Standard Horizon GX1280S Owner's Manual

8, GX1280SPage 8 2 ACCESSORIES 2.1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: Ÿ GX1280S MATRIX Transceiver (White/Black) Ÿ Mounting Bracket and attaching hardware Ÿ Owner’s Manual Ÿ Quick-Reference Card Ÿ Power Co…

25, GX1280S Page 25 6.3 SENDING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL This feature allows the user to contact another user vessel DSC and to automatically switch the receiving DSC radio to a desired working channel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another chan…

55, Standard Horizon GX1280S GX1280S Page 55 8.13 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 c…

56, GX1280SPage 56 9 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 prevent damage to the transceiver. • Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times t…

58, GX1280SPage 58 9.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTON 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 external speaker. Receiving station re- port low transmit p…

51, GX1280S Page 51 Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 of the U.S. VHF Charts are some of the channels available to non-commercial (r…