Page 1 ClearVoice noise canceling speaker microphone with channel selection and 16/9 key Oversized rotary channel knob with push to enter, backlit display and keys 30 Watt PA/Loud Hailer with pre-programmed fog signals and (listen back GX2100) Capable of connecting an optional RAM3 second station remote microphone...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Deleting a Call from the "DSC LOG" Directory ..............62 11.7 GROUP CALL ............................63 11.7.1 Setting up a Group Call ...................... 63 11.7.2 Transmitting a Group Call ....................64 11.7.3 Receiving a Group Call ......................66 Page 2 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 3 ASSIGNING SOFT KEYS ........................116 MAINTENANCE ..............................118 18.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................118 18.2 FACTORY SERVICE ..........................118 18.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ......................119 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ..........................120 WARRANTY ................................ 126 RESET PROCEDURES ............................129 SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 130 GX2000/GX2100 Page 3...
Page 4: Quick Reference Guide
16/9 B p r e s s i n g t h i s P r e s s t o r e c a l l switch. channel 16. Press and hold to recall channel 9. Page 4 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 5 Press and hold to refer to section “15 Channel. access the “SETUP A I S / C O M PA S S MENU”, refer to SETUP”. section “12 GEN- E R A L S E T U P MODE”. GX2000/GX2100 Page 5...
Page 6 Gray: NMEA Output ( ) NMEA IN ( ) Blue: NMEA Input ( ) NMEA OUT ( ) NMEA COMMON ( ) Green: NMEA Common Brown: NMEA Input ( ) NMEA-HS OUT ( ) White External Speaker Shield MATRIX AIS GX2100 Page 6 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 7 4. Turn the adjusting screw on each bracket to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. GX2000/GX2100 Page 7...
Page 8: General Information
FM Marine transceiver are designed to be used in USA, International and Ca- nadian Marine bands. The GX2000 and GX2100 can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.
Page 9: Packing List
2 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: GX2000 or GX2100 Transceiver Mounting Bracket and hardware Owner’s Manual DSC Warning Sticker Flush Mount Template Power Cord 3 OPTIONS MMB-84 ................. Flush-Mount Bracket CMP30B/W ....
Page 10: Safety/Warning Information
PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX2000/ GX2100, 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 11: Fcc Radio License Information
Type Acceptance ................. FCC Part 80 Output Power ..........1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high) Emission ................. 16K0G3E, 16K0G2B Frequency Range ............ 156.025 to 163.275 MHz FCC Type Number ..............K6630443X3D Industry Canada Type Approval ..........511B-30443X3S GX2000/GX2100 Page 11...
Page 12: Fcc Notice
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE The MATRIX AIS GX2100 does not require a special marine VHF an- tenna to receive AIS transmissions. The MATRIX AIS does not transmit AIS signals, it is NOT recommended to use an antenna dedicated for AIS operation.
Page 13: Getting Started
Typically a 3 foot 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The longer 8 foot 6dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require the additional gain. GX2000/GX2100 Page 13...
Page 14: Coaxial Cable
To get your coax cable through a fitting and into your boat’s interior, you may have to cut off the end plug and reattach it later. You can do this if you follow the directions that come with the connector. Be sure to make good soldered connections. Page 14 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 15: Emergency Channel 16 Use
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re- sponse, try another channel. NOTE The GX2000 and GX2100 have DSC Distress calling, that can transmit a distress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section “11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING”.
Page 16: Calling Another Vessel (Channel 16 Or 9)
Call Sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and end of the contact. Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning. Page 16 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 17: Making Telephone Calls
However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher power. See page 30 ( [ H/L ] key) for means to temporarily override the low-power limit on these two channels. GX2000/GX2100 Page 17...
Page 18: Installation
Use a 13/64” (5.2-mm) bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 0.4 inch (10 mm) thick and can support more than 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) and secure the bracket with the supplied screws, spring washers, flat washers, and nuts. ESKTOP OUNTING VERHEAD OUNTING Page 18 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 19 (see illustration below). 5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. Bracket Adjusting Screw Lock-washer screw combination GX2000/GX2100 Page 19...
Page 20: Electrical Connections
When you replace the Fuse, please confirm that the Fuse is tightly fixed on the metal contact lo- cated inside the Fuse Holder. If the metal contact holding the fuse is loose, the Fuse holder may heat up. Page 20 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 21: Accessory Cable
GRAY - NMEA DSC Output ( + ) Connect to NMEA ( + ) input of GPS BROWN - AIS DATA Input ( + ) Connect to NMEA 38.4K baud ( + ) output of AIS receiver 8.4.2 MATRIX AIS GX2100 Connection PA Speaker Shield GPS Receiver...
Page 22 AIS common data wire or NMEA signal (–) GREEN - NMEA common The MATRIX AIS GX2100 with internal dual channel AIS receiver has the ca- pability to output received Class A and B targets using VDM sentence at a baud rate of 38400.
Page 23: Checking Gps Connections
CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the Factory the GX2000/GX2100 shows GPS satellite time or UTC time when an optional GPS is connected. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. The Time Offset must be changed in order for the radio to display the current time in your area.
Page 24: Changing The Time Location
4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “12 HOUR” or “24 HOUR”. 5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 24 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 25: Changing Cog To True Or Magnetic
4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “MAGNETIC” or “TRUE”. 5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 25...
Page 26: Optional Cmp30 Ram3 Installation
8.10 OPTIONAL CMP30 RAM3 INSTALLATION The GX2000/GX2100 is capable of using a CMP30 ( RAM3 ) Remote Station Microphone to remotely control the Radio, AIS, DSC and PA/Fog functions. In addition the GX2000/GX2100 can operate as a full function intercom system between the RAM3 and the radio.
Page 27 “Fixed” use when MLS-310 is connected. “Adjustable” use when MLS-300 or other speaker without volume control is connected. 5. Press the [ ENT ] key to save the selection. 6. Press the [ 16/9 ] key to exit this mode. GX2000/GX2100 Page 27...
Page 28: Controls And Indicators
To turn the transceiver off, press and hold this knob until the radio turns off. ECONDARY USE When in PA or Fog mode, controls the listen back volume (GX2100 only). SQL Knob ( Squelch Control ) Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does.
Page 29 Never remove this rubber cap. When this rubber cap is re- moved, the water resistance performance is lost. GX2000/GX2100 Page 29...
Page 30 Note: For this key to operate on the GX2000 an optional AIS receiver or transponder and GPS must be connected to show AIS targets on the ra- dios display. On the GX2100 a GPS must be connected to the radio to show AIS targets on the radios display.
Page 31 ANT Jack ( Antenna Jack ) Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with an impedance of 50 ohms. Note: On the GX2100 the antenna connection is used to receive marine and AIS transmissions. GND Terminal ( Ground Terminal ) Connects the GX2000/GX2100 to a good ground, for safe and optimum performance.
Page 32 Pressing the [ 16/9 ] key immediately recalls channel 16 from any location. Press and hold the [ 16/9 ] key to recall channel 9. Pressing the [ 16/9 ] key again will revert the radio to the previous selected channel. Page 32 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 33: Basic Operation
About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode, even if the PTT switch is continually held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT switch must first be released and then pressed again. GX2000/GX2100 Page 33...
Page 34: Simplex/Duplex Channel Use
10.5 DISPLAY TYPE The GX2000/GX2100 display can be setup to show displays other than the default “NORMAL” VHF display by using the procedure below: 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu”...
Page 35: Usa, Canada, And International Mode
4. When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast. 5. Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key to stop the alert and receive the weather report. GX2000/GX2100 Page 35...
Page 36: Dual Watch (To Channel16)
10.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the GX2000/GX2100’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 37: Scanning
[ DELETE ] soft key. “MEM” icon disappears from the display. 8. When you have completed your selection, press the [ QUIT ] soft key sev- eral times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 37...
Page 38 3. To stop scanning, press the [ 16/9 ] or [ WX ] key. CH01A CH88A CH09 CH68A CH12 CH68A CH15 CH61A CH18 CH22A ( M-SCAN ) EMORY CH01A CH88A CH09 CH68A CH12 Priority Channel CH68A CH15 CH61A CH18 CH22A ( P-SCAN ) RIORITY Page 38 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 39: Preset Channels 0 ~ 9 : Instant Access
Press and hold the [ PRESET ] soft key until the radio beeps. 10.10.2 Operation Pressing the [ PRESET ] soft key will toggle between Preset Channels “0” through “9” and the last selected “regular” channel. The Preset Channel number will dis- appear after five seconds. GX2000/GX2100 Page 39...
Page 40: Pa/Fog Operation
10.11 PA/FOG OPERATION The GX2000/GX2100 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...
Page 41 Rotate the CHANNEL knob to control the AF output level. The AF output level can be set from 0 to 30 watts. 6. To listen back (GX2100 only), rotate the PWR/VOL knob. 7. To exit the FOG HORN mode, press the [ CLR ( WX )] key.
Page 42: Fog Signal Timing Chart
(separated by 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. Listen Back 120s AGROUND One 11-second rings every 60 seconds. Vessel is aground. Listen Back ANCHOR One 5-second rings every 60 seconds. Vessel is at anchor. Listen Back Page 42 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 43: Intercom Operation
“Talk” will be shown on the display. Note: A warning beep will be heard when the Radios PTT ( GX2000/GX2100’s PTT switch is pressed ) and CMP30 ( RAM3 ) PTT are GX2000/GX2100 CMP30 pushed at the same time.
Page 44: Voice Scrambler
1. Select a channel that was programmed for scram- bler mode (“Vs” and scrambler number will appear on the display). 2. Monitor the channel before transmitting. 3. Transmit the voice message. The signal sent will be scrambled. Page 44 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 45: Digital Selective Calling
NOTE A DSC Warning sticker is included with the WARNING STICKER GX2000/GX2100. To comply with FCC regulations this sticker must be mounted in a location that can be easily viewed from the location of the GX2000/GX2100. Digital Selective Calling is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls.
Page 46: Programming The Mmsi
9. Press the [ OK ] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE To view your MMSI after programming to ensure it is correct, perform steps 1~3. Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is correct. Page 46 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 47: Dsc Distress Call
11.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL The GX2000/GX2100 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The GX2000/GX2100 may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel. 11.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call...
Page 48 [ 16/9 ] key. Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Manual Position of Input When the GX2000/GX2100 is not connected to a GPS receiver, you may input the latitude/longitude of your vessel manually and may send DSC Distress Alert.
Page 49 10. To turn off the Distress alarm until the radio retransmits the distress call, press the [ 16/9 ] key. GX2000/GX2100 Page 49...
Page 50: Receiving A Dsc Distress Call
[ RESUME ] soft key. Cancel a DSC Distress Call If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the GX2000/GX2100 allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made.
Page 51 4) Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, then select “NORMAL” with the CHANNEL knob. 5) Press the [ SELECT ] soft key to return to radio operation. NOTE You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may re- quire assistance in the rescue attempt. GX2000/GX2100 Page 51...
Page 52: All Ships Call
8. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or “Securite, Securite, Securite” depending on the pri- ority of the call. 9. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key to exit the ALL ship call menu. Page 52 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 53: Receiving An All Ships Call
All Ships call was received. QUIT: Press this key to quit the automatic channel switching and revert to the last selected working channel. 4. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key to return to the channel display. GX2000/GX2100 Page 53...
Page 54: Individual Call
Up to 80 Individual contacts may be programmed. 11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory The GX2000/GX2100 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, Auto Polling, Position Request, and Position Report transmissions.
Page 55: Setting Up Individual Reply
2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “DSC SETUP” menu. 3. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, then select “IN- DIVIDUAL ACK” with the CHANNEL knob. 4. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key. 5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “ABLE GX2000/GX2100 Page 55...
Page 56: Setting Up Individual/Group Call Ringer
[ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. The GX2000/GX2100 has the capability to turn off the Individual and Group call ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu”...
Page 57: Transmitting An Individual Call
You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in the Individual Directory. 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “DSC Menu” menu will appear. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “INDIVIDUAL”. (To cancel, press the [ QUIT ] soft key.) GX2000/GX2100 Page 57...
Page 58 13. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the microphone’s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. Page 58 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 59: Receiving An Individual Call
2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key to return to radio opera- tion 4. Press the microphone’s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel. GX2000/GX2100 Page 59...
Page 60: Dsc Log Operation
Group, All Ship etc.). 11.6.1 Reviewing and Relaying a Logged DSC Distress Call The GX2000 / GX2100 radios allows logged DSC distress call to be reviewed and relayed to a specific MMSI. 1. Press the [ CALL ( MENU )] key. The “DSC menu”...
Page 61: Reviewing A Logged All Ship Or Individual Call
MMSI number) you want to review and/or call back. When there is an unread received call, “ ” icon will appear behind the station name (or MMSI number). 5. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, to review de- tails for the selected station. GX2000/GX2100 Page 61...
Page 62: Deleting A Call From The "Dsc Log" Directory
[ DELETE ] soft key. The display will show “Are your sure?” press the [ OK ] soft key. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 62 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 63: Group Call
2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “DSC SETUP” menu. 3. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, then select “GROUP DIRECTORY” with the CHANNEL knob. 4. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, then select “ADD” with the CHANNEL knob. GX2000/GX2100 Page 63...
Page 64: Transmitting A Group Call
“GROUP”. (To cancel, press the [ QUIT ] key.) 3. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key. The transceiver will beep, and the “Last Group Call” will appear. 4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select the “Group” you want to contact. Page 64 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 65 “0”) which you want to con- tact, then press the [ SELECT ] soft key to step to the next number. 7. Repeat step 6 to set the MMSI number. 8. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI GX2000/GX2100 Page 65...
Page 66: Receiving A Group Call
PTT button and talk into the microphone to the group of vessels. 11.7.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, the GX2000/GX2100 will produce a ringing alarm sound. 2. The radio will automatically switch to the requested channel.
Page 67: 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 GX2000/ GX2100. Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any com- patible GPS chart plotter is connected to the GX2000/GX2100, the polled po- sition of the vessel is shown on the display of the GPS chart plotter making it easy to navigate to the location of the polled vessel.
Page 68: Setting Up A Position Request Ringer
11.8.2 Setting up a Position Request Ringer The GX2000/GX2100 has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu” appears. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “DSC SETUP”...
Page 69: Receiving A Position Request
9. Press the [ YES ] soft key to transmit the position re- quest DSC call. 10. When the GX2000/GX2100 receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio dis- play and also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter with NMEA DSC and DSE sentences.
Page 70 2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. To send your ves- sels position to the requesting vessel, press the [ RE- PLY ] soft key. Or to exit from position request dis- play, press the [ QUIT ] soft key. Page 70 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 71: Position Report
“11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Direc- tory.” 11.9.1 Setting up a Position Report Ringer The GX2000/GX2100 has the capability to turn off the Position Report ringer. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu” appears.
Page 72 Press the [ SELECT ] soft key. 9. Press the [ YES ] soft key to send your position to the selected vessel. 10. Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key to return to radio operation. Page 72 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 73: Receiving A Dsc Position Report Call
4. To exit to radio mode, press the [ QUIT ] soft key. 11.9.4 Navigating to a Position Report The GX2000/GX2100 has a feature that allows navigation to a received Posi- tion Report call by using the Compass display. Navigating to the position of a Position Report call may be enabled by the procedure below.
Page 74 Saving a Position Report as a Waypoint The GX2000/GX2100 can save a Position Report call in the radios memory as a waypoint. 1. After the Position Report call has been re- ceived: Press the [ SAVE ] soft key. 2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to change the first letter in the name of the waypoint and press the [ ENT ] soft key.
Page 75: Manual Inputting Of The Gps Location Lat/Lon
11.10 MANUAL INPUTTING OF THE GPS LOCATION LAT/LON You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel manually even if the GX2000/GX2100 is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or Position Report will contain the manually entered position.
Page 76: Auto Dsc Polling
11.11 AUTO DSC POLLING The GX2000/GX2100 has the capability to automatically track four stations programmed into the Indvidual directory. The following procedure allows the time interval between position requests to be setup. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu”...
Page 77: Enable/Disable Auto Dsc Polling
NOTE When the radio receives position reports from a called vessel the display will show the image to the right and also output NMEA 0183 DSC and DSE sentences to a GPS Chart plotter. GX2000/GX2100 Page 77...
Page 78: Dsc Test
Refer to section “11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory”. 11.12.2 DSC Test call by using Individual Directory 1. After programming a individual MMSI into the GX2000/GX2100 (refer to section “11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory”).
Page 79: Dsc Test Call By Manually Entering Mmsi
Test Call to the other vessel. NOTE After the radio receive a Test Call reply from ves- sel that was called, the radio will ring and show TEST ACK display, which confirms the radio you called received the test call. GX2000/GX2100 Page 79...
Page 80: General Setup
SETUP menu using the following procedure. 12.1 DISPLAY The GX2000/GX2100 can select additional screens other than the default normal (Radio) display by using the procedure below. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu”...
Page 81: Local Distance Receiver Attenuator
12.2 LOCAL DISTANCE RECEIVER ATTENUATOR In some areas, signals from external sources may cause interference to re- ceiving marine transmissions. The GX2000/GX2100 has two selections, DIS- TANCE - used to receive weak signals (default), and LOCAL - which attenu- ates strong signals that my be interfering with reception.
Page 82: Lamp Adjusting
The contrast level can be set from “0” to “31” (“HIGH” is default). 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected level. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 82 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 83: Time Offset
UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or GPS Satellite Time). 4. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the time offset. 5. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. FFSET ABLE GX2000/GX2100 Page 83...
Page 84: Time Area
4. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “12 HOUR” or “24 HOUR”. 5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 84 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 85: Unit Of Measure
Meter/Hour) for speed, and NH (Nautical Mile) or KM (Kilo-Meter) for distance. 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 85...
Page 86: Magnetic
The beep level can be set from “LEVEL 1” to “LEVEL 6”, “HIGH”, or “OFF”. 5. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected level. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft several times to return to ra- dio operation. Page 86 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 87: Fog Alert Tone Frequency
6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. NOTE By default the radio Fog frequency is set to 400Hz. In most cases this frequency should not be changed unless the vessel is very large. GX2000/GX2100 Page 87...
Page 88: Soft Keys
Shows to the “Waypoint” Navigation display. Shows to the “AIS” display. AIS AL Toggles the AIS alarm “on” and “off”. PRESET Porgrams or deletes the preset memory channel. PSET 0 - PSET 9 Immediately recalls the preset memory channel. Page 88 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 89: Channel Function Setup
[ DELETE ] key. “MEM” icon dis- appears from the display. 8. When you have completed your selection, press the [ QUIT ] soft key sev- eral times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 89...
Page 90: Scan Type
7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. 13.4 SCAN RESUME This selection is used to select the time the GX2000/GX2100 waits after a transmission ends before the radio start to scan channels again. The default setting is 2 seconds.
Page 91: Priority Channel
“ON WX CH”, “ON SCAN”, “ON SCAN AND WX CH”, or “OFF”. 6. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected set- ting. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 91...
Page 92: Channel Name
9. Press and hold the [ ENT ] soft key to save the name. 10. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat steps 5 through 9. 11. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 92 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 93: Station Name
9. Press and hold the [ ENT ] soft key to enter the name. 10. If you want to enter the name of the connected RAM3 or Radio, repeat steps 5 through 9. 11. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 93...
Page 94: Scrambler Setup
7. Press the [ ENT ] soft key to store the selected code. 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to set other channels. 9. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 94 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 95: Demo Mode
START” and press the [ SELECT ] soft key. 8. Select “START” using the CHANNEL selector knob and press the [ ENT ] soft key. NOTE To stop DEMO mode, perform steps above, in step 8 select “STOP”. GX2000/GX2100 Page 95...
Page 96: Dsc Setup
14 DSC SETUP 14.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY The GX2000/GX2100 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 97: Individual Reply
5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “ABLE TO COMPLY” or “UNABLE”. 6. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key to store the selected setting. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 97...
Page 98: Individual Ringer
The last 5 digits are decided upon by persons in the Group. This is an important step as all radios in the Group must contain the same Group MMSI so they can be contacted by each other. There is a chance that Page 98 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 99 12. To store the data entered, press and hold the [ SELECT ] soft key. 13. To enter another group address, repeat steps 5 through 12. 14. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 99...
Page 100: Position Reply
14.6 POSITION REPLY The GX2000/GX2100 can be set up to automatically (default setting) or manu- ally send your position when requested by another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual mode you will see the MMSI or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your posi- tion to the requesting vessel.
Page 101: Dsc Beep
[ ENT ] soft key. 5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to turn “On” or “Off” the DSC beep and press the [ ENT ] soft key. 6. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 101...
Page 102: Ais/Compass Setup
(and others in some countries). Class B - 2W output - lower cost derivative for leisure and non-SOLAS markets. The MATRIX AIS GX2100 is capable of receiving Class A and B transmission with the internal Dual Channel AIS receiver. The GX2000 must be connected to an optional AIS receiver or transponder.
Page 103: Direction
15.3 ACTIVATION RANGE This function allows you to set the range the GX2100 AIS receiver, or GX2000 with AIS input searches for targets. The default setting is 10NM. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “Setup Menu”...
Page 104: Cpa Alarm
2. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select “AIS/COMPASS SETUP”. 3. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, then select “DIREC- TION” with the CHANNEL knob. 4. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key. 5. Rotate the CHANNEL knob to select the time that Page 104 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 105: Display Range
7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. NOTE When the AIS page is shown, pressing one of the Soft keys will show a [ RANGE ] soft key. Press this key and move the CHANNEL knob to change the range. GX2000/GX2100 Page 105...
Page 106: Ais Operation
MMSI and update the navigation information of each ship. The AIS output of the GX2100 is updated in realtime as transmissions are received from the AIS equipped ships.
Page 107: Ais Range
15.7.1 Transmitting and Individual call to a AIS Ship It is possible for the GX2000 or GX2100 to transmit a DSC Individual call to a received AIS target by the procedure below: 1. Press the one of the soft keys momentarily, then press the [ CALL ] soft key.
Page 108: Waypoints
16 WAYPOINTS The GX2000/GX2100 is capable of storing up to 100 waypoint and navigating to them using the compass page. In addition DSC distress calls with position or a position received from a an- other DSC radio using DSC polling can be navigated to.
Page 109: Adding A Waypoint
E or W in the last digit. 16. After all information is entered, press and hold the [ ENT ] soft key to store the waypoint into memory. 17. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. GX2000/GX2100 Page 109...
Page 110: Editing A Waypoint
6. Press and hold the [ ENT ] soft key until the radio beeps and the waypoint directory is re- moved from the display. 7. Press the [ QUIT ] soft key several times to return to radio operation. Page 110 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 111: Saving A Dsc Position Call As A Waypoint
16.5 SAVING A DSC POSITION CALL AS A WAYPOINT When a position is received from a another DSC radio the GX2000/GX2100 allows the position to be saved as a waypoint. 1. After a position has been received, press the [ SAVE ] soft key two times.
Page 112: Stop Navigating To A Waypoint
ERAL SETUP”. 3. Press the [ SELECT ] soft key, then select “DIS- PLAY” with the CHANNEL knob. 4. Press the [ ENT ] soft key, and select “NOR- MAL”, and press the [ SELECT ] soft key. Page 112 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 113 MEMO GX2000/GX2100 Page 113...
Page 114: Cmp30 Ram3 Remote Mic Operation
When the Remote MIC is connected to the GX2000/2100, all VHF, DSC, setup menus, AIS, Waypoint, Compass functions and PA/Fog modes can be remotely operated. The CMP30’s operation is same as GX2000/GX2100 except the receiver audio volume setting and squelch level setting. The reason for the same operation is to make the operation of the radio and CMP30 mic easy.
Page 115 [ VOL/SQ ] Key (Volume Control / Squelch Control) First press: Volume adjustment mode Second press: Squelch adjustment mode Third press: exits adjustment mode When in volume or squelch mode, press the [ ] or [ ] keys to adjust the level. GX2000/GX2100 Page 115...
Page 116: Assigning Soft Keys
[ SELECT ] soft key. Then press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the new function to be assigned, and press the [ ENT ] soft key. Available func- tions are listed next page. Repeat step 6 to Page 116 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 117 Toggles the AIS alarm “on” and “off”. PRESET Porgrams or deletes the preset memory channel. Refer to section 10.10 for operation PSET 0 - PSET 9 Immediately recalls the preset memory channel. Refer to section 10.10 for operation GX2000/GX2100 Page 117...
Page 118: Maintenance
• RAM3 Mic Routing Cable Assembly: S8101512 18.2 FACTORY SERVICE In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please contact the following: Standard Horizon Attention Marine Repair Department 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630 Telephone (800) 366-4566 Page 118 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 119: Troubleshooting Chart
This radio requires NMEA0183 format with GLL, RMB, or RMC sentence as an output signal. If the GPS has a baud rate set- ting make sure to select 4800 and parity to NONE. GX2000/GX2100 Page 119...
Page 120: Channel Assignments
“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. 6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16. Page 120 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 121 U.S. Government Only D 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) GX2000/GX2100 Page 121...
Page 122 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship-movement 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational) D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement 156.975 Commercial Page 122 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 123 - - - 161.775 Weather (receive only) WX10 - - - 163.275 Weather (receive only) NOTE: Simplex channels, 3A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. GX2000/GX2100 Page 123...
Page 124 St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation or the U.S. Coast Guard. The use of these frequencies outside VTS and ship movement sector protected areas is permit- ted provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement communications in their respective designated sectors. Page 124 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 125 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. GX2000/GX2100 Page 125...
Page 126: Warranty
Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON, Page 126 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 127 STANDARD HORIZON. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS, STANDARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR- TICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. GX2000/GX2100 Page 127...
Page 128 Owner. This service program is not available for equipment which has failed as a result of neglect, accident, breakage, misuse, improper installation or modification, or water damage (depending on the product). Page 128 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 129: Reset Procedures
Group, MMSI number, and DSC directory information): 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the [ 16/9 ] , [ CALL ( MENU )] , and [ CLR ( WX )] keys while turning the radio on. GX2000/GX2100 Page 129...
Page 130: Specifications
Input Voltage ............... 13.8 V DC ±20% Current Drain Standby ..........0.55 A (GX2100), 0.45 A (GX2000) Receiver (at Maximum AF Output) ..0.9 A (GX2100), 0.8 A (GX2000) Transmit ..............5.0 A (Hi), 1.0 A (Lo) Distress Call Log ..................26 Individual Call Log ..................
Page 131 Intermodulation and Rejection ............70 dB 22.5 NMEA Input/Output NMEA 0183 GPS Input (4800 baud) ......GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC NMEA 0183 DSC Output (4800 baud) ........DSC and DSE NMEA 0183 AIS Output (38400 baud) ............ VDM GX2000/GX2100 Page 131...
Page 132 6.2” ( 156 mm ) 7.1” ( 180 mm ) 4.8” ( 121.8 mm ) 1.5” ( 38.6 mm ) 3.8” ( 97.4 mm ) 7.1” ( 180 mm ) 1” ( 25.1 mm ) 1.6” (39.9 mm ) Page 132 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 133 MEMO GX2000/GX2100 Page 133...
Page 134 MEMO Page 134 GX2000/GX2100...
Page 135 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap- proved by Vertex Standard could void the User’s authorization to oper- ate this device. GX2000/GX2100 Page 135...
Page 136 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD All rights reserved. US Headquarters No portion of this manual 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. may be reproduced www.standardhorizon.com without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Page 136 GX2000/GX2100...

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