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EXPLORER

 GX1600E

25 Watt VHF/FM

Marine Transceiver

Owner's Manual

Ultra slim and compact rear case design (90 mm depth)

Meets ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)

Oversized full dot matrix display

Automatically poll the GPS position of up to 4 ships using DSC

Enter, Save, and Navigate to Waypoints with the Compass page

GPS information(LAT/LON, SOG, and COG) information shown on the LCD

Submersible JIS-8 1.5 m for 30 minutes

Noise canceling microphone with channel UP/DOWN, 16/9 and H/L keys

Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch

Programmable soft keys

RAM3 Remote Access Microphone capable

Intercom between radio and RAM3 microphone

NMEA 0183 Input and Output

Die-cast chassis

E2O (Easy to Operate)

When connected to an optional GPS

Summary of Contents for Explorer GX1600E

Page 1: ...nter Save and Navigate to Waypoints with the Compass page GPS information LAT LON SOG and COG information shown on the LCD Submersible JIS 8 1 5 m for 30 minutes Noise canceling microphone with channel UP DOWN 16 9 and H L keys Programmable Scan Priority Scan and Dual Watch Programmable soft keys RAM3 Remote Access Microphone capable Intercom between radio and RAM3 microphone NMEA 0183 Input and O...

Page 2: ...all 38 9 3 2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call 38 a ACCEPT 38 b PAUSE 38 c QUIT 38 9 4 ALL SHIPS CALL 40 9 4 1 Transmitting an All Ships Call 40 9 4 2 Receiving an All Ships Call 41 9 5 INDIVIDUAL CALL 42 9 5 1 Individual Position Call Directory Setup 42 9 5 2 Individual Reply Setup 43 9 5 3 Individual Acknowledgment Setup 43 9 5 4 Individual Group Call Ringer Setup 44 9 5 5 Transmitting an Individual...

Page 3: ...DIRECTORY 84 13 2 INDIVIDUAL REPLY 84 13 3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT 84 13 4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER 84 13 5 GROUP DIRECTORY 84 13 6 POSITION REPLY 85 13 7 AUTO POSITION INTERVAL 85 13 8 DSC BEEP 85 13 9 AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH TIME 86 14 WAYPOINTS 88 14 1 MARKING A POSITION 88 14 2 ADDING A WAYPOINT 89 14 3 EDITING A WAYPOINT 90 14 4 DELETING A WAYPOINT 90 14 5 SAVING A DSC POSITION CALL AS A WAYPOINT 91 1...

Page 4: ...rophones button to selects the operating channel Move the SQL knob clockwise to squelch or counter clockwise un squelch the radio Press the or microphones button to toggle the transmit power between High 25W and Low 1W Press the or microphones button to recall channel 16 Press and hold the or microphones button to recall channel 9 Press again to revert to the last selected channel Place your mouth...

Page 5: ... 25 watts Other features of the GX1600E VHF s include Slim design only 90 mm deep Noise canceling microphone with controls optional RAM3 second station remote control microphone with display intercom between radio and optional RAM3 scanning priority scanning Dual Watch DSC Position Polling up to 4 vessels high and low voltage warning and GPS repeatability 2 PACKING LIST When the package containing...

Page 6: ...l radio use time 50 duty cycle may cause RF complaince exposure requirements to be exceeded In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter being activated for long periods actual recommendation limits are specified as an average of 6 minutes Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time Do not transmit without an antenna connected to the radio When transmitting speak i...

Page 7: ... km in line of sight 5 2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA Marine antennas are made to radiate signals equally in all horizontal direc tions but not straight up The objective of a marine antenna is to enhance the signal toward the horizon The degree to which this is accomplished is called the antenna s gain It is measured in decibels dB and is one of the major factors in choosing an antenna In terms of effecti...

Page 8: ...ons 5 4 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 USE Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel An emergency may be defined as a threat to life or property In such instances be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16 Then use the following procedure 1 Press the microphone push to talk switch and say Mayday Mayday May day This is your vessel s name 2 Then repeat once Mayday your vessel s name 3 Now ...

Page 9: ...annel 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 emer gency 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...

Page 10: ...for USA use are Channels 24 25 26 27 28 84 85 86 and 87 Call the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel s name The marine operator will then ask you how you will pay for the call telephone credit card collect etc and then link your radio transmission to the telephone lines The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may charge a link up fee in addition to the ...

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Page 12: ...ote 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 6 2 MOUNTING THE RADIO 6 2 1 Supplied Mounting B...

Page 13: ...gular hole is to be cut Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accommodate the transceiver at least 90 mm deep There should be at least 1 3 cm between the transceiver s heatsink and any wiring cables or structures 3 Cut out the rectangular hole 73 x 138 mm and insert the transceiver 4 Referring to Figure 2 fasten the brackets to the rear panel of the trans ceiver 5 Turn the a...

Page 14: ...nna is 7 5 m or more from the radio RG58 cable can be used for distances less than 7 5 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 If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used refer to section 6 4 ACCESSORY CABLE for connections 4 It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the pow...

Page 15: ...sceiver body as shown Finally wind some plastic tape around the ferrite core to prevent vibration from causing the two halves to split apart 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 the Fuse Holder When you replace the Fuse please confirm that the Fuse is tightly fixed on the metal contact lo...

Page 16: ...en connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver strip off about 2 5 cm of the specified wire s insulation then splice the ends together GPS Connections 4800 baud NMEA INPUT GPS Information 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 c...

Page 17: ...Time Offset must be changed in order for the radio to display the current time in your area Please see the Offset Time Table at the bottom of this page 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appears then select GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP with the key 2 Press the soft key then select TIME OFF TIME OFF TIM...

Page 18: ...elected setting 6 Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation 6 8 CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY This menu selection allows the radio to setup to show time in 12 hour or 24 hour format 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appears then select GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP with the key 2 Press ...

Page 19: ... times to return to radio operation 6 10 OPTIONAL RAM3 CMP30 INSTALLATION The GX1600E is capable of using a RAM3 CMP30 Remote Station Micro phone to remotely control the Radio and DSC functions In addition the GX1600E can operate as a full function intercom system between the RAM3 and the radio 1 Connect the Extension Cable to the Remote Mic eight pin connector on the rear panel then tighten the C...

Page 20: ...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 Brown Purple Blue Green White Shield The White and Shield wires are wrapped in foil Remove...

Page 21: ...o save the selection 6 Press the key to exit this mode 6 10 2 External Speaker AF Selection The AF Select AF Select AF Select AF Select 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 cont...

Page 22: ...ECONDARY USE While holding down the soft key and pressing key you can confirm memory channels that have been programmed for scanning Key Press the key briefly to recall channel 16 from any channel location Press and hold the key to recall channel 9 Pressing the key again reverts to the previous selected working channel Key Turns the transceiver on and off To turn the transceiver on press and hold ...

Page 23: ... hold the key to access the SETUP MENU Key Press the key to toggle between 25 W High and 1 W Low power When the TX output power is set to Low while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67 the output power will temporarily switch from Low to High power until the PTT is released The key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power only channels SQL Knob Squelch Control Adjusting this control...

Page 24: ...Green Blue Gray Brown Connects the GX1600E to a GPS receiver Refer to section 6 4 ACCES SORY CABLE External Speaker Connection Cable White Shield an external speaker See section 3 OPTIONS for a list of optional STANDARD HORIZON Speakers GND Terminal Ground Terminal Connecting a Ground wire to this connection will help reduce engine noise when receiving and transmitting Use the screw supplied with ...

Page 25: ... transceiver Microphone Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology NOTE Be sure your mouth is about 1 5 cm from the mic hole for best per formance Key The 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 Holding down this key recalls cha...

Page 26: ...communications is being received or the radio is unsquelched 8 1 TRANSMISSION 1 Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION 2 Before transmitting monitor the channel to ensure it is clear 3 Press the PTT push to talk switch The TX indicator on the LCD is displayed 4 Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone 5 When the transmission is finished release the PTT switch NOTE This is a noise canceling mic...

Page 27: ...sing the procedure below 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appears then select GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP with the key 2 Press the soft key then press the key to select DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY 3 Press the soft key 4 Press the key to select desired screen NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL N...

Page 28: ...hannels 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 nor mal channel and Channel 16 to look for a transmission If the radio receives communications on channel 16 the radio stops and listens to Channel 16 until communication ends and then starts Dual watch scan a...

Page 29: ...EMORY SCAN 6 Press the soft key to store the selected setting 7 Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation 8 8 2 Scan Memory Programming 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appears 2 Press the key to select CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 3 Press the soft key then pre...

Page 30: ... set as the priority channel You may change the priority channel to the desired channel from Channel 16 by the Radio Setup Mode refer to section 12 5 PRIORITY CHANNEL 1 Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears 2 Press the one of the Soft keys momentarily then press the key P SCAN P SCAN P SCAN P SCAN P SCAN appears on the display Scanning will proceed between the memo rized channels a...

Page 31: ... channels into Preset Channels 0 9 8 9 2 Operation 1 Press the key to recall the Preset Channel The P SET P SET P SET P SET P SET icon will appear on the display 2 Press the key to select the desired Preset Channel 0 9 The Preset Channel number appears P SET0 P SET0 P SET0 P SET0 P SET0 P SET9 P SET9 P SET9 P SET9 P SET9 while select ing the Preset Channel 3 Press the key key again to return to th...

Page 32: ...Intercom Intercom Intercom is displayed on the radio and RAM3 CMP30 Remote Station Microphone 3 Press the PTT switch on the radio Talk Talk Talk Talk Talk will be shown on the display Note A warning beep will be heard if the PTT button on the G X 1 6 0 0 E a n d R A M 3 CMP30 microphone are pushed simultaneously 4 Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone hold the microphone about 1 2 inch away...

Page 33: ...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 Posi...

Page 34: ...y 4 Press the key to select the first number of your MMSI then press the soft key to step to the next number 5 Repeat step 4 to set your MMSI number nine digits 6 If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number press the soft key until the wrong number is selected then press the key to correct the entry and press the soft key 7 When finished programming the MMSI number press and hold the soft ke...

Page 35: ... transmit the Distress Alert The backlight of the display and keypad flashes while the radios display is counting down 3 When the distress signal is sent the transceiver watches for a transmission between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received 4 If no acknowledgment is received the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowledgment is received 5 When a DSC...

Page 36: ...es while the radios display is counting down 4 When the distress signal is sent the transceiver watches for a transmission between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received 5 If no acknowledgment is received the DSC distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until an acknowl edgment is received 6 When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received a distress alarm sounds and channel...

Page 37: ... and hold the key The radios display will count down 3 2 1 and then transmit the Distress Alert The backlight of the display and keypad flashes while the radios display is countdown 6 When the distress signal is sent the transceiver shadow watches for a transmission between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received 7 If no acknowledgment is received the distress call is repeated in ...

Page 38: ...llows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made Press the soft key then press soft key 9 3 2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call 1 When a DSC Distress call is received an emergency alarm sounds 2 Press any key to stop the alarm 3 The display shows the position of the vessel in distress To show additional information of the ves sel in distress press the key refer to...

Page 39: ...t key to replace the display to the WAYPOINT Screen The display indicates the distance and direction of the vessel in distress by a dot 7 To stop navigating to a waypoint press the one of the Soft keys then press the soft key The radio is switched to Normal Mode NOTE You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt ...

Page 40: ...Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu will appear 2 Press the key to select All SHIPS All SHIPS All SHIPS All SHIPS All SHIPS 3 Press the soft key To cancel press the soft key 4 Press the key to select the nature of call SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY or URGENCY URGENCY URGENCY URGENCY URGENCY then press the soft key 5 Press the key to select the oper ating channel you want to communicate on then pr...

Page 41: ...y key to stop the alarm 3 Monitor the requested channel until the ALL SHIPs voice communication is completed On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections These selections are described below a Accept to auto switching to Channel 16 Note If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will automatically select Channel 16 b Temporarily suspend switching to channel 16 c Exit to the...

Page 42: ... Menu Menu appears 2 Press the key to select DSC DSC DSC DSC DSC SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP menu 3 Press the soft key then select INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY DIRECTORY DIRECTORY DIRECTORY DIRECTORY with the key 4 Press the soft key 5 Select ADD ADD ADD ADD ADD with the key then press the soft key 6 Press the key to scroll through the first letter of the name...

Page 43: ... to caller id on a cellular phone 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Setup Setup Setup Setup Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu appears 2 Press the key to select DSC DSC DSC DSC DSC SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP menu 3 Press the soft key then select INDI INDI INDI INDI INDI VIDUAL REPLY VIDUAL REPLY VIDUAL REPLY VIDUAL REPLY VIDUAL REPLY with the key 4 Press the soft key 5 Press the key to select AUT...

Page 44: ... 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Setup Setup Setup Setup Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu appears 2 Press the key to select DSC DSC DSC DSC DSC SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP menu 3 Press the soft key then select INDI INDI INDI INDI INDI VIDUAL RING VIDUAL RING VIDUAL RING VIDUAL RING VIDUAL RING with the key 4 Press the soft key 5 Press the key to select ringing time of a Individual Call 6 Press...

Page 45: ... go to another channel 9 5 5 1 Individual Call using the Individual Directory 1 Press the key The DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu will appear 2 Press the key to select INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL To cancel press the soft key 3 Press the soft key 4 Press the key to select the Individual you want to contact NOTE To ease making Individual calls the GX1600E will...

Page 46: ... have transmitted a Individual call before the radio will show the name of the last person you called as shown in the dis play at the right If this is the case press the soft key and the following steps 4 Press the key to select MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL then press the soft key 5 Press the key to select the first number of the MMSI which you want to contact then press the soft key to step...

Page 47: ...T switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel 9 5 6 Receiving an Individual Call When a Individual DSC call is received the radio will automatically respond Default setting to the calling ship and switch to the requested channel for voice communications Refer to section 9 5 2 Individual Reply Setup to change the reply to manual if you want to see who is calling before replying to the c...

Page 48: ...d and resend the call 1 Press the key The DSC menu DSC menu DSC menu DSC menu DSC menu will appear 2 Press the key to select DSC LOG DSC LOG DSC LOG DSC LOG DSC LOG menu 3 Press the soft key then press the key to select TRANSMITTED LOG TRANSMITTED LOG TRANSMITTED LOG TRANSMITTED LOG TRANSMITTED LOG 4 Press the soft key then press the key to select the station name or MMSI number you want to review...

Page 49: ...he soft key then press the key to select the station name or MMSI number you want to review Note When there is an unread received call icon will appear behind the station name or MMSI number 5 Press the soft key to review details for the selected station 9 6 4 Deleting a Call from the DSC LOG Directory 1 Press the key The DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu will appear 2 Press the key to ...

Page 50: ...several times to return to radio operation 2 If you want to delete one of the logged stations select the VIEW LOG LIST VIEW LOG LIST VIEW LOG LIST VIEW LOG LIST VIEW LOG LIST with the key then press the soft key Press the key to select the station name or MMSI number to be deleted then press the soft key The display will show Are your sure Are your sure Are your sure Are your sure Are your sure pr...

Page 51: ... assign ship MMSI numbers Euro pean users should check with the local marine regulatory authority in their country for assistance in assigning a group MMSI number If permitted to assign group numbers the following steps should be followed The first digit of a Group MMSI is always set to 0 by International rules All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a Group MMSI the first digit...

Page 52: ...ervice Iden tity Number number entry 10 Press the key to select the second number of the MMSI nine digits first digit permanently set to 0 which you want to contact then press the soft key to step to the next number Repeat this proce dure until all eight space of the MMSI number are entered 11 If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the soft key until the wrong number is ...

Page 53: ...communicate with 9 7 2 2 Group Call by Manually Entering a MMSI This feature allows you to contact a group of vessels by entering in their Group MMSI manually 1 Press the key The DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu will appear 2 Press the key to select GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP To cancel press the soft key 3 Press the soft key The transceiver will beep and the Last Group Call will app...

Page 54: ...ophone to the group of vessels 9 7 3 Receiving a Group Call 1 When a group call is received the GX1600E will produce a ringing alarm sound 2 The display shows the GROUP MMSI number 3 Press the any key to stop the alarm 4 Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group for a message On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections These selections are described below a Accept to auto switc...

Page 55: ...en requested by another vessel This selection is impor tant 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 posi tion to the requesting vessel 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appe...

Page 56: ...e above procedure pressing the key to select On On On On On in step 5 above 9 8 3 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel 9 8 3 1 Position Request using the Individual Directory 1 Press the key The DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu will ap pear 2 Press the key to select POS RE POS RE POS RE POS RE POS RE QUEST QUEST QUEST QUEST QUEST then press the soft key 3 Press the key to ...

Page 57: ...he key to select the first number of the MMSI nine digits which you want to contact then press the soft key to step to the next number 6 Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number 7 If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the soft key until the wrong number is selected then press the key to correct the entry 8 When finished entering the MMSI number press and hold the soft key 9...

Page 58: ... Automatically 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 2 To exit from position request display press the soft key Manually reply 1 When a position request call is received from another vessel the display will be as shown in the illustration at the...

Page 59: ...TUP SETUP menu 3 Press the soft key then select DSC DSC DSC DSC DSC BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP with the key 4 Press the soft key then select POS POS POS POS POS Report Report Report Report Report with the key 5 Press the soft key then select Off Off Off Off Off with the key 6 Press the soft key to store the selected setting 7 Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation To re enable...

Page 60: ...r will beep and the Position Report Call menu will appear 4 Press the key to select MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL then press the soft key 5 Press the key to select the first number of the MMSI which you want to contact then press the soft key to step to the next number 6 Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number 7 If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the soft key until...

Page 61: ... Navigating to a Position Report The GX1600E has a feature that allows navigation to a received Position Report call by using the Compass display Navigating to the location of a Posi tion Report call may be enabled by the procedure below 1 After the Position Report call has been received press the soft key 2 To start navigating using the compass display press and hold the soft key until the Compas...

Page 62: ...int 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Setup Setup Setup Setup Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu appears 2 Select GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP with the key 3 Press the soft key then select DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY with the key 4 Press the key to select WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT and press the soft key 5 Press the key to s...

Page 63: ...ETUP GENERAL SETUP with the key 2 Press the soft key then select POSI POSI POSI POSI POSI TION INPUT TION INPUT TION INPUT TION INPUT TION INPUT with the key 3 Press the soft key The transceiver will beep and the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right 4 Enter the latitude longitude of your vessel and your local UTC time in the 24 hour notation by the key Press the key to select ...

Page 64: ...y 5 Press the soft key numerous times to exit to the radio mode 9 11 2 Selecting Stations to be Automatically Polled tracked NOTE The radio uses the Individual directory to select stations Refer to sec tion 9 5 1 Individual Position Call Directory Setup and to enter MMSI of stations you want to poll before proceeding 1 Press the key The DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu will ap pear 2 P...

Page 65: ...NG POLLING then press the soft key 3 Press the key to select the ACTIVATION ACTIVATION ACTIVATION ACTIVATION ACTIVATION then press the soft key 4 Select START START START START START to enable transmissions to the stations or STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP to disable transmissions to stations 5 Press the soft key 6 Press the soft key numerous times to exit to the radio mode NOTE When the radio receives ...

Page 66: ...g MMSI into Individual Directory Refer to section 9 5 1 Individual Position Call Directory Setup 9 12 2 DSC Test Call by using Individual Directory 1 Press the key The DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu DSC Menu will ap pear 2 Press the key to select DSC TEST DSC TEST DSC TEST DSC TEST DSC TEST then press the soft key 3 Press the key to select the Ship name and press the soft key 4 Press the soft...

Page 67: ...L MANUAL and press the soft key 4 Press the key to select the first digit in the MMSI and press the soft key 5 Repeat step 4 until all the numbers of the MMSI are shown on the display 6 Press and hold the soft key to show the Test Call page 7 Press the soft key to transmit the DSC Test Call to the other vessel NOTE After the radio receive a Test Call reply from vessel that was called the radio wil...

Page 68: ...IS ATIS ATIS ATIS SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP menu 3 Press the soft key the select ATIS CODE ATIS CODE ATIS CODE ATIS CODE ATIS CODE with the key 4 Press the soft key 5 Press the key to select the first number of your ATIS then press the soft key to step to the next number 6 Repeat step 5 to set your ATIS nine digits 7 If a mistake was made entering repeatedly press the soft key until the wrong ...

Page 69: ... 4 Press the soft key then press the key to select the channel group you wish to change the setting 5 Press the soft key then press the key to select On On On On On or Off Off Off Off Off 6 Press the soft key to store the selected setting 7 Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation NOTE The SCAN and Dual Watch features do not activate on the Chan nel Group which turned on the A...

Page 70: ...enu Setup Menu appears then select GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP with the key 2 Press the soft key then press the key to select DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY 3 Press the soft key 4 Press the key to select desired screen type NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL COMPASS COMPASS COMPASS COMPASS COMPASS or WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT 5 ...

Page 71: ...s turned off 4 Press the soft key to store the selected level 5 Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation 11 3 CONTRAST This selection sets up the display contrast for overhead or dash installations 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appears then select GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP ...

Page 72: ...RAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP with the key 2 Press the soft key then press the key to select TIME OFFSET TIME OFFSET TIME OFFSET TIME OFFSET TIME OFFSET 3 Press the soft key then press the key to select time offset of your location See illus tration below to find your offset time If 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 is assigned the time is the same as UTC Universal ...

Page 73: ...he selected setting 6 Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation 11 6 TIME DISPLAY This menu selection allows the radio to show time in 12 hour or 24 hour format 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appears then select GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP with the key 2 Press the soft key then...

Page 74: ...L SETUP with the key 2 Press the soft key then press the key to select UNIT OF MEASURE UNIT OF MEASURE UNIT OF MEASURE UNIT OF MEASURE UNIT OF MEASURE 3 Press the soft key 4 Press the key to select SPEED SPEED SPEED SPEED SPEED or DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS TANCE TANCE TANCE TANCE TANCE which you wish to change 5 Press the soft key then press the key to select desired unit Available selections are KTS kn...

Page 75: ...ft key to store the selected setting 6 Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation 11 9 KEY BEEP This selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key is pressed 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appears then select GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP with the key 2 Press t...

Page 76: ... RAM1 RAM1 RAM1 RAM1 RAM1 to be named then press the soft key 6 Press the key to scroll through the first letter of the new channel name 7 Press the soft key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right 8 Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete The name can consist of up to 8 characters if you do not use all 8 characters press the soft key to move to the ne...

Page 77: ... SOFT KEYS SOFT KEYS 3 Press the soft key then press the key to NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS 4 Press the soft key then press the key to select the number of soft keys 3 3 3 3 3 through 10 10 10 10 10 5 Press the soft key to store the selected setting 6 Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation 11 11 2 Assign...

Page 78: ...nu appears then select GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP with the key 2 Press the soft key then press the key to SOFT KEYS SOFT KEYS SOFT KEYS SOFT KEYS SOFT KEYS 3 Press the key then press the key to select KEY TIMER KEY TIMER KEY TIMER KEY TIMER KEY TIMER selects how long the soft key icon will be shown on the display after a soft key is pressed default is 4 s...

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Page 80: ...eration 12 2 SCAN MEMORY To be able to scan channels the radio must be programmed This section al lows channels to be stored in scan memory 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appears 2 Press the key to select CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 3 Press the soft key then press the key to se...

Page 81: ...eration 12 4 SCAN RESUME This selection is used to select the time the GX1600E waits after a transmis sion ends before the radio start to scan channels again The default setting is 2 seconds 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appears 2 Press the key to select CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP ...

Page 82: ... Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appears 2 Press the key to select CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION CH FUNCTION SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 3 Press the soft key then select PRIORITY CH PRIORITY CH PRIORITY CH PRIORITY CH PRIORITY CH with the key 4 Press the soft key 5 Press the key to select the desired chan nel to be a priority 6 Press the soft key to store the selected setting 7 Pres...

Page 83: ...key to select the channel to be named then press the soft key 6 Press the key to scroll through the first letter of the new channel name 7 Press the soft key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right 8 Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete The name can consist of up to 16 characters if you do not use all 16 characters press the soft key to move to the ...

Page 84: ...el 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 Individual Reply Setup for setting 13 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 Refer to section 9 5 3 Individual Acknowledgment Setup for setting 13 4 INDIVIDUAL R...

Page 85: ...ition request transmis sions to be setup Refer to section 9 11 AUTO POS POLLING for setting 13 8 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 down the key until Setup Menu...

Page 86: ... seconds 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu Setup Menu appears 2 Press the key to select DSC SETUP DSC SETUP DSC SETUP DSC SETUP DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the soft key then select AUTO CH AUTO CH AUTO CH AUTO CH AUTO CH SWITCH TIME SWITCH TIME SWITCH TIME SWITCH TIME SWITCH TIME with the key 4 Press the soft key then press the key to the desired time and p...

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Page 88: ...ly then press the soft key 2 Enter the Waypoint Name by pressing the key to select the first letter Note The GX1600E assign a name of the Waypoint with WPT xxx WPT xxx WPT xxx WPT xxx WPT xxx automatically 3 Press the soft key to store the first letter and to move to the second letter in the name 4 Repeat step 2 and 3 until the name is shown Press the soft key to skip a letter if needed You may ba...

Page 89: ...letter in the name 8 Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is shown Press the soft key to skip a letter if needed 9 Press and hold the soft key then enter the coordinates of the waypoint POSITION by pressing the key to select the first digit in the Latitude 10 Press the soft key to store the first number and to move to the second number in the position 11 Repeat step 9 and 10 until the latitude is sh...

Page 90: ...nged 8 Press the key to change the letter or number 9 Repeat step 7 and 8 until the waypoint is updated 10 Press and hold the soft key to store the edited waypoint into memory 11 Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation 14 4 DELETING A WAYPOINT 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Setup Setup Setup Setup Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu appears 2 Press the key to select WAYPOINT ...

Page 91: ... waypoint to memory and return to radio operation 14 6 NAVIGATING TO A SAVED WAYPOINT 1 Press and hold down the key until Setup Setup Setup Setup Setup Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu appears 2 Press the key to select GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 3 Press the soft key then select DIS DIS DIS DIS DIS PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY with the key 4 Press the soft key and sel...

Page 92: ...ING TO A WAYPOINT To stop navigating to a waypoint press the one of the Soft keys then press the soft key The radio is switched to Normal Mode Press the soft key to open the Waypoint Direc tory to select and navigate to a new waypoint ...

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Page 94: ...ctions in the radio manual The RAM3 is supplied with 7 m of routing cable and can be extended up to 21 m using three 7 m extension cables model CT 100 The Intercom feature can be used between the RAM3 and the GX1600E In addition speaker wires are supplied at the panel mount of the routing cable for external speakers to be connected in noisy environments 15 1 REMOTE MIC CONTROLS KEY Toggles between...

Page 95: ...efly the key functions will appear at the bottom of the display Refer to section 15 2 ASSIGNING SOFT KEYS for details KEY PAD 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 DOWN Key These keys are used to select channels a...

Page 96: ...ears then select GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP GENERAL SETUP with the or key 2 Press the soft key then press the key to select SOFT KEY SOFT KEY SOFT KEY SOFT KEY SOFT KEY 3 Press the soft key then press the key to select NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS 4 Press the soft key then press the or key to select...

Page 97: ...ected setting 10 Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation DISPLAY SCAN DW IC CMP COMPASS WPT PRESET WX MARK PRESET 0 9 FUNCTION Starts and stops Scanning Starts and stops Dual Watch Scan Activates Intercom between radio and RAM3 mic optional RAM3 required Shows to the Compass display Shows to the Waypoint Navigation display Saves or deletes the preset memory channel Immediatel...

Page 98: ...your Dealer 16 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob These can be ordered from your Dealer Commonly requested parts and their part numbers are listed below Dust Cover HC1600 AAH79X101 Power Cord T9025406 VOL and SQL Knob RA1282500 White RA1282600 Black Mounting Bracket RA1283100 White RA1283200 Black Mounting Bracket Knob RA0978500 White RA0978600 B...

Page 99: ...e fuse 6A 250V Make sure the red wire is connected to the posi tive 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...

Page 100: ...UPLEX PORT OPR 21 157 050 161 650 DUPLEX INTL 22 157 100 161 700 DUPLEX INTL 23 157 150 161 750 DUPLEX INTL 24 157 200 161 800 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 25 157 250 161 850 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 26 157 300 161 900 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 27 157 350 161 950 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 28 157 400 162 000 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 60 156 025 160 625 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 61 156 075 160 675 DUPLEX INTL 62 156 125 160 725 DUPLEX INTL 63 156 175 160...

Page 101: ... LO PWR CHANNEL USE 80 157 025 161 625 DUPLEX INTL 81 157 075 161 675 DUPLEX INTL 82 157 125 161 725 DUPLEX INTL 83 157 175 161 775 DUPLEX INTL 84 157 225 161 825 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 85 157 275 161 875 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 86 157 325 161 925 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 87 157 375 157 375 SIMPLEX PORT OPR 88 157 425 157 425 SIMPLEX PORT OPR M1 157 850 157 850 SIMPLEX M2 161 425 161 425 SIMPLEX ...

Page 102: ...ile turning the radio on 18 2 MICROPROCESSOR RESETTING To clear all memories and other settings to factory defaults except the Chan nel Group MMSI number and DSC directory information 1 Turn the radio off 2 Press and hold in the and keys while turning the radio on While resetting the radio the display will show the display to the right for about 10 seconds then turn on ...

Page 103: ...C Call Log Without Distress Alert 64 Individual Call Directory 80 Group Call Directory 32 Waypoint Directory 100 Display Type 70 x 34 mm Full Dot Matrix 132 x 64 pixels Dimensions WxHxD 154 4 x 88 4 x 96 8 mm Flush Mount Dimensions WxHxD 138 x 73 x 90 mm Weight 0 9 kg 19 2 TRANSMITTER Frequency Range 156 025 MHz to 157 425 MHz RF Output Power 25 W Hi 1 W Lo Conducted Spurious Emissions Less than 8...

Page 104: ... Rejection 80 dB for Voice 75 dB for DSC Intermodulation and Rejection 70 dB for Voice 70 dB for DSC Audio Output 4 5 W at 4 ohms external speaker output Audio Response within 1 3dB of a 6 dB Octave de enphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Frequency Stability 0 0003 15 C to 55 C Channel Spacing 25 kHz DSC Format ITU R M 493 13 19 4 NMEA INPUT OUTPUT NMEA 0183 GPS Input 4800 baud GGA GLL GNS RM...

Page 105: ...Page 105 GX1600E 19 5 DIMENSIONS 154 4 mm 142 4 mm 154 4 mm 88 4 mm 42 1 mm 66 5 mm 36 5 mm 16 5 mm 30 3 mm 88 4 mm 77 mm ...

Page 106: ...GX1600E Page 106 154 4 mm 174 4 mm 142 4 mm 150 mm 154 4 mm 88 4 mm 112 3 mm 16 5 mm 69 5 mm 42 1 mm 66 5 mm 36 5 mm 30 3 mm 88 4 mm 77 mm ...

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