Operation Manual

GX1000SPage 8
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The Vertex Standard GX1000S ECLIPSE DSC is a VHF/FM transceiver de-
signed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX1000S
ECLIPSE DSC can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF
output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.
The GX1000S ECLIPSE DSC is capable of RTCM SC101 DSC (Digital Selec-
tive Calling) operation.
The GX1000S ECLIPSE DSC operates on all currently-allocated marine chan-
nels which are switchable for use with either USA, International, or Canadian
regulations. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately se-
lected from any channel by pressing the red
[
16/9
]
key. NOAA Weather chan-
nels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the
[
WX
]
key.
Other features of the transceiver include: scanning, priority scanning, sub-
mersible mic, high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.
2 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it
for the following contents:
y GX1000S ECLIPSE DSC Transceiver with microphone
y Mounting Bracket and hardware
y Owner’s Manual
y Power Cord
3 OPTIONS
MMB-84 ......................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket
MLS-310 .............................................................. Amplified External Speaker
MLS-300 ...................................................................... External Loudspeaker
MLS-310 MLS-300MMB-84