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MATRIX GX1280S Owner`s Manual

1. USA MEM LISTEN USA MEM TALK MATRIX PTT switch is pressed pressed while the transceiver microphone s PTT switch is pressed Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone hold the microphone about 1 2 inch away from your mouth When finished release the PTT switch STANDARD HORIZON Page 57 9 2 2 Calling Hold down the DW key for 1 second or more when the INTERCOM op eration is activated A calling beep is emitted twice from the transceiver speaker 9 3 DSC RADIO SETUP MODE The CMP25 can access the DSC RADIO setup menu refer to section 7 DSC RADIO SETUP for details However the LAMP CONTRAST and KEY BEEP menu item which is accessed from the CMP25 only controls the CMP25 s display and speaker DSC RADIO Setup mode from the CMP25 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until RADIO SETUP menu appears Press the A W key to select RADIO SET or DSC SETUP menu Press the CALL SET key then select the menu item you wish to work on by pressing the A V key Press the CALL SET key Press the A W key to change the value or condition for the menu item then press the CALL SET key to save the new setting Press the A W key to select EXIT then press the CALL SET key to return to the normal operation RADIO SETUP menu DSC SETUP menu Page 58 QW STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 10 MAINTENANCE The inherent quality of the solid
2. Industry Canada Canada and International regulations Mode of op eration cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice versa 6 5 USA CANADA AND INTERNATIONAL MODE 1 To change the modes hold the 16 9 key and press the WX key The mode changes from USA to International to Canadian with each press of the WX key 2 USA will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode INTL will be dis played for International mode and CAN will be displayed for Canadian mode 3 Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART page 63 for allocated channels in each mode 6 6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 1 To receive a NOAA weather channel press the WX key from any chan nel The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob on the radio or UP A DOWN keys on the microphone to select a different NOAA weather channel 3 To exit from the NOAA weather channels press the WX key The trans ceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel Page 24 W STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 6 7 NOAA WEATHER ALERT In the event of extreme weather disturbances such as storms and hurri canes the NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels When the Weather Alert fea ture is enabled see section 8 5 WX ALERT the transceiver is capable of receiving this alert
3. 3 Press the CALL SET key et SETUR KN 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the LI l channel to be named and press the CALL SET iz key kev BEEF 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob scroll through Eier ER L the alphabet and 0 9 6 Press the CALL SET key to enter the desired SR letter and move the cursor one space to the right D 6 7 Repeat procedure until the name is complete The u LI name can consist of up to twelve characters If r oon you do not use all twelve character press the i 7 CALL SET key to move to the next space To LI A clear the previous letter press the H L key LENE ae 8 Press and hold down the CALL SET key to enter the name and exit from the CH NAME menu The LCD will return to the SETUP menu 9 Ifyou want to enter the name of another channel repeat steps 3 through 8 10 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key Page 52 W STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 8 8 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE NAV display Allows customizing the GPS COG Course Over Ground displayed on the LCD to be in True or Magnetic 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until usa RADIO SETUP menu appear aa JET TIF x 6 Press the CALL SET key then select TRUE EXIT g I 6 MAG in the RADIO SETUP menu with the aa CHANNEL selector knob ne Press the CALL SET key Ge MER ott Turn the CHANNEL selector knob
4. Ch70 and TX icon Page 56 W STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S The transceiver shadow watches for a transmission will appear on the LCD After the message has been sent the radio will sound a Distress Alarm on CH16 or CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received DISTRESS and WAITING will appear on the LCD If an acknowledgement is received select channel 16 and advise your distress situation If no acknowledgment is received the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgment is received When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your distress RECEIVED ACK acknowledgment signal is received RECEIVED RLY relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station 8 To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker press any key 9 2 INTERCOM OPERATION 1 GX1280S 9 2 1 Communication Press and hold the DW key while in the RADIO mode the mode is changed to INTERCOM mode If press the DW key again the mode will revert to RADIO mode When the INTERCOM operation is activated IC is displayed on the RAM Mic and INTERCOM is dis played on the MATRIX Press the PTT switch The TALK is displayed NOTE A warning beep is emitted when the RAM Mic PTT switch is USA MEM
5. DIE D n nee USA Ge i Mie e a HE REPLY Be HBR REV moru om i mi KA BE EP TIME SET CUNTRASTI INDIU RING INDIU ACK INDIU REPLY KEY BEEP FU TRE SET 4 A THDI RING 4 SIHDIV ACK LI l KEY peep SN i THATI PING USA USA CONTRAST CONTRAST INDIU REFLY INDIV REPLY TIME SET TIME SET HE a i 6 IHDIV ACK IHDIV ACK INDI ALK j 1 KEY BEEP KEY BEEP 3IHDIV RING iti RING Atte is Gr 4 KA I l Onur GWA ALERT S GE ER LI dr POROU Dik E pis reply LI t USA KEY BEEP Ke re INDIU RING Wa F VS ALERT UX ALERT er GROVE DIR BROUP DIR j SCRAMBLER SCRHMBLER SCRAMBLER j 6 POS REPLY POS REPLY POS REPLY 1 6 CH MAME CH NAME CH NAME 2050 SCHH poo S AH 4 DSC SCAN j STRIJE MAG TRUE MAG 4 HISER MMSI a USER MMSI UI l EKIT BAA EXIT DISTRESS Key Used to send a DSC Distress Call To send the distress call refer to section 7 5 1 Transmitting A DSC Distress Call RAM MIC CONNECTOR Connects the MATRIX to the enhanced RAM MIC Remote Access Mi crophone Refer to section 9 RAM MIC OPERATION GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 21 ACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLE Connects the MATRIX to a GPS and an external speaker See section 3 OPTIONS for a list of soeakers STANDARD HORIZON offers DC INPUT CABLE Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12V DC ANTENNA JACK Connects an antenna to the transceiver Use a marine VHF antenna with an impedance of 50 oh
6. STANDARD HORIZON gij MATRIX GX1280S 25 Watt VHF FM Marine Transceiver Owner s Manual Submersible DSC distress call automatically broadcasts lat long and vessel ID DSC position reguest function and NMEA data input output Latitude Longitude and SOG COG display 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 with GPS attached TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY WARNING INFORMATION nana 4 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ccsssssseeeeeeeeeeeseseeeaseeneeeeeeseeeeeaaes 5 GG NOTICE avo zena aa ea reke RI O aE a 6 GETTING STARTED EE 7 ABOUT VAF RADIO EE 7 SELECTING ECH E EE 7 GCGOAXIAL z a eet A erence ernie neers 8 1 GENERAL INFORMATION eege eegene eegen 9 del INST RO DUCTION te eege 9 1 2 FCC INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION 9 2 PACKING EIST WEE 10 2 SE OPHONS anaa E E 10 4 INSTALLATION EE 11 A OCGA TON NE v A A NE a Eege 11 4 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS eege eebe ee 11 43 ACCESSORY CABLE aie ee eege 12 4 4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT 13 4 5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS serier a A 14 40 CHANGING THE GPS AE 14 4 7 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC ec cceeceeeteeeteeteeees 15 4 8 OPTIONAL MMB 84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION ssnonensensnsnnnnnennnn 16 4 9 OPTIONAL C
7. and then link your radio transmission to the telephone lines The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may charge a link up fee in addition to the cost of the call 6 12 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 Channel 13 is used at docks and bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port Messages on this channel must concern navigation only such as meet ing and passing in restricted waters Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 27 By regulation power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels Your radio is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these channels However in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher power See page 20 H L key for means to temporarily over ride the low power limit on these two channels 6 13 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS The FCC prohibits the following communications e False distress or emergency messages e Messages to any boat except in emergencies and radio tests e Messages to or from a vessel on land e Transmission while on land e Obscene indecent or profane language potential fine of 10 000 6 14 DUAL WATCH TO CH16 1 Adjust the SAL knob until the background noise disappears 2 Select the channel you wish to dual watch to Ch16 3 Press the DW key The display will scan between CH16 and the chan nel that was selected in step 2 usa If a transmi
8. menu 3 Press the CALL SET key then select POS RE ni PLY with the CHANNEL selector knob ser seri OO 6 4 Press the CALL SET key da LI l 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select AUTO or MANUAL In AUTO mode after a DSC POS INDIU ACK Tt THM TEI D TN Request is received the radio will automatically BRO IP DIR f LI f transmit your vessels position In MANUAL mode RE the display of the MATRIX will show who is re cia a OU ww questing the position HAMAL TO 6 Press the CALL SET key to store the selected 44 4 setting 7 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 7 8 2 2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel NOTE To transmit a Position Request you must setup the MATRIX DSC Indi vidual Position Call Directory with the name of the vessel s or person and the MMSI of the DSC radio you wish to poll To setup this directory refer to section 12 1 Setting up the Individual Position Call Directory 1 Press the CALL SET key The DSC OPERA us pse a TION menu will appear in the display TNDIVIDUAL C OH 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the BL SHIP ri POS REQUEST 3 Press CALL SET key to show the Position re en a Man quest directory This directory uses the INDI R0UE CU VIDUAL Directory information POS REQUEST LI 4 Turn the CHANNEL selecto
9. s pse a 8 When an individual call acknowledgment is re D Yi ceived the established channel is automatically Lt selected and a ringing tone sounds e a 9 Press the CALL SET key to listen to the channel m to make sure it is not busy then key the micro k H phone and call the other vessel you desire to com PLERSLIRE ILI municate with GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 39 7 7 5 Receiving an Individual Call When receiving an individual call an acknowledgment must be sent back to the calling station The MATRIX default setting is Automatic but has a selec tion 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 1 When an individual call is received an individual vsa pse a call ringing alarm sounds k a The radio automatically automatic mode selected Kw LI DSC vy switches to the requested channel Ee 2 Press any key to stop the alarm BECETUED pala 3 Press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling EH ij L ship 123456789 t LI 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to see the MMSI of the vessel calling USA 7 7 6 Setting Up the Call Waiting Function Allows the MATRIX to be setup to reply ABLE or set the radio so it trans mits a call that advises
10. 16 9 key NOTE USA RADID SE TLF cr SETUP ERIT Eas USA Lut OHTRO T TIME SET KEY BEEP USA per Emergency alarm and beeps for DSC operation cannot be turned OFF 8 5 WX ALERT ON OFF This selection allows the radios NOAA Weather alert to be turned off De fault setting is ON Press and hold down the CALL SET key until 1 gen RADIO SETUP menu appears RADIO SETUP i 2 Press the CALL SET key then select WX ERIT It ALERT in the RADIO SETUP menu with the CHANNEL selector knob pe 3 Press the CALL SET key PE TI 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select ON slaj i ZJU dr or OFF SC 5 Press the CALL SET key to store the selected e 7 setting ui f i f 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation a mode press the 16 9 key Page 50 TR STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 8 6 VOICE SCRAMBLER Operates only when the optional CVS2500 is installed This menu is used to setup the channels to be scrambled and the scrambler code 1 GX1280S QW STANDARD HORIZON NOTE Press and hold down the CALL SET key until RADIO SETUP menu appears Press the CALL SET key then select SCRAM BLER in the RADIO SETUP menu with the CHANNEL selector knob Press the CALL SET key then select CODE in the SCRAMBLER menu with the CHANNEL se lector knob Pre
11. 300 Inter ship Sefey gt ha le ee ea S Port aa ship movement O7A X X S 156 350 Commercial Y 08 X X X S 156 400 Commercial Inter ship only X X X S 156 450 Boater Calling channel Commercial 8 Non commercial Recreational Inter ship Navigation Safety Bridge to bridge 1813 S 156 750 Environmental Receive only 115 X X S 156 750 Commercial non commercial ship movement 1 W 18 X D 156 900 161 500 Port operation ship movement 18A X X S 156 900 Commercial 19 X D 156 950 161 550 Port operation ship movement I9A X s 156 950 US Commercal I9A X s 156 950 CoastGuard EK International port operations and shipment 20A X S 157 000 Portoperation S O 21 X D 157 050 161 650 Port operation ship movement 7 C CV VT2 21A X X S 157 050 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard 22 X D 157 100 161 700 Port operation ship movement XIX S 157 100 US and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16 GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 63 cHju c i sD TX RX CHANNELUSE T 23 X X D 157 150 161 750 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 23A X S 157 150 U S GovernmentOnly 24 X X X D 157 200 161 800 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 25 X X X D 157 250 161 850 Public Correspondence
12. Cana dian channel assignments whose counterparts in the International as signments are duplex channels International channels do not use al pha numbers If you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16 they will some times ask you to go to channel 22 Alpha This is a channel assigned to U S A and Canadian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls If your radio is set for International operation you will go to Chan nel 22 instead of 22A and will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard To use Channel 22A your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation usually by a U I C USA International Canada con trol or combination of controls Channel 22 without an A is an Inter national duplex channel for port operations Some radios indicate an A adjacent to the alpha channels on the display on others alpha is not indicated but the proper channel is selected based on the U I C set ting Bridge to Bridge channels for example Channel 13 are for use by bridge operators on intercoastal waterways and rivers It is also used by marine vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communi cating with the bridge operators Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for these channels See page 27 for additional information The S D column on the chart indicates either S simplex or D duplex Simplex means transmitting and receiving on the same freguency Only one party at a time can talk unli
13. DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario Canada KIA 0C8 GX1280S b STANDARD HORIZON Page 5 NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com FCC NOTICE pliance with FCC Rules Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be de termined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Page 6 W STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VH
14. MATRIX Black GND Magellan Fixed Mount Gray Bue e a oe Magellan Portable Orange Ble a o e aa Manufacturer Model Wires MATRIX CP150 CP160 and I sne Green Furuno GP1650 1850 White Blue e Garmin Fixed Mounts Bue Bue ee ea ee Garmin Portables Slack GND en ae JRC 100 SERIES Green Bue ee z z mm JRC 200 SERIES White Blue Sa Em Raytheon 520 620 Lowrance Fixed Mount White Blue Sitex Neptune Nautilus Gray Bue Black GND Green Additional Information e The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in the setup menu If there is a selection for parity select none e For further information on interfacing setting up your GPS Please con tact the manufacturer of the GPS receiver e MATRIX can read NMEA 0183 version 2 0 or higher e The NMEA supported sentences are e GLL GGA RMC and GNS RMC sentence is recommended If you have further inquires please feel free to contact Product Support at Phone 800 767 2450 Email marinetech vxstdusa com GX1280S TRR STANDARD HORIZON Page 13 4 5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS After connections have been made between the MATRIX and the GPS a small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of the LCD display To see additional GPS information press and hold the H L NAV key until the MATRIX shows the Date Time SOG and COG 4 6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the F
15. Marine Operator 26 X X X D 157 300 161 900 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 27 X X X D 157 350 161 950 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 28 X X X D 157 400 162 000 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 60 X X D 156 025 160 625 Public Correspondence Marine Operator hal kl koja a Port operation ship movement See TE U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard Pacific Coast Commercial Fishing East Coast fal ill ile nam Port operation ship movement TP ee i East Coast commercial fishing only fal le hees Port operation ship movement AIX S 156 175 Port Operation and Commercial VTS in selected areas kliki Miami ea net a Port operation ship movement 64A X X S 156 225 U S Government Only Canadian Commercial Fishing Kal el rne O Port operation ship movement S5A X X S 156 275 Port Opeatiomns gt gt fal led ie ee Port operation ship movement 66A X X S 156 325 PortOperations US Commercial Used for Bridge to bridge communi cations in lower Mississippi River Inter ship only Canada Commercial fishing S amp R 68 X X X S 156425 Non commercial Recreational al ii x Mai US Non commercial Recreational Canada Commercial fishing only International Inter ship Port opertions and Ship movement 156 525 Digital selective calling voice communications not allowed International Port opertions and
16. Marine Operator 86 X X X D 157 325 161 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87 X X X D 157 375 161 975 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 88 X X X D 157 425 162 025 Public Correspondence ship to coast 88A xX S 157425 Commercial Inter ship Or woj X X X D 162 550 Weather receive ol Wx02 X X X D 162 400 Weather receive ol Wx03 X X X D 162 475 Weather receive only wxj X X X D 162 425 Weather receive oh Wx05 X X X D 162 450 Weather receive ol Wx06 X X X D 162 500 Weather receive only woj X X X D 162 525 Weather receive ol wxj X X X D 161 650 Weather receive only eee eee 1 5 157 225 161 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 1 5 1 5 5 wxoa X X X D Wx10 X X X D 163 275 The above BOLD channels are not for use of the general public in U S waters unless proper authorization is given GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 65 Carrier frequency Points of communica Carrier frequency Points of communica MHz tion Intership and be Channel MHz tion Intership and be tween coast and ship tween coast and ship Gaast bdi a Mo v Coast unless otherwise indi transmit cated transmit cated Port Operations Noncommercial 156 425 156 450 156 475 156 575 156 625 Intership only 156 925 Intership only Distress Safety and Calling Intership only
17. Ship movement S 4 7 4 156 625 Non commercial Inter ship only 73 156 675 US Port Operations Canada Commercial fishing only 0 2 X X X International Inter ship Port opertions and Ship movement 4 US Port Operations Canada Commercial fishing only International Inter ship Port opertions and Ship movement 5 X S 156 775 Port Operations Inter ship only 1W 6 X S 156 825 Port Operations Inter ship only 1W 7 X X S 156 875 Port Operations Inter ship only 1W 71 X S 156 875 Port Operations Inter ship only zl ll kv kli ee Port operation ship movement 78A X X S 156 925 Non commercial Recreational Page 64 TR STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S CH UJC 1 S D TX RX CHANNELUSE 79 X D 156 975 161 575 Port operation and Ship movement 79A x x S 156 975 Commercial 80 X D 157 025 161 625 Port operation ship movement Z 80A X X S 157 025 Commercial 81 X Port operation ship movement STR 157 075 U S Government Only Environmental protection operations 82 X 157 125 161 725 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 157 125 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard Only 157 175 161 775 Canadian Coast Guard Only XIX S 157 175 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard Only 157 175 161 775 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 57 275 161 875 Public Correspondence
18. U S Coast Guard designated port areas only for VTS communications and in the Great Lakes available primarily for communica tions relating to the movement of ships in sectors designated by the St Lawrence Seaway Develop ment Corporation or the U S Coast Guard The use of these frequencies outside VTS and ship movement sector protected areas is permitted provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement communications in thier respective designated sectors Page 66 TRR STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S Use of 156 875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movement and docking of ships Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt 156 375 MHz and 156 650 MHz are available primarily for intership navigational communications These frequencies are available between coast and ship on a secondary basis when used on or in the vicinity of locks or drawbridges Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt Maximum output power must not exceed 10 watts for coast stations or 25 watts for ship stations On the Great Lakes in addition to bridge to bridge communications 156 650 MHz is available for vessel control purposes in established vessel traffic systems 156 650 MHz is not available for use in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy 2 and Southwest Pass entrance Midchannel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242 4 above Head of Passes near Baton Rouge Addition ally it is not available for use in the Mississippi Riv
19. characters press the wei itt CALL SET key to move to the next space This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name To clear the previous letter press the H L key 9 After the eleventh letter or space has been entered press the CALL SET key to advance to the MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity Num ber number entry 10 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired number and move one space to usa the right press the CALL SET key Repeat this BS on I K procedure until all nine space of the MMSI num WEI It d Z 6789 Bol o V ber are entered 11 If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number repeat pressing the CALL SET key until the wrong character is selected then move the channel knob to correct the entry 12 To store the data entered press and hold the CALL SET key 13 To enter another individual address repeat steps 4 through 13 14 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key NOTE Selecting NEXT or EXIT will automatically save the name and MMSI number into memory 7 7 2 Setting up Individual Reply Allows setting up the radio to automatically default setting or manually respond to a DSC Individual call reguesting you to switch to a working chan nel for voice communications When Manual is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see
20. digit permanently set to 0 that will allow other radios to call your vessel along with others to automatically switch to a working channel for voice communications This function is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announcements on a predetermined channel 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until RADIO SETUP menu appears RADIO SETUP i 7 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC gkir IL SETUP menu L 3 Press the CALL SET key then select GROUP j DIR with the CHANNEL selector knob papo SETUP Y g 4 Press the CALL SET key then select ADD with PTT dr 4 the CHANNEL selector knob i 5 Press the CALL SET key INDIU RE Y y 6 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through 48t Bfiis Ltt the first letter of the name of the group you want to L SRUP DIR vama We reference in the directory usa 7 Press the CALL SET key to store the first letter He 7 6 in the name Press the CALL SET key to move fij 44 l the cursor one space to the right 8 Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete The name can consist of up to eleven characters if you do not use all eleven characters press the CALL SET key to move to the next space usa This method can also be used to enter a blank NAHE op x 6 space in the name To clear the previous letter WI E L press the H L key 9 After
21. if the following is performed 1 Program NOAA weather channels into the transceiver s memory for scan ning Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under section 6 15 Press the SCAN key once to start memory scanning or hold down the SCAN key during memory scanning to start priority scanning The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the regular programmed channels However scanning will not stop on a normal weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel scanning will stop and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast Press the WX key to stop the alert tone and receive the weather report NOTE If the WX key is not pressed the alert tone will be emitted for 5 minutes and then the weather report will be received NOTE The Weather Alert feature is also engaged while the transceiver is re ceiving on one of the NOAA weather channels 6 8 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING In the event of a major storm or other appreciable weather condition requir ing vessels at sea or other bodies of water to be notified the NOAA Na tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone that some marine VHF radios can detect Refer to Section 6 7 NOAA WEATER ALERT on how to use this feature This tone when de tected will produce a loud beep from the radio speaker to signal that a weather aler
22. the Group you want to contact 6 Press the CALL SET key to transmit the Group Call signal 7 When the Group Call signal is sent the dot matrix area of the LCD will be as shown in the illustration at the right 8 After the GROUP CALL is transmitted all the ra dios in the group will switch to the designated chan nel 9 Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy then key the microphone and call the other ves sels you desire to communicate with Page 42 TRR STANDARD HORIZON USA DSC EN A j lt a if Gei el DUE iL L a OUT SHIP f f 1 POS REQUEST ZS vm USA DSC EN Se i We DUE iL je wm ALL SHIP he f POS REQUEST RN RN USA DSC S V lag o GE ID ST CH STANDARD ic ct OC Ip OC USA psc EN bRUuLIF it x r He GE ii Ip IL zli USA DSC mi COU PLERSURE E LI j GX1280S 7 8 1 3 Receiving a Group Call 1 When a group call is received the MATRIX will produce a ringing alarm sound The radio automatically switches to the requested channel Press any key to stop the alarm Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group for a message If you want to respond monitor the channel to make sure it is clear then press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship s NOTE After a Group call is received the time the call was made and the ships MMSI or vessels name will appear on the LCD 7 8 2 Position Request Advancemen
23. the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable a shielded transmission line Coaxial cable is specified by it s diameter and construction For runs less than 20 feet RG 58 U about 1 4 inch in diameter is a good choice For runs over 20 feet but less than 50 feet the larger RG 8X or RG 213 U should be used for cable runs over 50 feet RG 8X should be used For installation of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below 3 8 5 8 To get your coax cable through a fitting and into your boat s interior you may have to cut off the end plug and reattach it later You can do this if you follow the directions that come with the connector Be sure to make good soldered connections Page 8 QW STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 INTRODUCTION The STANDARD HORIZON MATRIX is a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156 025 to 163 275 MHz The MATRIX can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts The MATRIX is capable of RTCM SC101 DSC Digital Selective Calling operation and second station operation with the use of the improved op tional RAM mic CMP25 remote control speaker microphone with display The MATRIX operates on all currently allocated marine channels which are switchable for use with USA International or Canadian regulations It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any chan nel by pressi
24. transmit inhibited and low power only channels Secondary use Press and hold H L key the LCD displays NAV GPS Data Time SOG Speed Over Ground and COG Course Over Ground when a GPS is connected to the accessory cable of the MATRIX See section 4 4 CON NECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT Page 20 TRR STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S DW IC Key Scans for voice communications on CH16 and another selected chan nel until a signal is received on either channel Dual watch NOTE When the DSC SCANNING feature is enabled see section 7 2 DSC SCAN the radio watches for a transmission on CH16 another selected channel and CH70 until a signal is received Triple watch Secondary use Press and hold DW key when the optional RAM Mic is connected intercom operation will operate between radio and RAM Mic CALL SET MENU Key The CALL SET key functions as the enter key Secondary use Press the CALL SET key to access the DSC OPERATION menu The INDIVIDUAL CALL GROUP CALL ALL SHIPS CALL POSITION REQUEST POSITION SEND STANDBY MODE and CALL WAIT ING functions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION menu Press and hold the CALL SET key to access the RADIO SETUP or DSC SETUP menu The following functions can be accessed in the menu refer to Section7 RADIO SETUP menu DSC SETUP menu i S Deg Meh IHDI
25. washer nut combination Figure 2 MMB 84 Flush Mount Instllation Page 16 QW STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 4 9 OPTIONAL CMP25 RAM MIC INSTALLATION 1 Connect the RAM MIC Cable to the RAM MIC CONNECTOR on the rear panel then tighten the Cable Nut See Figure 3 2 Referring to Figure 3 make a 1 2 30 mm hole in the wall then insert the RAM MIC Cable into this hole Connect the Gasket and Mount Base to the RAM MIC Cable Connector using the Nut 3 Drill the four Screw holes approx 2 mm on the wall then install the Mounting Base to the wall using four screws 4 Put the Rubber Cap on to the Nut The installation is now completed RAM MIC Cable Mounting Bracket Nut Figure 3 CMP25 RAM MIC Instllation GX1280S TRR STANDARD HORIZON Page 17 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver See Figure 4 for location of controls For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter 6 of this manual 5 1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Oo POWER SWITCH VOLUME CONTROL Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume To turn the transceiver on press and hold this knob until the LCD turns on To turn it off press and hold this knob until the LCD turns off When the power is turned on the transceiver is set to the last selected channel Secondary Use When the transceiver is turned on while the SCAN and WX keys are held down the internal microprocessor
26. 0 dB Intermodulation and Rejection at 12 dB SINAD 70 dB Audio OP EE 4 W Audio Response within 2 8 of a 6 dB octave de emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Frequency Stability 20 C orbe 0 0005 Channel SPACING EE 25 kHz DSC Gen EEN RTCMSC101 NMEA Input Output 0 0 0 ec cccccccseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Output DSC DSE Input GLL GGA RMC and GNS Page 72 TRR STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S GX1280S TRR STANDARD HORIZON Page 73 STANDARD HORIZON Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street Cypress CA 90630 U S A WWW standardhorizon com E M O O 3 N 1 O O Copyright 2003 VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD All rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD 0306R 0Y
27. 1 radio RG58 cable can be used for distances less than 25 feet 2 Connect the red power wire to a 13 8 VDC 20 power source Connect the black power wire to a negative ground 3 If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used refer to section 3 3 for connections 4 Itis advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power output and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation 4 3 ACCESSORY CABLE White External speaker Shield External speaker Blue NMEA IN from GPS navigation receiver Green NMEA IN from GPS navigation receiver Gray NMEA OUT to GPS navigation receiver Brown Test port for the Service Technician When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver strip off about 1 inch 2 5 cm of the specified wire s insulation then splice the ends together d MEM Ic enje e em jes Wire Color Description Connection Examples WHITE External Speaker Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker SHILED External Speaker Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker GREEN NMEA Ground Connect to NMEA connection of GPS BLUE NMEA Input Connect to NMEA output of GPS GRAY NMEA Output Connect to NMEA input of GPS Page 12 W STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 4 4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT Manufacturer Model Wires
28. F marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially line of sight VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings hills or trees Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter On a fixed mount 25W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles for a portable 5W radio transmission the ex pected distance can be greater than 5 miles in line of sight SELECTING AN ANTENNA Marine antennas are made to radiate signals equally in all horizontal direc tions but not straight up The objective of a marine antenna is to enhance the signal toward the horizon The degree to which this is accomplished is called the antenna s gain It is measured in decibels dB and is one of the major factors in choosing an antenna In terms of effective radiated power ERP antennas are rated on the basis of how much gain they have over a theoretical antenna with zero gain A 3 foot 3dB gain antenna represents twice as much gain over the imaginary antenna Typically a 3 foot 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast The longer 8 foot 6dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require the additional gain GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 7 COAXIAL CABLE VHF antennas are connected to
29. LERT ON POPE EE 50 0 0 VOICE SCRAMBLER eege 51 8 7 CHANNEL Jee 52 8 8 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE NAV display 53 RAM MIC OPERTION ccccceeseesseeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeeeseeeesseaaeseeessenaesneessenaaees 54 OT RAM MIC CONTROL Seara sen nee ni kabel E ea a ee ht 54 9 2 INTERCOM OPRERTION DE 57 O 2 lv GOMMUNICA LJO EE 57 GE elle e EE 58 9 3 DSO RADIO SETUP MODE eer 58 MAINTENANCE scriind araa aiaa ai eni 59 10 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS redie e k emanate 59 TOZ TEAC TORY SERVICE en O nom 60 10 3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAT 61 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS cccccseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeessenaesneeessenaeseeees 62 WARRANTY GE 68 SPECIFICATIONS niaii a ka aa 72 GX1280S TRN STANDARD HORIZON Page 3 SAFETY WARNING INFORMATION This radio is restricted to occupational use work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distance of 0 6 m 2 feet Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits Antenna Installation The antenna must be located at least 0 6 m 2 feet away from passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements ON LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www standardhorizon com to register the MATRIX Marine VHF It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may be beneficial to you as new products are releas
30. MP25 RAM MIC INSTALLATION eens 17 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS e nana 18 5 1 CONTROLS AND CONNEC TIONS euer eege ege 18 6 BASIC OPERATION E 23 SE ME ai a WEE E ER 6 2 TRANSMISSION EE 23 6 3 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT ana 23 6 4 SIMPLEX DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ee 24 6 5 USA CANADA AND INTERNATIONAL MODE s asienensensnsnnsnsensrrsrnnrnrrnren 24 6 6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 24 O 7 NOAA WEATAER AKER T ee 25 6 8 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING si nani rne delati eege 25 6 9 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 USE 26 6 10 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 OR OI 26 6 11 MAKING TELEPHONE Eegeregie 27 6 12 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND Gi 27 6 13 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS c cccccccesecseeseeeecseecseessesseeeeeeaeesaeens 28 6 14 DUAL WATCH O CHIGO EE 28 6 15 MEMORY SCANNING M SCAN nena 28 6 16 PRIORITY SCANNING P SCAN sssnsensnsnnennnennennsnnnnnnrsninnnrrnnnnrnnrnsrnrrnnens 29 6 17 NAVIGATION INDICATION E 29 6 19 VOICE SCRAMBLER EN 30 6 19 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER S MICROPROCESSOR 30 7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING wisvecisescceds seccsccecdeccttcucseecetneseeiecns tecedeessted e 31 EE EE 31 TAD CASC AN EE 31 To USCG DSC WATO EE 32 7 3 1 Maritime Mobile Service Identity MM 32 3 2 Programi ing the MMSI DEE 32 Page 2 W STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 11 12 13 7 4 ADDITIONAL DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING INFORMATION sasanannann 33 O DSC DISTRESS CAL EE 33 7 5 1 T
31. N Page 71 13 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without notice 13 1 GENERAL Channels ebe Ee All USA International and Canadian IMPUT e We Te E 13 8 VDC 20 Current Drain EE O 5A ej E a A treet EE 1 5A APA SIUC EE 5 0 A Hi 1 5 A Lo Dimensions nnnnannnnennnonenennnnneornnresnreereneene 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 E ei EE 2 2 Ibs 1 kg 13 2 TRANSMITTER Frequency RANGE ccccccssssseeeecseesseeseneserensees 156 025 to 157 425 MHz AT 0 EE 25 W Hi 1 W Lo Conducted Spurious EMISSIONS 80 dB Hi 60 dB Lo Audio HResponse within 1 3 of a 6 dB octave pre emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Audio DISION OM sezon a eeben EE eebe 5 Modulation EE 16KOG3E for DSC 16KO0G2B Frequency Stability 20 C orbe 0 0005 FM Hum El ebe et 50 dB 13 3 RECEIVER Frequency RANGE ccccccssssseeeecseesseeeeneeseeensens 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Sensitivity SEELEN 0 35 uV El R EE 0 25 uV Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 0 0 0 ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaas 0 13 uV Modulation Acceptance Bandwidth nnnnannnnennnnennnnsnnnnnenennnnenene 7 5 kHz Selectivity Spurious and Image Rejection cc eeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeees 7
32. Navigational Bridge to Bridge 16 156 800 peewee e 1156 650 156 650 Intership Safety 156 375 156 375 156 300 a Intership or b ae melded aircraft for the U S Coast Guard Environmental Intership only io prem 156 750 Coast to ship only Do Maritime Control 17 156 850 156 850 Liaison U S Coast Guard 22A 157 100 157 100 Ship aircraft and coast stations of the U S Coast s Guard and at Lake Intership only Mead Nev ship Internship only and coast stations Digital Selective Calling of the National 70 156 525 156 525 Park Service U S Department of the Interior 1 156 050 MHz and 156 175 MHz are available for port operations and commercial communications purposes when used only within the U S Coast Guard designated Vessel Traffic Services VTS area of New Orleans on the lower Mississippi River from the various pass entrances in the Gulf of Mexico to Devil s Swamp Light at River Mile 242 4 above head of passes near Baton Rouge 2 156 250 MHz is available for port operations communications use only within the U S Coast Guard designated VTS radio protection areas of New Orleans and Houston described in Sec 80 383 156 250 MHz is available for intership port operations communications used only within the area of Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors within a 25 nautical mile radius of Point Fermin California 3 156 550 MHz 156 600 MHz and 156 700 MHz are available in the
33. TANDARD HORIZON Page 59 10 2 FACTORY SERVICE In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing please contact the following Standard Horizon Attention Marine Repair Department 10900 Walker Street Cypress CA 90630 Telephone 800 366 4566 An RA Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a product in for service Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name return address phone number and proof of purchase Page 60 W STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 10 3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTON PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Transceiver fails to power up Transceiver blows fuse when connected to power supply Popping or whining noise from the speaker while engine runs Sound is not emitted from the external speaker Receiving station re port low transmit power even with transceiver set to HI power HI BATTERY or LO BATTERY message is appeared when the power is turned on Your position is not displayed GX1280S No DC voltage to the transceiver or blown fuse Reversed power wires Engine noise Accessory cable Antenna The power supply volt age is too high or too low Accessory cable Setting of the GPS navigation receiver TRR STANDARD HORIZON a Check the 12VDC battery con nections and the fuse b The VOL PWR knob needs to be pressed and held to turn the radio on Check the power cable for DC volt age or replace
34. actory the MATRIX shows GPS satellite time or UTC time A time offset is needed to offset this time to show the local time in your area 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until uss RADIO SETUP menu appears RADIO SETUP DPE Press the CALL SET key then select TIME SET DIr f with the CHANNEL selector knob Press the CALL SET key Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time CONTRAST D 4 4 offset from UTC See illustration below to find your ie y BEEP LI lz offset time from UTC If 0 00 is assigned the time us a ant USA is the same as UTC Universal Time Coordinated TINE ser i 6 or GMT Greenwich Mean Time a pp L Press the CALL SET key to store the time offset me Press the 16 9 key or turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select EXIT then press the CALL SET key to return to the RADIO SETUP menu select EXIT and press the CALL SET key to return to radio operation 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 42 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 UTC GMT OFFSET TIME TABLE Page 14 QW STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 4 7 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Course Over Ground COG Factory default is True however following the steps below the COG can be changed to Magnetic 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until RADIO SETUP menu appears 2 Press the CALL SET key
35. afety watch system The range of signal may vary but under normal conditions should be ap proximately 20 nautical miles Digital Selective Calling is a semi automated method of establishing a radio call it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization IMO as an international standard for establishing VHF MF and HF radio calls It has also been designated as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS It is planned that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts This new system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position when connected to the transceiver to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or receive Distress Urgency Safety Routine POSITION RE QUEST POSITION SEND and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver 7 2 DSC SCAN When the radio is shipped from the factory it is programmed so CH70 the DSC channel is scanned at all times A selection is provided in the SETUP MENU to disable the DSC SCAN Turning off DSC SCAN will disable the radio from receiving DSC calls i e Distress Call Individual Call All Ships Call and Position Requests If you want to use any of the functions the selection must be left ON USA To Change DSC SCAN Method ak GET
36. d off PTT Push To Talk SWITCH Activates transmission H L KEY Toggles between high and low power When the H L key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67 the power will temporarily switch from LO to HI power until the PTT is released The H L key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power only channels A UP V DOWN KEY These keys are used to select channels adjusts the volume and squelch level and to choose the item selection of different functions Such as the DSC operation In many ways these keys emulate the function of the transceiver s CHANNEL selector knob 16 9 KEY Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location Holding down this key recalls channel 9 Pressing the 16 9 key reverts to the previous selected working channel Secondary use Please see secondary use for the WX and MEM key KEY PAD SCAN Key 1 Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels 2 If held while the UP A or DOWN V key on the microphone are pressed or CHANNEL selector knob on radio is turned the radio will show the channels programmed in scan memory This function will not work if the unit is scanning NOTE The priority channel is channel 16 only GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 55 CALL SET Key The CALL SET key functions as the enter key Secondary use Press the CALL SET key to access the DSC OPERATION menu Press and hold the CALL SET key to acce
37. e i then press and hold down the SCAN key until f f f P SCAN appears on the LCD Scanning will pro TT ceed between the memorized channels and the priority channel CH 16 the priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel 3 To stop scanning press the SCAN 16 9 WX usa CALL SET or PTT key I 6 UTS LI H NOTE Triple watch T W means the radio is watching CH70 for DSC Calls Dual watch D W means the radio is not watching CH70 for DSC Calls 6 17 NAVIGATION INDICATION The transceiver has the ability to display the time SOG and COG date as well as the vessel s position LAT LON when connected to a GPS receiver 1 Press and hold the H L key to display position Es information If the GPS receiver is not receiving a JUNI 8i45F i a amp fix the display will be as shown in the illustration alge A LI LG on the right 2 To hide the position information press the H L ee SH key Wan dg GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 29 6 18 VOICE SCRAMBLER If privacy of communications is desired a CVS2500 voice scrambler VS can be installed in the transceiver Contact your Dealer to have a CVS2500 installed Refer to the section 8 9 VOICE SCRAMBLER to program the voice scrambler 1 Turn on the transceiver 2 Select a channel that was programmed for scram usa 8 bler mode VS will appear on the LCD CH e If a channel is not set for the v
38. e price of the defective Product This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the United States of America and the District of Columbia STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replace ment parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist The purchaser must pay any transportation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STAN DARD HORIZON for service This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been sub jected to misuse neglect accident incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARD HORIZON improper installation or subjected to use in viola tion of instructions furnished by STANDARD HORIZON nor does this war ranty extend to Products on which the serial number has been removed defaced or changed STANDARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equipment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection with STANDARD HORIZON s Products or for the operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty STANDARD HORIZON disclaims liability for range coverage or operation of the Product and ancil lary equipment as a whole under this warranty STANDARD HORIZON re serves the right to make changes or improvements in Products during sub sequent production without incurring the obligation t
39. ed they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON Web site PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the MA TRIX you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E Mail or contact the Product Support team at 800 767 2450 M F 7 00 5 00PST Page 4 W STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis sion FCC requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U S waters except Hawaii which is under 20 meters in length However any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage car rying a HF single side band radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal is required to have a ship station license FCC license forms including appli cations for ship 506 and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at www fcc gov forms To obtain a form from the FCC call 888 225 5322 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 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
40. engaged in com mercial fishing activities When the frequency 156 850 MHz is authorized it may be used additionally for search and rescue training exercises conducted by state or local governments The frequency 156 850 MHz is additionally available to coast stations on the Great Lakes for trans mission of scheduled Coded Marine Weather Forecasts MAFOR Great Lakes Weather Broadcast LAWEB and nscheduled Notices to Mariners or Bulletins F3C and J3C emissions are permitted Coast Stations on the Great Lakes must cease weather broadcasts which cause interference to Stations operating on 156 800 MHz until the interference problem is resolved The frequency 157 100 MHz is authorized for search and rescuetraining exercises by state or local government in conjunction with U S Coast Guard stations Prior U S Coast Guard approval is re quired Use must cease immediately on U S Coast Guard request The duplex pair for channel 20 157 000 161 600 MHz may be used for ship to coast station com munications Available for assignment to coast stations the use of which is in accord with an agreed program for the broadcast of information to ship stations concerning the environmental conditions in which ves sels operate i e weather sea conditions time signals notices to mariners and hazards to naviga tion Available only in the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca The frequency 156 525 MHz is to be used exclusivel
41. er Gulf Outlet the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet Canal and the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal except to aid the transition from these areas Use of 156 375 MHz is available for navigational communications only in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy 2 and Southwest Pass entrance Mid channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242 4 above head of Passes near Baton Rouge and in addition over the full length of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet Canal from entrance to its junction with the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal and over the ull length of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from its junction with the Missis sippi River to its entry to Lake Pontchartrain at the New Seabrook vehicular bridge Within 120 km 75 miles of the United States Canada border in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its approaches 157 425 MHz is half of the duplex pair designated as Channel 88 In this area Channel 88 is available to ship stations for communications with public coast stations only More than 120 km 75 miles from the United States Canada border in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca its approaches the Great Lakes and the St Lawrence Seaway 157 425 MHz is available for intership and commercial communications Outside Puget Sound area and its approaches and the Great Lakes 157 425 MHz is also available for communications between commercial fishing vessels and associated aircraft while
42. ers Antennas Carrying Accessories Power Supplies and Sig naling Boards To receive warranty service the purchaser must deliver the Product trans portation and insurance prepaid to STANDARD HORIZON a division of VERTEX STANDARD Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street Cy press CA 90630 Include proof of purchase indicating model serial number and date of purchase STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freight prepaid Products purchased prior to January 1 1991 will bear the STANDARD HORIZON warranty terms in effect prior to that date In the event of a defect malfunction or failure of the Product during the warranty period STANDARD HORIZON s liability for any breach of contract or any breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale of Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement at its option of the Product or part s therein which upon examination by STANDARD HORI Page 68 b STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S ZON appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications STANDARD HORIZON may at its option repair or replace parts or subassemblies with new or reconditioned parts and subassemblies Parts thus repaired or re placed are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation maintenance or service of the Products In all instances STANDARD HORIZON s liability for dam ages shall not exceed the purchas
43. ess and hold down the CALL SET key until va RADIO SETUP menu appears SRADIJ SETUP x 6 or CET 2 Press the CALL SET key then select TIME SET ERIT t in the RADIO SETUP menu with the CHANNEL selector knob iw 3 Press the CALL SET key CONTRAST 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time KEV BEEP offset from UTC See illustration below to find your a offset time from UTC If 0 00 is assigned the time Tie ser is the same as UTC Universal Time Coordinated go pp or GMT Greenwich Mean Time 5 Press the CALL SET key to store the time offset 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key USA ge la l ZB em z l a Se 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ai 2 43 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 UTC GMT OFFSET TIME TABLE GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 49 8 4 KEY BEEP ON OFF This selection allows the beep tone when a key is pressed to be turned off 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until RADIO SETUP menu appears Press the CALL SET key then select KEY BEEP in the RADIO SETUP menu with the j CHANNEL selector knob Press the CALL SET key Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select ON or OFF Press the CALL SET key to set the key beep condition To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the
44. etting INDIU RING Bad L 7 To exit this menu and return to radio operation f a mode press the 16 9 key iee OO 4 Page 38 TRR STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 7 7 4 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 an other channel Select the traffic channel for voice communication 1 Press the CALL SET key The DSC OPERA us SEN TION menu will appear OI 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select INDI ko ije CO VIDUAL To cancel select EXIT with the CHAN i NEL selector knob or press the 16 9 key aera Wat 3 Press the CALL SET key The transceiver will m ED beep and the Individual directory will appear Fis gees 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the ia ose A Individual you want to contact HORIZON E EI 5 Press the CALL SET key to transmit the indi Zotoen OCH vidual DSC signal ai 6 After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted the trans mm pa a ceiver will wait 8 seconds for the acknowledgment ere C CH If the reply signal is not received the transceiver Gm NJA l will transmit again Se ted if the reply signal is not received the dot ma jiaiTine TE trix area of the LCD will display gt SEND to prompt E the user to send the call again or exit the mode
45. hat visiting the Web site from time to time may be benefi cial to you as new products are released they will appear on the STAN DARD HORIZON Web site Also a statement regarding product support should be added to the manual Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the MATRIX you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E Mail or con tact the Product Support team at 714 827 7600 ext 6300 M F 7 00 5 00PST In addition to the warranty STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime flat rate program to provide service after the warranty period has expired If you wish to obtain the flat rate price for out of warranty repair you must include the information on the Owner s Record with the unit when you return it to your Dealer or to STANDARD HORIZON Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program For the original Owner only for the lifetime of the unit STANDARD HORIZON will repair the unit to original speci fications Note The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARD HO RIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a repair is needed After the repair a 90 day warranty will be in effect from the date of return of the unit to the Owner This service program is not available for equipment which has failed as a result of neglect accident breakage misuse improper installation or modi fication or water damage depending on the product GX1280S TRR STANDARD HORIZO
46. ilable channels 7 When a message is received adjust the volume to the desired listening level The BUSY indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the channel is being used 6 2 TRANSMISSION 1 Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION 2 Before transmitting monitor the channel to ensure it is clear THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT 3 Press the PTT push to talk switch The TX indicator on the LCD is displayed 4 Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone 5 When the transmission is finished release the PTT switch NOTE This is a noise canceling microphone The oval slot on the bottom of microphone should be positioned within 1 inch 2 5 cm from the mouth for optimum performance 6 3 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down transmit time is limited to 5 minutes This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck micro phone About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown a warning beep will be heard from the speaker s The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode even if the PTT switch is continually held down Before trans mitting again the PTT switch must first be released and then pressed again GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 23 6 4 SIMPLEX DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART page 63 for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels NOTE All channels are factory programmed in accordance with FCC USA
47. is reset This clears the memory and all user programmed settings such as scan memory and priority scan assignments This condition is known as the default condition the same as when shipped from the factory For a list of these defaults see the section 6 18 Resetting the Transceiver s Microprocessor NOTE Resetting the microprocess will not erase the DSC MMSI and the Individual Directory Call information SQUELCH CONTROL SQL Adjusting this control clockwise sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does This point is called the squelch threshold Further adjustment of the squelch control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions CHANNEL SELECTOR KNOB Rotary knob used to select channels and to choose menu items such as the DSC menu radio setup and DSC setup menu The UP A DOWN Y key on the microphone can also be used to select channels and menu items Secondary Use While holding down the SCAN Key and turning the CHANNEL selector knob you can confirm memory channels for scanning Page 18 TRR STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S Je k Ke fi i f l EE geji I SE el Se Figure 4 Controls and Connectors GX1280S QW STANDARD HORIZON Page 19 KEYPAD 16 9 Key Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel
48. istress call WAITING EI is repeated in 4 minute intervals until an acknowl a edgment is received on pia kag DETETUER 7 When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is re Er ee Een IR ceived a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 Up IL U is automatically selected The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship respond ing to your distress RECEIVED ACK acknowledgment signal is received RECEIVED RLY relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station 8 To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker press any key 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 CAN CEL Then press the CALL SET key or turn off the radio 7 5 2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call 1 A distress call is received An emergency alarm is pse a sounds ee CEIVED de di Then channel 16 is automatically selected Ta DES TERATEY 2 Press any key to stop the alarm i 3 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to change the Na ga display to show the position of the vessel in dis 195524349E JE Bathe 3AN T tress 118709 S62 io 4 Ifthe position of the vessel distress data does not z a include position the LCD will show the display on DISTRESS ud the left d nn ar i H Her RI NOTE Y
49. ke a telephone Be sure to say over and release your microphone push to talk switch at the end of each trans mission Duplex operation involves the use of one freguency for trans mitting and a separate freguency for receiving On channels specified as duplex on the charts correct mode of operation is established auto matically by your radio when you select a channel you cannot change the mode And you still must release the push to talk switch after each transmission in order to listen to the radio Page 62 W STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 5 Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the term non commercial in the Channel Use column of the chart Some of these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geographic regions 6 Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16 CH U C 1 S ID TX RX CHANNELUSE 01 CLD 156 050 160 650 Public Correspondence Marine Operator O1A X S 156 050 Port Operation and Commercial VTS in selected areas 02 X X D 156 100 160 700 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03 X X D 156 150 160 750 Public Correspondence Marine Opera 03A X S 156 150 US Government only Coast Guard kol led de Port operation ship movement a aa Commercial fishing fal ele ad we Port operation ship movement O5A X X S 156 250 Port operation VTS in Seattle 96 X X X S 156
50. location Holding down this key recalls channel 9 Pressing the 16 9 key again reverts to the previous selected working channel Secondary use Press and hold the 16 9 key then press the WX key to switch between USA International and Canadian bands WX Key Immediately recalls the previously selected NOAA weather channel from any channel Secondary use 1 Holding down the 16 9 key while pressing the WX key changes the mode from USA to International or Canadian 2 Holding down the WX and SCAN key while turning the power on resets the microprocessor and erases scan channels from memory This clears the memory and establishes the factory set defaults For a list of these defaults see the section on 6 19 Resetting the Transceiver s Microprocessor SCAN MEM Key 1 Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels 2 If held while the UP A or DOWN key on the microphone are pressed or CHANNEL selector knob on radio is turned the radio will show the channels programmed in scan memory This function will not work if the unit is scanning NOTE The priority channel is channel 16 only 3 Pressing and holding again will delete the channel from scan memory H L NAV Key Toggles between 25 W High and 1 W Low power When the H L key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67 the power will tempo rarily switch from LO to HI power until the PTT is released The H L key does not function on
51. ly 1 When a position request call is received from an usa pse a other vessel the LCD will be as shown in the illus DEE i H tration at the right SR ag l 2 A ringing alarm sounds 4 times Then select type of reply function REPLY or NO REPLY by using nn m gt the CHANNEL selector knob ljani mo A 3 The MATRIX display will show REPLY or NO 0 REPLY d REPLY allowing you choose to send your vessels location by using the CHANNEL selector knob GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 45 4 When REPLY is selected press the CALL SET key And the your position will be transmitted to the requesting vessel 5 To exit from position request display press any key 7 8 3 Position Send The feature is similar to Position Request however instead of requesting a position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to another vessel Your vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected for the MATRIX to send the position NOTE To transmit a Position Send Call you must setup the MATRIX DSC Individual Position Call Directory with the name of the vessel s or person and the MMSI of the DSC radio you wish to send your position to To setup this directory refer to section 7 7 1 Setting up the Individual Position Call Directory 7 8 3 1 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Call 1 Press the CALL SET key The DSC OPERA TION menu will appear in
52. ms PTT Push To Talk SWITCH Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode If the trans ceiver is in the intercom operation mode between the RAM and the MATRIX it activates the MATRIX microphone for voice communica tions MICROPHONE Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise MICROPHONE SPEAKER The same audio heard through internal radio speaker is heard through microphone speaker 2 UP A DOWN KEYS The UP A and DOWN V on the microphone function the same as the CHANNEL selector knob on the front panel of the transceiver 3 16 9 Key Pressing the 16 9 key immediately recalls channel 16 from any loca tion Press and hold the 16 9 key to recall channel 9 Pressing the 16 9 key again will revert the radio to the previous selected channel Page 22 TRR STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 6 1 RECEPTION 1 After the transceiver has been installed ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected 2 Press and hold the VOL PWR knob until the radio turns on 3 Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise This state is known as squelch off 4 Turn up the VOL PWR knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level 5 Turn the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears This state is known as the squelch threshold 6 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired channel Refer to the channel chart on page 62 for ava
53. n Requests and Position Send transmissions Wise USA DE r EI IER OT URG SHIP ENCY pse a di CI os REL dil URG 123456789 t USA EIER ZHTD EMCH ad nA To transmit an Individual call you must program this directory with informa tion of the persons you wish to call similar to a cellular phones telephone directory 1 Page 36 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until RADIO SETUP menu appears Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC SETUP menu Press the CALL SET key then select INDIV DIR with the CHANNEL selector knob Press the CALL SET key then select ADD with the CHANNEL selector knob Press the CALL SET key Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through the first letter of the name of the vessel or person you want to reference in the directory Press the CALL SET key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right 2KUD 10 SE TLF Ae EH USA JE GE Tl JF Io AR LI t d USA ne am Li IFAT IGT ACK DIV RING Sir DIH REE Y I 4 UI 4 ma A AU E D BE D TT LETE ERIT lt l a ew Z QW STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 8 Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete ise The name can consist of up to eleven characters HANE Z y t if you do not use all eleven
54. ng the red 16 9 key NOAA Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the WX key with channel selection Other features of the transceiver include scanning priority scanning sub mersible speaker mic high and low voltage warning and GPS repeatability 1 2 FCC INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application Type Acceptance 2 eguse ENNEN NES ENSNENNE SEENEN FCC Part 80 Output ower 1 Watt low and 25 Watts high E MISSIO Eed 16KOG3E 16K0G2B Frequency Range cccccssssseeeecseesseeseseeseeensees 156 025 to 163 275 MHz FCC lype NUMDEI aaa E ledena ela b c K66GX1280S Industry Canada Type Approval 511B GX1280S V GX1280S TRN STANDARD HORIZON Page 9 2 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened please check it for the following contents e GX1280S MATRIX Transceiver White Black e Mounting Bracket and attaching hardware e Owner s Manual e Quick Reference Card e Power Cord e Dust Cover 3 OPTIONS Wl EE Flush Mount Bracket CMP25B W Remote Access Microphone RAM Mic Black White E EN OO EE 10 foot Extension Cable for RAM Mic WS 2500 EE Voice Scrambler RRE Mini Extension Speaker SE White Extension Speaker 20192 e ee White Flush Mount Extension Speaker PAG IRS BK ue Black Extension Speaker ZOTS BAZ uteri teed ies Black Flush Mount Exte
55. ngitude of the vessel 7 9 1 Transmitting A DSC Distress Call NOTE To be able to transmit a DSC distress call a MMSI number must be programmed refer to section 7 3 2 Programming the MMSI In order for your ships location to be transmitted a GPS must be connected to the MATRIX refer to section 4 4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT bRULIP Dik pac BEDI V DEC epp USER MMSI II LI Lk USA 1 Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the DISTRESS key The DISTRESS menu will appear on the LCD 2 Press and hold the DISTRESS key The radios display will count down 3 2 1 and then transmit the Distress call 3 When the distress signal is sent CH70 and TX icon will appear on the LCD After the message has been sent the radio will sound a Distress Alarm 4 The transceiver shadow watches for a transmis USA SD ISTRESS EAIT H pse a ia em USA H Fi E D HHD LII P TEE WP F R TRANSMIT 7 LI D D D USA DISTRESS D Wi O amp J xs TEA D i Za sion between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is re ceived DISTRESS and WAITING will appear on the LCD GX1280S aw STANDARD HORIZON Page 33 5 If an acknowledgement is received select chan vsa pse nel 16 and advise your distress situation DISTRESS ud 6 If no acknowledgment is received the d
56. nsion Speaker Page 10 W STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 LOCATION The radio can be mounted at any angle Choose a mounting location that e is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass reading due to the speaker magnet e provides accessibility to the front panel controls e allows connection to a power source and an antenna e has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger e the antenna must be mounted at least 3 feet from radio Note To insure the radio does not affect the compass or radios performance is not affected by the antenna location temporarily connect the radio in the desired location and a Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation b Connect the antenna and key the radio Check to ensure the radio is operating correctly by requesting a radio check 4 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio Antenna and Power Sup ply connections are as follows see Figure 1 PR Antenna Optional Speaker Water proof Deck Outlet Accessory Cable Red Black Power Source Figure 1 General Installation 1 Mount the antenna at least 3 feet away from the radio At the rear of the radio connect the antenna cable It must have a PL259 connector RG 8 U coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is 25 feet or more from the GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 1
57. o install such changes or improvements on previously manufactured Products The implied warranties which the law imposes on the sale of this Product are expressly LIMITED in duration to the time period specified above STAN DARD HORIZON shall not be liable under any circumstances for conse quential damages resulting from the use and operation of this Product or from the breach of this LIMITED WARRANTY any implied warranties or any contract with STANDARD HORIZON IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS STANDARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRAN GX1280S ew STANDARD HORIZON Page 69 TIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply This warranty gives spe cific legal rights and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1 1991 ARE COV ERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Page 70 W STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S ON LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION THANK YOU for buying STANDARD HORIZON a division of Vertex Stan dard products We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years Please visit www standardhorizon com to register the MATRIX Marine VHF It should be noted t
58. oice scrambler REES UE the display will be as shown in the illustration at i the right VS will disappear from the LCD USA Ly e If a voice scrambler is canceled temporarily in Iw the SETUP menu the display will be as shown COMMERCIAL Li in the illustration at the right usa 3 Monitor the channel before transmitting OFF E 4 Transmit the voice message The signal sent will TE COMMERCIAL H be scrambled 6 19 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER S MICROPROCESSOR Resetting the microprocessor restores the initial factory supplied conditions in the transceiver These are called the default conditions To reset the microprocessor first turn the transceiver off Then while press ing the WX and SCAN keys turn the transceiver on The default condi tions are e No channels in the SCAN memory e Channel 16 will be selected when the transceiver is turned on e WX channel 01 will be recalled when the WX key is pressed e Key beep will be on NOTE Resetting the microprocessor will not erase DSC MMSI and Directory Call Waiting information Page 30 QW STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 7 1 GENERAL WARNING This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue To be effective as a safety device this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore based VHF marine channel 70 distress and s
59. ou must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may re quire assistance in the rescue attempt Page 34 QW STANDARD HORIZON 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 Also prior ity for the call can be designated as Urgency or Safety URGENCY Call This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in SAFETY Call distress but have a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation This call is the same as saying PAN PAN PAN on channel 16 Used to transmit boating safety information to other ves sels This message usually contains information about an overdue boat debris in the water Loss of a navigation aid or an important meteorological message This call is the same as saying Securite Securite Securite 7 6 1 Transmitting an All Ships Call 1 TION menu will appear LEO 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select ALL aLebuee CC l SHIPS 3 Press the CALL SET key To cancel turn the D So paj CHANNEL selector knob to select EXIT GROUP o E LI 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the Pos REQUEST AI nature of call URGENCY or SAFETY A Se 6 Press the CALL SET key to transmit the selected IND TUTDURL ud i type of all ships DSC call ALL EN 7 7 After the ALL SHIPS CALL is transmitted the trans j SE 4 ceiver will
60. r knob to select a name Page 44 QW STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 5 Press the CALL SET key to transmit the posi vsa pse a tion reguest DSC call HORT SEN C di 6 After a DSC position reguest is transmitted the VERTE 3 UI transceiver remains on channel 70 until position f data is received from the polled vessel W ee 7 When the MATRIX receives the position from the HORI EN by polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and l l j also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter usa pes a 8 If the MATRIX does not receive a reply the LCD POS REQUEST Wwa will display SEND to prompt the user to send WAITING TE the call again or exit the mode NOTE If the MATRIX does not receive position data from the polled vessel the LCD will show NO POSITION DATA 7 8 2 3 Receiving a Position Request When a position request call is received from another vessel a ringing alarm will sound and POS REQUEST will be show in the LCD Operation and transceiver function differs depending on POS REPLY in the DSC SETUP menu setting e bi USA SC a Automatically reply 1 When a position reguest call is received a calling alarm sounds 4 times Then reguested position coordinates are transmit mg Se ted automatically to the vessel requesting your 498 BR 7 vessels position Pris REGILJEST mi l 2 To exit from position request display press any C28 m key Manually rep
61. ransmitting a DSC Distress Call nsnnnneeeneenneennnernerrneersrnnrrsrrnerrnrersee 33 7 5 2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call 34 TOALE SHIPS e EE 35 76 1 Transmitting an GN SNIPS CAllc sena ae ee ee 39 7 6 2 Receiving an All Ships UE 36 Tat INDIVIDUAL BEE 36 7 7 1 Setting up the Individual Position Call Directory 36 7 1 2 Setting up Individual Reply EE 37 7 7 3 Setting up Individual Call Ringer ccccccessessssesssesesesssesssessseeseneess 38 7 7 4 Transmitting an Individual Cal 39 7 1 5 Receiving an Individ al Call sesti nine sosa dies A ee 40 7 7 6 Setting Up the Call Waiting Function ssseenesnnennesnseersenreernnernerreeereen 40 Zo ADVANCED DSC GALES ei selene cia ecco ea Ne eh Suter tid tase 41 POA RE eier UE 41 OET OUD cay GOUN UNE 41 7 8 1 2 Transmitting a Group UE 42 1 8 1 3 Receiving a Group de UE 43 E POSION REQUC ST ia A S E NA 43 1 8 2 1 Setting up Position Reply aii a in a ee 44 7 8 2 2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel 44 7 8 2 3 Receiving a Position Request c cccssccssssssssesssssesseesssesssseessenseseneess 45 LOS lee 46 7 8 3 1 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Call a sesseeneenneeneeeneeereeersernnenenn 46 7 8 3 2 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call 47 RADIO SETUP MODE vni ine ej aa a 48 8 LAMP ADIUST ee 48 0 2 ECD CONTIRAS EE 48 O20 IMELO WEE 49 94 KEY BEER ON OPP EE 50 OO WA A
62. s SE SE TIF me y 6 2 Press the CALL SET key then select LAMP in ERIT bt 4 the RADIO SETUP menu with the CHANNEL se Z lector knob me 3 Press the CALL SET key CONTRAST RI 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the i E GL LI f desired level When OFF is selected the lamp is extinguished HIGH i 5 Press the CALL SET key to store the selected Lou LI A level L 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 8 2 LCD CONTRAST Due to varying mounting overhead or below this selection sets up the dis play for best viewabilty 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until va RADIO SETUP menu appears us HOI E AP dn 6 2 Press the CALL SET key then select CON DIr I A TRAST in the RADIO SETUP menu with the CHANNEL selector knob UN 3 Press the CALL SET key CONTRAST RI 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the KEY BEEP 44 l desired level The contrast level can be set from ia to Be de CONTRAST x 6 5 Press the the CALL SET key to store the selected 3 tt level L ba 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key Page 48 LAV STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 8 3 TIME OFFSET Sets the time offset between local time and UTC time GPS sends to radio Time is displayed when GPS position LAT LON is displayed by pressing the H L key 1 Pr
63. ser tries to input MMSI more than twice the radio will show the display on the right If the user needs to change the MMSI more than twice the transceiver will have to be sent to Factory Service Refer to the section 10 2 FACTORY SERVICE 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until e the RADIO SETUP menu appears RADTO SETUP nm d 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to the left to HI LI select DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the CALL SET key then select USER papio SETUP yg MMS with the CHANNEL selector knob elie ry it 4 Press the CALL SET key The User MMSI num Page 32 QW STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S i II P ber will appear and the first space will flash usa 5 Select first number of your MMSI then press the CALL SET key to step to the next number 6 Repeat step 5 to set your MMSI up to nine digits 7 When finished programming the number press o jc oo and hold the CALL SET key to store the number EE d f in memory ei 8 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 7 4 ADDITIONAL DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING INFORMATION For additional information the USCG has an excellent site that should be visited at www navcen uscg mil marcoms gmdss dsc html 7 5 DSC DISTRESS CALL The MATRIX is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress mes sages to all DSC radios The MATRIX may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude Lo
64. ss the CALL SET key then turn the CHAN NEL selector knob to change the scrambler code The scrambler code can be set from 0 to 3 and j OFF When OFF is selected the voice scram bler is disabled Press the CALL SET key to store the selected code Select CHANNEL in the SCRAMBLER menu with the CHANNEL selector knob then press the CALL SET key Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to change the Scrambler channel Press the SCAN key to store the selected chan nel Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set other channels This menu will not appear unless a CVS2500 is installed USA SREDI St TP noe SETUP eit AR LI t USA TiME Sei KEU DEER Wk ALERT SCRAMBLER e Z ss USA DE CHANNEL EXIT pre ana wll ZB a ge lam l Pre d se HOI EXIT O pe n wll Z em USA MEM CHANNEL Press the CALL SET key to return to the SCRAMBLER menu key To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 Page 51 8 7 CHANNEL NAMING This selection allows you to customize the name of a channel from the de fault name 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until RADIO SETUP menu appear g l 2 Press the CALL SET key then select CH NAME ge LI 4 4 in the RADIO SETUP menu with the CHANNEL s selector knob h ni
65. ss the SETUP menu DW Key Watches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel until either signal is received Dual watch NOTE When the DSC SCANNING feature is enabled see section 7 15 DSC SCAN the radio watches for a transmission on CH16 another selected channel and CH70 until either signal is received Triple watch Secondary use Press and hold DW key intercom operation will operate between radio and RAM Mic NAV Key Press and hold this key when connected to the GPS receiver the LCD displays Position Data Time SOG Speed Over Ground and COG Course Over Ground from the GPS WX Key Immediately recalls the previously selected NOAA weather channel from any channel location Secondary use 1 Holding down the 16 9 key while pressing the WX key changes the mode from USA to International or Canadian NOTE f position is displayed this icon will be hidden 2 Holding down the WX and SCAN key while turning the power on resets the microprocessor and erases scan channels from memory This clears the memory and establishes the factory set defaults For a list of these defaults see the section on Resetting the Transceiver s Microprocessor DISTRESS KEY Used to send a DSC Distress Call To send the distress call 1 Lift the red rubber cover 2 Press and hold the Red button The RAM display will count down 3 2 1 and then transmit the Distress call 3 When the distress signal is sent
66. ssion is received on the channel se Dip IC 6 lected in step 2 the MATRIX will dual watch to jrs IT Ch16 eg 4 To stop Dual Watch press the DW key again 6 15 MEMORY SCANNING M SCAN NOTE During scanning the dot matrix area of the LCD will show M SCAN or P SCAN depending on the scan mode selected 1 Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears 2 Select a desired channel to be scanned using the Ss CHANNEL selector knob Press and hold the ne SCAN key MEM will appear on the LCD which indicates the channel has been programmed into the transceivers memory 3 Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned 4 To DELETE a channel from the transceiver s memory select the chan nel then press and hold the SCAN key MEM will disappear in the LCD ge lam l ZB em a Page 28 QW STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 5 To start scanning press the SCAN key Scan usa ning will proceed from the lowest to the highest 5CHH m l programmed channel number and will stop on a LI f channel when a transmission is received 6 The channel number will blink during reception 7 To stop scanning press the SCAN 16 9 WX CALL SET or PTT key 6 16 PRIORITY SCANNING P SCAN 1 Channel 16 is set as the priority channel and cannot be changed 2 To select priority scanning press the SCAN key SS to start memory scanning M SCAN will appears F scrin cul
67. state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use Taking the following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver e Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to pre vent corrosion of electrical contacts e Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the transceiver e Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC or fall below 11 VDC e Use only STANDARD HORIZON approved accessories and replacement parts In the unlikely event of serious problems please contact your Dealer or our repair facility Address and phone numbers for this facility as well as war ranty information are contained in section 12 WARRANTY 10 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob These can be ordered from our Parts Department by writing or calling Marine Division of Vertex Standard US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street Cypress CA 90630 U S A Telephone 714 827 7600 Commonly requested parts and their part numbers are listed below e Power Code 19023306 e Dust Cover RA516700 VOL SQL Knob Assy RA0422200 Rotary Channel Knob RA0491800 Mounting Bracket White RAO516800 Mounting Bracket Knob White RA043770A Mounting Bracket Black RAO520100 Mounting Bracket Knob Black RA045910A Microphone Hanger White RAO436000 Microphone Hanger Black RA0458800 GX1280S TRR S
68. switch to CH16 m mi 8 Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy E L E then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN EXIT OO j or Securite Securite Securite depending on the m svs es priority of the call Then announce your call sign ALL SHIP ap 7 and announce the channel you wish to switch to lt lt T LU for communications t DISTRESS Lt GX1280S TRN STANDARD HORIZON Page 35 Press the CALL SET key The DSC OPERA 7 6 2 Receiving an All Ships Call 1 When an all ships call is received an emergency alarm sounds The radio will automatically change to channel 16 Press any key to stop the alarm 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 UR GENCY 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 communica tions channel This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and re questing to go to another channel switching to the channel is private be tween 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 Positio
69. t is being broadcast N s zi si In order to test this system the NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz tone every Wednesday sometime between 11 AM and 1 PM GX1280S TRR STANDARD HORIZON Page 25 6 9 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 USE Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel An emergency may be defined as a threat to life or property In such instances be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16 Then use the following procedure 1 Press the microphone push to talk switch and say Mayday Mayday Mayday This is your vessel s name 2 Then repeat once Mayday your vessel s name 3 Now report your position in latitude longitude or by giving a true or mag netic bearing state which to a well known landmark such as a naviga tion aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry 4 Explain the nature of your distress sinking collision aground fire heart attack life threatening injury etc State the kind of assistance your desire pumps medical aid etc Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel Give your vessel s description length design power or sail color and other distinguishing marks The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute 9 End the message by saying OVER Release the microphone button and listen 10 If there is no answer repeat the above procedure If there is s
70. the display SINDIJIDJAL E E 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the D Surf A POS SEND a 3 Press the CALL SET key to select the Individual directory e eri 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select a name ab SEND LIL in the directory usa pse a 5 Press the CALL SET key to send your position 2 C i to the selected vessel ple NA 6 After your position is transmitted the resend menu gt SE SH will appear To send your position again select pac ze o m SEND and press the CALL SET key HORTON H 7 To exit the mode select EXIT and press the Ls J CALL SET key Page 46 LV STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 7 8 3 2 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the MATRIX the following will happen 1 A ringing sound will be produced when the call is received 2 Press the 16 9 key to stop ringing 3 The position from the vessel sending it s position will be shown on the display of the radio and also transferred to any Standard Horizon GPS Chart plotter if connected GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 47 8 RADIO SETUP NOTE The optional RAM MIC CMP25 can be also change the SETUP menu Refer to page 54 for details 8 1 LAMP ADJUSTING Allows setting up the backlight intensity or to turn it off 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until vs RADIO SETUP menu appear
71. the eleventh letter or space has been entered press the CALL SET key to advance to the GROUP MMSI Maritime Mobile Ser vice Identity Number number entry GX1280S STANDARD HORIZON Page 41 10 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers 0 9 11 To enter the desired number and move one space USA VUE x 6 C T DN OD to the right press the CALL SET key Repeat pro cedure until all nine spaces of MMSI number are entered 12 If a mistake was made entering in the name or the ZC Dt MMSI 123436789 LI L USA LAPT FON MMSI number repeat pressing the CALL SET key until the wrong char acter is selected then move the CHANNEL selector knob to correct the entry 13 To store the data entered press and hold the CALL SET key 14 To enter another individual address repeat steps 4 through 13 15 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 7 8 1 2 Transmitting a Group Call 1 Select the desired channel to use Group Call for O PLEASURE UI RN 3 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select voice communications 2 Press the CALL SET key The DSC OPERA TION menu will appear GROUP To cancel select EXIT with the CHAN NEL selector knob or press 16 9 key 4 Press the CALL SET key The transceiver will beep and the Group directory will appear 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select
72. the fuse GA 250V Make sure the red wire is con nected to the positive battery post and the black wire is con nected to the negative battery post If the fuse still blows con tact your Dealer Reroute the DC power cables away from the engine Add noise Suppressor on power cable Change to resistive spark plug wires and or add an alternator whine filter Check the connections of the ac cessory cable Have the antenna checked or test the transceiver with another an tenna If the problem persists con tact your Dealer for servicing Confirm that the connected power supply voltage is not 17 volts or lower than 10 volts Confirm that the generator has not malfunc tioned Check the accessory cable con nection Some GPS use the battery ground line for NMEA connection Check the output signal format of the GPS navigation receiver This radio requires NMEA0183 format with GLL sentence as an output signal If the GPS has a baud rate setting make sure to select 4800 and parity to NONE Page 61 11 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for U S A and International use Below are listed some data about the charts 1 VTS Where indicated these channels are part of the U S Coast Guard s Vessel Traffic System Alpha channel numbers that is channel numbers followed by the letter A such as Channel 07A are simplex channels on the U S A or
73. the other vessel you wish to call and then this is followed by the name of your vessel and your Station License Call Sign When the other vessel returns your call immediately request another channel by saying go to the num ber of the other channel and over Then switch to the new channel When the new channel is not busy call the other vessel After a transmission say over and release the microphone s push to talk PTT switch When all communication with the other vessel is completed end the last transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word out Note that it is not necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission only at the beginning and end of the contact Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning 6 11 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS To make a radiotelephone call use a channel designated for this purpose The fastest way to learn which channels are used for radiotelephone traffic is to ask at a local marina Channels available for such traffic are designated Public Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual Some examples for USA use are Channels 24 25 26 27 28 84 85 86 and 87 Call the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel s name The marine operator will then ask you how you will pay for the call tele phone credit card collect etc
74. then select TRUE MAG in the RADIO SETUP menu with the CHANNEL selector knob 3 Press the CALL SET key 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select MAG NETIC or TRUE 5 Press the CALL SET key to store the selected setting 6 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select EXIT USA GC SE ERIT di i RADIJ zk AP OTI USA Va HERT CT DOE ER CH NAME STRIJE MAG USA bi t then press the CALL SET key to return to the RADIO SETUP menu select EXIT and press the CALL SET key to return to radio operation GX1280S STANDARD HORIZON Page 15 4 8 OPTIONAL MMB 84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION 1 Make a rectangular template for the flush mount measuring 2 5 8 H x 6 5 8 W Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be cut Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to ac commodate the transceiver at least 6 inches deep There should be at least 1 2 inch between the transceiver s heatsink and any wiring cables or structures Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver Fasten the brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer nut combination so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface see Figure 2 Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface Bracket Adjusting Screw Lock
75. till no response try another channel 6 10 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 OR 9 Channel 16 may be used for initial contact hailing with another vessel However its most important use is for emergency messages This channel must be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel It is monitored by the U S and Canadian Coast Guards and by other ves sels Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only Calling should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2 minute intervals In areas of heavy radio traffic congestion on channel 16 resulting from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U S waters by using channel 9 as the initial contact hailing channel for non emergency communications Here also calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2 minute intervals Prior to making contact with another vessel refer to the channel charts in this manual and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact For example Channels 68 and 69 of the U S VHF Charts are ey oe Page 26 QW STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S some of the channels available to non commercial recreational boaters Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be inter rupting other traffic and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact When the hailing channel 16 or 9 is clear state the name of
76. to select MAG TRUE MAG LI f NETIC or TRUE usa Press the CALL SET key to store the selected MRGNETIC i setting UE To exit this menu and return to radio operation kg mode press the 16 9 key GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 53 9 RAM MIC OPERATION If the enhanced optional RAM Mic CMP25 is connected to the remote microphone connector on the transceiver s rear panel the transceiver can use the remote control operation except for a few functions The RAM Mic supplied with 23 feet 7 m of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet 21 m using three 23 feet extension cables model CT 100 The inter com operation can be used between the RAM Mic and the transceiver 9 1 RAM MIC CONTROLS SQUELCH CONTROL SQL Activates the squelch adjusting mode Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode Press the microphone s A or W key to adjust the squelch When this key is pressed and held down for 1 second or more the squelch is turned off Page 54 TRR STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 2 VOLUME KEY VOL Activates the volume adjusting mode Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode Press the microphone s A or W to adjust the volume CG POWER SWITCH PWR Press and hold down this key to turn to the transceiver and RAM Mic on an
77. to the vessel the person is UNABLE to reply to the call at this time This function is similar to a answering machine 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 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until us RADIO SETUP menu appears EE ot dd x 6 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC EXIT L l SETUP menu S f 3 Press the CALL SET key then select INDIV ne SEP pa ACK with the CHANNEL selector knob pee Sette A 4 Press the CALLISET key LI 4 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select ABLE usa or UNABLE E DIE 5 x 6 6 Press the CALL SET key to store the selected dii ACK 4 f 6 setting ai 7 To exit this menu and return to radio operation es mode press the 16 9 key Thee TI LI 4 Page 40 QW STANDARD HORIZON GX1280S 7 8 ADVANCED DSC CALLS 7 8 1 Group Call This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels example members of a yacht club using DSC radios with Group call function to auto matically switch to a desired channel for voice communications 7 8 1 1 Setup a Group Call For this function to operate the same Group MMSI must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature The group MMSI is a 9 digit first
78. ts in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the MATRIX Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further if any Standard Horizon GPS is connected to the MATRIX the polled position of the vessel is shown on the display of the GPS chart plotter making it easy to navigate to the location of the polled vessel This is a great feature for anyone want ing to know the position of another vessel For example you buddy that is catching fish or finding the location of a person you are cruising with NOTE The other vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its DSC transceiver and must not have its transceiver set to deny position Ole IS requests Refer the section 7 9 to enter information into the individual directory GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 43 7 8 2 1 Setting up Position Reply The MATRIX can be set up to automatically or manually send your position to another vessel This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to In the manual mode you will see the MMSI or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until va RADIO SETUP menu appear BET gy AP x 6 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC EXIT f 1 L SETUP
79. who is calling This function is similar to caller id on a cellular phone 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until uss RADIO SETUP menu appears 8 ee ER x 6 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC EXIT 44 f SETUP menu 3 Press the CALL SET key then select INDIV om SE UN REPLY with the CHANNEL selector knob aiet SETIP et 4 Press the CALL SET key di a GX1280S TRN STANDARD HORIZON Page 37 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select AUTO ve or MANUAL AR NR HE 6 6 Press the CALL SET key to store the selected Jo Ck 44 lz setting 7 To exit this menu and return to radio operation pan mode press the 16 9 key KG III 7 7 3 Setting up Individual Call Ringer When a Individual call is received the radio will produce a ringing tone for 3 minutes This selection allows the Individual Call ringer time to be changed 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until lt RADIO SETUP menu appear RADIO SETUP i 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC ERIT f f l SETUP menu L 3 Press the CALL SET key then select INDIV im RING with the CHANNEL selector knob RI SETUP Y 4 4 Press the CALL SET key si Li P 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select ring SS ing time of a Individual Call INDIY DIR Vu 6 Press the CALL SET key to store the selected ri ark gd s
80. y for distress safety and calling using digital selective calling techniques No other uses are permitted The frequency 156 450 MHz is available for intership ship and coast general purpose calling by noncommercial vessels such as recreational boats and private coast stations The frequency 156 425 MHz is assigned by rule to private coast stations in Alaska for facsimile transmissions as well as voice communications GX1280S W STANDARD HORIZON Page 67 12 WARRANTY Marine Products Limited Warranty STANDARD HORIZON a division of VERTEX STANDARD warrants to the original purchaser only each new Marine Communications Product Prod uct manufactured and or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against de fects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as follows Fixed Mount and Portable Transceivers 1 year if purchased before 01 01 91 3 years if purchased between 01 01 91 and 01 01 94 3 years Waterproof if purchased after 01 01 94 Loud hailers 1 year if purchased before 01 01 91 3 years if purchased after 01 01 91 Associated Chargers 1 year if purchased before 01 01 91 3 years if purchased after 01 01 91 Associated Batteries 18 months Note Batteries will be deemed deflec tive only if storage capacity drops below 80 of rated capacity or if leakage develops Associated Accessories 1 year Includes Microphones Handsets Exter nal Speak
81. zk AP dm 6 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until Dm LI A RADIO SETUP menu appears i 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC RAPID at IP s7 SETUP menu ber setu TI 3 Press the CALL SET key then select DSC MWH l GX1280S TRN STANDARD HORIZON Page 31 SCAN with the CHANNEL selector knob usa 4 Press the CALL SET key INDIY RING m 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select ON or poe RE zi 44 f OFF p 6 Press the CALL SET key to store the selected aii Ba setting OFF D 7 To exit this menu and return to radio operation LI L mode press the 16 9 key 7 3 USCG DSC WATCH The USCG has plans to upgrade its VHF National Distress System expected by 2005 so at the time of printing only larger vessels that are required to carry VHF DSC radios will be able to hear your distress transmission 7 3 1 Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI What is an MMSI An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceivers capable of using Digital Selective Calling DSC This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPER ATE THE MATRIX DSC FUCTIONS How can obtain an MMSI assignment Boat US offers free MMSI numbers Visit the following to register http www boatus com mmsi 7 3 2 Programming the MMSI NOTE User MMSI can be input only twice If the u

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