Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000E owner manual Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert

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9.3 DSC DISTRESS ALERT

The GX3000E is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The GX3000E may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude and Longitude of the vessel.

10.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert

NOTE

To be able to transmit a DSC Distress Alert an MMSI number must be programmed, refer to section “9.2.2 Programming the MMSI.”

In order for your vessels location to be transmitted either connect a GPS to the GX3000E (refer to section “6.3 ACCESSORY CABLE”) or manually input your postion (refer to section “9.11 MANUALLY INPUTTING GPS LOCATION”).

1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the [DISTRESS] key. The “DISTRESS” menu will ap- pear on the LCD.

2. Press and hold the [DISTRESS] key. The radios dis- play will count down (5-4-3-2-1) and then transmit the Distress Alert.

3. When the distress signal is sent, CH70 and the

“” icon will appear on the LCD. After the mes- sage has been sent, the radio will sound a Distress Alarm.

4. The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledg- ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls on CH16.

5. If an acknowledgement is received, select channel

16 and advise your distress situation.

6. If no acknowledgment is received, the Distress Alert is repeated at 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowl- edgment is received.

7.When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected. The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your distress.

RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment signal is received.

RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station.

8.To cancel the DSC Distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key.

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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 Communication Voice 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