Standard Horizon Receiver Phantom Series PS1000 Operating Instructions

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11.2  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.e.: Individual Call, All Ships Call, Distress Call and
Position Requests. If you want to use any of the functions the selection must be
left ON.
To Change DSC SCAN Method:
1. Press and hold down the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key
until “
RADIO SETUP” menu appears.
2. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key, then press the
[

]
 key to select “
DSC SCAN” menu.
3. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
on” or “of (off).”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the se-
lected setting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press
the [
16/9]
 key. 
						

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11.3  MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (
MMSI)
11.3.1  What is an MMSI?
An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceivers capable of using
Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to
selectively call other vessels.
THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE
THE PHANTOM PS1000 DSC FUCTIONS.
How can I obtain an MMSI assignment?
Boat US offers online registration of a MMSI. Visit www.boatus.com/mmsi
11.3.2 Programming the MMSI
WARNING
User MMSI can be input only twice. If the user tries to input an MMSI
more than twice, “
ERROR TOO MANY ENTRIES” nota-
tion will appear on the display. If the user needs to change
the MMSI more than twice, the transceiver will have to be
sent to Factory Service. Refer to the section “13.2. FAC-
TORY SERVICE.”
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 “
USER MMSI.”
4. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key. The User MMSI
number will appear, and the first digit will be flash-
ing.
5. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select first number of
your MMSI, then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key
to save the number.
6. Repeat the above step to set your MMSI (up to nine
digits).
When the last number of your MMSI is in place, press and
hold the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store your MMSI.
7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode, press the [
16/9]
 key . 
						

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11.4  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.
11.4.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call
NOTE
To be able to transmit a DSC distress call an MMSI number must be
programmed, refer to section “11.2.2 Programming the MMSI.”
In order for your ships location to be transmitted a GPS must be connected to
thePhantom PS1000, refer to section “8.4 CONNECTION OF GPS WITH NMEA
OUTPUT.”
1. Lift the red rubber cover, then press the [
DISTRESS]
 key.
The “
DISTRESS” notation will appear on the LCD.
2. Press and hold the [
DISTRESS]
 key. The radios display will
count down (3-2-1) and then transmit the Distress call.
3. When the distress signal is sent, CH70 and “
” icon will
appear on the LCD. After the message has been sent, the
radio will sound a Distress Alarm.
4. The transceiver will watch for a DSC acknowledgment trans-
mission on CH70 and also receive calls on CH16.
5. If an acknowledgement is received, select channel 16 and
advise your distress situation.
6. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is re-
peated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowledgment is received.
7. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received, a dis-
tress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected.
The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your
distress.
RECEIVED  ACK: acknowledgment signal is received.
RECEIVED  RLY: relay signal is received from another vessel or coast station.
8. To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key.
NOTE
If the radio is receiving on a working channel or transmitting on a working
channel, DSC calls will not be received. 
						

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11.4.2  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. The “
DIS-
TRESS
” notation will appear on the LCD.
2. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
CANCEL.”
3. Press the [
DISTRESS]
 key again to send a Distress
call.
11.4.3  Receiving a DSC Distress Call
1. When a DSC Distress call is received, “RECEIVED
DISTRESS
” notation will appear on the LCD, and an
emergency alarm will sound.
Then channel 16 is automatically selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to change the display to
show the  information of the vessel in distress.
4 If the position of the vessel distress data does not
include position, the LCD will show “
NO POSITION” no-
tation instead of position (LAT/LON) data.
NOTE
You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may require
assistance in the rescue attempt.
11.4.4  Receiving a DSC Distress Relay Call
1. A distress relay call is received. “RECEIVED RLY”
will appear on the LCD, and an emergency alarm
will be heard.
Channel 16 is automatically selected.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to change the display to
show the  information of the vessel in distress.
Note: You must continue monitoring channel 16 as
a coast station may require assistance in any rescue
attempt. 
						

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11.5  ALL SHIPS CALL
The All Ships Call function allows contact 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.
URGENCY Call: This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in
distress, but have a potential problem that may lead to a dis-
tress situation. This call is the same as saying PAN PAN PAN
on channel 16.
SAFETY Call: Used to transmit boating safety information to other vessels.
This message usually contains information about an overdue
boat, debris in the water, loss of a navigation aid or an impor-
tant meteorological message. This call is the same as saying
Securite, Securite, Securite.”
11.5.1  Transmitting an All Ships Call
1. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key momentarily. The
DSC Operation menu will appear.
2. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
ALL SHIPS” menu,
then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key. (To cancel,
press the [
16/9]
 key)
3. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select the call type (“
UR-
GENCY
” or “SAFETY”).
4. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to transmit the
selected type of all ships DSC call.
5. After the ALL SHIPS CALL is transmitted, the trans-
ceiver will switch to CH16.
6. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy,
then key the microphone and say “PAN PAN PAN” or “Securite, Securite,
Securite” depending on the priority of the call. Say your call sign and an-
nounce the channel you wish to switch to for communications.
11.5.2 Receiving an All Ships Call
1. When an all ships call is received, an emergency
alarm sounds.
The radio will automatically change to channel 16.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to see the MMSI of the
vessel transmitting the All Ships Call.
4. Monitor channel 16 or traffic channel until the UR-
GENCY voice communication is completed. 
						

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11.6  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. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to
go to another channel (switching to the channel is private between the two
stations).
11.6.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory
The Phantom PS1000 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or
person’s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to
transmit Individual calls, Position Requests and Position Send transmissions.
To transmit an Individual call you must program this directory with information
of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone directory.
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 [

]
 key to select “
INDIVIDUAL DIR” menu,
then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
Add.”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to enabling this
item.
6. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select the first letter of
the name of the vessel or person you want to refer-
ence 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.
8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The name can consist of
up to eleven characters, if you do not use all eleven charac-
ters press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to move to the next
space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space
in the name. To clear the previous letter, press the [
H/L]
 key.
9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press
and hold the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to advance to the MMSI
(Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) number entry.
10. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select the first digit of the MMSI
number, then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to move to
the next digit. If a mistake was made entering in the num-
ber, pressing the [
H/L]
 key to delete the wrong digit. 
						

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11. 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. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 5 through
12.
13. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [
16/9]
 key.
11.6.2  Setting up Individual Reply
Allows setting up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually re-
spond to a DSC Individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for
voice communications. When Manual is selected the MMSI of the calling ves-
sel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to caller
id on a cellular phone.
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 “
INDIVIDUAL RE-
PLY
” menu, then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
AU (
Automatic)
”
or “
oF (
Manual)
.”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
key to store the selected set-
ting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [
16/9]
 key.
11.6.3  Setting up the Individual / Group Call Ringer
When a Individual Call or Group Call is received the radio will produce a ringing
tone for 3 minutes. This selection allows the Individual / Group Call ringer time
to be changed.
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 “
INDIVIDUAL
RINGER
” menu, then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select ringing time of a
Individual/Group Call.
4: 3 minutes continuously 
						

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3: 15 times
2: 10 times
1: 5 times
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
key to store the selected setting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [
16/9]
 key.
The Phantom PS1000 has the capability to turn off the Individual or Group call
ringer.
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 “
DSC BEEP” menu,
then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
INDIVIDUAL” if
you wish to disable the Individual call ringer, or
“
GROUP” if you wish to disable the Group call ringer,
then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
5. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “oF.”
6. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the se-
lected setting.
7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [
16/9]
 key.
If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone, just repeat the above proce-
dure, pressing the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “on” in step “5” above.
11.6.4  Transmitting an Individual Call
This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. This
feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another
channel.
1. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key. The DSC Op-
eration menu will appear.
2. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
INDIVIDUAL”
menu, then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key. The
transceiver will beep, and the “Individual directory”
will appear. (To cancel, press the [
16/9]
 key)
3. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select the “Individual”
you want to contact.
4. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to transmit the
individual DSC signal.
5. After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, the trans-
ceiver will wait 8 seconds for the acknowledgment. 
						

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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. To send the call again, press the [
]
key to select the “
SEND,” then press the
[
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
7. When an individual call acknowledgment is received,
the established channel is automatically selected and
a ringing tone sounds.
8. Press any key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key
the microphone and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with.
11.6.5  Receiving an Individual Call
When receiving an individual call, an acknowledgment must be sent back to
the calling station. Please refer to a selection in the “11.6.2 Setting up Indi-
vidual Reply” that allows the acknowledgment to be transmitted manually or
automatically.
Automatic Reply:
1. An individual call is received. “
RECEIVED INDI-
VIDUAL
” will appear on the LCD, and an individual
call alarm sounds. Then the radio automatically
switches to the requested channel.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm, then acknowledg-
ment is transmitted automatically.
3. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to see the MMSI of the
vessel transmitting the Individual Call.
4. Press the PTT on the microphone and talk to the calling ship.
Manual Reply:
1. An individual call is received. “
RECEIVED INDI-
VIDUAL
” will appear on the LCD, and an individual
call alarm sounds. Then the radio automatically
switches to the requested channel.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Select type of reply function “
ABLE” or “UNABLE”
by using the [

]
 or [
]
 key, then press the
[
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to transmit the individual
DSC signal.
4. Press the PTT on the microphone and talk to the
calling ship. 
						

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11.6.6  Setting Up the Call Waiting 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. When set up in
UNABLE and a individual call is received the Individual call from the other vessel is
logged in the CALL WAITING directory for you to review and call back at a later time.
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 “
INDIVIDUAL ACK”
menu, then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
Ab (Able)” or “Un
(Unable).”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to store the selected set-
ting.
6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [
16/9]
 key.
11.7  GROUP CALL
This feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (example
members of a yacht club) using DSC radios with Group call function to auto-
matically switch to a desired channel for voice communications.
11.7.1 Setting up a Group Call
For this function to operate the same Group MMSI must be programmed into
all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this fea-
ture. The group MMSI is a nine digit (first digit permanently set to “0”) that will
allow other radios to call your vessel along with others to automatically switch to
a working channel for voice communications. This function is very useful for
yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make an-
nouncements on a predetermined channel.
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 “
GROUP DIR”
menu, then press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key.
4. Press the [

]
 or [
]
 key to select “
Add.”
5. Press the [
CALL(
SET)
MENU]
 key to enabling this
item.