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2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ±20% power source. Connect

the black power wire to a negative ground.

3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to section 3.3

for connections.

4. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power out-

put and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation.

8.3

ACCESSORY CABLE

Wire Color/Description

WHITE - External Speaker (+)
SHIELD - External Speaker (–)
RED - PA Speaker (+)
SHIELD - PA Speaker (–)
GREEN - NMEA Ground
BLUE- NMEA Input (+)
GRAY-NMEA Output (+)

Connection Examples

Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
Connect to external 4 Ohm PA speaker
Connect to external 4 Ohm PA speaker
Connect to NMEA (–) connection of GPS
Connect to NMEA (+) output of GPS
Connect to NMEA (+) input of GPS

When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off
about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the specified wire’s insulation, then splice the ends
together.

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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.

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For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please contact
the manufacturer of the GPS receiver.

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GX5000S

can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher.

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The NMEA supported sentences are:
Input: GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC sentence is recommended)
Output:DSC and DSE

(DSC sentences to Standard Horizon Plotter for Position Polling)

If you have further inquires, please feel free to contact Product Support at:

Phone: (800) 767-2450
Email: [email protected]

External Speaker

GPS Receiver

PA Speaker

Green

Blue

NMEA OUT

NMEA OUT
NMEA IN

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Gray

Shield

Shield
Red

White

DISTRESS

PULL OPEN

VOL/PWR

SQL

CALL

CLR

PA/

FOG

SCAN

ENT

DW

IC

NAV

MENU

WX

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Summary of Contents for Quantum GX5000S

Page 1: ...udio z Oversized 2 8X1 4 inch Dot Matrix Display z NAV mode Displays Latitude Longitude Position Time SOG COG z Oversized Rotary Channel Selector Volume and Squelch Knobs z Programmable Scan Selectable Priority Scan and Dual Watch z One Button Access to Channel 16 and 9 z Treble and Bass Audio Tone Control z One Input for Optional RAM or VH 310 Remote Microphone z Optional Voice Scrambler z Plug a...

Page 2: ...SION 23 10 4 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT 24 10 5 SIMPLEX DUPLEX CHANNEL USE 24 10 6 USA CANADA AND INTERNATIONAL MODE 24 10 7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 24 10 7 1 NOAA Weather Alert 24 10 7 2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing 25 10 8 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 USE 25 10 9 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 OR 9 26 10 10 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS 27 10 11 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 27 10 12 DUAL WATCH TO CH16 27 10...

Page 3: ...SOG SPEED OVER GROUND UNIT 60 12 6 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE NAV DISPLAY 61 12 7 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET 61 12 8 SCAN TYPE 62 12 9 SCAN RESUME TIME 62 12 10 KEY BEEP ON OFF 63 12 11 WEATHER ALERT ON OFF 63 12 12 CHANNEL NAMING 64 12 13 NAMING THE RADIO OR SECOND STATION MIC OR HANDSET 64 12 14 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROL 65 12 15 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY 66 12 16 CALENDAR SETUP 67 12 17 VOICE SCRAMBLER 69...

Page 4: ... radio is receiving a call The GX5000S operates on all currently allocated marine channels which are switchable for use with 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 selection Other features of the...

Page 5: ...esult in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits Antenna Installation The antenna must be located at least 0 89 m 2 92 feet away from passen gers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements Lithium Battery Included This radio contains a Lithium Battery At the end of radio s useful life under various state and lows it may be illegal to dispose of Lithium Battery into the municipal waste s...

Page 6: ... Forms Form605 605 html To obtain a form from the FCC call 888 225 5322 5 2 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 5 3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING You may need a license when traveling in Canada If you do need a license contact their nearest field off...

Page 7: ... 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 occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be de termined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct ...

Page 8: ...ed distance can be greater than 5 miles in line of sight 7 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 cho...

Page 9: ... 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 installation of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below 1 16 3 4 3 4 1 1 8 1 8 5 8 3 8 Adapter 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 f...

Page 10: ...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 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 see Figure 1 1 Mount the antenna at least 3 ...

Page 11: ...nnect to NMEA input of GPS When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver strip off about 1 inch 2 5 cm of the specified wire s insulation then splice the ends together 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 manufa...

Page 12: ...nd hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select Time Offset Time Offset Time Offset Time Offset Time Offset 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 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ...

Page 13: ... Setup menu then press the CLR key again to return to radio operation 8 7 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC Allows the GPS Course Over Ground to be selected to show in True or Mag netic Factory default is True however following the steps below the COG can be changed to Magnetic 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 P...

Page 14: ... the ENT key then select Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Press the ENT key then turn the CHANNEL se lector knob to select desired audio responce in the lower frequency range Available selections are 6 6 6 6 6 through 6 6 6 6 6 5 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting 6 Select Treble Treble Treble Treble Treble with the CHANNEL selector knob 7 Press the ENT key th...

Page 15: ...ace behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accom modate the transceiver at least 6 inches deep 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 of the transceiver with the lock washer nut combination so that the mounting screw base faces the mount...

Page 16: ...ase to the Extension Cable Connector using the Nut 3 Drill the four Screw holes approx 2 mm on the wall then install the Mount ing Base to the wall using four screws 4 Put the Rubber 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 ...

Page 17: ... shown and press the CALL ENT key 5 Press the S or T key to select oF oF oF oF oF External speaker off or on on on on on External speaker on 6 Press the CALL ENT 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 S or T key to select RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP 3 Press the ENT key 4 Press ...

Page 18: ...s 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 MIC Connector Connects the supplied Hand Microphone 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 KEYPAD 16 9 Key Press the ...

Page 19: ...Page 19 GX5000S DISTRESS PULL OPEN VOL PWR SQL CALL CLR PA FOG SCAN ENT DW IC NAV MENU WX 16 9 QUANTUM GX5000S H L Figure 4 Controls and Connectors ...

Page 20: ...r details Secondary use Press and hold the DW IC key when the optional CMP25 RAM Mic or VH 310 Handset is connected intercom operation will operate be tween radio and option mic or handset Refer to section 10 16 INTER COM OPERATION for details CALL MENU Key Press the CALL SET MENU key to access the DSC Call Menu The Individual Call Group Call All Ships Call Position Request Po sition Report DSC Lo...

Page 21: ...LE CLR Key Press the CLR Key to cancel a selection the DSC menu Radio Setup or DSC Setup menus CHANNEL SELECTOR KNOB Rotary knob used to select channels and to choose menu items such as the DSC menu Radio Setup and DSC Setup menu The UP S DOWN T keys on the microphone can also be used to select channels and menu items Secondary Use y While holding down the SCAN key and turning the CHANNEL selector...

Page 22: ... ceiver is in the intercom operation mode between the RAM and the GX5000S it activates the GX5000S microphone for voice communica tions MICROPHONE Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology MICROPHONE SPEAKER The same audio heard through internal radio speaker is heard through microphone speaker UP S DOWN T KEYS The UP S and DOWN T o...

Page 23: ...mfortable level 5 Turn the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears This state is known as the squelch threshold 6 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired channel Refer to the channel chart on page 91 for available channels 7 When a message is received adjust the volume to the desired listening level The indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the channel is bein...

Page 24: ...s from USA to International 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 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART page 91 for allocated chan nels in each mode 10 7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 1 To receive a NOAA weather channel press the WX key from any chan nel The tran...

Page 25: ...sting NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM To test the GX5000S s NOAA Weather feature on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM setup as in section 10 7 1 NOAA Weather Alert and confirm the alert is heard 10 8 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 tra...

Page 26: ...te intervals Prior to making contact with another vessel refer to the channel charts in this manual and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact For example Channels 68 and 69 of the U S VHF Charts are some of the channels available to non commercial recreational boaters Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic an...

Page 27: ...ING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 Channel 13 is used at docks and bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port Messages on this channel must concern navigation only such as meeting and passing in restricted waters Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels By regulation power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels Your radio is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit...

Page 28: ...re the selected setting 6 Press the CLR key to return to the Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu then press the CLR key again to return to radio operation 10 13 2 Memory Scanning 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 key until MEM appears on the LCD...

Page 29: ...icates the channel has been programmed into the trans ceivers 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 key until MEM is removed from the dis play 5 To start priority scanning press the SCAN key momentarily P SCAN P SCAN P SCAN P SCAN P SCAN appears on the LCD Scanning will p...

Page 30: ...hailer when an optional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240SW HAIL PA speaker is in stalled The Hail mode has a listen back feature which provides two way communication through the HAIL PA speaker FOG HORN mode Automatic signaling is transmitted through the HAIL PA speaker When the Fog horn Bells or Whistle signal is not being outputted the GX5000S lis tens back through the connected PA Horn speaker 10 ...

Page 31: ... key 3 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the func tion 4 Press the ENT key 5 On the HORN and SIREN modes press the PTT switch to activate the tone through the HAIL PA speaker Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to control the AF output level The AF output level can be set from 0 to 30 watts 6 When the fog signal is not outputted rotate the VOL PWR knob to adjust listen back volume 7 To exit th...

Page 32: ...nds One 5 second blasts followed by two 1 second blasts separated by 2 seconds every 120 seconds One 5 second blasts followed by three 1 second blasts separated by 2 seconds every 120 seconds One 11 second rings every 60 seconds Motor vessel underway and making way Motor vessel underway but stopped not making way Sailing vessel underway fish ing vessel underway or an chored vessel not under comman...

Page 33: ...de the mode is changed to Intercom mode 2 When the Intercom operation is activated Inter Inter Inter Inter Inter com com com com com is displayed on the GX5000S and IC is dis played on the CMP25 RAM or VH 310 Handset 3 Press the PTT switch Talk Talk Talk Talk Talk will be shown on the display NOTE A warning beep will be emit ted when the GX5000S microphone s PTT switch is pressed while the RAM Mic...

Page 34: ...ansceiver Contact your Dealer to have a CVS2500 installed Refer to the section 12 17 VOICE SCRAMBLER to program the voice scrambler 1 Select a channel that was programmed for scram bler mode VS and scrambler number will appear on the LCD 2 Monitor the channel before transmitting 3 Transmit the voice message The signal sent will be scrambled ...

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Page 36: ...F 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 announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts This new system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS posi tion when connected to the transce...

Page 37: ...l the Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to the left to select DSC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup menu 3 Press the ENT key then select User MMSI User MMSI User MMSI User MMSI User MMSI with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Press the ENT key 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob or press the UP S DOWN T key on the microphon...

Page 38: ... count down 5 4 3 2 1 and then transmit the Distress call The backlight of the LCD and key pad flashes while the radios display is countdown 3 When the distress signal is sent CH70 and icon will appear on the LCD 4 The transceiver shadow watches for a transmission between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received DISTRESS and WAITING will appear on the LCD 5 If an acknowledgement is...

Page 39: ...klight of the LCD and key pad flashes while the radios display is countdown 4 When the distress signal is sent CH70 and icon will appear on the LCD 5 The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledg ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls on CH16 6 When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is auto matically selected The LCD shows the MMSI of the ...

Page 40: ...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 channel 16 SAFETY Call Used to transmit boating safety information to other vessels This message usually contains information about an overdue boat debris in the water loss of a navigation aid or an impor tant meteorological message This call is the same as saying Secur...

Page 41: ...the receiving radio to a desired communica tions channel This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and request ing to go to another channel switching to the channel is private between the two stations 11 5 1 Setting up the Individual Position Call Directory The GX5000S has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you w...

Page 42: ...cted then turn the CHANNEL selector knob to correct the entry 9 After the eleventh letter or space has been entered press and hold the ENT key to advance to the MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number number entry 10 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the ENT key Repeat this procedure until all nine sp...

Page 43: ... Press the ENT key to store the selected setting 7 Press the CLR key twice to return to the Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu then press the CLR key again to return to radio operation 11 5 3 Setting up Individual Group Call Ringer When a Individual Call or Group Call is received the radio will produce a ring ing tone for 2 minutes This selection allows the Individual...

Page 44: ...Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu then press the CLR key again to return to radio operation To enabling the ringer tone repeat the above procedure turning the CHAN NEL selector knob to select On On On On On in step 6 above 11 5 4 Transmitting an Individual Call This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and req...

Page 45: ...ansceiver will beep and the Individual directory will appear 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual then press the ENT key 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the ENT key Repeat this procedure until all nine spaces of the MMSI num ber which you want to contact are ent...

Page 46: ...nel The LCD shows the MMSI of the vessel calling 2 Press any key to stop the alarm 3 Press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship 11 6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY The GX5000S logs received distress calls and individual calls The DSC Call Waiting feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review When a call is logged while the radio is set on the DSC Standby function a...

Page 47: ...key again to call the selected station NOTE When there is an unread received call the category Distress Alert LOG Distress Alert LOG Distress Alert LOG Distress Alert LOG Distress Alert LOG or DSC Call Log DSC Call Log DSC Call Log DSC Call Log DSC Call Log notation will blink 11 6 3 To Delete the Received Log from the DSC Log Directory 1 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC Call DSC Call DSC Call DSC ...

Page 48: ...or other organizations licensed to assign ship MMSI numbers 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 is set to 0 The USCG recommends programming the MID of a ships MMSI into the Second Third and Fourth digits of the Group MMSI as it denotes the area the ship is located in The la...

Page 49: ...ed number and move one space to the right press the CALL MENU key Repeat procedure until all nine spaces of MMSI number are entered 12 If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the H L NAV key until the wrong number is selected then turn the CHAN NEL selector knob to correct the entry 13 To store the data entered press and hold the ENT key 14 To enter another group address ...

Page 50: ...oup Group Group Group To cancel press the CLR key 3 Press the ENT key The transceiver will beep and the Group Directory will appear 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual then press the ENT key 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the ENT key Repeat this procedure unti...

Page 51: ... 7 3 Receiving a Group Call 1 When a group call is received the GX5000S will produce a ringing alarm sound 2 The radio automatically switches to the requested channel 3 Press any key 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...

Page 52: ...ortant 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 position to the requesting vessel 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector k...

Page 53: ... ter NOTE If the GX5000S does not receive position data from the polled vessel the LCD will show NO POSITION DATA Manual Request You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without Setting up the Individual Position Call Directory 1 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC Call DSC Call DSC Call DSC Call DSC Call Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu menu will appear in the display 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob...

Page 54: ...UEST will be shown in the LCD Operation and trans ceiver function differs depending on Position Reply Position Reply Position Reply Position Reply Position Reply in the DSC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup menu setting Automatically reply 1 When a position request call is received a calling alarm sounds 4 times Then requested position coordinates are transmit ted automatically to the ...

Page 55: ...SC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup menu 3 Press the ENT key then select DSC Beep DSC Beep DSC Beep DSC Beep DSC Beep with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Press the ENT key then select Position Re Position Re Position Re Position Re Position Re port port port port port with the CHANNEL selector knob 5 Press the ENT key then select Off Off Off Off Off with the CHANNEL selector knob 6 Press the ENT k...

Page 56: ...y 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the Pos Report Pos Report Pos Report Pos Report Pos Report 3 Press ENT key to show the Position Send Directory This directory uses the Individual Directory information 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual then press the ENT key 5 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired nu...

Page 57: ...io Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup menu 3 Press the ENT key then select Position In Position In Position In Position In Position In put put put put put with the CHANNEL selector knob 4 Press the ENT key The transceiver will beep and the display will be as shown in the illustra tion o...

Page 58: ...is selected the lamp is extin guished 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 Due to varying mounting overhead or below this selection sets up the display for best viewability 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 Pre...

Page 59: ... Time Offset Time Offset Time Offset in the Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup 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 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 is assigned the time is the same as UTC Universal Time Coordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean ...

Page 60: ...ting 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 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 SOG SPEED OVER GROUND UNIT Allows the SOG shown on the NAV display to be shown in Knot MPH or KPH 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup Radio Setup R...

Page 61: ... or True True True True True 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 7 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET Allows selection of the priority channel when priority scan is enabled 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select...

Page 62: ...on mode press the 16 9 key 12 9 SCAN RESUME TIME This selection is used to select the time the GX5000S waits after a transmis sion ends before starting scanning 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select SCAN Resume SCAN Resume SCAN Resume SCAN Resume SCAN Resume in the Radio Setup Radio Set...

Page 63: ...ss the 16 9 key NOTE Emergency alarm and beeps for DSC operation cannot be turned OFF 12 11 WEATER ALERT ON OFF This selection allows the NOAA Weather alert to be turned off Default setting is On SCAN and WX CH 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select Weather Alert Weather Alert Weather Al...

Page 64: ...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 hold down the ENT key to enter the name 9 If you want to enter the name of another channel repeat steps 3 through 8 10 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 12 13 NAMING THE RADIO OR SECOND STATION MIC OR HAND...

Page 65: ...isy environments The effect is similar to adjusting the treble and bass controls on a stereo 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select Tone Control Tone Control Tone Control Tone Control Tone Control in the Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL se...

Page 66: ...tup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select FOG Frequency FOG Frequency FOG Frequency FOG Frequency FOG Frequency in the Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob 3 Press the ENT key 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select desired tone frequency 5 Press the ENT key to store the selected se...

Page 67: ... to section GPS Connected When a GPS is connected the GX5000S will automatically store the calendar date and time information after being connected for 1 hour GPS Not Connected If a GPS is not connected to the GX5000S the date and time has to be manu ally entered into the Calendar Menu in order for the clock to operate The time you will enter will be your local time in UTC format To calculate your...

Page 68: ...numbers in each column b The ENT key is used move to the right c The H L NAV key is used move to the left 8 Using the Standard time table below calculate the UTC time of your posi tion Note For daylight savings time subtract one hour to the offset in your time zone 9 To enter the time press the ENT key until the first digit in the Time Time Time Time Time hh hh hh hh hh mm UTC mm UTC mm UTC mm UTC...

Page 69: ...MENU key until Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu appears 2 Press the ENT key then select Scrambler Scrambler Scrambler Scrambler Scrambler in the Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob 3 Press the ENT key 4 Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the chan nel to be scrambled and press the ENT key 5 Turn the CH...

Page 70: ...used between the RAM Mic and the transceiver In addition speaker wires are supplied at the panel mount of the routing cable allowing the STANDARD HORIZON MLS 300 or MLS 310 External speakers to be con nected in noisey environments 13 1 RAM MIC CONTROLS SQUELCH CONTROL SQL Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode Press the microphone s S or T key to adjust the squelch VOLUME KEY VOL Pr...

Page 71: ...ays these keys emulate the function of the transceiver s CHANNEL selector knob 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 CLR Key 1 Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels 2 If held ...

Page 72: ... on resets the microprocessor and erases scan channels from memory This clears the memory and establishes the factory set defaults For a list of these defaults see the section on Resetting the Transceiver s Micropro cessor DISTRESS KEY Used to send a DSC Distress Call To send the distress call 1 Lift the red rubber cover 2 Press and hold the Red button The RAM display will count down 5 4 3 2 1 and...

Page 73: ...RCOM is displayed on the GX5000S 3 Press the PTT switch TALK is displayed NOTE A warning beep is emitted when the RAM Mic PTT switch is pressed 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 Press the DW IC key again the mode will revert to RADI...

Page 74: ...perating the FOG Horn The GX5000S is capable of sending 4 pre programmed fog signals and also Horn Siren Aground and Anchor signals UNDERWAY POWER BOAT UNDERWAY STOPPED POWER BOAT STOPPED SAIL SAIL BOAT FISH VESSEL TOW VESSEL TOW VESSEL UNDER TOW 1 Press and hold the NAV key then select FOG with the S or T key 2 Press the CALL SET key 3 Select the one of the eight functions described above with th...

Page 75: ...dition for the menu item then press the CALL SET key to save the new setting 6 Press the S T key to select EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT then press the CALL SET key to return to the normal operation RADIO SETUP Function DIMMER Adjusts the backlight CONTRAST Contrast adjustment of the display NAV DISPLAY Selects Lat Lon or SOG to be displayed SOG UNIT Knots MPH or KPH selection MAGNETIC True or Magnetic...

Page 76: ...RADIO RADIO RADIO RADIO RADIO SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP menu appears 2 Press the CALL ENT key then select NAV DISPLAY NAV DISPLAY NAV DISPLAY NAV DISPLAY NAV DISPLAY with the S T key 3 Press the CALL ENT key 4 Press the T or S key to select Pos Pos Pos Pos Pos Your Vessel s Cur rent Position or Cru Cru Cru Cru Cru Course Over Ground 5 Press the CALL ENT key to store the data entered then press...

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Page 78: ...NDSET on and off PTT Push To Talk Switch Activates transmission H L key Toggles between high and low power 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 inhibited and low power only channels DISTRESS key Used to send a DSC Distress Call To send the di...

Page 79: ... Activates the Alternate key function Press this key to activate the Alternate key function of the numeric 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 previ ous selected working channel Secondary use Press and hold the 16 9 key then press the WX key to switch be tween the USA International or ...

Page 80: ...hannel number Secondary use 1 Press the F key first then press the 3 SCAN key to start and stop the scanning of programmed channels Refer to section 10 13 SCAN NING for details 2 While holding down the 3 SCAN key and pressing the S or T key you can confirm memory channels for scanning 4 DW Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly select digit 4 in a channel number Secondary use Press th...

Page 81: ...or details 8 PA Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly select digit 8 in a channel number Secondary use Press the F key then press the 8 PA key to operate the 30 Watt PA function Refer to section 10 14 PA FOG OPERATION for details 9 FOG Key When in radio mode this key is used to directly select digit 9 in a channel number Secondary use Press the F key then press the 9 FOG key to opera...

Page 82: ...n the RAM Mic PTT switch is also being pressed while the trans ceiver microphone s PTT switch is pressed 4 Speak slowly and clearly into the mi crophone hold the microphone about 1 5 cm 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 f...

Page 83: ...mode press the F key followed by the 8 PA key again 14 3 2 Operating the FOG Horn The GX5000S is capable of sending Underway Stop Sail Tow Horn Siren Aground and Anchor signals 1 Press the F key followed by the 9 FOG key to activate the FOG HORN menu 2 Select the one of the eight functions described above with the S or T key and press the ENT key 3 On the Horn Horn Horn Horn Horn and Siren Siren S...

Page 84: ...ress the ENT key then select POS INPUT POS INPUT POS INPUT POS INPUT POS INPUT with the S T key 4 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 ...

Page 85: ...ange the value or condition for the menu item then press the ENT key to save the new setting 6 Press the S T key to select EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT then press the ENT key to return to the normal operation NOTE When the SETUP menu is selected using the VH 310 Handset the GX5000S will be temporarily disabled until the VH 310 Handset exits from the setup mode DSC SETUP Function INDIVIDUAL DIR Setup t...

Page 86: ...enu and return to radio opera tion mode 14 5 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 VH 310 s External Speaker to a fixed level regardress of the VOL level setting of the VH 310 which is useful when using the STANDARD HORIZON MLS 310 10W amplified speaker with on off volume control 1 Press and hold d...

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Page 88: ...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 numbers are listed below Power Cord T9023306 VOL SQL Knob RA0542600 Rotary Channel Knob...

Page 89: ...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 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 Short Circuit t...

Page 90: ...s alpha is not indicated but the proper channel is se lected 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 channels S...

Page 91: ...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 ship movement 1 W 16 X X X S 156 800 International Distress Safety and Calling 17 X X X S 156 850 State Controlled 1 W 18 X D 156 900 161 500 Port operation ship movement 18A X X S 156 900 Commercial 19 X D 156 950 161 ...

Page 92: ...ns 67 X X X S 156 375 US Commercial Used for Bridge to bridge com muni cations in lower Mississippi River Inter ship only Canada Commercial fishing S R 68 X X X S 156 425 Non commercial Recreational 69 X X X S 156 475 US Non commercial Recreational Canada Commercial fishing only International Inter ship Port opertions and Ship movement 70 X X X S 156 525 Digital selective calling voice communicati...

Page 93: ...respondence 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 S 157 375 Port operation ship movement 87A X S 157 375 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 88 X X S 157 425 Port operation ship movement 88A X S 157 425 Commercial Inter ship Only WX01 X X X D 162 550 Weather receive only WX02 X X X ...

Page 94: ...72 156 625 Intership only 78A 156 925 156 925 79A 156 975 156 975 Great Lakes only 80A 157 025 157 025 Do 6714 156 375 Internship only Distress Safety and Calling 16 156 800 156 800 EPRIB Intership Safety 06 156 300 a Intership or b For SAR Ship and aircraft for the U S Coast Guard Environmental 1513 156 750 Coast to ship only Maritime Control 179 10 156 850 156 850 Liaison U S Coast Guard 22A11 1...

Page 95: ...tates 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 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 c...

Page 96: ...es Microphones Handsets External Speakers Antennas Carrying Accessories 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 VER TEX STANDARD Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street Cypress CA 90630 Include proof of purchase indicating model serial number and date of purch...

Page 97: ...rial number has been removed defaced or changed STANDARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equip ment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection with STANDARD HORIZON 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 f...

Page 98: ...y questions or comments regarding the use of the GX5000S you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E Mail or contact the Product Support 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 has expired If you wish to obtain the flat rate price...

Page 99: ...Hi 66 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 Frequency Stability 20 C to 60 C 0 0005 FM Hum and Noise 50 dB 18 3 RECEIVER Frequency Range 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Sensitivity 20 dB Quieting 0 35 μV 12 dB SINAD 0 30 μV Squelch Sensitivity Threshold 0 13 μV Modulation Acceptance Bandwidth 7 5 ...

Page 100: ...LTD All 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 S A www standardhorizon com E M 0 2 8 N 1 0 3 ...

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