Receiving a Position Request | Standard Horizon Matrix GX3000E

9.8.3 Receiving a Position Request

When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm will sound and POS REQUEST will be shown in the LCD. Operation and trans- ceiver function differs depending on “POS Reply” in the “DSC Setup” menu setting.

Automatically reply:

1. When a position request call is received, a calling alarm sounds 4 times. Then requested position coordinates are transmit- ted automatically to the vessel requesting your ves- sels position.

2. To exit from position request display, press any key.

Manually reply:

1. When a position request call is received from an-

other vessel, the LCD will be as shown in the illustra- tion at the right. 2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. Select type of reply

function “Send” or “No Reply” by using the CHAN- NEL selector knob. The GX3000E display will show “Send” or “No Re-

ply” allowing you to send your vessels location by using the CHANNEL selector knob.

3.When “Send” is selected, press the [ENT] key. And your position will be transmitted to the requesting vessel.

4.To exit from position request display, press the [16/9] key.

NOTE

When there is an unread Position Request Reply, the “DSC” icon will blink. You may review the unread Position Request Reply from the DSC Log, refer to section “9.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory.”

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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