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- Page 1 Simple Operation Submersible Microphone Programmable Scan & Priority Ch16 Scan NOAA Weather Alert Backlit LCD & Keys ECLIPSE + GX1250SA 25 watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC NOTICE ... 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ... 3 INTRODUCTION ... 3 FCC/ INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ... 4 ACCESSORIES ... 5 PACKING LIST ... 5 OPTIONS ... 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ... 6 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ... 6 INDICATORS ... -
Page 3: Fcc Notice
(1 m) away from rear seat passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements. For roof top installation, the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof. GX1250SA FCC NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE ANTENNA INSTALLATION: Owner’s Manual... - Page 4 Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a division of VERTEX STANDARD. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 5: General Information
1.1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the ECLIPSE+! Whether this is your first marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, The STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which should provide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harshest of environments. -
Page 6: Fcc/ Industry Canada Information
Additional FCC and Industry Canada data, including licensing requirements, are contained in the companion document titled OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. The document also contains charts for VHF channel assignments, transceiver procedures, maintenance, factory service information, and warranty data. p a g e 4 Owner’s Manual GX1250SA... -
Page 7: Accessories
2.1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: • GX1250SA ECLIPSE+ Transceiver (White/Black) • CMP349WR/CMP349BR (White/Black Microphone attached to the transceiver) and hanger kit • Mounting Bracket and attaching hardware •... -
Page 8: Controls And Indicators
KEY PAD 16/9 Key Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down this key recalls channel 9. Secondary use Please see secondary use for the WX key. p a g e 6 NOTE Owner’s Manual GX1250SA... - Page 9 Figure 1. Controls and Connectors GX1250SA STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE + SCAN H / L 16/9 Owner’s Manual VOL/ 16 / 9 U.I.C page 7...
- Page 10 4 or 8 ohms, with an RCA phono plug. t ANTENNA JACK Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with an impedance of 50 ohms. p a g e 8 Keys keys are used to select channels. Owner’s Manual GX1250SA...
- Page 11 !0 16/9 Key Pressing the 16/9 key Immediately recalls channel 16 from any location. Press and hold the 16/9 key to recall channel 9. GX1250SA KEYS on the mic function the same as the The UP Owner’s Manual...
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Page 12: Indicators
MEM Indicator Indicates the channel is memorized in the transceiver’s memory. A Indicator Indicates a simplex channel in USA or Canadian mode whose counterpart in the International mode is a duplex channel. page 10 Figure 2. Indicators Owner’s Manual GX1250SA... - Page 13 7-SEGMENT Display Displays the channel number in use. HI/LO Indicator Indicates the power setting. “HI” 25 watts and “LO” 1 watt. This display is blank if a transmission-inhibited channel is selected. GX1250SA Owner’s Manual page 11...
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Page 14: Installation
2. Install the unit in accordance with paragraph 4.3 or 4.4. In each appears an instruction to connect the power supply and antenna. Where that appears, the following three steps should be performed: Figure 3. General Installation page 12 INSTALLATION Owner’s Manual GX1250SA... -
Page 15: Installation Using Regular Mounting Bracket
4. Secure the transceiver to the brackets with the mounting knobs (see Figure 4). 5. Connect the antenna and power cables (and optional speaker) to the transceiver. Figure 4. Regular Mounting Bracket GX1250SA Owner’s Manual page 13... -
Page 16: Cmb16 Flush Mount Installation
(see Figure 5). 5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. Figure 5. CMB16 Flush Mount Installation page 14 Bracket Lock-washer nut combination Owner’s Manual Adjusting screw GX1250SA... -
Page 17: Operation
6. Refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for standard transceiver operating procedures. This microphone should be positioned within 1 inch (2 cm) from the mouth for optimum performance. GX1250SA key to select the desired channel. Refer NOTE Owner’s Manual OPERATION... -
Page 18: Transmit Time - Out Timer (Tot)
2. USA will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode, INTL will be displayed for International mode, and CAN will be displayed for Canadian mode. 3. Refer to the OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for allocated channels in each mode. page 16 NOTE Owner’s Manual GX1250SA... -
Page 19: Noaa Weather Channels
5. Press the WX key to stop the alert tone and receive the weather report. If the WX key is not pressed the alert tone will be emitted for 5 minutes and then the weather report will be received. GX1250SA or DOWN key to select a different NOAA weather NOTE Owner’s Manual... -
Page 20: Memory Scanning
The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel. MEM CH1 (The priority channel (P-CH) is channel 16.) 3. To stop scanning, press the SCAN, 16/9, WX, or PTT key. page 18 P-CH. MEM CH2 Owner’s Manual or DOWN key. Press and hold P-CH. GX1250SA... -
Page 21: Maintenance
6.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob. These can be ordered from our Parts Department by writing or calling: STANDARD HORIZON, a division of VERTEX STANDARD. 17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A. (562)404-2700 Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Chart
If the fuse still blows, contact your STANDARD HORIZON Dealer. Engine noise Reroute the DC power cables away f r o m t h e e n g i n e . A d d n o i s e suppressor on power cable. -
Page 23: Specifications
Audio Response ... within + 2/–8 of a 6 dB/octave Frequency Stability (-20° to +50°C) ... ± 0.001 % Channel Spacing ... 25 kHz GX1250SA SPECIFICATIONS (65 H x 150 W x 150 D mm) (50 H x 135 W x 133 D mm) - Page 24 Marine Division of Vertex Standard US Headquarters 17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703 Phone 562/404-2700 Fax 800/552/6813 Email marinetech@vxstd.com www.vxstd.com Printed in China 05/2001 457X851010...