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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 R
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 4 2 PACKING LIST ......................................................................................................................................... 4 3 OPTIONS ..............................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 11.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL .................................................................................................................... 41 11.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory ................................................. 41 11.5.2 Setting up Individual Reply ...................................................................................... 43 11.5.3 Setting up Individual / Group Call Ringer ..........................................
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION 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. The GX5500S is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D operation and two Enhanced second station RAM+ mic (CMP25 remote-control speaker/ microphone with display) and/or VH-310 Handset. Class D operation allows cont
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3 OPTIONS MMB-84 .........................................................................Flush-Mount Bracket CMP25B/W ............... Remote-Access Microphone (RAM+ Mic, Black/White) VH-310 .................................................. Remote Handset (available in Black) CT-100 ............................................... 23-foot Extension Cable for RAM+ Mic CVS2500 ...............................................................................Voice Scrambler MLS-310 ............ 10W am
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5 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. 5.1 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 vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal is required to
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6 FCC NOTICE 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. NOTICE 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate ra
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7 GETTING STARTED 7.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The ma- rine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially “line of sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings, hills or trees). Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type, gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter. On a fixed mount 25W
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Accessory Cable 8 INSTALLATION 8.1 LOCATION The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that: • is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass read- ing due to the speaker magnet • provides accessibility to the front panel controls • allows connection to a power source and an antenna • has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger • the antenna must be mounted at least 3 feet from radio Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or ra
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2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ±20% power source. Connect the black power wire to a negative ground. 3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to section 3.3 for connections. 4. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power out- put and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation. 8.3 ACCESSORY CABLE Wire Color/Description Connection Examples ( ) WHITE - External Speaker + Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker (–) SHIELD
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• The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in the setup menu. If there is a selection for parity select none. • 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) Output:DSC and DSE (DSC sentences to Standard Horizon Plotter for Position Polling) If you have further
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8.4 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS After connections have been made between the GX5500S and the GPS, a small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of the LCD display. To see additional GPS information press [ ( )] and hold the H/L NAV key until the GX5500S shows the SOG and COG. 8.5 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. [ ( )] 1. Press and hold d
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8.6 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION Set the radio show UTC time or local time with the offset inputted in section 8.5 CHANGING THE GPS TIME. [ ( )] 1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until “Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup” menu appears. [ ] 2. Press the ENT key, then select “Time Display Time Display Time Display Time Display Time Display” in the “Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup” menu with the CHANNEL selector knob. [ ] 3. Press the ENT ke
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8.8 TREBLE AND BASE AUDIO TONE CONTROL Allows the treble and bass of the speaker audio to be adjusted for the best acoustics in noisy environments. The effect is similar to adjusting the treble and bass controls on a stereo. [ ( )] 1. Press and hold down the CALL MENU key until “Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Setup” menu appears. [ ] 2. Press the ENT key, then select “Tone Control Tone Control Tone Control Tone Control Tone Control” in the “Radio Setup Radio Setup Radio Se
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8.9 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION 1. Make a rectangular template for the flush mount measuring 2.9” H x 8.1” W (72 x 205 mm). 2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accom- modate the transceiver (at least 6 inches deep). There should be at least 1/2 inch between the transceiver’s heatsink and any wiring, cables or structures. 3. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceive
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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. 1. Connect the Extension Cable to the Remote Mic eight pin connector on the rear panel, then tighten the Cable Nut (See Figure 3). 2. Referring to Figure 3, make a 1.2” (30 mm) hole in the wall, then insert the
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Remote Mic or External Speaker Selection By default the RAM+ or VH-310 Handset internal speaker is turned on, how- ever using the RAM+ mic (or VH-310 Handset) this speaker can be turned off so the external speaker can be used. RAM+ mic procedure [ ( ) ] 1. Press and hold the CALL SET MENU key. [ ] [ ] 2. Press the or key to select “RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP RADIO SETUP.” [ ( ) ] 3. Press the CALL SET MENU key. [ ] 4. Press the key to until “EXT SPK EXT SPK EXT SPK EXT S
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9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. See Figure 4 for location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter 10 of this manual. 9.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ( ) VOLUME CONTROL VOL/PWR Adjusting this control clockwise, increases the audio volume level. Secondary Use When in PA or Fog mode, controls the listen back volume. ( ) SQUELCH CONTROL SQL Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise on the channel
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-/* JKL DISTRESS PULL OPEN Figure 4. Controls and Connectors GX5500S Page 19
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[ ] H/L Key [ ] Press the H/L key to toggles between 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low) [ ] power. When the H/L key is pressed while the transceiver is on chan- nel 13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch from LO to HI power until [ ] the PTT is released. The H/L key does not function on transmit inhib- ited and low power only channels. CHANNEL SELECTOR KNOB Rotary knob used to select channels and to choose menu items (such as [ ( )] the DSC menu, Radio Setup and DSC Setup menu). The UP / [ ( )] DOW
