Please contact the manufacturer of the GPS receiver.

For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS.

If there is a selection for parity select none.

The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in the setup menu.

It is advisable to have a Certified Marine T echnician check the power out- put and the standing wave ratio of the anten. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to section 3.3 for connections. Connect the black power wire to a negative ground. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ☒0% power source.

allows connection to a power source and an antenna.

provides accessibility to the front p anel controls.

is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass read- ing due to the speaker magnet.

GX5500S 8 INST ALLA TION 8.1 LOCA TION The radio can be mounted at any angle. 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.

GX5500S 7 GETTING ST ARTED 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. 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. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by ST ANDARD HORIZON. GX5500S 6 FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com- pliance with FCC Rules.

waters (except Hawaii) which is under 20 meters in length. 5.1 ST A TION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. GX5500S 5 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMA TION S tandard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. Remote Handset (available in Black) CT -100. Remote-Access Microphone (RAM+ Mic, Black/White) VH-310. The GX5500S is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling). The GX5500S can be operated from 1 1 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts. GX5500S 1 GENERAL INFORMA TION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The ST ANDARD HORIZON GX5500S is a VHF/FM Marine T ransceiver de- signed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. 41 1 1.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory. GX5500S T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMA TION. GX5500S QU ANTUM GX5500S 25 W att VHF/FM Marine T ransceiver Owner's Manual z Commercial Grade ITU Class D DSC T ransceiver z Superior Receiver Performance (80 dB rejection) z 30W Loud Hailer complete with Listen Back and 4 Fog Horns, Bells,and Whistle z 2.2 inch Internal S peaker Produces Clear Load Audio z 2.58 x 1.28 inch Dot Matrix.

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