QUEST+ GX1256S 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual Compact and Simple Operation Capable of connecting an optional enhanced RAM+ second station remote microphone RTCM SC-101 DSC Distress call with your exact position DSC position request/send function and NMEA data input/output to connect to GPS Plotter DSC Group call feature included Backlit Keypad and LCD Channel Name, GPS Time or GPS Position Repeating shown on the display One-button access to Channel 16 and 9 NOAA Weather Alert Versatile User-programmable Scan, Priority Scan and Dual Watch Microphone with Channel Selection Access to all US, Canadian and International Channels 3 year waterproof warranty with GPS connected GX1256S Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION .......................................................... 4 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ...................................................... 5 STATION LICENSE ............................................................................................................................ 5 RADIO CALL SIGN ............................................................................................................................ 5 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING ......................................................................................... 5 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION .................................................................................. 5 FCC NOTICE ................................................................................................ 6 GETTING STARTED .................................................................................... 7 ABOUT VHF RADIO .......................................................................................................................... 7 SELECTING ANTENNA ..................................................................................................................... 7 COAXIAL CABLE ............................................................................................................................... 8 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................... 9 2 PACKING LIST .................................................................................... 10 3 OPTIONS ............................................................................................. 10 4 INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 11 4.1 LOCATION .................................................................................................................................. 11 4.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................. 11 4.3 ACCESSORY CABLE ............................................................................................................... 12 4.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT ................................................................. 13 4.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTION ............................................................................................ 13 4.6 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION .......................................................... 14 4.7 OPTIONAL CMP25 RAM+ MIC INSTALLATION ................................................................... 15 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ........................................................ 16 5.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................... 16 6 BASIC OPERATION ........................................................................... 21 6.1 RECEPTION .............................................................................................................................. 21 6.2 TRANSMISSION ....................................................................................................................... 21 6.3 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ..................................................................................... 21 6.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ....................................................................................... 22 6.5 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE ..................................................................... 22 6.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ............................................................................................... 21 6.7 NOAA WEATHER ALERT ........................................................................................................ 23 6.8 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING ..................................................................................... 23 6.9 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) ...................................................................................... 24 6.10 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) ....................................................... 24 6.11 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS ............................................................................................. 25 6.12 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 ......................................................................... 25 6.13 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS ....................................................................................... 26 6.14 DUAL WATCH (TO CH16) .................................................................................................... 26 6.15 MEMORY SCANNING (M-SCAN) .......................................................................................... 26 6.16 PRIORITY SCANNING (P-SCAN) .......................................................................................... 27 6.17 POSITION INDICATION ......................................................................................................... 27 6.18 TIME INDICATION ................................................................................................................. 28 6.19 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER'S MICROPROCESSOR ............................................... 28 Page 2 GX1256S TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ........................................................ 29 7.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 29 7.2 DSC SCAN ............................................................................................................................... 30 7.3 USCG DSC WATCH ................................................................................................................ 31 7.3.1 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) ............................................................................ 31 7.3.2 Progamming the MMSI ......................................................................................................... 31 7.4 ADDITIONAL DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING INFORMATION ........................................... 32 7.5 DSC DISTRESS CALL ............................................................................................................. 32 7.5.1 Transmitting A DSC Distress Call ........................................................................................ 32 7.5.2 Receiving a distress Call ..................................................................................................... 33 7.5.3 Receiving a distress relay Call ........................................................................................... 34 7.6 ALL SHIP CALL ....................................................................................................................... 34 7.6.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ............................................................................................. 34 7.6.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ................................................................................................. 35 7.7 INDIVIDUAL CALL .................................................................................................................... 35 7.7.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory .............................................................. 35 7.7.2 Setting up Individual Reply ................................................................................................... 36 7.7.3 Setting up Individual Call Ringer ........................................................................................ 37 7.7.4 Transmitting an Individual Call ............................................................................................ 37 7.7.5 Receiving an Individual Call ................................................................................................ 38 7.7.6 Setting up the Call Waiting Function .................................................................................. 39 7.8 ADVANCED DSC CALL .......................................................................................................... 40 7.8.1 Group Call ............................................................................................................................. 40 7.8.2 Position Request ................................................................................................................... 42 7.8.3 Position Send ........................................................................................................................ 45 7.8.4 Receiving a geographical area call .................................................................................... 46 RADIO SETUP MODE ........................................................................ 47 8.1 LAMP ADJUSTING ................................................................................................................... 47 8.2 LCD CONTRAST ADJUSTING ............................................................................................... 47 8.3 KEY BEEP (ON OR OFF) ........................................................................................................ 48 8.4 WEATHER ALERT (ON OR OFF) ............................................................................................ 48 8.5 CHANNEL NAME CHANGE .................................................................................................... 49 8.6 TIME OFFSET .......................................................................................................................... 50 RAM+ MIC OPERATION ..................................................................... 51 9.1 RAM+ MIC CONTROLS .......................................................................................................... 51 9.2 INTERCOM OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 54 9.3 DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE .................................................................................................. 55 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 56 10.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................................................................ 56 10.2 FACTORY SERVICE .............................................................................................................. 57 10.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .............................................................................................. 58 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................ 59 WARRANTY ........................................................................................ 65 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 69 8 9 10 11 12 13 GX1256S Page 3 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distance of 0.6 m (2 feet). Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits. Antenna Installation: The antenna must be located at least 0.6 m (2 feet) away from passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. For roof top installation, the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof. ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the QUEST+ Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON Web site. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the QUEST+, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at 800-767-2450 M-F 7:00-5:00PST. Page 4 GX1256S FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station l ...