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 key.
Secondary use
Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to access the DSC OPERATION menu.
The “INDIVIDUAL CALL,” “GROUP CALL,” “ALL SHIP CALL,” “POSI-
TION REQUEST,” POSITION SEND,” STANDBY MODE,” and “CALL
WAITING” functions can be accessed from the DSC OPERATION menu.
Press and hold the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to access the RADIO SETUP
(refer ro section “8. ) or DSC SETUP menu (refer ro section 7).
[
DW(
IC)]
 Key
Watches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel until
either signal is received. (Dual watch)
Secondary use
Press and hold the [
DW(
IC)]
 key, intercom operation will operate be-
tween the two CMP25 RAM+ Microphones, if installed.
[
NAV]
 Key
Press the [NAV] key, when connected to the GPS receiver, the LCD dis-
plays Position Information or Cruise Information from the GPS.
Secondary use
Press and hold the [
NAV]
 key to access PA/FOG function menu.
[
WX]
 Key
Immediately recalls the previously selected US NOAA weather channel
from any channel location.
Secondary use
Holding down the [16/9] key while pressing the [WX] key switch the Chan-
nel Group.
[
DISTRESS]
 KEY
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to section
“11.3.1. Transmitting a DSC Distress Call.” 
						

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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 at a comfortable level.
5. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select the clear channel.
6. Press the [
SQL]
 key, then press the [
]
 until the random noise disappears
(and “
” icon will disappears). This state is known as the “squelch
threshold.”
7. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select the desired channel. Refer to the channel
chart on page 61 for available channels.
8. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening
level. The “
” indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the
channel is being used.
10.2  TRANSMISSION
1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3 Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch. The “
” indicator in the LCD is
displayed.
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.
10.3  TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (
TOT)
When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limited
to 5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck microphone.
About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will
be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive
mode, even if the PTT switch is continually held down. Before transmitting again,
the PTT switch must first be released and then pressed again. 
						

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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 “International” to “Canadian” with each press
of the [
WX]
 key.
2. “U” will be displayed on the LCD for USA mode, and “I” will be displayed for
International mode, and “C” will be displayed for Canadian mode.
3. Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 61) for allocated chan-
nels in each mode.
10.6  NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS
NOTE
NOAA Weather channels are available in the waters of USA and Canada
only.
1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the [
WX]
 key from any channel.
The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel.
2. Press the [
]
 or [

]
 keys to select a different NOAA weather channel.
3. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the [
WX]
 key. The trans-
ceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel.
10.6.1  NOAA Weather Alert
In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes,
the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather
alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of
the NOAA weather channels. When the Weather Alert feature is enabled (see
section “11.9 WX ALERT”), the transceiver is capable of receiving this alert if
the following is performed:
1. Program NOAA weather channels into the transceiver’s memory for scan-
ning. Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under section
“10.12 SCANNING.”
2. Press the [
SCAN]
 key once to start memory scanning or hold down the
[
SCAN]
 key during memory scanning to start priority scanning. 
						

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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 will be emitted for 5 minutes
and then the weather report will be received.
10.6.2  NOAA Weather Alert Testing
NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test
the Phantom PS2000’s NOAA Weather feature, on Wednesday between 11AM
and 1PM, setup as in previous section and confirm the alert is heard.
10.7  EMERGENCY (
CHANNEL 16 USE)
Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency is de-
fined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is
on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure:
1. Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, May-
day. This is 
           ,            ,            ” (your vessel’s name).
2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, 
           ” (your vessel’s name).
3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or mag-
netic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation
aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.
4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart
attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).
5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).
6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.
7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.
8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and other
distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.
9. End the message by saying “OVER.” Release the microphone button and
listen.
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re-
sponse, try another channel. 
						

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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 2-minute inter-
vals. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion on channel 16 resulting from its
use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U.S. waters by using
channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communi-
cations. Here, also, calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be
repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.
Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this
manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial con-
tact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 are some of the channels available to
non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel in advance
to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic, and then go back to either
channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.
When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel
you wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and your
Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, immedi-
ately request another channel by saying “go to,” the number of the other chan-
nel, and “over.” Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not
busy, call the other vessel.
After a transmission, say “over,” and release the microphone’s push-to-talk
(PTT) switch. When all communication with the other vessel is completed, end
the last transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word “out.” Note that it is
not necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the begin-
ning and end of the contact.
Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some
radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or
when scanning. 
						

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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 marine
operator will then ask you how you will pay for the call (telephone credit card,
collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission to the telephone lines.
The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may
charge a link-up fee in addition to the cost of the call.
10.10  OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67
Channel 13 is used at docks and bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port.
Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and
passing in restricted waters.
Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels.
By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Your radio
is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these channels.
However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher
power. See page 20 ([
H/L]
 key) for means to temporarily override the low-power
limit on these two channels.
10.11  DUAL WATCH (
TO PRIORITY CHANNEL)
Dual watch allows the radio to monitor one channel and the assigned Priority
channel. By default the priority channel is set to 16, however the priority chan-
nel may be changed by referring to section “12.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET.”
1. Set the squelch level to the “squelch threshold” (the background noise is
disappeared).
2. Select the channel you wish to dual watch to “Priority channel.”
3. Press the [
DW]
 key momentarily.
The Phantom PS2000 will scan between Priority channel
and the channel that was selected in step 2.
If a transmission is received on the channel selected in step
2, the Phantom PS2000 will dual watch between the working channel and
the Priority channel.
4. To stop Dual Watch, press the [
DW]
 key again. 
						

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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)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
PRIORITY” or
“
MEMORY.”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the se-
lected setting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press
the [
16/9]
 key.
10.12.2  Memory Scanning (
M-SCAN)
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 which indicates the channel has been pro-
grammed into the transceivers memory.
3. Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned.
4. To DELETE a channel from the transceiver’s memory, select the channel
then press and hold the [
SCAN]
 key, “MEM” will disappear in the LCD.
5. To start scanning, press the [
SCAN]
 key momentarily.
“
M-SCAN” appears on the LCD. Scanning will proceed from
the lowest to the highest programmed channel number and
will stop on a channel when a transmission is received.
6. The channel number will blink during reception.
7. To stop scanning, press the [
SCAN]
, [
16/9]
, [
WX]
, or PTT key. 
						

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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 which indicates the channel has been pro-
grammed into the transceivers memory.
3. Repeat step 2 for all the desired channels to be scanned.
4. To DELETE a channel from the transceiver’s memory, select the channel
then press and hold the [
SCAN]
 key, “MEM” will disappear in the LCD.
5. To start priority scanning, press the [
SCAN]
 key momantarily
(“
P-SCAN” appears on the LCD). Scanning will proceed be-
tween the memorized channels and the priority channel. CH
16 the priority channel will be scanned after each pro-
grammed channel.
6. To stop scanning, press the [
SCAN]
, [
16/9]
, [
WX]
, or PTT key.
You may change the scan resume time by the Radio Setup Mode, refer to
section “12.9  SCAN RESUME TIME.”
MEM CH.CH. 16MEM CH.CH. 16MEM CH. CH. 16 
						

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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 PA or FOG mode and receive DSC calls.
PA HAIL mode: Allows the transceiver to be used as a power hailer when
an optional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240SW
HAIL/PA Horn is installed. The Hail mode has a listen-back
feature which provides two way communication through
the HAIL/PA speaker.
FOG HORN mode: Automatic signaling is transmitted through the HAIL/PA
speaker.
10.13.1  Operating the PA HAIL Mode
1. Press and hold down the [
NAV]
 key until “PUBLIC
ADRESS
” notation appears.
2. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to activate the
PA HAIL mode.
Listen-back the sound through the HAIL/PA speaker.
3. Press the PTT switch to speak through the HAIL/PA
speaker.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key while press and holding
the PTT switch to control the AF output level. The
AF output level can be set from 0 to 30 watts.
5. To exit the PA HAIL mode and return to radio opera-
tion mode, press the [
16/9]
 key. 
						

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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(
SET)
MENU]
 key to activate its function.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to control the monitor (lis-
ten-back) level from the HAIL/PA speaker.
5. On the “Horn” and “Siren” modes, Listen-back the
sound through the HAIL/PA speaker and activate the
tone through the HAIL/PA speaker by pressing the
PTT switch.
Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key while press and holding
the PTT switch to control the AF output level. The
AF output level can be set from 0 to 30 watts.
6. To exit the FOG HORN mode and return to radio operation
mode, press the [
16/9]
 key.