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Standard Horizon QUANTUM GX5500S Owner's Manual

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QUANTUM GX5500S
25 Watt VHF/FM
Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual
Commercial Grade ITU Class D DSC Transceiver
Superior Receiver Performance (80 dB rejection)
30W Loud Hailer complete with Listen Back and 4 Fog Horns, Bells,and
Whistle
2.2 inch Internal Speaker Produces Clear Load Audio
2.58 x 1.28 inch Dot Matrix Display
Alphanumeric keypad allows direct entry of channel numbers or selection
or most used functions
NAV mode, Displays Latitude/Longitude, Position Time, SOG, COG
Oversized Rotary Selector, Volume and Squelch Knobs
Programmable Scan, Selectable Priority Scan, and Dual Watch
One-Button Access to Channel 16 and 9
Treble and Bass Audio Tone Control
Two Inputs for Optional RAM+ or VH-310 Remote Microphone
Optional Voice Scrambler
Plug and Play Front or Rear Panel Microphone
(optional MEK-4 extension cable available)
When attached to GPS Receiver
GX5500S
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  • Page 1 QUANTUM GX5500S 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual Commercial Grade ITU Class D DSC Transceiver Superior Receiver Performance (80 dB rejection) 30W Loud Hailer complete with Listen Back and 4 Fog Horns, Bells,and Whistle 2.2 inch Internal Speaker Produces Clear Load Audio 2.58 x 1.28 inch Dot Matrix Display...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Transmitting a DSC Distress Call ... 38 11.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call ... 40 11.4 ALL SHIPS CALL ... 40 11.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ... 41 11.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ... 41 Page 2 GX5500S...
  • Page 3 External Speaker AF Selection ... 86 15 MAINTENANCE ... 88 15.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ... 88 15.2 FACTORY SERVICE ... 88 15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ... 89 16 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ... 90 17 WARRANTY ... 96 18 SPECIFICATIONS ... 99 GX5500S Page 3...

  • Page 4: General Information

    The STANDARD HORIZON GX5500S is a VHF/FM Marine Transceiver de- signed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX5500S can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.

  • Page 5: Options

    STANDARD HORIZON Web site. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX5500S, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at 800-767-2450 M-F 7:00-5:00PST.

  • Page 6: Fcc Radio License Information

    5 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters (except Hawaii) which is under 20 meters in length. However, any...

  • Page 7: Fcc Notice

    Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com- pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    You can do this if you follow the directions that come with the connector. Be sure to make good sol- dered connections. Page 8 Adapter 1/16'' 3/4'' 3/4'' 1 1/8'' 1/8'' 3/8'' 5/8'' GX5500S...

  • Page 9: Installation

    It must have a PL259 connector. RG-8/ U coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is 25 feet or more from the radio. RG58 cable can be used for distances less than 25 feet. GX5500S CAUTION Optional VH-310 Handset...

  • Page 10: Accessory Cable

    Shield White Shield of cable is not attached on PA Speaker end Bare Connect the bare wire from the GX5500S to one wire and to the shielded. Make Red and bare connections short as possible PA Speaker GPS Receiver External Speaker...
  • Page 11 For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please contact the manufacturer of the GPS receiver. • GX5500S can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher. • The NMEA supported sentences are: Input: GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC sentence is recommended)

  • Page 12: Checking Gps Connections

    [ H/L ( NAV )] key until the GX5500S shows the SOG and COG. CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the Factory the GX5500S shows GPS satellite time or UTC time when a optional GPS is connected. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area.

  • Page 13: Changing The Time Location

    5. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the selected setting. 6. Press the [ CLR ] key to return to the “Radio Setup menu, then press the [ CLR ] key again to return to radio operation. GX5500S Time Display Time Display Time Display Time Display”...

  • Page 14: Treble And Bass Audio Tone Control

    [ CLR ] key again to return to radio operation. Page 14 Tone Control Tone Control Tone Control Tone Control” in Bass Bass Bass” with the Bass Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup” GX5500S...

  • Page 15: Optional Mmb-84 Flush Mount Installation

    (see Figure 2). 5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. Bracket Lock-washer nut combination Figure 2. MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation GX5500S Adjusting Screw Page 15...

  • Page 16: Optional Enhanced Ram+ Second Station Mic

    8.10 OPTIONAL CMP25 ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC OR VH-310 HANDSET INSTALLATION The GX5500S is capable of using a CMP25 Enhanced RAM+ mic or VH-310 Handset to remotely control the Radio, DSC and PA/Fog functions. In addition the GX5500S can operate as a full function intercom system.
  • Page 17 (External speaker on). off) or “on 6. Press the [ ENT ] key to save the selection. 7. Press the [ 16/9 ] key to exit this mode. GX5500S RADIO SETUP.” RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP EXT SPK”...

  • Page 18: Controls And Indicators

    [ 16/9 ] key again reverts to the previous selected working channel. Secondary use: Press the [ WX ] key while pressing and holding the [ 16/9 ] key to switch between USA, International and Canadian bands. Page 18 NOTE GX5500S...
  • Page 19 DISTRESS PULL OPEN Figure 4. Controls and Connectors GX5500S Page 19...

  • Page 20: Channel Selector Knob

    Press the [ F ] key first then press the [ 3 ( SCAN )] key, start and stop the scanning of programmed channels. Refer to section “10.13 SCANNING” for details. Page 20 [ 2 ( MEM )]) , DELETES the channel )] / GX5500S...
  • Page 21 Secondary use Press the [ F ] key first then press the [ 8 ( PA )] key, available to operate the 30 Watt PA function. Refer to section “10.14 PA/FOG OPERATION” for details. GX5500S Page 21...

  • Page 22: Section "11 Digital Selective Calling")

    : Only shown when a GPS is not connected. ALL SHIPS CALL ALL SHIPS CALL ALL SHIPS CALL ALL SHIPS CALL” functions Radio Setup Radio Setup” (re- Radio Setup Radio Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup DSC Setup” menu (refer to DSC Setup GX5500S...
  • Page 23 ACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLE Connects the GX5500S to a GPS, a PA speaker, and an external speaker. See section “3 OPTIONS” for a list of optional STANDARD HORIZON Speakers. DC INPUT CABLE Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12 to 16V DC.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    3. Press [ 0 ] until “A” appears to the right of the channel number 4. Press [ ENT ] 8. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening level. The “ ” indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the channel is being used. Page 24 GX5500S...

  • Page 25: Transmission

    International mode, and “CAN” will be displayed for Canadian mode. 3. Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 91) for allocated chan- nels in each mode. GX5500S ” indicator on the LCD is NOTE NOTE Page 25...

  • Page 26: Noaa Weather Channels

    10.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the GX5500S’s NOAA Weather feature, on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM, setup as in section “10.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert” and confirm the alert is heard.

  • Page 27: Emergency (Channel 16 Use)

    For example, Channels 68 and 69 of the U.S. VHF Charts are some of the channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other GX5500S ” (your vessel’s name). ” (your vessel’s name).

  • Page 28: Making Telephone Calls

    However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher power. See page 20 ( [ H/L ] key) for means to temporarily override the low-power limit on these two channels. Page 28 GX5500S...

  • Page 29: Dual Watch (To Ch16)

    If a transmission is received on the channel selected in step 2, the GX5500S will dual watch to CH16. 4. To stop Dual Watch press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 4 ( DW )] key again.

  • Page 30: Priority Scanning (P-Scan)

    6. To stop scanning, press the [ CLR ] , [ 16/9 ] , or [ WX ] key. You may change the scan resume time in the Radio Setup Mode, refer to section “12.8 SCAN RESUME TIME.” Page 30 GX5500S...

  • Page 31: Pa/Fog Operation

    10.14 PA/FOG OPERATION The GX5500S 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 a mi-...

  • Page 32: Operating The Fog Horn Mode

    1. Press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 1 ( DIM )] key to enabling the setting up the backlight intensity. 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de- sired backlight intensity. 3. Press the [ CLR ] key the mode will revert to “Radio” mode. Page 32 GX5500S...
  • Page 33 One 5-second blasts followed by three 1- second blasts (separated by 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. AGROUND One 11-second rings every 60 seconds. ANCHOR One 5-second rings every 60 seconds. GX5500S IMING HART Listen Back 120s Listen Back 120s Listen Back...

  • Page 34: Intercom Operation

    10.17 INTERCOM OPERATION Connecting a CMP25 RAM+ or VH-310 Handset to the GX5500S allows inter- com communications. Refer to section “13.2 INTERCOM OPERATION” for CMP25 RAM+ Microphone or section “14.2 INTERCOM OPERATION” for VH- 310 Handset. 10.17.1 Communication 1. Press and hold the [ 5 ( IC )] key while in the “Radio” mode, the mode is changed to “Intercom”...

  • Page 35: Calling

    Hold down the [ 5 ( IC )] key when the “Intercom” mode is activated to send a calling beep to the RAM+ or VH-310 remote mic. When both RAM+ microphones (or VH-310 Hand- sets) are set to intercom mode, the GX5500S will be temporarily disabled until the remote mics exit the intercom mode.

  • Page 36: Digital Selective Calling

    20 nautical miles. A DSC Warning sticker is included with the GX5500S. To comply with FCC regu- lations this sticker must be mounted in a location that can be easily viewed from the location of the GX5500S.

  • Page 37: Programming The Mmsi

    THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE THE GX5500S DSC FUCTIONS. How can I obtain an MMSI assignment? In the USA, visit the following websites to register: http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ or www.seatow.com/boatingsafety/mmsiinfo.htm. In the Canada, visit http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/vwapj/cpc_2307e.pdf/$FILE/ cpc_2307e.pdf 11.2.2 Programming the MMSI A user MMSI can be inputted only once.

  • Page 38: Dsc Distress Call

    11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL The GX5500S is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress mes- sages to all DSC radios. The GX5500S may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel. 11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call To be able to transmit a DSC distress call an MMSI number must be programmed, refer to section “11.2.2 Programming the MMSI.”...
  • Page 39 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress The GX5500S is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with the follow- ing “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 40: Receiving A Dsc Distress Call

    Cancel a DSC Distress Call If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the GX5500S allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made in error. Press the [ CLR ] key, then press the [ ENT ] key.

  • Page 41: Transmitting An All Ships Call

    11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory The GX5500S 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 42 A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C a a a a a b b b b b c c c c c Radio Setup Radio Setup” menu, then press Radio Setup Radio Setup GX5500S...

  • Page 43: Setting Up Individual Reply

    6. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the selected setting. 7. Press the [ CLR ] key twice to return to the “Radio Setup the [ CLR ] key again to return to radio operation. GX5500S Individual Re- Individual Re-...

  • Page 44: Transmitting An Individual Call

    The GX5500S has the capability to turn off the Individual call ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup” menu appears. until “Radio Setup Radio Setup 2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC Setup...
  • Page 45 12. Press the [ CLR ] key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the micro- phone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with. GX5500S DSC Op- DSC Op- DSC Op-...

  • Page 46: Receiving An Individual Call

    When receiving an individual call, an acknowledgment must be sent back to the calling station. The GX5500S default setting is Automatic, but has a selection that allows you to manually send a reply before the radio will switch to the re- quested calling channel.

  • Page 47: Reviewing Received Calls Logged Into The Call Waiting Directory

    6. Press and hold the [ ENT ] key until the station (name or MMSI number) is removed from the display. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. GX5500S DSC Call DSC Call DSC Call DSC Call...

  • Page 48: Group Call

    Add” with the 2 2 2 2 2 ... A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C a a a a a b b b b b c c c c c GX5500S...

  • Page 49: Transmitting A Group Call

    9. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessels you desire to commu- nicate with. GX5500S Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup” menu, then press Radio Setup...

  • Page 50: Receiving A Group Call

    11.7.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, the GX5500S will produce a ringing alarm sound and the radio auto- matically switches to the requested channel.

  • Page 51: 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 GX5500S. Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard Hori-...

  • Page 52: Transmitting A Position Request To Another Vessel

    GPS Chart plot- ter. If the GX5500S does not receive position data from the polled vessel, the LCD will show “NO POSITION DATA.” Manual Request You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory.

  • Page 53: Receiving A Position Request

    8. Press the [ ENT ] key to transmit the position request DSC call. 9. When the GX5500S receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio dis- play and also transferred to the GPS Chart plot- ter.

  • Page 54: Position Send

    Your vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected for the GX5500S to send the position. To transmit a Position Send Call, you must setup the GX5500S DSC Individual / Position Call Directory with the name of the vessel(s) or person and the MMSI of the DSC radio you wish to send your position to.
  • Page 55 7. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and hold the [ ENT ] key. 8. Press the [ ENT ] key to send your position to the selected vessel. GX5500S DSC Call DSC Call DSC Call DSC Call...

  • Page 56: Receiving A Dsc Position Send Call

    11.9.3 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the GX5500S the fol- lowing will happen: 1. A ringing sound will be produced when the call is received. 2. Press any key to stop ringing.
  • Page 57 MEMO GX5500S Page 57...

  • Page 58: Radio Setup Mode

    5. Press the the [ ENT ] key to store the selected level. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. Page 58 NOTE Contrast” in the Contrast Contrast Contrast GX5500S...

  • Page 59: Time Offset

    GMT Greenwich Mean Time). 5. Press the [ EN ] key to store the time offset. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. GX5500S Time Offset Time Offset Time Offset Time Offset”...

  • Page 60: Time Display

    6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. Page 60 Time Display Time Display Time Display Time Display” in UTC” or ( “LOCAL” mode ) SOG Unit SOG Unit SOG Unit SOG Unit” in the GX5500S...

  • Page 61: True Magnetic Change (Nav Display)

    5. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. GX5500S Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic” in the...

  • Page 62: Scan Type

    [ 16/9 ] key. 12.8 SCAN RESUME TIME This selection is used to select the time the GX5500S waits after a transmis- sion ends before starting scanning. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until...

  • Page 63: Key Beep

    Off.” 5. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. GX5500S Key Beep Key Beep Key Beep Key Beep” in the High,”...

  • Page 64: Channel Naming

    CH Name CH Name CH Name” in the 2 2 2 2 2 ... H H H H H I I I I I g g g g g h h h h h i i i i i GX5500S...

  • Page 65: Naming The Radio Or Second Station Mic Or Handset

    Name 9. If you want to enter the name of another unit, repeat steps 4 through 8. 10. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. GX5500S Unit Name Unit Name Unit Name” in the Unit Name 2 2 2 2 2 ...

  • Page 66: Treble And Bass Audio Tone Control

    6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. Page 66 Tone Control Tone Control Tone Control” Tone Control Bass Bass Bass Bass” with +6.” +6.” FOG Frequency FOG Frequency FOG Frequency” in FOG Frequency GX5500S...

  • Page 67: Calendar Setup

    1 hour. GPS Not Connected If a GPS is not connected to the GX5500S, the date and time has to be manu- ally entered into the Calendar Menu in order for the clock to operate. The time you will enter will be your local time in UTC format.
  • Page 68 4:00PM (local) or 16:00 (24hour) 16:00 + 05:00 = 21:00 Rome 4:00PM (local) or 16:00 (24hour) 16:00 - 01:00 = 15:00 DD)” with the CHANNEL se- mm [UTC] mm [UTC] mm [UTC])” is selected on the mm [UTC] Radio Radio Radio Radio GX5500S...
  • Page 69 Manual Manual.” and “Manual 13. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the selected setting. 14. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. GX5500S Automatic Automatic” Automatic Automatic Page 69...

  • Page 70: Enhanced Ram+ Mic Operation

    13 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATION When the RAM+ microphone is connected to the GX5500S, most VHF, DSC, setup menus and PA modes can be remotely operated. The RAM+ Mic sup- plied with 23 feet (7 m) of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21 m) using three 23 feet extension cables model CT-100.
  • Page 71 The [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key functions as the enter key. Secondary use Press the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key to access the DSC OPERATION menu. Press and hold the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key to access the SETUP menu. GX5500S Page 71...
  • Page 72 Secondary use Press and hold [ NAV ] key to access PA/FOG function menu. When in PA or FOG mode the GX5500S will receive on the last selected VHF channel before entering into the PA or FOG mode and receive DSC calls.

  • Page 73: Intercom Operation

    1. Press and hold the [ DW ( IC )] key while in the “RADIO” mode, the mode is changed to “INTERCOM” mode. 2. If your GX5500S is equipped with two RAM+ Mics (or VH- 310 Handsets), select the station you wish to communi-...

  • Page 74: Pa/Fog Operation

    13.3 PA/FOG OPERATION When the RAM+ is connected to the GX5500S it is capable of controlling the 30W Public address, 4 fog horns, bells, and whistles. When in PA or FOG mode the GX5500S will receive on the last selected VHF channel before entering into the PA or FOG mode and receive DSC calls.

  • Page 75: Manual Inputting Of The Gps Location (Lat/Lon)

    13.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION ( LAT/LON ) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the RAM+ Mic when the GX5500S is not connected the GPS receiver. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or Position Send will contain the manually entered position.

  • Page 76: Dsc/Radio Setup Mode

    Auto or manual selection Turns on or off the Individual, Group, Position request or send beep Exits the DSC Setup menu RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP” menu DSC SETUP DSC SETUP” menu. DSC SETUP DSC SETUP GX5500S...

  • Page 77: Lat/Lon Or Time And Sog Display

    5. Press the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key to store the data en- tered, then press the [ 16/9 ] key to exit this menu and re- turn to radio operation mode. GX5500S NAV DIS- NAV DIS-...

  • Page 78: Handset Opertion

    14 VH-310 HANDSET OPERATION When the VH-310 HANDSET is connected to the GX5500S, most VHF, DSC, and setup menus can be remotely operated. The VH-310 HANDSET is supplied with 7 m of routing cable and can be extended up to 21 m using three 7 m extension cables model CT-100.
  • Page 79 Holding down the [16/9] key while pressing the [WX] key switches the Channel Group. [ ] / [ ] KEY These keys are used to select channels, adjust the volume and squelch level, and to choose the item selection of different functions (such as DSC operation). GX5500S Page 79...
  • Page 80 Press the [ F ] key then press the [ 5 ( IC )] key to activate intercom function between RAM+(s) or VH-310 handset(s). Refer to section “10.16 IN- TERCOM OPERATION” for details. Page 80 [ 2 ( MEM )]) , will delete the channel GX5500S...
  • Page 81 Press the [ F ] key then press the [ 8 ( PA )] key to operate the 30 Watt PA function. Refer to section “10.14 PA/FOG OPERATION” for details. When in PA or FOG mode the GX5500S will receive on the last selected VHF channel before entering into the PA or FOG mode and receive DSC calls.

  • Page 82: Intercom Opertion

    1. Press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 5 ( IC )] key, the mode is changed to “IN- TERCOM” mode. 2. If your GX5500S is equipped with two VH-310 Handsets (or RAM+ Mics), select the station you wish to communi-...

  • Page 83: Pa/Fog Operation

    The VH-310 Handset is capable of controlling the 30W Public address, 4 fog horns, bells and whistles. When in PA or FOG mode the GX5500S will receive on the last selected VHF channel before entering into the PA or FOG mode and receive DSC calls.

  • Page 84: Manual Inputting Of The Gps Location (Lat/Lon)

    14.4 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION ( LAT/LON ) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually from the VH- 310 Handset when the GX5500S is not connected the GPS receiver. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or Position Send will contain the manually entered position.

  • Page 85: Dsc/Radio Setup Mode

    INDIVIDUAL RINGER GROUP DIR POSITION REQUEST DSC BEEP EXIT When the SETUP menu is selected, using the VH-310 Handset, the GX5500S will be temporarily disabled until the VH-310 Handset exits from the setup mode. GX5500S CONTRAST CONTRAST, NAV DISPLAY CONTRAST...

  • Page 86: Lat/Lon Or Time And Sog Display

    AF SELECT External Speaker to a fixed level regardress of the VOL level setting of the VH- 310, which is useful when using the STANDARD HORIZON MLS-310 10W amplified speaker with on/off volume control. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Radio...
  • Page 87 MEMO GX5500S Page 87...

  • Page 88: Maintenance

    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. Address and phone numbers for this facility, as well as warranty informa- tion, are contained in section “17 WARRANTY.”...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting Chart

    GX5500S REMEDY a. Check the 12VDC battery connections and the fuse. b. The PWR switch needs to be pressed and held to turn the radio on.

  • Page 90: Channel Assignments

    5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the term “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geo- graphic regions. Page 90 GX5500S...
  • Page 91 D 156.950 161.550 Port operation, ship movement D 157.000 161.600 Canadian Coast Guard Only, D 157.050 161.650 Port operation, ship movement D 157.100 161.700 Port operation, ship movement GX5500S VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial.
  • Page 92 International: Port operations and Ship movement 156.625 Non-commercial (Inter-ship only) 156.675 US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship movement 156.725 US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement GX5500S...
  • Page 93 - - - WX10 - - - The above BOLD channels are not for use of the general public in U.S. waters, unless proper authorization is given. GX5500S VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE 156.775 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.825...
  • Page 94 G u a r d a n d a t Lake Mead, Nev., ship and coast stations of the N a t i o n a l P a r k S e r v i c e , U . S . Department of the Interior. GX5500S...
  • Page 95 16: The frequency 156.450 MHz is available for intership, ship and coast general purpose calling by noncommercial vessels, such as recreational boats and private coast stations. 17: The frequency 156.425 MHz is assigned by rule to private coast stations in Alaska for facsimile transmissions as well as voice communications. GX5500S Page 95...

  • Page 96: Warranty

    Boards. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, transpor- tation and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON (a division of VER- TEX STANDARD), Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630. Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number, and date of purchase.
  • Page 97 Products on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed. STANDARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equip- ment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection with STANDARD HORIZON’s Products, or for the operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty.

  • Page 98: On-Line Warranty Registration

    Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX5500S, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 M-F 7:00-5:00PST.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Channel Spacing ... 25 kHz DSC Format ... EN 301 025 NMEA Input/Output ... Output - DSC, DSE GX5500S (90 H x 230 W x 150 D mm) (72 H x 205 W x 130 D mm) pre-emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 Hz...
  • Page 100 Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. www. standardhorizon.com Page 100 Copyright 2007 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. GX5500S...

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