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TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide ............................................................................................................... 3 WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 4 1. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 6 1.1 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE This transceiver is equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) system. You can do the basic operation in numerical order of the illustration below. [PWR/VOL] KNOB Rotate this knob clockwise to turn on the radio, and adjust the audio level. [PTT] SWITCH MIC Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level while pressing this switch. When transmitting, position your mouth 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the small mic hole. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines: FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specific belt-clip (CLIP-22). Other body-worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. The CLIP-22 belt-clip must be used in order to comply with the FCC/IC RF exposure requirements. Always use Standard Horizon authorized accessories.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the HX400! Whether this is your first portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this high performance transceiver, which should provide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harshest of environments.
2. ACCESSORIES 2.1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: HX400 Transceiver CAT460 Antenna FNB-115LI 7.4 V, 2400 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack CD-50 Charger Cradle for HX400 PA-45B 120VAC Wall Charger for CD-50 E-DC-30 DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug CLIP-22 Belt Clip Hand Strap Owner’s Manual 2.
3. ABOUT THIS RADIO 3.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 162 MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially “Line of sight” Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type, gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter.
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 PTT ( ) switch and listen. 10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel. 3.
3.6 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends, High power is allowed. Pressing the key will change the power output from Low Power (1 Watt) to High (5 Watts). When you change from this channel then return to it, low power will be automatically selected. 3.
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4. GETTING STARTED 4.1 RADIO CARE CAUTION Before following the instructions below, insure the battery pack is in place and firmly connected. Care must be taken if the radio was dropped and a close inspection may be needed to insure the radio case and gaskets are in adequate condition. The design of the HX400 allows water to enter between the radio and the battery pack, however waterproof performance is not compromised.
4.3 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the CD-50 Charger Cradle with the PA-45B Battery Charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12V DC power is available, the supplied E-DC-30 DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug may be used for charging the battery. The PA-45B and E-DC-30 will charge a completely discharged FNB-115LI battery pack in approximately 3 hours.
Battery Storage Store the batteries in a cool place to maximize storage life. Since batteries are subject to self-discharge, avoid high storage temperatures that cause large self-discharge rates. After extended storage, a full recharge is recommended. Battery Recycling DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN YOUR REGULAR TRASH! LI-ION BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER.
4.3.3 BATTERY CHARGING 1. Turn the transceiver off. 2. Insert the DC plug from the PA-45B into the DC jack on the CD-50 side panel, then plug the PA-45B into the AC line outlet. 3. Insert the HX400 (with the battery pack) into the CD-50; the antenna should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front. 4. If the HX400 is inserted correctly, the Red “CHARGING” indicator will glow. A fullydischarged pack will be charged completely in approximately 3 hours. CD-50 5.
5. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 5.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed operating instructions, refer to section “6. BASIC OPERATION”. Refer to illustrations for the location of the following controls, switches, and connections. ANT Jack (Top Panel) The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here.
Keypad Key Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down this key recalls channel 9. Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working channel. Secondary use: key is held and the key is pressed, the radio will change When the the marine band between the International, Canadian, and USA channels.
Key Press the key momentarily to decrease the channel one step. Hold the key down to decrease the channel continuously. Secondary use: Used to adjust the squelch threshold level down after the key is pressed. Key Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the or key to adjust the squelch threshold level. Secondary use: Press and hold this key for two seconds to open the squelch, allowing you to monitor the operating channel. Release the key to resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
5.2 LCD INDICATORS Alpha/numeric “Tag” display Indicates the current channel name or operating mode. “PRI” Indicator This indicator is shown when the Priority channel is selected. “ ” Indicator This indicator appears when a signal is being received or when the radio is unsquelched. “U/I/C” Indicator These indicators show the “band” of operation for the particular channel. “U” indicates the USA band; “I” indicates the International band; and “C” indicates the Canadian band.
6. BASIC OPERATION 6.1 INITIAL SETUP 1. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see section “4.3.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL”). 2. Install the antenna onto the transceiver; hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten. 6.2 RECEPTION 1. Turn the VOL knob clockwise to turn the transceiver on. The battery voltage will appear briefly at the upper left corner on the display, then the channel name will appear.
4. If using Low power is not effective, select High power (5 watts: “ ” icon disappears) by pressing the key. 5. When receiving a signal, wait until the incoming signal stops before transmitting. The transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously. ) switch to 6. Press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk: transmit. During transmission, the “ ” indicator will appear on the display. 7. Position your mouth 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the mic hole. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. 8.
6.5 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS In the event of a major storm or other appreciable weather condition requiring vessels at sea (or other bodies of water) to be notified, the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone which the HX400 can detect and alert you of pending storm warnings. The 1050 Hz tone, when detected, will produce a loud beep in the speaker of the HX400, to signal that a Weather Alert Broadcast is being received. 1.
6.6 KEYPAD LOCKING In order to prevent accidental channel change, the HX400’s keypad may be locked. 1. Hold down the key to lock the keypad (except the PTT ( ), , and keys) so that they are not accidentally changed. The “ ” icon will appear next to the channel number on the display, indicating that the functions are locked. 2. Hold down the key until the “ ” icon disappears to unlock the radio. 6.7 PRESET CHANNELS (0 ~ 9): INSTANT ACCESS Ten user assigned channels can be programmed for instant access.
6.8 MEMORY SCAN The HX400 will automatically scan channels programmed into Preset Channel Memory and also channels store into Scan Memory. When an incoming signal is detected on one of the channels during scan, the radio will pause on that channel, allowing you to listen to the incoming transmission. The radio will automatically start scanning again after the transmission stops. 6.8.1 PROGRAMMING SCAN MEMORY 1. Turn the transceiver off by rotating the VOL knob fully counter-clockwise. 2.
6.9 PRIORITY SCAN The Priority Scan is similar to the Memory Scan. However, the Priority Scan monitors the Preset Channels, Scan Memory Channels and the Priority Channel. The following channels can be set as the Priority channel: CH16, CH9, or one of the Preset channel (default setting is CH16). 1. To set the priority channel, hold down the key and press the key. The channel will change from 16 to 09 to Preset channels 0 through 9 with each press of the key.
6.10 DUAL WATCH The Dual Watch feature allows the radio to scan between the Priority Channel and one other channel. 1. To set the Priority channel, hold down the key and press the key, when the channel you want is shown, release the key. 2. Select the desired channel you want to Dual watch to the priority channel using the or key. 3. Press and hold the key for two seconds to activate the Dual Watch feature.
6.12 VOICE SCRAMBLER The built-in scrambler is 4 code voice inversion type which is compatible with the optional scramblers fitted into other Standard Horizon Hand Helds (FRP31) and Fixed Mounted VHF radios (CVS2500). When the HX400 voice scrambler is enabled your voice will be scrambled to all persons listening on a specific channel and may only be decoded by another Standard Horizon VHF with scrambler capability. To activate the Voice Scrambler: 1.
7. MENU (“SET”) MODE The Setup Menu allows a number of the HX400 operating parameters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements. The Menu Mode is easy to activate and set, using the following procedure: 1. Turn the transceiver off by rotating the VOL knob fully counter-clockwise. 2. Hold down the key, then turn on the transceiver while still holding down the key. 3.
DUAL WATCH MODE Function: Selects dual or tri-watch as desired. Available Values: t- (Tri Watch) / d- (Dual Watch) Default: d- (Dual Watch) t- (Tri Watch): The radio watches the activity of CH16, CH9, and the current channel. d- (Dual Watch): The radio watches the the activity of the current channel and the Priority channel. DIMMER MODE Function: Selects the display brightness level. Available Values: 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Default: 3 WX ALERT MODE Function: Enables/Disables the NOAA Weather Alert function.
CH NAME Function: Changes the channel name shown on the display. To change the channel name: 1. Select the channel you wish to change the name before following the steps below. 2. Turn off the HX400 by rotating the VOL knob counter clockwise. 3. Hold down the key, then turn on the transceiver while still holding down the key. 4. Press the or key to select “CH NAME”. 5. Press the key. The current channel name will appear on the upper left corner of the display.
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8. MAINTENANCE 8.1 GENERAL The inherent quality of the solid-state components in STANDARD HORIZON radios will provide many years of continuous use. Take the following precautions to prevent damage to the radio. To prevent corrosion of electrical contacts and keep the water resistance, keep the microphone or the jack connected at all times. Never press the PTT switch unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the antenna receptacle.
8.3 FACTORY SERVICE In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please contact the following: Standard Horizon Attention Marine Repair Department 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630 Telephone (800) 366-4566 An “RA” Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a product in for service. Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name, return address, phone number, and proof of purchase. 8.
9. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS Tables on the following pages 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.S. Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic System. 2. Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numbers followed by the letter A (such as Channel 07A) are simplex channels on the U.S.A.
CH 01 01A 02 03 03A 04 U C X X X X X 04A X 05 05A 06 07 X X X X 07A 08 09 X X X X X X 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18A 19 19A 19A 20 X X X X X X X X X X X 20A 21 21A 22 22A 23 23A 24 25 26 27 28 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X HX400 X X X X X VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas X D 156.100 160.
CH 60 61 U C X 61A X X 62 62A X 63 63A X 64 64A X X X X 65A 66 X X 66A 67 X X X X 68 69 X X X X 70 X X 71 X X 72 73 X X X X 74 X X 75 76 77 77 78 X X X X X X 78A 79 79A X X X X 65 Page 36 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE X D 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X D 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement S 156.
CH 80 80A 81 81A U C X X X 81A 82 82A 83 83 83A 84 85 86 87 87A 88 88A X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE X D 157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement S 157.025 Commercial X D 157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement S 157.075 U.S. Government Only Environmental protection operations. S 157.075 Canadian Coast Guard Only X D 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement S 157.125 U.S.
10. WARRANTY Marine Products Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE The following “Limited Warranty” is for valid for products that have been purchased in the United States and Canada. For limited Warranty details outside the United States, contact the dealer in your country.
Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON, appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications. STANDARD HORIZON may, at its option, repair or replace parts or subassemblies with new or reconditioned parts and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or replaced are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty. STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service of the Products.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state. ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
11. INSTALLATION OF OPTION 11.1 FBA-42 ALKALINE BATTERY TRAY FBA-42 is a battery tray that holds six AA size Alkaline batteries and is used with the HX400 transceiver. When the FBA-42 is installed into the HX400 the radio can withstand immersion in water up to 1.5 m (about 5Ft) for 30 minutes. 1. On the FBA-42, remove the battery tray cover.
12. SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. 12.1 GENERAL Frequency Ranges: Channel Spacing: Frequency Stability: Emission Type: Antenna Impedance: Supply Voltage: Current Consumption: Operating Temperature: Battery Type and capacity: Waterproof Rating: Case Size (W x H x D): Weight (Approx.): 156.025 MHz - 163.275 MHz (Marine Band + WX Band) 134.000 MHz - 174.000 MHz (LMR Band) 25 kHz / 12.5 kHz ±2.
12.3 RECEIVER Circuit Type: Intermediate Frequencies: Adjacent Channel Selectivity: Intermodulation: Sensitivity: Selectivity (Wide): Selectivity (Narrow): AF Output (Internal SP): AF Output (External SP): Double-Conversion Superheterodyne 1st: 67.65 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz 70 dB typical (Wide), 60 dB typical (Narrow) 68 dB typical –6 dBµV (0.25 µV) for 12 dB SINAD 12 kHz / 25 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB) 6 kHz / 18 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB) 700 mW @16 Ω for 10 % THD (@7.4 V) 350 mW @8 Ω for 10 % THD (@7.
FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Industry-Canada requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. MARITIME STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR or EPIRB, and which is not required to carry radio equipment.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the User’s authorization to operate this device.
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