Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PS1000 Standard Horizon
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Page 1 Phantom PS1000 PHANT OM Series PS1000 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine T ransceiver Owner's Manual Hide away black box VHF specifically designed for vessels with limited mounting space Suppli.
Phantom PS1000 Page 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMA TION ...................................................................................... 4 2 P ACKING LI ST .................................................................................
Page 3 Phantom PS1000 1 1 DIGIT AL SELECTIVE CALLING ............................................................................ 30 1 1.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 30 1 1.
Phantom PS1000 Page 4 1 GENERAL INFORMA TION The Phantom PS1000 is an RTCM SC-101 DSC Hide away black box VHF specifically designed for vessels with limited mounting space.
Page 5 Phantom PS1000 4 SAFETY / W ARNING INFORMA TION This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of its passengers and byst anders by maintaining the minimum separation dis- tance of 0.
Phantom PS1000 Page 6 5 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMA TION V ertex S tandard radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. ST A TION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.
Page 7 Phantom PS1000 6 FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com- pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by Marine Division of V ertex S tandard.
Phantom PS1000 Page 8 7 GETTING ST ARTED 7.1 ABOUT VHF RADIO The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz.
Page 9 Phantom PS1000 7.3 COAXIAL CABLE VHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable – a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is specified by it’s diameter and construction. For runs less than 20 feet, RG-58/U, about 1/4 inch in diameter is a good choice.
Phantom PS1000 Page 10 8 INST ALLA TION 8.1 LOCA TION The radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that: • is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass read-.
Page 11 Phantom PS1000 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 next section for connections.
Phantom PS1000 Page 12 RAM+ or External S peaker Selection By default the CMP25 RAM+ internal speaker is turned on, however using the RAM+ mic this speaker can be turned off so the external speaker can be used. 1 . Press and hold down the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key until “ RADIO SETUP ” menu appears.
Page 13 Phantom PS1000 8.5 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA OUTPUT • 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. • For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS.
Phantom PS1000 Page 14 8.7 CHANGING THE TIME OFFSET A GPS supplies UTC time to the radio. T o show the correct time an offset will need to be entered using the following proceedure. 1 . Press and hold down the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key until “ RADIO SETUP ” menu appears.
Page 15 Phantom PS1000 8.8 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC Allows customizing the NA V data showing GPS Course Over Ground (COG). Factory default is “T rue,” however , following the steps below the COG can be changed to “Magnetic.” 1 . Press and hold down the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key until “ RADIO SETUP ” menu appears.
Phantom PS1000 Page 16 8.10 OPTIONAL MMB-84 FLUSH MOUNT INST ALLA TION 1. T o assist in flush mounting, a template has been included. Use this tem- plate to find the mounting location. 2. Use the template to mark the location where the rectangular hole is to be cut.
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Phantom PS1000 Page 18 9 CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS NOTE This section defines each control, switch, and connector of the Phan- tom PS1000 Transceiver and CMP25 RAM+ Microphone. For detailed operating instructions refer to section “ 10. BASIC OPERA TION .
Page 19 Phantom PS1000 PWR key NOTE The Phantom PS1000 is designed to be flush mounted or bracket mounted in a dry cool area when there is limited mounting areas. When it is bracket mounted the power switch on the Phantom PS1000 is not used instead use the PWR key located on the top of the RAM+ mic(s).
Phantom PS1000 Page 20 9.2 CMP25 RAM+ MICROPHONE SQUELCH CONTROL ( SQL ) Activates the squelch adjusting mode. Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to adjust the squelch. VOLUME KEY ( VOL ) Activates the volume adjusting mode.
Page 21 Phantom PS1000 KEY P AD [ SCAN ] Key S tarts and stops scanning of programmed channels. If held while the [ ] or [ ] key is pressed, the radio will show the channels programmed in scan memory . This function will not work if the unit is scanning.
Phantom PS1000 Page 22 10 BASIC OPERA TION 10.1 RECEPTION 1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and antenna are properly connected. 2. Press and hold the [ PWR ] key on the RAM+ mic or on the front panel of the Phantom PS1000 until the radio turns on.
Page 23 Phantom PS1000 10.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (p age 57) for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels. NOTE All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with International, Industry Canada (Canada), and FCC (USA) regulations.
Phantom PS1000 Page 24 3. The programmed NOAA weather channels will be scanned along with the regular-programmed channels. However , scanning will not stop on a nor- mal weather broadcast unless a NOAA alert is received.
Page 25 Phantom PS1000 10.8 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL ( CHANNEL 16 OR 9 ) Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel. However , its most important use is for emergency messages. This channel must be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel.
Phantom PS1000 Page 26 10.9 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS T o make a radiotelephone call, use a channel designated for this purpose, The fastest way to learn which channels are used for radiotelephone traffic is to ask at a local marina. Channels available for such traffic are designated Public Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual.
Page 27 Phantom PS1000 10.12 SCANNING Allows the user to select the scan type from Memory scan or Priority scan. “Memory scan” scans the channels that were programmed into memory . “Pri- ority scan” scans the channels programmed in memory with the priority chan- nel.
Phantom PS1000 Page 28 10.12.3 Priority Scanning ( P-SCAN ) The Phantom PS1000 is set to Channel 16 as the priority channel. 1. Set the squelch level to the “squelch threshold” (the background noise is disappeared). 2. Select a desired channel to be scanned using the [ ] or [ ] key , then press and hold the [ SCAN ] key .
Page 29 Phantom PS1000 ( Ti me ) ( Longitude ) ( No GPS Signal ) ( Latitude ) 10.13 NA VIGA TION INDICA TION The transceiver has the ability to display the time and your vessel position (LA T/ LON), when connected to a GPS receiver .
Phantom PS1000 Page 30 1 1 DIGIT AL SELECTIVE CALLING 1 1.1 GENERAL W ARNING This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue.
Page 31 Phantom PS1000 1 1.2 DSC SCAN When the radio is shipped from the factory it is programmed so CH70 (the DSC channel) is scanned at all times. There is a selection in the SETUP MENU to disable the DSC SCAN. However , turning off DSC SCAN will disable the radio from receiving DSC calls i.
Phantom PS1000 Page 32 1 1.3 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY ( MMSI ) 1 1.3.1 What is an MMSI? An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine T ransceiver s capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels.
Page 33 Phantom PS1000 1 1.4 DSC DISTRESS CALL The Phantom PS1000 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The Phantom PS1000 may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel in a distress.
Phantom PS1000 Page 34 1 1.4.2 Cancel a DSC Distress Call If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the Phantom PS1000 allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made in error . 1. Press the [ DISTRESS ] key momentarily .
Page 35 Phantom PS1000 1 1.5 AL L SHIPS CALL The All Ships Call function allows cont act to be established with other vessel stations without having their ID in the individual calling directory . Also, priority for the call can be designated as Urgency or Safety .
Phantom PS1000 Page 36 1 1.6 INDIVIDUAL CALL This feature allows the PS1000 to contact another vessel with a DSC VHF radio and automatically switch the receiving radio to a desired communications channel.
Page 37 Phantom PS1000 1 1. Repeat step 10 as many times as necessary to com- plete the MMSI code (nine digits). 12 Press and hold the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key to store the individual address. 12. T o enter another individual address, repeat steps 5 through 12.
Phantom PS1000 Page 38 3 : 15 times 2 : 10 times 1 : 5 times 5. Press the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key to store the selected setting. 6. T o exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key . The Phantom PS1000 has the capability to turn of f the Individual or Group call ringer .
Page 39 Phantom PS1000 If the reply signal is not received, the transceiver will transmit again. 6. After the second INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, if the reply signal is not received, “ NO REPLY ” notition will appear . T o send the call again, press the [ ] key to select the “ SEND ,” then press the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key .
Phantom PS1000 Page 40 1 1.6.6 Setting Up the Call W aiting Function Allows the Phantom PS1000 to be setup to reply (ABLE) or set the radio so it transmits a call that advises the calling vessel the person is UNABLE to reply to the call at this time. This function is similar to an answering machine.
Page 41 Phantom PS1000 6. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the first letter of the name of the group you want to reference in the directory . 7. Press the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right.
Phantom PS1000 Page 42 1 1.7.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, “ RECEIVED GROUP ” will ap- pear on the LCD, and a ringing alarm sound. 2. The radio automatically switches to the requested channel. 3. Press any key to stop the alarm.
Page 43 Phantom PS1000 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key until “ RADIO SETUP ” menu appears. 2. Press the [ ] key to select “ DSC SETUP ” menu, then press the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key . 3. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select “ POS REQUEST ” menu, then press the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key .
Phantom PS1000 Page 44 Position Request DSC signal. 5. After a DSC position request is transmitted, the trans- ceiver remains on channel 70 until position data is received from the polled vessel. 6. When the Phantom PS1000 receives the position from the polled vessel, RECEIVED POS REPLY ” will appear on the LCD.
Page 45 Phantom PS1000 3 Select type of reply function “ SEND ” or “ NO REPLY ” by using the [ ] or [ ] key . 4 . When “ SEND ” is selected, press the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key . And your position will be transmitted to the requesting vessel.
Phantom PS1000 Page 46 1 1.9.3 Receiving a DSC Position Send Call When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the PS1000 the follow- ing will happen: 1. When the Position Send Call is received, “ RECEIVED POS SEND ” will appear on the LCD and a ringing sound will be produced.
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Phantom PS1000 Page 48 12 RADIO SETUP 12.1 LCD DIMMER This selection sets up the display backlight intensity or to turn it off. Default setting is level “3.” 1 . Press and hold down the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key until “ RADIO SETUP ” menu appears.
Page 49 Phantom PS1000 12.3 TIME OFFSET This selection sets the time of fset between local time and UTC (time GPS sends to radio). T ime is displayed when GPS position (LA T/LON) is displayed by pressing the [ NA V ] key . Default setting is level “00.
Phantom PS1000 Page 50 “ T rue ” mode “ Magnetic ” mode 12.4 CHANGING GPS INFORMA TION TO VESSEL POSITION OR COG Allows customizing the NA V dat a showing GPS Information. Factory default is “Y our V essel’ s Current Position,” however , following the steps below the GPS Information can be changed to “Course Over Ground (COG).
Page 51 Phantom PS1000 12.6 SCAN TYPE This selection selects which is the scanning feature st art the “Memory Scan ( M-SCAN ) ” or “Priority Scan ( P-SCAN ) ” when pressing the [ SCAN ] key . De- fault setting is level “Memory Scan ( M-SCAN ) .
Phantom PS1000 Page 52 12.8 WX ALERT ( ON/OFF ) This selection allows to select the radios NOAA Weather alert feature “on” and “off.” Default setting is “on.” 1 . Press and hold down the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key until “ RADIO SETUP ” menu appears.
Page 53 Phantom PS1000 12.10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER SELECTION This selection allow the CMP25 RAM+ internal speaker to be turned off and so an external speaker can be used. For connection of an external speaker refer to page 1 1. 1 . Press and hold down the [ CALL ( SET ) MENU ] key until “ RADIO SETUP ” menu appears.
Phantom PS1000 Page 54 13 MAINTENANCE The inherent quality of the solid-state component s used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use.
Page 55 Phantom PS1000 SYMPTOM Transceiver fails to power up. Transceiver blows fuse when connected to power supply . Popping or whining noise from the speaker while engine runs. Sound is not emitted from the internal or ex- ternal speaker . Receiving station re- port low transmit power , even with trans- ceiver set to HI power .
Phantom PS1000 Page 56 14. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS T ables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for U.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts. 1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.
Page 57 Phantom PS1000 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S /D TX RX CHANNEL USE 01 X X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 01A X S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas 02 X X D 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 03 X X D 156.
Phantom PS1000 Page 58 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S /D TX RX CHANNEL USE 23 X X D 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 23A X S 157.150 U.S. Government Only 24 X X X D 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 25 X X X D 157.
Page 59 Phantom PS1000 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S /D TX RX CHANNEL USE 75 X S 156.775 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 76 X S 156.825 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 77 X X S 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 77 X S 156.
Phantom PS1000 Page 60 Noncommercial 68 17 156.425 156.425 09 16 156.450 156.450 69 156.475 156.475 71 156.575 156.575 72 156.625 ........ Intership only . 78A 156.925 156.925 79A 156.975 156.975 Great Lakes only . 80A 157.025 157.025 Do. 67 14 156.375 .
Page 61 Phantom PS1000 4: Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movement and docking of ships. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt. 5: 156.375 MHz and 156.650 MHz are available primarily for intership navigational commu- nications.
Phantom PS1000 Page 62 15. W ARRANTY Marine Products Limited W arranty ST ANDARD HORIZON (a division of V ertex S tandard) warrants, to the original purchaser only , each new Marine Communications Pro.
Page 63 Phantom PS1000 part s and subassemblies. Parts thus rep aired or replaced are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty . ST ANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service of the Products.
Phantom PS1000 Page 64 and there may be other rights which may vary from st ate to state. ONL Y PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY .
Page 65 Phantom PS1000 16 SPECIFICA TIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. 16.1 GENERAL Channels ............................................................. All USA, International and Canadian Input V oltage .
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Phantom PS1000 Page 68 Copyright 2005 VERTEX ST ANDARD CO., L TD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX ST ANDARD CO., L TD. 0411e-0Y Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.
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