Standard Horizon Marine Radio GX3000S User Manual

MATRIX GX3000S  
25 Watt VHF/FM  
ITU Class D DSC Marine Transceiver  
Owner's Manual  
Waterproof construction  
Commercial grade ITU Class D DSC VHF  
Independent Channel 70 receiver built-in for continuous DSC watching  
30 W Loud Hailer with listen back and 4 fog horns, Bells & Whistles  
Capable of connecting 2 optional enhanced CMP25 RAM+ second sta-  
tion remote microphone or VH-310 Handset  
Intercom between radio and second station microphone  
DSC position request and send functions with compatible STANDARD  
HORIZON GPS Chart plotters  
Versatile user-programmable scanning, priority scan and Dual Watch  
One-button access to Channel 16 and 9  
Oversized rotary channel knob, backlit display and keys.  
Navigation information shown on display when optional GPS connected  
Unique Receive Audio Tone Control  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
11.6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY ............................................................................................ 46  
11.6.1 Enabling the Call Waiting Feature........................................................................... 46  
11.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory ...................... 47  
11.6.3 To Delete the Received Log From the “DSC Log” Directory ............................... 47  
11.7 GROUP CALL .................................................................................................................... 48  
11.7.1 Setting up a Group Call .......................................................................................... 48  
11.7.2 Transmitting a Group Call ........................................................................................ 49  
11.7.3 Receiving a Group Call ........................................................................................... 51  
11.8 POSITION REQUEST ........................................................................................................ 52  
11.8.1 Setting up Position Reply......................................................................................... 52  
11.8.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel ............................................... 53  
11.8.3 Receiving a Position Request .................................................................................. 55  
11.9 POSITION SEND ............................................................................................................... 56  
11.8.1 Setting up Position Send Ringer ............................................................................. 56  
11.8.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Call ................................................................. 56  
11.8.3 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call ..................................................................... 57  
11.10 MANUAL INPUTTING GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON) ....................................................... 58  
12 RADIO SETUP MODE .................................................................................................................. 59  
12.1 LAMP ADJUSTING............................................................................................................. 59  
12.2 LCD CONTRAST ............................................................................................................... 59  
12.3 TIME OFFSET.................................................................................................................... 60  
12.4 TIME LOCATION ................................................................................................................. 61  
12.5 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE (NAV display) ...................................................................... 61  
12.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET ................................................................................................ 62  
12.7 SCAN TYPE ....................................................................................................................... 62  
12.8 SCAN RESUME TIME ....................................................................................................... 63  
12.9 KEY BEEP (ON/OFF) ........................................................................................................ 63  
12.10 WX ALERT ...................................................................................................................... 64  
12.11 VOICE SCRAMBLER ...................................................................................................... 64  
12.12 CHANNEL NAME CHANGE ........................................................................................... 65  
12.13 NAMING THE RADIO OR SECOND STATION MIC OR HANDEST ........................... 66  
12.14 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY ................................................................................. 67  
12.15 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROL ........................................................................... 67  
13 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERTION ........................................................................................... 68  
13.1 RAM+ MIC CONTROLS .................................................................................................... 68  
13.2 FOG / PA OPERATION....................................................................................................... 70  
13.2.1 Operating the PA / HAIL mode .................................................................................... 70  
13.2.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode................................................................................ 71  
13.3 INTERCOM OPERTION ..................................................................................................... 71  
13.3.1 Communication .......................................................................................................... 71  
13.3.2 Calling ........................................................................................................................ 71  
13.4 DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE ............................................................................................. 72  
14 VH-310 HANDSET OPERATION .................................................................................................. 74  
14.1 VH-310 HANDSET CONTROLS........................................................................................ 74  
14.2 FOG / PA OPERATION....................................................................................................... 78  
14.2.1 Operating the PA HAIL mode ...................................................................................... 78  
14.2.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode................................................................................ 78  
14.3 INTERCOM OPERATION................................................................................................... 79  
14.3.1 Communication .......................................................................................................... 79  
14.3.2 Calling ........................................................................................................................ 79  
14.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON)......................................... 80  
14.5 DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE ............................................................................................. 81  
14.5.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel position or COG ............................................... 82  
14.5.2 External Speaker AF Selection ................................................................................... 82  
15 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................... 84  
15.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................................................................... 84  
15.2 FACTORY SERVICE .......................................................................................................... 85  
15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .......................................................................................... 86  
16 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ......................................................................................................... 88  
17 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................. 94  
18 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 97  
19 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................... 98  
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION  
The Vertex Standard GX3000S is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use in  
the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX3000S can be oper-  
ated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25  
watts.  
The GX3000S is a Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) VHF and includes a  
30W PA with preprogrammed fog signals, bells and whistles. 2 connections are  
available for the RAM+ or VH-310 second station remote microphones. Class  
D operation allows continous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on  
channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call.  
2 PACKING LIST  
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it  
for the following contents:  
GX3000S Transceiver  
Mounting Bracket and mounting hardware  
Dust Cover  
Owner’s Manual  
Power Cord  
3 OPTIONS  
MMB-84 ......................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket  
CMP25B/W ............... Remote-Access Microphone (RAM+ Mic, Black/White)  
VH-310 .................................................. Remote Handset (available in Black)  
CVS2500 ............................................................................... Voice Scrambler  
CT-100 ............................................... 23-foot Extension Cable for RAM+ Mic  
MLS-310 .............................................................. Amplified External Speaker  
MLS-300 ...................................................................... External Loudspeaker  
101W ......................................................................... White External Speaker  
220SW ..................................................................... 4.5” Round Hail/PA Horn  
240SW .........................................................5” x 8” Rectangular Hail/PA Horn  
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4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION  
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where  
the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions  
of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation dis-  
tance of 0.6 m (2 feet).  
Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF expo-  
sure limits.  
Antenna Installation:  
The antenna must be located at least 0.6 m (2 feet) away from passengers in  
order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements.  
ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION  
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX3000S Marine  
VHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may  
be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on  
the Marine Division of Vertex Standard Web site.  
PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES  
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX3000S,  
you can visit the Marine Division of Vertex Standard Web site to send an  
E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at 800-767-2450 M-F 7:00-  
5:00PST.  
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5 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION  
Vertex Standard radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission  
(FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.  
STATION LICENSE  
An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in  
U.S. waters (except Hawaii) which is under 20 meters in length. However, any  
vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a  
HF single side band radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal is required to  
have a ship station license. FCC license forms, including applications for ship  
(506) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at  
www.fcc.gov/forms. To obtain a form from the FCC, call (888) 225-5322.  
RADIO CALL SIGN  
Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio  
Station License. The USCG recommends the boats registration number and  
the state to be used.  
CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING  
You may need a license when traveling in Canada. If you do need a license  
contact their nearest field office or regional office or write:  
Industry Canada  
Radio Regulatory Branch  
Attn: DOSP  
300 Slater Street  
Ottawa, Ontario  
Canada, KIA 0C8  
FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION  
The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the li-  
cense application.  
Type Acceptance ......................................................................... FCC Part 80  
Output Power ............................................... 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)  
Emission......................................................................... 16K0G3E, 16K0G2B  
Frequency Range ..................................................... 156.025 to 163.275 MHz  
FCC Type Number....................................................................K6630143X3D  
Industry Canada Type Approval ............................................. 511B-30143X3S  
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6 FCC NOTICE  
NOTICE  
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com-  
pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved  
in writing by Marine Division of Vertex Standard.  
NOTICE  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in-  
terference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to ra-  
dio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-  
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try  
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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7 GETTING STARTED  
7.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO  
The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158  
MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The ma-  
rine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially  
“line of sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings,  
hills or trees). Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type,  
gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter. On a fixed mount  
25W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles.  
7.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA  
Marine antennas are made to radiate signals equally in all horizontal directions,  
but not straight up. The objective of a marine antenna is to enhance the signal  
toward the horizon. The degree to which this is accomplished is called the  
antenna’s gain. It is measured in decibels (dB) and is one of the major factors  
in choosing an antenna. In terms of effective radiated power (ERP), antennas  
are rated on the basis of how much gain they have over a theoretical antenna  
with zero gain. A 3 foot, 3dB gain antenna represents twice as much gain over  
the imaginary antenna.  
Typically a 3 foot 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The  
longer 8 foot 6dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require  
the additional gain.  
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7.3 COAXIAL CABLE  
VHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable, a  
shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is specified by it’s diameter and con-  
struction.  
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 should be used for  
cable runs over 50 feet RG213 should be used. For installation of the connector  
onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below.  
Adapter  
1/16''  
3/4''  
3/4''  
1 1/8''  
1/8''  
3/8'' 5/8''  
To get your coax cable through a fitting and into your boat’s 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.  
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8 INSTALLATION  
8.1 LOCATION  
The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:  
• is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass read-  
ing due to the speaker magnet  
• provides accessibility to the front panel controls  
• allows connection to a power source and an antenna  
• has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger  
• the antenna must be mounted at least 3 feet from radio  
Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or radios performance is  
not affected by the antenna location, temporarily connect the radio in the de-  
sired location and:  
a. Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation  
b. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is  
operating correctly by requesting a radio check.  
8.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS  
CAUTION  
Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio!  
Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio. Antenna and Power Supply  
connections are as follows:  
Optional VH-310 Handset  
Optional HAIL/PA Horn  
Optional Speaker  
Optional CMP25 RAM+ Mic.  
GPS Navigation Receiver  
A
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c
e
s
Antenna  
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y
C
a
b
l
e
Water proof  
Deck Outlet  
Fuse  
Red  
Black  
Power Source  
1. Mount the antenna at least 3 feet away from the radio. At the rear of the  
radio, connect the antenna cable.  
2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC 20% power source. Connect  
the black power wire to a negative ground.  
3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to next section  
for connections.  
4. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power output  
and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation.  
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8.3 ACCESSORY CABLE  
Wire Color/Description  
Connection Examples  
( )  
WHITE - External Speaker + Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker  
(–)  
SHIELD - External Speaker  
RED - PA Speaker (+)  
SHIELD - PA Speaker (–)  
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker  
Connect to external 4 Ohm PA speaker  
Connect to external 4 Ohm PA speaker  
(+)  
(–)  
BLUE- NMEA Input (+)  
Connect to NMEA  
Connect to NMEA  
output of GPS  
output of GPS  
(–)  
GREEN - NMEA Input  
GRAY- NMEA Output (+)  
(–)  
( )  
Connect to NMEA + input of GPS  
No connection  
BROWN-NMEA Output  
When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off  
about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the specified wire’s insulation, then splice the ends  
together using proper waterproofing techniques.  
PA Speaker  
Shield  
Red  
(
(
)
)
Blue  
NMEA OUT  
NMEA OUT  
Green  
Gray  
(
)
NMEA IN  
Shield  
White  
GPS Receiver  
External Speaker  
The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in  
the setup menu. If there is a selection for parity select none.  
For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please contact  
the manufacturer of the GPS receiver.  
GX3000S can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher.  
The NMEA supported sentences are:  
Input: GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC sentence is recommended)  
Output:DSC and DSE  
(DSC sentences to Standard Horizon Plotter for Position Polling)  
If you have further inquires, please feel free to contact Product Support at:  
Phone: (800) 767-2450  
Email: marinetech@vxstdusa.com  
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8.4 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS  
After connections have been made between the GX3000S and the GPS, a  
small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of  
the LCD display. To see the additional GPS information,  
[
press and hold the H/L NAV key. The GX3000S shows  
(
)]  
the Date, Time, SOG and COG.  
8.5 CHANGING THE GPS TIME  
From the Factory the GX3000S shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A time  
offset is needed to show the local time in your area.  
[
(
)]  
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Time Set” with the  
CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time off-  
set from UTC. See illustration below to find your off-  
set time from UTC. If “0:00” is assigned, the time is  
the same as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or  
GMT Greenwich Mean Time).  
[
]
5. Press the ENT key to store the time offset.  
[
]
6. Press the 16/9 key or turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Exit,”  
[
]
then press the ENT key to return to the “Radio Setup” menu, select “Exit”  
[
and press the ENT key to return to radio operation.  
]
OFFSET TIME TABLE  
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8.6 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION  
Sets the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset inputted in section  
8.5 Changing the GPS Time.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Time Disp” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
3. Press the ENT key.  
]
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “UTC” or  
Local.”  
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
[
]
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
In the local time mode, the display shows the time by the 12-hour system.  
Meanwhile, the display shows the time by the 24-hour system in the UTC mode.  
(
)
(
)
UTC” mode  
LOCAL” mode  
8.7 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC  
Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG).  
Factory default is True however following the steps below the COG can be  
changed to Magnetic.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Magnetic” with the  
CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
3. Press the ENT key.  
]
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “On” (rep-  
resenting “Magnetic”) or “Off” (representing “True”).  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Exit,”  
[
]
then press the ENT key to return to the “Radio  
[
]
Setup” menu, select “Exit” and press the ENT key  
to return to radio operation.  
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8.8 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROL  
Allows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for best listening  
in noisy enviroments. The effect is similar to adjusting a the treble and bass  
controls on a stereo.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key  
(
)]  
until “Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “TONE CONT.”  
in the “Radio Setup” menu with the CHAN-  
NEL selector knob.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key, then select “BASS” with  
the CHANNEL selector knob.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select de-  
sired audio responce in the lower frequency  
range. Available selections are “ 6” through “+6.”  
[
]
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
6. Select TREBLE” with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
7. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select de-  
sired audio responce in the highr frequency  
range. Available selections are “ 6” through “+6.”  
[
8. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
[
9. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16/9 key.  
]
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8.9 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION  
1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this tem-  
plate to find the mounting location.  
2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be  
cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accom-  
modate the transceiver (at least 6 inches or 15 cm deep).  
There should be at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) between the transceiver’s heatsink  
and any wiring, cables or structures.  
3. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver.  
4. Fasten the brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer nut  
combination; so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface  
(see Figure 1).  
5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight  
against the mounting surface.  
Bracket  
Adjusting Screw  
Lock-washer nut combination  
Figure 1. MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation  
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8.10 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC  
AND/OR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATION  
The GX3000S is capable of using up to 2 Enhanced RAM+ mics or VH-310  
handsets to remotely control the Radio, DSC, and Distress functions. In addi-  
tion the GX3000S can operate as a full function intercom system when either  
the RAM+ or VH-310 is connected.  
1. Connect the Routing Cable to the one of the Remote Mic eight pin connec-  
tor on the rear panel, then tighten the Cable Nut (See Figure 2).  
2. Referring to Figure 3, make a 1.2” (30 mm) hole in the wall, then insert the  
Routing Cable into this hole. Connect the Gasket and Mount Base to the  
Routing Cable Connector using the Nut.  
3. Drill the four Screw holes (approx. 2 mm) on the wall, then install the Mounting  
Base to the wall using four screws.  
4. Put the Rubber Cap on to the Nut. The installation is now complete.  
5. Wires for a external speaker are provided on the Routing Cable. Connect  
any 8 Ohm external speaker. When connected the RAM+ (or VH-310 Hand-  
set) controls the volume level of this speaker.  
Figure 2  
External Speaker Connections  
Gasket  
Cap  
Wall  
Routing Cable  
Mounting Bracket  
Nut  
Figure 3  
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Remote Mic or External Speaker Selection  
By default the RAM+ or VH-310 Handset internal speaker is turned on, how-  
ever using the RAM+ mic (or VH-310 Handset) this speaker can be turned off  
so the external speaker can be used.  
RAM+ mic procedure  
1. Press and hold the CALL/SET key.  
[
]
[
]
[
]
2. Press the or key to select “RADIO SETUP.”  
[
]
3. Press the CALL/SET key.  
[ ]  
4. Press the key to until “EXT SPK” is shown and press the  
[
]
CALL/SET key.  
[
]
[
]
5. Press the or key to select “oF” (External speaker  
off) or “on” (External speaker on).  
[
6. Press the CALL/SET key to save the selection.  
]
[
7. Press the 16/9 key to exit this mode.  
]
VH-310 Procedure  
1. Press and hold the CALL MENU key.  
[
(
)]  
[
]
[
]
2. Press the or key to select “RADIO SETUP.”  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key  
[ ]  
4. Press the key to until “EXT SPK” is shown and press the  
[
]
ENT key.  
[
]
[
]
5. Press the or key to select “oF” (External speaker  
off) or “on” (External speaker on).  
[
]
6. Press the ENT key to save the selection.  
[
7. Press the 16/9 key to exit this mode.  
]
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9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
NOTE  
This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figures for lo-  
cation of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to section “10  
BASIC OPERATION.”  
(
POWER SWITCH / VOLUME CONTROL VOL/PWR  
)
Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume.  
Press and hold this knob for one second to turn the radio on. Clockwise  
rotation of this knob increases the audio volume level.  
Press and hold this knob for two seconds to turn the radio off.  
(
SQUELCH CONTROL SQL  
)
Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise on  
the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does.  
This point is called the squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch  
control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions.  
CHANNEL SELECTOR KNOB  
The rotary knob is used to select channels and to choose menu items (such  
[
( )]  
as the DSC menu, radio setup menu, and DSC setup menu). The UP /  
[ ( )]  
DOWN keys on the microphone can also be used to select channels and  
menu items.  
Secondary Use  
While holding down the [SCAN MEM ] key and turning the CHANNEL se-  
lector knob, you can confirm memory channels for scanning.  
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KEYPAD  
[
]
16/9 Key  
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down  
this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the [16/9] key again reverts to the  
previous selected working channel.  
Secondary use  
Press and hold the 16/9 key then press the WX key to switch the  
Channel Group.  
[
]
[
]
[
]
WX Key  
Immediately recalls the previously selected NOAA weather channel from  
any channel.  
Secondary use  
Holding down the 16/9 key while pressing the WX key changes from  
USA, International and Canadian channel groups.  
[
]
[
]
[
[
]
PA/FOG Key  
Available to operate the 30 W PA function or the FOG HORN function.  
(
SCAN MEM Key  
)]  
Press this key to start and stop the scanning of programmed channels.  
Refer to section “10.12 SCANNING” for details.  
Secondary use  
To memorized a channel into scan memory, select the channel and press  
[
and hold the SCAN MEM key until “MEM” is shown on the display.  
(
)]  
To delete a memorized channel from scan memory, select the channel  
[
(
and press and hold the SCAN MEM key until “MEM” is removed from  
)]  
the display.  
[
)]  
DW/IC Key  
Pressing this key enable dual watch between a priority channel (Ch16 is  
the default) and a selected channel until a signal is recieved. When a  
signal is recieved on the selected channel the radio will momentarily switch  
to the Priority channel and listen for communications. Refer to section  
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)
10.11 DUAL WATCH TO PRIORITY CHANNEL ” for details.  
Secondary use  
Press and hold this key, when the optional RAM+ Mic or VH-310 Handset  
is connected, intercom operation will operate between radio and option  
mic or handset. Refer to section “10.15 INTERCOM OPERATION” for  
details.  
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[
(
H/L NAV Key  
)]  
Press this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W (High)  
[
(
)]  
and 1 W (Low) power. When the H/L NAV key is pressed while the  
transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch from  
LO to HI power until the PTT is released.  
[
(
)]  
The H/L NAV key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power  
only channels.  
NOTE: 1W low power is indicated by LO on the display, when 25W high  
power is selected the display do not show an indication.  
Secondary use  
Press and hold this key, the LCD displays NAV GPS Data, Time, SOG  
(Speed Over Ground), and COG (Course Over Ground) when a GPS is  
connected to the accessory cable of the GX3000S. See section “8.3  
ACCESSORY CABLE” for details.  
[
(
CALL MENU Key  
)]  
[
(
)]  
Press the CALL MENU key to access the DSC OPERATION menu.  
The “INDIVIDUAL CALL,” “GROUP CALL,” and “ALL SHIPS CALL” func-  
tions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION menu.  
NOTE: Before operating DSC a MMSI must be entered. Refer to section  
11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI).”  
Secondary use  
[
(
)]  
Press and hold the CALL MENU key to access the “Radio Setup”  
(refer to section “12 RADIO SETUP MODE”) or “DSC Setup” menu (re-  
fer to section “11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING”).  
[
[
[
]
ENT Key  
[
]
Press the ENT Key to enter the menu selection.  
]
CLR Key  
[
Press the CLR Key to cancel the menu selection.  
]
]
DISTRESS Key  
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to section  
11.3.1 (Transmitting A DSC Distress Call).”  
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ANTENNA JACK  
Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with  
an impedance of 50 ohms.  
REMOTE MIC CONNECTORS  
Connects the GX3000S to the enhanced RAM+ MIC (Remote Access Mi-  
crophone) or the VH-310 Handset. Refer to section “13 ENHANCED RAM+  
MIC OPERATION” or “14 VH-310 HEADSET OPERATION” for details.  
ACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLE  
Connects the GX3000S to a GPS, a PA speaker, and an external speaker.  
DC INPUT CABLE  
Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12V DC.  
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PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCH  
Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode. If the transceiver  
is in the intercom mode (between the CMP25 RAM+ or VH-310 Headset and  
the GX3000S), or PA mode, it activates the GX3000S microphone for voice  
communications.  
MICROPHONE  
Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise, using  
Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology.  
NOTE: Be sure your mouth is about 1/2 inch from the mic hole for best  
performance.  
[
(
)] [  
(
)]  
UP / DOWN KEYS  
[
The UP and DOWN on the microphone function the same as the  
( )]  
[
( )]  
CHANNEL selector knob on the front panel of the transceiver.  
[
]
16/9 Key  
[
The 16/9 key on the microphone function the same as the 16/9 key on  
]
[
]
the front panel of the transceiver.  
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down  
[
this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the 16/9 key again reverts to the pre-  
]
vious selected working channel.  
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10 BASIC OPERATION  
10.1 RECEPTION  
1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and  
antenna are properly connected.  
2. Press and hold the VOL/PWR knob until the radio turns on.  
3. Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as “squelch off”.  
4. Turn up the VOL knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfort-  
able level.  
5. Turn the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears. This state  
is known as the “squelch threshold.”  
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired channel. Refer to  
the channel chart on page 89 for available channels.  
7. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening  
level. The “ ” indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the chan-  
nel is being used.  
10.2 TRANSMISSION  
1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION.  
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.  
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!  
3
Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch. The “  
displayed.  
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.  
” indicator in the LCD is  
5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.  
NOTE  
This is a noise-canceling microphone. The oval slot on the bottom of  
microphone should be positioned within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mouth  
for optimum performance.  
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10.3 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER TOT  
When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limited to  
5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck microphone.  
About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be  
heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode,  
even if the PTT switch is continually held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT  
switch must first be released and then pressed again.  
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10.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE  
Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 89) for instructions on use  
of simplex and duplex channels.  
NOTE  
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with International,  
Industry Canada (Canada), and FCC (USA) regulations. Mode of opera-  
tion cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa.  
10.5 INTERNATIONAL, USA, AND CANADA MODE  
[
1. To change the modes, hold the 16/9 key and press the WX key. The  
]
[
]
mode changes from International to Canadian to USA with each press of  
[
]
the WX key.  
2. “INTL” will be displayed for International mode, “CAN” will be displayed for  
Canadian mode, and “USA” will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode.  
3. Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 89) for allocated chan-  
nels in each mode.  
10.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS  
NOTE  
NOAA Weather channels are available in the waters of USA and Canada only.  
[
1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the WX key from any channel.  
]
The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel.  
[
(
)] [  
(
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob on the radio or UP / DOWN ꢁ  
)]  
keys on the microphone to select a different NOAA weather channel.  
[
3. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the WX key. The trans-  
]
ceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel.  
10.6.1 NOAA Weather Alert  
In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes,  
the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather  
alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of  
the NOAA weather channels. When the Weather Alert feature is enabled (see  
section “12.10 WX ALERT”), the transceiver is capable of receiving this alert if  
the following is performed:  
1. Program NOAA weather channels into the transceiver’s memory for scan-  
ning. Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under section “10.12  
SCANNING.”  
[
2. Press the SCAN MEM key once to start memory scanning or priority scan-  
(
)]  
ning (determined from the “12.7 SCAN TYPE” section, see page 62 for  
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details).  
3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the  
regular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not stop on a nor-  
mal weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received.  
4. When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and  
the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast.  
[
5. Press the WX key to stop the alert tone and receive the weather report.  
]
NOTE  
[
If the WX key is not pressed the alert tone will be emitted for 5 minutes  
]
and then the weather report will be received.  
NOTE  
The Weather Alert feature is also engaged while the transceiver is re-  
ceiving on one of the NOAA weather channels.  
10.6.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing  
NOAA tests the alert system every Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To  
test the GX3000S’s NOAAWeather alert feature, on Wednesday between 11AM  
and 1PM, setup as in previous section and confirm the alert is heard.  
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10.7 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 USE  
Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency is de-  
fined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is  
on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure:  
1. Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, May-  
” (your vessel’s name).  
” (your vessel’s name).  
day. This is  
2. Then repeat once: “Mayday,  
,
,
3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or mag-  
netic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation  
aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.  
4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart  
attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).  
5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).  
6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.  
7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.  
8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and other  
distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.  
9. End the message by saying “OVER.” Release the microphone button and  
listen.  
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re-  
sponse, try another channel.  
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10.8 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 OR 9  
Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel.  
)
However, its most important use is for emergency and distress messages. This  
channel must be monitored at all times except when actually using another  
channel.  
It is monitored by the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and by other vessels.  
Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Calling  
should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute inter-  
vals. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion on channel 16 resulting from its  
use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U.S. waters by using  
channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communi-  
cations. Here, also, calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be  
repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.  
Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this  
manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial con-  
tact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 are some of the channels available to  
non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel in advance  
to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic, and then go back to either  
channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.  
When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel  
you wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and your  
Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, immedi-  
ately request another channel by saying “go to,” the number of the other chan-  
nel, and “over.” Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not  
busy, call the other vessel.  
After a transmission, say “over,” and release the microphone’s push-to-talk  
(PTT) switch. When all communication with the other vessel is completed, end  
the last transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word “out.” Note that it is  
not necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the begin-  
ning and end of the contact.  
Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some  
radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or  
when scanning.  
10.9 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS  
To make a radiotelephone call, use a channel designated for this purpose, The  
fastest way to learn which channels are used for radiotelephone traffic is to ask  
at a local marina. Channels available for such traffic are designated Public  
Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual. Some ex-  
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amples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Call  
the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel’s name, The marine  
operator will then ask you how you will pay for the call (telephone credit card,  
collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission to the telephone lines.  
The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may  
charge a link-up fee in addition to the cost of the call.  
10.10 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67  
Channel 13 is used at docks and bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port.  
Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and  
passing in restricted waters.  
Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels.  
By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Your radio  
is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these channels.  
However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher  
[
power. See page 20 ( H/L NAV key) for means to temporarily override the  
(
)]  
low-power limit on these two channels.  
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10.11 DUAL WATCH TO PRIORITY CHANNEL  
Dual watch allows the radio to monitor one channel and the assigned Priority  
channel. By default the priority channel is set to 16, however the priority chan-  
nel may be changed by referring to section “12.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET.”  
1. Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears.  
2. Select the channel you wish to dual watch to “Priority channel.”  
[
3. Press the DW IC key.  
(
)]  
The display will scan between Priority channel and  
the channel that was selected in step 2.  
If a transmission is received on the channel selected  
in step 2, the GX3000S will dual watch between the working channel and  
the Priority channel.  
[
4. To stop Dual Watch, press the DW IC key again.  
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10.12 SCANNING  
Allows the user to select the scan type from Memory scan or Priority scan.  
“Memory scan” scans the channels that were programmed into memory. “Pri-  
ority scan” scans the channels programmed in memory with the priority chan-  
nel.  
10.12.1 Selecting the Scan Type  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “SCAN Type” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Prior-  
ity” or “Memory.”  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
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10.12.2 Memory Scanning M-SCAN  
)
1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears.  
2. Select a desired channel to be scanned using the  
CHANNEL selector knob. Press and hold the  
[
(
SCAN MEM key for one second, “MEM” will ap-  
)]  
pear on the LCD which indicates the channel has  
been programmed into the transceivers memory.  
3. Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned.  
4. To DELETE a channel from the transceiver’s memory, select the channel  
[
then press and hold the SCAN MEM key for one second, “MEM” will  
(
)]  
disappear in the LCD.  
[
(
)]  
5. To start scanning, just press the SCAN MEM key  
momentarily. “M-SCAN” appears on the LCD. Scan-  
ning will proceed from the lowest to the highest pro-  
grammed channel number and will stop on a chan-  
nel when a transmission is received.  
6. The channel number will blink during reception.  
[
7. To stop scanning, press the 16/9 or WX key.  
]
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10.12.3 Priority Scanning P-SCAN  
)
In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may change  
the priority channel to the desired channel from the Channel 16 by the Radio  
Setup Mode, refer to section “12.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET.”  
1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears.  
2. Select a desired channel to be scanned using the  
CHANNEL selector knob. Press and hold the  
[
(
SCAN MEM key for one second, “MEM” will ap-  
)]  
pear on the display which indicates the channel has  
been programmed into the transceivers memory.  
3. Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned.  
4. To DELETE a channel from the transceiver’s memory, select the channel  
[
then press and hold the SCAN MEM key until “MEM” is removed from  
(
)]  
the display.  
5. To start priority scanning, press the SCAN MEM  
[
(
)]  
key momentarily. “P-SCAN” appears on the LCD.  
Scanning will proceed between the memorized chan-  
nels and the priority channel. The priority channel will  
be scanned after each programmed channel.  
[
6. To stop scanning, press the 16/9 or WX key.  
]
[
]
You may change the scan resume time in the Radio Setup Mode, refer to sec-  
tion “12.8 SCAN RESUME TIME.”  
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10.13 PA/FOG OPERATION  
PA/FOG mode allows the transceiver to be used as a 30W hailer when an  
optional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240SW PA horn speaker is installed.  
When in Hail mode the PA speaker Listen’s Back (acts as a microphone and  
amplifies sound to the front panel speaker) through the PA horn speaker which  
provides two-way communications through the PA horn speaker.  
NOTE  
When in PA or FOG mode the GX3000S will receive on the last selected VHF  
channel before entering into the PA or FOG mode and receive DSC calls.  
PA HAIL mode:  
PA HAIL mode allows the transceiver to be used as a power hailer when an  
optional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240 SW HAIL/PA speaker is in-  
stalled. The Hail mode has a listen-back feature which provides two way com-  
munication through the HAIL/PA speaker.  
FOG HORN mode:  
Automatic signaling is transmitted through the HAIL/PA speaker.  
10.13.1 Operating the PA HAIL mode  
[
]
1. Press the PA/FOG key, then select “PA” with the  
CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
2. Press the ENT key.  
]
3. Press the PTT switch to speak through the  
HAIL/PA speaker.  
Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to control the  
AF output level. The AF output level can be set from  
0 to 30 watts.  
[
]
[
]
4. To exit the PA HAIL mode, press the PA/FOG or CLR key.  
10.13.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode  
Operator can select from “Underway,” “Stop,” “Sail,” “Tow,” “Aground,” “Anchor,”  
“Horn,” or “Siren.” Please refer to page 98 for FOG Horn Timing Chart.  
[
]
1. Press the PA/FOG key, then select “Fog” with the  
CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key.  
3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the one  
of the eight functions described above.  
[
4. Press the CALL/SET MENU key.  
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)]  
5. On the “Horn” and “Siren” modes, press the PTT  
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switch to activate the tone through the HAIL/PA  
speaker.  
Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to control the  
AF output level. The AF output level can be set from  
0 to 30 watts.  
[
6. To exit the FOG HORN mode, press the PA/FOG or CLR key.  
]
[
]
10.14 NAVIGATION INDICATION  
The transceiver has the ability to display Time, SOG, COG, as well as the posi-  
tion (LAT/LON), when connected to a GPS receiver.  
[
(
)]  
1. Press and hold the H/L NAV key, display the posi-  
tion information on the LCD. If the GPS receiver is  
not receiving a fix, the display will be as shown in the  
illustration on the right.  
NOTE: When Ch16 is selected only lat/lon will shown.  
2. To hide the position information, press and hold the  
[
(
H/L NAV key again.  
)]  
10.15 INTERCOM OPERATION  
Connecting a CMP25 RAM+ or VH-310 handset to the GX3000S allows inter-  
com communications. Refer to section “13.3 INTERCOM OPERATION” for  
CMP25 RAM+ Microphone or section “14.3 INTERCOM OPERATION” for VH-  
310 Handset.  
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10.15.1 Communication  
[
1. Press and hold the DW IC key, the mode is changed to “INTERCOM”  
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)]  
mode.  
2. If your GX3000S is equipped with two CMP25 RAM+  
Mic’s (or VH-310 Handset), select the companion you  
wish to communicate (Ram1, Ram2, or ALL) with the  
[
]
CHANNEL selector knob, then press the ENT key.  
3. When the “INTERCOM” is activated, “Intercom” is displayed on the  
GX3000S, and “IC” is displayed on the  
CMP25 RAM+ Mic or VH-310 Hand-  
set.  
4. Press the PTT switch. “Talk” will be  
shown on the display.  
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)
GX3000S’s PTT switch is pressed  
NOTE: A warning beep will be emitted  
when the GX3000S microphone’s PTT  
switch is pressed while the RAM+ Mic’s  
or VH-310 Handset’s PTT switch is  
pressed.  
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)
Second Station Mic’s PTT switch is pressed  
5. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone, hold the microphone about  
1/2 inch away from your mouth.  
6. When finished, release the PTT switch.  
7. To exit the “INTERCOM” mode and return to radio operation mode, press  
[
]
[
]
the 16/9 or CLR key.  
10.15.2 Calling  
While in INTERCOM mode, pressing and holding the DW IC key on the  
[
(
)]  
GX3000S, CMP25, or VH-310 will produce a calling beep at the other station.  
NOTE  
When both CMP25 RAM+ microphones (or VH-310 Handset) are inter-  
com mode, the GX3000S will be temporarily disabled until the RAM+(s)  
exit the RAM+ to RAM+ intercom mode.  
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10.16 VOICE SCRAMBLER  
If privacy of communications is desired, a CVS2500 voice scrambler (VS) can  
be installed in the transceiver. Contact your Dealer to have a CVS2500 installed.  
Refer to the section 12.11 VOICE SCRAMBLER to program the voice scram-  
bler.  
1. Turn on the transceiver.  
2. Select a channel that was programmed for scram-  
bler mode (“VS” will appear on the LCD).  
If a channel is not set for the voice scrambler, the  
display will be as shown in the illustration at the  
right (“VS” will disappear from the LCD).  
If a voice scrambler is canceled temporarily in the  
“SETUP” menu, the display will be as shown in  
the illustration at the right.  
3. Monitor the channel before transmitting.  
4. Transmit the voice message. The signal sent will be  
scrambled.  
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11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING  
11.1 GENERAL  
WARNING  
This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety  
call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device,  
this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore-  
based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The  
range of signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approxi-  
mately 20 nautical miles.  
NOTE  
A DSC Warning sticker is included  
with the GX3000S. To comply with  
WARNING  
STICKER  
FCC regulations this sticker must be  
mounted in a location that can be eas-  
DIST  
PU LL OPEN  
R
E
S
S
ily viewed from the location of the  
GX3000S. Make sure the chosen lo-  
cation is clean and dry before apply-  
ing the sticker.  
Digital Selective Calling is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio  
call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)  
as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF, and HF radio calls. It has  
also been designated as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety Sys-  
tem (GMDSS). It is planned that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on  
distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime  
safety information broadcasts.  
This 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 Dis-  
tress, Urgency, Safety, Routine, POSITION REQUEST, POSITION SEND, and  
Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver.  
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11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI)  
11.2.1 What is an MMSI?  
An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceivers capable of using  
Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to  
selectively call other vessels.  
THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE  
THE GX3000S DSC FUCTIONS.  
How can I obtain an MMSI assignment?  
Boat US offers online registration of a MMSI. Visit www.boatus.com/mmsi  
11.2.2 Programming the MMSI  
WARNING  
User MMSI can be input only twice. If the user tries to input an MMSI  
more than twice, the radio will show the display on  
the right. If the user needs to change the MMSI  
more than twice, the transceiver will have to be  
sent to Factory Service. Refer to the section “15.2.  
FACTORY SERVICE.”  
[
(
)]  
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
the “Radio Setup” menu appears.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to the left to se-  
lect “DSC Setup” menu.  
[
3. Press the ENT key, then select “User MMSI” with  
]
the CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
]
4. Press the ENT key. The display will show a series  
of dashes or the last MMSI number if programmed.  
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob or press the  
[
( )] [  
UP / DOWN key on the microphone to se-  
( )]  
lect the first number of your MMSI, then press the  
[
]
ENT key to step to the next number.  
6. Repeat step 5 to set your MMSI (up to nine digits).  
7. When finished programming the number, press and  
[
hold the ENT key to store the number in memory.  
]
8. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
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11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL  
The GX3000S is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages  
to all DSC radios. The GX3000S may be connected to a GPS to also transmit  
the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel.  
11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call  
NOTE  
To be able to transmit a DSC distress call an MMSI number must be  
programmed, refer to section “11.2.2 Programming the MMSI.”  
In order for your ships location to be transmitted a GPS must be connected to  
the GX3000S, refer to section “8.3 ACCESSORY CABLE.”  
[
1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the DISTRESS key.  
]
The “DISTRESS” menu will appear on the LCD.  
[
]
2. Press and hold the DISTRESS key. The radios dis-  
play will count down (3-2-1) and then transmit the  
Distress call.  
3. When the distress signal is sent, CH70 and “  
icon will appear on the LCD. After the message has  
been sent, the radio will sound a Distress Alarm.  
4. The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledg-  
ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls  
on CH16.  
5. If an acknowledgement is received, select channel  
16 and advise your distress situation.  
6. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is  
repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowl-  
edgment is received.  
7. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received,  
a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automati-  
cally selected. The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship  
responding to your distress.  
RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received.  
RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station.  
8. To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key.  
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Transmitting a DSC Distress Call with Nature of Distress  
The GX3000S is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Call with the following  
“Nature of Distress” categories:  
Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking,  
Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, MOB  
1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the [DISTRESS] key.  
The “DISTRESS” menu will appear on the LCD.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-  
sired nature of distress category.  
[
]
3. Press and hold the DISTRESS key. The radios dis-  
play will count down (3-2-1) and then transmit the  
Distress call.  
4. When the distress signal is sent, CH70 and “  
icon will appear on the LCD. After the message has  
been sent, the radio will sound a Distress Alarm.  
5. The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledg-  
ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls  
on CH16.  
6. If an acknowledgement is received, select channel  
16 and advise your distress situation.  
7. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is  
repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowl-  
edgment is received.  
8. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received,  
a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automati-  
cally selected. The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship  
responding to your distress.  
RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received.  
RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station.  
9. To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key.  
Cancel a DSC Distress Call  
If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the GX3000S  
allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel  
the Distress Call that was made in error.  
[
Press the CLR key, then press the ENT key.  
]
[
]
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11.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call  
1. When a DSC Distress call is received, an emergency  
alarm sounds.  
Then channel 16 is automatically selected.  
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.  
3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to change the dis-  
play to show the position of the vessel in distress.  
4
If the position of the vessel distress data does not  
include position, the LCD will show the display on the  
right.  
NOTE  
You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require  
assistance in the rescue attempt.  
11.4 ALL SHIPS CALL  
The All Ships Call function allows contact to be established with other vessel  
stations without having their ID in the individual calling directory. Also, priority  
for the call can be designated as Ugency or Safety.  
URGENCY Call: This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in  
distress, but have a potential problem that may lead to a dis-  
tress situation. This call is the same as saying PAN PAN PAN  
on channel 16.  
SAFETY Call: Used to transmit boating safety information to other vessels.  
This message usually contains information about an overdue  
boat, debris in the water, loss of a navigation aid or an impor-  
tant meteorological message. This call is the same as saying  
Securite, Securite, Securite.”  
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11.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call  
[
1. Press the CALL MENU key. The “DSC Operation”  
(
)]  
menu will appear.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “All Ships.”  
[
3. Press the ENT key. (To cancel, turn the CHANNEL  
]
selector knob to select “Exit.”)  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the call  
(“Ugency” or “Safety”).  
[
]
5. Press the ENT key to transmit the selected type of  
all ships DSC call.  
6. After the ALL SHIPS CALL is transmitted, the trans-  
ceiver will switch to CH16.  
7. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then  
key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or  
“Securite, Securite, Securite” depending on the pri-  
ority of the call. Say your call sign and announce the  
channel you wish to switch to for communications.  
11.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call  
1. When an all ships call is received, an emergency  
alarm sounds.  
The radio will automatically change to channel 16.  
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.  
3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to see the MMSI  
of the vessel transmitting the All Ships Call.  
4. Monitor channel 16 or traffic channel until the UR-  
GENCY voice communication is completed.  
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11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL  
This feature allows the GX3000S to contact another vessel with a DSC VHF  
radio and automatically switch the receiving radio to a desired communications  
channel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to  
go to another channel (switching to the channel is private between the two  
stations).  
11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory  
The GX3000S has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s  
name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit Indi-  
vidual calls, Position Requests and Position Send transmissions.  
To transmit an Individual call you must program this directory with information  
of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone directory.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC  
Setup” menu.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key, then select “INDIV DIR” with the  
CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
4. Press the ENT key, then select “Add” with the CHAN-  
]
NEL selector knob.  
[
5. Press the ENT key.  
]
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through  
the first letter of the name of the vessel or person  
you want to reference in the directory.  
[
]
7. Press the ENT key to store the first letter in the name  
and step to the next letter to the right.  
8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The  
name can consist of up to eleven characters, if you  
[
]
do not use all eleven characters press the ENT key  
to move to the next space. This method can also be  
used to enter a blank space in the name. To clear the  
[
previous letter, press the CLR key.  
]
9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered,  
[
]
press and hold the ENT key to advance to the MMSI  
Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number number en-  
try.  
10. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter  
[
the desired number and move one space to the right press the ENT key.  
]
Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered.  
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11. If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number repeat  
[
pressing the H/L NAV key until the wrong character is selected, then move  
(
)]  
the channel knob to correct the entry.  
12. To store the data entered, press and hold the ENT  
key.  
[
]
13. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 4  
through 12.  
14. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16/9 key.  
[
]
NOTE  
Selecting “Next” or “Exit” will automatically save the name and MMSI  
number into memory.  
11.5.2 Setting up Individual Reply  
Allows setting up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually re-  
spond to a DSC Individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for  
voice communications. When Manual is selected the MMSI of the calling ves-  
sel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to caller  
id on a cellular phone.  
[
(
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC  
Setup” menu.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key, then select “INDIV Reply” with  
the CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
]
4. Press the ENT key.  
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Auto”  
or “Manual.”  
[
6. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
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11.5.3 Setting up the Individual/Group Call Ringer  
When a Individual Call or Group Call is received the radio will produce a ringing  
tone for 3 minutes. This selection allows the Individual Call ringer time to be  
changed.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appear.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC  
Setup” menu.  
[
3. Press the ENT key, then select “INDIV Ring” with  
]
the CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
]
4. Press the ENT key.  
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select ringing  
time of a Individual Call.  
[
6. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
The GX3000S has the capability to turn off the Individual call ringer.  
[
(
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appear.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC  
Setup” menu.  
[
3. Press the ENT key, then select “DSC Beep” with the  
]
CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
4. Press the ENT key.  
]
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Individual”  
if you wish to disable the Individual Call ringer, or  
Group” if you wish to disable the Group Call ringer  
[
]
and press the ENT key.  
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Off.”  
[
7. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
8. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone, just re-  
peat the above procedure, turning the CHANNEL selec-  
tor knob to select “On” in step “6” above.  
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11.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call  
This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. This  
feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another  
channel.  
Pre-Programmable Calling  
[
1. Press the CALL MENU key. The “DSC Operation”  
(
)]  
menu will appear.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Indi-  
vidual.” (To cancel, select “Exit” with the CHANNEL  
[
]
selector knob or press the 16/9 key.)  
[
3. Press the ENT key. The transceiver will beep, and  
]
the “Individual directory” will appear.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the “Indi-  
vidual” you want to contact.  
[
5. Press the ENT key, then turn the CHANNEL selec-  
]
tor knob to select the operating channel you want to  
[
communicate on and press the ENT key.  
]
[
6. Press the ENT key again to transmit the individual  
]
DSC signal.  
7. After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, the trans-  
ceiver will wait 8 seconds for the acknowledgment. If  
the reply signal is not received, the transceiver will  
transmit again.  
8. After the second INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, if the reply signal is not  
received, the display will be as shown in the illustra-  
tion on the right. To send the call again, press the  
[
]
ENT key.  
9. When an individual call acknowledgment is received,  
the established channel is automatically changed to  
the channel which is selected on step 5 above and a  
ringing tone sounds.  
any  
10. Press  
key to listen to the channel to make sure it  
is not busy, then key the microphone and call the  
other vessel you desire to communicate with.  
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Manual Calling  
You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up the  
Individual Directory.  
[
1. Press the CALL MENU key. The “DSC Operation”  
(
)]  
menu will appear.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Indi-  
vidual.” (To cancel, select “Exit” with the CHANNEL  
[
selector knob or press the 16/9 key.)  
]
[
3. Press the ENT key. The transceiver will beep, and  
]
the “Individual directory” will appear.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Manual,”  
[
then press the ENT key.  
]
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through  
numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move  
[
]
one space to the right press the ENT key. Repeat  
this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI num-  
ber which you want to contact are entered.  
6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number  
[
(
)]  
repeat pressing the H/L NAV key until the wrong  
nunber is selected, then move the channel knob to  
correct the entry.  
7. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and  
[
hold the ENT key.  
]
[
8. Press the ENT key, then turn the CHANNEL selec-  
]
tor knob to select the operating channel you want to  
[
communicate on and press the ENT key.  
]
[
9. Press the ENT key again to transmit the individual  
]
DSC signal.  
10. After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, the trans-  
ceiver will wait 8 seconds for the acknowledgment. If  
the reply signal is not received, the transceiver will  
transmit again.  
11. After the second INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, if  
the reply signal is not received, the display will be as  
shown in the illustration on the right. To send the call again, press the ENT  
[
]
[
key or to exit the mode, press the CLR key.  
]
12. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established chan-  
nel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step 5  
above and a ringing tone sounds.  
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any  
13. Press  
key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key  
the microphone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with.  
11.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call  
When the GX3000S receives a individual call, by default the GX3000S auto-  
matically transmits a acknowledgement before switching to the requested chan-  
nel. The GX3000S can be set so the GX3000S prompts you to manually send  
a reply, refer to section “11.5.2 Setting up Individual Reply.”  
1. When an individual call is received, an individual call ringing alarm sounds.  
The radio automatically switches to the requested  
channel.  
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.  
3. Press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship.  
11.6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY  
The GX3000S logs received distress calls and individual calls. The DSC Call  
Waiting feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are this recorded  
logs for review. When a call is logged while the radio is set on the DSC Standby  
function, a message will appear on the LCD. The GX3000S  
can be memorized up to the latest 23 Distress and up to  
the latest 56 Distress Call.  
11.6.1 Enabling the Call Waiting Feature  
Follow the steps below to enable or disable the Call Waiting feature.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC  
Setup” menu.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key, then select “INDIV ACK” with  
the CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
4. Press the ENT key.  
]
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Able” or  
Unable.”  
[
]
6. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
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11.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory  
[
(
)]  
1. Press the CALL MENU key. The “DSC Operation”  
menu will appear.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC Log”  
menu.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key, then turn the CHANNEL selec-  
tor knob to select the category (“Distress” or “DSC  
Call”) you want to review and call back.  
[
]
4. Press the ENT key, then turn the CHANNEL selec-  
tor knob to select the station (name or MMIS num-  
ber) you want to review and call back.  
[
5. Press the ENT key, to review details for the selected  
]
station.  
[
6. Press the ENT key again, to call the selected sta-  
]
tion.  
11.6.3 To Delete the Received Log from the “DSC Log” Directory  
)]  
[
(
1. Press the CALL MENU key. The “DSC Operation”  
menu will appear.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC Log”  
menu.  
[
3. Press the ENT key, then turn the CHANNEL selec-  
]
tor knob to select “Log Delete.”  
[
]
4. Press the ENT key, then turn the CHANNEL selec-  
tor knob to select the category (“Distress” or “DSC  
Call”) to be deleted.  
[
]
5. Press the ENT key, then turn the CHANNEL selec-  
tor knob to select the station (name or MMIS num-  
ber) to be deleted.  
[
]
6. Press and hold the ENT key until the station (name  
or MMIS number) is removed from the display.  
7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
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11.7 GROUP CALL  
This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (example  
members of a yacht club) using DSC radios with Group call function to auto-  
matically switch to a desired channel for voice communications.  
11.7.1 Setting up a Group Call  
For this function to operate the same Group MMSI must be programmed into  
all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this fea-  
ture. The group MMSI is a 9 digit (first digit permanently set to “0”) number that  
will allow other radios to call your vessel along with others to automatically  
switch to a working channel for voice communications. This function is very  
useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively  
make announcements on a predetermined channel.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC  
Setup” menu.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key, then select “Group DIR” with  
the CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
]
4. Press the ENT key, then select “Add” with the  
CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
5. Press the CALL MENU key.  
(
)]  
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through  
the first letter of the name of the vessel or person  
you want to reference in the directory.  
[
]
7. Press the ENT key to store the first letter in the name  
and step to the next letter to the right.  
8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The  
name can consist of up to eleven characters, if you  
[
do not use all eleven characters press the ENT key  
]
to move to the next space. This method can also be  
used to enter a blank space in the name. To clear the previous letter, press  
[
the CLR key.  
]
9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered,  
[
]
press and hold the ENT key to advance to the MMSI  
(Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) number  
entry.  
10. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter  
[
the desired number and move one space to the right press the ENT key.  
]
Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered.  
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11. If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number repeat  
[
(
)]  
pressing the H/L NAV key until the wrong charac-  
ter is selected, then move the channel knob to cor-  
rect the entry.  
[
12. To store the data entered, press and hold the ENT  
]
key.  
13. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 4 through 12.  
[
]
14. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16/9 key.  
11.7.2 Transmitting a Group Call  
Pre-Programmable Calling  
[
(
)]  
1. Press the CALL MENU key. The “DSC Operation”  
menu will appear.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Group.”  
(To cancel, select “Exit” with the CHANNEL selector  
[
]
knob or press 16/9 key.)  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key. The transceiver will beep, and  
the “Group Directory” will appear.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the  
Group” you want to contact.  
[
5. Press the ENT key, then turn the CHANNEL selec-  
]
tor knob to select the operating channel you want to  
[
communicate on and press the ENT key.  
]
[
]
6. Press the ENT key again to transmit the Group Call  
signal.  
7. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios  
in the group will switch to the designated channel.  
8. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then  
key the microphone and call the other vessels you  
desire to communicate with.  
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Manual Calling  
You may enter a Group MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting  
up the Group call number.  
[
(
)]  
1. Press the CALL MENU key. The “DSC Operation”  
menu will appear.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Group.”  
(To cancel, select “Exit” with the CHANNEL selector  
[
]
knob or press 16/9 key.)  
[
3. Press the ENT key. The transceiver will beep, and  
]
the “Group Directory” will appear.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Manual,”  
[
]
then press the ENT key.  
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through  
numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move  
[
]
one space to the right press the ENT key. Repeat  
this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI num-  
ber which you want to contact are entered.  
6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number  
[
(
)]  
repeat pressing the H/L NAV key until the wrong  
nunber is selected, then move the channel knob to  
correct the entry.  
7. When finish the entering the MMSI number, press  
[
]
and hold the ENT key.  
[
8. Press the ENT key to transmit the Group Call sig-  
]
nal.  
9. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios  
in the group will switch to the designated channel.  
10. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then  
key the microphone and call the other vessels you  
desire to communicate with.  
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11.7.3 Receiving a Group Call  
1. When a group call is received, the GX3000S will pro-  
duce a ringing alarm sound.  
2. The radio automatically switches to the requested  
channel.  
3. Press any key to stop the alarm.  
4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group  
for a message.  
5. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to make sure it is clear, then  
press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship(s).  
NOTE  
After a Group call is received, the time the call was made and the ships  
MMSI or vessels name will appear on the LCD.  
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11.8 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 GX3000S.  
Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard Hori-  
zon GPS is connected to the GX3000S, the polled position of the vessel is  
shown on the display of the GPS chart plotter making it easy to navigate to the  
location of the polled vessel. This is a great feature for anyone wanting to know  
the position of another vessel. For example your buddy that is catching fish, or  
finding the location of a person you are cruising with.  
NOTE  
The other vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its  
DSC transceiver and must not have its transceiver set to deny position  
requests. (Refer the section “11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Posi-  
tion Call Directory” to enter information into the individual directory).  
11.8.1 Setting up Position Reply  
The GX3000S can be set up to automatically or manually send your position to  
another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about some-  
one polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual  
mode you will see the MMSI or persons name shown on the display allowing  
you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC  
Setup” menu.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key, then select “POS Reply” with  
the CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
4. Press the ENT key.  
]
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Auto”  
or “Manual.” In “Auto” mode, after a DSC POS Re-  
quest is received, the radio will automatically trans-  
mit your vessels position. In “Manual” mode, the dis-  
play of the GX3000S will show who is requesting the  
position.  
[
6. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
[
7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16/9 key.  
]
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The GX3000S has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC  
Setup” menu.  
[
3. Press the ENT key, then select “DSC Beep” with the  
]
CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
]
4. Press the ENT key.  
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “POS  
Request.”  
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Off.”  
[
7. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
8. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone, just re-  
peat the above procedure, turning the CHANNEL selec-  
tor knob to select “On” in step “6” above.  
11.8.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel  
Pre-Programmable Request  
[
(
)]  
1. Press the CALL MENU key. The “DSC Operation”  
menu will appear in the display.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “POS Re-  
quest.”  
[
]
3. Press ENT key to show the Position request direc-  
tory. This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Directory  
information.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select a name,  
[
]
then press the ENT key.  
[
]
5. Press the ENT key to transmit the position request  
DSC call.  
6. When the GX3000S receives the position from the  
polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and  
also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter.  
7. If the GX3000S does not receive a reply, the display  
will be as shown in the illustration on the right. To  
[
send again, press the ENT key.  
]
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NOTE  
If the GX3000S does not receive position data from the polled vessel,  
the LCD will show “NO POSITION DATA.”  
Manual Request  
You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up the  
Individual / Position Call Directory.  
[
(
)]  
1. Press the CALL MENU key. The “DSC Operation”  
menu will appear in the display.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “POS Re-  
quest.”  
[
]
3. Press ENT key to show the Position request direc-  
tory. This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Directory  
information.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select Manual,”  
[
then press the ENT key.  
]
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through  
numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move  
[
]
one space to the right press the ENT key. Repeat  
this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI num-  
ber which you want to contact are entered.  
6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number  
[
(
)]  
repeat pressing the H/L NAV key until the wrong  
nunber is selected, then move the channel knob to  
correct the entry.  
7. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and  
[
hold the ENT key.  
]
[
]
8. Press the ENT key to transmit the position request  
DSC call.  
9. When the GX3000S receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown  
on the radio display and also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter.  
10. If the GX3000S does not receive a reply, the display  
will be as shown in the illustration on the right. To  
[
send again, press the ENT key.  
]
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11.8.3 Receiving a Position Request  
When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm  
will sound and POS REQUEST will be shown in the LCD. Operation and trans-  
ceiver function differs depending on “POS Reply” in the “DSC Setup” menu  
setting.  
Automatically reply:  
1. When a position request call is received, a calling alarm sounds 4 times.  
Then requested position coordinates are transmit-  
ted automatically to the vessel requesting your ves-  
sels position.  
2. To exit from position request display, press any key.  
Manually reply:  
1. When a position request call is received from an-  
other vessel, the LCD will be as shown in the illustra-  
tion at the right.  
2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. Select type of reply  
function “Send” or “No Reply” by using the CHAN-  
NEL selector knob.  
The GX3000S display will show “Send” or “No Re-  
ply” allowing you to send your vessels location by using the CHANNEL  
selector knob.  
[
]
3. When Send” is selected, press the ENT key. And your position will be  
transmitted to the requesting vessel.  
[
4. To exit from position request display, press the 16/9 key.  
]
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11.9 POSITION SEND  
The feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting a  
position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to an-  
other vessel. Your vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected for  
the GX3000S to send the position.  
11.9.1 Setting up a Position Send Ringer  
The GX3000S has the capability to turn off the Position Send ringer.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC  
Setup” menu.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key, then select “DSC Beep” with  
the CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
4. Press the ENT key.  
]
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “POS  
Send.”  
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Off.”  
[
7. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
8. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
]
press the 16/9 key.  
If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone, just re-  
peat the above procedure, turning the CHANNEL selec-  
tor knob to select “On” in step “6” above.  
11.9.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Call  
Pre-Programmable Calling  
[
(
)]  
1. Press the CALL MENU key.  
The “DSC Operation” menu will  
appear in the display.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector  
knob to select the “POS Send.”  
[
3. Press the ENT key to select the Individual directory.  
]
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select a name  
[
in the directory, then press the ENT key.  
]
[
5. Press the ENT key to send your position to the se-  
]
lected vessel.  
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Manual Calling  
[
(
)]  
1. Press the CALL MENU key. The “DSC Operation”  
menu will appear in the display.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the “POS  
Send.”  
[
]
3. Press ENT key to show the Position Send directory.  
This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Directory infor-  
mation.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Manual,”  
[
then press the ENT key.  
]
5. Enter the MMSI number (nine digits) which you want  
[
]
to contact, then press the ENT key.  
[
6. Press the ENT key to send your position to the se-  
]
lected vessel.  
11.9.3 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call  
When another vessel transmits their location to the GX3000S, the following will  
happen:  
1. A ringing sound will be produced when the call is received.  
[
2. Press the 16/9 key to stop ringing  
]
3. The position from the calling vessel will be shown on the display of the radio  
and also transferred to any Standard Horizon GPS Chart plotter if con-  
nected.  
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11.10 MANUAL INPUTTING GPS LOCATION LAT/LON  
You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if the  
)
GX3000S is not connected the GPS receiver unit.  
After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or  
Position Send will contain the manually entered position.  
[
(
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC  
Setup” menu.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key, then select “POS Input” with  
the CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
]
4. Press the ENT key. The transceiver will beep, and  
the display will be as shown in the illustration on the  
right.  
5. Enter the your local time by the 24-hour system on  
[
]
[
(
)]  
the UTC time. Use the ENT and H/L NAV key to  
navigate to each column of the time, then use the  
CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired num-  
bers in each colum. Repeat for each column, to com-  
plete the time.  
6. Enter the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel location  
with the same procedure as description above.  
[
]
7. To store the data entered, press the ENT key. To  
exit this menu and return to radio mode press the  
[
]
16/9 key.  
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12 RADIO SETUP  
NOTE  
The optional CMP25 RAM+ mic and VH-310 Handset can also change  
the RADIO SETUP menu. Refer to page 68 (RAM+ mic) and page 74  
(VH-310) for details.  
12.1 LAMP ADJUSTING  
Allows setting up the backlight intensity or to turn it off.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Dimmer” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
3. Press the ENT key.  
]
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-  
sired level. When “OFF” is selected, the lamp is ex-  
tinguished.  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected level.  
]
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
]
press the 16/9 key.  
12.2 LCD CONTRAST  
This selection sets up the display for best viewabilty for the varying mounting  
locations (overhead or below).  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Contrast” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-  
sired level. The contrast level can be set from “0” to  
31.”  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected level.  
]
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
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12.3 TIME OFFSET  
From the Factory the GX3000S shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A time  
offset is needed to show the local time in your area.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Time Set” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time off-  
set from UTC. See illustration below to find your off-  
set time from UTC. If “0:00” is assigned, the time is  
the same as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or  
GMT Greenwich Mean Time).  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the time offset.  
]
[
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16/9 key.  
]
OFFSET TIME TABLE  
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12.4 TIME LOCATION  
This selection selects the time display between local time and UTC (time GPS  
sends to radio). Time is displayed when GPS position (LAT/LON) is displayed  
[
by press and holding the H/L NAV key.  
(
)]  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Time Disp.” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “UTC” or  
Local.”  
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
]
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
In the local time mode, the display shows the time by the 12-hour system.  
Meanwhile, the display shows the time by the 24-hour system in the UTC mode.  
(
)
(
)
LOCAL” mode  
UTC” mode  
(
)
12.5 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE NAV display  
This selection allows customizing the GPS COG (Course Over Ground) dis-  
played on the LCD to be in True or Magnetic.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Magnetic” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
3. Press the ENT key.  
]
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “On” (rep-  
resenting “Magnetic”) or “Off” (representing “True”).  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
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12.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET  
Allows selection of the priority channel when priority scan is enabled.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Priority CH” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the chan-  
nel to be a priority.  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
12.7 SCAN TYPE  
This selection selects the scan mode between “Memory Scan” and “Priority  
Scan.”  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “SCAN Type” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
3. Press the ENT key.  
]
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Prior-  
ity” or “Memory.”  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
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12.8 SCAN RESUME TIME  
This selection is used to select the time the GX3000S waits after a transmis-  
sion ends before starting scanning.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “SCAN Resume” in  
the “Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selec-  
tor knob.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-  
sired resume time. The resume time can be set to  
1sec,” “2sec,” “3sec,” or “Off.” In the “Off” selec-  
tion, the scanner will resume after the other station  
stops transmitting (carrier drops).  
[
]
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16/9 key.  
[
]
(
12.9 KEY BEEP ON/OFF  
This selection allows the key beep to be turned off.  
)
[
(
)]  
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Key Beep” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
3. Press the ENT key.  
]
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “On” or  
Off.”  
5. Press the ENT key to set the key beep condition.  
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
]
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
NOTE  
Emergency alarm and beeps for DSC operation cannot be turned OFF.  
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12.10 WX ALERT  
This selection allows the radios NOAA Weather alert to be turned off. Default  
setting is ON.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “WX Alert” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
3. Press the ENT key.  
]
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-  
sired WX alert mode. The WX alert mode can be set  
to “On SCAN,” “On WX,” “On SCAN/WX,” or “Off.”  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
(
)
12.11 VOICE SCRAMBLER REQUIRES OPTIONAL CVS2500  
This menu is used to setup the channels to be scrambled and the scrambler  
code.  
NOTE  
This menu will not appear unless a CVS2500 is installed.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Scrambler” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob .  
[
3. Press the ENT key.  
]
4. Select the operating channel to be scrambled with  
the CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
]
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected channel.  
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to change the  
scrambler code. The scrambler code can be set from  
0” to “3” and “OFF.” When “OFF” is selected the voice  
scrambler is disabled.  
[
7. Press the SCAN key to store the scrambler code.  
]
8. Repeat steps 4 and 7 to set other channels.  
9. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16/9 key.  
[
]
Note: Voice Scrambler may not be activated on Channel 16 and 70.  
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12.12 CHANNEL NAME CHANGE  
This selection allows you to customize the name of a channel from the default  
name.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “CH Name” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the chan-  
[
]
nel to be named, then press the ENT key.  
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through  
the first letter of the channel name.  
[
6. Press the ENT key to store the first letter in the name  
]
and step to the next letter to the right.  
7. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The  
name can consist of up to twelve characters, if you  
[
]
do not use all twelve characters press the ENT key to move to the next  
space. This method can also be used to enter a blank  
space in the name. To clear the previous letter, press  
[
the CLR key.  
]
[
8. Press and hold the ENT key to save the name.  
]
9. If you want to enter the name of another channel,  
]
[
select “Next” then press the ENT key. Otherwise,  
[
]
select “Exit” then press the ENT key.  
10. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
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12.13 NAMING THE RADIO OR SECOND STATION MIC OR HANDSET  
This function allows you to change the name of the RADIO or second station  
microphones. Example: “RADIO - CABIN,” “RAM1 - HELM,” “RAM2 -  
FLYBRIDGE.”  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “Unit Name” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
3. Press the ENT key.  
]
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the Unit  
(“Radio,” “Ram1,”or “Ram2”) to be named, then  
[
press the ENT key.  
]
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through  
the first letter of the channel name.  
[
]
6. Press the ENT key to store the first letter in the name  
and step to the next letter to the right.  
7. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The  
name can consist of up to twelve characters, if you  
[
]
do not use all twelve characters press the ENT key  
to move to the next space. This method can also be  
used to enter a blank space in the name. To clear the  
[
]
previous letter, press the CLR key.  
[
]
8. Press and hold the ENT key to enter the name and  
return to the “Unit Name” menu.  
9. If you want to enter the name of another unit, repeat steps 4 through 8.  
[
10. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16/9 key.  
]
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12.14 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY  
This selection allows you to select the Alert Tone Frequency for the PA/FOG  
Operation. Available selections are “200 Hz” through “850 Hz” in 50 Hz steps.  
The default Alert Tone Frequency is 400 Hz.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until  
(
)]  
Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “FOG Freq.” in the  
Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
[
3. Press the ENT key.  
]
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select desired  
tone frequency.  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
]
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode  
[
press the 16/9 key.  
]
12.15 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROL  
Allows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for best listening  
in noisy enviroments. The effect is similar to adjusting a the treble and bass  
controls on a stereo.  
[
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key  
(
)]  
until “Radio Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “TONE CONT.”  
in the “Radio Setup” menu with the CHAN-  
NEL selector knob.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key, then select “BASS” with  
the CHANNEL selector knob.  
4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select de-  
sired audio responce in the lower frequency  
range. Available selections are “ 6” through “+6.”  
[
]
5. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
6. Select TREBLE” with the CHANNEL selector  
knob.  
7. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select de-  
sired audio responce in the highr frequency  
range. Available selections are “ 6” through “+6.”  
[
]
8. Press the ENT key to store the selected setting.  
9. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16/9 key.  
[
]
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13 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATION  
When the RAM+ microphone is connected to the GX3000S, most VHF, DSC,  
and setup menus can be remotely operated. The RAM+ Mic is supplied with 23  
feet (7 m) of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21 m) using three  
23 feet extension cables model CT-100. The intercom operation can be used  
between the RAM+ Mic and the transceiver.  
13.1 RAM+ MIC CONTROLS  
MEM  
IC  
WX  
SCAN  
DW  
CALL  
SET  
NAV  
16  
9
(
)
SQUELCH CONTROL SQL  
Activates the squelch adjusting mode.  
Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the  
[
]
[
]
microphone’s or key to adjust the squelch.  
When this key is pressed and held down for 1 second or more, the squelch  
is turned off.  
(
VOLUME KEY VOL  
)
Activates the volume adjusting mode.  
Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode. Press the  
[
microphone’s or to adjust the volume.  
]
[
]
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POWER SWITCH PWR  
)
Press and hold down this key to turn to the transceiver and RAM+ Mic on  
and off.  
(
PTT Push-To-Talk SWITCH  
)
Activates transmission.  
[
]
H/L KEY  
[
Toggles between high and low power. When the H/L key is pressed while  
]
the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch  
[
]
from LO to HI power until the PTT is released. The H/L key does not  
function on transmit inhibited and low power only channels.  
[
]( ) [ ](  
UP / DOWN KEY  
)
These keys are used to select channels, adjust the volume and squelch  
level, and to choose the item selection of different functions (such as the  
DSC operation). In many ways, these keys emulate the function of the  
transceiver’s CHANNEL selector knob.  
[
]
16/9 KEY  
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down  
[
this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the 16/9 key reverts to the previous  
]
selected working channel.  
Secondary use  
Please see secondary use for the WX and MEM key.  
[
]
[
]
KEY PAD  
[
]
SCAN Key  
1. Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels.  
[
(
)]  
[
(
)]  
2. If held while the UP or DOWN key on the microphone are  
pressed, the radio will show the channels programmed in scan  
memory. This function will not work if the unit is scanning.  
NOTE: The priority channel by default is Channel 16, however the  
priority channel can be changed. To select a different priority channel  
refer to section “12.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET.”  
[
]
CALL/SET Key  
The [CALL/SET] key functions as the enter key.  
Secondary use  
[
Press the CALL/SET key to access the DSC OPERATION menu.  
]
[
Press and hold the CALL/SET key to access the SETUP menu.  
]
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[
]
DW Key  
Watches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel until  
either signal is received. (Dual watch)  
Secondary use  
[
Press and hold DW key, intercom operation will operate between radio  
]
and RAM+ Mic.  
]
NAV Key  
Press this key, when connected to the GPS receiver, the LCD displays  
Position Data and Time from the GPS.  
[ ]  
WX Key  
Immediately recalls the previously selected US NOAA weather channel from  
any channel location.  
Secondary use  
[
Holding down the 16/9 key while pressing the WX key switch the Chan-  
]
[
]
nel Group.  
NOTE: If position is displayed, this icon will be hidden.  
[
]
DISTRESS KEY  
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to section  
11.3.1. Transmitting a DSC Distress Call.”  
13.2 PA/FOG OPERATION  
The RAM+ is capable of controlling the 30W Public address, 4 fog horns, bells  
and whistles.  
13.2.1 Operating the PA / Hailer  
[
]
1. Press and hold the NAV key then select “PUBLIC ADRESS”  
[
with the or key.  
]
[
]
[
2. Press the CALL/SET key.  
]
3. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.  
4. To turn up the PA Volume, press the PTT switch and press  
[
the or keys to adjust the Audio output level. The  
]
[
]
level can be set from 0 to 30W.  
5. To adjust the listen back volume, (while in listenback mode)  
[
press the VOL Key, then press the or key to the  
]
[
]
[
]
desired listen back volume.  
To exit from the PA / Hailer mode, press and hold down the  
[
]
NAV key again.  
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13.2.2 Operating the FOG Horn  
The GX3000S is capable of sending Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Horn, Siren,  
Aground and Anchor signals.  
[
]
[ ]  
1. Press and hold the NAV key then select “FOG” with the ꢀ  
[
or key.  
]
[
2. Press the CALL/SET key.  
]
3. Select the one of the eight functions described above with  
[
]
[
]
[
]
the or key and press the CALL/SET key.  
4. On the “Horn” and “Siren” modes, press the PTT switch to  
activate the tone through the HAIL/PA speaker.  
[
Press the or keys to adjust the Audio output level.  
]
[
]
The level can be set from 0 to 30W.  
5. To adjust the listen back volume, (while in listenback mode)  
[
]
[
]
press the VOL Key, then press the or key to the  
[
]
desired listen back volume.  
To exit from the FOG HORN mode, press and hold down the  
[
]
NAV key again.  
13.3 INTERCOM OPERATION  
13.3.1 Communication  
[
]
1. Press and hold the DW key while in the “RADIO” mode, the mode is  
changed to “INTERCOM” mode. When the “INTERCOM”  
operation is activated, “IC” is displayed on the RAM+ Mic  
(and VH-310 Handset) and “INTERCOM” is displayed on  
the GX3000S.  
2. Press the PTT switch, “TALK” is displayed.  
NOTE: Awarning beep is emitted when  
the RAM+ Mic PTT switch is pressed  
while the transceiver microphone’s PTT  
switch is pressed.  
(
)
RAM+ Mic’s PTT switch is pressed  
3. Speak slowly and clearly into the mi-  
crophone, hold the microphone about  
1/2 inch away from your mouth.  
4. When finished, release the PTT switch.  
(
)
GX3000S’s PTT switch is pressed  
[
5. Press the DW key momentarily the  
]
mode will revert to “RADIO” mode.  
13.3.2 Calling  
[
Hold down the DW key for 1 second or more, when the “INTERCOM” opera-  
]
tion is activated. A calling beep is emitted twice from the transceiver speaker.  
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13.4 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODE  
The RAM+ can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to section “11  
DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING” and section “12 RADIO SETUP MODE” for  
details). The LAMP, CONTRAST, and KEY BEEP menu item accessed from the  
RAM+ only controls the RAM+’s display and speaker.  
DSC/RADIO Setup mode from the RAM+:  
[
]
1. Press and hold down the CALL/SET key until “RADIO SETUP” menu ap-  
pears.  
[
] [  
]
2. Press the / key to select “RADIO SETUP” or “DSC SETUP” menu.  
[
3. Press the CALL/SET key, then select the menu item you wish to work on  
]
[
by pressing the / key.  
] [  
]
[
4. Press the CALL/SET key.  
]
[
5. Press the / key to change the value or condition for the menu item,  
] [  
]
then press the [CALL/SET] key to save the new setting.  
[
[
] [  
]
]
6. Press the / key to select “EXIT,” then press the CALL/SET key to  
return to the normal operation.  
RADIO SETUP-menu  
DSC SETUP-menu  
NOTE  
When setup menu is selected, the GX3000S will be temporarily disabled  
until the RAM+ mic, exits from the setup mode.  
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14 VH-310 HANDSET OPERATION  
When the VH-310 HANDSET is connected to the GX3000S, most VHF, DSC,  
and setup menus can be remotely operated. The VH-310 HANDSET is supplied  
with 23 feet (7 m) of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21 m) using  
three 23 feet extension cables model CT-100. The intercom operation can be  
used between the VH-310 HANDSET or the GX3000S.  
14.1 VH-310 HANDSET CONTROLS  
PWR key  
Press and hold down this key to turn to  
the transceiver and VH-310 HANDSET  
on and off.  
(
PTT Push-To-Talk Switch  
)
Activates transmission.  
[ ]  
H/L key  
Toggles between high and low power.  
[
]
When the H/L key is pressed while the  
transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the  
power will temporarily switch from “LO”  
to “HI” power until the PTT is released.  
[
The H/L key does not function on transmit in-  
]
hibited and low power only channels.  
[
]
DISTRESS key  
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the  
distress call refer to section “11.3.1. Transmit-  
ting a DSC Distress Call.”  
RADIO CONTROL KEYS  
[
]
VOL key  
Activates the volume adjusting mode.  
Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode.  
[
]
[
]
Press the or to adjust the volume.  
NOTE  
When the VH-310 handset is removed from the cradle the speaker  
audio will be automatically reduced so not to damage your hearing.  
When the VH-310 is in the cradle the speaker audio will increase so  
communications can be heard.  
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[
[
]
SQL key  
Activates the squelch adjusting mode.  
[
Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the or  
]
[
]
key to adjust the squelch.  
(
CALL MENU key  
)]  
[
The CALL MENU key functions as the enter key.  
(
)]  
Secondary use  
[
(
)]  
Press the CALL MENU key to access the DSC OPERATION menu.  
The “INDIVIDUAL CALL,” “GROUP CALL,” “ALL SHIP CALL,” “POSI-  
TION REQUEST,” POSITION SEND,” STANDBY MODE,” and “CALL  
WAITING” functions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION menu.  
[
Press and hold the CALL MENU key to access the RADIO SETUP  
(
)]  
(refer ro section 12) or DSC SETUP menu (refer to section 11).  
[ ]  
F key  
Activates the “Alternate” key function.  
Press this key to activates the “Alternate” key function of the ten keypad.  
[
]
16/9 key  
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down  
this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the [16/9] key reverts to the previous  
selected working channel.  
Secondary use  
Press and hold the 16/9 key then press the WX key to switch the USA,  
International or Canadian channels.  
[
]
[
]
[
[
]
WX key  
Immediately recalls the previously selected US NOAA weather channel  
from any channel location.  
Secondary use  
Holding down the [16/9] key while pressing the [WX] key switches the  
Channel Group.  
] [  
/ KEY  
]
These keys are used to select channels, adjust the volume and squelch  
level, and to choose the item selection of different functions (such as DSC  
operation).  
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KEYPAD  
[ (  
1 DIM key  
)]  
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “1” in  
a channel number.  
Secondary use  
[ ]  
[ (  
Press the F key first then press the 1 DIM key to access the LCD  
)]  
Dimmer menu. Refer to section “12.1 LAMP ADJUSTING” for details.  
[ (  
2 MEM Key  
)]  
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “2” in  
a channel number.  
Secondary use  
[ ]  
[ (  
Press the F key first then press the 2 MEM key, memorize the se-  
)]  
lected channel into the transceiver scan memory for scanning. When  
([ ]  
repeat the same procedures F 2 MEM , will delete the channel  
[ (  
)])  
from the scan memory. Refer to section “10.12 SCANNING” for details.  
[ (  
3 SCAN Key  
)]  
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “3” in  
a channel number.  
Secondary use  
[ ]  
[ (  
)]  
Press the F key first then press the 3 SCAN key to start and stop the  
scanning of programmed channels. Refer to section “10.12 SCANNING”  
for details.  
[ (  
4 DW Key  
)]  
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “4” in  
a channel number.  
Secondary use  
[ ]  
[ (  
)]  
Press the F key first then press the 4 DW key to scan for voice com-  
munications on the priority channel and another selected channel until a  
signal is received on either channel (Dual Watch). Refer to section “10.11  
(
DUAL WATCH TO PRIORITY CHANNEL ” for details.  
)
[ ( )]  
5 IC Key  
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “5” in  
a channel number.  
Secondary use  
[ ]  
[ ( )]  
Press the F key then press the 5 IC key to activate intercom function  
between RAM+(s) or VH-310 handset(s).  
Refer to section “14.3 INTERCOM OPERATION” for details.  
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[ (  
6 NAV Key  
)]  
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “6” in  
a channel number.  
Secondary use  
[ ]  
[ (  
)]  
Press the F key first then press the 6 NAV key, the LCD will display  
NAV GPS Data, Time, SOG (Speed Over Ground), and COG (Course  
Over Ground) when a GPS is connected to the accessory cable of the  
GX3000S. See section “8.3 ACCESSORY CABLE” for details.  
[ ( )]  
7 SCRM Key  
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “7” in  
a channel number.  
[ ( )]  
8 PA Key  
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “8” in  
a channel number.  
[ (  
9 FOG Key  
)]  
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “9” in  
a channel number.  
[ ]  
0 Key  
When in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “0” in  
a channel number.  
Secondary use  
Used to select A (alpha channels). Press the desired channel keys then  
[ ]  
press and hold 0 key until “A” appears next to the channel number and  
[
press ENT to select the channel.  
]
[
[
]
CLR Key  
[
Press the CLR key to cancel the menu selection and/or keypad entry.  
]
]
ENT Key  
[
Press the ENT key to enter the menu selection and/or keypad entry.  
]
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14.2 PA/FOG OPERATION  
The VH-310 Handset is capable of controlling the 30W Public address, 4 fog  
horns, bells and whistles.  
14.2.1 Operating the PA / Hailer  
[ ] [ ( )]  
1. Press the F key followed by the 8 PA key, activate the  
“PA / HAIL” mode.  
2. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone.  
3. To turn up the PA Volume, press the PTT switch and press  
[
]
[
]
the or keys to adjust the Audio output level. The  
level can be set from 0 to 30W.  
4. To adjust the listen back volume, (while in listenback mode)  
[
]
[
]
[
press the VOL Key, then press the or key to the  
]
desired listen back volume.  
[ ] [ ( )]  
To exit from the PA / Hailer mode, press the F key followed by the 8 PA key  
again.  
14.2.2 Operating the FOG Horn  
The GX3000S is capable of sending Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Horn, Siren,  
Aground and Anchor signals.  
[ ]  
[ (  
1. Press the F key followed by the 9 FOG key, activate the  
)]  
“FOG HORN” menu.  
2. Select the one of the eight functions described above with  
[
the or key and press the ENT key.  
]
[
]
[
]
3. On the “Horn” and “Siren” modes, press the PTT switch to  
activate the tone through the HAIL/PA speaker.  
[
Press the or keys to adjust the Audio output level.  
]
[
]
The level can be set from 0 to 30W.  
4. To adjust the listen back volume, (while in listenback mode)  
[
press the VOL Key, then press the or key to the  
]
[
]
[
]
desired listen back volume.  
[ ]  
To exit from the FOG HORN mode, press the F key followed  
[ (  
by the 9 FOG key again.  
)]  
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14.3 INTERCOM OPERATION  
14.3.1 Communication  
[ ]  
1. Press the F key followed by the 5 IC key, the mode is changed to “IN-  
[ ( )]  
TERCOM” mode.  
2. When the “INTERCOM” operation is activated, “IC” is dis-  
played on the VH-310 Handset (and RAM+ Mic, if used)  
and “INTERCOM” is displayed on the GX3000S.  
3. Press the PTT switch, “TALK” is displayed.  
NOTE: Awarning beep is emitted when the RAM+ Mic PTT switch is pressed  
while the transceiver microphone’s PTT  
switch is pressed.  
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the mi-  
crophone, hold the microphone about  
1/2 inch away from your mouth.  
(
)
VH-310’s PTT switch is pressed  
5. When finished, release the PTT switch.  
6. To exit the “INTERCOM” mode and  
return to radio operation mode, press  
(
)
GX3000S’s PTT switch is pressed  
[ ]  
the F key followed by the 5 IC key  
[ ( )]  
again.  
14.3.2 Calling  
Press and hold the 5 IC key for 1 second when the “INTERCOM” operation is  
activated, a calling beep is emitted from the GX3000S speaker.  
[ ( )]  
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)
14.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION LAT/LON  
You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the VH-310  
Handset even if the GX3000S is not connected the GPS receiver unit.  
After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or  
Position Send will contain the manually entered position.  
[
(
)]  
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until “Radio  
Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the key to select “DSC SETUP” menu.  
[
]
[ ]  
3. Press the ENT key, then select “POS INPUT” with the /  
[
]
key.  
[
4. Press the ENT key then, enter the your local time from the  
]
keypad by the 24-hour system on the UTC time.  
5. Enter the Latitude of your vessel location (xx.xx.xx) by the  
[ (  
)]  
keypad, then press the 6 NAV key to select North (N), or  
[ (  
7 SCRM key to select South (S).  
)]  
6. Enter the Longitude of your vessel location (xxx.xx.xx) by  
[ (  
the keypad, then press the 3 SCAN to select East (E), or  
)]  
[ (  
9 FOG key to select West (W).  
)]  
7. If a number was entered by mistake, press the H/L key re-  
[ ] [ ]  
peatedly to select the number. Press the / key to se-  
lect the desired number.  
[
8. Press and hold in the ENT key to store the data entered,  
]
[
then press the 16/9 key to exit this menu and return to  
]
radio operation mode.  
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14.5 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODE  
The VH-310 Handset can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to sec-  
tion “11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING” and section “12 RADIO SETUP  
MODE” for details). The CONTRAST, NAV DISPLAY, KEY BEEP, and AF SE-  
LECT menu item accessed from the VH-310 Handset only controls the VH-310  
Handset’s display and speaker.  
DSC/RADIO Setup mode from the VH-310 Handset:  
[
(
)]  
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until “RADIO SETUP” menu  
appears.  
[
] [  
]
2. Press the / key to select “RADIO SETUP” or “DSC SETUP” menu.  
[
3. Press the ENT key, then select the menu item you wish to work on by  
]
[
pressing the / key.  
] [  
]
[
]
4. Press the ENT key.  
[
5. Press the / key to change the value or condition for the menu item,  
] [  
]
then press the [ENT] key to save the new setting.  
] [  
[
]
[
]
6. Press the / key to select “EXIT,” then press the ENT key to return  
to the normal operation.  
RADIO SETUP-menu  
DSC SETUP-menu  
NOTE  
When the SETUP menu is selected, using the VH-310 Handset, the  
GX3000S will be temporarily disabled until the VH-310 Handset exits  
from the setup mode.  
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14.5.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel position or COG  
Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Information. Factory default is  
“Your Vessel’s Current Position,” however, following the steps below the GPS  
Information can be changed to “Course Over Ground (COG).”  
[
(
)]  
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until “RADIO  
SETUP” menu appears.  
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “NAV DISPLAY” with the  
] [  
[
]
/ key.  
[
(
)
]
3. Press the CALL SET MENU key.  
[
]
[ ]  
4. Press the or key to select “Pos (Your Vessel’s Cur-  
rent Position)” or “Cru (Course Over Ground).”  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the data entered, then press  
]
[
the 16/9 key to exit this menu and return to radio operation  
]
mode.  
14.5.2 External Speaker AF Selection  
The AF SELECT menu allows you to set the audio output level of the VH-310’s  
External Speaker to “fixed” regardress the VOL level setting of the VH-310,  
which is useful to the case when use with the amplified speaker, such as the  
Standard Horizon MLS-310.  
[
(
)]  
1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until “Radio  
Setup” menu appears.  
[
]
[
]
2. Press the ENT key, then select “AF SELECT” with the /  
[
]
key.  
[
]
3. Press the ENT key.  
[
]
[
]
4. Press the or key to select “Pr” (External Speaker  
Level is “Fixed”) or “Po” (External Speaker Level is “Adjust-  
able”).  
[
5. Press the ENT key to store the data entered, then press  
]
[
the 16/9 key to exit this menu and return to radio operation  
]
mode.  
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15 MAINTENANCE  
The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will  
provide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions will  
prevent damage to the transceiver.  
Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to prevent  
corrosion of electrical contacts;  
Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is  
connected to the transceiver.  
Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC  
or fall below 11 VDC.  
Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement  
parts.  
In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer or our  
repair facility. Address and phone numbers for this facility, as well as warranty  
information, are contained in section “17 WARRANTY.”  
15.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS  
Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob.  
These can be ordered from our Parts Department by writing or calling:  
Marine Division of Vertex Standard  
US Headquarters  
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.  
Telephone (714) 827-7600  
Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below.  
Panel Cover: RA0772200  
Power Cord: T9023306  
(
VOL/SQL Knob Black : RA0771400  
)
(
VOL/SQL Knob White : RA0771300  
)
(
)
Rotary Channel Knob Black : RA0771600  
(
)
Rotary Channel Knob White : RA0771500  
(
)
Mounting Bracket Black : RA0773200  
(
Mounting Bracket White : RA0773100  
)
(
Mounting Bracket Knob Black : RA045910A  
)
(
)
Mounting Bracket Knob White : RA043770A  
(
)
Microphone Hanger Black : RA0458800  
(
Microphone Hanger White : RA0436000  
)
CMP25 RAM+ Mic or VH-310 Routing Cable Assembly: S8101512  
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15.2 FACTORY SERVICE  
In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please  
contact the following:  
Standard Horizon  
Attention Marine Repair Department  
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630  
Telephone (800) 366-4566  
An “RA” Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a product in for  
service. Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name, re-  
turn address, phone number, and proof of purchase.  
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15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART  
SYMPTOM  
PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY  
Transceiver fails to No DC voltage to the a. Check the 12VDC battery connections and  
power up.  
transceiver, or blown  
fuse.  
the fuse.  
b. The PWR key needs to be pressed and held  
to turn the radio on.  
Transceiver blows fuse Reversed power Check the power cable for DC voltage, or re-  
when connected to wires.  
power supply.  
place the fuse (6A 250V).  
Make sure the red wire is connected to the posi-  
tive (+) battery post, and the black wire is con-  
nected to the negative (-) battery post. If the  
fuse still blows, contact your Dealer.  
Popping or whining Engine noise.  
noise from the speaker  
while engine runs.  
Reroute the DC power cables away from the  
engine. Add noise suppressor on power cable.  
Change to resistive spark plug wires and/or add  
an alternator whine filter.  
Sound is not emitted Accessory cable.  
from the internal or ex-  
ternal speaker.  
Check the connections of the accessory cable  
(Possible short circuit on the External speaker  
cable WHITE/SHIELD).  
Receiving station re- Antenna.  
port low transmit  
power, even with trans-  
Have the antenna checked or test the trans-  
ceiver with another antenna. If the problem per-  
sists, contact your Dealer for servicing.  
ceiver set to HI power.  
“HI BATTERY” or “LO The power supply Confirm that the connected power supply volt-  
BATTERY” message is voltage is too high or age is not 17 volts or lower than 10 volts. Con-  
appeared when the too low.  
power is turned on.  
firm that the generator has not malfunctioned.  
Your position is not dis- Accessory cable.  
played.  
Check the accessory cable connection.  
Some GPS use the battery ground line for  
NMEA connection.  
Setting of the GPS Check the output signal format of the GPS navi-  
navigation receiver. gation receiver. This radio requires NMEA0183  
format with GLL, RMB, GGA, or GNS sentence  
as an output signal. If the GPS has a baud rate  
setting make sure to select 4800 and parity to  
NONE.  
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16 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS  
Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for  
U.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts.  
1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s  
Vessel Traffic System.  
2. Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numbers followed by the letter A  
(such as Channel 07A) are simplex channels on the U.S.A. or Canadian  
channel assignments whose counterparts in the International assignments  
are duplex channels. International channels do not use “alpha” numbers. If  
you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16, they will sometimes ask you to  
go to channel 22 Alpha.” This is a channel assigned to U.S.A, and Cana-  
dian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls. If your radio is set  
for International operation you will go to Channel 22 instead of 22A, and  
will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard. To use Channel 22A,  
your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation, usually by a U/I/C  
(USA/International/Canada) control or combination of controls. Channel 22  
(without an “A”) is an International duplex channel for port operations.  
Some radios indicate an “A” adjacent to the alpha channels on the display;  
on others “alpha” is not indicated but the proper channel is selected based  
on the U/I/C setting.  
3. Bridge-to-Bridge channels (for example, Channel 13) are for use by bridge  
operators on intercoastal waterways and rivers. It is also used by marine  
vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communicat-  
ing with the bridge operators. Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for  
these channels. See page 28 for additional information.  
4. The S/D column on the chart indicates either S (simplex) or D (duplex).  
Simplex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only  
one party at a time can talk, unlike a telephone. Be sure to say “over” and  
release your microphone push-to-talk switch at the end of each transmis-  
sion. Duplex operation involves the use of one frequency for transmitting  
and a separate frequency for receiving. On channels specified as duplex  
on the charts, correct mode of operation is established automatically by  
your radio when you select a channel; you cannot change the mode. And  
you still must release the push-to-talk switch after each transmission in  
order to listen to the radio.  
5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the  
term “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of  
these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geo-  
graphic regions.  
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6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor  
Channel 16.  
VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART  
CH  
01  
U
C
X
I
X
S/D  
D
TX  
156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
RX  
CHANNEL USE  
01A  
X
S
156.050  
Port Operation and Commercial.  
VTS in selected areas  
02  
03  
03A  
04  
X
X
X
X
D
D
S
D
156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
X
156.150  
US Government only, Coast Guard  
X
156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  
Port operation, ship movement  
04A  
05  
X
S
D
156.200  
Pacific coast: Coast Guard, East Coast:  
Commercial fishing  
X
156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  
Port operation, ship movement  
05A  
06  
07  
X
X
X
X
S
S
D
156.250  
156.300  
Port operation. VTS in Seattle  
Inter-ship Sefety  
X
X
156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  
Port operation, ship movement  
07A  
08  
09  
X
X
X
X
X
X
S
S
S
156.350  
156.400  
156.450  
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.  
X
X
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
15  
16  
17  
18  
18A  
19  
19A  
19A  
20  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
D
S
D
S
S
D
156.500  
156.550  
156.600  
156.650  
156.700  
- - -  
156.750  
156.800  
156.850  
156.750 Environmental (Receive only)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Commercial, non-commercial, ship movement (1 W)  
International Distress, Safety and Calling  
State Controlled (1 W)  
X
X
156.900 161.500 Port operation, ship movement  
156.900 Commercial  
156.950 161.550 Port operation, ship movement  
X
X
X
X
X
156.950  
156.950  
US: Commercial  
Coast Guard  
X
X
X
X
157.000 161.600 Canadian Coast Guard Only,  
International: port operations and shipment  
Port operation  
157.050 161.650 Port operation, ship movement  
20A  
21  
21A  
22  
S
D
S
D
S
157.000  
X
X
X
X
157.050  
157.100 161.700 Port operation, ship movement  
U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard  
22A  
X
X
157.100  
US and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and  
Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced  
on channel 16  
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VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART  
TX RX CHANNEL USE  
157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
157.150 U.S. Government Only  
157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
CH  
23  
23A  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
U
C
X
I
X
S/D  
D
S
D
D
D
D
D
D
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
60  
61  
D
156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  
Port operation, ship movement  
61A  
62  
X
X
S
D
S
D
S
D
S
D
156.075  
U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard-  
Pacific Coast, Commercial Fishing-East Coast  
X
X
X
156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  
Port operation, ship movement  
62A  
63  
X
156.125  
Public Coast: Coast Guard;  
East Coast: commercial fishing only  
156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  
Port operation, ship movement  
63A  
64  
X
X
X
156.175  
Port Operation and Commercial.  
VTS in selected areas.  
X
156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  
Port operation, ship movement  
64A  
65  
X
156.225  
U.S. Government Only,  
Canadian Commercial Fishing  
X
X
X
156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  
Port operation, ship movement  
65A  
66  
X
S
D
156.275  
Port Opeations  
156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  
Port operation, ship movement  
66A  
67  
X
X
X
X
S
S
156.325  
156.375  
Port Operations  
US: Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge com  
muni-cations in lower Mississippi River. Inter-ship  
only,  
Canada: Commercial fishing, S&R  
Non-commercial (Recreational)  
US: Non-commercial (Recreational),  
Canada: Commercial fishing only,  
International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship  
movement  
68  
69  
X
X
X
X
X
X
S
S
156.425  
156.475  
70  
71  
X
X
X
X
X
X
S
S
156.525  
156.575  
Digital selective calling (voice communications not  
allowed)  
US, Canada: Non-commercial (Recreational),  
International: Port opertions and Ship movement  
Non-commercial (Inter-ship only)  
72  
73  
X
X
X
X
X
X
S
S
156.625  
156.675  
US: Port Operations,  
Canada: Commercial fish ing only,  
International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship  
movement  
74  
X
X
X
S
156.725  
US: Port Operations,  
Canada: Commercial fishing only,  
International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship  
movement  
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VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART  
RX  
CH  
75  
76  
77  
77  
78  
U
X
X
X
C
I
S/D  
S
S
S
S
TX  
CHANNEL USE  
156.775  
Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)  
Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)  
Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)  
Port Operations (Inter-ship only)  
156.825  
156.875  
156.875  
X
X
X
D
156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  
Port operation, ship-movement  
78A  
79  
79A  
80  
80A  
81  
81A  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
S
D
S
D
S
D
S
156.925  
156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement  
156.975 Commercial  
157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement  
157.025 Commercial  
157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement  
Non-commercial (Recreational)  
X
X
X
157.075  
U.S. Government Only -  
Environmental protection operations.  
82  
X
X
D
157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),  
Port operation, ship movement  
82A  
X
X
X
S
157.125  
U.S. Government Only,  
Canadian Coast Guard Only  
83  
83A  
X
X
D
S
157.175 161.775 Canadian Coast Guard Only  
157.175  
U.S. Government Only,  
Canadian Coast Guard Only  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
D
D
D
D
D
D
S
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
157.175 161.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
157.375 161.975 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)  
157.425 162.025 Public Correspondence (ship-to-coast)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
88A  
WX01  
WX02  
WX03  
WX04  
WX05  
WX06  
WX07  
WX08  
WX09  
WX10  
157.425  
Commercial, Inter-ship Only  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
162.550 Weather (receive only)  
162.400 Weather (receive only)  
162.475 Weather (receive only)  
162.425 Weather (receive only)  
162.450 Weather (receive only)  
162.500 Weather (receive only)  
162.525 Weather (receive only)  
161.650 Weather (receive only)  
161.775 Weather (receive only)  
163.275 Weather (receive only)  
The above BOLD channels are not for use of the general public in U.S. waters, unless proper authorization is  
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Points of communica-  
tion (Intership and be-  
tween coast and ship  
unless otherwise  
iandicated)  
Points of communica-  
tion (Intership and be-  
tween coast and ship  
unless otherwise  
iandicated)  
Carrier frequency  
Carrier frequency  
(
)
(
)
MHz  
MHz  
Channel  
designator  
Channel  
designator  
Coast  
transmit  
Coast  
transmit  
Ship  
transmit  
Ship  
transmit  
Port Operations  
Noncommercial  
01A1  
63A1  
052  
65A  
66A  
123  
73  
156.050 156.050  
6817  
0916  
69  
71  
72  
78A  
79A  
80A  
6714  
156.425 156.425  
156.450 156.450  
156.475 156.475  
156.575 156.575  
156.625 ........ Intership only.  
156.925 156.925  
156.975 156.975 Great Lakes only.  
157.025 157.025 Do.  
156.375 ....... Internship only.  
156.175 156.175  
156.250 156.250  
156.275 156.275  
156.325 156.325  
156.600 156.600  
156.675 156.675  
156.700 156.700  
156.725 156.725  
156.875  
143  
74  
774  
Intership only.  
Intership only.  
Distress, Safety and Calling  
156.800 156.800 EPRIB  
Intership Safety  
20A12 157.000  
16  
06  
Navigational (Bridge-to-Bridge)5  
136  
677  
156.650 156.650  
156.375 156.375  
156.300 ........ a. Intership, or  
b. For SAR: Ship  
and aircraft for the  
Commercial  
01A1  
63A1  
07A  
677  
08  
09  
156.050 156.050  
156.175 156.175  
156.350 156.350  
U.S. Coast Guard.  
Environmental  
1513  
........ 156.750 Coast to ship only.  
Maritime Control  
156.375  
Intership only.  
156.400 ........ Do.  
156.450 156.450  
156.500 156.500  
156.550 156.550  
156.900 156.900  
156.950 156.950  
156.975 156.975  
157.025 157.025  
157.425 ........ Intership only.  
156.625 ........ Internship only.  
179,10  
156.850 156.850  
10  
113  
Liaison, U.S. Coast Guard  
18A  
19A  
79A  
80A  
88A8  
7214  
22A11 157.100 157.100 Ship, aircraft, and  
coast stations of  
the U.S. Coast  
Guard and at  
Lake Mead, Nev.,  
ship and coast  
stations of the  
National Park  
Service, U.S.  
Department of the  
Interior.  
Digital Selective Calling  
7015  
156.525 156.525  
1: 156.050 MHz and 156.175 MHz are available for port operations and commercial com-  
munications purposes when used only within the U.S. Coast Guard designated Vessel  
Traffic Services (VTS) area of New Orleans, on the lower Mississippi River from the  
various pass entrances in the Gulf of Mexico to Devil’s Swamp Light at River Mile 242.4  
above head of passes near Baton Rouge.  
2: 156.250 MHz is available for port operations communications use only within the U.S.  
Coast Guard designated VTS radio protection areas of New Orleans and Houston de-  
scribed in Sec. 80.383. 156.250 MHz is available for intership port operations communi-  
cations used only within the area of Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors, within a 25-  
nautical mile radius of Point Fermin, California.  
3: 156.550 MHz, 156.600 MHz and 156.700 MHz are available in the U.S. Coast Guard  
designated port areas only for VTS communications and in the Great Lakes available  
primarily for communications relating to the movement of ships in sectors designated by  
the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation or the U.S. Coast Guard. The use of  
these frequencies outside VTS and ship movement sector protected areas is permitted  
provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement communications in thier  
respective designated sectors.  
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4: Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movement  
and docking of ships. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt.  
5: 156.375 MHz and 156.650 MHz are available primarily for intership navigational commu-  
nications. These frequencies are available between coast and ship on a secondary basis  
when used on or in the vicinity of locks or drawbridges. Normal output power must not  
exceed 1 watt. Maximum output power must not exceed 10 watts for coast stations or 25  
watts for ship stations.  
6: On the Great Lakes, in addition to bridge-to-bridge communications, 156.650 MHz is  
available for vessel control purposes in established vessel traffic systems. 156.650 MHz  
is not available for use in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2”  
and Southwest Pass entrance Midchannel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above  
Head of Passes near Baton Rouge. Additionally it is not available for use in the Missis-  
sippi River-Gulf Outlet, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal, and the Inner Harbor  
Navigational Canal, except to aid the transition from these areas.  
7: Use of 156.375 MHz is available for navigational communications only in the Mississippi  
River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2” and Southwest Pass entrance Mid-  
channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above head of Passes near Baton Rouge,  
and in addition over the full length of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal from en-  
trance to its junction with the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, and over the ull length of  
the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from its junction with the Mississippi River to its entry  
to Lake Pontchartrain at the New Seabrook vehicular bridge.  
8: Within 120 km (75 miles) of the United States/Canada border, in the area of the Puget  
Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its approaches, 157.425 MHz is half of the  
duplex pair designated as Channel 88. In this area, Channel 88 is available to ship  
stations for communications with public coast stations only. More than 120 km (75 miles)  
from the United States/Canada border in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of  
Juan de Fuca, its approaches, the Great Lakes, and the St. Lawrence Seaway, 157.425  
MHz is available for intership and commercial communications. Outside Puget Sound  
area and its approaches and the Great Lakes, 157.425 MHz is also available for commu-  
nications between commercial fishing vessels and associated aircraft while engaged in  
commercial fishing activities.  
9: When the frequency 156.850 MHz is authorized, it may be used additionally for search  
and rescue training exercises conducted by state or local governments.  
10: The frequency 156.850 MHz is additionally available to coast stations on the Great Lakes  
for transmission of scheduled Coded Marine Weather Forecasts (MAFOR), Great Lakes  
Weather Broadcast (LAWEB) and nscheduled Notices to Mariners or Bulletins. F3C and  
J3C emissions are permitted. Coast Stations on the Great Lakes must cease weather  
broadcasts which cause interference to stations operating on 156.800 MHz until the  
interference problem is resolved.  
11: The frequency 157.100 MHz is authorized for search and rescue training exercises by  
state or local government in conjunction with U.S. Coast Guard stations. Prior U.S. Coast  
Guard approval is required. Use must cease immediately on U.S. Coast Guard request.  
12: The duplex pair for channel 20 (157.000/161.600 MHz) may be used for ship to coast  
station communications.  
13: Available for assignment to coast stations, the use of which is in accord with an agreed  
program, for the broadcast of information to ship stations concerning the environmental  
conditions in which vessels operate, i.e., weather; sea conditions; time signals; notices  
to mariners; and hazards to navigation.  
14: Available only in the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.  
15: The frequency 156.525 MHz is to be used exclusively for distress, safety and calling  
using digital selective calling techniques. No other uses are permitted.  
16: The frequency 156.450 MHz is available for intership, ship and coast general purpose  
calling by noncommercial vessels, such as recreational boats and private coast stations.  
17: The frequency 156.425 MHz is assigned by rule to private coast stations in Alaska for  
facsimile transmissions as well as voice communications.  
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17 WARRANTY  
Marine Products Limited Warranty  
STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex Standard) warrants, to the original  
purchaser only, each new Marine Communications Product (“Product”) manu-  
factured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in materi-  
als and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from  
the date of purchase as follows:  
Fixed Mount and Portable Transceivers  
1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91  
3 years - if purchased between 01/01/91 and 01/01/94  
3 years Waterproof - if purchased after 01/01/94  
Loud hailers  
1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91  
3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91  
Associated Chargers  
1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91  
3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91  
Associated Batteries - 1 year. Note: Batteries will be deemed deflective only if  
storage capacity drops below 80% of rated capacity or if leakage develops.  
Associated Accessories - 1 year. Includes: Microphones/Handsets, External  
Speakers,Antennas, CarryingAccessories, Power Supplies, and Signaling Boards.  
To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, transpor-  
tation and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex  
Standard), Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630.  
Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number, and date of pur-  
chase. STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freight  
prepaid. Products purchased prior to January 1, 1991 will bear the STANDARD  
HORIZON warranty terms in effect prior to that date.  
In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure of the Product during the war-  
ranty period, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for any breach of contract or any  
breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale of Products  
shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the Product or  
part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON, appear to  
be defective or not up to factory specifications. STANDARD HORIZON may, at  
its option, repair or replace parts or subassemblies with new or reconditioned  
parts and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or replaced are warranted for the  
balance of the original applicable warranty.  
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STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service of  
the Products. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for damages shall  
not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product.  
This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the United  
States of America and the District of Columbia.  
STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replacement  
parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where purchaser  
abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist. The purchaser must pay any trans-  
portation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STANDARD HORIZON  
for service.  
This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been subjected  
to misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARD  
HORIZON, improper installation, or subjected to use in violation of instructions  
furnished by STANDARD HORIZON, nor does this warranty extend to Prod-  
ucts on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed. STAN-  
DARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equipment not  
furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection  
with STANDARD HORIZON’s Products, or for the operation of the Product with  
any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from  
this warranty. STANDARD HORIZON disclaims liability for range, coverage, or  
operation of the Product and ancillary equipment as a whole under this war-  
ranty. STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes or improve-  
ments in Products, during subsequent production, without incurring the obliga-  
tion to install such changes or improvements on previously manufactured Prod-  
ucts.  
The implied warranties which the law imposes on the sale of this Product are  
expressly LIMITED, in duration, to the time period specified above. STANDARD  
HORIZON shall not be liable under any circumstances for consequential dam-  
ages resulting from the use and operation of this Product, or from the breach of  
this LIMITED WARRANTY, any implied warranties, or any contract with STAN-  
DARD HORIZON. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS,  
STANDARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  
AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-  
POSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen-  
tial damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above  
limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives specific legal rights,  
and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state.  
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ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVERED  
UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.  
ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION  
THANK YOU for buying Marine Division of Vertex Standard products!  
We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years!  
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX3000S  
Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to  
time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will  
appear on the STANDARD HORIZON Web site. Also a statement re-  
garding product support should be added to the manual.  
Product Support Inquiries  
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX3000S,  
you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or  
contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 M-F 7:00-  
5:00PST.  
In addition to the warranty, STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime “flat  
rate” and “customer loyalty” programs to provide service after the warranty  
period has expired. If you wish to obtain the flat rate price for out-of-war-  
ranty repair, you must include the information on the Owner’s Record with  
the unit when you return it to your Dealer or to STANDARD HORIZON.  
Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program: For the original Owner only, for the  
lifetime of the unit, STANDARD HORIZON will repair the unit to original  
specifications.  
Note: The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARD  
HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a re-  
pair is needed. After the repair, a 90-day warranty will be in effect from  
the date of return of the unit to the Owner.  
This service program is not available for equipment which has failed as a  
result of neglect, accident, breakage, misuse, improper installation or  
modification, or water damage (depending on the product).  
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18 SPECIFICATIONS  
Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are  
subject to change without notice.  
18.1 GENERAL  
Channels ............................................................. All USA, International and Canadian  
Input Voltage ....................................................................................... 13.8 VDC 20%  
Current Drain  
Standby ........................................................................................................... 0.5 A  
Receive ........................................................................................................... 1.5 A  
Transmit................................................................................... 5.5 A (Hi); 1.5 A (Lo)  
Dimensions ............................................................................. 4.3” H x 7.1” W x 4.5” D  
(110 H x 180 W x 115 D mm)  
Flush-Mount Dimensions ........................................................... 3.6” H x 6.5” W x 6” D  
(92 H x 165 W x 150 D mm)  
Weight................................................................................................... 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)  
18.2 TRANSMITTER  
Frequency Range ..................................................................156.025 to 157.425 MHz  
RF Output ......................................................................................25 W (Hi); 1 W (Lo)  
Conducted Spurious Emissions ................................................. 80 dB (Hi); 60 dB (Lo)  
Audio Response .............................................................within +1/–3 of a 6 dB/octave  
pre-emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz  
Audio Distortion ...................................................................................................... 5 %  
Modulation ..................................................................... 16K0G3E, for DSC 16K0G2B  
Frequency Stability (-20°C to +50°C)............................................................ 0.0005%  
FM Hum and Noise .............................................................................................. 50 dB  
18.3 RECEIVER  
Frequency Range ..................................................................156.050 to 163.275 MHz  
Sensitivity  
12 dB SINAD ............................................................................................... 0.25 µV  
12 dB SINAD (70 CH Receiver) ..................................................................0.28 µV  
Squelch Sensitivity (Threshold)...................................................................0.15 µV  
Modulation Acceptance Bandwidth ................................................................. 7.5 kHz  
Selectivity  
Spurious and Image Rejection (TYP.) ..........................................................80 dB  
Intermodulation and Rejection at 12 dB SINAD (TYP.) ............................... –80 dB  
Audio Output ........................................................................................................4.5 W  
Audio Response ............................................................within + 1/–3 of a 6 dB/octave  
de-emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz (@Receiver Audio Control: Default)  
Frequency Stability (-20°C to +50°C)........................................................... 0.0005 %  
Channel Spacing ................................................................................................ 25 kHz  
DSC Format ............................................................................................... ITU Class D  
NMEA Input/Output ........................................................................ Output - DSC, DSE  
Input - GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS  
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19 APPENDIX  
FOG HORN TIMING CHART  
The fog horn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned off.  
TYPE  
UNDERWAY  
PATTERN  
One 5-second blasts evey 120 seconds.  
USAGE  
Motor vessel underway and  
making way.  
Listen Back  
120s  
STOP  
SAIL  
Two 5-second blasts (separated by 2  
seconds) evey 120 seconds.  
Motor vessel underway but  
stopped (not making way).  
5s  
5s  
Listen Back  
120s  
2s  
2s  
One 5-second blasts followed by two 1-  
second blasts (separated by 2 seconds)  
evey 120 seconds.  
Sailling vessel underway, fish-  
ing vessel (underway or an-  
chored), vessel not under  
command, a vessel restricted  
in her ability to maneuver (un-  
derway or at anchor), or a  
vessel towing or pushing an-  
other ahead.  
1s 1s  
1s 1s  
Listen Back  
120s  
2s 2s  
2s 2s  
TOW  
One 5-second blasts followed by three 1-  
second blasts (separated by 2 seconds)  
evey 120 seconds.  
Vessel under tow (manned).  
1s 1s 1s  
1s 1s 1s  
Listen Back  
2s 2s 2s  
2s 2s 2s  
120s  
AGROUND  
One 11-second rings evey 60 seconds.  
Vessel is aground.  
Listen Back  
60s  
ANCHOR  
One 5-second rings evey 60 seconds.  
Vessel is at anchor.  
Listen Back  
60s  
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MEMO  
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Copyright 2006  
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.  
All rights reserved.  
Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD  
US Headquarters  
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.  
No portion of this manual  
may be reproduced  
www.standardhorizon.com  
without the permission of  
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.  
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