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[

H/L

(

NAV

)] Key

Press this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W (High)

and 1 W (Low) power. When the [

H/L

(

NAV

)]  key is pressed while the

transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch from
LO to HI power until the 

PTT

 is released.

The [

H/L

(

NAV

)]  key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power

only channels.

NOTE

: 1W low power is indicated by LO on the display, when 25W high

power is selected the display do not show an indication.

Secondary use

Press and hold this key, the LCD displays NAV GPS Data, Time, SOG

(Speed Over Ground), and COG (Course Over Ground) when a GPS is
connected to the accessory cable of the 

GX3000S

. See section “

8.3

ACCESSORY CABLE

” for details.

[

CALL

(

MENU

)] Key

Press the [

CALL

(

MENU

)] key to access the DSC OPERATION menu.

The “

INDIVIDUAL CALL

,” “

GROUP CALL

,” and “

ALL SHIPS CALL

” func-

tions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION menu.

NOTE

: Before the DSC OPERATION menu can be selected a MMSI

must be entered. Refer to section “

11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE

IDENTITY (MMSI)

.”

Secondary use

Press and hold the [

CALL

(

MENU

)] key to access the “

Radio Setup

(refer to section “

12 RADIO SETUP MODE

”) or “

DSC Setup

” menu (re-

fer to section “

11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING

”).

[

ENT

] Key

Press the [

ENT

] Key to determine the menu selection.

[

CLR

] Key

Press the [

CLR

] Key to cancel the menu selection.

[

DISTRESS

] Key

Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to section

11.3.1 (Transmitting A DSC Distress Call)

.”

FCC ID: K6630143X3D/IC ID: 511B-30143X3D

Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

Summary of Contents for 30143X3D

Page 1: ... optional enhanced CMP25 RAM second sta tion remote microphone or VH 310 Handset Intercom between radio and second station microphone DSC position request and send functions with compatible STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart plotters Versatile user programmable scanning priority scan and Dual Watch One button access to Channel 16 and 9 Oversized rotary channel knob backlit display and keys Navigation info...

Page 2: ...DA AND INTERNATIONAL MODE 25 10 6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 25 10 6 1 NOAA Weather Alert 25 10 6 2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing 26 10 7 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 USE 26 10 8 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 OR 9 27 10 9 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS 27 10 10 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 28 10 11DUAL WATCH TO PRIORITY CHANNEL 28 10 12 SCANNING 29 10 12 1 Selecting the Scan Mode 29 10 12 2 Memory Scanning M SCAN ...

Page 3: ...FFSET 60 12 4 TIME LOCATION 61 12 5 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE NAV display 61 12 6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET 62 12 7 SCAN TYPE 62 12 8 SCAN RESUME TIME 63 12 9 KEY BEEP ON OFF 63 12 10 WX ALERT 64 12 11 VOICE SCRAMBLER 64 12 12 CHANNEL NAME CHANGE 65 12 13 NAMING THE RADIO OR SECOND STATION MIC OR HANDEST 66 12 14 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY 67 12 15 RECEIVER AUDIO RESPONCE 67 13 ENHANCED RAM MIC OPERTION 68 13...

Page 4: ...ive Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call 2 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened please check it for the following contents GX3000S Transceiver Mounting Bracket and attaching hardware Panel Cover Owner s Manual Power Cord 3 OPTIONS MMB 84 Flush Mount Bracket CMP25B W Remote Access Microphone RAM Mic Black White VH 310 Remote Hands...

Page 5: ...from passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements ON LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www standardhorizon com to register the GX3000S Marine VHF It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may be beneficial to you as new products are released they will appear on the Marine Division of Vertex Standard Web site PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have a...

Page 6: ...m from the FCC call 888 225 5322 RADIO CALL SIGN Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio Station License The USCG recommends the boats registration number and the state to be used CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING You may need a license when traveling in Canada If you do need a license contact their nearest field office or regional office or write Industry Canada...

Page 7: ...and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to ra dio 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 deter mined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by on...

Page 8: ...Marine antennas are made to radiate signals equally in all horizontal directions but not straight up The objective of a marine antenna is to enhance the signal toward the horizon The degree to which this is accomplished is called the antenna s gain It is measured in decibels dB and is one of the major factors in choosing an antenna In terms of effective radiated power ERP antennas are rated on the...

Page 9: ... feet the larger RG 8X should be used for cable runs over 50 feet RG213 should be used For installation of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below To get your coax cable through a fitting and into your boat s interior you may have to cut off the end plug and reattach it later You can do this if you follow the directions that come with the connector Be sure to make good solde...

Page 10: ...s operating correctly by requesting a radio check 8 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION Reverse polarity 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 away from the radio At the rear of the radio connect the antenna cable 2 Connect the red power wire to a 13 8 VDC 20 power sourc...

Page 11: ...nal speaker or GPS navigation receiver strip off about 1 inch 2 5 cm of the specified wire s insulation then splice the ends together using proper waterproofing techniques 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 For further information on interfacing setting up your GPS Please contact the manufacturer of the ...

Page 12: ...s and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select Time Set with the CHANNEL selector knob 3 Press the ENT key 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time off set from UTC See illustration below to find your off set time from UTC If 0 00 is assigned the time is the same as UTC Universal Time Coordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time 5 Press the ENT ke...

Page 13: ...io Setup menu select Exit and press the ENT key to return to radio operation 8 6 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION Sets the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset inputted in section 8 5 Changing the GPS Time 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select Time Disp in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob 3 Press the ENT ...

Page 14: ...ess the ENT key then select BASS with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select de sired audio responce in the lower frequency range Available selections are 6 through 6 5 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting 6 Select TREBLE with the CHANNEL selector knob 7 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select de sired audio responce in the highr frequency range Available ...

Page 15: ...east 6 inches or 15 cm deep There should be at least 1 2 inch 1 3 cm between the transceiver s heatsink and any wiring cables or structures 3 Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver 4 Fasten the brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer nut combination so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface see Figure 1 5 Turn the adjusting screw to adjust th...

Page 16: ...n insert the Routing Cable into this hole Connect the Gasket and Mount Base to the Routing Cable Connector using the Nut 3 Drill the four Screw holes approx 2 mm on the wall then install the Mounting Base to the wall using four screws 4 Put the Rubber Cap on to the Nut The installation is now complete 5 Wires for a external speaker are provided on the Routing Cable Connect any 8 Ohm external speak...

Page 17: ...own and press the CALL SET key 5 Press the or key to select oF External speaker off or on External speaker on 6 Press the CALL SET key to save the selection 7 Press the 16 9 key to exit this mode VH 310 Procedure 1 Press and hold the CALL MENU key 2 Press the or key to select RADIO SETUP 3 Press the ENT key 4 Press the key to until EXT SPK is shown and press the ENT key 5 Press the or key to selec...

Page 18: ...conds to turn the radio off SQUELCH CONTROL SQL Adjusting this control clockwise sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does This point is called the squelch threshold Further adjustment of the squelch control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions LARGE KEYPAD 16 9 Key Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel l...

Page 19: ...hannels Refer to section 10 12 SCANNING for details Secondary use To memorized a channel into scan memory select the channel and press and hold the SCAN MEM key until MEM is shown on the display To delete a memorized channel from scan memory select the channel and press and hold the SCAN MEM key until MEM is removed from the display DW IC Key Pressing this key enable dual watch between a priority ...

Page 20: ... of the GX3000S See section 8 3 ACCESSORY CABLE for details CALL MENU Key Press the CALL MENU key to access the DSC OPERATION menu The INDIVIDUAL CALL GROUP CALL and ALL SHIPS CALL func tions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION menu NOTE Before the DSC OPERATION menu can be selected a MMSI must be entered Refer to section 11 2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY MMSI Secondary use Press and hold t...

Page 21: ...AM MIC Remote Access Mi crophone or the VH 310 Handset Refer to section 13 ENHANCED RAM MIC OPERATION or 14 VH 310 HEADSET OPERATION for details ACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLE Connects the GX3000S to a GPS a PA speaker and an external speaker DC INPUT CABLE Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12V DC FCC ID K6630143X3D IC ID 511B 30143X3D Vertex Standard Co Ltd ...

Page 22: ...ion Technology NOTE Be sure your mouth is about 1 2 inch from the mic hole for best performance UP DOWN KEYS The UP and DOWN on the microphone function the same as the CHANNEL selector knob on the front panel of the transceiver 16 9 Key The 16 9 key on the microphone function the same as the 16 9 key on the front panel of the transceiver Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location Hol...

Page 23: ...Page 23 GX3000S MEMO FCC ID K6630143X3D IC ID 511B 30143X3D Vertex Standard Co Ltd ...

Page 24: ...ps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION 2 Before transmitting monitor the channel to ensure it is clear THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT 3 Press the PTT push to talk switch The indicator in the LCD is displayed 4 Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone 5 When the transmission is finished release the PTT switch NOTE This is a noise canceling microphone The oval slot on the bottom of microphone should be positio...

Page 25: ...any channel The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob on the radio or UP DOWN keys on the microphone to select a different NOAA weather channel 3 To exit from the NOAA weather channels press the WX key The trans ceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel 10 6 1 NOAA Weather Alert In the event of extreme weather disturbance...

Page 26: ... emergency is de fined as a threat to life or property In such instances be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16 Then use the following procedure 1 Press the microphone push to talk switch and say Mayday Mayday May day This is your vessel s name 2 Then repeat once Mayday your vessel s name 3 Now report your position in latitude longitude or by giving a true or mag netic bearing state w...

Page 27: ...en go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact When the hailing channel 16 or 9 is clear state the name of the other vessel you wish to call and then this is followed by the name of your vessel and your Station License Call Sign When the other vessel returns your call immedi ately request another channel by saying go to the number of the other chan nel and over Then switch to the ne...

Page 28: ...r to this limit on these channels However in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher power See page 20 H L NAV key for means to temporarily override the low power limit on these two channels 10 11 DUAL WATCH TO PRIORITY CHANNEL Dual watch allows the radio to monitor one channel and the assigned Priority channel By default the priority channel is set to 16 however the pri...

Page 29: ... M SCAN 1 Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears 2 Select a desired channel to be scanned using the CHANNEL selector knob Press and hold the SCAN MEM key for one second MEM will ap pear on the LCD which indicates the channel has been programmed into the transceivers memory 3 Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned 4 To DELETE a channel from the transceiver s memory ...

Page 30: ...as been programmed into the transceivers memory 3 Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned 4 To DELETE a channel from the transceiver s memory select the channel then press and hold the SCAN MEM key until MEM is removed from the display 5 To start priority scanning just press the SCAN MEM key momentarily P SCAN appears on the LCD Scanning will proceed between the memorized channels...

Page 31: ... com munication through the HAIL PA speaker FOG HORN mode Automatic signaling is transmitted through the HAIL PA speaker 10 13 1 Operating the PA HAIL mode 1 Press the PA FOG key then select PA with the CHANNEL selector knob 2 Press the ENT key 3 Press the PTT switch to speak through the HAIL PA speaker Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to control the AF output level The AF output level can be set ...

Page 32: ... NOTE When Ch16 is selected only lat lon will shown 2 To hide the position information press and hold the H L NAV key again 10 15 INTERCOM OPERATION Connecting a CMP25 RAM or VH 310 handset to the GX3000S allows inter com communications Refer to section 13 2 INTERCOM OPERATION for CMP25 RAM Microphone or section 14 2 INTERCOM OPERATION for VH 310 Handset DISTRESS PUL L OPEN SCAN DW NAV WX CALL SET...

Page 33: ... A warning beep will be emitted when the GX3000S microphone s PTT switch is pressed while the RAM Mic s or VH 310 Handset s PTT switch is pressed 5 Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone hold the microphone about 1 2 inch away from your mouth 6 When finished release the PTT switch 7 To exit the INTERCOM mode and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 or CLR key 10 15 2 Calling While i...

Page 34: ...hannel that was programmed for scram bler mode VS will appear on the LCD If a channel is not set for the voice scrambler the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right VS will disappear from the LCD If a voice scrambler is canceled temporarily in the SETUP menu the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right 3 Monitor the channel before transmitting 4 Transmit the voic...

Page 35: ...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 Sys tem GMDSS It is planned that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on distress frequencies and will be used to anno...

Page 36: ...wice the transceiver will have to be sent to Factory Service Refer to the section 15 2 FACTORY SERVICE 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until the Radio Setup menu appears 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to the left to se lect DSC Setup menu 3 Press the ENT key then select User MMSI with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Press the ENT key The display will show a series of dashes or the last MMSI ...

Page 37: ...mit the Distress call 3 When the distress signal is sent CH70 and icon will appear on the LCD After the message has been sent the radio will sound a Distress Alarm 4 The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledg ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls on CH16 5 If an acknowledgement is received select channel 16 and advise your distress situation 6 If no acknowledgment is received the d...

Page 38: ...atch for a DSC acknowledg ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls on CH16 6 If an acknowledgement is received select channel 16 and advise your distress situation 7 If no acknowledgment is received the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowl edgment is received 8 When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automati c...

Page 39: ...ips Call function allows contact to be established with other vessel stations without having their ID in the individual calling directory Also priority for the call can be designated as Ugency or Safety URGENCY Call This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in distress but have a potential problem that may lead to a dis tress situation This call is the same as saying PAN PAN PAN on ...

Page 40: ...n to the channel to make sure it is not busy then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or Securite Securite Securite depending on the pri ority of the call Say your call sign and announce the channel you wish to switch to for communications 11 4 2 Receiving an All Ships Call 1 When an all ships call is received an emergency alarm sounds The radio will automatically change to channel 16 2 Press a...

Page 41: ...the ENT key then select INDIV DIR with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Press the ENT key then select Add with the CHAN NEL selector knob 5 Press the ENT key 6 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through the first letter of the name of the vessel or person you want to reference in the directory 7 Press the ENT key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right 8 Rep...

Page 42: ...lly default setting or manually re spond 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 ves sel is shown allowing you to see who is calling This function is similar to caller id on a cellular phone 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup menu appears 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob t...

Page 43: ...9 key The GX3000S has the capability to turn off the Individual call ringer 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup menu appear 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu 3 Press the ENT key then select DSC Beep with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Press the ENT key 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Individual if you wish to disable the Individual Call ringer ...

Page 44: ...ating channel you want to communicate on and press the ENT key 6 Press the ENT key again to transmit the individual DSC signal 7 After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted the trans ceiver will wait 8 seconds for the acknowledgment If the reply signal is not received the transceiver will transmit again 8 After the second INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted if the reply signal is not received the display will...

Page 45: ...AV key until the wrong nunber is selected then move the channel knob to correct the entry 7 When finished entering the MMSI number press and hold the ENT key 8 Press the ENT key then turn the CHANNEL selec tor knob to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the ENT key 9 Press the ENT key again to transmit the individual DSC signal 10 After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted ...

Page 46: ...the alarm 3 Press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship 11 5 6 Setting Up the Call Waiting Function Allows the GX3000S to be setup to reply ABLE or set the radio so it transmits a call that advises the calling vessel the person is UNABLE to reply to the call at this time This function is similar to an answering machine When set up in UNABLE and a individual call is received the Individua...

Page 47: ...he ENT key then select Group DIR with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Press the ENT key then select Add with the CHANNEL selector knob 5 Press the CALL MENU key 6 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through the first letter of the name of the vessel or person you want to reference in the directory 7 Press the ENT key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right 8...

Page 48: ... knob to select Group To cancel select Exit with the CHANNEL selector knob or press 16 9 key 3 Press the ENT key The transceiver will beep and the Group Directory will appear 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the Group you want to contact 5 Press the ENT key then turn the CHANNEL selec tor knob to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the ENT key 6 Press the EN...

Page 49: ...mber and move one space to the right press the ENT key Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI num ber which you want to contact are entered 6 If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the H L NAV key until the wrong nunber is selected then move the channel knob to correct the entry 7 When finish the entering the MMSI number press and hold the ENT key 8 Press...

Page 50: ...y to stop the alarm 4 Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group for a message 5 If you want to respond monitor the channel to make sure it is clear then press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship s NOTE After a Group call is received the time the call was made and the ships MMSI or vessels name will appear on the LCD FCC ID K6630143X3D IC ID 511B 30143X3D Vertex Standard Co L...

Page 51: ...nto the individual directory 11 7 1 Setting up Position Reply The GX3000S can be set up to automatically or manually send your position to another vessel This selection is important if you are concerned about some one 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 positio...

Page 52: ...c tor knob to select On in step 6 above 11 7 2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel Pre Programmable Request 1 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC Operation menu will appear in the display 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select POS Re quest 3 Press ENT key to show the Position request direc tory This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Directory information 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob ...

Page 53: ...mbers 0 9 To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the ENT key Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI num ber which you want to contact are entered 6 If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the H L NAV key until the wrong nunber is selected then move the channel knob to correct the entry 7 When finished entering the MMSI number pre...

Page 54: ...ls position 2 To exit from position request display press any key Manually reply 1 When a position request call is received from an other vessel the LCD will be as shown in the illustra tion at the right 2 A ringing alarm sounds 4 times Then select type of reply function Send or No Reply by using the CHANNEL selector knob 3 The GX3000S display will show Send or No Re ply allowing you to send your ...

Page 55: ...the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup menu appears 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu 3 Press the ENT key then select DSC Beep with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Press the ENT key 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select POS Send 6 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Off 7 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting 8 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mo...

Page 56: ...ing You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up the Individual Position Call Directory 1 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC Operation menu will appear in the display 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the POS Send 3 Press ENT key to show the Position Send directory This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Directory infor mation 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select ...

Page 57: ...g will happen 1 A ringing sound will be produced when the call is received 2 Press the 16 9 key to stop ringing 3 The position from the calling vessel will be shown on the display of the radio and also transferred to any Standard Horizon GPS Chart plotter if con nected FCC ID K6630143X3D IC ID 511B 30143X3D Vertex Standard Co Ltd ...

Page 58: ... POS Input with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Press the ENT key The transceiver will beep and the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right 5 Enter the your local time by the 24 hour system on the UTC time Use the ENT and H L NAV key to navigate to each column of the time then use the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired num bers in each colum Repeat for each column to com ple...

Page 59: ...ex tinguished 5 Press the ENT key to store the selected level 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 12 2 LCD CONTRAST This selection sets up the display for best viewabilty for the varying mounting locations overhead or below 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select Contrast in the Radio Setup menu wi...

Page 60: ...hen select Time Set in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob 3 Press the ENT key 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time off set from UTC See illustration below to find your off set time from UTC If 0 00 is assigned the time is the same as UTC Universal Time Coordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time 5 Press the ENT key to store the time offset 6 To exit this menu and return to r...

Page 61: ...ey In the local time mode the display shows the time by the 12 hour system Meanwhile the display shows the time by the 24 hour system in the UTC mode 12 5 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE NAV display This selection allows customizing the GPS COG Course Over Ground dis played on the LCD to be in True or Magnetic 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then sel...

Page 62: ... To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 12 7 SCAN TYPE This selection selects the scan mode between Memory Scan and Priority Scan 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select SCAN Type in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob 3 Press the ENT key 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Prior ...

Page 63: ...ansmitting carrier drops 5 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 12 9 KEY BEEP ON OFF This selection allows the beep tone when a key is pressed to be turned off 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select Key Beep in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL se...

Page 64: ...rambled and the scrambler code NOTE This menu will not appear unless a CVS2500 is installed 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select Scrambler in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob 3 Press the ENT key 4 Select the operating channel to be scrambled with the CHANNEL selector knob 5 Press the ENT key to store the selected ...

Page 65: ...s the ENT key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right 7 Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete The name can consist of up to twelve characters if you do not use all twelve characters press the ENT key to move to the next space This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name To clear the previous letter press the CLR key 8 Press and hol...

Page 66: ...he first letter of the channel name 6 Press the ENT key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right 7 Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete The name can consist of up to twelve characters if you do not use all twelve characters press the ENT key to move to the next space This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name To clear the previou...

Page 67: ...he most comfortable and or effective reception in noisy enviroments The effect is similar to that provided by an Equalizer in a stereo 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select TONE CONT in the Radio Setup menu with the CHAN NEL selector knob 3 Press the ENT key then select BASS with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector ...

Page 68: ...ic and the transceiver 13 1 RAM MIC CONTROLS SQUELCH CONTROL SQL Activates the squelch adjusting mode Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode Press the microphone s or key to adjust the squelch When this key is pressed and held down for 1 second or more the squelch is turned off VOLUME KEY VOL Activates the volume adjusting mode Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode Pr...

Page 69: ...16 9 KEY Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location Holding down this key recalls channel 9 Pressing the 16 9 key reverts to the previous selected working channel Secondary use Please see secondary use for the WX and MEM key KEY PAD SCAN Key 1 Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels 2 If held while the UP or DOWN key on the microphone are pressed the radio will show the chan...

Page 70: ...LCD displays Position Data and Time from the GPS WX Key Immediately recalls the previously selected US NOAA weather channel from any channel location Secondary use Holding down the 16 9 key while pressing the WX key switch the Chan nel Group NOTE If position is displayed this icon will be hidden DISTRESS KEY Used to send a DSC Distress Call To send the distress call refer to section 11 3 1 Transmi...

Page 71: ...PTT switch is pressed while the transceiver microphone s PTT switch is pressed 3 Speak slowly and clearly into the mi crophone hold the microphone about 1 2 inch away from your mouth 4 When finished release the PTT switch 5 Press the DW key momentarily the mode will revert to RADIO mode 13 2 2 Calling Hold down the DW key for 1 second or more when the INTERCOM opera tion is activated A calling bee...

Page 72: ...ress the key to select RADIO SETUP or DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the CALL SET key then select the menu item you wish to work on by pressing the key 4 Press the CALL SET key 5 Press the key to change the value or condition for the menu item then press the CALL SET key to save the new setting 6 Press the key to select EXIT then press the CALL SET key to return to the normal operation RADIO SETUP menu DS...

Page 73: ...Page 73 GX3000S MEMO FCC ID K6630143X3D IC ID 511B 30143X3D Vertex Standard Co Ltd ...

Page 74: ...the H L key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67 the power will temporarily switch from LO to HI power until the PTT is released The H L key does not function on transmit in hibited and low power only channels DISTRESS key Used to send a DSC Distress Call To send the distress call refer to section 11 3 1 Transmit ting a DSC Distress Call RADIO CONTROL KEYS VOL key Activates the ...

Page 75: ... key function Press this key to activates the Alternate key function of the ten keypad 16 9 key Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location Holding down this key recalls channel 9 Pressing the 16 9 key reverts to the previous selected working channel Secondary use Press and hold the 16 9 key then press the WX key to switch the USA International or Canadian channels WX key Immediately ...

Page 76: ... channel digit 3 in a channel number Secondary use Press the F key first then press the 3 SCAN key to start and stop the scanning of programmed channels Refer to section 10 12 SCANNING for details 4 DW Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly select channel digit 4 in a channel number Secondary use Press the F key first then press the 4 DW key to scan for voice com munications on the pr...

Page 77: ...y When in radio mode this key is used to directly select channel digit 8 in a channel number 9 FOG Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly select channel digit 9 in a channel number 0 Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly select channel digit 0 in a channel number Secondary use Used to select A alpha channels Press the desired channel keys then press and hold 0 key until ...

Page 78: ...ressed while the transceiver microphone s PTT switch is pressed 4 Speak slowly and clearly into the mi crophone hold the microphone about 1 2 inch away from your mouth 5 When finished release the PTT switch 6 To exit the INTERCOM mode and return to radio operation mode press the F key followed by the 5 IC key again 14 2 2 Calling Press and hold the 5 IC key for 1 second when the INTERCOM operation...

Page 79: ... Press the ENT key then enter the your local time from the keypad by the 24 hour system on the UTC time 5 Enter the Latitude of your vessel location xx xx xx by the keypad then press the 6 NAV key to select North N or 7 SCRM key to select South S 6 Enter the Longitude of your vessel location xxx xx xx by the keypad then press the 3 SCAN to select East E or 9 FOG key to select West W 7 If a number ...

Page 80: ...O SETUP menu appears 2 Press the key to select RADIO SETUP or DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the ENT key then select the menu item you wish to work on by pressing the key 4 Press the ENT key 5 Press the key to change the value or condition for the menu item then press the ENT key to save the new setting 6 Press the key to select EXIT then press the ENT key to return to the normal operation RADIO SETUP men...

Page 81: ...16 9 key to exit this menu and return to radio operation mode 14 4 2 External Speaker AF Selection The AF SELECT menu allows you to set the audio output level of the VH 310 s External Speaker to fixed regardress the VOL level setting of the VH 310 which is useful to the case when use with the amplified speaker such as the Standard Horizon MLS 310 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio...

Page 82: ...facility as well as warranty information are contained in section 17 WARRANTY 15 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob These can be ordered from our Parts Department by writing or calling Marine Division of Vertex Standard US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street Cypress CA 90630 U S A Telephone 714 827 7600 Commonly requested parts and their part number...

Page 83: ... Attention Marine Repair Department 10900 Walker Street Cypress CA 90630 Telephone 800 366 4566 An RA Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a product in for service Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name re turn address phone number and proof of purchase FCC ID K6630143X3D IC ID 511B 30143X3D Vertex Standard Co Ltd ...

Page 84: ... tive battery post and the black wire is con nected to the negative battery post If the fuse still blows contact your Dealer Reroute the DC power cables away from the engine Add noise suppressor on power cable Change to resistive spark plug wires and or add an alternator whine filter Check the connections of the accessory cable Possible short circuit on the External speaker cable WHITE SHIELD Have...

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Page 86: ...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 intercoastal waterways and rivers It is also used by marine vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communicat ing with the bridge operators Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for these cha...

Page 87: ... Calling channel Commercial Non commercial Recreational 10 X X X S 156 500 Commercial 11 X X X S 156 550 Commercial VTS in selected areas 12 X X X S 156 600 Port operation VTS in selected areas 13 X X X S 156 650 Inter ship Navigation Safety Bridge to bridge 14 X X X S 156 700 Port operation VTS in selected areas 15 X S 156 750 Environmental Receive only 15 X X S 156 750 Commercial non commercial ...

Page 88: ...X D 156 225 160 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 64A X X S 156 225 U S Government Only Canadian Commercial Fishing 65 X D 156 275 160 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 65A X X S 156 275 Port Opeations 66 X D 156 325 160 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 66A X X S 156 325 Port Operations ...

Page 89: ...ard Only 83A X X S 157 175 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard Only 83 X X D 157 175 161 775 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 84 X X X D 157 225 161 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 85 X X X D 157 275 161 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 86 X X X D 157 325 161 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87 X X X D 157 375 161 975 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 88 X...

Page 90: ... MHz Points of communica tion Intership and be tween coast and ship unless otherwise iandicated Coast transmit Ship transmit Channel designator Carrier frequency MHz Points of communica tion Intership and be tween coast and ship unless otherwise iandicated Coast transmit 1 156 050 MHz and 156 175 MHz are available for port operations and commercial com munications purposes when used only within th...

Page 91: ... of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca its approaches the Great Lakes and the St Lawrence Seaway 157 425 MHz is available for intership and commercial communications Outside Puget Sound area and its approaches and the Great Lakes 157 425 MHz is also available for commu nications between commercial fishing vessels and associated aircraft while engaged in commercial fishing activities 9 ...

Page 92: ... Boards To receive warranty service the purchaser must deliver the Product transpor tation and insurance prepaid to STANDARD HORIZON a division of Vertex Standard Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street Cypress CA 90630 Include proof of purchase indicating model serial number and date of pur chase STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freight prepaid Products purchased pri...

Page 93: ...of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty STANDARD HORIZON disclaims liability for range coverage or operation of the Product and ancillary equipment as a whole under this war ranty STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes or improve ments in Products during subsequent production without incurring the obliga tion to insta...

Page 94: ...5 00PST 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 war ranty 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...

Page 95: ...a 6 dB octave pre emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Audio Distortion 5 Modulation 16K0G3E for DSC 16K0G2B Frequency Stability 20 C to 50 C 0 0005 FM Hum and Noise 50 dB 18 3 RECEIVER Frequency Range 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD 0 28 µV 12 dB SINAD 70 CH Receiver 0 28 µV Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 0 2 µV Modulation Acceptance Bandwidth 7 5 kHz Selectivity Spurious and I...

Page 96: ...y 2 seconds evey 120 seconds One 5 second blasts followed by two 1 second blasts separated by 2 seconds evey 120 seconds One 5 second blasts followed by three 1 second blasts separated by 2 seconds evey 120 seconds One 11 second rings evey 60 seconds Motor vessel underway and making way Motor vessel underway but stopped not making way Sailling vessel underway fish ing vessel underway or an chored ...

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