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Standard Horizon Eclipse GX1400GPS User Manual

Standard Horizon Eclipse GX1400GPS
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ECLIPSE GPS
GX1400GPS GX1400GPS/E
(
European Version
)
ECLIPSE
GX1400
Meets ITU-R M.493-13 class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
(European version: Meets ITU-R M.493-14)
Input and Output of GPS information to NMEA 0183 compatible devices
Integrated 66 Channel Internal GPS receiver (GX1400GPS and GX1400GPS/E only)
Built in Separate Receiver for CH70 (Receiving DSC Calls)
Automatic DSC polling of up to 6 ships GPS positions*
Auto DSC channel selection & DSC test call
DSC distress, individual, group, all ships, position request and position report
Large Viewable Display, Easy to Mount, Submersible IPX8 (5 feet or 1.5 m for 30 minutes)
Noise canceling microphone with channel change, 16/S and H/L key buttons
GPS position and time shown on a full dot matrix display*
Preset Key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels
Programmable scan, priority scan, and Multi Watch (Dual Watch or Triple Watch)
Noise cancelling microphone with channel change selection, 16/S and H/L keys
ATIS Mode for European Inland Waterways (GX1400GPS/E only)
*External GPS device required for GX1400.
Owners Manual

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Standard Horizon Eclipse GX1400GPS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range156.000 - 163.425 MHz
DSCYes, Class D
Waterproof ratingIPX7
TypeFixed Mount VHF Marine Radio
ChannelsUSA, International, Canada
Power Output25W / 1W
GPSIntegrated GPS

Summary

1 General Information

2 Packing List

Contents of the transceiver package upon first opening.

3 Optional Accessories

List of recommended accessories for the transceiver.

5 Safety Precautions

Types and Meanings of Marks

Explanation of danger, warning, and caution symbols used.

Types and Meanings of Symbols

Explanation of prohibited and required action symbols.

6 Getting Started

6.1 About VHF Radio

Overview of VHF radio frequencies and marine band.

6.2 Selecting an Antenna

Guidance on choosing a marine antenna based on gain.

6.3 Coaxial Cable

Recommendations for coaxial cable types and lengths.

6.4 Distress and Hailing (Channel 16)

6.5 Calling Another Vessel

6.6 Accuracy of COG*

7 Controls and Indicators

7.1 Front Panel Controls (Part 1)

Description of front panel controls: Power, Busy, Channel keys, Volume, Squelch.

7.1 Front Panel Controls (Part 2)

Description of front panel controls: Menu, CLR, Soft keys, 16/S, Distress, GPS Antenna.

7.2 Microphone Controls

Description of microphone controls: PTT, Channel keys, Mic, H/L key, 16/S key.

7.3 Rear Panel Connections

Description of rear panel connectors: ANT, GND, DC Input, Accessory, Speaker, GPS.

8 Installation

8.1 Safety / Warning Information

Safety guidelines for installation and RF exposure.

8.2 Location

Choosing an appropriate mounting location for the radio.

8.3 Mounting the Radio (Overview)

General guidance on mounting the radio unit.

8.3.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket

Instructions for using the supplied mounting bracket.

8.3.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket

Instructions for flush mounting the radio.

8.4 Electrical Connections

8.5 Connection of External Devices

8.5.1 Connecting NMEA 0183/0183-HS

Connecting NMEA devices for GPS and DSC information.

8.5.2 Accessory Cables

Description of wires for connecting external devices.

8.5.3 Connection to External GPS or Chart Plotter

Wiring diagram for connecting GPS/chart plotter.

8.5.4 GPS Input - SCU-31 External GPS Antenna

Connecting the optional SCU-31 External GPS Antenna.

8.5.5 Connection to External Speaker

Connecting an optional external speaker.

8.5.6 Connecting SCU-38 External GPS Antenna

Connecting the SCU-38 External GPS Antenna.

8.6 Initial Setup Required

8.6.1 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

Procedure for programming the MMSI number.

8.7 Checking GPS Connections

8.8 GPS Configuration

8.8.1 Changing the GPS Time

Setting the time offset to display local time.

8.8.2 Changing the Time Area

Selecting UTC time or local time with offset.

8.8.3 Changing the Time Format

9 Basic Operation

9.1 Turning On/Off Transceiver

Procedure for powering the transceiver on and off.

9.2 Reception

Steps for receiving signals and adjusting squelch/volume.

9.3 Transmission

Steps for transmitting voice communications.

9.3.1 Transmit Power

How to switch between high (25W) and low (1W) transmit power.

9.4 Transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT)

9.5 Basic Operation of Setup Menu

9.6 Simplex/Duplex Channel Use

9.7 Channel Group

9.8 NOAA Weather Channels

9.8.1 NOAA Weather Alert

Enabling/disabling NOAA weather alert function.

9.8.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing

Procedure for testing the NOAA weather alert feature.

9.9 Multi Watch

9.9.1 Setting Up Multi Watch

Procedure to set up Dual or Triple Watch operation.

9.9.2 Starting Dual Watch

Steps to initiate Dual Watch scanning.

9.10 Scanning

9.10.1 Selecting Scan Type

Choosing between Priority Scan and Memory Scan modes.

9.10.2 Programming Scan Memory

9.10.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN)

9.10.4 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN)

9.11 Preset Channels: Instant Access

9.11.1 Programming Preset Channels

How to program channels for instant access.

9.11.2 Preset Channel Operation

How to recall and select programmed preset channels.

9.11.3 Preset Channel Deletion

How to delete channels from the preset bank.

10 Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

10.1 General DSC Information

Introduction to Digital Selective Calling (DSC).

10.2 Distress Alert

Information on transmitting and receiving distress alerts.

10.2.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert (Intro)

Prerequisites and basic steps for transmitting a distress alert.

Transmitting Distress Alert with Nature of Distress

Procedure to add nature of distress to an alert.

Transmitting Distress Alert Manually

Manually inputting location and time for distress alerts.

Pausing and Canceling Distress Alerts

How to pause, resume, or cancel a distress alert.

10.2.2 Receiving a Distress Alert

Procedure for receiving and responding to distress alerts.

10.3 All Ships Call

10.3.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call

Procedure for transmitting safety or urgency calls to all ships.

10.3.2 Receiving an All Ships Call

Procedure for receiving and responding to all ships calls.

10.3.3 All Ships Call Ringer Setup

Enabling or disabling the all ships call ringer.

10.4 Individual Call

10.4.1 Individual / Position Call Directory

Setting up the directory for individual calls.

10.4.2 Individual Call Reply Setup

Configuring automatic or manual response to individual calls.

10.4.3 Individual Call Acknowledgment Setup

Setting up automatic acknowledgment for individual calls.

10.4.4 Transmitting an Individual Call

Procedure to contact another vessel via individual DSC call.

10.4.5 Receiving an Individual Call

Procedure for receiving and responding to individual calls.

10.4.6 Individual Call Ringer Setup

Setting the ringing tone duration for individual calls.

10.5 Group Call

10.5.1 Setting Up a Group Call

Programming group MMSI numbers for group communication.

10.5.2 Transmitting a Group Call

Procedure to transmit a group call signal.

10.5.3 Receiving a Group Call

Procedure for receiving and responding to group calls.

10.5.4 Setting Up the Group Call Ringer

Enabling or disabling the group call ringer.

10.6 Position Request

10.6.1 Transmitting a Position Request

Procedure to request another vessel's position.

10.6.2 Receiving a Position Request

Procedure for receiving and responding to position requests.

10.6.3 Position Request Ringer Setup

Setting the ringer for position requests.

10.7 Position Report

10.7.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call

Procedure to send your vessel's position via DSC.

DSC Position Report Call by Manual Input

Manually entering position for DSC report.

10.7.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call

Procedure for receiving DSC position reports.

10.7.3 Position Report Ringer Setup

Setting the ringer for position reports.

10.8 Manual Input of GPS Location

10.9 Auto Pos Polling

10.9.1 Setting Polling Call Type

Selecting call type for auto position polling.

10.9.2 Setting Polling Time Interval

Setting the time interval for auto polling.

10.9.3 Selecting Stations for Auto Polling

Choosing stations to be automatically polled.

10.9.4 Enabling/Disabling Auto POS Polling

Activating or deactivating auto position polling.

10.10 DSC Test Call

10.10.1 Transmitting a DSC Test Call

Procedure to test DSC functions with another vessel.

10.10.2 Receiving a DSC Test Call

Procedure for receiving and responding to DSC test calls.

10.11 DSC Log Operation

10.11.1 Reviewing Logged Transmitted Calls

Reviewing a log of transmitted DSC calls.

10.11.2 Reviewing Logged Distress Calls

Reviewing a log of received DSC distress calls.

10.11.3 Reviewing Logged Other Calls

Reviewing logs of other received DSC calls.

10.11.4 Deleting Calls from DSC Log

Deleting logged DSC calls by category or individually.

11 Setup Menu

11.1 DSC Setup

Configuration options for DSC functions.

11.1.1 Individual Directory

Managing the directory for individual DSC contacts.

11.1.2 Individual Reply

Setting automatic or manual response to individual calls.

11.1.3 Individual Acknowledgement

Setting automatic acknowledgment for individual calls.

11.1.4 Individual Ringer

Configuring the ringing tone for individual calls.

11.1.5 Group Directory

Managing the directory for group DSC contacts.

11.1.6 Auto Position Polling Call Type

Selecting call type for auto position polling.

11.1.7 Auto Position Polling Interval Time

Setting the time interval for auto polling.

11.1.8 Auto Channel Switching Time

Setting time for automatic channel switching on DSC alerts.

11.1.9 DSC Beep

Enabling or disabling DSC call alert beeps.

11.2 Channel Setup

Configuration options for radio channels.

11.2.1 Channel Group (Band Selection)

Changing the channel group from International to USA or Canada.

11.2.2 Weather Alert (USA Version)

Enabling or disabling NOAA weather alert function.

11.2.3 Multi Watch

Allows selection of dual and triple watch functions.

11.2.4 Scan Memory

Storing channels in scan memory.

11.2.5 Scan Type

Selecting scan mode between Memory Scan and Priority Scan.

11.2.6 Scan Resume

Selecting time to wait after transmission before resuming scan.

11.2.7 Priority Channel

Setting a different priority channel for scanning.

11.2.8 Sub Channel

Allows selection of the sub channel.

11.3 ATIS Setup

ATIS setup for European Inland waterways.

11.3.1 ATIS Code Setup

Procedure to input the ATIS code.

11.3.2 ATIS CH Group

Turning ATIS feature on/off for each channel group.

11.4 GPS Setup

11.4.1 Location Format

Selecting coordinate system for display.

11.4.2 Time Offset

Setting the time offset from UTC for local time display.

11.4.3 Time Area

Selecting time area between local and UTC time.

11.4.4 Time Format

Selecting time format between 12-hour and 24-hour.

11.4.5 Unit Of Measure

Setting display units for speed, distance, and altitude.

11.4.6 Data Speed

Setting NMEA 0183 baud rate for GPS and DSC.

11.4.7 Output Sentences

Selecting NMEA output sentences.

11.5 Configuration Setup

11.5.1 Dimmer Adjustment

Adjusting backlight intensity or turning it off.

11.5.2 LCD Contrast

Optimizing display contrast for viewing angle.

11.5.3 Key Beep

Adjusting or turning off the key beep sound.

11.5.4 Soft Keys

Assigning functions to soft keys.

11.5.5 Reset

Resetting setup categories or returning to factory settings.

11.5.6 Reset MMSI and ATIS Code

Procedure to reset USER MMSI and ATIS codes.

12 Maintenance

12.1 Replacement Parts

List of commonly requested replacement parts and part numbers.

12.2 Factory Service

Information on obtaining factory service for the radio.

12.3 Troubleshooting Chart

Common symptoms, probable causes, and remedies.

13 Channel Assignments

13.1 GX1400GPS and GX1400 Channels

VHF Marine Channel Chart for GX1400GPS and GX1400.

14 Specifications

General Specifications

General performance specifications of the transceiver.

Transmitter Specifications

Transmitter performance specifications.

Receiver and GPS Specifications

Receiver and internal GPS receiver specifications.

14.1 GX1400 Dimensions

15 FCC Radio License Information

15.1 Station License

Information on FCC ship station license requirements.

15.2 Radio Call Sign

Information on FCC requirements for radio call signs.

15.3 Canadian Ship Station Licensing

Information on Canadian ship station licensing.

15.4 FCC / IC Information

FCC and IC data required for license applications.

16 FCC Notice

Notice and Warnings

FCC compliance notices, warnings about modifications and data input.

Standard Horizon Limited Warranty

Warranty Registration and Terms

Information on registering the product and warranty terms.

Warranty Limitations and Procedures

Limitations of warranty and steps for service.

Other Warranty Conditions

Additional warranty conditions and disclaimers.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Conditions of Usage

Usage conditions and frequency regulations in EU countries.

Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Equipment

Guidelines for recycling electronic and electrical equipment.

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