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Standard Horizon ECLIPSE DSC+ GX1200E Owner's Manual

25 watt vhf/fm class d dsc marine transceiver
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 Affordable ultra compact class D fixed mount VHF radio
 Submersible JIS7/IPX7 class (1 m for 30 minutes) front
panel
 Separate dedicated channel 70 receiver for DSC
 Programmable soft keys
 GPS position and time shown* on a full dot matrix display
 DSC distress, individual, group, all ships, position request,
position report and DSC test call
 Programmable scan, priority scan, and dual watch
 NMEA in and output connections to a compatible GPS chart
plotter
 Microphone capable of selecting 16 and 9, changing
channels and H/L transmit power
 All USA/International and Canadian marine channels
 Capable of the ATIS Function in the Inland Water Way
 Meets ITU-R M493-13 class D DSC (Digital Selective
Calling)
GX1200E
ECLIPSE DSC+ GX1200E
Class D DSC Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual
* When GPS connected
25 Watt VHF/FM
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  • Page 1 ECLIPSE DSC+ GX1200E 25 Watt VHF/FM Class D DSC Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual  Affordable ultra compact class D fixed mount VHF radio  Submersible JIS7/IPX7 class (1 m for 30 minutes) front panel  Separate dedicated channel 70 receiver for DSC ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide ....................5 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................6 2 PACKING LIST ......................6 3 OPTIONS .........................6 4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION ..............7 5 GETTING STARTED ....................8 5.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO ..................8 5.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA ................8 5.2.1 COAXIAL CABLE.................9 5.3 EMERGENCY ( CHANNEL 16 USE ) ..............10 5.4 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL ( CHANNEL 16 OR 9 ) ........10 5.5 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 (USA Channel Group Only) ..11...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ..............40 9.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL ..................41 9.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory ......41 9.5.2 Setting up Individual Call Reply ............42 9.5.3 Setting up the Individual Call Acknowledge Message .......43 9.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call ............44 9.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call ...............46 9.5.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer ..........47...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10.3.8 Auto Channel Switching Time ............84 10.3.9 No Action during Menu Operation ............85 10.3.10 No Action during DSC Operation ...........85 10.3.11 No Action during Distress Operation ..........86 11 MAINTENANCE ....................87 11.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ................87 11.2 FACTORY SERVICE ..................87 12 MAINTENANCE ....................89 12.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ................89 12.2 FACTORY SERVICE ...................89...

  • Page 5: Quick Reference Guide

    uick efeRence uide / Vol K ower wiTch Turn the transceiver on and off, and hannel elecT adjust the audio level. Selects the operating channel. ECLIPSE DISTRESS PULL OPEN call / MenU 16/9 K SQl K  Press to access ...

  • Page 6: General Information

    1 GENERAL INFORMATION The GX1200E ECLIPSE DSC+ is a marine VHF transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX1200E can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.

  • Page 7: Safety / Warning Information

    4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this manual carefully to become familiar with the features of this transceiver before using it for the first time. The installation of this equipment should be made in such a manner as to respect the EC recommended electromagnetic field exposure limits (1999/519/EC).

  • Page 8: 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 marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essen- tially “line of sight”...

  • Page 9: Coaxial Cable

    5.2.1 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 or RG-213/U should be used.

  • Page 10: Emergency ( Channel 16 Use )

    5.3 EMERGENCY ( CHANNEL 16 USE ) Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency is defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the trans- ceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 11: Operating On Channels 13 And 67 (Usa Channel Group Only)

    not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 are some of the channels avail- able to non-commercial (recreational) boaters.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Optional Mmb-84 Flush Mount Bracket

    6.2.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket 1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this template to assess the mounting location. 2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accommodate the transceiver (at least 17 cm deep).

  • Page 14: 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 15: External Speaker Connection

    Ferrite Core Installation To suppress RF interference As close as possible that can cause abnormalopera- DC Power Cable (RED) tion of the transceiver, attach the DC Power Cable (Black) supplied ferritecore to the both External Speaker Connection Cable External Speaker Connection Cable and GPS Connection Cable GPS Connection Cable...

  • Page 16: Accessory Cable

    6.4 ACCESSORY CABLE When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off about 2.5 cm of the specified wire’s insulation, then splice the ends together using proper waterproofing techniques. Wire Color/Description Connection Examples WHITE - External Speaker ( + ) Connect to external 4-ohm audio speaker SHIELD - External Speaker (–) Connect to external 4-ohm audio speaker BLUE - NMEA GPS Input ( + )

  • Page 17: Checking Gps Connections

    6.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS After connections have been made between the GX1200E and the GPS, a small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of the display, and displays your current location (Latitude/Longitude) on the display NOTE • If there is a problem with the NMEA input from a GPS, the satellite icon will blink continuously until the connection is corrected.

  • Page 18: Changing The Gps Time

    6.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the factory the GX1200E displays GPS satellite time or UTC time. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. key until “ S E T U P 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ”...

  • Page 19: Changing The Time Location

    6.7 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION This menu item allows you to choose to show UTC or the local time which is selected in Section 6.6. key until “ S E T U P 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ”...

  • Page 20: Controls And Indicators

    7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ECLIPSE DISTRESS PULL OPEN 7.1 Front Panel q Power Switch / Volume Control Knob ( VOL ) Turns the transceiver on and off as well as adjusts the audio volume. Turn this knob clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the speaker audio volume level.
  • Page 21 Keys keys are used to select a desired channel and to select items in the DSC operation and setup menus. Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location and automati- cally selects high power. Pressing and holding this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the key again reverts to the previous selected working channel.

  • Page 22: Rear Panel

    7.2 Rear Panel i DC Input Cable Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12V DC. o External Speaker Connection Cable Connects the GX1200E to an external speaker. Q0 GPS Receiver Connection Cable Connects the GX1200E to a GPS receiver. Q1 Ground Terminal (GND) Connects the GX1200E to a good ground, for safety and optimum perfor- mance.

  • Page 23: Microphone

    7.3 Microphone Q3 PTT (Push-To-Talk) Switch Keys the transmitter when the transceiver is in radio mode. Keys keys on the microphone function the same as keys on the front panel of the transceiver. Q5 MIC (Microphone) Hole Transmits the voice message with reduction of background noise, using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    8 BASIC OPERATION 8.1 RECEPTION 1. After the GX1200E has been installed, ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected. 2. Turn the VOL/PWR knob clockwise to turn the transceiver on. 3. Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as “squelch off”.

  • Page 25: Simplex/Duplex Channel Use

    NOTE When a transmission was shut down by the TOT, the GX1200E can not transmit afterwards for 10 seconds. 8.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 92) for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels. NOTE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with International, Industry Canada (Canada), and FCC (USA) regulations.

  • Page 26: Scanning

    8.6 SCANNING Allows the user to select the scan type from Memory scan or Priority scan. “Memory scan” scans the channels that were programmed into memory. “Priority scan” scans the channels programmed in memory with the priority channel. 8.6.1 Selecting the Scan Type key until “...

  • Page 27: Scan Memory Programming

    8.6.2 Scan Memory Programming key until “ S E T U P 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ” appears. CH FUNC SETUP key to select “ CH FUNC 2. Press the DSC SETUP SETUP ”. 3.

  • Page 28: Priority Scanning ( P-Scan )

    8.6.4 Priority Scanning ( P-SCAN ) In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may change the priority channel to another channel from Channel 16 in the Radio Setup Mode, refer to section “10.2.5 Priority Channel”. 1.

  • Page 29: Preset Channels ( 0 ~ 9 )

    8.6.6 Dual Watch Dual watch is used to scan two channels for communications. One channel is a normal VHF channel and the other is the priority, channel 16. When a signal is received on the normal channel the radio briefly switches between the normal channel and the channel 16 to look for a transmission.

  • Page 30: Preset Channel Programming

    8.7.1 Preset Channel Programming 1. Press the key to select the channel to be programmed. 2. Press one of the soft keys, then press and hold the soft key until the channel PRESET number blinks. 3. Press the key to select the desired preset channel position (“...

  • Page 31: Deleting A Preset Channel

    8.7.3 Deleting a Preset Channel 1. Press one of the soft keys, then press the soft key. PRESET 2. Press the key to select the preset channel to be deleted. 3. Press one of the soft keys, then press and hold the soft key until the channel PRESET...

  • Page 32: Digital Selective Calling

    9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING 9.1 GENERAL WARNING The GX1200E is designed to generate digital maritime distress and safety calls to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system.

  • Page 33: Programming The Mmsi

    9.2.2 Programming the MMSI WARNING The MMSI can be input only once. Therefore, please be careful not to input the incorrect MMSI number. If you need to change the MMSI number after it has been entered, the radio will have to be re- turned to Factory Service.

  • Page 34: Dsc Distress Alert

    9.3 DSC DISTRESS ALERT The GX1200E is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC distress messag- es to all DSC radios. The GX1200E may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the latitude and longitude of the vessel. NOTE If a GPS with NMEA output is not connected to the radio, the GX1200E will beep 10 minutes after the radio is turned on and will continue to beep every 4 hours alerting to connect a GPS.
  • Page 35 4. When a DSC distress acknowledgment is !!DISTRESS!! WAIT FOR ACK received on channel 70, a DSC distress alarm TX IN 2:25 sounds and channel 16 is automatically select- ed. Pick up the microphone and advise your distress situation. The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your distress.
  • Page 36 NOTE After the radio transmits the DSC call, the display of the radio will show the next time the distress call will be transmitted. The display will show “ TX IN 4:00 ” and count down until the distress call is transmit- ted.
  • Page 37 Pausing a DSC Distress Alert After a DSC distress call is transmitted, it is repeated every 4 minutes until the call is canceled by the user or until the radio is turned off and on again. The GX1200E has provision to suspend (pause) the re-transmitting of the distress call by the procedure below.

  • Page 38: Receiving A Dsc Distress Alert

    9.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Alert 1. When a DSC distress alert is received, an RX DISTRESS NOT ACKED emergency alarm sounds. 123456789 The display will show the MMSI (or name) of SINCE 0:01 the vessel transmitting the distress. 2. Press any of the keys on the radio to stop the alarm. 3.

  • Page 39: All Ships Call

    9.4 ALL SHIPS CALL The all ships call function allows contact to be established with other vessel stations without having their ID in the individual calling directory. Also, priority for the call can be designated as "urgency" or "safety". URGENCY Call: This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in distress, but has a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation.

  • Page 40: Receiving An All Ships Call

    8. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and say “PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN” or “Securite, Securite, Securite” depend- ing on the priority of the call. Say your call sign and announce the channel you wish to switch to for communications.

  • Page 41: Individual Call

    9.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL This feature allows the GX1200E to contact another vessel with a DSC VHF radio and automatically switch the receiving radio to a desired communica- tions channel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and request- ing to go to another channel (switching to the channel is private between the two stations).

  • Page 42: Setting Up Individual Call Reply

    9. After the eleventh letter or space has been -INDIVI DIR- STATION NAME entered, press and hold the soft key to YAESU advance to the MMSI number (Maritime Mobile ID:--------- Service Identity Number) entry. 10. Press the keys to scroll through -INDIVI DIR- numbers, 0 to 9.

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Individual Call Acknowledge Message

    6. Press the soft key to store the selected setting. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the or press the soft key twice. 9.5.3 Setting up the Individual Call Acknowledge Message The GX1200E can select either reply message “Able” (default) or “Unable” when the individual reply setting (described previous section) is set to “AUTO”.

  • Page 44: Transmitting An Individual Call

    9.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call This feature allows you to contact another vessel, switch their radio to a requested working channel and ring like a telephone. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel. Individual Call from Individual / Position Call Directory key.
  • Page 45 Individual Call - Manual MMSI Entry You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the individual/position call directory. key. The “ D S C M E N U ” will 1. Press the -DSC MENU- INDIVIDUAL appear.

  • Page 46: Receiving An Individual Call

    12. When the GX1200E receives an acknowledge- -INDIVIDUAL- 234567891 ment from the vessel you called, the radio will CONNECTED automatically switch to the operating channel SINCE 0:01 selected in step 5 and produce a ringing sound. 13. Key the microphone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with.

  • Page 47: Setting Up The Individual Call Ringer

    5. Press the soft key to switch to the RX INDIV ABLE 234567891 requested channel. (To inform that you cannot NOT REPLIED respond, press the soft key.) SINCE 0:01 UNABLE ABLE UNABLE 6. Press the soft key to send an acknowl- -INDIVIDUAL- 234567891 edgement.
  • Page 48 The GX1200E has the capability to turn off the individual call ringer. key until “ SETUP 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ” appears. CH FUNC SETUP keys to select “ DSC 2. Press the DSC SETUP -SETUP MENU- SETUP ”...

  • Page 49: Group Call

    MMSI numbers.  The first digit of a group MMSI is always set to “0” by the international rules. All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a group MMSI the first digit is set to “0”.
  • Page 50 soft key, then select “ ADD ” 4. Press the -DSC SETUP- INDIVI ACK with the keys. INDIVI RING GROUP DIR 5. Press the soft key. 6. Press the keys to scroll through the first letter of the group name you want -GROUP DIR- to reference in the directory.

  • Page 51: Transmitting A Group Call

    9.6.2 Transmitting a Group Call Group Call from Group Call Directory key. The “ DSC MENU ” will 1. Press the -DSC MENU- INDIVIDUAL appear. GROUP 2. P r e s s t h e k e y s t o s e l e c t ALL SHIPS -DSC MENU- INDIVIDUAL...
  • Page 52 Group Call - Manual Group MMSI Entry You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the Group Call Directory. key. The “ DSC MENU ” will 1. Press the -DSC MENU- INDIVIDUAL appear.

  • Page 53: Receiving A Group Call

    11. Press the soft key to return to -GROUP- 023456789 radio operation mode. ROUTINE 12. Listen to the channel to make sure it CH: 06 0:01 is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessels you desire to communicate with.

  • Page 54: Setting Up The Group Call Ringer

    9.6.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer The GX1200E has the capability to turn off the group call ringer. key until “ SETUP 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ” appears. CH FUNC SETUP keys to select “ DSC 2.

  • Page 55: 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 GX1200E. Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard Horizon GPS is connected to the GX1200E, the polled position of the vessel is shown on the display of the GPS chart plotter making it easy to navigate to the location of the polled vessel.

  • Page 56: Transmitting A Position Request To Another Vessel

    9.7.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel Position Request from Individual / Position Call Directory key. The “ DSC MENU ” will 1. Press the -DSC MENU- INDIVIDUAL appear in the display. GROUP keys to select “ POS 2. Press the ALL SHIPS -DSC MENU- REQUEST ”.
  • Page 57 6. Press the soft key to transmit -POS REQUEST- YAESU the position request DSC call. 7. W h e n t h e G X 1 2 0 0 E r e c e i v e s t h e TRANSMIT? position from the polled vessel, the RX POS REPLY...
  • Page 58 Position Request - Manual MMSI Entry You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the individual/position call directory. key. The “ D S C M E N U ” will 1. Press the -DSC MENU- INDIVIDUAL appear in the display.

  • Page 59: Receiving A Position Request

    11. Press any key to stop the alarm. RX POS REPLY -POS INFO- 12. Press the key to show the position from 33˚35.41N the polled vessel transferred on the display. 118˚07.45W 13. Press the soft key to show the position data again as the “...

  • Page 60: Setting Up The Position Request Ringer

    9.7.4 Setting up the Position Request Ringer The GX1200E has the capability to turn off the position request ringer. key until “ SETUP 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ” appears. CH FUNC SETUP keys to select “ DSC 2.

  • Page 61: Position Report

    9.8 POSITION REPORT The feature is similar to the position request, however instead of requesting a position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to another vessel. In order to send your position you need to have a GPS receiver connected or to have manually input your position.
  • Page 62 6. Press the soft key to send your -POS REPORT- YAESU position to the selected vessel. 7. Press the soft key to return the TRANSMIT? display to the radio operation mode -POS REPORT- display. YAESU TRANSMITTED SINCE 0:01 Position Report - Manual MMSI Entry You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the individual/position call directory.
  • Page 63 Press the keys to select the category -CATEGORY- ROUTINE (“ ROUTINE ” or “ SAFETY ”) for the position SAFETY report call, then press the soft key. 9. P r e s s t h e s o f t k e y t o s e n d y o u r -POS REPORT- position to the selected vessel.

  • Page 64: Receiving A Dsc Position Report Call

    9.8.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call When another vessel transmits their location to the GX1200E the following will happen: 1. When the position report call is received, a RX POS REP YAESU ringing sound will be produced and the display shows the vessels MMSI or name, how long SINCE 0:01...

  • Page 65: Polling Call

    9.9 POLLING CALL The GX1200E has the capability DSC polling. 9.9.1 Transmitting a Polling Call Position Polling from Individual / Position Call Directory key. The “ DSC MENU ” will 1. Press the -DSC MENU- INDIVIDUAL appear in the display. GROUP 2.
  • Page 66 Position Polling - Manual MMSI Entry You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the individual/position call directory. key. The “ D S C M E N U ” will 1. Press the -DSC MENU- DSC LOG appear in the display.

  • Page 67: Receiving A Polling Call

    9.9.2 Receiving a Polling Call When another vessel transmits a polling call to the GX1200E the following will happen: 1. When a polling call is received, the display RX POLLING YAESU shows the vessel's MMSI or name and how long since the call was received. SINCE 0:01 2.

  • Page 68: Dsc Test Call

    9.10 DSC TEST CALL Use the following procedure to ensure the DSC feature are functioning with another DSC radio. key. The “ D S C M E N U ” will 1. Press the -DSC MENU- INDIVIDUAL appear in the display. GROUP keys to select the “...

  • Page 69: Manual Inputting Of The Gps Location ( Lat/Lon )

    9.11 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION ( LAT/LON ) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually when a GPS receiver is not connected or is not functioning. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC distress or position report will contain the manually entered position.

  • Page 70: Dsc Log Operation

    9.12 DSC LOG OPERATION The GX1200E logs transmitted DSC calls, received distress calls, and other calls (individual, group, all ships, etc.). The DSC log feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review and a “ ”...

  • Page 71: Reviewing A Logged Dsc Distress Call

    9.12.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call The GX1200E radios allows logged DSC distress calls to be reviewed. key. The “ DSC MENU ” will 1. Press the -DSC MENU- INDIVIDUAL appear. GROUP -DSC MENU- key to select “ DSC 2.

  • Page 72: Deleting A Call From The "Dsc Log" Directory

    9.12.4 Deleting a Call from the “DSC LOG” Directory key. The “ DSC MENU ” will 1. Press the -DSC MENU- INDIVIDUAL appear. GROUP -DSC MENU- key to select “ DSC 2. Press the ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST LOG ” menu. POS REPORT DSC LOG 3.

  • Page 73: Setup Menu

    10 SETUP MENU 10.1 GENERAL SETUP 10.1.1 Lamp Adjusting Allows adjustment of the backlight intensity or to turn it off. key until “ S E T U P 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ” appears. CH FUNC SETUP 2.

  • Page 74: Time Offset

    10.1.3 Time Offset This selection sets the time offset from UTC (time GPS sends to radio). key until “ S E T U P 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ” appears. CH FUNC SETUP 2. Select “ GENERAL SETUP ” with the DSC SETUP keys, then press the soft key.

  • Page 75: Time Display

    10.1.4 Time Display This selection selects the time area between the local time and the UTC time. key until “ S E T U P 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ” appears. CH FUNC SETUP 2.

  • Page 76: Key Beep (On/Off)

    10.1.6 Key Beep (ON/OFF) This section allows the level of the key beep to be adjusted or turned off. key until “ S E T U P 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ” appears. CH FUNC SETUP 2.

  • Page 77: Assigning Soft Keys

    10.1.7.2 Assigning Soft Keys key until “ SETUP 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ” appears, then select “ GENERAL CH FUNC SETUP -GENERAL SETUP- SETUP ” with the key. DSC SETUP TIME DISPLAY 2. Press the soft key, then press KEY BEEP SOFT KEYS...
  • Page 78 10.1.7.3 Selecting How Long the Soft Keys are Shown key until “ SETUP 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ” appears, then select “ GENERAL CH FUNC SETUP -GENERAL SETUP- SETUP ” with the key. DSC SETUP TIME DISPLAY 2.

  • Page 79: Channel Function Setup

    10.2 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP 10.2.1 Channel Group (International, USA or Canada Band Selection) To change the channel group from International to USA or Canada. key until “ S E T U P 1. Press and hold the -SETUP MENU- GENERAL SETUP MENU ”...

  • Page 80: Scan Type

    7. To delete a channel from the list, select the channel then press the key. The “MEM” icon disappears from the display. 8. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the or press the soft key twice. 10.2.3 Scan Type This selection is used to select the scan mode between “Memory Scan”...

  • Page 81: Priority Channel

    5. Press the key to select the desired -SCAN RESUME- resume time, default is 2 seconds. The resume time can be set to “ 0 ” through “ 5 ”. In the “ 0 ” selection, the scanner will resume after the other station stops transmitting (carrier drops).

  • Page 82: Dsc Setup

    10.3 DSC SETUP 10.3.1 Individual Directory The GX1200E 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 report transmissions. To transmit an individual call you must program this directory with information of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone direc- tory.

  • Page 83: Group Directory

    10.3.5 Group Directory For this function to operate, the same group MMSI must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature. To understand group MMSI programming, first a ship MMSI has to be understood.

  • Page 84: Auto Channel Switching Time

    10.3.8 Auto Channel Switching Time When a DSC distress call or an all ships call (urgency or safety) is received, the GX1200E will automatically switch to the channel 16. This menu selection allows the automatic switching time to be changed. The default selection is 30 seconds.

  • Page 85: No Action During Menu Operation

    10.3.9 No Action during Menu Operation If a key is not pressed during the setup menu or the DSC menu mode, the GX1200E will automatically return to radio operation. This menu selection allows the automatic switching time to be changed. The default selection is 10 minutes.

  • Page 86: No Action During Distress Operation

    10.3.11 No Action during Distress Operation If a key is not pressed during the distress operation, the GX1200E will automatically return to radio operation. This menu selection allows the automatic switching time to be changed. The default selection is “OFF”. key until “...

  • Page 87: Atis Setup

    11 ATIS SETUP The GX1200E supports the ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) used in Inland waterways in Europe. When enabled ATIS mode transmits a unique ATIS code each time the Microphone’s PTT switch is released at the end of a transmission. Users should check with their local marine regulatory authority in their country for assistance in obtaining an ATIS code.

  • Page 88: Atis Code Programming

    11.2 ATIS CODE PROGRAMMING key until “ S E T U P -SETUP MENU- 1. Press and hold the POS INPUT MENU ” appears. MMSI SETUP keys to select the “ ATIS 2. Press the ATIS SETUP SETUP ”. -ATIS SETUP- 3.

  • Page 89: 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 or our repair facility.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting Chart

    12.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Transceiver fails to No DC voltage to the a. Check the 12 VDC battery connections and power up. transceiver, or blown the fuse. fuse. b. The VOL knob needs to be rotated clock- wise to turn the radio on.

  • Page 91: Channel Assignments

    13 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for U.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts. 1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic System.
  • Page 92 6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16. TX (MHz) RX (MHz) SIMPLEX/DUPLEX LOW PWR CHANNEL USE 156.050 160.650 DUPLEX – TELEPHONE 156.100 160.700 DUPLEX – TELEPHONE 156.150 160.750 DUPLEX – TELEPHONE 156.200 160.800 DUPLEX –...
  • Page 93 TX (MHz) RX (MHz) SIMPLEX/DUPLEX LOW PWR CHANNEL USE 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 157.025 161.625 DUPLEX INTL – 157.075 161.675 DUPLEX – INTL 157.125 161.725 DUPLEX...

  • Page 94: Specifications

    14 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. 14.1 GENERAL Channels ..........All USA, International and Canadian Input Voltage................13.8 VDC ±20% Current Drain Standby ....................0.3 A Receive ....................1.0 A Transmit ...............5.5 A (Hi);...

  • Page 95: Receiver

    14.3 RECEIVER Frequency Range ............156.050 to 163.275 MHz Sensitivity 20 dB SINAD ..................0.3 µV 20 dB SINAD (70 CH Receiver) ............0.3 µV Squelch Sensitivity (Threshold) ............0.25 µV Modulation Acceptance Bandwidth.............±7.5 kHz Selectivity Spurious and Image Rejection ............–75 dB Intermodulation and Rejection at 12 dB SINAD ......

  • Page 96: Gx1200E Dimensions

    14.4 GX1200E DIMENSIONS Page 96 GX1200E...
  • Page 97 MEMO GX1200E Page 97...
  • Page 98 Attention in case of use This transceiver works on frequencies List of national codes which are not generally permitted. For frequency allocation, apply for a licence at your local spectrum management authority. For actual usage contact your dealer or sales shop in order to get your transceiver adjusted to the allocated frequency range.

  • Page 99: Declaration Of Conformity

    We, Yaesu UK Ltd. certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC and 2011/65/EU. Type of Equipment: VHF Marine Transceiver Brand Name: STANDARD HORIZON Model Number: GX1200E Manufacturer: YAESU MUSEN CO.LTD...
  • Page 100 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Tennozu Parkside Building 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan YAESU USA Copyright 2014 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. YAESU UK All rights reserved. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

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