MENU] Key
The [CALL(ENT)MENU] key functions as the enter key.
Secondary use
Press the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to access the DSC OPERATION
menu.
Press and hold the [CALL(ENT)MENU] key to access the SETUP menu.
DOWN) KEY
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[DW(IC)]
[
NAV] Key
Press this key, when connected to the GPS receiver to show GPS position
data (Lat/Lon) and Time on the display of the RAM+.
Secondary use
Press and hold [NAV] key to access PA/FOG function menu.
[WX]
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
2. Holding down the [WX] and [SCAN(CLR)] key while turning the power on
Key
Watches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel until
either signal is received. (Dual watch)
Secondary use
Press and hold [DW(IC)] key, intercom operation will operate between
radio and RAM Mic.
Key
mode from USA to International or Canadian.
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.
[
DISTRESS] KEY
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call:
1. Lift the red rubber cover.
2. Press and hold the Red button. The RAM+ display will
count down (5-4-3-2-1) and then transmit the Distress
call.
3. When the distress signal is sent, Ch70 and “TX” icon
will appear on the LCD. After the message has been
sent, the radio will sound a Distress Alarm.
4. The transceiver “shadow-watches” for a transmission
on CH16 or CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is
received. “DISTRESS” and “WAITING” will appear on
the LCD.
5. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received, a
distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically
selected. The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your
distress.
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RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received.
RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coast
station.
6. To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any
key.
13.2 INTERCOM OPERATION
13.2.1 Communication
1. Press and hold the [DW(IC)] key while in the “RADIO” mode, the mode is
changed to “INTERCOM” mode.
2. When the “INTERCOM” operation is activated, “IC” is displayed on the RAM+ Mic and “INTERCOM” is displayed
on the GX5000S.
3. Press the PTT switch, “TALK” is displayed.
NOTE: A warning beep is emitted
when the RAM+ Mic PTT switch is
pressed while the transceiver
microphone’s PTT switch is pressed.
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone, hold the microphone about
1/2 inch away from your mouth.
5. When finished, release the PTT
switch.
6. Press the [DW(IC)] key again the
mode will revert to “RADIO” mode.
(
RAM+ Mic’s PTT switch is pressed
(
GX5000S’s PTT switch is pressed
)
)
13.2.2 Calling
Hold down the [DW(IC)] key for 1 second or more, when the “INTERCOM”
operation is activated. A calling beep is emitted twice from the transceiver
speaker.
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13.3 PA/FOG OPERATION
When the RAM+ is connected to the GX5000S it is capable of controlling the
30W Public address, 4 fog horns, bells, and whistles.
13.3.1 Operating the PA / Hailer
1. Press and hold the [NAV] key then select PA with the [S
or [T] key.
2. Press the [CALL/SET] key.
3. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.
4. To turn up the PA Volume, press the PTT switch and press
the [S] or [T] keys to adjust the Audio output level. The
level can be set from 0 to 30W.
5. To adjust the listen back volume, (while in listenback mode)
press the [VOL] Key, then press the [S] or [T] key to the
desired listen back volume.
To exit from the PA Hailer mode, press the [CALL/SET], [16/9],
or [WX] key.
13.3.2 Operating the FOG Horn
The GX5000S is capable of sending 4 pre-programmed fog signals and also
Horn, Siren, Aground and Anchor signals.
UNDERWAY: POWER BOAT UNDERWAY
STOPPED: POWER BOAT STOPPED
SAIL: SAIL BOAT, FISH VESSEL, TOW VESSEL
TOW: VESSEL UNDER TOW
]
1. Press and hold the [NAV] key then select FOG with the
[S]
or [T] key.
2. Press the [CALL/SET] key.
3. Select the one of the eight functions described above with
the [S] or [T] key and press the [CALL/SET] key.
4. On the “
activate the tone through the HAIL/PA speaker.
Press the [S] or [T] keys to adjust the Audio output level.
The level can be set from 0 to 30W.
5. To adjust the listen back volume, (while in listenback mode)
press the [VOL] Key, then press the [S] or [T] key to the
desired listen back volume.
To exit from the FOG or other signaling mode, press the [16/9],
[WX]
, or [CALL/SET] key.
HornHorn
Horn” and “
HornHorn
SirenSiren
Siren” modes, press the PTT switch to
SirenSiren
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13.4 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODE
The RAM+ can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to section “11
DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING” and section “12 RADIO SETUP MODE” for
details). However, the LAMP, CONTRAST, and KEY BEEP menu item which is
accessed from the RAM+ only controls the RAM+’s display and speaker.
DSC/RADIO Setup mode from the RAM+:
1. Press and hold down the [CALL/SET] key until “
pears.
2. Press the [S]/[T] key to select “
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
RADIO SETUP” or “
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
3. Press the [CALL/SET] key, then select the menu item you wish to work on
by pressing the [S]/[T] key.
4. Press the [CALL/SET] key.
5. Press the [S]/[T] key to change the value or condition for the menu item,
then press the [CALL/SET] key to save the new setting.
6. Press the [S]/[T] key to select “
EXITEXIT
EXIT,” then press the [CALL/SET] key to
EXITEXIT
return to the normal operation.
RADIO SETUP Function
DIMMER Adjusts the backlight
CONTRAST Contrast adjustment of the display
NAV DISPLAY Selects Lat/Lon or SOG to be displayed
SOG UNIT Knots, MPH or KPH selection
MAGNETIC True or Magnetic selection
KEY BEEP On or off selection
UNIT NAME Allow changing the name of the connected mic
EXT SPK Internal or External speaker selection
EXIT Exits the RADIO SETUP menu
DSC SETUP Function
INDIVIDUAL DIR Setup the Individual Directory
INDIVIDUAL REPLY Auto or manual selection
INDIVIDUAL ACK Able or Unable to acknowledge Individual Call
INDIVIDUAL RINGER Selects from 1 to 4 rings
GROUP DIR Setup the Group Directory
POSITION REQUEST Auto or manual selection
DSC BEEP Turns on or off the Individual, Group, Position request or send beep
EXIT Exits the DSC Setup menu
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
RADIO SETUP” menu ap-
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
DSC SETUPDSC SETUP
DSC SETUP” menu.
DSC SETUPDSC SETUP
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13.4.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel Position or COG
Factory default is “Your Vessel’s Current Position,” however, following the steps
below the GPS Information can be changed to “Course Over Ground (COG).”
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(ENT)] key until “
SETUPSETUP
SETUP” menu appears.
SETUPSETUP
2. Press the [CALL(ENT)] key, then select “
the [S]/[T] key.
3. Press the [CALL(ENT)] key.
4. Press the [T] or [S] key to select “
rent Position)” or “
5. Press the [CALL(ENT)] key to store the data entered, then
press the [16/9] key to exit this menu and return to radio
operation mode.
CruCru
Cru (Course Over Ground).”
CruCru
NAV DISPLAYNAV DISPLAY
NAV DISPLAY” with
NAV DISPLAYNAV DISPLAY
PosPos
Pos (Your Vessel’s Cur-
PosPos
RADIORADIO
RADIO
RADIORADIO
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MEMO
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14 VH-310 HANDSET OPERATION
When the VH-310 HANDSET is connected to the GX5000S, most VHF, DSC,
and setup menus can be remotely operated. The VH-310 HANDSET is supplied
with 7 m of routing cable and can be extended up to 21 m using three 7 m
extension cables model CT-100. The intercom operation can be used between
the VH-310 HANDSET or the GX5000S. In addition, speaker wires are supplied
at the panel mount of the routing cable allowing the STANDARD HORIZON MLS300 or MLS-310 External speakers to be connected in noisey environments
14.1 VH-310 HANDSET CONTROLS
PWR key
Press and hold down this key to turn to
the transceiver and VH-310 HANDSET
on and off.
PTT (Push-To-Talk) Switch
Activates transmission.
[
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 released.
The [H/L] key does not function on transmit
inhibited and low power only channels.
[
DISTRESS] key
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send
the distress call refer to section “11.3.1. Trans-
mitting a DSC Distress Alert.”
RADIO CONTROL KEYS
[
VOL] key
Activates the volume adjusting mode.
Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode.
Press the [S] or [T] to adjust the volume.
NOTE
When the VH-310 handset is removed from the cradle the speaker
audio will be automatically reduced so not to damage your hearing.
When the VH-310 is in the cradle the speaker audio will increase so
communications can be heard.
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[
SQL] key
Activates the squelch adjusting mode.
Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the [S] or
[T]
key to adjust the squelch.
[
CALL(MENU)] key
The [CALL(MENU)] key functions as the enter key.
Secondary use
Press the [CALL(MENU)] key to access the DSC OPERATION menu.
The “INDIVIDUAL CALL,” “GROUP CALL,” “ALL SHIP CALL,” “POSITION REQUEST,” POSITION SEND,” STANDBY MODE,” and “CALL
WAITING” functions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION menu.
Press and hold the [CALL(MENU)] key to access the RADIO SETUP
(refer to section 12) or DSC SETUP menu (refer to section 11).
[F]
key
Activates the “Alternate” key function.
Press this key to activate the “Alternate” key function of the numeric
keypad.
[
16/9] key
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down
this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the [16/9] key reverts to the previous selected working channel.
Secondary use
Press and hold the [16/9] key then press the [WX] key to switch between the USA, International or Canadian channels.
[WX]
key
Immediately recalls the previously selected US NOAA weather channel
from any channel location.
Secondary use
Holding down the [16/9] key while pressing the [WX] key switches the
Channel Group.
[S] / [T]
These keys are used to select channels, adjust the volume and squelch
level, and to choose the item selection of different functions (such as DSC
operation).
KEY
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KEYPAD
[1(
DIM)] key
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “1” in a
channel number.
Secondary use
Press the [F] key first then press the [1(DIM)] key to access the LCD
Dimmer menu. Refer to section “12.1 LAMP ADJUSTING” for details.
[2(
MEM)] Key
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “2” in a
channel number.
Secondary use
Press the [F] key first then press the [2(MEM)] key, memorize the selected channel into the transceiver scan memory for scanning. When
repeat the same procedures ([F] Æ [2(MEM
from the scan memory. Refer to section “10.13 SCANNING” for details.
[3(
SCAN)] Key
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “3” in a
channel number.
Secondary use
1) Press the [F] key first then press the [3(SCAN)] key to start and stop
the scanning of programmed channels. Refer to section “10.13 SCAN-
NING” for details.
2) While holding down the [3(SCAN)] key and pressing the [S] or [T
key, you can confirm memory channels for scanning.
)])
, will delete the channel
]
[4(DW)]
[5(IC)]
Key
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “4” in a
channel number.
Secondary use
Press the [F] key first then press the [4(DW)] key to scan for voice communications on the priority channel and another selected channel until
a signal is received on either channel (Dual Watch). Refer to section
“10.12 DUAL WATCH (TO CH-16)” for details.
Key
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “5” in a
channel number.
Secondary use
Press the [F] key then press the [5(IC)] key to activate intercom function
between RAM+(s) or VH-310 handset(s). Refer to section “10.16 IN-
TERCOM OPERATION” for details.
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[6(
NAV)] Key
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “6” in a
channel number.
Secondary use
Press the [F] key first then press the [6(NAV)] key, the LCD will display
NAV GPS Data, Time, SOG (Speed Over Ground), and COG (Course
Over Ground) when a GPS is connected to the accessory cable of the
GX5000S. See section “8.3 ACCESSORY CABLE” for details.
[7(
SCRM)] Key
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “7” in a
channel number.
Secondary use
Press the [F] key then press the [7(SCRM)] key to toggle the Voice Scrambler “on” and “off.” Press the [F] key then press and hold the [7(SCRM
key to enable the selection the Voice Scrambler code. Refer to section
“10.17 VOICE SCRAMBLER” for details.
[8(PA)]
[9(
[0(A)]
Key
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “8” in a
channel number.
Secondary use
Press the [F] key then press the [8(PA)] key to operate the 30 Watt PA
function. Refer to section “10.14 PA/FOG OPERATION” for details.
FOG)] Key
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “9” in a
channel number.
Secondary use
Press the [F] key then press the [9(FOG)] key to operate the Fog Horn
function. Refer to section “10.14 PA/FOG OPERATION” for details.
Key
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “0” in a
channel number.
Secondary use
Used to select A (alpha channels). Press the desired channel keys then
press and hold [0] key until “A” appears next to the channel number and
press [ENT] to select the channel.
)]
[
CLR] Key
Press the [CLR] key to cancel the menu selection and/or keypad entry.
[
ENT] Key
Press the [ENT] key to enter the menu selection and/or keypad entry.
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14.2 INTERCOM OPERATION
14.2.1 Communication
1. Press the [F] key followed by the [5(IC)] key, the mode is changed to “INTERCOM” mode.
2. When the “INTERCOM” operation is activated, “IC” is displayed on the VH-310 Handset (and RAM+ Mic, if used)
and “INTERCOM” is displayed on the GX5000S.
3. Press the PTT switch, “TALK” is displayed.
NOTE: A warning beep is emitted
when the RAM+ Mic PTT switch is
also being pressed while the transceiver microphone’s PTT switch is
pressed.
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone, hold the microphone about
1.5 cm away from your mouth.
5. When finished, release the PTT
switch.
6. To exit the “INTERCOM” mode and return to radio operation mode, press
the [F] key followed by the [5(IC)] key again.
14.2.2 Calling
Press and hold the [5(IC)] key for 1 second when the “INTERCOM” is activated, a calling beep is emitted from the GX5000S speaker.
(
VH-310 Mic’s PTT switch is pressed
(
GX5000S’s PTT switch is pressed
)
)
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14.3 PA/FOG OPERATION
The VH-310 Handset is capable of controlling the 30W Public address, 4 fog
horns, bells and whistles.
14.3.1 Operating the PA / Hailer
1. Press the [F] key followed by the [8(PA)] key, activate the
“PA / HAIL” mode.
2. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.
3. To turn up the PA Volume, press the PTT switch and press
the [S] or [T] keys to adjust the Audio output level. The
level can be set from 0 to 30W.
4. To adjust the listen back volume, (while in listenback mode)
press the [VOL] Key, then press the [S] or [T] key to the
desired listen back volume.
To exit from the PA / Hailer mode, press the [F] key followed by
the [8(PA)] key again.
14.3.2 Operating the FOG Horn
The GX5000S is capable of sending Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Horn, Siren,
Aground and Anchor signals.
1. Press the [F] key followed by the [9(FOG)] key, to activate
the “FOG HORN” menu.
2. Select the one of the eight functions described above with
the [S] or [T] key and press the [ENT] key.
3. On the “
activate the tone through the HAIL/PA speaker.
Press the [S] or [T] keys to adjust the Audio output level.
The level can be set from 0 to 30W.
4. To adjust the listen back volume, (while in listenback mode)
press the [VOL] Key, then press the [S] or [T] key to the
desired listen back volume.
HornHorn
Horn” and “
HornHorn
SirenSiren
Siren” modes, press the PTT switch to
SirenSiren
To exit from the FOG HORN mode, press the [F] key followed
by the [9(FOG)] key again.
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14.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON
You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the VH310 Handset even if the GX5000S is not connected the GPS receiver unit.
After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or
Position Send will contain the manually entered position.
)
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until “
SetupSetup
Setup” menu appears.
SetupSetup
2. Press the [T] key to select “
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
[T]
key.
4. Press the [ENT] key then, enter the your local time from
the keypad by the 24-hour system on the UTC time.
5. Enter the Latitude of your vessel location (xx.xx.xx) by the
keypad, then press the [6(NAV)] key to select North (N), or
[7(
SCRM)] key to select South (S).
6. Enter the Longitude of your vessel location (xxx.xx.xx) by
the keypad, then press the [3(SCAN)] to select East (E), or
[9(
FOG)] key to select West (W).
7. If a number was entered by mistake, press the H/L key
repeatedly to select the number. Press the [S]/[T] key to
select the desired number.
8. Press and hold in the [ENT] key to store the data entered,
then press the [16/9] key to exit this menu and return to
radio operation mode.
DSC SETUPDSC SETUP
DSC SETUP” menu.
DSC SETUPDSC SETUP
POS INPUTPOS INPUT
POS INPUT” with the [S]/
POS INPUTPOS INPUT
RadioRadio
Radio
RadioRadio
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14.5 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODE
The VH-310 Handset can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to section “11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING” and section “12 RADIO SETUP
MODE” for details). The
CONTRASTCONTRAST
CONTRAST,
CONTRASTCONTRAST
menu item accessed from the VH-310 Handset only controls the VH-310
Handset’s display and speaker.
DSC/RADIO Setup mode from the VH-310 Handset:
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until “
appears.
2. Press the [S]/[T] key to select “
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select the menu item you wish to work on by
pressing the [S]/[T] key.
4. Press the [ENT] key.
5. Press the [S]/[T] key to change the value or condition for the menu item,
then press the [ENT] key to save the new setting.
6. Press the [S]/[T] key to select “
to the normal operation.
RADIO SETUP Function
CONTRAST Contrast adjustment of the display
NAV DISPLAY Selects Lat/Lon or SOG to be displayed
SOG UNIT Knots, MPH or KPH selection
MAGNETIC True or Magnetic selection
KEY BEEP On or off selection
UNIT NAME Allow changing the name of the connected mic
EXT SPK Internal or External speaker selection
AF SELECT Shown when VH-310 connected
EXIT Exits the RADIO SETUP menu
DSC SETUP Function
INDIVIDUAL DIR Setup the Individual Directory
INDIVIDUAL REPLY Auto or manual selection
INDIVIDUAL ACK Able or Unable to acknowledge Individual Call
INDIVIDUAL RINGER Selects from 1 to 4 rings
GROUP DIR Setup the Group Directory
POSITION REQUEST Auto or manual selection
DSC BEEP Turns on or off the Individual, Group, Position request or send beep
EXIT Exits the DSC Setup menu
NAV DISPLAYNAV DISPLAY
NAV DISPLAY,
NAV DISPLAYNAV DISPLAY
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
RADIO SETUP” or “
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
EXITEXIT
EXIT,” then press the [ENT] key to return
EXITEXIT
KEY BEEPKEY BEEP
KEY BEEP, and
KEY BEEPKEY BEEP
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
RADIO SETUP” menu
RADIO SETUPRADIO SETUP
DSC SETUPDSC SETUP
DSC SETUP” menu.
DSC SETUPDSC SETUP
AF SELECTAF SELECT
AF SELECT
AF SELECTAF SELECT
NOTE
When the SETUP menu is selected, using the VH-310 Handset, the
GX5000S will be temporarily disabled until the VH-310 Handset exits
from the setup mode.
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14.5.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel position or COG
Factory default is “Your Vessel’s Current Position,” however, following the steps
below the GPS Information can be changed to “Course Over Ground (COG).”
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until “
SETUPSETUP
SETUP” menu appears.
SETUPSETUP
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
[S]/[T]
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Press the [T] or [S] key to select “
rent Position)” or “
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the data entered, then press
the [16/9] key to exit this menu and return to radio operation mode.
key.
CruCru
Cru (Course Over Ground).”
CruCru
NAV DISPLAYNAV DISPLAY
NAV DISPLAY” with the
NAV DISPLAYNAV DISPLAY
PosPos
Pos (Your Vessel’s Cur-
PosPos
RADIORADIO
RADIO
RADIORADIO
14.5.2 External Speaker AF Selection
AF SELECTAF SELECT
The
AF SELECT menu allows you to set the audio output level of the VH-310’s
AF SELECTAF SELECT
External Speaker to a fixed level regardress of the VOL level setting of the VH310, which is useful when using the STANDARD HORIZON MLS-310 10W
amplified speaker with on/off volume control.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until “
SetupSetup
Setup” menu appears.
SetupSetup
2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “
[T]
key.
3. Press the [ENT] key.
4. Press the [S] or [T] key to select “
Level is “Fixed”) or “
able”).
5. Press the [ENT] key to store the data entered, then press
the [16/9] key to exit this menu and return to radio operation mode.
PoPo
Po” (External Speaker Level is “Adjust-
PoPo
AF SELECTAF SELECT
AF SELECT” with the [S]/
AF SELECTAF SELECT
PrPr
Pr” (External Speaker
PrPr
RadioRadio
Radio
RadioRadio
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MEMO
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15 MAINTENANCE
The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will
provide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver.
• Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to prevent
corrosion of electrical contacts;
• Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the transceiver.
• Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC or
fall below 11 VDC.
• Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement parts.
In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer or our repair
facility. Address and phone numbers for this facility, as well as warranty information, are contained in section “17 WARRANTY.”
15.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS
Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob.
These can be ordered from our Parts Department by writing or calling:
Marine Division of Vertex Standard
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
Telephone (714) 827-7600
Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below.
• Power Cord: T9023306
• VOL/SQL Knob: RA0542600
• Rotary Channel Knob: RA0542500
• Mounting Bracket: RA0544200
• Mounting Bracket Knob: RA045910A
• Microphone Hanger: RA0458800
• Microphone Assembly: M3090118
• RAM+ Mic Routing Cable Assembly: S8101512
15.2 FACTORY SERVICE
In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please contact the following:
Standard Horizon
Attention Marine Repair Department
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630
Telephone (800) 366-4566
An “RA” Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a product in for
service. Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name, return
address, phone number, and proof of purchase.
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15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM
Transceiver fails to
power up.
Transceiver blows fuse
when connected to
power supply.
Popping or whining
noise from the speaker
while engine runs.
Sound is not emitted
from the internal or external speaker.
Sound is not emitted
from the PA speaker.
Receiving station reports low transmit
power, even with transceiver set to HI power.
“HI BATTERY” or “LO
BATTERY” message
appears when the
power is turned on.
“PA ERROR” or “FOG
ERROR” message is
shown when the PA/
FOG mode is activated.
Your position is not displayed.
PROBABLE CAUSE
No DC voltage to the
transceiver, or blown
fuse.
Reversed power
wires.
Engine noise.
Accessory cable.
Accessory cable.
Antenna.
The power supply
voltage is too high or
too low.
Accessory cable.
Accessory cable.
Setting of the GPS
navigation receiver.
REMEDY
a. Check the 12VDC battery connections and
the fuse.
b. The VOL/PWR knob needs to be pressed and
held to turn the radio on.
Check the power cable for DC voltage, or replace the fuse (6A 250V).
Make sure the red wire is connected to the positive (+) battery post, and the black wire is connected to the negative (-) battery post. If the fuse
still blows, contact your Dealer.
Reroute the DC power cables away from the
engine. Add noise suppressor on power cable.
Change to resistive spark plug wires and/or add
an alternator whine filter.
Check the connections of the accessory cable
(Short Circuit the External speaker cable
WHITE/SHIELD).
Check the accessory cable connection (Short
Circuit the PA speaker cable RED/SHIELD).
Have the antenna checked or test the transceiver with another antenna. If the problem persists, contact your Dealer for servicing.
Confirm that the connected power supply voltage is not 17 volts or lower than 10 volts.
Check the accessory cable connection (Short
Circuit the PA speaker cable RED/SHIELD).
Check the accessory cable connection.
Some GPS use the battery ground line for NMEA
connection.
Check the output signal format of the GPS navigation receiver. This radio requires NMEA0183
format with GLL, RMB, or RMC sentence as an
output signal. If the GPS has a baud rate setting make sure to select 4800 and parity to
NONE.
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16 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for
U.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts.
1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s
Vessel Traffic System.
2. Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numbers followed by the letter A
(such as Channel 07A) are simplex channels on the U.S.A. or Canadian
channel assignments whose counterparts in the International assignments
are duplex channels. International channels do not use “alpha” numbers.
If you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16, they will sometimes ask you to
“go to channel 22 Alpha.” This is a channel assigned to U.S.A, and Canadian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls. If your radio is set
for International operation you will go to Channel 22 instead of 22A, and
will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard. To use Channel
22A, your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation, usually by a U/
I/C (USA/International/Canada) control or combination of controls. Channel 22 (without an “A”) is an International duplex channel for port operations. Some radios indicate an “A” adjacent to the alpha channels on the
display; on others “alpha” is not indicated but the proper channel is selected based on the U/I/C setting.
3. Bridge-to-Bridge channels (for example, Channel 13) are for use by bridge
operators on intercoastal waterways and rivers. It is also used by marine
vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communicating with the bridge operators. Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for
these channels. See page 27 for additional information.
4. The S/D column on the chart indicates either S (simplex) or D (duplex). Sim-
plex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one party
at a time can talk, unlike a telephone. Be sure to say “over” and release your
microphone push-to-talk switch at the end of each transmission. Duplex operation involves the use of one frequency for transmitting and a separate frequency for receiving. On channels specified as duplex on the charts, correct
mode of operation is established automatically by your radio when you select a
channel; you cannot change the mode. And you still must release the push-totalk switch after each transmission in order to listen to the radio.
5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the
term “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of
these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geographic regions.
6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16.
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CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE
01 X X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
01A X S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial.
02 X X D 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
03 X X D 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
03A X S 156.150 U.S. Government Only, Coast Guard
04 X D 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
04A X S 156.200 Pacific coast: Coast Guard, East Coast:
05 X D 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
05A X X S 156.250 Port operation. VTS in Seattle
06 X X X S 156.300 Inter-ship Sefety
07 X D 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
07A X X S 156.350 Commercial
08 X X X S 156.400 Commercial (Inter-ship only)
09 X X X S 156.450 Boater Calling channel, Commercial &
10 X X X S 156.500 Commercial
11 X X X S 156.550 Commercial. VTS in selected areas.
12 X X X S 156.600 Port operation. VTS in selected areas.
13 X X X S 156.650 Inter-ship Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge)
14 X X X S 156.700 Port operation. VTS in selected areas.
15 X S - - - 156.750 Environmental (Receive only)
15 X X S 156.750 Commercial, non-commercial, ship movement (1 W)
16 X X X S 156.800 International Distress, Safety and Calling
17 X X X S 156.850 State Controlled (1 W)
18 X D 156.900 161.500 Port operation, ship movement
18A X X S 156.900 Commercial
19 X D 156.950 161.550 Port operation, ship movement
19A X S 156.950 US: Commercial
19A X S 156.950 Coast Guard
20 X X X D 157.000 161.600 Canadian Coast Guard Only,
20A X S 157.000 Port operation
21 X D 157.050 161.650 Port operation, ship movement
21A X X S 157.050 U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard
22 X D 157.100 161.700 Port operation, ship movement
22A X X S 157.100 US and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and
23 X X D 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
23A X S 157.150 U.S. Government Only
24 X X X D 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
25 X X X D 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
26 X X X D 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
27 X X X D 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
28 X X X D 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART
VTS in selected areas
Port operation, ship movement
Commercial fishing
Port operation, ship movement
Port operation, ship movement
Non-commercial (Recreational)
International: port operations and shipment
Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced
on channel 16
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CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE
60 X X D 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
61 X D 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
61A X X S 156.075 Public Coast: Coast Guard;
62 X D 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
62A X S 156.125 Public Coast: Coast Guard;
63 X D 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
63A X X S 156.175 Port Operation and Commercial.
64 X X D 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
64A X X S 156.225 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
65 X D 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
65A X X S 156.275 Port Opeations
66 X D 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
66A X X S 156.325 Port Operations
67 X X X S 156.375 US: Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge com
68 X X X S 156.425 Non-commercial (Recreational)
69 X X X S 156.475 US: Non-commercial (Recreational),
70 X X X S 156.525 Digital selective calling (voice communications not
71 X X X S 156.575 US, Canada: Non-commercial (Recreational),
72 X X X S 156.625 Non-commercial (Inter-ship only)
73 X X X S 156.675 US: Port Operations,
74 X X X S 156.725 US: Port Operations,
75 X X X S 156.775 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)
76 X X X S 156.825 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)
77 X X S 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)
77 X S 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only)
78 X D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
78A X X S 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational)
79 X D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement
79A X X S 156.975 Commercial
VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART
Port operation, ship movement
East Coast: commercial fishing only
Port operation, ship movement
East Coast: commercial fishing only
Port operation, ship movement
VTS in selected areas.
Port operation, ship movement
Port operation, ship movement
Port operation, ship movement
Port operation, ship movement
muni-cations in lower Mississippi River. Inter-ship
only,
Canada: Commercial fishing, S&R
Canada: Commercial fishing only,
International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship
movement
allowed)
International: Port opertions and Ship movement
Canada: Commercial fish ing only,
International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship
movement
Canada: Commercial fishing only,
International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship
movement
Port operation, ship-movement
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CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE
80 X D 157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement
80A X X S 157.025 Commercial
81 X D 157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement
81A X S 157.075 U.S. Government Only -
81A X S 157.075 Canadian Coast Guard Only
82 X D 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
82A X X S 157.125 U.S. Government Only,
83 X D 157.175 161.775 Canadian Coast Guard Only
83 X D 157.175 161.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
83A X X S 157.175 U.S. Government Only,
84 X X X D 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
85 X X X D 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
86 X X X D 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
87 X X S 157.375 Port operation, ship movement
87A X S 157.375 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
88 X X S 157.425 Port operation, ship movement
88A X S 157.425 Commercial, Inter-ship Only
WX01
X X X D - - - 162.550 Weather (receive only)
WX02
X X X D - - - 162.400 Weather (receive only)
WX03
X X X D - - - 162.475 Weather (receive only)
WX04
X X X D - - - 162.425 Weather (receive only)
WX05
X X X D - - - 162.450 Weather (receive only)
WX06
X X X D - - - 162.500 Weather (receive only)
WX07
X X X D - - - 162.525 Weather (receive only)
WX08
X X X D - - - 161.650 Weather (receive only)
WX09
X X X D - - - 161.775 Weather (receive only)
WX10
X X X D - - - 163.275 Weather (receive only)
NOTE: Simplex channels, 3A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used
by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART
Environmental protection operations.
Port operation, ship movement
Canadian Coast Guard Only
Canadian Coast Guard Only
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Points of communication (Intership and between coast and ship
Coast
unless otherwise
iandicated)
Channel
designator
Carrier frequency
(
)
MHz
Ship
transmit
transmit
Port Operations
01A1156.050 156.050
63A1156.175 156.175
2
05
156.250 156.250
65A 156.275 156.275
66A 156.325 156.325
3
12
73 156.675 156.675
14
74 156.725 156.725
77
156.600 156.600
3
156.700 156.700
4
156.875 Intership only.
20 157.000 161.600
20A12157.000 Intership only.
Navigational (Bridge-to-Bridge)
6
13
67
156.650 156.650
7
156.375 156.375
5
Commercial
01A1156.050 156.050
63A1156.175 156.175
07A 156.350 156.350
7
67
156.375 Intership only.
08 156.400 ........ Do.
09 156.450 156.450
10 156.500 156.500
3
11
156.550 156.550
18A 156.900 156.900
19A 156.950 156.950
79A 156.975 156.975
80A 157.025 157.025
88A8157.425 ........ Intership only.
14
72
156.625 ........ Internship only.
Digital Selective Calling
15
70
156.525 156.525
Points of communication (Intership and between coast and ship
Coast
unless otherwise
iandicated)
Channel
designator
Carrier frequency
(
)
MHz
Ship
transmit
transmit
Noncommercial
17
68
09
156.425 156.425
16
156.450 156.450
69 156.475 156.475
71 156.575 156.575
72 156.625 ........ Intership only.
78A 156.925 156.925
79A 156.975 156.975 Great Lakes only.
80A 157.025 157.025 Do.
14
67
156.375 ....... Internship only.
Distress, Safety and Calling
16 156.800 156.800 EPRIB
Intership Safety
06 156.300 ........ a. Intership, or
b. For SAR: Ship
and aircraft for the
U.S. Coast Guard.
Environmental
13
15
........ 156.750 Coast to ship only.
Maritime Control
9,10
17
156.850 156.850
Liaison, U.S. Coast Guard
22A11157.100 157.100 Ship, aircraft, and
coast stations of
the U.S. Coast
Guard and at
Lake Mead, Nev.,
ship and coast
stations of the
National Park
Service, U.S.
Department of the
Interior.
1: 156.050 MHz and 156.175 MHz are available for port operations and commercial com-
munications purposes when used only within the U.S. Coast Guard designated Vessel
Traffic Services (VTS) area of New Orleans, on the lower Mississippi River from the
various pass entrances in the Gulf of Mexico to Devil’s Swamp Light at River Mile 242.4
above head of passes near Baton Rouge.
2: 156.250 MHz is available for port operations communications use only within the U.S.
Coast Guard designated VTS radio protection areas of New Orleans and Houston described in Sec. 80.383. 156.250 MHz is available for intership port operations communications used only within the area of Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors, within a 25nautical mile radius of Point Fermin, California.
3: 156.550 MHz, 156.600 MHz and 156.700 MHz are available in the U.S. Coast Guard
designated port areas only for VTS communications and in the Great Lakes available
primarily for communications relating to the movement of ships in sectors designated by
the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation or the U.S. Coast Guard. The use
of these frequencies outside VTS and ship movement sector protected areas is permitted provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement communications in
their respective designated sectors.
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4: Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movement
and docking of ships. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt.
5: 156.375 MHz and 156.650 MHz are available primarily for intership navigational com-
munications. These frequencies are available between coast and ship on a secondary
basis when used on or in the vicinity of locks or drawbridges. Normal output power must
not exceed 1 watt. Maximum output power must not exceed 10 watts for coast stations or
25 watts for ship stations.
6: On the Great Lakes, in addition to bridge-to-bridge communications, 156.650 MHz is
available for vessel control purposes in established vessel traffic systems. 156.650 MHz
is not available for use in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2”
and Southwest Pass entrance Midchannel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above
Head of Passes near Baton Rouge. Additionally it is not available for use in the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal, and the Inner Harbor
Navigational Canal, except to aid the transition from these areas.
7: Use of 156.375 MHz is available for navigational communications only in the Mississippi
River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2” and Southwest Pass entrance Midchannel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above head of Passes near Baton Rouge,
and in addition over the full length of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal from entrance to its junction with the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, and over the full length of
the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from its junction with the Mississippi River to its entry
to Lake Pontchartrain at the New Seabrook vehicular bridge.
8: Within 120 km (75 miles) of the United States/Canada border, in the area of the Puget
Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its approaches, 157.425 MHz is half of the
duplex pair designated as Channel 88. In this area, Channel 88 is available to ship
stations for communications with public coast stations only. More than 120 km (75 miles)
from the United States/Canada border in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of
Juan de Fuca, its approaches, the Great Lakes, and the St. Lawrence Seaway, 157.425
MHz is available for intership and commercial communications. Outside Puget Sound
area and its approaches and the Great Lakes, 157.425 MHz is also available for communications between commercial fishing vessels and associated aircraft while engaged in
commercial fishing activities.
9: When the frequency 156.850 MHz is authorized, it may be used additionally for search
and rescue training exercises conducted by state or local governments.
10: The frequency 156.850 MHz is additionally available to coast stations on the Great Lakes
for transmission of scheduled Coded Marine Weather Forecasts (MAFOR), Great Lakes
Weather Broadcast (LAWEB) and unscheduled Notices to Mariners or Bulletins. F3C
and J3C emissions are permitted. Coast Stations on the Great Lakes must cease weather
broadcasts which cause interference to stations operating on 156.800 MHz until the
interference problem is resolved.
11: The frequency 157.100 MHz is authorized for search and rescue training exercises by
state or local government in conjunction with U.S. Coast Guard stations. Prior U.S. Coast
Guard approval is required. Use must cease immediately on U.S. Coast Guard request.
12: The duplex pair for channel 20 (157.000/161.600 MHz) may be used for ship to coast
station communications.
13: Available for assignment to coast stations, the use of which is in accord with an agreed
program, for the broadcast of information to ship stations concerning the environmental
conditions in which vessels operate, i.e., weather; sea conditions; time signals; notices
to mariners; and hazards to navigation.
14: Available only in the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
15: The frequency 156.525 MHz is to be used exclusively for distress, safety and calling
using digital selective calling techniques. No other uses are permitted.
16: The frequency 156.450 MHz is available for intership, ship and coast general purpose
calling by noncommercial vessels, such as recreational boats and private coast stations.
17: The frequency 156.425 MHz is assigned by rule to private coast stations in Alaska for
facsimile transmissions as well as voice communications.
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17 WARRANTY
Marine Products Limited Warranty
STANDARD HORIZON (a division of VERTEX STANDARD) warrants, to the
original purchaser only, each new Marine Communications Product (“Product”) manufactured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of
time from the date of purchase as follows:
Fixed Mount and Portable Transceivers
1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91
3 years - if purchased between 01/01/91 and 01/01/94
3 years Waterproof - if purchased after 01/01/94
Loud hailers
1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91
3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91
Associated Chargers
1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91
3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91
Associated Batteries - 18 months. Note: Batteries will be deemed deflective
only if storage capacity drops below 80% of rated capacity or if leakage develops.
Associated Accessories - 1 year. Includes: Microphones/Handsets, External
Speakers, Antennas, Carrying Accessories, Power Supplies, and Signaling
Boards.
To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, transportation and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON (a division of VERTEX STANDARD), Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA
90630. Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number, and date of
purchase. STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freight
prepaid. Products purchased prior to January 1, 1991 will bear the STANDARD HORIZON warranty terms in effect prior to that date.
In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure of the Product during the warranty period, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for any breach of contract or
any breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale of
Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the
Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON,
appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications. STANDARD HORIZON may, at its option, repair or replace parts or subassemblies with new or
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reconditioned parts and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or replaced are
warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty.
STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service of
the Products. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for damages
shall not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product.
This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the United
States of America and the District of Columbia.
STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replacement
parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist. The purchaser must pay
any transportation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STANDARD
HORIZON for service.
This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARD HORIZON, improper installation, or subjected to use in violation of instructions furnished by STANDARD HORIZON, nor does this warranty extend
to Products on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed.
STANDARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equipment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in
connection with STANDARD HORIZON’s Products, or for the operation of the
Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly
excluded from this warranty. STANDARD HORIZON disclaims liability for range,
coverage, or operation of the Product and ancillary equipment as a whole
under this warranty. STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes
or improvements in Products, during subsequent production, without incurring
the obligation to install such changes or improvements on previously manufactured Products.
The implied warranties which the law imposes on the sale of this Product are
expressly LIMITED, in duration, to the time period specified above. STANDARD HORIZON shall not be liable under any circumstances for consequential damages resulting from the use and operation of this Product, or from the
breach of this LIMITED WARRANTY, any implied warranties, or any contract
with STANDARD HORIZON. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS
PRODUCTS, STANDARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET
FORTH HEREIN.
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives specific
legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state.
ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVERED
UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
THANK YOU for buying STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex
Standard) products! We are confident your new radio will serve your
needs for many years!
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX5000S
Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to
time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will
appear on the STANDARD HORIZON Web site. Also a statement regarding product support should be added to the manual.
Product Support Inquiries
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the
GX5000S, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an
E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300
M-F 7:00-5:00PST.
In addition to the warranty, STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime “flat
rate” and “customer loyalty” programs to provide service after the warranty
period has expired. If you wish to obtain the flat rate price for out-of-warranty repair, you must include the information on the Owner’s Record with
the unit when you return it to your Dealer or to STANDARD HORIZON.
Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program: For the original Owner only, for the
lifetime of the unit, STANDARD HORIZON will repair the unit to original
specifications.
Note: The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARD
HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a repair is needed. After the repair, a 90-day warranty will be in effect from
the date of return of the unit to the Owner.
This service program is not available for equipment which has failed as
a result of neglect, accident, breakage, misuse, improper installation or
modification, or water damage (depending on the product).
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18 SPECIFICATIONS
Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are
subject to change without notice.
18.1 GENERAL
Channels ............................................... All USA, International and Canadian
Input Voltage ......................................................................... 13.8 VDC ±20%
Current Drain
Standby ............................................................................................. 0.5 A
Receive ............................................................................................. 1.5 A
Transmit ..................................................................... 5.0 A (Hi); 1.5 A (Lo)
Dimensions ............................................................... 3.5” H x 9.1” W x 5.9” D
(90 H x 230 W x 150 D mm)
Flush-Mount Dimensions .......................................... 2.8” H x 8.1” W x 5.1” D
(72 H x 205 W x 130 D mm)
Weight ................................................................................... 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg)
18.2 TRANSMITTER
Frequency Range .................................................... 156.025 to 157.425 MHz
RF Output ......................................................................... 25 W (Hi); 1 W (Lo)
Conducted Spurious Emissions ................................... 80 dB (Hi); 66 dB (Lo)
Audio Response ................................................ within +1/-3 of a 6 dB/octave
pre-emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz
Audio Distortion ........................................................................................ 5 %
Modulation ........................................................ 16K0G3E, for DSC 16K0G2B
Frequency Stability (-20°C to +60°C) ..............................................±0.0005%
FM Hum and Noise ............................................................................... 50 dB
18.3 RECEIVER
Frequency Range .................................................... 156.050 to 163.275 MHz
Sensitivity
20 dB Quieting .............................................................................. 0.35 μV
12 dB SINAD ................................................................................. 0.30 μV
Squelch Sensitivity (Threshold) ..................................................... 0.13 μV
Modulation Acceptance Bandwidth ................................................... ±7.5 kHz
Selectivity (Typical)
Spurious and Image Rejection ....................................................... –80 dB
Intermodulation and Rejection at 12 dB SINAD ............................. –80 dB
Audio Output ......................................................................................... 4.5 W
Audio Response ............................................... within + 1/–3 of a 6 dB/octave
de-emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz
Frequency Stability (-20°C to +60°C) .............................................±0.0005 %
Channel Spacing ................................................................................. 25 kHz
DSC Format ................................................................................. EN 301 025
NMEA Input/Output .......................................................... Output - DSC, DSE
Input - GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS
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Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
www. standardhorizon.com
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Copyright 2009
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
All rights reserved.
No portion of this manual
may be reproduced
without the permission of
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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