User Manual
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GX1600/GX1700
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The STANDARD HORIZON EXPLORER Series GX1600 and GX1700
marine VHF/FM marine transceivers are 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 GX1600 and GX1700 VHFs operate on all currently-
allocated marine channels which are switchable for USA, International, or
Canadian regulations. Emergency channel 16 can be immediately selected
from any channel by pressing the red key. NOAA Weather channels
can also be accessed immediately by pressing the soft key.
The GX1600 and GX1700 can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and have a
switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.
Other features of the GX1600 and GX1700 VHF’s include: Slim design
only 3.5” deep, noise canceling microphone with controls, optional RAM3+
second station remote-control microphone with display, intercom between
radio and optional RAM3+, scanning, priority scanning, dual watch, DSC
position polling up to 4 vessels, high and low voltage warning, and GPS
repeatability.
In addition, the GX1700 integrates a 66-channel internal GPS receiver.
2 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is rst opened, please check it
for the following contents:
GX1600 or GX1700 Transceiver
Power Cord with Fuse Holder
Mounting Bracket and hardware
Owner’s Manual
DSC Warning Sticker
Flush Mount Template
3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
HC1600 ............................................................................ Dust Cover (White)
MMB-97 .......................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket
CMP31B/W .............Remote-Access Microphone (RAM3+ Mic, Black/White)
CT-100 ..............................................23-foot Extension Cable for RAM3+ Mic
MLS-310 ............ 10W amplied External Speaker with on/off Volume control
MLS-300 ..................................................................... External Loud Speaker
Q7000619A .....................................External GPS antenna with 30Ft of cable