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- Page 1 GX300 27 MHz MARINE AND CB 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
WARNING: SAFETY INFORMATION • D o not transmit near electrical blasting The GX300 is a radio transmitting device. equipment or in explosive atmospheres. • W hen transmitting, keep the antenna more than • D o not allow children to operate a radio 25 mm from any part of the head or body. transmitter unsupervised. INTRODUCTION Congratulations. You have just purchased one of the most With its compact size and IP55* design it can easily be technically advanced 27 MHz radios in the world. -
Page 3: Features
FEATURES SWITCHING BETWEEN MARINE AND CB BANDS • Ingress protection to IP55* The GX300 is capable of operating on both the Australian • LCD display with lamp dimming function 27 MHz Marine band and the Australian 27 MHz Citizens • Rotary squelch control Band. This makes your radio very versatile in that it can be used in your vehicle, on a boat or even on a motorcycle • Channel scanning with memory or tractor. • Advanced noise limiter (NL) circuitry When you first install your GX300, it should default to the 27 MHz marine band. When operating on the marine band • Surface mount technology the radio will display channels 68 – 98 and default to safety •... -
Page 4: Operation - General Functions
Selected Selected OPERATION - GENERAL FUNCTIONS VOLUME ON/OFF CHANNEL SELECTION Rotate the volume control clockwise past the ‘click’ to turn Select the required channel by briefly pressing the the GX300 ON. Continue to advance the control clockwise keys. The selected channel is displayed on the LCD display. to increase the volume. Rotate the control counter- Press and hold either key to quickly advance upwards or clockwise to turn the radio OFF. downwards through the channels. Release the key when the required channel is displayed. NOTE:... -
Page 5: Noise Limiter
When the NL key is selected, ‘NL’ is displayed on the LCD. To exit the Scan mode manually SCANNING Briefly press the SCAN key. ‘SCAN’ will disappear from The GX300 is fitted with a Scan function that allows a the display. group of user selected channels to be scanned for activity. NOTE: Excessive noise on a channel can cause the scanner Your GX300 has a scan memory which remembers which to pause on that channel even if there is no signal there. If channels you would like to scan. By default your GX300 is... -
Page 6: Marine Band Procedures
MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS as the signal is present. Once the signal has gone, normal Dual Watch switching will resume. Channel Frequency 27.680 MHz Commercial, ship-shore-ship NOTE: If you press the PTT switch while Dual Watch is selected, your GX300 will transmit on the selected channel. 27.720 MHz Professional Shipping If you wish to talk on Channel 88, press the 88 key to 27.820 MHz Professional Shipping cancel the Dual Watch and switch straight to Channel 88. 27.860 MHz Secondary distress and safety MARINE BAND PROCEDURES 27.880 MHz Primary distress and safety Most calls to other vessels or stations are made on Channel 27.900 MHz Domestic ship-shore-ship... -
Page 7: 27 Mhz Channel Assignments
Priority channel for as long as the signal is present. Once the signal has gone, normal Dual Watch switching will resume. NOTE: If you press the PTT switch while Dual Watch is selected, your GX300 will transmit on the selected channel. If you wish to talk on the Priority channel, press the 88/ Pri key to cancel the Dual Watch and switch straight to the Priority channel. 27 MHz CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS 27 MHz CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS... -
Page 8: Installation
Connect the RED power lead to the Positive (+) side of the Keep the following points in mind when choosing battery or to an accessory point in the vessel or vehicle’s a location fuse box. • The GX300 is designed to meet IP55* standard. Connect the BLACK power lead to the Negative (-) side of We recommended you select a location that will the battery or to a ground point in your vessel or vehicle. minimise excessive exposure to continuous rain NOTE: The DC connector is not waterproof. If installed in... -
Page 9: Antenna Installation
27 MHz motors and bilge pumps can be suppressed directly at the (optional) Antenna motor terminals. Electronic interference caused by other electronic devices such as fishfinders is best minimized by keeping the units, including all wiring and cables, separate from your GX300. DISCONNECTING THE MICROPHONE It is recommended that the microphone be left permanently Fuse connected to the GX300, but if it must be disconnected, proceed as follows: Red + Black - 1. -
Page 10: Specifications
Response: 300 Hz to 3 kHz, + 1 - 3 dB Max Modulation Depth: 100% Temperature Range: - 10°C to + 60°C Carrier Output Power: 4 watts max Ingress Protection Rating: IP55 Microphone Level @1 kHz Refer: http://www2.gme.net.au/IPRatings for 60% Modulation: 1 Pa The GX300 will operate over the 26 - 30 MHz frequency Spurious Emissions: < - 26 dBm range. For information specific to frequencies outside of the Australian marine or CB bands, please refer to the appropriate amendment, or contact GME at export@gme.net.au Specifications are typical unless otherwise indicated and may be subject to change without notice or obligation. PAGE 10... -
Page 11: Sc Contract Warranty Against Defects
(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 –... - Page 12 Part Number: 310344 Drawing Number: 42844-6 GX 30 0...
- Page 13 26 MHz NEW ZEALAND VERSION This radio has been factory preset to suit the 40 Channels Channel Frequency (MHz) in the 26 MHz New Zealand CB Band. 26.330 All software functions, Priority, Dual Watch, Noise 26.340 Limiter and Scan operate as per the manual. 26.350 26.370 26.380...
- Page 14 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.