FCC ID: K6630593X3D MOBILE MARINE TRANSCEIVER

QUANTUM AIS GX6000 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owners Manual z Capable of connecting two optional wired RAM4 or one wired RAM4 and up to four Wireless RAM4W remote access microphones using SCU-31 wireless access point z Integrated NMEA 2000 interface supporting all PGNs for Navigation, GPS, AIS and DSC functions z Integrated Dual Channel AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver z GPS Compass, Waypoint and GPS status pages z Dual Zone 25W PA / Loud Hailer with preprogrammed horn, siren, fog signals and listen back z Submersible IPX8 (5 feet or 1.5 meters for 30 minutes) z Integrated 32 Code Voice Scrambler and 4 Code Voice Scrambler z AIS / AIS SART target display: MMSI, Call Sign, Ship Name, BRG, DST, SOG and COG z Front panel microphone can be connected to rear panel and extended 20 feet using MEK-4 z Programmable CPA or TCPA collision avoidance alarms z Advanced 80 dB commercial Grade Receiver with Local / Distance Attenuator z Intercom feature allows you to communicate between the radio, RAM4 and Wireless RAM4W mic extension kit microphones z Integrated Voice Recorder to play back up to two minutes of RX receive audio TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide ...................................... 2 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................ 3 2 PACKING LIST ............................................... 4 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .......................... 4 4 ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

(in USA or Canada only) ............................... 4 5 GETTING STARTED ...................................... 5 5.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS ............................. 5 5.2 ABOUT VHF RADIO .................................................... 5 5.3 SELECTING AN ANTENNA ......................................... 5 5.4 COAXIAL CABLE ......................................................... 6 5.5 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16) .................. 6 5.6 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) ... 7 5.7 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS .................................... 8 5.8 BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67 ................................ 8 5.9 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE .................... 8 5.10 WHAT IS THE RANGE FOR AIS RECEIVERS? .......... 9 5.11 Accuracy of COG* ........................................................ 9 6 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .................. 10 6.1 FRONT PANEL .......................................................... 10 6.2 MICROPHONE .......................................................... 12 6.3 REAR PANEL ............................................................. 14 7 INSTALLATION ............................................ 16 7.1 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION ....................... 16 7.2 LOCATION ................................................................. 16 7.3 MOUNTING THE RADIO ........................................... 16 7.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .................................. 18 7.5 CONNECTION OF EXTERNAL DEVICES TO THE RADIO ... 19 7.6 ON THE POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME ... 26 7.7 CHECKING GPS SIGNAL (GPS STATUS DISPLAY) .... 28 7.8 GPS CONFIGURATION ............................................. 29 8 BASIC OPERATION ..................................... 32 8.1 TURNING ON AND OFF THE TRANSCEIVER ......... 32 8.2 RECEPTION .............................................................. 32 8.3 TRANSMISSION ........................................................ 32 8.4 BASIC OPERATION OF THE MENU MODE ............. 33 8.5 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ........................ 34 8.6 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE .......................... 34 8.7 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE ........ 35 8.8 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS .................................. 35 8.9 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) .............. 37 8.10 SCANNING ................................................................ 38 8.11 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS ................ 40 8.12 MOB OPERATION ..................................................... 41 8.13 PA/FOG OPERATION ................................................ 42 8.14 INTERCOM OPERATION .......................................... 45 8.15 VOICE SCRAMBLER ................................................. 45 8.16 DEMO MODE ............................................................. 46 INITIAL SETUP REQUIRED WHEN TURNING 9 GPS OPERATION ........................................ 47 9.1 DISPLAYING POSITION INFORMATION .................. 47 9.2 CHECKING GPS STATUS ......................................... 47 9.3 GPS LOGGER OPERATION ..................................... 48 10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) ....... 49 10.1 GENERAL .................................................................. 49 10.2 DSC DISTRESS ALERT ............................................ 50 10.3 ALL SHIPS CALL ....................................................... 54 10.4 INDIVIDUAL CALL ..................................................... 56 10.5 GROUP CALL ............................................................ 62 10.6 POSITION REQUEST ................................................ 67 10.7 POSITION REPORT .................................................. 71 10.8 POLLING CALL .......................................................... 75 10.9 AUTO POSITION POLLING ...................................... 77 10.10 DSC TEST .................................................................. 79 10.11 DSC LOG OPERATION ............................................. 81 10.12 DSC LOOP BACK OPERATION ................................ 83 11 NAVIGATION ................................................ 84 11.1 WAYPOINT OPERATION ........................................... 84 11.2 ROUTING OPERATION ............................................. 88 12 GM OPERATION .......................................... 92 12.1 SETTING UP GM OPERATION ................................. 92 12.2 STARTING GM OPERATION ..................................... 94 13 AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS) ... 96 13.1 GENERAL .................................................................. 96 13.2 AIS OPERATION ....................................................... 97 13.3 AIS SETUP .............................................................. 100 14 NMEA 2000 SETUP ................................... 102 14.1 SELECT DEVICE ..................................................... 102 14.2 DEVICE NUMBER ................................................... 102 14.3 SYSTEM NUMBER .................................................. 103 14.4 SUMMARY OF THE NMEA 2000 SETUP ................ 103 14.5 COMPATIBLE NMEA 2000 PGN LIST ..................... 103 15 CONFIGURATION SETUP ......................... 105 15.1 DISPLAY MODE ....................................................... 105 15.2 DIMMER ADJUSTMENT .......................................... 105 15.3 DISPLAY CONTRAST .............................................. 105 15.4 KEY BEEP ................................................................ 106 15.5 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY ........................... 106 15.6 LISTEN BACK .......................................................... 106 15.7 STATION NAME ....................................................... 107 15.8 SOFT KEYS ............................................................. 108 15.9 RESET ..................................................................... 110 15.10 SUMMARY OF THE CONFIGURATION SETUP ..... 110 16 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP .................. 111 16.1 CHANNEL GROUP .................................................. 111 16.2 WEATHER ALERT ................................................... 111 16.3 SCAN MEMORY ...................................................... 111 16.4 SCAN TYPE ............................................................. 111 16.5 SCAN RESUME ....................................................... 111 24.3 RECEIVER (for Voice and DSC) .............................. 146 24.4 RECEIVER (for AIS) ................................................. 147 24.5 NMEA INPUT/OUTPUT ............................................ 147 24.6 SCU-31 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA (Optional) ..... 147 24.7 DIMENSIONS .......................................................... 148 25 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ..... 149 25.1 STATION LICENSE .................................................. 149 25.2 RADIO CALL SIGN .................................................. 149 25.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING ................. 149 25.4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ........... 149 26 FCC NOTICE .............................................. 150 TEMPLATE for the GX6000 ..............................153 TABLE OF CONTENTS 16.6 MULTI WATCH ......................................................... 112 16.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL .............................................. 112 16.8 SUB CHANNEL ........................................................ 112 16.9 CHANNEL NAME ..................................................... 112 16.10 NOISE CANCELLATION .......................................... 113 16.11 AUDIO FILTER OPERATION ................................... 114 16.12 RX RECORDER ....................................................... 114 16.13 SCRAMBLER SETUP .............................................. 116 16.14 SUMMARY OF THE CANNEL FUNCTION SETUP .... 117 17 DSC SETUP ............................................... 118 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY ....................................... 118 17.1 INDIVIDUAL REPLY ................................................. 118 17.2 17.3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT ........................ 118 17.4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER .............................................. 118 17.5 GROUP DIRECTORY .............................................. 118 17.6 POSITION REPLY .................................................... 119 17.7 AUTO POSITION POLLING .................................... 119 17.8 AUTO POSITION INTERVAL ................................... 119 17.9 AUTO CHANNEL CHANGE ..................................... 119 17.10 NO ACTION TIMER ................................................. 120 17.11 WAIT TIME FOR POSITION FIX .............................. 120 17.12 DSC BEEP ............................................................... 120 17.13 SUMMARY OF THE DSC SETUP MENU ................ 120 18 GPS SETUP ............................................... 122 18.1 ORDER OF PRIORITY ............................................ 122 18.2 COMPASS DIRECTION ........................................... 122 18.3 LOCATION FORMAT ............................................... 122 18.4 TIME OFFSET ......................................................... 123 18.5 TIME AREA .............................................................. 123 18.6 TIME FORMAT ......................................................... 123 18.7 UNITS OF MEASURE .............................................. 123 18.8 MAGNETIC VARIATION .......................................... 123 18.9 NMEA 0183 IN/OUT ................................................. 124 18.10 Position Data Output ................................................ 125 18.11 OPTION GPS UNIT ................................................. 126 18.12 SUMMARY OF THE GPS SETUP ........................... 128 19 SSM-70H (RAM4) REMOTE MIC OPERATION ... 130 19.1 REMOTE MIC CONTROLS ..................................... 130 19.2 RAM4 SOFT KEY ASSIGNMENT ............................ 132 20 CONNECTING A USB DATA TERMINAL TO THE PC ... 134 21 MAINTENANCE ......................................... 134 21.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................... 135 21.2 FACTORY SERVICE ................................................ 135 21.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................ 136 22 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ....................... 137 23 WARRANTY ............................................... 143 24 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 146 24.1 GENERAL ................................................................ 146 24.2 TRANSMITTER ........................................................ 146 Quick RefeRence Guide The GX6000 is equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) menu system. Basic operation may be accomplished by following the procedure below:

Press and hold the The MODE/STATUS indicator indicates the status of the transceiver. Rotate the SQL knob clockwise to squelch or counterclockwise to key to turn on or off the radio. un-squelch the radio. Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the speaker audio volume. Press the MENU key to access MENU. Press the 16/S key on the radio or the microphone to select channel 16. Press and hold the 16/S key on the radio or the microphone to select sub channel. Press again to revert to the last selected channel. Activates a DSC distress call. Lift the red cover, press the DISTRESS once, then press and hold until the radio alarms. These three programmable soft keys can be customized through the setup menu to quickly access advanced functions of the radio. Press the /

key to switch the function of these keys, display the key functions at the bottom of the display. Press the / key (or press the microphones / keys) to select the operating channel. While the MENU screen is displayed, press the key to slide the on-screen menu upward/downward. Press the / key to switch the function menu. While the MENU screen is displayed, press the key to slide the on-screen menu to the right/left side. Press the CLEAR key to cancel a function or menu selection. While the normal screen is displayed, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select your desired channel. While the MENU screen is displayed, rotate the knob to select your desired menu item. To transmit: place your mouth about 1/2 inch away from Mic hole and speak in a normal voice level while pressing the PTT switch. Press the H/L key to toggle the transmit power between High (25W) and Low (1W). Page 2 GX6000 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The STANDARD HORIZON GX6000 Marine VHF/FM Marine transceiver is designed to be used in USA, International, and Canadian Marine bands. The GX6000 can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts. The GX6000 integrates a dual channel AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver to display class A and B AIS vessel information (MMSI, Call Sign, Ship Name, BRG, DST, SOG and COG) directly on the LCD display. The GX6000 has a separate AIS antenna connection to ensure that your will be able to receive AIS signals while transmitting VHF communications. The GX6000 is also capable of entering and saving up to 250 waypoints, which may be selected and navigated to by using a unique navigation compass display. The GX6000 allows you to contact an AIS ship directly using DSC, show your vessels position in relation to AIS targets and alert you when an AIS ship may be approaching too close to your location via the Closest Point of Approach (CPA) Alarm or Time to Closest Point of Approach (TCPA) Alarm. The GX6000 is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) ITU-R M.493 Class D operation. Class D operation allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call. The GX6000 operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are switchable for use with USA, International, or Canadian regulations. Emergency channel 16 can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the red 16/S key. NOAA weather channel can also be accessed immediately by pressing the

[WX] soft key. Other features of the GX6000 includes: Noise canceling function for transmit and receive audio, NMEA 2000 compatibility, high expandability, integrated voice recorder to play back up to two minutes of RX receive audio, speaker microphone, dual zone 25 W PA/Loud hailer with preprogrammed fog signals and listen back, capable of being connected to two optional wired RAM4 or one wired RAM4 and four Wireless RAM4W*1 remote access microphones, allowing full control of all VHF, DSC and hailer functions remotely including an intercom feature allowing you to communicate between the radio, RAM4 and Wireless RAM4W microphones, scanning, priority scanning, submersible speaker microphone, high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability. (*1 requires SCU-30 Wireless Access Port) Page 3 GX6000 2 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents:

Transceiver GX6000 Speaker Microphone DC Power Cord Mounting Bracket and Hardware Owners Manual DSC Warning Sticker USB Cable (Type USB A plug to Type USB micro B plug) T9101606 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Flush-Mount Bracket ....................................................................... MMB-84 Remote-Access Microphone (RAM4 Mic) ....................................... SSM-70H RAM4W Wireless Remote Access Microphone ............................... SSM-71H Wireless Access Point ..................................................................... SCU-30 23 Feet Extension Cable for SSM-70H (RAM4) Microphone .......... CT-100 20 Feet Microphone Extension Kit (for connection to rear panel) ... MEK-4 External Loud Speaker .................................................................... MLS-300 5 Round 30 Watt Hail/PA Horn ....................................................... 220SW 5 8 Rectangular 40 Watt Hail/PA Horn ....................................... 240SW External GPS Antenna with 49 Feet of Cable .................................. SCU-31 4 ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

(in USA or Canada only) Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX6000 Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the website from time to time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON website. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX6000, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON website to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 M-F 8:00-5:00 PST. Page 4 GX6000 5 GETTING STARTED 5.1 The FCC prohibits the following communications:

PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS False distress or emergency messages:

Messages to any boat except in emergencies and radio tests;

Messages to or from a vessel on land;

Transmission while on land;

Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000). 5.2 ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially line of sight (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings, hills or trees). Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type, gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter. On a fixed mount 25 W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles, for a portable 5 W radio transmission the expected distance can be greater than 5 miles in line of sight. 5.3 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, 3 dB gain antenna represents twice as much gain over the imaginary antenna. Typically, a 3-foot 3 dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The longer 8-foot 6 dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require the additional gain. SELECTING AN ANTENNA 3dB 6dB 9dB Page 5 GX6000 5.4 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 installation of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below. 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. 5.5 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16) Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may be defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure:

1. Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is , , (your vessels name). 2. Then repeat once: Mayday, (your vessels name). 3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or magnetic 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. Page 6 GX6000 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 switch and 10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, listen. try another channel. NOTE The GX6000 has the DSC Distress calling, that can transmit a distress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section 10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC). 5.6 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. Call-

ing should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. 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 communications. 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 contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 of the U.S. VHF Charts 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, press the PTT switch on the mic and 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) then release the PTT switch on the mic. When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request another channel by pressing the PTT switch on the mic and saying go to, the number of the other channel, say over and release the PTT switch on the mic. Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not busy, call the other vessel. Page 7 GX6000 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 beginning 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. 5.7 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 examples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Call the marine operator and identify yourself by your 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. 5.8 BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67 Channel 13 is used at docks, 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 33 for means to temporarily override the low-power limit on these two channels. 5.9 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE In areas across the country, Sea Tow offers boaters a way to conduct radio checks. To use Sea Tows free Automated Radio Check service, simply tune your VHF radio to the appropriate channel for your location and conduct a radio check as you typically would. Upon releasing your radios microphone, the system will play an automated message and relay your transmission back to you, thereby letting you know how your signal will sound to other boaters. The Automated Radio Check Service is currently available in the areas listed below. Page 8 GX6000 Sea Tow Newport/LA - Ch. 27 Sea Tow San Diego - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Portland-Midcoast (Maine) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Boston - Ch. 27 Sea Tow South Shore (Mass.) - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Rhode Island - Ch. 24 Sea Tow Eastern Long Island - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Huntington (N.Y.) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Manasquan (N.J.) - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Northern Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Central Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Hampton Roads (Va.) - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Ocean Isle Beach - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Sebastian - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor - Ch. 24 Sea Tow Tampa Bay - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Horseshoe Beach - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Carrabelle/St. Marks - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Pensacola/Orange Beach (Ala.) - Ch. 27 West Coast Northeast Mid-Atlantic North Carolina Florida 5.10 WHAT IS THE RANGE FOR AIS RECEIVERS?

Since AIS uses similar frequencies as a marine VHF radio, it has similar radio reception capabilities - which are basically line of sight. This means that the higher the VHF antenna is mounted, the greater the reception area will be. Reception from Class A vessels that are 20 or even 30 miles away on open water is not uncommon as their antennas are mounted high off the water. Class B transponders use lower power for transmissions; therefore, you can expect Class B vessels to be acquired when they are 5 to 10 miles away. NOTE The GX6000 require two separate marine VHF antennas; one antenna for VHF and a second antenna for AIS. For additional information on AIS visit the USCG website:

<http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/ais.htm>

5.11 Accuracy of COG*

The error in the COG (the path of the antenna position over ground) due to the actual ships speed over ground shall not exceed the following values:

Accuracy of COG output to user Speed range (knots) 0 to 1 knot

>1 to 17 knots

>17 knots Unreliable or not available 3 1

* Only when the SCU-31 external GPS antenna connected. Page 9 GX6000 6 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This section defines each control of the transceiver. See illustration below for location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter 8 of this manual. 6.1 FRONT PANEL

(Power) key Press and hold to toggle the radio on or off. When the power is turned on, the transceiver is set to the last selected channel. MIC Connector Connects the supplied speaker microphone. SQL knob (Squelch control) 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. VOL knob (Volume control) Adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation of this knob increases the internal and speaker micro-

phone volume. Secondary uSe When in the PA or Fog mode, controls the listen-back volume. Page 10 GX6000 MENU key Press to access MENU. For details, refer to section 8.4 BASIC OPERA-

TION OF THE MENU MODE. 16/S key Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel loca-

tion. Holding down this key selects the SUB channel (The default setting is channel 9). Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working channel. DISTRESS key Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call, refer to section 10.2.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert. Soft keys The 3 programmable soft keys can be customized by the Setup Menu mode described in section 15.8 SOFT KEYS.

/ key These keys are used to change the operating channel. The Up/Down keys on the microphone can also be used to change the operating channel. Press the key momentarily, the channel increases/decreases one step. Holding the key, the channel increases/decreases continuously. Secondary uSe While the MENU screen is displayed, press the key to slide the on-screen menu upward/downward.

/ key Press these keys to switch the function of soft keys. Secondary uSe While the MENU screen is displayed, press the key to slide the on-screen menu to the right/left side. CLEAR key Press this key to cancel a menu selection. DIAL/ENT knob While the normal screen is displayed, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select your desired channel. While the MENU screen is displayed, rotate the knob to select your desired menu item. Secondary uSe Press this knob to enter a selection in the MENU. Page 11 GX6000 MODE/STATUS indicator Indicates the radio status with the four colors on the three positions of the mode/status indicator. Position Left Right Color Blue Purple Red Green Orange Red Description AIS-Board Working Receiving MSG23 AIS-Board Failed AIS Receiving (registered MMSI) AIS Receiving (unregistered MMSI) Receive Error DATA jack Use the USB micro type B jack to configure the transceiver settings and download the GPS logger data. Note: When the DATA jack is securely covered with rubber cap, the GX6000 meets the waterproofing performance. 6.2 MICROPHONE PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch When in radio mode and the PTT switch is pressed, the transmitter is enabled for voice communications to another vessel. When PA mode is selected, pressing the PTT switch allows your voice to be amplified and supplied to a connected PA horn. Page 12 GX6000 When an optional RAM4 and RAM4W mic is connected and intercom mode is selected, pressing the PTT switch enables voice communications from the GX6000 to the RAM4 and RAM4W second station microphone. Microphone speaker Audio heard through internal radio speaker is heard through the speaker microphone.

/ key These keys on the microphone are used to select channels and to choose menu items. 16/S key Pressing this key immediately selects channel 16 from any channel loca-

tion. Holding down this key selects the SUB channel (The default setting is channel 9). Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working channel. H/L key Press this key to toggle between 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low) power. When the TX output power is set to Low while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the output power will temporarily switch from Low to High power until the PTT switch of the microphone is released. This key is not available on transmit inhibited and low power only channels. Microphone The internal microphone transmits your voice reducing background noise using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology. Note: Position your mouth about 1/2 (1.5 cm) away from the microphone hole and speak in a normal voice. Page 13 GX6000 6.3 REAR PANEL VHF ANT jack (VHF antenna jack) Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with an impedance of 50 ohms. Note: This ANT jack is used to marine voice channel. AIS ANT jack (AIS antenna jack) Connects an antenna to the AIS receiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with an impedance of 50 ohms. PA Speaker Connection Cable (Orange, Yellow, Green & Blue) Connects the GX6000 to PA speakers. See section 3 OPTIONAL ACCES-

SORIES for a list of optional STANDARD HORIZON Speakers. Blue:

Green: PA1 Speaker (+) PA1 Speaker () Orange: PA2 Speaker (+) Yellow: PA2 Speaker () EXTERNAL Speaker Connection Cable (Red & White) Connects the GX6000 to an optional external speaker. Refer to section 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES for a list of optional STANDARD HORIZON Speakers. Red:

External Speaker (+) White: External Speaker () DC Input Cable Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 11 to 16 VDC. Page 14 GX6000 RAM-1/RAM-2 Remote Access Microphone Connectors Connects the GX6000 to the SSM-70H (RAM4) Remote Station Micro-

phone or SCU-30 Wireless Access Point for use with up to four SSM-71H

(RAM4W) wireless microphones. Refer to section 19 SSM-70H (RAM4) REMOTE MIC OPERATION for details. NMEA 0183 In/Out & NMEA 0183-HS OUT Connection Cable (Blue, Green, Gray, Brown, Yellow & White) Connects the GX6000 to a GPS chart plotter. Refer to section 7.5 CONNEC-

TION OF EXTERNAL DEVICES TO THE RADIO. Rear MIC Connector Connects the supplied hand microphone if desired. This connector provides the same function as that on the front panel and allows remote use of the microphone by using the optional MEK-4 (microphone extension kit). GPS ANT Connector (White) Connects the optional SCU-31 external GPS antenna. NMEA 2000 Connector (Black) Connects to the NMEA 2000 network. GND Terminal (Ground Terminal) Connects the GX6000 to ships ground, for safe and optimum performance. Use the screw supplied with the GX6000 only. PA SP EXT SP DC- DC+

VHF ANT RAM-1 RAM-2 GND REAR MIC NMEA 0183 GPS ANT NMEA 2000 AIS ANT Page 15 GX6000 INSTALLATION SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION 7 7.1 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 distance of 3 feet (1 m). Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits. Antenna Installation:

The antenna must be located at least 3 feet (1 m) away from passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. 7.2 The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:

LOCATION complies with the compass safe distances shown in the table below to prevent interference to a magnetic compass Transceiver Unit Handset 1.0 m 0.5 m provides accessibility to the front panel controls allows connection to a power source and antennas has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger is at least 3 feet (1 m) away from the radios antenna the signal from the GPS satellite can receive sufficiently 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 desired location and:

a. Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation b. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is operating correctly by requesting a radio check. Supplied Mounting Bracket 7.3 MOUNTING THE RADIO 7.3.1 The supplied mounting bracket allows overhead or desktop mounting. Use a 13/64 (5.2 mm) bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 0.4 (10 mm) thick and can support more than 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) and secure the bracket with the supplied screws, spring washers, flat washers, and nuts. Page 16 GX6000 Desktop Mounting Overhead Mounting 7.3.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket 1. Use the template (page 153) to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accommodate the transceiver (at least 6.7 (17 cm) deep). There should be at least 1/2 (1.3 cm) between the transceivers heatsink and any wiring, cables or structures. 2. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver. 3. Fasten the brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer screw combination; so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface (see illustration below). 4. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. Bracket Adjusting Screw Lock-washer screw combination Page 17 GX6000 7.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION Reverse polarity battery connections will damage the radio!

Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio. Antenna and Power Supply connections are as follows:

1. Mount the antenna at least 3 feet (1 m) away from the radio. At the rear of the radio, connect the antenna cable. The antenna cable must have a PL259 connector attached. RG-8/U coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is 25 feet (7.6 m) or more from the radio. RG58 cable can be used for distances less than 25 feet (7.6 m). 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 section 6.5 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. Optional HAIL/PA Horn Optional HAIL/PA Horn GPS Navigation Receiver Optional Speaker Optional Speaker Optional SSM-70H

(RAM4) Remote MIC Optional SCU-31 GPS Antenna Voice Antenna AIS Antenna A c c e s s o r y C a b l e s Water proof Deck Outlet Fuse Red Black Power Source Ferrite Cores To suppress RF interference that can cause abnormal operation of the transceiv-

er, attach the supplied two ferrite cores as shown in the next page: bigger one to the accessory connection cable and the DC input cable together, and smaller one to the PA speaker connection cable and the external speaker connection cable together. Then snap the two halves of each ferrite core together. Attach each ferrite core as close as possible to the transceiver body. Finally, wind some plastic tape around each ferrite core, to prevent vibration from causing the two halves to split apart. Page 18 GX6000 Ferrite Core (Large) Snap together Speaker Code DC Power Code Snap together Ferrite Core (Small) As close as possible Fuse Replacement To take out the fuse from the fuse holder, hold both ends of the fuse holder and pull the fuse holder apart without bending the fuse holder. When you replace the fuse, please confirm that the fuse is tightly fixed on the metal contact located inside the fuse holder. If the metal contact holding the fuse is loose, the fuse holder may heat up. 7.5 CONNECTION OF EXTERNAL DEVICES TO THE RADIO 7.5.1 Connecting the SCU-31 External GPS Antenna to the Radio Connect the SCU-31 cable to the GPS ANT (six pin) connector (White) on the rear panel, then tighten the cable nut

(see illustration at the right). Connecting the NMEA 0183/NMEA 0183-HS to the Radio 7.5.2 External GPS Connections (NMEA 0183 4800 baud or NMEA 0183-HS 38400 baud) The GX6000 can select the NMEA baud rate between 4800 bps and 38400 bps. Refer to section 18.9 NMEA 0183 IN/OUT for selection. NMEA Input (GPS Information) GX6000 can read NMEA 0183 version 2.0 or higher, and NMEA 0183-HS version 1.01 or higher. The NMEA 0183 input sentences are GLL, GGA, RMC, GNS, GSA, and GSV (RMC sentence is recommended). Page 19 GX6000 If 4800 baud (default) is selected:

The Blue and Green wires of input are at 4800 baud. If 38400 baud is selected:

The Blue and Green wires of input are at 38400 baud. NMEA Output (DSC and GPS information) The NMEA 0183 output sentences are DSC and DSE. If 4800 baud (default) is selected:

a. The Gray and Brown wires output DSC and DSE sentences. b. The Yellow and White wires of output AIS VDM sentence at 38400 baud. If 38400 baud is selected:

a. The Gray and Brown wires of output are at 38400 baud and includes both DSC (DSC, DSE) and AIS (VDM) sentences. b. The Yellow and White wires always output AIS sentences at 38400 baud. GSA, GSV, GLL, GGA, and RMC sentences can be output in the GX6000 by setting through the GPS setup menu (refer to section 18.9 NMEA 0183 IN/OUT). For further information on interfacing/setting up your GPS, please contact the manufacturer of the GPS receiver externally connected. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact Product Support at:

Phone: (800) 767-2450 Email: marinetech@yaesu.com Accessory Cables and NMEA 0183 Cables 7.5.3 The image and table below show the wires of the GX6000 and the connections to optional devices such as an external GPS antenna, GPS chart plotter and an AIS receiver. CAUTION Care must be taken not to touch any of the NMEA wires to positive 12 VDC or the radio may be damaged. When connecting the GPS navigation receiver, strip off about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the specified wires insulation, then splice the ends together. The GX6000 uses NMEA 0183/-HS protocol to share coordinates, DSC and AIS information to and from a GPS chart plotter. The GX6000 transfers AIS information to a GPS chart plotter at 38400 baud (sometimes called HS or High Speed). GPS and DSC information is transferred between a GPS chart plotter with multiple ports (minimum 2) at 4800 baud (default setting). To connect to a GPS chart plotter which has one NMEA port, the GX6000 may be setup to receive GPS coordinates, send DSC and AIS signals at 38400 baud. Refer to section 18.9 NMEA 0183 IN/OUT for details. Page 20 GX6000 NMEA 0813/NMEA 0183-HS to Chart Plotter 7.5.4 4800 Baud Connections External GPS Antenna SCU-31 (optional) Radio Wires Plotter Connection GPS Chart Plotter Blue: NMEA IN (+) No Connection Green: NMEA IN () No Connection Gray: NMEA OUT (+) NMEA IN (+) Brown: NMEA OUT () NMEA IN () Yellow: NMEA-HS OUT (+) NMEA-HS IN (+) White: NMEA-HS OUT () NMEA-HS IN () Connection Examples Wire Color/Description No connection BLUE - NMEA GPS Input (+) No connection GREEN - NMEA GPS Input () GRAY - NMEA DSC Output (+) NMEA (+) input of GPS*1 BROWN - NMEA DSC Output () NMEA () input of GPS*1 YELLOW - AIS Data Output (+) WHITE - AIS Data Output ()

*1: 4800 baud *2: 38400 baud Note: Some GPS chart plotters have a single wire for NMEA signal ground. In such a case connect the NMEA input () to the GPS chart plotters single NMEA signal ground wire, and leave the NMEA output () open. In case the assignment of power supply and ground of a GPS chart plotter to be used is different from that of the radio, connect the signal ground wire of the GPS chart plotter to the ground terminal (GND) on the rear panel of the radio. 38400 Baud Connections NMEA-HS (+) input of AIS receiver*2 NMEA-HS () input of AIS receiver*2 External GPS Antenna SCU-31 (optional) Radio Wires Plotter Connection GPS Chart Plotter Blue: NMEA IN (+) No Connection Green: NMEA IN () No Connection Gray: NMEA OUT (+) NMEA IN (+) Brown: NMEA OUT () NMEA IN () Yellow: NMEA-HS OUT (+) No Connection White: NMEA-HS OUT () No Connection Connection Examples Wire Color/Description No connection BLUE - NMEA GPS Input (+) No connection GREEN - NMEA GPS Input () GRAY - NMEA DSC Output (+) NMEA (+) input of GPS*1 BROWN - NMEA DSC Output () NMEA () input of GPS*1 YELLOW - AIS Data Output (+) WHITE - AIS Data Output ()

*1: The GPS chart plotter Com Port must be setup to 38400 baud (HS) to receive DSC and AIS sentences No connection*2 No connection*2 from the GX6000 (Gray and Brown wires).

*2: The GX6000 always outputs NMEA 0183-HS VDM sentence at 38400. Note: Some GPS chart plotters have a single wire for NMEA signal ground. In such a case connect the NMEA input () to the GPS chart plotters single NMEA signal ground wire, and leave the NMEA output () open. In case the assignment of power supply and ground of a GPS chart plotter to be used is different from that of the radio, connect the signal ground wire of the GPS chart plotter to the ground terminal (GND) on the rear panel of the radio. Page 21 GX6000 Connection to External GPS or Chart Plotter 7.5.5 4800 Baud Connections Radio Wires Plotter Connection GPS Receiver Blue: NMEA IN (+) NMEA OUT (+) Green: NMEA IN () NMEA OUT () Gray: NMEA OUT (+) NMEA IN (+) Brown: NMEA OUT () NMEA IN () Yellow: NMEA-HS OUT (+) NMEA-HS IN (+) White: NMEA-HS OUT () NMEA-HS IN () Connection Examples Wire Color/Description NMEA (+) output of GPS*1 BLUE - NMEA GPS Input (+) NMEA () output or common ground of GPS*1 GREEN - NMEA GPS Input () GRAY - NMEA DSC Output (+) NMEA (+) input of GPS*1 BROWN - NMEA DSC Output () NMEA () input of GPS*1 YELLOW - AIS Data Output (+) WHITE - AIS Data Output ()

*1: 4800 baud *2: 38400 baud Note: Some GPS chart plotters have a single wire for NMEA signal ground. In such a case connect the NMEA input () to the GPS chart plotters single NMEA signal ground wire, and leave the NMEA output () open. In case the assignment of power supply and ground of a GPS chart plotter to be used is different from that of the radio, connect the signal ground wire of the GPS chart plotter to the ground terminal (GND) on the rear panel of the radio. 38400 Baud Connections NMEA-HS (+) input of AIS receiver*2 NMEA-HS () input of AIS receiver*2 Radio Wires Plotter Connection GPS Receiver Blue: NMEA IN (+) NMEA OUT (+) Green: NMEA IN () NMEA OUT () Gray: NMEA OUT (+) NMEA IN (+) Brown: NMEA OUT () NMEA IN () Yellow: NMEA-HS OUT (+) No Connection White: NMEA-HS OUT () No Connection Connection Examples Wire Color/Description NMEA (+) output of GPS*1 BLUE - NMEA GPS Input (+) NMEA () output or common ground of GPS*1 GREEN - NMEA GPS Input () GRAY - NMEA DSC Output (+) NMEA (+) input of GPS*1 BROWN - NMEA DSC Output () NMEA () input of GPS*1 YELLOW - AIS Data Output (+) WHITE - AIS Data Output ()

*1: The GPS chart plotter ComPort must be setup to 38400 baud (HS) to send GPS coordinates to the GX6000 (Blue and Green wires) and to receive DSC and AIS sentences from the GX6000

(Gray and Brown wires). No connection*2 No connection*2

*2: The GX6000 always outputs NMEA 0183-HS VDM sentence at 38400. Note: Some GPS chart plotters have a single wire for NMEA signal ground. In such a case connect the NMEA input () to the GPS chart plotters single NMEA signal ground wire, and leave the NMEA output () open. In case the assignment of power supply and ground of a GPS chart plotter to be used is different from that of the radio, connect the signal ground wire of the GPS chart plotter to the ground terminal (GND) on the rear panel of the radio. Page 22 GX6000 7.5.6 Connection to External PA/HAIL Speaker GREEN BLUE ORANGE YELLOW RED WHITE PA 1 Speaker (horn) PA 2 Speaker (horn) External Speaker Wire Color/Description Connection Examples RED - External Speaker (+) WHITE - External Speaker () GREEN - PA1 Speaker (+) BLUE - PA1 Speaker () ORANGE - PA2 Speaker (+) YELLOW - PA2 Speaker () In some areas powerful AM broadcast stations may be heard when in listen-

back mode. In this case change the speaker wire to 2-conductor shielded audio cable. See the illustration below for connections. Positive wire of external 4 Ohm External speaker Negative wire of external 4 Ohm External speaker Positive wire of external 4 Ohm audio speaker (horn) Negative wire of external 4 Ohm audio speaker (horn) Positive wire of external 4 Ohm audio speaker (horn) Negative wire of external 4 Ohm audio speaker (horn) Shield of cable is not attached on PA Speaker end PA Speaker Red Bare 2 conductor shielded Connect the shielded to GND Terminal of the GX6000 rear panel. Rear Microphone Installation 7.5.7 The GX6000 has an additional microphone connector on the rear panel that provides the same function as that on the front panel. Connect the optional MEK-4 (microphone extension kit) to the Rear MIC (six pin) connector on the rear panel, then tighten the cable nut (see illustration at the below). In addition, the GX6000 is capable of connecting hand microphone to the connector on either the front or rear panels. Page 23 GX6000 Optional SSM-70H (RAM4) Installation The GX6000 is capable of using two SSM-70H (RAM4) Remote Station Microphones to remotely control the Radio, AIS, DSC and PA/Fog functions. In addition the GX6000 can operate as a full function intercom system between the SSM-70H (RAM4) and the GX6000. WARNING Do not connect or remove the SSM-70H (RAM4) microphone while the radio is powered on. This may result in equipment failure. 1. Connect the Routing Cable (supplied with the SSM-70H) to the RAM-1 or RAM-2 (eight pin) connectors on the rear panel, then tighten the cable nut

(see illustration at the below). 2. Install the two ferrite core (supplied with the SSM-70H Remote Station Microphone) to the routing cable or the CT-100 extension cable, then snap its two halves together. These require to install near the connector by the each side of a transceiver and a microphone of the cable. 3. Attach the ferrite cores as close as possible to the plugs, as shown below. Ferrite Core Ferrite Core External Speaker Connections to GX6000 Routing Cable or CT-100 Extension Cable to SSM-70H

(RAM4) As close as possible As close as possible NOTE Caution!: Before cutting the cable, it must be disconnected from the rear panel of the transceiver. The routing cable can be cut and spliced, however care needs to be taken when reconnecting the wires to ensure water integrity. After cutting you will notice there are the following wires:

Yellow, White, Brown, Gray, Blue, Green, Red/White, Shield The red/white and shield wires are wrapped in foil. Remove the foil, and separate the red/white and shield wires. Page 24 GX6000 4. Finally, wind some plastic tape around each ferrite core, to prevent vibration from causing the two halves to split apart. 5. Referring to illustration right, make a 1.2 (30 mm) hole in the wall, then insert the extension cable into this hole. Connect the gasket and mount base to the extension cable connector using the nut. 6. Drill the four screw holes (approx. 2 mm) on the wall, then install the mounting base to the wall using four screws. 7. Put the rubber cap on to the nut. The installation is now complete. External Speaker Connections Ferrite Core Gasket Cap Wall Routing Cable Mounting Bracket Nut WARNING It is not recommended to plug or unplug the SSM-70H (RAM4) Remote Station Microphone into the routing cable while the radio is powered on. Connecting an External Speaker to the RAM4 Mic Cable In noisy locations and MLS-300/MLS-310 optional external speaker may be connected to the white speaker wires on the RAM4 routing cable. The RAM4 can drive the internal speaker or the external speaker one at a time. When connecting an external speaker, follow the procedure below to turn off the RAM4 audio and enable the external speaker wires on the RAM4 routing cable. 1. On the RAM4 mic, press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SETUP, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select CONFIGURA-

TION, then press the [SELECT] soft key. c c Page 25 GX6000 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SPEAKER SELECT, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select INTERNAL or EXTERNAL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. key to return to radio operation. 6. Press the CLEAR/

7.6 INITIAL SETUP REQUIRED WHEN TURNING ON THE POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME 7.6.1 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) What is an MMSI?

An MMSI is a nine digit number used on marine transceivers capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) signal transmission. This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels. THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE DSC FUNCTIONS. How can I obtain an MMSI assignment?

In the USA, visit the following websites to register:

http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/

https://www.seatow.com/tools-and-education/mmsi http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=licensing&id=ship_stations In Canada, visit http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf01032e.html WARNING The MMSI can be inputted only once, please be careful not to input the incorrect MMSI number. If you need to change the MMSI number after it has been entered, the radio will have to be returned to Factory Service. Refer to the section 21.2 FACTORY SERVICE. Page 26 GX6000 Programming the MMSI 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MMSI/POS INFO, then press the [SELECT] soft key. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.) To view your MMSI to ensure it is correct, perform steps 1 to 2. 3. Press the [MMSI] soft key. The [MMSI] soft key is displayed which has not yet set the MMSI. In the case of the GX6000 which has completed the MMSI setting, you can only check the MMSI on this screen. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first number of your MMSI, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. 5. Repeat step 4 to set your MMSI number (9 digits). 6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 4.

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7. When finished programming the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. The radio will ask you to input the MMSI number again. Perform steps 4 through 6 above. 8. After the second number has been input, press the

[FINISH] soft key to store the MMSI. 9. Press the [OK] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE To view your MMSI after programming to ensure it is correct, perform steps 1 to 2. Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is correct. Page 27 GX6000 7.7 CHECKING GPS SIGNAL (GPS STATUS DISPLAY) When the GX6000 receives the GPS signal from the optional SCU-31, a small satellite icon

* will appear on the display and your current location (latitude/

longitude) is shown on the display. (*When the GPS signal receiving from the NMEA 2000 or NEMA-0183, a 2K (NMEA 2000) icon or I/O (NMEA-0183) icon will appear on the display.) NOTE If there is a problem with the NMEA connection between the radio and the GPS, the GPS icon will blink continuously until the connection is corrected. The GX6000 has a GPS status display which shows the satellites currently being received, along with a graphi-

cal (bar-graph) representation of the relative signal strengths from the satellites. NOTE

(GPS StatuS diSPlay mode) For the GX6000 to properly show the GPS status page when an external GPS antenna or a chart plotter is connected it must be setup to output GSA and GSV NMEA 0183 sentences. When using the equipment of NMEA 2000, it must be able to output PGN No.129540 (GNSS Sats in View). 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select GPS, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select GPS STATUS, then press the [ENTER] soft key to display the GPS status currently being received. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 28 GX6000 7.8 GPS CONFIGURATION 7.8.1 Changing the GPS Time The GX6000 shows GPS satellite time or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time in factory default. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. The time offset must be changed in order for the radio to display the current time in your area. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SETUP, then c press the [SELECT] soft key. c 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select GPS SETUP, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select TIME OFFSET, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select time offset of your location. See illustration above to find your offset time. If 00:00 is assigned, the time is the same as UTC or GPS satellite time. Changing the Time Area 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the time offset. 7. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 7.8.2 This menu selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with offset. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SETUP, then c press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select GPS SETUP, then press the [SELECT] soft key. c Page 29 GX6000 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select TIME AREA, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select UTC or 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected LOCAL. setting. Changing the Time Format 7. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 7.8.3 This menu selection allows the radio to setup to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SETUP, then c press the [SELECT] soft key. c 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select GPS SETUP, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select TIME FORMAT, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select 24hour or 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected 12hour. setting. 7. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 30 GX6000

18.9 NMEA 0183 IN/OUT 18.9.1 Data Speed This menu is used to setup the NMEA 0183 baud rate of the GPS input (Blue and Green wires) and DSC output (Gray and Brown wires). The default setting is 4800 bps. When 38400 bps is selected the AIS sentences (VDM) and DSC sentences

(DSC & DSE) both are output on the Gray and Brown wires after a DSC distress, position request or AIS transmission is received. 1.

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] SETUP GPS SETUP NMEA 0183 IN/OUT 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select DATA SPEED, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired speed from 4800bps and 38400bps. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 18.9.2 Output Sentences This selection is used to setup the NMEA output sentences of the GX6000. By default, all the NMEA sentences are turned ON. 1.

[

] SETUP GPS SETUP NMEA 0183 IN/OUT 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OUTPUT SENTENCES, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired sentence type, then press the [SELECT] soft key. Page 124 GX6000 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ON or OFF. 5. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting. 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to set the other sentences. 7. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. NOTE Data output will be performed based on the data acquisition order of priority configured from ORDER OF PRIORITY. Refer to section 18.1 ORDER OF PRIORITY for details. While UNIT POWER of OPTION GPS UNIT is set to OFF, NMEA sentences will not be output. (OPTION GPS reception data will be output as is.) The output interval of each NMEA sentence depends on the output timing on the input device. However, sentences which include POS data will be output at intervals of two seconds or less. When all sentences are set to be output, depending on the baud rate, not all sentences can be output at intervals of one second or less. GSA and GSV sentences will be output at intervals of around five seconds. 18.10 Position Data Output Select the connection device to be used when outputting position data. 1.

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] SETUP GPS SETUP OPTION GPS UNIT 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select POS DATA OUTPUT, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF or ON. 5. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 125 GX6000 18.11 OPTION GPS UNIT Change the optional GPS Antenna (SCU-31) setting. 18.11.1 Unit Power When you use the SCU-31, set this selection to ON. The default setting is OFF. 1.

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] SETUP GPS SETUP OPTION GPS UNIT 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select UNIT POWER, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF or ON. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 18.11.2 Pinning This selection is used to enable or disable position updates when the vessel is not underway. The default setting is ON. 1.

[

] SETUP GPS SETUP OPTION GPS UNIT 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select PINNING, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF or ON. ON: When pinning is turned on, the GX6000 will not update its position unless the ships speed over approximately 0.4 knot. OFF: When the vessel is underway or stopped, the GX6000 continuously updates its position. This improves accuracy of the position fix. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 126 GX6000 18.11.3 Differential GPS This selection enables or disables differential GPS function by SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System) such as WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS. In some areas (Australia for example), the GPS reception can have problems on enabling the SBAS. The default setting is OFF. 1.

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] SETUP GPS SETUP OPTION GPS UNIT 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select DIFFERENTIAL GPS, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF or ON. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 18.11.4 Logger Interval 1.

[

] SETUP GPS SETUP OPTION GPS UNIT 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select LOGGER INTERVAL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time and press the [ENTER] soft key. Note: Log time for each logger interval setting 15 sec: Aprox. 25 hours 30 sec: Aprox. 50 hours 1 min: Aprox. 100 hours 2 min: Aprox. 200 hours 5 min: Aprox. 500 hours 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 127 GX6000 18.11.5 Log Erase 1.

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] SETUP GPS SETUP OPTION GPS UNIT 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select LOG ERASE, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Press the [YES] soft key. (To cancel, press the [NO]

soft key.) 4. Press the [OK] soft key. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 18.12 SUMMARY OF THE GPS SETUP Item Description ORDER OF PRIORITY Sets the order of priority of the connection devices when obtaining position information COMPASS DIRECTION Selects the compass direction to LOCATION FORMAT TIME OFFSET TIME AREA TIME FORMAT UNITS OF MEASURE be displayed Selects the coordinate system to be displayed Sets the offset time from the UTC

(available only when LOCAL is selected in the item TIME AREA) Selects the time location to be displayed, from UTC or local Selects the time format to be displayed, 12-hour or 24-hour

(fixed to 24H when UTC is selected in the item TIME AREA) Selects the unit if measure when displaying speed, distance, and altitude MAGNETIC VARIATION Enables/disables the magnetic variation function NMEA 0183 IN/OUT DATA SPEED Sets the NMEA 0183 data speed 4800bps Page 128 Default Value NMEA-0183 Page 122 COURSE-UP dddmm.mmmm 00:00 UTC 24hour SPEED:

DISTANCE:

kts (knots) nm (nautical mile) ALTITUDE: ft (feet) OFF 122 122 123 123 123 123 123 124 GX6000 Item Description Default Value OUTPUT SENTENCES Enables/disables NMEA sentences GLL: ON GGA: ON GSA: ON GSV: ON RMC: ON DSC/DSE: ON NMEA 2000: OFF NMEA-0183: OFF Selects the connection device when outputting position data POS DATA OUTPUT OPTION GPS UNIT UNIT POWER PINNING Enables/disables the OPTION GPS UNIT Turns on or off GPS position updates for vessel not underway OFF OFF DIFFERENTIAL GPS Turns on or off of use of SBAS LOGGER INTERVAL Selects the interval time of logging 2 min LOG ERASE Erases the log data ON Page 124 125 126 126 127 127 128 Page 129 GX6000 19 SSM-70H (RAM4) REMOTE MIC OPERATION When a remote microphone is connected to the GX6000, all VHF, DSC, setup menus, AIS, Navigation, GM (Group Monitor) functions and PA/Fog modes can be remotely operated. The SSM-70Hs operation is same as GX6000 except the receiver audio volume setting and squelch level setting. The reason for the same operation is to make the operation of the radio and SSM-70H mic easy. For specific operation of the SSM-70H mic review sections in the radio manual. The SSM-70H is supplied with 23 feet (7 m) of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21 m) using three 23 feet (7 m) extension cables model CT-100. The Intercom feature can be used between the SSM-70H and the GX6000. In addition, speaker wires are supplied at the panel mount of the routing cable for external speakers to be connected in noisy environments. 19.1 REMOTE MIC CONTROLS Power/VOL knob Rotate this knob to adjust the internal speaker volume. Press and hold this knob to turn the transceiver and the remote mic on or off. Page 130 GX6000 DIAL/ENT knob While the normal screen is displayed, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select your desired channel. While the MENU screen is displayed, rotate the knob to select your desired menu item. Secondary uSe Press this knob to enter a selection in the MENU. SQL key (Squelch control) Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the CH or CH key to adjust the squelch threshold level. Push this switch to enable the transmitter. PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch CLEAR/

key Press this key to cancel a menu selection. Press and hold this key to acti-

vate the key lock function. Press and hold this key again to deactivate the key lock function. Microphone The internal microphone transmits your voice reducing background noise using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology. Note: Position your mouth about 1/2 (1.5 cm) away from the microphone hole and speak in a normal voice.

/ key While the MENU screen is displayed, press the key to slide the on-screen Press these keys to switch the function of soft keys Secondary uSe menu to the right/left side. Press this key to access the MENU. MENU key CH/CH key These keys are used to change the operating channel. Press the key momentarily, the channel increases/decreases one step. Holding the key, the channel increases/decreases continuously. Secondary uSe While the MENU screen is displayed, press the key to slide the on-screen menu upward/downward. When in the PA or Fog mode, press the key to change the channel. Full dot matrix display, 222 by 162 pixels. Display Soft keys These three programmable keys can be customized through the setup menu mode. When pressing one of these keys briefly, the key functions will appear at the bottom of the display. Refer to section 19.2 RAM4 SOFT KEY ASSIGNMENT for details. Strobe Light When the [STROBE] soft key is pressed, the internationally-recognized Page 131 GX6000 Morse Code S.O.S message will light and flash repeatedly. From MENU SETUP CONFIGURATION STROBE LED, you can select one option from CONTINUOUS, SOS, BLINK 1, BLINK 2 and BLINK 3. 16/S key Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down this key recalls the SUB channel (The default setting is channel 9). Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working channel. The internal speaker is located here. Speaker DATA jack Use the micro USB type B jack for SSM-70H (RAM4) firmware updates. Note: When the DATA jack is securely covered with rubber cap, the SSM-

70H meets the waterproofing performance. DISTRESS key This key is used to send a DSC distress call. Refer to section 10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC). 19.2 RAM4 SOFT KEY ASSIGNMENT From this menu, you can assign desired functions to each RAM4 soft key from numbers 01 to 12. You can also set how long the soft key icon will be displayed after the corre-

sponding soft key is pressed. The keys maybe setup to control the following functions:

DISPLAY NONE TX HI/LO WX/CH SCAN DUAL WATCH FUNCTION Selects transmit power. Switches channels between weather and marine. Turns on or off scanning function. Starts and stops dual watch scan. MARK POSITION Marks the current position for a Waypoint. SCAN MEMORY Add or remove channels from memory channel scan. Programs or deletes the preset memory channel. PRESET MAN OVER BOARD Marks the position where a person falls overboard. NOISE CANCEL CH NAME STROBE SCRAMBLER COMPASS WAYPOINT FOG HORN INTERCOM GPS LOGGER AIS DISPLAY HORN BUTTON Enables the noise canceling settings display. Edit channel names. Turns on or off the strobe light LED. Configures the secret communication settings. Enables the Compass display. Enables the Waypoint or Route navigation display. Select FOG HORN mode. Activates intercom between radio and RAM4 mic

(optional RAM4 required). Starts and stops logging position data. Shows the AIS display. Activates the Fog Horn function. PUBLIC ADDRESS Activates the PA function. Records received voices. Toggles between LOCAL and DISTANCE. RX RECORD RX SENSE Page 132 SOFT KEY NUMBERS ASSIGNED AS DEFAULT

(See the next page.) 02 01 05 06 09 04 10 03 12 07 11 GX6000 DISPLAY FUNCTION PLAY Plays recorded voices. NOTE SOFT KEY NUMBERS ASSIGNED AS DEFAULT

(See the next page.) 08 You can assign functions to soft keys on each of the transceiver and the optional SSM-70H (RAM4) remote mic. 19.2.1 Key Assignment Configure all settings on the SSM-70H (RAM4) remote mic for which you want to assign functions to soft keys. 1.

[

] SETUP CONFIGURATION SOFT KEY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select KEY ASSIGN-

MENT, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the key number to be programmed, and press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a new function to be assigned, and press the [ENTER] soft key. Avail-

able functions are listed below. By selecting NONE the soft key assignment is removed. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other soft keys. Up to 24 functions can be assigned. The VHF radio's functions can be assigned to the maximum of 12 soft keys. Pressing the / key each time shows three different soft keys. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 6. Press the CLEAR/

key to return to radio operation.

(The illustration above is the default setting.) Page 133 GX6000 20 CONNECTING A USB DATA TERMINAL TO THE PC The GX6000 settings can be programmed using the USB terminal and PC Programming Software. You can also download the log data from the radio by using the PC Programming Software which may be downloaded from the Standard Horizon website. The PC Programming Software is compatible with Windows. To connect a PC, use the supplied USB cable through the DATA jack of the GX6000. DATA jack supplied USB cable CAUTION The DATA jack is NOT designed to be waterproof when the cover is opened. Connect the radio and PC in a dry location. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact Product Support at:

Phone: (800) 767-2450 Email: marinetech@yaesu.com 21 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. Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC connected to the transceiver. 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 23 WARRANTY. Page 134 GX6000 21.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob. These can be ordered from our Parts Department by emailing yaesuparts@yaesu.com or calling:

Marine Division of YAESU U.S.A. 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630 Telephone (714) 827-7600 Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below. Power Cord: T9027407 VOL and SQL Knob: RA6057800 DIAL/ENT Knob: RA6057700 Mounting Bracket: RA6060600 Mounting Bracket Knob: RA0978600 Microphone Hanger: RA0458800 RAM4 Mic Routing Cable Assembly: S8101512 USB Cable: T9101648 21.2 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 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630, U.S.A. Telephone (800) 366-4566 For repairs in Canada Westcom Marine 488 East 62nd Avenue Vancouver BC V5X2G1 Telephone (604) 327-6280 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, return address, phone number, and proof of purchase. Page 135 GX6000 21.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM Transceiver fails to power up. PROBABLE CAUSE No DC voltage to the transceiver, or blown fuse. REMEDY a. Check the 12VDC battery connections and the fuse. b. The key needs to be pressed and held to turn the radio on. T r a n s c e i v e r blows fuse when c o n n e c t e d t o power supply. Popping or whin-

ing noise from the speaker while engine runs. Sound is not emit-

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nal or external speaker. Sound is not emit-

ted from the PA speaker. Receiving station reports low trans-

mit power, even with transceiver set to HI power. HI BATTERY or LO BATTERY message appears when the power is turned on. Your position is not displayed. Reversed power wires. Engine noise. Accessory cable. Accessory cable. Antenna. C h e c k t h e p o w e r c a b l e f o r D C voltage, or replace the fuse (7A). Make sure the red wire is connected to the positive (+) battery post, and the black wire is connected to the negative () battery post. If the fuse still blows, contact your Dealer. Re-route 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 acces-

sory cable. External speaker cable (WHITE/

SHIELD) shorted together. Check the connections of the accessory cable. PA speaker cable (RED/SHIELD) shorted together. Have the antenna checked or test the trans-

ceiver with another antenna. If the problem persists, contact your Dealer for servicing. The power supply voltage is too high or too low. Confirm that the connected power supply voltage is between 11 volts and 16.5 volts DC. SCU-31 cable. Accessory cable. Setting of the GPS chart plotter. Check the SCU-31 cable connection. Check the accessory cable connection. Some GPS use the battery ground for NMEA connection. Check the output signal format of the GPS navigation receiver. This radio requires NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 format with GLL, RMB, or RMC sentence as an output signal. If the GPS has a baud rate setting make sure to select 4800 and parity to NONE. Page 136 GX6000 22 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 Canadian 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 inter-coastal waterways and rivers. It is also used by marine vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communicating with the bridge operators. Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for these channels. 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 geographic regions. Page 137 GX6000 6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16. 7. 156.050 MHz and 156.175 MHz are available for port operations and commercial communications purposes when used only within the U.S. Coast Guard designated Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) area of New Orleans, on the lower Mississippi River from the various pass entrances in the Gulf of Mexico to Devils Swamp Light at River Mile 242.4 above head of passes near Baton Rouge. 8. 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 described in Sec. 80.383. 156.250 MHz is available for intership port operations communications used only within the area of Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors, within a 25- nautical mile radius of Point Fermin, California. 9. 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 their respective designated sectors. 10. Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movement and docking of ships. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt. 5: 156.375 MHz and 156.650 MHz are available primarily for intership navigational communications. 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. 11. 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 Mid-channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above Head of Passes near Baton Rouge. Additionally, it is not available for use in the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal, and the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal, except to aid the transition from these areas. 12. Use of 156.375 MHz is available for navigational communications only in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy 2 and South-

Page 138 GX6000 west 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 entrance to its junction with the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, and over the full 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. 13. 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, Chan-

nel 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 communications between commercial fishing vessels and associated aircraft while engaged in commercial fishing activities. 14. When the frequency 156.850 MHz is authorized, it may be used addition-

ally for search and rescue training exercises conducted by state or local governments. 15. The frequency 156.850 MHz is additionally available to coast stations on the Great Lakes for transmission of scheduled Coded Marine Weather Fore-

casts (MAFOR), Great Lakes Weather Broadcast (LAWEB) and scheduled 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 interfer-

ence problem is resolved. 16. 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. 17. The duplex pair for channel 20 (157.000/161.600 MHz) may be used for ship to coast station communications. 18. 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 environment. Page 139 GX6000 CH 01 01A 02 03 03A 04 04A 05 05A 06 07 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18A 19 1019 2019 19A 19A 20 1020 2020 20A 21 21A 21B 22 22A 23 23A U C X I S/D X VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART TX RX CHANNEL USE 156.200 156.050 156.150 156.250 156.300 U.S. Government Only, Coast Guard Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas 156.350 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 Port operation, ship movement Port operation. VTS in Seattle Inter-ship Safety Port operation, ship movement Pacific coast: Coast Guard, East Coast:

Commercial fishing 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. D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) S 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), S D 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S S D 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S S S 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 S S D 157.000 161.600 Canadian Coast Guard Only, S S S D 157.050 161.650 Port operation, ship movement S Commercial, non-commercial, ship movement (1 W) International Distress, Safety and Calling State Controlled (1 W) 156.750 Environmental (Receive only) International: port operations and shipment U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard US: Commercial Coast Guard 156.950 161.550 156.950 156.950 156.750 156.800 156.850 157.000 161.600 157.000 Port operation Commercial 157.050 156.900

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East Coast: commercial fishing only S D 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S D 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S D 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement Public Coast: Coast Guard;

East Coast: commercial fishing only Port operation, ship movement Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas. 156.125 156.175 Port operation, ship movement Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement 156.225 S D 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S D 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S Port operation, ship movement Port Operations 156.275 156.325 Port operation, ship movement Port Operations US: Commercial. Used for Bridge-

to-bridge communications 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 operations and Ship movement 156.375 156.425 156.475

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(Recreational), International: Port operations and Ship movement Non-commercial (Inter-ship only) US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement 156.575 156.625 156.675 S S S S S S S Page 141 GX6000 CH 74 75 76 77 77 78 1078 2078 78A 79 1079 2079 79A 80 80A 81 81A 81A 82 82A 83 83A 83B 84 85 86 87 87A 88 88A WX01 WX02 WX03 WX04 WX05 WX06 WX07 WX08 WX09 WX10 U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART 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 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 X X S 156.725 156.925 161.525 156.925 156.775 156.825 156.875 156.875 Port operation, ship-movement Non-commercial (Recreational) US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) Port Operations (Inter-ship only) S S S S D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S S S D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement S S S D 157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement S D 157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement S S D 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), S D 157.175 161.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) S U.S. Government Only -

Environmental protection operations. Canadian Coast Guard Only Port operation, ship movement U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard Only U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard Only 156.975 161.575 156.975 157.075 157.075 Commercial Commercial 157.125 157.175 157.025

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NOTE: Simplex channels, 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. Page 142 GX6000 23 WARRANTY Marine Products Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE The following Limited Warranty is for valid for products that have been purchased in the United States and Canada. For limited Warranty details outside the United States, contact the dealer in your country. STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU U.S.A.) warrants, to the original purchaser only, each new Marine Communications Product (Product) manu-

factured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in materials 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, transporta-

tion and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON, Attention Marine repairs 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630, U.S.A. Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number, and date of purchase. 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 warranty 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 Page 143 GX6000 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. 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 replace-

ment parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist. The purchaser must pay any transportation 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 Products 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 warranty. STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes or improvements in Products, during subsequent production, without incurring the obligation to install such changes or improvements on previously manufactured Products. 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 damag-

es resulting from the use and operation of this Product, or from the breach of this LIMITED WARRANTY, any implied warranties, or any contract with STANDARD HORIZON. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS, STAN-

DARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. Page 144 GX6000 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. ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION THANK YOU for buying STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU U.S.A.) products! We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years!

Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register your Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the website from time to time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON website. Also a statement regarding product support should be added to the manual. Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the radio, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON website to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 M-F 8:00-5:00 PST. 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-warranty 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 repair 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 145 GX6000 24 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. Measured in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. 24.1 GENERAL Channels ..............................................................All USA, International and Canadian Normal Input Voltage .....................................................................................13.8 V DC Operating Voltage Range ........................................................................11 V to 16.5 V Current Drain Standby ...........................................................................................................0.55 A Receiver (at Maximum AF Output) ...................................................................0.9 A Transmit ................................................................................... 5.0 A (Hi), 1.0 A (Lo) DSC Transmitted Call Log ..........................................................................................24 DSC Distress Call Log ................................................................................................27 DSC Received Call Log ..............................................................................................64 Individual Call Directory ..............................................................................................80 Group Call Directory ...................................................................................................32 Waypoint Directory ...................................................................................................100 Display Type ............................................................................... 2.8 x 2 (70 x 51 mm) Full Dot Matrix (222 x 162 pixels) Dimensions (WxHxD) ................................ 6.9 x 4.3 x 6.8 (175.5 x 110 x 173.3 mm) Flush-Mount Dimensions (WxHxD) ............ 6.2 x 3.7 x 6.2 (157.4 x 93.4 x 158 mm) Weight ................................................................................................. 3.7 lbs (1.66 kg) 24.2 TRANSMITTER Frequency Range ................................................156.025 MHz to 157.425 MHz (USA) 156.025 MHz to 161.600 MHz (INTERNATIONAL) RF Output Power .............................................................................25 W (Hi), 1 W (Lo) Conducted Spurious Emissions.......................... Less than 80 dBc (Hi), 66 dBc (Lo) Audio Response .........................................................within +1/3dB of a 6 dB/Octave pre-emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Audio Distortion .......................................................................................Less than 5 %

Modulation ...................................................16K0G3E (for Voice), 16K0G2B (for DSC) Frequency Stability .........................................................0.0003 % (20 C to +60 C) FM Hum and Noise............................................................................................... 50 dB 24.3 RECEIVER (for Voice and DSC) Frequency Range ...........................................................156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHz Sensitivity 20 dB Quieting ............................................................................................. 0.35 V 12 dB SINAD ............................................................................................... 0.30 V Squelch Sensitivity (Threshold) ................................................................... 0.13 V Modulation Acceptance Bandwidth.................................................................. 7.5 kHz Selectivity (Typical) Spurious and Image Rejection ...............................80 dB for Voice (75 dB for DSC) Intermodulation and Rejection ...............................80 dB for Voice (75 dB for DSC) Audio Output................................................ 10 W (at 8 ohms external speaker output) Audio Response .........................................................within +1/3dB of a 6 dB/Octave de-emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Page 146 GX6000 Frequency Stability .........................................................0.0003 % (20 C to +60 C) Channel Spacing ................................................................................................ 25 kHz DSC Format ..........................................................................................ITU-R M.493-13 Attenuator (Local) ....................................................................................Approx. 10 dB 24.4 RECEIVER (for AIS) Frequency..................................................161.975 MHz (CH A), 162.025 MHz (CH B) Sensitivity ............................................................................... 0.5 V (at 12 dB SINAD) Selectivity(Typical) Spurious and Image Rejection ........................................................................ 70 dB Intermodulation and Rejection ........................................................................ 70 dB 24.5 NMEA INPUT/OUTPUT 4800 Baud selected:

NMEA 0183 Input (4800 baud) ...........................GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC, GSA, & GSV NMEA 0183 Output (4800 baud) .....................................DSC, DSE, GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC, GSA & GSV NMEA 0183-HS AIS Output (38400 baud) ............................................................ VDM 38400 Baud selected:

NMEA 0183-HS Input (38400 baud) ...................GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC, GSA, & GSV NMEA 0183-HS Output (38400 baud) .............................DSC, DSE, GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC, GSA, GSV VDM NMEA 0183-HS AIS Output (38400 baud) ............................................................ VDM 24.6 SCU-31 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA (Optional) Receiver Channels .................................................................................... 66 Channels Sensitivity ......................................................................................Less than 147 dBm Time to First Fix ..............................................................1 minute typical (@Cold Start) 5 seconds typical (@ Hot Start) Geodetic Datum................................................................................................ WGS84 Page 147 GX6000 24.7 DIMENSIONS 6.2" (155.4 mm) 6" (152.4 mm) 6.9" (175.5 mm) 1" (26.3 mm) 5.7" (147 mm) 4.3" (108 mm)

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. 3 GX6000 25 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission

(FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. 25.1 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 (605) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at https://www.fcc.gov/fcc-form-605. To obtain a form from the FCC, call (888) 225-5322. 25.2 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 when calling another vessel. 25.3 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:

25.4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license 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 .................................................................... K6630593X3D Industry Canada Type Approval ............................................ 511B-30593X3D Industry Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn: DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada, KIA 0C8 Page 149 GX6000 26 FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio 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 determined 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:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. to which the receiver is connected. z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING It is a violation of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission to input an MMSI that has not been properly assigned to the end user, or to otherwise input any inaccurate data in this device. Page 150 GX6000 Page 151 GX6000 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by YAESU U.S.A. could void the Users authorization to operate this device. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power

(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Conformment la rglementation dIndustrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne dun type et dun gain maximal (ou infrieur) approuv pour lmetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique lintention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type dantenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente

(p.i.r.e.) ne dpassepas lintensit ncessaire ltablissement dune communication satisfaisante. This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le prsent metteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numro de certification ou son numro de modle sil fait partie du matriel de catgorie I) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types dantenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et limpdance requise pour chaque type dantenne. Les types dantenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour lexploitation de lmetteur. ltablissement dune communication satisfaisante. CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) Page 152 GX6000 0 0 0 6 X G e h t r o f E T A L P M E T R10 e r e h t u c e h t e r e h w n o i t a c o l e h t k r a m o t e t a p m e t s h t e s U i l

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Changing COG to True or Magnetic 7.8.4 Allows the GPS COG (Course Over Ground) and the BRG from an AIS target to be selected to show in ON or OFF. Factory default is OFF however by following the steps below the COG can be changed to ON. 1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SETUP, then c press the [SELECT] soft key. c 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select GPS SETUP, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MAGNETIC VARIATION, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF or ON. 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 7. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. NOTE Setting to ON is effective only when the RMC sentences with magnetic data are input from external devices such as a GPS receiver (The SCU-31 inputs the RMC sentences, but does not input with magnetic data.). Page 31 GX6000 8 BASIC OPERATION 8.1 1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and TURNING ON AND OFF THE TRANSCEIVER antenna are properly connected. 2. Press and hold the 3. Press and hold the 8.2 RECEPTION 1. Rotate the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as squelch key to turn the radio on. key again to turn the radio off. off. able level. 2. Turn up the VOL knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfort-

3. Rotate the SQL knob, clockwise until the random noise disappears. This state is known as the squelch threshold. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob or press the / key to select the desired channel. Refer to the channel chart on Pages 140 to 142 for available channels. 5. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening level. The [BUSY] indicator on the display indicates that communications are being received. TRANSMISSION 8.3 1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of RECEPTION. 2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear. 3. Press the microphones PTT (push-to-talk) switch. THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!

The [TX] indicator on the LCD is displayed. 4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. 5. When the transmission is finished, release the micro-

phones PTT switch. NOTE Position your mouth about 1/2 (1.5 cm) away from the microphone hole and speak in a normal voice. Page 32 GX6000 Transmit Power 8.3.1 The TX output power of the GX6000 is set to high level (25W) in factory default, and the [HI] indicator is displayed on the top part of the screen. To switch the TX output power:

1. Press the / key repeatedly until the [HI] or [LOW]

soft key is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press the [HI] or [LOW] soft key to switch between HI (25W) or LO (1W) output power. When the TX output power is set to Low while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the output power will temporarily switch from Low to High power until the PTT switch of the microphone is released. This soft key is not function on transmit inhibited and low power only channels. 8.4 BASIC OPERATION OF THE MENU MODE Using the menu mode, the various functions of the GX6000 can be customized to match the method of use. You can select the items that you would like to adjust from the respective lists and enter or select the appropriate settings for the intended various operation. 1. Press the MENU key on the operation mode screen to display MENU. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob or press the ///

key to select the menu item, then press the [SELECT]

soft key or press the DIAL/ENT knob to display MENU LIST. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob or press the / key to select the item, then press the [SELECT] soft key or press the DIAL/ENT knob. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob or press the / key to select the item, then press the [SELECT] soft key or press the DIAL/ENT knob. c c Page 33 GX6000 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob or press the / key to select the desired setting. 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to or press the DIAL/ENT knob store the selected setting. 7. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

(The display can also be returned to the previous screen by pressing the [BACK] soft key.) The same operation process as the above is written as follows in this opera-

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] SETUP DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) 8.5 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. NOTE Once the transmitter is shut down by the TOT, transmission to the last channel is only allowed 10 seconds after the shutdown. SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE 8.6 Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (Pages 140 to 142 ) for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels. NOTE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), Industry Canada (Canada), and International regulations. Mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Page 34 GX6000 8.7 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE To change the channel group from USA to International or Canada:

1. Press the MENU key to display MENU. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SETUP, then c press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select CHANNEL SETUP, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select CHANNEL GROUP, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select desired channel group USA, INTL, or CAN. 6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 7. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 8.8 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the /

key repeatedly until the [WX] soft key is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press the [WX] soft key. The WX indicator appears on the top part of the screen. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a different NOAA weather channel. 4. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the

[CH] soft key. The transceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel and the WX indicator disappears from the display. c Page 35 GX6000 NOAA Weather Alert 8.8.1 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. The GX6000 can receive weather alerts when monitoring a weather channel and, on the last selected weather channel during scanning modes or while on another working channel. 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. Press any key to stop the alert. After stopping the beep sound, the weather alert reception confirmation screen will appear. Press [OK] to display a confirmation screen. The confir-

mation screen will ask you whether to move to the weather channel or return in the marine channel. Press [YES] to switch to the weather channel, and press [NO] to return to the marine channel. To disable the weather alert function, refer to section 16.2 WEATHER ALERT. NOTE If no key is pressed the alert will sound for 5 minutes and then the weather report will be received. NOAA Weather Alert Testing 8.8.2 NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the GX6000s NOAA weather feature, setup as in section 8.8.1 NOAA Weather Alert and confirm the alert is heard on Wednesdays between 11AM and 1PM local time. Page 36 GX6000 8.9 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) Multi watch is used to scan two or three channels for communications. In Dual Watch, a normal VHF channel and the priority channel are scanned alternately. In Triple Watch, a normal VHF channel, the priority channel, and the sub channel are scanned alternately. When a signal is received on the normal channel the radio briefly switches between the normal channel and the priority channel to look for a transmission. If the radio receives communications on the priority channel the radio stops and listens to priority channel until communication ends and then starts dual or triple watch scan again. 8.9.1

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Setting up the Multi Watch Operation

] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP MULTI WATCH 1. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select DUAL or 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected TRIPLE. setting. Starting the Dual Watch 4. Press the [CLEAR] key to return to radio operation. 8.9.2 1. Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a channel you wish to watch. 3. Press / key repeatedly until the [DUAL WATCH]

soft key is displayed at the bottom of the screen, press the [DUAL WATCH] soft key. The radio will monitor the priority channel and the channel that was selected in step 2. If a signal is received on the channel selected in step 2, the GX6000 will dual watch to priority channel. 4. To stop dual watch, press the [DUAL WATCH] soft key again. When selecting TRIPLE in the SETUP menu, [TRIPLE WATCH] will be displayed as the soft key instead of [DUAL WATCH]. NOTE The priority channel may be changed from CH16 (default) to another channel. Refer to section 16.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL. Page 37 GX6000 8.10 SCANNING The GX6000 will automatically scan channels programmed into the preset channel memory and also the scan channel memory, and the last selected weather channel. When an incoming signal is detected on one of the channels during scan, the radio will pause on that channel, allowing you to listen to the incoming transmis-

sion. The radio will automatically start scanning again after the transmission stops. 8.10.1 Selecting the Scan Type 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP SCAN TYPE 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select PRIORITY or 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected MEMORY. setting. 4. Press the [CLEAR] key to return to radio operation. CH88A CH09 CH88A CH09 CH01A CH01A CH68A CH68A CH12 CH68A CH15 CH68A Priority Channel CH12 CH15 CH61A CH22A CH18 CH61A CH22A CH18 Memory Scan (M-SCAN) Priority Scan (P-SCAN) 8.10.2 Programming Scan Memory 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP SCAN MEMORY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a desired chan-

nel to be scanned, then press the [MEM] soft keys. ON icon will appear at the right side of the selected channel. 3. Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned. 4. To REMOVE a channel from the list, select the channel then press the

[MEM] soft key. ON icon of the selected channel will disappear. 5. When you have completed your selection, press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 38 GX6000 To check channels to be scanned, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob. The [MEM] icon will appear when the memory channel is displayed. Note: When SCAN MEMORY is assigned to the soft key, the memory function switches between on and off every time you press the [MEM] soft key. 8.10.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) 1. Set the scan type to MEMORY in the SETUP menu (refer to 8.10.1 Selecting the Scan Type). 2. Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears. 3. Press the / key repeatedly, then press the [SCAN]

soft key. MEM SCAN appears on the display. Scanning will proceed from the lowest to the highest programmed channel number and preset channel

(described in the next section) and will stop on a channel when a transmission is received. The channel number will blink during reception. 4. To stop scanning, press the [SCAN] soft key, 16/S or CLEAR key. 8.10.4 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) 1. Set the scan type to PRIORITY in the SETUP menu (refer to 8.10.1 Selecting the Scan Type). 2. Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears. 3. Press the / key repeatedly, then press the [SCAN]

soft key. PRI SCAN appears on the display. Scan-

ning will proceed between the memorized channels and preset channel (described in next section) and the priority channel. The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel. 4. To stop scanning, press the [SCAN] soft key, 16/S or CLEAR key. NOTE In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may change the priority channel to the desired channel from Channel 16 on the SETUP menu. Refer to section 16.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL. Page 39 GX6000 8.11 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS 10 preset channels can be programmed for instant access. Press the /

key repeatedly, then press the [PRESET] soft key. Pressing the [PRESET] key activates the user assigned channel bank. If the [PRESET] soft key is pressed and no channels have been assigned, alert beep will sound. Before beginning the Instant Access operation, assign the PRESET command into one of the programmable keys, refer to section 15.8 SOFT KEYS. 8.11.1 Programming 1. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the channel to be programmed. 2. Press the / key repeatedly to indicate the function on the display, then press and hold the [PRESET] soft key until the P-SET icon and channel number are blinking. 3. Press the [ADD] soft key to program the channel into the preset channel memory. [P-SET] icon will appear. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to program the desired channels into the preset channels. Up to 10 channels can be registered. If you attempt to register the 11th channel, error beep will sound. 8.11.2 Operation 1. Press the / key repeatedly, then press the

[PRESET] soft key to recall the preset channel. The

[P-SET] icon will appear on the display. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired preset channel. 3. Press the [PRESET] soft key to return to the last selected channel. The [P-SET] icon will disappear from the display. Page 40 GX6000 8.11.3 Deletion 1. Press the / key repeatedly, then press the

[PRESET] soft key to recall the preset channel. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the preset chan-

nel to be deleted. 3. Press and hold the [PRESET] soft key until the

[P-SET] icon and channel number are blinking. 4. Press the [DELETE] soft key to delete the channel from the preset channel memory. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete the desired chan-

nels from preset channels. 6. To exit from deleting the preset channels, press the [QUIT] soft key. 8.12 MOB OPERATION The GX6000 provides a feature to memorize the position information instantly in case of MOB (Man Over-Board). 1. Press the / key repeatedly, then press the [MOB]

soft key. 2. Press the [TO WPT] soft key to start the navigation to the displayed position. For details about the naviga-

tion, see section 11 NAVIGATION. To modify the displayed position information, press the

[POS/TM] soft key. For details about the modification, see Editing a Waypoint on page 86. 3. To transmit a DSC distress message, lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover on the right side of the transceiver, then press and hold the DISTRESS key

(see section 10.2.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert for details). The nature of the distress call is automatically set to MOB. Page 41 GX6000 8.13 PA/FOG OPERATION The GX6000 has two 25 W hailers built-in and can be used with any 4 Ohm PA horn. Standard Horizon offers two HAIL/PA horns, the 220SW (5 round 30 Watt HAIL/PA horn) and the 240SW (5 x 8 rectangular 40 Watt HAIL/PA horn). When the GX6000 is in PA Hail mode the PA speaker listens back (acts as a microphone and provides two-way communications through the HAIL/PA horn to the main radio). NOTE When in the PA HAIL or FOG HORN mode, the GX6000 will continue to receive DSC calls and communications on the last selected working channel prior to entering the PA HAIL or FOG HORN mode. Then the GX6000 AIS page can also be accessed when in the PA HAIL or FOG HORN mode. PA HAIL mode:

PA HAIL mode allows the transceiver to be used as a power hailer when an optional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240SW HAIL/PA horn is installed. The PA Hail mode has a listen-back feature which provides two way communication through the HAIL/PA horn. FOG HORN mode:

Automatic signaling is transmitted through the HAIL/PA horn. When the fog horn signal is not being outputted the GX6000 listens back through the connected HAIL/PA horn. HORN mode:

Foghorn sound or siren sound can be transmitted through the HAIL/PA horn. When the fog horn signal is not being outputted the GX6000 listens back through the connected HAIL/PA horn. 8.13.1 Operating the PA HAIL mode 1.

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] PA FOG PUBLIC ADDRESS 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to speaker select ALL, PA1 or PA2, then press the [SELECT] soft key. Press the microphones PTT switch to speak through the HAIL/PA speaker. Press the [PA VOL] soft key, then rotate the DIAL/

ENT knob to control the AF output level. Press the [ENTER] soft key. The AF output level can be set from 0 to 31. 3. Page 42 GX6000 4. To listen back, rotate the VOL knob. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 8.13.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode The user can select the type of horn from Underway, Stop, Sail, Towing, Aground and Anchor. 1.

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] PA FOG FOG HORN 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select one of the six functions described above, then press the [SELECT]

soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to speaker select ALL, PA1 or PA2, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. On the FOG HORN mode, while pressing the

[HORN] soft key to activate the tone through the HAIL/

PA speaker. Press the [FOG VOL] soft key, then rotate the DIAL/

ENT knob to control the AF output level. Press the [ENTER] soft key. The AF output level can be set from 0 to 31. 5. To listen back, rotate the VOL knob. 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 8.13.3 Fog Signal Timing Chart PATTERN 5s UNDERWAY One 5-second blasts TYPE 5s every 120 seconds. STOP SAIL Two 5-second blasts

( s e p a r a t e d b y 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. O n e 5 - s e c o n d blasts followed by two 1-second blasts

( s e p a r a t e d b y 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. 5s 5s 2s 5s 1s 1s 2s 2s Listen Back 120s Listen Back 120s Listen Back 120s 5s 5s 2s 5s 1s 1s 2s 2s USAGE Motor vessel underway and making way. Motor vessel underway but stopped (not making way). Sailing vessel underway, fishing vessel (underway or anchored), vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver

(underway or at anchor), or a vessel towing or pushing another ahead. Page 43 GX6000 TYPE TOWING One 5-second blasts followed by three 1 - s e c o n d b l a s t s

( s e p a r a t e d b y 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. PATTERN 5s 1s 1s 1s Listen Back 2s 2s 2s 120s USAGE Vessel under tow (manned). 5s 1s 1s 1s 2s 2s 2s 1s 1s 1s 1s 1s 1s 5s 250ms Vessel is aground. AGROUND One 11-second rings every 60 seconds. ANCHOR One 5-second rings every 60 seconds. 5s 250ms 5.25s 11s Listen Back 60s Listen Back 60s Vessel is at anchor. 8.13.4 Operating the HORN mode The user can select the type of horn from Horn and Siren. 1.

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] PA FOG HORN 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select HORN or SIREN, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to speaker select ALL, PA1 or PA2, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. On the Horn and Siren modes, while pressing the [HORN] soft key to activate the tone through the HAIL/PA speaker. Press the [FOG VOL] soft key, then rotate the DIAL/

ENT knob to control the AF output level. Press the

[ENTER] soft key. The AF output level can be set from 0 to 31. 5. To listen back, rotate the VOL knob. 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 44 GX6000 INTERCOM OPERATION 8.14 The optional SSM-70H (RAM4) remote station microphone must be connected to perform intercom functions between the GX6000 and the SSM-70H (RAM4). NOTE When using the intercom function, connect one or two SSM-70H

(RAM4) Remote Station Microphone to the GX6000. 8.14.1 Communication 1.

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] IC 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the device to which you want to communicate, then press the

[SELECT] soft key. The icon will appear at the left side of the selected station. Note: When only one SSM-70H (RAM4) is connected to GX6000, continue to step 5. 3. Repeat step 2 for all the desired devices. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key. 5. When the intercom mode is enabled, INTERCOM is displayed on the radio and SSM-70H (RAM4). 6. Press the microphones PTT switch on the radio. Talk will be shown on the display. Note: A warning beep will be heard when the radios PTT and RAM4s PTT switches are pushed at the same time. 7. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone, hold the microphone about 1/2 (1.5 cm) away from your mouth. 8. When finished, release the PTT switch. 9. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 8.14.2 Calling Pressing the [BELL] soft key when in intercom mode on either the radio or RAM4 microphone will produce a calling beep to the other station. 8.15 VOICE SCRAMBLER The voice scrambler function for the 4-code type (CVS2500A compatible) or the 32-code type (FVP-42 compatible for Furuno Electric FM-4721) is avail-

able by configuring optional settings. Refer to the section 16.13 SCRAMBLER SETUP to program the voice scrambler. Page 45 GX6000

1. Select a channel that was programmed for scrambler mode (the icon will appear on the display). 2. Monitor the channel before transmitting. 3. Transmit the voice message. The transmission sent will be scrambled. 8.16 DEMO MODE This mode is used by Standard Horizon sales persons and dealers to demonstrate radio, DSC and AIS functions. Demo mode allows latitude, longitude and time to be entered to simulate radio displays. When the demo mode is enabled, the radio display will automatically switch from the NORMAL, COMPASS, WAYPOINT, AIS and GM displays. NOTE When demo mode is enabled and the radio is turned off and back on the radio will still be in the demo mode. 1.

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DEMO POSITION INPUT 2. Enter the latitude/longitude of your vessel and your local UTC time in the 24-hour notation by the DIAL/

ENT knob. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the number and press the [SELECT] soft key to move the cursor to the next character. If a mistake was made entering in the latitude/longitude of your vessel and your local UTC time, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 2. 3. 4. To store the data entered, press the [FINISH] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select DEMO START, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select START, then press the [SELECT] soft key. To stop the demo mode, select STOP in step 6 above. NOTE Page 46 GX6000 9 GPS OPERATION The GX6000 has the optional SCU-31 external GPS antenna to receive and display the position information. When the radio is connected to an external GPS device by the NMEA-0183 or NMEA2000, you may select the order of priority of the connection devices to be used when obtaining location informa-

tion via the SETUP menu (Refer to section 18.1 ORDER OF PRIORITY). Your position information as well as received positions can be memorized and utilized later for navigation. 9.1 DISPLAYING POSITION INFORMATION 9.1.1 GPS Information Numerical Display 1.

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] GPS GPS INFO 2. Display the numerical display. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 9.1.2 GPS Information Compass Display 1.

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] GPS COMPASS 2. Display the compass display. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Note: Depending on the assignment of the soft keys you may switch the screen immediately from the basic display to the compass display by pressing the

[COMP] soft key. 9.2 CHECKING GPS STATUS

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2. Display the GPS status currently being received. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 47 GX6000 9.3 GPS LOGGER OPERATION The GX6000* includes a logger for position information that allows you to record your location at regular intervals. (* Requires optional SCU-31 GPS Receiver.) 1. Press the [LOGGER] soft key to turn the function on or off. The recording starts and the display returns to the icon on the top of the previous screen with the display. You may change the log interval time of recording via the SETUP menu (Refer to section 18.11.4 Logger Interval). Note: To utilize the records, connect the GX6000 to a PC and download the log data from the radio by using the PC Programming Software. Refer to section 20 CONNECTING A USB DATA TERMINAL TO THE PC. Logger operation alert:

When the memory for log data becomes full, three beeps will sound and a warning message will be displayed. Afterwards the logger does not operate until the log data in the memory are erased. When the logger cannot record for some reason, three beeps will sound and a warning message will be displayed. Afterwards the logger does not operate anymore. An error message will be displayed when the radio cannot erase the log data in the memory during the operation following the alert of memory full (see above) or in the SETUP menu (Refer to section 18.11.5 Log Erase). Page 48 GX6000 10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) 10.1 GENERAL WARNING This GX6000 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 approximately 20 nautical miles. NOTE A DSC Warning sticker is included with the GX6000. To comply with FCC regula-

tions this sticker must be mounted in a location that can be easily viewed from the location of the GX6000. WARNING STICKER Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 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 System (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 system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position

(when connected to the transceiver) to the Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or receive Distress, Urgency, Safety, Routine, Position Request, and Position Report, Automatic Position Polling, and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver. Page 49 GX6000 10.2 DSC DISTRESS ALERT The GX6000 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC distress messages to all DSC radios. Distress alert calls from the GX6000 include the latitude and longitude of the vessel when the external GPS unit is activated. 10.2.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert NOTE To be able to transmit a DSC distress call, MMSI number must be programmed, refer to section 7.6.1 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI). In order for your ships location to be transmitted, the GX6000 must be able to receive a valid position data from the SCU-31 external GPS antenna or other GPS device connected by NMEA 0183 or NEMA 2000. Refer to section 7.5.3 Accessory Cables and NMEA 0183 Cables Basic Operation 1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover, press once and then press and hold the DISTRESS key for 3 seconds. The radio display will count down (3-2-1) and then transmit the distress call. The backlight of the display and keypad flashes while the radio's display is counting down. 2. When the distress signal is sent, the transceiver watches for a transmission on CH70 until an acknowl-

edgment signal is received. 3. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowl-

edgment is received. 4. When a DSC distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds and Channel 16 is automati-

cally selected. The display shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your distress. 5. Press the microphones PTT switch and state your name, vessel name, number of persons on board and the distress situation, then say over and wait for a reply from the acknowledging ship. 6. To turn off the distress alarm before the radio retransmits the distress alert, press the 16/S key or the [QUIT] soft key. Page 50 GX6000 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress The GX6000 is capable of transmitting a DSC distress alert with the following Nature of Distress categories:

Undesignated, Fire/Explosion, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, MOB. 1.

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] DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG 2. Press the [NATURE] soft key. The NATURE OF menu will appear on the display. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired nature of distress category, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Press and hold the DISTRESS key until a distress alert is transmitted. Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert by Manually Inputting Location and Time In case the GX6000 fails to get a GPS position fix, you may manually input your latitude and longitude, and time before transmitting the distress alert. 1.

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] DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG 2. Press the [POS/TM] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first number of latitude, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. 4. Repeat step 3 to set the position and time. If a mistake was made, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 3. 5. When finished programming the position and time, press the [FINISH] soft key. The display will return to the previous screen. 6. Press and hold the DISTRESS key until a distress alert is transmitted. Page 51 GX6000 Pausing a DSC Distress Alert After a DSC distress call is transmitted, the DSC distress call is repeated every 4 minutes until the call is canceled by the user or until the radio is turned off and on again. The GX6000 has the capability to suspend (pause) the retransmitting of the distress call by the procedure below. 1. After the distress call is transmitted, the radio will show the display as on the right. Looking at this display you will notice TX IN: 02:10, this is the time when the radio will re-transmit the DSC distress call. 2. To suspend re-transmitting the DSC call, press the

[PAUSE] soft key. 3. To resume counting down to transmit the DSC Distress call, press the [RESUME] soft key. Canceling a DSC Distress Alert If a DSC distress alert was sent by error the GX6000 allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the distress call that was made. 1. Press the [CANCEL] soft key, then press the [YES]

soft key. 2. After the message for cancelling has been transmitted, press the [OK] soft key. 3. Press the [FINISH] soft key. 4. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. Page 52 GX6000 10.2.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Alert 1. When a DSC distress call is received, an emergency alarm sounds. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to show information on the vessel in distress. On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are described below:

[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the DSC distress call and to switch to Channel 16. Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will automati-

cally switch to Channel 16. (AUTO CHANNEL CHANGE timer settings can be changed in DSC SETUP menu. The default setting is 30 sec.)

[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable automatic switching to Channel 16.

[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic Channel 16 switching and revert to the last selected working channel. 4. After accepting the call, press the [TO WPT] soft key to set the vessel in distress as a destination for navigation. Note: You may change the waypoint name. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob key to select SAVE &

GOTO, then press the [SELECT] soft key to change the display to the waypoint navigation screen. The display indicates the distance and direction of the distressed vessel, and the compass displays the distressed vessel by dot (). 6. To stop navigating to a waypoint, press one of the soft keys, then press the [STOP] soft key. The radio is switched to the normal mode. NOTE You must continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt. When there is an unread distress alert, icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread distress alert from the DSC log, refer to the section 10.11.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC RX Distress Call. Not all DSC radios can receive a DSC distress relay call. Page 53 GX6000 10.3 ALL SHIPS CALL The all ships call function allows contact to be established with DSC equipped vessels without having their MMSI in the individual calling directory. Also, priority for the call can be designated as Safety or Urgency. SAFETY Call: This type of call is 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 naviga-

tion aid or an important meteorological message. This call is the same as saying Securite, Securite, Securite. URGENCY Call: This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in distress, but have a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation. This call is the same as saying PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN on Channel 16. 10.3.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call 1.

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] DSC CALL ALL SHIPS CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the nature of call (SAFETY or URGENCY), then press the

[SELECT] soft key. 3. In the INTERSHIP CH list, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the operating channel .*.on which you want to communicate, then press the [SELECT] soft key. To select operating channels from all voice channels, press the [MANUAL] soft key. 4. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the selected type of all ships call. 5. After the all ships call is transmitted, the transceiver will switch to the selected channel. 6. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and say PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN or Securite, Securite, Securite depending on the priority of the call. Page 54 GX6000 7. Press the [QUIT] soft key to exit the all ships call menu. 10.3.2 Receiving an All Ships Call 1. When an all ships call is received, an emergency alarm will sound. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel transmit-

ting the all ships call and the radio will change to the requested channel after 30 seconds (the default setting of AUTO CHANNEL CHANGE). 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Monitor the requested channel until the all ships voice communication is completed. On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are described below:

[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the DSC all ships call and to switch to requested channel. Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will auto-

matically change to the requested channel (the default setting of AUTO CHANNEL CHANGE).

[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable automatic switching to the requested channel. Note: In some cases, automatically switching to a requested channel might disrupt important ongoing communications. This feature allows commer-

cial users to suspend channel switching and stay on the working channel selected before the all ships call was received.

[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic channel switching and revert to the last selected working channel. 4. Press the [QUIT] key to return to the channel display. NOTE icon will appear on the When there is an unread all ships call, display. You may review the unread all ships call from the DSC log, refer to the section 10.11.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC RX Distress Call. Page 55 GX6000 INDIVIDUAL CALL 10.4 This feature allows the GX6000 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 vessels). Up to 100 individual contacts may be programmed. 10.4.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory The GX6000 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or persons name and the associated MMSI number you wish to contact via individual calls, auto polling, position request, position report, and polling transmissions. To transmit an individual call you must program this directory with information of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phone's telephone directory. 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ADD, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select NAME:, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to scroll through the first letter of the name of the vessel or person you want to reference in the directory. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to fifteen characters, and if you do not use all fifteen characters, select to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the name, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 4 and 5. 7. When finished entering the name (using fifteen characters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key to advance to the MMSI number entry. Page 56 GX6000 8. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MMSI:, then press the [SELECT]

soft key. 9. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move one space to the right by pressing the [SELECT]

soft key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 9. 10. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. 11. To store the entered data, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SAVE, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 12. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 2 through 11. 13. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 10.4.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply This menu item sets up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually respond to a DSC individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications. When Manual is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to caller id on a cellular phone. 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL REPLY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select AUTO or 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected MANUAL. setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 10.4.3 Enabling the Individual Call Acknowledgment The radio can select either reply message Able (default) or Unable when the individual reply setting (described in the previous section) is set to AUTOMATIC. 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL ACK. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ABLE or 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected UNABLE. setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 57 GX6000 10.4.4 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. Individual Call using the Individual/Position Directory 1.

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] DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select HISTORY or MEMORY, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select an individual you want to contact, press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. In the INTERSHIP CH list, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the operating channel on which you want to communicate, then press the [SELECT] soft key. To select operating channels from all voice channels, press the [MANUAL] soft key. 5. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the individual DSC signal. 6. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step 4 above and a ringing tone sounds. 7. Press the [QUIT] soft key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the microphones PTT switch and talk into the microphone to commu-

nicate with the other vessel. Page 58 GX6000 Individual Call by Manually Entering an MMSI You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in the individual directory. 1.

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] DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MANUAL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first number of the MMSI which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. 4. Repeat step 3 to set the MMSI number (nine digits). If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 3. 5. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the 6.

[FINISH] soft key. In the INTERSHIP CH list, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the operating channel on which you want to communicate, then press the [SELECT] soft key. To select operating channels from all voice channels, press the [MANUAL] soft key. 7. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the individual DSC signal. 8. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step 6 above and a ringing tone sounds. 9. Press the [QUIT] soft key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the microphones PTT switch and talk into the microphone to commu-

nicate with the other vessel. Page 59 GX6000 10.4.5 Receiving an Individual Call When an individual DSC call is received, the radio will automatically respond

(default setting) to the calling ship, and switch to the requested channel for voice communications. Refer to section 10.4.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply to change the reply to manual if you want to see who is calling before replying to the call. Automatic reply:

1. When an individual call is received, an individual call ringing alarm sounds. The radio automatically switches to the requested chan-

nel. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel calling. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Monitor the requested channel until the message is completed. Press the microphones PTT switch and talk into the microphone to commu-

nicate with the vessel that initiated the individual call. 4. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. Manual reply:

1. When an individual call is received, an individual call ringing alarm sounds. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel transmitting the individual call. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are described below:

[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the DSC indi-

vidual call and to switch to requested channel.

[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable auto-

matic switching to the requested channel. Note: In some cases, automatically switching to a requested channel might disrupt important ongoing communications. This feature allows commer-

cial users to suspend channel switching and stay on the working channel selected before the individual call was received.

[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic channel switching and revert to the last selected working channel. Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will auto-

matically change to radio operation. Page 60 GX6000

4. After accepting the call, press the [ABLE] soft key to switch to the requested channel. (To inform the vessel that you are unable to respond, press the [UNABLE]

soft key.) 5. Press the [YES] soft key to send an acknowledge-

ment. Press the [CHG CH] soft key to change the channel for communication from the requested one. 6. Monitor the requested or specified channel until the message is completed. Press the microphones PTT switch and talk into the microphone to commu-

nicate with the vessel that initiated the individual call. 7. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to the channel display. NOTE icon will appear on the When there is an unread individual call, display. You may review the unread individual call from the DSC log, refer to the section 10.11.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC RX Distress Call. 10.4.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer When an individual call is received the radios default setting will produce a ringing sound for 2 minutes. This selection allows the individual call ringer time to be changed. 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL RING 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ringing time of 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected individual calls. setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 61 GX6000 The GX6000 has the capability to turn off the individual call ringer. 1.

[

] SETUP DSC SETUP DSC BEEP 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select INDIVIDUAL CALL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. To enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL/ENT knob to select ON in step 3 above. 10.5 GROUP CALL This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels using DSC radios with the group call function to automatically switch to a desired channel for voice communications. This function is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announcements on a predeter-

mined channel. Up to 32 group MMSIs may be programmed. 10.5.1 Setting up a Group Call For this function to operate, the same group MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature. To understand Group MMSI programming, first a ship MMSI has to be understood. Ship MMSI: The first three digits called MID (Mobile Identity Group) of a ship MMSI denote the country where the ships MMSI is registered. The last 6 digits are specific to the ships ID. Ship MMSI Example: If your MMSI is 366123456, 366 is MID which denote the country and 123456 is your ships MMSI. Group MMSI:

Group MMSI numbers are not assigned by the FCC or other organizations licensed to assign ship MMSI numbers. The first digit of a group MMSI is always set to 0 by International rules. All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a group MMSI the first digit is set to 0. The USCG recommends programming the MID of a ship MMSI into the Page 62 GX6000 Second, Third and Fourth digits of the group MMSI as it denotes the area the ship is located in. The last 5 digits are decided upon by persons in the group. This is an impor-

tant step as all radios in the group must contain the same group MMSI so they can be contacted by each other. There is a chance that another group of vessels may program in the same group MMSI. If this happens, simply change one or more of the last 5 digits of the group MMSI. 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP GROUP DIRECTORY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ADD, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select GROUP NAME:, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to scroll through the first letter of the name of the group you want to reference in the directory. 5. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to fifteen characters, if you do not use all eleven characters, select to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the name, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 4 and 5. 7. When finished entering the group name (using fifteen characters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key to advance to the group MMSI number entry. 8. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MMSI:, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 9. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the second number of the MMSI (nine digits: first digit perma-

nently set to 0) which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. Repeat this procedure until all eight spaces of the MMSI number are entered. Page 63 GX6000 If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 9. 10. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key to confirm. 11. To store the data, select SAVE, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 12. To enter another group address, repeat steps 2 through 11. 13. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 10.5.2 Transmitting a Group Call Group Call using the Group Directory 1.

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] DSC CALL GROUP CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select HISTORY or MEMORY, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a group you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key 4. In the INTERSHIP CH list, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the operating channel on which you want to communicate, then press the [SELECT] soft key. To select operating channels from all voice channels, press the [MANUAL] soft key. 5. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the group call signal. 6. When the group call signal is sent, the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right. 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 press the microphones PTT switch to communicate with all of the vessels in the group. Page 64 GX6000 Group Call by Manually Entering an MMSI This feature allows you to contact a group of vessels by entering in their group MMSI manually. 1.

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] DSC CALL GROUP CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MANUAL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first number of the MMSI (nine digits: first digit permanently set to 0) which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT]

soft key to step to the next number. 4. Repeat step 3 to set the MMSI number. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step. 5. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. 6. In the INTERSHIP CH list, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the operating channel on which you want to communicate, then press the [SELECT] soft key. To select operating channels from all voice channels, press the [MANUAL] soft key. 7. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the group call signal. 8. After the group call is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the designated channel. 9. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the microphones PTT switch to communicate with all of the vessels in the group. Page 65 GX6000 10.5.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, the GX6000 will produce a ringing alarm sound. 2. The display shows the group MMSI number. 3. Press any key to stop the alarm. On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. 4. These selections are described below:

[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the group call and to switch to requested channel.

[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable auto-

matic switching to the requested channel.

[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic channel switching and revert to the last selected working channel. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to make sure it is clear, then press the microphones PTT switch and talk into the microphone to commu-

nicate with all of the vessels in the group. 5. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will automatically change to radio operation. NOTE When there is an unread group call, icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread group call from the DSC log, refer to the section 10.11.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls. 10.5.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer The GX6000 has the capability to turn off the group call ringer. 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP DSC BEEP 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select GROUP CALL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. Page 66 GX6000 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL/

ENT knob to select ON in step 3 above. 10.6 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 GX6000. Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if a compatible GPS chart plotter is connected to the GX6000, 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 radio and must not have its radio set to deny position requests.

(Refer the section 10.4 INDIVIDUAL CALL to enter information into the individual directory). 10.6.1 Setting up a Position Request Reply The GX6000 can be set up to automatically (default setting) or manually send your position when requested by another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual mode you will see the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel. 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP POSITION REPLY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select AUTO or MANUAL. In AUTO mode, after a DSC POS request is received, the radio will automatically trans-

mit your vessels position. In MANUAL mode, the display of the GX6000 will show who is requesting the position and the [YES] soft key on radio has to be pressed to send your position to the requesting vessel. Page 67 GX6000

3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 10.6.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel Position Request using the Individual/Position Directory Refer to section 10.4 INDIVIDUAL CALL to enter information into the indi-

vidual directory. 1.

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] DSC CALL POS REQUEST CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select HISTORY or MEMORY, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a name that was stored in the individual/position directory. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the [YES]

soft key to transmit the position request DSC call. 5. When the GX6000 receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display. 6. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE If the GX6000 does not receive position data from the polled vessel, the display will show NO POSITION DATA. Position Request by Manually Entering an MMSI This feature allows you to request the position of a vessel by manually enter-

ing the MMSI. 1.

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] DSC CALL POS REQUEST CALL Page 68 GX6000 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MANUAL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first number of the MMSI (nine digits) which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. 4. Repeat step 3 to set the MMSI number. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 3. 5. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. 6. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the position request DSC call. 7. When the GX6000 receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display. 8. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE The received position from the polled vessel can be transferred to a GPS chart plotter via NMEA DSC and DSE sentences. 10.6.3 Receiving a Position Request 1. When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing sound will be produced, and the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. To send your vessels position to the requesting vessel, press the [REPLY] soft key. Or to exit from position request display, press the

[QUIT] soft key. Page 69 GX6000 4. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to the channel display. NOTE When there is an unread position request call, icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread individual call from the DSC log, refer to the section 10.11.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls. 10.6.4 Manual Input of Position Information If the GX6000 is located in an area where GPS reception is limited when you are going to reply to the received position request, you may manually input your location (latitude and longitude) and time to be sent. 1.

[

] MMSI/POS INFO 2. Press the [POS/TM] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first number of latitude, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. 4. Repeat step 3 to set the position and time. If a mistake was made, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 3. key. The display will return to the previous screen. 6. Press the [OK] soft key. 7. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 5. When finished programming the position and time, press the [FINISH] soft Page 70 GX6000 10.6.5 Setting up a Position Request Ringer The GX6000 has the capability to turn off the position request ringer. 1.

[

] SETUP DSC SETUP DSC BEEP 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select POS REQUEST, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. To enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL/ENT knob to select ON in step 3 above. 10.7 POSITION REPORT The feature is similar to position request, however instead of requesting a position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to another vessel. 10.7.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call DSC Position Report Call using the Individual/Position Directory Refer to section 10.4 INDIVIDUAL CALL to enter information into the indi-

vidual directory. 1.

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] DSC CALL POS REPORT CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select HISTORY or MEMORY, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the name in the directory, then press the [SELECT] soft key. Page 71 GX6000 4. If you want to change the position displayed, press the

[POS/TM] soft key to go to the position information input screen. After inputting new position information, press the [FINISH] soft key to confirm. 5. Press the [YES] soft key to send your position to the selected vessel. 6. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. DSC Position Report Call by Manually Entering an MMSI This feature allows you to send your position to another vessel by manually entering the MMSI of the ship you want to send your position to. 1.

[

] DSC CALL POS REPORT CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MANUAL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first number of the MMSI which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. 4. Repeat step 3 to set the MMSI number. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 3. 5. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. 6. If you want to change the position displayed, press the [POS/TM] soft key to go to the position information input screen. After inputting new position information, press the [FINISH] soft key to confirm. 7. Press the [YES] soft key to send your position to the selected vessel. Page 72 GX6000 8. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. 10.7.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the GX6000 the follow-

ing will happen:

1. When a position report call is received from another vessel, a ringing sound will be produced. 2. Press any key to stop ringing. 3. Press the [INFO] soft key to see more detailed posi-

tion information of the station. 4. To exit to radio mode, press the [QUIT] soft key. 10.7.3 Navigating to the Reported Position The GX6000 has a feature that allows you to navigate to a received position report call by using the compass display. Navigating to the position of a position report call may be enabled by the procedure below. 1. After the position report call has been received, press the [INFO] soft key. 2. Press the [WPT] soft key. Page 73 GX6000 3. The display indicates the distance and direction of the received vessel, and the compass displays the received vessel with a dot (). Stopping Navigation to the Reported Position 1. Press one of the soft keys to show the key selections. 2. Press the [STOP] soft key. The radio will stop navigat-

ing to the waypoint and the normal VHF display will be shown. 10.7.4 Saving the Reported Position as a Waypoint The GX6000 can save a position report call in the radios memory as a waypoint. 1. After the position report call has been received, press the [SAVE] soft key. 2. If you want to change the name of the waypoint, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select NAME, then press the

[SELECT] soft key. 3. Enter the name of the waypoint you want to reference in the directory. For details, refer to 10.4.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SAVE, then press the [SELECT] soft key to save the waypoint into memory. 5. Press the [OK] soft key to return to the position report display. Page 74 GX6000 Navigating to a Saved Waypoint Refer to section 11.1.1 Starting and Stopping Navigation for details. 10.7.5 Setting up a Position Report Ringer The GX6000 has the capability to turn off the position report ringer. 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP DSC BEEP 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select POS REPORT, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL/

ENT knob to select ON in the step 3 above. 10.8 POLLING CALL The GX6000 has the capability to track another vessel. 10.8.1 Transmitting a Polling Call to a Vessel Polling Call using the Individual/Position Call Directory 1.

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] DSC CALL POLLING CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select HISTORY or MEMORY, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a name that was stored in the individual/position call directory, then press the [SELECT] soft key. Page 75 GX6000

4. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the polling call. 5. After a polling call is transmitted, if the reply signal is not received, Waiting for ACK is shown on the display which means the GX6000 is waiting for the vessel you called to send an acknowledgement. 6. To transmit the call again, press the [RESEND] soft key. 7. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. Polling Call by Manually Entering an MMSI This feature allows you to contact a vessel by manually entering the MMSI of the ship you want to track. 1.

[

] DSC CALL POLLING CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MANUAL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first number in the MMSI and press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Repeat step 3 until all the digits of the MMSI are shown 5. on the display. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 3. 6. When finished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key. 7. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the polling call. 8. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. Page 76 GX6000 10.8.2 Receiving a Polling Call When another vessel transmits a polling call to the GX6000 the following will happen:

1. When a polling call is received, the radio will automati-

cally respond to the calling vessel. 2. To exit from the polling call display, press the [QUIT]

soft key. 10.9 AUTO POSITION POLLING The GX6000 has the capability to automatically track seven vessels programmed into the individual directory, or to automatically send your position information to the programmed stations. 10.9.1 Setting up the Polling Operation 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP AUTO POSITION POLLING 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired operation (AUTO POS REQUEST and AUTO POS REPORT), and press the [ENTER] soft key. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 10.9.2 Setting up the Polling Time Interval 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP AUTO POS INTERVAL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select AUTO POS INTERVAL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired interval time (30 second, 1, 2, 3, and 5 minutes) and press the [ENTER] soft key. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 77 GX6000 10.9.3 Selecting Vessels to be Automatically Polled NOTE The radio uses the individual directory to select vessels to be auto-

matically polled. Refer to section 10.4.1 Setting up the Individual /

Position Call Directory and to enter MMSI of vessels you want to poll before proceeding. 1.

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] DSC CALL AUTO POS POLLING 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SELECTED ID, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. The radio will show a blank row highlighted when you select the vessel for the first time. Press the [SELECT]

soft key. 4. The radio will show the vessels programmed in the indi-

vidual directory. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired vessel, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 5. For more entries, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a blank row, press the [SELECT] soft key, then perform step 4. 6. When finished, press the CLEAR key to exit to the radio mode. 10.9.4 Enabling/Disabling Auto POS Polling

] DSC CALL AUTO POS POLLING 1.

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2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the ACTIVA-

TION, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select START to enable transmissions or STOP to disable, then press the [ENTER] soft key. Page 78 GX6000 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 5. Auto POS Polling starts and [A] icon will light up on the screen. 10.10 DSC TEST This function is used to contact another DSC equipped vessel to ensure the DSC functions of the radio are operating. NOTE To use this feature, the radio that will receive the test call also needs to have the DSC Test feature. To perform the DSC test you will need to enter the MMSI of another vessel into the individual directory or manually enter in the MMSI using the procedure below. 10.10.1 Programming MMSI into Individual Directory Refer to section 10.4.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory. 10.10.2 Transmitting a DSC Test to Another Vessel DSC Test call by using Individual/Position Directory 1.

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] DSC CALL DSC TEST CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select HISTORY or MEMORY, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the ship name, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the DSC test call to the other vessel. 5. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. Page 79 GX6000 DSC Test Call by Manually Entering an MMSI 1.

[

] DSC CALL DSC TEST CALL MANUAL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MANUAL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first digit in the MMSI, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Repeat step 3 until all the numbers of the MMSI are shown on the display. 5. Press the [FINISH] soft key to show the test call page. 6. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the DSC test call to the other vessel. 7. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE After the radio receives a test call reply from the vessel that was called, the radio will ring and show RX TEST CALL display, which confirms the radio you called has received the test call. 10.10.3 Receiving a DSC Test Call When another vessel transmits a DSC Test call to the GX6000 the following will happen:

1. When a DSC Test call is received, the radio will auto-

matically respond to the calling vessel. 2. To exit from the DSC Test call display, press the [QUIT]

soft key. Page 80 GX6000 10.11 DSC LOG OPERATION The GX6000 logs transmitted calls, received DSC distress calls, and other calls

(individual, group, all ships, etc.). The DSC log feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review and a icon will appear on the radio's display. The GX6000 can store up to 100 transmitted calls, up to the latest 50 distress calls, and up to the latest 100 other calls (individual, group, all ships, position report, position request ack, test call ack, and polling calls). NOTE When the DSC LOG menu is selected, the GX6000 may display high-priority logged call automatically. 10.11.1 Reviewing and Resending a Transmitted Logged Call The GX6000 allows transmitted logged calls to be reviewed and to resend the call. 1.

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] DSC CALL DSC LOG 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select TRANSMIT-

TED, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the station (name or MMSI number) you want to review and/or resend the call. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key to review details for the selected station. 5. Depending on the type of the DSC LOG selected in step 5, you can check the information of the LOG by pressing the [INFO] soft key and can reply by press-

ing the [CALL] soft key. Page 81 GX6000 10.11.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC RX Distress Call The GX6000 allows logged DSC RX distress call to be reviewed. 1.

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] DSC CALL DSC LOG RX DISTRESS 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the station (name or MMSI number) you want to review and/or relay the distress call to other vessels. Note: When there is an unread received call, icon will appear to the left of the logged call. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key to review details for the selected station. 4. Press the [INFO] soft key to display more informa-

tion or press the [BACK] soft key to go back to the received DSC distress call list. 10.11.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls 1.

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] DSC CALL DSC LOG RX OTHER CALL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the station (name or MMSI number) you want to review and/or call back. icon Note: When there is an unread received call, will appear to the left of the logged call. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key to review details for the selected station. 4. Press the [REPLY] soft key to reply to the call or press the [BACK] soft key to go back to the received call list. 10.11.4 Deleting Logged Calls from the DSC Log Directory 1.

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] DSC CALL DSC LOG LOG DELETE Page 82 GX6000 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the category

(TRANSMITTED, RX DISTRESS, RX OTHER CALL or ALL LOG) to be deleted. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. The display will show Do you want to delete the LOG?. 4. Press the [YES] soft key. (To cancel, press the [NO]

soft key.) 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. NOTE The procedure above will delete all logged calls of the selected category at one time. To delete logged calls one by one, review the details of the call you want to delete, then press the [DELETE] soft key. 10.12 DSC LOOP BACK OPERATION The GX6000 has a self-test feature for DSC call. 1.

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] DSC CALL DSC LOOP BACK 2. Press the [YES] soft key to start a test. (To cancel, press the [NO] soft key.) The display will show Passed! if the DSC feature properly operates, then press the [OK] soft key to the DSC CALL menu. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 83 GX6000

11 NAVIGATION The GX6000 is capable of storing up to 250 waypoints for navigation using the compass page. You can also navigate to DSC distress calls with position or a position received from another DSC radio using DSC polling. 11.1 WAYPOINT OPERATION 11.1.1 Starting and Stopping Navigation Navigation by Using the Waypoint Directory 1.

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] NAVI WAYPOINT 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired category (HISTORY or MEMORY), then press the

[SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a waypoint, then press the [SELECT] soft key. The navigation screen will appear. The screen includes the distance and direction to the destination, and the waypoint is indicated by a dot () inside the compass. 4. Press one of the soft keys to show the key selections. Press the [STOP] soft key to stop the navigation. Navigation by Manually Entering a Waypoint 1.

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] NAVI WAYPOINT 3. 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MANUAL, then press the [SELECT] soft key. If you want to give the waypoint an easy-to-find name, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select NAME:, press the [SELECT] soft key, then enter the name. For details, refer to 10.4.1 Setting up the Individual /

Position Call Directory. Page 84 GX6000 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select POSITION:, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 7. When finished programming the position, press the [FINISH] soft key. The 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first number of latitude, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. 6. Repeat step 5 to set the position. If a mistake was made, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 5. display will return to the previous screen. 8. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SAVE &

GOTO, then press the [SELECT] soft key. To set the Waypoint as a temporary destination without saving and start the navigation, select GOTO and press the

[SELECT] soft key. The navigation screen will appear. The screen includes the distance and direction to the destination, and the waypoint is indicated by a dot () inside the compass. 9. Press one of the soft keys to show the key selections. Press the [STOP] soft key to stop the navigation. 11.1.2 Setting Up Waypoint Directory Marking a Position This feature allows the radio to mark the current position of the vessel. 1.

[

] SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP MARK POSITION 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select NAME:, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Enter the waypoint name by rotating the DIAL/ENT knob and the [SELECT] soft key. When finished entering the name (using fifteen char-

acters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key. Page 85 GX6000 4. If you want to modify the position, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select POSITION:, press the [SELECT] soft key, then enter the new coordinates. When finished modifying the position, press the [FINISH] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SAVE, then press the [SELECT] soft key to save the mark posi-

tion into memory. 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Adding a Waypoint 1.

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] SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP WAYPOINT DIRECTORY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ADD, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select NAME:, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Enter the waypoint name by rotating the DIAL/ENT knob and the [SELECT] soft key. When finished entering the name (using fifteen char-

acters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select POSITION:, press the [SELECT]

soft key, then enter the coordinates. When finished entering the position, press the [FINISH] soft key. 6. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SAVE, then press the [SELECT] soft key to save the waypoint into memory. 7. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Editing a Waypoint This function allows a previously entered waypoint to be edited. 1.

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] SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP WAYPOINT DIRECTORY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select EDIT, then press the [SELECT] soft key. Page 86 GX6000 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the waypoint to be edited, then press the [SELECT] soft key to show the waypoint input display. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select NAME: or POSITION:, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the character to be changed is selected, then enter a new character. 6. Repeat step 5 until the waypoint is updated. When finished editing, press the [FINISH] soft key. 7. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SAVE, then press the [SELECT] soft key to store the edited waypoint into memory. 8. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Deleting a Waypoint 1.

[

] SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP WAYPOINT DIRECTORY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select DELETE, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the waypoint to be deleted, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Confirm the waypoint to be deleted, rotate the DIAL/

ENT knob to select OK, then press the [SELECT]

soft key. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Saving a DSC Position Call as a Waypoint When a position is received from another DSC radio the GX6000 allows the position to be saved as a waypoint. Refer to section 10.7.4 Saving the Reported Position as a Waypoint for details. Page 87 GX6000 11.1.3 Selecting the Display Range This menu item allows setting of the range on the compass display. 1.

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] SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP DISPLAY RANGE 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select desired range.

(Unit of measure depends on the settings in the GPS SETUP menu. Refer to section 18.7 UNITS OF MEASURE.) 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 11.1.4 Selecting the Arrival Range This menu item sets the distance to alert you when you are within the specified arrival range of the waypoint. 1.

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] SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP ARRIVAL RANGE 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select desired range.

(Unit of measure depends on the settings in the GPS SETUP menu. Refer to section 18.7 UNITS OF MEASURE.) 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 11.2 ROUTING OPERATION The GX6000 allows you to set 1 to 15 waypoints along the route. Via14 Via3 Via2 Via15 WPT Current position Via1 Routing to a Waypoint 11.2.1 Setting Up Routing Directory NOTE All the destinations and via-points must be programmed as waypoints in the GX6000 memory. Refer to section 11.1.2 Setting Up Waypoint Directory. Page 88 GX6000 Adding a Route 1.

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] SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP ROUTE DIRECTORY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ADD, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select NAME:, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Enter the route name by rotating the DIAL/ENT knob and the [SELECT] soft key. When finished entering the name (using fifteen char-

acters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ROUTE POINTS, press the [SELECT] soft key. 6. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select WPT:, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 7. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a waypoint, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 8. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select Via1, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 9. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a waypoint, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to add more via-points. 11. Press the [BACK] soft key. 12. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SAVE, then press the [SELECT] soft key to store the route into memory. 13. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Editing a Route This function allows a previously entered route to be edited. 1.

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] SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP ROUTE DIRECTORY Page 89 GX6000 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select EDIT, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the route to be edited, then press the [SELECT] soft key to show the route input display. 4. Perform steps 3 to 11 of the previous page until the route is updated. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SAVE, then press the [SELECT] soft key to store the edited route into memory. 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Deleting a Route 1.

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] SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP ROUTE DIRECTORY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select DELETE, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the route to be deleted, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Confirm the route to be deleted, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OK, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 11.2.2 Starting and Stopping Route Navigation 1.

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] NAVI ROUTE 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired category (HISTORY or MEMORY), then press the

[SELECT] soft key. Page 90 GX6000 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a route, then press the [SELECT] soft key. The navigation screen with RUT indicator appears. 4. A message ARRIVED will appear when you have reached to the first target point. To start navigation to the next target, press the [YES]

soft key. 5. Press one of the soft keys to show the key selections. Press the [STOP] soft key to stop the navigation. 11.2.3 Changing the Destination 1. On the navigation screen, press one of the soft keys to show the key selections. 2. Press the [NEXT TG] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select desired destina-

tion, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. The navigation screen with a new destination appears. 11.2.4 Selecting Automatic or Manual Routing This selection allows you to start navigation to the next target automatically or manually when your vessel has arrived at a waypoint. 1.

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] SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP ROUTING OPERATION 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select AUTO or MANUAL, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 91 GX6000 12 GM OPERATION The GM (Group Monitor) feature of the GX6000 utilizes the same system as the DSC Group call and Auto Position Polling, to display the group members'

locations. 12.1 SETTING UP GM OPERATION The GX6000 is capable of storing up to 10 groups with 1 to 9 members each. 12.1.1 Setting Up GM Group Directory NOTE For this function to operate, the same group MMSI must be programmed into each transceiver of group members to be monitored. Refer to section 10.5.1 Setting up a Group Call for details. Group members for GM operation can only be selected from the Individual/Position Call directory, there for all members that you want to monitor have to be stored in the directory. Refer to section 10.4.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory for details. 1.

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] SETUP GM SETUP GM GROUP DIRECTORY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ADD, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select NAME:, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Enter the route name by rotating the DIAL/ENT knob and the [SELECT] soft key. When finished entering the name (using eleven char-

acters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select GM ID:, press the [SELECT] soft key, then enter the group MMSI number. When finished entering the MMSI, press the [FINISH]

soft key. 6. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select MEMBER, then press the [SELECT] soft key. Page 92 GX6000 7. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a list number, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 8. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a member from the Individual directory, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 9. Repeat steps 8 to add members to the group, then press the [BACK] soft key. 10. Press the [BACK] soft key to return to the NAME:

and GM ID: screen. 11. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SAVE to store the data, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 12. To enter another group directory, repeat steps 2 through 11. 13. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 12.1.2 Setting Up the Polling Time Interval 1.

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] SETUP GM SETUP INTERVAL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired interval time, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 12.1.3 Enabling/Disabling Transmission during GM Operation 1.

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] SETUP GM SETUP GM TX 2 Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired transmission type, then press the [ENTER] soft key. OFF:

Disables the transmission during GM operation. ON GM: Enables the transmission during the GM target display. ON ALL: Enables the transmission during the GM operation. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 93 GX6000

12.2 STARTING GM OPERATION NOTE To start GM operation, configure the GM Group Directory setting in setup menu. Otherwise, you cannot start the GM operation. Refer to section 12.1.1 Setting Up GM Group Directory for details. 1.

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] GM 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired category (HISTORY or MEMORY), then press the

[SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a group you want to monitor, then press the [SELECT] soft key. The GM operation starts and the GM target display appears. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 12.2.1 Changing the GM Group Being Monitored 1. On the GM target display, press one of the soft keys to show the key selections. 2. Press the [TG LIST] soft key. 3. Press the [CHG GP] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the name of the group you want to start monitoring, then press the

[ENTER] soft key. Page 94 GX6000 The GM group being monitored changes. The GM target display appears. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 12.2.2 Transmitting a DSC Call to a Group Member 1. On the GM target display, press one of the soft keys to show the key selections. 2. Press the [TG LIST] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a member you want to call. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key to display the location, distance, and bearing of the selected member. 5. Press the [CALL] soft key to transmit a DSC Individual call to the selected member. 12.2.3 Starting Navigation to a Group Member 1. On the GM target display, press one of the soft keys to show the key selections. 2. Press the [TG LIST] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a member you want to approach. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key to display the location, distance, and bearing of the selected member. 5. Press the [TO WPT] soft key to start navigation to the selected member. (Press the [BACK] soft key twice to cancel and return to the GM target display.) Page 95 GX6000 13 AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS) 13.1 GENERAL NOTE The GX6000 is equipped with an antenna connection designated for AIS. By connecting a marine antenna to this connector, the transceiver can receive AIS signals while receiving a VHF voice transmissions. Install the VHF antenna and the AIS antenna as far away from each other as possible. Having a large vertical distance is especially effec-

tive for improving high frequency isolation. To make even longer-range communication possible, it is recommended to install the antenna for VHF at a height higher than the antenna for AIS. The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a short range coastal tracking system. AIS is intended to assist in collision avoidance by seeing positions and courses of AIS equipped vessels around your vessel. AIS is mandatory on passenger ships, irrespective of size, all ships 300 gross tonnage and larger engaged on international voyages, cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and larger not engaged on international voyages. AIS uses two marine VHF channels. Each ship equipped with an AIS transpon-

der transmits a packet every few seconds with information about the ship and its voyage. Radio frequencies: AIS1 = 161.975 MHz, or channel 87B and AIS2 162.025 MHz, or channel 88B. A stand-alone AIS receiver or the AIS receiver built in to a Class A or Class B transponder can pick up these radio signals and translate them into a NMEA data sentence that can be understood by a computer with the proper software or by an AIS-enabled chart plotter. Classes of AIS:

Class A - 12.5W power output - mandated for use on SOLAS Chapter V vessels

(and others in some countries). Class B CS - 2W output - lower cost derivative for leisure and non-SOLAS markets. The GX6000 is capable of receiving Class A and Class B CS transmissions with the internal Dual Channel AIS receiver. Page 96 GX6000 13.2 AIS OPERATION The GX6000 is equipped with an AIS receiver and can display AIS targets around your vessel on the radio's display. Therefore, you can identify and avoid in proximity to your vessel. NOTE To show AIS targets on the radios display, the SCU-31 or an external GPS devices needs to be connected via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 so the radio knows its position relative to the AIS targets. 1.

[

] AIS The AIS display shows your vessel as a icon in the center of the display. AIS targets are shown as triangles. The line projected from the circle is the AIS vessels course over ground (COG). Vessel Location Range Ring AIS Target Selected AIS Target AIS 2. Press the / key to change the AIS target. Pressing the key sequentially displays AIS vessels in order closest to your ship. Pressing the key sequentially displays AIS vessels in order furthest from your ship. The selected AIS target is displayed with icon, while other stations are displayed with icon. Information of the AIS Target Note: Up to 15 AIS targets can be shown on the display. All received AIS targets are displayed on the compatible chartplotter or navigation software via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 13.2.1 Displaying the AIS Target Information Screen 1. On the AIS screen, press one of the soft keys to show the key selections. These selections are described below:

[RANGE]: Press this key to change the display range of the screen.

[TG LIST]: Press this key to show a list of the MMSI numbers or the vessel names being received.

[FUNC]: Press this key to show the function menu. 2. Press the [TG LIST] soft key to show a list of AIS target being received. Page 97 GX6000 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the MMSI number

(or vessel name). then press the [SELECT] soft key. Pressing the [DANGER] soft key changes the order to the TCPA time order. 4. The AIS target information screen appears. To see more information of the AIS target, press the [NEXT]

soft key. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 13.2.2 Changing the AIS Range 1. On the AIS screen, press one of the soft keys to show the key selections. 2. Press the [RANGE] soft key. Press the soft keys at the center and right side to select the radius range to display on the AIS screen. 3. Press the [BACK] soft key to return to AIS screen. NOTE You may change the display range unit of the AIS screen, refer to section 18.7 UNITS OF MEASURE. 13.2.3 Transmitting an Individual Call to an AIS Ship It is possible for the GX6000 to transmit a DSC individual call to a received AIS target by the procedure below:

1. On the AIS screen, press one of the soft keys to show 2. Press the [TG LIST] soft key to show a list of AIS the key selections. target being received. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the MMSI number

(or vessel name). then press the [SELECT] soft key. Page 98 GX6000 4. Press the [CALL] soft key 5. In the INTERSHIP CH list, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the operating channel on which you want to communicate, then press the [SELECT] soft key. To select operating channels from all voice channels, press the [MANUAL] soft key. 6. To transmit an individual DSC call to the select AIS ship, press the [YES] soft key. After the GX6000 transmits, the radio waits for the DSC radio on the AIS ship to transmit a reply, at which time the radio will ring like a telephone. Pick up the mic, press the PTT switch and talk to the AIS vessel. 7. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to AIS screen. 8. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 13.2.4 CPA/TCPA Alarm Functions The CPA (Closest Point of Approach) alarm sounds when other AIS vessels enter within the range set as the CPA Limit. For details, refer to section 13.3.1 CPA. The TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) alarm sounds according to the time set as the TCPA Limit which is the time taken until other AIS vessels enter within the range set as the CPA Limit. For details, refer to section 13.3.2 TCPA. 1. If other AIS vessels approach your ship, the alarm sounds according to the CPA Limit and TCPA Limit that you set in advance. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. The targets for the CPA/TCPA alarm will appear with and flash. Up to 15 targets for the CPA/TCPA alarm can be shown on the screen. Note: If the display is in a mode other than AIS, the radio automatically switches to the AIS mode. Page 99 GX6000 3. On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are described below:

[INFO]: Pressing this key shows the information screen of the CPA/TCPA alarm targets.

[CALL]: Pressing this key switches the screen to the setting screen for transmitting individual DSC calls.

[QUIT]: Press this key to return to AIS screen. 4. To transmit individual calls to the CPA/TCPA alarm targets, follow steps 4 through 8 in 13.2.3 Transmitting an Individual Call to an AIS Ship 13.2.5 Changing the Compass Display The compass display can be switched between COURSE-UP and NORTH-

UP. The default setting is COURSE-UP. Refer to section 18.2 COMPASS DIRECTION for details. 13.3 AIS SETUP

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] SETUP AIS SETUP VESSEL INFO 13.3.1 CPA This function allows you to set the CPA (Closest Point of Approach) alarm distance.

: CPA means the positions at which two moving vessels reach their closest possible distance. 1.

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] SETUP AIS SETUP CPA 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the distance you want the radio to alert you of an approaching AIS equipped vessel. You can select one from 0.5nm, 1nm, 2nm, 5nm, or 10nm (0.5nm is default). 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 13.3.2 TCPA This function allows you to set the TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) alarm.

: Setting up a TCPA alarm sets a time point where the radio will alarm when an AIS equipped vessel approaching is within the time selected. Page 100 GX6000 1.

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] SETUP AIS SETUP TCPA 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the time you want the radio to alert you of an approaching AIS equipped vessel. The time can be set from 1min to 30min

(10min is default). 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 13.3.3 CPA/TCPA Alarm Enable/disable the CPA/TCPA alarm functions. The default setting is OFF. 1.

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] SETUP AIS SETUP CPA/TCPA ALARM 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select CPA or TCPA, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF or ON. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. NOTE The alarm will sound until it is disabled (1) by pressing any key, (2) following the steps above and selecting OFF in step 3, or (3) when the ship is out of the selected CPA/TCPA alarm range. The alarm is produced from the front panel speaker, the speaker in the mic, the optional external speaker and optional RAM4 and RAM4W mic when connected. Page 101 GX6000 14 NMEA 2000 SETUP Set the device numbers and system numbers of devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network. 14.1 SELECT DEVICE Select the device for which you want to set the device number and system number. 1. 2.

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] SETUP NMEA2000 SETUP SELECT DEVICE In the SELECT DEVICE list, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the external device for which you want to set the device number or the system number. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the selected setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. NOTE If any devices connected to the network are not displayed in the list, press the [SEARCH] soft key to update the list. 14.2 DEVICE NUMBER If connecting two or more GX6000 radios, change the device number of either one. Set the device number of the device selected in 14.1 SELECT DEVICE. 1.

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] SETUP NMEA2000 SETUP DEVICE NUMBER 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first digit of the device number, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. 3. Repeat step 2 to set the device number within the 4. range of 000 to 251. (000 is default). If a mistake was made entering in the device number, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 2. 5. When finished programming the device number, press the [FINISH] soft key. 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 102 GX6000 000 00 14.3 SYSTEM NUMBER Set the system number of the device selected in 14.1 SELECT DEVICE. 1.

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] SETUP NMEA2000 SETUP SYSTEM NUMBER 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the first digit of the system number, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. 3. Repeat step 2 to set the system number within the 4. range of 00 to 15. (00 is default). If a mistake was made entering in the system number, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 2. 5. When finished programming the system number, press the [FINISH] soft key. 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 14.4 SUMMARY OF THE NMEA 2000 SETUP Description Default Value Item SELECT DEVICE DEVICE NUMBER SYSTEM NUMBER Select the device for which you want to set the device number or the system number Set the device number Set the system number Page 102 102 103 14.5 COMPATIBLE NMEA 2000 PGN LIST Receive 059392 059904 060928 065240 126464 ISO Acknowledgement ISO Request ISO Address Claim ISO Commanded Address Receive/Transmit PGN's group function Heartbeat Product Information Heading/Track Control Vessel Heading 126993 126996 127237 127250 127258 Magnetic Variation 128259 129025 129026 Speed Position, Rapid Update COG and SOG, Rapid Update 059392 059904 060928 126464 126993 126996 Transmit ISO Acknowledgement ISO Request ISO Address Claim Receive/Transmit PGN's group function Heartbeat Product Information Page 103 GX6000 Receive 129029 GNSS Position Data 129033 Local Time Offset Transmit 129029 GNSS Position Data 129038 129039 129040 129041 129793 129794 129796 129797 129798 129799 129801 129802 129808 129809 129810 AIS Class A Position Report AIS Class B Position Report AIS Class B Extended Position Report AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report AIS UTC and Date Report (Base Station) AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data AIS Acknowledge AIS Binary Broadcast Message AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report Radio Frequency/Mode/Power AIS Addressed Safety Related Message AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message DSC Call Information AIS Class B CS Static Data Report, Part A AIS Class B CS Static Data Report, Part B 129540 GNSS Sats in View 129540 GNSS Sats in View Page 104 GX6000 15 CONFIGURATION SETUP 15.1 DISPLAY MODE The display mode can be selected according to the time of day you operate the radio. 1.

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] SETUP CONFIGURATION DISPLAY MODE 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired setting. You can select one from DAY MODE or NIGHT MODE. DAY MODE: Normal display mode. NIGHT MODE: Low brightness display mode for night use. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 15.2 DIMMER ADJUSTMENT This menu selection adjusts the backlight intensity. 1.

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] SETUP CONFIGURATION DIMMER 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired level

(7 is default). When OFF is selected, the lamp is turned off. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected level. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 15.3 DISPLAY CONTRAST The display contrast can be adjusted to suit your operation environment. 1.

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] SETUP CONFIGURATION CONTRAST 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired level. The contrast level can be set from 1 to 30 (15 is default). 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected level. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 105 GX6000

15.4 KEY BEEP This selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key is pressed. 1.

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] SETUP CONFIGURATION KEY BEEP 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired level. The beep level can be set from 1 to 7, or OFF

(4 is default). 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected level. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 15.5 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY The function allows the radio to be setup to send the proper fog frequency which is dependent on vessel size, shown below:

70 - 200Hz: Vessel that are 660 feet (200 meters) or more in length 130 - 350Hz: Vessel that are 247.5 feet (75 meters) or more but less than 250 - 700Hz: Vessel that are 66 feet (20 meters) or more but less than 250 - 700Hz: Vessel that are 39.6 feet (12 meters) or more but less than 660 feet (200 meters) in length 247.5 feet (75 meters) in length 66 feet (20 meters) in length 1.

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] SETUP CONFIGURATION FOG FREQUENCY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired level. The frequency level can be set from 200Hz to 850Hz (400Hz is default). 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. NOTE By default, the radio Fog frequency is set to 400 Hz. In most cases this frequency should not be changed unless the vessel is very large. 15.6 LISTEN BACK While in PA, FOG HORN, or HORN mode, toggle the listen back function between ON and OFF. 1.

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] SETUP CONFIGURATION LISTEN BACK Page 106 GX6000 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF or ON 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected

(ON is default). setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 15.7 STATION NAME This function allows you to change the name of the radio or second station microphone. Example: Radio - Cabin, RAM 1 - Flybridge 1.

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] SETUP CONFIGURATION STATION NAME 2. With the second station microphone connected, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the unit to be named, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select to scroll through the first letter of the new station name. 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to ten characters, and if you do not use all ten characters, select to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the station name, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 3 and 4. 6. When finished entering the station name (using ten characters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key to advance to the second station name entry. 7. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select SSM-70H, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 8. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select to scroll through the first letter of the new station name. 9. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. Page 107 GX6000 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to ten characters, and if you do not use all ten characters, select to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the station name, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 8 and 9. 11. When finished entering the station name (using ten characters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key. 12. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 15.8 SOFT KEYS From this menu, you can assign desired functions to each soft key from numbers 01 to 12. You can also set how long the soft key icon will be displayed after the corresponding soft key is pressed. 15.8.1 Key Assignment 1.

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] SETUP CONFIGURATION SOFT KEY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select KEY ASSIGN-

MENT, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the key number to be programmed, and press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a new function to be assigned, and press the [ENTER] soft key. Avail-

able functions are listed below. By selecting NONE the soft key assignment is removed. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other soft keys. The VHF radio's functions can be assigned to the maximum of 12 soft keys. Pressing the / key each time shows three different soft keys. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.

(The illustration above is the default setting.) Page 108 GX6000 DISPLAY NONE TX HI/LO WX/CH SCAN DUAL WATCH FUNCTION Selects transmit power Switches channels between weather and marine Turns on or off scanning function Starts and stops dual watch scan MARK POSITION Marks the current position for a Waypoint SCAN MEMORY Add or remove channels from memory channel scan Programs or deletes the preset memory channel PRESET MAN OVERBOARD Marks the position where a person falls overboard NOISE CANCEL CH NAME STROBE*

SCRAMBLER COMPASS WAYPOINT FOG HORN INTERCOM GPS LOGGER AIS DISPLAY HORN BUTTON Enables the noise canceling settings display Edit channel names Turns on or off the strobe light LED Configures the secret communication settings Enables the Compass display Enables the Waypoint or Route navigation display Select FOG HORN mode Activates intercom between radio and RAM4 mic

(optional SSM-70H (RAM4) or SSM-71H (RAM4W) required) Starts and stops logging position data Shows the AIS display Activates the Fog Horn function PUBLIC ADDRESS Activates the PA function Records received voices Toggles between LOCAL and DISTANCE Plays recorded voices RX RECORD RX SENSE PLAY SOFT KEY NUMBERS ASSIGNED AS DEFAULT

(See the previous page.) 02 01 05 06 09 04 10 03 12 07 11 08

(*: SSM-70H (RAM4) and SSM-71H (RAM4W) only) 15.8.2 Key Timer 1.

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] SETUP CONFIGURATION KEY TIMER 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select KEY TIMER, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 109 GX6000 15.9 RESET You may reset the memory and settings of the setup categories independently or return the transceiver to the original factory setting. 1.

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] SETUP CONFIGURATION RESET 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired category. You can select one from DSC/GM SETUP, WAYPOINT SETUP, CHANNEL SETUP, GPS SETUP, AIS SETUP, CONFIGURATION, or FACTORY (all settings* except the MMSI and Vessel Information will be initialized).

(*: The Individual Directory and the GPS Log also 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Press the [YES] soft key. (To cancel, press the [NO]

eliminated.) soft key.) 5. Press the [OK] soft key. 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 15.10 SUMMARY OF THE CONFIGURATION SETUP Default Value Description Item DISPLAY MODE DIMMER CONTRAST KEY BEEP FOG FREQUENCY LISTEN BACK STATION NAME SOFT KEY RESET Page 110 Toggles LCD display mode between daytime and nighttime mode Adjusts the backlight level of the LCD and keypad Adjusts the contrast of the LCD Adjusts the volume of beep tone when a key is pressed Sets the tone frequency when transmitting FOG Turns on or off of listen back func-

tion Sets the names of the radio and external devices Sets the assignment and display time of the soft keys Initializes the memories and settings DAY MODE DAY MODE: 7 NIGHT MODE: 4 15 4 400Hz ON RADIO RAM 1 RAM 2 10 sec Page 105 105 105 106 106 106 107 108 110 GX6000 16 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP 16.1 CHANNEL GROUP This menu item allows you to select a channel group from USA, Canada, and International. Refer to section 8.7 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE for details. 16.2 WEATHER ALERT Enables/disables the NOAA Weather Alert function. The default setting is ON. 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP WEATHER ALERT 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ON or OFF. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 16.3 SCAN MEMORY To be able to scan channels the radio must be programmed. This section allows channels to be stored in scan memory. Refer to section 8.10.2 Programming Scan Memory for details. 16.4 SCAN TYPE This selection is used to select the scan mode between MEMORY and PRIORITY. The default setting is PRIORITY. Refer to section 8.10.1 Selecting the Scan Type for details. 16.5 SCAN RESUME This selection is used to select the time the GX6000 waits after a transmission ends before the radio starts to scan channels again. The default setting is 2 seconds. 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP SCAN RESUME 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired resume time, default is 2 seconds. The resume time can be set to 1sec through 5sec. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. Page 111 GX6000 16.6 MULTI WATCH This selection is used to select the watch type between DUAL and TRIPLE. The default setting is DUAL. Refer to section 8.9 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) for details. 16.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL This procedure allows the radio to use a different priority channel used when priority scanning. By default, the radio priority channel is set to Channel 16. 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP PRIORITY CHANNEL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired chan-

nel to be a priority. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 16.8 SUB CHANNEL By default, the sub channel is set to Channel 9. This procedure allows the radio to assign a different sub channel for instant access. 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP SUB CHANNEL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired chan-

nel to be a sub channel. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 16.9 CHANNEL NAME When the radio (Normal) mode is selected, the display will show a name under the channel number. This name describes the use of the channel. The radio has the capability to customize the name by the procedure below. Example: CH69 PLEASURE to HOOKUP 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP CHANNEL NAME 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the channel to be named, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to scroll through the first letter of the new channel name. Page 112 GX6000 4. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. 5. Repeat step 3 and 4 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to 16 characters, if you do not use all 16 characters, select to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the channel name, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select or , press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 3 and 4. 6. When finished entering the channel name (using fifteen characters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key to save the name. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat the steps 2 through 6. 7. 8. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. NOTE When CHANNEL NAME is assigned to the soft key, you can show the channel name input display directly by pressing the [NAME] soft key during radio operation. 16.10 NOISE CANCELLATION Enables/disables the Noise-canceling function of the transmitter and receiver independently. 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP NOISE CANCEL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select TX MODE, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ON or OFF, then press the [ENTER] soft key. Page 113 GX6000 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select RX MODE, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the noise level from LEVEL1 through LEVEL4 or OFF, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 16.11 AUDIO FILTER OPERATION This menu item allows you to select operation of the internal audio filter for the best acoustics in noisy environments. The default setting is NORMAL. 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP AF PITCH CONTROL 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired filter operation. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 16.12 RX RECORDER Configure settings of the function for recording received voices. 16.12.1 RX Recorder Function ON/OFF Enable/disable the RX Recorder function. The default setting is OFF. 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP RX RECORDER 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ACTIVATION, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select ON or OFF, then press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 16.12.2 Setting for Recording Delay Time Set the time interval until recording stops after the end of voice reception. The default setting is 3 seconds. 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP RX RECORDER Page 114 GX6000 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select RECORDING DELAY TIME, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired delay time. The delay time can be set to 1sec through 5sec. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 16.12.3 Setting for End of Tone Enable/disable the tone function that indicates the end of recording when recording stops. The default setting is ON. 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP RX RECORDER 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select END OF TONE, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select OFF or ON, then press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 16.12.4 Data Erase Delete recorded voice data. 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP RX RECORDER 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select DATA ERASE, then press the [SELECT] soft key. Page 115 GX6000 3. Press the [YES] soft key. (To cancel, press the [NO]

soft key.) 4. Press the [OK] soft key. 5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 16.13 SCRAMBLER SETUP Configure the voice scrambler setting. Two types of voice scrambler functions are available: the 4-code type (CVS2500A compatible) and the 32-code type

(FVP-42 compatible for Furuno Electric FM-4721) (This function is not avail-

able for CH16 and CH70). 1.

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] SETUP CHANNEL SETUP SCRAMBLER 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select TYPE, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select CVS2500 or FVP-42, then press the [ENTER] soft key. Note: Changing this setting will delete all scrambler codes set for each channel. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select CODE, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the channel to be scrambled, then press the [SELECT] soft key. Note: CH16 and CH70 cannot be used. Page 116 GX6000 6. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the scrambler code. The scrambler code can be set from 00 to 03 or OFF (While FVP-42 is selected in step 6, the scrambler code can be set from 00 to 31 or OFF). When OFF is selected the voice scrambler is disabled. 7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected code. 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to set other channels. 9. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 16.14 SUMMARY OF THE CANNEL FUNCTION SETUP Description Default Value Item CHANNEL GROUP WEATHER ALERT SCAN MEMORY SCAN TYPE SCAN RESUME MULTI WATCH PRIORITY CHANNEL SUB CHANNEL CHANNEL NAME NOISE CANCEL AF PITCH CONTROL RX RECORDER PRIORITY USA: USA OFF Selects the channel group Turns on or off the Weather Alert function Add or remove a channel to Scan Memory Select priority scan or memory scan Sets the resume time of scanning Selects Dual Watch or Triple Watch Selects a priority channel Selects a Sub Channel Edit the name of memory chan-

nels Turns on or off of noise cancelling function (independently available for transmission and reception) Selects the audio filter operation NORMAL Configures settings of the func-

tion for recording received voices 2sec DUAL CH16 CH09 OFF ACTIVATION: OFF RECORDING DELAY TIME:

3sec END OF TONE: ON DATA ERASE:

TYPE: CVS2500 CORD:

SCRAMBLER Configures the secret communi-

cation settings Page 35 111 38 38 111 37 112 112 112 113 114 114 116 Page 117 GX6000 INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY 17 DSC SETUP 17.1 The GX6000 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or persons name and the associated MMSI you wish to contact via individual calls, position requests and position report transmissions. To transmit an individual call you program this directory with information of the vessel you wish to contact, similar to a cellular phone's telephone directory. Refer to section 10.4.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory for details. 17.2 This menu item sets up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually respond to a DSC Individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications. When MANUAL is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to caller id on a cellular phone. Refer to section 10.4.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply for details. 17.3 The radio can be setup to transmit a reply automatically (default) or set so the radio will not reply to an individual call. Refer to section 10.4.3 Enabling the Individual Call Acknowledgment for details. 17.4 The radio can be setup to ring like a telephone to alert you the radio received a DSC individual call. The default setting is 2 minutes, however this can be changed to 5, 10 or 15 seconds with the procedure below. Refer to section 10.4.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer for details. 17.5 GROUP DIRECTORY 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 feature. Refer to section 10.5.1 Setting up a Group Call for details. INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT INDIVIDUAL RINGER Page 118 GX6000 17.6 POSITION REPLY The GX6000 can be set up to automatically (default setting) or manually send your position when requested by another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual mode you will see the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel. Refer to section 10.6.1 Setting up a Position Request Reply for details. 17.7 AUTO POSITION POLLING The GX6000 has the capability to automatically track seven vessels programmed into the individual directory. Refer to section 10.9 AUTO POSITION POLLING for details. 17.8 AUTO POSITION INTERVAL The GX6000 has the capability to automatically track seven vessels programmed into the individual directory. Selecting the auto position polling time interval between position request trans-

missions to be setup. Refer to section 10.9.2 Setting up the Polling Time Interval for details. 17.9 AUTO CHANNEL CHANGE When a DSC distress or an all ships (urgency or safety) call is received, the GX6000 will automatically switch to Channel 16. This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed. The default selection is 30 seconds. 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP AUTO CHANNEL CHANGE 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. When the OFF is selected, [C] icon will light up on the screen. Page 119 GX6000 17.10 NO ACTION TIMER If no key is pressed during the MENU or DSC CALL screen, the GX6000 will automatically return to radio operation. The default selection is 15 minutes. 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP NO ACTION TIMER 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 17.11 WAIT TIME FOR POSITION FIX This menu allows you to select the maximum wait time till obtaining position information when receiving a distress call, POS Report call, or acknowledge-

ment to POS request call. The default selection is 15 seconds. 1.

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] SETUP DSC SETUP POS UNFIX WAITING TIME 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 17.12 DSC BEEP This feature allows the alarm beeps to be turned on or off when a DSC call is received. The DSC calls that can be customized are: individual, group, all ships, position request, position report, geographical, polling, and DSC test. Refer to section 10.5.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer for details. 17.13 SUMMARY OF THE DSC SETUP MENU Item INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING Page 120 Description Enter or edit addresses used for individual call Selects a reply to individual call Selects the message to be sent automatically as an individual call acknowledgement Selects the ringing time when an individual call or a position request is received Default Value Page 56 MANUAL ABLE 2 min 57 57 61 GX6000 Item GROUP DIRECTORY POSITION REPLY AUTO POSITION POLLING AUTO POS INTERVAL AUTO CHANNEL CHANGE NO ACTION TIMER POS UNFIX WAITING TIME DSC BEEP Description Enter or edit addresses used for group call Selects reply mode when receiv-

ing a position call Selects the AUTO POSITION POLLING operation type Selects the transmission interval of AUTO POSITION POLLING signal Selects the delay time to move to the requested channel automati-

cally after receiving a distress call, All Ship call, or group call Selects the delay time to return to radio operation automatically after no key press Sets the maximum wait time to obtain position information when receiving a distress call, POS Report call, or acknowledgement to POS request call Turns on or off the audible alarm when receiving a DSC call Default Value Page 62 67 77 77 119 120 120 120 AUTO AUTO POS REQUEST 30 sec 30 sec 15 min 15 sec INDIVIDUAL CALL: ON GROUP CALL: ON ALL SHIPS:

ON POS REQUEST: OFF POS REPORT: ON GEOGRAPHICAL: ON POLLING CALL: OFF DSC TEST CALL: OFF Page 121 GX6000 18 GPS SETUP The GPS Setup mode allows the parameters for the NMEA2000 or the NMEA

-0183 or the optional SCU-31 external GPS antenna to be customized for your operating requirements. 18.1 ORDER OF PRIORITY Specify the order of priority of the connection devices to be used when obtain-

ing location information. 1.

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] SETUP GPS SETUP ORDER OF PRIORITY 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select NMEA2000 or NMEA-0183 then press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. NOTE The SUC-31 external GPS antenna is always set as the lowest priority. 18.2 COMPASS DIRECTION This menu item selects the compass direction to be shown on the GX6000 display. The default setting is COURSE-UP. 1.

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] SETUP GPS SETUP COMPASS DIRECTION 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired direc-

tion from COURSE-UP and NORTH-UP. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 18.3 LOCATION FORMAT This menu item selects the coordinate system to be shown on the GX6000 display. The default setting is dddmm.mmmm. 1.

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] SETUP GPS SETUP LOCATION FORMAT Page 122 GX6000 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired coor-

dinate system. The location format can be selected from dddmm.mmmm and dddmmss. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 18.4 TIME OFFSET Sets the local time offset between UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) and local time shown on the display. The offset is added or subtracted from the time received from the GPS. Refer to section 7.8.1 Changing the GPS Time for details. 18.5 TIME AREA This menu selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset. Refer to section 7.8.2 Changing the Time Area for details. 18.6 TIME FORMAT This menu selection allows the radio to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format. Refer to section 7.8.3 Changing the Time Format for details. 18.7 UNITS OF MEASURE This section allows you to set the speed, distance and altitude units. 1.

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] SETUP GPS SETUP UNIT OF MEASURE 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the item you want to set. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the unit. 5. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting. 6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation. 18.8 MAGNETIC VARIATION This selection allows customizing the GPS COG (Course Over Ground) indica-

tion on the normal and compass pages and BRG on the waypoint and AIS pages. Refer to section 7.8.4 Changing COG to True or Magnetic for details. NOTE Setting to ON is effective only when the RMC sentences with magnetic data are input from external devices such as a GPS chart plotter. Page 123 GX6000