Standard-horizon Gx5500s Manuel d'utilisateur

Page 1GX5500SQUANTUM GX5500S25 Watt VHF/FMMarine TransceiverOwner's Manualz Commercial Grade ITU Class D DSC Transceiverz Superior Receiver Perfo

GX5500SPage 102. 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

GX5500SPage 100Copyright 2007VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX ST

Page 11GX5500S• The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud inthe setup menu. If there is a selection for parity select none.• Fo

GX5500SPage 12OFFSET TIME TABLE8.4 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONSAfter connections have been made between the GX5500S and the GPS, asmall satellite icon wil

Page 13GX5500S8.6 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATIONSet the radio show UTC time or local time with the offset inputted in section 8.5CHANGING THE GPS TIME.1.

GX5500SPage 148.8 TREBLE AND BASE AUDIO TONE CONTROLAllows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for the bestacoustics in noisy envi

Page 15GX5500SFigure 2. MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation8.9 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION1. Make a rectangular template for the flush mount

GX5500SPage 168.10OPTIONAL CMP25 ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MICOR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATIONThe GX5500S is capable of using a CMP25 Enhanced RAM+ m

Page 17GX5500SRemote Mic or External Speaker SelectionBy default the RAM+ or VH-310 Handset internal speaker is turned on, how-ever using the RAM+ mic

GX5500SPage 189 CONTROLS AND INDICATORSNOTEThis section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 4 forlocation of controls. For detailed op

Page 19GX5500SDISTRESSPULL OPEN-/*JKLFigure 4. Controls and Connectors

GX5500SPage 2TABLE OF CONTENTS1 GENERAL INFORMATION ...

GX5500SPage 20[H/L] KeyPress the [H/L] key to toggles between 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low)power. When the [H/L] key is pressed while the transceiver is o

Page 21GX5500S[4(DW)] KeyWhen in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “4”in a channel number.Secondary usePress the [F] key f

GX5500SPage 22[9(FOG)] KeyWhen in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “9”in a channel number.Secondary usePress the [F] key

Page 23GX5500SACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLEConnects the GX5500S to a GPS, a PA speaker, and an external speaker.See section “3 OPTIONS” for a list of opt

GX5500SPage 2410 BASIC OPERATION10.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONSThe FCC prohibits the following communications:• False distress or emergency messages:•

Page 25GX5500S10.3 TRANSMISSION1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION.2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.THIS IS AN

GX5500SPage 2610.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the [WX] key from any chan-nel. The transceiver will go to the las

Page 27GX5500S10.8 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE)Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may bedefined as a threat to life or p

GX5500SPage 28traffic, 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

Page 29GX5500S10.12 DUAL WATCH (TO CH16)1. Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears.2. Select the channel you wish to dual watch to C

Page 3GX5500S11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL ...

GX5500SPage 305. To start scanning, press the [F] key followed by the [3(SCAN)] key,“M-SCANM-SCANM-SCANM-SCANM-SCAN” appears on the LCD. Scanning will

Page 31GX5500S10.14 PA/FOG OPERATIONThe GX5500S has a 30W Hailer built-in and can be used with any 4 Ohm PAHorns. Standard Horizon offers a small and

GX5500SPage 3210.14.2 Operating the FOG HORN modeOperator can select from Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Aground, Anchor, Hornand Siren. Refer to the Fog

Page 33GX5500STYPE PATTERN USAGE120sListen Back5s 5s2s 2s120sListen Back1s 1s1s 1s2s 2s2s 2s120sListen Back1s 1s1s 1s1s 1s2s 2s2s 2s2s 2s120sListen Ba

GX5500SPage 3410.17 INTERCOM OPERATIONConnecting a CMP25 RAM+ or VH-310 Handset to the GX5500S allows inter-com communications. Refer to section “13.

Page 35GX5500S10.17.2 CallingHold down the [5(IC)] key when the “Intercom” mode is activated to send acalling beep to the RAM+ or VH-310 remote mic.N

GX5500SPage 3611 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING11.1 GENERALWARNINGThis radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safetycall to facilita

Page 37GX5500STHIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATETHE GX5500S DSC FUCTIONS.How can I obtain an MMSI assignment?In the USA, visit t

GX5500SPage 3811.3 DSC DISTRESS CALLThe GX5500S is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress mes-sages to all DSC radios. The GX5500S may be

Page 39GX5500STransmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of DistressThe GX5500S is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with the follow-ing

GX5500SPage 41 GENERAL INFORMATION1.1 INTRODUCTIONThe STANDARD HORIZON GX5500S is a VHF/FM Marine Transceiver de-signed for use in the frequency rang

GX5500SPage 40Cancel a DSC Distress CallIf a DSC Distress call was sent by error the GX5500S allows you to send amessage to other vessels to cancel th

Page 41GX5500S11.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “DSC CallDSC CallDSC CallDSC CallDSC CallMenuMenuMenuMenuMenu”

GX5500SPage 42of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone directory.1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] keyuntil “Radi

Page 43GX5500S11.5.2 Setting up Individual ReplyAllows setting up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually re-spond to a DSC Individu

GX5500SPage 44The GX5500S has the capability to turn off the Individual call ringer.1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] keyuntil “Radio SetupRadio

Page 45GX5500S7. When an individual call acknowledgment is re-ceived, the established channel is automaticallychanged to the channel which is selected

GX5500SPage 4611.5.5 Receiving an Individual CallWhen receiving an individual call, an acknowledgment must be sent back to thecalling station. The GX

Page 47GX5500S11.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “DSC CallDSC CallDSC CallDSC C

GX5500SPage 4811.7 GROUP CALLThis feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (examplemembers of a yacht club) using DSC radios wit

Page 49GX5500Stity Number) number entry.10. Enter the desired number by the keypad. If a mis-take was made entering in the MMSI number re-peat pressin

Page 5GX5500S3 OPTIONSMMB-84 ...Flush-Mount BracketCMP25B/W ... Remo

GX5500SPage 50Manual CallingYou may enter a Group MMSI number manually to contact without the Settingup a Group call number.1. Press the [CALL(MENU)]

Page 51GX5500S5. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to make sure it is clear, thenpress the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship(s).NO

GX5500SPage 526. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.7. Press the [CLR] key twice to return to the “RadioRadioRadioRadioRadioSetupSetupS

Page 53GX5500S4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the“ManualManualManualManualManual,” then press the [ENT] key.5. Enter the MMSI number (nine

GX5500SPage 5411.9 POSITION SENDThe feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting aposition of another vessel this function al

Page 55GX5500Story.” This directory uses the “Individual Direc-tory” information.4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select aname in the directory, t

GX5500SPage 5611.9.3 Receiving a DSC Position Send CallWhen another vessel transmits their vessels location to the GX5500S the fol-lowing will happen

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GX5500SPage 5812 RADIO SETUPNOTEThe optional CMP25 RAM+ mic and VH-310 Handset can also changethe SETUP menu. Refer to page 75 (CMP25) and page 85 (VH

Page 59GX5500S12.2 TIME OFFSETSets the time offset between local time and UTC shown on the display. Time isdisplayed when the GPS unit (not supplied)

GX5500SPage 65 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATIONStandard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis-sion (FCC) requirements that regulate

GX5500SPage 6012.3 TIME DISPLAYAllows the time shown on the display to be shown in local or UTC time. Time isdisplayed when the optional GPS unit is c

Page 61GX5500S12.5 TRUE MAGNETIC CHANGE (NAV DISPLAY)This selection allows customizing the GPS COG (Course Over Ground) dis-played on the LCD to be in

GX5500SPage 6212.7 SCAN TYPEThis selection is used to select the scan mode between “Memory Scan” and“Priority Scan.”1. Press and hold down the [CALL(M

Page 63GX5500S12.9 KEY BEEPThis selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key ispressed.1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] ke

GX5500SPage 6412.11 CHANNEL NAMINGThis selection allows you to customize the name of a channel from the defaultname.Example: CH69 PLEASURE to HOOKUP1.

Page 65GX5500S12.12 NAMING THE RADIO ORSECOND STATION MIC OR HANDSETThis function allows you to change the name of the RADIO or second stationmicropho

GX5500SPage 6612.13 TREBLE AND BASS AUDIO TONE CONTROLAllows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for best listen-ing in noisy envi

Page 67GX5500S12.15 CALENDAR SETUPCalendar MenuThe GX5500S has a built in clock to remember date, time, latitude and longi-tude. Connecting a GPS to t

GX5500SPage 68Examples:NOTEIf you are west of UTC time you will add the offset to your time.If you are East of UTC time you will subtract the offset f

Page 69GX5500S12. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select themethod of the time adjustment between “AutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic”and

Page 7GX5500S6 FCC NOTICENOTICEUnauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com-pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification

GX5500SPage 7013 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATIONWhen the RAM+ microphone is connected to the GX5500S, most VHF, DSC,setup menus and PA modes can be remote

Page 71GX5500SPOWER SWITCH (PWR)Press and hold down this key to turn to the transceiver and RAM+ Mic onor off.PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCHActivates trans

GX5500SPage 72[DW(IC)] KeyWatches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel untileither signal is received. (Dual watch)Secondary usePre

Page 73GX5500SRECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received.RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coaststation.6. To cancel

GX5500SPage 7413.3 PA/FOG OPERATIONWhen the RAM+ is connected to the GX5500S it is capable of controlling the30W Public address, 4 fog horns, bells, a

Page 75GX5500SKey, then press the [S] or [T] key to the desired listenback volume.To exit from the FOG or other signaling mode, press the [16/9],[WX],

GX5500SPage 7613.5 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODEThe RAM+ can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to section “11DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING” and section “12

Page 77GX5500S13.5.1 Lat/Lon or Time and SOG DisplayFactory default is “Your Vessel’s Current Position,” however, following the stepsbelow the GPS In

GX5500SPage 7814 VH-310 HANDSET OPERATIONWhen the VH-310 HANDSET is connected to the GX5500S, most VHF, DSC,and setup menus can be remotely operated.

Page 79GX5500S[SQL] keyActivates the squelch adjusting mode.Press this key to activate the squelch mode. Press the [S] or [T] key toadjust the squelch

GX5500SPage 87 GETTING STARTED7.1 ABOUT VHF RADIOThe radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158MHz with some shore stations

GX5500SPage 80KEYPAD[1(DIM)] keyWhen in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “1” in achannel number.Secondary usePress the [F] key fi

Page 81GX5500S[6(NAV)] KeyWhen in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “6” in achannel number.Secondary usePress the [F] key first th

GX5500SPage 82[CLR] KeyPress the [CLR] key to cancel the menu selection and/or keypad entry.[ENT] KeyPress the [ENT] key to enter the menu selection a

Page 83GX5500S14.3 PA/FOG OPERATIONThe VH-310 Handset is capable of controlling the 30W Public address, 4 foghorns, bells and whistles.NOTEWhen in PA

GX5500SPage 8414.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON)You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the VH-310 Handset w

Page 85GX5500S14.5 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODEThe VH-310 Handset can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to sec-tion “11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING” and

GX5500SPage 8614.5.1 Changing the display to show Lat/Lon or Time and SOGFactory default is “Your Vessel’s Current Position,” however, following the

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GX5500SPage 8815 MAINTENANCEThe inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver willprovide many years of continuous use. Taki

Page 89GX5500SSYMPTOMTransceiver fails topower up.Transceiver blows fusewhen connected topower supply.Popping or whiningnoise from the speakerwhile en

Page 9GX5500S8 INSTALLATION8.1 LOCATIONThe radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:• is far enough from any compass to avoi

GX5500SPage 9016 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTSTables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments forU.S.A. and International use. Below are

Page 91GX5500S6. 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

GX5500SPage 92VHF 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.

Page 93GX5500SVHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE75 X X S 156.775 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)76 X X S 156.825 Port Opera

GX5500SPage 941: 156.050 MHz and 156.175 MHz are available for port operations and commercial com-munications purposes when used only within the U.S.

Page 95GX5500S4: Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movementand docking of ships. Normal output power must not

GX5500SPage 9617 WARRANTYMarine Products Limited WarrantySTANDARD HORIZON (a division of VERTEX STANDARD) warrants, to theoriginal purchaser only, eac

Page 97GX5500Sreconditioned parts and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or replaced arewarranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty.

GX5500SPage 98Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-quential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warra

Page 99GX5500S18 SPECIFICATIONSPerformance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and aresubject to change without notice.18.1 GENER