Standard Horizon GX3000S - Manual

Page 7 GX3000S 6 FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com-pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approvedin writing by Marine Division of Vertex Standard. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a...

GX3000S Page 8 7 GETTING STARTED 7.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The ma-rine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially“line of sight” (VHF signals d...

GX3000S Page 10 8 INSTALLATION 8.1 LOCATION The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that: • is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass read- ing due to the speaker magnet • provides accessibility to the front panel controls• allows connection to a powe...

Page 11 GX3000S 8.3 ACCESSORY CABLE Wire Color/Description WHITE - External Speaker (+)SHIELD - External Speaker (–)RED - PA Speaker (+)SHIELD - PA Speaker (–)BLUE- NMEA Input (+)GREEN - NMEA Input (–)GRAY- NMEA Output (+)BROWN-NMEA Output (–) Connection Examples Connect to external 4 Ohm audio spea...

GX3000S Page 12 O FFSET T IME T ABLE 8.4 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS After connections have been made between the GX3000S and the GPS, a small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner ofthe LCD display. To see the additional GPS information,press and hold the [ H/L ( NAV )] key. The GX3000S s...

GX3000S Page 14 8.8 RECEIVER AUDIO TONE CONTROL Allows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for best listeningin noisy enviroments. The effect is similar to adjusting a the treble and basscontrols on a stereo. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” m...

Page 15 GX3000S Figure 1. MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation 8.9 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION 1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this tem- plate to find the mounting location. 2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be cut. Co...

GX3000S Page 16 8.10 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC AND/OR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATION The GX3000S is capable of using up to 2 Enhanced RAM+ mics or VH-310 handsets to remotely control the Radio, DSC, and Distress functions. In addi-tion the GX3000S can operate as a full function intercom...

Page 17 GX3000S Remote Mic or External Speaker Selection By default the RAM+ or VH-310 Handset internal speaker is turned on, how- ever using the RAM+ mic (or VH-310 Handset) this speaker can be turned off so the external speaker can be used. RAM+ mic procedure 1. Press and hold the [ CALL/SET ] key...

GX3000S Page 18 9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figures for lo-cation of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to section “ 10 BASIC OPERATION .” POWER SWITCH / VOLUME CONTROL ( VOL/PWR ) Turns the transceiver on and off as well ...

GX3000S Page 20 [ H/L ( NAV )] Key Press this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low) power. When the [ H/L ( NAV )] key is pressed while the transceiver is on channel 13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch fromLO to HI power until the PTT is released. The [ H/...

GX3000S Page 24 10 BASIC OPERATION 10.1 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 of...

Page 25 GX3000S 10.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 89) for instructions on useof simplex and duplex channels. NOTE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with International,Industry Canada (Canada), and FCC (USA) regulations. Mode of opera-tion can...

GX3000S Page 26 details). 3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the regular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not stop on a nor-mal weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received. 4. When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and...

Page 27 GX3000S 10.8 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel. However, its most important use is for emergency and distress messages. Thischannel must be monitored at all times except when actually using anotherchannel. It is ...

GX3000S Page 28 amples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Callthe marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel’s name, The marineoperator will then ask you how you will pay for the call (telephone credit card,collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission ...

GX3000S Page 32 switch to activate the tone through the HAIL/PAspeaker.Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to control the AF output level. The AF output level can be set from0 to 30 watts. 6. To exit the FOG HORN mode, press the [ PA/FOG ] or [ CLR ] key. 10.14 NAVIGATION INDICATION The transceiver has...

Page 35 GX3000S 11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 11.1 GENERAL WARNING This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safetycall to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device,this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine ...

Page 37 GX3000S 11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL The GX3000S is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The GX3000S may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel. 11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call NOTE To be able to transmit a DSC...

GX3000S Page 38 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call with Nature of Distress The GX3000S is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Call with the following “Nature of Distress” categories: Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking,Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, MOB 1. Lift the r...

Page 41 GX3000S 11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL This feature allows the GX3000S to contact another vessel with a DSC VHF radio and automatically switch the receiving radio to a desired communicationschannel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting togo to another channel (switching t...

Page 45 GX3000S Manual Calling You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up theIndividual Directory. 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “ DSC Operation ” menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ Indi- vidual .” (To cancel, select “ Exit ” with th...

GX3000S Page 46 13. Press any key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with. 11.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call When the GX3000S receives a individual call, by default the GX3000S auto- matically transmits ...

Page 47 GX3000S 11.6.2 Reviewing Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “ DSC Operation ” menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ DSC Log ” menu. 3. Press the [ ENT ] key, then turn the CHANNEL selec- tor knob to select th...

Page 49 GX3000S 11. If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI number repeat pressing the [ H/L ( NAV )] key until the wrong charac- ter is selected, then move the channel knob to cor-rect the entry. 12. To store the data entered, press and hold the [ ENT ] key. 13. To enter another indi...

GX3000S Page 50 Manual Calling You may enter a Group MMSI number manually to contact without the Settingup the Group call number. 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “ DSC Operation ” menu will appear. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ Group .” (To cancel, select “ Exit ” with the CHA...

GX3000S Page 52 11.8 POSITION REQUEST Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of anothervessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the GX3000S . Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard Hori-zon GPS is connected to the GX3000...

Page 53 GX3000S The GX3000S has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer. 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 “ DSC Beep ” with the CHAN...

GX3000S Page 54 NOTE If the GX3000S does not receive position data from the polled vessel, the LCD will show “NO POSITION DATA.” Manual Request You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without the Setting up theIndividual / Position Call Directory. 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “ DS...

GX3000S Page 56 11.9 POSITION SEND The feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting aposition of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to an-other vessel. Your vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected forthe GX3000S to send the position. 1...

GX3000S Page 58 11.10 MANUAL INPUTTING GPS LOCATION ( LAT/LON ) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if the GX3000S is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, orPosition Send will contain the manua...

Page 59 GX3000S 12 RADIO SETUP NOTE The optional CMP25 RAM+ mic and VH-310 Handset can also change the RADIO SETUP menu. Refer to page 68 (RAM+ mic) and page 74( VH-310 ) for details. 12.1 LAMP ADJUSTING Allows setting up the backlight intensity or to turn it off. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL (...

GX3000S Page 62 12.6 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET Allows selection of the priority channel when priority scan is enabled. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ENT ] key, then select “ Priority CH ” in the “ Radio Setup ” menu with the CHANNEL sel...

Page 63 GX3000S 12.8 SCAN RESUME TIME This selection is used to select the time the GX3000S waits after a transmis- sion ends before starting scanning. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ENT ] key, then select “ SCAN Resume ” in the “ R...

GX3000S Page 64 12.10 WX ALERT This selection allows the radios NOAA Weather alert to be turned off. Defaultsetting is ON. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ENT ] key, then select “ WX Alert ” in the “ Radio Setup ” menu with the CHANN...

GX3000S Page 66 12.13 NAMING THE RADIO OR SECOND STATION MIC OR HANDSET This function allows you to change the name of the RADIO or second stationmicrophones . Example: “RADIO - CABIN,” “RAM1 - HELM,” “RAM2 -FLYBRIDGE.” 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “ Radio Setup ” menu appea...

GX3000S Page 68 13 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATION When the RAM+ microphone is connected to the GX3000S , most VHF, DSC, and setup menus can be remotely operated. The RAM+ Mic is supplied with 23feet (7 m) of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21 m) using three23 feet extension cables mode...

GX3000S Page 70 [ DW ] Key Watches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel until either signal is received. (Dual watch) Secondary use Press and hold [ DW ] key, intercom operation will operate between radio and RAM+ Mic. [ NAV ] Key Press this key, when connected to the GPS receiver...

Page 71 GX3000S 13.2.2 Operating the FOG Horn The GX3000S is capable of sending Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Horn, Siren, Aground and Anchor signals. 1. Press and hold the [ NAV ] key then select “ FOG ” with the [ ] or [ ] key. 2. Press the [ CALL/SET ] key. 3. Select the one of the eight functions d...

Page 79 GX3000S ( VH-310 ’s PTT switch is pressed) ( GX3000S ’s PTT switch is pressed) 14.3 INTERCOM OPERATION 14.3.1 Communication 1. Press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 5 ( IC )] key, the mode is changed to “IN- TERCOM” mode. 2. When the “INTERCOM” operation is activated, “ IC ” is dis- played o...

GX3000S Page 80 14.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION ( LAT/LON ) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the VH-310 Handset even if the GX3000S is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, orPositi...

GX3000S Page 82 14.5.1 Changing GPS Information to Vessel position or COG Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Information. Factory default is“Your Vessel’s Current Position,” however, following the steps below the GPSInformation can be changed to “Course Over Ground (COG).” 1. Press and hold...

GX3000S Page 84 15 MAINTENANCE The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver willprovide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions willprevent damage to the transceiver. • Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to preventcorr...

Page 85 GX3000S 15.2 FACTORY SERVICE In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, pleasecontact the following: Standard HorizonAttention Marine Repair Department 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630Telephone (800) 366-4566 An “RA” Return Authorization number is not nec...

GX3000S Page 86 SYMPTOM Tr a n s c e i v e r f a i l s t opower up. Transceiver blows fusew h e n c o n n e c t e d t opower supply. P o p p i n g o r w h i n i n gnoise from the speakerwhile engine runs. Sound is not emittedfrom the internal or ex-ternal speaker. Receiving station re-p o r t l o w ...

GX3000S Page 88 16 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments forU.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts. 1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s V essel T raffic S ystem. 2. Alpha c...

Page 89 GX3000S 6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16 . VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE 01 X X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 01A X S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial.VTS in selected areas 02 X X D 156.10...

GX3000S Page 96 ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVEREDUNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION THANK YOU for buying Marine Division of Vertex Standard products!We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years! Please visit www.st...

Page 97 GX3000S 18 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and aresubject to change without notice. 18.1 GENERAL Channels ............................................................. All USA, International and CanadianInput Voltage ...........................

GX3000S Page 98 19 APPENDIX FOG HORN TIMING CHART The fog horn function sounds a horn repeatedly until the function is turned off. TYPE PATTERN USAGE 120s Listen Back 5s 5s 2s 2s 120s Listen Back 1s 1s 1s 1s 2s 2s 2s 2s 120s Listen Back 1s 1s 1s 1s 1s 1s 2s 2s 2s 2s 2s 2s 120s Listen Back 60s Listen...

GX3000S Page 100 Copyright 2006VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved. No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. www.standardhorizon.com E M 0 1 ...