Standard Horizon Marine Tranciever Quantum GX2360S Operating Instructions

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QUANTUM GX2360S
25 Watt VHF/FM
Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual

Oversized alphanumeric LCD, knobs and keys

Large 2.8 inch internal loudspeaker producing louder audio

30 W Loud Hailer with listen back and 4 fog horns, Bells & Whistles

Removable ClearVoice speaker microphone with 16/9 key and channel
selection

Display shows channel names, and repeats GPS information



Capable of connecting 2 optional enhanced RAM+ second station re-
mote microphones

DSC distress call...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION ........................................................................... 4
FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ....................................................................... 5
FCC NOTICE................................................................................................................. 6
GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................................... 7
ABOUT  VHF  RADIO...

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7 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING.......................................................................... 35
7.1 GENERAL...................................................................................................... 35
7.2 USCG  DSC  WATCH .................................................................................... 35
7.2.1 Maritime  Mobile  Service  Identity (MMSI)............................................ 35
7.2.2 Programming  the  MMSI...

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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 conditions
of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation dis-
tance of 0.6 m (2 feet).
Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF expo-
sure limits.
Antenna Installation:
The antenna must be located at least 0.6 m (2 feet) away from passengers in
order to comply...

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FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION
Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.
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...

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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 in-
terference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can...

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GETTING STARTED
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...

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COAXIAL CABLE
VHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable –
a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is specified by it’s diameter and
construction.
For runs less than 20 feet, RG-58/U, about 1/4 inch in diameter is a good choice.
For runs over 20 feet but less than 50 feet, the larger RG-8X or RG-213/U
should be used for cable runs over 50 feet RG-8X should be used. For installa-
tion of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below.
To get...

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GX2360S
1  GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1  INTRODUCTION
The STANDARD HORIZON  QUANTUM is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for
use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The  QUANTUM can be
operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or
25 watts.
The  QUANTUM  is capable of RTCM SC101 DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
operation and up 2 Enhanced second station RAM+ mic ( CMP25 remote-con-
trol speaker/microphone with display).
The  QUANTUM  operates on all...

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2  PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it
for the following contents:

GX2360S QUANTUM Transceiver

Mounting Bracket and attaching hardware

Owner’s Manual

Quick-Reference Card

Power Cord
3  OPTIONS
MMB-84 .......................................................................... Flush-Mount Bracket
CMP25B/W................ Remote-Access Microphone (RAM+ Mic, Black/White)
CT-100 ................................................10-foot...