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 entered, press and hold the [
CALL/
SET(
MENU)]
 key.
14. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 4 through 13.
15. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [
16/9]
key.
7.8.1.2 Transmitting a Group Call
1. Select the desired channel to use Group Call for voice
communications.
2. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
3. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “GROUP.” (To cancel,
select “EXIT” with the [
UP]
 or [
DOWN]
 key or press [
16/
9]
 key.)
4. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to enable setting this
item.
5. Press the [
UP]
 or [
DOWN]
 key to select the “Group” you
want to contact.
6. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to transmit the Group
Call signal.
7. When the Group Call signal is sent, the LCD will be as
shown in the illustration at the right.
8. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios in
the group will switch to the designated channel.
9. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then
key the microphone and call the other vessels you de-
sire to communicate with. 
						

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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 ships
MMSI or vessels name will appear on the LCD.
7.8.2  Position Request
Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another
vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the QUEST+.
Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard
Horizon GPS is connected to the QUEST+, the polled position of the vessel
is shown on the display of the GPS chart plotter making it easy to navigate
to the location of the polled vessel. This is a great feature for anyone want-
ing to know the position of another vessel. For example you buddy that is
catching fish, or finding the location of a person you are cruising with.
NOTE
The other vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its
DSC transceiver and must not have its transceiver set to deny position
requests.  (Refer the section 7.7.1 to enter information into the indi-
vidual directory). 
						

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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 [
DOWN]
 key to select “DSC SETUP.”
3. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key, then press the [
UP]
or [
DOWN]
 key to select “POS REPLY.”
4. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to enable setting this
item.
5. Press the [
UP]
 or [
DOWN]
 key to select “AU (Automatic)”
or “oF (off).” In “AU” mode, after a DSC POS Request is
received, the radio will automatically transmit your ves-
sels position. In “oF” mode, the display of the QUEST+
will show who is requesting the position.
6. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to store the selected
setting.
7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press
the [
16/9]
 key.
7.8.2.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel
NOTE
To transmit a Position Request, you must setup the QUEST+ DSC Indi-
vidual / Position Call Directory with the name of the vessel(s) or person
and the MMSI of the DSC radio you wish to poll. To setup this directory
refer to section 7.7.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory
1. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
2. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “POS REQUEST.”
3. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to show the Individual
Directory.
4. Press the [
UP]
 or [
DOWN]
 to select a name.
5. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to transmit the posi-
tion request DSC call.
6. After a DSC position request is transmitted, the trans- 
						

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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 vessel,
the LCD will show “NO POSITION DATA.”
7.8.2.3 Receiving a Position Request
When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm
will sound and POS REQUEST will be show in the LCD. Operation and
transceiver function differs depending on “POS REPLY” in the “DSC SETUP”
menu setting.
Automatically reply:
1. When a position request call is received, a calling alarm sounds 4 times.
Then requested position coordinates are transmitted
automatically to the vessel requesting your vessels po-
sition.
2. To exit from position request display, press any key.
Manually reply:
1. When a position request call is received, “RECEIVED POS REQUEST”
will appear on the LCD, and a calling alarm will sound.
2. Press the any key to disable the calling alarm.
3. Select type of reply function “ABLE” or “EXIT” by using
the [
UP]
 or [
DOWN]
 key.
4. When “ABLE” is selected, press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
key. And the requested position coordinates will be trans-
mitted.
5. To exit from position request display, press any key. 
						

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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
to. To setup this directory refer to section 7.7.1 Setting up the Individual
/ Position Call Directory.
7.8.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Call
1. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
2. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select the “POS SEND.”
3. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key, then press the [
UP]
or [
DOWN]
 key to select a name in the directory.
4. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to send your posi-
tion to the selected vessel.
7.8.3.2 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call
When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the QUEST+ the
following will happen:
1. A ringing sound will be produced when the call is received.
2. Press the [
16/9]
 key to stop ringing
3. The position from the vessel sending it's position will be shown on the
display of the radio and also transferred to any Standard Horizon GPS
Chart plotter if connected. 
						

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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 press the
[
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
7. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “EXIT,” then press the
[
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to return to the normal opera-
tion.
8.2  LCD CONTRAST ADJUSTING
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 “CONTRAST.”
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 adjust the contrast.
Available values are 7 “dark” through 0 “light.”
5. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to store the selected
level.
6. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “EXIT,” then press the
[
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
7. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “EXIT,” then press the
[
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to return to the normal opera-
tion. 
						

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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 the
[
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
7. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “EXIT,” then press the
[
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to return to the normal opera-
tion.
8.4  WEATHER ALERT (
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 “WX ALT.”
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 the
[
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
7. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “EXIT,” then press the
[
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to return to the normal opera-
tion. 
						

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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 name you wish to
store, the press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to move to
the next character.
6. If you make a mistake, press the [
H/L(
POS)]
 key to move
back, then re-select the correct letter, number, or sym-
bol.
7. Repeat step 5 as many times as necessary to complete
the name tag (up to 12 characters).
8. Press and hold the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to store the
new name.
9. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “EXIT,” then press the
[
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
10. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “EXIT,” then press the
[
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to return to the normal opera-
tion. 
						

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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]
 key to select “Time Offset”
from UTC. Be sure that when selecting the offset that
the display shows “TIME –” for negative offset, or
“TIME +” for a positive offset. Refer to Offset Time Table.
See illustration below to find your offset time from UTC.
If 0:0 is assigned, the time is the same as UTC.
6. Press the [
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key to store the time off-
set.
7. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “EXIT,” then press the
[
CALL/SET(
MENU)]
 key.
8. Press the [
DOWN]
 key to select “EXIT,” then press the [
CALL/
SET(
MENU)]
 key to return to the normal operation.
NOTE
During Daylight Saving time subtract 1 hour from the offset shown above
and enter this offset in step 4 above.
OFFSET TIME TABLE