Standard Horizon Marine Tranciever GX1256S Operating Instructions

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ber) number entry.
10. Press the [
UP]
 or [
DOWN]
 key to scroll through num-
bers, 0-9.
11. To enter the desired number and move one space to
the right press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key. Repeat pro-
cedure until all nine spaces of MMSI number are en-
tered.
12. If a mistake was made entering in the name or the MMSI
number repeat pressing the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key
until the wrong character is selected, then press the [
UP]
or [
DOWN]
 key to correct the entry.
13. To store the data...

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7.8.1.3 Receiving a Group Call
1. When a group call is received, the QUEST+ will produce a ringing alarm
sound.
2. The radio automatically switches to the requested channel.
3. Press any key to stop the alarm.
4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group for a message.
5. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to make sure it is clear, then
press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling ship(s).
NOTE
After a Group call is received, the time the call was made and the...

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7.8.2.1 Setting up Position Reply
The QUEST+ can be set up to automatically or manually send your position
to another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about
someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the
manual mode you will see the MMSI or persons name shown on the display
allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel.
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key until
“RADIO SETUP” appears.
2. Press the...

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ceiver remains on channel 70 until position data is re-
ceived from the polled vessel.
7. When the QUEST+ receives the position from the polled
vessel it is shown on the radio display and also trans-
ferred to the GPS Chart plotter.
8. If the QUEST+ does not receive a reply, the LCD will
display “NO REPLY.” Press the [
DOWN]
 key and select
“SEND” to transmit the call again or “EXIT” to exit the
Position Request mode.
NOTE
If the QUEST+ does not receive position data from the polled...

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7.8.3  Position Send
The feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting a
position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to
another vessel. Your vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected
for the QUEST+ to send the position.
NOTE
To transmit a Position Send Call, you must setup the QUEST+ DSC
Individual / Position Call Directory with the name of the vessel(s) or
person and the MMSI of the DSC radio you wish to send your position...

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7.8.4  Receiving a geographical area call
1. When a geographical call is received, “RECEIVED GEO-
GRAPHIC” will appear on the LCD, and an emergency
alarm will be heard (different from DISTRESS). Then
the requested channel from the other ship is automati-
cally selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Press the UP or DOWN key to select the receiving dis-
tress data:
• MMSI or Station Name
4. Monitor the traffic channel for an announcement from
the calling ship or shore station. 

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8.  RADIO SETUP MODE
8.1  LAMP ADJUSTING
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key until
“RADIO SETUP” appears.
2. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to select “LAMP.”
3. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to enable adjusting
this item (The number in the display will flash).
4. Press the [
UP]
 or [
DOWN]
 key to select the desired level.
3: High
2: Mid
1: Low
0: OFF
5. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to store the selected
level.
6. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “EXIT,” then...

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8.3  KEY BEEP (
ON or OFF)
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key until
“RADIO SETUP” appears.
2. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key, then press the
[
DOWN]
 key to select “KEY BEEP.”
3. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to enable adjusting
this item (The number in the display will flash).
4. Press the [
UP]
 or [
DOWN]
 key to select “on” or “oF (off).”
5. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to store the selected
setting.
6. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “EXIT,” then press...

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8.5 CHANNEL NAME CHANGE
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key until
“RADIO SETUP” appears.
2. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key, then press the
[
DOWN]
 key to select “CH NAME.”
3. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key, then press the [
UP]
or [
DOWN]
 key to select the channel on which you wish
to change a name.
4. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to enable adjusting
this item.
5. Press the [
UP]
 or [
DOWN]
 key to select the first charac-
ter (letter, number, or symbol) in the...

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8.6  TIME OFFSET
Sets the time difference between local time and UTC (Universal Time Coor-
dinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time). Time is displayed if the QUEST+ is
connected to a GPS receiver.
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key until
“RADIO SETUP” appears.
2. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key, then press the
[
DOWN]
 key to select “TIME.”
3. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to enable adjusting
this item (The number in the display will flash).
4. Press the [
UP]
 or [
DOWN]...