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QUANTUM GX5500S Owner`s Manual

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1. USA mem Elle 25 SOG 25 mP COG 37 125H P CH 112 09 587W Loc 12 45pm DISTRESS GX5500S QUANTUM 16 9 WX VG 96 9 6 9 Mic Hote Page 4 STANDARD HORIZON GX5500S 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The STANDARD HORIZON QUANTUM GX5500S marine VHF FM marine transceiver is capable of ITU R 493 13 DSC Digital Selective Calling class D operation The class D operation allows continuous receiving of digital selective calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call The GX5500S VHF operates on all currently allocated marine channels which are switchable for USA International or Canadian regulations Emer gency Channel 16 can be immediately selected from any channel by press ing the red key NOAA Weather channels can also be accessed immedi ately by pressing the key The GX5500S can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts Other features of the GX5500S VHF s include removable microphone with controls optional RAM3 second station remote control microphone with display intercom bet
2. Setup Menu Radio Setup DSC Setup Radio Setup Key Bee Weather Alert CH Name Unit Name Tone Control Tone Control Control Range Bass Tone Level 6 QUIT SET Tone Control Control Range Bass Tone Level 0 QUIT SET Tone Control Control Range Treble Tone Level 6 QUIT SET CLR CENT 6 11 OPTIONAL RAM3 CMP30 INSTALLATION The GX5500S is capable of connecting two RAM3 CMP30 Remote Access Microphones to remotely control the radio and DSC functions In addition the GX5500S can operate as a full function intercom system between the RAM3 and the radio 1 GX5500S Connect the extension cable to the remote microphone eight pin connector on the rear panel then tighten the cable nut see illustration at the right STANDARD HORIZON Page 21 2 Install the ferrite core supplied with the RAM3 CMP30 Remote Access Microphone to the routing cable then snap its two halves together per the illustration on the next page 3 Attach the ferrite core as close as possible to the MIC plug as shown below 4 Finally wind some plastic tape External Speaker Ferrite Core Connections 5 around each ferrite core to HH Snap together prevent vibration from causing g Lt i Routing Cable or the two halves to split apart 0 As close as possible gt 5 Referring to illustration below make a 1 2 30 mm hole in the w
3. 6 162 500 Weather receive oniy wxo7 162 525 Weather receive only 8 161 650 Weather receive only Cd wxo9 161 775 Weather receive only wx10 x 163 275 Weather receive onl NOTE Simplex channels 03A 21A 23A 61A 64A 81A 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U S A waters Page 110 GX5500S 16 WARRANTY Marine Products Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE The following Limited Warranty is for valid for products that have been purchased in the United States and Canada For limited Warranty details outside the United States contact the dealer in your country STANDARD HORIZON a division of YAESU U S A warrants to the origi nal purchaser only each new Marine Communications Product Product manufactured and or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects 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 afte
4. Ent key to store the selagted setting then press the key three times to return to radio operation To re enable the ringer repeat the above procedure rotating the DIAL knob to select On in step 6 above NOTE The GX5500S is capable of turning on and off the call ringer of the position request and position report calls as well as the individual and group calls Page 64 GX5500S 9 7 POSITION REQUEST Advancements 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 GX5500S Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further if any compat ible GPS chart plotter is connected to the GX5500S 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 wanting to know the position of another vessel For example your buddy that is catching fish or finding the location of a person you are cruis ing with NOTE The other vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its DSC radio and must not have its radio set to deny position requests Refer to section 9 5 INDIVIDUAL CALL to enter infor mation into the individual directory 9 7 1 Setting up the Position Reply The GX5500S can be setup to automatically default setting or manually send your position when requested by another vessel This sel
5. a Q gt lp fF H Sie Wi 7 99 203mm l 9 54 242 4mm 1 89 48 1mm 5 27 133 9mm 4 28 108 7mm 5 N 5 O 0 N 3 54 90mm 2 63 66 8mm 1 73 44mm Page 118 GX5500S 18 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis sion FCC requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service 18 1 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 carrying 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 605 and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at http www fcc gov Forms Form605 605 html To obtain a form from the FCC call 888 225 5322 18 2 RADIO CALL SIGN Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio Station License The USCG recommends the boats registration number and the state to be used when calling another vessel 18 3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING You may need a license when traveling in Canada If you need a license contact Industry Canada s nearest field office or regional office or write Industry Canada Radio Regulatory Branch
6. SOFT3 etc and press SOFT3 MEM the 6 key Then press the L or J key to Sones ee select the new function to be assigned and Bn press the En key Available functions are listed in the previous page Repeat step 6 to program the other soft keys 7 Press the Ga key several times to return to radio operation GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 101 14 MAINTENANCE The inherent quality of the solid state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use Taking the following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to prevent corrosion of electrical contacts 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 warran ty information are contained in section 16 WARRANTY 14 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob These can be ordered from our Parts Department by emailng yaesuparts yaesu com or calling Marine Division of YAESU U S A 6125 Phyllis Drive Cypress California 90630 Telep
7. DIAL Knob Channel Selector Rotary knob used to select channels and to choose menu items such as the DSC menu Radio Setup and DSC Setup menu The keys on the microphone can also be used to select channels and menu items Secondary Use e Pressing the key first then pressing the key and turning the DIAL knob while holding the key you can confirm memory chan nels for scanning e Adjusts the PA output level while in PA FOG mode Keypad Key When in radio mode press this key to directly enter the number 1 in a channel number When in menu mode such as the DSC menu and setup menu press this key repeatedly to select either of the letters 1 P and Secondary use Press the key first then press the key to access the LCD Dimmer menu Refer to section 8 6 ADJUSTING DIMMER for details Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly enter the number 2 in a channel number Page26 STANDARD HORIZON _ GX5500S When in menu mode such as the DSC menu and setup menu press this key repeatedly to select either of the letters 2 A B C a b and c Secondary use Pressing the key first then pressing the key memorizes the selected channel into the transceiver scan memory for scanning Repeating the same procedure F gt 8 DELETES the channel from the scan memory Refer to section 8 10 SCANNING for details Key When in rad
8. Setup Menu Radio coe s appears 3056 Setup 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup gt QUIT SELECT 3 Press the key then select DSC Beep with the DIAL knob Individual Ringer Group Directory 4 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to Position reply Position Input select the desired DSC call type and press the 2sc_Beep ENT key y DSC Beep 5 Rotate the DIAL knob to turn On or Off the Select 1 Individual operation GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page93 11 8 AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH TIME When a DSC distress or an all ships urgency or safety call is received the GX5500S will automatically switch to Channel 16 This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed The default selection is 30 seconds Setup Menu 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu kadio setup appears 3056 Setup 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup QUIT 3 Press the key then select Auto CH Switch Time with the DIAL knob Directory Group Directory Position Reply 4 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to Position Input 4 a DSC Beep select the desired time and press the ENT 0 Swi teh 5 Press the key twice to return to radio opera Auto CH Switch Time tion ort 1 sec 11 9 NO ACTION TIMER ON MENU OPERATION If a key is not pressed during the setup menu or the DSC menu mode the GX55
9. This service program is not available for equipment which has failed as a result of neglect accident breakage misuse improper installa tion or modification or water damage depending on the product Page 114 GX5500S 17 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without notice 17 1 GENERAL Channels eregina All USA International and Canadian Input VORIG oua N 13 8 VDC 20 Current Drain 8 0 5 4 1 5 TA 5 0 A Hi 1 5 A Lo DIMENSIONS areae ad aiaa ridea aa 3 5 H x 9 1 W x 5 9 D 90 H x 230 W x 150 D mm Flush Mount Dimensions ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 8 H x 8 1 W x 5 1 D 72 H x 205 W x 130 D mm Weihe ees EEr E E 3 2 Ibs 1 45 kg 17 2 TRANSMITTER Frequency RANGE scaccia 156 025 to 157 425 MHz RF OUTPUT ee a a SE 25 W Hi 1 W Lo Conducted Spurious 18510 80 dB Hi 66 dB Lo AUdIO RESPONSE srin sanaaa within 1 3 of a 6 dB octave pre emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz AUGIODISTOMION 5 MOGUlatO Wes 16KOG3E for DSC 16KO0G2B Frequency Stability 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 0 0005 FM 2 5 50 dB GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 115 17 3 RECEIVER Frequency 00 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Sensitivity 20 AB a ENEAN EE EO EENE 0 35 pV 12 0B SINAD esrasrsnnnan aai ana aaa Taaa 0 30 pV Squelch Sensiti
10. 8 When finished programming the MMSI number press and hold the key The radio will ask you to input the MMSI number again Use steps 5 through 7 above Input Again 9 After the second number has been input Input User MMSE press and hold the to store the MMSI airaa 10 Press the key to return to the setup 123456789 ela P User MMSI CLR 11 Press the key twice to return to radio ee operation Stored User MMSI Number OK NOTE To view your MMSI after programming to ensure it is correct perform steps 1 through 4 Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is correct 9 3 DSC DISTRESS ALERT The GX5500S is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC distress messag es with your vessels position See also the section 6 5 ACCESSORY CABLES 9 3 1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert NOTE To be able to transmit a DSC distress alert an MMSI number must be programmed refer to section 9 2 2 Programming the MMSI 9 3 1 1 Basic Operation 1 Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and IDISTRESS ALERT Nature of press and hold the key The DISTRESS 7 ALERT menu will appear on the display The Time radio will count down 3 2 1 and then transmit the distress alert The backlight of the display and nature of undisisnated Position 33 37 125N keypad flashes while the radios display is count pos Time 118 29 587w ing down Transmitting 2 When the distress signal
11. Ch 27 Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Ch 26 amp 27 Virgin Islands Ch 27 GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Paget Mid Atlantic Key Biscayne Ch 26 6 INSTALLATION 6 1 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 3 feet 1 m Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits Antenna Installation The antenna must be located at least 3 feet 1 m away from passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements Lithium Battery Included This radio contains a lithium battery At the end of radio s useful life under various state and lows it may be illegal to dispose of lithium battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal 6 2 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 has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger is at least 3 feet 1 m away from the radio s antenna Note
12. 156 150 U S Government Only Coast 60876 Government Only Coast Guard 8 Port operation ship movement 8 a Commercial fishing 5 8 Port operation ship movement osa s 156250 Portoperation VTS in Seattle 06 6 156 300 __ Inter ship Safety 0000 Port operation ship movement oa S 156 350 Commercial 0 08 6 156 400 Commercial Inter ship only ld a Non commercial Recreational 11 8 156 550 Commercial VTS in selected areas 12 5 156 600 Port operation VTS in selected areas 13 8 156 650 i 14 8 156 700 __ Portoperation VTS in selected areas Pas s 156 750 Environmental Receive only Pe ele eee Commercial non commercial ship movement 1 W 18 156 900 161 500 Port operation ship movement 18 S 156 900 Commercial 0 19 D 156 950 161 550 Port operation ship movement 19 x Ss 156 950 US Commercial x Js 156 950 20 X D 157 000 161 600 Canadian Coast Guard Only International port operations and shipment 20A X S 157 000 Port operation AHHA 157 050 161 650 Port operation ship movement 157 050 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard 22 al 161 700 Port operation ship moveme
13. 8 Repeat the steps 6 and 7 until the name is complete The name can consist of up to eleven Individual Directory characters if you do not use all eleven characters press the key to move to the next space This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name If a mistake was made entering in zindividual Directory the name repeatedly press the key until the 7 wrong character is selected then press an appro priate key to correct the entry Individual Directory 2Add Edit Delete Page 52 GX5500S 10 11 12 13 14 After the eleventh letter or space has been zindividual Directory Station Name Horizon entered press and hold the key to advance to the MMSI number entry Press an appropriate number key on the keypad to enter the first digit of the MMSI number Repeat the steps 10 until nine digits of the number is complete If a mistake was made entering in the number repeatedly press the key until the wrong character is selected then press an appropriate number key to correct the entry To store the data entered press and hold the z ndividual Directory key Horizon To enter another individual address repeat steps 133456789 5 through 12 Press the key three times to return to radio operation 9 5 2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply This menu item sets up the radio to automatically default setting or manu ally respond to a DSC individual call requesting you to swi
14. LENT When using a Bluetooth device with the transceiver for the first time they must be paired The pairing procedure is as below when using the BH 2A Bluetooth headset as an example 1 Turn the BH 2A off and bring it close to the trans ceiver 2 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears then select Bluetooth with the DIAL knob 2 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select Pairing 3 Press the key The display will show Pairing Start 4 Press the nq key 5 Press and hold the power switch of the BH 2A until the LED indicator blinks in red and blue alter nately 6 When the BH 2A is correctly recognized by the transceiver the display will show Pairing Succeeded and the LED indicator of the BH 2A blinks in blue only 7 Press the Ent key 8 Press the key twice to return to radio opera tion GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Setup Menu Radio Setup DSC Setup Bluetooth UIT SELECT Bluetooth Vox Function Save Function Pin Code Pairing QUIT SELECT Bluetooth Pairing Mode Pairing Start QUIT CLR YES CENT Bluetooth Pairing Mode Pairing QUIT YES Bluetooth Pairing Mode Pairing Succeeded QUIT OK CLR CENT Page 97 13 RAM3 CMP30 REMOTE MIC OPERATION When an optional RAM3 Remote microphone is connected to the GX5500S all VHF DSC and setup menus can be remotely operated The RAM3 s operation is same a
15. Offset East of UTC Rome Offset 16 00 05 00 0 1 Time convert local time to 24 hour 4 00PM local or 16 00 24h Calculate 24 hour local Offset East of UTC Page 90 16 00 01 00 15 00 GX5500S 3 Input your local UTC time through the setup menu 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu yradio coup en DSC Setup appears then select Radio Setup with the DIAL knob 2 Press the key and then select Calendar with the DIAL knob Press the key and then select Calendar Ton 1 with the DIAL knob ae Press the Ent key en wea Select Date 20YY MM DD with the DIAL knob Press the Ent key Enter the current date yr mo day from the keypad Date 8 If a mistake was made entering repeat pressing the key until the wrong number is selected Time_ hh mm UTC then enter the correct number 9 Using the Standard time table above calculate Dare RB the UTC time of your position 2013 01 01 Note For daylight savings time subtract one hour Time_ hhemm UTC to the offset in your time zone 10 To enter the time press the key until the first ae digit in the Time hh mm UTC is selected on 4 the display then enter the time from the keypad Time fhhimm UTC w NDNA 11 Press and hold down the key to store the selected setting calengep endar 12 Select Update with the DIAL knob then press UP te the amp 7 key
16. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name If a mistake was made entering in the name repeat pressing the key until the wrong character is selected then press an appropriate key to correct the entry After the eleventh letter or a space has been entered press and hold the key to advance to the group MMSI number entry Press an appropriate number key on the keypad to select the second digit of the Greer up Directory MMSI nine digits first digit permanently set Horizon to O which you want to contact Repeat this procedure until all eight digits of the MMSI number are entered eae ESTES If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI sere number repeat pressing the key until 23456789 the wrong ai 5 A 2 oe an appropriate number key to correct the entry To store the data entered press and hold the ENT To enter another group address repeat steps 5 through 12 Press the key three times to return to radio operation Horizon Page 60 GX5500S 9 6 2 Transmitting a Group Call 9 6 2 1 Group Call using the Group Call Directory 1 Press the key The DSC Menu will appear 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Group To cancel press the A key DSC Menu Individual gt Group All Ships POS Request POS H Group Call 484 Horizon YAESU 3 Press the key The group directory will appear Select Intership CH 6 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to se
17. 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 Page12 STANDARD HORIZON GX5500 6 3 MOUNTING THE RADIO 6 3 1 Supplied Mounting Bracket The supplied mounting bracket allows overhead or desktop mounting See illustration on next page use a 13 64 5 2 mm bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 0 4 inch 10 mm thick and can support more than 3 3 Ibs 1 5 kg and secure the bracket with the supplied screws spring washers flat washers and nuts Desktop MOUNTING OVERHEAD MOUNTING 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Page13 6 3 2 Optional MMB 84 Flush Mount Bracket 1 Make a rectangular template for the flush mount measuring 2 9 H x 8 1 W 72 x 205 mm 2 Use the supplied 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 accommodate the transceiver at least 6 inches 150 mm deep There should be at least 1 2 inch 1 3 cm between the transceiver s heatsink and any wiring cables or structures Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver 4 Fasten the brackets to the side of the transcei
18. e The NMEA 0183 input sentences are GLL GGA RMC and GNS RMC sentence is recommended for position information NMEA Output DSC and GPS Information e The NMEA 0183 output sentences are DSC and DSE If you have further inquires please feel free to contact Product Support at Phone 800 767 2450 Email marinetech yaesu com GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page 17 6 6 CHECKING GPS STATUS When turning on the radio after connections have been made between the GX5500S and the GPS a small satellite icon fe will appear on the top right corner of the display and your current location latitude 118 29 387w longitude will be shown on the display 25W USA NOTE If there is a problem with the NMEA connection between the radio and the GPS the GPS icon will blink continuously until the connec tion is corrected When you input your location manually 6 7 CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the factory the GX5500S when connected to an optional GPS will display GPS satellite time or UTC Universal Time Coordinated A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area Please see the time offset table in the next page 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears then select Radio Setup with the PSS Setup DIAL knob 2 Press the key then select Time Offset with the DIAL knob canir ote Aep 3 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to Time Display select time offset of your loc
19. 8 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 5 9 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE 6 INSTALLATION wassssssssssstssssssssssssssssusn 6 1 SAFETY WAR NG INFORMATION 62 LOCATION cisisnsisinss s 63 MOUNTING THE RADIO 6 3 1 Supplied Mounting Bracket 6 3 2 Optional MMB 84 Flush Mount Bracket 6 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 6 5 ACCESSORY CABLES 6 6 CHECKING GPS STATUS 6 7 CHANGING THE GPS TI 6 8 CHANGING THE TIME D 6 9 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC 6 10 TREBLE AND BASS AUDIO TONE CONTROL 6 11 OPTIONAL RAM3 CMP30 INSTALLATION M 6 11 1 Connecting an External Speaker to the RAM3 Mic Cab 6 7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 7 1 FRONT PANEL 7 2 REAR PANEL 73 MICROPHO 8 BASIC OPERATION 8 1 RECEPTION 8 2 TRANSMISSION 83 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT 8 4 SIMPLEX DUPLEX CHANNEL USE 8 5 DISPLAYING SOG AND COG INFORMA 8 6 ADJUSTING DIMMER ww 87 USA CANADA AND INTERNATIONAL MODE 8 8 NOAAWEATHER CHANNELS 8 8 1 NOAA Weather Alert 8 10 SCANNING sssssttntsen 8 10 1 Scan Type Selection 8 10 3 Memory Scanning M S 8 12 INTERCOM OPERATION 8 12 1 Communication 8 12 2 Calli 8 13 VO Page 2 ON LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION in USA or Canada only 6 11 2 External Speaker AF Selection 12 EXTRA MICROPHONE INSTALLATION 8 8 2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing 8 9 DUAL WATCH TO CHANNEL 16 8 10 2 Scan Channel Memory Programming 00 37
20. Attn DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario Canada KIA 8 18 4 FCC INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application Type ACCEptane FCC Part 80 Output 1 Watt low and 25 Watts high EMiSSiON E E A E EE E 16KOG3E 16K0G2B Frequency RANGES csini 156 025 to 163 275 MHz FCC Type NUMBGC6 K6630283X3S Industry Canada Type Approval cceeeeceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees 511B 30283X3S GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 119 19 FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance 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 determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to
21. GX5500S allows logged DSC distress calls to be reviewed DSC Menu All Ships a POS Request 1 Press the key The DSC Menu will appear POS Report 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Log x0se tog ent SS menu 3 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob other call fog to select Distress Log 4 Press the key then rotate the DIAL Distress Log 908 15 234567891 06 36 4 112 knob to select the station name or MMSI number you want to review 5 Press the key to review details for the selected station Distress Log Distress 6 Press the key to go back to the DSC distress call list staus Wait ACK v QUIT CLR GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page79 9 12 2 Reviewing Other Logged Calls Reviewing other logged calls all ships calls individual calls group calls position report position request ack test call ack and polling calls DSC Menu All Ships a POS Request 1 Press the J key The DSC Menu will appear POS Report 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Log psc rog Snt SS menu Distress Los S 3 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob free Delate E to select Other Call Log 4 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select the station name or MMSI number you want to review Other Call Log gt 208 20 Horizon 07 53 Standard 16 42 567891234 5 Press the Ent key to review details
22. Page 87 10 13 TREBLE AND BASS AUDIO TONE CONTROL Refer to section 6 10 TREBLE AND BASS AUDIO TONE CONTROL 10 14 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY The function allows the radio to be setup to send the proper fog frequency which is dependant on vessel size shown below 70 200Hz Vessel that are 660 feet 200 meters or more in length 130 350Hz Vessel that are 247 5 feet 75 meters or more but less than 660 feet 200 meters in length 250 525Hz Vessel that are 66 feet 20 meters or more but less than 247 5 feet 75 meters in length 250 525Hz Vessel that are 39 6 feet 12 meters or more but less than 66 feet 20 meters in length 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu cee appears DSC Setup 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Radio Setup menu 3 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to weather mere a select FOG Frequency Unit Name i 4 Press the n key Es 5 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired tone Fog Frequency frequency _ oe 6 Press the n key to store the selected level 7 Press the key two times to return to radio operation NOTE By default the radio Fog frequency is set to 400Hz In most cases this frequency should not be changed unless the vessel is very large Page 88 GX5500S 10 15 CALENDAR SETUP The GX5500S has a built in clock to remember date time latitude and longi tude Connecting a GPS to the GX5500S is very important as it not only wil
23. SERVICE 14 3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAR 15 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT 16 WARRANTY 17 SPECIFICATIONS 17 1 GENERAL 17 2 TRANSMITTER 17 3 RECEIVER 17 4 DIMENSIONS 18 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION 181 STATION LICENSE 18 2 RADIO CALL SIGN 183 CANADIAN SHIP STAT 18 4 PaE TAN CANADA PT ORMA hai 19 FCC NOTICE me GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 3 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE The GX5500S is equipped with the E20 Easy To Operate system You can do the basic operation in numerical order in the illustration below 9 Connect the supplied hand microphone Press and hold the key to turn on or off the radio Rotate the SQL knob counter clockwise to unsquelch the radio Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the speaker audio volume Rotate the SQL knob clockwise to the point where the noise not heard from the speaker Rotate the DIAL knob or press the microphone s 9 keys to select the operating channel Press the key to toggle the transmit power between High 25W and Low 1W l Press the or microphone s key to recall Channel 16 Press and hold the or microphone s key to recall Channel 9 Press again to revert to the last selected channel Place your mouth about 1 2 inch away from Mic hole and speak in a normal voice level while pressing the PTT switch C 6 STANDARD HORIZON
24. 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 telephone credit card collect etc and then link your radio transmission to the tele phone 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 5 8 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 Channel 13 is used at docks bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port Messages on this channel must concern navigation only such as meeting and passing in restricted waters Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels 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 26 key for means to temporarily over ride the low power limit on these two channels 5 9 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE In areas across the country Sea Tow offers boaters a way to conduct radio checks To use Sea Tow s free Automated Radio Check service simply tune Pae10 STANDARD HORIZON 6 your VHF radio to the appropriate channel for your location and conduct a radio check as you typically would Upon releasing your radio s microphone the system will play an automated message and relay your
25. 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 120 GX5500S GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 121 Page 122 GX5500S This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful inter ference Part 15 21 Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by YAESU MUSEN could void the User s authorization to operate this device GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 123 STANDARD HORIZON Nothing takes to water like Standard Horizon Copyright 2013 YAESU MUSEN CO LTD 6125 Phyllis Drive Cypress California 90630 www standardhorizon com No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO LTD DY Printed in Japan 1303 EM 0 2 4 20 8
26. for a message To ACCEPT the group call press the key The radio switches imme diately to Channel 16 Note If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds by default refer to section 11 8 AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH TIME or longer the radio will automatically select Channel 16 To SUSPEND the switching of the channel press the key To EXIT press the key The radio reverts to the previous working channel If you want to respond monitor the channel to Received GROUP Sn make sure it is clear then press the microphone s CHe eee PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the we group of vessels Press the r key to return to radio operation NOTE When there is an unread group call H icon will appear on the display You may review the unread group call from the DSC log refer to section 9 12 2 Reviewing Other Logged Calls 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON 8 9 6 4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer The GX5500S has the capability to turn off the group call ringer Setup Menu Radio Setup 3056 Setup 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup Individual Ringer A Press the 0 key then select DSC se pase 3 Press the Ent key then select eep ee with the DIAL knob 4 Press the n key 5 Rotate the I DIAL knob to select Group SC Beep Select Cn Group SC Beep emg Select Ratis Group
27. intercom mode is selected pressing the PTT switch enables voice communications from the GX5500S to the RAM3 second station microphone Microphone When spoken into transmits your voice with reduction of background noise using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology NOTE Be sure your mouth is about 1 2 inch 1 3 cm from the mic hole for best performance 45 Microphone Speaker The same audio heard through internal radio speaker is heard from here 2 Down Up Keys The GJ keys on the microphone are used to select channels and to choose menu items such as the DSC menu Radio Setup and DSC Setup menu Q key on the microphone functions the same as the key on the front panel of the transceiver Immediately recalls Channel 16 from any channel location Pressing and holding this key recalls Channel 9 Pressing the 9 key again reverts to the previously selected working channel GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page 1 8 BASIC OPERATION 8 1 1 N 8 2 RECEPTION After the transceiver has been installed ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected Press and hold the key until the radio turns on Rotate the SQL knob fully counterclockwise until ENEP is shown on the display This state is known as unsquelched Rotate the VOL knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level Rotate the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears and the ENEP i
28. is located here 69 DISTRESS Key Used to send a DSC distress call Refer to section 9 DIGITAL SELEC TIVE CALLING Gx key to change the 13 2 ASSIGNING SOFT KEYS This menu item allows selection of the number of soft keys soft key selec tion and how long the display will show the soft key icon after a soft key is pressed The keys may be setup to control the following functions DISPLAY FUNCTION NONE Assigns no function SCAN Starts and stops scanning DW Starts and stops dual watch scan MEM Sets the scan channel memory on and off Activates Intercom mode Activates PA HAILER mode FOG Activates FOG HORN mode 1 Press and hold the key until Setup spaaig setup Menu appears then select Radio Setup PSS Setup with the or key Padio Setup 2 Press the 69 key then press the key to fet Spear select SOFT Keys 2SOFT Keys 3 Press the E key then press the key to select Number of SOFT Keys SNumber ve SOFT Keys 4 Press the E key then press the or key to select the number of soft keys 3 4 6 5 Press the key then press the key to SOFT Keys Setup select Define SOFT Keys to change the sbefine sort keys use of selected soft keys Then press the 69 key Number of SOFT Keys 33 4 6 Page 100 GX5500S Define SOFT Keys SOFT1 SCAN M 6 Press the or key to select the key SOFT1 SOFT2
29. key to transmit the polling call 5 After a polling call is transmitted if the reply DSC Menu POS Report a Distress Alert MSG DSC Log DSC Test Polling Polling Call ame Horizon 123456789 0 Routine Transmit signal is not received Waiting for ACK 2 Polling Call ame orizo is shown on the display which means the 1D 123456789 GX5500S is waiting for the vessel you called aine Fon ACK to send an acknowledgement 6 To transmit the call again press the key Received POLLING ACK 7 When an acknowledgement is received from 125456789 the polled vessel the GX5500S will show 6 the display as in the right 8 Press the etr key to return to radio opera tion GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page 77 9 11 1 2 Polling Call by Manually Entering a MMSI This feature allows you to contact a vessel by manually entering the MMSI of the ship you want to track 1 Press the key The DSC Menu will pos en appear Distress Alert MSG 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Polling then press the E1 key 3 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Manual Hori on and press the Ent key aaa 4 Press an appropriate number key on the Polling Call keypad to select the first number in the rnput mmsz MMSI 5 Repeat step 4 until all the digits of the MMSI are shown on the display Polling Call Input MMSI 6 Ifa mistake was made entering in the MMSI number
30. manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the individual position call directory 1 2 D 10 Press the J key The DSC Menu will Mee appear All Ships POS Request Rotate the DIAL knob to select POS 2POS Report REPORT To cancel press the etr key v SELECT CENT POS Report Call Press the key The transceiver will oManual beep and the POS Report Call menu Standard Bob will appear Rotate the DIAL knob to select MANUAL then press the nt key Press an appropriate number key on the keypad POS Report Call to select the first number of the MMSI which you MmsT want to contact Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI POS Report Calt number repeat pressing the key until the St wrong digit is selected then press an appropriate number key to correct the entry When finished entering the MMSI number press and hold the EN key Press the key to send your position to the selected vessel Press the key to return to radio opera tion ID 345678901 POS Report Call Name ID 345678901 Category Routine Transmit POS Report Call Name ID 345678901 Transmitting POS Report Call Name ID 345678901 Since 01 03 Transmitted QUIT CLR GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Pagi 9 8 2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call When another vessel transmits their
31. on PA ERROR or FOG ERROR message is shown when the PA FOG mode is activated Your position is not displayed on the Chart Plotter While in PA or FOG listen back modes AM broad casts can be heard Page 104 Accessory cable Accessory cable No DC voltage to the transceiver or blown fuse a Check the 12VDC battery connections and the fuse b The key needs to be pressed and held to turn the radio on Check the power cable for DC voltage or replace the fuse 6A Make sure the red wire is connected to the positive battery post and the black wire is connected to the negative battery post If the fuse still blows contact your Dealer Re route 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 accessory cable External speaker cable WHITE SHIELD shorted together Reversed power wires Engine noise Accessory cable Check the connections of the accessory cable PA speaker cable RED SHIELD shorted together Have the antenna checked or test the transceiver with another antenna If the problem persists contact your Dealer for servicing Antenna The power supply volt age is too high or too low Confirm that the connected power supply voltage is between 11 volts and 16 5 volts DC Accessory cable Check the connections of the
32. ships in sectors designated by the St Lawrence Seaway Development 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 move ment communications in their respective designated sectors Use of 156 875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regard ing the movement and docking of ships Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt 5 156 375 MHz and 156 650 MHz are available primar ily 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 Missis sippi 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 Additionally it is not available for use in the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet Canal and the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal except to aid the transi tion from these areas Use of 156 375 MHz is available for navi
33. that was selected in step 2 23 ayaa A If a transmission is received on the channel ec 12 56am selected in step 2 the GX5500S will dual watch to CH16 4 To stop dual watch press the key then press the key again NOTE The priority channel may be changed from CH16 to another channel Refer to section 10 6 PRIORITY CHANNEL GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page35 8 10 SCANNING Allows you to select the scan type from memory scan or priority scan Memory Scan scans the channels that were programmed into memory Priority Scan scans the channels programmed in memory with the priority channel 8 10 1 Scan Type Selection 1 Press and hold the 4 key until Setup fraaio igp ee Menu appears 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Radio Setup Magnetic 3 Press the EN key then rotate the DIAL knob ee to select SCAN Type UC TE 4 Press the nt key 5 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Priority SCAN or Memory SCAN 6 Press the key to store the selected setting 7 Press the ck key twice to return to radio operation CED CH68A gt 1688 6 cuts gt A lt a T Memory Scan M SCAN Priority Scan P SCAN 8 10 2 Scan Channel Memory Programming Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears 2 Select a desired channel with the DIAL knob or keypad 3 Press the F key then press the key MEM PN
34. tion 3min 4min 5min 10min 315min QUIT SELECT CLR CENT 11 11 NO ACTION TIMER ON DISTRESS OPERATION If a key is not pressed during the distress operation the GX5500S will auto matically return to radio operation This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed The default selection is OFF 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu kadio scrap n 3056 Setup appears 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup 3 Press the key then select No Act Timer on DIST with the DIAL knob oseheea SEURS a Auto CH Switch Time 4 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to No act Timer on Menu e p Ne Act Timer on DSC select the desired time and press the EN key Act Timer on DISTe No Act Timer on DIST tion OFF 1min 2min 3min 4min QUIT CLR 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Page95 12 BLUETOOTH SETUP When the optional BU 1 Bluetooth adapter unit is installed to the GX5500S the item Bluetooth appears on the setup menu 12 1 VOX FUNCTION This selection sets up the automatic activation of the talking mode of the connected Bluetooth devices 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu pci appears then select Bluetooth with the DIAL knob 2 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select Vox Function Sse ea 3 Press the key Sege en 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired voice level to turn on th
35. to the channel to make sure it is not since 01 03 busy then press the microphone s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel Individual Call Name Horizon ID 123456789 GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page55 9 5 4 2 Individual Call by Manually Entering 8 MMSI You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the individual position call directory 1 2 10 11 12 Press the key The DSC Menu will appear Confirm Individual is selected To cancel press the CLR key Press the key The individual directory will appear Rotate the DIAL knob to select Manual then press the Ent key Press an appropriate number key on the keypad to select the first number of the MMSI which you want to contact Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number nine digits If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeatedly press the key until the wrong digit is selected then press an appropriate number key to correct the entry When finished entering the MMSI number press and hold the nr key Rotate the DIAL knob to select the operating channel you want to communicate on then press the ENT key Press the key to transmit the individual DSC signal When an individual call acknowledgment is received press the key to automatically change to the channel which is selected on step 5 above and a ringing tone sounds Listen to the chan
36. to until Ext Speaker is shown Magnetic Key Beep and press the 69 key Unit Name Ext Speaker 4 Press the or key to select Off External speaker off or On External speaker on Ext Speaker On Press the key to save the selection ai 6 Press the key to exit this mode 6 11 2 External Speaker AF Selection The AF Select menu allows you to set the audio output level of the RAM3 external speaker wires on routing cable to a fixed level regardless of the volume level setting of the RAM3 This is useful when using the optional MLS 310 amplified speaker with on off volume control 1 On the RAM3 mic press and hold the Key serp until Setup Menu appears then select Radio SetuP Setup with the 4 U key Press the key Radio Setup Press the key to until AF Select is shown key Beep Unit Name and press the 69 key Ext Speaker 4 Press the or U key to select Pr External speaker level is Fixed or Po External speaker AF Select level is Adjustable Use Fixed when MLS 310 is connected Use Adjustable when MLS 300 or other speaker without volume control is connected 5 Press the E key to save the selection 6 Press the key to exit this mode GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 23 6 12 EXTRA MICROPHONE INSTALLATION The GX5500S has an additional microphone connector on the rear panel that provides the s
37. transmission back to you thereby letting you know how your signal will sound to other boaters The Automated Radio Check Service is currently available in the areas listed below WestCoast SouthCarolina Northeast Myre Beach Ch 27 Portland Midcoast Maine Ch 27 Boston Ch 27 Pensacola Orange Beach Ala Ch 27 Cape and Islands Ch 28 Georgia South Shore Mass Ch 26 Brunswick Ch 27 Je Ch Eastern Long Island Ch 28 Florida CS ional z Services International Southold Ch 28 ort Myers Ch 27 Western LI Sound Ch 27 Horseshoe Beach Ch 26 Manasquan N J Ch 24 Islamorada Ch 26 Northern New Jersey Ch 27 Jacksonville Ch 27 Atlantic City NJ Ch 26 Key Largo Ch 27 Central New Jersey NJ Ch 27 Marco Island Ch 27 Sea Isle Cape May NJ Ch 26 Naples Ch 26 Northern Chesapeake Md Ch 27 Panama City Ch 27 Central Chesapeake Md Ch 27 Pensacola Ch 26 amp 27 Hampton Roads Va Ch 28 Port St Joe Ch 26 North Carolina Sarasota Ch 26 Albermarle Sound Ch 27 Sebastian Ch 27 5 Lower Chesapeake Va Ch 6 Port Canaveral Ch 26 Oregon Inlet Ch 27 ampa Bay Ch 27 Crystal Coast Ch 27 t Augustine Ch 26 Pamlico Sound Ch 27 Treasure Coast Ch 27 Delaware River DE Ch 26 Palm Beach Ch 26 Ocean Isle Beach Ch 26 Services International Summerland Keys Ch 27 7 Wrightsville Beach Ch 26 amp 7 Venice
38. 00S will automatically return to radio operation This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed The default selection is 10 minutes 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu kadio setip appears 3056 Setup 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup 3 Press the 7 key then select No Act Timer on Menu with the DIAL knob See Rosier Position Reply Position Input 4 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to osc 8 Auto CH Switch Time select the desired time and press the Ent key 2No Act Timer on Menur 5 Press the key twice to return to radio opera No Act Timer Menu tion 2min a 1 3min 4min 5min gt 210min QUIT CLR Page 94 GX5500S 11 10 NO ACTION TIMER ON DSC OPERATION If a key is not pressed during the DSC operation the GX5500S will automati cally return to radio operation This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed The default selection is 15 minutes 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu kagjo ety Menu etup 3056 Setup appears 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup 3 Press the nt key then select No Act Timer on DSC with the DIAL knob Position Input 4 Press the Ent key then rotate the DIAL knob to Auto Ch Switch Time select the desired time and press the key pNo Act Timer on DEC 5 Press the key twice to return to radio opera No Act Timer on DSC
39. 13 Turn the DIAL knob to select the method of the time adjustment between Automatic and Automatic ae Manual coe 14 P the Ext key to store th lect tting ress the x key to store the selected setting 15 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the key GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page 11 DSC SETUP 11 1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY The GX5500S has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel s or person s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit individual calls position requests and position reports To transmit an individual call you must program this directory with information of the persons you wish to call similar to a cellular phones telephone direc tory Refer to section 9 5 1 Setting up the Individual Position Call Directory for programming 11 2 INDIVIDUAL REPLY This menu item sets up the radio to automatically default setting or manu ally respond to a DSC individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications When Manual is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling This function is similar to caller ID on a cellular phone Refer to section 9 5 2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply for setting 11 3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT The radio can be setup to transmit a reply automatically default or set so the radio will not reply to an individual call Ref
40. 33 37 125 n 118 09 587 w Press any key to stop the alert and receive the weath Loc 12 56am 162 550MHz er report To disable the weather alert function refer to section 10 10 WEATHER ALERT Page34 STANDARD HORIZON 6 NOTE If a key is not pressed the alert will sound for 5 minutes and then the weather report will be received 6 While listening to a weather channel the radio can decode a weather alert and sound an alarm 8 8 2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM To test the NOAA weather feature of the GX5500S on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM setup as in section 8 8 1 NOAA Weather Alert and confirm the alert is heard 8 9 DUAL WATCH TO CHANNEL 16 Dual watch is used to scan two channels for communications One channel is a normal VHF channel and the other is the priority Channel 16 When a signal is received on the normal channel the radio briefly switches between the normal channel and Channel 16 to look for a transmission If the radio receives communications on Channel 16 the radio stops and listens to Chan nel 16 until communication ends and then starts dual watch scan again 1 Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears 2 Select the channel you wish to dual watch to the priority Channel 16 3 Press the F key then press the key lei The display show DW 16 and will scan between oleae CH16 and the channel
41. 75 GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 109 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART cH 6 iso RX CHANNELUSE 80 D 157 025 161 625 Port operation ship movement 808 s 157 025 Commercial 88 D 157 075 161 675 Port operation ship movement e A eee eacee Environmental protection operations xX s 157 075 Canadian Coast Guard Only Pe e A Port operation ship movement Pe e ae EE oy OO Canadian Coast Guard Onl Kai E Canadian Coast Guard Onl 84 X 157 225 161 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 85 D 157 275 161 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 86 D 157 325 161 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87 8 157 375 Portoperation ship movement 87 S 157 375 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 88 8 157425 Portoperation ship movement 88 S 157425 Commercial Inter ship Only 1 162 550 Weather receive only 2 162 400 Weather receive only wxos 162 475 Weather receive only SS wxoa x X 162 425 Weather receive only wx05 162 450 Weather receive only
42. 8 10 4 Priority Scanning P SCAN 8 11 8 11 1 Operating the PA HAILER mode 8 11 2 Operating the FOG HORN mode 8 11 3 Fog Signal Timing Chart 9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 8 14 WIRELESS OPERATION 91 GENERAL isnin 9 2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY MMSI 9 2 1 Whatis an MMSI 9 2 2 Programming the MMSI 9 3 DSC DISTRESS ALERT 9 3 1 Transmitting a DSC 9 3 2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call 94 ALLSHIPS 611 9 4 1 Transmitting an All Ships Call 9 4 2 Receiving an All Ships Call 9 5 INDIVIDUAL CALL wa aessstsse 9 5 1 Setting up ividual Positon Call Directory 9 5 2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply ssssssssss1s 9 5 3 Setting up ividual Call Acknowledgment 9 5 4 Transmitting an Individual Call 9 5 5 Receiving an Individual Call 9 5 6 Setting up the Individual Call R inger 9 6 GROUP CALL 9 6 1 Setting up 9 6 2 Transmittin 0 9 6 3 Receiving a Group Call 9 6 4 Setting up 9 7 POSITION REQU 9 7 1 Setting up iton Reply 9 7 2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel 66 9 7 3 Receiving a Position Request 9 7 4 Setting up the Position Reques 9 8 POSITION REPORT siisii 70 9 8 1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call 9 8 2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call 9 8 3 Setting up the Position Report Ringer 9 9 MANUAL INPUTTING A GPS POSITION LAT LON 9 10 DSC TEST CAL issin 9 10 1 DSC Test Call by Direct
43. ETUP E Key Press the key to activate the alternative key function of the keys on the keypad D Key This key is used to send a DSC distress call Refer to section 9 3 1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert for details GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page 29 7 2 REAR PANEL 69 Accessory Connection Cable Connects the GX5500S to a GPS a PA Hailer horn and an external speaker See section 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES for a list of optional STANDARD HORIZON Speakers DC Input Cable Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 11 to 16V DC MIC Connector Connects the supplied hand microphone if desired This connector provides the same function as that on the front panel and allows remote use of the microphone by using the optional MEK 4 microphone exten sion kit Two microphones on the front and rear panels are available at the same time RAM3 MIC Connectors Connects the GX5500S to two RAM3 remote access microphones CMP30 Refer to section 13 RAM3 CMP30 REMOTE MIC OPERA TION for details ANT Antenna Jack Connects an antenna to the transceiver Use a marine VHF antenna with an impedance of 50 ohms Page30 STANDARD HORIZON 6 7 3 MICROPHONE 43 PTT Push To Talk Switch When in radio mode and the PTT switch pressed the transmitter is enabled for voice communica tions to another vessel When an optional RAM3 second station microphone is connected and
44. GX5500S 9 6 GROUP CALL This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels e g members of a yacht club using DSC radios with group call function to auto matically switch to a desired channel for voice communications This func tion is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announcements on a predetermined channel Up to 32 group MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number may be programmed 9 6 1 Setting up the 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 To understand group MMSI programming first a ship MMSI has to be understood Ship MMSI The first three digits called a MID Mobile Identity Group of a ship MMSI denote the country the ship registered for a MMSI The last 6 digits are specific to the ships ID Ship MMSI Example your MMSI is 366123456 366 is MID which denote the country and 123456 is your ships MMSI Group MMSI O Group MMSI numbers are not assigned by the FCC or other organiza tions licensed to assign ship MMSI numbers O The first digit of a group MMSI is always set to 0 by the international rules All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a group MMSI the first digit is set to 0 O The USCG recommends programming the MID of a ships MMSI into the second third and fo
45. H me pkey SCAN Resume Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired level jac becP a The beep level can be set from Level 1 to Level oo 6 High or Off Press the key to store the selected level Press the key twice to return to radio opera tion High Level 6 Level 5 10 10 WEATHER ALERT This menu selection allows you to toggle the WX alert on or off The default setting is ON SCAN and WX CH 1 w Press and hold the key until Setup Menu setg appears then select Radio Setup with the PSS Setup DIAL knob Press the key then select Weather Alert with the DIAL knob ee SCAN Type Press the nz key SCAN Resume Ke y Beep Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired WX aa Alert alert mode The WX alert mode can be set to On a ar WX CH On SCAN On SCAN and WX CH or OFF on Wx cH Press the Nt key to store the selected setting igen ee EN Press the key twice to return to radio opera tion GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page 85 10 11 CHANNEL NAME When in the radio mode the display will show a name under the channel number This name describes the use of the channel The radio has the capability to customize the name by the procedure below Example CH69 PLEASURE to HOOKUP 1 10 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears then select Radio Setup with the DIAL knob Press the key th
46. INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX5500S you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON website to send an E Mail marinetech yaesu com or contact the Product Support team at 800 767 2450 M F 8 00AM to 5 00PM PST Page6 STANDARD HORIZON 8 5 GETTING STARTED 5 1 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 Messages to or from a vessel on land Transmission while on land Obscene indecent or profane language potential fine of 10 000 5 2 ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VHF 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 essen tially 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 5 3 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 m
47. MMSI number 7 If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI P0 gt Request call number repeat pressing the key until the wrong digit is selected 8 When finished entering the MMSI number press ID 345678901 QUIT SELECT CLR LENT and hold the n key POS Request Call ENT 1345678901 10 Press the key to transmit the position request category Routine DSC call 0 0 Transmit 0 11 When the 655005 receive the position from nan the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display Na oo and also transferred to the GPS chart plotter with Since 01 03 NMEA DSC and DSE sentences Ea E 12 Press the iA key to return to radio operation Received POS REPLY ame ID 345678901 517660 3 POS INFO CLR GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page67 9 7 3 Receiving a Position Request When a position request call is received from another vessel a ringing alarm sounds and POS REQUEST will be shown in the display Operation and trans ceiver function differs depending on the setting of the Position Reply in the DSC Setup menu Automatic reply 1 When a position request call is received a calling alarm sounds 4 times Then requested position coordinates are transmitted automatically to the vessel requesting your vessels position DSC BEEP needs to be enabled to hear alarm 2 The display shows the MMSI number Manual reply 1 When a position request call is received fro
48. ON REPORT The feature is similar to the 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 mark the connected GPS receiver for the GX5500S to send the position NOTE To transmit a position report call a GPS must be connected to the radio Refer to section 9 5 INDIVIDUAL CALL to enter information into the individual directory 9 8 1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call 9 8 1 1 DSC Position Report Call using the Individual Position Call Directory 1 Press the key The DSC Menu will ALL Ships appear 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select POS spos Report Report To cancel press the 3 Press the key The transceiver will beep and the individual position call directory will appear 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the name in PnameHorizon the directory then press the key Category Routine 6 Press the key to send your position to the selected vessel 7 Press the key to return to radio opera tion DSC Menu Individual key IPOS Report Call y Key Manual Horizon YAESU Standard Bob Transmit POS Report Call Name Horiz on ID 123456789 Transmitting POS Report Call Name Horizon ID 345678901 Since 01 03 Transmitted QUIT CLR Page 70 GX5500S 9 8 1 2 DSC Position Report Call by Manually Entering a MMSI You may enter an MMSI number
49. OSITION LAT LON This selection allows the latitude and longitude of your vessel to be manually entered so a DSC distress or a position report call will contain position infor mation This feature maybe useful when a GPS connected to the GX5500S fails to supply position to the radio key until Setup Menu kaqip gtp Menu etup 3056 Setup 1 Press and hold the appears then select DSC Setup with the DIAL knob 2 Press the key then select Position Input peur with the DIAL knob ace ia 3 Press the nt key The display will be as shown in Group Directory the illustration on the right Position Input 4 Enter UTC time in the 24 hour format and the Position Input latitude and longitude of your vessel Press an appropriate number key on the keypad to select the number If you make a mistake you may backspace the cursor by pressing the key 5 To store the data entered press and hold the Uae aes Lat 33 37 125N key Lon 118 09 587W Position Input 6 Press the etr key twice to return to radio opera tion The M icon will appear on the display instead of the satellite icon fe COG 160 T 1 33 37 125N 118 09 587 w Loc 12 56am DISTRESS 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Page73 9 10 DSC TEST CALL This function is used to contact another DSC equipped vessel or USCG station to ensure the DSC functions of the radio are operating NOTE To use this feature the ra
50. STANDARD HORIZON Nothing takes to water like Standard Horizon QUANTUM GX5500S 25 Watt VHF FM Marine Transceiver Owner s Manual Commercial grade ITU R M 493 13 Class D DSC transceiver Superior receiver performance 80 dB rejection 30W loud hailer complete with listen back and 4 fog horns bells and whistle 2 2 inch internal speaker producing clear load audio 2 58 1 28 inch dot matrix display Alphanumeric keypad allowing direct entry of channel numbers or selection or most used functions NAV mode displaying latitude longitude position time SOG and COG Oversized rotary selector volume and squelch Programmable scan selectable priority scan and dual watch One button access to Channels 16 and 9 Treble and bass audio tone control NMEA input and output of GPS information to other NMEA compatible devices Optional voice scrambler Plug and play front or rear panel microphone optional MEK 4 extension cable available Capable of connecting two RAM3 CMP30 remote access microphones Optional Bluetooth communication unit When connected to a GPS receiver TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide 1 GENERAL INFORMATION PACKING LIST nsss OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES oe wr GETTING STARTED 5 1 PROHIBITED COMMUN VICATIONS 5 2 ABOUT VHF 0 5 3 SELECTING AN ANTENNA 5 4 COAXIAL CABLE sssssu 55 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 USE 56 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 OR 9 5 7 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS 5
51. TC time in the 24 hour format with the keypad and press the key 7 When you have completed your selection press and hold the key to save the setting 8 Press and hold the key until a distress alert is transmitted 9 Perform the steps 1 through 6 of the basic operation described in the previous section GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 47 9 3 1 4 Pausing a DSC Distress Call After a DSC distress call is transmitted the call is repeated every 4 minutes until the call is canceled by the user or until the radio is turned off and on again The GX5500S has provision to suspend pause the retransmitting of the distress call by the procedure below 1 After the distress call is transmitted the radio will show the display as in the right Looking at this display you will notice TX in 2 25 that is the time when the radio will re transmit the DSC distress call 2 To suspend re transmitting the DSC distress call press the key 3 To resume counting down to transmit the DSC distress call press the key 9 3 1 5 Canceling a DSC Distress Call DISTRESS ALERT Nature of Undisignated Position 33 37 125N 118 09 587w TX in 02 25 Waiting for Ack CANCEL PAUSE JPOS TM CCLR ce CENT DISTRESS ALERT Retransmission is no sing Waiting for Ack CLR Le If a DSC distress call was sent by error the GX5500S allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the distress cal
52. TT Ly aay ACK with the DIAL knob 4 Press the nt key sabie to comply na 5 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Able to comply or Unable 6 Press the key to store the selected setting then press the key twice to return to radio operation QUIT SELECT CLR LENT Page 54 GX5500S 9 5 4 Transmitting an Individual Call This feature allows you to contact another vessel with a DSC radio This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel 9 5 4 1 Individual Call using the Individual Position Call Directory 1 Press the key The DSC Menu will ranp sg appear 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Individu POs Report QUIT al To cancel press the 1A key Inidvidual Call 3 Press the key The individual directory Manual will appear YAESU 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select an individual you want to contact 5 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob gt e6 to select the operating channel you want to Standard ob QUIT SELECT Select Intership CH Individual Call communicate on then press the key Name Horizon gt 2 ID 123456789 6 Press the key to transmit the individual it DSC signal ro 7 When an individual call acknowledgment is received press the key to automatically change to the channel selected in step 5 ipo een a r above and a ringing tone sounds E 8 Listen
53. Two 5 second blasts separated by 2 seconds every 120 seconds 5s 5s 5s 5s Listen Back SAIL One 5 second blasts followed by two 1 second blasts Separated by 2 seconds every 120 5s 1s 1s Listen Back i Z 282s 120s Motor vessel underway and making way Motor vessel underway but stopped not making way Sailing vessel underway fishing vessel underway or anchored vessel not under command a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver underway or at anchor or a vessel towing or pushing another ahead TOW One 5 second blasts followed by three 1 second blasts separated by 2 seconds every 120 seconds 5s 1s 1s 1s Listen Back AGROUND Listen Back 60s ANCHOR One 5 second rings every 60 seconds Listen Back 60s Vessel under tow manned Vessel is aground Vessel is at anchor Page40 STANDARD HORIZON 6 8 12 INTERCOM OPERATION An optional CMP30 remote access microphone must be connected to perform intercom functions between the radio and the RAMS 8 12 1 Communication 1 2 Press key then press the key to enable the intercom mode When two RAM3 CMP30 microphones are connected turn the DIAL knob to select the unit to be called RAM1 RAM2 ALL and then press the n7 key When the intercom mode is enabled Intercom SSW USA is displayed on the radio
54. USA l icon appears on the display which indicates the S0 25 emp channel has been programmed into the trans ceiver s memory poe 227 GAN SAREN 4 Repeat the steps 2 and 3 for all the desired channel to be scanned 5 To DELETE a channel from the transceiver s memory select the chan nel press the B key then press the key MEM icon disappears from the display Page36 STANDARD HORIZON GX5500 8 10 3 Memory Scanning M SCAN 1 Set the scan type of the transceiver to Memory Scan in the setup mode 2 Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears 3 Press key then press the key M SCAN 25W USA M SCAN 1 1 i SOG 25 0 appears on the display Scanning will proceed 50 25 ome from the lowest to the highest programmed chan 33 37 125 nel number and preset channel described in the ec 12 56am DISTRESS next chapter and will stop on a channel when a transmission is received 4 The channel number will blink during reception 5 To stop scanning press the cia Cee or key 8 10 4 Priority Scanning P SCAN By default Channel 16 is set as the priority channel You may change the priority channel to the desired channel from Channel 16 through the setup mode refer to section 10 6 PRIORITY CHANNEL 1 Set the scan type of the transceiver to Priority Scan in the setup mode 2 Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears 3 Press k
55. accessory cable PA speaker cable RED SHIELD shorted together Check the accessory cable connection Some GPS Chart Plotters use the battery ground for NMEA connection Setting of the GPS chart Check the output signal format of the plotter GPS chart plotter This radio requires NMEA0183 format with GGA GLL GNS or RMC sentence as an input signal If the GPS has a baud rate setting make sure to select 4800 and parity to NONE Need to replace the speaker wires to a shielded 2 conductor wire available from Radio Shack part number 278 513 Refer to section 6 5 ACCESSORY CABLES for cable connections Strong AM radio stations are being pickup up by the speaker wires GX5500S 15 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 2 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 Canadian channel assignments whose counterparts in the International assign ments are duplex channels International channels do not use alpha numbers If you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16 they will sometimes ask you to go to channel 22 Alpha This is a channel assigned to U S A and Canadian Coast Guards for handling distress
56. all then insert the routing cable into this hole Connect the gasket and mount base to the routing cable connector using the nut 6 Drill the four screw holes approx 2 mm on the wall then install the mounting base to the wall using four screws 7 Put the rubber cap on to the nut The installation is now complete NOTE The routing cable can be cut and spliced however care needs to be taken when reconnecting the wires to ensure water integrity Before cutting the cable make sure it is not plugged into the radio After cutting you will notice there are the following wires Yellow Green Brown Purple Blue Gray Red Shield The red and shield wires are wrapped in foil Remove the foil and separate the red and shield wires Pae22 STANDARD HORIZON GX5500S 6 11 1 Connecting an External Speaker to the RAM3 Mic Cable In noisy locations an optional external speaker may be connected to the white and black speaker wires on the RAMS routing cable refer to previous page The RAMS can drive the internal speaker or the external speaker one at a time When connecting an external speaker follow the procedure below to turn off the RAM 3 audio and enable the external speaker wires on the RAMS routing cable 1 On the RAM3 mic press and hold the key snadio Setup until Setup Menu appears then select Radio Setup Setup with the key Press the E key Radio Setup SOG Unit 3 Press the key
57. ally 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 transmission of scheduled Coded Marine Weather Forecasts MAFOR Great Lakes Weather Broadcast LAWEB and scheduled Notices to Mariners or Bulletins F3C and J3C emissions are permitted Coast Stations on the Great Lakes must cease weather broad casts 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 rescue train ing exercises by state or local government in conjunction with U S Coast Guard stations Prior U S Coast Guard approval is required 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 communications 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 environment GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 107 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART 6 s RX CHANNELUSE 01 D 156 050 160 650 Public Correspondence Marine Operator E ee renee VTS in selected areas 02 D 156 100 160 700 Public Correspondence Marine Operator a aren rc Correspondence Marne operele
58. ame function as that on the front panel The supplied hand microphone can be connected to the connector directly or through the optional microphone extension kit MEK 4 as below which allows the micro phone being used remotely In addition the GX5500S is capable of connecting two hand microphones to the connectors on the front and rear panels at the same time Page24 STANDARD HORIZON GX5500 7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver For operating instructions refer to section 8 BASIC OPERATION 7 1 FRONT PANEL 0 4 STANDARD HORIZON GES 25 USA mem EHH P SOG 25 BMP COG 16a T 332 37 125W 118 69 587W Loc 12 dSeu DISTRESS Gx5500S VOL Knob Volume Control Adjusting this control clockwise increases the audio volume level Secondary Use When in PA or Fog mode controls the listen back volume 2 SQL Knob Squelch Control 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 Furt
59. and other calls If your radio is set for International operation you will go to Channel 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 control or combination of controls Channel 22 without an A is an International 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 setting 3 Bridge to Bridge channels for example Channel 13 are for use by bridge operators on inter coastal waterways and rivers It is also used by marine vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communicating with the bridge operators Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for these channels 4 The S D column on the chart indicates either S simplex or D duplex Simplex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency Only one party at a time can talk unlike a telephone Be sure to say over and release your microphone push to talk switch at the end of each transmission Duplex operation involves the use of one frequency for transmitting and a separate frequency for receiving On channels speci fied as duplex on the charts correct mode of operation is established automatically by your radio when you select a channel you cannot chan
60. and the RAM3 CMP30 ter lt o 1 microphone 33 37 125 118 09 587 w Loc 12 56am DISTRESS Press the PTT switch on the GX5500S microphone Talk will be Erercen USA shown on the display ce RAM1 Note A warning beep will be 18 nero sae heard if the PTT switches of PTT the 6055005 5 hand micro GX5500S RAM3 phone and RAM3 CMP30 25W USA fel 25W USA microphone are pushed eon simultaneously Roe 37 1251 07 25 Speak slowly and clearly toe 12 56am DISTRESS _ roc 12 5 am_ DISTRESS into the microphone hold RAM3 s PTT switch is pressed the microphone about 1 2 inch away from your mouth When finished release the PTT switch Press the key to exit the intercom mode and revert to the radio mode 8 12 2 Calling Pressing and holding the key when in the intercom mode on either the radio or RAM3 CMP30 microphone will produce a calling beep to the other station GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 41 8 13 VOICE SCRAMBLER If privacy of communications is desired a CVS2500 4 code voice scram bler VS can be installed in the transceiver Contact your Dealer to have a CVS2500 installed 1 Turn the DIAL knob to select the channel to be scrambled Note Channel 16 and 70 can not operate the voice scrambler 2 Press the F key followed by the key to acti ene vs2 vate voice scrambler VS and scrambler number 1 2 or 3 w
61. ation See illustration Magnetic in the next page to find your offset time If ee 00 is assigned the time is the same as UTC Univer sal Time Coordinated or GPS Satellite Time 4 Press the key to store the time offset 5 Press the key twice to return to radio opera tion Page18 STANDARD HORIZON 6 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 42 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1041 2 UTC GMT Time OFFSET TABLE 6 8 CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY This menu selection allows the radio to show UTC Universal Time Coordi nated or GPS Satellite Time or local time with the offset 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears then select Radio Setup with the PSS Setup DIAL knob 2 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select Time Display cei ee ee 3 Press the nt key 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select UTC or Local 5 Press the key to store the selected setting fen 6 Press the iA key twice to return to radio opera PUTS tion QUIT SELECT CLR LENT 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Page 19 6 9 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC Allows the GPS COG Course Over Ground to be selected to show in True or Magnetic Factory default is True however by following the steps below the COG can be changed to Magnetic 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears then select Radio Setup with t
62. con is turned off This state is known as the squelch threshold Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired channel Refer to section 15 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS for available channels The channel number can also be input directly by using the keypad To select the channel 22A for example 1 Press 2 2 Press 3 Press and hold until A appears to the right of the channel number 4 Press When a message is received adjust the volume with the VOL knob to the desired listening level The EIP indicator on the display indi cates communications is being received or the radio is unsquelched TRANSMISSION Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION Before transmitting monitor the channel to ensure it is clear THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT Press and hold the PTT push to talk switch The 888288 indicator is displayed on the LCD Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone When the transmission is finished release the PTT switch NOTE This is a noise canceling microphone Position the oval slot labeled MIC within 1 2 inch 1 3 cm from the mouth for optimum perfor mance Page32 STANDARD HORIZON 6 8 3 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down transmit time is limit ed to 5 minutes This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck PTT switch inside the microphone About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown a warning beep will be hear
63. ction 8 12 INTERCOM OPERA TION for details GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page 27 Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly enter the number 6 in a channel number When in menu mode such as the DSC menu and setup menu press this key repeatedly to select either of the letters 6 M O m n and o Secondary use Pressing the key first then pressing the key displays NAV GPS Data Time SOG Speed Over Ground and COG Course Over Ground on the LCD when a GPS is connected to the accessory cable of the GX5500S See section 6 6 CHECKING GPS STATUS for details Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly enter the number 7 in a channel number When in menu mode such as the DSC menu and setup menu press this key repeatedly to select either of the letters 7 P R S p r and s Secondary use Pressing the key first then pressing the key when the optional CVS2500 Voice Scrambler Unit is installed activates the operation of the Voice Scrambler function Refer to section 8 13 VOICE SCRAM BLERP for details Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly enter the number 8 in a channel number When in menu mode such as the DSC menu and setup menu press this key repeatedly to select either of the letters 8 T U V U and v Secondary use Pressing
64. d from the speaker s The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode even if the PTT switch is continually held down Before transmitting again the PTT switch must first be released and then pressed again 8 4 SIMPLEX DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to section 15 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels NOTE All channels are factory programmed in accordance with FCC USA Industry Canada and International regulations Mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice versa 8 5 DISPLAYING SOG AND COG INFORMATION The transceiver has the ability to display the time date SOG Speed Over Ground and COG Course Over Ground as well as the vessel s position latitude and longitude when connected to a GPS receiver 1 Press the key followed by the key to display SOG and COG information 2 To hide SOG and COG information press the key followed by the key again 8 6 ADJUSTING DIMMER The transceiver allows setting up the backlight intensity or to turn it off 1 Press the FJ key followed by the key to enable the setting up of the backlight intensity 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired backlight intensity 3 Press the key to return to radio operation 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Page33 87 USA CANADA AND INTERNATIONAL MODE To change the channel assignment from USA to Canada or International 1 To change the channel assignments hold the key an
65. d or replaced 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 damag es shall not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the Unit ed 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 subjected to misuse neglect accident incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARD HORIZON improper installation or subjected to use in violation of instructions furnished by STANDARD HORIZON nor does this warranty 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 HORI ZON disclaims liabi
66. d press the key The mode changes from USA to International then Canadian with each press of the key 2 USA will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode INTL for Interna tional mode and CAN for Canadian mode 3 Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART page 108 for allocated channels in each mode 8 8 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 1 To receive a NOAA weather channel press the wx key from any channel The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel and the WX icon appears on the display 2 Rotate the DIAL knob 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 and the WX icon disappears on the display 8 8 1 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 lel SOG 25 0mp Loc 12 56am 162 5502 The GX5500S can receive weather alerts when on a weather channel and on the last selected weather channel during scanning modes or while on another channel When an alert is received on a NOAA weather chan WX nel scanning will stop and the transceiver will emit weatHer ALERT a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast
67. dio you will be transmitting the test call to needs to have the DSC test feature 9 10 1 DSC Test Call by using Individual Position Call Directory 1 Press the J key The DSC Menu will POS Report appear Distress Alert MSG 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Test Jose fj test Call then press the nt key Horizon 3 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the ship s name and press the EN key 4 Press the key to transmit the DSC test call to the other vessel DSC Menu POS Request a Standard Bob QUIT SELECT Test Call Nama Horizon 123456789 ategory Routine Transmit Test Call Name Horizon ID 123456789 Since 01 03 Waiting for ACK QUIT RESEND CLR LENT NOTE After the radio receives a test call reply from the vessel that was called the radio will ring and Received TEST ACK ID 123456789 show the image as in the right which confirms the radio you called received the test call Since 01 03 CLR Page 74 GX5500S 9 10 2 DSC Test Call by Manually Entering a MMSI 1 Press the J key The DSC Menu will appear 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Test then press the ENT key 3 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Manual and press the EN1 key 4 Press an appropriate number key on the keypad to select the first number in the MMSI and press the key 5 Repeat step 4 until all the digits of the MMSI are shown on the di
68. e allows the GX5500S 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 request ing to go to another channel switching to the channel is private between the two stations Up to 80 Individual contacts may be programmed 9 5 1 Setting up the Individual Position Call Director The GX5500S has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel s or person s name and the MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number number associated with vessels you wish to transmit individual calls auto polling calls position requests and position reports To transmit an individual call you must program this directory with information of the persons you wish to call similar to a cellular phones telephone direc tory 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu eee appears DSC Setup 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup menu key then select Individual radio setup C 3056 Setup 3 Press the Directory with the DIAL knob 4 Press the N17 key 5 Select Add with the DIAL knob then press the key Individual Reply 6 Press an appropriate key on the keypad to enter Individual Ringer the first letter of the name of the vessel or person cme you want to reference in the directory 7 Press the key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right
69. e device 5 Press the key to store the setting yox Function 6 Press the key twice to return to radio opera tion QUIT SELECT CLR LENT 12 2 SAVE FUNCTION This selection sets up the battery saving mode of the connected Bluetooth devices 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears then select Bluetooth with the DIAL seiGetsoth knob 2 Press the i key then rotate the DIAL knob to select Save Function TA 3 Press the EN key 9Save Function Pairing 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to turn On or Off the battery saving mode QUIT SELECT CLR LENT Bluetooth 5 Press the Nt key to store the setting Save Function 6 Press the ctr key twice to return to radio opera tion Page 96 GX5500S 12 3 PIN CODE This selection sets up the pin code of the transceiver appears then select Bluetooth with the DIAL knob 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu 2 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select Pin Code 3 Press the nt key 4 Enter the 4 digit code from the keypad 5 Press and hold the key to store the setting 6 Press the key twice to return to radio opera tion 12 4 PAIRING Setup Menu Radio Setup DSC Setup Bluetooth QUIT SELECT CLR LENT Bluetooth Vox Function Save Function gt 2Pin Code Pairing QUIT SELECT Bluetooth Pin Code 6111 QUIT SET CLR
70. e good soldered connections 5 5 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 proce dure 1 Press the microphone push to talk switch and say Mayday Mayday Mayday This is i 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 magnetic bearing state which to a well known landmark such as a navi gation 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 5 State the kind of assistance your desire pumps medical aid etc Page8 STANDARD HORIZON 8 6 Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel 8 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 still no response try another channel N NOTE The GX5500S has DSC distress calling that can transmit a dis
71. e key To cancel press the key ma wa The DISTRESS ALERT MSG menu will appear on wature of undisignated Position the display eon 4 Press the Ent key 5 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired nature NATURE OFT of distress category sundesignated Nature of distress categories Fire Flood Colli collision sion Grounding Capsizing Sinking Adrift Aban doning Piracy and MOB 6 Press the nt key 7 Press and hold the key until a distress alert is transmitted 8 Perform the steps 1 through 6 of the basic operation described in the previous section Page 46 GX5500S 9 3 1 3 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert by Manually Entering a Position The GX5500S allows you to manually enter a latitude longitude of your vessel to be able to transmit a DSC distress alert 1 Press the 4 key The DSC Menu will appear eee ee 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Distress Alert ibaa errr as MSG 3 Press the key To cancel press the key The DISTRESS ALERT MSG menu will appear on the display Lon 4 Press the key 5 Enter the latitude and longitude of your vessel with Position aput the keypad Press the key to enter N north ae the key to enter S south the key to 1187095870 enter east or the 9 key to enter W west then press the 7 key You may backspace the cursor by pressing the key if you make a mistake 6 Enter the U
72. easured 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 GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 7 5 4 COAXIAL CABLE VHF antennas are connected to 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 213 U should be used For installation of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below mm z 2 1 16 gt sige 3 4 20 mm kl 3 4 20 mm 1 1 8 30 mm B 1 8 3 mm al IF oo 3 8 10 mm i 8 5 8 15 mm 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 mak
73. eceived an individual Received INDIVIDUAL call ringing alarm sounds dni oa 0759 The display shows the MMSI of the vessel calling AUSA 2 Press any key to stop the alarm 3 Monitor the channel for the person calling the group for a message To ACCEPT the individual call press the key The radio switches immediately to Channel 16 Note If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds by default refer to section 11 8 AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH TIME or longer the radio will automatically select Channel 16 To SUSPEND the switching of the channel press the key To EXIT press the key The radio reverts to the previous working channel 4 Press the microphone s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel 5 Press the key to return to radio operation NOTE When there is an unread individual call f icon will appear on the display You may review the unread individual call from the DSC log refer to section 9 12 2 Reviewing Other Logged Calls GX55005S STANDARD HORIZON Page57 9 5 6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer When an individual call is received the radio will produce a ringing sound for 2 minutes This selection allows the individual call ringer time to be changed Setup Menu Radio Setup 5056 Setup 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup DSC Setup QUIT Individual Directory menu RAMA individual Re
74. ection 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 the key until Setup Menu kaaja gtp Menu appears DSC 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup menu 3 Press the key then select Position Reply taividusl Reply with the DIAL knob Individual Ringer Group Directory 4 Press the key then select Automatic or Position Reply Manual In Automatic mode after a DSC position request is received the radio will auto dautomatic 7 matically transmit your position In Manual mode the display of the GX5500S will show who SELECT is requesting the position and the key on the radio has to be pressed to send your position to the requesting vessel 5 Press the key to store the selected setting 6 Press the key twice to return to radio operation GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page6d 9 7 2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel 9 7 2 1 Position Request using the Individual Position Call Directory 1 Press the J key The DSC Menu will appear 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select POS Request then press the key The indi vidual position call directory will appear 3 Rotate the DIAL knob to select a name that you want t
75. en select CH Name with the DIAL knob Press the EN7 key Rotate the DIAL knob to select the channel to be named then press the Ent key Press an appropriate key on the keypad to enter the first letter of the new channel name Press the key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right Repeat step 5 and 6 until the name is completed The name can consist of up to 16 characters if you do not use all 16 characters press the key to move to the next space This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name If a mistake was made entering in the name repeat edly press the key until the wrong character is selected then press an appropriate key to correct the entry Press and hold the key to save the name If you want to enter the name of another channel repeat steps 4 through 8 Press the key three times to return to radio operation Page 86 Setup Menu Radio Setup DSC Setup Radio Setup SCAN Type SCAN Resume Key Beep Weather Alert Select CH 16 CH Name DISTRESS QUIT SET CH Name Select CH 69 CH Name PLEASURE QUIT SET CH Name Select CH 69 CH Name HLEASURE QUIT SET CH Name Select CH 69 CH Name HOOKUP QUIT CLR SET CENT GX5500S 10 12 UNIT NAME This function allows you to change the name of the radio or RAM3 second station microphone Example Radio Cabin RAM1 Flybridge 1 C
76. er to section 9 5 3 Setting up the Individual Call Acknowledgment for setting 11 4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER The radio can be setup to ring like a telephone to alert you the radio received a DSC individual call The default setting is 2 minutes however this can be changed to 15 10 or 5 seconds Refer to section 9 5 6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer for setting 11 5 GROUP DIRECTORY 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 Refer to section 9 6 1 Setting up the Group Call for programming Page 92 GX5500S 11 6 POSITION REPLY The GX5500S can be set up to automatically default setting or manu ally send your position when requested by 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 person s name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel Refer to section 9 7 1 Setting up the Position Reply for setting 11 7 DSC BEEP This feature allows the alarm beeps to be turned on default setting or off when a DSC call is received The DSC calls that can be customized are Individual Group All Ships Position Request Position Report Geographical Call using the procedure below 1 Press and hold the J key until
77. ess the key twice to return to radio opera tion 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Page83 10 7 SCAN TYPE Refer to section 8 10 1 Scan Type Selection 10 8 SCAN RESUME TIME This selection is used to select the time the GX5500S waits after a transmis sion ends before the radio starts to scan channels again The default setting is 2 seconds 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu yradio coup n appears then select Radio Setup with the PSS Setup DIAL knob 4 e 5 QUIT SELEG Press the Ent key then select Scan Resume with the DIAL knob sog URatIO Setup en Magnetic Press the Ent key priority c Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired S z QUIT SELECT CLR LENT resume time default is 2 seconds The resume time can be set to 1556 through SSEC or OFF off 1sec In the OFF selection the scanner will resume 5 after the other station stops transmitting carrier drops Press the 7 key to store the selected setting Press the Ct key twice to return to radio operation Page 84 GX5500S 10 9 KEY BEEP This selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key is pressed 1 w Press and hold the key until Setup Menu ragio cep Men DSC Setup appears then select Radio Setup with the DIAL knob F gt QUIT SELECT Press the Ent key then rotate the DIAL knob to select Key Beep maana iadio Setup En A A C
78. essels GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 43 THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPER ATE DSC FUNCTIONS How can I obtain an MMSI assignment In the USA visit the following websites to register http www boatus com mmsi http seatow com boating_safety mmsi asp http www usps org php mmsi rules php In Canada visit http Awww ic gc ca epic site smt gst nsf en sf01032e html 9 2 2 Programming the MMSI WARNING The MMSI can be inputted only once Therefore please be care ful not to input an incorrect MMSI number If you need to change the MMSI number after it has been entered the radio will have to be returned to Factory Service Refer to section 14 2 FACTORY SERVICE Setup Menu Radio Setup 5056 Setup 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup DSC Setup menu then press the En7 key Bee No Act Timer on Menu 3 Rotate the DIAL knob to select User Sucer aE On PIST MMS User MMSI Input User MMSI 4 Press the key To cancel press the key 5 Press an appropriate number key on the User NMST keypad to select the first number of your WS 123456789 MMSI 6 Repeat step 5 to set your MMSI number nine digits Input User MMST 7 Ifa mistake was made entering in the MMSI aa ae number press the key until the wrong digit is selected then press an appropriate number key to correct the entry
79. ewing Logged DSC Distress Calls GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 49 9 4 ALL SHIPS CALL The all ships call function allows contact to be established with DSC equipped vessels without having their MMSI in the individual calling direc tory Also priority 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 SAFETY Call in distress but has a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation This call is the same as saying PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN on Channel 16 This type of call is used to transmit boating safety informa tion to other vessels This message usually contains infor mation 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 9 4 1 Transmitting an All Ships Call 1 Press the key The DSC Menu will lyrnaivieeg en appear Page 50 Rotate the DIAL knob to select All Ships Press the key To cancel press the key Category Rotate the DIAL knob to select the nature of call Safety or Urgency then press the key Rotate the DIAL knob to select the operat ing channel you want to communicate on then press the n7 key Press the key to transmit the selected type of all ships DSC call CH 16 After the all ships call is transmitted the Transmitting
80. ey then press the key P SCAN 685 25W USA appears on the display Scanning will proceed s0G 25 0me from the lowest to the highest programmed chan nel number and preset channel described in the lec 12 56am DISTRESS next chapter and will stop on a channel when a transmission is received 4 To stop scanning press the 2 168 or key GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page37 8 11 PA FOG OPERATION The GX5500S has a 30W hailer built in and can be used with any 4 Ohm PA Hailer horn Standard Horizon offers two PA Hailer horns the 220SW 5 round 30 Watt PA Hailer horn and the 240SW 5 x 8 rectangular 40 Watt PA Hailer horn When the GX5500S is in PA HAILER mode the PA Hailer horn listens back acts as a microphone and provides two way communica tions through the PA Hailer horn to the main radio NOTE When in the PA HAILER or FOG HORN mode the GX5500S will continue to receive DSC calls and communications on the last select ed working channel prior to entering the PA HAILER or FOG HORN mode PA HAILER mode This mode allows the transceiver to be used as a powerful loud hailer when an optional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240SW PA Hailer horn is installed The PA HAILER mode has a listen back feature which provides two way communication through the PA Hailer horn FOG HORN mode Automatic signaling is transmitted through the PA Hailer horn When the fog horn bells or whistle signal is not being outputted t
81. for the Other Call Log selected station Name Monin ID 123456789 6 Press the ctr key to go back to the DSC other call list 9 12 3 Deleting a Call from the DSC LOG Directory 1 Press the key The DSC Menu will DSC Menu All Ships a POS Request mah 4 stress or 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Log 56 8 SELECT menu DSC Log Distress Log Other Call Log Log Delete 3 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select Log Delete menu 4 Press the key then rotate the DIAL Kye ee Delete knob to select the category Distress Other 6311 Log Log or Other Call Log to be deleted 5 Press the n1 key Page 80 GX5500S 1 you want to delete all Att Loc DELETE View Loc List logged calls at one time ee i i Saga atres Log 3 Distress Log select All Log Delete View Loe List View L g List with the DIAL knob then press the Er key 2 lf you want to delete one Dires oe Delete Log A 234567891 of the logged stations All directory z 567891234 Bob select View Log List Are you sure with the DIAL knob then press the en key _ Distress toe See Pistress Log Rotate the DIAL knob to 411 directory 234567891 select the station name omP ste Are you s re or MMSI number to be deleted then press the peice ee key 234567891 7 The display will show Are your sure Press
82. gational communications only Page 106 GX5500S 13 14 15 16 17 18 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 full length of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from its junction with the Mississippi 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 commu nications 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 engaged in commercial fishing activities When the frequency 156 850 MHz is authorized it may be used addition
83. ge the mode And you still must release the push to talk switch after each transmission in order to listen to the radio 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 GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 105 10 11 12 Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Chan nel 16 156 050 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 Devils Swamp Light at River Mile 242 4 above head of passes near Baton Rouge 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 156 550 MHz 156 600 MHz and 156 700 MHz are available in the U S Coast Guard designated port areas only for VTS communications and in the Great Lakes available primarily for communications relating to the movement of
84. he DIAL knob Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select Magnetic Press the n key Rotate the DIAL knob to select Magnetic or True Press the key to store the selected setting Press the key twice to return to radio opera tion Page 20 STANDARD_HORIZON Setup Menu Radio Setup DSC Setup Radio Setup Contrast Time Offset Time Display SOG Unit Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic True QUIT SELECT CLR CENT GX5500S 6 10 TREBLE AND BASS AUDIO TONE CONTROL Allows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for the best acoustics in noisy environments The effect is similar to adjusting the treble and bass controls on a stereo 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears then select Radio Setup with the DIAL knob Press the Ent key then select Tone Control with the DIAL knob Press the key then select Bass with the DIAL knob Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select desired audio response in the lower frequency range Available selections are 6 through 6 Press the Ent key to store the selected setting Select Treble with the DIAL knob Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select desired audio response in the higher frequency range Available selections are 6 through 6 Press the Ent key to store the selected setting Press the key three times to return to radio operation
85. he GX5500S listens back through the connected PA Hailer horn 8 11 1 Operating the PA HAILER mode 1 Press F key then press the key to activate eon the PA HAILER mode Listen 2 Press the PTT switch to speak through the PA 33237 125m 118 09 587 w Hailer horn Loc 12 56am DISTRESS Rotate the DIAL knob to control the AF output level The AF output level can be set from 0 to 30 watts 3 To listen back rotate the VOL knob 4 To exit the PA HAILER mode press the key STANDARD HORIZON 6 6386 8 11 2 Operating the FOG HORN mode The user can select the type of horn from Underway Stop Sail Tow Aground Anchor Horn and Siren 1 Press key then press the key to activate S4 25W usa the FOG HORN mode 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the eight functions described above 3 Press the n7 key eer Underway 4 On the Horn and Siren modes press the PTT 5S3 switch to activate the tone through the PA Hailer i23 49 sa7 o horn Loc 12 56am DISTRESS Rotate the DIAL knob to control the AF output level The AF output level can be set from 0 to 30 watts 5 To listen back rotate the VOL knob 6 To exit the FOG HORN mode press the 7 key 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Page 39 8 11 3 Fog Signal Timing Chart TYPE PATTERN USAGE UNDERWAY One 5 second blasts every 120 seconds Listen Back 120s STOP
86. her adjustment of the squelch control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions 3 MIC Connector Connects to the supplied noise canceling speaker microphone Keypad Key Press this key immediately recalls the previously selected NOAA weather channel from any channel Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working channel Secondary use Press the key while pressing and holding the key to switch between USA International and Canadian channel assignments 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Page25 Key Turns the transceiver on and off To turn the transceiver on press and hold this key until the LCD turns on To turn it off press and hold this key until the LCD turns off When the power is turned on the trans ceiver is set to the last selected channel Key Pressing this key immediately recalls Channel 16 from any channel location Pressing and holding this key recalls Channel 9 Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working channel Secondary use 00 Press the key while pressing and holding the key to switch between USA International and Canadian channel assignments Key Press this key to toggle between 25 W High and 1 W Low power When this 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 switch of the microphone is released The key does not function on transmission inhibited and low power only channels
87. hone 714 827 7600 Commonly requested parts and their part numbers are listed below e Power Cord T9023306 VOL SQL Knob RA0542600 e Rotary Channel Knob RA0542500 e Mounting Bracket RA0544200 e Mounting Bracket Knob RA045910A e Microphone Hanger RA0458800 e Microphone Assembly M3090118 e RAMS3 Mic Routing Cable Assembly S8101512 Page 102 GX5500S 14 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 6125 Phyllis Drive Cypress California 90630 U S A Telephone 800 366 4566 For repairs in Canada Wesicom Marine 488 East 62nd Avenue Vancouver BC V5X2G1 Telephone 604 327 6280 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 GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 103 14 3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Transceiver fails to power up Transceiver blows fuse when connected to power supply Popping or whin ing noise from the speaker while engine runs Sound is not emit ted from the inter nal or external speaker Sound is not emit ted from the PA speaker Receiving station reports low trans mit power even with transceiver set to HI power HI BATTERY or LO BATTERY message appears when the power is turned
88. ill appear on the LCD aroe N 3 Press the key then press and hold the poe 2 CAM CAESAR key until Scrambler menu appears igen EN 4 Turn the DIAL knob to change the scrambler 6 ae The scrambler code can be set from 6 to 5 Press the key to save the scrambler code and return to radio opera tion mode with voice scrambler 6 Monitor the channel before transmitting 7 To disable the voice scrambler press the key followed by the key again VS and scrambler number 1 2 or 3 disappear from the LCD Scrambler Code OFF 8 14 WIRELESS OPERATION The optional BH 2A a Bluetooth headset allows you to listen and talk with out hand microphones when you are away from the transceiver The Blue tooth adapter unit BU 1 must be installed in the transceiver when using the BH 2A Contact your Dealer to have a BU 1 installed When the BH 2A is correctly recognized by the trans ceiver the 3 icon will appear on the display of the transceiver See also the section 12 BLUETOOTH SETUP for details 25W USA fel P CH SOG 25 0 mP COG 160 T 33 37 125N 118 69 587w Loc 12 56am DISTRESS Page 42 GX5500S 9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 9 1 GENERAL WARNING The GX5500S is designed to generate digital maritime distress and safety calls to facilitate search and rescue To be effective as a safe ty device this equipment must be used only within communication range of a sho
89. ing STANDARD HORIZON a division of YAESU U S A products We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years Please visit www standardhorizon com to register your Marine VHF It should be noted that visiting the website from time to time may be beneficial to you as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON website 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 radio you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON website to send an E Mail or contact the Product Support team at 714 827 7600 ext 6300 M F 8 00 5 00 PST In addition to the warranty STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime flat rate and customer loyalty programs 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 specifications Note The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STAN DARD HORIZON 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
90. io mode this key is used to directly enter the number 3 in a channel number When in menu mode such as the DSC menu and setup menu press this key repeatedly to select either of the letters 3 D E F qd e and P Secondary use Depends on the transceiver version Pressing the key first then pressing the key starts and stops the scanning of programmed channels Refer to section 8 10 SCAN NING for details Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly enter the number 4 in a channel number When in menu mode such as the DSC menu and setup menu press this key repeatedly to select either of the letters 4 G H g h and i Secondary use Pressing the key first then pressing the key scans for voice communications on the priority channel and another selected chan nel until a signal is received on either channel Dual Watch Refer to section 8 9 DUAL WATCH TO CHANNEL 16 for details Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly enter the number 5 in a channel number When in menu mode such as the DSC menu and setup menu press this key repeatedly to select either of the letters 5 J K L f K and I Secondary use Pressing the key first then pressing the key when the optional RAM3 Mic is connected activates an intercom operation between radio and RAM3 Mic Refer to se
91. is sent the transceiver DISTRESS ALERT watches for a transmission between CH16 and nature of Undisignated k Position CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received DE ine Waiti f Ack 3 If no acknowledgment is received the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowledgment is received GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 45 4 When a DSC distress acknowledgment is received a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected The display 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 5 Press the PTT switch and state your name vessel name number of persons on board and the distress situation then say over and wait for a reply from the acknowledging ship 6 To momentarily turn off the distress alarm until the radio retransmits the distress call press the key 9 3 1 2 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress The GX5500S is capable of transmitting a DSC distress alert with the follow ing Nature of Distress categories you may have Undesignated Fire Flooding Collision Grounding Capsizing Sinking Adrift Abandoning Piracy MOB 1 Press the key The DSC Menu will appear man 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Distress Alert POs Request MSG gt Distress Alert MSG v a aa 3 Press th
92. l be used to update the calendar automatically but also when a DSC distress call is transmitted will send your vessel s location to other vessels to aid in the rescue Refer to section 6 5 ACCESSORY CABLES With GPS Connected When a GPS is connected the GX5500S will automatically store the calen dar date and time information within one hour after being connected With GPS Unconnected If a GPS is not connected to the GX5500S the date and time has to be manually entered into the Calendar Menu in order for the clock to operate The time you will enter will be your local time in UTC format Enter the date and time with the procedure below 1 Find your location on the Standard Time chart below NOTE The chart below shows the Standard Time For Daylight Savings subtract one hour from your offset 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10411 12 UTC GMT GX55005S STANDARD HORIZON Page 89 2 Calculate your local UTC time NOTE If you are west of UTC time you will add the offset to your time If you are east of UTC time you will subtract the offset from your time Examples Los Angeles Offset 8 Time convert local time to 24 hour Calculate 24 hour local Offset East of UTC New York Offset 4 00PM local or 16 00 24h 16 00 08 00 22 00 5 Time convert local time to 24 hour 4 00PM local or 16 00 24h Calculate 24 hour local
93. l ClearVoice Noise Canceling microphone is located here When transmitting position your mouth about 1 2 to 1 inch 1 2 2 5 cm away from the small microphone hole Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone Display Full dot matrix display Soft Keys These three key s functions can be customized by the setup menu mode When pressing one of these keys briefly the key functions will appear at the bottom of the display Refer to section 13 2 ASSIGNING SOFT KEYS for details Keypad Key Press this key to access the DSC menu Press and hold this key to access the setup menu Key First press Channel 16 is immediately selected Second press recalls the last selected channel Press and hold selects Channel 9 UP J DOWN Key These keys are used to select channels adjust the volume and squelch level and to choose DSC calls DSC setup and Radio Setup function Key Volume Control Squelch Control First press volume adjustment mode Second press squelch adjustment mode Third press exits adjustment mode When in volume or squelch mode press the or key to adjust the level 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Page99 NOAA Weather channels Press and hold again to exit the weather mode and revert to the radio mode Secondary use Press and hold the key while pressing the mode from USA to International or Canadian Key This key functions as the enter key Speaker The internal speaker
94. l that was made Press the 7 key then press the n Page 48 DISTRESS ALERT Nature of Undisignated Position 5 1 TX in 02 25 Waiting for Ack 651 105 oar CLR Le LENT DISTRESS CANCEL Trainsmit YES CENT GX5500S 9 3 2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call 1 When a DSC distress call is received an Received DISTRESS emergency alarm sounds since 01 03 T Not Acknowledged 2 Press any key to stop the alarm DISTRESS INFO wan QUIT PAUSE JACCEPT 3 The display shows the position of the vessel in distress Received DISTRESS ame ID 345678901 4 To ACCEPT the DSC distress call press the key The radio switches immediately to t Channel 16 Note f a key is not pressed for 30 seconds by default refer to section 11 8 AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH TIME or longer the radio will automatically select Channel 16 To SUSPEND the switching of the channel press the key To EXIT press the key The radio reverts to the previous working channel 5 Rotate the DIAL knob to show all the infor Received DISTRESS mation of the vessel in distress Position 118 10 560Wv QUIT NOTE You must continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt NOTE When there is an unread distress alert icon will appear on the display You may review the unread distress alert from the DSC log refer to section 9 12 1 Revi
95. lect the group 6 you want to contact 5 Press the key rotate the DIAL knob to select the operating channel you want to communicate on then press the key 6 Press the key to transmit the group call signal 7 When the group call signal is sent the display will be as shown in the right 8 After the group call is transmitted all the ope ee radios in the group will switch to the desig cu ee nated channel Group Call Name Horizon ID 023456789 Category Routine CH 6 Transmit Group Call Name Horizon ID 023456789 CH 6 Transmitting CH 6 516060 3 9 Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy then press the micro phone s PTT switch and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Paget 9 6 2 2 Group Call by Manually Entering a MMSI You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a group of vessels with out storing the MMSI in the group call directory 1 2 10 Press the key The DSC Menu will appear Rotate the DIAL knob to select Group To cancel press the 1A key Press the key The group directory will appear Rotate the DIAL knob to select Manual and press the En1 key Press an appropriate number key on the keypad to select the second number of the MMSI nine digits first digit permanently set to 0 which you want to contact Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number If a mistake was
96. less Communication It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check for the power output and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page 5 Fuse Replacement 125V 6A To take out the fuse from the fuse holder hold both ends of the fuse holder and pull the fuse holder apart without bending When you replace the fuse please confirm that the fuse is tightly fixed on the metal contact located inside the fuse holder If the metal contact holding the fuse is loose the fuse holder may heat up 6 5 ACCESSORY CABLES SHIELD PA Speaker Connect to external 4 Ohm PA speaker BLUE NMEA GPS Input Connect to NMEA output of GPS GREEN NMEA GPS Input Connect to NMEA output or common ground of GPS GRAY NMEA DSC Output Connect to NMEA input of GPS BROWN NMEA GPS Output Connect to NMEA input of GPS X Some GPS chart plotters have a single wire for NMEA signal ground In such a case connect the NMEA input to the GPS chart plotter s single NMEA signal ground wire and leave the NMEA output open In case the assignment of power supply and ground of a GPS chart plotter to be used is different from that of the radio connect the signal ground wire of the GPS chart plotter to the ground terminal GND on the rear panel of the radio When connecting the external speaker chart plotter or external GPS anten na strip off about 1 i
97. lity for range coverage or operation of the Product and ancillary equipment as a whole under this warranty STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes or improvements in Products during subsequent production without incurring the obligation to install such chang es 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 Page 112 GX5500S OF ITS PRODUCTS STANDARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE EXCEPT AS EXPRESS LY 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 specific 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 COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 113 ON LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION THANK YOU for buy
98. m another vessel the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right DSC BEEP needs to be enabled to hear alarm 2 Aringing alarm sounds 2 minutes Press any key to stop the alarm 3 To send your vessels position to the requesting vessel press the key Or to exit from position request display press the LA key Page 68 POS Reply Name Horizon ID 123456789 Since 01 3 Transmitted QUIT CLR Received POS REQUEST ame Horizon ID 123456789 5160 3 QUIT REPLY POS Reply Name Horizon ID 123456789 5160 3 Transmitted QUIT CLR GX5500S 9 7 4 Setting up the Position Request Ringer The GX5500S has the capability to turn off the position request ringer 1 Press and hold the key until Setup pagis gE en Menu appears pose setup 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup menu Individual Ringer a 3 Press the key then select DSC Beep Rosition Reply with the DIAL knob 2DSC_B M QUIT SELECT 4 Press the key then select POS Request with the DIAL knob Position Request 5 Press the key then select Off with the seep i 6 Press the key to store the selected DSS Peep setting Position Request 7 Press the key three times to return to Beep radio operation To re enable the ringer tone repeat the above procedure rotating the DIAL knob to select On in the step 5 above 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Page 69 9 8 POSITI
99. made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the key until the wrong digit is selected then press an appropriate number key to correct the entry When finished entering the MMSI number press and hold the EN key Rotate the DIAL knob to select the operat ing channel you want to communicate on then press the Ent key Press the key to transmit the group call signal 11 After the group call is transmitted all the 12 radios in the group will switch to the desig nated channel DSC Menu Individual Group All Ships POS Request Poe G Call Group Call hres manual Horizon YAESU Fisher OUIT Group Call Input Group Group Call Input Group ID 034567891 v SELECT CENT Group Call Name QUIT CLR ID 034567891 Category Routine CH 6 Transmit QUIT YES Group Call Name ID 034567891 CH 6 Transmitting Group Call Name ID 034567891 CH 6 Since 1 03 QUIT CLR Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy then press the micro phone s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the group of vessels Page 62 GX5500S 9 6 3 Receiving a Group Call 1 When a group call is received the 655005 Received GROUP n will produce a ringing alarm sound DSC BEEP ones CRA needs to be enabled to hear alarm The display shows the group MMSI number Press any key to stop the alarm Monitor the channel for the person calling the group
100. nch 2 5 cm of the specified wire s insulation then splice the ends together Page16 STANDARD HORIZON 6 0 PA Speaker en MO _ Shield 01 2 Red Z Blue NMEA OUT mM Green NMEAOUT Gray NMEA IN 0 Brown a NMEAIN oge 63 JI In some areas powerful AM broadcast stations may be heard when in listen back mode In this case change the speaker wire to 2 conductor shielded audio cable See the illustration below for connections Shield of cable is not attached on PA Speaker end Red Bare 5 2 conductor shielded 0 Connect the bare wire from the GX5500S PA Speaker to one wire and to the shielded 2 Make red and bare connections short as possible External GPS Connections 4800 baud NMEA Input GPS 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 contact the manufacturer of the GPS receiver The GX5500S can read NMEA 0183 version 2 0 or higher
101. nel to make sure it is not busy then press the microphone s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel Page 56 DSC Menu Individual Group All Ships POS Request POS Report Individual Call Manual Horizon YAESU Standard Bob UIT SELECT Individual Call Input MMST Individual Call Input MMST ID 3456789601 Individual Call Name ID 345678901 Category Routine CH 6 Transmit Individual Call me ID 345678901 CH 6 3 Waiting for ACK Individual Call Name ID 345678901 CH 6 51660 3 CONNECTED CLR GX5500S 9 5 5 Receiving an Individual Call When an individual DSC call is received the radio will automatically respond Default setting to the calling ship and switch to the requested channel for voice communications Refer to section 9 5 2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply to change the reply to Manual if you want to see who is calling before replying to the call Automatic reply 1 When an individual call is received an individual Individual Call call ringing alarm sounds 1D 123456789 The radio automatically switches to the requested channel The display shows the MMSI of the vessel calling 2 Press any key to stop the alarm 3 Press the key to return to radio operation 4 Press the microphone s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel Manual reply 1 When an individual call is r
102. ng channel 16 or 9 is clear press the PTT push to talk switch on the mic and state the name of the other vessel you wish to call and then this is followed by the name of your vessel and your Station License Call Sign then release the PTT switch on the mic When the other vessel returns your call immediately request another channel by pressing the PTT GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 9 switch on the mic and saying go to the number of the other channel say over and release the PTT switch on the mic Then switch to the new chan nel When the new channel is not busy call the other vessel After a transmission say over and release the microphone s 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 begin ning 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 5 7 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS To make a radiotelephone call use a channel designated for this purpose Check with your local marina to learn which channels are used for radio telephone traffic Channels available for such traffic are designated Public Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual Some examples for USA use are the
103. nt 22A 0 US and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and aritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16 23 157 150 161 750 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 2a 0 16 800 Publ Correspondence Warne Operate 24 xX X 157 200 161 800 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 25 157 250 161 850 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 26 D 157 300 161 900 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 27 x D 157 350 161 950 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 28 xX D 157 400 162 000 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Page 108 GX5500S VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH 6 RX CHANNELUSE 60 f x x D 156 025 160 625 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 61 156 075 0 675 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 156 075 Public Coast Coast Guard East Coast 7 fishing onl Pe ees wre o a Port operation ship movement n East Coast commercial fishing onl 8 Port operation ship movement 63A 156 175 Port Operation and Commercial VTS in selected areas Port operation ship movement Ri alfa rl Port operation ship movement Pl PP erences Port operation ship movement 658 s 156275 PortOperations 8 Port operation shi
104. o contact then press the ENT key 4 Press the nt key to transmit the position DSC Menu Individual Group All Ships 05 Request POS Report POS Request Call Manual Horizon YAESU Standard Bob POS Request Call Namo Horizon 123456789 3 Routine request DSC call Transmit 5 When the GX5500S receive the position POS Request Call from the polled vessel it is shown on the ona radio display and also transferred to a GPS 3 chart plotter with NMEA DSC and DSE sentences 6 Press the key to return to radio opera Category Routine tion QUIT CLR NOTE If the GX5500S does not receive a position data from the polled vessel the display will show NO POSITION DATA Page 66 GX5500S 9 7 2 2 Position Request by Manually Entering a MMSI You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the individual position call directory 1 Press the key The DSC Menu will pa psg Om appear 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select POS Request mapos Request Call 3 Press the n key The individual position i call directory will appear 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Manual then press the 7 key 5 Press an appropriate number key on the keypad f POS Request call to select the first number of the MMSI nine digits gt which you want to contac 6 Repeat step 5 to set the
105. onnect the RAM3 second station microphone to the GX5500S Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears then select Radio Setup with the DIAL knob Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select Unit Name Press the Ent key Rotate the DIAL knob to select the unit Radio or RAM1 to be named then press the key Press an appropriate key on the keypad to enter the first letter of the new channel name Press the key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is completed The name can consist of up to 8 characters if you do not use all 8 characters press the key to move to the next space This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name If a mistake was made entering in the name repeat edly press the key until the wrong character is selected then press an appropriate key to correct the entry Press and hold the key to enter the name steps 5 through 9 Setup Menu Radio Setup 6 Setup Radio Setup SCAN Resume Key Beep Weather Alert Unit Name Select Unit Radio Unit Name RADIO QUIT SET Unit Name Select Unit Radio Unit Name CADIO QUIT SET Unit Name Select Unit Unit Name Cabin QUIT CLR SET CENT If you want to enter the name of the connected RAMS or radio repeat 11 Press the key three times to return to radio operation GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON
106. ory sess 9 10 2 DSC Test Call by Manually Entering a MMSI 9 10 3 Receiving a DSC Test Call 911 POLLING 9 11 1 Transmitting a Polling Call to Another Vessel 9 11 2 Receiving a Polling Call 9 12 DSC LOG OPERATION sss 9 12 1 Reviewing Logged DSC Distress Calls 9 12 2 Reviewing Other Logged Calls 9 12 3 Deleting a Call from the DSC LOG Directory 5 10 RADIO SETUP 82 10 1 CONTRAST 82 10 2 TIME OFFSET 82 10 3 TIME DISPLAY 82 10 4 SOG UNTT 83 10 5 MAGNETIC 83 106 PRIOR 83 107 SCANT 84 10 8 SCAN RESU m 84 10 9 KEY BE 85 10 10 WEATH 85 10 11 CHA 86 10 12 UNIT NAME 10 13 TREBLE AND BASS AUDIO TONE CONTROL 10 14 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY 10 15 CALENDAR SETUP STANDARD HORIZON GX5500S TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 DSC SETUP 111 INDIVID i 112 INDIVIDUAL REPLY 113 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT 11 4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER 11 5 GROUP DIRECTORY 11 6 POSITION REPLY 11 7 DSC BEE Pisinisi 11 8 AUTO CHANNEL SW 11 9 NO ACTION TIMER ON MENU OPERATION 11 10 NO ACTION TIMER ON DSC OPERATION 11 11 NO ACTION TIMER ON DISTRESS OPERATION BLUETOOTH 50 12 1 VOX FUNCTIO 12 2 SAVE FUNCTIO 12 3 PIN CODE 124 PAIRING 13 RAM3 CMP30 REMOTE MIC OPERATION 13 1 REMOTE MIC CONTROLS 13 2 ASSIGNING SOFT KEYS 14 MAINTENANCE 14 1 REPLACEME 2 14 2 FACTORY
107. p movement 66 s 156325 PortOperations 67 5 156 375 US Commercial Used for Bridge to bridge communi cations in lower Mississippi River Inter ship only Canada Commercial fishing S amp R 68 8 156 425 Non commercial Recreational lt 5 156 475 US Non commercial Recreational Canada Commercial fishing only International Inter ship Port operations and Ship movement bas voice communications not allowed lt 5 156 575 US Canada Non commercial Recreational International Port operations and Ship movement 72 6 156 625 Non commercial Inter ship only 73 lt 5 156 675 US Port Operations Canada Commercial fishing only International Inter ship Port operations and Ship movement 74 5 156 725 US Port Operations Canada Commercial fishing only International Inter ship Port operations and Ship movement 156 775 Port Operations Inter ship only 1W 156 825 Port Operations Inter ship only 1W 77 x x s 156 875 Port Operations Inter ship only 1W 77 9 5 156 875 Port Operations Inter ship only 78 X D 156 925 161 525 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 728A X xi s 156 925 Non commercial Recreational 79 X D 156 975 161 575 Port operation and Ship movement 79A 6 156 9
108. ply ENT Individual Ringer 3 Press the key then select Individual Group Directory Ring with the DIAL knob ENT Individual Ri z 4 Press the key aberante amin SSS ec 5 Rotate the DIAL knob to select ringing time of an individual call 6 Press the key to store the selected setting then press the key twice to return to radio operation QUIT CLR CENT The GX5500S has the capability to turn off the individual ringer Setup Menu Radio Setup 3056 Setup 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup DSC Setup Individual Ringer a Cree Group Directory menu Kafia Position Reply Position Input 3 Press the ENT key then select DSC Beep 3056 Beep with the DIAL knob 4 Press the N1 key 5 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Individu al then press the nt key DSC Beep Select Call Individual DSC Beep ene Select Call Individual 6 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Off Beer 7 Press the key to store the selected setting then press the key three times to return to radio operation To re enable the ringer repeat the above procedure rotating the DIAL knob to select On in step 6 above NOTE The GX5500S may turn on and off the call ringer of the position request and position report calls as well as the individual and group calls Page 58
109. r 01 01 91 Associated Baiteries 1 year Note Batteries will be deemed deflective only if storage capacity drops below 80 of rated capacity or if leakage develops Associated Accessories 1 year Includes Microphones Handsets Exter nal Speakers Antennas Carrying Accessories Power Supplies and Signal ing Boards To receive warranty service the purchaser must deliver the Product trans portation and insurance prepaid to STANDARD HORIZON a division of YAESU U S A Attention Marine repairs 6125 Phyllis Drive Cypress California 90630 U S A Include proof of purchase indicating model serial number and date of purchase STANDARD HORIZON will return the Prod uct 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 GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 111 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 HORIZON appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications STAN DARD HORIZON may at its option repair or replace parts or subassemblies with new or reconditioned parts and subassemblies Parts thus repaire
110. re based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system The range of signal may vary however under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles Digital Selective Calling DSC 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 Digital Selective Calling 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 Request Posi tion Report Automatic Position Polling and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver NOTE A DSC Warning sticker is included with WARNING the GX5500S To comply with FCC regulations this sticker must be mount ed in a location that can be easily viewed from the location of the GX5500S 9 2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY MMSI 9 2 1 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 v
111. repeatedly press the key until the wrong digit is selected then press an Porting CalT appropriate number key to correct the entry 1 7 When finished entering the MMSI number ces press and hold the Ent key 8 Press the key to transmit the polling call Received POLLING ACK 9 When an acknowledgement is received from Na TB 345678902 the polled vessel the GX5500S will show Since 01 03 the display as in the right 10 Press the key to return to radio opera tion 9 11 2 Receiving a Polling Call When another vessel transmits a polling call to the GX5500S the following will happen 1 The radio will automatically respond to the calling Polling Call vessel and displays the information as in the right e 2 To exit to radio mode press the P key SO REPLIED QUIT CLR Page 78 GX5500S 9 12 DSC LOG OPERATION The GX5500S logs transmitted calls received DSC distress calls and other calls individual group all ships etc The DSC log feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review and a Hf icon will appear on the radios display The GX5500S can store up to 30 distress calls and up to 80 other calls all ships calls individual calls group calls position report position request ack test call ack and polling calls NOTE When the DSC Log menu is selected the GX5500S may display high priority logged call automatically 9 12 1 Reviewing Logged DSC Distress Calls The
112. s the GX5500S except the receiver audio volume setting and squelch level setting The reason for the same operation is to make the operation of the radio and RAMS easy For specific operation of the 3 review sections in the radio manual The RAMS is supplied with 23 feet 7 m of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet 21 m using two 23 foot extension cables model CT 100 The intercom feature can be used between the RAM3 and the GX5500S In addition speaker wires are supplied at the panel mount of the routing cable for an external speaker to be connected in noisy environments 13 1 REMOTE MIC CONTROLS 0 STANDARD HORIZON RAM D PtH S06 25 One 16 Cog 188 5 88 37 120N 118 88 588w 2 EED ae a m 6 MIC 69 aS Ea gt 5 SENS 3 i 1 2 SSS SUBMERSIBLE 8 69 69 i KEY Toggles between high and low power When the key is pressed while the transceiver is on CH13 or CH67 the power is temporarily switched from LO to HI until the PTT switch is released The 4 key does not func tion on transmit inhibited and low power only channels Page 98 GX5500S PTT Push To Talk Switch Push this switch to enable the transmitter POWER Key Press and hold this key to turn the transceiver and the remote micro phone on or off Microphone The interna
113. splay 6 Press and hold the key to show the test call page 7 Press the key to transmit the DSC test call to the other vessel DSC Menu POS Request a POS Report Distress Alert MSG DSC Log gt DSC Test Test Call Input MMSI Test Call Name ID 345678901 Category Routine Transmit Name ID 345678901 Since 01 03 Waiting for ACK QUIT RESEND CLR CENT After the radio receives a test call reply from the vessel that was called the radio will ring and Received TEST ACK show the image as in the right which confirms O the radio you called received the test call QUIT CLR GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page75 9 10 3 Receiving a DSC Test Call When another vessel transmits a test call to the GX5500S the following will happen 1 The radio will automatically respond to the calling ee ale vessel and displays the information as in the right Pies 2 To exit to radio mode press the 1A key m Page 76 GX5500S 9 11 POLLING CALL The GX5500S has the capability to track another vessel 9 11 1 Transmitting a Polling Call to Another Vessel 9 11 1 1 Polling Call using the Individual Position Call Directory 1 Press the key The DSC Menu will appear 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Polling then press the ENT key 3 Rotate the DIAL knob to select a name that was Stored in the individual position call directory then press the key 4 Press the
114. tch to a working channel for voice communications When Manual is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling This function is similar to caller ID on a cellular phone 1 2 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu paas iig tere appears 3056 Setup Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup menu Press the key then select Individual birectory Individual Reply Reply with the DIAL knob Individual Ack naividua inger Press the nt key Ea Rotate the DIAL knob to select Automatic or Individual Reply Manual Automatic anua Press the Ent key to store the selected setting Aes the key twice to return to radio opera ion GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page53 9 5 3 Setting up the Individual Call Acknowledgment When the individual reply setting described in the previous section is set to AUTOMATIC the GX5500S can be setup to reply Able default or Unable to a received individual call When Unable is selected the GX5500S will transmit an Unable reply to the calling station to inform them you are away from your radio 1 Press and hold the key until Setup kadio scene n Menu appears 5056 Setup 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup Individual Birectory menu Individual Ack ndividua inger 3 Press the key then select Individual Group Directory QUI
115. ters Hour for speed NOTE The NMEA signal from an external GPS or chart plotter must be received 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu dio Setup 6 Setup appears then select Radio Setup with the DIAL knob Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select SOG Unit ie ae Time Offset 3 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to Time Display A i j 06 Unit select desired unit Available selections are KTS Magnetic Knots MPH Miles Hour or KMH Kilometers N SOG Unit Hour for speed 3Kts Knots A MPH Mile hour 4 Press the En key to store the selected setting Kilo Meter hour 5 Pa the key twice to return to radio opera ion 10 5 MAGNETIC Refer to section 6 9 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC 10 6 PRIORITY CHANNEL By default the radio priority channel is set to Channel 16 This procedure allows the radio to use a different priority channel when priority scanning 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu fyradio cee n appears then select Radio Setup with the PSS Setup DIAL knob fen ee QUIT SELECT 2 Press the Ent key then select Priority CH with the DIAL knob Time opise P Time Displa 3 Press the n1 key Soc Unit Magnetic 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired chan 2Prionity cH nel to be the priority channel 5 Press the key to store the selected setting 6 Pr
116. the key first then pressing the key activates the operation of the 30 Watt PA function Refer to section 8 11 PA FOG OPERATION for details Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly enter the number 9 in a channel number When in menu mode such as the DSC menu and setup menu press this key repeatedly to select either of the letters 9 W Y w and y Secondary use Pressing the key first then pressing the key activates the Page28 STANDARD HORIZON 0 GX5500S operation of the Fog Horn function Refer to section 8 11 PA FOG OPERATION for details Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly enter the number 0 in a channel number Pressing and holding this key adds the letter A to the end of a channel number When in menu mode such as the DSC menu and setup menu press this key repeatedly to select either of the letters 0 Q Z q and z Key Press the Key to cancel the menu selection and or keypad entry Key Press the Key to determine the menu selection and or keypad entry Key Press the key to access the DSC operation menu The INDIVID UAL CALL GROUP CALL and ALL SHIPS CALL functions can be accessed from the DSC operation menu Secondary use Press and hold the key to access the Radio Setup refer to section 10 RADIO SETUP or DSC Setup menu refer to section 11 DSC S
117. the mam key 8 Press the key several times to return to radio operation GX55005S STANDARD HORIZON Page 81 10 RADIO SETUP The optional RAM3 CMP30 Remote Access Microphone can also adjust items in the setup menu using the following procedures 10 1 CONTRAST This selection sets up the display contrast for overhead or dash installations 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu 4 5 gt etup Menu etup DSC Setup appears then select Radio Setup with the DIAL knob 2 Press the key then rotate the DIAL knob to select Contrast coma R fen ime se 3 Press the nt key Time Display SOG Unit 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired level gt The contrast level can be set from 6 to 31 5 Press the 1 key to store the selected level 6 Press the key twice to return to radio opera tion 10 2 TIME OFFSET From the factory the GX5500S shows GPS satellite time or UTC time A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area The time offset must be changed in order for the radio to display the current time in your area Refer to section 6 7 CHANGING THE GPS TIME for setting 10 3 TIME DISPLAY This selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset Refer to section 6 8 CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY for setting Page 82 GX5500S 10 4 SOG UNIT Allows navigation displays to be shown in Knots Miles Hour or Kilome
118. transceiver will switch to the selected chan nel Listen to the channel to make sure it is Since 00 25 not busy then press the microphone s PTT switch and say PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN or Securite Securite Securite depending on the priority of the call and state your message Press the key to exit the all ships call menu A11 Ships Call GX5500S 9 4 2 Receiving an All Ships Call 1 When an all ships call is received an emergency Received ALL stires alarm will sound een The display shows the MMSI of the vessel trans mitting the all ships call and the radio will change to the requested channel after 10 seconds 2 Press any key to stop the alarm 3 Monitor the requested channel until the all ships voice communication is completed 4 To ACCEPT the all ships call press the switches to the requested channel Note f a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will auto matically switch to the requested channel To SUSPEND the switching of the channel press the key To EXIT press the key The radio reverts to the previous working channel CH 6 Since 1 03 nt key The radio immediately NOTE When there is an unread all ships call FE icon will appear on the display You may review the unread all ships call from the DSC log refer to section 9 12 2 Reviewing Other Logged Calls 6 55008 STANDARD HORIZON Page51 9 5 INDIVIDUAL CALL This featur
119. tress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios Refer to section 9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 5 6 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 Channel 16 is monitored by the U S and Canadian Coast Guards and by other vessels 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 Also hailing on channel 9 the 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 some of the channels available to non commercial recreational boaters Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact When the haili
120. urth digits of the group MMSI as it denotes the area the ship is located in O The last 5 digits are decided upon by persons in the group This is an important step as all radios in the group must contain the same group MMSI so they can be contacted by each other There is a chance that another group of vessels may program in the same group MMSI If this happens simply change one or more of the last 5 digits of the group MMSI Setup Menu Radio Setup 3056 Setup 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup SC Setup Individual Directory EERTE Individual Reply menu endive dues Ack 4 ndividua inger 3 Press the Ent key then select Group 2Group Directory S Directory with the DIAL knob Le GX5500 STANDARD HORIZON Page59 10 11 12 13 14 Press the En7 key then select Add with the Pirectory DIAL knob Delete Press the key QUIT Reel Press an appropriate key on the keypad to _ Group Directory enter the first letter of the name of the group Group Name you want to reference in the directory Press the key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the Group Directory right fueron 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 key to move to the next space
121. ver with the lock washer nut combination so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface see the illustration below 5 Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface w MMB 84 Mounting Bracket Adjusting Screw S lt A D M Lock washer nut combination Pae14 STANDARD HORIZON 6 6 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION Reverse polarity battery connections will damage the radio Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio Antenna and Power Supply connections are as follows 1 Mount the antenna at least 3 feet 1 m away from the radio At the rear of the radio connect the antenna cable The antenna cable must have a PL259 connector attached RG 8 U coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is 25 feet 7 6 m or more from the radio RG58 cable can be used for distances less than 25 feet 7 6 m 2 Connect the red power wire to a 11 0 V to 16 5 V DC power source Normal 13 8 VDC Connect the black power wire to a negative ground 3 Ifan optional remote extension speaker is to be used refer to section 6 5 ACCESSORY CABLES for connections 4 Connect the supplied hand microphone to the connector on the front panel Optional PA Hailer Horn Optional Speaker GPS Navigation Receiver Optional CMP30 Remote MIC Water proof Deck Outlet Optional Bluetooth Headset Power Source Bluetooth Wire
122. vessels location to the GX5500S the following will happen 1 A ringing sound will be produced when the call Received Pos REPORT is received and NMEA sentences DSC DSE are outputted so the position can be shown a connected chart plotter or a computer DSC BEEP needs to be enabled to hear the alarm 2 Press any key to stop the ringing 3 Rotate the DIAL knob to see position information of the station 4 To exit to radio mode press the CLR key Since 01 3 POS INFO 9 8 3 Setting up the Position Report Ringer The GX5500S has the capability to turn off the position report ringer Setup Menu Radio Setup 3056 Setup 1 Press and hold the key until Setup Menu appears 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select DSC Setup menu DSC Setup p 4 4 Individual Ringer 3 Press the key then select DSC Beep group Dirsctery with the DIAL knob See eee AR 4 Press the Ex key then select POS Report with the DIAL knob 5 Press the key then select Off with the DIAL knob 6 Press the key to store the selected setting ne 7 Press the key three times to return to CLR ENT radio operation a e DSC Beep Select Call Position Report Quay DSC Beep KATA Select Call Position Report To re enable the ringer tone repeat the above procedure rotating the DIAL knob to select On in the step 5 above Page 72 GX5500S 9 9 MANUAL INPUTTING A GPS P
123. vity 65 0 cc ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 0 13 uV Modulation Acceptance Bandwidth ccecceeeeeeeeeeeeecteenteeaeees 7 5 kHz Selectivity Typical Spurious and Image Rejection 0 ce cece ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeees 80 dB Intermodulation and Rejection at 12 dB SINAD sses 80 dB OUTDUEiiisivescnctrassdeiioi eateries disdain A A EEN EA 4 5 within 1 3 of a 6 dB octave de emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Frequency Stability 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 0 0005 Channel 25 kHz DSC ITU R 3 NMEA Input Output 2 Output DSC DSE Input GLL GGA RMC and GNS Page 116 GX5500S 17 4 DIMENSIONS 9 05 230mm 3 54 90mm Wah 7 99 203mm 1 89 48 1mm 5 27 133 9mm 4 28 108 7mm 2 75 70mm 2 63 66 8mm 1 73 44mm GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 117 9 05 230mm E E E E amp 3 le o v im
124. ween radio and optional RAM3 scanning priority scan ning dual watch high and low voltage warning and GPS repeatability 2 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened please check it for the following contents e GX5500S Transceiver e Hand Microphone e Power Cord with Fuse Holder e Mounting Bracket and Hardware e Owner s Manual e DSC Warning Sticker GX5500S STANDARD HORIZON Page 5 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MMB 84 aineina iia Flush mount bracket Remote access microphone RAM3 Mic Black White CTTO 23 foot extension cable for RAM3 Mic GVS250O ii iuesesccissteeiddaysevadierdedivicadvecysvideaveernnenseddviesaredivecn Voice scrambler MLS 310 10W amplified external speaker with on off volume control ML 5 300 5 46 External loud speaker 2205 4 5 round PA Hailer horn 2AOSW cnten aa 5 x 8 rectangular PA Hailer horn MEK 4 23 foot microphone extension kit for connection to rear panel 2 ede cectidssseversiitanisviastentisieoneniianainadaaiien aris Bluetooth headset BUT oiite an ei a OSEE aa Bluetooth adapter unit 4 ON LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION in USA or Canada only Please visit www standardhorizon com to register the GX5500S marine VHF It should be noted that visiting the website from time to time may be benefi cial to you as new products are released they will appear on the STAN DARD HORIZON website PRODUCT SUPPORT

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