Yaesu Musen 30613X30 HANDHELD MARINE TRANSCEIVER User Manual Operating
Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. HANDHELD MARINE TRANSCEIVER Operating
Operating User Manual
HX210
Floating VHF FM Marine Transceiver
Owner’s Manual
HX210
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IC: 511B-30613X30
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1
2. ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 PACKING LIST ....................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 OPTIONS................................................................................................................................................ 2
3. ABOUT THIS RADIO ..................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND ......................................................................................................... 3
3.2 ABOUT WATER RESISTANCE .............................................................................................................. 3
3.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16) ............................................................................................ 3
3.4 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) ............................................................................ 4
3.5 BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67 ........................................................................................................... 5
3.6 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ...................................................................................................... 5
3.7 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE ............................................................................................... 6
4. GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 RADIO CARE ........................................................................................................................................ 7
4.2 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS .............................................................................................................. 7
4.2.1 BATTERY SAFETY 7
4.2.2 BATTERY CHARGING 8
5. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .................................................................................................................. 10
5.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES ............................................................................................................. 10
6. BASIC OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 13
6.2 INITIAL SETUP ..................................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 RECEPTION ......................................................................................................................................... 13
6.4 TRANSMISSION .................................................................................................................................. 13
6.4.1 TRANSMIT POWER 14
6.4.2 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT) 14
6.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS ...................................................................... 14
6.6 KEYPAD LOCKING .............................................................................................................................. 15
6.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ............................................................................................................ 15
6.7.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT 15
6.7.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING 15
6.8 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS .......................................................................................... 16
6.8.1 PROGRAMMING 16
6.8.2 OPERATION 16
6.8.3 Deleting a Preset Channel 16
6.9 SCANNING ........................................................................................................................................... 17
6.9.1 PROGRAMMING SCAN MEMORY 17
6.9.2 SELECTING SCAN TYPE 17
6.9.3 OPERATION 18
6.10 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) ....................................................................................... 19
6.10.1 Setting up the Multi Watch Operation 19
6.10.2 Starting the Dual Watch 19
6.10.3 Starting the Triple Watch 20
6.11 Listening to the FM Radio ................................................................................................................... 20
6.12 Soft Keys ............................................................................................................................................ 20
6.13 Key Timer............................................................................................................................................ 21
6.14 Reset .................................................................................................................................................. 21
6.15 Key Beep ............................................................................................................................................ 22
6.16 Battery Saver ...................................................................................................................................... 22
7. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 23
7.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 23
7.2 FACTORY SERVICE ............................................................................................................................ 23
8. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................................................. 24
9. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Marine Products Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................. 30
10. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 33
10.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................... 33
10.2 TRANSMITTER .................................................................................................................................. 33
10.3 RECEIVER ......................................................................................................................................... 33
11. FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ............................................................................ 34
12. RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT .................................................................................................... 35
13. FCC NOTICE .............................................................................................................................................. 36
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the HX210! Whether this is your
first portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD
HORIZON equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is commit-
ted 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 by calling (800)767-2450
Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM Pacic time.
The HX210 is a Submersible Floating 6-Watt portable two way marine trans-
ceiver. The transceiver has all allocated USA, International, or Canadian
channels. It has emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected
from any channel by pressing the [16/S] key.
The HX210 includes the following features: Memory Scanning, Priority
Scanning, Dual and Triple watch, NOAA Weather Alert, easy-to-read large
LCD display, Battery Life displayed on LCD, and a transmit Time-Out Timer
(TOT).
The HX210 transmitter provides a full 6 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 HX210, and encourage you to read this
manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the
HX210.
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2. ACCESSORIES
2.1 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is rst opened, please check it
for the following contents:
HX210 Transceiver
Antenna CAT460 (Antenna gain: 1.5 dBi, Impedance: 50 ohm)
AC Charger (100-240 VAC, Type-A plug) SAD-23B or SAD-18B
DC Charger with Cigarette Lighter Plug E-DC-19A
Charger Cradle SBH-25
Belt Clip CLIP-22
Hand Strap YS-05-01
Owner’s Manual
2.2 OPTIONS
SSM-14A Speaker Microphone
Note: Before operating the HX210 for the rst time, it is recommended that
the battery be charged. Please see section “4.2.2 BATTERY 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
158 MHz with NOAA Weather stations available between 161 and 163 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 transmit-
ter. On a xed 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 nes if the radio is used
on land. The reasoning for this is you may be near an inland waterway, or
propagation anomalies may cause your transmission to be heard in a wa-
terway. If this occurs, depending upon the marine VHF channel on which
you are transmitting, you could interfere with a search and rescue case, or
contribute to a collision between passing ships. For VHF Marine channel as-
signments refer to section “8. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS”.
WARNING
This radio is capable of transmitting on Marine VHF.
The FCC allows the use of VHF Marine band on water areas only. However
the FCC does not allow the use of the VHF Marine band when on land. If
persons use the VHF Marine Band on land and interfere with others com-
municating, the FCC will be notied and search for the interference. Re-
sponsible parties found to be transmitting on the VHF Marine Band on land
could be ned up to $10,000 for the rst offense.
3.2 ABOUT WATER RESISTANCE
The HX210 is only submersible※ when the MIC/SP cap is installed in the
MIC/SP jack.
※IPX7 Specication for submersibility: 5 ft. (1.5 m) for 30 minutes.
3.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16)
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
transceiver 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 naviga-
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tion aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.
4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, re, heart
attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).
5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).
6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.
7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.
8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and
other distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1
minute.
9. End the message by saying “OVER”. Release the PTT switch and listen.
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re-
sponse, try another channel.
3.4 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 ves-
sels. Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Call-
ing should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute
intervals. In areas of heavy radio trafc, congestion on channel 16 resulting
from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced signicantly in U.S. waters
by using Channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency
communications. Here, also, calling time should not exceed 30 seconds 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 trafc, 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 ves-
sel 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, immediately 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
transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word “out”. Note that it is not
necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the begin-
ning and end of the contact.
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Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some
radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or
when scanning.
3.5 BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67
Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port.
Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting
and passing in restricted waters.
Channel 67 is used for navigational trafc between vessels.
By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Your
radio is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these
channels. However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily
use a higher power. See page 14 for means to temporarily override the low-
power limit on these two channels.
3.6 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
Refer to the section “8. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS” for in-
structions on use of simplex and duplex channels.
NOTE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA),
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, de-
pending on the channel and whether the USA, International or Canadian
operating band is selected.
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3.7 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE
In areas across the country, Sea Tow offers boaters a way to conduct radio
checks. To use Sea Tow’s free Automated Radio Check service, simply tune
your VHF radio to the appropriate channel for your location and conduct a
radio check as you typically would. Upon releasing your radio’s microphone,
the system will play an automated message and relay your transmission
back to you, thereby letting you know how your signal will sound to other
boaters.
The Automated Radio Check Service is currently available in the areas listed
below.
West Coast
Sea Tow Newport/LA - Ch. 27
Sea Tow San Diego - Ch. 27
Northeast
Sea Tow Portland-Midcoast (Maine) - Ch. 27
Sea Tow Boston - Ch. 27
Sea Tow South Shore (Mass.) - Ch. 28
Sea Tow Rhode Island - Ch. 24
Sea Tow Eastern Long Island - Ch. 27
Sea Tow Huntington (N.Y.) - Ch. 27
Sea Tow Manasquan (N.J.) - Ch. 28
Mid-Atlantic
Sea Tow Northern Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 28
Sea Tow Central Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 27
Sea Tow Hampton Roads (Va.) - Ch. 28
North Carolina
Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach - Ch. 28
Sea Tow Ocean Isle Beach - Ch. 28
Florida
Sea Tow Sebastian - Ch. 28
Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale - Ch. 27
Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor - Ch. 24
Sea Tow Tampa Bay - Ch. 27
Sea Tow Horseshoe Beach - Ch. 27
Sea Tow Carrabelle/St. Marks - Ch. 27
Sea Tow Pensacola/Orange Beach (Ala.) - Ch. 27
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4. GETTING STARTED
4.1 RADIO CARE
After using the HX210 in salt water environment is recommended to clean
the radio with fresh by rinsing the radio under a sink faucet or by dunking the
radio in a bucket of fresh water. After washing, use a soft cloth and thorough-
ly dry all parts of the radio. This is to keep the rubber switches and speaker
grill clean and in top operating condition.
4.2 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged
by connecting the SBH-25 Charger Cradle with the SAD-23B AC Adapter,
see section “4.2.2 BATTERY CHARGING”. If 12V DC power is available, the
supplied E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug may be used
for charging the battery. The SAD-23B, and E-DC-19A will charge a com-
pletely discharged builtin battery in approximately 3 hours.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, builtin battery pack should only be
charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.
4.2.1 BATTERY SAFETY
Builtin battery for your transceiver contain Li-ion batteries. This type of bat-
tery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused,
especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the following
precautions:
DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS: Shorting the terminals
that power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and
battery cell damage. If the short is of sufcient 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 re or incinerator.
The heat of re may cause battery cells to explode and/or release danger-
ous gases.
Battery Maintenance
For safe and proper battery use, please observe the following:
Builtin battery should be charged only in non-hazardous environments;
Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries;
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Exceeding the specied temperature limits;
Reversing charge polarity. Use only the proper charger. If this is tam-
pered with or another charger is used, permanent damage may result;
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.
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 lling 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 ofcials for other information regard-
ing the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of Li-ion
batteries.
4.2.2 BATTERY CHARGING
1. Turn the transceiver off.
2. Insert the DC plug from the SAD-23B into the DC jack at the bottom of
the SBH-25, then plug the SAD-23B into the AC line outlet.
3. Insert the HX210 into the SBH-25; the antenna should be at the left side
when viewing the charger from the front.
4. If the HX210 is inserted correctly, the HX210’s LCD display will show the
battery charging icon. A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely
in approximately 3 hours.
5. When charging is completed, the battery charging icon will disappear.
6. Disconnect the Charge Cable from the HX210, then unplug the
SAD-23B from the AC line outlet.
CAUTION
The SAD-23B is NOT designed to be waterproof. Do not attempt to
charge in water hazardous locations.
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NOTE
The SAD-23B is only designed for the charging of the HX210’s buil-
tin battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The SAD-23B may
contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so
it do not recommend its use adjacent to such device.
When carefully maintained, a builtin battery should be useful for about
300 charge/discharge cycles.
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5. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
5.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES
NOTE
This section denes 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.
HX210
À ANT Jack (Top Panel)
The supplied CAT460 exible antenna is attached here.
Á PTT (PUSH-TO-TALK) Switch (Left Side Panel)
When pushed activates the transmitter.
 SQL Switch
Press this key to SQL adjustment.
Secondary use:
Press and hold this key to open the squelch, allowing you to monitor the
operating channel. Press the key to resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
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à Microphone
The internal microphone is located here.
When transmitting, position your mouth about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~ 2.5 cm)
away from the small mic hole. Speak slowly and clearly into the micro-
phone.
Ä Keypad
p (UP) Key
Press this key to change the operating channel and squelch threshold
level.
Press the key momentarily, the channel (or level) will increase one step.
Holding the key, the channel (or level) will increase continuously.
q (DOWN) Key
Press this key to change the operating channel and squelch threshold
level.
Press the key momentarily, the channel (or level) will decrease one step.
Holding the key, the channel (or level) will decrease continuously.
t / u Key
Press to toggle the on-screen menus to right/left.
MENU/SET Key
Press to access MENU.
Secondary use:
Press and hold to access SET Mode.
CLR/ Key
Press to cancel a function or menu selection.
Secondary use:
Press and hold to lock and unlock the keypad.
VOL+ / VOL- Key
Press to adjust the speaker audio volume.
16/S Key
Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel loca-
tion. Press and hold to recall the sub channel.
POWER Key
Press and hold this key to turn the radio “on” or “off”.
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Å MIC/SP Jack
The jack accepts the optional SSM-14A Speaker/Microphone, MH-
57A4B Mini Speaker/Microphone, SSM-64A VOX Headset, or SSM-55A
Earpiece/Microphone. When this jack is used, the internal speaker and
microphone are disabled.
Æ LCD Display
This display shows current operating conditions.
Ç Program key
These three programmable keys can be customized through the setup
menu mode. By pressing one of these keys briey, display the key func-
tions at the bottom of the display.
È Water Enabled Light
When the HX210 comes in contact with water, the light will blink white to
assist nding the radio in low light conditions. This feature operates when
the radio is on or off.
É Speaker
The internal speaker is located here.
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6. BASIC OPERATION
6.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS
The FCC prohibits the following communications:
False distress or emergency messages:
Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests;
Messages to or from a vessel on land;
Transmission while on land;
Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential ne of $10,000).
6.2 INITIAL SETUP
1. 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.
6.3 RECEPTION
1. Press and hold the POWER key for two seconds to turn the radio “on”.
2. Press and hold the [SQL] switch until the “ ” indicator will appear on
the display. This state is known as “squelch off”.
3. Press the VOL−/VOL+ key until noise or audio from the speaker is at a
comfortable level.
4. Press the [SQL] switch to resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
5. Press the [p] or [q] key to select the desired channel. Refer to the chan-
nel chart on page 27 for available channels.
6. When a signal is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening
level. The “ ” indicator on the LCD is displayed indicating that the
channel is being used or the radio is not squelched.
6.4 TRANSMISSION
1. Perform “6.3 RECEPTION” discussion above.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch to transmit. During transmission,
the “ ” indicator will appear on the display.
4. Position your mouth about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~ 2.5 cm) away from the mic
hole. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
5. When the transmission is nished, release the PTT switch.
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6.4.1 TRANSMIT POWER
The TX output power of the HX210 is set to high level (6W) in factory default,
and the “HI” indicator is displayed on the top part of the screen.
To switch the TX output power:
1. Press one of soft keys.
2. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, until the [HI], [MD], or [LO] soft key is
displayed at the bottom of the LCD.
3. Press the [HI], [MD], or [LO] soft key to switch between HI (6 W), MD (2.5
W), or LO (1 W) output power.
6.4.2 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)
While the PTT switch is held down, transmission time is limited to 5 minutes.
This prevents prolonged (unintentional) transmissions. About 10 seconds
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 rst be released, then wait 10 seconds and then pressed again. This
Time-Out-Timer (TOT) prevents a continuous transmission that would result
from an accidentally stuck PTT switch.
WATER ENABLED LIGHT
When the HX210 comes in contact with water a white light will blink to assist
retrieving it in low light conditions. The light will automatically turn off in about
15 seconds when it is removed from water.
6.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS
To change the channel group from USA to International or Canada:
1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “CHANNEL SETUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “CHANNEL GROUP”.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select desired channel group “USA”, “INTER-
NATIONAL”, or “CANADA”.
7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
8. Press the [CLR/] key to return to radio operation.
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6.6 KEYPAD LOCKING
In order to prevent accidental channel change, the HX210’s keypad may be
locked.
Hold down the [CLR/] key to lock the keypad (except the PTT, VOL+,
VOL- and [CLR/ ] keys) so that they are not accidentally changed.
Hold down the [CLR/] key to unlock the radio.
6.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then press the [WX] soft key.
The “WX” indicator appears on the top part of the screen.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select a different NOAA weather channel.
3. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the [MENU/SET] key to
display “MENU”, then press the [CH] soft key. The transceiver returns to
the channel it was on prior to a weather channel and the “WX” indicator
disappears from the display.
6.7.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT
In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurri-
canes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends
a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather
report on one of the NOAA weather channels.
The HX210 can receive weather alerts when monitoring a weather channel
and, on the last selected weather channel during scanning modes, while on
another working channel or FM Radio mode.
When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop
and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broad-
cast. Press any key to stop the alert. After stopping the beep sound, the
weather alert reception conrmation screen will appear. Press any key to
display a conrmation screen. The conrmation screen will ask you whether
to move to the weather channel or return in the marine channel. Press [YES]
to switch to the weather channel, and press [NO] to return to the marine
channel.
6.7.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING
In order to test this system, NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz tone every
Wednesday sometime between 11 AM and 1 PM local time. You may use
this opportunity to test your transceiver periodically to confirm that the
Weather Alert feature is working, or for training crew members on how to
congure the transceiver to receive the NOAA Weather Alerts.
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6.8 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS
10 preset channels can be programmed for instant access. Press one of soft
key. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, then press the [PRESET] soft key.
Pressing the [PRESET] key activates the user assigned channel bank. If the
[PRESET] soft key is pressed and no channels have been assigned, an alert
beep will be emitted from the speaker.
6.8.1 PROGRAMMING
1. Select the desired channel to be assigned into the Preset Channel Bank
using the [▲]/[▼] key.
2. Press one of soft keys.
3. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, until the [P-SET] soft key is displayed
at the bottom of the LCD.
4. Press and hold the [P-SET] soft key until the “P-SET” icon and channel
number are blinking.
5. Press the [ADD] soft key to program the channel into the preset channel
memory. “P-SET” icon will appear.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 to program the desired channels into the pre-
set channels. Up to 10 channels can be registered. If you attempt to reg-
ister the 11th channel, error beep will sound.
6.8.2 OPERATION
1. Press one of soft keys.
2. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, until the [P-SET] soft key is displayed
at the bottom of the LCD.
3. Press the [P-SET] soft key, then press the [▲]/[▼] key to select the de-
sired preset channel.
4. Press one of soft keys, then press the [P-SET] soft key to return to the
last selected channel. The “P-SET” icon will disappear from the display.
6.8.3 Deleting a Preset Channel
1. Press one of soft keys.
2. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, until the [P-SET] soft key is displayed
at the bottom of the LCD.
3. Press the [P-SET] soft key, then press the [▲]/[▼] key to select the pre-
set channel to be deleted.
4. Press one of soft keys, then press and hold the [P-SET] soft key until the
“P-SET” icon and channel number are blinking.
5. Press the [DEL] soft key to delete the channel from the preset channel
memory.
6. To exit from deleting the preset channels, press the [BACK] soft key.
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6.9 SCANNING
The HX210 allows the user to select the scan type from “Memory Scan” or
“Priority Scan”. “Memory Scan” scans the channels that were programmed
into Scan Memory and also channels stored in the Preset Channel. “Prior-
ity Scan” is similar to the “Memory Scan” scan, however it scans the priority
channel (channel 16) and dual watches to channels programmed in memory
scan and preset channel memory. When an incoming signal is detected on
one of the channels during scan, the radio will pause on that channel, allow-
ing you to listen to the incoming transmission.
6.9.1 PROGRAMMING SCAN MEMORY
1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “CHANNEL SETUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “SCAN
MEMORY”.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select a desired channel to be scanned, then
press the [MEM] soft keys. “ON” icon will appear at the right side of the
selected channel.
6. Repeat step 5 for all the desired channels to be scanned.
7. To REMOVE a channel from the list, select the channel then press the
[MEM] soft key. “ON” icon of the selected channel will disappear.
8. When you have completed your selection, press the [CLR/] key to re-
turn to radio operation.
To check channels to be scanned, press the [▲]/[▼] key repeatedly. The
“MEM” icon will appear when the memory channel is displayed.
6.9.2 SELECTING SCAN TYPE
1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “CHANNEL SETUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “SCAN TYPE” with the [▲]/[▼]
key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “M-SCAN” or “P-SCAN”.
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the [CLR/] key to return to radio operation.
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Memory Scan (M-SCAN)
Scan Memory
Channel
Scan Memory
Channel
Scan Memory
Channel
Scan Memory
Channel
Preset
Channel 4
Preset
Channel 5
Priority Channel
Preset
Channel 0
Preset
Channel 1
Preset
Channel 2
Preset
Channel 3
Priority Scan (P-SCAN)
6.9.3 OPERATION
6.9.3.1 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN)
1. Set the scan type to “M-SCAN” in the SETUP menu (refer to “6.9.2 Se-
lecting Scan Type”).
2. Press the [SQL] switch, then press the [▲]/[▼] key until background
noise disappears.
3. Press one of soft keys.
4. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, until the [SCAN] soft key is displayed
at the bottom of the LCD.
5. Press the [SCAN] soft key. “MEM SCAN” appears on the display. Scan-
ning will proceed from the lowest to the highest programmed channel
number and preset channel (described in the next section) and will stop
on a channel when a transmission is received.
The channel number will blink during reception.
6. To stop scanning, press the [16/S] or [CLR/] key.
6.9.3.2 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN)
1. Set the scan type to “P-SCAN” in the SETUP menu (refer to “6.9.2 Se-
lecting Scan Type”).
2. Press the [SQL] switch, then press the [▲]/[▼] key until background
noise disappears.
3. Press one of soft keys.
4. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, until the [SCAN] soft key is displayed
at the bottom of the LCD.
5. Press the [SCAN] soft key. “PRI SCAN” appears on the display. Scan-
ning will proceed between the memorized channels and preset channel
and the priority channel.
The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel.
6. To stop scanning, press the [16/S] or [CLR/ ] key.
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6.10 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL)
Multi watch is used to scan two or three channels for communications.
m In Dual Watch, a normal VHF channel and the priority channel are
scanned alternately.
m In Triple Watch, a normal VHF channel, the priority channel, and the sub
channel are scanned alternately.
When a signal is received on the normal channel the radio briey switches
between the normal channel and the priority channel to look for a transmis-
sion. If the radio receives communications on the priority channel the radio
stops and listens to priority channel until communication ends and then
starts dual or triple watch scan again.
6.10.1 Setting up the Multi Watch Operation
1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “CHANNEL SETUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “MULTI WATCH” with the [▲]/[▼]
key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “DUAL” or “TRIPLE”.
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the [CLR/] key to return to radio operation.
6.10.2 Starting the Dual Watch
1. Press the [SQL] switch, then press the [▲]/[▼] key until background
noise disappears.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select a channel you wish to watch.
3. Press one of soft keys.
4. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, until the [DW] soft key is displayed at
the bottom of the LCD.
5. Press the [DW] soft key. The radio will monitor the priority channel and
the channel that was selected in step 2.
6. If a signal is received on the channel selected in step 2, the HX210 will
dual watch to priority channel.
7. To stop dual watch, press the [CLR/] key.
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6.10.3 Starting the Triple Watch
You may change the Dual Watch feature to Triple Watch via the Menu (“Set”)
Mode. The Triple Watch scans Channel 16, 9, and one other channel.
1. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select the channel to scan along with Channel 9
and 16.
2. Press one of soft keys.
3. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, until the [TW] soft key is displayed at
the bottom of the LCD.
4. Press the [TW] soft key to activate the Triple Watch feature.
5. When a transmission is received on the channel 16, HX210 will stay on
the channel 16 until the incoming signal disappears.
6. When a transmission is received on the channel 9, the HX210 will Dual
watch between the channel 16 and channel 9.
7. When the HX210 receives a transmission on the working channel, the
HX210 will Triple watch between the working channel, channel 16, and
channel 9.
8. To stop Triple watch, press the [CLR/] key.
6.11 Listening to the FM Radio
The HX210 includes provision for reception of FM broadcasts.
1. Press the [MENU/SET] key to display “MENU”, then press the “RADIO”
soft key.
The FM broadcast coverage is 76.000 to 108.000 MHz and utilizes Wide-
FM mode.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select the desired station.
3. To exit from the FM Broadcast Reception mode, press the [MENU/SET]
key to display “MENU”, then press the [CH] soft key.
6.12 Soft Keys
This menu item allows soft key assignment and how long the display will
show the soft key icon after a soft key is pressed.
1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “CONFIG”, then press the [SELECT] soft
key.
3. Select “KEY SETUP” with the [▲]/[▼] key, then press the [SELECT] soft
key.
4. Select “ASSIGNMENT” with the [▲]/[▼] key, then press the [SELECT]
soft key.
5. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select the key number to be programmed, and
press the [ENTER] soft key.
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6. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select a new function to be assigned, and press
the [ENTER] soft key. Available functions are listed below.
7. Press the [CLR/ ] key to return to radio operation.
Display Function
HI/MD/LO Selects transmit power.
DW/TW Turns on or off dual or triple watch scan.
MEMORY Add or remove channels from memory channel scan.
SCAN Turns on or off scanning function.
PRESET Programs or deletes the preset memory channel.
STROBE Turns on or off the strobe light LED.
6.13 Key Timer
1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “CONFIG”, then press the [SELECT] soft
key.
3. Select “KEY SETUP” with the [▲]/[▼] key, then press the [SELECT] soft
key.
4. Select “KEY TIMER” with the [▲]/[▼] key, then press the [SELECT] soft
key.
5. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select the desired time.
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the [CLR/ ] key to return to radio operation.
6.14 Reset
You may initialize the memories and settings of the setup categories inde-
pendently or return the transceiver to the original factory setting.
1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “CONFIG”, then press the [SELECT] soft
key.
3. Select “RESET” with the [▲]/[▼] key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select the desired category. You can select one
from “CHANNEL”, “CONFIG”, or “ALL” (all settings except the MMSI will
be initialized).
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “OK?”, then press the [ENTER] soft key.
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6.15 Key Beep
This selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key is
pressed.
1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “CONFIG”, then press the [SELECT] soft
key.
3. Select “KEY BEEP” with the [▲]/[▼] key, then press the [SELECT] soft
key.
4. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select the desired level. The beep level can be
set from “1” to “5”, or “OFF”.
5. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected level.
6. To stop Triple watch, press the [CLR/ ] key.
6.16 Battery Saver
This function allows you to change the battery save mode setting.
1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key.
2. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select “CONFIG”, then press the [SELECT] soft
key.
3. Select “BATTERY SAVE” with the [▲]/[▼] key, then press the [SELECT]
soft key.
4. Press the [▲]/[▼] key to select the desired setting. You can select one
from “OFF”, “50%”, “70%”, “80%”, or “90%”.
5. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected level.
6. To stop Triple watch, press the [CLR/] key.
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7. MAINTENANCE
7.1 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.
Never press the PTT switch unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is
connected to the antenna receptacle.
Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement
parts.
7.2 FACTORY SERVICE
In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please
contact the following:
For repairs In USA
Standard Horizon
Attention Marine Repair Department
6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630
Telephone (800) 366-4566
For repairs in Canada
Westcom Marine
488 East 62nd Avenue
Vancouver BC V5X2G1
Phone (604)327-6280
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.
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8. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
Tables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments
for USA. 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 Trafc System.
2. Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numbers followed by the letter A
(such as Channel 07A) are simplex channels on the USA. or Canadian
channel assignments whose counterparts in the International assign-
ments 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 USA,
and Canadian 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. Channel 22 (without an “A”) is an International duplex channel
for port operations. Some radios indicate an “A” adjacent to the alpha
channels on the display; on others “alpha” is not indicated but the proper
channel is selected 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 com-
municating with the bridge operators. Note that a limit of 1 Watt is speci-
ed for these channels.
4. The S/D column on the chart indicates either S (simplex) or D (duplex).
Simplex 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 operation involves the use of one frequency for
transmitting and a separate frequency for receiving. On channels speci-
ed as duplex on the charts, correct mode of operation is established au-
tomatically 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 geographic regions.
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6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Chan-
nel 16.
7. 156.050 MHz and 156.175 MHz are available for port operations and
commercial communications purposes when used only within the U.S.
Coast Guard designated Vessel Trafc Services (VTS) area of New Or-
leans, on the lower Mississippi River from the various pass entrances
in the Gulf of Mexico to Devil’s Swamp Light at River Mile 242.4 above
head of passes near Baton Rouge.
8. 156.250 MHz is available for port operations communications use only
within the U.S. Coast Guard designated VTS radio protection areas of
New Orleans and Houston described in Sec. 80.383. 156.250 MHz is
available for intership port operations communications used only within
the area of Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors, within a 25- nautical
mile radius of Point Fermin, California.
9. 156.550 MHz, 156.600 MHz and 156.700 MHz are available in the U.S.
Coast Guard designated port areas only for VTS communications and
in the Great Lakes available primarily for communications relating to the
movement of ships in sectors designated by the St. Lawrence Seaway
Development Corporation or the U.S. Coast Guard. The use of these fre-
quencies outside VTS and ship movement sector protected areas is per-
mitted provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement
communications in their respective designated sectors.
10. Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding
the movement and docking of ships. Normal output power must not ex-
ceed 1 watt. 5: 156.375 MHz and 156.650 MHz are available primarily for
intership navigational communications. These frequencies are available
between coast and ship on a secondary basis when used on or in the
vicinity of locks or drawbridges. Normal output power must not exceed 1
watt. Maximum output power must not exceed 10 watts for coast stations
or 25 watts for ship stations.
11. On the Great Lakes, in addition to bridge-to-bridge communications,
156.650 MHz is available for vessel control purposes in established
vessel trafc systems. 156.650 MHz is not available for use in the Mis-
sissippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2” and Southwest
Pass entrance Mid-channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above
Head of Passes near Baton Rouge. Additionally it is not available for use
in the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Ca-
nal, and the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal, except to aid the transition
from these areas.
12. Use of 156.375 MHz is available for navigational communications only
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in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2” and
Southwest Pass entrance Mid channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile
242.4 above head of Passes near Baton Rouge, and in addition over the
full length of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal from entrance to its
junction with the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, and over the full length
of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from its junction with the Mississippi
River to its entry to Lake Pontchartrain at the New Seabrook vehicular
bridge.
13. Within 120 km (75 miles) of the United States/Canada border, in the area
of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its approaches,
157.425 MHz is half of the duplex pair designated as Channel 88. In this
area, Channel 88 is available to ship stations for communications with
public coast stations only. More than 120 km (75 miles) from the United
States/Canada border in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of
Juan de Fuca, its approaches, the Great Lakes, and the St. Lawrence
Seaway, 157.425 MHz is available for intership and commercial commu-
nications. Outside Puget Sound area and its approaches and the Great
Lakes, 157.425 MHz is also available for communications between com-
mercial shing vessels and associated aircraft while engaged in commer-
cial shing activities.
14. When the frequency 156.850 MHz is authorized, it may be used addition-
ally for search and rescue training exercises conducted by state or local
governments.
15. The frequency 156.850 MHz is additionally available to coast stations on
the Great Lakes for transmission of scheduled Coded Marine Weather
Forecasts (MAFOR), Great Lakes Weather Broadcast (LAWEB) and
scheduled Notices to Mariners or Bulletins. F3C and J3C emissions are
permitted. Coast Stations on the Great Lakes must cease weather broad-
casts which cause interference to stations operating on 156.800 MHz
until the interference problem is resolved.
16. The frequency 157.100 MHz is authorized for search and rescue train-
ing exercises by state or local government in conjunction with U.S. Coast
Guard stations. Prior U.S. Coast Guard approval is required. Use must
cease immediately on U.S. Coast Guard request.
17. The duplex pair for channel 20 (157.000/161.600 MHz) may be used for
ship to coast station communications.
18. Available for assignment to coast stations, the use of which is in accord
with an agreed program, for the broadcast of information to ship stations
concerning the environment.
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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 Pacic coast: Coast Guard, East Coast:
Commercial shing
05 X D 156.250 160.850
Public Correspondence (Marine Opera-
tor),
Port operation, ship movement
05A X X S 156.250 Port operation. VTS in Seattle
06 X X X S 156.300 Inter-ship Safety
07 X D 156.350 160.950
Public Correspondence (Marine Opera-
tor),
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 move-
ment (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
1019 X S 156.950
2019 X S 161.550
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 ship-
ment
1020 X S 157.000
2020 X S 161.600
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
21B X - - - 161.650 CMB Service
22 X D 157.100 161.700 Port operation, ship movement
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VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART
CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE
22A X X S 157.100
US and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison
and Maritime Safety Information Broad-
casts 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
23B X - - - 161.750 CMB Service
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)
25B X - - - 161.850 CMB Service
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)
28B X - - - 162.000 CMB Service
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 shing 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 shing 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 Opera-
tor), 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 Operations
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 communications in lower Missis-
sippi River. Inter-ship only.
Canada: Commercial shing, 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 shing only,
International: Inter-ship, Port operations
and Ship movement
70 X X X S - - - 156.525 Digital selective calling (voice communica-
tions not allowed)
71 X X X S 156.575
US, Canada: Non-commercial (Recre-
ational),
International: Port operations and Ship
movement
72 X X X S 156.625 Non-commercial (Inter-ship only)
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VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART
CH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE
73 X X X S 156.675
US: Port Operations,
Canada: Commercial sh ing only,
International: Inter-ship, Port operations
and Ship movement
74 X X X S 156.725
US: Port Operations,
Canada: Commercial shing only,
International: Inter-ship, Port operations
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
1078 X S 156.925
2078 X S 161.525
78A X X S 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational)
79 X D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement
1079 X S 156.975
2079 X S 161.575
79A X X S 156.975 Commercial
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 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
83A X X S 157.175 U.S. Government Only,
Canadian Coast Guard Only
83B X - - - 161.775 CMB Service
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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9. 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.
STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU USA.) warrants, to the origi-
nal purchaser only, each new Marine Communications Product (“Product”)
manufactured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in
materials 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 defective
only if storage capacity drops below 80% of rated capacity or if leakage de-
velops.
Associated Accessories - 1 year. Includes: Microphones/Handsets, Exter-
nal Speakers, Antennas, Carrying Accessories, Power Supplies, and Signal-
ing Boards.
To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, trans-
portation and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON (a division of
YAESU USA.). Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number,
and date of purchase. STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the
purchaser freight prepaid. Products purchased prior to January 1, 1991 will
bear the STANDARD 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
Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORI-
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ZON, appear to be defective or not up to factory specications. STANDARD
HORIZON may, at its option, repair or replace parts or subassemblies with
new or reconditioned parts and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or re-
placed 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 dam-
ages shall not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product.
This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the Unit-
ed States of America and the District of Columbia.
STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replace-
ment parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where
purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist. The purchaser must
pay any transportation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STAN-
DARD HORIZON for service.
This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been sub-
jected 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. STANDARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for
ancillary equipment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is at-
tached 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 operation of the Product and ancil-
lary equipment as a whole under this warranty. STANDARD HORIZON re-
serves the right to make changes or improvements in Products, during sub-
sequent production, without incurring the obligation to install 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 con-
sequential damages resulting from the use and operation of this Product,
or from the breach of this LIMITED WARRANTY, any implied warranties,
or any contract with STANDARD HORIZON. IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS, STANDARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRAN-
TIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
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 specic
legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state.
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ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COV-
ERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
THANK YOU for buying STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU
USA.) products! We are condent your new radio will serve your needs
for many years!
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the HX210 Marine
VHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may
be benecial to you, as new products are released they will appear on
the STANDARD HORIZON Web site.
Product Support Inquiries
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX210,
you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-mail or
contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 ext 6300 M-F 8:00-
5:00PST.
In addition to the warranty, STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime “at
rate” program to provide service after the warranty period has expired. If
you wish to obtain the at rate price for out-of-warranty repair, you must
include the information on the Owner’s Record with the unit when you re-
turn 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
specications.
Note: The at rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARD
HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a repair
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
modication, or water damage (depending on the product).
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10. SPECIFICATIONS
Performance specications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are
subject to change without notice.
10.1 GENERAL
Frequency Ranges: TX: 156.025 MHz - 161.600 MHz
RX: 156.050 MHz - 163.275 MHz
Channel Spacing: 25 kHz
Frequency Stability: ±3 ppm
(–4 °F to +140 °F [–20 °C to +60 °C])
Emission Type: 16K0G3E
Antenna Impedance: 50
Operating Voltage: 7.4 V DC
Current Consumption: 330 mA (Receive, Typical at AF MAX.)
100 mA (Standby)
1.6 A / 1.0 A / 0.7 A (TX: 6 W / 2.5 W / 1 W)
Operating Temperature: –4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)
Case Size (W x H x D): 2.36” x 5.2” x 1.58” (60 x 132 x 40 mm)
(w/o knob & antenna)
Weight (Approx.): 9.9 oz (280 g) (with Belt Clip, & Antenna)
10.2 TRANSMITTER
RF Power Output: 6 W / 2.5 W / 1 W (@3.7 V )
Maximum Deviation: ±5 kHz
Spurious Emission: Less than 0.25 µW
Microphone Impedance: 2 k
10.3 RECEIVER
Circuit Type: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies: 1st: 51.650 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz
Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 70 dB typical
Intermodulation: 68 dB typical
Hum & Noise Ratio: 40 dB typical
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD): 0.25 µV (-6 dBµVemf)
Selectivity: 25 kHz (–60 dB)
AF Output (Internal SP): 600 mW @16 for 10 % THD (@ 7.4 V)
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11. 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
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. However, any vessel required to carry
a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a HF single side band
radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal. FCC license forms, including ap-
plications 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 Ra-
dio 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 eld ofce or regional ofce 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 ll out the
license application.
FCC Type Accepted: ............................................................................. Part 80
Output Power with builtin Battery: ..................... 1.0/2.5/6.0 W (Low/Mid/High)
Emission: .......................................................................................... 16K0G3E
Frequency Range: ......................................................156.025 to 162.025MHz
FCC Type Number: .................................................................... K6630613X30
Industry Canada Type Approval: ............................................ 511B-30613X30
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12. RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power trans-
mitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed, the transceiver
sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the Federal
Communications Commission adopted RF exposure guidelines with
safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.
This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%
(this corresponds to 50% transmission time and 50% reception time).
WARNING: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure
guidelines, this transmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation
distance of at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face. Speak in a
normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from the face at the
required separation distance.
Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modications, or
attachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regula-
tions.
CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
Votre émetteur-récepteur portatif sans filcontient un émetteur à faible
puissance. Lorsque vous appuyez sur le bouton Push-to-Talk (PTT),
l’émetteur-récepteur émet des signaux de radiofréquence (RF). En août
1996, la FCC (Commission Fédérale des Communications) a adopté des
directives relatives à l’exposition aux RF avec des niveaux de sécurité
pour les appareils sans l portatifs.Le fonctionnement de cet appareil est
autorisé à un facteur d’utilisation ne dépassant pas 50 % (correspondant
à 50% de la durée de transmission et 50% de la durée de réception).
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour assurer la conformité avec les directives
d’exposition RF de la FCC, cet émetteur-récepteur et son antenne doi-
vent être maintenus à une distance minimum d’un pouce (2,5 centimètre)
de votre visage. Parlez avec une voix normale, avec l’antenne dirigée
vers le haut et éloignée du visage, à la distance requise.Si vous utilisez
un casque pour cette radio, et que vous portez la radio sur vous, utilisez
exclusivement le clip de ceinture Yaesu pour cet émetteur-récepteur,
et assurez-vous que l’antenne se trouve à une distance minimum d’un
pouce (2,5 centimètres) de votre corps pendant l’émission.Utilisez ex-
clusivement l’antenne fournie. Les antennes, les modificationsou les
accessoires non autorisés peuvent endommager l’émetteur-récepteur et
enfreindre les réglementations FCC.
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13. FCC NOTICE
NOTICE
Unauthorized changes or modications to this equipment may void com-
pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modication must be approved
in writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a division of YAESU USA.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OP-
ERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1)
THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2)
THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, IN-
CLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERA-
TION.
NOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES
OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD
VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en-
couraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada appli-
cables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est auto-
risée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire
de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compro-
mettre le fonctionnement.
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or
model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to
operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permis-
sible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indi-
cated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than
the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use
with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (identier le dispositif par son numéro de certi-
cation ou son numéro de modèle s’il fait partie du matériel de catégorie
I) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types
d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et
l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne
non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal
indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.
The applicant is responsible for providing proper instructions to the user
of the radio device, and any usage restrictions, including limits of expo-
sure durations. The user manual shall provide installation and operation
instructions, as well as any special usage conditions, to ensure compli-
ance with SAR and/or RF eld strength limits. For instance, compliance
distance shall be clearly stated in the user manual.
The user manual of devices intended for controlled use shall also include
information relating to the operating characteristics of the device; the
operating instructions to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF field
strength limits; information on the installation and operation of accesso-
ries to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF eld strength limits; and
contact information where the user can obtain Canadian information on
RF exposure and compliance. Other related information may also be in-
cluded.
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YAESU USA
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Copyright 2017
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
All rights reserved.
No portion of this manual may be
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YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
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