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Standard Horizon SPECTRUM + GX2355S User Manual

Standard Horizon SPECTRUM + GX2355S
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Owner
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s Manual
25 Watt VHF/FM
Marine Transceiver
SPECTRUM + GX2355S
A/B
H/L
PA/FOG
NAV
SCAN
MEM
CALL
SET
DISTRESS
P
U
L
L
O
P
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N
16/9
SPECTRUM+
VOL/PWR
SQL
16/9
WX
Submersible
DSC distress call automatically broadcasts lat/long and vessel ID
MARITEL DSC telephone capability
DSC position request function and NMEA data input/output
Noise canceling Clear Voice Speaker microphone with channel selector
20 W Loud Hailer with Bells & Whistles
Latitude/Longitude and SOG/COG display
Channel name capability
Versatile user-programmable scanning and priority scan
NOAA Weather Alert
One-button access to Channel 16 and 9
Access all US, Canadian and International channels
Big, back-lit display and keys
with GPS attached

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Standard Horizon SPECTRUM + GX2355S Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandStandard Horizon
ModelSPECTRUM + GX2355S
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

4 Installation

4.1 Location

Guidelines for selecting an optimal mounting location for the radio unit.

4.2 Electrical Connections

Procedures for connecting the power source and antenna to the transceiver.

4.4 CMB16 Flush Mount Installation

Step-by-step guide for flush mounting the transceiver using the CMB16 bracket.

5 Basic Operation

5.14 Resetting the Transceiver's Microprocessor

Procedure to restore the transceiver to its factory default settings.

6 Digital Selective Calling

6.1 General

Introduction to DSC and Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) concepts.

6.2 Sending a Distress Call

Step-by-step instructions for sending an emergency distress call.

6.2.2 Sending a Distress Call and Manually Inputting a Position

How to send a distress call with manually entered position data.

6.3 Sending a Distress Call with Nature of Distress

Procedure for sending a distress call specifying the nature of the emergency.

6.4 Sending an Individual Call

How to initiate a direct DSC call to another specific vessel.

6.5 Sending a Group Call

Initiating a DSC call to a predefined group of vessels.

6.6 Sending an All Ships Call

Making a broadcast DSC call to all vessels within range.

6.7 MariTel DSC Telephone Call

Using DSC to make and receive telephone calls via marine network.

6.7.2 Receiving a Shore to Ship Call

Procedure for receiving a telephone call initiated from a shore station.

6.9.1 Operation of Distress Call Waiting

Accessing and reviewing logged distress calls in the call waiting directory.

6.9.2 Operation of Individual Call Waiting

Accessing and reviewing logged individual calls in the call waiting directory.

6.10 Position Request

Requesting the position information of another vessel via DSC.

6.11 Position Send

Transmitting your vessel's position to another radio via DSC.

6.12 Receiving DSC Calls

Guidance on receiving and responding to various types of DSC transmissions.

6.12.2 Receiving a Distress Relay Call

Procedure for handling a distress relay call received from another vessel.

7 DSC / Radio Setup Mode

7.1 Setup

Accessing and navigating the main setup menu for configuration options.

7.12 User MMSI Input

Entering the unique Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number.

9 Operating Practices

9.1 Emergency (Channel 16 Use)

Procedures for making emergency calls (Mayday) on Channel 16.

9.7 Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Overview of DSC, its purpose, and the USCG DSC Watch system.

9.8 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)

Explanation of what an MMSI is and its role in DSC communication.

9.9 Using Digital Selective Calling Features

Details on using various DSC call types like Distress, Individual, and Group calls.

10 Maintenance

10.3 Troubleshooting Chart

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common transceiver problems.

13 Specifications

13.4 DSC

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) specific technical details like format and NMEA output.

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