User manual STANDARD HORIZON GX2355S

SPECTRUM + GX2355S 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Submersible DSC distress call automatically broadcasts lat/long and vessel ID MARITEL DSC telephone capability DSC position request function and NMEA data input/output Noise canceling Clear Voice Speaker microphone with channel selector 20 W Loud Hailer with Bells & Whistles Latitude/Longitude and SOG/COG display Channel name capability Versatile user-programmable scanning and priority scan NOAA Weather Alert One-button access to Channel 16 and 9 Access all US, Canadian and International channels Big, back-lit display and keys with GPS attached Owner's Manual 16/9 /PWR VOL 16/9 UM+ CTR SPE WX G PA/FO H /L NAV RESS DIST OPEN PULL L SQ A/B N SCA L CAL T SE MEM TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ...... 1 STATION LICENSE ..................................... 1 RADIO CALL SIGN ...................................... 1 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING .... 1 FCC NOTICE ................................................ 2 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................. 3 5.10 CHANNEL A /B INSTANT CALL ....... 17 5.10.1 Storing new channel A/B ............ 17 5.10.2 Changing the stored channel A/B .. 17 5.10.3 Operating the channel A/B ........ 17 5.11.PA/FOG OPERATION ....................... 17 5.11.1 Operating the PA HAIL mode ..... 18 5.11.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode 18 5.12 NAVIGATION INDICATION ............... 19 1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................. 3 1.2 FCC/ INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION .. 3 2 ACCESSORIES .................................... 4 6 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ....... 21 6.1 GENERAL .......................................... 21 6.1.1 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ... 21 6.1.2 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) ........................................ 21 6.2 SENDING A DISTRESS CALL .......... 22 6.2.1 S e n d i n g a D i s t r e s s C a l l Automatically ............................... 22 6.2.2 Sending a Distress Call and Manually Inputting a Position ..... 23 6.3 SENDING A DISTRESS CALL WITH NATURE OF DISTRESS ................... 24 6.4 SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL ..... 25 6.5 SENDING A GROUP CALL ............... 26 5 BASIC OPERATION .......................... 13 6.6 SENDING AN ALL SHIPS CALL ....... 27 6.7 MARITEL DSC TELEPHONE CALL .... 28 6.7.1 Sending a Ship to Shore Call ..... 28 6.7.2 Receiving a Shore to Ship Call .. 29 6.7.3 Resend Telephone Call Signal ... 29 6.7.4 Resend Telephone Call When Receive Busy Signal ................... 29 6.8 DSC STANDBY ................................. 30 6.9 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY ........... 30 6.9.1 Operation of Distress Call Waiting . 31 6.9.2 Operation of Individual Call Waiting .. 31 6.10 POSITION REQUEST ....................... 32 6.11 POSITION SEND ............................... 33 5.1 RECEPTION ...................................... 13 5.2 TRANSMISSION ................................ 13 5.3 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT) ... 14 5.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ... 14 5.5 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE ................................................ 14 5.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ......... 15 5.7 NOAA WEATHER ALERT ................. 15 5.8 MEMORY SCANNING (M-SCAN) ..... 16 5.9 PRIORITY SCANNING (P-SCAN) .... 16 5.13 VOICE SCRAMBLER ........................ 19 5.13.1 Operation with voice scrambler .. 19 5.14 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER'S MICROPROCESSOR ........................ 20 2.1 PACKING LIST .................................... 4 2.2 OPTIONS ............................................. 4 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ......... 5 3.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .... 5 4 INSTALLATION ................................. 10 4.1 LOCATION ......................................... 10 4.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ......... 10 4.3 ACCESSORY CABLE ....................... 11 4.3.1 Cable pin number and signal ..... 11 4.4 CMB16 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION ... 12 6.12 RECEIVING DSC CALLS .................. 34 6.12.1 Receiving a distress call ............. 34 6.12.2 Receiving a distress relay call .... 35 6.12.3 Receiving an all ships call .......... 35 6.12.4 Receiving a geographical area call .. 35 6.12.5 Receiving an individual call ........ 36 6.12.6. Receiving a position request ...... 36 7. DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE ............ 37 9.7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) .. 55 9.7.1 USCG DSC Watch ...................... 55 9.8 M A R I T I M E M O B I L E S E R V I C E IDENTITY (MMSI) .............................. 55 9.8.1 What is a MMSI? ........................ 55 9.9 USING DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING FEATURES ........................................ 55 9.9.1 Distress Call ................................ 55 9.9.2 Individual Call ............................. 55 9.9.3 Group Call ................................... 56 9.9.4 Urgency Call ............................... 56 9.9.5 Safety Call ................................... 56 9.9.6 Position request .......................... 56 9.9.7 Telephone Call ............................ 56 9.10 ADDITIONAL DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING INFORMATION ................. 56 9.11 ABOUT VHF RADIO .......................... 56 9.12 SELECTING AN ANTENNA .............. 57 9.13 COAXIAL CABLE .............................. 57 10 MAINTENANCE ................................. 58 10.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ................... 58 10.2 FACTORY SERVICE ......................... 59 10.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ......... 60 10.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT ............................................ 61 11. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS .............. 62 12. WARRANTY ....................................... 66 13 SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 69 13.1 GENERAL .......................................... 69 13.2 TRANSMITTER ................................. 69 13.3 RECEIVER ......................................... 69 13.4 DSC .................................................... 70 7.1 SETUP ............................................... 37 7.2 LAMP ADJUSTING ............................ 37 7.3 LCD CONTRAST ............................... 37 7.4 CH NAMING ...................................... 38 7.5 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY SETUP (DSC) .. 39 7.6 DSC TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ID INPUT ... 40 7.7 POSITION REQUEST REPLY TYPE ... 41 7.8 VOICE SCRAMBLER ........................ 42 7.9 KEY BEEP (ON OR OFF) ................. 43 7.10 INDIVIDUAL RING ............................. 43 7.11 TIME OFFSET ................................... 44 7.12 USER MMSI INPUT ........................... 45 7.13 GROUP MMSI INPUT ....................... 46 7.14 DSC SCANNING ............................... 47 TO CHANGE DSC SCAN METHOD: ..... 47 8 RAM MIC OPERATION ..................... 48 8.1 R A M M I C C O N T R O L S A N D CONNECTIONS ................................ 48 8.2 INDICATORS ..................................... 50 8.3 INTERCOM OPERATION ................. 51 8.3.1 Communication ........................... 51 8.3.2 Calling ......................................... 51 9 OPERATING PRACTICES ................ 52 9.1 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) ... 52 9.2 C A L L I N G A N O T H E R V E S S E L (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) ......................... 52 9.3 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS ......... 53 9.4 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 ... 54 9.5 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS ... 54 9.6 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING ... 54 ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the SPECTRUM+ 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 SPECTRUM+, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at 562/404-2700 M-F 7:00-5:00PST. 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 which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR or EPIRB, and which is not required to carry radio equipment. 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 carry a license. FCC license forms, including applications for ship (506) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at www.fcc.gov/forms. To obtain a form from the FCC, call (888) 225-5322. RADIO CALL SIGN Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio Station License. The USCG recommends the boats registration number and the state to be used. CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING You may need a license when traveling in Canada. If you do need a license contact their nearest field office or regional office or write: Industry Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn: DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada, KIA 0C8 GX2355S Owner's Manual page 1 FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- -- -- -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. page 2 Owner's Manual GX2355S 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The STANDARD HORIZON GX2355S is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX2355S requires 13.8V for operation and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts. The transceiver is capable of RTCM SC101 DSC (Digital Selective Calling) operation and intercom operation with the use of an optional RAM mic (CMP23 remote-control speaker/microphone with display). The transceiver operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are switchable for use with either USA, International, or Canadian regulations. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the red 16/9 key. NOAA Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the WX key with channel selection. Other features of the transceiver include: scanning, priority scanning, public address (PA) mode, submersible noise-canceling speaker mic, high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability. 1.2 FCC/ INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application. Type Acceptance ................................................................... FCC Part 80 Output Power .......................................... 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high) Emission ..................................................................... 16K0F3E, 16K0G3E Frequency Range ................................................ 156.025 to 163.275 MHz FCC Type Number ............................................................... K66GX2350S Industry Canada Type Approval .......................................... 511822205AV GX2355S Owner's Manual page 3 2 2.1 PACKING LIST ACCESSORIES When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: · GX2355S SPECTRUM + Transceiver (White/Black) · CMP351W/CMP351B (White/Black Microphone attached to the transceiver) and hanger kit · Mounting Bracket and attaching hardware · Spare Fuse (6 A, 250 V ) · Owner's Manual · Quick-Reference Card · Accessory Cable · Power Cord · Dust Cover 2.2 OPTIONS CMB16 ...................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket CMP23 ................. Remote-Access Microphone (RAM Mic, Black / White) CAW23 ............................................ 10-foot Extension Cable for RAM Mic CVS2500 .......................................................................... Voice Scrambler 101S ...................................................................... Mini Extension Speaker 201S ................................................................... White Extension Speaker 201SZ ............................................ White Flush Mount Extension Speaker 201SBK .............................................................. Black Extension Speaker 201SBKZ ........................................ Black Flush Mount Extension Speaker 220SW ........................................................... 4.5" Round Hailer / PA Horn 240SW ............................................. 5" X 8" Rectangular Hailer / PA Horn page 4 Owner's Manual GX2355S 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 1 for location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter 4 of this manual. 3.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS q POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume. To turn the transceiver on press and hold this knob until the LCD turns on. To turn it off, press and hold this knob until the LCD turns off. When the power is turned on, the transceiver is set to the last selected channel. Secondary Use When the transceiver is turned on while the SCAN and WX keys are held down, the internal microprocessor is reset. This clears the memory and all user-programmed settings, such as scan memory, priority scan assignments, and A/B channel assignments. This condition is known as the default condition, the same as when shipped from the factory. For a list of these defaults, see the section on Resetting the Transceiver's Microprocessor. NOTE Resetting the microprocessor will not erase DSC MMSI and Directory Call Waiting information. w SQUELCH CONTROL (SQL) Sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does. This point is called the squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions. e KEY PAD 16/9 Key Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the 16/9 key again reverts to the previous selected working channel. Secondary use Please see secondary use for the WX and MEM key. GX2355S Owner's Manual page 5 VOL / PWR 16 9 UIC q wx SPECTRUM+ IC A/B SCAN H/L MEM PA/FOG NAV CALL SET MENU DISTRESS PULL OPEN SQL r t PA VOL w e i y o u !2 !0 16/9 !3 !1 Figure 1. Controls and Connectors page 6 Owner's Manual GX2355S WX Key Immediately recalls the previously selected NOAA weather channel from any channel location. Secondary use 1. Holding down the 16/9 key while pressing the WX key changes the mode from USA to International or Canadian. NOTE If position is displayed, this icon will be hidden. 2. Holding down the WX and SCAN key while turning the power on resets the microprocessor and erases scan channels from memory. This clears the memory and establishes the factory-set defaults. For a list of these defaults, see the section on Resetting the Transceiver's Microprocessor. SCAN Key 1. Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels. 2. If held while the UP or DOWN keys on the mic case are pressed or Channel Selector knob on radio is turned, the radio will show the channels in scan memory. This function will not work if the unit is scanning. NOTE There is only one priority channel. However, it can be assigned to a channel other than WX and CH70. The priority channel is marked with P-CH on the LCD. MEM Key Memorizes the selected channel into the transceivers scan memory for scanning. When pressed again, it DELETES the channel from the scan memory. Secondary use The MEM key is also used to select a priority channel. 1. Select the desired channel. 2. Press and hold the MEM key until the display shows P-CH. NOTE If position is displayed, this icon will be hidden. DISTRESS Key To send the distress call see section 6.2, (Sending a Distress Call). PA/FOG key Available to operate the PA function or the FOG HORN function GX2355S Owner's Manual page 7 A/B Key Immediately recalls two user assigned channels from any channel. CALL/SET Key The CALL/SET key functions as the enter key. Secondary use Press the CALL/SET key to access the DSC OPERATION menu. The following DSC functions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION menu; INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, ALL SHIPS, TELEPHONE, STANDBY, CALL WAIT, POS REQUEST and POS SEND. Press and hold the CALL/SET key to access the SETUP menu. The following functions can be accessed in the SETUP menu; LAMP ADJUST, CONTRAST, CH NAME, INDIV DIR, TELEPHONE MEMORY ID, POS REPLY, SCRAMBLER, KEY BEEP, INDIV RING, TIME SET, USER MMSI, GROUP MMSI, DSC SCAN. H/L Key Toggles between high and low power. When the H/L key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch from LO to HI power until the PTT is released. The H/L key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power only channels. NAV / IC Key 1. Pressing this key, when connected to the GPS receiver, the LCD displays position data, Date, Time, SOG (Speed Over Ground) and COG (Course Over Ground) from the GPS. 2. Press and hold down this key, when the optional RAM Mic is connected. Intercom operation will operate between radio and RAM Mic. r CHANNEL SELECTOR KNOB Rotary knob used to select channels and, to choose the item selection of different functions (DSC operation, PA/FOG operation and etc.). The CH key on the microphone can also be used to select them. Secondary Use While holding down the SCAN Key and turning the Channel Selector knob, you can confirm memory channels for scanning. t RAM MIC CONNECTOR Connects the Remote Access Microphone (RAM MIC). Refer to "section 8.0, (RAM MIC OPERATION). page 8 Owner's Manual GX2355S y ACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLE Connects the radio to a GPS, external PA horn, and an external speaker. u DC INPUT CABLE Connects the radio to a DC power supply of 13.8V i ANTENNA JACK Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with an impedance of 50 ohms. o PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCH Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode. If the transceiver is in the intercom operation mode, it activates the microphone for the intercom. !0 CLEAR VOICE NOISE-CANCELING SPEAKER MIC Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise. !1 UP and DOWN KEYS The UP and DOWN on the mic function the same as the Channel Selector knob on the front panel of the transceiver. !2 16/9 Key Pressing the 16/9 key Immediately recalls channel 16 from any location. Press and hold the 16/9 key to recall channel 9. Pressing the 16/9 key again reverts the radio to the previous select channel. !3 MICROPHONE SPEAKER The same audio heard through internal radio speaker as heard through microphone speaker. GX2355S Owner's Manual page 9 4 4.1 LOCATION INSTALLATION 1. The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that: · is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass reading due to the speaker magnet · provides accessibility to the front panel controls · allows connection to a power source and an antenna · has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger · the antenna must be mounted at least 3 feet from radio 4.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio! Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio. Antenna and Power Supply connections are as follows (see Figure 2): Antenna Optional Speaker Water proof Deck Outlet Fuse Accessory cable 16/9 /PWR VOL Red HI USA A UM+ CTR SPE Black 16/9 WX PA/FOG NAV ESS DISTROPEN PULL A/B SCAN H/L MEM L SQ L CAL /SET GP S Ch art 150 Power Source GPS Navigation Receiver Figure 2. General Installation 1. Mount the antenna at least 3 feet away from the radio. At the rear of the radio, connect the antenna cable. It must have a PL259 connector. RG-8/U coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is 25 feet or more from the radio. RG58 cable can be used for distances less than 25 feet. page 10 Owner's Manual GX2355S 2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ± 20% power source. Connect the black power wire to a negative ground. 3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to section 4.3 for connections. 4. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power output and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation. 4.3 ACCESSORY CABLE 4.3.1 Cable pin number and signal Pin number Signal 1 External speaker (+) 2 External speaker (­) 3 PA (+) 4 NMEA IN (+) 5 PA (­) 6 NMEA IN (­) 7 NMEA OUT (­) 8 NMEA OUT (+) NMEA 0183 Version (1.5 to 2.3 ) Input Sentences: GLL ­ Geographic Position­Longitude/Latitude RMC ­ Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data NMEA 0183 Version (2.3) Output Sentences: DSC ­ Digital Selective Calling Information DSE ­ Expanded Digital Selective Calling Information 4 5 6 7 8 3 2 1 When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off about 1 inch (2 cm) of the specified wire's insulation. NOTE Never short wires. This may lead to malfunctions. White: External speaker (+) Yellow: External speaker (­) Blue: NMEA IN (+) of GPS navigation receiver Green: NMEA IN (­) of GPS navigation receiver Brown: NMEA OUT (­) to Standard Horizon GPS 1 Gray: NMEA OUT (+) to Standard Horizon GPS 1 To GX2355S Black: PA (­) Red: PA (+) To external speaker, PA speaker and GPS receiver 1: Connecting these wires to Standard Horizon GPS to show a DSC Position Request, Position Send or Distress Call on the display of the GPS. GX2355S Owner's Manual page 11 4.4 CMB16 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION 1. Make a rectangular template for the flush mount measuring 2-1/8" H x 5-3/4" W. 2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accommodate the transceiver (at least 6 inches deep). There should be at least 1/2 inch between the transceiver's heatsink and any wiring, cables or structures. 3. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver. 4. Fasten the brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer nut combination, so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface (see Figure 3). 5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. Bracket adjusting screw Lock-washer nut combination Figure 3. CMB16 Flush Mount Installation page 12 Owner's Manual GX2355S 5 5.1 RECEPTION BASIC OPERATION 1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected. 2. Press and hold the VOL/PWR knob until the radio turns on. 3. Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as "squelch off". 4. Turn up the volume until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level. 5. Turn the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears. This state is known as the "squelch threshold." 6. Press the UP or DOWN key to select the desired channel. Refer to the channel chart (section 11 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS) for available channels. 7. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening level. The "BUSY" indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the channel is being used. 5.2 TRANSMISSION 1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION. 2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear. THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT! 3. Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch. The TX indicator on the LCD is displayed. 4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. 5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch. NOTE This is a noise-canceling microphone. The oval slot on the top front of microphone should be positioned within 1 inch (2 cm) from the mouth for optimum performance. 6. Refer to the section 9 OPERATING PRACTICES for standard transceiver operating procedures. GX2355S Owner's Manual page 13 5.3 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT) When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limited to 5 minutes. This prevents unintentional transmissions. 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. 5.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the channel chart (section 11 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS) for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels. NOTE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), Industry Canada (Canada), and International regulations. Mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. 5.5 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE 1. To change the modes, hold the 16/9 key and press the WX key. The mode changes from USA to International to Canadian with each press of the WX key. 2. USA will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode, INTL will be displayed for International mode, and CAN will be displayed for Canadian mode. 3. Refer to the channel chart (section 11 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS) for allocated channels in each mode. page 14 Owner's Manual GX2355S 5.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the WX key from any channel. The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel. 2. Turn the Channel Selector knob on the radio or on the microphone to select a different NOAA weather channel. 3. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the WX key. The transceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel. 5.7 NOAA WEATHER ALERT In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. The transceiver is capable of receiving this alert if the following is performed: 1. Program NOAA weather channels into the transceiver's memory for scanning. Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under Section 5.8. 2. Press the SCAN key once to start memory scanning or hold down the SCAN key during memory scanning to start priority scanning. 3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the regular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not stop on a normal weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received. 4. When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast. 5. Press the WX key to stop the alert tone and receive the weather report. NOTE If the WX key is not pressed the alert tone will be emitted for 5 minutes and then the weather report will be received. GX2355S Owner's Manual page 15 5.8 MEMORY SCANNING (M-SCAN) NOTE · During scanning, the dot matrix area of the LCD will show M-SCAN or P-SCAN depending on the scan mode selected. · The channel numbers programmed will cycle on the LCD. · If position is displayed this icon will be hidden. 1. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears. 2. Select a desired channel to be scanned using the Channel Selector knob. Press the MEM key, MEM will appear on the LCD which indicates the channel has been programmed into the transceivers memory. 3. Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned. 4. To DELETE a channel from the transceiver's memory, press the MEM key, MEM will disappear in the LCD. 5. To start scanning, press the SCAN key. Scanning will proceed from the lowest to the highest programmed channel number and will stop on a channel when a transmission is received. 6. The channel number will blink during reception. BUSY HI USA M­SCAN VTS A 7. To stop scanning, press the SCAN, 16/9, WX, or PTT key. 5.9 PRIORITY SCANNING (P-SCAN) 1. Any channel can be set as the priority channel, other than weather channels and channel 70. To set the priority channel, select the desired channel. Press and hold down the MEM key until P-CH is shown on the display. MEM HI USA P­SCAN CH16 A 2. To select priority scanning, hold down the SCAN key until P-SCAN appears on the LCD during memory scanning. Scanning will proceed between the memorized channels and the priority channel. The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel. CH. 70 (When DSC scaning is available) MEM CH. P-CH. MEM CH. P-CH. CH. 70 (When DSC scaning is available) page 16 Owner's Manual GX2355S BUSY HI USA T/W CH16 VTS A 3. The scanning will be performed while receiving the MEM CH (memorized channel). 4. To stop scanning, press the SCAN, 16/9, WX, or PTT key. NOTE Triple watch (T/W) means the radio is watching CH70 for DSC Calls. Dual watch (D/W) means the radio is not watching CH70 for DSC Calls. 5.10 CHANNEL A /B INSTANT CALL Two calling channels (used by an organization or a favorite channel) can be preset. But USA channels 9 and 16, and WX channels should not be assigned as A or B channels because they are readily available with the 16/9 and WX keys. If the A/B key is pressed and no channel A or B has been assigned, the alert signal will be present. 5.10.1 Storing new channel A/B 1. Press and hold down the A/B key and rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the desired channel. 2. Release the A/B key to store a desired channel as channel A/B. 3. Repeat steps to program second channel A/B. 5.10.2 Changing the stored channel A/B 1. Press the A/B key for memorized channel to appear. 2. Press and hold down the A/B key and rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the desired channel. 3. Release the A/B key to store a desired channel as channel A/B. NOTE The stored channels will delete in microprocessor resetting mode only. 5.10.3 Operating the channel A/B Pressing the A/B key more than once toggles between channel A, channel B and the channel that was received on. 5.11. PA/FOG OPERATION PA HAIL mode: PA HAIL mode allows the transceiver to be used as a power hailer when an optional 4 ohm hailer speaker is installed. The Hail mode has a listen-back feature which provides two way communication through the hailer speaker. GX2355S Owner's Manual page 17 FOG HORN mode: Automatic signaling is transmitted through the PA speaker. 5.11.1 Operating the PA HAIL mode PUBLIC ADDRESS VOLUME A 1. Press the PA/FOG key. Toggle between the PA HAIL and FOG HORN mode by pressing the PA/FOG key. 2. Press the PTT switch to speak through the hail speaker. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to control the AF output level. The AF output level can be set from 0 to 20 watts. 3. To exit the PA HAIL mode, press the 16/9, WX or CALL SET key. 5.11.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode Operator can select from FOG 1, FOG 2, FOG 3, FOG 4, HORN, SIREN, AGROUND, or ANCHOR. FOG 1: POWER BOAT UNDERWAY FOG 2: POWER BOAT STOPPED FOG 3: SAIL BOAT, FISH VESSEL, TOW VESSEL FOG 4: VESSEL UNDER TOW 1. Press the PA/FOG key on PA HAIL mode. >FOG1 FOG2 Toggle between the PA HAIL and FOG HORN FOG3 FOG4 A modes by pressing the PA/FOG key. FOG2 FOG3 FOG4 >SIREN 2. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select the function. A 3. Press the CALL/SET key to operate the FOG HORN mode. Horn ­ When PTT is pressed, emits HORN SOUND from the PA speaker. Siren ­ When PTT is pressed, emits SIREN SOUND from the PA speaker. SIREN VOLUME A 4. On the SIREN and FOG HORN modes, press the PTT switch to activate the tone through the PA speaker. Turn the Channel Selector knob to control the AF output level. The AF output level can be set from 0 to 20 watts. 5. To exit the FOG HORN mode, press the 16/9, WX or CALL SET key. page 18 Owner's Manual GX2355S 5.12 NAVIGATION INDICATION The transceiver has the ability to display the time, SOG and COG date, as well as the vessel's position (LAT/LON), if connected to a GPS receiver. 1. Press the NAV key to display position JUN15 8:45P 15 KT 160T . information. 35.55. 000'N 138 28. 000'W A If the GPS receiver receives no signal, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the HI USA INVALID left. NO POSTION DATA A 2. To hide the position information, press the NAV key. NOTE · The TIME OFFSET should be set to local time in the DSC/RADIO setup mode when the radio is connected to the GPS navigation receiver. To adjust TIME OFFSET to your local time, refer to section 7.11 TIME OFFSET. 5.13 VOICE SCRAMBLER If privacy of communications is desired, a CVS2500 voice scrambler (VS) can be installed in the transceiver. Contact your Dealer to have a CVS2500 installed. Refer to the section 7.8 of DSC/RADIO SET UP mode to program the voice scrambler. 5.13.1 Operation with voice scrambler 1. Turn on the transceiver. HI USA VS 3 COMMERCIAL HI USA A A COMMERCIAL HI USA VS OFF COMMERCIAL A 2. Select a channel that was programmed for scrambler mode. (Example: the voice scrambler code is set 3.) If a channel is not set for the voice scrambler, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the left. If a voice scrambler is canceled temporarily in the SETUP menu, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the left. 3. Monitor the channel before transmitting. 4. Transmit the voice message. The signal sent will be scrambled. GX2355S Owner's Manual page 19 5.14 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER'S MICROPROCESSOR Resetting the microprocessor restores the initial, factory supplied conditions in the transceiver. These are called the default conditions. To reset the microprocessor, first turn the transceiver off. Then while pressing the WX and SCAN keys, turn the transceiver on. The default conditions are: · No channels in the SCAN memory. · Channel 16 will be selected when the transceiver is turned on. · WX channel 01 will be recalled when the WX key is pressed. · Key beep will be on. · No channels will be stored in the A/B memory. NOTE Resetting the microprocessor will not erase DSC MMSI and Directory Call Waiting information. page 20 Owner's Manual GX2355S 6 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 6.1 GENERAL 6.1.1 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. It had also been designated part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is planed 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 service will allow mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position (when connected to the transceiver) to the USA Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or receive distress, urgency, safety and routine calls to or from another vessels equipped with a DSC transceiver. 6.1.2 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) What is an MMSI? An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceiver capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels. Refer to section 7.7 (USER MMSI INPUT). How can I obtain a MMSI assignment? Contact your dealer or Standard Horizon for details. 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 approximately 20 nautical miles. GX2355S Owner's Manual page 21 6.2 SENDING A DISTRESS CALL The distress call automatically includes the vessel's DSC MMSI and Lat/ Lon position. Refer to section 7.12, USER MMSI INPUT. The vessel's position can be sent only if the transceiver is properly connected to an operating GPS receiver. 6.2.1 Sending a Distress Call Automatically A >DISTRESS NATURE OF EXIT 1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the DISTRESS key. The distress menu will appear on the LCD. NOTE If GPS is connected skip steps 2 and 3 and go directly to step 4. (When No GPS is connected or INVALID is displayed, LCD shows below figure.) DISTRESS >SEND MANUAL EXIT A 2. Press the DISTRESS or CALL/SET key until the distress sending menu appear. When a GPS is connected and INVALID is not displayed, LCD will show step 4. 3. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select SEND. When you select MANUAL, refer to 6.2.2 Sending a Distress Call Manually. PRESS AND HOLD 3 SECOND FOR TRANSMIT A 4. Press and hold the DISTRESS or CALL/SET key for 3 seconds or more. Holding time will appear on the LCD. 5. When the distress signal is sent, the dot-matrix area of the LCD will be as shown in the illustration on the left. After the message has been sent, the Distress Alarm will sound. 6. The transceiver "shadow-watches" for a transmission between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received. "DISTRESS" and "WAITING" will appear on the LCD. TX HI USA DISTRESS WAITING 7. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgment is received. page 22 Owner's Manual GX2355S (When DISTRESS signal has been sent and it will be sent again, LCD shows below figure.) DISTRESS NATURE OF >CANCEL EXIT 8. To cancel a Distress Call, press the 16/9 key, turn the Channel Selector knob to select CANCEL. Then, press the CALL/SET key or turn off the radio. 9. When a distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected. LCD shows ID and the answering type. RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received. RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from other vessel or coast station. 10. To cancel the alarm, press any key. NOTE A DISTRESS ID987654321 RECEIVED ACK A When a GPS receiver with NMEA output is connected, the vessel's position is automatically transmitted with the distress call. 6.2.2 Sending a Distress Call and Manually Inputting a Position 1. Perform steps 1 through 2 of 6.2.1 Sending a Distress Call Automatically. DISTRESS SEND >MANUAL EXIT A 2. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select MANUAL and press the CALL/SET key. 3. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select the desired numeral and press the CALL/SET key. UTC (Universal Time Coordinates also known as GMT) area is entered for a time. The time can be . entered through 0:00 - 23:59. "­ ­ ­' N" area is entered the north latitude. The north latitude can . . . be entered through 0 00 - 90 00. "­ ­ ­' W" area is entered the west longitude. The west . . longitude can be entered through 0 00' - 180 00. DISTRESS UTC .0:00 0 .00' N 0 00' W A 4. Press and hold the DISTRESS key for 3 seconds or more. Holding time will appear on the LCD. 5. Perform steps 5 through 10 of 6.2.1 Sending a Distress Call Automatically. GX2355S Owner's Manual page 23 6.3 SENDING A DISTRESS CALL WITH NATURE OF DISTRESS The NATURE OF on type of distress call can be selected and transmitted. The distress call automatically includes the vessels DSC MMSI and Lat/ Lon position. The vessels position will be sent only if the transceiver is properly connected to an operating GPS receiver. >DISTRESS NATURE OF CANCEL EXIT A 1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the red DISTRESS key. The distress call menu will appear. 2. Turn the Channel Selector knob or press the UP or DOWN key on the microphone to select the nature of distress ( NATURE OF). 3. Press the CALL/SET key. The dot-matrix area of LCD will be as shown in the illustration on the left. DISTRESS >NATURE OF CANCEL EXIT A >FIRE FLOODING COLLISION GROUNDING A 4. Turn the Channel Selector knob or press the UP or DOWN key on microphone to select the NATURE OF DISTRESS. To send a DISTRESS CALL with NATURE OF DISTRESS, press and hold CALL/SET key until the distress signal is sent. FIRE WAITING 5. After a message has been sent, the transceiver "DSC SCAN" between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment is received. (Example: Fire is sent.) 6. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgment is received. To cancel this, turn power OFF then ON again. 7. When a distress acknowledgment is received, emergency alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected. 8. To cancel the alarm, press any key. page 24 Owner's Manual GX2355S 6.4 SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL This feature allows the user to contact another user vessel DSC and to automatically switch the receiving DSC radio to a desired working channel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel. To send an individual call, see section 7.5 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY SETUP. The individual call function allows you to transmit a DSC signal to a specific party only, prompting communication on a voice channel. HI USA CCG A 1. Select the traffic channel for voice communication. 2. Press the CALL/SET key. The DSC CALLING menu will appear. >INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS TELEPHONE A 3. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select INDIVIDUAL. (To cancel, select EXIT with the Channel Selector knob or press the 16/9 key.) 4. Press the CALL/SET key. The transceiver will beep, and the individual directory will appear. 5. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select the individual you want to contact. 6. Press the CALL/SET key to transmit the individual DSC signal. 7. After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, the transceiver will wait 8 seconds for the acknowledgment. If the reply signal is not received, the transceiver will transmit again. 8. After the second INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, if the reply signal is not received, the dot matrix area of the LCD will display ">SEND" to prompt the user to send the call again or exit the mode. 9. When an individual call acknowledgment "able to comply" is received, the established channel is automatically selected and an alarm sounds. Owner's Manual page 25 >TOM MIKE BOB DICK A TOM MIKE >BOB DICK A INDIVIDUAL BOB WAITING NO REPLY BOB >SEND EXIT A HI USA CCG A GX2355S UNATTENDED BOB >SEND EXIT A 10. When an individual call acknowledgment with "unable to comply" is received, the established channel is automatically selected. 11. To cancel, select EXIT using the Channel Selector knob and press the CALL/SET key. This procedure can be also canceled as follows; Press the CALL/SET key or 16/9 key. 6.5 SENDING A GROUP CALL This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels using DSC and to automatically switch to a desired channel. This feature allows you to transmit a DSC signal with group MMSI that has been set according to section 7.13 Group MMSI INPUT. 1. Select the desired channel to use Group Call for HI USA voice communications. CCG A >INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS TELEPHONE 2. Press the CALL/SET key. The DSC CALLING menu will appear. A INDIVIDUAL >GROUP ALL SHIPS TELEPHONE A 3. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select GROUP. To cancel, select EXIT with the Channel Selector knob or press 16/9 key. 4. Press the CALL/SET key. GROUP >SEND EXIT A 5. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select SEND. To cancel, select EXIT with the Channel Selector knob or press 16/9 key. 6. Press the CALL/SET key. When the Group Call signal is sent, the dotmatrix area of the LCD will be as shown in the illustration on the left. 7. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the designated channel. TX HI USA WAITING A HI USA CCG A page 26 Owner's Manual GX2355S 6.6 SENDING AN 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, Safety or Routine. 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 distress situation. 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 important meteorological message. HI USA CCG A 1. S e l e c t t h e t r a f f i c c h a n n e l ( f o r v o i c e communication). 2. Press the CALL/SET key. The DSC CALLING menu will appear. >INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS TELEPHONE A INDIVIDUAL GROUP >ALL SHIPS TELEPHONE 3. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select ALL SHIPS. A >URGENCY SAFETY ROUTINE EXIT A 4. Press the CALL/SET key. To cancel this, turn the Channel Selector knob to select EXIT. 5. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select the nature of call (URGENCY, SAFETY or ROUTINE). >URGENCY SAFETY ROUTINE EXIT A TX HI USA WAITING A 6. Press the CALL/SET key to transmit the selected type of ALL SHIPS DSC call. When ROUTINE is selected, the signal is transmitted then the transceiver will wait on the channel selected in step 1. 7. After the ALL SHIPS CALL is transmitted, the transceiver will wait on CH16 except ROUTINE. HI USA DISTRESS GX2355S Owner's Manual page 27 6.7 MariTEL DSC TELEPHONE CALL DSC telephone function allows the user to transmit and receive DSC telephone calls automatically from ship to a shore based telephone (MariTel) coast station, or from a shore based telephone to your vessel. The Spectrum+ has a telephone directory similar to a cellular phone. Phone numbers have to be preprogrammed into to the memory of the radio before this function will operate properly. See section 7.6 Telephone ID setup. 6.7.1 Sending a Ship to Shore Call 1. Press the CALL/SET key. The DSC CALLING menu will appear. A >INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS TELEPHONE INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS >TELEPHONE 2. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select TELEPHONE. A 3. Press the CALL/SET key. TOM >MIKE BOB DICK A 4. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select telephone name you want to contact. 5. Press the CALL/SET key. When the Telephone call signal is sent, the dotmatrix area of the LCD will be as shown in the illustration on the left. 6. When the transceiver receives the telephone call starting signal, the channel is switched to telephone call channel and the alarm will sound. If you receive no acknowledgment signal, refer to 6.7.3 Resend Telephone Call Signal. If you receive Busy signal, refer to 6.7.4 Resend Telephone Call When Receive Busy Signal. 7. To end Telephone Call, press the CALL/SET key. 8. When the transceiver has received the telephone call ending signal, the transceiver is switched to the previous channel and the elapsed time will be shown as the illustration on the left. If no elapsed time data is received, "­ ­ : ­ ­ : ­ ­" will be shown. Owner's Manual GX2355S TX HI USA TELEPHONE MIKE TX HI USA MIKE WAITING HI USA TELEPHONE MIKE >END CALL TX HI USA TELEPHONE MIKE TELEPHONE CALL FINISHED ELPSD TIME 00 : 03 : 25 TELEPHONE CALL FINISHED ELPSD TIME -- : -- : -- page 28 6.7.2 Receiving a Shore to Ship Call After a DSC Telephone call from a shore station has been received the radio will automatically be switched to the MariTel Marine operator channel. 1. When the transceiver receives the telephone call HI USA TELEPHONE starting signal from the shore, the alarm will sound. >END CALL TELEPHONE CALL FINISHED ELPSD TIME 00 : 03 : 25 TELEPHONE CALL FINISHED ELPSD TIME -- : -- : -- 2. To take the incoming call, press the PTT and start talking to the person. 3. To end the call, press the CALL/SET key. 4. When the transceiver has received the telephone call ending signal, the transceiver is switched to the previous channel and the elapsed time will be shown as the illustration on the left. If no elapsed time data is received "- - : - :- - " will be shown. 6.7.3 Resend Telephone Call Signal When you send starting or ending telephone call signal to the coast station and you receive no acknowledgment signal from coast station during 8 seconds or more, Resending menu will appear. You can resend the telephone call with this menu. NO REPLY MIKE >SEND EXIT 1. You receive no acknowledgment signal from coast station, the dot-matrix area of the LCD will A be as shown in the illustration on the left. 2. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select SEND. To exit the Telephone Call mode, turn the Channel Selector knob to select EXIT and press the CALL/SET key. 6.7.4 Resend Telephone Call When Receive Busy Signal When you send starting telephone call signal to the coast station and you receive Busy signal from coast station, a menu will appear. You can resend the telephone call with this menu. UNATTENDED MIKE >SEND EXIT 1. You receive busy signal from coast station, the dot-matrix area of the LCD will be as shown in A the illustration on the left. 2. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select SEND. To exit the telephone call, turn the Channel Selector knob to select EXIT and press the CALL/SET key. GX2355S Owner's Manual page 29 6.8 DSC STANDBY The DSC Standby function allows the transceiver to reply to DSC calls with the UNATTENDED message and logs the calls in the call waiting directory (This feature is similar to an answering machine). When set to the DSC Standby mode, voice traffic may still be monitored on the selected channel. >INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS TELEPHONE 1. Press the CALL/SET key. The DSC CALLING menu will appear. A GROUP ALL SHIPS TELEPHONE >STANDBY 2. Turn the Channel Selector knob to select the STANDBY mode. A HI USA DSC STANDBY UNATTENDED A 3. Press the CALL/SET key. 4. When an individual DSC call is received, the radio will respond with the UNATTENDED message if an operator cannot answer the call. The DSC call will be logged into the radio's call waiting directory. 5. To cancel this, press the 16/9 key. NOTE This function is available as following; DSC SCAN is turned on, or the current channel is set CH70 if DSC SCAN is turned off. 6.9 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY The DSC Call Waiting directory logs 10 received distress calls, and logs 20 individual calls that are received and not answered within 5 minutes or while the radio is set on the DSC Standby function. Calls will be logged while busy with other communications as long as the transmitter is not keyed at the time of the call. If the call is answered within 5 minutes the call will not be logged. When a call is logged, a message will appear on the LCD. NOTE When a DISTRESS CALL is received, this call will be logged on the distress call waiting directory. page 30 Owner's Manual GX2355S