ECLIPSE DSC+ GX1150 25 Watt VHF/FM Class D DSC Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual GX1150 Replaces older Eclipse+ 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ....................................................................................... 4 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 6 2 ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION (in USA or Canada only) ..................... 6 3 PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................ 7 4 OPTIONS ............................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS 12 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING .......................................................................... 30 12.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................... 30 12.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) .................................... 30 12.2.1 What is an MMSI? ........................................................................... 30 12.2.2 Programming the MMSI .......................................................
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I POWER SWITCH / VOL KNOB CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS Selects the operating channel. Turn the transceiver on and off, and adjust the audio level. SQL KNOB 16/9 BUTTON Press to recall channel 16. Press and hold to recall channel 9. Press again to revert to the last selected channel. TRANSMISSION SWITCH Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level while pressing this switch. CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS Move this control clockwise to squelch or counter clockwise unsquelch the radio.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE II 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 Press to cancel the menu selection. Press and hold to recall the lastused NOAA Weather Channel. DISTRESS BUTTON ENT BUTTON Note: for this key to operate a MMSI must be programmed. Lift the red cover, press the Distress button once, then press and hold until the radio alarms.
1 GENERAL INFORMATION The GX1150 ECLIPSE DSC+ is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX1150 can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts. The GX1150 is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D (independent Channel 70 receiver) operation which allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call.
3 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: GX1150 Transceiver Mounting Bracket and hardware Power Cord with 6 Amp fuse and holder Owner’s Manual Warranty Card 4 OPTIONS MMB-84 .......................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket MLS-310 ............................................................... Amplified External Speaker MLS-300 .............................................
6 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters (except Hawaii) which is under 20 meters in length.
7 FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a division of YAESU U.S.A. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
8 GETTING STARTED 8.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially “line of sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings, hills or trees). Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type, gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter.
8.3 COAXIAL CABLE VHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable – a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is specified by it’s diameter and construction. For runs less than 20 feet, RG-58/U, about 1/4 inch in diameter is a good 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.
8.4 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency is defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure: 1. Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is , , ” (your vessel’s name). 2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, ” (your vessel’s name). 3.
to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact. When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel you wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and your Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request another channel by saying “go to,” the number of the other channel, and “over.” Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not busy, call the other vessel.
9 INSTALLATION 9.1 LOCATION The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that: • keeps the radio and microphone at least 3.3 ft (1 m) away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass • provides accessibility to the front panel controls • allows connection to a power source and an antenna • has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger • the antenna must be mounted at least 3.
9.2.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket 1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this template to assess the mounting location. 2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accommodate the transceiver (at least 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.
9.3 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 1 m away from the radio. At the rear of the radio, connect the antenna cable. 2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ±20% power source. Connect the black power wire to a negative ground. 3.
9.4 ACCESSORY CABLE Wire Color/Description WHITE - External Speaker (+) SHIELD - External Speaker (–) BLUE- NMEA Input (+) GREEN - NMEA Common or Ground PURPLE - NMEA Output (+) Connection Examples Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker Connect to NMEA (+) output of GPS Connect to NMEA ground of GPS Connect to NMEA (+) input of GPS When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off about 1 inch (2.
9.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the Factory the GX1150 shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. 1. Press and hold down the key until “SETUP MENU” 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.
9.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION This menu item allows you to choose to show UTC or the local time which is selected in Section 9.6. 1. Press and hold down the key until “SETUP MENU” appears. 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. key to exit the menu mode and re6. Press the turn to radio operation. In the Local time mode, the display shows the time by the 12-hour system.
10 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel POWER SWITCH / VOLUME CONTROL (VOL/PWR) Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume. Turn this knob clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the speakers audio volume level. Turn fully counter-clockwise to turn the radio off. SQUELCH CONTROL (SQL) Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal will.
Key Press the key to access the “DSC MENU”. The “INDIVIDUAL CALL”, “GROUP CALL”, “ALL SHIPS CALL”, “POS REQUEST”, “POS REPORT”, “DSC LOG”, and “DSC TEST” functions can be accessed from the “DSC MENU”. NOTE Before the “DSC MENU” menu can be selected a MMSI must be entered. Refer to section “12.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI).” Secondary use key to access the “SETUP MENU”.
Rear Panel DC INPUT CABLE Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12V DC. EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTION CABLE Connects the GX1150 to an external speaker. GPS RECEIVER CONNECTION CABLE Connects the GX1150 to a GPS receiver. GND TERMINAL Connects the GX1150 to a good ground, for safety and optimum performance. Normally, the GND connection to the heat sink is not needed.
Microphone PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCH Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode. / KEYS The and keys on the microphone function the same as the and keys on the front panel of the transceiver. MICROPHONE Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise, using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology. NOTE Be sure your mouth is about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mic hole for best performance.
11 BASIC OPERATION 11.1 RECEPTION 1. After the GX1150 has been installed, ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected. 2. Turn the VOL/PWR knob clockwise to turn the transceiver on. 3. Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as “squelch off”. 4. Turn up the VOL knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level. 5. Turn the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears. This state is known as the “squelch threshold.” 6.
11.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 70) for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels. NOTE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with International, Industry Canada (Canada), and FCC (USA) regulations. Mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. 11.5 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE 1. To change the modes, hold the key and press the key.
1. Program NOAA weather channels into the transceiver’s memory for scanning. Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under section “11.7 SCANNING.” 2. Press the key once to start memory scanning or priority scanning (determined from the “RADIO SETUP” selection, see page 63 for details). 3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the regular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not stop on a normal weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received. 4.
CH01A CH09 CH88A CH68A CH12 CH68A CH15 CH61A CH22A CH18 MEMORY SCAN (M-SCAN) CH01A CH88A CH09 CH12 CH68A Priority Channel CH68A CH15 CH61A CH22A CH18 PRIORITY SCAN (P-SCAN) 11.7.2 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) 1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears. 2. Select a desired channel to be scanned using the / keys. 3. Press and hold the key until “MEM” is shown on the LCD which indicates the channel has been programmed into the transceivers memory. 4.
11.7.3 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may change the priority channel to another channel from Channel 16 in the Radio Setup Mode, refer to section “13.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET.” 1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears. 2. Select a desired channel to be scanned using the / keys. 3. Press and hold the key until “MEM” is shown on the display which indicates the channel has been programmed into the transceivers memory. 4.
11.7.5 Dual Watch Dual watch is similar to priority scanning; however instead of multiple channels being selected into memory, only one channel is selected. 1. Select Priority scan mode, refer to section “11.7.1 Selecting the Scan 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 Priority Channel Setting”. 3. Select the channel you wish to Dual Watch along with the priority channel. 4.
12 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 12.1 GENERAL WARNING This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shorebased VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The range of signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nautical miles. Digital Selective Calling is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call.
12.2.2 Programming the MMSI WARNING A User MMSI can be input only once. Therefore, please be careful not to input the incorrect MMSI number. If you need to change the MMSI number after it has been entered, the radio will have to be returned to Factory Service. Refer to the section “14.2 FACTORY SERVICE.” 1. Press and hold down the key until the “SETUP MENU” appears. 2. Press the key repeatedly until the “MMSI SETUP” menu appears. 3. Press the key. The display will show a series of dashes. 4.
12.3 DISTRESS ALERT The GX1150 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The GX1150 may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude and Longitude of the vessel. NOTE 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 that the GX1150 will beep every 4 hours alerting to connect a GPS. 12.3.
Transmitting a Distress Alert with Nature of Distress The GX1150 is capable of transmitting a Distress Alert with the following “Nature of Distress” categories: Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, Mob 1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the [ DISTRESS ] key. The “DISTRESS” menu will appear on the LCD. 2. Press the key. 3. Press the / keys to select the desired nature of distress category, then press the key. 4.
Cancel a Distress Alert The GX1150 has the capability to transmit a DSC Distress cancel call by, pressing the key, then press the key. 12.3.2 Receiving a Distress Alert 1. When a Distress Alert is received, an emergency alarm sounds. The display will show the MMSI (or name) of the vessel transmitting the Distress. 2. Press any of the keys on the radio to stop the alarm. 3. To show the nature of distress and GPS position key. of the vessel in distress, press the 4.
12.4 ALL SHIPS CALL The All Ships Call function allows contact to be established with other vessel stations without having their ID in the individual calling directory. Also, priority for the call can be designated as Urgency or Safety. URGENCY Call: This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in distress, but have a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation. This call is the same as saying PAN PAN PAN on channel 16.
12.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call 1. When an All Ships Call is received, an emergency alarm sounds. The display will show the MMSI (or name) of the vessel transmitting the All Ships Call. 2. Press any of the keys on the radio 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 an All Ships call is received, the GX1150 will automatically switch to the requested channel for you to monitor communications. key. 5.
12.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL This feature allows the GX1150 to contact another vessel with a DSC VHF radio and automatically switch the receiving radio to a desired communications channel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel (switching to the channel is private between the two stations). 12.5.
one space to the right press the key. Repeat this procedure until all nine spaces of the MMSI number are entered. 11. If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number, press the microphone’s key repeatedly until the wrong character is selected, then press the / keys to correct the entry. 12. To store the data entered, press and hold the key. 13. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 4 through 12. key. 14. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 12.5.
12.5.3 Setting Up the Individual Acknowledge Message The GX1150 can select either reply message “Able” (default) or “Unable” when the Individual Reply setting (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”. key to store the selected set6. Press the ting. 7.
12.5.4 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer When a Individual Call is received the radio will produce a ringing tone for 3 minutes. This selection allows the Individual Call ringer time to be changed. 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 RING” with the / keys. 4. Press the key. 5. Press the / keys to select ringing time of a Individual Call. key to store the selected setting. 6. Press the 7.
12.5.5 Transmitting an Individual Call This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio and have the radio switch to another channel and ring like a telephone. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel. Pre-Programmable Calling 1. Press the key. The “DSC MENU” will appear. 2. Press the / keys to select “INDIVIDUAL”. (To cancel, press the or key.) 3. Press the key. The transceiver will beep, and the “Individual directory” will appear.
Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in the Individual Directory. 1. Press the key. The “DSC MENU” will appear. 2. Press the / keys to select “INDIVIDUAL”. (To cancel, press the or key.) 3. Press the key. The transceiver will beep, and the “Individual 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.
12.5.6 Receiving an Individual Call When receiving an individual call, an acknowledgment must be sent back to the calling station. The GX1150 default setting is Automatic, but has a selection that allows you to manually send a reply before the radio will switch to the requested calling channel. This selection is useful if 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.
12.6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY The GX1150 logs received Distress Calls and Individual Calls into the Call Waiting Directory for review at a later time. 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 “ ” icon will appear on the display. The GX1150 can store up to the latest 20 Distress and up to the latest 38 Individual Calls. 12.6.
6. If you review the DSC Call, press the key again, to call the selected station if desired. 7. To exit Call Waiting Directory and return to radio operation mode press the key. NOTE When there is an unread received call, the “ ” icon will appear behind the unread category (“DISTRESS” or “DSC CALL”) and station name (or MMSI number). 12.6.3 To Delete the Received Log from the “DSC Log” Directory 1. Press the key. The “DSC MENU” will appear. 2. Press the / keys to select “DSC LOG” menu. 3.
12.7 GROUP CALL This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (example members of a yacht club) with a Group MMSI number using the Group call function to automatically switch to a desired channel for voice communications. This function is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announcements on a predetermined channel. The GX1150 can store up to 20 Group call entries. 12.7.
6. Press the / keys to scroll through the first letter of the group name you want to reference in the directory. 7. Press the 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 characters, if you do not use all eleven characters press the 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 key. 9.
6. Press the key again to transmit the Group Call signal. 7. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the channel which is selected on step 5 above. 8. Press the key to return to radio operation mode. 9. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessels you desire to communicate with. Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up the Group call number. 1. Press the key.
8. Press the key, then press the / keys to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the key. 9. Press the key again to transmit the Group Call signal. 10. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the channel which is selected on step 5 above. 11. Press the key to return to radio operation mod. 12. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessels you desire to communicate with. 12.7.
NOTE When there is an unread Group Call, the “ ” icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread Group Call from the DSC Log, refer to section “12.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory.” After a Group call is received, the time the call was made and the ships MMSI or vessels name will appear on the LCD. 12.7.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer The GX1150 has the capability to turn off the Group call ringer. 1.
12.8 POSITION REQUEST Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the GX1150. Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard Horizon GPS is connected to the GX1150, 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 vessel.
The GX1150 has the capability to turn off the Position Request 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 “POS REQUEST”. 6. Press the key. 7. Press the / keys to select “OFF”. key to store the selected set8. Press the ting. 9. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the key.
9. If the GX1150 does not receive a reply, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right. To send again, press the key. NOTE If the GX1150 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 the Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory. key. The “DSC MENU” will appear in 1. Press the the display. 2. Press the / keys to select “POS REQUEST”. 3.
10. Press any key to stop the alarm. 11. Press the key to show the position from the polled vessel transferred on the display. 12. If the GX1150 does not receive a reply, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right. To send again, press the key. 12.8.3 Receiving a Position Request When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm will sound and POS REQUEST will be shown in the LCD.
12.9 POSITION REPORT The feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting a position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to another vessel. In order to send your position you need to have a GPS receiver connected or to have manually input your position. See section “12.11 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION.” 12.9.1 Setting up a Position Report Ringer The GX1150 has the capability to turn off the Position Report ringer. 1.
12.9.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call Pre-Programmable Calling 1. Press the key. The “DSC MENU” will appear in the display. 2. Press the / keys to select the “POS REPORT”. 3. Press the key, then press the / keys to select the category (“ROUTINE” or “SAFETY”) for the Position Report Call. key to show the Position Re4. Press the quest Directory. This directory uses the Individual Directory information. 5. Press the / keys to select a “Individual” you want to send your position to, then press the key.
7. 8. 9. 10. 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 spaces of the MMSI number which you want to contact are entered. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the microphone’s key until the wrong number is selected, then move the channel knob to correct the entry. When finished entering the MMSI number, press key.
12.10 DSC TRANSMISSION TEST Use the following procedure to ensure the DSC feature are functioning with another DSC radio. 1. Press the key. The “DSC MENU” will appear in the display. 2. Press the / keys to select the “DSC TEST”. 3. Press the key, then select the station (name or MMSI number) to be sent the test signal with the / keys. This directory uses the Individual Directory information. 4.
12.11 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually when a GPS receiver is not connected or is not functioning. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress or Position Send will contain the manually entered position. 1. Press and hold down the key until the “SETUP MENU” appears. 2. Press the / keys to select “POS INPUT” menu. key. The transceiver will beep, and 3.
13 RADIO SETUP 13.1 LAMP ADJUSTING Allows adjustment of the backlight intensity or to turn it off. 1. Press and hold down the key until “SETUP MENU” appears. 2. Press the key, then select “DIMMER” in the “RADIO SETUP” menu with the / keys. 3. Press the key. / keys to select the desired level. 4. Press the When “OFF” is selected, the lamp is extinguished. 5. Press the key to store the selected level. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the key. 13.
13.3 TIME OFFSET This selection sets the time offset between local time and UTC (time GPS sends to radio). 1. Press and hold down the key until “SETUP MENU” appears. 2. Press the key, then select “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.
13.4 TIME DISPLAY This selection selects the time display between local time and UTC (time GPS sends to radio). 1. Press and hold down the key until “SETUP MENU” appears. 2. Press the key, then select “TIME DISPLAY” in the “RADIO SETUP” menu with the / keys. 3. Press the key. 4. Press the / keys. to select “UTC” or “LOCAL”. 5. Press the key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the key.
13.6 SCAN TYPE This selection selects the scan mode between “Memory Scan” and “Priority Scan.” 1. Press and hold down the key until “SETUP MENU” appears. 2. Press the key, then select “SCAN TYPE” in the “RADIO SETUP” menu with the / keys. 3. Press the key. 4. Press the / keys to select “PRIORITY SCAN” or “MEMORY SCAN”. 5. Press the key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the key. 13.
13.8 WX ALERT This section allows the NOAA Weather alert to be customized. 1. Press and hold down the key until “SETUP MENU” appears. 2. Press the key, then select “WX ALERT” in the “RADIO SETUP” menu with the / keys. 3. Press the key. 4. Press the / keys to select the desired Weather Alert mode. ON WX CH: Emits a load beep when the Weather Alert is received while receiving the Weather channel. ON SCAN: Emits a load beep when the Weather Alert is received while scanning the Weather channels.
14 MAINTENANCE The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions however, will prevent damage to the transceiver. • • • • Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to prevent corrosion of electrical contacts; Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the transceiver.
14.2 FACTORY SERVICE In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please contact STANDARD HORIZON (in USA or Canada) or STANDARD HORIZON authorized dealers (outside USA or Canada). An “RA” Return Authorisation number is not necessary to send a product in for service. Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name, return address, phone number, and proof of purchase. 14.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Transceiver fails to power up.
15 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for U.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts. 1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic System. 2. Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numbers followed by the letter A (such as Channel 07A) are simplex channels on the U.S.A. or Canadian channel assignments whose counterparts in the International assignments are duplex channels.
6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16. 7. 156.050 MHz and 156.175 MHz are available for port operations and commercial communications purposes when used only within the U.S. Coast Guard designated Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) area of New Orleans, on the lower Mississippi River from the various pass entrances in the Gulf of Mexico to Devil’s Swamp Light at River Mile 242.4 above head of passes near Baton Rouge. 8. 156.
12. Use of 156.375 MHz is available for navigational communications only in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2” and Southwest Pass entrance Mid channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.
CH 01 01A 02 03 03A 04 U C X X X X X 04A X 05 05A 06 07 X X X X 07A 08 09 X X X X X X 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18A 19 19A 19A 20 X X X X X X X X X X X 20A 21 21A 22 22A 23 23A 24 25 26 27 28 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Page 70 X X X X X VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas X D 156.100 160.
CH 60 61 U C X 61A X X 62 62A X 63 63A X 64 64A X X X X 65A 66 X X 66A 67 X X X X 68 69 X X X X 70 X X 71 X X 72 73 X X X X 74 X X 75 76 77 77 78 X X X X X X 78A 79 79A X X X X 65 GX1150 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE X D 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X D 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement S 156.
CH 80 80A 81 81A 81A 82 82A 83 83 83A 84 85 86 87 87A 88 88A WX01 WX02 WX03 WX04 WX05 WX06 WX07 WX08 WX09 WX10 NOTE: VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE X D 157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement X X S 157.025 Commercial X D 157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement X S 157.075 U.S. Government Only Environmental protection operations. X S 157.075 Canadian Coast Guard Only X D 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement X X S 157.125 U.S.
16 WARRANTY Marine Products Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE The following “Limited Warranty” is for valid for products that have been purchased in the United States and Canada. For limited Warranty details outside the United States, contact the dealer in your country. STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU U.S.A.
appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications. STANDARD HORIZON may, at its option, repair or replace parts or subassemblies with new or reconditioned parts and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or replaced are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty. STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service of the Products. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for damages shall not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state. ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION THANK YOU for buying STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU U.S.A.
17 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. 17.1 GENERAL Channels .................................................All USA, International and Canadian Input Voltage ........................................................................... 13.8 VDC ±20% Current Drain Standby ................................................................................................ 0.3 A Receive ........................................
17.3 RECEIVER Frequency Range ..................................................... 156.050 to 163.275 MHz Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD .................................................................................. 0.25 µV 12 dB SINAD (70 CH Receiver) ..................................................... 0.25 µV Squelch Sensitivity (Threshold) ...................................................... 0.20 µV Modulation Acceptance Bandwidth ................................................... ±7.
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This device complies with part 15 of the 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 approved by YAESU MUSEN could void the User’s authorization to operate this device.
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