Standard Horizon Receiver Phantom Series PS2000 Operating Instructions

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PHANTOM Series PS2000
25 Watt VHF/FM
ITU Class D DSC Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual

ITU-R Class D Commercial Grade remote mount VHF

Independent channel 70 receiver for continuous DSC watching

Capable of using up to two optional enhanced RAM+ type micro-
phones

30W PA/Fog signaling with bells and whistles

DSC position request, send functions and NMEA In/output for con-
nection to Standard Horizon plotters.

RAM+ to RAM+ intercom capability

Versatile user programmable...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 4
2 PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................ 4
3 OPTIONS ................................................................................................................. 4
4 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION ...................................................................... 5
5 FCC...

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11 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING............................................................................ 32
11.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 32
11.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) ........................................ 33
11.2.1 What is an MMSI? ................................................................................. 33
11.2.2 Programming  the  MMSI...

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1  GENERAL INFORMATION
The Phantom PS2000 is a revolutionary Commercial Grade remote control
ITU-R Class D Marine VHF transceiver. The design allows the transceiver to be
mounted in a protected area on vessels that may not have space to mount a full
size VHF.
The Phantom PS2000 is capable of using up to 2 enhanced full function RAM+
type microphones which are supplied seperately.
When the optional RAM+ type microphone(s) are connected, the Phantom
PS2000 allows full control of all...

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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 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...

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5  FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION
Vertex Standard 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...

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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 Marine Division of Vertex Standard.
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...

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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...

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7.3  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...

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8  INSTALLATION
8.1  LOCATION
The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:
• is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass read-
ing due to the speaker magnet
• allows connection to a power source and an antenna
• It is recommended not to mount the antenna closer than three feet from
the Phantom PS2000.
Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or radios performance is
not affected by the antenna location, temporarily...