STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 (02) PDF MANUAL

The STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 is a 25 Watt VHF/FM Class D DSC Marine Transceiver with the following features:

• Affordable compact class D fixed mount VHF radio

• Submersible IPX8 class (4.92 feet for 30 minutes)

• Meets ITU-R M493-13 class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling)

• Built in Separate Receiver for CH70 (Receiving DSC Calls)

• Programmable soft keys

• Easy to Operate Icon/Menu System

• Oversized Full dot matrix display (31 mm x 55 mm)

• GPS position and time shown* on a full dot matrix display (*When GPS connected)

• DSC distress, individual, group, all ships, position request, position report and DSC test call

• Programmable scan, priority scan, and Multi Watch (Dual Watch or Triple Watch)

• NMEA in and output connections to a compatible GPS chart plotter

• All USA/International and Canadian marine channels

• Preset Key used to recall up to 10 favorite channels

• Automatically poll the GPS position of up to 6 ships using DSC

• NOAA weather channel selection with Weather Alert

Follow these steps for basic operation of your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300:

1. Rotate the VOL knob clockwise until it clicks to turn on the radio.

2. Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the speaker audio volume.

3. Press the ▲ or ▼ key on the radio to select the operating channel.

4. Move the SQL knob clockwise to squelch or counter clockwise to un-squelch the radio.

5. Press the 16/S key on the radio to select Channel 16. Press and hold the 16/S key on the radio to select the sub channel. Press again to revert to the last selected channel.

6. Press the H/L key to toggle the transmit power between High (25W) and Low (1W).

7. To transmit: place your mouth about 1 inch away from the MIC hole of the microphone and speak in a normal voice level while pressing the PTT switch.

8. Press the MENU key to access the menu list.

When you first open the package for the STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300, you should find the following contents:

• GX1300 Transceiver

• Mounting Bracket, two Mounting Knobs, and hardware

• Power Cord with 6 Amp fuse and holder

• DSC Sticker

• Flush Mount Template

• Owner’s Manual

The following optional accessories are available for the STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300:

• MMB-84: Flush-Mount Bracket

• MLS-310: Amplified External Speaker

• MLS-300: External Loudspeaker

• HC1100: Dust Cover

In an emergency, which is defined as a threat to life or property, ensure the STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 is on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure:

1. Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is [your vessel’s name], [your vessel’s name], [your vessel’s name]”.

2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, [your vessel’s name]”.

3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or magnetic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation aid or geographic feature.

4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).

5. State the kind of assistance you desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).

6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.

7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.

8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and other distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.

9. End the message by saying “OVER.” Release the microphone button and listen.

10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel.

Note: The STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 has DSC Distress calling, which can transmit a distress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to the “9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING” section in the manual.

Channel 16 or 9 can be used for the initial hailing of another vessel. Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to the initial contact only. Calling should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.

1. Prior to making contact, refer to the channel charts to select an appropriate channel for communications after the initial contact (e.g., Channels 68 or 69 for non-commercial boaters).

2. Monitor your desired channel to ensure you won’t interrupt other traffic, then go back to channel 16 or 9 for the initial contact.

3. When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel you wish to call, followed by “this is” and the name of your vessel and your Station License (Call Sign).

4. When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request another channel by saying “go to,” the number of the other channel, and “over.”

5. Switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not busy, call the other vessel.

6. After a transmission, say “over,” and release the microphone’s push-to-talk (PTT) switch.

7. When all communication is completed, end the last transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word “out.”

Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel.

The supplied mounting bracket on your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 allows for overhead or desktop mounting. Follow these steps for installation:

1. Choose a mounting location that keeps the radio and microphone at least 3 feet (1 m) away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass, provides accessibility to controls, allows connection to power and antenna, and has nearby space for a microphone hanger.

2. Use a 0.2″ (5.2 mm) bit to drill holes into a surface that is more than 0.4″ (10 mm) thick and can support more than 3.3 lb (1.5 kg).

3. Secure the bracket with the supplied screws, spring washers, flat washers, and nuts for either desktop or overhead mounting as illustrated in the owner’s manual.

To flush mount your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 with the optional MMB-84 bracket:

1. Use the included template to assess the mounting location and mark where the rectangular hole is to be cut.

2. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accommodate the transceiver (at least 5.5″ or 14 cm deep). There should be at least 0.5″ (1.3 cm) between the transceiver’s heat sink and any wiring, cables, or structures.

3. Cut out the rectangular hole and insert the transceiver.

4. Fasten the brackets to the sides of the transceiver with the lock washer nut combination, so that the mounting screw base faces the mounting surface.

5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface.

CAUTION: Reverse polarity connections will damage the radio!

Connect the power cord and antenna to your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 as follows:

1. Mount the antenna at least 3.28 feet (1 m) away from the radio. At the rear of the radio, connect the antenna cable.

2. Connect the red power wire to a 13.8 VDC ±20 % power source. Connect the black power wire to a negative ground.

3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to the Accessory Cable section for connections.

4. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power output and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation.

To replace the fuse on your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300:

1. Hold both ends of the fuse holder and pull the fuse holder apart. Do not bend the fuse holder.

2. When you replace the fuse, confirm that it is tightly fixed on the metal contact located inside the fuse holder.

If the metal contact holding the fuse is loose, the fuse holder may heat up.

When connecting an external speaker or GPS navigation receiver to your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300, strip about 1″ (2.5 cm) of the wire’s insulation and splice the ends using proper waterproofing techniques. Use the following wiring guide:

Note: Some GPS chart plotters have a single wire for NMEA signal ground. In such a case, connect the NMEA input (–) to the GPS chart plotter’s single NMEA signal ground wire, and leave the NMEA output (–) open.

The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in the SETUP menu. If there is a selection for parity, select none. The STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher. The supported NMEA input sentences are GLL, GGA, RMC, GNS, GSA, and GSV (RMC is recommended). The output sentences are DSC and DSE.

After connecting a GPS to your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300, a small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of the display, and your current Latitude/Longitude will be shown.

• If there is a problem with the NMEA input from a GPS, the satellite icon will blink continuously until the connection is corrected.

• If a GPS is not connected, the radio will beep 10 minutes after being turned on, and then every 4 hours, as a reminder to connect a GPS.

To view the GPS status display which shows satellite signal strengths:

1. Turn the transceiver on.

2. Press the MENU key to display the menu.

3. Select “GPS” with the arrow keys, then press the SELECT soft key. The “GPS STATUS” screen will appear.

4. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.

Note: For the radio to properly show the GPS status page, the connected GPS or chart plotter must be set up to output GSA and GSV NMEA 0183 sentences.

The STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 displays GPS satellite time (UTC) by default. To show local time, you need to set a time offset:

1. Press the MENU key to display the menu.

2. Select “SETUP” with the arrow keys and press the SELECT soft key.

3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the ▲ / ▼ keys and press the SELECT soft key.

4. Select “TIME OFFSET” with the ▲ / ▼ keys and press the SELECT soft key.

5. Press the ▲ / ▼ keys to select your local time offset from UTC. Use the “Offset Time Table” illustration in the manual for reference. An offset of “00:00” is the same as UTC.

6. Press the ENTER soft key to store the time offset.

7. Press the BACK soft key to exit the menu.

To choose whether your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 displays UTC or local time (as set by the time offset):

1. Press the MENU key to display the menu.

2. Select “SETUP” with the arrow keys and press the SELECT soft key.

3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the ▲ / ▼ keys and press the SELECT soft key.

4. Select “TIME AREA” with the ▲ / ▼ keys and press the SELECT soft key.

5. Press the ▲ / ▼ key to select “UTC” or “LOCAL”.

6. Press the ENTER soft key to store the selected setting.

7. Press the BACK soft key to exit the menu.

To change the time display format on your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300:

1. Press the MENU key to display the menu.

2. Select “SETUP” with the arrow keys and press the SELECT soft key.

3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the ▲ / ▼ keys and press the SELECT soft key.

4. Select “TIME FORMAT” with the ▲ / ▼ keys and press the SELECT soft key.

5. Press the ▲ / ▼ key to select “12 HOURS” or “24 HOURS”.

6. Press the ENTER soft key to store the selected setting.

7. Press the BACK soft key to exit the menu.

• Power Switch / Volume Control Knob (VOL): Turns the transceiver on/off and adjusts audio volume.

• Squelch Control Knob (SQL): Sets the squelch threshold to eliminate random noise while allowing received signals to be heard.

• ▲ / ▼ Keys: Select channels and navigate menu items.

• ◄ / ► Keys: Select items in DSC and other menu operations.

• Soft Keys: 3 programmable keys with functions displayed above each key. Factory defaults include CH/WX, SCAN, SCAN MEM, PRESET, and GPS STATUS.

• H/L Key: Toggles transmit power between 25W (High) and 1W (Low). On channel 13 or 67, it temporarily switches from Low to High power until the PTT is released.

• CLR Key: Recalls the previously selected working channel during DSC or menu operations.

• 16/S Key: A short press recalls channel 16. A long press recalls the sub channel. Pressing again reverts to the previous working channel.

• MENU Key: Accesses the main menu list for DSC, GPS, MMSI/POS INFO, and SETUP functions.

• DISTRESS Key: Used to send a DSC Distress Call.

1. After installation, ensure the power supply and antenna are properly connected.

2. Turn the VOL knob clockwise until it clicks to turn the transceiver on.

3. Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise (squelch off).

4. Turn the VOL knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level.

5. Turn the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise just disappears. This is the “squelch threshold.”

6. Press the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the desired channel.

7. When a message is received, adjust the volume with the VOL knob. The “BUSY” indicator will appear on the LCD.

1. Perform the steps for reception to set up the radio on the correct channel.

2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear. THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!

3. Press and hold the PTT (push-to-talk) switch of the microphone. The “TX” indicator will appear on the LCD.

4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. Be sure your mouth is about 1″ (1.3 cm) from the MIC hole for best performance.

5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.

Note: The Transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT) limits transmissions to 5 minutes. A warning beep sounds 10 seconds before shutdown. After a TOT shutdown, you cannot transmit again for 10 seconds.

To change the channel group on your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300:

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Select “SETUP” using the arrow keys and press the SELECT soft key.

3. Select “CHANNEL SETUP” with the ▲ / ▼ key and press the SELECT soft key.

4. Select “CHANNEL GROUP” with the ▲ / ▼ key and press the SELECT soft key.

5. Use the ▲ / ▼ key to select the desired channel group: “USA”, “INTL”, or “CAN”.

6. Press the ENTER soft key to store the selection.

7. Press the BACK soft key to exit the menu.

To listen to NOAA weather channels:

1. Press one of the soft keys, then press the WX soft key from any channel. The radio will go to the last selected weather channel, and a “WX” icon will appear.

2. Press the Up / Down keys to select a different NOAA weather channel.

3. To exit, press one of the soft keys, then press the CH soft key. The radio will return to the previous channel.

The STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 can also receive weather alerts. When an alert is received, scanning will stop, and the radio will emit a loud beep. Press any key to stop the alert and receive the report. This function can be disabled in the “Weather Alert” setup menu.

1. Selecting the Scan Type (Memory or Priority):

a. Press MENU, select SETUP, then CHANNEL SETUP, then SCAN TYPE.

b. Choose “MEMORY SCAN” (scans programmed channels) or “PRIORITY SCAN” (scans programmed channels plus the priority channel).

c. Press ENTER to save.

2. Programming Channels into Scan Memory:

a. Press MENU, select SETUP, then CHANNEL SETUP, then SCAN MEMORY.

b. Use the ▲ / ▼ keys to select a channel to add to the scan list.

c. Press the MEM soft key. “MEM” will appear on the display, indicating the channel is in the scan memory.

d. To remove a channel, select it and press the MEM soft key again. “MEM” will disappear.

3. Starting a Scan:

a. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears.

b. Press one of the soft keys, then press the SCAN soft key. “M-SCN” (Memory Scan) or “P-SCN” (Priority Scan) will appear on the display.

c. The radio will scan from the lowest to the highest programmed channel number and stop when a transmission is received.

4. Stopping a Scan:

Press the 16/S key or press the SCAN soft key again.

Multi watch scans two or three channels: a normal VHF channel, the priority channel, and (in Triple Watch) the sub channel.

1. Setting up Multi Watch Operation:

a. Press MENU, select SETUP, then CHANNEL SETUP, then MULTI WATCH.

b. Select “DUAL” or “TRIPLE” and press the ENTER soft key.

c. Press BACK to exit.

2. Starting Dual/Triple Watch:

a. Adjust the SQL knob until background noise disappears.

b. Select the channel you wish to watch with the priority channel.

c. Press one of the soft keys, then press the DW (or TW for triple) soft key.

d. “DW-##” or “TW-##” (where ## is the priority channel) appears on the LCD. The radio will now scan between the selected channel and the priority/sub channels.

3. Stopping Multi Watch:

Press the DW (or TW) soft key again.

You can program up to 10 preset channels for instant access.

Preset Channel Programming:

1. Use the ▲ / ▼ key to select the channel you want to program.

2. Press one of the soft keys, then press and hold the PRESET soft key until the channel number blinks.

3. Press the ADD soft key to program the channel into the preset bank. The “P-SET” icon appears on the LCD.

4. Repeat for all desired channels.

Operation:

1. Press one of the soft keys, then press the PRESET soft key to recall the preset channel bank. The “P-SET” icon will appear.

2. Use the ▲ / ▼ key to select a desired preset channel.

3. Press the PRESET soft key again to return to the last selected channel.

Deleting a Preset Channel:

1. Enter the preset channel bank by pressing the PRESET soft key.

2. Use the ▲ / ▼ key to select the preset channel to be deleted.

3. Press and hold the PRESET soft key until the channel number blinks.

4. Press the DELETE soft key. The “P-SET” icon will disappear for that channel.

WARNING: The MMSI can be input only once. Please be careful not to input the incorrect MMSI number. If you need to change the MMSI number after it has been entered, the radio will have to be returned to Factory Service.

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Use the ▲ / ▼ key to select “MMSI/POS INFO”.

3. Press the SELECT soft key.

4. Use the ▲ / ▼ key to select the first digit of your MMSI, then press the SELECT soft key to move to the next digit.

5. Repeat step 4 to enter all nine digits of your MMSI number.

6. If you make a mistake, use the ◄ / ► key to highlight the incorrect digit, then use the ▲ / ▼ key to correct it and press SELECT.

7. When finished, press the FINISH soft key.

8. The radio will ask you to input the MMSI number a second time for confirmation. Repeat steps 4 through 6.

9. After entering the second number, press the FINISH soft key to store the MMSI.

10. Press the OK soft key to return to the “MMSI/POS INFO” screen.

To transmit a DSC distress alert, an MMSI number must be programmed into your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300. For your location to be transmitted, a GPS must be connected and operating.

Basic Operation (Undesignated Distress):

1. Lift the red spring-loaded DISTRESS cover.

2. Press and hold the DISTRESS key. The radio display will count down (3sec -> 2sec -> 1sec) and then transmit the distress alert. The backlight will flash during the countdown.

3. The GX1300 will then watch for an acknowledgment on channel 70 or a voice call on channel 16. If a vessel responds on channel 16, use the microphone to advise of your distress situation.

Transmitting with Nature of Distress:

1. Press MENU, select DSC, then select “DIST ALERT MSG”.

2. Press the NATURE soft key.

3. Select the desired nature of distress (e.g., Fire, Flooding, Sinking) and press the SELECT soft key.

4. Press and hold the DISTRESS key until the alert is transmitted.

If no acknowledgment is received, the distress alert is automatically repeated at approximately 4-minute intervals.

If your GPS receiver is not connected or not functioning, you can manually enter your position for a DSC distress or position report call.

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Select “MMSI/POS INFO” with the ▲ / ▼ key and press the SELECT soft key.

3. Press the POS/TM soft key to display the position input screen.

4. Use the ▲ / ▼ key to select the first digit of your latitude, then press the SELECT soft key to move to the next digit.

5. Repeat this process to enter your full latitude and longitude.

6. Enter the UTC time in 24-hour format using the same procedure.

7. If you make a mistake, use the ◄ / ► key to highlight the incorrect character, correct it with the ▲ / ▼ key, and press SELECT.

8. When finished, press the FINISH soft key to save the position information.

9. Press the OK soft key to return to the menu screen.

After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC distress or position report will contain this manually entered position.

The STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 can automatically track up to six stations programmed in the individual directory.

1. Set up the Polling Call Type (Request or Report):

a. Press MENU -> SETUP -> DSC SETUP -> AUTO POS POLL.

b. Select “POS REQUEST” or “POS REPORT” and press ENTER.

2. Set up the Polling Time Interval:

a. Press MENU -> SETUP -> DSC SETUP -> AUTO POS TIME.

b. Select the desired interval (30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, etc.) and press ENTER.

3. Select Stations to be Automatically Polled:

a. Press MENU -> DSC -> AUTO POS POLLING -> SELECT ID.

b. Select a list number (1 through 6) and press SELECT.

c. Choose an individual from your directory to assign to that list number and press SELECT.

d. Repeat for all stations you wish to poll.

4. Enable/Disable Auto POS Polling:

a. Press MENU -> DSC -> AUTO POS POLLING -> ACTIVATION START.

b. Select “START” to begin polling or “STOP” to end it, then press SELECT.

The “A” indicator will appear on the LCD when auto position polling is active.

You can delete logged calls either all at once by category or one by one.

Deleting All Logged Calls in a Category:

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Select “DSC” and press SELECT.

3. Select “DSC LOG” and press SELECT.

4. Select “LOG DELETE” and press SELECT.

5. Select the category to delete (“TRANSMITTED LOG”, “DISTRESS LOG”, “OTHER CALL LOG”, or “ALL LOG”) and press SELECT.

6. Press the YES soft key to confirm deletion of all logs in that category.

Deleting Logged Calls One by One:

1. Review the details of a specific call you want to delete by navigating through the appropriate log (Transmitted, Distress, or Other).

2. When viewing the details of the call, press the DELETE soft key.

You can assign functions to the programmable soft keys and set how long the icon is displayed after a key press.

Assigning Soft Keys:

1. Press the MENU key, then select SETUP -> CONFIGURATION -> SOFT KEY.

2. Select “KEY ASSIGNMENT” and press the SELECT soft key.

3. Select the soft key number you want to assign (e.g., “1: SCAN”) and press SELECT.

4. Select the desired key function from the list (NONE, WX/CH, SCAN, DW/TW, SCAN MEMORY, PRESET, GPS STATUS) and press the ENTER soft key.

5. Repeat for up to 6 functions.

Setting How Long Soft Keys are Shown:

1. From the SOFT KEY menu, select “KEY TIMER” and press SELECT.

2. Select how long the soft key icon will be shown on the display after a key is pressed (3, 5, 7, 10, or 15 sec) and press ENTER.

Commonly requested replacement parts for the STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 and their part numbers are:

• Power Cord: T9025406

• VOL/SQL Knob (Black): RA6018100

• VOL/SQL Knob (White): RA6018000

• Mounting Bracket (Black): RA097840A

• Mounting Bracket (White): RA097830A

• Mounting Bracket Knob (Black): RA0978600

• Mounting Bracket Knob (White): RA0978500

• Microphone Hanger (Black): RA0458800

• Microphone Hanger (White): RA0436000

Please refer to the following troubleshooting chart for your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300:

Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice.

Your STANDARD HORIZON ECLIPSE GX1300 contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed, the transceiver sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50 % (50% transmission time and 50% reception time).

WARNING: To maintain compliance with RF exposure guidelines, this transmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from the face at the required separation distance.

If you use a headset accessory for this radio, with the radio worn on your body, use only the Yaesu belt clip for this transceiver, and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.

Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate regulations.