Standard Horizon Receiver Phantom Series PS2000 Operating Instructions

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12.4 TIME LOCATION
This selection selects the time display between local time and UTC time (GPS
sends to radio). Time is displayed when GPS position (LAT/LON) is displayed
by pressing the [
NAV]
 key.
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key until
“
RARIO SETUP” menu appears.
2. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key, then press the [

]
 or
[
]
 key to select “
LOCAL TIME” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [
]
 or [

]
 key to select “
on (local time)” or “of
(UTC time).”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the selected set-
ting.
6. Press the [
16/9]
 key to return to radio operation.
12.5  CHANGING GPS INFORMATION TO
VESSEL POSITION OR COG
Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Information. Factory default is
“Your Vessel’s Current Position,” however, following the steps below the GPS
Information can be changed to “Course Over Ground (COG).”
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 [

]
 or
[
]
 key to select “
NAV DISPLAY” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
Pos (Your Vessel’s Cur-
rent Position)” or “
Cru (Course Over Ground).”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the selected set-
ting.
6. Press the [
16/9]
 key to return to radio operation. 
						

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12.6  CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC
Allows customizing the NAV data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG).
Factory default is “True,” however, following the steps below the COG can be
changed to “Magnetic.”
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 [

]
 or
[
]
 key to select “
MAGNETIC” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
on (Magnetic)” or “of
(True).”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the selected set-
ting.
6. Press the [
16/9]
 key to return to radio operation.
In the “True” mode, the display shows direction with “
T.” Mean-
while, the the display shows with “
M” in the “Magnetic” mode.
12.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL SET
Allows selection of the priority channel.
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key until
“
RARIO SETUP” menu appears.
2. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key, then press the [

]
 or
[
]
 key to select “
PRIORITY CH” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [
]
 or [

]
 key to select the channel to be a prior-
ity.
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the selected set-
ting.
6. Press the [
16/9]
 key to return to radio operation.
“True” mode “Magnetic” mode 
						

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12.8 SCAN TYPE
This selection selects the scan mode between “Memory Scan” and “Priority
Scan.”
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key until
“
RARIO SETUP” menu appears.
2. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key, then press the [

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

]
 key to select “
MEMORY” or “PRIOR-
ITY
.”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the selected set-
ting.
6. Press the [
16/9]
 key to return to radio operation.
12.9 SCAN RESUME TIME
This selection is used to select the time the PS2000 waits after a transmission
ends before starting scanning.
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key until
“
RARIO SETUP” menu appears.
2. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key, then press the [

]
 or
[
]
 key to select “
SCAN RESUME” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [
]
 or [

]
 key to select the desired resume time.
The resume time can be set to “
3 (3 seconds),” “2 (2 sec-
onds),” “
1 (1 seconds),” or “oF (off).” In the “oF (off)” selec-
tion, the scanner will resume after the other station stops
transmitting (carrier drops).
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the selected set-
ting.
6. Press the [
16/9]
 key to return to radio operation. 
						

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12.10 KEY BEEP (
ON/OFF)
This selection allows the beep tone when a key is pressed to be turned off.
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 [

]
 or
[
]
 key to select “
KEY BEEP” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
on” or “of (off).”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to set the beep condi-
tion.
6. Press the [
16/9]
 key to return to radio operation.
NOTE
Emergency alarm cannot be turned OFF.
12.11 WX ALERT
This selection allows the radios NOAA Weather alert to be turned off. Default
setting is “
ON SCAN/WX,”
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 [

]
 or
[
]
 key to select “
WX ALERT” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select the desired WX alert mode.
The WX alert mode can be set to “
ON WX,” “ON SCAN,”
“
ON SCAN/WX,” or “OFF.”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the selected set-
ting.
6. Press the [
16/9]
 key to return to radio operation. 
						

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12.12 CHANNEL NAME CHANGE
This selection allows you to customize the name of a channel from the default
name.
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 [

]
 or
[
]
 key to select “
CH NAME” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select the channel to be named,
then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
5. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select the first charactor (letter,
number, or symbol) of the channel name.
6. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to enter the first charactor
and move the cursor one space to the right.
7. Repeat step 5 and 6 until the name is complete. The name
can consist of up to twelve characters. If you do not use all
twelve character, press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to move
to the next space. To clear the previous letter, press the
[
H/L]
 key.
8. Press and hold the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the new
name.
9. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat steps 3 through 8.
10. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [
16/9]
 key. 
						

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12.13  FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCY
This selection allows you to select the Alert Tone Frequency for the PA/FOG
Operation. Available selections are “200 Hz” through “850 Hz” in 50 Hz steps.
The default Alert Tone Frequency is 400 Hz.
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 [

]
 or
[
]
 key to select “
FOG FREQ” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [
]
 or [

]
 key to select desired tone frequency.
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
6. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the selected set-
ting.
7. Press the [
16/9]
 key to return to radio operation.
12.14 EXTERNAL SPEAKER SELECTION
This selection allow the CMP25 RAM+ internal speaker to be turned off and so
an external speaker can be used. For connection of an external speaker refer
to page 11.
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 [

]
 or
[
]
 key to select “
EXT SPK” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [
]
 or [

]
 key to select “
on” or “of.”
“
on”: EXT. speaker “on,” CMP25 RAM+ internal speaker “off”
“
oF”: EXT. speaker “off,” CMP25 RAM+ internal speaker “on”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the selected set-
ting.
6. Press the [
16/9]
 key to return to radio operation. 
						

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MEMO 
						

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13  MAINTENANCE
The inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will
provide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions will pre-
vent damage to the transceiver.
• Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to prevent
corrosion of electrical contacts;
• Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is con-
nected to the transceiver.
• Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC or
fall below 11 VDC.
• Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement parts.
In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer or our repair
facility. Address and phone numbers for this facility, as well as warranty informa-
tion, are contained in section “16 WARRANTY.”
13.1  REPLACEMENT PARTS
Occasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob.
These can be ordered from our Parts Department by writing or calling:
Marine Division of Vertex Standard
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
Telephone (714) 827-7600
Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below.
•Power Cord: T9023306
•Mounting Bracket: RA0544200A
•Mounting Bracket Knob: RA045910A
•RAM+ Mic Routing Cable Assembly: S8101512
13.2  FACTORY SERVICE
In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please con-
tact the following:
Standard Horizon
Attention Marine Repair Department
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630
Telephone (800) 366-4566
An “RA” Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a product in for
service. Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name, return
address, phone number, and proof of purchase. 
						

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SYMPTOM
Transceiver fails to
power up.
Transceiver blows fuse
when connected to
power supply.
Popping or whining
noise from the speaker
while engine runs.
Sound is not emitted
from the internal or ex-
ternal speaker.
Receiving station re-
port low transmit
power, even with trans-
ceiver set to HI power.
“HI BATTERY” or “LO
BATTERY” message is
appeared when the
power is turned on.
“PA ERROR” or “FOG
ERROR” message is
shown when the PA/
FOG mode is acti-
vated.
Your position is not dis-
played.
PROBABLE CAUSE
No DC voltage to the
transceiver, or blown
fuse.
RAM+ MIC Cable
Reversed power
wires.
Engine noise.
Accessory cable.
Antenna.
The power supply
voltage is too high or
too low.
Accessory cable.
Accessory cable.
Setting of the GPS
navigation receiver.
REMEDY
a. Check the 12VDC battery connections and
the fuse.
b. The PWR key needs to be pressed and held
to turn the radio on.
Check the RAM+ MIC Cable connection.
Check the power cable for DC voltage, or re-
place the fuse (6A 250V).
Make sure the red wire is connected to the posi-
tive (+) battery post, and the black wire is con-
nected to the negative (-) battery post. If the
fuse still blows, contact your Dealer.
Reroute the DC power cables away from the
engine. Add noise suppressor on power cable.
Change to resistive spark plug wires and/or add
an alternator whine filter.
Check the connections of the accessory cable
(Possible short circuit on the External speaker
cable WHITE/SHIELD).
Have the antenna checked or test the trans-
ceiver with another antenna. If the problem per-
sists, contact your Dealer for servicing.
Confirm that the connected power supply volt-
age is not 17 volts or lower than 10 volts. Con-
firm that the generator has not malfunctioned.
Check the accessory cable connection (Pos-
sible short circuit on the PA speaker cable RED/
SHIELD).
Check the accessory cable connection.
Some GPS use the battery ground line for
NMEA connection.
Check the output signal format of the GPS navi-
gation receiver. This radio requires NMEA0183
format with GLL, RMB, GGA, or GNS sentence
as an output signal. If the GPS has a baud rate
setting make sure to select 4800 and parity to
NONE.
13.3  TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 
						

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14.  CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for
U.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts.
1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s
Vessel Traffic System.
2. Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numbers followed by the letter A
(such as Channel 07A) are simplex channels on the U.S.A. or Canadian
channel assignments whose counterparts in the International assignments
are duplex channels. International channels do not use “alpha” numbers. If
you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16, they will sometimes ask you to
“go to channel 22 Alpha.” This is a channel assigned to U.S.A, and Cana-
dian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls. If your radio is set
for International operation you will go to Channel 22 instead of 22A, and
will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard. To use Channel 22A,
your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation, usually by a U/I/C
(USA/International/Canada) control or combination of controls. Channel 22
(without an “A”) is an International duplex channel for port operations.
Some radios indicate an “A” adjacent to the alpha channels on the display;
on others “alpha” is not indicated but the proper channel is selected based
on the U/I/C setting.
3. Bridge-to-Bridge channels (for example, Channel 13) are for use by bridge
operators on intercoastal waterways and rivers. It is also used by marine
vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communicat-
ing with the bridge operators. Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for
these channels. See page 26 for additional information.
4. The S/D column on the chart indicates either S (simplex) or D (duplex).
Simplex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only
one party at a time can talk, unlike a telephone. Be sure to say “over” and
release your microphone push-to-talk switch at the end of each transmis-
sion. Duplex operation involves the use of one frequency for transmitting
and a separate frequency for receiving. On channels specified as duplex
on the charts, correct mode of operation is established automatically by
your radio when you select a channel; you cannot change the mode. And
you still must release the push-to-talk switch after each transmission in
order to listen to the radio.
5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the
term “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of
these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geo-
graphic regions.