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GX5500S
1 GENERAL
INFORMATION
The STANDARD HORIZON QUANTUM
GX5500S
marine VHF/FM marine
transceiver is capable of ITU-R 493-13 DSC (Digital Selective Calling) class
D operation. The class D operation allows continuous receiving of digital
selective calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call.
The
GX5500S
VHF operates on all currently-allocated marine channels
which are switchable for USA, International, or Canadian regulations. Emer-
gency Channel 16 can be immediately selected from any channel by press-
ing the red
16/9
key. NOAA Weather channels can also be accessed immedi-
ately by pressing the
WX
key.
The
GX5500S
can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF
output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.
Other features of the
GX5500S
VHF’s include: removable microphone with
controls, optional
RAM3
second station remote-control microphone with
display, intercom between radio and optional
RAM3
, scanning, priority scan-
ning, dual watch, high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.
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for the following contents:
y
GX5500S
Transceiver
y
Hand
Microphone
y
Power Cord with Fuse Holder
y
Mounting Bracket and Hardware
y
Owner’s
Manual
y
DSC Warning Sticker
