GME GX600D User manual

GX600D VHF DSC Marine Radio
Supplied with:
GX600D radio
Mounting bracket
Gimbal Knobs
Microphone
Microphone clip
DC lead
Screw pack
Instruction manual

GX600D VHF DSC Marine Radio
Flexibility has been the focus in the design of the GX600D, with its impressive compact
size, IP67 rating, colour choice and range of mounting options which set the GX600D
apart from other DSC radios.
In many areas of the world, Europe and the USA in particular, all fixed mount VHF radios
now are required to include a basic DSC capability. The 25 Watt GME GX600D however,
goes well beyond this basic safety requirement and when interfaced with a GPS receiver
will be able to transmit crucial vessel information, including position and the nature of
the distress call whether it be fire, flooding, collision, grounding, capsize, sinking, adrift,
abandoning, piracy or man overboard. In an emergency, one push of the ‘red button’ will
send an automated digital distress alert containing your position and Maritime Mobile
Service Identity (MMSI) number to rescue facilities and other DSC-equipped vessels
within the area.
Most competing products in this price range employ a single receiver to monitor both
voice and data, the GX600D comes complete with a second receiver so both voice and
data are monitored independently ensuring the user will never miss a DSC call. The
GX600D DSC radio also provides boaters with a valuable range of non-emergency
capabilities, permitting communication with another boat or group of boats using
individual or group MMSI numbers. If interfaced to a GPS equipped chart plotter the
radio can also send, receive and display each vessel’s position.
Features
Exceeds Class D European specifications for DSC operation.
Chartplotter compatibility for tracking feature.
Compact design, overall depth only 77mm, flush mount depth only 45mm.
Multiple mounting options, backwards compatible with all GME radio installations.
Ingress protected to IP67.
Instant Emergency Channel 16 Selector.
Simple user interface.
Available in black and white.
Full function keypad microphone available.
GENERAL

Compliance AS/NZS4415.1.2003
Frequency Range 155 - 165 MHz
Channel Spacing 25 kHz
Modulation FM
Channel Sets International/USA/Canada
Private - 20 channels
USA weather channels
Supply Voltage 12 Volt nominal
10.5 - 15.6 Volt max. range
Negative Earth
Frequency Stability ±1.5 kHz over environment extremes
Scan Speed 100 ms/channel (10 channels/sec)
TRANSMITTER

Power Output High: 25 Watts max.
Low: 1 Watt max.
Spurious Emissions <-75 dBc
Frequency Deviation ± 5 kHz max. + 20 dB limiting @1 kHz
Frequency Response + 6 dB per octave; 300 Hz - 3 kHz; +1 - 3 dB
Demodulated S/N >50 dB weighted
Current Consumption High power: <5 Amps
Low power: 850 mA
RECEIVER
IF Frequencies 1st: 21.4 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz
Sensitivity -120 dBm for 12 dB SINAD unweighted
Squelch Sensitivity Adjustable - 10 preset levels

Spurious Rejection >75 dB
Intermodulation Rejection >73 dB
Adjacent Channel Rejection >75 dB
Blocking Rejection >100 dB
RF Bandwidth <4 MHz
Switching Bandwidth >10 MHz
Frequency Response -6 dB per octave de-emphasis; 300 Hz - 3 kHz; +1 - 3 dB
Audio Output Power 4 Watts average into external 4 Ohm speaker
2 Watts average into internal speaker
Audio SN >45 dB weighted
Conducted Spurious Emission <-70 dBm
Current Consumption Muted <200 mA
Full volume: 700 mA

DCS RECEIVER
IF Frequencies 1st: 38.85 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz
(Note: all DSC limits are for 10e-2 BER)
Sensitivity -120 dBm
Spurious Rejection >75 dB
Intermodulation Rejection >73 dB
Adjacent Channel Rejection >75 dB
Blocking Rejection >100 dB
MECHANICAL
Dimensions 164 (W) x 65 (H) x 77 (D) mm
Flush Mounting Depth 45 mm min.
Weight 585 g

ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature Range -10˚C to +55˚C
Vibration MIL STD 810E; procedure I 3.4.8
Solar Radiation Case UV stabilised
Water and Dust Resistance IP67 excluding external cabling
Compass Safe Distance 300 mm
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Microphone 6 pin socket
DC Supply 2 pin blade socket
External Speaker 3.5 mm phono line socket
Remote Head 4 pin plug
GPS Interface 3 wire cable
*All specifications are typical and subject to change without notice or obligation
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