User manual STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S

[. . . ] MATRIX GX1280S 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual Submersible DSC distress call automatically broadcasts lat/long and vessel ID8 DSC position request function and NMEA data input/output Latitude/Longitude and SOG/COG display8 Channel name capability Optional RAM+ second station remote microphone Versatile user-programmable Scanning, Priority Scan and Dual Watch NOAA Weather Alert One-button access to Channel 16 and 9 Access to all US, Canadian and International channels Big, back-lit display and keys 8 with GPS attached GX1280S Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FCC NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Cancel a DSC Distress Call If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the MATRIX allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made in error. Press the [CALL/SET] key, turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select "CANCEL. " Then, press the [CALL/SET] key or turn off the radio. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to change the display to show 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 left. NOTE You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt. Page 34 GX1280S 7. 6 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. 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. SAFETY Call: Used to transmit boating safety information to other vessels. This message usually contains information about an overdue boat, debris in the water. This call is the same as saying Securite" Securite" Securite'. (To cancel, turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select "EXIT. ") 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the nature of call ("URGENCY" or "SAFETY"). Press the [CALL/SET] key to transmit the selected type of all ships DSC call. After the ALL SHIPS CALL is transmitted, the transceiver will switch to CH16. 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. GX1280S Page 35 7. 6. 2 Receiving an All Ships Call 1. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to see the MMSI of the vessel transmitting the All Ships Call. Monitor channel 16 or traffic channel until the URGENCY voice communication is completed. 7. 7 INDIVIDUAL CALL This feature allows the MATRIX 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). 7. 7. 1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory The MATRIX 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] key until "RADIO SETUP" menu appears. Press the [CALL/SET] key, then select "INDIV DIR" with the CHANNEL selector knob. [. . . ] 5. 0 A (Hi); 1. 5 A (Lo) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1/4" H x 7-1/4" W x 6-5/16" D (83 H x 184 W x 135 D mm) Flush-Mount Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5/8" H x 6-5/8" W x 5-1/8" D (67 H x 168 W x 130 D mm) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 2 lbs (1 kg) 13. 2 TRANSMITTER Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]