User manual STANDARD HORIZON EXPLORER GX1600

[. . . ] EXPLORER GX1600 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual Ultra slim and compact rear case design (3. 5" depth) Meets ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Oversized full dot matrix display Automatically poll the GPS position of up to 4 ships using DSC Enter, Save, and Navigate to Waypoints with the Compass page GPS information(LAT/LON, SOG, and COG) information shown on the LCD Submersible JIS-8 1. 5M (4. 92Ft) for 30 minutes Noise canceling microphone with channel UP/DOWN, 16/9 and H/L keys NOAA weather channel selection with alert Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch Programmable soft keys RAM3 Remote Access Microphone capable Intercom between radio and RAM3 microphone NMEA 0183 Input and Output Die-cast chassis E20 (Easy to Operate) 3 Year Waterproof Warranty When connected to an optional GPS GX1600 Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 PACKING LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Press the key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the soft key. If the channel is not shown in the list, press the soft key, then press the / key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the soft key. Press the soft key to transmit the individual DSC signal. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step 5 above and a ringing tone sounds. Press the soft key to listen to the channel to GX1600 Page 47 make sure it is not busy, then press the microphone's PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. 9. 5. 6 Receiving an Individual Call When a 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 "9. 5. 2 Setting up Individual Reply" to change the reply to manual if you want to see who is calling before replying to the call. When an individual call is received, an individual call ringing alarm sounds. The radio automatically switches to the requested channel. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel calling. Press the soft key to return to radio operation 4. Press the microphone's PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. Page 48 GX1600 9. 6 DSC LOG OPERATION The GX1600 logs received distress calls and othet calls (Individual, Group, All Ship etc. ). The DSC Log feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review and a " " icon will appear on the radios display. The GX1600 can store up to the latest 27 Distress, and up to the latest 64 other calls. 9. 6. 1 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call The GX1600 radios allows logged DSC distress calls to be reviewed and relayed to a specific MMSI. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select "DISTRESS LOG". Press the soft key, then press the / key 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 behind the station name (or MMSI number). Press the soft key, to review details for the selected station. 9. 6. 2 Reviewing a Logged All Ship or Individual Call Reviewing a logged All ship or Individual call. Press the / key to select "DSC LOG" menu. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select "OTHER CALL LOG". Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the station (name or MMSI number) you want to review and/or call back. When there is an unread received call, " " icon will appear behind the station name (or MMSI number). Press the soft key, to review details for the selected station. 9. 6. 3 Deleting a Call from the "DSC LOG" Directory 1. [. . . ] To obtain a form from the FCC, call (888) 225-5322. 20. 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. 21. 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: Industry Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn: DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada, KIA 0C8 20. 4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application. Type Acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]