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Standard Horizon GX2000E Owner's Manual

Standard Horizon GX2000E Owner's Manual

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MATRIX SERIES
GX2000E and GX2100E
25 Watt VHF/FM
Marine Transceivers
Owner's Manual
GX2100E: Integrated dual channel AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver
GX2000E: AIS support with external AIS receiver or transponder
AIS target display includes MMSi, Callsign, Ship Name, BRG, DST,SOG & COG
Select and make automatic DSC call to AIS target
Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) with Distress, Individual and All Ship calls
Navigation information (LAT/LONG,SOG,COG) information shown on display
Navigate to a DSC Distress Position
Enter, Save and Naviagate to a waypoing with Compass page
GX2100E output AIS VDM sentence to compatible GPS chart Plotter
Automatic DSC Position Poll request to up to 4 seperate vessels
E2O (Easy to operate ) Menu system with User programmable soft keys on Radio
Dedicated channel 70 receiverfor continous DSC watch
Submersible JIS-7/IPX-7 rating (1Metre for 30 mins)
GX2100E - 30 Watt PA/Loudhailer with pre programmed fog Signals and listenback
facility
ClearVoice noise cancelling microphone with channelselector and 16/9 key
Supports RAM3 Remote station speaker microphone and VLH-310 remote handset as
second remote station
Intercom facility between Remote Station and Radio
AIS and Navigation functions available on RAM3 Remote station speaker microphone
GX2100E requires connection to external GPS or
GX2000E requries connection to external GPS and AIS receiver or Transponder
MATRIX GX2000E
MATRIX AIS GX2100E
GX2000E/GX2100E
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  • Page 1 Intercom facility between Remote Station and Radio AIS and Navigation functions available on RAM3 Remote station speaker microphone GX2100E requires connection to external GPS or GX2000E requries connection to external GPS and AIS receiver or Transponder MATRIX GX2000E MATRIX AIS GX2100E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    POSITION REQUEST ..........................66 9.8.1 Setting up a Position Reply ....................66 9.8.2 Setting up a Position Request Ringer ................67 9.8.3 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel ............67 9.8.4 Receiving a Position Request ....................68 Page 2 GX2000E/GX2100E...
  • Page 3 REMOTE MIC CONTROLS ........................ 114 16.2 ASSIGNING SOFT KEYS ........................116 MAINTENANCE ..............................118 17.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................118 17.2 FACTORY SERVICE ..........................117 17.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ......................119 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ..........................120 SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 122 RESET PROCEDURES ............................125 GX2000E/GX2100E Page 3...

  • Page 4: Quick Reference Guide

    16/9 B p r e s s i n g t h i s P r e s s t o r e c a l l switch. channel 16. Press and hold to recall channel 9. Page 4 GX2000E/GX2100E...
  • Page 5 A I S / C O M PA S S If you need to oper- MENU”, refer to SETUP”. ate the WX function, section “10 GEN- please contact your E R A L S E T U P dealer. MODE”. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 5...
  • Page 6 Shield GPS Receiver/Chart Plotter NMEA COMMON AIS Receiver Note: HS = 38400 baud White External Speaker Shield MATRIX GX2000E PA Speaker Shield GPS Receiver/Chart Plotter Radio Wires Plotter Connection Gray: NMEA Output ( ) NMEA IN ( ) Blue: NMEA Input ( )
  • Page 7 4. Turn the adjusting screw on each bracket to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 7...

  • Page 8: General Information

    MATRIX - GX2000E For the mariner who already has AIS on-board and desires a VHF with the features of the MATRIX AIS, the MATRIX GX2000E has a connection for an AIS receiver or transponder. The MATRIX Series VHF’s are capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D operation.

  • Page 9: Packing List

    2 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: GX2000E or GX2100E Transceiver Power Cord Mounting Bracket and hardware Owner’s Manual Warranty Card Flush Mount Template 3 OPTIONS MMB-84 ................. Flush-Mount Bracket CMP30B/W ....

  • Page 10: Safety/Warning Information

    The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50 % in normal PTT configurations. Do not transmit for more than 50 % of the total radio use time (50 % duty cycle) Page 10 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Typically a 1 m 3 dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The longer 2.5 m 6 dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require the additional gain. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 11...

  • Page 12: Coaxial Cable

    To get your coax cable through a fitting and into your boat’s interior, you may have to cut off the end plug and reattach it later. You can do this if you follow the directions that come with the connector. Be sure to make good soldered connections. Page 12 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 13: Emergency Channel 16 Use

    10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re- sponse, try another channel. NOTE The GX2000E and GX2100E have DSC Distress calling, that can trans- mit a distress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section “9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING”.

  • Page 14: Calling Another Vessel (Channel 16 Or 9)

    (telephone credit card, collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission to the telephone lines. The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may charge a link-up fee in addition to the cost of the call. Page 14 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 15: Operating On Channels 13 And 67

    However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher power. See page 30 ( [ H/L ] key) for means to temporarily override the low-power limit on these two channels. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 15...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Use a 5 mm bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 10 mm thick and can support more than 1.5 kg and secure the bracket with the supplied screws, spring washers, flat washers, and nuts. Page 16 GX2000E/GX2100E...
  • Page 17 (see illustration below). 5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. Bracket Adjusting Screw Lock-washer screw combination GX2000E/GX2100E Page 17...

  • Page 18: Electrical Connections

    When you replace the Fuse, please confirm that the Fuse is tightly fixed on the metal contact lo- cated inside the Fuse Holder. If the metal contact holding the fuse is loose, the Fuse holder may heat up. Page 18 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 19: Accessory Cable

    ACCESSORY CABLE 6.4.1 MATRIX GX2000E Connection PA Speaker Shield GPS Receiver/Chart Plotter NMEA COMMON AIS Receiver Note: HS = 38400 baud White External Speaker Shield Wire Color/Description Connection Examples WHITE - External Speaker ( + ) Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker SHIELD - External Speaker (–)
  • Page 20 For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please contact the manufacturer of the GPS receiver. • GX2000E/GX2100E can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher. • The NMEA 0183 input sentences are GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC sentence is recommended).

  • Page 21: Checking Gps Connections

    AIS Connections (38400 baud only) The MATRIX GX2000E (without internal AIS receiver) may be connected to an external AIS receiver or transponder that outputs NMEA VDM sentence at 38400 baud. Wire Color/Description Connection BROWN - AIS Input ( + ) AIS output AIS common data wire or NMEA signal (–)

  • Page 22: Changing The Gps Time

    CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the Factory the GX2000E/GX2100E shows GPS satellite time or UTC time when an optional GPS is connected. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. The Time Offset must be changed in order for the radio to display the current time in your area.

  • Page 23: Changing The Time Location

    4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “12 HOUR” or “24 HOUR”. 5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 23...

  • Page 24: Changing Cog To True Or Magnetic

    4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “MAGNETIC” or “TRUE”. 5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 24 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 25: Optional Cmp30 Ram3 Installation

    6.10 OPTIONAL CMP30 RAM3 INSTALLATION The GX2000E/GX2100E is capable of using a CMP30 ( RAM3 ) Remote Sta- tion Microphone to remotely control the Radio, AIS, DSC and PA/Fog func- tions. In addition the GX2000E/GX2100E can operate as a full function inter- com system between the RAM3 and the radio.

  • Page 26: Connecting An External Speaker To The Ram3 Mic Cable

    “Fixed” use when MLS-310 is connected. “Adjustable” use when MLS-300 or other speaker without volume control is connected. 5. Press the [ ENT ] key to save the selection. 6. Press the [ 16/9 ] key to exit this mode. Page 26 GX2000E/GX2100E...
  • Page 27 MEMO GX2000E/GX2100E Page 27...

  • Page 28: Controls And Indicators

    Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does. This point is called the squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions. Page 28 GX2000E/GX2100E...
  • Page 29 Never remove this rubber cap. When this rubber cap is re- moved, the water resistance performance is lost. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 29...
  • Page 30 Refer to section “13.7 AIS OPERATION” for details. Note: For this key to operate on the GX2000E an optional AIS receiver or transponder and GPS must be connected to show AIS targets on the ra- dios display.
  • Page 31 Note: On the GX2100E the antenna connection is used to receive marine and AIS transmissions. GND Terminal ( Ground Terminal ) Connects the GX2000E/GX2100E to a good ground, for safe and optimum performance. Use the screw supplied with the GX2100E and GX2000E only.
  • Page 32 Press and hold the [ 16/9 ] key to recall channel 9. Pressing the [ 16/9 ] key again will revert the radio to the previous selected channel. Channel 9 is used in some parts of the world as an alternative calling channel to Channel 16. Page 32 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 33: Basic Operation

    About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode, even if the PTT switch is continually held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT switch must first be released and then pressed again. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 33...

  • Page 34: Simplex/Duplex Channel Use

    DISPLAY TYPE The GX2000E/GX2100E display can be setup to show displays other than the default “NORMAL” VHF display by using the procedure below: 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu”...

  • Page 35: International, Canada, And Usa Mode

    2. If a transmission is received on the channel selected in step 2, the GX2000E/GX2100E will dual watch to CH16. 4. To stop Dual Watch, press the one of the soft keys, then press the [ DW ] key soft again.

  • Page 36: Scanning

    [ DELETE ] soft key. “MEM” icon disappears from the display. 8. When you have completed your selection, press the [ QUIT ] soft key sev- eral times to return to radio operation. Page 36 GX2000E/GX2100E...
  • Page 37 3. To stop scanning, press the [ 16/9 ] or [ WX ] key. CH01 CH88 CH09 CH72 CH12 CH68 CH15 CH61 CH18 CH22 ( M-SCAN ) CH01 CH88 CH09 CH72 CH12 Priority Channel CH68 CH15 CH61 CH18 CH22 ( P-SCAN ) GX2000E/GX2100E Page 37...

  • Page 38: Preset Channels 0 ~ 9 : Instant Access

    Press and hold the [ PRESET ] soft key until the radio beeps. 8.9.2 Operation Pressing the [ PRESET ] soft key will toggle between Preset Channels “0” through “9” and the last selected “regular” channel. The Preset Channel number will dis- appear after five seconds. Page 38 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 39: Pa/Fog Operation

    8.10 PA/FOG OPERATION The GX2000E/GX2100E has a 30W Hailer built-in and can be used with any 4 Ohm PA Horns. Standard Horizon offers a small and a large PA horn called the 220SW and 240SW. When in Hail mode the PA speaker Listen’s Back (acts as...

  • Page 40: Operating The Fog Horn Mode

    Rotate the CHANNEL knob to control the AF output level. The AF output level can be set from 0 to 30 watts. 6. To listen back (GX2100E only), rotate the PWR/VOL knob. 7. To exit the FOG HORN mode, press the [ CLR ( WX )] key. Page 40 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 41: Fog Signal Timing Chart

    (separated by 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. Listen Back 120s AGROUND One 11-second rings every 60 seconds. Vessel is aground. Listen Back ANCHOR One 5-second rings every 60 seconds. Vessel is at anchor. Listen Back GX2000E/GX2100E Page 41...

  • Page 42: Intercom Operation

    “Talk” will be shown on the display. Note: A warning beep will be heard when the Radios PTT ( GX2000E/GX2100E’s PTT switch is pressed ) and CMP30 ( RAM3 ) PTT are GX2000E/GX2100E CMP30 pushed at the same time.

  • Page 43: Voice Scrambler

    1. Select a channel that was programmed for scram- bler mode (“Vs” and scrambler number will appear on the display). 2. Monitor the channel before transmitting. 3. Transmit the voice message. The signal sent will be scrambled. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 43...

  • Page 44: Digital Selective Calling

    An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceivers capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels. THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE DSC FUNCTIONS. Page 44 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 45: Programming The Mmsi

    9. Press the [ OK ] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE To view your MMSI after programming to ensure it is correct, perform steps 1~3. Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is correct. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 45...

  • Page 46: Dsc Distress Call

    DSC DISTRESS CALL The GX2000E/GX2100E is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Dis- tress messages to all DSC radios. The GX2000E/GX2100E may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel. 9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call...
  • Page 47 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress The GX2000E/GX2100E is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with the following “Nature of Distress” categories: Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, MOB 1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the [DISTRESS] key.
  • Page 48 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Manual Position of Input When the GX2000E/GX2100E is not connected to a GPS receiver, you may input the latitude/longitude of your vessel manually and may send DSC Dis- tress Alert. 1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover and press the [DISTRESS] key.

  • Page 49: Receiving A Dsc Distress Call

    [ RESUME ] soft key. Cancel a DSC Distress Call If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the GX2000E/GX2100E allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made.
  • Page 50 4) Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, then select “NORMAL” with the CHANNEL knob. 5) Press the [ SELECT ] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may re- quire assistance in the rescue attempt. Page 50 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 51: All Ships Call

    8. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or “Securite, Securite, Securite” depending on the pri- ority of the call. 9. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key to exit the ALL ship call menu. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 51...

  • Page 52: Receiving An All Ships Call

    All Ships call was received. QUIT: Press this key to quit the automatic channel switching and revert to the last selected working channel. 4. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key to return to the channel display. Page 52 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 53: Individual Call

    Up to 80 Individual contacts may be programmed. 9.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory The GX2000E/GX2100E has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit Individual calls, Auto Polling, Position Request, and Position Report transmissions.

  • Page 54: Setting Up Individual Reply

    2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “DSC SETUP” menu. 3. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, then select “IN- DIVIDUAL ACK” with the CHANNEL knob. 4. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key. 5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “ABLE Page 54 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 55: Setting Up Individual/Group Call Ringer

    [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. The GX2000E/GX2100E has the capability to turn off the Individual and Group call ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu”...

  • Page 56: Transmitting An Individual Call

    You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in the Individual Directory. 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “DSC Menu” menu will appear. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “INDIVIDUAL”. (To cancel, press the [ QUIT ] soft key.) Page 56 GX2000E/GX2100E...
  • Page 57 13. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the microphone’s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 57...

  • Page 58: Receiving An Individual Call

    2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key to return to radio opera- tion 4. Press the microphone’s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. Page 58 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 59: Dsc Log Operation

    GX2100E can store up to the latest 26 Distress, and up to the latest 64 other calls (Individual, Group, All Ship etc.). 9.6.1 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call The GX2000E/GX2100E radios allows logged DSC distress call to be reviewed. 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “DSC menu” will appear.

  • Page 60: Reviewing A Logged All Ship Or Individual Call

    MMSI number) you want to review and/or call back. When there is an unread received call, “ ” icon will appear behind the station name (or MMSI number). 5. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, to review de- tails for the selected station. Page 60 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 61: Deleting A Call From The "Dsc Log" Directory

    [ DELETE ] soft key. The display will show “Are your sure?” press the [ OK ] soft key. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 61...

  • Page 62: Group Call

    The first digit of a Group MMSI is always set to “0” by International rules. All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a Group MMSI the first digit is set to “0”.

  • Page 63: Transmitting A Group Call

    “GROUP”. (To cancel, press the [ QUIT ] key.) 3. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key. The transceiver will beep, and the “Last Group Call” will appear. 4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select the “Group” you want to contact. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 63...
  • Page 64 “0”) which you want to con- tact, then press the [ SELECT ] soft key to step to the next number. 7. Repeat step 6 to set the MMSI number. 8. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI Page 64 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 65: Receiving A Group Call

    PTT button and talk into the microphone to the group of vessels. 9.7.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, the GX2000E/GX2100E will produce a ring- ing alarm sound. 2. The radio will automatically switch to the requested channel.

  • Page 66: Position Request

    POSITION REQUEST Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the GX2000E/ GX2100E. Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any...

  • Page 67: Setting Up A Position Request Ringer

    9.8.2 Setting up a Position Request Ringer The GX2000E/GX2100E has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu” appears. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “DSC SETUP”...

  • Page 68: Receiving A Position Request

    9. Press the [ YES ] soft key to transmit the position re- quest DSC call. 10. When the GX2000E/GX2100E receives the posi- tion from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and also transferred to the GPS Chart plot- ter with NMEA DSC and DSE sentences.
  • Page 69 2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. To send your ves- sels position to the requesting vessel, press the [ RE- PLY ] soft key. Or to exit from position request dis- play, press the [ QUIT ] soft key. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 69...

  • Page 70: Position Report

    “9.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory.” 9.9.1 Setting up a Position Report Ringer The GX2000E/GX2100E has the capability to turn off the Position Report ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu” appears.
  • Page 71 Press the [ SELECT ] soft key. 9. Press the [ YES ] soft key to send your position to the selected vessel. 10. Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key to return to radio operation. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 71...

  • Page 72: Receiving A Dsc Position Report Call

    4. To exit to radio mode, press the [ QUIT ] soft key. 9.9.4 Navigating to a Position Report The GX2000E/GX2100E has a feature that allows navigation to a received Position Report call by using the Compass display. Navigating to the position of a Position Report call may be enabled by the procedure below.
  • Page 73 Saving a Position Report as a Waypoint The GX2000E/GX2100E can save a Position Report call in the radios memory as a waypoint. 1. After the Position Report call has been re- ceived: Press the [ SAVE ] soft key. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to change the first letter in the name of the waypoint and press the [ ENT ] soft key.

  • Page 74: Manual Inputting Of The Gps Location Lat/Lon

    9.10 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION LAT/LON You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if the GX2000E/GX2100E is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or Position Report will contain the manually entered position.

  • Page 75: Auto Dsc Polling

    9.11 AUTO DSC POLLING The GX2000E/GX2100E has the capability to automatically track four stations programmed into the Indvidual directory. The following procedure allows the time interval between position requests to be setup. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu”...

  • Page 76: Enable/Disable Auto Dsc Polling

    NOTE When the radio receives position reports from a called vessel the display will show the image to the right and also output NMEA 0183 DSC and DSE sentences to a GPS Chart plotter. Page 76 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 77: Dsc Test

    Refer to section “9.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory”. 9.12.2 DSC Test call by using Individual Directory 1. After programming a individual MMSI into the GX2000E/GX2100E (refer to section “9.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory”).

  • Page 78: Dsc Test Call By Manually Entering Mmsi

    Test Call to the other vessel. NOTE After the radio receive a Test Call reply from ves- sel that was called, the radio will ring and show TEST ACK display, which confirms the radio you called received the test call. Page 78 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 79: General Setup

    “COMPASS” D “WAYPOINT” D NOTE To show Position information, show AIS targets and use the Compass display: GX2100E - external GPS must be connected. GX2000E - external AIS receiver or transponder and a external GPS must be connected. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 79...

  • Page 80: Local Distance Receiver Attenuator

    10.2 LOCAL DISTANCE RECEIVER ATTENUATOR In some areas, signals from external sources may cause interference to re- ceiving marine transmissions. The GX2000E/GX2100E has two selections, DISTANCE - used to receive weak signals (default), and LOCAL - which at- tenuates strong signals that may be interfering with reception.

  • Page 81: Backlight Adjustment

    The contrast level can be set from “0” to “31” (“HIGH” is default). 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected level. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 81...

  • Page 82: Time Offset

    UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or GPS Satellite Time). 4. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the time offset. 5. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. FFSET ABLE Page 82 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 83: Time Area

    4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “12 HOUR” or “24 HOUR”. 5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 83...

  • Page 84: Unit Of Measure

    Meter/Hour) for speed, and NH (Nautical Mile) or KM (Kilo-Meter) for distance. 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 84 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 85: Magnetic

    The beep level can be set from “LEVEL 1” to “LEVEL 6”, “HIGH”, or “OFF”. 5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected level. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft several times to return to ra- dio operation. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 85...

  • Page 86: Fog Alert Tone Frequency

    6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. NOTE By default the radio Fog frequency is set to 400Hz. In most cases this frequency should not be changed unless the vessel is very large. Page 86 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 87: Soft Keys

    Shows to the “Waypoint” Navigation display. Shows to the “AIS” display. AIS AL Toggles the AIS alarm “on” and “off”. PRESET Porgrams or deletes the preset memory channel. PSET 0 - PSET 9 Immediately recalls the preset memory channel. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 87...

  • Page 88: Channel Function Setup

    [ DELETE ] key. “MEM” icon dis- appears from the display. 8. When you have completed your selection, press the [ QUIT ] soft key sev- eral times to return to radio operation. Page 88 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 89: Scan Type

    7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. 11.4 SCAN RESUME This selection is used to select the time the GX2000E/GX2100E waits after a transmission ends before the radio start to scan channels again. The default setting is 2 seconds.

  • Page 90: Priority Channel

    5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select the desired channel to be a priority. 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 90 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 91: Channel Name

    9. Press and hold the [ ENT ] soft key to save the name. 10. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat steps 5 through 9. 11. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 91...

  • Page 92: Station Name

    9. Press and hold the [ ENT ] soft key to enter the name. 10. If you want to enter the name of the connected RAM3 or Radio, repeat steps 5 through 9. 11. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 92 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 93: Scrambler Setup

    7. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected code. 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to set other channels. 9. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 93...

  • Page 94: Demo Mode

    11.9 DEMO MODE This mode is used by Standard Horizon sales persons and dealers to demon- strate radio, DSC and AIS functions. Demo mode allows Latitude, longitude and time to be entered to simulate radio displays. When DEMO mode is en- abled, the radio display will automatically switch from NORMAL, COMPASS, AIS and WAYPOINT displays.

  • Page 95: Dsc Setup

    12 DSC SETUP 12.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY The GX2000E/GX2100E has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit Individual calls, Position Requests and Position Send transmissions.

  • Page 96: Individual Reply

    5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “ABLE TO COMPLY” or “UNABLE”. 6. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key to store the selected setting. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 96 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 97: Individual Ringer

    MMSI numbers. The first digit of a Group MMSI is always set to “0” by International rules. All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a Group MMSI the first digit is set to “0”. The USCG recommends programming the MID of a ships MMSI into the Second, Third and Fourth digits of the Group MMSI as it denotes the area the ship is located in.
  • Page 98 12. To store the data entered, press and hold the [ SELECT ] soft key. 13. To enter another group address, repeat steps 5 through 12. 14. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 98 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 99: Position Reply

    12.6 POSITION REPLY The GX2000E/GX2100E can be set up to automatically (default setting) or manually send your position when requested by another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual mode you will see the MMSI or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your posi- tion to the requesting vessel.

  • Page 100: Dsc Beep

    [ ENT ] soft key. 5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to turn “On” or “Off” the DSC beep and press the [ ENT ] soft key. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 100 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 101: Ais/Compass Setup

    Class B - 2W output - lower cost derivative for leisure and non-SOLAS markets. The MATRIX AIS GX2100E is capable of receiving Class A and B transmission with the internal Dual Channel AIS receiver. The GX2000E must be connected to an optional AIS receiver or transponder.

  • Page 102: Direction

    AIS receiver or tran- sponder to display AIS information. 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 102 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 103: Cpa Alarm

    2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “AIS/COMPASS SETUP”. 3. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, then select “DIREC- TION” with the CHANNEL knob. 4. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key. 5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select the time that GX2000E/GX2100E Page 103...

  • Page 104: Display Range

    Available range selections are 0.5, 1.0, 2, 5, 10 and 15NM. 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 104 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 105: Ais Operation

    AIS targets around your vessel on the radios display. Therefore, you can identify and avoid other large vessels nearby your vessel. The GX2000E can also show AIS targets, however a separate AIS receiver or transponder with NMEA VDM 34800 baud must be connected to the acces- sory cable.

  • Page 106: Ais Range

    13.7.1 Transmitting and Individual call to a AIS Ship It is possible for the GX2000E or GX2100E to transmit a DSC Individual call to a received AIS target by the procedure below: 1. Press the one of the soft keys momentarily, then press the [ CALL ] soft key.

  • Page 107: Waypoints

    14 WAYPOINTS The GX2000E/GX2100E when connected to a GPS or Chartplotter is capable of storing up to 100 waypoints and navigating to them using the compass page. In addition DSC distress calls with position or a position received from a an- other DSC radio using DSC polling can be navigated to.

  • Page 108: Adding A Waypoint

    E or W in the last digit. 16. After all information is entered, press and hold the [ ENT ] soft key to store the waypoint into memory. 17. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 108 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 109: Editing A Waypoint

    6. Press and hold the [ ENT ] soft key until the radio beeps and the waypoint directory is re- moved from the display. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 109...

  • Page 110: Saving A Dsc Position Call As A Waypoint

    14.5 SAVING A DSC POSITION CALL AS A WAYPOINT When a position is received from a another DSC radio the GX2000E/GX2100E allows the position to be saved as a waypoint. 1. After a position has been received, press the [ SAVE ] soft key two times.

  • Page 111: Stop Navigating To A Waypoint

    ERAL SETUP”. 3. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, then select “DIS- PLAY” with the CHANNEL knob. 4. Press the [ ENT ] soft key, and select “NOR- MAL”, and press the [ SELECT ] soft key. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 111...

  • Page 112: Atis Setup

    ATIS code. 15.1 ATIS CH GROUP The GX2000E/GX2100E has the capability to turn on and off the ATIS feature for each channel group. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu”...

  • Page 113: Atis Code Programming

    [ ENT ] sont key. 9. Press the [ OK ] soft key to store the ATIS number in memory. 10. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 113...

  • Page 114: Cmp30 Ram3 Remote Mic Operation

    16 CMP30 RAM3 REMOTE MIC OPERATION When the Remote MIC is connected to the GX2000E/GX2100E, all VHF, DSC, setup menus, AIS, Waypoint, Compass functions and PA/Fog modes can be remotely operated. The CMP30’s operation is same as GX2000E/GX2100E except the receiver audio volume setting and squelch level setting. The rea- son for the same operation is to make the operation of the radio and CMP30 mic easy.
  • Page 115 [ VOL/SQ ] Key (Volume Control / Squelch Control) First press: Volume adjustment mode Second press: Squelch adjustment mode Third press: exits adjustment mode When in volume or squelch mode, press the [ ] or [ ] keys to adjust the level. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 115...

  • Page 116: Assigning Soft Keys

    [ SELECT ] soft key. Then press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the new function to be assigned, and press the [ ENT ] soft key. Available func- tions are listed next page. Repeat step 6 to Page 116 GX2000E/GX2100E...
  • Page 117 Toggles the AIS alarm “on” and “off”. PRESET Porgrams or deletes the preset memory channel. Refer to section 8.9 for operation PSET 0 - PSET 9 Immediately recalls the preset memory channel. Refer to section 8.9 for operation GX2000E/GX2100E Page 117...

  • Page 118: Maintenance

    Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC or fall below 11 VDC. • Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement parts. In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer. 17.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob.

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting Chart

    This radio requires NMEA0183 format with GLL, RMB, or RMC sentence as an output signal. If the GPS has a baud rate set- ting make sure to select 4800 and parity to NONE. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 119...

  • Page 120: Channel Assignments

    156.675 SIMPLEX — PORT OPR 156.725 156.725 SIMPLEX — PORT OPR 156.775 156.775 SIMPLEX PORT OPR 156.825 156.825 SIMPLEX PORT OPR 156.875 156.875 SIMPLEX — PORT OPR 156.925 161.525 DUPLEX — INTL 156.975 161.575 DUPLEX — INTL Page 120 GX2000E/GX2100E...
  • Page 121 161.925 DUPLEX — TELEPHONE 157.375 157.375 SIMPLEX — PORT OPR 157.425 157.425 SIMPLEX — PORT OPR 157.850 157.850 SIMPLEX — — 161.425 161.425 SIMPLEX — — NOTE: Channel M1 and M2 are assigned to only U.K. version. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 121...

  • Page 122: Specifications

    Normal Operating Temperature Range ........ –15 °C to +55 °C Current Drain Standby .......... 0.55 A (GX2100E), 0.45 A (GX2000E) Receiver (at Maximum AF Output) ..0.9 A (GX2100E), 0.8 A (GX2000E) Transmit ..............5.0 A (Hi), 1.0 A (Lo) Distress Call Log ..................26 Individual Call Log ..................
  • Page 123 Intermodulation and Rejection ............70 dB 19.5 NMEA Input/Output NMEA 0183 GPS Input (4800 baud) ......GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC NMEA 0183 DSC Output (4800 baud) ........DSC and DSE NMEA 0183 AIS Output (38400 baud) ............ VDM GX2000E/GX2100E Page 123...
  • Page 124 19.6 DIMENSIONS 159 mm 156 mm 180 mm 121.8 mm 38.6 mm 97.4 mm 180 mm 25.1 mm 39.9 mm 159 mm 156 mm 180 mm 121.8 mm 138.6 mm 97.4 mm 180 mm 25.1 mm 39.9 mm Page 124 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 125: Reset Procedures

    Group, MMSI number, and DSC directory information): 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the [ 16/9 ] , [ CALL ( MENU )] , and [ CLR ( WX )] keys while turning the radio on. GX2000E/GX2100E Page 125...
  • Page 126 MEMO Page 126 GX2000E/GX2100E...

  • Page 127: Declaration Of Conformity

    We, Yaesu UK Ltd. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment com- plies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Type of Equipment: VHF Transceiver Brand Name: STANDARD HORIZON Model Number: GX2000E/GX2100E Manufacturer: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 128 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Unit 1306-1308, 13F., Millennium City 2, 378 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Printed in China VERTEX STANDARD ( AUSTRALIA ) PTY., LTD. Tally Ho Business Park, 10 Wesley Court, East Burwood, VIC, 3151 Page 128 GX2000E/GX2100E...

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