Standard Horizon GX3000E Manuel d'utilisateur

Page 1GX3000EMATRIX GX3000E25 Watt VHF/FMITU Class D DSC Marine TransceiverOwner's Manualz Waterproof constructionz Commercial grade ITU Class D

GX3000EPage 10GPS Navigation ReceiverAccessory CableOptional SpeakerAntennaFuseRedPower SourceBlackWater proofDeck OutletOptional CMP25 RAM+ Mic.Optio

Page 11GX3000E6.4 ACCESSORY CABLEWire Color/DescriptionWHITE - External Speaker (+)SHIELD - External Speaker (–)RED - PA Speaker (+)SHIELD - PA Speak

GX3000EPage 12OFFSET TIME TABLE6.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONSAfter connections have been made between the GX3000E and the GPS, asmall satellite icon wi

Page 13GX3000E6.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATIONSets the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset inputted in section7.5 Changing the GPS Tim

GX3000EPage 146.8 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETICAllows customising the NAV data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG).Factory default is True howeve

Page 15GX3000E6.9 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROLAllows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for the bestacoustics in noisy environmen

GX3000EPage 166.10 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MICAND/OR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATIONThe GX3000E is capable of using up to 2 Enhanced RAM+ mi

Page 17GX3000ERemote Mic or External Speaker SelectionBy default the RAM+ or VH-310 Handset internal speaker is turned on, how-ever using the RAM+ mic

GX3000EPage 187 CONTROLS AND INDICATORSNOTEThis section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figures for lo-cation of controls. For detailed

Page 19GX3000EKEYPAD[16/9] KeyImmediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location and automati-cally selects high power. Pressing the [16/9] key

GX3000EPage 2TABLE OF CONTENTS1 GENERAL INFORMATION ...

GX3000EPage 20[H/L(NAV)] KeyPress this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W (High)and 1 W (Low) power. When the [H/L(NAV)] key is pre

Page 21GX3000EANTENNA JACKConnects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna withan impedance of 50 ohms.REMOTE MIC CONNECTORSConnects t

GX3000EPage 22PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCHKeys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode. If the transceiveris in the intercom mode (between

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GX3000EPage 248 BASIC OPERATION8.1 RECEPTION1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply andantenna are properly connec

Page 25GX3000E8.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USERefer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 91) for instructions on useof simplex and duplex channels.NOT

GX3000EPage 26details).3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with theregular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not s

Page 27GX3000E8.8 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel.However, its most

GX3000EPage 28amples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Callthe marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel’s n

Page 29GX3000E8.12 SCANNINGAllows the user to select the scan type from Memory scan or Priority scan.“Memory scan” scans the channels that were progr

Page 3GX3000E9.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call ... 479.6 CALL

GX3000EPage 308.12.3 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN)In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may changethe priority channel

Page 31GX3000E8.13 PA/FOG OPERATIONPA/FOG mode allows the transceiver to be used as a 30W hailer when anoptional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240SW PA h

GX3000EPage 32switch to activate the tone through the HAIL/PAspeaker.Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to control theAF output level. The AF output lev

Page 33GX3000E8.15.1 Communication1. Press and hold the [DW(IC)] key, the mode is changed to “INTERCOM”mode.2. If your GX3000E is equipped with two C

GX3000EPage 348.16 VOICE SCRAMBLERIf privacy of communications is desired, a CVS2500 voice scrambler (VS) canbe installed in the transceiver. Contact

Page 35GX3000E9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING9.1 GENERALWARNINGThis radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safetycall to facilita

GX3000EPage 369.2.2 Programming the MMSIWARNINGA user MMSI can be input only once. If the user tries to input an MMSImore than once the radio will sho

Page 37GX3000E9.3 DSC DISTRESS ALERTThe GX3000E is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messagesto all DSC radios. The GX3000E may be c

GX3000EPage 38Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of DistressThe GX3000E is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with the following“

Page 39GX3000E9.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Alert1. When a DSC Distress Alert is received, an emer-gency alarm sounds.Then channel 16 is automatical

GX3000EPage 41 GENERAL INFORMATIONThe Vertex Standard GX3000E is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use inthe frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MH

GX3000EPage 407. When “Manual” is selected at the previous step, en-ter the MMSI number (nine digits) to which you wantto send (relay) the received Di

Page 41GX3000E5. Press the [ENT] key to transmit the selected type ofall ships DSC call.6. After the ALL SHIPS CALL is transmitted, the trans-ceiver w

GX3000EPage 429.5 INDIVIDUAL CALLThis feature allows the GX3000E to contact another vessel with a DSC VHFradio and automatically switch the receiving

Page 43GX3000ERepeat this procedure until all nine spaces of the MMSI number are en-tered.11. If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI n

GX3000EPage 449.5.3 Setting up the Individual/Group Call RingerWhen a Individual Call or Group Call is received the radio will produce a ringingtone

Page 45GX3000E9.5.4 Transmitting an Individual CallThis feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. Thisfeature is similar to

GX3000EPage 46Manual CallingYou may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in theIndividual Directory.1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] k

Page 47GX3000E13. Press any key to listen to the channel to make sure itis not busy, then key the microphone and call theother vessel you desire to co

GX3000EPage 489.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “DSC OperationDSC OperationDSC

Page 49GX3000E9.7 GROUP CALLThis feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (examplemembers of a yacht club) with a group MMSI nu

Page 5GX3000E4 INSTALLATION NOTEThe installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to re-spect the EC recommended electromagnetic

GX3000EPage 5011. If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number repeatpressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong charac-ter is select

Page 51GX3000EManual CallingYou may enter a Group MMSI number manually to contact without the Settingup the Group call number.1. Press the [CALL(MENU)

GX3000EPage 529.7.3 Receiving a Group Call1. When a group call is received, the GX3000E will pro-duce a ringing alarm sound.2. The radio automatically

Page 53GX3000E9.8 POSITION REQUESTAdvancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of anothervessel and show the position of that vesse

GX3000EPage 54The GX3000E has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer.1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until“Radio SetupRadi

Page 55GX3000ENOTEIf the GX3000E does not receive position data from the polled vessel,the LCD will show “NO POSITION DATA.”Manual RequestYou may ente

GX3000EPage 569.8.3 Receiving a Position RequestWhen a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarmwill sound and POS REQUES

Page 57GX3000E9.9 POSITION SENDThe feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting aposition of another vessel this function al

GX3000EPage 58Manual Calling1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “DSC OperationDSC OperationDSC OperationDSC OperationDSC Operation”menu will appear in

Page 59GX3000E9.10 DSC TRANSMISSION TEST1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “DSC OperationDSC OperationDSC OperationDSC OperationDSC Operation”menu wi

GX3000EPage 65 GETTING STARTED5.1 ABOUT VHF RADIOThe radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158MHz with some shore statio

GX3000EPage 609.11 MANUAL INPUTTING GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON)You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if theGX3000E is not conne

Page 61GX3000E10 RADIO SETUPNOTEThe optional CMP25 RAM+ mic and VH-310 Handset can also changethe RADIO SETUP menu. Refer to page 76 (RAM+ mic) and p

GX3000EPage 6210.3 TIME OFFSETFrom the Factory the GX3000E shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A timeoffset is needed to show the local time in you

Page 63GX3000E10.4 TIME LOCATIONThis selection selects the time display between local time and UTC (time GPSsends to radio). Time is displayed when G

GX3000EPage 6410.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SETAllows selection of the priority channel when priority scan is enabled.1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)]

Page 65GX3000E10.8 SCAN RESUME TIMEThis selection is used to select the time the GX3000E waits after a transmis-sion ends before starting scanning.1.

GX3000EPage 6610.10 WX ALERTThis selection allows the radios NOAA Weather alert to be turned off. Defaultsetting is ON.1. Press and hold down the [CA

Page 67GX3000E10.12 CHANNEL NAME CHANGEThis selection allows you to customise the name of a channel from the defaultname.1. Press and hold down the [

GX3000EPage 6810.13 NAMING THE RADIO OR SECOND STATION MIC OR HANDSETThis function allows you to change the name of the RADIO or second stationmicrop

Page 69GX3000E10.14 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCYThis selection allows you to select the Alert Tone Frequency for the PA/FOGOperation. Available selection

Page 7GX3000E5.3 COAXIAL CABLEVHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable, ashielded transmission line. Coaxial cable i

GX3000EPage 7011 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATIONWhen the RAM+ microphone is connected to the GX3000E, most VHF, DSC,and setup menus can be remotely opera

Page 71GX3000EPOWER SWITCH (PWR)Press and hold down this key to turn to the transceiver and RAM+ Mic onand off.PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCHActivates tran

GX3000EPage 72[DW(IC)] KeyWatches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel untileither signal is received. (Dual watch)Secondary usePre

Page 73GX3000E11.2 PA/FOG OPERATIONThe RAM+ is capable of controlling the 30W Public address, 4 fog horns, bellsand whistles.11.2.1 Operating the PA

GX3000EPage 7411.3 INTERCOM OPERATION11.3.1 Communication1. Press and hold the [DW(IC)] key while in “RADIO” mode,the mode is changed to “INTERCOM”

Page 75GX3000E11.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON)You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the RAM+Mic even if

GX3000EPage 7611.5 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODEThe RAM+ can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to section “9 DIGI-TAL SELECTIVE CALLING” and section “

Page 77GX3000E11.5.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel Position or COGAllows customising of the NAV data showing GPS Information. Factory defaultis

GX3000EPage 7812 VH-310 HANDSET OPERATIONWhen the VH-310 HANDSET is connected to the GX3000E, most VHF, DSC,and setup menus can be remotely operated.

Page 79GX3000E[SQL] keyActivates the squelch adjusting mode.Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the [S] or[T] key to adjust t

GX3000EPage 86 INSTALLATION6.1 LOCATIONThe radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:• keeps the radio and microphone at le

GX3000EPage 80KEYPAD[1(DIM)] keyWhen in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “1” in a chan-nel number.Secondary usePress the [F] key

Page 81GX3000E[6(NAV)] KeyWhen in radio mode, this key is used to directly select digit “6” in a chan-nel number.Secondary usePress the [F] key first

GX3000EPage 8212.2 PA/FOG OPERATIONThe VH-310 Handset is capable of controlling the 30W Public address, 4 foghorns, bells and whistles.12.2.1 Operat

Page 83GX3000E12.3 INTERCOM OPERATION12.3.1 Communication1. Press the [F] key followed by the [5(IC)] key, the mode ischanged to “INTERCOM” mode.2.

GX3000EPage 8412.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON)You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the VH-310Handset e

Page 85GX3000E12.5 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODEThe VH-310 Handset can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to sec-tion “9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING” and

GX3000EPage 8612.5.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel position or COGAllows customising of the NAV data showing GPS Information. Factory defaultis

Page 87GX3000E13 FOG HORN TIMING CHARTThe fog horn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned off.TYPE PATTERN USAGE120sListen Ba

GX3000EPage 8814 MAINTENANCEThe inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver willprovide many years of continuous use. Tak

Page 89GX3000ESYMPTOMTransceiver fails topower up.Transceiver blows fusewhen connected topower supply.Popping or whiningnoise from the speakerwhile en

Page 9GX3000E6.2.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this tem-plate to assess the

GX3000EPage 9015 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTSTables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments forU.S.A. and International use. Below are

Page 91GX3000E6. 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

GX3000EPage 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 93GX3000EVHF 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

GX3000EPage 9416 SPECIFICATIONSPerformance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and aresubject to change without notice.16.1 GENE

Page 95GX3000EDeclaration of ConformityWe, Yaesu Europe B.V. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipmentcomplies with the essen

GX3000EPage 96EM014N200Copyright 2006VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofV