Standard Horizon MATRIX GX3000S - Manual (Page 31)

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10.13 PA/FOG OPERATION
PA/FOG mode allows the transceiver to be used as a 30W hailer when an
optional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240SW PA horn speaker is installed.
When in Hail mode the PA speaker Listen’s Back (acts as a microphone and
amplifies sound to the front panel speaker) through the PA horn speaker which
provides two-way communications through the PA horn speaker.
NOTE
When in PA or FOG mode the GX3000S will receive on the last selected VHF
channel before entering into the PA or FOG mode and receive DSC calls.
PA HAIL mode:
PA HAIL mode allows the transceiver to be used as a power hailer when an
optional STANDARD HORIZON 220SW or 240 SW HAIL/PA speaker is in-
stalled. The Hail mode has a listen-back feature which provides two way com-
munication through the HAIL/PA speaker.
FOG HORN mode:
Automatic signaling is transmitted through the HAIL/PA speaker.
10.13.1 Operating the PA HAIL mode
1. Press the [PA/FOG] key, then select “PA” with the
CHANNEL selector knob.
2. Press the [ENT] key.
3. Press the PTT switch to speak through the
HAIL/PA speaker.
Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to control the
AF output level. The AF output level can be set from
0 to 30 watts.
4. To exit the PA HAIL mode, press the [PA/FOG] or [CLR] key.
10.13.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode
Operator can select from “Underway,” “Stop,” “Sail,” “Tow,” “Aground,” “Anchor,”
“Horn,” or “Siren.” Please refer to page 98 for FOG Horn Timing Chart.
1. Press the [PA/FOG] key, then select “ Fog ” with the
CHANNEL selector knob.
2. Press the [ENT] key.
3. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the one
of the eight functions described above.
4. Press the [CALL/SET(MENU)] key.
5. On the “
Horn ” and “ Siren ” modes, press the PTT