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GX1280S

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6. Press the [

p

]/[

q

] key to select “EXIT,” then press the [

CALL/SET

] key to

return to the normal operation.

Summary of Contents for MATRIX GX1280S

Page 1: ...ephone capability l DSC position request function and NMEA data input output l Latitude Longitude and SOG COG display l Channel name capability l Versatile user programmable Scanning Priority Scan and...

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Page 4: ...t away from passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements For roof top installation the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof ON LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visi...

Page 5: ...required to have a ship station license FCC license forms including applications for ship 506 and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at www fcc gov forms To obtain a form from t...

Page 6: ...nd 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 i...

Page 7: ...with either USA International or Canadian regulations It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the red 16 9 key NOAA Weather channels can also be a...

Page 8: ...ttaching hardware Owner s Manual Quick Reference Card Power Cord Dust Cover 2 2 OPTIONS MMB 84 Flush Mount Bracket CMP25B W Remote Access Microphone RAM Mic Black White CT 100 10 foot Extension Cable...

Page 9: ...s are as follows see Figure 1 1 Mount the antenna at least 3 feet away from the radio At the rear of the radio connect the antenna cable It must have a PL259 connector RG 8 U coaxial cable must be use...

Page 10: ...navigation receiver strip off about 1 inch 2 5 cm of the specified wire s insulation External Speaker Green Blue Shield White Brown Green 16 9 WX SCAN H L CALL SET SQL VOL PWR DISTRESS IC MEM U I C M...

Page 11: ...p There should be at least 1 2 inch 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...

Page 12: ...gs such as scan memory and priority scan assignments This condition is known as the default condition the same as when shipped from the factory For a list of these defaults see the section on Resettin...

Page 13: ...GX1280S Page 13 Figure 3 Controls and Connectors 16 9 WX SCAN H L CALL SET SQL VOL PWR DISTRESS IC MEM U I C MENU PULL OPEN NAV DW MATRIX...

Page 14: ...ablishes the factory set defaults For a list of these defaults see the section on Resetting the Transceiver s Microprocessor SCAN Key 1 Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels 2 If held while...

Page 15: ...tional RAM Mic is connected in tercom operation will operate between radio and RAM Mic CALL SET Key The CALL SET key functions as the enter key Secondary use Press the CALL SET key to access the DSC O...

Page 16: ...in radio mode If the trans ceiver is in the intercom operation mode it activates the microphone for the inercom MICROPHONE Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise MICROPHONE SPE...

Page 17: ...form steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION 2 Before transmitting monitor the channel to ensure it is clear THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT 3 Press the PTT push to talk switch The TX indicator on the LCD is displa...

Page 18: ...l to Canadian with each press of the WX key 2 USA will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode INTL will be dis played for International mode and CAN will be displayed for Canadian mode 3 Refer to the VH...

Page 19: ...2 Press the SCAN key once to start memory scanning or hold down the SCAN key during memory scanning to start priority scanning 3 The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the reg...

Page 20: ...hest programmed channel number and will stop on a channel when a transmission is received 6 The channel number will blink during reception 7 To stop scanning press the SCAN 16 9 WX or PTT key 5 9 PRIO...

Page 21: ...nected to the GPS navigation receiver To adjust TIME OFFSET to your local time refer to section 7 11 TIME OFF SET 5 11 VOICE SCRAMBLER If privacy of communications is desired a CVS2500 voice scrambler...

Page 22: ...he microprocessor first turn the transceiver off Then while press ing the WX and SCAN keys turn the transceiver on The default condi tions are No channels in the SCAN memory Channel 16 will be selecte...

Page 23: ...of the transmission DSC will also allow mari ners to initiate or receive distress urgency safety routine POS Request POS Send and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver...

Page 24: ...w watches for a transmis sion between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowl edgment signal is received DISTRESS and WAITING will appear on the LCD 7 If no acknowledgment is received the distress call is repe...

Page 25: ...eep and the Individual directory will appear 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the Individual you want to contact 6 Press the CALL SET key to transmit the indi vidual DSC signal 7 After INDIV...

Page 26: ...C OPERA TION menu will appear 3 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select GROUP To cancel select EXIT with the CHANNEL selector knob or press 16 9 key 4 Press the CALL SET key The transceiver will beep...

Page 27: ...ation to other ves sels This message usually contains information about an overdue boat debris in the water Loss of a navigation aid or an important meteorological message 1 Select the traffic channel...

Page 28: ...call will be logged into the radio s call waiting direc tory 5 To cancel this press the 16 9 key NOTE This function is available as following DSC SCAN is turned on or the current channel is set to CH...

Page 29: ...To exit from Distress Call Waiting press the CALL SET key and select EXIT 6 7 2 Operation of Individual Call Waiting 1 Press the CALL SET key The DSC OPERA TION menu will appear 2 Turn the CHANNEL se...

Page 30: ...sition re quest directory This directory uses the INDI VIDUAL Directory information 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select a name 5 Press the CALL SET key to transmit the posi tion request DSC cal...

Page 31: ...on 1 Select a traffic channel then press the CALL SET key The DSC OPERATION menu will appear in the display 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the POS SEND 3 Press the CALL SET key to select t...

Page 32: ...p the alarm 3 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll the re ceived distress data 4 If the received distress data does not include the position data the LCD will show the display on the left NOTE You...

Page 33: ...Then the requested channel from the other ship is automatically selected 2 Press any key to stop the alarm 3 Monitor the traffic channel for an announcement from the calling ship NOTE This feature is...

Page 34: ...ing alarm sounds 4 times Then requested position coordinates are transmit ted automatically 2 To exit from position request display press any key Manually reply 1 When a position request call is recei...

Page 35: ...the the CALL SET key to store the selected level 6 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select EXIT then press the CALL SET key to return to the normal operation 7 2 LCD CONTRUST 1 Press and hold down th...

Page 36: ...the RADIO SETUP menu with the CHANNEL selector knob 3 Press the CALL SET key 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time offset from UTC See illustration below to find your offset time from UTC I...

Page 37: ...OFF 7 5 WX ALERT ON OFF 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until RADIO SETUP menu appear 2 Press the CALL SET key then select WX ALERT in the RADIO SETUP menu with the CHANNEL selector knob 3 Pre...

Page 38: ...and hold down the CALL SET key 10 Tune the CHANNEL selector knob to select EXIT then press the CALL SET key to return to the normal operation NOTE This menu will not appear unless a CVS2500 is install...

Page 39: ...Press and hold down the CALL SET key until RADIO SETUP menu appear 2 Press the CALL SET key then select TRUE MAG in the RADIO SETUP menu with the CHANNEL selector knob 3 Press the CALL SET key 4 Turn...

Page 40: ...to the next space This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name To clear the previous letter press the H L key 10 After the eleventh letter or space has been entered press the CALL...

Page 41: ...7 Tune the CHANNEL selector knob to select EXIT then press the CALL SET key to return to the normal operation 7 11 INDIVIDUAL ACK 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until RADIO SETUP menu appear 2...

Page 42: ...CALL SET key to return to the normal operation 7 13 GROUP MMIS INPUT 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET key until RADIO SETUP menu appear 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC SETUP menu 3 P...

Page 43: ...lector knob to select EXIT then press the CALL SET key to return to the normal operation 7 15 DSC SCAN When the radio is shipped from the factory it is programmed so CH70 the DSC channel is scanned at...

Page 44: ...CALL SET key The User MMIS num ber will appear and the first space will flash 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select first number of your MMSI then press the CALL SET key to define the setting 6...

Page 45: ...15 m with the use of two 10 foot extension cables CT 100 The intercom operation can be used between the RAM Mic and the transceiver 8 1 RAM MIC CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS SQUELCH CONTROL SQL Activates...

Page 46: ...s used to select channels adjusts the volume and squelch level and to choose the item selection of different functions such as the DSC operation In many ways these keys emulate the function of the tra...

Page 47: ...s and hold this key when connected to the GPS receiver the LCD displays Position Data Time SOG Speed Over Ground and COG Course Over Ground from the GPS WX Key Immediately recalls the previously selec...

Page 48: ...ctivated A calling beep is emitted twice from the transceiver speaker 8 3 DSC RADIO SETUP MODE The CMP25 can be setup the all DSC RADIO setup menu refer to section 7 DSC RADIO SETUP for details as wel...

Page 49: ...GX1280S Page 49 6 Press the p q key to select EXIT then press the CALL SET key to return to the normal operation...

Page 50: ...ive 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...

Page 51: ...ication 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...

Page 52: ...ncy messages 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 8...

Page 53: ...o upgrade its VHF National Distress System expected by 2005 so at the time of printing only larger vessels that are required to carry VHF DSC radios will be able to hear your distress transmission 8 8...

Page 54: ...transmitter On a fixed mount 25W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles for a portable 5W radio transmission the ex pected distance can be greater than 5 miles in line of s...

Page 55: ...r 20 feet but less than 50 feet the larger RG 8 or RG 213 U should be used for cable runs over 50 feet RG 8 should be used For installation of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure...

Page 56: ...NDARD 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...

Page 57: ...Standard Horizon Factory Service 115 North Wright Brothers Drive Salt Lake City UT 84116 2838 Telephone 800 366 4566 Fax No 801 359 4122 An RA Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a p...

Page 58: ...e fuse 6A 250V Make sure the red wire is con nected to the positive battery post and the black wire is con nected to the negative battery post If the fuse still blows con tact your Dealer Reroute the...

Page 59: ...urer Model Lowrance Portable Magellan Fixed Mount Magellan Portable Northstar Raytheon 420 Raytheon 520 620 Raytheon RL SERIES Simrad Sitex Neptune Nautilus Wires Orange Black GND Gray Black GND Orang...

Page 60: ...el 22 without an A is an Inter national duplex channel for port operations Some radios indicate an A adjacent to the alpha channels on the display on others alpha is not indicated but the proper chann...

Page 61: ...Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 07A X X S 156 350 Commercial 08 X X X S 156 400 Commercial Inter ship only 09 X X X S 156 450 Boater Calling channel Commercial Non commercial Recreational...

Page 62: ...ommercial 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 Operato...

Page 63: ...4 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...

Page 64: ...f rated capacity or if leakage develops Associated Accessories 1 year Includes Microphones Handsets Exter nal Speakers Antennas Carrying Accessories Power Supplies and Sig naling Boards To receive war...

Page 65: ...tion or subjected to use in viola tion of instructions furnished by STANDARD HORIZON nor does this war ranty extend to Products on which the serial number has been removed defaced or changed STANDARD...

Page 66: ...he exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply This warranty gives spe cifi...

Page 67: ...5 00PST In addition to the warranty STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime flat rate program to provide service after the warranty period has expired If you wish to obtain the flat rate price for out of...

Page 68: ...Lo Conducted Spurious Emissions 80 dB Hi 60 dB Lo Audio Response within 1 3 of a 6 dB octave pre emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Audio Distortion 5 Modulation 16K0G3E for DSC 16K0G2B Freque...

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Page 72: ...ll rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD 0303 0K Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street Cypress C...

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