Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000E specs

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 Transceiver Table 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 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 Reception Transmit Time OUT Timer TOTBasic Operation Transmission Noaa Weather Channels INTERNATIONAL, USA, and Canada ModeSIMPLEX/DUPLEX Channel USE 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 Memory 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 Operation Communication Calling Voice Scrambler Digital Selective Calling Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiWhat is an MMSI? 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 Transmitting 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 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 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 KEY Distress 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 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 Factory Service MaintenanceReplacement Parts 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