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Nexus NX2500 User Manual

Nexus NX2500
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Installation and Operation Manual
English
Marine VHF Radio
with Navtex and GPS repeater
Installation and Operation Manual
English
NX2500
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Nexus NX2500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNexus
ModelNX2500
CategoryMarine Radio
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Operation Rules

Priorities

Rules for call priority, monitoring Channel 16, and distress call prohibition.

Privacy

Rules regarding overheard information and prohibited language.

Radio Licenses

Requirements for ship station and operator licenses.

Introduction

Panel Description

Front Panel

Details the buttons, controls, and display elements on the front of the unit.

Back Panel

Describes the connection ports and features on the rear of the NX2500 unit.

LCD Display

Explains the various indicators and symbols displayed on the Liquid Crystal Display.

Fist Microphone/Controller

Soft Keypad (0 - 9)

Details the function of the numeric keypad for data entry and character selection.

General Operation

Dual Watch (DW)

Enables monitoring of selected and priority channels simultaneously.

Full Scan (FS)

Scans through channels sequentially until a signal is detected.

Memory Scan (MS)

Scans only channels entered into the memory.

Tag Channel

Allows tagging or untagging channels for memory scan selection.

Squelch Control

Adjusts the receiver's muting threshold to filter noise.

Volume Control (VOL)

Adjusts the audio output volume level.

Channel 16 (16)

Quickly selects Channel 16 for emergency communication.

Channel Selection (▲/▼)

Navigates through available VHF channels using up/down keys.

HIGH / LOW Power Selection (H/L)

Switches between high and low transmit power output.

Time Out Timer

Prevents continuous transmissions exceeding a set duration.

Receiving a DSC Call

Distress Alert

Describes receiving and responding to a distress alert call.

Routine Call

Details receiving and responding to a routine DSC call.

Safety / Urgency Call

Explains receiving and responding to safety or urgency DSC calls.

Group Call

Describes receiving and responding to a group DSC call.

Distress Relay

Details receiving and responding to a distress relay call.

Sea Call

Explains receiving and responding to a Sea Call.

Sending a DSC Call

Distress Call

Instructions for initiating and sending a distress call.

Routine Call

Instructions for initiating and sending a routine DSC call.

Safety Call

Instructions for initiating and sending a safety DSC call.

Urgency Call

Instructions for initiating and sending an urgency DSC call.

Group Call

Instructions for initiating and sending a group DSC call.

Distress Relay

Instructions for initiating and sending a distress relay DSC call.

Log Review

Review Routine Log

How to view the log of received routine calls.

Review Distress Logs

How to view the log of received distress calls.

DSC Setting

Enter and View MMSI

How to enter and verify the vessel's Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI).

Set Group ID

Procedure for setting up Group IDs for fleet communication.

Set Manual Position/UTC

Manually inputting vessel position and UTC time if GPS is unavailable.

Set the Directory

Managing the contact directory for storing vessel information.

Radio Settings

Backlight Adjustment

Adjusting the brightness level of the LCD backlight.

Contrast Adjustment

Adjusting the contrast level of the LCD display.

Speaker Selecting

Selecting internal, external, or both speaker outputs.

Beep Sound Selecting

Enabling or disabling audible feedback for key presses and alerts.

Navtex Only-Mode

Setting the radio to Navtex-only mode for nighttime operation.

Set Date And Time

Setting the current date and time on the unit.

Navtex Messages Settings

Navtex Messages

Viewing received Navtex messages and selecting specific ones.

Station Select

Selecting which Navtex stations to monitor or ignore.

Message Select

Filtering and selecting specific types of Navtex messages.

Clear All Messages

Deleting all stored Navtex messages from the unit.

Clear Selected Messages

Deleting specific Navtex messages from memory.

GPS Navigation

Viewing GPS data, vessel position, and waypoint information.

Expansion Channels

ATIS Function

Technical Specifications

Receiver

Detailed technical specifications for the radio receiver.

Channel 70 Monitor General Specification

Specifications for monitoring Channel 70.

Transmitter

Detailed technical specifications for the radio transmitter.

Navtex

Technical details regarding the Navtex functionality.

GPS

Technical details concerning the GPS input format.

International VHF Marine Channel Chart

Installation

Unit Installation

Guidelines and recommendations for physically installing the NX2500 unit.

Antenna Installation Recommendations

Advice on optimal antenna placement and connection for best performance.

Supplied Parts

Warranty

Declaration Of Conformity

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