Standard-horizon MATRIX GX3000S User Manual

Page 1GX3000SMATRIX GX3000S25 Watt VHF/FMITU Class D DSC Marine TransceiverOwner's Manual Waterproof construction Commercial grade ITU Class D

GX3000SPage 108 INSTALLATION8.1 LOCATIONThe radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:• is far enough from any compass to a

GX3000SPage 100Copyright 2006VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX ST

Page 11GX3000S8.3 ACCESSORY CABLEWire Color/DescriptionWHITE - External Speaker (+)SHIELD - External Speaker (–)RED - PA Speaker (+)SHIELD - PA Speak

GX3000SPage 12OFFSET TIME TABLE8.4 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONSAfter connections have been made between the GX3000S and the GPS, asmall satellite icon wi

Page 13GX3000S8.7 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETICAllows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG).Factory default is True howeve

GX3000SPage 148.8 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROLAllows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for best listeningin noisy enviroments. T

Page 15GX3000SFigure 1. MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation8.9 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has bee

GX3000SPage 168.10 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MICAND/OR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATIONThe GX3000S is capable of using up to 2 Enhanced RAM+ mi

Page 17GX3000SRemote Mic or External Speaker SelectionBy default the RAM+ or VH-310 Handset internal speaker is turned on, how-ever using the RAM+ mic

GX3000SPage 189 CONTROLS AND INDICATORSNOTEThis section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figures for lo-cation of controls. For detailed

Page 19GX3000SKEYPAD[16/9] KeyImmediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding downthis key recalls channel 9. Pressing the [16/9] ke

GX3000SPage 2TABLE OF CONTENTS1 GENERAL INFORMATION ...

GX3000SPage 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 21GX3000SANTENNA JACKConnects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna withan impedance of 50 ohms.REMOTE MIC CONNECTORSConnects t

GX3000SPage 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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GX3000SPage 2410 BASIC OPERATION10.1 RECEPTION1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply andantenna are properly conn

Page 25GX3000S10.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USERefer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 89) for instructions on useof simplex and duplex channels.NO

GX3000SPage 26details).3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with theregular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not s

Page 27GX3000S10.8 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel.However, its most

GX3000SPage 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 29GX3000S10.12 SCANNINGAllows the user to select the scan type from Memory scan or Priority scan.“Memory scan” scans the channels that were prog

Page 3GX3000S11.6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY ... 4611.6.1 Enabl

GX3000SPage 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 31GX3000S10.13 PA/FOG OPERATIONPA/FOG mode allows the transceiver to be used as a 30W hailer when anoptional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240SW PA

GX3000SPage 32switch to activate the tone through the HAIL/PAspeaker.Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to control theAF output level. The AF output lev

Page 33GX3000S(Second Station Mic’s PTT switch is pressed)(GX3000S’s PTT switch is pressed)10.15.1 Communication1. Press and hold the [DW(IC)] key, t

GX3000SPage 3410.16 VOICE SCRAMBLERIf privacy of communications is desired, a CVS2500 voice scrambler (VS) canbe installed in the transceiver. Contac

Page 35GX3000S11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING11.1 GENERALWARNINGThis radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safetycall to facili

GX3000SPage 3611.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI)11.2.1 What is an MMSI?An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceivers capable

Page 37GX3000S11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALLThe GX3000S is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messagesto all DSC radios. The GX3000S may be c

GX3000SPage 38Transmitting a DSC Distress Call with Nature of DistressThe GX3000S is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Call with the following“Na

Page 39GX3000S11.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call1. When a DSC Distress call is received, an emergencyalarm sounds.Then channel 16 is automatically

GX3000SPage 41 GENERAL INFORMATIONThe Vertex Standard GX3000S is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use inthe frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MH

GX3000SPage 4011.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “DSC Operation”menu will appear.2. Turn the CHANNEL selector kn

Page 41GX3000S11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALLThis feature allows the GX3000S to contact another vessel with a DSC VHFradio and automatically switch the receivin

GX3000SPage 4211. If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number repeatpressing the [H/L(NAV)] key until the wrong character is selecte

Page 43GX3000S11.5.3 Setting up the Individual/Group Call RingerWhen a Individual Call or Group Call is received the radio will produce a ringingtone

GX3000SPage 4411.5.4 Transmitting an Individual CallThis feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. Thisfeature is similar t

Page 45GX3000SManual CallingYou may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up theIndividual Directory.1. Press the [CALL(MENU)]

GX3000SPage 4613. Press any key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then keythe microphone and call the other vessel you desire to c

Page 47GX3000S11.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “DSC Operation”menu will appea

GX3000SPage 4811.7 GROUP CALLThis feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (examplemembers of a yacht club) using DSC radios wi

Page 49GX3000S11. 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 5GX3000S4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATIONThis radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only wherethe radio operator must ha

GX3000SPage 50Manual CallingYou may enter a Group MMSI number manually to contact without the Settingup the Group call number.1. Press the [CALL(MENU)

Page 51GX3000S11.7.3 Receiving a Group Call1. When a group call is received, the GX3000S will pro-duce a ringing alarm sound.2. The radio automaticall

GX3000SPage 5211.8 POSITION REQUESTAdvancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of anothervessel and show the position of that vess

Page 53GX3000SThe GX3000S has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer.1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until“Radio Setup” me

GX3000SPage 54NOTEIf the GX3000S does not receive position data from the polled vessel,the LCD will show “NO POSITION DATA.”Manual RequestYou may ente

Page 55GX3000S11.8.3 Receiving a Position RequestWhen a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarmwill sound and POS REQUE

GX3000SPage 5611.9 POSITION SENDThe feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting aposition of another vessel this function a

Page 57GX3000SManual Calling1. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. The “DSC Operation”menu will appear in the display.2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to sel

GX3000SPage 5811.10 MANUAL INPUTTING GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON)You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if theGX3000S is not conn

Page 59GX3000S12 RADIO SETUPNOTEThe optional CMP25 RAM+ mic and VH-310 Handset can also changethe RADIO SETUP menu. Refer to page 68 (RAM+ mic) and p

GX3000SPage 65 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATIONVertex Standard radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission(FCC) requirements that regulate t

GX3000SPage 6012.3 TIME OFFSETFrom the Factory the GX3000S shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A timeoffset is needed to show the local time in you

Page 61GX3000S12.4 TIME LOCATIONThis selection selects the time display between local time and UTC (time GPSsends to radio). Time is displayed when G

GX3000SPage 6212.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SETAllows selection of the priority channel when priority scan is enabled.1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)]

Page 63GX3000S12.8 SCAN RESUME TIMEThis selection is used to select the time the GX3000S waits after a transmis-sion ends before starting scanning.1.

GX3000SPage 6412.10 WX ALERTThis selection allows the radios NOAA Weather alert to be turned off. Defaultsetting is ON.1. Press and hold down the [CA

Page 65GX3000S12.12 CHANNEL NAME CHANGEThis selection allows you to customize the name of a channel from the defaultname.1. Press and hold down the [

GX3000SPage 6612.13 NAMING THE RADIO OR SECOND STATION MIC OR HANDSETThis function allows you to change the name of the RADIO or second stationmicrop

Page 67GX3000S12.14 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCYThis selection allows you to select the Alert Tone Frequency for the PA/FOGOperation. Available selection

GX3000SPage 6813 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATIONWhen the RAM+ microphone is connected to the GX3000S, most VHF, DSC,and setup menus can be remotely opera

Page 69GX3000SPOWER 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 7GX3000S6 FCC NOTICENOTICEUnauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com-pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modificatio

GX3000SPage 70[DW] KeyWatches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel untileither signal is received. (Dual watch)Secondary usePress a

Page 71GX3000S13.2.2 Operating the FOG HornThe GX3000S is capable of sending Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Horn, Siren,Aground and Anchor signals.1. Pre

GX3000SPage 7213.4 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODEThe RAM+ can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to section “11DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING” and section “12

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GX3000SPage 7414 VH-310 HANDSET OPERATIONWhen the VH-310 HANDSET is connected to the GX3000S, most VHF, DSC,and setup menus can be remotely operated.

Page 75GX3000S[SQL] keyActivates the squelch adjusting mode.Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the [] or[] key to adjust t

GX3000SPage 76KEYPAD[1(DIM)] keyWhen in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “1” ina channel number.Secondary usePress the [F

Page 77GX3000S[6(NAV)] KeyWhen in radio mode, this key is used to directly select channel digit “6” ina channel number.Secondary usePress the [F] key

GX3000SPage 7814.2 PA/FOG OPERATIONThe VH-310 Handset is capable of controlling the 30W Public address, 4 foghorns, bells and whistles.14.2.1 Operat

Page 79GX3000S(VH-310’s PTT switch is pressed)(GX3000S’s PTT switch is pressed)14.3 INTERCOM OPERATION14.3.1 Communication1. Press the [F] key follo

GX3000SPage 87 GETTING STARTED7.1 ABOUT VHF RADIOThe radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158MHz with some shore statio

GX3000SPage 8014.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION (LAT/LON)You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the VH-310Handset e

Page 81GX3000S14.5 DSC/RADIO SETUP MODEThe VH-310 Handset can access the DSC / RADIO setup menu (refer to sec-tion “11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING” an

GX3000SPage 8214.5.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel position or COGAllows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Information. Factory default is“Yo

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GX3000SPage 8415 MAINTENANCEThe inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver willprovide many years of continuous use. Tak

Page 85GX3000S15.2 FACTORY SERVICEIn the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, pleasecontact the following:Standard Hori

GX3000SPage 86SYMPTOMTransceiver fails topower up.Transceiver blows fusewhen connected topower supply.Popping or whiningnoise from the speakerwhile en

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GX3000SPage 8816 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTSTables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments forU.S.A. and International use. Below ar

Page 89GX3000S6. 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 9GX3000S7.3 COAXIAL CABLEVHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable, ashielded transmission line. Coaxial cable i

GX3000SPage 90VHF 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 91GX3000SVHF 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

GX3000SPage 92Noncommercial6817156.425 156.4250916156.450 156.45069 156.475 156.47571 156.575 156.57572 156.625 ... Intership only.78A 156.925 15

Page 93GX3000S4: Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movementand docking of ships. Normal output power must not

GX3000SPage 9417 WARRANTYMarine Products Limited WarrantySTANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex Standard) warrants, to the originalpurchaser only, ea

Page 95GX3000SSTANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service ofthe Products. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability fo

GX3000SPage 96ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVEREDUNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATIONTHANK YO

Page 97GX3000S18 SPECIFICATIONSPerformance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and aresubject to change without notice.18.1 GENE

GX3000SPage 9819 APPENDIXFOG HORN TIMING CHARTThe fog horn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned off.TYPE PATTERN USAGE120sL

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