Yaesu Musen HX460S Marine Transceiver User Manual F HX460S HX460S NEW

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. Marine Transceiver F HX460S HX460S NEW

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HX460SHX460SVHF/FM MarineHandheld TransceiverOwner's Manual
HX460STABLE OF CONTENTSFCC NOTICE ................................ 1GENERAL INFORMATION.......... 2 INTRODUCTION .......................................... 2 FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ..... 2ACCESSORIES............................ 3 PACKING LIST ............................................. 3 OPTIONS ..................................................... 3CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .4 CONTROLS and CONNECTIONS .................. 4 INDICATORS ............................................... 7OPERATION ................................. 9 INITIAL SETUP ............................................ 9 RECEPTION .............................................. 10 TRANSMISSION .........................................11 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) .............11 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL BANDS ........................... 12 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS .................... 12 SCAN ........................................................ 12 PRIORITY SCAN ........................................ 13 NOAA WEATHER ALERT ........................... 14 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 ....................... 14 CHANNEL 9 ............................................... 14 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 ................... 15 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 ................... 15 PRESET CHANNELS (A ~ E): INSTANT ACCESS ..................................... 15 Programming ........................................... 15 Operation ................................................ 16 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ............. 16 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE METER ............ 17 SETUP MODE ............................................ 18 CLONING .................................................. 20 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER’S MICROPROCESSOR .................................. 21BATTERY .................................... 23 BATTERY CHARGING ................................ 23 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION........... 23 USING THE NC-72 BATTERY CHARGER .... 24 FBA-23 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE ............ 24 BATTERY SAFETY ..................................... 25MAINTENANCE ......................... 26SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 27RF Exposure Safety StatementSAFETY INFORMATIONYour wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmit-ter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed, the transceiver sendsout radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the Federal Communica-tions Commission adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels forhand-held wireless devices.This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50% (thiscorresponds 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 atleast 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, withthe antenna pointed up and away from the face at the required separationdistance.If you use a headset accessory for this radio, with the radio worn on yourbody, use only the Vertex Standard belt clip for this transceiver, and ensurethat the antenna is at least 1 inches (2.5 centimeters) from your body whentransmitting.Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or at-tachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regulations.
HX460SCongratulations on your purchase of the HX460S! Whether this is your firstportable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORI-ZON equipment, The STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed toensuring your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which shouldprovide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harsh-est of environments. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnelstand behind every product we sell, and we invite you to contact us, shouldyou require technical advice or assistance, at (562) 404-2700.We appreciate your purchase of the HX460S, and encourage you to readthis manual thoroughly, so as to learn and understand the capabilities of theHX460S fully.FCC NOTICENOTICEUnauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void com-pliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approvedin writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a Marine Division of VERTEX STAN-DARD.NOTICEThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, usesand can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference toradio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be de-termined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged totry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced marine electronics technicianfor help.Page 1
HX460S1. GENERAL INFORMATION1.1 INTRODUCTIONThe HX460S is a submersible, miniature 5-Watt portable two-way VHF ma-rine transceiver. The transceiver has 173 channels: 163 marine and 10weather. The 163 marine channels are switchable to comply with USA, In-ternational, or Canadian regulations. It has an emergency channel 16 whichcan be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the 16/9 key.NOAA weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing theWX key.The transceiver includes the following features: Memory Scanning, PriorityScanning, NOAA Weather Alert, Battery Saver, easy-to-read large LCD dis-play, EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed on LCD, and a trans-mit Time-Out Timer (TOT).The transmitter provides a maximum of 5 Watts output, and has the selectionof 2.5 Watts and 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.The optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit can be installed to pro-vide readout of the current barometric pressure.1.2 FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATONThe following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out thelicense application.FCC Type Accepted ............................................................................ Part 80Output Power with CNB460 ..........1 W (Low), 2.5 W (Mid), and 5 W (High)Emission............................................................................................16K0F3EFrequency Range ................................................... 156.025 to 163.275 MHzFCC Type Number.......................................................................K66HX460SIndustry Canada Type Approval ....................................... Approval PendingAdditional FCC and Industry Canada data, including licensing re-quirements, are contained in the companion document titledOWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. The document also containscharts for VHF channel assignments, transceiver operating proce-dures, maintenance, factory service information, and warranty data.Page 2
HX460SPage 32. ACCESSORIES2.1 PACKING LISTWhen the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please checkit for the following contents:• HX460S Transceiver• CNB460 1100 mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack• NC-72B 120VAC Wall Charger for CNB460• CAT460 Antenna• E-DC-19 DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug for the CNB460• Quick Draw Belt Clip• Carrying Strap• Owner’s Manual (P/N EC010N100)• Owner’s Manual Supplement (P/N E00005004)2.2 OPTIONSNC-72C 230-240 VAC Wall Charger for the CNB460FBA-23 Alkaline Battery CaseSU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor UnitCMP460 Noise-canceling Waterproof Speaker/MicrophoneVC-24 VOX HeadsetE-DC-6 DC Cable; plug and wire onlyMCC460 Soft CaseCAW230 Radio-to-Ship’s-Antenna AdapterNote: Before operating the HX460S for the first time, it is recommended thatthe battery be charged. Please see section 5.3 OPERATING BATTERYCHARGER for details.
HX460SPage 43. CONTROLS AND INDICATORSNOTEThis section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed oper-ating instructions, refer to section 4 of this manual. Refer to Figure 1 forthe location of the following controls, indicators, and connections.3.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONSFigure 1Controls and Connectors
HX460SPage 5POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROLTurns the transceiver on and off, and adjusts the volume. BUSY/TX INDICATORThis indicator glows green when a signal is being received and red whentransmitting. It also glows red during charging of the of the CNB460Lithium Ion battery pack and green when charging is completed.SQUELCH (SQL) CONTROLSets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activatethe audio circuits but a received signal does. This point is called theSquelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch control will de-grade the reception of wanted transmissions.MIC/SP JACKAccepts the optional CMP460 Speaker/Microphone or VC-24 VOX Head-set. When this jack is used, the internal speaker is disabled.Antenna ConnectorConnect the supplied CAT460 flexible antenna here.PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT) SWITCHActivates transmission.LAMP KEYTurns the lamp (for LCD and Keypad back-lighting) on and off.Hold down this key to lock the displayed channel functions (except theH/L, PTT, and LAMP keys) so that they are not accidentally changed.The key lock symbol “ ” will appear, to indicate that the functions arelocked. Hold down until the key lock symbol “ ” disappears to unlockthe radio.UP (p) KEYSelects the desired channel. Each press increases the channel number.When held down, the channels increase continuously.DOWN (q) KEYSelects the desired channel. Each press decreases the channel num-ber. When held down, the channels decrease continuously.
HX460SPage 616/9 KEYImmediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding downthis key recalls channel 9.WX KEYImmediately recalls the last-used NOAA Weather Channel from any chan-nel location. Recalls the previously- selected working channel when theWX key is pressed again.Secondary use: When the 16/9 key is held and the WX key is pressed,the radio will change modes between the USA, International, and Cana-dian channel sets.MEM KEYMemorizes the selected channel for scanning. Holding this key will de-lete a memorized channel. (“MEM” appears on the LCD display duringmemory operation).H/L KEYToggles the transmitter power level between High (5 Watts), Medium(2.5 Watts), and Low (1 Watt) of output. Does not operate on “low poweronly” and transmission-inhibit channels.When operating on Canadian channel 13, or USA channels 13 or 67,pressing this key momentarily toggles the power level from Low powerto Medium or High power.PRESET KEYImmediately recalls one of up to five user preset memories for operation(shown as A-E on the LCD). Pressing this key repeatedly scrolls throughthe preset memory channels.SCAN KEYStarts scanning and Priority scanning of programmed channels. Whenscanning, press and hold this key to turn on and off Priority scan (PRI isshown on the left side of the display during Priority scanning).EXT DC JACKThis DC input jack allows connection to an external DC power source (6-16V DC). When the radio is turned off, and external power (above 9.7 V)is applied, the battery will be charged.
HX460SPage 73.2 INDICATORSFigure 2IndicatorsChannel DisplayThe operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission andreception modes. When the optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unitis installed, the LCD may be configured to indicate the current BarometricPressure.A IndicatorSignifies ship-to-ship channels in USA or Canadian mode (whose counter-part in the International mode is a public correspondence (marine operator)channel).USA/CAN/INTL IndicatorDenotes the “band” of operation for the particular channel. “USA” indicatesthe USA band; “CAN” indicates the Canadian band; and “INTL” indicatesthe International band. Refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for a list ofchannels.H/M/L Indicators“” indicates High power (5 Watts); “ ” indicates Medium power (2.5 Watts);and “ ” is for Low power (1 Watt). “Blank” in this location indicates a recep-tion-only channel.PRI IndicatorPriority Scan is activated.SCN IndicatorScan is activated.TX IndicatorAppears during transmission.
HX460SPage 8WX IndicatorNOAA weather channel.MEM IndicatorThe channel is in the transceiver’s “Scan Memory.”Battery IndicatorWhen transmitting, this indicator appears when the battery capacity is ap-proximately 60%. When the battery capacity is approximately 10%, thisindicator will blink.NOTE: The battery indicator should be used only as a guide in charging theCNB460 battery.KEY Lock IndicatorWhen the symbol is shown on the LCD, all keys are disabled except for theH/L, PTT and LAMP keys.
HX460SHow to use the Quick Draw Belt Clip1. Connect the hanger to the rear of the HX460S, with the notch point-ing directly up, using the supplied screw (Figure 4-a).Use only the screw includedwith the clip to mount the clipto the back of the transceiver!2. Clip the Quick Draw Belt Clip toyour belt (Figure 4-b).3. To install the HX460S into theQuick Draw Belt Clip, align thehanger with the Quick Draw BeltClip and slide the HX460S intoits slot until a click is heard.4. To remove the HX460S from theQuick Draw Belt Clip, Rotate theHX460S 180 degrees, then slidethe transceiver out from the QuickDraw Belt Clip (Figure 4-c).Page 94. OPERATION4.1 INITIAL SETUPNOTENever key the transceiver without an antenna connected, as this maycause damage to the transceiver.1. Install the belt clip on the transceiver, if desired.2. Install the nylon carrying strap on the the trans-ceiver, if desired.3. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (seefigure 6 and section 5.2).4. Install the antenna onto the transceiver.NOTEWater resistance of the transceiver is assuredonly when the battery pack and antenna areattached to the transceiver. Figure 3Antenna InstallationFigure 4(a)(b) (c)belt
HX460SPage 104.2 RECEPTION1. Turn the POWER/VOLUME CONTROL knob clockwise to turn the trans-ceiver on.2. Turn the SQUELCH CONTROL knob fully counterclockwise. This stateis known as “Squelch Off.”3. Turn up the POWER/VOLUME CONTROL knob until the noise or audiofrom the speaker is at a comfortable level.4. Select a channel that has no signal being received (no one is transmit-ting on the channel) and where only noise is heard.5. Slowly turn the SQUELCH CONTROL knob clockwise and stop immedi-ately after the noise disappears. This condition is known as the “SquelchThreshold.” If the knob is turned clockwise past this point, weak signalsmay not be received. No noise or no signal is heard until a signal isreceived that exceeds the squelch threshold.6. To change channels, press the [p] or [q] key. Sometimes, a slight ad-justment of the squelch threshold is needed, as some channels have ahigher noise level than others.7. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for a complete listing ofall USA, International and Canadian VHF Marine channels and their uses.8. If necessary, press the LAMP key to turn on the display illumination. Thelamp automatically turns off in about 5 seconds. To turn off the lamp,press the LAMP key again.9. To “lock” the channel so that it is not accidentally changed, hold downthe LAMP key for about one second. This locks the [p] and [q] buttonsand all the front panel controls except the H/L, PTT and LAMP keys. The“” symbol will appear on the display to indicate that the keypad islocked. Hold down the LAMP key for about one second to unlock thekeys. The “ ” symbol will disappear from the display..
HX460SPage 114.3 TRANSMISSION1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of the 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 H/L key until “ ” isdisplayed on the LCD. This indicates Low power (approximately 1 Watt).NOTETransmitting on 1 Watt prolongs battery life. Low power (1 Watt)should be selected whenever possible.4. If using Low power is not effective, select Medium power (2.5 Watts) orHigh power (5 Watts) by pressing the H/L key until “ ” (Medium power)or “ ” (High power) is displayed.5. When receiving a signal, wait until the incoming signal stops before trans-mitting. The transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.6. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch to transmit. The “TX” indicator isdisplayed during transmission.7. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. Hold the microphone about½ to 1 inch away from your mouth.8. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.9. Refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for an overview of com-mon transceiver operating procedures.4.4 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 secondsbefore automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep sounds from thespeaker. The transceiver automatically switches to the receiving mode, evenif the PTT switch is held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT switchmust first be released, then pressed again. This Time-Out Timer (TOT) pre-vents a continuous transmission that would result from an accidentally stuckPTT switch.
HX460SPage 124.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL BANDS1. To change the operating band (channel set) of the transceiver, hold downthe 16/9 key and press the WX key. The band will change from USA, toInternational, and to Canadian with each press.2. “USA” appears on the LCD for the USA band, “CAN” appears for theCanadian band, and “INTL” appears for the International band.3. Refer to the marine channel charts in the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLE-MENT for allocated channels in each band.4.6 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press the WX key. The transceiverchanges to the weather channel mode. This mode consists of a specialpre-set memory bank containing the standard NOAA weather channels.2. The transceiver will be set to the last-used NOAA weather channel. Pressthe [p] or [q] key to change to other weather channels.3. To exit from the weather channel mode, press the WX key. The trans-ceiver will revert to the channel you were using prior to switching to theweather channel mode.4.7 SCANThis transceiver provides a special “Scanning Memory Bank” which allowsyou to designate certain channels for inclusion in a “loop” which will bescanned at high speed. If an incoming signal is detected on one of the chan-nels in the scanning loop, the radio will pause on that channel, allowing youto listen to the incoming transmission.1. Select the desired channel to be included in the scanning loop using the[p] or [q] key.2. Press the MEM key to store the channel into the transceiver’s scanningmemory. “MEM” will be displayed on the LCD.3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all the channels to be scanned.4. To delete a channel from the transceiver’s scan memory, press the MEMkey again while the memorized channel is displayed. “MEM” will disap-pear from the display.5. All channels programmed remain in the transceiver’s scan memory evenif the power is turned off. See section 4.17: “RESETTING THETRANSCEIVER’S MICROPROCESSOR” to clear all channels from thetransceiver’s scan memory.
HX460SPage 136. Adjust the SQUELCH CONTROL knob until background noise is elimi-nated.7. To start scanning, press the SCAN key. The scan proceeds from thelowest to the highest programmed channel number and stops on chan-nels when a transmission is received. Scanning will resume when thesquelch closes after the incoming signal disappears at the end of thetransmission.8. To stop the scan, press the SCAN, 16/9, WX, or PRESET key.4.8 PRIORITY SCANThe priority scanning feature allows the radio to scan while also keepingwatch on a particularly important “priority channel.” The following channelscan be set as the priority channel: 16, 09, and Preset Channels A through E(Preset Channels are described in section 4.14).1. To set the priority channel, hold down the 16/9 key and press the MEMkey. The channel will change from 16 to 09 to Preset A to Preset B toPreset C to Preset D to Preset E with each press of the MEM key. Thedisplayed channel will be set as the priority channel when the 16/9 key isreleased.2. For priority scanning, hold down the SCAN key during normal scanning.Scanning will proceed between the memorized channels and the prioritychannel. The priority channel will be scanned after each programmedchannel. “PRI” is shown on the left side of the channel number duringpriority scanning.3. As an example of priority scanning, let us say that channels 06, 07, and08 are memorized in the transceiver’s scan memory. Priority scanningwill proceed in the following sequence:[CH06] à [Priority Channel] à [CH07] à [Priority Channel] à [CH08] à [Priority Channel] à [CH06] à [Priority Channel] ……4. Even when the transceiver stops and listens to the signal of a programmedchannel, the transceiver will shift to a “dual watch” mode between thischannel and the priority channel. Therefore, your priority watching of thedesignated channel is not compromised when the scanner has pausedon an active channel.
HX460SPage 144.9 NOAA WEATHER ALERTIn the event of extreme weather disturbances such as storms and hurri-canes, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a“weather alert” consisting of a 1050 Hz tone, followed by weather reports onthe weather channels. The transceiver is capable of receiving this alert if thefollowing is performed:1. Program your area’s weather channels into the transceiver’s scanmemory. Follow the same procedure as for regular channels under Sec-tion 4.7.2. Press the SCAN key to start the scan.3. The memorized weather channels are scanned along with the regularmemorized channels. Scanning will not stop, however, on the (continu-ous) weather broadcast channels unless the weather alert tone is re-ceived.4. When an alert is received on a weather channel, scanning stops and thetransceiver emits a beeping tone that will stay on for 5 minutes or untilthe user presses the WX key to listen to the Weather Alert.NOTICETake care not to damage your hearing when operating with the optionalVC-24 VOX Headset or Earpice. The NOAA Weather Alert Tone will beemitted at full volume, irrespective of the setting of the POWER/VOL-UME CONTROL konb.4.10 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 161. To select the emergency channel, press the 16/9 key from any channel.2. If you cannot contact anyone on channel 16, switch to another channel.3. See the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for additional emergencyoperating practices.4. To recall the previously-used channel when you are finished on channel16, press the 16/9 key again.4.11 CHANNEL 9Channel 9 is used as a hailing channel for initial, non-emergency contactswith other vessels. Hold down the 16/9 key for 1 second to select channel 9.You should shift to a different channel, by mutual agreement with the othervessel’s operator, after contact is established (so as to keep the hailing chan-nel clear for other users).
HX460SPage 154.12 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Mes-sages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting andpassing in restricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blindriver bends, High power is allowed. Pressing the H/L key will change thepower output from 1 Watt ( ) to 5 Watts ( ); if pressed again, 2.5 Watts( ) will be selected. When the PTT switch is released, the transceiver willrevert to Low power. Press the H/L key again if you need High power on asubsequent transmission.4.13 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic betweenships, High or Medium power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) bypressing the H/L key. When the PTT switch released, the transceiver willrevert to low power.4.14 PRESET CHANNELS (A ~ E): INSTANT ACCESSFive user-assigned channels can be programmed for instant access. Press-ing the PRESET key provides activates the user-assigned channel bank. Ifthe PRESET key is pressed and no channels have been assigned, an alertbeep will be emitted twice from the speaker (if the beeper has been en-abled; see Section 4.17.1 KEY BEEP on page 18).4.14.1 ProgrammingHold down the PRESET key, and press the [p] or [q] key (repeatedly, ifnecessary) until the desired channel number (from among the regular oper-ating channels) is displayed.With the desired channel number displayed, release the PRESET key. The“A” notation will appear on the LCD display, indicating that the displayedchannel is now saved in the Preset Channel A position.Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program the desired channels into Preset Channelsb ~ E.To delete a Preset Channel, hold down the PRESET key and press the [p]or [q] key until the Preset Channel number to be deleted is displayed, thenrelease the PRESET key.
HX460SPage 164.14.2 OperationPressing the PRESET key toggles between Preset Channel A, b, C, d, E,and the last selected “regular” channel. Preset Channel A is represented by“A” to the left of the channel number on the LCD, and channel B is repre-sented by “b,” and so forth. The letter “A” should not be confused with the“A” that sometimes is displayed to the right of the channel number (describedin the section 3.2 of this Owner’s Manual).4.15 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USEAll channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), In-dustry Canada and International regulations. The mode of operation cannotbe altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Simplex or duplex mode isautomatically activated, depending on the channel and whether the USA,International or Canadian operating band is selected. Refer to the channelcharts in the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT.
HX460SPage 174.16 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE METERThe optional Barometric Pressure unit (SU-1) brings to the HX460S the uniquecapability of providing readout of the current barometric pressure. The SU-1unit requires calibration of the ‘offset’ parameters, so that the pressure readingwill be correct. To do this you must have a barometer to use as a reference asyou adjust the SU-1 to match its reading; see section 4.17.6 boF (BarometricPressure Offset). The SU-1 Barometric Pressure Unit can be installed in thetransceiver by referring to the following illustration:SU-1 Operation1. Set the SQUELCH CONTROL knob to the “Squelch Threshold” point.2. Hold down the H/L key for at least 1 second; this initiates measurementof the current Barometric Pressure.3. After few seconds, the current Barometric Pressure (in mm of Hg) willappear on the display.4. To return to normal operation, again hold down the H/L key until theHX460 shows the last selected working channel; alternatively, turn thesquelch counter-clockwise until noise is heard. The display will revert tothe last channel selected. Return the squelch control to the “threshold”position to resume normal operation.Installation of the SU-11. Make sure that the transceiver is off. Remove the hard or soft case, ifused. Remove the battery pack.2. Locate the connector for the SU-1 under the caution seal in the batterycompartment on the back of the radio, just peel off the caution seal.3. Align the connector on the SU-1 with the transceiver’s connectorand gently press the unit into place.4. Affix the new (supplied with the SU-1) caution seal, and replace thebattery. Installation is now complete.Figure 5
HX460SPage 184.17 SETUP MODEThe HX460S’s Setup Mode allows a number of the HX460S operating pa-rameters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements.The Setup Mode is easy to activate and set, using the following procedure:1. Turn the radio off.2. Hold down the LAMP key, then turn on the transceiver while still holdingdown the LAMP key.3. “SET” will appear on the display, indicating that the Setup Mode hasbeen activated.4. Press the LAMP key to select the Menu item to be adjusted.5. Press the [p] or [q] key select the status or value of the Menu item.6. After completing your adjustment, press the 16/9 key to save the newsetting and exit to normal operation.4.17.1 bEP (KEY BEEP)Function: Enable/Disable the Keypad beeper.Available Values: ON/OFFDefault: ON4.17.2 LP (LAMP MODE)Function: Select the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode.Available Values: KEY/TGL (Toggle)/5 (5 second)Default: KEYKEY:Illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 seconds when any key ispressed.TGL (Toggle):Pressing the LAMP key toggles the LCD/Keypad lamp On/Off.5 (5 second):Pressing the LAMP key illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 sec-onds.4.17.3 snL (SCAN LAMP)Function: Enable/Disable the Scan lamp while scanning is paused.Available Values: ON/OFFDefault: OFF
HX460SPage 194.17.4 sCn (SCAN DISPLAY)Function: Select the display mode while scanning.Available Values: nor (Normal)/SPL (Special)Default: nor (Normal)nor (Normal):Changes the channel number accordance with scanningSPL (Special):The channel number does not change during scanning. How-ever, the channel number changes, when the scanner isstopped, to indicate the channel number on which the radiohas received a transmission; this lets you see the last chan-nel on which someone called.4.17.5 bro (BAROMETRIC PRESSURE) [Requires optional SU-1]Function: Select the unit of the Barometric Pressure display.Available Values: HG (mm Hg)/HPADefault: HG (mm Hg)4.17.6 boF (BAROMETRIC PRESSURE OFFSET) [Requires optional SU-1]Function: Calibrating the Barometric Pressure meter.Press the [p] or [q] key to set the HX460S’s Barometric Pressure display tomatch a Calibrated Barometer’s displayed pressure.Barometric Pressure Conversion Chart(Rounded to nearest whole number)hpa Inches hpa Inches hpa Inches hpa Inches982 29.0 1001 29.55 1011 29.85 1026 30.3985 29.1 1002 29.6 1013 29.9 1029 30.4989 29.2 1004 29.65 1014 29.95 1033 30.5992 29.3 1006 29.7 1016 30.0 1036 30.6996 29.4 1007 29.75 1019 30.1 – –999 29.5 1009 29.8 1023 30.2 – –
HX460SPage 204.18 CLONINGThe HX460S includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memoryand configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to anotherHX460S. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radio’s data to another:1. Turn both radios off.2. Connect the (optional) CT-32 Clone Cable between the MIC/SP jacks ofthe two transceivers.3. Hold down the PRESET key and then turn on the transceiver. Do this forboth transceivers (the order of switching the radios on does not matter);“cLn” will appear on the display on both transceivers.4. On the Destination transceiver, press the MEM key (“cr” will appear onthe LCD).5. Press the 16/9 key on the Source transceiver; “cS” will appear on theSource radio, and the data will now be transferred.6. If there is a problem during the cloning process, “cE” will displayed. Checkyour cable connections and battery voltage, and try again.7. If the data transfer is successful, the Destination transceiver will returnto normal operation; Turn both transceivers off and disconnect the Clonecable. You can then turn the transceivers back on, and begin normaloperation.
HX460SPage 214.19 RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER’S MICROPROCESSORResetting the microprocessor restores the initial, factory-supplied conditionsin the transceiver. These are called the “default” conditions. To reset themicroprocessor, first turn the transceiver off. Then, while pressing and hold-ing in the WX and SCAN keys, turn the transceiver on. The default condi-tions are:•No channel numbers are in scan memory.•Channel 16 is the priority channel.•Channel 16 will be selected when the transceiver is turned on.•WX channel 01 will be recalled when the WX key is pressed.•Preset Channels are unassigned.NOTEThe above procedure also resets the microprocessor. Perform this pro-cedure if an operational problem occurs which cannot be solved by nor-mal operating procedures.
HX460SPage 225. BATTERYThe CNB460 is a high performance Lithium-Ion battery providing high ca-pacity in a very compact package.CAUTIONTo avoid risk of explosion and injury, CNB460 battery pack should onlybe removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.5.1 BATTERY CHARGINGIf the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be chargedby connecting the NC-72 battery charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12VDC power is available, the optional E-DC-6 or the E-DC-19 DC adapter withcigarette plug may be used for charging the battery. The NC-72, E-DC-6and E-DC-19 will charge a completely discharged CNB460 battery pack inabout 3 hours.5.2 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Turn the transceiver off.2. To remove, open the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the trans-ceiver, then slide the battery downward and out from the transceiver.3. To install, insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on theback of the transceiver, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks inplace with a “click.”Close the Battery Pack LatchInsert the Battery PackFigure 6
HX460S5.3 USING THE NC-72 BATTERY CHARGER1. Turn the transceiver off.2. Insert the miniature plug on the end ofthe NC-72 Battery Charger cable into theEXT DC jack of the transceiver.3. Plug the NC-72 into a 120 VAC wall out-let.4. The indicator on the radio will glow red,indicating that charging has begun.5. When charging is completed, the redindicator on the radio will change togreen. Remove the plug from the EXTDC jack when charging has been ac-complished.6. Replace the rubber gasket in its placeto protect the inside of the transceiverfrom the water.Caution: Make sure that the gasket isin place to ensure the radio remains waterproof.Note: The CNB460 battery pack must be installed in the radio prior to con-nection of the NC-72 Battery Charger. If the NC-72 is plugged in before thebattery pack is installed, charging will not take place.5.4 FBA-23 BATTERY CASEFBA-23 is a battery case that holds two alkaline batteries and is used with theHX460S transceiver. Alkaline batteries can be used for transmission in anemergency, but power output will only be 1 Watt, and battery life will be short.1. Slide the batteries into the FBA-23 with the Nega-tive [–] side of the batteries touching the springconnections inside the FBA-23.2. Insert the FBA-23 into the battery compartment onthe back of the transceiver, then close the BatteryPack Latch until it locks in place with a “click.”Note: The battery indicator on the transceiver is onlyapplicable to the CNB460 rechargeable battery. Disre-gard this indication when using alkaline batteries.Page 23Figure 7Figure 8
HX460S5.5 BATTERY SAFETYBattery packs for your transceiver contain Lithium-Ion batteries. This type ofbattery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused orabused, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe thefollowing precautions:DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALSShorting the terminals that power to the transceiver can cause sparks, se-vere overheating, burns, and battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficientduration, it is possible to melt battery components. Do not place a loosebattery pack on or near metal surfaces or objects such as paper clips, keys,tools, etc. When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver, the termi-nals that transfer current to the transceiver are not exposed.DO NOT INCINERATEDo not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator. The heat of fire maycause battery cells to explode and/or release dangerous gases.Page 24
HX460S6. MAINTENANCEFor preventive maintenance and instructions on obtaining factory service,please refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. For general trouble-shooting, refer to this Troubleshooting Chart.Page 25TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTSYMPTONThe SCAN keydoes not start thescan.The USA/INTL/CAN modes donot function.Rotating theSQUELCHCONTROL knobdoes not eliminatebackgroundnoise.Cannot changeany function.Key Lock doesnot function.Indicator does notlight whencharging abattery.PROBABLECAUSENo channelsmemorized.Squelch is notadjusted.Proper operationnot followed.Low battery.Key Lock is on.Proper operationnot followed.Defective batteryCNB460.REMEDYUse the MEM key to enterdesired channels into thetransceiver’s memory.Adjust the squelch tothreshold or to the pointwhere noise just disappears.Further adjustment of thesquelch control may elimi-nate incoming signals.HOLD down the 16/9 keyand press the WX key.Charge battery. Refer tosection 5 of this manual.Turn Key Lock off. Refer tosection 3.1. .Hold down the LAMP key for1 second.Contact your StandardHorizon dealer.
HX460S7. SPECIFICATIONS7.1 GeneralFrequency range:TX: 156.025 - 157.425 MHzRX: 156.050 - 163.275 MHzNumber of channels:All US, Canadian & International channels10 weather channelsChannel spacing:25 kHzModulation type:16K0G3ESupply voltage:7.2 VDCCurrent consumption:Standby: 50 mASaver on: 23 mARX: 195 mATX: 1.6 A (H)/0.9 A (M)/0.6 A (L)Temperature range:–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)Battery life:11 hours @ 5 W (HI)(STBY:RX:TX = 90:5:5) 15 hours @ 2.5W (MID)19 hours @ 1 W (LOW)Waterproof rating:30 minutes @ 1 meter depth (JIS 7)Dimensions:3.8 (H) x 2.4 (W) x 1.1 (D) in96 (H) x 60 (W) x 29 (D) mmWeight:0.64 lb (290g)7.2 TransmitterFrequency range:156.025 - 157.425 MHzRF output power:5 W/2.5 W/1 W @7.2 V or 13.8 VSpurious emissions:At least 65 dB downAF distortion:<5 % @1 kHzMax deviation:±5 kHzFrequency stability :±5 ppmFM noise:>40 dB downMicrophone type:CondenserMicrophone impedance:2 kΩPage 26
HX460S7.3 ReceiverFrequency range:156.050 - 163.275 MHzCircuit type:Double-conversion superheterodyneIFs:1st: 21.7 MHz2nd: 450 kHzSensitivity:0.2 µV 12 dB SINADAdjacent channel selectivity:70 dBIntermodulation response:70 dBSpurious response rejection:70 dBSpeaker impedance:8 ΩAF output:0.4 W @ 8 Ω 10 % THD (7.2V)0.5 W @ 8 Ω 10 % THD (13.8V)
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HX460SCopyright 2000VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.Printed in JapanMarine Division of VERTEX STANDARDUS Headquarters17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A.0101T-DYEC010N102

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