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- Page 1 Horizon GX2335S NOVA+ 25 Watts VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owner’s Manual GX2335S Owner’s Manual page 31...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC NOTICE ......................1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................2 INTRODUCTION ....................2 FCC/ INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ............2 ACCESSORIES ...................... 3 PACKING LIST ....................... 3 OPTIONS ........................ 3 INSTALLATION ...................... 4 FREQUENCY AND DEVIATION TESTS ..............4 LOCATION ......................4 INSTALLATION USING REGULAR MOUNTING BRACKET ......... -
Page 3: Fcc Notice
FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by Standard Communications Corp. NOTICE 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. -
Page 4: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The Standard Communications Corp. (SCC) GX2335S Nova+ is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. It requires 13.8V for operation and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts. The transceiver is capable of intercom operation with the use of an optional CMP23 (full remote-control speaker/microphone with display). -
Page 5: Accessories
ACCESSORIES 2.1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: • GX2335S Nova+ Transceiver (White/Black) • CMP847W+/B+ (White/Black) Microphone (attached to the transceiver) and hanger kit • Open-Frame Mounting Bracket and attaching hardware •... -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION 3.1 FREQUENCY AND DEVIATION TESTS FCC Regulations require that the radio’s deviation and frequency be tested before initial installation or operation. This test should be performed by a Certified Marine Technician. 3.2 LOCATION 1. The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that: •... - Page 7 NOTE Try to keep the rectangular gasket that is between the sleeve case and the transceiver attached to the sleeve case. If it is removed during this procedure, or adheres to the transceiver case instead of to the sleeve case, it must be repositioned with care. Improper positioning will cause a defective moisture seal between the transceiver and the sleeve case.
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Page 8: Installation Using Regular Mounting Bracket
3.3 INSTALLATION USING REGULAR MOUNTING BRACKET 1. Mount the bracket using the washers, nuts, and long hex head bolts. 2. Position the radio within the bracket arms, matching the radio notches to achieve the desired positioning. 3. Secure the radio to the bracket knobs as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3. -
Page 9: Electrical Connections
3.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION Improper 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 5): Antenna Water proof Optional Speaker Deck Outlet Fuse Black Power Source Figure 5. -
Page 10: Controls And Indicators
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 6 for location of controls. For detailed operation instructions refer to chapter 5 of this manual. 4.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS q POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL To turn the power on or off, press and hold this knob for 3 seconds, and sets the audio volume. - Page 11 HOLD ON/OFF SCAN CALL U I C SCMB LAMP PWR UP Figure 6. Controls and Connectors GX2335S Owner’s Manual page 9...
- Page 12 r 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 and the MEM key. WX Key Immediately recalls a weather channel from any channel. Secondary use 1.
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Page 13: Microphone Jack
LAMP Key Pressing this key, changes the brightness (3 levels) of the back light for LCD and keypad. Secondary use During voice scrambler setup (If the optional CVS240 Voice Scrambler module installed), the LAMP key is used to deselect a channel that had been selected for voice scrambler use. -
Page 14: Microphone Hanger
i RAM MIC CONNECTOR Connects the remote access microphone RAM Mic. Refer to section 6 for the details of operation. o DC INPUT CABLE Connects the transceiver to a DC power supply of 13.8 V. !0 PTT (Push-To-Talk) SWITCH Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode. If the transceiver is in the intercom operation mode, it activates the microphone for the intercom. -
Page 15: Indicators
4.2 INDICATORS INTL (II) USA/INTL/CAN Indicator Indicates the mode of operation. WX Indicator Indicates a weather channel. HI/LO Indicator Indicates the power setting. “HI” indicates 25 watts and “LO” indicates 1 watt. S / D Indicator Indicates simplex “S” or duplex “D” mode. See Section 5.4. MEM Indicator Indicates that the channel is memorized in the transceiver’s memory for scanning. -
Page 16: Operation
OPERATION 5.1 RECEPTION 1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected. 2. Press the POWER SWITCH on. 3. Turn the SQUELCH CONTROL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as “squelch off”. 4. -
Page 17: Simplex/Duplex Channel Use
5.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels. NOTE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), Industry Canada (Canada), and International regulations, Mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. 5.5 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE 1. -
Page 18: Priority Scanning
5. To start scanning, press the SCAN key. Scanning will proceed from the lowest to the highest programmed channel number and will stop on a channel when a transmission is received. 6. To stop scanning, press the SCAN, 16/9, WX, or PTT key. 7. -
Page 19: Emergency Channel 16
1. Program weather channels into the transceiver’s memory for scanning. Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under Section 5.6. 2. Press the SCAN key once to start memory scanning or hold down the SCAN key during memory scanning to start priority scanning. 3. -
Page 20: Channel A/B Instant Call
5.14 CHANNEL A /B INSTANT CALL There could be two “calling channels” used by an organization. But USA channels 9 and 16, and WX channels should not be assigned as A or B channels because they are readily available with the 16/9 and WX keys. If the A/B key is pressed and no channel A has been assigned, the LCD will display—... -
Page 21: Operation
To change A and B channel assignments, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the A/B key and then press and release the MEM key. The “A” will blink and dashes “—” will appear on the display. 2. Release the A/B key and set the new channel to be designated Channel A (or leave the channel unassigned). -
Page 22: Operation With Voice Scrambler
4. P r e s s t h e C H k e y o r C H A N N E L SELECTOR knob to select the channel to INTL be scrambled. 5. Press the MEM key. “MEM” is displayed on the LCD. -
Page 23: Resetting The Transceiver's Microprocessor
5.16 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER’S MICROPROCESSOR Resetting the microprocessor restores the initial, factory supplied conditions in the transceiver. These are called the default conditions. To reset the microprocessor, first turn the transceiver off. Then while holding the WX and SCAN keys pressed, turn the transceiver on. The default conditions are: •... -
Page 24: Ram Mic Operation
RAM MIC OPERATION If the optional RAM Mic (CMP23) is connected to the remote microphone connector on the transceiver’s rear panel, then the transceiver can use the remote control operation. The remote control has a maximum range of 50 feet (15 m). The intercom operation can be used between the RAM Mic and the transceiver. - Page 25 16/9 SCAN LAMP LAMP CALL CALL A/B Key Immediately recalls two user assigned channels from any channel. IC Key Activates the intercom mode between the RAM Mic and the transceiver. Refer to section 6.3 for details of operation. WX KEY Immediately recalls a weather channel from any channel location.
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Page 26: Indicators
DOWN KEY ( Selects the desired channel and adjusts the volume and squelch levels. Each press decreases the channel number, volume level and squelch level. When held down, the channels or level decrease continuously. UP KEY ( Selects the desired channel and adjusts the volume and squelch levels. Each press increases the channel number, volume level, and squelch level. -
Page 27: Intercom Operation
USA/ INTL/ CAN Indicator The mode of operation. “USA” indicates USA mode. “INTL” indicates International mode and “CAN” indicates Canadian mode. WX Indicator A weather channel. MEM Indicator The channel is in the transceiver’s scan memory. H/L Indicator “H” is high power. “L” is low power. Blank is a reception only channel. SQL/VOL Indicator “SQL”... -
Page 28: Calling
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone, hold the microphone about 1/2 inch away from your mouth. 5. When finished, release the PTT switch. 6.3.2 Calling 1. Hold down the IC key in the intercom operation for 1 second or more. A calling beep is emitted twice from the transceiver speaker. -
Page 29: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver. * Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the transceiver. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart
7.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBABLE SYMPTOM REMEDY CAUSE No DC voltage to the Check power cable for DC voltage, or T r a n s c e i v e r f a i l s t o transceiver, or blown power up. -
Page 31: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. 8.1 GENERAL Frequency Range ..........155.025 to 163.275 MHz Channels ..........65 total: 55 marine + 10 weather Input Voltage ..............13.8 VDC +/-20% Current Drain Standby .................. - Page 32 Standard Communication Corp. P.O. Box 92151 Los Angeles, CA 90009-2151 Telephone 310/532-5300 © STANDARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 1998 All Rights Reserved Printed in Japan JUNE 1998 389B851012 page 30 Owner’s Manual GX2335S...