Standard Horizon Matrix GX2000 User manual

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MATRIX GX2000/GX2100
25 Watt VHF/FM
Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I
You can do the basic operation in numerical order of the illustration below.
h
[PTT]S
WITCH
Speak into the
microphone in a
normal voice level
while pressing this
switch.
d
[TT
TT
T]/ [SS
SS
S]K EY
Selects the operating
channel.
f
[H/L]B
UTTON
When pressed,
toggles the transmit
power between High
(25W) and Low (1W).
e
[SQL]K
NOB
Move this control
clockwise to squelch
or counter clockwise
un-squelch the radio.
c
[PWR/VOL]K
NOB
Press and hold this knob until the LCD
turns on, and adjust the audio level.
d
[CH]K
NOB
Selects the operating channel.
g
[16/9]B
UTTON
yPress to recall chan-
nel 16.
yPress and hold to
recall channel 9.
g
[16/9]B
UTTON
yPress to recall
channel 16.
yPress and hold to
recall channel 9.
M ICROPHON

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[DISTRESS]B
UTTON
Note: for this key to
operate a MMSI must
be programmed.
Lift the red cover,
press the Distress but-
ton once, then press
and hold until the ra-
dio alarms.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE II
[CALL/MENU]B
UTTON
yPress to access the
“DSC MENU”.
yPress and hold to
access the “SETUP
MENU”.
[CH]K
NOB
ySelect the operating
channel.
ySelect the item in
the “SETUP MENU”
and “DSC MENU”.
yWhen the “SETUP
MENU” or “DSC
MENU” is selected,
pressing this knob
saves a selection.
[CLR/WX]B
UTTON
yPress to cancel the
menu selection.
yPress and hold to
recall the last-used
NOAA Weather
Channel.
[P
ROGRAMMABLE
]K
EY
These three keys
functions can be cus-
tomized by the Setup
Menu mode.
The factory defaults
are [PA/FOG], [IC],
and [SCAN]key.
[AIS]B
UTTON
Press to change the
display to AIS (Auto-
matic Identification
System) mode

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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE I
DESKTOP MOUNTING OVERHEAD MOUNTING
DESKTOP/OVERHEAD MOUNTING THE RADIO
The supplied universal mounting bracket allows desktop or overhead nounting.
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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
GPS Receiver
Plotter ConnectionRadio Wires
External Speaker
Green
Purple
Red Black
NMEA OUT
NMEA COMMON
NMEA IN
( )
( )
( )
Blue
Shield
White
12 V Battery

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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE II
FLUSH MOUNTING
Bracket
Adjusting Screw
Lock-washer nut combination
FLUSH MOUNTING THE RADIO
The optional MMB-84 Flush-Mount Bracket allows flush mounting the radio to
your vessel.
1. To assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this tem-
plate to assess the mounting location.
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 6.7 inches or 17 cm deep).
There should be at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) between the transceiver’s heatsink
and any wiring, cables or structures.
3. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver.
4. Fasten the brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer nut
combination; so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface.
5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is
tight against the mounting surface.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The STANDARD HORIZON GX2000/2100 is a VHF/FM Marine Transceiver
designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The
GX2000/2100 can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF
output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.
The GX2100 is equipped with the AIS (Automatic Identification System) re-
ceiver and its display program which enables to identify and avoid other large
vessels nearby your vessel. The GX2100 is equipped with the display pro-
gram of the AIS too. Threrfore, the GX2000 also enables to identify and avoid
other large vessels nearby your vessel, if the AIS receiver (not supply) is
commected.
The GX2000/GX2100 is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D
operation and an Enhanced second station RAM+ mic (CMP30 remote-con-
trol speaker/microphone with display) or VH-310 Handset. Class D operation
allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on channel
70 even if the radio is receiving a call.
The GX2000/GX2100 operates on all currently-allocated marine channels
which are switchable for use with USA, International, or Canadian regulations.
It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any
channel by pressing the red [16/9]key. NOAA Weather channels can also be
accessed immediately by Press and holding the [CLR(WX)] key with channel
selection.
Other features of the GX2000/GX2100 include: 30W PA/Fog, multi-station
intercom, scanning, priority scanning, submersible speaker mic, high and low
voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.
2 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it
for the following contents:
yGX2000 or GX2100 Transceiver
yMounting Bracket and attaching hardware
yOwner’s Manual
yWarning Sticker
yPower Cord

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3 OPTIONS
MMB-84 .........................................................................Flush-Mount Bracket
CMP30B/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 amplified External Speaker with on/off Volum control
MLS-300 ...................................................................... External Loudspeaker
101W ............................................................... Mini White Extension Speaker
220SW ..................................................................... 4.5” Round Hail/PA Horn
240SW ........................................................ 5” x 8” Rectangular Hail/PA Horn
MEK-4 .... Microphone Extension Kit (to remote front panel mic to rear panel)
4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where
the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure condi-
tions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separa-
tion distance of 0.89 m (2.92 feet). Failure to observe these restrictions will
result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits.
Antenna Installation:
The antenna must be located at least 0.89 m (2.92 feet) away from passen-
gers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements.
Lithium Battery Included:
This radio contains a Lithium Battery. At the end of radio’s useful life, under
various state and lows, it may be illegal to dispose of Lithium Battery into the
municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details
in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX2000/
GX2100 Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from
time to time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released
they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON Web site.
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.

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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
have a ship station license. FCC license forms, including applications for ship
(605) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at http://
www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605.html. To obtain a form from the FCC, call
[phone].
5.2 RADIO CALL SIGN
Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio
Station License. The USCG recommends the boats registration number and
the state to be used.
5.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING
You may need a license when traveling in Canada. If you do need a license
contact their nearest field office or regional office or write:
Industry Canada
Radio Regulatory Branch
Attn: DOSP
300 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada, KIA 0C8
5.4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION
The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the li-
cense application.
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

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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 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to ra-
dio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be de-
termined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equpmet into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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 radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles, for
a portable 5W radio transmission the expected distance can be greater than 5
miles in “line of sight”.
7.2 SELECTING AN ANTENNA
Marine antennas are made to radiate signals equally in all horizontal direc-
tions, but not straight up. The objective of a marine antenna is to enhance the
signal toward the horizon. The degree to which this is accomplished is called
the antenna’s gain. It is measured in decibels (dB) and is one of the major
factors in choosing an antenna. In terms of effective radiated power (ERP),
antennas are rated on the basis of how much gain they have over a theoretical
antenna with zero gain. A 3 foot, 3dB gain antenna represents twice as much
gain over the imaginary antenna.
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.