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1 general information – Standard Horizon MATRIX GX1280S User Manual

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GX1280S

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The STANDARD HORIZON MATRIX is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for
use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The MATRIX can be
operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt
or 25 watts.

The MATRIX is capable of RTCM SC101 DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
operation and second station operation with the use of the improved op-
tional RAM+ mic (CMP25 remote-control speaker/microphone with display).

The MATRIX operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are
switchable for use with USA, International, or Canadian regulations. It has
an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any chan-
nel by pressing the red [16/9] key. NOAA Weather channels can also be
accessed immediately by pressing the [WX] key with channel selection.

Other features of the transceiver include: scanning, priority scanning, sub-
mersible speaker mic, high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.

1.2 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION

The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the
license application.

Type Acceptance ....................................................................... FCC Part 80
Output Power ............................................. 1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)
Emission ....................................................................... 16K0G3E, 16K0G2B
Frequency Range .................................................. 156.025 to 163.275 MHz
FCC Type Number .................................................................. K66GX1280S
Industry Canada Type Approval ........................................ 511B-GX1280S V