User manual STANDARD HORIZON QUEST-X GX1500S

[. . . ] QUEST-X GX1500S 25 Watt VHF/FM ITU Class D DSC Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual Waterproof construction Commercial grade ITU Class D DSC VHF Independent Channel 70 receiver built-in for continuous DSC watching Capable of connecting up to one second station microphone Intercom between radio and second station microphone DSC position request and send functions with compatible STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart plotters Versatile user-programmable scanning, priority scan and Dual Watch One-button access to Channel 16 and 9 Oversized rotary channel knob, backlit display and keys. Navigation information shown on display when optional GPS connected GX1500S Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PACKING LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] After the second INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, if the reply signal is not received, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right. 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 any key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with. GX1500S Page 41 Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up the Individual Directory. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select "Individual. " (To cancel, select "Exit" with the CHANNEL selector knob or press the [16/9] key. ) 3. The transceiver will beep, and the "Individual directory" will appear. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select "Manual, " then press the [ENT] key. To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the [ENT] key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number which you want to contact are entered. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong nunber is selected, then move the channel knob to correct the entry. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the [ENT] key. After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, the transceiver will wait 8 seconds for the acknowledgment. If the reply signal is not received, the transceiver will transmit again. After the second INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, if the reply signal is not received, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right. To send the call again, press the [ENT] key or to exit the mode, press the [CLR] 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. Page 42 GX1500S 13. Press any key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with. 11. 5. 5 Receiving an Individual Call When receiving an individual call, an acknowledgment must be sent back to the calling station. The GX1500S default setting is Automatic, but has a selection that allows you to manually send a reply before the radio will switch to the requested calling channel. This selection is useful if you want to see who is calling and requesting you to switch to a channel for communications, similar to caller id on a cellular phone. When an individual call is received, an individual call ringing alarm sounds. Press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship. 11. 5. 6 Setting Up the Call Waiting Function Allows the GX1500S to be setup to reply (ABLE) or set the radio so it transmits a call that advises the calling vessel the person is UNABLE to reply to the call at this time. When set up in UNABLE and a individual call is received the Individual call from the other vessel is logged in the CALL WAITING directory for you to review and call back at a later time. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until "Radio Setup" menu appears. [. . . ] 2. 5" H x 6. 3" W x 5. 1" D (64 H x 160 W x 130 D mm) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 2 lbs (1 kg) 18. 2 TRANSMITTER Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156. 025 to 157. 425 MHz RF Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 W (Hi); 1 W (Lo) Conducted Spurious Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]