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A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D Owner’s Manual MATRIX NMEA2000 GPS GX2400GPS GX2400GPS/E European Version ) International ITU-R M.493-15 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Second Station Remote Microphone*...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.11 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS ......36 QUICK REFERENCE ........... 2 9.11.1 Programming ............36 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ......3 9.11.2 Operation ..............
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26 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ..139 17.4 SCAN TYPE ................. 106 27 FCC NOTICE ..........140 17.5 SCAN RESUME ..............106 STANDARD HORIZON Limited Warranty ..142 17.6 MULTI WATCH ..............106 TEMPLATE for the GX2400 series ....143 17.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL ............107...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D QUICK REFERENCE Rotate the VOL Rotate the SQL un-squelch the radio. Rotate the DIAL operating channel. 16/S 16/S 16/S channel.
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 1 GENERAL INFORMATION GX2400 channels. The GX2400 The GX2400 GX2400 The GX2400 The GX2400 receiving calls on the voice channels. The GX2400 16/S GX2400 RAM4 RAM4W...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 2 PACKING LIST Transceiver T9101648 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..............MMB-84 Remote-Access Microphone (RAM4 Microphone)* ....SSM-70H ... SSM-71H ..........SCU-30 ... SDD-14 ......SCU-38 ........
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 5 Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read) Be sure to read these important precautions, and use this product safely. Types and meanings of the marks DANGER WARNING CAUTION...
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A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D When smoke or strange odors are emitted Do not bend, twist, pull, heat and modify the from the radio, turn off the power and discon- power cord and connection cables in an un- nect the power cord from the socket.
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 6 GETTING STARTED 6.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO 6.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA the additional gain. 6.3 COAXIAL CABLE construction.
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D tions. 6.4 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16) Mayday Mayday Mayday. This is Mayday OVER NOTE The transceiver DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 6.5 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Call- channel 9 over call the other vessel.
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 6.6 WHAT IS THE RANGE FOR AIS RECEIVERS? NOTE 6.7 Accuracy of COG Speed range (knots) Accuracy of COG output to user ±3° ±1°...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 9 BASIC OPERATION 7.1 FRONT PANEL ⑨ ⑧ ⑦ ⑥ ⑤ ④ ③ ② ① ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭...
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A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D H/L key MENU/SET key 9.4 BASIC OPERATION OF THE SETUP MENU CLEAR key GPS Antenna BUSY Indicator LED DATA jack NOTE DISTRESS key 11.2.1 Transmitting a Distress Alert &...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 7.2 MICROPHONE ③ ① ④ ② ⑤ ⑥ SSM-70H Microphone or SSM-71H SSM-70H Micro- phone or the SSM-71H menu items. 16/S key H/L key...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D Microphone Microphone speaker microphone. 7.3 REAR PANEL ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ VHF ANT Jack GPS ANT Connector Connects the optional SCU-38 NMEA 2K Connector GND Terminal ...
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A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D RAM Remote Access Microphone Connector Connects the GX2400 to the SSM-70H (RAM4) Remote Station Microphone or the SCU-30 SSM-71H (RAM4W 21 SSM-70H (RAM4) REMOTE MIC OPERATION EXTERNAL Speaker Connection Cable See section...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 8 INSTALLATION 8.1 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION Antenna Installation: 8.2 LOCATION Transceiver Unit NOTE 8.3 MOUNTING THE RADIO 8.3.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D Desktop Mounting Overhead Mounting 8.3.2 Optional MMB-84 Flush Mount Bracket GX2400. In SCU-38 to accommodate the transceiver (at least...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 8.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION Reverse polarity battery connections will damage the radio! GPS Navigation Receiver Optional MLS-300 Optional SSM-70H External Speaker Optional MLS-300 (RAM4) Remote MIC External Speaker Optional SCU-38...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 8.5 CONNECTION OF EXTERNAL DEVICES TO THE RADIO 8.5.1 Connecting the NMEA 0183/NMEA 0183-HS to the Radio External GPS Device Connections (NMEA 0183 4800 baud or NMEA 0183-HS 38400 baud) The GX2400 19.9 NMEA 0183 IN/OUT NMEA Input (GPS Information)
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 8.5.3 Internal GPS (DSC Output) to Chart Plotter Radio Wires Plotter Connection GPS Chart Plotter Yellow: NMEA IN ( + ) No Connection Green: NMEA IN ( ) No Connection White: NMEA OUT ( + )
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 8.5.5 Connection to External PA/HAIL Speaker White External Speaker Shield PA Speaker (horn) Shield Wire Color/Description Connection Examples 8.5.6 Connecting optional SCU-38 External GPS Antenna Connect the SCU-38 at the right).
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 8.5.8 Optional SSM-70H (RAM4) Microphone SSM-70H (RAM4) Remote Station SSM-70H microphone and the transceiver. WARNING Do not connect or remove the SSM-70H (RAM4) microphone while the radio is powered ON.
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A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D Ferrite Core the nut. WARNING Connecting an External Speaker to the RAM4 Mic Cable MLS-300 RAM4 RAM4 can drive RAM4 RAM4 RAM4 MENU/ DIAL/ENT CONFIGURA- TION...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 8.5.9 Optional SCU-30 Wireless Access Point Installation The GX2400 SSM-71H (RAM4W addition the GX2400 the RAM4W and the GX2400. The optional SCU-30 RAM4W GX2400.
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A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D WARNING The MMSI can be input only once, be careful not to input the incorrect MMSI number. 16.9.1 Reset the USER MMSI and ATIS CODE Programming the MMSI MENU/SET MENU...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 8.7 CONFIRMING GPS SIGNAL (GPS STATUS DISPLAY) GX2400 (GPS Status Display mode) NOTE MENU/SET MENU DIAL/ENT SELECT 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT GPS STATUS ENTER CLEAR NOTE...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 8.8 GPS CONFIGURATION 8.8.1 Setting the GPS Time MENU/SET DIAL/ENT GPS SETUP SELECT 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT TIME OFFSET SELECT 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT 00:00 ENTER CLEAR...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 8.8.3 Setting the Time Format MENU/SET DIAL/ENT GPS SETUP SELECT 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT TIME FORMAT SELECT 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT 24hour 12hour ENTER setting.
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 9 BASIC OPERATION 9.1 TURNING THE TRANSCEIVER ON AND OFF 9.2 RECEPTION 1. Rotate the SQL 3. Rotate the SQL 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT to select the desired desired listening level.
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 9.3.1 Transmit Power transceiver NOTE 9.4 BASIC OPERATION OF THE SETUP MENU transceiver MENU/SET mode screen. DIAL/ENT SELECT 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT SELECT 4.
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 9.5 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) NOTE 9.6 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART NOTE 9.7 CHANNEL GROUP CHANNEL SETUP CHANNEL GROUP DIAL/ENT CAN * INTL insert sheet.
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 9.8 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS (in USA and Canada only) the screen. NOTE 16.8 SOFT KEYS 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT 9.8.1 NOAA Weather Alert (USA version only) The GX2400GPS 17.2 WEATHER ALERT (USA version only)
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 9.8.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing 9.8.1 NOAA Weather Alert (USA version only) 9.9 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) 9.9.1 Setup the Multi Watch Operation CHANNEL SETUP MULTI WATCH DIAL/ENT...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D NOTE 17.7 PRIORITY CHAN- 17.8 SUB CHANNEL 9.10 SCANNING The transceiver 9.10.1 Selecting Scan Type CHANNEL SETUP “SCAN TYPE” DIAL/ENT PRIORITY MEMORY ENTER setting.
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D CLEAR to radio operation. SCAN MEMORY NOTE 9.10.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) MEMORY 9.10.1 Selecting Scan Type SCAN MEM SCAN received. SCAN 16/S CLEAR 9.10.4 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) PRIORITY 9.10.1...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D NOTE 17.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL 9.11 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS PRESET PRESET] sound. 16.8 SOFT KEYS 9.11.1 Programming 1. Rotate the DIAL/ENT PRESET PRESET P-SET P-SET appear.
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 9.11.3 Deletion P-SET 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT PRESET P-SET DELETE 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to delete the undesired QUIT 9.12 MOB OPERATION The GX2400 TO WPT 12 NAVIGATION...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 9.13 PA/FOG OPERATION The GX2400 220SW 240SW GX2400 to the main radio). NOTE GX2400 Then the GX2400 PA HAIL mode: PA HAIL 220SW or 240SW FOG HORN mode: GX2400 HORN mode:...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 9.13.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode Underway Stop Sail Towing Aground Anchor Horn Siren FOG HORN 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT SELECT] FOG VOL DIAL/ ENTER HORN...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D TYPE PATTERN USAGE Vessel is aground. 250ms Listen Back Vessel is at anchor. 250ms 5.25s Listen Back 9.14 INTERCOM OPERATION The optional SSM-70H (RAM4) or SSM-71H (RAM4W) remote station micro- GX2400 and the SSM-70H (RAM4) or SSM-71H (RAM4W).
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D NOTE PTT and RAM4 PTT CLEAR 9.14.2 Calling BELL RAM4 9.15 INTERCOM OPERATION The optional SSM-70H (RAM4) or SSM-71H (RAM4W) remote station micro- GX2400 and the SSM-70H (RAM4) or SSM-71H (RAM4W).
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D CLEAR 9.15.2 Calling BELL RAM4 9.16 VOICE SCRAMBLER NOTE 3. Transmit the voice message. The transmission sent 9.17 DEMO MODE NOTE ABOUT... DEMO OPERATION DIAL/ENT DEMO POSITION INPUT SELECT...
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A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D SELECT character. SELECT FINISH 6. Rotate the DIAL/ENT DEMO START SELECT DIAL/ENT START ENTER NOTE STOP...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 10 GPS OPERATION The GX2400 19.1 ORDER OF PRIORITY 10.1 DISPLAYING POSITION INFORMATION 10.1.1 GPS Information Numerical Display GPS INFO CLEAR 10.1.2 GPS Information Compass Display COMPASS CLEAR NOTE...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 10.3 GPS LOGGER OPERATION The GX2400 LOGGER 19.10.4 Logger Interval ). GX2400 NOTE 22 CONNECTING A USB DATA TERMINAL TO THE PC Logger operation alert •...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) 11.1 GENERAL WARNING This GX2400 nautical miles. 11.2 DISTRESS ALERT The GX2400 11.2.1 Transmitting a Distress Alert NOTE 8.6.1 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) GX2400 must receive...
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A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D Basic Operation DISTRESS DISTRESS received. ment is received. distress alarm sounds and Channel 16 is automati- over 16/S QUIT Transmitting a Distress Alert with Nature of Distress The transceiver DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG...
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A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D Transmitting a Distress Alert by Manually Inputting Location and Time In case the transceiver DSC CALL DIST ALERT MSG POS/TM SELECT 4. Repeat step 3 to set the position and time. SELECT FINISH DISTRESS...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D Canceling a Distress Alert transceiver CANCEL YES] FINISH QUIT 11.2.2 Receiving a Distress Alert sounds. 3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT the vessel in distress. ACCEPT NOTE AUTO CHANNEL CHANGE...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D 5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT SELECT STOP NOTE • assistance in the rescue attempt. • 11.10.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC RX Distress Alert and acknowledgement 11.3 ALL SHIPS CALL SAFETY...
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D DIAL/ENT SELECT MANUAL QUIT menu. 11.3.2 Receiving an All Ships Call 3. Monitor the requested channel until the all ships voice communication is completed. ACCEPT NOTE change to the requested channel.
A ppl i cati on for FC C I D : K6630673X 3D / I C : 511B ‑30673X 3D QUIT NOTE 11.10.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC RX Distress Alert and acknowledge- ment 11.4 INDIVIDUAL CALL GX2400 11.4.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory DSC SETUP INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY DIAL/ENT...
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