GME GX620 Instruction Manual

GME GX620 Instruction Manual

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GX620
VHF MARINE HANDHELD RADIO
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

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  • Page 1 GX620 VHF MARINE HANDHELD RADIO I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......3 Last Channel Memory (LCM) ...13 CAUTION ........3 Dual Watch/Triple Watch Mode 13 FEATURES ........4 Channel Scan ......14 STANDARD PACKAGE INCLUDES ..4 Priority Scan ......14 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ....4 Key Beep ........14 RADIO CONTROLS......5 Display & Keypad Backlight ..15 FITTING THE BATTERY PACK ....6 Battery Level ......15 Fitting ........6...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing this GME fully featured VHF Marine radio. Your GX620 has been built to offer excellent value by combining advanced features, great design and manufacturing quality. To ensure you are familiar with the operation and features of your radio, and in order to obtain the best performance, please read this manual thoroughly before operation.
  • Page 4: Features

    Priority Scan • Water resistant to IP54 • Drop in style semi-quick charger • Flexible antenna and carry case • STANDARD PACKAGE INCLUDES GX620 Radio • Replaceable Flexible Antenna • Li-Ion Battery Pack (1000 mAh) • Charging Cradle • Belt Clip •...
  • Page 5: Radio Controls

    RADIO CONTROLS Power On/Off and Accessory Jack Up Button Volume Control LCD Display Channel 16 Button knob. Lanyard fix point Menu Button PTT Button Antenna Dual Watch/Triple Squelch/Monitor Watch Button. Microphone Button. Scan/Priority Scan Speaker Keypad Lock Button Button. Down Button Jack Cover GX6 20 I NS TRUC T IO N M AN UAL...
  • Page 6: Fitting The Battery Pack

    FITTING THE BATTERY PACK FITTING 1. Ensure that your radio is switched OFF. 2. Align the bottom of the battery pack with the securing slots at the back of the radio. 3. Press the top of the battery into the back of the radio until it ‘clicks’ home. REMOVAL 1.
  • Page 7: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING To charge your radio, there are 2 options. Prior to charging, disconnect any radio accessories and ensure the radio is switched OFF. Then carefully follow one of the following options: 1. Connect the 12 V in-dash adaptor to a 12 V socket: a.
  • Page 8: Functions

    FUNCTIONS 1. Power On/Off/Volume Control Turn the knob clockwise to switch the radio ON and increase the volume, turn counter-clockwise to decrease the volume and switch the radio OFF. The radio will emit a confirmation tone when it switches ON. 2.
  • Page 9 6. UP Button Pressing this button will increase the channel number. In some modes this button is used to adjust the function setting. 7. Channel 16 Button Press this button briefly to enter the channel 16. To return to the normal channel operation, press this button briefly again.
  • Page 10: Lcd Display

    LCD DISPLAY 1. Transmit Icon 7. Keypad Lock Icon 13. Duplex Icon 2. Receiver Busy Icon 8. Scan Icon 14. Channel Plan Icons 3. Monitor Icon 9. Key Beep Icon 15. Weather channels (US only). 4. Dual Watch Icon 10. Priority Channel Icon 5.
  • Page 11: Basic Radio Operations

    BASIC RADIO OPERATIONS The VHF Marine radio service shares channels on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means that other users and groups may be using any channel. To communicate with other Marine radios, all units must be switched to the same channel. 1.
  • Page 12: Power High/Low

    POWER HIGH/LOW This feature permits selection of the transmit power level to HIGH (5 watts) or LOW (1 watt). The LCD indicator will display ‘HI’ when it is in the high power mode. Using low power, the radio will have a lower transmit range but the battery life will be increased.
  • Page 13: Last Channel Memory (Lcm)

    LAST CHANNEL MEMORY (LCM) The previously used channel is memorised every time you press the PTT button. To re-visit this channel press and hold the MENU button DUAL WATCH AND TRIPLE WATCH MODE Dual Watch mode allows you to monitor two channels; a Working channel and Dual Watch channel.
  • Page 14: Channel Scan

    To deactivate Triple Watch press and hold the DW/TW button again. Pressing the DW/TW button briefly will select Dual Watch mode. If you press the PTT button whilst receiving a signal in Dual Watch or Triple Watch mode the radio will transmit on the currently displayed channel. If you press the PTT button when no signal is present the radio will transmit on the Working channel.
  • Page 15: Display & Keypad Backlight

    There is no user setting for Power Save. INTERNATIONAL/USA AND CANADIAN MODES The GX620 comes with the International Channel Plan (INTL) as the default setting. Canada or the USA Channel Plans can be accessed (this includes the relevant weather channels) as follows: 1.
  • Page 16: Safety Requirements

    SAFETY REQUIREMENTS For recharging the battery, use the specifically supplied GME in-dash adaptor or the optional GME AC power adapter. TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience problems with your GX620 VHF Marine Handheld Radio. First check the battery power level as low battery can cause problems such as poor transmission, weak reception and reduced sound quality.
  • Page 17: International Frequency Plan

    INTERNATIONAL FREQUENCY PLAN Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.075 160.675 156.100 160.700 156.125 160.725 156.150 160.750 156.175 160.775 156.200 160.800 156.225 160.825 156.250 160.850 156.275 160.875 156.300 156.300 156.325 160.925 156.350 160.950 156.375 156.375 156.400 156.400 156.425 156.425...
  • Page 18: Frequency Plan - Canada

    FREQUENCY PLAN – CANADA Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive WX01 Weather Channel 163.275 157.150 161.750 WX02 Weather Channel 162.550 157.200 161.800 WX03 Weather Channel 162.400 157.250 161.850 WX04 Weather Channel 162.475 157.300 161.900 WX05 Weather Channel 162.425 157.350 161.950 WX06...
  • Page 19: Frequency Plan - Usa

    FREQUENCY PLAN – USA Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Transmit Receive WX01 Weather Channel 163.275 157.200 161.800 WX02 Weather Channel 162.550 157.250 161.850 WX03 Weather Channel 162.400 157.300 161.900 WX04 Weather Channel 162.475 157.350 161.950 WX05 Weather Channel 162.425 157.400 162.000 WX06...
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS* GENERAL Complies with: AS/NZS 4415.2:2003 Frequency Range: 156.025 to 162.025 MHz Channel Set: International Channels, USA, Canada, USA weather channels. Modulation: FM Frequency Stability: ± 5.0 ppm Dual Watch: Monitor time - 180 ms/over 2 sec. Scan Speed: 10 ch/sec. Channel Spacing: 25 kHz Supply Voltage Range: Int.
  • Page 21: External Connections

    RECEIVER Receiver Type: Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Sensitivity: 12 dB SINAD: -120 dBm IF Frequencies: 1st: 21.4 MHz 2nd: 450 kHz ModulationFrequency Response: -6 dB per octave 300 Hz–3 kHz, +1–3 dB Intermodulation Rejection: > 65 dB Blocking Rejection: > 90 dB Spurious Rejection: >...
  • Page 22: Against Defects

    Standard Communications Pty Ltd ACN 000 satisfied are defective. We warrant any 346 814 (We, us, our or GME). Our contact replacement parts for the remainder of details are set out in clause 2.7.
  • Page 23: Warranty Period

    4. Warranty period Standard Communications Pty Ltd. 4.1 We provide the following warranty on Unit B, 22-24 College Street, GME and Kingray products. No repair or Gladesville, NSW 2111, Australia. replacement during the warranty period Tel: (02) 9879 8888 will renew or extend the warranty...
  • Page 24 GX 620 Part Number: 310392 Drawing Number: 43752-5...

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