GME GX600 User Manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION
The GX600A is a radio transmitting device.
• When transmitting, keep any part of your
head or body more than 20 cm from
the antenna.
• Do not transmit near electrical blasting
equipment or in explosive atmospheres.
• Do not allow children to operate a radio
transmitter unsupervised.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Any person in Australia operating a VHF marine radio
should posses at least a Marine Radio Operators VHF
Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP). Alternatively, operators
may obtain a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of
Proficiency (MROCP), which covers the operation of both
VHF and MF/HF equipment.
Many TAFEs and marine organisations offer courses leading
to examination for the MROVCP and MROCP although
such courses are not compulsory. Persons wishing to obtain
the MROVCP or MROCP should first purchase a copy of
the Maritime Radio Operator Handbook which is essential
reading for every boat owner in Australia.
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) provides the
marine examination and certificate service on behalf of the
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
The AMC can provide the details of organisations and
individuals offering courses and or conducting exams.
For further information visit: www.amc.edu.au
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations. You have just purchased one of the most
technically advanced VHF marine radios in the world.
The GME GX600A is a VHF FM radio designed to operate in
the 156–163 MHz marine band. The GX600A has a number
of enhanced features including fully user programmable
Channel Scanning, Dual Watch and Triple Watch functions
and two programmable ‘Instant’ channel memories.
With its compact size and IP67 design it can easily be
installed into almost any panel mounting location in your
flybridge or cabin.
The GX600A is totally designed at our Sydney facility
using precision robots and the latest manufacturing
techniques ensuring a consistently high quality resulting
in a communications system of extreme reliability and
performance.
SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................2
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS .............................................2
INTRODUCTION ................................................................2
FEATURES .........................................................................3
RANGE .............................................................................3
MICROPHONE ...................................................................3
CONTROLS ........................................................................3
OPERATION ......................................................................4
Volume on/off ............................................................4
Transmitting ...............................................................4
Display.......................................................................4
Channel Selection ......................................................4
Adjusting the Squelch ................................................4
Channel 16 Selection .................................................5
Selecting Channel Sets ...............................................5
Display Backlighting ...................................................5
High/Low Power Selection ..........................................5
Working Channel Memories .......................................5
Dual Watch Key ..........................................................6
Dual Watch Features ..................................................6
Triple Watch Key .........................................................6
Triple Watch Features .................................................6
Scanning ....................................................................7
Scanning Features ......................................................7
INSTALLATION ..................................................................8
Selecting a Location ...................................................8
Installing the Unit ......................................................8
DC Connections .........................................................9
Noise Suppression ......................................................9
GX600A Wiring ..........................................................9
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................10
SC CONTRACT WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS ................11
BRANCH ADDRESSES ......................................................12
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY
TO ENSURE YOU GET THE BEST FROM THE
GX600A’S FEATURES.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GX600A