M7 GX Quick Start Guide 2Raveon Technologies
1. Safety / Warning Information
1.1.Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn
off this radio or remove the DC power when you are near
electrical blasting caps or in areas posted: “Turn off two-
way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
1.2.Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere. Do not install this product
for use in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres. Do
not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas.
Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Use this manual in conjunction with the M7 GX
Technical Manual, which contains important safety,
licensing, and FCC information.
2. Overview
Raveon’s RV-M7 GX series of GPS transponders are a
rugged high-speed data modems with a built-in 12-channel
GPS receivers. The M7 GX may be configured for different
GPS applications, including:
Transponder: Periodically transmit position and status. TX
only.
RavTrack PC: Connect the M7 GX to a personal computer
running RavTrack PC (or other PC software) to
view a map showing location.
Radar Display: Connect M7 GX to a marine plotter or radar
display, and icons will appear on the display.
GPS display: Connect M7 GX to a hand-held or mobile GPS,
and icons will appear on the display showing the
location of all other M7s.
For privacy and security, over-the air encryption is standard
on every M7 GX radio. For network versatility, the M7 GX
incorporates a 16-bit identification code. All M7 GX
transponders may be set to store-and-forward messages
from other M7 GX transponders.
