User manual STANDARD HORIZON MATRIX AIS PLUS GX2150

[. . . ] MATRIX SERIES GX2000 and GX2150 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceivers Owner's Manual Integrated dual channel AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver (GX2150) AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver or transponder connection (GX2000) 4800 or 38400 NMEA baud rate selection for plotters with 1 NMEA port (GX2150) Able to use PA or Fog signaling when on AIS display (GX2150) True and Magnetic bearing selection on AIS display AIS target display: MMSI, Call Sign, Ship Name, BRG, DST, SOG and COG Contact Class A or B AIS Ship with DSC Programmable CPA or TCPA collision avoidance alarms ITU Class D DSC (Independent Channel 70 receiver built-in) 80dB Commercial grade receiver DSC position request and report functions Navigate to a DSC Distress Call 30 Watt PA/Loud Hailer with pre-programmed fog signals and (listen back GX2150) ClearVoice noise canceling speaker microphone with channel selection and 16/9 key GPS Compass, Waypoint and GPS status pages Navigation (LAT/LON, Time, SOG and COG) information shown on display Enter, Save and Navigate to waypoints with Compass page User programmable soft keys Versatile user-programmable scanning, priority scan and Dual Watch Oversized rotary channel knob with push to enter, backlit display and keys Optional connection for RAM3 second station remote microphone with AIS display Intercom between radio and RAM3 Voice Scrambler (optional) Local/Distance attenuator Submersible JIS-7 / IPX7 (3. 3 feet for 30 minutes) E2O (Easy-To-Operate) menu system When connected to a GPS MATRIX AIS+ GX2150 MATRIX GX2000 GX2000/GX2150 Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 PACKING LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select "Individual" if you wish to disable the Individual call ringer, or "Group" if you wish to disable the Group call ringer, then press the soft key. To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, rotating the CHANNEL knob to select "On" in step "6" above. GX2000/GX2150 Page 53 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. The transceiver will beep, and the "Last Individual Call" will appear. NOTE To ease making Individual calls, the GX2000/ GX2150 will show the NAME of last Individual call transmitted. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select the "Individual" you want to contact. Press the soft key, then rotate the CH knob to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the soft key. If the channel is not shown in the list, press the soft key, then rotate the CHANNEL knob 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 which is selected on 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 54 GX2000/GX2150 9. 5. 5. 2 Individual Call by Manually Entering a MMSI You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in the Individual Directory. 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. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select "MANUAL", then press the soft key. Rotate the CHANNEL knob 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 key until the wrong number is selected, then rotate the CHANNEL knob to correct the entry. Press the soft key, then rotate the CHANNEL knob to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the soft key. If the channel is not shown in the list, press the soft key, then rotate the CHANNEL knob 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 which is selected on step 5 above GX2000/GX2150 Page 55 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. 9. 5. 6 Receiving an Individual Call When a Individual DSC call is received, the radio will automatically respond (Default setting) to the calling ship, and switch to the requested channel for voice communications. Refer to section "9. 5. 2 Individual Reply Setup" to change the reply to manual if you want to see who is calling before replying to the call. When an individual call is received, an individual call ringing alarm sounds. Press the microphone's PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. Page 56 GX2000/GX2150 9. 6 DSC LOG OPERATION The GX2000/GX2150 logs received distress calls and individual calls. [. . . ] 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. 21. 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 21. 4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application. [. . . ]