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details).

3.The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the regular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not stop on a nor- mal weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received.

4.When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast.

5.Press the [WX] key to stop the alert tone and receive the weather report.

NOTE

If the [WX] key is not pressed the alert tone will be emitted for 5 minutes and then the weather report will be received.

NOTE

The Weather Alert feature is also engaged while the transceiver is re- ceiving on one of the NOAA weather channels.

8.6.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing

NOAA tests the alert system every Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the GX3000E’s NOAA Weather alert feature, on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM, setup as in previous section and confirm the alert is heard.

8.7 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE)

Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency is de- fined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure:

1.	Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, May-
	day. This is		,		,			” (your vessel’s name).
2.	Then repeat once: “Mayday,								” (your vessel’s name).

3.Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or mag- netic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.

4.Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).

5.State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).

6.Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.

7.Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.

8.Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), colour and other distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.

9.End the message by saying “OVER.” Release the microphone button and listen.

10.If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re- sponse, try another channel.

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Contents Matrix GX3000E Watt VHF/FM ITU Class D DSC Marine TransceiverTable of Contents Appendix Options General InformationPacking List Installation Note Selecting AN Antenna Getting StartedAbout VHF Radio Coaxial Cable Mounting the Radio InstallationLocation Desktop Mounting Overhead MountingMMB-84 Flush Mount Installation Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount BracketElectrical Connections Reverse polarity connections will damage the radioAccessory Cable Wire Color/Description Connection ExamplesChecking GPS Connections Changing the GPS TimeChanging the Time Location LocalChanging COG to True or Magnetic Receiver Audio Tone Control GX3000E RAM+ mic procedure Remote Mic or External Speaker SelectionControls and Indicators Basic Operation Power Switch / Volume Control VOL/PWRWX Key PA/FOG KeyDistress Key Accessory Connection Cable PTT Push-To-Talk Switch 16/9 KeyMemo Reception Transmit Time OUT Timer TOTBasic Operation TransmissionNoaa Weather Channels INTERNATIONAL, USA, and Canada ModeSIMPLEX/DUPLEX Channel USE Noaa Weather AlertNoaa Weather Alert Testing Emergency Channel 16 USECalling Another Vessel Channel 16 or Making Telephone CallsOperating on Channels 13 Dual Watch to Priority ChannelMemory Scanning M-SCAN ScanningSelecting the Scan Type Priority Scanning P-SCAN 13 PA/FOG Operation Operating the PA Hail modeOperating the FOG Horn mode Navigation Indication Intercom OperationCommunication CallingVoice Scrambler Digital Selective Calling Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiWhat is an MMSI? GeneralProgramming the Mmsi DSC Distress Alert Transmitting a DSC Distress AlertTransmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress Receiving a DSC Distress Alert Distress RelayALL Ships Call Transmitting an All Ships CallReceiving an All Ships Call Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory Individual CallSetting up Individual Reply Setting up the Individual/Group Call Ringer Transmitting an Individual Call Pre-Programmable CallingManual Calling Call Waiting Directory Receiving an Individual CallTo Delete the Received Log from the DSC Log Directory Setting up a Group Call Group CallTransmitting a Group Call Manual Calling Receiving a Group Call Setting up Position Reply Position RequestTransmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel Pre-Programmable RequestManual Request Receiving a Position Request Automatically replyTransmitting a DSC Position Send Call Setting up a Position Send RingerPosition Send Receiving a DSC Position Send Call DSC Transmission Test Manual Inputting GPS Location LAT/LON LCD Contrast Radio SetupLamp Adjusting Time Offset Time Location True Magnetic Change NAV displayPriority Channel SET Scan TypeScan Resume Time KEY Beep ON/OFFWX Alert Channel Name Change Naming the Radio or Second Station MIC or Handset FlybridgeFOG Alert Tone Frequency 11.1 RAM+ MIC Controls Squelch Control SQL Activates the squelch adjusting modeEnhanced RAM+ MIC Operation Power Switch PWR PTT Push-To-TalkSWITCH Activates transmission KEYDistress KEY Operating the FOG Horn 11.2 PA/FOG OperationOperating the PA / Hailer 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 12.1 VH-310 Handset Controls PTT Push-To-Talk Switch Activates transmission12 VH-310 Handset Operation PWR keySecondary use Keypad 1DIM key Secondary use 12.2 PA/FOG Operation Intercom Operation Manual Inputting of the GPS Location LAT/LON 12.5 DSC/RADIO Setup Mode Radio SETUP-menu DSC SETUP-menuExternal Speaker AF Selection FOG Horn Timing Chart Type Pattern UsageFactory Service MaintenanceReplacement Parts Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Probable Cause RemedyChannel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Chart Channel USE VHF Marine Channel Chart 157.075 Government Only Environmental protection operations Specifications GeneralDeclaration of Conformity Vertex Standard