Group Call | Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000E guide

9.7 GROUP CALL

This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (example members of a yacht club) with a group MMSI number using the Group call function to automatically switch to a desired channel for voice communications.

9.7.1 Setting up a Group Call

For this function to operate the same Group MMSI must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this fea- ture. The group MMSI is a 9 digit (first digit permanently set to “0”) number that will allow other radios to call your vessel along with others to automatically switch to a working channel for voice communications. This function is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announcements on a predetermined channel.

1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until “Radio Setup” menu appears.

2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC Setup” menu.

3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “Group DIR” with the CHANNEL selector knob.

4. Press the [ENT] key, then select “Add” with the CHANNEL selector knob.

5. Press the [CALL(MENU)] key. 6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through

the first letter of the name of the vessel or person

you want to reference in the directory. 7. Press the [ENT] key to store the first letter in the name

and step to the next letter to the right. 8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The

name can consist of up to eleven characters, if you do not use all eleven characters press the [ENT] key to move to the next space. This method can also be

used to enter a blank space in the name. To clear the previous letter, press the [CLR] key.

9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press and hold the [ENT] key to advance to the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) number entry.

10.Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move one space to the right press the [ENT] key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered.

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Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000E owner manual Setting up a Group Call

Contents

Watt VHF/FM ITU Class D DSC Marine Transceiver Matrix GX3000E Table 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 Mounting Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio Electrical Connections Wire Color/Description Connection Examples Accessory Cable Changing the GPS Time Checking GPS Connections Local Changing the Time Location Changing COG to True or Magnetic Receiver Audio Tone Control GX3000E Remote Mic or External Speaker Selection RAM+ mic procedure Basic Operation Power Switch / Volume Control VOL/PWR Controls and Indicators PA/FOG Key WX Key Distress Key Accessory Connection Cable 16/9 Key PTT Push-To-Talk Switch Memo Basic Operation Transmit Time OUT Timer TOTReception Transmission SIMPLEX/DUPLEX Channel USE INTERNATIONAL, USA, and Canada ModeNoaa Weather Channels Noaa Weather Alert Emergency Channel 16 USE Noaa Weather Alert Testing Making Telephone Calls Calling Another Vessel Channel 16 or Dual Watch to Priority Channel Operating on Channels 13 Selecting 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 Indication Calling Communication Voice Scrambler What is an MMSI? Maritime Mobile Service Identity MmsiDigital Selective Calling General Programming the Mmsi Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert DSC Distress Alert Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress Distress Relay Receiving a DSC Distress Alert Transmitting an All Ships Call ALL Ships Call Receiving an All Ships Call Individual Call Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory Setting up Individual Reply Setting up the Individual/Group Call Ringer Pre-Programmable Calling Transmitting an Individual Call Manual Calling Receiving an Individual Call Call Waiting Directory To Delete the Received Log from the DSC Log Directory Group Call Setting up a Group Call Transmitting a Group Call Manual Calling Receiving a Group Call Position Request Setting up Position Reply Pre-Programmable Request Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel Manual Request Automatically reply Receiving a Position Request Position 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 Location Scan Type Priority Channel SET KEY Beep ON/OFF Scan Resume Time WX Alert Channel Name Change Flybridge Naming the Radio or Second Station MIC or Handset FOG 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 PWR Distress 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 key Secondary 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 Mode External Speaker AF Selection Type Pattern Usage FOG Horn Timing Chart Replacement Parts MaintenanceFactory Service Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Chart Channel Assignments VHF Marine Channel Chart Channel USE VHF Marine Channel Chart 157.075 Government Only Environmental protection operations General Specifications Declaration of Conformity Vertex Standard