User manual STANDARD HORIZON QUEST GX1255S

[. . . ] QUEST GX1255S 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual l RTCM SC-101 DSC Distress call with your exact posi- tion when connected to a GPS l Compact and Simple Operation l 3 year waterproof warranty l Backlit Keypad and LCD displays latitude/longitude when connected to a GPS l Channel Name, GPS Time or GPS Position Repeating shown on the display NOAA Weather Alert One-button access to Channel 16 and 9 Access to all US, Canadian and International Channels Versatile User-programmable Scan, Priority Scan and Dual Watch l Microphone with Channel Slection. l l l l GX1255S TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 STATION LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 RADIO CALL SIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Select type of reply function "ABLE" or "UNABLE" by using the UP or DOWN key. In the Automatic mode, the acknowledgment is transmitted automatically. Press the PTT on the microphone and talk to the calling ship. Page 26 GX1255S 6. 5. 6 Receiving a position request When position request call is received from another vessel, a calling alarm will sound. Please refer to section 7. DSC/RADIO SETUP MODE that allows the position request to be transmitted manually or automatically. Refer to 7. 11 POSITION REQUEST REPLY section for details. When a position request call is received, "RECEIVED POS REQUEST" will appear on the LCD, and a calling alarm will sound. Press the any key to disable the calling alarm, then the requested position coordinates will be transmitted. To exit from position request display, press any key. When a position request call is received, "RECEIVED POS REQUEST" will appear on the LCD, and a calling alarm will sound. Press the any key to disable the calling alarm. Select type of reply function ABLE or EXIT by using the UP or DOWN key. When ABLE is selected, press the CALL/SET key. And the requested position coordinates will be transmitted. To exit from position request display, press any key. GX1255S Page 27 7. DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE 7. 1 LAMP ADJUSTING 1. Press and hold down the CALL/SET key until "RADIO SETUP" appears. Press the CALL/SET key to select "LAMP. " 3. Press the CALL/SET key to enable adjusting this item (The number in the display will flash). Press the UP or DOWN key to select the desired level. Press the CALL/SET key to store the selected level. Press the DOWN key to select "EXIT, " then press the CALL/SET key. Press the DOWN key to select "EXIT, " then press the CALL/SET key to return to the normal operation. 7. 2 LCD CONTRAST ADJUSTING 1. [. . . ] 2" H x 5-5/16" W x 5-1/8" D (50 H x 136 W x 130 D mm) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 2 lbs (1 kg) 12. 2 TRANSMITTER Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156. 025 to 157. 425 MHz RF Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 W (Hi); 1 W (Lo) Conducted Spurious Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]