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Waterproof construction
Commercial grade ITU Class D DSC VHF
Independent Channel 70 receiver built-in for continuous DSC watching
Capable of connecting up to one second station microphone
Intercom between radio and second station microphone
DSC position request and send functions with compatible STANDARD
HORIZON GPS Chart plotters
Versatile user-programmable scanning, priority scan and Dual Watch
One-button access to Channel 16 and 9
Oversized rotary channel knob, backlit display and keys.
Navigation information shown on display when optional GPS connected
GX1500E
QUEST-X GX1500E
ITU Class D DSC Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual
25 Watt VHF/FM
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- Page 1 QUEST-X GX1500E 25 Watt VHF/FM ITU Class D DSC Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual Waterproof construction Commercial grade ITU Class D DSC VHF Independent Channel 70 receiver built-in for continuous DSC watching Capable of connecting up to one second station microphone...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ..................... 4 PACKING LIST ........................4 OPTIONS ..........................4 INSTALLATION NOTE ......................5 GETTING STARTED ....................... 6 ABOUT VHF RADIO ....................6 SELECTING AN ANTENNA ..................6 COAXIAL CABLE ......................7 INSTALLATION ........................8 LOCATION ........................8 MOUNTING THE RADIO ..................... - Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory ......... 37 9.5.2 Setting up Individual Ringer ................38 9.5.3 Setting up Individual / Group Call Ringer ............39 9.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call ................. 40 9.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call ................42 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY ...................
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Page 4: General Information
1 GENERAL INFORMATION The Vertex Standard GX1500E is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX1500E can be oper- ated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts. -
Page 5: Installation Note
4 INSTALLATION NOTE The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to re- spect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits (1999/519/ EC). The maximum RF power available from this device is 25 watts. The antenna should be installed as high as possible for maximum efficiency and that this installation height should be at least 5 meters above ground (or accessible) level. -
Page 6: Getting Started
5 GETTING STARTED 5.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz 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”... -
Page 7: Coaxial Cable
5.3 COAXIAL CABLE VHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable – a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is specified by it’s diameter and construction. For runs less than 6 m, RG-58/U, about 6 mm in diameter is a good choice. For runs over 6 m but less than 15 m, the larger RG-8X should be used for cable runs over 15 m RG213 should be used. -
Page 8: Installation
6 INSTALLATION 6.1 LOCATION The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that: • keeps the radio and microphone at least 1 m away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass • provides accessibility to the front panel controls •... -
Page 9: Optional Mmb-84 Flash Mount Bracket
6.2.2 Optional MMB-84l Flush Mount Bracket 1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this tem- plate to assess the mounting location. 2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be cut. -
Page 10: Electrical Connections
6.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio! Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio. Antenna and Power Supply connections are as follows (see Figure 1): 1. Mount the antenna at least 1 m away from the radio. At the rear of the radio, connect the antenna cable. -
Page 11: Accessory Cable
GX1500E can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher. • The NMEA supported sentences are: Input: GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC sentence is recommended) Output: DSC and DSE (DSC sentences to Standard Horizon Plotter for Position Polling) GX1500E Page 11... -
Page 12: Checking Gps Connections
6.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS After connections have been made between the GX1500E and the GPS, a small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of the LCD display. To see the additional GPS information, press and hold the [ H/L ( NAV )] key. The GX1500E shows the Date, Time, SOG and COG. -
Page 13: Changing The Time Location
6.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION Sets the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset inputted in section 8.6 Changing the GPS Time. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until Radio Setup “... -
Page 14: Optional Enhanced Ram+ Second Station Mic And/Or Vh-310 Handset Installation
6.9 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC AND/OR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATION The GX1500E is capable of using a Enhanced RAM+ mic or VH-310 Handset to remotely control the Radio, DSC, and Distress functions. In addition the GX1500E can operate as a full function intercom system. 1. - Page 15 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.
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Page 16: Controls And Indicators
7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 4 for location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to section “8 BASIC OPERATION.” CHANNEL SELECTOR KNOB The rotary knob is used to select channels and to choose menu items (such as the DSC menu, radio setup menu, and DSC setup menu). - Page 17 Figure 4. Controls and Connectors GX1500E Page 17...
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Page 18: Dual Watch (To Priority Channel)
KEYPAD [ SCAN ( MEM )] Key Press this key to start and stop the scanning of programmed channels. Refer to section “9.12 SCANNING” for details. Secondary use To add a channel into the scan memory, select the channel and press and hold the [ SCAN ( MEM )] key until “MEM”... -
Page 19: All Ships Call
[ CALL ( MENU )] Key Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key to access the DSC OPERATION menu. The “ INDIVIDUAL CALL ,” “ GROUP CALL ,” and “ ALL SHIPS CALL ” func- tions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION menu. NOTE: Before the DSC OPERATION menu can be selected a MMSI must be entered. - Page 20 MICROPHONE Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise, using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology. NOTE: Be sure your mouth is about 1.5 cm from the mic hole for best performance. [ UP ( )] / [ DOWN ( )] KEYS The [ UP ( )] and [ DOWN ( )] on the microphone function the same as the CHANNEL selector knob on the front panel of the transceiver.