Standard Horizon Receiver Phantom Series PS2000 Operating Instructions

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KEY PAD
[
SCAN]
 Key
Starts and stops scanning of programmed channels.
If held while the [
]
 or [

]
 key is pressed, the radio will show the
channels programmed in scan memory. This function will not work if
the unit is scanning.
NOTE: The priority channel by default is Channel 16, however the
priority channel can be changed. To select a different priority channel
refer to section “12.8 SCAN TYPE.”
[
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 Key
The [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key functions as the enter...

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10  BASIC OPERATION
10.1  RECEPTION
1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and
antenna are properly connected.
2. Press and hold the [
PWR]
 key on the RAM+ mic or on the front panel of the
Phantom PS2000 until the radio turns on.
3. Press the [
SQL]
 key, then press the [

]
 key until the “
” icon will
appears. This state is known as “squelch off”.
4. Press the [
VOL]
 key, then press the [
]
 key until the noise or audio from
the speaker is...

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10.4  SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 61) for instructions on use
of simplex and duplex channels.
NOTE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with International,
Industry Canada (Canada), and FCC (USA) regulations. Mode of opera-
tion cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa.
10.5  INTERNATIONAL, USA, AND CANADA MODE
1. To change the modes, hold the [
16/9]
 key and press the [
WX]
 key. The
mode changes from “USA” to...

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3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the
regular-programmed channels. However, scanning will not stop on a nor-
mal weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received.
4. When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and
the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast.
5. Press the [
WX]
 key to stop the alert tone and receive the weather report.
NOTE
If the [
WX]
 key is not pressed the alert tone...

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10.8  CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (
CHANNEL 16 OR 9)
Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel.
However, its most important use is for emergency messages. This channel
must be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel.
It is monitored by the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and by other vessels.
Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Calling
should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at...

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10.9  MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS
To make a radiotelephone call, use a channel designated for this purpose, The
fastest way to learn which channels are used for radiotelephone traffic is to ask
at a local marina. Channels available for such traffic are designated Public
Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual. Some ex-
amples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Call
the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel’s name, The...

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10.12  SCANNING
Allows the user to select the scan type from Memory scan or Priority scan.
“Memory scan” scans the channels that were programmed into memory. “Pri-
ority scan” scans the channels programmed in memory with the priority chan-
nel.
10.12.1  Selecting the Scan Type
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key
until “
RADIO SETUP” menu appears.
2. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key, then press the
[

]
 key to select “
SCAN TYPE” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)...

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10.12.3  Priority Scanning (
P-SCAN)
In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may change
the priority channel to the desired channel from the Channel 16 by the Radio
Setup Mode, refer to section “12.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET.”
1. Set the squelch level to the “squelch threshold” (the background noise is
disappeared).
2. Select a desired channel to be scanned using the [

]
 or [
]
key, then press and hold the [
SCAN]
 key. “MEM” will appear
on the LCD...

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10.13  PA/FOG OPERATION
PA/FOG mode allows the transceiver to be used as a 30W hailer when an
optional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240SW HAIL/PA Horn is installed.
When in Hail mode the HAIL/PA Listen’s Back (acts as a microphone and sends
sound to the CMP25 RAM+ Microhone’s speaker) through the HAIL/PA speaker
which provides two-way communications through the HAIL/PA speaker.
NOTE
When in PA or FOG mode the PS2000 will receive the last selected VHF
channel before entering into the...

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10.13.2  Operating the FOG HORN Mode
Operator can select from Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Aground, Anchor, Horn, or
Siren. Please refer to page 70 for FOG Horn Timing Chart.
1. Press and hold down the [
NAV]
 key until “
PUBLIC
ADRESS
” notation appears.
2. Press the [

]
 key to select “
FOG” menu, then press
the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to activate the FOG
HORN mode.
3. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select the one of the
eight functions described above, then press the
[
CALL(...