User manual STANDARD HORIZON GX1256S

[. . . ] QUEST+ GX1256S 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual Compact and Simple Operation Capable of connecting an optional enhanced RAM+ second station remote microphone RTCM SC-101 DSC Distress call with your exact position DSC position request/send function and NMEA data input/output to connect to GPS Plotter DSC Group call feature included Backlit Keypad and LCD Channel Name, GPS Time or GPS Position Repeating shown on the display One-button access to Channel 16 and 9 NOAA Weather Alert Versatile User-programmable Scan, Priority Scan and Dual Watch Microphone with Channel Selection Access to all US, Canadian and International Channels 3 year waterproof warranty with GPS connected GX1256S Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STATION LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 RADIO CALL SIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] "RECEIVED ALL SHIPS" will appear on the LCD, and an emergency alarm will be heard. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] key to select the receiving distress data: · MMSI or Station Name 4. Monitor channel 16 or traffic channel until the communication is completed. 7. 7 INDIVIDUAL CALL This feature allows the user to contact another user vessel with a DSC radio and automatically switch the receiving DSC radio to a desired working channel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to a another channel. 7. 7. 1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory The QUEST+ has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person names 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. Press and hold down the [ CALL/ SET(MENU)] key until "RADIO SETUP" appears. Press the [CALL/SET(MENU )] key to select "INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY. " 4. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] key to select a first character of the Station Name, then press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] GX1256S Page 35 key to move to next character. Repeat step 6 as many times as necessary to complete the Station Name (up to 12 characters). Press and hold the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key to store the Station Name and enable setting the MMSI ID code. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] key to select the first digit of the MMSI ID code, the press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key to move to next character. Repeat step 9 as many times as necessary to complete the MMSI ID code (9 digits). Press the [DOWN] key to select "EXIT, " then press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key. Press the UP or [DOWN] key to select "EXIT, " then press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key to return to the normal operation. 7. 7. 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. Press and hold down the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key until "RADIO SETUP" appears. Press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key, then press the [UP] or [DOWN] key to select "INDIVIDUAL REPLY. " 4. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] key to select "AU (Automatic)" or "oF (off). " 6. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] key to select "EXIT, " then Page 36 GX1256S press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] key to select "EXIT, " then press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key to return to the normal operation. [. . . ] 1. 5 A Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. 0 A (Hi); 1. 5 A (Lo) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1/2" H x 6-5/16" W x 6-5/16" D (64 H x 160 W x 160 D mm) Flush-Mount Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" H x 5-5/16" W x 5-1/8" D (50 H x 136 W x 130 D mm) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]