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Phantom PS2000

PHANTOM Series PS2000

25 Watt VHF/FM

ITU Class D DSC Marine Transceiver

Owner's Manual

Space saving remote control design

Waterproof construction

Commercial grade ITU Class D DSC VHF

Independant Channel 70 reciever built-in for continuous DSC watch-
ing

Capable of connecting up to 2 optional enhanced RAM+ type mi-
crophones or VH-310 handsets.

2 station interncom between RAM+ or VH-310.

30W Loud Hailer with Listenback. 4 Fog Horns, Bells and Whistles

DSC Position Request and Send Functions, compatible with STAN-
DARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters.

Versatile User-Programmable Scanning, Programmable Scan and
Dual Watch Capability

NOAA Weather Alert Channels and Alert

One button access to Channel 16 and 9

Summary of Contents for PHANTOM Series PS2000

Page 1: ...s DSC watch ing Capable of connecting up to 2 optional enhanced RAM type mi crophones or VH 310 handsets 2 station interncom between RAM or VH 310 30W Loud Hailer with Listenback 4 Fog Horns Bells and...

Page 2: ...TORS 18 9 1 PS2000 TRANSCEIVER 18 9 2 OPTIONAL CMP25 RAM MICROPHONE 20 9 3 OPTIONAL VH 310 HANDSET 22 10 BASIC OPERATION 26 10 1 RECEPTION 26 10 2 TRANSMISSION 26 10 3 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT 27 1...

Page 3: ...l 54 11 6 3 Receiving a Group Call 55 11 7 POSITION REQUEST 55 11 7 1 Setting up Position Reply 55 11 7 2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel 58 11 7 3 Receiving a Position Request 59 11...

Page 4: ...l ship calls and Position polling with in output to a Standard Horizon GPS chart plotter In addition when the optional RAM microphone s or VH 310 Handsets are connected the 30Watt PA Fog signalling an...

Page 5: ...t least 0 6 m 2 feet away from passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements ON LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www standardhorizon com to register the Phantom PS2000 Mar...

Page 6: ...a the Internet at www fcc gov forms To obtain a form 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 USC...

Page 7: ...dio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to ra dio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not...

Page 8: ...5 miles 7 2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA 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...

Page 9: ...er 20 feet but less than 50 feet the larger RG 8X or RG 213 U should be used for cable runs over 50 feet RG 8X should be used For installa tion of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the fig...

Page 10: ...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 8 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION Reverse polarity con...

Page 11: ...n the Cable Nut See Figure 2 2 Referring to Figure 3 make a 1 2 30 mm hole in the wall then insert the RAM MIC Cable into this hole Connect the Gasket and Mount Base to the RAM MIC Cable Connector usi...

Page 12: ...ears 2 Press the CALL SET MENU key CMP25 RAM mic or ENT key VH 310 Handset then press the or key to select EXT SPK menu 3 Press the CALL SET MENU key CMP25 RAM mic or ENT key VH 310 Handset 4 Press th...

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Page 14: ...the time display between Local time and UTC time GPS sends to Phantom PS2000 Time is displayed when GPS position LAT LON is displayed by pressing the NAV key on the RAM mic or press the F key followe...

Page 15: ...SET MENU key CMP25 RAM mic or ENT key VH 310 Handset then press the or key to select TIME menu 3 Press the CALL SET MENU key CMP25 RAM mic or ENT key VH 310 Handset 4 Press the or key to select time...

Page 16: ...setting 6 Press the 16 9 key to return to radio operation 8 10 CHANGING GPS INFORMATION TO VESSEL POSITION OR COG Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Information Factory default is Your Vessel...

Page 17: ...at least 15 cm deep There should be at least 1 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 bracket...

Page 18: ...TORS NOTE This section defines each control switch and connector of the Phan tom PS2000 Transceiver CMP25 RAM Microphone and VH 310 Hand set For detailed operating instructions refer to section 10 BAS...

Page 19: ...the trans ceiver is set to the last selected channel Power may be also turned on or off with the PWR key on the RAM mic or VH 310 handset ACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLE Connects the Phantom PS2000 to a GP...

Page 20: ...When 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 inhi...

Page 21: ...menu Press and hold the CALL SET MENU key to access the RADIO SETUP refer ro section 12 or DSC SETUP menu refer ro section 11 DW IC Key Watches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel...

Page 22: ...only channels 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 KEY BUTTON VOL key Activates the volume adjusting mode P...

Page 23: ...ng 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 Internationa...

Page 24: ...channel digit 4 in a channel number Secondary use Depends on the transceiver version Press the F key first then press the 4 DW key scan for voice commu nications on the priority channel and another s...

Page 25: ...adio mode this key is used to directly select channel digit 0 in a channel number Secondary use Used to select A alpha channels Press press the desired channel keys then press and hold 0 key until A a...

Page 26: ...annel Refer to the channel chart on page 73 for available channels If you use the VH 310 Handset you may select the channel directly from the keypad Example to select channel 68 1 Press 6 NAV 2 Press...

Page 27: ...the 16 9 key and press the WX key The mode changes from USA to International to Canadian with each press of the WX key 2 U will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode and I will be displayed for Intern...

Page 28: ...NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM To test the Phantom PS2000 s NOAA Weather feature on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM setup as in previous section and confirm the alert...

Page 29: ...r to the channel charts in this manual and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial con tact For example Channels 68 and 69 are some of the channels available to non commercial r...

Page 30: ...er is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels Your radio is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these channels However in certain situations it may be necessary to temporari...

Page 31: ...io operation mode press the 16 9 key VH 310 Handset 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until RADIO SETUP menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then press the key to se lect SCAN TYPE menu 3 Press the...

Page 32: ...squelch threshold the background noise is turns off 2 Select a desired channel to be scanned using the or key then press and hold the SCAN key on the RAM mic or press the F key followed by the 2 MEM k...

Page 33: ...k feature which provides two way communication 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 CMP25 RAM mic...

Page 34: ...SET MENU key to activate its function 4 Press the or key to control the monitor lis ten back level from the HAIL PA speaker 5 On the Horn and Siren modes Listen back the sound through the HAIL PA spe...

Page 35: ...G when connected to a GPS receiver 1 On the RAM mic press the NAV key momentarily On the VH 310 Hand set press the F key followed by the 6 NAV key Display time latitude and longi tude informations alt...

Page 36: ...the PTT switch TALK will be shown on the display NOTE A warning beep will be emitted when the PTT switch is pressed while the LISTEN notation is appeared 3 Speak slowly and clearly into the microphon...

Page 37: ...nd dry before ap plying the sticker Digital Selective Calling is a semi automated method of establishing a radio call it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization IMO as an intern...

Page 38: ...on will appear on the display If the user needs to change the MMSI more than twice the transceiver will have to be sent to Factory Service Refer to the section 13 2 FAC TORY SERVICE RAM mic 1 Press an...

Page 39: ...ng a DSC Distress Call NOTE To be able to transmit a DSC distress call an MMSI number must be programmed refer to section 11 2 2 Programming the MMSI In order for your ships location to be transmitted...

Page 40: ...or key to select the desired nature of dis tress category then press the CALL SET MENU key on the RAM mic or ENT key on the VH 310 Handset 4 Press and hold the DISTRESS key The radios display will co...

Page 41: ...ndset to send a Distress Cancel 11 3 2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call 1 When a DSC Distress call is received RECEIVED DISTRESS notation will appear on the LCD and an emergency alarm will sound Then cha...

Page 42: ...ps Call CMP25 RAM mic 1 Press the CALL SET MENU key momentarily The DSC Operation menu will appear 2 Press the or key to select ALL SHIPS menu then press the CALL SET MENU key To cancel press the 16 9...

Page 43: ...e priority 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 s...

Page 44: ...he key to select DSC SETUP menu then press the CALL SET MENU key 3 Press the key to select INDIVIDUAL DIR menu then press the CALL SET MENU key 4 Press the or key to select Add 5 Press the CALL SET ME...

Page 45: ...erson you want to refer ence 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 Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete The na...

Page 46: ...menu then press the CALL SET MENU key 3 Press the or key to select INDIVIDUAL RE PLY menu then press the CALL SET MENU key 4 Press the or key to select AU Automatic or oF Manual 5 Press the CALL SET...

Page 47: ...to select ringing time of a Individual Group Call 4 3 minutes continuously 3 15 times 2 10 times 1 5 times 5 Press the CALL SET MENU key to store the selected setting 6 To exit this menu and return to...

Page 48: ...n to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone just repeat the above proce dure pressing the or key to select on in step 5 above VH 310 Handset 1 Press...

Page 49: ...nal is not received the transceiver will transmit again 6 After the second INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted if the reply signal is not received NO REPLY notition will appear To send the call again press...

Page 50: ...ation Please refer to a selection in the 11 5 2 Setting up Indi vidual Reply that allows the acknowledgment to be transmitted manually or automatically Automatic Reply 1 An individual call is received...

Page 51: ...ALL SET MENU key until RADIO SETUP menu appears 2 Press the key to select DSC SETUP menu then press the CALL SET MENU key 3 Press the or key to select INDIVIDUAL ACK menu then press the CALL SET MENU...

Page 52: ...SETUP menu then press the CALL SET MENU key 3 Press the or key to select GROUP DIR menu then press the CALL SET MENU key 4 Press the or key to select Add 5 Press the CALL SET MENU key to enabling this...

Page 53: ...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 Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete The name can consist of up to eleven c...

Page 54: ...annel 6 Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy then key the microphone and call the other vessels you desire to com municate with VH 310 Handset 1 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC Operation...

Page 55: ...any Stan dard Horizon GPS is connected to the Phantom PS2000 the polled position of the vessel is shown on the display of the GPS chart plotter making it easy to navigate to the location of the polled...

Page 56: ...Press the CALL SET MENU key to store the selected setting 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key VH 310 Handset 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until RADIO S...

Page 57: ...io operation mode press the 16 9 key If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone just repeat the above proce dure pressing the or key to select on in step 5 above VH 310 Handset 1 Press and hold...

Page 58: ...will appear on the LCD 7 Press the or key to see the name and posi tion LAT LOG of the vessel polled vessel 8 If the Phantom PS2000 does not receive a reply the LCD will display NO REPLY Press the key...

Page 59: ...setting of section 11 7 1 Setting up Position Reply Automatically reply 1 When a position request call is received a calling alarm sounds 4 times Then requested position coordinates are transmitted au...

Page 60: ...then press the CALL SET MENU key 5 Press the or key to select oF 6 Press the CALL SET MENU key to store the se lected setting 7 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key...

Page 61: ...ion menu will appear 2 Press the or key to select POS SEND menu then press the ENT key The transceiver will beep and the Position Send directory will appear To cancel press the 16 9 key 3 Press the or...

Page 62: ...2 Press the or key to select the desired level You will be able to see the effects of your changes The dimmer level can be set from 0 off to 3 3 Press the 16 9 key to return to radio operation 12 2 L...

Page 63: ...CALL SET MENU key CMP25 RAM mic or ENT key VH 310 Handset then press the or key to select TIME menu 3 Press the CALL SET MENU key CMP25 RAM mic or ENT key VH 310 Handset 4 Press the or key to select...

Page 64: ...selected setting 6 Press the 16 9 key to return to radio operation 12 5 CHANGING GPS INFORMATION TO VESSEL POSITION OR COG Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Information Factory default is Yo...

Page 65: ...r ENT key VH 310 Handset to store the selected setting 6 Press the 16 9 key to return to radio operation In the True mode the display shows direction with T Meanwhile the the display shows with M in t...

Page 66: ...SCAN RESUME TIME This selection is used to select the time the PS2000 waits after a transmission ends before starting scanning 1 Press and hold down the CALL SET MENU key CMP25 RAM mic or CALL MENU k...

Page 67: ...the 16 9 key to return to radio operation NOTE Emergency alarm cannot be turned OFF 12 11 WX ALERT This selection allows the radios NOAA Weather alert to be turned off Default setting is ON SCAN WX 1...

Page 68: ...5 Press the or key to select the first character letter number or symbol of the channel name 6 Press the CALL SET MENU key CMP25 RAM mic or ENT key VH 310 Handset to enter the first character and move...

Page 69: ...ENT key VH 310 Handset to store the selected setting 7 Press the 16 9 key to return to radio operation 12 14 EXTERNAL SPEAKER SELECTION This selection allow the CMP25 RAM or VH 310 Handset internal sp...

Page 70: ...nty informa tion are contained in section 16 WARRANTY 13 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob These can be ordered from our Parts Department by writin...

Page 71: ...6A 250V Make sure the red wire is connected to the posi 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...

Page 72: ...he alpha channels on the display on others alpha is not indicated but the proper channel is selected based on the U I C setting 3 Bridge to Bridge channels for example Channel 13 are for use by bridge...

Page 73: ...ecreational 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 Br...

Page 74: ...rcial VTS in selected areas 64 X 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...

Page 75: ...157 175 161 775 Canadian Coast Guard 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 Pub...

Page 76: ...annel designator Carrier frequency MHz Points of communica tion Intership and be tween coast and ship unless otherwise iandicated Coast transmit Ship transmit Channel designator Carrier frequency MHz...

Page 77: ...d States Canada border in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca its approaches the Great Lakes and the St Lawrence Seaway 157 425 MHz is available for intership and commercial com...

Page 78: ...ories Power Supplies and Signaling Boards To receive warranty service the purchaser must deliver the Product transpor tation and insurance prepaid to STANDARD HORIZON a division of Vertex Standard Att...

Page 79: ...s Products or for the operation 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...

Page 80: ...team at 714 827 7600 ext 6300 M F 7 00 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 ha...

Page 81: ...3 of 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 16 3 RECEIVER Fre...

Page 82: ...ds Two 5 second blasts separated by 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 secon...

Page 83: ...Page 83 Phantom PS2000 MEMO...

Page 84: ...rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street Cypress CA 90630 U...

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