General Information; Introduction; Fcc/ Industry Canada Information - Standard Horizon INTREPID + GX1270S Owner's Manual

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1.1 INTRODUCTION

The STANDARD HORIZON GX1270S is a VHF/FM transceiver designed
for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The GX1270S
requires 13.8V for operation and has a switchable RF output power of 1
watt or 25 watts.
The transceiver is capable of RTCM SC101 DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
operation and intercom operation with the use of an optional RAM mic
(CMP23) (remote-control speaker/microphone with display).
The transceiver operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which
are switchable for use with either USA, International, or Canadian
regulations. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately
selected from any channel by pressing the red 16/9 key. NOAA Weather
channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the WX key with
channel selection.
Other features of the transceiver include: scanning, priority scanning,
submersible noise-canceling speaker mic, high and low voltage warning,
and GPS repeatability.

1.2 FCC/ INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION

The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the
license application.
Type Acceptance ................................................................... FCC Part 80
Output Power .......................................... 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)
Emission ..................................................................... 16K0F3E, 16K0G3E
Frequency Range ............................................... 156.025 to 163.275 MHz
FCC Type Number ............................................................... K66GX1270S
Industry Canada Type Approval ................................................ PENDING
Additional FCC and Industry Canada data, including licensing
requirements, are contained in the companion document titled
OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. The document also contains
charts for VHF channel assignments, transceiver procedures,
maintenance, factory service information, and warranty data.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Owner's Manual GX1270S