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QUEST-X GX1500S ITU Class D DSC Marine Transceiver 25 Watt VHF/FM Owner's Manual
Oversized alphanumeric LCD, knobs and keys
Direct keypad entry of a channel using the keypad
Removable ClearVoice speaker microphone with 16/9 key and channel selection
Display shows channel names, and repeats GPS information8
Capable of connecting a optional enhanced RAM+ second station re-
mote microphone or VH-310 Handset
DSC distress call automatically broadcasts lat/long and vessel ID8
DSC position request function and NMEA data input/output to connect to GPS Plotter8
Versatile user-programmable Scanning, Priority Scan and Dual Watch
One-button access to Channel 16 and 9 8 with GPS attached GX1500S Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 4 2 PACKING LIST ....................................................................................................................... 4 3 OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 4 4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION ................................................................................... 5 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ................................................................................. 6 5 6 FCC NOTICE .......................................................................................................................... 7 7 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................... 8 7.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO .................................................................................................... 8 7.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA ......................................................................................... 8 7.3 COAXIAL CABLE .......................................................................................................... 9 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 10 8.1 LOCATION ................................................................................................................... 10 8.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 10 8.3 ACCESSORY CABLE ................................................................................................. 11 8.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT ................................................... 12 8.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS ........................................................................... 12 8.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME .................................................................................... 13 8.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION ......................................................................... 14 8.8 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC ........................................................ 14 8.9 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION ........................................... 15 8.10 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC 8 AND/OR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATION ............................................................ 16 9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .......................................................................................... 18 10 BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 22 10.1 RECEPTION ................................................................................................................ 22 10.2 TRANSMISSION .......................................................................................................... 22 10.3 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ....................................................................... 22 10.4 SIMPLEX / DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ....................................................................... 23 10.5 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE ....................................................... 23 10.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ................................................................................. 23 10.6.1 NOAA Weather Alert ........................................................................................ 23 10.6.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing ........................................................................... 24 10.7 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) ......................................................................... 24 10.8 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) ............................................ 25 10.9 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS ............................................................................... 25 10.10 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 .......................................................... 26 10.11DUAL WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) ................................................................ 26 10.12 SCANNING ................................................................................................................ 27 10.12.1 Selecting the Scan Mode .................................................................................. 27 10.12.2 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) ........................................................................... 27 10.12.3 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) ............................................................................. 28 10.13 NAVIGATION INDICATION ................................................................................... 28 INTERCOM OPERATION ...................................................................................... 29 10.14 10.14.1 Communication ................................................................................................ 29 10.14.2 Calling ............................................................................................................... 29 11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING .......................................................................................... 30 11.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................... 30 11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) ..................................................... 31 11.2.1 What is an MMSI? ............................................................................................... 31 11.2.2 Programming the MMSI .................................................................................... 31 11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL .............................................................................................. 32 11.3.1 Tansmitting a DSC Distress Call ...................................................................... 32 11.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call ....................................................................... 34 11.4 ALL SHIPS CALL ....................................................................................................... 34 11.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ......................................................................... 35 11.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ............................................................................. 35 Page 2 GX1500S TABLE OF CONTENTS 11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL ...................................................................................................... 36 11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory ......................................... 36 11.5.2 Setting up Individual Ringer ............................................................................. 37 11.5.3 Setting up Individual / Group Call Ringer ....................................................... 38 11.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call ......................................................................... 39 11.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call ............................................................................. 41 11.5.6 Setting up the Call Waiting Function ............................................................. 41 11.6 GROUP CALL ............................................................................................................. 42 11.6.1 Setting up a Group Call ................................................................................... 42 11.6.2 Transmitting a Group Call ................................................................................ 43 11.6.3 Receiving a Group Call .................................................................................... 45 11.7 POSITION REQUEST ................................................................................................ 46 11.7.1 Setting up Position Reply ................................................................................. 46 11.7.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel ..................................... 47 11.7.3 Receiving a Position Request .......................................................................... 49 11.8 POSITION SEND ........................................................................................................ 50 11.8.1 Setting up Position Send Ringer ..................................................................... 50 11.8.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Call ......................................................... 51 11.8.3 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call ............................................................. 52 11.9 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) ................................ 53 12 RADIO SETUP MODE .......................................................................................................... 54 12.1 LAMP ADJUSTING ..................................................................................................... 54 12.2 LCD CONTRAST ........................................................................................................ 54 12.3 TIME OFFSET ............................................................................................................ 55 12.4 TIME LOCATION ......................................................................................................... 56 12.5 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE (NAV display) .............................................................. 56 12.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET ........................................................................................ 57 12.7 SCAN TYPE ................................................................................................................ 57 12.8 SCAN RESUME TIME ............................................................................................... 58 12.9 KEY BEEP (ON/OFF) ................................................................................................ 58 12.10 WX ALERT ............................................................................................................... 59 12.11 CHANNEL NAME CHANGE ................................................................................... 60 12.12 NAMING THE RADIO OR RAM+ STATIONS ...................................................... 61 13 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERTION ................................................................................... 62 13.1 RAM+ MIC CONTROLS ............................................................................................ 62 13.2 INTERCOM OPERTION ............................................................................................. 65 13.2.1 Communication ................................................................................................... 65 13.2.2 Calling .................................................................................................................. 65 13.3 DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE ..................................................................................... 66 14 VH-310 HANDSET OPERATION .......................................................................................... 68 14.1 VH-310 HANDSET CONTROLS ............................................................................... 68 14.2 INTERCOM OPERTION ............................................................................................. 72 14.2.1 Communication ................................................................................................... 72 14.2.2 Calling .................................................................................................................. 72 14.3 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) .............................. 73 14.4 DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE ..................................................................................... 74 14.4.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel position or COG ..................................... 75 14.4.2 External Speaker AF Selection .......................................................................... 75 15 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 76 15.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................................................ 76 15.2 FACTORY SERVICE .................................................................................................. 77 15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .................................................................................. 78 16 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................................................. 80 17 WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 86 18 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 89 GX1500S Page 3 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The Vertex Standard GX1500S is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX1500S can be oper-
ated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts. The GX1500S is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D operation and an Enhanced second station RAM+ mic (CMP25 remote-control speaker/
microphone with display) or VH-310 Handset. Class D operation allows continous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call. Other features of the GX1500S include: Direct keypad entry of a channel using the keypad, 30W PA/Fog, multi-station intercom, scanning, priority scanning, submersible speaker 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:
GX1500S Transceiver
Mounting Bracket and attaching hardware
Panel Cover
Owners Manual
Power Cord 3 OPTIONS MMB-84 ......................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket CMP25B/W ............... Remote-Access Microphone (RAM+ Mic, Black/White) VH-310 .................................................. Remote Handset (available in Black) CT-100 ............................................... 23-foot Extension Cable for RAM+ Mic MLS-310 .............................................................. Amplified External Speaker MLS-300 ...................................................................... External Loudspeaker 101W ......................................................................... White External Speaker Page 4 GX1500S 4 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 conditions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation dis-
tance of 0.6 m (2 feet). Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF expo-
sure limits. Antenna Installation:
The antenna must be located at least 0.6 m (2 feet) away from passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX1500S Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on the Marine Division of Vertex Standard Web site. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX1500S, you can visit the Marine Division of Vertex Standard Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at 800-767-2450 M-F 7:00-
5:00PST. GX1500S Page 5 5 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Vertex Standard 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. However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal is required to have a ship station license. FCC license forms, including applications for ship
(506) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at www.fcc.gov/forms. 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 or regional office or write:
Industry Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn: DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada, KIA 0C8 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the li-
cense application. Type Acceptance ......................................................................... FCC Part 80 Output Power ............................................... 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high) Emission ......................................................................... 16K0G3E, 16K0G2B Frequency Range ..................................................... 156.025 to 163.275 MHz FCC Type Number ........................................................................... ????????
Industry Canada Type Approval ....................................................... ????????
Page 6 GX1500S 6 FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com-
pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by Marine Division of Vertex Standard. 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 in-
terference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 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 deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. GX1500S Page 7 7 GETTING STARTED 7.1 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 ma-
rine 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. On a fixed mount 25W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles. 7.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA Marine antennas are made to radiate signals equally in all horizontal directions, 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 antennas 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), antennas are rated on the basis of how much gain they have over a theoretical antenna with zero gain. A 3 foot, 3dB gain antenna represents twice as much gain over the imaginary antenna. Typically a 3 foot 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The longer 8 foot 6dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require the additional gain. Page 8 GX1500S 7.3 COAXIAL CABLE VHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is specified by its 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 or RG-213/U should be used for cable runs over 50 feet RG-8X should be used. For installa-
tion of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below. 1/16''
3/4''
1 1/8''
A dapter 3/4''
1/8''
3/8''
5/8''
To get your coax cable through a fitting and into your boats interior, you may have to cut off the end plug and reattach it later. You can do this if you follow the directions that come with the connector. Be sure to make good soldered connections. GX1500S Page 9 8 INSTALLATION 8.1 LOCATION The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:
is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass read-
ing due to the speaker magnet 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 feet from radio Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or radios performance is not affected by the antenna location, temporarily connect the radio in the de-
sired 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. 8.2 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):
Optional Speaker GPS Navigation Receiver Antenna Water proof Deck Outlet Fuse Accessory Cable Red Black Power Source Figure 1. General Installation 1. Mount the antenna at least 3 feet away from the radio. At the rear of the radio, connect the antenna cable. It must have a PL259 connector. RG-8/U coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is 25 feet or more from the radio. RG58 cable can be used for distances less than 25 feet. Page 10 GX1500S 2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC 20% power source. Connect 3. 4. the black power wire to a negative ground. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to next section for connections. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power output and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation. 8.3 ACCESSORY CABLE White: External speaker (+) Shield: External speaker () Blue: NMEA IN (+) from GPS navigation receiver Green: NMEA IN () from GPS navigation receiver Gray: NMEA OUT (+) to GPS navigation receiver Brown: No connection When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the specified wires insulation, then splice the ends together using proper waterproofing techniques. PA Speaker GPS Receiver Shield White Blue Green Gray NMEA OUT NMEA OUT
( ) NMEA IN
( ) Wire Color/Description WHITE - External Speaker (+) SHIELD - External Speaker () BLUE- NMEA Input (+) GREEN - NMEA Input () GRAY- NMEA Output (+) BROWN-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 () output of GPS Connect to NMEA (+) input of GPS No connection GX1500S Page 11 8.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT Manufacturer/Model STANDARD HORIZON Furuno GP30, 36 Furuno GP1650, 1850 Garmin Fixed Mounts Wires Green Blue Brown White Blue White Black Blue GX3500S Manufacturer/Model Wires GX3500S Green Lowrance Portable Orange Blue Gray Blue Blue Green Blue Green Blue Black (GND) Green Magellan Fixed Mount Gray Blue Black (GND) Green Magellan Portable Orange Blue Northstar Black (GND) Green Yellow Blue Black (GND) Green Garmin Portables Brown Blue Black (GND) Green Raytheon 420 Black (GND) Green Raytheon 520 / 620 JRC GPS500 JRC 100 SERIES JRC 200 SERIES Lowrance Fixed Mount Yellow Green Green Black White Black White Blue Green Blue Green Blue Green Blue Black (GND) Green Raytheon RL SERIES Simrad Sitex Neptune, Nautilus Yellow Brown Blue Brown White Brown White Brown Gray Brown Blue Green Blue Green Blue Green Blue Green Blue Green The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in the setup menu. If there is a selection for parity select none. For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please contact the manufacturer of the GPS receiver. GX1500S can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher. The NMEA supported sentences are:
Input: GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC sentence is recommended) Output: DSC and DSE
(DSC sentences to Standard Horizon Plotter for Position Polling) If you have further inquires, please feel free to contact Product Support at:
Phone: (800) 767-2450 Email: marinetech@vxstdusa.com 8.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS After connections have been made between the GX1500S and the GPS, a small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of the LCD display. To see the additional GPS information, press and hold the [H/L(NAV)] key. The GX1500S shows the Date, Time, SOG and COG. Page 12 GX1500S 8.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the Factory the GX1500S 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 [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select Time Set with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time off-
set from UTC. See illustration below to find your off-
set time from UTC. If 0:00 is assigned, the time is the same as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time). 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the time offset. 6. Press the [16/9] key or turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Exit, then press the [ENT] key to return to the Radio Setup menu, select Exit and press the [ENT] key to return to radio operation. OFFSET TIME TABLE GX1500S Page 13 8.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION You may select the time display between local time and UTC (time GPS sends to radio). Time is displayed when GPS position (LAT/LON) is displayed by press-
ing the [F] key followed by the [6(NAV)] key. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select Time Disp in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select UTC or Local. 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. In the local time mode, the display shows the time by the 12-hour system. Meanwhile, the display shows the time by the 24-hour system in the UTC mode.
(UTC mode)
(LOCAL mode) 8.8 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG). Factory default is True however following the steps below the COG can be changed to Magnetic. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select Magnetic with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select On (rep-
resenting Magnetic) or Off (representing True). 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Exit, then press the [ENT] key to return to the Radio Setup menu, select Exit and press the [ENT] key to return to radio operation. Page 14 GX1500S 8.9 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION 1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this tem-
plate to find 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 accom-
modate the transceiver (at least 6 inches or 15 cm deep). There should be at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) between the transceivers 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
(see Figure 2). 5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. Bracket Adjusting Screw Lock-washer nut combination Figure 2. MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation GX1500S Page 15 8.10 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC AND/OR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATION The GX1500S is capable of using a Enhanced RAM+ mic (or VH-310 Hand-
set) to remotely control the Radio, DSC, and Distress functions. In addition the GX1500S can operate as a full function intercom system. 1. Connect the Routing Cable to the one of the Remote Mic six pin connectors on the rear panel, then tighten the Cable Nut (See Figure 3). 2. Referring to Figure 4, make a 1.2 (30 mm) hole in the wall, then insert the Routing Cable into this hole. Connect the Gasket and Mount Base to the Routing Cable Connector using the Nut. 3. Drill the four Screw holes (approx. 2 mm) on the wall, then install the Mounting Base to the wall using four screws. 4. Put the Rubber Cap on to the Nut. The installation is now complete. 5. Wires for a external speaker are provided on the Routing Cable. Connect any 8 Ohm external speaker. When connected the RAM+ (or VH-310 Hand-
set) controls the volume level of this speaker. Figure 3 Black and White wires are for connection of a MLS-300 or MLS-310 External Speaker Gasket Cap Wall Routing Cable Mounting Bracket Nut Figure 4 Page 16 GX1500S Remote Mic or External Speaker Selection By default the RAM+ (or VH-310 Handset) internal speaker is turned on, how-
ever using the RAM+ mic (or VH-310 Handset) this speaker can be turned off so the external speaker can be used. RAM+ mic procedure 1. Press and hold the [CALL/SET] key. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select RADIO SETUP. 3. Press the [CALL/SET] key. 4. Press the [] key to until EXT SPK is shown and press the
[CALL/SET] key. 5. Press the [] or [] key to select oF (External speaker off) or on (External speaker on). 6. Press the [CALL/SET] key to save the selection. 7. Press the [16/9] key to exit this mode. VH-310 Procedure 1. Press and hold the [CALL(MENU)] key. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select RADIO SETUP. 3. Press the [ENT] key 4. Press the [] key to until EXT SPK is shown and press the
[ENT] key. 5. Press the [] or [] key to select oF (External speaker off) or on (External speaker on). 6. Press the [ENT] key to save the selection. 7. Press the [16/9] key to exit this mode. GX1500S Page 17 9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 4 for location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to section 10 BASIC OPERATION. CHANNEL SELECTOR KNOB Rotary knob used to select channels and to choose menu items (such as the DSC menu, radio setup menu, and DSC setup menu). The [UP( )] /
[DOWN()] keys on the microphone can also be used to select channels and menu items. Secondary Use While holding down the [SCAN] key and turning the CHANNEL selector knob, you can confirm memory channels for scanning.
[WX] Key Immediately recalls the previously selected NOAA weather channel from any channel. Secondary use Holding down the [16/9] key while pressing the [WX] key changes the Chan-
nel Group.
[16/9] Key Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the [16/9] key again reverts to the pre-
vious selected working channel. Secondary use Press and hold the [16/9] key then press the [WX] key to switch the Chan-
nel Group. POWER SWITCH / VOLUME CONTROL (VOL/PWR) Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume. Press and hold this knob for one second to turn the radio on. Clockwise rotation of this knob increases the audio volume level. Press and hold this knob for two seconds 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 does. This point is called the squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions. Page 18 GX1500S Figure 4. Controls and Connectors GX1500S Page 19 KEYPAD
[SCAN(MEM)] Key Press this key to start and stop the scanning of programmed channels. Refer to section 10.12 SCANNING for details. Secondary use Press and hold this key, memorize the selected channel into the trans-
ceiver scan memory for scanning. When repeat the same procedures (press and hold this key), DELETES the channel from the scan memory. Refer to section 10.12 SCANNING for details.
[DW/IC)] Key Press this key to start the scanning for voice communications on the priority channel and another selected channel until a signal is received on either channel (Dual Watch). Refer to section 10.11 DUAL WATCH
(TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) for details. Secondary use Press and hold this key, when the optional RAM+ Mic or VH-310 Handset is connected, intercom operation will operate between radio and RAM+
Mic. Refer to section 10.14 INTERCOM OPERATION for details.
[H/L(NAV)] Key Press this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low) power. When the [H/L(NAV)] key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch from LO to HI power until the PTT is released. The [H/L(NAV)] key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power only channels. Secondary use Press and hold this key, the LCD displays NAV GPS Data, Time, SOG
(Speed Over Ground), and COG (Course Over Ground) when a GPS is connected to the accessory cable of the GX1500S. See section 8.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT for details.
[CALL(MENU)] Key Press the [CALL(MENU)] key to access the DSC OPERATION menu. The INDIVIDUAL CALL, GROUP CALL, and ALL SHIPS CALL func-
tions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION menu. Secondary use Press and hold the [CALL(MENU)] key to access the Radio Setup
(refer to section 12 RADIO SETUP MODE) or DSC Setup menu (re-
fer to section 11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING). Page 20 GX1500S
[ENT] Key Press the [ENT] Key to determine the menu selection and/or keypad entry.
[CLR] Key Press the [CLR] Key to cancel the menu selection and/or keypad entry.
[DISTRESS] Key Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to section 11.3.1 (Transmitting A DSC Distress Call). ACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLE Connects the GX1500S to a GPS, a PA speaker, and an external speaker. DC INPUT CABLE Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12V DC. REMOTE MIC CONNECTORS Connects the GX1500S to the enhanced RAM+ MIC (Remote Access Mi-
crophone) or the VH-310 Handset. Refer to section 13 ENHANCED RAM+
MIC OPERATION or 14 VH-310 HEADSET OPERATION for details. ANTENNA JACK Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with an impedance of 50 ohms. PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCH Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode. If the transceiver is in the intercom operation mode (between the RAM+ (or VH-310 Headset) and the GX1500S), or PA mode, it activates the GX1500S microphone for voice communications. MICROPHONE Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise, using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology.
[UP()] / [DOWN()] KEYS The [UP()] and [DOWN()] on the microphone function the same as the CHANNEL selector knob on the front panel of the transceiver.
[16/9] Key The [16/9] key on the microphone function the same as the [16/9] 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 [16/9] key again reverts to the pre-
vious selected working channel. GX1500S Page 21 10 BASIC OPERATION 10.1 RECEPTION 1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected. 2. Press and hold the VOL/PWR knob until the radio turns 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 comfort-
able level. 5. Turn the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears. This state is known as the squelch threshold. 6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired channel. Refer to the channel chart on page 81 for available channels. 7. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the chan-
level. The nel is being used. 10.2 TRANSMISSION 1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION. 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. 5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch. NOTE This is a noise-canceling microphone. The oval slot on the bottom of microphone should be positioned within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mouth for optimum performance. 10.3 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT) When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limited to 5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck microphone. About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode, even if the PTT switch is continually held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT switch must first be released and then pressed again. Page 22 GX1500S 10.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 81) 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 opera-
tion cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. 10.5 INTERNATIONAL, USA, AND CANADA MODE 1. To change the modes, hold the [16/9] key and press the [WX] key. The mode changes from International to Canadian to USA with each press of the [WX] key. INTL will be displayed for International mode, and CAN will be displayed for Canadian mode, and USA will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode. 3. Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 81) for allocated chan-
2. nels in each mode. 10.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS NOTE NOAA Weather channels are available in the waters of USA and Canada only. 1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the [WX] key from any channel. The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob on the radio or [UP()] / [DOWN()]
keys on the microphone to select a different NOAA weather channel. 3. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the [WX] key. The trans-
ceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel. 10.6.1 NOAA Weather Alert In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. When the Weather Alert feature is enabled (see section 12.9 WX ALERT), the transceiver is capable of receiving this alert if the following is performed:
1. Program NOAA weather channels into the transceivers memory for scan-
ning. Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under section 10.12 SCANNING. 2. Press the [SCAN] key once to start memory scanning or priority scanning
(determined from the Radio Setup selection, see page 54 for details). GX1500S Page 23 3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the regular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not stop on a nor-
mal weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received. 4. When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast. 5. Press the [WX] key to stop the alert tone and receive the weather report. If the [WX] key is not pressed the alert tone will be emitted for 5 minutes and then the weather report will be received. NOTE The Weather Alert feature is also engaged while the transceiver is re-
ceiving on one of the NOAA weather channels. NOTE 10.6.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the GX1500Ss NOAA Weather feature, on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM, setup as in previous section and confirm the alert is heard. 10.7 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency is de-
fined 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, May-
day. This is , , (your vessels name). 2. Then repeat once: Mayday, (your vessels name). 3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or mag-
netic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry. 4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart attack, life-threatening injury, etc.). 5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.). 6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured. 7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel. 8. Give your vessels description: length, design (power or sail), color and other distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute. 9. End the message by saying OVER. Release the microphone button and listen. 10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re-
sponse, try another channel. Page 24 GX1500S 10.8 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 U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and by other vessels. Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Calling should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute inter-
vals. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion on channel 16 resulting from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U.S. waters by using channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communi-
cations. Here, also, calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial con-
tact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 are some of the channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic, and then go back 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, immedi-
ately request another channel by saying go to, the number of the other chan-
nel, and over. Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not busy, call the other vessel. After a transmission, say over, and release the microphones push-to-talk
(PTT) switch. When all communication with the other vessel is completed, end the last transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word out. Note that it is not necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the begin-
ning and end of the contact. Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning. 10.9 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS To make a radiotelephone call, use a channel designated for this purpose, The 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 Public Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual. Some ex-
amples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Call GX1500S Page 25 the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessels name, The marine operator will then ask you how you will pay for the call (telephone credit card, collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission to the telephone lines. The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may charge a link-up fee in addition to the cost of the call. 10.10 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 Channel 13 is used at docks and bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port. Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters. Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels. By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Your radio is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these channels. However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher power. See page 20 ([H/L(NAV)] key) for means to temporarily override the low-power limit on these two channels. 10.11 DUAL WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) Dual watch allows the radio to monitor one channel and the assigned Priority channel. By default the priority channel is set to 16, however the priority chan-
nel may be changed by referring to section 12.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET. 1. Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears. 2. Select the channel you wish to dual watch to Priority channel. 3. Press the [DW(IC)] key. The display will scan between Priority channel and the channel that was selected in step 2. If a transmission is received on the channel selected in step 2, the GX1500S will dual watch between the working channel and the Priority channel. 4. To stop Dual Watch, press the [DW(IC)] key again. Page 26 GX1500S 10.12 SCANNING Allows the user to select the scan type from Memory scan or Priority scan. Memory scan scans the channels that were programmed into memory. Pri-
ority scan scans the channels programmed in memory with the priority chan-
nel. 10.12.1 Selecting the Scan Type 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select SCAN Type in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Prior-
ity or Memory. 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. 10.12.2 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) 1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears. 2. Select a desired channel to be scanned using the CHANNEL selector knob. Press and hold the
[SCAN(MEM)] key for one second, MEM will ap-
pear on the LCD which indicates the channel has been programmed into the transceivers memory. 3. Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned. 4. To DELETE a channel from the transceivers memory, select the channel then press and hold the [SCAN(MEM)] key for one second, MEM will disappear in the LCD. 5. To start scanning, just press the [SCAN(MEM)] key momentarily. M-SCAN appears on the LCD. Scan-
ning will proceed from the lowest to the highest pro-
grammed channel number and will stop on a chan-
nel when a transmission is received. 6. The channel number will blink during reception. 7. To stop scanning, press the [16/9], [WX], [CALL(MENU)], or PTT key. GX1500S Page 27 10.12.3 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may change the priority channel to the desired channel from the Channel 16 by the Radio Setup Mode, refer to section 12.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET. 1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears. 2. Select a desired channel to be scanned using the CHANNEL selector knob. Press and hold the
[SCAN(MEM)] key for one second, MEM will ap-
pear on the LCD which indicates the channel has been programmed into the transceivers memory. 3. Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned. 4. To DELETE a channel from the transceivers memory, select the channel then press and hold the [SCAN(MEM)] key for one second, MEM will disappear in the LCD. 5. To s ta r t p r i o r i t y s c a n n i n g , j u s t p r e s s t h e
[SCAN(MEM)] key momentarily. P-SCAN appears on the LCD. Scanning will proceed between the memorized channels and the priority channel. CH 16 the priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel. 6. To stop scanning, press the [16/9], [WX], [CALL(MENU)], or PTT key. You may change the scan resume time by the Radio Setup Mode, refer to section 12.8 SCAN RESUME TIME. 10.13 NAVIGATION INDICATION The transceiver has the ability to display Date, Time, SOG, COG, as well as the position (LAT/LON), when connected to a GPS receiver. 1. Press and hold the [H/L(NAV)] key, display the posi-
tion information on the LCD. If the GPS receiver is not receiving a fix, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right. 2. To hide the position information, press and hold the
[H/L(NAV)] key again. Page 28 GX1500S 10.14 INTERCOM OPERATION If the RAM+ Mic is connected to the GX1500S, you may communicate between the GX1500S and CMP25 RAM+ Microphones or VH-310 Handset. (Refer to section 13.2 INTERCOM OPERATION for CMP25 RAM+ Microphone, 14.2 INTERCOM OPERATION for CMP25 RAM+ Microphone). 10.14.1 Communication 1. Press and hold the [H/L(IC)] key, the mode is changed to INTERCOM mode. 2. When the INTERCOM operation is activated, In-
tercom is displayed on the GX1500S, and IC is displayed on the RAM+ Mic (or VH-310 Handset). 3. Press the PTT switch. Talk will be shown on the display. NOTE: A warning beep will be emitted when the GX1500S microphones PTT switch is pressed while the RAM+ Mics
(or VH-310 Handsets) PTT switch is pressed. 4. Speak slowly and clearly into the mi-
crophone, hold the microphone about 1/2 inch away from your mouth.
(GX3500Ss PTT switch is pressed) 5. When finished, release the PTT switch. 6. To exit the INTERCOM mode and return to radio operation mode, press
(RAM+ Mics PTT switch is pressed) the [16/9] or [CLR] key. 10.14.2 Calling Press and hold the [H/L(IC)] key for one second when the INTERCOM opera-
tion is activated, a calling beep is emitted from the transceiver speaker. GX1500S Page 29 11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 11.1 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 shore-
based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The range of signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approxi-
mately 20 nautical miles. NOTE A DSC Warning sticker is included with the GX1500S. To comply with FCC regulations this sticker must be mounted in a location that can be eas-
ily viewed from the location of the GX1500S. Make sure the chosen lo-
cation is clean and dry before apply-
ing the sticker. WARNING STICKER DIST RESS PU LL OPEN Digital Selective Calling is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF, and HF radio calls. It has also been designated as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety Sys-
tem (GMDSS). It is planned that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts. This new system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS posi-
tion (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 Distress, Urgency, Safety, Routine, POSITION REQUEST, POSITION SEND, and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver. Page 30 GX1500S 11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) 11.2.1 What is an MMSI?
An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceivers capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels. THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE THE GX1500S DSC FUCTIONS. How can I obtain an MMSI assignment?
Boat US offers online registration of a MMSI. Visit www.boatus.com/mmsi 11.2.2 Programming the MMSI WARNING User MMSI can be input only twice. If the user tries to input an MMSI more than twice, the radio will show the display on the right. If the user needs to change the MMSI more than twice, the transceiver will have to be sent to Factory Service. Refer to the section 15.2. FACTORY SERVICE. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until the Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to the left to se-
lect DSC Setup menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select User MMSI with the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. Press the [ENT] key. The User MMSI number will appear, and the first digit will be flashing. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob or press the
[UP()] / [DOWN()] key on the microphone to se-
lect the first number of your MMSI, then press the
[ENT] key to step to the next number. 6. Repeat step 5 to set your MMSI (up to nine digits). 6. When finished programming the number, press and hold the [ENT] key to store the number in memory. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. GX1500S Page 31 11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL The GX1500S is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The GX1500S may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel. 11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call NOTE To be able to transmit a DSC distress call an MMSI number must be programmed, refer to section 11.2.2 Programming the MMSI. In order for your ships location to be transmitted a GPS must be connected to the GX1500S, refer to section 8.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUT-
PUT. 1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the [DISTRESS] key. The DISTRESS menu will appear on the LCD. 2. Press and hold the [DISTRESS] key. The radios dis-
play will count down (5-4-3-2-1) and then transmit the Distress call. 3. When the distress signal is sent, CH70 and icon will appear on the LCD. After the message has been sent, the radio will sound a Distress Alarm. 5. 4. The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledg-
ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls on CH16. If an acknowledgement is received, select channel 16 and advise your distress situation. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowl-
edgment is received. 6. 7. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automati-
cally selected. The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your distress. RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received. RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station. 8. To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key. Page 32 GX1500S Transmitting a DSC Distress Call with Nature of Distress The GX1500S is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Call 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. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-
sired nature of distress category. 3. Press and hold the [DISTRESS] key. The radios dis-
play will count down (5-4-3-2-1) and then transmit the Distress call. 4. When the distress signal is sent, CH70 and icon will appear on the LCD. After the message has been sent, the radio will sound a Distress Alarm. 6. 5. The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledg-
ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls on CH16. If an acknowledgement is received, select channel 16 and advise your distress situation. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowl-
edgment is received. 7. 8. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automati-
cally selected. The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your distress. RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received. RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station. 9. To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key. Cancel a DSC Distress Call If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the GX1500S allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made in error. Press the [CLR] key, then press the [ENT] key. GX1500S Page 33 11.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call 1. When a DSC Distress call is received, an emergency alarm sounds. Then channel 16 is automatically selected. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to change the dis-
4 play to show the position of the vessel in distress. If the position of the vessel distress data does not include position, the LCD will show the display on the left. You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt. NOTE 11.4 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 dis-
tress situation. This call is the same as saying PAN PAN PAN on channel 16. SAFETY Call: Used to transmit boating safety information to other vessels. This message usually contains information about an overdue boat, debris in the water, loss of a navigation aid or an impor-
tant meteorological message. This call is the same as saying Securite, Securite, Securite. Page 34 GX1500S 11.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call 1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The DSC Operation menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select All Ships. 3. Press the [ENT] key. (To cancel, turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Exit.) 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the call
(Urgency or Safety). 5. Press the [ENT] key to transmit the selected type of all ships DSC call. 6. After the ALL SHIPS CALL is transmitted, the trans-
ceiver will switch to CH16. 7. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or Securite, Securite, Securite depending on the pri-
ority of the call. Say your call sign and announce the channel you wish to switch to for communications. 11.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call 1. When an all ships call is received, an emergency alarm sounds. The radio will automatically change to channel 16. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to see the MMSI of the vessel transmitting the All Ships Call. 4. Monitor channel 16 or traffic channel until the UR-
GENCY voice communication is completed. GX1500S Page 35 11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL This feature allows the GX1500S 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). 11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory The GX1500S has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or persons name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit Indi-
vidual calls, Position Requests and Position Send transmissions. To transmit an Individual call you must program this directory with information of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone directory. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select INDIV DIR with the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. Press the [ENT] key, then select Add with the CHAN-
NEL selector knob. 5. Press the [ENT] key. 6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through the first letter of the name of the vessel or person you want to reference in the directory. 7. Press the [ENT] 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 [ENT] 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 [CLR] key. 9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press and hold the [CALL(MENU)] key to advance to the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) number entry. 10. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the [ENT] 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 Page 36 GX1500S pressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong character is selected, then move the channel knob to correct the entry. 12. To store the data entered, press and hold the [ENT] key. 13. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 4 through 12. 14. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. NOTE Selecting Next or Exit will automatically save the name and MMSI number into memory. 11.5.2 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 ves-
sel 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 [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select INDIV Reply with the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. Press the [ENT]key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Auto or Manual. 6. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. 11.5.3 Setting up the Individual/Group Call GX1500S Page 37 Ringer When a Individual Call or Group 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 [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select INDIV Ring with the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. Press the [ENT] key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select ringing time of a Individual Call. 6. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. The GX1500S has the capability to turn off the Individual call ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select DSC Beep with the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. Press the [ENT] key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Individual if you wish to disable the Individual Call ringer, or Group if you wish to disable the Group Call ringer and press the [ENT] key. 6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Off. 7. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 8. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone, just re-
peat the above procedure, turning the CHANNEL selec-
tor knob to select On in step 6 above. Page 38 GX1500S 11.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel. Pre-Programmable Calling 1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The DSC Operation menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Indi-
vidual. (To cancel, select Exit with the CHANNEL selector knob or press the [16/9] key.) 3. Press the [ENT] key. The transceiver will beep, and the Individual directory will appear. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the Indi-
vidual you want to contact. 5. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL selec-
tor knob to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the [ENT] key. 6. Press the [ENT] key again to transmit the individual DSC signal. 7. After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, the trans-
ceiver will wait 8 seconds for the acknowledgment. If the reply signal is not received, the transceiver will transmit again. 8. After the second INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, if the reply signal is not received, the display will be as shown in the illustra-
tion on the right. To send the call again, press the
[ENT] key. 9. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step 5 above and a ringing tone sounds. 10. Press any key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with. GX1500S Page 39 Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up the Individual Directory. 1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The DSC Operation menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Indi-
vidual. (To cancel, select Exit with the CHANNEL selector knob or press the [16/9] key.) 3. Press the [ENT] key. The transceiver will beep, and the Individual directory will appear. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Manual, then press the [ENT] key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the [ENT] key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI num-
ber which you want to contact are entered. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong nunber is selected, then move the channel knob to correct the entry. 6. 7. When finish the entering the MMSI number, press and hold the [ENT] key. 8. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL selec-
tor knob to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the [ENT] key. 9. Press the [ENT] key again to transmit the individual DSC signal. 10. After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, the trans-
ceiver will wait 8 seconds for the acknowledgment. If the reply signal is not received, the transceiver will transmit again. 11. After the second INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, if the reply signal is not received, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right. To send the call again, press the [ENT]
key or to exit the mode, press the [CLR] key. 12. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established chan-
nel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step 5 above and a ringing tone sounds. Page 40 GX1500S 13. Press any key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with. 11.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call When receiving an individual call, an acknowledgment must be sent back to the calling station. The GX1500S default setting is Automatic, but has a selection that allows you to manually send a reply before the radio will switch to the re-
quested 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. When an individual call is received, an individual call ringing alarm sounds. The radio automatically switches to the requested channel. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship. 11.5.6 Setting Up the Call Waiting Function Allows the GX1500S to be setup to reply (ABLE) or set the radio so it transmits a call that advises the calling vessel the person is UNABLE to reply to the call at this time. This function is similar to an answering machine. When set up in UNABLE and a individual call is received the Individual call from the other ves-
sel is logged in the CALL WAITING directory for you to review and call back at a later time. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select INDIV ACK with the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. Press the [ENT] key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Able or Unable. 6. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. GX1500S Page 41 11.6 GROUP CALL This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (example members of a yacht club) using DSC radios with Group call function to auto-
matically switch to a desired channel for voice communications. 11.6.1 Setting up a Group Call For this function to operate the same Group MMSI must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this fea-
ture. The group MMSI is a 9 digit (first digit permanently set to 0) that will allow other radios to call your vessel along with others to automatically switch to a working channel for voice communications. This function is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announce-
ments on a predetermined channel. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select Group DIR with the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. Press the [ENT] key, then select Add with the CHANNEL selector knob. 5. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. 6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through the first letter of the name of the vessel or person you want to reference in the directory. 7. Press the [ENT] 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 [ENT] 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 [CLR] key. 9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press and hold the [CALL(MENU)] key to advance to the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Num-
ber) number entry. 10. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the [ENT] key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered. Page 42 GX1500S 11. If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number repeat pressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong charac-
ter is selected, then move the channel knob to cor-
rect the entry. 12. To store the data entered, press and hold the [ENT]
key. 13. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 4 through 12. 14. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. 11.6.2 Transmitting a Group Call Pre-Programmable Calling 1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The DSC Operation menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Group.
(To cancel, select Exit with the CHANNEL selector knob or press [16/9] key.) 3. Press the [ENT] key. The transceiver will beep, and the Group Directory will appear. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the Group you want to contact. 5. Press the [ENT] key, then turn the CHANNEL selec-
tor knob to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the [ENT] key. 6. Press the [ENT] 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 designated channel. 8. 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. GX1500S Page 43 Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up the Group call number. 1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The DSC Operation menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Group.
(To cancel, select Exit with the CHANNEL selector knob or press [16/9] key.) 3. Press the [ENT] key. The transceiver will beep, and the Group Directory will appear. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Manual, then press the [ENT] key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the [ENT] key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI num-
ber which you want to contact are entered. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong nunber is selected, then move the channel knob to correct the entry. 6. 7. When finish the entering the MMSI number, press and hold the [ENT] key. 8. Press the [ENT] key to transmit the Group Call sig-
nal. 9. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the designated channel. 10. 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. Page 44 GX1500S 11.6.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, the GX1500S will pro-
duce a ringing alarm sound. 2. The radio automatically switches to the requested channel. 3. Press any key to stop the alarm. 4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group 5. for a message. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to make sure it is clear, then press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship(s). After a Group call is received, the time the call was made and the ships MMSI or vessels name will appear on the LCD. NOTE GX1500S Page 45 11.7 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 GX1500S. Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard Hori-
zon GPS is connected to the GX1500S, 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. This is a great feature for anyone wanting to know the position of another vessel. For example your buddy that is catching fish, or finding the location of a person you are cruising with. NOTE The other vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its DSC transceiver and must not have its transceiver set to deny position requests. (Refer the section 11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Posi-
tion Call Directory to enter information into the individual directory). 11.7.1 Setting up Position Reply The GX1500S 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 name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select POS Reply with the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. Press the [ENT] key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Auto or Manual. In Auto mode, after a DSC POS Re-
quest is received, the radio will automatically trans-
mit your vessels position. In Manual mode, the dis-
play of the GX1500S will show who is requesting the position. 6. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. Page 46 GX1500S The GX1500S has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select DSC Beep with the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. Press the [ENT] key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select POS Request. 6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Off. 7. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 8. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone, just re-
peat the above procedure, turning the CHANNEL selec-
tor knob to select On in step 6 above. 11.7.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel Pre-Programmable Request 1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The DSC Operation menu will appear in the display. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select POS Re-
quest. 3. Press [ENT] key to show the Position request direc-
tory. This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Directory information. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select a name, then press the [ENT] key. 5. Press the [ENT] key to transmit the position request DSC call. 6. When the GX1500S receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter. If the GX1500S does not receive a reply, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right. To send again, press the [ENT] key. 7. GX1500S Page 47 NOTE If the GX1500S 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. 1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The DSC Operation menu will appear in the display. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select POS Re-
quest. 3. Press [ENT] key to show the Position request direc-
tory. This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Directory information. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the Manual, then press the [ENT] key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the [ENT] key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI num-
ber which you want to contact are entered. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong nunber is selected, then move the channel knob to correct the entry. 6. 7. When finish the entering the MMSI number, press and hold the [ENT] key. 8. Press the [ENT] key to transmit the position request DSC call. 9. When the GX1500S receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter. 10. If the GX1500S does not receive a reply, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right. To send again, press the [ENT] key. Page 48 GX1500S 11.7.3 Receiving a Position Request When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm will sound and POS REQUEST will be show in the LCD. Operation and trans-
ceiver 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 4 times. Then requested position coordinates are transmit-
ted automatically to the vessel requesting your ves-
sels position. 2. To exit from position request display, press any key. Manually reply:
1. When a position request call is received from an-
other vessel, the LCD will be as shown in the illustra-
tion at the right. 2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. Then select type of reply function Send or No Reply by using the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. The GX1500S display will show Send or No Re-
ply allowing you to send your vessels location by using the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. When Send is selected, press the [ENT] key. And your position will be transmitted to the requesting vessel. 5. To exit from position request display, press the [16/9] key. GX1500S Page 49 11.8 POSITION SEND 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 an-
other vessel. Your vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected for the GX1500S to send the position. 11.8.1 Setting up a Position Send Ringer The GX1500S has the capability to turn off the Position Send ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select DSC Beep with the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. Press the [ENT] key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select POS Send. 6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Off. 7. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 8. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone, just re-
peat the above procedure, turning the CHANNEL selec-
tor knob to select On in step 6 above. Page 50 GX1500S 11.8.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Call Pre-Programmable Calling 1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The DSC Operation menu will appear in the display. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the POS Send. 3. Press the [ENT] key to select the Individual directory. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select a name in the directory, then press the [ENT] key. 5. Press the [ENT] key to send your position to the se-
lected vessel. Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory. 1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The DSC Operation menu will appear in the display. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the POS Send. 3. Press [ENT] key to show the Position Send directory. This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Directory infor-
mation. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Manual, then press the [ENT] key. 5. Enter the MMSI number (eight digits) which you want to contact by the keypad, then press the [ENT] key. 6. Press the [ENT] key to send your position to the se-
lected vessel. GX1500S Page 51 11.8.3 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the GX1500S the fol-
lowing will happen:
1. A ringing sound will be produced when the call is received. 2. Press the [16/9] key to stop ringing 3. The position from the vessel sending it's position will be shown on the dis-
play of the radio and also transferred to any Standard Horizon GPS Chart plotter if connected. Page 52 GX1500S 11.9 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if the GX1500S is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or Position Send will contain the manually entered position. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select DSC Setup menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select POS Input with the CHANNEL selector knob. 4. Press the [ENT] key. The transceiver will beep, and the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right. 5. Enter the your local time by the 24-hour system on the UTC time. Use the [ENT] and [H/L(NAV)] key to navigate to each column of the time, then use the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired num-
bers in each colum. Repeat for each column, to com-
plete the time. 6. Enter the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel location with the same procedure as description above. 7. To store the data entered, press the [16/9] key to exit this menu and return to radio operation mode. GX1500S Page 53 12 RADIO SETUP NOTE The optional CMP25 RAM+ mic and VH-310 Handset can also change the RADIO SETUP menu. Refer to page 74 (RAM+ mic) and page 81
(VH-310) for details. 12.1 LAMP ADJUSTING Allows setting up the backlight intensity or to turn it off. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key, then select Dimmer in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL se-
lector knob. 3. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-
sired level. When OFF is selected, the lamp is ex-
tinguished. 5. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key to store the selected level. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. 12.2 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 [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select Contrast in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-
sired level. The contrast level can be set from 00 to 31. 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected level. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. Page 54 GX1500S 12.3 TIME OFFSET This selection sets the time offset between local time and UTC (time GPS sends to radio). Time is displayed when GPS position (LAT/LON) is displayed by pressing the [F] key followed by the [6(NAV)] key. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select Time Set in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time off-
set from UTC. See illustration below to find your off-
set time from UTC. If 0:00 is assigned, the time is the same as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time). 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the time offset. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. OFFSET TIME TABLE GX1500S Page 55 12.4 TIME LOCATION This selection selects the time display between local time and UTC (time GPS sends to radio). Time is displayed when GPS position (LAT/LON) is displayed by pressing the [F] key followed by the [6(NAV)] key. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select Time Disp. in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select UTC or Local. 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. n the local time mode, the display shows the time by the 12-hour system. Mean-
while, the display shows the time by the 24-hour system in the UTC mode.
(UTC mode)
(LOCAL mode) 12.5 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE (NAV display) This selection allows customizing the GPS COG (Course Over Ground) dis-
played on the LCD to be in True or Magnetic. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select Magnetic in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select On (rep-
resenting Magnetic) or Off (representing True). 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. Page 56 GX1500S 12.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET Allows selection of the priority channel. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select Priority CH in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the chan-
nel to be a priority. 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. 12.7 SCAN TYPE This selection selects the scan mode between Memory Scan and Priority Scan. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select SCAN Type in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Prior-
ity or Memory. 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. GX1500S Page 57 12.8 SCAN RESUME TIME This selection is used to select the time the GX1500S waits after a transmis-
sion ends before starting scanning. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select SCAN Resume in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selec-
tor knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-
sired resume time. The resume time can be set to 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, or Off. In the Off selec-
tion, the scanner will resume after the other station stops transmitting (carrier drops). 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. 12.9 KEY BEEP (ON/OFF) This selection allows the beep tone when a key is pressed to be turned off. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select Key Beep in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select On or Off. 5. Press the [ENT] key to set the key beep condition. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. NOTE Emergency alarm and beeps for DSC operation cannot be turned OFF. Page 58 GX1500S 12.10 WX ALERT This selection allows the radios NOAA Weather alert to be turned off. Default setting is ON. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select WX Alert in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-
sired WX alert mode. The WX alert mode can be set to On WX, On SCAN, On SCAN/WX, or Off. 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. GX1500S Page 59 12.11 CHANNEL NAME CHANGE This selection allows you to customize the name of a channel from the default name. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select CH Name in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the chan-
nel to be named, then press the [ENT] key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through the first letter of the channel name. 6. Press the [ENT] key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. 7. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to twelve characters, if you do not use all twelve characters press the [ENT] 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 [CLR] key. 8. Press and hold the [ENT] key to enter the name and exit from the CH Name menu. The LCD will return to the Radio Setup menu. If you want to enter the name of another channel, select Next then press the [ENT] key. Otherwise, select Exit then press the [ENT] key. 9. 10. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. Page 60 GX1500S 12.12 NAMING THE RADIO OR RAM+ STATIONS This selection allows you to provide the name to the radio and optional RAM+
Mics when connected. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select Unit Name in the Radio Setup menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the Unit
(Radio or RAM1) to be named, then press the
[ENT] key. 5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through the first letter of the channel name. 6. Press the [ENT] key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. 7. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to twelve characters, if you do not use all twelve characters press the [ENT] 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 [CLR] key. 8. Press and hold the [ENT] key to enter the name and return to the Unit Name menu. If you want to enter the name of another unit, repeat steps 4 through 8. 9. 10. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key. GX1500S Page 61 13 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATION When the RAM+ microphone is connected to the GX1500S, most VHF, DSC, setup menus and PA modes can be remotely operated. The RAM+ Mic is sup-
plied with 23 feet (7 m) of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21 m) using three 23 feet extension cables model CT-100. The intercom operation can be used between the RAM+ Mic and the transceiver. 13.1 RAM+ MIC CONTROLS MEM IC SCAN DW WX C
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. U CALL SET MENU NAV 16 9 SQUELCH CONTROL (SQL) Activates the squelch adjusting mode. Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the microphones [] or [] key to adjust the squelch. When this key is pressed and held down for 1 second or more, the squelch is turned off. VOLUME KEY (VOL) Activates the volume adjusting mode. Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode. Press the microphones [] or [] to adjust the volume. Page 62 GX1500S POWER SWITCH (PWR) Press and hold down this key to turn to the transceiver and RAM+ Mic on and off. PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCH Activates transmission.
[H/L] KEY Toggles between high and low power. When the [H/L] key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch from LO to HI power until the PTT is released. The [H/L] key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power only channels.
[](UP)/[](DOWN) KEY These keys are used to select channels, adjust the volume and squelch level, and to choose the item selection of different functions (such as the DSC operation). In many ways, these keys emulate the function of the transceivers CHANNEL selector knob.
[16/9] KEY Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the [16/9] key reverts to the previous selected working channel. Secondary use Please see secondary use for the [WX] and [MEM] key. KEY PAD
[SCAN] Key 1. Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels. 2. If held while the [UP()] or [DOWN()] key on the microphone are pressed, the radio will show the channels programmed in scan memory. This function will not work if the unit is scanning. NOTE: The priority channel by default is Channel 16, however the priority channel can be changed. To select a different priority channel refer to section 12.7 SCAN TYPE.
[CALL/SET] Key The [CALL/SET] key functions as the enter key. Secondary use Press the [CALL/SET] key to access the DSC OPERATION menu. Press and hold the [CALL/SET] key to access the SETUP menu. GX1500S Page 63
[DW] Key Watches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel until either signal is received. (Dual watch) Secondary use Press and hold [DW] key, intercom operation will operate between radio and RAM+ Mic.
[NAV] Key Press this key, when connected to the GPS receiver, the LCD displays Position Data and Time from the GPS.
[WX] Key Immediately recalls the previously selected US NOAA weather channel from any channel location. Secondary use Holding down the [16/9] key while pressing the [WX] key switch the Chan-
nel Group. NOTE: If position is displayed, this icon will be hidden.
[DISTRESS] KEY Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to section 11.3.1. Transmitting a DSC Distress Call. Page 64 GX1500S 13.2 INTERCOM OPERATION 13.2.1 Communication 1. Press and hold the [DW] key while in the RADIO mode, the mode is changed to INTERCOM mode. When the INTERCOM operation is activated, IC is displayed on the RAM+ Mic
(and VH-310 Handset) and INTERCOM is displayed on the GX1500S. 2. Press the PTT switch, TALK is displayed. NOTE: A warning beep is emitted when the RAM+ Mic PTT switch is pressed while the transceiver microphones PTT switch is pressed. 3. Speak slowly and clearly into the mi-
crophone, hold the microphone about 1/2 inch away from your mouth. 4. When finished, release the PTT switch. 5. Press the [DW] key momentarily the mode will revert to RADIO mode.
(RAM+ Mics PTT switch is pressed)
(GX1500Ss PTT switch is pressed) 13.2.2 Calling Hold down the [DW] key for 1 second or more, when the INTERCOM opera-
tion is activated. A calling beep is emitted twice from the transceiver speaker. GX1500S Page 65 13.3 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODE The RAM+ can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to section 11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING and section 12 RADIO SETUP MODE for details). The LAMP, CONTRAST, and KEY BEEP menu item accessed from the RAM+ only controls the RAM+s display and speaker. DSC/RADIO Setup mode from the RAM+:
1. Press and hold down the [CALL/SET] key until RADIO SETUP menu ap-
pears. 2. Press the []/[] key to select RADIO SETUP or DSC SETUP menu. 3. Press the [CALL/SET] key, then select the menu item you wish to work on by pressing the []/[] key. 4. Press the [CALL/SET] key. 5. Press the []/[] key to change the value or condition for the menu item, then press the [CALL/SET] key to save the new setting. 6. Press the []/[] key to select EXIT, then press the [CALL/SET] key to return to the normal operation. RADIO SETUP-menu DSC SETUP-menu When setup menu is selected, the GX1500S will be temporarily disabled until the RAM+ mic, exits from the setup mode. NOTE Page 66 GX1500S MEMO GX1500S Page 67 due to o t pa e s eypad o t e t a sce e ;
14 VH-310 HANDSET OPERATION When the VH-310 HANDSET is connected to the GX1500S, most VHF, DSC, setup menus and PA modes can be remotely operated as the same manner due to the front panels keypad of the transceiver. The VH-310 HANDSET is supplied with 23 feet (7 m) of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21 m) using three 23 feet extension cables model CT-100. The intercom operation can be used between the VH-310 HANDSET and RAM+ Mic or the GX1500S. 14.1 VH-310 HANDSET CONTROLS PWR key Press and hold down this key to turn to the transceiver and VH-310 HANDSET on and off. PTT (Push-To-Talk) Switch Activates transmission.
[H/L] key Toggles between high and low power. When the [H/L] key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch from LO to HI power until the PTT is released. The [H/L] key does not function on transmit in-
hibited and low power only channels.
[DISTRESS] key Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to section 11.3.1. Transmit-
ting a DSC Distress Call. KEY BUTTON
[VOL] key Activates the volume adjusting mode. Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode. Press the [] or [] to adjust the volume. NOTE When the VH-310 handset is removed from the cradle the speaker audio will be automatically reduced so not to damage your hearing. When the VH-310 is in the cradle the speaker audio will increase so communications can be heard. Page 68 GX1500S
[SQL] key Activates the squelch adjusting mode. Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the [] or
[] key to adjust the squelch.
[CALL(MENU)] key The [CALL(MENU)] key functions as the enter key. Secondary use Press the [CALL(MENU)] key to access the DSC OPERATION menu. The INDIVIDUAL CALL, GROUP CALL, ALL SHIP CALL, POSI-
TION REQUEST, POSITION SEND, STANDBY MODE, and CALL WAITING functions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION menu. Press and hold the [CALL(MENU)] key to access the RADIO SETUP
(refer ro section 12) or DSC SETUP menu (refer to section 11).
[F] key Activates the Alternate key function. Press this key to activates the Alternate key function of the ten keypad.
[16/9] key Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the [16/9] key reverts to the previous selected working channel. Secondary use Press and hold the [16/9] key then press the [WX] key to switch the USA, International or Canadian channels.
[WX] key Immediately recalls the previously selected US NOAA weather channel from any channel location. Secondary use Holding down the [16/9] key while pressing the [WX] key switches the Channel Group.
[] / [] KEY These keys are used to select channels, adjust the volume and squelch level, and to choose the item selection of different functions (such as DSC operation). GX1500S Page 69 KEYPAD
[1(DIM)] key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit 1 in a channel number. Secondary use Press the [F] key first then press the [1(DIM)] key to access the LCD Dimmer menu. Refer to section 12.1 LAMP ADJUSTING for details.
[2(MEM)] Key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit 2 in a channel number. Secondary use Press the [F] key first then press the [2(MEM)] key, memorize the se-
lected channel into the transceiver scan memory for scanning. When repeat the same procedures ([F] [2(MEM)]), will delete the channel from the scan memory. Refer to section 10.12 SCANNING for details.
[3(SCAN)] Key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit 3 in a channel number. Secondary use Press the [F] key first then press the [3(SCAN)] key to start and stop the scanning of programmed channels. Refer to section 10.12 SCANNING for details.
[4(DW)] Key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit 4 in a channel number. Secondary use Press the [F] key first then press the [4(DW)] key to scan for voice com-
munications on the priority channel and another selected channel until a signal is received on either channel (Dual Watch). Refer to section 10.11 DUAL WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) for details.
[5(IC)] Key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit 5 in a channel number. Secondary use Press the [F] key then press the [5(IC)] key to activate intercom function between RAM+(s) or VH-310 handset(s). Refer to section 14.2 INTERCOM OPERATION for details. Page 70 GX1500S
[6(NAV)] Key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit 6 in a channel number. Secondary use Press the [F] key first then press the [6(NAV)] key, the LCD will display NAV GPS Data, Time, SOG (Speed Over Ground), and COG (Course Over Ground) when a GPS is connected to the accessory cable of the GX1500S. See section 8.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUT-
PUT for details.
[7(SCRM)] Key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit 7 in a channel number.
[8(PA)] Key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit 8 in a channel number.
[9(FOG)] Key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit 9 in a channel number.
[0] Key When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit 0 in a channel number. Secondary use Used to select A (alpha channels). Press the desired channel keys then press and hold [0] key until A appears next to the channel number and press [ENT] to select the channel.
[CLR] Key Press the [CLR] key to cancel the menu selection and/or keypad entry.
[ENT] Key Press the [ENT] key to enter the menu selection and/or keypad entry. Note: The channel number entering is the same as the manner due to front panels keypad of the GX1500S; press the key with the first digit then press the key with the second digit and press the [ENT] key to switch to the channel. GX1500S Page 71 14.2 INTERCOM OPERATION 14.2.1 Communication 1. Press the [F] key followed by the [5(IC)] key, the mode is changed to IN-
2. TERCOM mode. If your GX1500S is equipped with two VH-310 Handsets (or RAM+ Mics), select the station you wish to communicate (RADIO, RAM, or ALL) with the
[]/[] key, then press the [ENT] key. 3. When the INTERCOM operation is activated, IC is dis-
played on the VH-310 Handset (and RAM+ Mic, if used) and INTERCOM is displayed on the GX1500S. 4. Press the PTT switch, TALK is displayed. NOTE: A warning beep is emitted when the RAM+ Mic PTT switch is pressed while the transceiver microphones PTT switch is pressed. 5. Speak slowly and clearly into the mi-
crophone, hold the microphone about 1/2 inch away from your mouth.
(VH-310s PTT switch is pressed) 6. When finished, release the PTT switch. 7. To exit the INTERCOM mode and return to radio operation mode, press the [F] key followed by the [5(IC)] key again.
(GX3500Ss PTT switch is pressed) 14.2.2 Calling Press and hold the [5(IC)] key for 1 second when the INTERCOM operation is activated, a calling beep is emitted from the GX1500S speaker. Page 72 GX1500S 14.3 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the VH-310 Handset even if the GX1500S is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or Position Send will contain the manually entered position. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [] key to select DSC SETUP menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select POS INPUT with the []/
[] key. 4. Press the [ENT] key then, enter the your local time from the keypad by the 24-hour system on the UTC time. 6. Enter the Latitude of your vessel location (xx.xx.xx) by the keypad, then press the [6(NAV)] key to select North (N), or
[7(SCRM)] key to select South (S). 6. Enter the Longitude of your vessel location (xxx.xx.xx) by the keypad, then press the [3(SCAN)] to select East (E), or
[9(FOG)] key to select West (W). If a number was entered by mistake, press the H/L key re-
peatedly to select the number. Press the []/[] key to se-
lect the desired number. 7. 8. Press and hold in the [ENT] key to store the data entered, then press the [16/9] key to exit this menu and return to radio operation mode. GX1500S Page 73 14.4 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODE The VH-310 Handset can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to sec-
tion 11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING and section 12 RADIO SETUP MODE for details). The CONTRAST, NAV DISPLAY, KEY BEEP, and AF SE-
LECT menu item accessed from the VH-310 Handset only controls the VH-310 Handsets display and speaker. DSC/RADIO Setup mode from the VH-310 Handset:
1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until RADIO SETUP menu appears. 2. Press the []/[] key to select RADIO SETUP or DSC SETUP menu. 3. Press the [ENT] key, then select the menu item you wish to work on by pressing the []/[] key. 4. Press the [ENT] key. 5. Press the []/[] key to change the value or condition for the menu item, then press the [ENT] key to save the new setting. 6. Press the []/[] key to select EXIT, then press the [ENT] key to return to the normal operation. RADIO SETUP-menu DSC SETUP-menu NOTE When the SETUP menu is selected, using the VH-310 Handset, the GX1500S will be temporarily disabled until the VH-310 Handset exits from the setup mode. Page 74 GX1500S 14.4.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel position or COG Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Information. Factory default is Your Vessels Current Position, however, following the steps below the GPS Information can be changed to Course Over Ground (COG). 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until RADIO SETUP menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select NAV DISPLAY with the
[]/[] key. 3. Press the [CALL(SET)MENU] key. 4. Press the [] or [] key to select Pos (Your Vessels Cur-
rent Position) or Cru (Course Over Ground). 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the data entered, then press the [16/9] key to exit this menu and return to radio operation mode. 14.4.2 External Speaker AF Selection The AF SELECT menu allows you to set the audio output level of the VH-310s External Speaker to fixed regardress the VOL level setting of the VH-310, which is useful to the case when use with the amplified speaker, such as the Standard Horizon MLS-310. 1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until Radio Setup menu appears. 2. Press the [ENT] key, then select AF SELECT with the []/
[] key. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Press the [] or [] key to select Pr (External Speaker Level is Fixed) or Po (External Speaker Level is Adjust-
able). 5. Press the [ENT] key to store the data entered, then press the [16/9] key to exit this menu and return to radio operation mode. GX1500S Page 75 15 MAINTENANCE The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions 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. Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC or fall below 11 VDC. Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement parts. In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer or our repair facility. Address and phone numbers for this facility, as well as warranty information, are contained in section 17 WARRANTY. 15.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob. These can be ordered from our Parts Department by writing or calling:
Marine Division of Vertex Standard US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. Telephone (714) 827-7600 Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below. Panel Cover: RA0777900 Power Cord: T9023306 VOL/SQL Knob (Black): RA0757600 VOL/SQL Knob (White): RA0763500 Rotary Channel Knob (Black): RA0757700 Rotary Channel Knob (White): RA0763600 Mounting Bracket (Black): RA0784000 Mounting Bracket (White): RA0784100 Mounting Bracket Knob (Black): RA045910A Mounting Bracket Knob (White): RA043770A Microphone Hanger (Black): RA0458800 Microphone Hanger (White): RA0436000 RAM+ Mic or VH-310 Routing Cable Assembly: S8101512 Page 76 GX1500S 15.2 FACTORY SERVICE In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please contact the following:
Standard Horizon Attention Marine Repair Department 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630 Telephone (800) 366-4566 An RA Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a product in for service. Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name, re-
turn address, phone number, and proof of purchase. GX1500S Page 77 15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Transceiver fails to power up. No DC voltage to the transceiver, or blown fuse. Transceiver blows fuse when connected to power supply. R e v e r s e d p o w e r wires. Popping or whining noise from the speaker while engine runs. Engine noise. Accessory cable. Antenna. a. Check the 12VDC battery connections and the fuse. b. The PWR key needs to be pressed and held to turn the radio on. Check the power cable for DC voltage, or re-
place the fuse (6A 250V). Make sure the red wire is connected to the posi-
tive (+) battery post, and the black wire is con-
nected to the negative (-) battery post. If the fuse still blows, contact your Dealer. Reroute the DC power cables away from the engine. Add noise suppressor 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. The power supply voltage is too high or too low. Confirm that the connected power supply volt-
age is not 17 volts or lower than 10 volts. Con-
firm that the generator has not malfunctioned. Accessory cable. Check the accessory cable connection (Pos-
sible short circuit on the PA speaker cable RED/
SHIELD). Accessory cable. Setting of the GPS navigation receiver. Check the accessory cable connection. Some GPS use the battery ground line for NMEA connection. Check the output signal format of the GPS navi-
gation receiver. This radio requires NMEA0183 format with GLL, RMB, GGA, or GNS sentence as an output signal. If the GPS has a baud rate setting make sure to select 4800 and parity to NONE. Sound is not emitted from the internal or ex-
ternal speaker. Receiving station re-
p o r t l o w t r a n s m i t power, even with trans-
ceiver set to HI power. HI BATTERY or LO BATTERY message is appeared when the power is turned on. PA ERROR or FOG ERROR message is shown when the PA/
FOG mode is acti-
vated. Your position is not dis-
played. Page 78 GX1500S MEMO GX1500S Page 79 16 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 Guards 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. International channels do not use alpha numbers. If you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16, they will sometimes ask you to go to channel 22 Alpha. This is a channel assigned to U.S.A, and Cana-
dian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls. If your radio is set for International operation you will go to Channel 22 instead of 22A, and will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard. To use Channel 22A, your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation, usually by a U/I/C
(USA/International/Canada) control or combination of controls. Channel 22
(without an A) is an International duplex channel for port operations. Some radios indicate an A adjacent to the alpha channels on the display;
on others alpha is not indicated but the proper channel is selected based on the U/I/C setting. 3. Bridge-to-Bridge channels (for example, Channel 13) are for use by bridge operators on intercoastal 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. Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for these channels. See page 27 for additional information. 4. The S/D column on the chart indicates either S (simplex) or D (duplex). Simplex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one party at a time can talk, unlike a telephone. Be sure to say over and release your microphone push-to-talk switch at the end of each transmis-
sion. Duplex operation involves the use of one frequency for transmitting and a separate frequency for receiving. On channels specified as duplex on the charts, correct mode of operation is established automatically by your radio when you select a channel; you cannot change the mode. And you still must release the push-to-talk switch after each transmission in order to listen to the radio. 5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the term non-commercial in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geo-
graphic regions. Page 80 GX1500S 6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16. CH U C 01 X 01A X 02 03 03A X 04 04A 05 05A X 06 X 07 07A X X 08 09 X X X X X X X 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18A X 19 19A X 19A 20 X X X 20A X 21 21A X 22 22A X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE RX TX I S/D X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas X X X D 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) S D 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), US Government only, Coast Guard 156.150 S 156.200 Port operation, ship movement Pacific coast: Coast Guard, East Coast:
Commercial fishing X D 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S S D 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement Port operation. VTS in Seattle Inter-ship Sefety 156.250 156.300 S S S 156.350 156.400 156.450 Port operation, ship movement Commercial Commercial (Inter-ship only) Boater Calling channel, Commercial &
Non-commercial (Recreational) Commercial Commercial. VTS in selected areas. Port operation. VTS in selected areas. Inter-ship Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge) Port operation. VTS in selected areas. Commercial, non-commercial, ship movement (1 W) International Distress, Safety and Calling State Controlled (1 W)
156.750 Environmental (Receive only) 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 S S S S S S S S S D 156.900 161.500 Port operation, ship movement S D 156.950 161.550 Port operation, ship movement S S D 157.000 161.600 Canadian Coast Guard Only, US: Commercial Coast Guard 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.950 156.950 Commercial 156.900 International: port operations and shipment Port operation 157.000 S D 157.050 161.650 Port operation, ship movement S D 157.100 161.700 Port operation, ship movement S 157.050 157.100 U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard US and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16 GX1500S Page 81 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 64 64A X 65 65A X 66 66A X 67 X 68 69 70 71 72 73 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X CH U C 23 X 23A X X 24 25 X X 26 X 27 28 X 60 61 X X X X X X VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE RX TX I S/D X 157.150 U.S. Government Only D 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) S D 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), 61A X X S 156.075 Port operation, ship movement U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard-
Pacific Coast, Commercial Fishing-East Coast 62 62A 63 X D 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), X S 156.125 Port operation, ship movement Public Coast: Coast Guard;
East Coast: commercial fishing only X D 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), 63A X S 156.175 Port operation, ship movement Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas. X D 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S 156.225 Port operation, ship movement U.S. Government Only, Canadian Commercial Fishing X D 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S D 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), 156.275 Port operation, ship movement Port Opeations S S S S S S S S 156.325 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.525 156.575 156.625 156.675 Port operation, ship movement Port Operations US: Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge com muni-cations in lower Mississippi River. Inter-ship only, Canada: Commercial fishing, S&R Non-commercial (Recreational) US: Non-commercial (Recreational), Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship movement Digital selective calling (voice communications not allowed) US, Canada: Non-commercial (Recreational), International: Port opertions and Ship movement Non-commercial (Inter-ship only) US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fish ing only, International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship movement US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship movement 74 X X X S 156.725 Page 82 GX1500S X X X CH U C 75 76 77 77 78 X 78A X 79 79A X 80 80A X 81 81A X 82 82A X 83 83A X 83 X 84 X 85 X 86 X 87 88 X 88A X WX01 X WX02 X WX03 X WX04 X WX05 X WX06 X WX07 X WX08 X WX09 X WX10 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X I S/D VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE RX TX S S S S D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) Port Operations (Inter-ship only) 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.875 Port operation, ship-movement Non-commercial (Recreational) 156.925 156.975 S D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement S D 157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement S D 157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement S Commercial Commercial 157.075 157.025 U.S. Government Only -
Environmental protection operations. X X X X X X D 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S 157.125 Port operation, ship movement U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard Only X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X D 157.175 161.775 Canadian Coast Guard Only S 157.175 U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard Only 157.425 Commercial, Inter-ship Only D 157.175 161.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.375 161.975 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.425 162.025 Public Correspondence (ship-to-coast) S D D D D D D D D D D 162.550 Weather (receive only) 162.400 Weather (receive only) 162.475 Weather (receive only) 162.425 Weather (receive only) 162.450 Weather (receive only) 162.500 Weather (receive only) 162.525 Weather (receive only) 161.650 Weather (receive only) 161.775 Weather (receive only) 163.275 Weather (receive only)
The above BOLD channels are not for use of the general public in U.S. waters, unless proper authorization is given. GX1500S Page 83 Channel designator Carrier frequency
(MHz) Ship transmit Coast transmit Points of communica-
tion (Intership and be-
tween coast and ship u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e iandicated) Channel designator Carrier frequency
(MHz) Ship transmit Coast transmit Points of communica-
tion (Intership and be-
tween coast and ship u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e iandicated) Port Operations Noncommercial 01A1 63A1 052 65A 66A 123 73 143 74 774 20A12 156.050 156.050 156.175 156.175 156.250 156.250 156.275 156.275 156.325 156.325 156.600 156.600 156.675 156.675 156.700 156.700 156.725 156.725 156.875 157.000 Intership only. Intership only. Navigational (Bridge-to-Bridge)5 136 677 156.650 156.650 156.375 156.375 Commercial 6817 0916 69 71 72 78A 79A 80A 6714 16 06
........ Do. 01A1 63A1 07A 677 08 09 10 113 18A 19A 79A 80A 88A8 7214 156.050 156.050 156.175 156.175 156.350 156.350 156.375 156.400 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.900 156.900 156.950 156.950 156.975 156.975 157.025 157.025 157.425 156.625
........ ....... Digital Selective Calling 7015 156.525 156.525 Intership only. Internship only. 156.425 156.425 156.450 156.450 156.475 156.475 156.575 156.575 156.625 156.925 156.925 156.975 156.975 Great Lakes only. 157.025 157.025 Do. 156.375 Internship only. Intership only. ....... ...... Distress, Safety and Calling 156.800 156.800 EPRIB Intership Safety 156.300
........ a. Intership, or b. For SAR: Ship and aircraft for the U.S. Coast Guard. Environmental Maritime Control 179,10 156.850 156.850 22A11 Liaison, U.S. Coast Guard 157.100 157.100 Ship, aircraft, and coast stations of the U.S. Coast G u a r d a n d a t Lake Mead, Nev., ship and coast stations of the N a t i o n a l P a r k S e r v i c e , U . S . Department of the Interior. Intership only. 1513
........ 156.750 Coast to ship only. 1: 156.050 MHz and 156.175 MHz are available for port operations and commercial com-
munications 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 Devils Swamp Light at River Mile 242.4 above head of passes near Baton Rouge. 2: 156.250 MHz is available for port operations communications use only within the U.S. Coast Guard designated VTS radio protection areas of New Orleans and Houston de-
scribed in Sec. 80.383. 156.250 MHz is available for intership port operations communi-
cations used only within the area of Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors, within a 25-
nautical mile radius of Point Fermin, California. 3: 156.550 MHz, 156.600 MHz and 156.700 MHz are available in the U.S. Coast Guard designated port areas only for VTS communications and in the Great Lakes available primarily for communications relating to the movement of ships in sectors designated by the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation or the U.S. Coast Guard. The use of these frequencies outside VTS and ship movement sector protected areas is permitted provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement communications in thier respective designated sectors. Page 84 GX1500S 4: 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: 156.375 MHz and 156.650 MHz are available primarily for intership navigational commu-
nications. These frequencies are available between coast and ship on a secondary basis when used on or in the vicinity of locks or drawbridges. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt. Maximum output power must not exceed 10 watts for coast stations or 25 watts for ship stations. 6: On the Great Lakes, in addition to bridge-to-bridge communications, 156.650 MHz is available for vessel control purposes in established vessel traffic systems. 156.650 MHz is not available for use in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy 2 and Southwest Pass entrance Midchannel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above Head of Passes near Baton Rouge. Additionally it is not available for use in the Missis-
sippi River-Gulf Outlet, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal, and the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal, except to aid the transition from these areas. 7: 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 242.4 above head of Passes near Baton Rouge, and in addition over the full length of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal from en-
trance to its junction with the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, and over the ull length of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from its junction with the Mississippi River to its entry to Lake Pontchartrain at the New Seabrook vehicular bridge. 8: Within 120 km (75 miles) of the United States/Canada border, in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its approaches, 157.425 MHz is half of the duplex pair designated as Channel 88. In this area, Channel 88 is available to ship stations for communications with public coast stations only. More than 120 km (75 miles) from the United States/Canada border in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, its approaches, the Great Lakes, and the St. Lawrence Seaway, 157.425 MHz is available for intership and commercial communications. Outside Puget Sound area and its approaches and the Great Lakes, 157.425 MHz is also available for commu-
nications between commercial fishing vessels and associated aircraft while engaged in commercial fishing activities. 9: When the frequency 156.850 MHz is authorized, it may be used additionally for search and rescue training exercises conducted by state or local governments. 10: The frequency 156.850 MHz is additionally available to coast stations on the Great Lakes for transmission of scheduled Coded Marine Weather Forecasts (MAFOR), Great Lakes Weather Broadcast (LAWEB) and nscheduled Notices to Mariners or Bulletins. F3C and J3C emissions are permitted. Coast Stations on the Great Lakes must cease weather broadcasts which cause interference to stations operating on 156.800 MHz until the interference problem is resolved. 11: The frequency 157.100 MHz is authorized for search and rescue training exercises by state or local government in conjunction with U.S. Coast Guard stations. Prior U.S. Coast Guard approval is required. Use must cease immediately on U.S. Coast Guard request. 12: The duplex pair for channel 20 (157.000/161.600 MHz) may be used for ship to coast station communications. 13: Available for assignment to coast stations, the use of which is in accord with an agreed program, for the broadcast of information to ship stations concerning the environmental conditions in which vessels operate, i.e., weather; sea conditions; time signals; notices to mariners; and hazards to navigation. 14: Available only in the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 15: The frequency 156.525 MHz is to be used exclusively for distress, safety and calling using digital selective calling techniques. No other uses are permitted. 16: The frequency 156.450 MHz is available for intership, ship and coast general purpose calling by noncommercial vessels, such as recreational boats and private coast stations. 17: The frequency 156.425 MHz is assigned by rule to private coast stations in Alaska for facsimile transmissions as well as voice communications. GX1500S Page 85 17 WARRANTY Marine Products Limited Warranty STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex Standard) warrants, to the original purchaser only, each new Marine Communications Product (Product) manu-
factured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in materi-
als and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as follows:
Fixed Mount and Portable Transceivers 1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91 3 years - if purchased between 01/01/91 and 01/01/94 3 years Waterproof - if purchased after 01/01/94 Loud hailers 1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91 3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91 Associated Chargers 1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91 3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91 Associated 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, Carrying Accessories, Power Supplies, and Signaling Boards. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, transpor-
tation and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex Standard), Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630. Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number, and date of pur-
chase. STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freight prepaid. Products purchased prior to January 1, 1991 will bear the STANDARD HORIZON warranty terms in effect prior to that date. In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure of the Product during the war-
ranty period, STANDARD HORIZONs liability for any breach of contract or any breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale of Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON, 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. Page 86 GX1500S STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service of the Products. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZONs liability for damages shall not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product. This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the United States of America and the District of Columbia. STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replacement parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist. The purchaser must pay any trans-
portation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STANDARD HORIZON for service. This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARD HORIZON, improper installation, or subjected to use in violation of instructions furnished by STANDARD HORIZON, nor does this warranty extend to Prod-
ucts on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed. STAN-
DARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equipment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection with STANDARD HORIZONs Products, or for the operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. STANDARD HORIZON disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the Product and ancillary equipment as a whole under this war-
ranty. STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes or improve-
ments in Products, during subsequent production, without incurring the obliga-
tion to install such changes or improvements on previously manufactured Prod-
ucts. The implied warranties which the law imposes on the sale of this Product are expressly LIMITED, in duration, to the time period specified above. STANDARD HORIZON shall not be liable under any circumstances for consequential dam-
ages resulting from the use and operation of this Product, or from the breach of this LIMITED WARRANTY, any implied warranties, or any contract with STAN-
DARD HORIZON. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS, STANDARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen-
tial 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. GX1500S Page 87 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 Marine Division of Vertex Standard products!
We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years!
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX1500S Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON Web site. Also a statement re-
garding product support should be added to the manual. Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX1500S, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 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-war-
ranty repair, you must include the information on the Owners Record with the unit when you return it to your Dealer or to STANDARD HORIZON. Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program: For the original Owner only, for the lifetime of the unit, STANDARD HORIZON will repair the unit to original specifications. Note: The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARD HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a re-
pair is needed. After the repair, a 90-day warranty will be in effect from the date of return of the unit to the Owner. This service program is not available for equipment which has failed as a result of neglect, accident, breakage, misuse, improper installation or modification, or water damage (depending on the product). Page 88 GX1500S 18 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. 18.1 GENERAL Channels ............................................................. All USA, International and Canadian Input Voltage ....................................................................................... 13.8 VDC 20%
Current Drain Standby ........................................................................................................... 0.4 A Receive ........................................................................................................... 1.5 A Transmit ................................................................................... 5.5 A (Hi); 1.5 A (Lo) Dimensions ................................................................................ 3.1 H x 7 W x 5.9 D
(80 H x 180 W x 150 D mm) Flush-Mount Dimensions ........................................................ 2.5 H x 6.3 W x 6.1 D
(64 H x 160 W x 155 D mm) Weight ...................................................................................................... 2.2 lbs (1 kg) 18.2 TRANSMITTER Frequency Range .................................................................. 156.025 to 157.425 MHz RF Output ...................................................................................... 25 W (Hi); 1 W (Lo) Conducted Spurious Emissions ................................................. 80 dB (Hi); 60 dB (Lo) Audio Response ............................................................. within +1/3 of a 6 dB/octave pre-emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Audio Distortion ...................................................................................................... 5 %
Modulation ..................................................................... 16K0G3E, for DSC 16K0G2B Frequency Stability (-20C to +50C) ............................................................ 0.0005%
FM Hum and Noise .............................................................................................. 50 dB 18.3 RECEIVER Frequency Range .................................................................. 156.050 to 163.275 MHz Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD ................................................................................................ 5 dB 12 dB SINAD (70 CH Receiver) ................................................................... 3 dB Squelch Sensitivity (Threshold) .................................................................... 8 dB Modulation Acceptance Bandwidth ................................................................. 7.5 kHz Selectivity Spurious and Image Rejection .................................................. better than 70 dB Intermodulation and Rejection at 12 dB SINAD ........................ better than 70 dB Audio Output ........................................................................................................ 4.5 W Audio Response ............................................................ within + 2/8 of a 6 dB/octave de-emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Frequency Stability (-20C to +50C) ........................................................... 0.0005 %
Channel Spacing ................................................................................................ 25 kHz DSC Format ............................................................................................... ITU Class D NMEA Input/Output ........................................................................ Output - DSC, DSE Input - GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS GX1500S Page 89 MEMO Page 90 GX1500S MEMO GX1500S Page 91 Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. www.standardhorizon.com E M 0 1 7 N 1 0 0 Page 92 Copyright 2005 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 0511?-??
GX1500S
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| 1 | 2005-12-22 | 156.025 ~ 157.425 | TNB - Licensed Non-Broadcast Station Transmitter | Original Equipment |
| app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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| 1 | Effective |
2005-12-22
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| 1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd.
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| 1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0013655220
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| 1 | Physical Address |
Tennozu Parkside Building
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| 1 |
Tokyo, N/A 140-0002
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| 1 |
Japan
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| app s | TCB Information | |||||
| 1 | TCB Application Email Address |
t******@timcoengr.com
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| 1 | TCB Scope |
B3: Maritime & Aviation Radio Services equipment in 47 CFR parts 80 & 87
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| app s | FCC ID | |||||
| 1 | Grantee Code |
K66
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| 1 | Equipment Product Code |
30173X3D
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| app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
| 1 | Name |
K******** T******
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| 1 | Title |
Engineering Division/Quality Assurance Leader
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
81-3-********
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| 1 | Fax Number |
81-3-********
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| 1 |
k******@yaesu.com
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| app s | Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
| 1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
| 1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
| if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
| app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
| 1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Equipment Class | TNB - Licensed Non-Broadcast Station Transmitter | ||||
| 1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Marine Transceiver | ||||
| 1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
| 1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
| 1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Grant Comments | Output Power is conducted. This device must be restricted for work related operations in an Occupational/Controlled RF exposure environment, not exceeding a maximum transmitting duty cycle factor of 50%. All qualified end-users of this device must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distances of 60cm from all persons, must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, and must not exceed an antenna gain of 6 dBi. A label, as described in this filing, must be displayed on the device to direct users to the specific training information required for meeting RF exposure requirements. End-Users must be provided with the specific training information. The installer must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | ||||
| 1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
| app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
| 1 | Firm Name |
Timco Engineering, Inc.
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| 1 | Name |
S****** S******
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
888-4********
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| 1 | Fax Number |
352-4********
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| 1 |
i******@timcoengr.com
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| Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 8 | 156.025 | 157.425 | 25 | 10 ppm | 16K0G3E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 8 | 156.025 | 157.425 | 1 | 10 ppm | 16K0G3E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 3 | 8 | 156.025 | 157.425 | 25 | 10 ppm | 16K0G2B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 4 | 8 | 156.025 | 157.425 | 1 | 10 ppm | 16K0G2B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
some individual PII (Personally Identifiable Information) available on the public forms may be redacted, original source may include additional details
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