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ECLIPSE DSC+ GX1100E Owner`s Manual

1. STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE DSC GX1100E 25 Watt VHF FM Class D DSC Marine Transceiver Owner s Manual Affordable Ultra Compact Fixed Mount VHF radio Submersible IPX7 Front Panel DSC Digital Selective Calling Class D with Position Report and Re quest Programmable Scan Priority Scan and Dual Watch Dot Matrix Display of various indication includes the GPS Latitude Lon gitude shown Simple Operation All USA International and Canadian Marine Channels x When Attached to GPS Receiver VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ccecceeeeseeceeeeeseneeeeeseneeseeeeseeeeeneeseeeeeeesenneeeeeeeeeees 4 2 gt el Le WEE 4 3 OPTIONS mec P 4 4 INSTALLATION NOTE W ecccescceeeeceeeeseeeeseeeseneeseeeeeeesaeeeeaeseeseseeeeseeeseesneeeseeeees 5 5 GETTING STARTED rni abren iunio umero inan Sada da coa aaiae 6 5 1 ABOUT VAF RADIO intei eere rie ce reet cnn cre antes A sad ete Edd ded 6 52 SELECTING AN ANTENNA ementi nnne 6 5 39 COAXIAL TT 7 6 INSTALLATION E aN 8 60 1 LOCATION EE 8 6 2 MOUNTING THE RADIO 2s 8 6 2 1 Supplied Universal Mounting Bracket i 6 2 2 Optional MMB 84 Flash Mount Bracket 9 6 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 10 6 4 ACCESSORY CABLE oiu ei dose rao etie a c pecora ea 11 6 5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS eene 11 6 6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME 12 6 7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION en
2. gt DISTRESS be deleted DIST CANCEL Press and hold the ENT key until the category or DISTRESS v station name or MMSI number is removed from the display To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the CLR key GX1100E S35 STANDARD HORIZON Page 39 9 7 GROUP CALL This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels example members of a yacht club with a group MMSI number using the Group call function to automatically switch to a desired channel for voice communications 9 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 O 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 SETUP MENU SETUP MENU menu appears PE 2 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to select Bos INPUT v DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the ENT key then select GROUP DIR with sETUP MENU the LA UP W DOWN keys 4 Press the ENT key then select ADD with the A UP V DOWN keys 5 Press th
3. Press the ENT key The display will show a series of dashes Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se lect the first number of your ATIS code then press the ENT key to step to the next num ber Repeat step 5 to set your ATIS code up to ten digits When finished programming the number press and hold the ENT key A confirma tion message appears on the display Set your ATIS code again then press and hold the ENT key Press the ENT key to store the number in memory and return to the ATIS SETUP menu Press the W DOWN key once and GROUP appears in the menu then press the ENT key 10 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se lect the mode INT USA or CAN on which you wish to enable the ATIS then press the ENT key GX1100E C WUR STANDARD HORIZON SETUP MENU RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP MENU POS INPUT A MMSI SETUP gt ATIS SETUP ATIS SETUP MATIS CODE USER MMIS INPUT MMSI ATIS SETUP EZ INPUT ATIS ID 1234567890 ATIS SETUP EZB INPUT AGAIN ID 1234567890 ATIS SETUP STORED ID 1234567890 ATIS SETUP gt ATIS CODE ATIS SETUP ATIS CODE GROUP INT ATIS OFF Page 57 11 Press the A UP key to enable the ATIS an OFF aTIS SETUP a a GROUP notation will replace the ON notation then press the ENT key ATIS ON 12 Repeat steps 10 and 11 for other mode if neces sary
4. 6 Ifa mistake was made entering in the MMSI num ber repeat pressing the microphone s H L key until SELECT CH gt 06 the wrong number is selected then move the chan nel knob to correct the entry 09 Y 7 When finished entering the MMSI number press and hold the ENT key INDIVIDUAL 234567891 8 Press the ENT key then press the A UP ROUTINE i TRANSMI T W DOWN keys to selectthe operating channel you Ee want to communicate on and press the ENT key i i indivi INDIVIDUAL 9 Press the ENT key again to transmit the individual 234567891 DSC signal ROUT INE l itted i CH 06 10 After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted if the reply TRANSMITTING signal is not received WAIT FOR ACK notation will show on the display To send the call again press re id the W DOWN key followed by the ENT key we T ROR Arie 11 When an individual call acknowledgment is re S j ceived the established channel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step Eege AT 8 above and a ringing tone sounds CONNECTED 12 Press the CLR WX key to listen to the channel SI Ne to make sure it is not busy then key the micro phone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with Page 36 CUR STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E Press the CALL MENU key The DSC MENU will appear DSC MENU gt INDIVIDUAL GROUP 9 5 5 Receiving an Individual Call When receiving an individual call
5. Press the CLR WX key to return to radio opera tion mod Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy i urn 1 B then key the microphone and call the other ves 9 7 25 3E sels you desire to communicate with RES HI INT Page 42 SNS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 9 7 3 Receiving a Group Call 1 When a group call is received the GX1100E will RECEIVED produce a ringing alarm sound GROUP The display will show the MMSI or name of the SIUE 0 01 v vessel transmitting the Group Call and the radio automatically switches to the requested channel VERTEX but the display will not change ROUTINE CA 2 Press any key to stop the alarm CH 6 3 Press the W DOWN key to display the Nature of Call EWEN HI INT 4 Press the CLR WX key to display the operating 9 00g H B channel number of the requested channel 43 44 ON 5 Monitor the channel for the person calling the 007 25 3E Group for a message 6 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 When there is an unread Group Call the DSC icon will blink You may review the unread Group Call from the DSC Log refer to section 9 6 2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory 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 GX1100E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page
6. To send again press the ENT key NOTE POS INFO A 43 22 82N 007 32 567E 10 00 UTC Qui t gt CLR POS REQUEST VERTEX WAIT FOR ACK SINCE 0 01 Qui t gt CLR If the GX1100E 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 2 Page 46 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC MENU will appear in the display Press the A UP V DOWN keys to select POS REQUEST Press ENT key to show the Position request di rectory This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Di rectory information Press the A UP W DOWN keys to select the MANUAL then press the ENT key Press the A UP W DOWN keys to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired num ber and move one space to the right press the ENT key Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number which you want to con tact are entered If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI num ber repeat pressing the microphone s H L key until the wrong nunber is selected then press the A UP IW DOWN keys to correct the entry When finished entering the MMSI number press and hold the ENT key Press the ENT key to transmit the position re quest DSC call When the GX1100E receives the position from the polled ve
7. 7 When a message is received adjust the volume to the desired listening level The Ga indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the chan nel is being used 8 2 TRANSMISSION 1 Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION 2 Before transmitting monitor the channel to ensure it is clear 3 Press the PTT push to talk switch The ils indicator in the LCD is displayed 4 Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone NOTE We recommend that the duty cycle TX RX is 1 3 or less 5 When the transmission is finished release the PTT switch NOTE This is a noise cancelling microphone The oval slot on the bottom of microphone should be positioned within 1 5 cm from the mouth for opti mum performance 8 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 NOTE When a transmission was shut down by the TOT the GX1100E can not transmit afterwards for 10 seconds Page 18 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 8 4 SIMPLEX DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART page 62 for instructi
8. CALL MENU key The DSC DSC wENU MENU will appear gt INDIVIDUAL Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se ALU DST TTE lect GROUP To cancel press the 16 9 INDIVIDUAL key or CLR WX key Press the ENT key The transceiver will beep and the Group Directory will appear Press the A UP V DOWN keys to select MANUAL then press the ENT key Press the A UP W DOWN keys to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired num ber and move one space to the right press the ENT key Repeat this procedure until all nine TR imei space of the MMSI number which you want to con 1p 9 23456789 tact are entered If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI num SELECT CH ber repeat pressing the microphone s H L key 96 until the wrong nunber is selected then press the v A UP W DOWN keys to correct the entry When finish the entering the MMSI number press and hold the ENT key ROUTINE Press the ENT key then press the A UP TRANSMIT W DOWN keys to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the ENT GROUP ke 023456789 y ROUTINE Press the ENT key again to transmit the Group CH 6 Call signal TRANSMI TT I NG After the GROUP CALL is transmitted all the ra GROUP dios in the group will switch to the channel which E INS S is selected on step 5 above but the display will CH 96 0 01 not change
9. Secondary use To add a channel into the scan memory select the channel and press and hold the SCAN MEM key until MEM is shown on the display To delete a memorised channel from scan memory select the channel and press and hold the SCAN MEM key until MEM is removed from the display DISTRESS Key Used to send a DSC Distress Call To send the distress call refer to section 9 3 1 Transmitting A Distress Alert DC INPUT CABLE Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12V DC EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTION CABLE Connects the GX1100E to an external speaker GPS RECEIVER CONNECTION CABLE Connects the GX1100E to a GPS receiver GND TERMINAL Connects the GX1100E to a good ground for safety and optimum perfor mance Install only the supplied screw or similar size M3x6 Stainless Steel screw Page 16 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 2 ANTENNA JACK Connects an antenna to the transceiver Use a marine VHF antenna with an impedance of 50 ohms 43 MICROPHONE Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology NOTE Be sure your mouth is about 1 5 cm from the mic hole for best performance PTT Push To Talk SWITCH Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode A UP IV DOWN KEYS The A UP and W DOWN keys on the microphone function the same as the A UP and W DOWN keys on the front panel of th
10. keys to se Ei lect POS INPUT menu SETUP MENU 3 Press the ENT key The transceiver will beep Bec esM and the display will be as shown in the illustration ERE Mm on the right 4 Enter your local time by the 24 hour system on the UTC time Use the ENT and the microphone s H L key to navigate to each column of the time then use the A UP W DOWN keys to select the desired num bers in each colum Repeat for each col umn to complete the time 5 Enter the Latitude Longitude of your vessel location with the same procedure as de scription above HIINT 6 Tostore the data entered press the ENT key To 5 um 16 exit this menu and return to radio mode press the 43 34 007 25 16 9 key Page 52 SNS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 10 RADIO SETUP 10 1 LAMP ADJUSTING Allows adjustment of the backlight intensity or to turn it off 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until SETUP MENU appears Press the ENT key then select DIMMER in the RADIO SETUP menu with the A UP WV DOWN keys Press the ENT key Press the A UP V DOWN keys to select the desired level When OFP is selected the lamp is extinguished Press the ENT key to store the selected level To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 10 2 LCD CONTRAST This selection sets up the display for best viewabilty for the varying mounting locations overhead or bel
11. 43 9 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 GX1100E Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further if any Standard Hori zon GPS is connected to the GX1100E 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 friend 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 9 5 1 Setting up the Individual Position Call Directory to enter information into the individual directory 9 8 1 Setting up Position Reply The GX1100E 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 SETUP MENU appear 2 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se lect DSC SETUP
12. CALL you Bee ned want to review and or call back DIST CANCEL 5 Press the ENT key then press the A UP uL Page 38 CS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E V DOWN keys to review details for the selected category or station VERTEX If you review the DSC Call press the ENT 10 00 key again to call the selected station if de DISTRESS LOG 43 22 082N DISTRESS LOG DISTRESS sired m 007 32 567E To exit Call Waiting Directory and return to radio 10 00 UTC operation mode press the CLR key NOTE When there is an unread received call the icon will appear behind the unread category DISTRESS or DSC CALL and station name or MMSI number 9 6 3 To Delete the Received Log from the DSC Log Directory 1 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC MENU DSC MENU will appear gt INDIVIDUAL Press the A UP V DOWN keys to select ACE SH IPS v DSC LOG menu Press the ENT key then press the A UP bsc MENU V DOWN keys to select LOG DELETE POS REQUEST a Press the ENT key then press the A UP DS FEET v V DOWN keys to select the category DIS TRESS or DSC CALL to be deleted LOG DEL MENU Press the ENT key then press the A UP gt DISTRESS DSC CALL V DOWN keys to select the category DIS TRESS or DIST CANCEL for DISTRESS or sta tion name or MMSI number for DSC CALL to LOG DEL MENU
13. U about 6 mm in diameter is a good choice For runs over 6 m but less than 15 m the larger RG 8X should be used for cable runs over 15 m RG213 should be used For installation of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below Adapter 10 mm 15 mm 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 are supplied with the connector Be sure to make good soldered connections GX1100E CAR STANDARD HORIZON Page 7 6 INSTALLATION 6 1 LOCATION The radio can be mounted at any angle Choose a mounting location that keeps the radio and microphone at least 1 m away from your vessel s magnetic navigation compass 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 1 m from radio Note To insure the radio does not affect the compass or that radios perfor mance is not affected by the antenna location temporarily connect the radio in the desired location and a Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviation b Connect the antenna and key the radio Check to ensure the radio is operating correctly by requesting a radio check 6 2 MOUNTING THE RADIO 6 2 1 Supplied Universal Mounting Bracket The supplied universal mou
14. UNDESIGNATE 43 44 ON 007 25 3E Ed i t gt ENT MA NATURE OF UNDESIGNATE F FIRE FLOODING v SEE Ce IDIST INFO gt FIRE 43 44 ON 007 25 3E EHAE CHAC DISTRESS FIRE TIME FOR 3S DISTRESS TRANSMITTING TX IN 00 00 DISTRESS WAIT FOR ACK TX IN 0 00 Qu i t gt CLR acknowledgment signal is received RECEIVED RLY ACK relay acknowledgment signal is received from another vessel or coast station To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker press any key Cancel a Distress Alert In order to cancel the repeat call function of the DSC press the CLR WX key then press the ENT key GX1100E IDIST CANCEL TRANSMIT Sw STANDARD HORIZON IDIST CANCEL TRANSMI TTED Qui t gt CLR Page 27 9 3 2 Receiving a Distress Alert 1 When a Distress Alert is received an emergency alarm sounds The display will show the MMSI or name of the RECEIVED vessel transmitting the Distress and the radio au DISTRESS tomatically switches to channel 16 1293539 398 y SINCE 0 00 v 2 Press any key to stop the alarm 3 Press the W DOWN key to change the display UNDESIGNATE A to show the Nature of Distress and position of 123456789 the vessel 4 Ifthe position of the vessel distress data does not include position the LCD will show NO POSITION NOTE When there is an unread Distress Alert the DSC icon will blink You may review the u
15. is the same as UTC Universal Time Co 01 00 ordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time v Press the ENT key to store the time offset To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 3 2 1 0 1 2 43 4 45 46 7 8 49 10 11 12 UTC GMT OFFSET TIME TABLE Page 54 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 10 4 TIME DISPLAY This selection selects the time display between local time and UTC time GPS sends to radio 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the ENT key then select TIME DISPLAY in the RADIO SETUP menu with the A UP WV DOWN keys 3 Press the ENT key 4 Press the A UP W DOWN keys 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 SETUP MENU RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP POS INPUT v me Gu i t gt CLR RADIO SENUR CONTRAST TIME OFFSET gt TIME DISPLAYY SEE CMe TIME DISPLAY gt UTC LOCAL Ew CHES the 12 hour system Meanwhile the display shows the time by the 24 hour system in the UTC time mode HI INT 15 UTC 43 44 Ou Q07 25 3E UTC mode 10 5 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET Allows selection of the priority channel 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until SETUP
16. kHz FM H mand NoiSe E eaa rae eSa Sea S EEA Sar 50 dB D ty Cycle EE 1 3 25 TX 14 3 RECEIVER Frequency RANGE entered ee tete eiecti eet innen 156 050 to 163 275 MHz Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD E aai 0 3 uV 20 dB SINAD 70 CH Receiver sssssee eene eene 0 3 uV Squelch Sensitivity Threshold seem 0 25 uV Modulation Acceptance Panda 7 5 kHz Selectivity Spurious and Image HRelechon sene 15 dB Intermodulation and Rejection at 20 dB SINAD ssssssesssssssssrrsnssrrsrrnnesnee 70 dB Audio ee EE 4 5 W A dio EE within 1 3 of a 6 dB octave de emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz Frequency Stability C15 C to rbbnCh E 1 5 kHz Chantel Spacing m EE EAN 25 kHz DSC FORMAL EE ITU R M 493 NMEA Miel e TEE Output DSC DSE Input GLL GGA RMC and GNS GX1100E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 65 14 4 GX1100E DIMENSIONS _ 168 4 mm 129 mm E 126 mm e haa ft A Il M ll I D ut i H n n NN call ql hr 1 B jedes ie te p y NK SIV E ali B He E CH IG q D o E best ko Ble ED o a Hit g S y f ES 1 Y gH E ES E E E TT o U 155 mm 60 mm 48mm 65 9mm pg sem uj Page 66 SNS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E AD Vertex Standard CC01680 Declaration of
17. key to display the operating channel number of the requested channel HI INT Press the PTT switch on the microphone and talk ia 10 00 to the calling ship 43 44 On Q07 25 3e GX1100E Sw STANDARD HORIZON Page 31 9 5 INDIVIDUAL CALL This feature allows the GX1100E 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 9 5 1 Setting up the Individual Position Call Directory The GX1100E 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 the informa tion of the persons you wish to call similar to a cellular phones directory Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until SETUP MENU appears SETUP MENU gt RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP 2 Press the A UP V DOWN keys to select Pos INPUT v DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the ENT key then select INDIV DIR with SETUP MENU the A UP W DOWN keys 4 Press the ENT key then select ADD with the A UP Y DOWN I keys 5 Press the ENT key DSC SETUP 6 Press the
18. menu 3 Press the ENT key then select POS RE PLY with the A UP W DOWN keys 4 Press the ENT key EB DIR 5 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se gt POS REPLY v lect AUTO or MANUAL In AUTO mode after a DSC POS Request is received the radio will automatically transmit your vessels position In MANUAL mode the display of the GX1100E 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 SETUP MENU gt RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP ND SETUP MENU RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP Page 44 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E The GX1100E has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se lect DSC SETUP menu SETUP MENU RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP ND SETUP MENU RADIO SETUP 3 Press the ENT key then select DSC BEEP DSC SETUP with the A UP W DOWN keys DSC SETUP 4 Press the ENT key SES DERE a o 5 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se DSC BEEP lect POS REQUEST 6 Press the ENT key DSC BEEP 7 Press the A UP Y DOWN keys to SGs5 prquest select OFF BEER 8 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting 9 To exit this menu and return to
19. navigation aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbour entry 4 Explain the nature of your distress sinking collision aground fire heart attack life threatening injury etc 5 State the kind of assistance you 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 GX1100E SN STANDARD HORIZON Page 19 8 Give your vessel s description length design power or sail colour 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 8 7 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 OR 9 Channel 16 may be used for initial contact hailing with another vessel However its most important use is for emergency messages This channel must be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel It is monitored by the European 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 intervals In areas of heavy radio traffic congestion on channel 16 re sulting from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U S waters by us
20. on the LCD Scanning will proceed between the d i memorized channels and the priority channel The 007 25 3 amp Page 22 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel 7 To stop scanning press the 16 9 or CLR WX key Priority Channel Setting Press and hold down the CALL MENU SETUP MENU HR ul gt RAD I O SETUP key until SETUP MENU appeals DSC SETUP Press the ENT key then select PRIORITY Pos INPUT v CH in the RADIO SETUP menu with the A UP W DOWN keys RADIO SETUP Press the ENT key LE BIESPAY Press the A UP W DOWN keys to FPRIORITY CH v select the Priority channel Press the ENT key to store the selected PRIORITY CH setting e Press the 16 9 key to exit the menu mode v and return to radio operation GX1100E CUR STANDARD HORIZON Page 23 9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 9 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 Digital Selective Calling is a semi automated method of establishing a radio call it has been designated by the Int
21. rone 32 951 Setting up the Individual Position Call Directory 32 9 5 2 Setting up Individual Ringer se 33 9 5 3 Setting up Individual Group Call Ringer 34 9 5 4 Transmitting an Individual Call 35 9 5 5 Receiving an Individual Call 37 9 6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY sssseeseeeee enemies 38 9 6 1 Enabling Disabling the Call Waiting Feature 38 9 6 2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory asinis ina 38 9 6 3 To Delete the Received Log from the DSC Log Directory 39 Hr GROUP CALL cernentes kn iti puente kx aed ere 40 9 7 1 S tting up a Group Call 5 ince eerte ies 40 9 7 2 Transmitting a Group Cal 41 9 7 3 Receiving a Group Call nere 43 9 8 POSITION e UR 44 9 8 1 Setting up Position Reply eene tenere 44 9 8 2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel 45 9 8 3 Receiving a Position Request oo eee eeeeeeeeeeetteeeeeeeeeetneeeeeaes 47 9 9 POSITION REPORT eeiee rte terrere denen tenent NEE oce 48 9 9 1 Setting up Position Report Hinger iscesiciiiiiiriirnirciniiina 48 9 9 2 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call 49 9 9 3 Receiving a DSC Position Report Cal 50 9 10 DSC TRANSMISSION TEST eee eem nemen 51 9 11 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION LAT LON
22. using another channel Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning Page 20 SNS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 8 8 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS To make a radiotelephone call use a channel designated for this purpose The fastest way to learn which channels are used for radiotelephone traffic is to ask at a local marina Channels available for such traffic are designated Public Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual Some ex amples for USA use are Channels 24 25 26 27 28 84 85 86 and 87 Call 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 8 9 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 Channel 13 is used at docks and bridges and by vessels manoeuvering 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 pa
23. 0 Port operation VTS in Seattle 06 X X X S 156 300 Inter ship Sefety 07 X D 156 350 160 950 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement OTA X X S 156 350 Commercial 08 X X X S 156 400 Commercial Inter ship only 09 X X X S 156 450 Boater Calling channel Commercial amp Non commercial Recreational 10 X xX x Ss 156 500 Commercial 11 x x XS 156 550 Commercial VTS in selected areas 12 X X X 8S 156 600 Port operation VTS in selected areas 13 X X X18S 156 650 Inter ship Navigation Safety Bridge to bridge 14 X X X18S 156 700 Port operation VTS in selected areas 15 X S 156 750 Environmental Receive only 15 X XL S 156 750 Commercial non commercial ship movement 1 W xX S International Distress Safety and Calling S D S D S S D S D S D S 17 X X X 156 850 State Controlled 1 W 18 X 156 900 161 500 Port operation ship movement 18A X X 156 900 Commercial 19 X 156 950 161 550 Port operation ship movement 19A X 156 950 US Commercial 19A X 156 950 Coast Guard 20 X X X 157 000 161 600 Canadian Coast Guard Only International port operations and shipment 20A X 157 000 Port operation 21 X 157 050 161 650 Port operation ship movement 24A X X 157 050 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard 22 X 157 100 161 700 Port operation ship movement 22A X X 157 100 US and Canadian Coa
24. 1 1 Mount the antenna at least 1 m away from the radio At the rear of the radio connect the antenna cable 2 Connect the red power wire to a 10 8 VDC 15 6 VDC power source Connect the black power wire to a negative ground 3 Ifan optional remote extension speaker is to be used refer to next section for connections 4 Itis advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power output and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation Optional Speaker GPS Navigation Receiver ES s Antenna Water proof Deck Outlet Power Source Figure 1 General Installation Fuse Q0000127 6A 250V Replacement To take out the Fuse from the Fuse Holder hold the both ends of the Fuse Holder and pull the Fuse Holder apart do not bend the Fuse Holder When you replace the Fuse Q0000127 6A 250V please confirm that the Fuse is tightly fixed on the metal a WW en contact located inside the Fuse Holder If the metal CU i contact holding the fuse is loose the Fuse holder may heat up Page 10 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 6 4 ACCESSORY CABLE WHITE External Speaker Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker SHIELD External Speaker Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker BLUE NMEA Input Connect to NMEA output of GPS GREEN NMEA Input Connect to NMEA ground of GPS PURPLE NMEA Output Conn
25. 225 160 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 64A X X S 156 225 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 65 X D 156 275 160 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 65A X X S 156 275 Port Opeations 66 X D 156 325 160 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 66A X X S 156 325 Port Operations 67 X X XS 156 375 US Commercial Used for Bridge to bridge com muni cations in lower Mississippi River Inter ship only Canada Commercial fishing S amp R 68 X X XS 156 425 Non commercial Recreational 69 X X XS 156 475 US Non commercial Recreational Canada Commercial fishing only International Inter ship Port opertions and Ship movement 70 X X XS 156 525 Digital selective calling voice communications not allowed 71 X X X S 156 575 US Canada Non commercial Recreational International Port opertions and Ship movement 72 X X XS 156 625 Non commercial Inter ship only 73 X X X4 S 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 75 X X XS 156 775 Port Operations Inter ship only 1W 76 X X X S 156 825 Port Operations Inter ship
26. 5 above and a ringing tone sounds Press the CLR WX key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy then key the micro phone and call the other vessel you desire to com municate with C WUR STANDARD HORIZON DSC MENU gt INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS v SEE Ce INDIVIDUAL gt MANUAL VERTEX STANDARD v Se t gt ENT g Qu i t gt CLR INDIVIDUAL MANUAL VERTEX STANDARD v SEE Ce SELECT CH o6 08 09 v EEE Cher INDIVIDUAL VERTEX ROUT INE TRANSMIT ES CES INDIVIDUAL VERTEX ROUT INE CH 6 TRANSMITTING INDIVIDUAL Qui t gt CLR Page 35 Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in the Individual Directory 1 2 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to select ALL SHIPS v INDIVIDUAL To cancel press the 16 9 or CLR WX key INDIVIDUAL 3 Press the ENT key The transceiver will beep gt MANUAL dt secs a VERTEX and the Individual directory will appear STANDARD v 4 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to select MANUAL then press the ENT key INDIVIDUAL 5 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired num ber and move one space to the right press the ENT key Repeat this procedure until all nine INDIVIDUAL spaces of the MMSI number which you want to INPUT MMSI contact are entered ID 234567891
27. 52 RADIO SETUP MODE gesiess ee 10 1 LAMP ADJUSTING 10 2 LCD CONTRAS T asi ses chee tator cece n cnet ER de deb rtt e tee eerte 10 3 TIME ORF SET P 10 4 LIME DISPLAY itr i de enti eene e Rete rie c i ae 10 5 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET eese eem eene 55 10 6 SCAN TYPE rere eere terassanties ite REPRE ERR ERE PY ee Paene 56 10 7 KEY BEEP ON OFF iiie tae sae Eee dite Poe 56 PROGRAMMING THE ATIS CODE eene nnns 57 MAINTENANCE a noorn niri i nmn na innui in nn nd nina dni t tnnc na rl qnan 59 12 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Ainus ttr beer nein eco ctr etie cta ee 59 12 2 FACTORY SERVICE cien rene rece nn Egeter ee Ee 59 12 8 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART eee emm eee 60 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS eese nnne nennen 61 siu ellexleltpee EINE EM 65 GX1100E XV STANDARD HORIZON Page 3 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The Vertex Standard GX1100E ECLIPSE DSCt is a VHF FM transceiver de signed for use in the frequency range of 156 025 to 163 275 MHz The GX1100E can be operated from 10 8 to 15 6 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts The GX1100E is capable of DSC Digital Selective Calling Class D operation which allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on chan nel 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
28. A UP W DOWN keys to scroll to gate ee the first letter of the name of the vessel or person INDIVI ACK v you want to list in the directory 7 Press the ENT key to store the first letter of the INDIVI DIR name and step to the next letter to the right eae 8 Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete DELETE The name can consist of up to eleven characters if you do not use all eleven characters press the STATION NAE ENT key to move to the next space This method y can also be used to enter a blank space in the ID EEE Cc name To clear the previous letter press the INDIVI DIR CLR WX key STATION NAME 9 Afterthe eleventh letter or space has been entered VERTEX press and hold the ENT key to advance to the dk l et gt MESAI MMSI number Maritime Mobile Service Identity INDIVI DIR Number entry STATION NAME 10 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired num Page 32 S355 STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 11 12 13 14 ber and move one space to the right press the ENT key Repeat this proce dure until all nine spaces of the MMSI number are entered If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number repeat pressing the microphone s H L key until the wrong character is selected then press the A UP W DOWN keys to correct the entry To store the data entered press and hold the ENT INDIVI DIR key STAT
29. A UP W DOWN keys to se lect DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the ENT key then select INDIV RING with the A UP W DOWN keys SETUP MENU RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP O D SETUP MENU RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP INDIVI 4 Press the ENT key INDIVI ACK 5 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se INDIVI RING v lect ringing time of a Individual Call 6 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting INDIVI RING gt DEFAULT 7 To exit this menu and return to radio operation 15 RINGS mode press the 16 9 key 10 RINGS SSW Sen The GX1100E has the capability to turn off the Individual call ringer 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU sETUP MENU key until SETUP MENU appears gt RADIO SETUP 2 Press the A UP Y DOWN keys to Pog ZG select DSC SETUP menu SETUP MENU 3 Press the ENT key then select DSC BEEP RADIO SETUP gt DSC SETUP with the LA UP W DOWN keys DSC SETUP P GROUP DIR a 4 Press the ENT key POS REPLY 5 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to DSC BEEP select INDIVIDUAL if you wish to disable the Individual Call ringer or GROUP if you wish to DSC BEEP disable the Group Call ringer and press the ENT Fleege key BEEP ON 6 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to select OFF DSC BEEP 7 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting SRD DUAL 8 To exit th
30. C TEST functions can be accessed from the DSC MENU NOTE Before the DSC MENU menu can be selected a MMSI must be entered Refer to section 9 2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY MMSI Secondary use Press and hold the CALL MENU key to access the SETUP MENU The RADIO SETUP refer to section 10 RADIO SETUP MODE DSC SETUP POS INPUT and MMSI SETUP functions can be accessed from the SETUP MENU Page 14 SNS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E Figure 4 Controls and Connectors GX1100E Cw STANDARD HORIZON Page 15 ei KEYPAD A UP W DOWN KEYS The A UP and W DOWN keys are used to select a desired chan nel and to select items in the DSC OPERATION and SETUP menus 16 9 Key Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location and auto matically selects high power 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 CLR key to switch be tween the USA Canadian and International Channel Groups SCAN MEM Key Press this key to start and stop the scanning of programmed channels Refer to section 8 10 SCANNING for details
31. Conformity We Yaesu UK Ltd declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC Type of Equipment VHF Transceiver Brand Name STANDARD HORIZON Model Number GX1100E Manufacturer Vertex Standard Co Ltd Address of Manufacturer 4 8 8 Nakameguro Meguro Ku Tokyo 153 8644 Japan Applicable Standards This equipment is tested and conforms to the essential requirements of directive as included in following standards EN 300 698 2 Radio Standard EN 301 025 2 EN 301 025 3 EN 301 843 2 EMC Standard EN 60950 1 Safety Standard The technical documentation as required by the Conformity Assessment procedures is kept at the following address Company Yaesu UK Ltd Address Unit 12 Sun Valley Business Park Winnall Close Winchester Hampshire SO23 OLB U K Attention in case of use This transceiver works on frequencies which are not generally permitted For frequency allocation apply for a licence at your local spectrum management authority For actual usage contact your dealer or sales shop in order to get your transceiver adjusted to the allocated frequency range List of the practicable area BEL BGR CYP CZE DEU EST FIN FRA GBR GRC ITA LTU LUX LVA MLT PRT ROM SVK SVN SWE LIE NOR Disposal of your Electronic and Electric Equ
32. HIINT lel 13 Press the 16 9 key to exit ATIS SETUP menu and 10 00 return to radio operation mode 43944 Ou 007 25 3E Page 58 SNS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 12 MAINTENANCE The inherent quality of the solid state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use Taking the following precautions how ever will prevent damage to the transceiver Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to prevent corrosion of electrical contacts e 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 e Use only STANDARD HORIZON approved accessories and replacement parts In the unlikely event of serious problems please contact your Dealer or our repair facility 12 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Power Cord T9025406 Fuse Q0000127 6A 250V Glass Tube Type VOL SQL Knob Black RA0757600 VOL SQL Knob White RA0763500 Mounting Bracket Black RA0784000 Mounting Bracket White RA0784100 Mounting Bracket Knob Black RA045910A Mounting Bracket Knob White RA043770A Microphone Hanger Black RA0458800 Microphone Hanger White RA0436000 12 2 FACTORY SERVICE In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing please contact your Dealer or Marine Division of Vertex Standard An RA Return Authorisation numbe
33. ION NAME M VERTEX To enter another individual address repeat steps ID 123456789 4 through 12 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 9 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 2 Press and hold down the CALL MENU sETUP MENU key until SETUP MENU appears gt RADIO SETUP Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se DSS SETUP lect DSC SETUP menu SETUP MENU Press the ENT key then select INDIV RE gt Ge Et PLY with the A UP W DOWN keys PO X Press the ENT key Turn the A UP IW DOWN keys to se lect AUTO or MANUAL Press the ENT key to store the selected setting To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key GX1100E CUR STANDARD HORIZON Page 33 9 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 SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the
34. ION REPORT 6 Press the ENT key DSC BEEP ELECT CALL 7 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to select DS Se OFF BEEP ON Se t gt LENT Qu i t gt CLR 8 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting ee it thi l i DSC BEEP 9 To exit this menu and return to radio operation SELECT CALL mode press the 16 9 key POS REQUEST BEEP OFF If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone just repeat the above procedure pressing the A UP V DOWN keys to select ON in step 7 above Page 48 SNS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 9 9 2 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call Pre Programmable Calling 1 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC MENU will appear in the display DSC MENU gt INDIVIDUAL 2 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se zn Dec MENU lect the POS REPORT BEL GE a 3 Press the ENT key then press the A UP pos REPORT v V DOWN keys to select the category ROUITINE or SAFETY for the Position Re port Call 4 Press the ENT key to show the Position Sos REPORT Request Directory This directory uses the gt MERT Individual Directory information STANDARD v 5 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se lect a Individual you want to send your po sition to then press the ENT key 6 Press the ENT key again to send your po sition to the selected vessel 7 Press the CLR WX key to return the di
35. MENU appears 2 Press the ENT key then select PRIORITY CH in the RADIO SETUP menu with the A UP V DOWN keys 3 Press the ENT key 4 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to select the channel 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 GX1100E LOCAL PRIORITY CH 8 Sw STANDARD HORIZON mode SETUP MENU RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP POS INPUT v EEE Ce RADIO SETUP TIME OFFSET A TIME DISPLAY PRIORITY CH v Te Qu i t gt CLR v Gu i t gt CLR Page 55 10 6 SCAN TYPE This selection selects the scan mode between Memory Scan and Priority Scan 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until SETUP MENU SETUP MENU appears gt RADIO SETUP 2 Press the ENT key then select SCAN TYPE in Piet Poon v the RADIO SETUP menu with the A UP V DOWN keys RADIO SETUP 3 Press the ENT key ut 4 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to select SCAN TYPE v PRIORITY SCAN or MEMORY SCAN 5 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting SCAN TYPE 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation PRIORITY SCAN mode press the 16 9 key ae uud 10 7 KEY BEEP ON OFF This selection allows the beep tone when a key is pressed to be turned off 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until
36. S v Te Qu i t gt CLR DSC MENU POS REPORT 4 DSC LOG DSC TEST v SEE Che TEST MANUAL gt VERTEX STANDARD v me Qu i t gt CLR 9 then press the ENT key to move the entry location to the right If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the microphone s H L key until the wrong number is selected then press the A UP W DOWN keys to correct the entry When finished entering the MMSI number press and hold the ENT key Press the ENT key again to transmit the Test sig nal After DSC TEST CALL is transmitted if the reply signal is not received WAIT FOR ACK notition will show on the display When an acknowledgment is received a ringing tone sounds and the display shows received data Press the CLR WX key to return the display to the radio operation mode display C WUR STANDARD HORIZON TES VERTEX TRANSMIT Qui t gt CLR RECE I VED TEST ACK VERTEX SINCE Qu i t gt CLR 0 01 Page 51 9 11 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION LAT LON You may send the Latitude Longitude of your vessel manually even if the GX1100E 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 sETUP MENU key until SETUP MENU appears gt BSE I SETUP 2 Press the A UP W DOWN
37. To enter another individual address repeat steps 1p 12345678 4 through 12 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key 9 7 2 Transmitting a Group Call Pre Programmable Calling 1 2 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC psc MENU MENU will appear Pub CRAS Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se aunn lect GROUP To cancel press the 16 9 eecht key or CLR key Press the ENT key The transceiver will beep and the Group Directory will appear Press the A UP VY DOWN keys to select the Group you want to contact Press the ENT key then press the A UP W DOWN keys to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the ENT key Press the ENT key again to transmit the ROUTINE Group Call signal T After the GROUP CALL is transmitted all vggrex the radios in the group will switch to the ROUTINE channel which is selected on step 5 above but the display will not change Ha Press the CLR WX key to return to radio opera CH 6 0 01 tion mode Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy HIINT then key the microphone and call the other ves 10 00 sels you desire to communicate with 43 44 0N 007 25 3E GX1100E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 41 Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up the Group call number 1 2 10 11 12 Press the
38. URGENY then SER LEGORY press the ENT key URGENCY 5 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se lect the operating channel you want to com municate on then press the ENT key 6 Press the ENT key again to transmit the selected call type of ALL SHIPS CALL 7 After the ALL SHIPS CALL is transmitted the transceiver will switch to the channel which is selected on step 5 above but the DSC MENU gt INDIVIDUAL DSC MENU INDIVIDUAL O ALL SHIPS SAFETY CH 16 display will not change To change the dis ALL SHIPS SAFETY play press the CLR WX key i CH 16 0 21 8 Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or Securite Securite Securite depend HIINT 10 00 ing on the priority of the call Say your call sign and announce the channel you wish to switch to for 43 44 0N o communications 007 25 3E Page 30 SNS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 9 4 2 Receiving an All Ships Call 1 When an All Ships Call is received an emergency alarm sounds The display will show the MMSI or name of the RECEIVED vessel transmitting the All Ships Call and the radio ALL SHIPS VERTEX automatically switches to the requested channel SINCE 0 01 v but the display will not change Press any key to stop the alarm VERTEX A i SINCE 0 01 Press the V DOWN key to display the Nature DISTRESS of Call CH 16 Press the CLR WX
39. an acknowledgment must be sent back to the calling station The GX1100E default setting is Automatic but has a selection that allows you to manually send a reply before the radio will switch to the requested calling channel This selection is useful if you want to see who is calling and requesting you to switch to a channel for communications similar to caller id on a cellular phone 1 When an individual call is received an individual call ringing alarm sounds The display will show the MMSI or name of the B1INDBIVIDBUAL vessel transmitting the Individual Call and the ra TEX dio automatically switches to the requested chan i nel 2 Press any key to stop the alarm HI INT 3 Press the CLR WX key to show the display to the operating channel number of the requested 43 44 Qn channel Q07 25 3E 4 Press the PTT switch on the microphone and talk to the calling ship GX1100E XV STANDARD HORIZON Page 37 9 6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY The GX1100E logs received Distress Calls and Individual Calls into the Call Waiting Directory for review at a later time The DSC Call Waiting feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review When a call is logged while the radio is set HI INT on the DSC Standby function a E icon will appear 10 00 on the display The GX1100E can memorise up to the 43 44 On latest 20 Distress and up to the latest 38 DSC Calls 7 25 3e 9 6 1 Enabling Disablin
40. antenna If the problem per sists contact your Dealer for servicing HI BATTERY or LO BATTERY message is appeared when the power is turned on The power supply voltage is too high or too low Confirm that the connected power supply volt age is between 10 volts and 17 volts DC Con firm that the generator has not malfunctioned Your position is not dis played Page 60 Accessory cable Check the accessory cable connection Some GPS use the battery ground line for NMEA connection Setting of the GPS navigation receiver gt gt STANDARD HORIZON Check the output signal format of the GPS navi gation receiver This radio requires NMEA0183 format with GLL RMB GGA or GNS sentence as an output signal If the GPS has a baud rate setting make sure to select 4800 and parity to NONE GX1100E 13 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 Alphachannel 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 Chan
41. ate 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 6 Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16 GX1100E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 61 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I SD TX RX CHANNEL USE 01 X X D 156 050 160 650 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 01A X S 156 050 Port Operation and Commercial VTS in selected areas 02 X X D 156 100 160 700 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03 X X D 156 150 160 750 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03A X S 156 150 U S Government Only Coast Guard 04 X D 156 200 160 800 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 04A X S 156 200 Pacific coast Coast Guard East Coast Commercial fishing 05 X D 156 250 160 850 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement O5A X X S 156 25
42. ceived from another vessel or coast station 6 To cancel the DSC Distress Alarm signal from the speaker press any key Page 26 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E Transmitting a Distress Alert with Nature of Distress The GX1100E is capable of transmitting a Distress Alert with the following Na ture of Distress categories 9 Undesignated Fire Flooding Collision Grounding Capsizing Sinking Adrift Abandoning Piracy Mob Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the DISTRESS key The DISTRESS menu will appear on the LCD Press the ENT key Press the A UP W DOWN keys to select the desired nature of distress category then press the ENT key Press and hold the DISTRESS key The radios display will count down 3S8 gt 2S 18 and then transmit the Distress Alert The backlight of the LCD and keypad flashes while the radios display is countdown The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledg ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls on CH16 If an acknowledgement is received select chan nel 16 and advise your distress situation If no acknowledgment is received the Distress Alert is repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowledgment is received When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is re ceived a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your distress RECEIVED ACK DIST INFO gt
43. e CALL MENU key DSC SETUP INDIVI ACK a 6 Press the A UP V DOWN keys to scroll INDIVI RING through the first letter of the group name you want GROUP DIR v to reference in the directory 7 Press the ENT key to store the first letter in the GROUP DIR 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 GROUP DIR ENT key to move to the next space This method pres NAME can also be used to enter a blank space in the name To clear the previous letter press the CLR WX key GROUP DIR 9 Afterthe eleventh letter or space has been entered GROUE NAME press and hold the ENT key to advance to the MMSI number Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number entry 10 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the ENT Page 40 SS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 11 12 13 14 key Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number repeat pressing the microphone s H L key until the wrong character is selected then move the channel knob to correct the entry To store the data entered press and hold the ENT _ GRoUP DIR key GROUP NAME of mee Te STANDARD
44. e GX1100E Transceiver e Mounting Bracket and attaching hardware e Power Cord Owner s Manual e Warranty Card 3 OPTIONS LU ET E PPP Flush Mount Bracket UR 1O RE Amplified External Speaker MLS 200 External Loudspeaker Page 4 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 4 INSTALLATION NOTE The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to re spect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits 1999 519 EC The maximum RF power available from this device is 25 watts The antenna should be installed as high as possible for maximum efficiency and that this installation height should be at least 5 meters above ground or accessible level In the case that an antenna can not be installed at a reasonable height then the transmitter should neither be continuously operated for long periods if any person is within 5 metres of the antenna nor operated at all if any person is touching the antenna In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter being activated for long periods actual recommendation limits are specified as an average of 6 minutes Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time Some radio licenses will require that a timer circuit automatically cuts the transmitter after 1 2 minutes GX1100E S35 STANDARD HORIZON Page 5 5 GETTING STARTED 5 1 ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with some sho
45. e 13 7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS sess nnne nennen nnn nenne 14 8 BASIC OPERATION retenir na lunam er uam dan iae hm dado La onn amba DR eaa nnam usua 18 8 4 RECEPTION nene dusted ca toaster esie pL es eso eb Lb Dine a Ez Ea 18 82 TRANSMISSION MEET 18 8 3 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOTAL 18 8 4 SIMPLEX DUPLEX CHANNEL UE mee 19 8 5 INTERNATIONAL USA AND CANADA MODE nenne 19 8 6 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 UE 19 8 7 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 OR On 20 8 8 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS eene 21 8 9 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 seem 21 910 SCANNING rrei a E E 21 8 10 1 Selecting the Scan Type sss 21 8 10 2 Memory Scanning M GCAN emen 22 8 10 3 Priority Scanning D SCANT sse 22 Page 2 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 10 11 12 13 14 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING esee nnne nnne nnne nnns 24 9 1 GENERAL ree eec Lab dE e SERE SEENEN Een 24 9 2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY MMSI eene 24 GE WEE KEE 24 9 2 2 Programming the MM 25 9 3 lt DISTRESS ALERT reete vices sess EO Here REM TERRE 26 9 3 1 Tansmitting a Distress Alert 26 9 3 2 Receiving a Distress Alert 5 incedere 28 GE ALL SHIPS CALU EE 30 9 4 1 Transmitting an All Ships Call sse 30 T Receiving an All Ships Call em 31 9 5 INDIVIDUAL CALL pisiasi neruis ntur rhet tenen
46. e transceiver 16 9 Key The 16 9 key on the microphone functions 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 H L Key Press this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W High and 1 W 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 NOTE 1W low power is indicated by LO on the display when 25W high power is selected the display do not show an indication GX1100E CUR STANDARD HORIZON Page 17 8 BASIC OPERATION 8 1 RECEPTION 1 After the transceiver has been installed ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected 2 Turn the VOL PWR knob clockwise to turn the transceiver 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 Press the A UP or W DOWN keys to select the desired channel Refer to the channel chart on page 61 for available channels
47. ect to NMEA input of GPS When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver strip off about 2 5 cm of the specified wire s insulation then splice the ends together using proper waterproofing techniques Shield NMEA OUT Cl NMEA IN Purple PA Speaker GPS Receiver NMEA OUT _f 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 e For further information on interfacing setting up your GPS Please contact the manufacturer of the GPS receiver GX1100E 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 6 5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS After connections have been made between the GX1100E and the GPS a small satellite icon will ap 10 00 P3 pear on the top right corner of the display and dis 43 44 gw plays your current location Latitude Longitude on the 0079 25 9 amp display GX1100E Sw STANDARD HORIZON Page 11 6 6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the Factory the GX1100E 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 SETUP MENU SETUP MENU appear
48. ernational Maritime Organization IMO as an international standard for establishing VHF MF and HF radio calls It has also been designated as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety Sys tem GMDSS It is planned that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts This new system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS posi tion when connected to the transceiver to the Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or receive Distress Urgency Safety Routine POSITION REQUEST POSITION SEND and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver 9 2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY MMSI 9 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 GX1100E DSC FUNCTIONS How can I obtain an MMSI assignment Please contact the Radio Licensing Authority for your country for information on how to obtain an MMSI number Page 24 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E GX1100E 9 2 2 Programming the MMSI WARNING A User MMSI can be input only once Therefore please be careful not to input the incorrect MMSI number If the user
49. g 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 SETUP MENU menu appears 2 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se lect DSC SETUP menu 3 Pressthe ENT key then select INDIV ACK SETUP MENU FRADIO SETUP DSC SETUP SETUP MENU RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP with the A UP W DOWN keys NOC oe 4 Press the ENT key INDIVI REPLY 5 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se a g ie lect ABLE or UNABLE p 6 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting aoe ACK 7 To exit this menu and return to radio operation UNABLE mode press the 16 9 key 9 6 2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory 1 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC Dec MENU MENU will appear PONDUS PER 2 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se H lect DSC LOG menu DSC MENU POS REQUEST 3 Press the ENT key then press the A UP POS REPORT p V DOWN keys to select the category DIS gt DSC LOG d Set gt ENT Qu i t gt CLR TRESS or DSC CALL you want to review and or DSC LOG MENU call back 4 Press the ENT key then press the A UP V DOWN keys to select the category DIS LOG DELETE So t gt ENT Qu i t gt CLR TRESS or DIST CANCEL for DISTRESS or sta tion name or MMSI number for DSC
50. ge 17 H L key for means to temporarily override the low power limit on these two channels 8 10 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 Prior ity scan scans the channels programmed in memory with the priority channel 8 10 1 Selecting the Scan Type 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the ENT key then select SCAN TYPE in the RADIO SETUP menu with the A UP W DOWN keys SETUP MENU gt gt RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP RADIO SETUP TIME DISPLAYA ACE PRIORITY CH gt SCAN TYPE v 3 Press the ENT key 4 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se SCAN TYPE lect PRIORITY SCAN or MEMORY SCAN PRIORITY SCAN 5 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting VENORY SLAN 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the 16 9 key GX1100E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 21 8 10 2 Memory Scanning M SCAN 1 2 Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears Select a desired channel to be scanned using the A UP W DOWN keys Press and hold the SCAN MEM key for one second MEM will on the LCD which indicates the channel has been HI INT programmed into the transceivers memory Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the desired channels er QN al B to be scanned 007 25 3 amp E T
51. ing channel 9 as the initial contact hailing channel for non emer gency communications Here also calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2 minute intervals Prior to making contact with another vessel refer to the channel charts in this manual and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial 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
52. ipment Products with the symbol crossed out wheeled bin cannot be disposed as household waste Electronic and Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts In EU countries please contact your local equipment supplier representative or service center for information about the waste collection system in your country GX1100E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 67 b STANDARD HORIZON VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD 4 8 8 Nakameguro Meguro Ku Tokyo 153 8644 Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street Cypress CA 90630 U S A YAESU UK LTD Unit 12 Sun Valley Business Park Winnall Close Winchester Hampshire SO23 OLB U K VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD Unit 5 20 F Seaview Centre 139 141 Hoi Bun Road Kwun Tong Kowloon Hong Kong VERTEX STANDARD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Normanby Business Park Unit 14 45 Normanby Road Notting Hill 3168 Victoria Australia C 0168 Copyright 2009 VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD All rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD Printed in China EM O33 TN 20 1
53. is menu and return to radio operation BEER OFF _ mode press the 16 9 key If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone just repeat the above proce dure pressing the A UP W DOWN keys to select ON in step 6 above Page 34 CS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 9 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 2 GX1100E Press the CALL MENU key The DSC MENU will appear Press the A UP V DOWN keys to select INDIVIDUAL To cancel press the 16 9 or CLR key Press the ENT key The transceiver will beep and the Individual directory will appear Press the A UP V DOWN keys to select the Individual you want to contact Press the ENT key then press the A UP W DOWN keys to select the operating channel you want to communicate on and press the ENT key Press the ENT key again to transmit the individual DSC signal After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted if the reply signal is not received WAIT FOR ACK notation will show on the display To send the call again press the W DOWN key followed by the ENT key When an individual call acknowledgment is re ceived the established channel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step
54. needs to change the MMSI number after it has been entered the radio will have to be returned to Factory Service Refer to the section 11 2 FACTORY SER VICE Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until the SETUP MENU appears Press the W DOWN key repeatedly until the MMSI SETUP menu appears Press the ENT key The display will show a se ries of dashes Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se lect the first number of your MMSI then press the ENT key to step to the next num ber Repeat step 4 to set your MMSI up to nine digits When finished programming the number press and hold the ENT key A confirma tion message appears on the display Set your MMSI again then press and hold the ENT key Press the ENT key to store the number in memory and return to radio operation mode RADIO SETUP C WUR STANDARD HORIZON SETUP MENU C SETUP SETUP MENU DSC SETUP POS INPUT gt MMSI SETUP Ew USER MMS I INPUT MMSI ID USER MMSI INPUT MMSI ID 1 USER MMSI INPUT MMSI 1D 123456789 USER MMSI INPUT AGAIN ID 123456789 USER MMSI STORED ID 123456789 CES Page 25 9 3 DISTRESS ALERT The GX1100E is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios The GX1100E may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude and Longitude of the vessel 9 3 1 Transmitting a Distress Aler
55. nel 16 they will sometimes ask you to go to channel 22 Alpha This is a channel assigned to U S A and Canadian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls If your radio is set for International operation you will go to Channel 22 instead of 22A and will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard To use Channel 22A your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation usually by a U I C USA International Canada control or combination of controls Channel 22 without an A is an International duplex channel for port operations Some radios indicate an A adjacent to the alpha channels on the display on others alpha is not indicated but the proper chan nel 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 26 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 separ
56. nread Distress Alert from the DSC Log refer to section 9 6 2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Di rectory NOTE You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt Page 28 SS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E GX1100E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 29 9 4 ALL SHIPS CALL The All Ships Call function allows contact to be established with other vessel stations without having their ID in the individual calling directory Also priority for the call can be designated as Urgency or Safety URGENCY Call This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in distress but have a potential problem that may lead to a dis tress situation This call is the same as saying PAN PAN PAN on channel 16 SAFETY Call Used to transmit boating safety information to other vessels This message usually contains information about an overdue boat debris in the water loss of a navigation aid or an impor tant meteorological message This call is the same as saying Securite Securite Securite 9 4 1 Transmitting an All Ships Call 1 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC MENU will appear 2 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se lect ALL SHIPS 3 Press the ENT key To cancel press the CLR GROUP Key Gg era 4 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se lect the call SAFETY or
57. nting bracket allows overhead or desktop mounting Use a 5 2 mm bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 10 mm thick and can support more than 5 kg and secure the bracket with the supplied screws spring washers flat washers and nuts Desktop Mounting Overhead Mounting Page 8 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 6 2 2 Optional MMB 84 Flush Mount Bracket 1 2 To assist in flush mounting a template has been included Use this tem plate to assess the mounting location 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 15 cm deep There should be at least 1 5 cm between the transceiver s heatsink and any wiring cables or structures Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver 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 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 MMB 84 Flush Mount Installation GX1100E CUR STANDARD HORIZON Page 9 6 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio Antenna and Power Supply connections are as follows see Figure
58. o 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 To start scanning just press the SCAN MEM key momentarily M SCAN appears on the LCD Scanning will proceed from HIINT the lowest to the highest programmed channel M SCAN 06 10 00 number and will stop on a channel when a trans 43 44 0w mission is received Q07 25 3E The channel number will blink during reception To stop scanning press the 16 9 or CLR WX key 8 10 3 Priority Scanning P SCAN In the default setting Channel 16 is set as the priority channel You may change the priority channel to another channel from Channel 16 in the Radio Setup Mode refer to section 10 6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET 1 Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears Select a desired channel to be scanned using the A UP W DOWN keys Press and hold the SCAN MEM key for one second MEM will m on the display which indicates the channel has HIINT been programmed into the transceivers memory Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be d ON Oe B scanned 007 25 3E 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 To start priority scanning just press the HI INT SCAN MEM key momentarily P SCAN appears z SCAN Oe B
59. only 1W 77 X X S 156 875 Port Operations Inter ship only 1W 77 xX S 156 875 Port Operations Inter ship only 78 X D 156 925 161 525 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 78A X X S 156 925 Non commercial Recreational 79 X D 156 975 161 575 Port operation and Ship movement T9A X X S 156 975 Commercial GX1100E SN STANDARD HORIZON Page 63 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S D TX RX CHANNEL USE 80 X D 157 025 161 625 Port operation ship movement 80A X X S 157 025 Commercial 81 X D 157 075 161 675 Port operation ship movement 81A X S 157 075 U S Government Only Environmental protection operations 81A X S 157 075 Canadian Coast Guard Only 82 X D 157 125 161 725 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 82A X X S 157 125 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard Only 83 X D 157 175 161 775 Canadian Coast Guard Only 83 X D 157 175 161 775 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 83A X X S 157 175 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard Only 84 X X X D 157 225 161 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 85 X X X D 157 275 161 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 86 X X X D 157 325 161 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 87 X X S 157 375 Port operation
60. ons 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 8 5 INTERNATIONAL USA AND CANADA MODE 1 To change the modes hold the 16 9 key and press the CLR WX key The mode changes from International to Canadian to USA with 10 00 QN each press of the CLR WX key 007 25 3E 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 15 99 on page 62 for allocated channels in each mode 007 25 3E NOTE USA Mope This function does not work depending on the transceiver s version 10 00 43 44 0N 007 25 3E Cananian MopE 8 6 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 USE Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel An emergency is de fined as a threat to life or property In such instances be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16 Then use the following procedure 1 Press the microphone push to talk switch and say Mayday Mayday May day This is your vessel s name 2 Then repeat once Mayday your vessel s name 3 Now report your position in latitude longitude or by giving a true or mag netic bearing state which to a well known landmark such as a
61. osition Report Call When another vessel transmits their location to the GX1100E the following will happen 1 When the Position Report Call is received a ring ing sound will be produced and the display shows received data Transfer the received data to any Standard Horizon GPS Chart plotter if connected POS REPORT INPUT MMSI ID 234567891 EE Cmca POS REPORT 234567891 TRANSMIT POS REPORT 234567891 TRANSMITTED SINCE 0 01 CECE RES HI INT 10 00 43 44 0N Q07 25 Ze RECEIVED 10 00 43 44 0N Q07 25 Ze 2 Press any key to stop ringing 3 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to change the display to view the received data 4 Press the CLR WX key to return the display to the radio operation mode display Page 50 CASAS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 9 10 DSC TRANSMISSION TEST 1 2 GX1100E Press the CALL MENU key The DSC MENU will appear in the display Press the A UP V DOWN keys to select the DSC TEST Press the ENT key then select the station name or MMSI number to be sent the test signal with the A UP W DOWN keys This directory uses the Individual Directory information If Manual is selected at the previous step enter the MMSI number nine digits which you want to send the test signal To do this press the A UP W DOWN keys to scroll through numbers 0 DSC MENU gt INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIP
62. osition request display press the CLR key Manually reply 1 When a position request call is received from an RECEIVED other vessel the GX1100E will produce a ringing POS REQUEST i VERTEX alarm sound and the LCD will be as shown in the SINCE 0 01 illustration at the right 2 Press any key to stop the alarm 3 Press the ENT key to send your position to the requesting vessel or press the CLR WX key 4 To exit from position request display press the 16 9 key GX1100E XV STANDARD HORIZON Page 47 9 9 POSITION REPORT The feature is similar to Position Request however instead of requesting a position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to an other vessel In order to send your position you need to have a GPS receiver connected or to have manually input your position See section 9 11 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION 9 9 1 Setting up a Position Report Ringer The GX1100E has the capability to turn off the Position Report ringer 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the A UP V DOWN keys to select DSC SETUP menu 3 Press the ENT key then select DSC BEEP SETUP MENU FRADIO SETUP EOS SETUP SETUP MENU RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP with the A UP W DOWN keys DSC SETUP LL ri 4 Press the ENT key SES EB 5 Press the A UP V DOWN keys to DSC BEEP select POSIT
63. ow 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until SETUP MENU appears 2 Press the ENT key then select CONTRAST in the RADIO SETUP menu with the A UP V DOWN keys 3 Press the ENT key 4 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to select the desired level The contrast level can be set from OO to 24 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 GX1100E C WUR STANDARD HORIZON SETUP MENU RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP POS INPUT v Qu i t gt CLR RADIO SETUP gt D I MMER CONTRAST TIME OFFSET v me Qu i t gt CLR DIMMER IGH v SETUP MENU gt RADIO SETUP DSC SETUP POS INPUT v SEE Cnc RADIO SETUP MER v Qu i t gt CLR Page 53 10 3 TIME OFFSET This selection sets the time offset between local time and UTC time GPS sends to radio 1 2 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until SErUp MENU SETUP MENU appears gt RADIO SETUP Press the ENT key then select TIME OFFSET in BOE SEE the RADIO SETUP menu with the A UP Y DOWN keys RADIO SETUP Press the ENT key DIMMER Press the A UP Y DOWN keys to select p COME OP ESET v time offset from UTC See illustration below to find your offset time from UTC If 00 00 is assigned TIME OFFSET the time
64. r 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 GX1100E CUR STANDARD HORIZON Page 59 12 3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM Transceiver fails to power up PROBABLE CAUSE No DC voltage to the transceiver or blown fuse REMEDY a Check the 12VDC battery connections and the fuse b The PWR key needs to be rotated clockwise to turn the radio on Transceiver blows fuse when connected to power supply Reversed power wires Check the power cable for DC voltage or re place the fuse 6A 250V Make sure the red wire is connected to the posi tive battery post and the black wire is con nected to the negative battery post If the fuse still blows contact your Dealer Popping or whining noise from the speaker while engine runs Engine noise 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 from the internal or ex ternal speaker Accessory cable Check the connections of the accessory cable Possible short circuit on the External speaker cable WHITE SHIELD Receiving station re port low transmit power even with trans ceiver set to HI power Antenna Have the antenna checked or test the trans ceiver with another
65. radio operation mode press the 16 9 key If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone just repeat the above proce dure pressing the A UP W DOWN keys to select ON in step 7 above 9 8 2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel Pre Programmable Request 1 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC MENU will appear in the display 2 Press the A UP V DOWN keys to se DSC MENU lect POS REQUEST GROUP A 3 Press ENT key to show the Position request di ALL SHIPS ads FPOS REQUEST v rectory This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Di rectory information POS REQUEST 4 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to se gt MANUAL lect a name then press the ENT key SENTER e e POS REQUEST 5 Press the ENT key to transmit the position MANUAL request DSC call 6 When the GX1100E receives the position from the polled vessel the GX1100E will produce a ringing alarm sound and the po DSC MENU gt INDIVIDUAL STANDARD POS REQUEST VERTEX TRANSMIT sition from the polled vessel transferred to RECEIVED the GPS Chart plotter POS REPLY VERTEX 7 Press any key to stop the alarm SINCE 0 01 v Qui t gt CLR GX1100E CS STANDARD HORIZON Page 45 8 9 Press the W DOWN key to show the position from the polled vessel transferred on the display If the GX1100E does not receive a reply the dis play will be as shown in the illustration on the right
66. re 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 25 km 5 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 1 m 3dB gain antenna represents twice as much gain over the imaginary antenna Typically a 1 m 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast The longer 2 5 m 6dB fibreglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require the additional gain Page 6 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 5 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 construction For runs less than 6 m RG 58
67. s gt RADIO SETUP 2 Press the ENT key then select TIME OFFSET Doc RE v with the A UP W DOWN keys 3 Press the ENT key RADIO SETUP 4 Press the A UP W DOWN keys to select DIMMER time offset from UTC See illustration below to find See ee ESET v your offset time from UTC If 00 00 is assigned the time is the same as UTC Universal Time Co TIME OFFSET ordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time 01 00 e 5 Press the ENT key to store the time offset v 6 Press the 16 9 key to exit the menu mode and return to radio operation 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 45 46 7 8 49 10 11 12 UTC GMT OFFSET TIME TABLE Page 12 SNS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 6 7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION Sets the radio to show UTC time or Local time with the offset inputted in section 6 6 Changing the GPS Time 1 Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until SETUP MENU SETUP MENU appears gt RADIO SETUP 2 Press the ENT key then select TIME DISPLAY POS SEU v with the LA UP W DOWN keys 3 Press the ENT key RADIO SETUP 4 Press the A UP W DOWN to select UTC CONTRAST TIME OFFSET or LOCAL gt TIME DISPLAYY 5 Press the ENT key to store the selected setting 6 Press the 16 9 key to exit the menu mode and CTIME DISPLAY gt UTC return to radio operation LOCAL In the Local time mode the display show
68. s the time by the 12 hour system Meanwhile the display shows the time by the 24 hour system in the UTC time mode GWE HI INT UTC 15 43 44 Ou 007 25 3E Q07 25 3E UTC mode LOCAL mode GX1100E XV STANDARD HORIZON Page 13 7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver See Figure 4 for location of controls For detailed operating instructions refer to section 8 BASIC OPERATION 0 POWER SWITCH VOLUME CONTROL VOL PWR Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume Turn this knob clockwise to turn the radio on and increase the speakers audio volume level Turn fully counter clockwise to turn the radio off 2 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 will This point is called the squelch threshold Further adjustment of the squelch control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions CLR WX Key Press the CLR WX Key to cancel the menu selection The secondary function of the CLR WX Key WX function does not work on the GX1100E 2 ENT Key Press the ENT Key to determine the menu selection CALL MENU Key Press the CALL MENU key to access the DSC MENU The INDIVIDUAL CALL GROUP CALL ALL SHIPS CALL POS REQUEST POS REPORT DSC LOG and DS
69. sErTUp MENU SETUP MENU appears gt RADIO SETUP 2 Press the ENT key then select KEY BEEP in the POE PELUT RADIO SETUP menu with the A UP V DOWN keys RADIO SETUP 3 Press the ENT key PRIORITY CH 4 4 Press the A UP Y DOWN keys to select M ce Beep desired beep level 5 Pressthe ENT key to set the key beep condition KEY 6 To exit this menu and return to radio operation LEVEL mode press the 16 9 key gt LEVEL NOTE Emergency alarm and beeps for DSC operation cannot be turned OFF Page 56 SNS STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 11 PROGRAMMING THE ATIS CODE Aten digit ATIS code is used for an automatic transmitter identification system in inland water ways in various countries in Europe The GX1100E transmit the ATIS code at the end of every transmission which is monitored by marine coast sta tions Please contact your dealer for information on how to obtain an ATIS Code WARNING A User ATIS code can be input only once Therefore please be care ful not to input the incorrect ATIS code If the user needs to change the ATIS code after it has been entered the radio will have to be returned to Factory Service Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until the SETUP MENU appears Press the W DOWN key repeatedly until the ATIS SETUP menu appears Press the ENT key then select ATIS CODE in the ATIS SETUP menu with the A UP V DOWN keys
70. ship movement 87A X S 157 375 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 88 X X S 157 425 Port operation ship movement 88A X S 157 425 Commercial Inter ship Only NOTE Simplex channels 3A 21A 23A 61A 64A 81A 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U S A waters Page 64 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E 14 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without notice 14 1 GENERAL Channels cerina a a geess All USA International and Canadian Input Voltage etri 12 0 VDC 30 10 10 8 15 6 VDC Current Drain Cla 0 3A RECEIVE wes N ESE 1 0A ONT 5 5 A Hi 1 5 A Lo Individual DSC Directory Memory rierien eem nem nennen 48 Group DSG Directory Memory Nicest tete Eege etc et 20 Dimensions W X El lp WE 155 x 60 x 170 mm Flush Mount Dimensions W x H xD 131 x 51 x 170 mm Vase rm 920 g 14 2 TRANSMITTER Frequency Range cec ee Ln oe 156 025 to 157 425 MHz RO fm M 25 W Hi 1 W Lo Conducted Spurious EMISSIONS eeeeeeeeeeerr reenen 80 dB Hi 66 dB Lo Audio RESPONSES 3 inrer Rer E EUER eene ies within 1 3 of a 6 dB octave pre emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz PUn 5 96 Oe UI le sae ceases ccscevs 16KOG3E for DSC 16K0G2B Frequency Stability 15 C to 55 C ooo E 1 5
71. splay to the radio operation mode display 10 00 43 44 On 007 25 3E Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to call without Setting up the Indi vidual Position Call Directory 1 2 Press the CALL MENU key The DSC DSC MENU MENU will appear in the display gt INDIVIDUAL Press the A UP V DOWN keys to ZO bsc MENU select the POS SREPORT ALL SHIPS 4 Press ENT key to show the Position Send direc SES GE v tory This directory uses the INDIVIDUAL Di rectory information POS REPORT Press the A UP V DOWN keys to VERTEX select MANUAL then press the ENT key STA Enter the MMSI number nine digits which you want to contact Press the A UP V DOWN keys to scroll through numbers 0 9 To enter the desired num ber and move one space to the right press the ENT key Repeat this GX1100E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 49 procedure until all nine spaces of the MMSI num ber which you want to contact are entered If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI num ber repeat pressing the microphone s H L key until the wrong nunber is selected then move the chan nel knob to correct the entry When finished entering the MMSI number press and hold the ENT key Press the ENT key to send your position to the selected vessel Press the CLR WX key to return the display to the radio operation mode display 9 9 3 Receiving a DSC P
72. ssel the GX1100E will produce a ringing Sw STANDARD HORIZON DSC MENU gt INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS v Emam CHAC DSC _ MENU GROUP a ALL SHIPS gt POS REQUEST v Se t gt ENT Cen POS REQUEST NUAL STANDARD v ERE Chm Se t gt ENT POS REQUEST Qu i t gt CLR INPUT MMSI ID 234567891 SSE RESERH POS REQUEST 234567891 TRANSMIT GX1100E 10 11 12 alarm sound and the position from the polled vessel transferred to the GPS Chart plotter Press any key to stop the alarm Press the W DOWN key to show the po sition from the polled vessel transferred on the dis play If the GX1100E does not receive a reply the dis POS REQUEST play will be as shown in the illustration on the right 234567891 To send again press the ENT key e oon Qui t gt CLR RECEIVED POS REPLY 234567891 SI POS INFO 9 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 RECEIVED alarm sounds 5 times Then requested position co POS REQUEST ordinates are transmitted automatically to the ves kaiaa o oi sel requesting your vessels position 2 To exit from p
73. st Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16 23 X X D 157 150 161 750 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 23A X S 157 150 U S Government Only 24 X X X D 157 200 161 800 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 25 X X X D 157 250 161 850 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 26 X X X D 157 300 161 900 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 27 X X X D 157 350 161 950 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 28 X X X D 157 400 162 000 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Page 62 SN STANDARD HORIZON GX1100E VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S D TX RX CHANNEL USE 60 X X D 156 025 160 625 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 61 X D 156 075 160 675 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 61A X X S 156 075 Public Coast Coast Guard East Coast commercial fishing only 62 X D 156 125 160 725 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 62A X S 156 125 Public Coast Coast Guard East Coast commercial fishing only 63 X D 156 175 160 775 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 63A X X S 156 175 Port Operation and Commercial VTS in selected areas 64 X X D 156
74. t NOTE To be able to transmit a Distress Alert an MMSI number must be pro grammed refer to section 9 2 2 Programming the MMSI In order for your vessels location to be transmitted either connect a GPS to the GX1100E refer to section 6 4 ACCESSORY CABLE or manually input your postion refer to section 9 11 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCA TION 1 Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover then TIDIST INFO press and hold the DISTRESS key The DIS UNDESIGNATE TRESS menu will appear on the LCD and the ra 4 dios display will count down 8S gt 2S gt 1S and then transmit the Distress Alert The backlight of IDISTRESS the LCD and keypad flashes while the radios dis UNDESIGNATE play is countdown TIME FORSS 2 The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledg ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls 1 IDISTRESS on CH16 TRANSMITTING 3 If an acknowledgement is received select chan TAIN C9099 nel 16 and advise your distress situation 4 f no acknowledgment is received the Distress IDISTRESS Alert is repeated at approximately 4 minute inter TO IN a an vals until a DSC acknowledgment is received 5 When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is re ceived a DSC Distress Alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically se lected The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your distress RECEIVED ACK acknowledgment signal is received RECEIVED RLY ACK relay acknowledgment signal is re

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