User Manual

Page 5GX1600
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The STANDARD HORIZON EXPLOPER GX1600 Marine VHF/FM Marine
transceiver is capable of ITU-R 493-13 DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Class D
operation. Class D operation allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective
Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call. The GX1600
VHF operate on all currently-allocated marine channels which are switchable
for use with USA, International, or Canadian regulations. Emergency channel
16 can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the red
key. NOAA Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing
the soft key.
The GX1600 can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF
output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.
Other features of the GX1600 VHF’s include: Slim design only 3.5” deep, Noise
canceling microphone with controls, optional RAM3 second station remote-
control microphone with display, intercom between radio and optional RAM3,
scanning, priority scanning, Dual Watch, DSC Position Polling up to 4 vessels,
high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.
2 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it
for the following contents:
 GX1600 Transceiver
 Mounting Bracket and hardware
 Owner’s Manual
 DSC Warning Sticker
 Flush Mount Template
 Power Cord
3 OPTIONS
HC1600 ............................................................................ Dust Cover (White)
MMB-97 .........................................................................Flush-Mount Bracket
CMP30B/W ............... Remote-Access Microphone (RAM3 Mic, Black/White)
CT-100 ............................................... 23-foot Extension Cable for RAM3 Mic
MLS-310 ............ 10W amplified External Speaker with on/off Volume control
MLS-300 .................................................................... External Loud Speaker