MATRIX GX1280S 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual Submersible DSC distress call automatically broadcasts lat/long and vessel ID8 DSC position request function and NMEA data input/output Latitude/Longitude and SOG/COG display8 Channel name capability Optional RAM+ second station remote microphone Versatile user-programmable Scanning, Priority Scan and Dual Watch NOAA Weather Alert One-button access to Channel 16 and 9 Access to all US, Canadian and International channels Big, back-lit display and keys 8 with GPS attached GX1280S Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION ................................................................ 4 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ............................................................ 5 FCC NOTICE ..................................................................................................... 6 GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................... 7 ABOUT VHF RADIO ................................................................................................ 7 SELECTING AN ANTENNA ..................................................................................... 7 COAXIAL CABLE ...................................................................................................... 8 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................... 9 1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 9 1.2 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA 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 CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 14 4.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME ......................................................................... 14 4.7 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC ............................................. 15 4.8 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION ................................. 16 4.9 OPTIONAL CMP25 RAM+ MIC INSTALLATION .......................................... 17 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ............................................................... 18 5.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ................................................................ 18 6 BASIC OPERATION .................................................................................. 23 6.1 RECEPTION ..................................................................................................... 23 6.2 TRANSMISSION ............................................................................................... 23 6.3 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ............................................................ 23 6.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE .............................................................. 24 6.5 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE ............................................. 24 6.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ....................................................................... 24 6.7 NOAA WEATHER ALERT ............................................................................... 25 6.8 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING ............................................................. 25 6.9 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) ................................................................. 26 6.10 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) .................................. 26 6.11 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS ..................................................................... 27 6.12 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 ................................................ 27 6.13 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................. 28 6.14 DUAL WATCH (TO CH16) .............................................................................. 28 6.15 MEMORY SCANNING (M-SCAN) ................................................................. 28 6.16 PRIORITY SCANNING (P-SCAN) ................................................................. 29 6.17 NAVIGATION INDICATION ............................................................................ 29 6.18 VOICE SCRAMBLER .................................................................................... 30 6.19 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER'S MICROPROCESSOR ...................... 30 7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ............................................................... 31 7.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................... 31 7.2 DSC SCAN ...................................................................................................... 31 7.3 USCG DSC WATCH ....................................................................................... 32 7.3.1 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) .................................................... 32 7.3.2 Programming the MMSI ............................................................................... 32 Page 2 GX1280S TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.4 ADDITIONAL DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING INFORMATION .................. 33 7.5 DSC DISTRESS CALL ................................................................................... 33 7.5.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call .............................................................. 33 7.5.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call .................................................................. 34 7.6 ALL SHIPS CALL ............................................................................................ 35 7.6.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call .................................................................... 35 7.6.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ........................................................................ 36 7.7 INDIVIDUAL CALL ........................................................................................... 36 7.7.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory ..................................... 36 7.7.2 Setting up Individual Reply ......................................................................... 37 7.7.3 Setting up Individual Call Ringer ................................................................ 38 7.7.4 Transmitting an Individual Call .................................................................... 39 7.7.5 Receiving an Individual Call ........................................................................ 40 7.7.6 Setting Up the Call Waiting Function ........................................................ 40 7.8 ADVANCED DSC CALLS ............................................................................... 41 7.8.1 Group Call ...................................................................................................... 41 7.8.1.1 Setup a Group Call .................................................................................. 41 7.8.1.2 Transmitting a Group Call ........................................................................ 42 7.8.1.3 Receiving a Group Call ............................................................................ 43 7.8.2 Position Request ........................................................................................... 43 7.8.2.1 Setting up Position Reply ......................................................................... 44 7.8.2.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel .............................. 44 7.8.2.3 Receiving a Position Request .................................................................. 45 7.8.3 Position Send ................................................................................................ 46 7.8.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Call ................................................. 46 7.8.3.2 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call ..................................................... 47 RADIO SETUP MODE ............................................................................... 48 8.1 LAMP ADJUSTING .......................................................................................... 48 8.2 LCD CONTRAST ............................................................................................. 48 8.3 TIME OFFSET ................................................................................................. 49 8.4 KEY BEEP (ON / OFF) .................................................................................... 50 8.5 WX ALERT (ON / OFF) .................................................................................... 50 8.6 VOICE SCRAMBLER ...................................................................................... 51 8.7 CHANNEL NAMING ......................................................................................... 52 8.8 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE (NAV display) ................................................... 53 RAM MIC OPERTION ............................................................................... 54 9.1 RAM MIC CONTROLS ................................................................................... 54 9.2 INTERCOM OPERTION .................................................................................. 57 9.2.1 Communication .............................................................................................. 57 9.2.2 Calling ............................................................................................................ 58 9.3 DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE .......................................................................... 58 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 59 10.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................................... 59 10.2 FACTORY SERVICE ..................................................................................... 60 10.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ..................................................................... 61 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ...................................................................... 62 WARRANTY .............................................................................................. 68 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 72 8 9 10 11 12 13 GX1280S 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. ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the MATRIX 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 MATRIX, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an EMail or contact the Product Support team at 800-767-2450 M-F 7:005:00PST. Page 4 GX1280S 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 license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters (except Hawaii) which is under 20 meters in length. However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal is required to have a ship station license. FCC license forms, including applications for ship (506) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at www.fcc.gov/forms. To obtain a form from the FCC, call (888) 225-5322. RADIO CALL SIGN Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio Station License. The USCG recommends the boats registration number and the state to be used. CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING You may need a license when traveling in Canada. If you do need a license contact their neare ...