Basic Operation, Reception | Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000E

8 BASIC OPERATION

8.1 RECEPTION

1.After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected.

2.Press and hold the VOL/PWR knob until the radio turns on.

3.Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as “squelch off”.

4.Turn up the VOL knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfort- able level.

5.Turn the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears. This state is known as the “squelch threshold.”

6.Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired channel. Refer to the channel chart on page 85 for available channels.

7.When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening

level. The “ ” indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the chan- nel is being used.

8.2 TRANSMISSION

1.Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION.

2.Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.

3 Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch. The “ ” indicator in the LCD is displayed.

4.Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.

5.When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.

NOTE

This is a noise canceling microphone. The oval slot on the bottom of microphone should be positioned within 1.5 cm from the mouth for opti- mum performance.

8.3 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)

When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limited to 5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck microphone. About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode, even if the PTT switch is continually held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT switch must first be released and then pressed again.

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Contents

Matrix GX3000E Watt VHF/FM ITU Class D DSC Marine Transceiver Table of Contents Appendix General Information Packing ListOptions Installation Note Getting Started About VHF RadioSelecting AN Antenna Coaxial Cable Installation LocationMounting the Radio Desktop Mounting Overhead Mounting MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket Electrical Connections Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio Accessory Cable Wire Color/Description Connection Examples Checking GPS Connections Changing the GPS Time Changing the Time Location Local Changing COG to True or Magnetic Receiver Audio Tone Control GX3000E RAM+ mic procedure Remote Mic or External Speaker Selection Controls and Indicators Basic Operation Power Switch / Volume Control VOL/PWR WX Key PA/FOG Key Distress Key Accessory Connection Cable PTT Push-To-Talk Switch 16/9 Key Memo Transmit Time OUT Timer TOT Basic OperationReception Transmission INTERNATIONAL, USA, and Canada Mode SIMPLEX/DUPLEX Channel USENoaa Weather Channels Noaa Weather Alert Noaa Weather Alert Testing Emergency Channel 16 USE Calling Another Vessel Channel 16 or Making Telephone Calls Operating on Channels 13 Dual Watch to Priority Channel Scanning Selecting the Scan TypeMemory Scanning M-SCAN Priority Scanning P-SCAN Operating the PA Hail mode Operating the FOG Horn mode13 PA/FOG Operation Navigation Indication Intercom Operation Communication Calling Voice Scrambler Maritime Mobile Service Identity Mmsi What is an MMSI?Digital Selective Calling General Programming the Mmsi DSC Distress Alert Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress Receiving a DSC Distress Alert Distress Relay ALL Ships Call Transmitting an All Ships Call Receiving an All Ships Call Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory Individual Call Setting up Individual Reply Setting up the Individual/Group Call Ringer Transmitting an Individual Call Pre-Programmable Calling Manual Calling Call Waiting Directory Receiving an Individual Call To Delete the Received Log from the DSC Log Directory Setting up a Group Call Group Call Transmitting a Group Call Manual Calling Receiving a Group Call Setting up Position Reply Position Request Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel Pre-Programmable Request Manual Request Receiving a Position Request Automatically reply Setting up a Position Send Ringer Position SendTransmitting a DSC Position Send Call Receiving a DSC Position Send Call DSC Transmission Test Manual Inputting GPS Location LAT/LON Radio Setup Lamp AdjustingLCD Contrast Time Offset Time Location True Magnetic Change NAV display Priority Channel SET Scan Type Scan Resume Time KEY Beep ON/OFF WX Alert Channel Name Change Naming the Radio or Second Station MIC or Handset Flybridge FOG Alert Tone Frequency Squelch Control SQL Activates the squelch adjusting mode Enhanced RAM+ MIC Operation11.1 RAM+ MIC Controls Power Switch PWR PTT Push-To-TalkSWITCH Activates transmission KEY Distress KEY 11.2 PA/FOG Operation Operating the PA / HailerOperating 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 PTT Push-To-Talk Switch Activates transmission 12 VH-310 Handset Operation12.1 VH-310 Handset Controls PWR key Secondary 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-menu External Speaker AF Selection FOG Horn Timing Chart Type Pattern Usage Maintenance Replacement PartsFactory Service Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Chart Channel USE VHF Marine Channel Chart 157.075 Government Only Environmental protection operations Specifications General Declaration of Conformity Vertex Standard