Standard-horizon QUANTUM Series GX3500S Manuel d'utilisateur

Page 1GX3500SQUANTUM Series GX3500S25 Watt VHF/FMITU Class D DSC Marine TransceiverOwner's Manual Oversized alphanumeric LCD, knobs and keys 30

GX3500SPage 108 INSTALLATION8.1 LOCATIONThe radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:• is far enough from any compass to a

Page 11GX3500S2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ±20% power source. Connectthe black power wire to a negative ground.3. If an optional remote

GX3500SPage 128.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT• The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud inthe setup menu. If there is

Page 13GX3500S8.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIMEFrom the Factory the GX3500S shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A timeoffset is needed to show the local ti

GX3500SPage 148.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATIONYou may select the time display between local time and UTC (time GPS sendsto radio). Time is displayed wh

Page 15GX3500S8.8 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETICAllows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG).Factory default is True howeve

GX3500SPage 168.9 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this tem-plate to find th

Page 17GX3500S8.10 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC INSTALLATIONThe GX3500S is capable of using up to 2 Enhanced RAM+ mics to remotelycontro

GX3500SPage 189 CONTROLS AND INDICATORSNOTEThis section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 4 forlocation of controls. For detailed o

Page 19GX3500SFigure 4. Controls and ConnectorsDISTRESSPULL OPEN-/*JKL

GX3500SPage 2TABLE OF CONTENTS1 GENERAL INFORMATION ... 42 PACKING

GX3500SPage 20[PWR] KeyTurns the transceiver on and off. To turn the transceiver on, press andhold this key until the LCD turns on. To turn it off, pr

Page 21GX3500S[4(DW)] KeyWhen in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “4” ina channel number.Secondary use (Depends on the tr

GX3500SPage 22[9(FOG)] KeyWhen in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “9” ina channel number.Secondary usePress the [F] key

Page 23GX3500S[F] KeyPress the [F] key to activate the “Alternate” key function.[DISTRESS] KeyUsed to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress c

GX3500SPage 2410 BASIC OPERATION10.1 RECEPTION1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply andantenna are properly conn

Page 25GX3500S10.3 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limited to5 minutes. This limi

GX3500SPage 26section “12.9 WX ALERT”), the transceiver is capable of receiving this alert ifthe following is performed:1. Program NOAA weather channe

Page 27GX3500S8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color andother distinguishing marks. The total transmission should no

GX3500SPage 2810.9 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLSTo make a radiotelephone call, use a channel designated for this purpose, Thefastest way to learn which chan

Page 29GX3500S10.12 SCANNINGAllows the user to select the scan type from Memory scan or Priority scan.“Memory scan” scans the channels that were prog

Page 3GX3500S11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL ... 3811.3.1 Tansmitting a DSC D

GX3500SPage 3010.12.3 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN)In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may changethe priority channel

Page 31GX3500S10.13.1 Operating the PA HAIL mode1. Press the [F] key followed by the [8(PA)] key to acti-vate the PA HAIL mode.2. Press the PTT swit

GX3500SPage 3210.15 LCD DIMMERAllows setting up the backlight intensity or to turn it off.1. Press the [F] key followed by the [1(DIM)] key to en-abl

Page 33GX3500S10.16.1 Communication1. Press the [F] key followed by the [5(IC)] key, the modeis changed to “INTERCOM” mode.2. If your GX3500S is equi

GX3500SPage 3410.17 VOICE SCRAMBLERIf privacy of communications is desired, a CVS2500 voice scrambler (VS) canbe installed in the transceiver. Contac

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GX3500SPage 3611 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING11.1 GENERALWARNINGThis radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safetycall to facili

Page 37GX3500S11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI)11.2.1 What is an MMSI?An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceivers capable

GX3500SPage 3811.3 DSC DISTRESS CALLThe GX3500S is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messagesto all DSC radios. The GX3500S may be c

Page 39GX3500STransmitting a DSC Distress Call with Nature of DistressThe GX3500S is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Call with the following“Na

GX3500SPage 41 GENERAL INFORMATIONThe Vertex Standard GX3500S is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use inthe frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MH

GX3500SPage 4011.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call1. When a DSC Distress call is received, an emergencyalarm sounds.Then channel 16 is automatically

Page 41GX3500S11.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “DSC Operation”menu will appear.2. Turn the CHANNEL selector kn

GX3500SPage 4211.5 INDIVIDUAL CALLThis feature allows the GX3500S to contact another vessel with a DSC VHFradio and automatically switch the receivin

Page 43GX3500S10. Enter the MMSI number by the keypad. If a mistakewas made entering in the number, pressing the [CLR]key to delete the wrong characte

GX3500SPage 4411.5.3 Setting up the Individual/Group Call RingerWhen a Individual Call or Group Call is received the radio will produce a ringingtone

Page 45GX3500S11.5.4 Transmitting an Individual CallThis feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. Thisfeature is similar t

GX3500SPage 46Manual CallingYou may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up theIndividual Directory.1. Press the [CALL(MENU)]

Page 47GX3500S11.5.5 Receiving an Individual CallWhen receiving an individual call, an acknowledgment must be sent back to thecalling station. The GX

GX3500SPage 4811.6 GROUP CALLThis feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (examplemembers of a yacht club) using DSC radios wi

Page 49GX3500Snumber entry.10. Enter the MMSI number by the keypad. If a mistakewas made entering in the number, press the [CLR]key to delete the wron

Page 5GX3500S4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATIONThis radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only wherethe radio operator must ha

GX3500SPage 50Manual CallingYou may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up theGroup call number.1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key

Page 51GX3500S11.6.3 Receiving a Group Call1. When a group call is received, the GX3500S will pro-duce a ringing alarm sound.2. The radio automaticall

GX3500SPage 5211.7 POSITION REQUESTAdvancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of anothervessel and show the position of that vess

Page 53GX3500SThe GX3500S has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer.1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until“Radio Setup” me

GX3500SPage 54NOTEIf the GX3500S does not receive position data from the polled vessel,the LCD will show “NO POSITION DATA.”Manual RequestYou may ente

Page 55GX3500S11.7.3 Receiving a Position RequestWhen a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarmwill sound and POS REQUE

GX3500SPage 5611.8 POSITION SENDThe feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting aposition of another vessel this function a

Page 57GX3500S11.8.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Send CallPre-Programmable Calling1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “DSC Operation”menu will appear i

GX3500SPage 5811.8.3 Receiving a DSC Position Send CallWhen another vessel transmits their vessels location to the GX3500S the fol-lowing will happen:

Page 59GX3500S11.9 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON)You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if theGX3500S is no

GX3500SPage 65 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATIONVertex Standard radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission(FCC) requirements that regulate t

GX3500SPage 6012 RADIO SETUPNOTEThe optional RAM+ MIC CMP25 can also change the RADIO SETUPmenu. Refer to page 74 for details.12.1 LCD CONTRASTThis

Page 61GX3500S12.2 TIME OFFSETThis selection sets the time offset between local time and UTC (time GPSsends to radio). Time is displayed when GPS pos

GX3500SPage 6212.3 TIME LOCATIONThis selection selects the time display between local time and UTC (time GPSsends to radio). Time is displayed when G

Page 63GX3500S12.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL SETAllows selection of the priority channel.1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until“Radio Setup” menu a

GX3500SPage 6412.7 SCAN RESUME TIMEThis selection is used to select the time the GX3500S waits after a transmis-sion ends before starting scanning.1.

Page 65GX3500S12.9 WX ALERTThis selection allows the radios NOAA Weather alert to be turned off. Defaultsetting is ON.1. Press and hold down the [CAL

GX3500SPage 6612.10 CHANNEL NAME CHANGEThis selection allows you to customize the name of a channel from the defaultname.1. Press and hold down the [

Page 67GX3500S12.11 NAMING THE RADIO OR RAM+ STATIONSThis selection allows you to provide the name to the radio and optional RAM+Mic’s when connected

GX3500SPage 6812.12 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCYThis selection allows you to select the Alert Tone Frequency for the PA/FOGOperation. Available selection

Page 69GX3500S13 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATIONWhen the RAM+ microphone is connected to the GX3500S, most VHF, DSC,setup menus and PA modes can be remot

Page 7GX3500S6 FCC NOTICENOTICEUnauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com-pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modificatio

GX3500SPage 70POWER SWITCH (PWR)Press and hold down this key to turn to the transceiver and RAM+ Mic onand off.PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCHActivates tran

Page 71GX3500S[DW] KeyWatches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel untileither signal is received. (Dual watch)Secondary usePress a

GX3500SPage 72RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received.RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coaststation.8. To cancel

Page 73GX3500S13.3 PA/FOG OPERATIONThe RAM+ is capable of controlling the 30W Public address, 4 fog horns, bellsand whistles.13.3.1 Operating the PA

GX3500SPage 7413.4 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODEThe RAM+ can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to section “10DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING” and section “12

Page 75GX3500S14 MAINTENANCEThe inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver willprovide many years of continuous use. Tak

GX3500SPage 76SYMPTOMTransceiver fails topower up.Transceiver blows fusewhen connected topower supply.Popping or whiningnoise from the speakerwhile en

Page 77GX3500S15. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTSTables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments forU.S.A. and International use. Below a

GX3500SPage 786. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitorChannel 16.VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE01 X

Page 79GX3500SVHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE23 X X D 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)23A X S 157.150 U.

GX3500SPage 87 GETTING STARTED7.1 ABOUT VHF RADIOThe radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158MHz with some shore statio

GX3500SPage 80VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE75 X S 156.775 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)76 X S 156.825 Port Operation

Page 81GX3500SNoncommercial6817156.425 156.4250916156.450 156.45069 156.475 156.47571 156.575 156.57572 156.625 ... Intership only.78A 156.925 15

GX3500SPage 824: Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movementand docking of ships. Normal output power must not

Page 83GX3500S16. WARRANTYMarine Products Limited WarrantySTANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex Standard) warrants, to the originalpurchaser only, e

GX3500SPage 84STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service ofthe Products. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability fo

Page 85GX3500SONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVEREDUNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATIONTHANK YO

GX3500SPage 8617 SPECIFICATIONSPerformance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and aresubject to change without notice.17.1 GENE

Page 87GX3500S18 APPENDIXFOG HORN TIMING CHARTThe fog horn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned off.TYPE PATTERN USAGE120sL

GX3500SPage 88Copyright 2004VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX STA

Page 9GX3500S7.3 COAXIAL CABLEVHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable –a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable