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Standard Horizon GX1250SA User Manual

Standard Horizon GX1250SA
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25 W atts VHF/FM Marine T ransceiver
GX1250SA
SER VICE MANUAL
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Standard Horizon GX1250SA Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeFixed Mount VHF Marine Transceiver
Power Output25W / 1W
Waterproof RatingIPX7
Weight2.2 lbs
NOAA Weather ChannelsYes
DSC CapabilityYes
DisplayLCD
ChannelsAll USA, International, and Canadian channels
SpeakerBuilt-in

Summary

General Information

Introduction

Overview of the GX1250SA VHF/FM marine transceiver and its key features.

FCC and Industry Canada Information

Regulatory details for FCC and Industry Canada license applications.

Packing List

Contents of the GX1250SA transceiver package upon unboxing.

Optional Accessories

List of available optional accessories for the GX1250SA.

Theory of Operation

Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Operation

Explanation of the PLL circuit's function in frequency control.

Receiver System

Detailed breakdown of the super-heterodyne receiver architecture.

Transmitter System

Explanation of the transmitter's operational flow and components.

Power Supply System

Block diagram and description of the transceiver's power supply.

Control System

Microprocessor QL01 port functions and control signal operations.

Disassembly Procedures

Front Case and Chassis Removal

Step-by-step guide to detach the front case and chassis block.

Control P.C. Board Removal

Instructions for safely removing the control Printed Circuit Board.

TX/RX P.C. Board Removal

Procedure for removing the transmitter/receiver Printed Circuit Board.

Adjustment and Calibration

Adjustment Point Diagram

Visual guide to test points and adjustment components.

Activating Test Mode

How to enter the transceiver's diagnostic and adjustment mode.

Activation Process

Method for initiating test mode via pin short-circuiting.

VCO Voltage Adjustment

Adjusting and confirming the VCO lock voltage for stability.

Transmission Power Adjustment

Setting and verifying high and low RF power output levels.

PLL Frequency Adjustment

Calibrating transmission and local reception frequencies.

Modulation Level Adjustment

Adjusting and confirming the audio modulation level.

Receiving Local Level Adjustment

Procedure for setting the receiver's local level.

Receiving Front-End Adjustment

Tuning front-end components for optimal reception.

Receiving IF Adjustment

Fine-tuning the intermediate frequency (IF) coils.

Receiving Sensitivity Confirmation

Verifying receiver performance using SINAD measurements.

Weather Alert Tone Adjustment

Calibrating and confirming weather alert tone detection.

LCD Visual Check

Testing all segments of the Liquid Crystal Display.

Initial Settings

Reviewing the transceiver's factory default configurations.

Frequency List

Reference table for channel frequencies across regions.

Specifications

General Specifications

Overall performance and physical characteristics of the transceiver.

Transmitter Specifications

Detailed technical parameters for the transmitter.

Receiver Specifications

Detailed technical parameters for the receiver.

Exploded Parts View

Packing Diagram

Block Diagram

Comprehensive Wiring Diagram

Schematic Diagram and Component Overlay

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