Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000E Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress

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Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress

The GX3000E is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with the following “Nature of Distress” categories:

Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, MOB

1.	Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the [DISTRESS] key.
	The “DISTRESS” menu will appear on the LCD.
2.	Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-
	sired nature of distress category.
3.	[	]
	Press and hold the	DISTRESS key. The radios dis-
	play will count down (3-2-1) and then transmit the
	Distress call.
4.	When the distress signal is sent, CH70 and “		”
	icon will appear on the LCD. After the message has
	been sent, the radio will sound a Distress Alarm.
5.	The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledg-
	ment transmission on CH70 and also receive calls
	on CH16.
6.	If an acknowledgement is received, select channel
	16 and advise your distress situation.
7.	If no acknowledgment is received, the Distress Alert
	is repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowl-
	edgment is received.
8.	When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received,
	a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automati-
	cally 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.
9.	To cancel the DSC Distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key.

Cancel the DSC Distress Repeat Call

In order to cancel the repeat call function of the DSC, press the [CLR] key, then press the [ENT] key.

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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