Yaesu Musen 30483X3D Users manual
EXPLORER GX1600
FCC ID:K6630483X3D / IC:511B-30483X3S
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
25 Watt VHF/FM
Marine Transceivers
Owner's Manual
Ultra Compact Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Transceive with
Individual, All Ship, Position Report, Position Request, and Distress.
Automatically poll up to 4 ships
Independent Channel 70 receiver built-in for continuous DSC watch
Enter, Save, and Navigation to waypoint with Compass page
Navigation to a DSC Distress Call
Submersible JIS-8 / IPX8 (4.9 feet for 30 minutes)
ClearVoice noise canceling speaker microphone with channel selection
and 16/9 key
Capable of connecting an optional RAM3 second station remote micro-
phone
Intercom between radio and RAM3
DSC position request and report function when connected to compatible
GPS chart plotter
One button access to Channel 16 and 9
User programmable soft keys
Navigation (LAT/LON, SOG, and COG) information shown on display
E2O (Easy-To-Operate) menu system
When connected to an optional GPS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Quick Reference Guide ................................................................................................................................................. 4
1 GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................... 8
2 PACKING LIST ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
3 OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
4 SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION.................................................................................................................... 10
5 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 11
6 FCC NOTICE ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
7 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................................ 13
7.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATION .......................................................................................................... 13
7.2 ABOUT VHF RADIO .............................................................................................................................. 13
7.3 SELECTING AN ANTENNA ................................................................................................................... 13
7.4 COAXIAL CABLE .................................................................................................................................... 14
7.5 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) ........................................................................................................ 15
7.6 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) ........................................................................... 16
7.7 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS .............................................................................................................. 17
7.8 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 .........................................................................................17
8 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
8.1 LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................... 18
8.2 MOUNTING THE RADIO ....................................................................................................................... 18
8.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................................. 20
8.4 ACCESSORY CABLE ............................................................................................................................. 21
8.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................ 23
8.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME ................................................................................................................ 23
8.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION...................................................................................................... 24
8.8 CHANGING THE TIME FORMAT ......................................................................................................... 24
8.9 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC .................................................................................... 25
8.10 OPTIONAL CMP30 (RAM3) INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 26
9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ......................................................................................................................... 28
9.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................... 28
10 BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 33
10.1 RECEPTION ............................................................................................................................................ 33
10.2 TRANSMISSION ..................................................................................................................................... 33
10.3 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ................................................................................................... 33
10.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ..................................................................................................... 34
10.5 DISPLAY TYPE ....................................................................................................................................... 34
10.6 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE .................................................................................... 35
10.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ............................................................................................................. 35
10.8 DUAL WATCH (TO CHANNEL16) .......................................................................................................... 36
10.9 SCANNING .............................................................................................................................................. 37
10.10 PRESET CHANNELS (0 ~ 9): INSTANT ACCESS .............................................................................. 39
10.11 PA/FOG OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 40
10.12 INTERCOM OPERATION ....................................................................................................................... 43
10.13 VOICE SCRAMBLER ............................................................................................................................. 44
11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ......................................................................................................................... 45
11.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................ 45
11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) ............................................................................... 45
11.2.1 What is an MMSI? ............................................................................................................... 45
11.2.2 Programming the MMSI ........................................................................................................ 46
11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL .......................................................................................................................... 47
11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call ....................................................................................... 47
11.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call ........................................................................................... 50
11.4 ALL SHIPS CALL ................................................................................................................................... 52
11.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ............................................................................................. 52
11.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ................................................................................................. 53
11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL .................................................................................................................................. 54
11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory .............................................................. 54
11.5.2 Setting up Individual Reply .................................................................................................. 55
11.5.3 Enabling the Individual Acknowledgment ............................................................................ 55
11.5.4 Setting up Individual / Group Call Ringer ........................................................................... 56
11.5.5 Transmitting an Individual Call ............................................................................................ 57
11.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call ................................................................................................ 59
11.6 DSC LOG OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 60
11.6.1 Reviewing and Relaying a Logged DSC Distress Call .................................................... 60
11.6.2 Reviewing a Logged All Ship or Individual Call ............................................................... 61
11.6.3 Deleting a Call from the "DSC LOG" Directory ................................................................ 62
11.7 GROUP CALL ......................................................................................................................................... 63
11.7.1 Setting up a Group Call ...................................................................................................... 63
11.7.2 Transmitting a Group Call .................................................................................................... 64
11.7.3 Receiving a Group Call ........................................................................................................ 66
1. Accepting to auto switching to channel 16 .......................................................................... 50
2. Pausing the auto switching to channel 16 .......................................................................... 50
3. Quit to exit to the working channel ..................................................................................... 50
1. Accepting to auto switching to channel 16 .......................................................................... 53
2. Pausing the auto switching to channel 16 .......................................................................... 53
3. Quit to exit to the working channel ..................................................................................... 53
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11.8 POSITION REQUEST ............................................................................................................................ 67
11.8.1 Setting up a Position Reply ................................................................................................. 67
11.8.2 Setting up a Position Request Ringer ................................................................................ 68
11.8.3 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel .......................................................... 68
11.8.4 Receiving a Position Request .............................................................................................. 69
11.9 POSITION REPORT ............................................................................................................................... 71
11.9.1 Setting up a DSC Position Report Ringer ......................................................................... 71
11.9.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call .......................................................................... 71
11.9.3 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call .............................................................................. 73
11.9.4 Navigating to a Position Report .......................................................................................... 73
11.10 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON)............................................................ 75
11.11 AUTO DSC POLLING .............................................................................................................................. 76
11.11.1 Selecting Stations to be Automatically Polled (tracked) .................................................... 76
11.12.2 Enable/Disable Auto DSC Polling ........................................................................................ 77
11.12 DSC TEST .............................................................................................................................................. 78
11.12.1 Programming MMSI into Individual Directory ..................................................................... 78
11.12.2 DSC Test Call by using Individual Directory ..................................................................... 78
12 GENERAL SETUP ................................................................................................................................................ 80
13 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP ........................................................................................................................... 89
14 DSC SETUP ......................................................................................................................................................... 96
15 AIS / COMPASS SETUP .................................................................................................................................... 102
16 WAYPOINTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 108
17 CMP30 (RAM3) REMOTE MIC OPERATION ................................................................................................. 114
18 MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................... 118
19 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 120
20 WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................ 126
21 RESET PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................................... 129
22 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 130
11.12.3 DSC Test Call by Manually Entering MMSI ....................................................................... 79
12.1 DISPLAY .................................................................................................................................................. 80
12.2 LOCAL DISTANCE RECEIVER ATTENUATOR ................................................................................... 81
12.3 LAMP ADJUSTING ................................................................................................................................. 82
12.4 DISPLAY CONTRAST ............................................................................................................................ 82
12.5 TIME OFFSET ........................................................................................................................................ 83
12.6 TIME AREA ............................................................................................................................................. 84
12.7 TIME DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................... 84
12.8 UNIT OF MEASURE .............................................................................................................................. 85
12.9 MAGNETIC .............................................................................................................................................. 86
12.10 KEY BEEP .............................................................................................................................................. 86
12.11 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY ....................................................................................................... 87
12.12 SOFT KEYS ............................................................................................................................................ 88
13.1 CHANNEL GROUP ................................................................................................................................. 89
13.2 SCAN MEMORY ..................................................................................................................................... 89
13.3 SCAN TYPE ............................................................................................................................................ 90
13.4 SCAN RESUME ...................................................................................................................................... 90
13.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL ............................................................................................................................. 91
13.6 WEATHER ALERT .................................................................................................................................. 91
13.7 CHANNEL NAME ................................................................................................................................... 92
13.8 STATION NAME ..................................................................................................................................... 93
13.9 SCRAMBLER SETUP ............................................................................................................................. 94
13.10 DEMO MODE ......................................................................................................................................... 95
14.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY ...................................................................................................................... 96
14.2 INDIVIDUAL REPLY ............................................................................................................................... 97
14.3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT ....................................................................................................... 97
14.4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER ............................................................................................................................. 98
14.5 GROUP DIRECTORY............................................................................................................................. 98
14.6 POSITION REPLY ................................................................................................................................ 100
14.7 DSC BEEP ............................................................................................................................................ 101
15.1 AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS) ................................................................................. 102
15.2 DIRECTION ........................................................................................................................................... 103
15.3 ACTIVATION RANGE ........................................................................................................................... 103
15.4 CPA ALARM .......................................................................................................................................... 104
15.5 TCPA ALARM........................................................................................................................................ 104
15.6 DISPLAY RANGE ................................................................................................................................. 105
15.7 AIS OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 106
15.8 AIS RANGE .......................................................................................................................................... 107
16.1 MARKING A POSITION ....................................................................................................................... 108
16.2 ADDING A WAYPOINT ........................................................................................................................ 109
16.3 EDITING A WAYPOINT ....................................................................................................................... 110
16.4 DELETING A WAYPOINT .................................................................................................................... 110
16.5 SAVING A DSC POSITION CALL AS A WAYPOINT ...................................................................... 111
16.6 NAVIGATING TO A SAVED WAYPOINT ............................................................................................ 111
16.7 STOP NAVIGATING TO A WAYPOINT .............................................................................................. 112
17.1 REMOTE MIC CONTROLS ................................................................................................................ 114
17.2 ASSIGNING SOFT KEYS ................................................................................................................... 116
18.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................................................................................................................... 118
18.2 FACTORY SERVICE ............................................................................................................................ 118
18.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ............................................................................................................ 119
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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This transceiver is equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) system. You can
do the basic operation in numerical order of the illustration below.
[
[
SQL] K
Move this control clockwise
to squelch or counter
clockwise un-squelch the
radio.
NOB
[
]
[
/
]
B
UTTON
Selects the operating
channel.
16/9] B
Press to recall channel 16.
Press and hold to recall
channel 9.
Press again to revert to the
last selected channel.
UTTON
[
H/L] B
PTT] S
]
[
/
UTTON
WITCH
]
K
EY
Adjust the speaker audio
volume.
When pressed, toggles the
transmit power between
High (25W) and Low (1W).
[
Place your mouth about 1/
2 inch away from Mic hole
and speak in a normal
voice level while pressing
this switch.
[
Selects the operating
channel.
[
VOL] K
NOB
[
PWR] B
Press and hold this button
to turn on or off the radio.
MIC H
OLE
Press to recall channel 16.
Press and hold to recall
channel 9.
Press again to revert to the
last selected channel.
When pressed, toggles the
transmit power between
High (25W) and Low (1W).
[
16/9] K
[
H/L] K
UTTON
EY
EY
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
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Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
The STANDARD HORIZON EXPLOPER GX1600 Marine VHF/FM Marine
transceiver are designed to be used in USA, International and Canadian Marine bands. The GX1600 can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.
The GX1600 VHF’s are capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D
operation. Class D operation allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective
Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call. The GX1600
VHF's operate on all currently-allocated marine channels which are switchable for use with USA, International, or Canadian regulations. Emergency channel 16 can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the red
key. NOAA Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by press-
ing and holding the
Other features of the GX1600 VHF’s include: Speaker Microphone, optional
RAM3 second station remote-control microphone with display, intercom between radio and optional RAM3, scanning, priority scanning, submersible
speaker mic, high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.
[WX]
soft key.
2 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it
for the following contents:
GX1600 Transceiver
Mounting Bracket and hardware
Owner’s Manual
DSC Warning Sticker
Flush Mount Template
Power Cord
3 OPTIONS
MMB-97 ......................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket
CMP30B/W ............... Remote-Access Microphone (RAM3 Mic, Black/White)
CT-100 ............................................... 23-foot Extension Cable for RAM3 Mic
MLS-310 ............ 10W amplified External Speaker with on/off Volume control
MLS-300 .................................................................... External Loud Speaker
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4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION
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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 (about 3 feet) away from passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements.
5 ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
(in USA or Canada only)
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX1600 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 GX1600, you
can visit the Marine Division of Vertex Standard Web site to send an E-Mail or
contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 M-F 7:00AM to 5:00PM
PST.
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6 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION
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Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.
6.1 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.
6.2 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 when calling another vessel.
6.3 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 ................................................................... K6630483X3D
Industry Canada Type Approval ............................................ 511B-30483X3S
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7 FCC NOTICE
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NOTICE
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved
in writing by STANDARD HORIZON.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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8 GETTING STARTED
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8.1 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).
8.2 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”.
8.3 SELECTING AN ANTENNA
Marine antennas are made to radiate signals equally in all horizontal directions, but not straight up. The objective of a marine antenna is to enhance the
signal toward the horizon. The degree to which this is accomplished is called
the antenna’s gain. It is measured in decibels (dB) and is one of the major
factors in choosing an antenna. In terms of effective radiated power (ERP),
antennas are rated on the basis of how much gain they have over a theoretical
antenna with zero gain. A 3 foot, 3dB gain antenna represents twice as much
gain over the imaginary antenna.
Typically a 3 foot 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The
longer 8 foot 6dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require
the additional gain.
3dB
6dB
9dB
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8.4 COAXIAL CABLE
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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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8.5 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE
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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.
8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and
other distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1
minute.
9. End the message by saying “OVER”. Release the microphone button and
listen.
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel.
)
NOTE
The GX1600 have DSC Distress calling, that can transmit a distress call
digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section “12
DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING”.
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8.6 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9
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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, press the PTT button on the mic
and state the name of the other vessel you wish to call and then “this is”
followed by the name of your vessel and your Station License (Call Sign) then
release the PTT button on the mic. When the other vessel returns your call,
immediately request another channel by pressing the PTT button on the mic
and saying “go to,” the number of the other channel, say “over” and release
the PTT button on the mic. Then switch to the new channel. When the new
channel is not busy, call the other vessel.
)
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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8.7 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS
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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.
8.8 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 30 ( key) for means to temporarily override the
low-power limit on these two channels.
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9 INSTALLATION
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9.1 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
• choose a mounting location that is at least 3 feet (1 m) away from the
radio’s antenna.
Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or radios performance is
not affected by the antenna location, temporarily connect the radio in the desired location and:
a. Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation
b. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is
operating correctly by requesting a radio check.
9.2 MOUNTING THE RADIO
9.2.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket
The supplied mounting bracket allows overhead or desktop mounting.
Use a 13/64” (5.2-mm) bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 0.4 inch
(10 mm) thick and can support more than 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) and secure the
bracket with the supplied screws, spring washers, flat washers, and nuts.
DESKTOP MOUNTING OVERHEAD MOUNTING
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9.2.2 Optional MMB-97 Flush Mount Bracket
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1. Make a rectangular template for the flush mount measuring 2.83” H x
5.39” W (72 x 137 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 3.54 inches (90 mm) deep).
There should be at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) between the transceiver’s heatsink
and any wiring, cables or structures.
3. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver.
4. Fasten the brackets to the rear panel of the transceiver (see illustration
below).
5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is
tight against the mounting surface.
Adjusting Screw
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9.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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CAUTION
Reverse polarity battery connections will damage the radio!
Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio. Antenna and Power Supply
connections are as follows:
1. Mount the antenna at least 3 feet (1 m) away from the radio. At the rear of
the radio, connect the antenna cable. The antenna cable must have a
PL259 connector attached. RG-8/U coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is 25 feet (7.6 m) or more from the radio. RG58 cable can be used
for distances less than 25 feet (7.6 m).
2. Connect the red power wire to a 11.0 V to 16.5 V DC power source (Normal: 13.8 VDC). Connect the black power wire to a negative ground.
3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to section 8.4
for connections.
4. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power output and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation.
GPS Navigation Receiver
Optional Speaker
Antenna
Water proo f
Deck Outlet
Fuse
Red
Black
Power Source
Fuse Replacement (125V/6A; 6
, 30 mm
To take out the Fuse from the Fuse Holder, hold
both ends of the Fuse Holder and pull the Fuse
Holder apart without bending the Fuse Holder.
When you replace the Fuse, please confirm that
the Fuse is tightly fixed on the metal contact
located inside the Fuse Holder. If the metal contact holding the fuse is loose, the Fuse holder
may heat up.
Optional Speaker
)
Optional CMP30 Remote MIC
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9.4 ACCESSORY CABLE
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White
Shield
Blue: NMEA GPS Input
Green: NMEA GPS Input
Gray: NMEA DSC Output
Brown: NMEA DSC Output
External Speaker
Radio Wires
Plotter Connection
( )
NMEA OUT
( )
NMEA OUT
( )
NMEA IN
( )
NMEA IN
( )
( )
( )
( )
GPS Receiver
Wire Color/Description
WHITE - External Speaker (+
SHIELD - External Speaker
BLUE - NMEA GPS Input (+
GREEN - NMEA GPS Input
(–)
)
(–)
GRAY - NMEA DSC Output (+
BROWN - NMEA GPS Output
Connection Examples
)
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
Connect to NMEA (+) output of GPS
Connect to NMEA
)
Connect to NMEA (+) intput of GPS
(–)
Connect to NMEA
(–)
output or common ground of GPS
(–)
input or common ground of GPS
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.
GPS Connections (4800 baud)
NMEA INPUT (GPS Information)
• The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in
the setup menu. If there is a selection for parity select none.
• For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please contact
the manufacturer of the GPS receiver.
• GX1600 can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher.
• The NMEA 0183 input sentences are GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC
sentence is recommended).
NMEA Output (DSC)
The NMEA 0183 output sentences are DSC and DSE.
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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9.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS
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After connections have been made between the GX1600
and the GPS, a small satellite icon will appear on the
top right corner of the display and your current location
(Latitude/Longitude) is shown on the display.
NOTE
If there is a problem with the NMEA connection between the radio and
the GPS, the GPS icon will blink continuously until the connection is
corrected.
9.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME
From the Factory the GX1600 shows GPS satellite time or UTC time when an
optional GPS is connected. A time offset is needed to show the local time in
your area. The Time Offset must be changed in order for the radio to display
the current time in your area. Please see the Offset Time Table at the bottom
of this page.
1. Press and hold down the key until “
appears, then select “
/ key.
2. Press the
SETSET
SET” with the / key.
SETSET
3. Press the
illustration below to find your offset time. If “
is assigned, the time is the same as UTC (Universal
Time Coordinated or GPS Satellite Time).
4. Press the
5. Press the
radio operation.
[
SELECT
[
SELECT
key to select time offset of your location. See
[
]
ENT
soft key to store the time offset.
[
]
QUIT
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
GENERAL SETUP” with the
GENERAL SETUPGENERAL SETUP
]
soft key, then select “
]
soft key, then press the /
soft key several times to return to
Setup MenuSetup Menu
Setup Menu”
Setup MenuSetup Menu
TIME OFF-TIME OFF-
TIME OFF-
TIME OFF-TIME OFF-
00:0000:00
00:00”
00:0000:00
OFFSET TIME TABLE
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