Standard Horizon GX1280S Marine Radio User Manual


 
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[
CALL/SET
]
Key
The
[
CALL/SET
]
key functions as the enter key.
Secondary use
Press the
[
CALL/SET
]
key to access the DSC OPERATION menu.
Press and hold the
[
CALL/SET
]
key to access the SETUP menu.
[
DW
]
Key
Watches for a transmission on CH16 and another selected channel until
either signal is received. (Dual watch)
NOTE: When the DSC SCANNING feature is enabled (see section 7.15
DSC SCAN), the radio watches for a transmission on CH16, another
selected channel, and CH70 until either signal is received (Triple watch).
Secondary use
Press and hold
[
DW
]
key, intercom operation will operate between radio
and RAM Mic.
[
NAV
]
Key
Press and hold this key, when connected to the GPS receiver, the LCD
displays Position Data, Time, SOG (Speed Over Ground), and COG
(Course Over Ground) from the GPS.
[
WX
]
Key
Immediately recalls the previously selected NOAA weather channel from
any channel location.
Secondary use
1. Holding down the
[
16/9
]
key while pressing the
[
WX
]
key changes
the mode from USA to International or Canadian.
NOTE: If position is displayed, this icon will be hidden.
2. Holding down the
[
WX
]
and
[
SCAN
]
key while turning the power on
resets the microprocessor and erases scan channels from memory.
This clears the memory and establishes the factory-set defaults. For
a list of these defaults, see the section on Resetting the Transceiver’s
Microprocessor.
[
DISTRESS
]
KEY
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call:
1. Lift the red rubber cover.
2. Press and hold the Red button. The RAM+ display will
count down (3-2-1) and then transmit the Distress call.
3. When the distress signal is sent, Ch70 and “TX” icon