Standard Horizon MATRIX GX1280S, Owner'S Manual

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The STANDARD HORIZON MATRIX is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for
use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The MATRIX re-
quires 13.8V for operation and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt
or 25 watts.
The MATRIX is capable of RTCM SC101 DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
operation and intercom operation with the use of an optional RAM mic
(
CMP25 remote-control speaker/microphone with display).
The MATRIX operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are
switchable for use 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 accessed immediately by pressing the [ WX
] key with channel selec-
tion.
Other features of the transceiver include: scanning, priority scanning, sub-
mersible speaker mic, high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.
1.2 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION
The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the
license application.
Type Acceptance ........................................................................ FCC Part 80
Output Power ............................................. 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)
Emission ........................................................................ 16K0G3E, 16K0G2B
Frequency Range ................................................... 156.025 to 163.275 MHz
FCC Type Number .................................................................... K66GX1280S
Industry Canada Type Approval......................................... 511B-GX1280S V