User manual STANDARD HORIZON EXPLORER GX1600

[. . . ] EXPLORER GX1600 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual Ultra slim and compact rear case design (3. 5" depth) Meets ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Oversized full dot matrix display Automatically poll the GPS position of up to 4 ships using DSC Enter, Save, and Navigate to Waypoints with the Compass page GPS information(LAT/LON, SOG, and COG) information shown on the LCD Submersible JIS-8 1. 5M (4. 92Ft) for 30 minutes Noise canceling microphone with channel UP/DOWN, 16/9 and H/L keys NOAA weather channel selection with alert Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch Programmable soft keys RAM3 Remote Access Microphone capable Intercom between radio and RAM3 microphone NMEA 0183 Input and Output Die-cast chassis E20 (Easy to Operate) 3 Year Waterproof Warranty When connected to an optional GPS GX1600 Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 PACKING LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Press the soft key, then select "INDIVIDUAL ACK" with the / key. Press the / key to select "ABLE TO COMPLY" or "UNABLE". Press the soft key to store the selected setting, then press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. 9. 5. 4 Individual/Group Call Ringer Setup When a Individual Call or Group Call is received the radio will produce a ringing sound for 2 minutes. Press the soft key, then select "INDIVIDUAL RING" with the / key. Press the soft key to store the selected setting, then press the [QUIT] soft key several times to return to radio operation. The GX1600 has the capability to turn off the Individual and Group call ringer. Press the / key to select "Individual" if you wish to disable the Individual call ringer, GX1600 Page 45 or "Group" if you wish to disable the Group call ringer, then press the soft key. Press the ting, then press the soft key several times to return to radio operation. To re-enable the ringer, repeat the above procedure, pressing the / key to select "On" in step "6" above. 9. 5. 5 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. Press the / key to select the "Individual" you want to contact. NOTE To ease making Individual calls, the GX1600 will show the NAME of last Individual call transmitted. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the operating channel you want to comsoft key. If the municate on, then press the channel is not shown in the list, press the soft key, then press the / key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the soft key. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is automatically changed to the channel selected in step 5 above and a ringing tone sounds. Press the soft key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the microphone's PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. Page 46 GX1600 9. 5. 5. 2 Individual Call by Manually Entering a MMSI You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact another vessel. NOTE If you have transmitted a Individual call before, the radio will show the name of the last person you called as shown in the display at the right. Press the / key to select "MANUAL", then press the soft key. Press the / key to select the first number of the MMSI which you want to contact, then press the soft key to step to the next number. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, repeat pressing the soft key until the wrong number is selected, then press the / key to correct the entry. Press the key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the soft key. [. . . ] 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. 20. 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. 21. 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 20. 4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application. [. . . ]