1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The STANDARD HORIZON GX5500S is a VHF/FM Marine Transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX5500S can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.

The GX5500S is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D operation and two Enhanced second station RAM+ mic (CMP25 remote-control speaker/ microphone with display) and/or VH-310Handset. Class D operation allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call.

The GX5500S operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are switchable for use with USA, International, or Canadian regulations. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the red [16/9] key. NOAA Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the [WX] key with channel selection.

Other features of the GX5500S include: 30W PA/Fog, multi-station intercom, scanning, priority scanning, removeable speaker mic, high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.

2 PACKING LIST

When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents:

yGX5500S Transceiver

yMounting Bracket and attaching hardware

yOwner’s Manual

yQuick-Reference Card

yPower Cord

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