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GX1150

ECLIPSE DSC+ GX1150

25 Watt VHF/FM

Class D DSC Marine Transceiver

Owner's Manual

Replaces older and Eclipse DSC Models

Meets ITU-R M493-12 regulation

16/9, H/L and channel keys on the mic

DSC test call

Auto DSC channel change selection

Full dot matrix display

Submersible JIS-7 / IPX7 (3.3 feet for 30 minutes)

NMEA 0183 Input and Output

Time and GPS position information shown on display*

Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch

NOAA Weather Channels with Alert

All USA/International and Canadian Marine Channels

3 Year Waterproof Warranty

When GPS connected

Summary of Contents for ECLIPSE DSC+ GX1150

Page 1: ...l keys on the mic DSC test call Auto DSC channel change selection Full dot matrix display Submersible JIS 7 IPX7 3 3 feet for 30 minutes NMEA 0183 Input and Output Time and GPS position information shown on display Programmable Scan Priority Scan and Dual Watch NOAA Weather Channels with Alert All USA International and Canadian Marine Channels 3 Year Waterproof Warranty When GPS connected ...

Page 2: ...2 MOUNTING THE RADIO 14 9 2 1 Supplied Mounting Bracket 14 9 2 2 Optional MMB 84 Flush Mount Bracket 15 9 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 16 9 4 ACCESSORY CABLE 17 9 5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS 17 9 6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME 18 9 7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION 19 10 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 20 11 BASIC OPERATION 24 11 1 RECEPTION 24 11 2 TRANSMISSION 24 11 3 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT 24 11 4 SIMPLEX DUPLEX C...

Page 3: ... Call Waiting Directory 44 12 6 3 Deleting DSC Log Calls 45 12 7 GROUP CALL 46 12 7 1 Setting up a Group Call 46 12 7 2 Transmitting a Group Call 47 12 7 3 Receiving a Group Call 49 12 7 4 Setting up Group Call Ringer 50 12 8 POSITION REQUEST 51 12 8 1 Setting up the Position Reply 51 12 8 2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel 52 12 8 3 Receiving a Position Request 54 12 9 POSITION R...

Page 4: ...gh 25W and Low 1W SQL KNOB Move this control clockwise to squelch or counter clockwise un squelch the radio POWER SWITCH VOL KNOB Turn the transceiver on and off and adjust the audio level 16 9 BUTTON Press to recall channel 16 Press and hold to recall channel 9 Press again to revert to the last se lected channel CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS Selects the operating channel MIC HOLE Be sure your mouth is a...

Page 5: ...rt and stop the scan ning of programmed channels CALL MENU BUTTON Press to access the DSC MENU Press and hold to access the Ra dio and DSC setup menus ENT BUTTON When Radio or DSC menus are selected pressing this key saves a selection CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS Press to select a VHF or WX channel Used to select a desired channel and to select items in the DSC OPERATION and SETUP menus CLR WX BUTTON Pr...

Page 6: ...which can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the red key NOAA Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing and holding the key Other features of the transceiver include scanning priority scanning sub mersible mic high and low voltage warning and GPS repeatability 2 ON LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION in USA or Canada only Please visit www standardhorizon com to registe...

Page 7: ... Loudspeaker 5 SAFETY WARNING INFORMATION This radio is restricted to occupational use work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure condi tions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separa tion distance of 0 6 m 2 feet Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF expo sure limits Antenna Ins...

Page 8: ...gov Forms Form605 605 html 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 USCG recommends the boats registration number and the state to be used CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING You may need a license when traveling in Canada If you do need a license contact their nearest field office o...

Page 9: ...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 t...

Page 10: ... 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 choosing an antenna In terms of effective radiated power ERP ...

Page 11: ... choice For runs over 20 feet but less than 50 feet the larger RG 8X should be used For cable runs over 50 feet RG 213 should be used For installation of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below 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 follow the directions that are...

Page 12: ...nd listen 10 If there is no answer repeat the above procedure If there is still no re sponse try another channel 8 5 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 OR 9 Channel 16 may be used for initial contact hailing with another vessel However its most important use is for emergency messages This channel must be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel It is monitored by the Europe...

Page 13: ...e fastest way to learn which channels are used for radiotelephone traffic is to ask at a local marina Channels available for such traffic are designated Pub lic Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual Some examples for USA use are Channels 24 25 26 27 28 84 85 86 and 87 Call the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel s name The marine operator will then ask you h...

Page 14: ...pass or that the radios per formance is not affected by the antenna location temporarily connect the ra dio in the desired location and a Examine 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 9 2 MOUNTING THE RADIO 9 2 1 Supplied Mounting Bracket The supplied mounting bracket...

Page 15: ...ast 6 7 inches or 17 cm deep There should be at least 1 2 inch 1 3 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 brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer nut combination so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface 5 Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so...

Page 16: ...sed refer to next section 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 Figure 1 General Installation Fuse Replacement To take out the Fuse from the Fuse Holder hold both ends of the Fuse Holder and pull the Fuse Holder apart do not bend the Fuse Holder When you replace the Fuse please c...

Page 17: ...all satellite icon will ap pear on the top right corner of the display and dis plays your current location Latitude Longitude on the display NOTE If there is a problem with the NMEA input from a GPS the satellite icon will blink continuously until the connection is corrected If a GPS with NMEA output is not connected to the radio the GX1150 will beep 10 minutes after the radio is turned on After t...

Page 18: ... appears 2 Press the key then select TIME OFFSET with the keys 3 Press the key 4 Press the keys to select time offset from UTC See illustration below to find your offset time from UTC If 00 00 is assigned the time is the same as UTC Universal Time Coordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time 5 Press the key to store the time offset 6 Press the key to exit the menu mode and re turn to radio operation OFF...

Page 19: ...ppears 2 Press the key then select TIME DISPLAY with the keys 3 Press the key 4 Press the to select UTC or LOCAL 5 Press the key to store the selected setting 6 Press the key to exit the menu mode and re turn to radio operation In the Local time mode the display shows the time by the 12 hour system Meanwhile the display shows the time by 24 hour system in the UTC time mode UTC mode LOCAL mode ...

Page 20: ... at which random noise on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal will This point is called the squelch threshold Further adjustment of the squelch control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions Key Press the key to cancel the menu selection Secondary use Press and hold the key to recall the last used NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weath...

Page 21: ...mmediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location and automati cally selects high power Holding down this key recalls channel 9 Press ing the key again reverts to the previous selected working channel Secondary use Press and hold the key then press the key to switch between the USA Canadian and International Channel Groups Key Press this key to start and stop the scanning of programmed chann...

Page 22: ...and optimum perfor mance Normally the GND connection to the heat sink is not needed However when the DC power cable connection to the radio has a long run the transmitter may become unstable and the receiving audio may be noisy In such a case connect a large diameter short cable between this terminal on the heat sink and battery ground Install only the supplied screw or similar size M3x6 Stainless...

Page 23: ... the same as the key on the front panel of the transceiver Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location Holding down this key recalls channel 9 Pressing the key again reverts to the previ ously selected working channel Key Press this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W High and 1 W Low power When the key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67 the power...

Page 24: ...ON 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 indicator in the LCD is displayed 4 Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone NOTE This is a noise cancelling microphone The oval slot on the micro phone should be positioned within 1 2 inch 1 3 cm from the mouth for optimum performance 5 When the transmission is...

Page 25: ... in each mode 11 6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS NOTE NOAAWeather channels are available in the waters of USAand Canada only 1 To receive a NOAA weather channel press and hold the key from any channel The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel 2 Press the keys to select a different NOAA weather channel 3 To exit from the NOAA weather channels press and hold the key The transceiver return...

Page 26: ...in utes and then the weather report will be received The Weather Alert feature is also engaged while the transceiver is receiving on one of the NOAA weather channels 11 6 2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing NOAA tests the alert system every Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM To test the GX1150 s NOAA Weather alert feature on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM setup as in previous section and confirm the alert is...

Page 27: ...rom the transceiver s memory select the channel then press and hold the key until MEM disappears from the LCD 6 To start scanning just press the key momentarily M SCAN appears on the LCD Scanning will proceed from the low est to the highest programmed channel number and will stop on a channel when a transmission is received 7 The channel number will blink during reception 8 To stop scanning press ...

Page 28: ...anned 5 To DELETE a channel from the transceiver s memory select the channel then press and hold the key until MEM disappears from the LCD 6 To start priority scanning just press the key momentarily P SCAN appears on the LCD Scan ning will proceed between the memorized chan nels and the priority channel The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel 7 To stop scanning press the...

Page 29: ...can Type 2 By default the Priority Channel is set to Channel 16 If you want to select a different channel the radio will Dual Watch to refer to section 11 7 4 Pri ority Channel Setting 3 Select the channel you wish to Dual Watch along with the priority channel 4 Press and hold the key until MEM is shown on the display 5 Press the key and the radio will Dual Watch between the selected priority chan...

Page 30: ...d will be used to announce routine and urgent mari time safety information broadcasts This system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position when connected to the transceiver to the Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or receive Dis tress Urgency Safety Routine POSITION REQUEST POSITION SEND and Group call...

Page 31: ...P menu appears 3 Press the key The display will show a series of dashes 4 Press the keys to select the first number of your MMSI then press the key to step to the next number 5 Repeat step 4 to set your MMSI up to nine digits NOTE If a mistake was made pressing the key on the microphone will step to previously entered numbers and will allow the number to be changed us ing the keys 6 When finished ...

Page 32: ...s and hold the DISTRESS key The DIS TRESS menu will appear on the LCD and the ra dios display will count down 3S 2S 1S and then transmit the Distress Alert The backlight of the LCD and keypad flashes while the radios dis play is countdown 2 The GX1150 watches for an acknowledgment call on channel 70 or a voice call on channel 16 from another vessel 3 If an vessel responds to you on channel 16 pick...

Page 33: ...ledg ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls on CH16 6 If an vessel responds to you on channel 16 pick up the mic and advise your distress situation 7 When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is re ceived on channel 70 a DSC Distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected Pick up the mic and advise your distress situa tion The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship re sponding to your di...

Page 34: ...t pressed for thirty seconds after a DSC call is received the GX1150 will automati cally switch to channel 16 for you to monitor distress communications 5 To immediately switch to channel 16 press the key 6 If you want the radio to stay on the channel you were on before receiving the distress call press the key 7 If the position of the vessel distress data does not include position the LCD will sh...

Page 35: ...all is the same as saying Securite Securite Securite 12 4 1 Transmitting an All Ships Call 1 Press the key The DSC MENU will ap pear 2 Press the keys to select ALL SHIPS 3 Press the key To cancel press the key 4 Press the keys to select the call SAFETY or URGENY then press the key 5 Press the keys to select the oper ating channel you want to communicate on then press the key 6 Press the key again ...

Page 36: ... the key 4 If a key is not pressed for thirty seconds after an All Ships call is received the GX1150 will auto matically switch to the requested channel for you to monitor communica tions 5 To immediately switch to requested channel press the key 6 If you want the radio to stay on the channel you were on before receiving the All Ships call press the key 7 Press the key to display the operating cha...

Page 37: ...ll similar to a cellular phones directory 1 Press and hold down the key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the keys to select DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the key then select INDIV DIR with the keys 4 Press the key then select ADD with the keys 5 Press the key 6 Press the keys to scroll to the first letter of the name of the vessel or person you want to list in the directory 7 Press the key to store the f...

Page 38: ...y 12 5 2 Setting up Individual Reply Allows setting up the radio to automatically default setting or manually re spond to a DSC Individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications When Manual is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling This function is similar to caller id on a cellular phone 1 Press and hold down the ke...

Page 39: ...ng described previous section is set to AUTO 1 Press and hold down the key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the keys to select DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the key then select INDIV ACK with the keys 4 Press the key 5 Turn the keys to select ABLE or UNABLE 6 Press the key to store the selected set ting 7 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the key ...

Page 40: ... store the selected setting 7 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the key The GX1150 has the capability to turn off the Individual call ringer 1 Press and hold down the key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the keys to select DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the key then select DSC BEEP with the keys 4 Press the key 5 Press the keys to select INDI VIDUAL then press the key 6 Press the ...

Page 41: ...Press the key then press the keys to select the operating channel you want to commu nicate on and press the key 6 Press the key again to transmit the individual DSC signal 7 After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted if the re ply signal is not received WAIT FOR ACK is shown on the display which means the GX1150 is wait ing for the ship you called to send an acknowl edge ment 8 To transmit the call agai...

Page 42: ...ber is selected then move the channel knob to correct the entry 7 When finished entering the MMSI number press and hold the key 8 Press the key then press the keys to select the operating channel you want to communi cate on and press the key 9 Press the key again to transmit the individual DSC signal 10 After the INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted if a re ply signal is not received WAIT FOR ACK is sho...

Page 43: ...f you want to see who is calling and requesting you to switch to a channel for communications similar to caller id on a cellular phone 1 When an individual call is received an individual call ringing alarm sounds The display will show the MMSI or name of the vessel transmitting the Individual Call and the ra dio automatically switches to the requested chan nel 2 Press any key to stop the alarm 3 P...

Page 44: ...NU menu appears 2 Press the keys to select DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the key then select INDIV ACK with the keys 4 Press the ENT key 5 Press the keys to select ABLE or UNABLE 6 Press the key to store the selected setting 7 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the key 12 6 2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory 1 Press the key The DSC MENU will ap pear ...

Page 45: ...DSC Log Directory 1 Press the key The DSC MENU will appear 2 Press the keys to select DSC LOG menu 3 Press the key then press the keys to select LOG DELETE 4 Press the key then press the keys to select the category DISTRESS or DSC CALL to be deleted 5 Press the key then press the keys to select the category DISTRESS or DIST CANCEL for DISTRESS or station name or MMSI num ber for DSC CALL to be del...

Page 46: ...Example If your MMSI is 366123456 366 is MID which denote the country and 123456 is Ships ID for you Group MMSI Group MMSI numbers are not assigned by the FCC 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 USC...

Page 47: ... number and move one space to the right press the key Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered 11 If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number repeat pressing the microphone s key until the wrong character is selected then press the or key to enter the correct letter or number 12 To store the data entered press and hold the key 13 To enter another ...

Page 48: ...r 1 Press the key The DSC MENU will ap pear 2 Press the keys to select GROUP To cancel press the key or key 3 Press the key The transceiver will beep and the Group Directory will appear 4 Press the keys to select MANUAL then press the key 5 Press the keys to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the key Repeat this procedure until all nine spa...

Page 49: ...m sound The display will show the MMSI or name of the vessel transmitting the Group Call 2 Press any key to stop the alarm 3 To show the nature of the call of the vessel press the key 4 If a key is not pressed for thirty seconds after a Group Call is received the GX1150 will automatically switch to the re quested channel for you to monitor communications 5 To immediately switch to requested channe...

Page 50: ...Group Call Ringer The GX1150 has the capability to turn off the Group call ringer 1 Press and hold down the key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the keys to select DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the key then select DSC BEEP with the keys 4 Press the key 5 Press the keys to select GROUP then press the key 6 Press the keys to select OFF 7 Press the key to store the selected setting 8 To exit this menu and r...

Page 51: ...g up the Individual Posi tion Call Directory to enter information into the individual directory 12 8 1 Setting up the Position Reply The GX1150 can be set up to automatically or manually send your position to another vessel This selection is important 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...

Page 52: ...ys to select ON in step 7 above 12 8 2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel Pre Programmable Request 1 Press the key The DSC MENU will ap pear in the display 2 Press the keys to select POS RE QUEST 3 Press the key to show the Position request directory This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Di rectory information 4 Press the keys to select a name then press the key 5 Press the key to tran...

Page 53: ... information 4 Press the keys to select the MANUAL then press the key 5 Press the keys to scroll through num bers 0 9 To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the key Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number which you want to contact are entered 6 If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI num ber repeat pressing the microphone s key un til the wrong n...

Page 54: ...r function differs depending on POS REPLY in the DSC SETUP menu setting Automatically reply 1 When a position request call is received a calling alarm sounds 5 times After the alarm the GX1150 will transmit your po sition to the vessel who requested it 2 To exit from position request display press the key Manually reply 1 When a position request call is received from another vessel the GX1150 will...

Page 55: ...ing up a Position Report Ringer The GX1150 has the capability to turn off the Position Report ringer 1 Press and hold down the key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the keys to select DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the key then select DSC BEEP with the keys 4 Press the key 5 Press the keys to select POSI TION REPORT 6 Press the ENT key 7 Press the keys to select OFF 8 Press the key to store the selected se...

Page 56: ...your position to then press the key 6 Press the key again to send your posi tion to the selected vessel 7 Press the key to return the display to the radio operation mode display Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to call without Setting up the Indi vidual Position Call Directory 1 Press the key The DSC MENU will ap pear in the display 2 Press the keys to select the POS REPORT 3 P...

Page 57: ...on to the se lected vessel 10 Press the key to return the display to the radio operation mode display 12 9 3 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call When another vessel transmits their location to the GX1150 the following will happen 1 When the Position Report Call is received a ring ing sound will be produced and the display shows the vessels MMSI or Name how long since the call was received and the...

Page 58: ... the keys to scroll through numbers 0 9 then press the key to move the entry location to the right If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the microphone s key until the wrong number is selected then press the keys to correct the entry When finished entering the MMSI number press and hold the key 5 Press the key again to transmit the Test sig nal 6 After the DSC TEST call...

Page 59: ... keys to select POS IN PUT menu 3 Press the key The transceiver will beep and the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right 4 Enter the time in 24 hour format on the UTC time Use the and the microphone s H L key to navigate to each column of the time then use the keys to select the desired numbers in each column Re peat for each column to complete the time 5 Enter the Latitude Long...

Page 60: ... store the selected level 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the key 13 2 LCD CONTRAST This selection sets up the display for best viewabilty for the varying mounting locations overhead or below 1 Press and hold down the key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the key then select CONTRAST in the RADIO SETUP menu with the keys 3 Press the key 4 Press the keys to select the de...

Page 61: ... TIME OFFSET in the RADIO SETUP menu with the keys 3 Press the key 4 Press the keys to select time offset from UTC See illustration below to find your offset time from UTC If 00 00 is assigned the time is the same as UTC Universal Time Coordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time 5 Press the key to store the time offset 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the key OFFSET TIME TAB...

Page 62: ...u and return to radio operation mode press the key In the Local time mode the display shows the time in 12 hour or when UTC time is selected will show time in 24 hour format 13 5 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET Allows selection of the priority channel 1 Press and hold down the key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the key then select PRIORITY CH in the RADIO SETUP menu with the keys 3 Press the key 4 Press th...

Page 63: ...etting 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the key 13 7 KEY BEEP ON OFF This section allows the level of the key beep to be adjusted or turned off 1 Press and hold down the key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the key then select KEY BEEP in the RADIO SETUP menu with the keys 3 Press the key 4 Press the keys to select desired beep level 5 Press the key to set the key beep ...

Page 64: ...ode ON WX CH Emits a load beep when the Weather Alert is received while re ceiving the Weather channel ON SCAN Emits a load beep when the Weather Alert is received while scanning the Weather channels ON WX SCAN Emits a load beep when the Weather Alert is received while receiving the Weather channel and or scanning the Weather channels Off Disable the Weather Alert function 5 Press the key to store...

Page 65: ...event of serious problems please contact your Dealer or our repair facility 14 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 in USA or Canada or Standard Horizon Vertex Standard authorized dealers outside USA or Canada Marine Division of Vertex Standard US Headquarters 6125 Phyllis Drive C...

Page 66: ...ppressor on power cable Change to resistive spark plug wires and or add an alternator whine filter Check the connections of the accessory cable Possible short circuit on the External speaker cable WHITE SHIELD Have the antenna checked or test the trans ceiver with another antenna If the problem per sists contact your Dealer for servicing Confirm that the connected power supply volt age is between ...

Page 67: ...n A adjacent to the alpha channels on the display on others 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 inter coastal 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 No...

Page 68: ...oration or the U S Coast Guard The use of these frequencies outside VTS and ship movement sector protected areas is permitted pro vided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement communica tions in their respective designated sectors 10 Use of 156 875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movement and docking of ships Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt 5 156 3...

Page 69: ...Outside Puget Sound area and its approaches and the Great Lakes 157 425 MHz is also available for communications between commercial fishing vessels and associated aircraft while engaged in commercial fish ing activities 14 When the frequency 156 850 MHz is authorized it may be used addition ally for search and rescue training exercises conducted by state or local governments 15 The frequency 156 8...

Page 70: ...hip 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 5...

Page 71: ...s 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 communicatio...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...ed Batteries 1 year Note Batteries will be deemed deflective only if storage capacity drops below 80 of rated capacity or if leakage develops Associated Accessories 1 year Includes Microphones Handsets External Speakers Antennas CarryingAccessories Power Supplies and Signaling Boards To receive warranty service the purchaser must deliver the Product transpor tation and insurance prepaid to STANDAR...

Page 74: ...TANDARD HORIZON nor does this warranty extend to Products on which the serial 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 exp...

Page 75: ...questions or comments regarding the use of the GX1150 you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E Mail or contact the Product Support team at 800 767 2450 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 for out of ...

Page 76: ... Memory 20 DSC Log Memory Distress 20 DSC Log Memory DSC Call 38 Dimensions W x H x D 6 10 x 2 36 x 6 69 155 x 60 x 170 mm Flush Mount Dimensions W x H x D 5 15 x 2 00 x 6 69 131 x 51 x 170 mm Weight 2 0 lb 920 g 17 2 TRANSMITTER Frequency Range 156 025 to 157 425 MHz RF Output 25 W Hi 1 W Lo Conducted Spurious Emissions 80 dB Hi 66 dB Lo Audio Response within 1 3 of a 6 dB octave pre emphasis cha...

Page 77: ...ion Acceptance Bandwidth 7 5 kHz Selectivity Spurious and Image Rejection 75 dB Intermodulation and Rejection at 12 dB SINAD 70 dB Audio Output 4 5 W Audio Response within 1 3 of a 6 dB octave de emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Frequency Stability 20 C to 50 C 0 0005 Channel Spacing 25 kHz DSC Format ITU R M 493 NMEA Input Output Output DSC DSE Input GLL GGA RMC and GNS ...

Page 78: ...GX1150 Page 78 17 4 GX1150 DIMENSIONS ...

Page 79: ...e FCC rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference Part 15 21 Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap proved by Vertex Standard could void the User s authorization to oper ate this device ...

Page 80: ...ll rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD Printed in China Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD 6125 Phyllis Drive Cypress California 90630 U S A www standardhorizon com E M 0 3 7 N 1 5 1 ...

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