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- Page 1 GX600A VHF MARINE RADIO I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION............2 The GX600A is a radio transmitting device. OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS ..........2 • W hen transmitting, keep any part of your INTRODUCTION ..............2 head or body more than 20 cm from FEATURES .................3 the antenna. RANGE ................3 • D o not transmit near electrical blasting MICROPHONE ..............3 equipment or in explosive atmospheres. CONTROLS ................3 • D o not allow children to operate a radio OPERATION ..............4 transmitter unsupervised. Volume on/off ............4 OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS Transmitting . -
Page 3: Features
FEATURES MICROPHONE Down key Up key • Compact IP67 Design Push to Talk Squelch • S electable International, USA, and Canadian Channel Sets • S electable USA Weather Channels • D ual Watch and Triple Watch with Programmable Priority Channel • 1 0 Private Channels available • P rogrammable Channel Scanning • S electable Power 25/1 watt • T wo Working Channel Memories • A djustable Digital Squelch RANGE CH 16 Key The range of VHF transmissions depend on antenna height, transmitter power and the terrain over which the signals pass. Ship to ship communications should be possible over at least 8 nautical miles and up to about 27 nautical miles. Ship to shore ranges will often be greater due to the increased height of the shore antenna and communications of 25 to 50 nautical miles are possible. -
Page 4: Operation
The and keys are also duplicated on the front of OPERATION the microphone. VOLUME ON/OFF Press and hold the or key for 1.5 seconds to scroll Rotate the Volume control clockwise past the ‘click’ to quickly upwards or downwards through the channels at a turn the GX600A ON. While receiving a signal, continue to rate of 10 channels per second. When the key is released rotate clockwise to increase the sound in the speaker. channel scrolling stops. Rotate the control fully counterclockwise past the ‘click’ to Weather Channels turn the GX600A OFF again. The US weather channels are available only when the USA NOTE: At minimum volume setting there is still sufficient Channel Set has been selected. When available, weather volume to be heard in a quiet cabin environment. channels are numbered 01 – 10 and are inserted into the normal channel sequence below marine channel 01. They TRANSMITTING are selected in the usual way using or keys. Weather channels are identified by the WX icon on the display. To transmit, press the Push to Talk (PTT) switch on the microphone. Hold the microphone about 5 – 8 cm from your face and speak at a normal voice level. The microphone is quite sensitive so it is not necessary to raise your voice or shout. Release the PTT when you have finished talking. Private Channels Transmission time is controlled by a time-out timer. If the... -
Page 5: Channel 16 Selection
When using the GX600A in Australia, the International memories called Channel A and Channel B. These allow you Channel Set should be selected. to store and recall two often-used working channels. These memories are accessed using keys labeled CHAN A and To change the Channel Set CHAN B. Channel A is also used as the Priority Channel • Switch the GX600A OFF for the Triple Watch function (see feature description later in this manual). These channel memories also allow faster • P ress and hold the 16 key while turning the GX600A channel switching across the band than would normally be ON again. possible using the or keys. E.g from CH16 to CH67. • C hannel 16 will be selected and the presently selected Channel A Channel Set will flash on the display as INT’L, USA or CAN. To store a frequency in Channel A, select the required channel using the or keys, then press and hold the • B riefly press the 16 key to cycle through the Channel Set... -
Page 6: Dual Watch Key
To Change the Working Channel While Dual DUAL WATCH KEY (DW) Watching The Dual Watch function is a 2 Channel scan feature where the GX600A switches between Channel 16 and any other While Dual Watching, simply select another working selected channel. This allows you to monitor a working channel by either using the or keys or selecting one or club channel while still being able to receive important of the stored CHAN A or CHAN B memories. Dual Watching broadcasts on Channel 16. continues on the newly selected channel. TRIPLE WATCH KEY (TW) To use the Dual Watch function, select your preferred working channel – either by using the or keys – or by The Triple Watch function is an extension of the Dual Watch selecting one of the stored CHAN A or CHAN B memories feature. It allows the GX600A to monitor Channel 16, a - then briefly press the DW key. A high beep with be selected channel AND a Priority Channel. Each channel... -
Page 7: Scanning
Scanning Notes To Store Channels for Scanning 1. E ach channel set has its own independent scan memory. E.g. Scan channels stored under the International channel Select the required channel using the or keys, then do not affect those stored under the USA channel set. press and hold the SCAN key for 1.5 seconds. The channel number will flash, a high beep with be heard and ‘M’ will 2. I f the GX600A is switched off while it is scanning, it appear next to the channel number. will resume scanning automatically when it is switched ON again. Repeat the process to remove a previously stored channel from the scan list. When a channel is removed a low beep is heard and ‘M’ disappears from the display on that channel. GX6 00A IN STRU C TI ON M A NUAL PAGE 7... -
Page 8: Installation
Upright or Overhead Mounting 3. A minimum of 2 channels is required in the scan memory before scanning is allowed. If there are less that 2 Keep the following points in mind when choosing channels, pressing the SCAN key will give a low beep a location. and the scan will be ignored. • T he GX600A is designed to meet the IP67 specification 4. T he following keys/functions are disabled while scanning: which allows for direct water spray. However, we • PTT recommend you select a location that will minimise • 25/1W excessive exposure to water splashes or continuous rain. • Scan memory storage • S elect a location that wont expose your radio to Scanning with Dual Watch continuous direct sunlight which may cause overheating. -
Page 9: Dc Connections
NOTE: The RED power lead is fitted with a 10 amp fuse. If the engine compartment, ignition or alternator wiring. If the the fuse blows, use only a standard 10 amp (3AG type) fuse noise continues, it may be necessary to fit a suppression kit. as a replacement. Use of higher rated fuses or ‘slow blow’ Contact your local marine dealer for more information. types could result in damage to your radio which would void the warranty. Similarly, if the interference you are experiencing is from other electronic equipment such as a depth sounder, try to Connect the antenna cable to the rear antenna socket keep the depth sounder’s DC leads and transducer cable on the radio using a PL259 coaxial connector. well away from your GX600A’s wiring. If required, an SPK600 extension speaker may be GX600A WIRING installed near the steering position or outside the VHF Antenna cabin to improve the reception clarity in those areas. The SPK600 is specifically designed for the GX600A with a water tight connector to match the extension speaker socket on the rear of the radio. Extension Speaker SPK600 (optional) 10 Amp Fuse Black - Red + 12 Volt Battery GX600A GX6 00A IN STRU C TI ON M A NUAL... -
Page 10: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Adjacent Channel Rejection: > 74 dB General Blocking Rejection: > 100 dB Complies with: AS/NZS4415.2.2003 RF Bandwidth: < 4 MHz Frequency Range: 155 – 165 MHz Switching Bandwidth: > 10 MHz Channel Spacing: 25 kHz Frequency Response: - 6 dB per octave de-emphasis, Modulation: FM 300 Hz – 3 kHz, +1 - 3 dB Channels Sets: • International, USA, Canada Audio Output Power: • 4 watts average into external • Private – 10 channels 4 Ohm speaker • USA weather channels... -
Page 11: Sc Contract Warranty Against Defects
(i) t he replacement of the goods or the supply of ( f) g oods where the serial number has been removed equivalent goods; or made illegal. (ii) t he repair of the goods; 4. Warranty period (iii) t he cost of repairing the goods or of acquiring 4.1 W e provide the following warranty on GME and Kingray equivalent goods; products. No repair or replacement during the warranty (b) i n the case of services we supply, to any one of the period will renew or extend the warranty period past following as we decide – the period from original date of purchase. (i) t he supplying of the services again; PRODUCT TYPE WARRANTY (ii) the cost of having the services supplied again. -
Page 12: Branch Addresses
Part Number: 310211 Drawing Number: 42244-5 G X 6 0 0 A... - Page 13 MK600 IN DASH FITTING INSTRUCTIONS REAR VIEW Contents: Adhesive Backing Plate 2 S/S brackets 2 adhesive backing strips 4 S/S self tapping screws 4 S/S metal-thread screws Figure 1 6.0 Radius Cut Out 156 mm x 58 mm Figure 2 Ensure that the location selected for in dash mounting is convenient for the operator and that there is sufficient space behind the panel to accommodate the body of the radio and allow a free flow of air.
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