Yaesu Musen 30393X20 HANDHELD VHF MARINE LAND MOBILE RADIO User Manual HX400 pmd

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. HANDHELD VHF MARINE LAND MOBILE RADIO HX400 pmd

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Users Manual

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HX400
VHF FM Marine Transceiver
Owner’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Reference Guide ............................................................................................................... 3
WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 4
1. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 6
1.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 6
1.2 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT ................................................................... 6
2. ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................... 7
2.2 OPTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 7
3. ABOUT THIS RADIO ............................................................................................................8
3.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND .......................................................................... 8
3.2 ABOUT THE LMR CHANNELS ................................................................................ 8
3.3 ABOUT WATER RESISTANCE ................................................................................. 8
3.4 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE).......................................................................... 8
3.5 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)............................................ 9
3.6 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 ............................................................................. 10
3.7 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 ............................................................................. 10
3.8 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ....................................................................... 10
4. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................12
4.1 RADIO CARE ............................................................................................................ 12
4.2 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL ............................................................ 12
4.3 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS ............................................................................... 13
4.3.1 BATTERY SAFETY ....................................................................................... 13
4.3.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL ................................................. 14
4.3.3 BATTERY CHARGING ................................................................................. 15
5. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ......................................................................................... 16
5.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES ................................................................................ 16
5.2 LCD INDICATORS .................................................................................................... 19
6. BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 20
6.1 INITIAL SETUP ......................................................................................................... 20
6.2 RECEPTION .............................................................................................................. 20
6.3 TRANSMISSION ....................................................................................................... 20
6.3.1 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)........................................................... 21
6.4 INTERNATIONAL, CANADIAN AND USA CHANNELS ........................................ 21
6.5 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ................................................................................. 22
6.5.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT ............................................................................. 22
6.5.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING ............................................................ 22
6.6 KEYPAD LOCKING .................................................................................................. 23
6.7 PRESET CHANNELS (0 ~ 9): INSTANT ACCESS ................................................ 23
6.7.1 PROGRAMMING .......................................................................................... 23
6.7.2 OPERATION ................................................................................................. 23
6.8 MEMORY SCAN ....................................................................................................... 24
6.9 PRIORITY SCAN ...................................................................................................... 25
6.10 DUAL WATCH ........................................................................................................... 26
6.11 TRI-WATCH ............................................................................................................... 26
6.12 VOICE SCRAMBLER ................................................................................................ 27
7. MENU (“SET”) MODE ..........................................................................................................28
8. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................32
8.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 32
8.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................................................... 32
8.3 FACTORY SERVICE ................................................................................................. 33
8.4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................................................................ 33
9. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT .......................................................................... 34
10. WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................38
11. INSTALLATION OF OPTION ..............................................................................................41
11.1 FBA-42 ALKALINE BATTERY TRAY ...................................................................... 41
12. SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................42
12.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 42
12.2 TRANSMITTER ......................................................................................................... 42
12.3 RECEIVER ................................................................................................................ 43
FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ......................................................... 44
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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] K
NOB
Rotate this knob
clockwise to turn on
the radio, and adjust
the audio level.
[SQL] B
UTTON
Press this key first,
then press the []
key to squelch or
press the [] key to
un-squelch the radio.
[
]/[
] B
UTTONS
Selects the operating
channel.
MIC
When transmitting,
position your mouth
1 inch (2.5 cm) away
from the small mic
hole.
Speak slowly and
clearly into the micro-
phone.
[16/9] B
UTTON
Press to recall
channel 16.
Press and hold to
recall channel 9.
[H/L()] B
UTTON
Press to toggle the
transmit power be-
tween High (5W) and
Low (1W).
[PTT] S
WITCH
Speak into the micro-
phone in a normal
voice level while
pressing this switch.
NOTE
For additional details, refer to next page or section “5. CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS”.
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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 expo-
sure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and
Guidelines:
FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Ra-
dio-Frequency Radiation.
FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Com-
pliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields.
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to
300 GHz.
ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measure-
ment of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.
WARNING:
This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This
radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only, meaning it
must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of
the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not in-
tended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment.
CAUTION:
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC
allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guide-
lines:
This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncon-
trolled exposure environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use,
work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowl-
edge to control his or her RF exposure conditions.
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone
1 inche (2.5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 1
inches (2.5 cm) away from your head and body.
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceed-
ing 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty
cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF expo-
sure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
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SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the spe-
cific 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.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed
to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that
this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly
cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interfer-
ence, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.
Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromag-
netic radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blast-
ing sites.
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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. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stands
behind every product sold, and we invite you to contact us should you require
technical advice or assistance.
The HX400 is a JIS-8 / IPX8 (1.5 m (about 5Ft) for 30 minutes) Submersible 5-
Watt portable two way marine transceiver with the capability to be programmed
with 40 LMR (Land Mobile Radio) channels with CTCSS or DCS signalling by
a dealer. The transceiver has all allocated USA, Canadian, or International
channels. It has emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected
from any channel by pressing the key.
The HX400 includes the following features: 10 programmable Preset Chan-
nels, Memory, Priority, Dual Watch and TRI-Watch scanning, Battery Saver,
easy-to-read large LCD display, EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life dis-
played on the LCD, and a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT), Noise Canceling
Microphone and Voice Scrambler.
The HX400 transmitter provides a full 5 Watt of transmit power and also is
selectable to 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.
We appreciate your purchase of the HX400, and encourage you to read this
manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the
HX400.
1.2 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver 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% (this
corresponds to 50% transmission time and 50% reception time).
This transmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at
least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with the antenna
pointed up and away from the face at the required separation distance.
Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or at-
tachments could damage the transmitter.
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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
2.2 OPTIONS
MH-73A4B Speaker/Microphone
MH-57A4B Mini Speaker/Micro-
phone
VC-24 VOX Headset
VC-27 Earpiece/Microphone
CN-3 Radio-to-Ship’s Antenna
Adapter
CD-50 Charger Cradle
FNB-115LI 7.4 V, 2400 mAh Li-Ion
Battery Pack
FBA-42 Alkaline Battery Case
PA-45B/C/UAC Wall Charger for the
FNB-115LI
E-DC-30 DC Cable with 12 V Ciga-
rette Lighter Plug
: “B” suffix is for use with 120 VAC (Type-A
plug), “C” suffix is for use with 230 VAC
(Type-C plug), and “U” suffix is for use
with 230 VAC (Type-BF plug).
Note: Before operating the HX400 for the
first time, it is recommended that the battery
be charged. Please see section “4.3.3 BAT-
TERY CHARGING” for details.
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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. On
a fixed mount 25 W radio transmission expected distances can be greater
than 15 miles, for a portable 5 W radio transmission the expected distance can
be greater than 5 miles in “Line of sight”.
The user of a Marine VHF radio is subject to severe fines if the radio is used on
land. The reasoning for this is you may be near an inland waterway, or propa-
gation anomalies may cause your transmission to be heard in a waterway. If
this occurs, depending upon the marine VHF channel on which you are trans-
mitting, you could interfere with a search and rescue case, or contribute to a
collision between passing ships. For VHF Marine channel assignments refer
to page 34 section 9.
3.2 ABOUT THE LMR CHANNELS
The HX400 is capable of being programmed with 40 LMR (Land Mobile Radio)
channels by a dealer. The frequency range is 134 to 174MHz which may be
setup for 25 kHz (wide) or 12.5 kHz (narrow) channel stepping with CTCSS
and DCS signaling. Contact your dealer for further details.
3.3 ABOUT WATER RESISTANCE
Water resistance of the transceiver is ensured only when the battery pack is
attached to the transceiver and MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack.
3.4 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE)
Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may be
defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the trans-
ceiver is on and set to “Channel 16”. Then use the following procedure:
1. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk: ) switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, May-
day. This is _____, _____, _____” (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 mag-
netic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation
aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.
4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart
attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).
5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).
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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 re-
sponse, try another channel.
3.5 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.
It is monitored by the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and by other vessels.
Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Calling
should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute inter-
vals. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion on channel 16 resulting from its
use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U.S. waters by using
Channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communi-
cations. Also hailing on channel 9, the calling time should not exceed 30 sec-
onds but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.
Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this
manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial
contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 of the U.S. VHF Charts are some of
the channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your
desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other
traffic, and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.
When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel
you wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and
your Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, im-
mediately request another channel by saying “go to”, the number of the other
channel, and “over”. Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel
is not busy, call the other vessel.
After a transmission, say “over”, and release the PTT (Push-To-Talk: ) switch.
When all communication with the other vessel is completed, end the last trans-
mission by stating your Call Sign and the word “out”. Note that it is not neces-
sary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and
end of the contact.
Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel.
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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.
3.7 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67
When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between ships,
High power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) by pressing the
key. When release the PTT switch, the transceiver will revert to low power.
3.8 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 35) for instructions on
use of simplex and duplex channels.
NOTE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC, Industry
Canada, and International regulations. The mode of operation cannot
be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Simplex (ship to ship)
or duplex (marine operator) mode is automatically activated, depending
on the channel and whether the USA, Canadian or International operat-
ing band is selected.
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MEMO
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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.
After using the HX400 in salt water environment is recommended to clean the
radio with fresh water by rinsing the battery and radio (separately) under a sink
facet or by dunking in a fresh water. After washing,use a soft cloth to thor-
oughly dry all parts of the radio and battery.
This will keep the radio parts and the battery clean and in top operating condi-
tion.
4.2 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
To install the Belt Clip: align the
Belt Clip to the groove of the Bat-
tery pack, then press the Belt Clip
downward until it locks in place
with a “Click.”
To remove the Belt Clip: press the
Belt Clip Tab away from the bat-
tery pack to unlock the Belt Clip,
then slide the Belt Clip upward to
remove it.
Belt Clip Tab
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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 bat-
tery. The PA-45B and E-DC-30 will charge a completely discharged FNB-115LI
battery pack in approximately 3 hours.
The FNB-115LI is a high performance Li-Ion battery providing high capacity in
a compact package.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, FNB-115LI battery pack should
only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.
4.3.1 BATTERY SAFETY
Battery packs for your transceiver contain Li-Ion batteries. This type of battery
stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused, espe-
cially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the following pre-
cautions:
DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS: Shorting the terminals that
power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and bat-
tery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient duration, it is possible to melt
battery components. Do not place a loose battery pack on or near metal sur-
faces or objects such as paper clips, keys, tools, etc. When the battery pack is
installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the trans-
ceiver are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack
when it is mounted on the transceiver are charging terminals only and do not
constitute a hazard.
DO NOT INCINERATE: Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator.
The heat of fire may cause battery cells to explode and/or release dangerous
gases.
Battery Maintenance
For safe and proper battery use, please observe the following:
Battery packs should be charged only in non-hazardous environments;
Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries;
Use only a STANDARD HORIZON approved charger. The use of any
other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery.
Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers.
Keep the battery contacts clean and dry.
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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.
The incineration, land filling or mixing of Li-Ion batteries with the municipal
solid waste stream is PROHIBITED BY LAW in most areas.
Return batteries to an approved Li-Ion battery recycler. This may be where
you purchased the battery.
Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding
the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of Li-Ion batter-
ies.
4.3.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
To install the battery pack, hold the
transceiver with your left hand, so your
palm is over the speaker. Insert the bat-
tery pack into the battery compartment
on the back of the radio, then push the
bottom side of the battery pack until
the battery pack locks with the Battery
Pack Latch.
To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on
the bottom of the radio, then lift up on the bottom of the battery and remove
it from the radio.
HAND STRAP INSTALLATION
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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 fully-
discharged pack will be charged com-
pletely in approximately 3 hours.
5. When charging is completed, the red
LED indicator will change to green. Re-
move the transceiver from the CD-50,
and unplug the PA-45B from the AC line outlet.
CAUTION
The CD-50 cradle is NOT designed to be waterproof. Do not attempt to
charge in water hazardous locations.
NOTE
The CD-50 cradle is only designed for the charging of the HX400’s bat-
tery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The CD-50 may contribute
noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not
recommend its use adjacent to such device.
PA-45B
CD-50
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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 illustra-
tions for the location of the following controls, switches, and connections.
ANT Jack (Top Panel)
The supplied CAT460 flexible an-
tenna is attached here.
MIC/SP Jack (Top Panel)
The jack accepts the optional MH-
73A4B Speaker/Microphone, MH-
57A4B Mini Speaker/Microphone,
VC-24 VOX Headset, or VC-27
Earpiece/Microphone. When this
jack is used, the internal speaker
and microphone are disabled.
POWER Switch / VOLUME Con-
trol (VOL)
Turns the transceiver on and off
as well as adjusts the audio vol-
ume level.
Turn this knob clockwise to turn
the radio on and increase the
speakers audio volume.
Turn fully counter-clockwise to
turn the radio off.
Noise Canceling Microphone
The noise canceling microphone is located here.
Note: To cancel background noise when transmitting, care should be taken
not to cover this mic hole with your hand.
PTT (PUSH-TO-TALK) Switch
When pushed activates the transmitter.
LCD Display
This display shows current operating conditions. Refer to page 19 for details.
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Keypad
Key
Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel loca-
tion. Holding down this key recalls channel 9. Pressing this key again re-
verts to the previous selected working channel.
Secondary use:
When the key is held and the key is pressed, the radio will change
the marine band between the International, Canadian, and USA channels.
Advanced use:
When the key is held and the key is pressed, the radio will change
the priority channel between the Channel 16, Channel 9, and the Preset
Channel.
Key
Press this key to toggle the transmitter output power between “High” (5
Watts) and “Low” (1 Watt) power. When the “Low” power is selected, the
“” icon will appear to the right of the channel indication on the display.
This key does not function on the “Transmission Inhibited” and “Low power
only” channels.
Secondary use:
Hold down this key to lock the keypad (except the , and PTT ( )
keys) so that they are not accidentally changed. The “ ” icon will appear
at the right of the channel indication on the display, to indicate that the
functions are locked. Hold down this key until the “ ” icon disappears to
unlock the radio.
Advanced use:
When the key is held and the key is pressed, the radio will change
the priority channel between the Channel 16, Channel 9, and the Preset
Channel.
Key
Press this key to recall the user preset memory channels (shown as memory
channel number “0” - “9” on the display). Press the or key to select
the desired preset channel.
Press and hold this key for two seconds to memorize the selected channel
into the preset memory.
Key
Press the key momentarily to increase the channel one step. Hold the key
down to increase the channel continuously.
Secondary use:
Used to adjust the squelch threshold level up after the key is pressed.
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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.
Key
Starts scanning and priority scanning of programmed channels.
Secondary use:
Press and hold the key for two seconds to activate the Dual Watch
feature.
Key
Press to stop the Scan, Priority Scan, or Dual Watch feature.
Secondary use:
Press and hold this key to immediately recall the last-used NOAA Weather
Channel from any channel location. Recalls the previously- selected work-
ing channel when the key is pressed again.
Advanced use:
When the key is held and the key is pressed, the radio will change
the marine band between the USA, International, and Canadian channels.
Speaker
The internal speaker is located here.
Microphone
The internal microphone is located here.
When transmitting, position your mouth 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the
small mic hole. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
Battery Pack Lock (Bottom side)
Slide the Battery Pack Lock to the “” position for battery removal.
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5.2 LCD INDICATORS
Alpha/numeric “Tag” display
Indicates the current channel name or
operating mode.
“PRI” Indicator
This indicator is shown when the Prior-
ity 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.
“P” Indicator
This indicator shows the channel is in the “PRESET” channel memory.
“” Battery Indicator
“”: Full battery
“”: Lower battery
“”: Battery is very low
“ (Blinking)”: Prepare to charge the battery
Channel Display
The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission and
reception modes.
“” Indicator
This indicator appears during transmission.
“” Indicators
This indicator shows the Voice Scrambler function is assigned to a chan-
nel.
“” Indicator
When the “ ” icon is shown on the LCD, all keys are disabled except for
the PTT ( ), , and keys.
“” Indicators
This indicator shows when the TX output power is selected to “Low”
(1 Watt) power.
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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 an-
tenna, 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 trans-
ceiver on.
The battery voltage will appear briefly at the upper
left corner on the display, then the channel name
will appear.
2. Press the key to activate the squelch adjusting
mode (The “SQL LVLSQL LVL
SQL LVLSQL LVL
SQL LVL” notation will appear). Press the
key until the “ ” indicator appears on the dis-
play, then press the key again.
3. Turn the VOL knob clockwise until the noise or audio
from the speaker is at a comfortable level.
4. Press the key, then press the key until the ran-
dom noise disappears. This state is known as the
“Squelch Threshold”.
5. Press the or key to select the desired channel.
Refer to the channel chart on page 35 for available chan-
nels.
6. When a signal is received, adjust the VOL knob to the
desired listening level. The “ ” indicator on the
LCD is displayed indicating that the channel is being
used.
6.3 TRANSMISSION
1. Perform “6.2 RECEPTION” discussion above.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3. For communications over short distances, press the
key to select Low power (1 watt: “ ” icon appears).
Note: Transmitting on Low power prolongs battery life.
Low power should be selected whenever possible.
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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 trans-
mitting. The transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
6. Press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk: ) switch to
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. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT ( ) switch.
6.3.1 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)
While the PTT ( ) switch is held down, transmission time is limited to 5 min-
utes. This prevents prolonged (unintentional) transmissions. About 10 sec-
onds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will sound from
the speaker. The transceiver automatically switches to the receiving mode,
even if the PTT ( ) switch is held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT
( ) switch must first be released. This Time-Out-Timer (TOT) prevents a con-
tinuous transmission that would result from an accidentally stuck PTT ( )
switch.
NOTE
The PTT ( ) switch is disabled for 10 seconds after the transceiver
automatically switches to the receiving mode by the TOT feature.
6.4 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS
1. To change from US to Canadian or International Marine Channels, hold
down the key and press the key. The band will change from USA,
to Canadian, and to International with each press.
2. “U” appears on the LCD for the USA band, “C” appears for the Canadian
band, and “I” appears for the International band.
3. Refer to the marine channel charts in section “9 VHF MARINE CHANNEL
ASSIGNMENTS” for allocated channels.
“USA” BAND “INTERNATIONAL” BAND“CANADIAN” BAND
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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. To receive a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
weather broadcast, press and hold the key. The
transceiver changes to the weather channel mode and
recalls the last used NOAA weather channel. This mode
consists of a preset memory bank containing the NOAA
weather channels.
2. Press the or key to change to other weather channels.
3. To exit from the weather channel mode, press and hold the key. The
transceiver will revert to the channel you were using prior to switching to
the weather channel mode.
6.5.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT
In the event of extreme weather disturbances such as storms and hurricanes,
NOAA sends a “weather alert” consisting of a 1050 Hz tone, followed by weather
reports on the weather channels.
When a “weather alert” is received on a weather channel,
the transceiver emits a beep tone. Press the key to
stop the beep tone and listen to the weather reports.
6.5.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING
In order to test this system, NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz tone every Wednes-
day sometime between 11 AM and 1 PM local time. You may use this opportu-
nity to test your HX400 periodically to confirm that the Weather Alert feature is
working, or for training crew members on how to configure the HX400 to re-
ceive the NOAA Weather Alerts.
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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 acci-
dentally 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. Pressing
the key activates the user assigned channel bank.
6.7.1 PROGRAMMING
1. Select the desired channel to be saved into the Preset
channel bank using the or key.
2. Press and hold the key until the channel number
blinks. The “P” icon and Preset channel number blink,
then release the key.
3. Press the or key to select the desired Preset
channel (“00
00
0” ~ “99
99
9”). If you see the “Underscore” be-
tween the current channel number and the Preset chan-
nel number, it means that the Preset channel currently
has no data written on it (i.e. the channel is “free”).
4. Press the key to program the current channel into
the Preset channel bank.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program the other channel into the Preset Chan-
nels, if desired.
6. To delete a Preset Channel, select the Preset Channel Number to be de-
leted using the or key, then press and hold the key until the
Preset Channel Number is removed from the display.
6.7.2 OPERATION
1. Press the key to change the transceiver to the Pre-
set channel mode. The “P” icon and Preset channel
number will appear on the display.
2. Press the or key to select the desired Preset
Channels (“00
00
0” through “99
99
9”).
3. To exit from the Preset channel mode, press the key. The transceiver
will revert to the channel you were on prior to switching to the Preset chan-
nel mode.
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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 trans-
mission. The radio will automatically start scanning again after the transmis-
sion stops.
6.8.1 PROGRAMMING SCAN MEMORY
1. Turn the transceiver off by rotating the VOL knob fully counter-clockwise.
2. Hold down the key, and then turn on the transceiver while still holding
down the key.
3. Press the or key to select “MEM CHMEM CH
MEM CHMEM CH
MEM CH” and press
the key.
4. Press the or key to select desired channel to be
scanned, then press the key. The “ ” icon ap-
pears on the display, which indicates the channel has
been selected to the scan channel.
6. Repeat step 5 for all the desired channels to be pro-
grammed into scan memory.
7. To DELETE a channel from the list, select the channel
then press the key. The “ ” icon disappears from
the display.
8. When you have completed programming the scan
memory, press the key to save your changes, and
then press the key to exit to normal operation.
6.7.2 OPERATION
1. Press the key to activate the squelch adjusting mode, then press the
/ key until the background noise disappears.
2. Press the key to start scanning channels pro-
grammed into memory and preset channels. “MSCANMSCAN
MSCANMSCAN
MSCAN”
will be shown in the upper left corner of the display.
3. When the HX400 receives a transmission, it will stop
on the channel until the incoming signal disappears,
then start scanning again.
4. To stop scanning, press the key.
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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 Chan-
nel. 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 Pre-
set channels 0 through 9 with each press of the
key. When the key is released the displayed chan-
nel will be set as the priority channel (the “PRI” icon will
appear above of the channel number).
2. Press the key to start Scanning.
3. Press and hold the key to start Priority Scan, “PSCANPSCAN
PSCANPSCAN
PSCAN” will be shown on
the display.
4. When the HX400 receives a transmission on a work-
ing channel, it will stop on the working channel and
dual watch to the priority channel until the incoming
signal disappears, then start scanning again.
5. When the HX400 receives a signal on the Priority channel it will stay on
this channel until the incoming signal disappears, then
start Priority scanning again.
6. To stop Priority Scanning, press the key.
Preset
Channel “0”
Preset
Channel “5”
Preset
Channel “4” Preset
Channel “1”
Preset
Channel “2”
Scan Memory
Channel
Scan Memory
Channel
Scan Memory
Channel
Scan Memory
Channel
Preset
Channel “3”
“PRIORITY” SCAN
“MEMORY” SCAN
Preset
Channel “0”
Preset
Channel “5”
Preset
Channel “4” Preset
Channel “1”
Preset
Channel “2”
Scan Memory
Channel
Scan Memory
Channel
Scan Memory
Channel
Scan Memory
Channel
Preset
Channel “3”
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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. A “DWDW
DWDW
DW” notation will appear on
the upper left corner of the display when the Dual Watch
feature is activated.
4. When a transmission is received on the “Priority” channel, the radio will
stay on the “Priority Channel” until the incoming signal disappears.
5. When the radio receives a transmission on the working channel, the radio
will Dual Watch between the working channel and Priority channel.
6. The radio will resume Dual Watch when the incoming signal disappears at
the end of the transmission.
7. To stop the Dual Watch feature and return to normal operation, press the
key briefly.
6.11 TRI-WATCH
You may change the Dual Watch feature to Tri-watch via the Menu (“Set”) Mode.
Refer to Menu Mode Item “DUAL WATCH MODE” on page 29 for details.
Tri-Watch scans Channel 16, 9, and one other channel. When enabled the
HX400 will show “TW 16TW 16
TW 16TW 16
TW 16/99
99
9” in the upper left corner of the display.
1. Press and hold the key for two seconds to activate
the TRI-Watch feature. “TW 16TW 16
TW 16TW 16
TW 16/99
99
9” will appear on the
upper left corner of the display when the Tri-Watch fea-
ture is activated.
2. When a transmission is received on the channel 16,
radio will stay on the channel 16 until the incoming sig-
nal disappears.
3. When a transmission is received on the channel 9, the
radio will Dual watch between the channel 16 and chan-
nel 9.
4. When the radio receives a transmission on the work-
ing channel, the radio will Tri-watch between the work-
ing channel, channel 16 and channel 9.
5. To stop the Tri-watch feature and return to normal operation, press the key.
TRI-WATCH
Current
Channel
Channel 16Channel 9
Current
Channel Channel 16
DUAL WATCH
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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 (FRP-
31) and Fixed Mounted VHF radios (CVS2500). When the HX400 voice scram-
bler is enabled your voice will be scrambled to all persons listening on a spe-
cific channel and may only be decoded by another Standard Horizon VHF with
scrambler capability.
To activate the Voice Scrambler:
1. Select the channel you wish to activate the Voice Scrambler.
2. Turn the transceiver off by rotating the VOL knob fully 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 the Menu item “SCRAM-SCRAM-
SCRAM-SCRAM-
SCRAM-
BLERBLER
BLERBLER
BLER” and press the key.
5. Press the or key to select the desired scramble
code (SCSC
SCSC
SC00
00
0, SCSC
SCSC
SC11
11
1, SCSC
SCSC
SC22
22
2, or SCSC
SCSC
SC33
33
3).
6. After selecting the scrambler code, press the key
to save the setting to memory, then press the key
exit Setup mode. “ ” icon will be shown to the right of
the channels when the scramber is enabled.
To disable the Voice Scrambler, select “oFoF
oFoF
oFFF
FF
F” in step 4 above.
If you want to activate the Voice Scrambler to other chan-
nel, repeat procedures above. You may select a different
scramble code for each channel.
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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. The Menu item will scroll on the upper left corner of the display and its
current status or value will appear on the large display.
4. Press the or key to select the Menu item to be adjusted.
5. Press the key to enable adjustment of the selected Menu item. The
current status or value will blink.
6. Press the or key to select the desired status or value of the Menu
item.
7. After completing your adjustment, press the key to save the new set-
ting.
8. If you wish to change another Menu item, repeat steps 4 to 7 above.
9. Press the key to exit to normal operation.
BEEP LEVEL
Function: Enables/Disables the Keypad beep.
Available Values: HI / Lo / oFF
Default: HI
LAMP MODE
Function: Selects the Lamp illumination method for the
LCD/Keypad.
Available Values: KEY / Cnt (Continuous) / oFF
Default: KEY
KEY: Illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 seconds when any key is
pressed.
Cnt (Continuous): Illuminates the LCD/Keypad continuously.
oFF: Turns off the backlight for the LCD and keys.
SCAN LAMP
Function: Enables/Disables the Lamp while scanner is
paused.
Available Values: on / oFF
Default: on
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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 func-
tion.
Available Values: on / oFF
Default: on
DUAL WATCH DISPLAY
Function: Selects the display mode while Dual Watch scan-
ning.
Available Values: nor (Normal) / SPC (Special)
Default: nor (Normal)
When this menu is set to “Normal”, the channel numbers during dual watch will
be shown scrolling on the display. When “Special” is selected the channel
numbers on the display do not change unless a call was received. The chan-
nel shown is the last channel that was received. This is a handy feature if you
cannot look at the radio the moment a transmission was received.
SCAN DISPLAY
Function: Selects display mode while scanning.
Available Values: nor (Normal) / SPC (Special)
Default: nor (Normal)
When this menu is set to “Normal”, the channel numbers
during dual watch will be shown scrolling on the display.
When “Special” is selected the channel numbers on the display do not change
unless a call was received. The channel shown is the last channel that was
received. This is a handy feature if you cannot look at the radio the moment a
transmission was received.
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CH NAME
Function: Changes the channel name shown on the dis-
play.
To change the channel name:
1. Select the channel you wish to change the name be-
fore 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 NAMECH NAME
CH NAMECH NAME
CH NAME”.
5. Press the key. The current channel name will appear on the upper left
corner of the display.
6. Press the or key to select the first character (letter, number, or sym-
bol) in the name, then press the key to move to the next character.
7. Repeat step 6 as many times as necessary to complete the name tag (up
to 12 characters).
8. After completing your adjustment, press the key to save the new set-
ting.
9. Press the key to exit to normal operation.
MEM CH
Function: Programming Scan Memory.
See page 24 for details of the programming.
SCRAMBLER
Function: Enables/Disables the Voice Scrambler and se-
lects its scramble code.
Available Values: oFF / SC0 / SC1 / SC2 / SC3
Default: oFF
NOISE CANCEL
Function: Enables/Disables the Noise Canceling Micro-
phone.
Available Values: on / oFF
Default: on
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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 precau-
tions 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.
Ensure that the input voltage does not exceed the value specified in your
Owner’s Manual.
Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement
parts.
8.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS
Occasionally an owner needs a replacement part. These can be ordered from
our Parts Department by writing or calling:
Marine Division of Vertex Standard
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
Telephone (714) 827-7600 ex6800 (Parts Department)
Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below.
CAT460 Antenna: Q3000176
VOL Knob: RA1193900
MIC/SP Rubber Cap: RA1194200
MIC/SP Plastic Cap: RA108700B
CLIP-22 Belt Clip: AAH97X001
Hand Strap: S6000418
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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.
8.4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM
The key does not start
the scan.
Cannot select between
USA, INTL, or Canadian
bands.
Some keys do not operate.
Charging indicator on CD-
50 does not illumininate.
PROBABLE CAUSE
No channels memorized.
Squelch is not adjusted.
Proper operation not
followed.
Low battery.
Audio volume level is too low.
Key Lock is on.
Defective battery FNB-
115LI.
Battery contacts not making
contact with the charger
cradle.
REMEDY
Use the key to enter desired
channels into the Preset memory.
Adjust the squelch to threshold or
to the point where noise just dis-
appears. Further adjustment of the
squelch control may eliminate in-
coming signals.
HOLD down the key and press
the key.
Charge battery. Refer to section
4.3.3 of this manual.
Turn the VOL knob clockwise.
Turn the Key Lock off. Refer to sec-
tion 6.6 of this manual.
Contact Standard Horizon Product
Support at (800)767-2450.
Speaker audio is not heard
when the key is
pressed and held.
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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. or Canadian
channel assignments whose counterparts in the International assignments
are duplex channels. International channels do not use “alpha” numbers.
If you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16, they will sometimes ask you to
“go to channel 22 Alpha.” This is a channel assigned to U.S.A, and Cana-
dian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls. If your radio is set
for International operation you will go to Channel 22 instead of 22A, and
will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard. To use Channel
22A, your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation, usually by a U/
I/C (USA/International/Canada) control or combination of controls. Chan-
nel 22 (without an “A”) is an International duplex channel for port opera-
tions. Some radios indicate an “A” adjacent to the alpha channels on the
display; on others “alpha” is not indicated but the proper channel is se-
lected based on the U/I/C setting.
3. Bridge-to-Bridge channels (for example, Channel 13) are for use by bridge
operators on inter-coastal waterways and rivers. It is also used by marine
vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communicat-
ing with the bridge operators. Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for
these channels.
4. The S/D column on the chart indicates either S (simplex) or D (duplex). Sim-
plex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one party
at a time can talk, unlike a telephone. Be sure to say “over” and release your
microphone push-to-talk switch at the end of each transmission. Duplex op-
eration involves the use of one frequency for transmitting and a separate fre-
quency for receiving. On channels specified as duplex on the charts, correct
mode of operation is established automatically by your radio when you select a
channel; you cannot change the mode. And you still must release the push-to-
talk switch after each transmission in order to listen to the radio.
5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the
term “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of
these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geo-
graphic regions.
6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16.
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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 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
03A X S 156.150 U.S. Government Only, Coast Guard
04 X D 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship movement
04A X S 156.200 Pacific coast: Coast Guard, East Coast:
Commercial fishing
05 X D 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship movement
05A X X S 156.250 Port operation. VTS in Seattle
06 X X X S 156.300 Inter-ship Sefety
07 X D 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship movement
07A X X S 156.350 Commercial
08 X X X S 156.400 Commercial (Inter-ship only)
09 X X X S 156.450 Boater Calling channel, Commercial &
Non-commercial (Recreational)
10 X X X S 156.500 Commercial
11 X X X S 156.550 Commercial. VTS in selected areas.
12 X X X S 156.600 Port operation. VTS in selected areas.
13 X X X S 156.650 Inter-ship Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge)
14 X X X S 156.700 Port operation. VTS in selected areas.
15 X S - - - 156.750 Environmental (Receive only)
15 X X S 156.750 Commercial, non-commercial, ship movement (1 W)
16 X X X S 156.800 International Distress, Safety and Calling
17 X X X S 156.850 State Controlled (1 W)
18 X D 156.900 161.500 Port operation, ship movement
18A X X S 156.900 Commercial
19 X D 156.950 161.550 Port operation, ship movement
19A X S 156.950 US: Commercial
19A X S 156.950 Coast Guard
20 X X X D 157.000 161.600 Canadian Coast Guard Only,
International: port operations and shipment
20A X S 157.000 Port operation
21 X D 157.050 161.650 Port operation, ship movement
21A X X S 157.050 U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard
22 X D 157.100 161.700 Port operation, ship movement
22A X X S 157.100 US and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and
Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced
on channel 16
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 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
26 X X X D 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
27 X X X D 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
28 X X X D 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
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VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART
CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE
60 X X D 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
61 X D 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship movement
61A X X S 156.075 Public Coast: Coast Guard;
East Coast: commercial fishing only
62 X D 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship movement
62A X S 156.125 Public Coast: Coast Guard;
East Coast: commercial fishing only
63 X D 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship movement
63A X X S 156.175 Port Operation and Commercial.
VTS in selected areas.
64 X X D 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship movement
64A X X S 156.225 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship movement
65 X D 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship movement
65A X X S 156.275 Port Opeations
66 X D 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship movement
66A X X S 156.325 Port Operations
67 X X X S 156.375 US: Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge com
muni-cations in lower Mississippi River. Inter-ship
only,
Canada: Commercial fishing, S&R
68 X X X S 156.425 Non-commercial (Recreational)
69 X X X S 156.475 US: Non-commercial (Recreational),
Canada: Commercial fishing only,
International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship
movement
70 X X X S 156.525 Digital selective calling (voice communications not
allowed)
71 X X X S 156.575 US, Canada: Non-commercial (Recreational),
International: Port opertions and Ship movement
72 X X X S 156.625 Non-commercial (Inter-ship only)
73 X X X S 156.675 US: Port Operations,
Canada: Commercial fish ing only,
International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship
movement
74 X X X S 156.725 US: Port Operations,
Canada: Commercial fishing only,
International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship
movement
75 X X X S 156.775 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)
76 X X 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 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only)
78 X D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship-movement
78A X X S 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational)
79 X D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement
79A X X S 156.975 Commercial
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VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART
CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE
80 X D 157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement
80A X X S 157.025 Commercial
81 X D 157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement
81A X S 157.075 U.S. Government Only -
Environmental protection operations.
81A X S 157.075 Canadian Coast Guard Only
82 X D 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),
Port operation, ship movement
82A X X S 157.125 U.S. Government Only,
Canadian Coast Guard Only
83 X D 157.175 161.775 Canadian Coast Guard Only
83 X D 157.175 161.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
83A X X S 157.175 U.S. Government Only,
Canadian Coast Guard Only
84 X X X D 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
85 X X X D 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
86 X X X D 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
87 X X S 157.375 Port operation, ship movement
87A X S 157.375 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
88 X X S 157.425 Port operation, ship movement
88A X S 157.425 Commercial, Inter-ship Only
NOTE: Simplex channels, 3A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used
by the general public in U.S.A. waters.
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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 War-
ranty details outside the United States, contact the dealer in your
country.
STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex Standard) warrants, to the original
purchaser only, each new Marine Communications Product (“Product”) manu-
factured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in materi-
als and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from
the date of purchase as follows:
Fixed Mount and Portable Transceivers
1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91
3 years - if purchased between 01/01/91 and 01/01/94
3 years Waterproof - if purchased after 01/01/94
Loud hailers
1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91
3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91
Associated Chargers
1 year - if purchased before 01/01/91
3 years - if purchased after 01/01/91
Associated Batteries - 1 year. Note: Batteries will be deemed deflective only
if storage capacity drops below 80% of rated capacity or if leakage develops.
Associated Accessories - 1 year. Includes: Microphones/Handsets, External
Speakers, Antennas, Carrying Accessories, Power Supplies, and Signaling Boards.
To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, transpor-
tation and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex
Standard), Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630.
Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number, and date of pur-
chase. STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freight
prepaid. Products purchased prior to January 1, 1991 will bear the STAN-
DARD HORIZON warranty terms in effect prior to that date.
In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure of the Product during the war-
ranty period, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for any breach of contract or
any breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale of
Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the
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Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON,
appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications. STANDARD HORI-
ZON 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. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for damages shall
not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product.
This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the United
States of America and the District of Columbia.
STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replacement
parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where pur-
chaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist. The purchaser must pay
any transportation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STANDARD
HORIZON for service.
This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been subjected
to misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARD
HORIZON, improper installation, or subjected to use in violation of instructions
furnished by STANDARD HORIZON, nor does this warranty extend to Products
on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed. STAN-
DARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equipment not
furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection
with STANDARD HORIZON’s Products, or for the operation of the Product with
any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this
warranty. STANDARD HORIZON disclaims liability for range, coverage, or op-
eration of the Product and ancillary equipment as a whole under this warranty.
STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes or improvements in
Products, during subsequent production, without incurring the obligation to in-
stall such changes or improvements on previously manufactured Products.
The implied warranties which the law imposes on the sale of this Product are
expressly LIMITED, in duration, to the time period specified above. STANDARD
HORIZON shall not be liable under any circumstances for consequential dam-
ages resulting from the use and operation of this Product, or from the breach of
this LIMITED WARRANTY, any implied warranties, or any contract with STAN-
DARD HORIZON. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS,
STANDARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential 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.
ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
THANK YOU for purchasing a Standard Horizon products! We are con-
fident your new radio will serve your needs for many years!
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the HX400 Marine
VHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may
be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on
the STANDARD HORIZON Web site. Also a statement regarding prod-
uct support should be added to the manual.
Product Support Inquiries
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX400,
you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or
contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 M-F 7:00AM to
5:00PM PST.
In addition to the warranty, STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime
“flat rate” and “customer loyalty” programs to provide service after the
warranty period has expired. If you wish to obtain the flat rate price for
out-of-warranty repair, you must include the information on the Owner’s
Record with the unit when you return it to your Dealer or to STANDARD
HORIZON.
Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program: For the original Owner only, for the
lifetime of the unit, STANDARD HORIZON will repair the unit to original
specifications.
Note: The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARD
HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a re-
pair is needed. After the repair, a 90-day warranty will be in effect from
the date of return of the unit to the Owner.
This service program is not available for equipment which has failed as
a result of neglect, accident, breakage, misuse, improper installation or
modification, or water damage (depending on the product).
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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. Due to the battery tray
water proof characteristics, it may be difficult to remove the battery tray
cover, put a coin to the edge of the battery compartment ( ) then pry
open the battery tray cover.
2. Slide the six AA size Alkaline batteries into the FBA-42 Battery Tray with
the Negative (–) side of the batteries touching the spring connections in-
side the FBA-42 Battery Tray.
3. Attach the battery cover to the FBA-42 Battery Tray while being careful so
that o-ring is not twisted.
4. Insert the FBA-42 Battery Tray into the battery compartment on the back
of the HX400 transceiver, then push the bottom side of the FBA-42 Battery
Tray until the Battery Tray locks with the Battery Pack Latch.
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12. SPECIFICATIONS
Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are
subject to change without notice.
12.1 GENERAL
Frequency Ranges: 156.025 MHz - 163.275 MHz
(Marine Band + WX Band)
134.000 MHz - 174.000 MHz
(LMR Band)
Channel Spacing: 25 kHz / 12.5 kHz
Frequency Stability: ±2.5 ppm (–30 °C to +60 °C)
Emission Type: 16K0G3E (Marine Band)
16K0F3E (LMR Band: Wide)
11K0F3E (LMR Band: Narrow)
Antenna Impedance: 50
Supply Voltage: 7.4V DC, Negative Ground
(Battery Terminal)
Current Consumption: 320 mA (Receive, Typical at AF MAX.)
50 mA (Standby)
1.6 A / 0.8 A (TX: 5 W / 1W)
Operating Temperature: –30 °C to +60 °C
Battery Type and capacity: Lithium-Ion, 2400 mAh
Waterproof Rating: JIS-8 / IPX8
(1.5 m (about 5Ft) for 30 minutes)
Case Size (W x H x D): 2.24” x 5.24” x 1.57” (57 x 133 x 40 mm)
w/o knob & antenna
Weight (Approx.): 12.3 oz (350 g)
w/FNB-115LI, Belt Clip, & Antenna
12.2 TRANSMITTER
RF Power Output: 5 W / 1 W (@7.4 V )
Modulation Type: Variable Reactance
Maximum Deviation: ±5.0 kHz (Wide) / ±2.5 kHz (Narrow)
Spurious Emission: –36 dBm (<1 GHz), –30 dBm (>1 GHz)
Microphone Impedance:2 k
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12.3 RECEIVER
Circuit Type: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies: 1st: 67.65 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz
Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 70 dB typical (Wide),
60 dB typical (Narrow)
Intermodulation: 68 dB typical
Sensitivity: –6 dBμV (0.25 μV) for 12 dB SINAD
Selectivity (Wide): 12 kHz / 25 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB)
Selectivity (Narrow): 6 kHz / 18 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB)
AF Output (Internal SP): 700 mW @16 for 10 % THD (@7.4 V)
AF Output (External SP): 350 mW @8 for 10 % THD (@7.4 V)
Measured in accordance with TIA/EIA-603.
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FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION
Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis-
sion (FCC) and Industry-Canada requirements that regulate the Maritime Ra-
dio 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. However, any vessel required to carry a
marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a HF single side band radio-
telephone or marine satellite terminal. FCC license forms, including applica-
tions for ship (605) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet
at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605.html. To obtain a form from the FCC, call
(888) 225-5322.
MARINE RADIO CALL SIGN
Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio
Station License. The USCG recommends the boats registration number and
the state to be used.
CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING
You may need a license when traveling in Canada. If you do need a license
contact their nearest field office or regional office or write:
Industry Canada
Radio Regulatory Branch
Attn: DOSP
300 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada, KIA 0C8
FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION
The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the li-
cense application.
FCC Type Accepted: ........................................................................... Part 80
Output Power with FNB-115LI: ...................................... 1.0/5.0 W (Low/High)
Emission: ................................................................. 16K0G3E (Marine Band)
16K0F3E, 11K0F3E (LMR Band)
Frequency Range: ............................. 156.025 to 163.275MHz (Marine Band)
134.000 to 174.000 MHz (LMR Band)
FCC Type Number: .................................................................. K6630393X20
Industry Canada Type Approval: ........................................... 511B-30393X20
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MEMO
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MEMO
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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 ap-
proved by Vertex Standard could void the User’s authorization to oper-
ate this device.
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Copyright 2010
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
All rights reserved.
No portion of this manual
may be reproduced
without the permission of
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
Printed in China
Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
EM039N100
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