Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000E SIMPLEX/DUPLEX Channel USE, INTERNATIONAL, USA, and Canada Mode

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8.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE

Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 91) for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels.

NOTE

All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with International, Industry Canada (Canada), and FCC (USA) regulations. Mode of opera- tion cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa.

8.5 INTERNATIONAL, USA, AND CANADA MODE

1.To change the modes, hold the [16/9] key and press the [WX] key. The mode changes from International to Canadian to USA with each press of the [WX] key.

2.“INTL” will be displayed for International mode, “CAN” will be displayed for Canadian mode, and “USA” will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode.

3.Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 91) for allocated chan- nels in each mode.

8.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS

NOTE

NOAA Weather channels are available in the waters of USA and Canada only.

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 [UP(S)] / [DOWN(T)] keys on the microphone to select a different NOAA weather channel.

3.To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the [WX] key. The trans- ceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel.

8.6.1 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. When the Weather Alert feature is enabled (see section “10.10 WX ALERT”), the transceiver is capable of receiving this alert if the following is performed:

1.Program NOAA weather channels into the transceiver’s memory for scan- ning. Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under section “9.12 SCANNING.”

2.Press the [SCAN(MEM)] key once to start memory scanning or priority scan- ning (determined from the “10.7 SCAN TYPE” section, see page 60 for

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Contents Watt VHF/FM ITU Class D DSC Marine Transceiver Matrix GX3000ETable of Contents Appendix Packing List General InformationOptions Installation Note About VHF Radio Getting StartedSelecting AN Antenna Coaxial Cable Location InstallationMounting the Radio Desktop Mounting Overhead MountingOptional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket MMB-84 Flush Mount InstallationReverse polarity connections will damage the radio Electrical ConnectionsWire Color/Description Connection Examples Accessory CableChanging the GPS Time Checking GPS ConnectionsLocal Changing the Time LocationChanging COG to True or Magnetic Receiver Audio Tone Control GX3000E Remote Mic or External Speaker Selection RAM+ mic procedureBasic Operation Power Switch / Volume Control VOL/PWR Controls and IndicatorsPA/FOG Key WX KeyDistress Key Accessory Connection Cable 16/9 Key PTT Push-To-Talk SwitchMemo Basic Operation Transmit Time OUT Timer TOTReception TransmissionSIMPLEX/DUPLEX Channel USE INTERNATIONAL, USA, and Canada ModeNoaa Weather Channels Noaa Weather AlertEmergency Channel 16 USE Noaa Weather Alert TestingMaking Telephone Calls Calling Another Vessel Channel 16 orDual Watch to Priority Channel Operating on Channels 13Selecting the Scan Type ScanningMemory Scanning M-SCAN Priority Scanning P-SCAN Operating the FOG Horn mode Operating the PA Hail mode13 PA/FOG Operation Intercom Operation Navigation IndicationCalling CommunicationVoice Scrambler What is an MMSI? Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiDigital Selective Calling GeneralProgramming the Mmsi Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert DSC Distress AlertTransmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress Distress Relay Receiving a DSC Distress AlertTransmitting an All Ships Call ALL Ships CallReceiving an All Ships Call Individual Call Setting up the Individual / Position Call DirectorySetting up Individual Reply Setting up the Individual/Group Call Ringer Pre-Programmable Calling Transmitting an Individual CallManual Calling Receiving an Individual Call Call Waiting DirectoryTo Delete the Received Log from the DSC Log Directory Group Call Setting up a Group CallTransmitting a Group Call Manual Calling Receiving a Group Call Position Request Setting up Position ReplyPre-Programmable Request Transmitting a Position Request to Another VesselManual Request Automatically reply Receiving a Position RequestPosition Send Setting up a Position Send RingerTransmitting a DSC Position Send Call Receiving a DSC Position Send Call DSC Transmission Test Manual Inputting GPS Location LAT/LON Lamp Adjusting Radio SetupLCD Contrast Time Offset True Magnetic Change NAV display Time LocationScan Type Priority Channel SETKEY Beep ON/OFF Scan Resume TimeWX Alert Channel Name Change Flybridge Naming the Radio or Second Station MIC or HandsetFOG Alert Tone Frequency Enhanced RAM+ MIC Operation Squelch Control SQL Activates the squelch adjusting mode11.1 RAM+ MIC Controls PTT Push-To-TalkSWITCH Activates transmission KEY Power Switch PWRDistress KEY Operating the PA / Hailer 11.2 PA/FOG OperationOperating the FOG Horn Press and hold the Dwic key while in Radio mode Manual Inputting of the GPS Location LAT/LON 11.5 DSC/RADIO Setup Mode Changing GPS Information to Vessel Position or COG 12 VH-310 Handset Operation PTT Push-To-Talk Switch Activates transmission12.1 VH-310 Handset Controls PWR keySecondary use Keypad 1DIM key Secondary use 12.2 PA/FOG Operation Intercom Operation Manual Inputting of the GPS Location LAT/LON Radio SETUP-menu DSC SETUP-menu 12.5 DSC/RADIO Setup ModeExternal Speaker AF Selection Type Pattern Usage FOG Horn Timing ChartReplacement Parts MaintenanceFactory Service Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Troubleshooting ChartChannel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Chart Channel USE VHF Marine Channel Chart 157.075 Government Only Environmental protection operations General SpecificationsDeclaration of Conformity Vertex Standard