Entel HT644 GMDSS Setup guide

PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
Attaching / removing the antenna
Attaching / removing the battery pack
1. To attach, carefully align the antenna with the
socket. Screw in the antenna and clockwise
(taking care not to cross the thread) until it
is seated rmly with the accessory cover’s
rubber ring between the antenna and the top
of the radio. (A)
2.To remove, unscrew the antenna
anti-clockwise. (B)
1. To attach, locate the pegs on the bottom of the
battery into the slots on the radio and press
the top of the battery against the radio. Secure
battery by tightening the screw clockwise
by hand. (Do not use any implement or
overtighten). (C)
2.To remove, unscrew the locking screw anti-
clockwise and pull the battery away from the
top of the radio. (D)
A
B
C
D
SWITCHING ON, RECEPTION
AND SWITCHING OFF
1. To switch on, rotate the on/off/volume control
(1) on the top of the radio clockwise.
2.The radio will enter standby mode. This is
indicated by the LED Amber ashing once
every 5 seconds, signalling that the radio is
ready for use.
3.Adjust the volume control (1) to select the
desired volume level.
4.Using the channel buttons (3) ensure you have
the correct channel selected.
5. When receiving a valid signal, the LED will
illuminate steady green and audio will be
emitted from the radio’s speaker or audio
accessory (if attached)
6.When nished using the radio, switch off by
turning the on/off/volume control (1) until it
clicks and the radio will be switched off.
TRANSMITTING
1. Perform steps 1 through to 5 of ‘Switching On,
Reception and Switching Off.’
2.Before transmitting, monitor the channel and
make sure it is clear.
3.When receiving a signal, wait until the signal
stops before transmitting. The radio cannot
transmit and receive simultaneously.
4.Press the PTT (Push To Talk) button (4) to begin
your transmission. To conrm transmission the
LED illuminates red.
5. For best transmitted speech quality you must
talk directly into the radio’s microphone (10) at
ar ound 4cm be t ween yo ur mout h and the rad io.
6.Please note: if you talk into the top of the
radio or with your mouth fur ther away, you will
transmit poor quality speech.
7. When the transmission is nished, release the
PTT button.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Entel UK Limited
Declares that the radio equipment type
HT644 is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU
The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following
internet address:
www.entel.co.uk/red
www.entel.co.uk
HT644
Quick Start User Guide
Designed in the United Kingdom
All Rights Reserved. Copyright Entel UK Ltd.

Quick Start User Guide V2.6
HT644
INTRODUCTION
The Entel HT644 is a professional IP68 submersible marine handheld
radio that operates on the VHF marine band. The HT644 has 56 marine
international channels, 10 weather and 36 dealer programmable private
channels.
This quick guide provides basic guidance for operating your radio.
A full version of this user guide is available to download from our website,
www.entel.co.uk
To meet your exact requirements the radio may have been customised by
your Entel dealer. These features will be explained in a separate guide
issued by the dealer.
PACKI NG LI ST
HT644 Marine VHF radio
CNB750E Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
CBH750 Spring loaded belt clip
CCAHT Trickle charger pod
CAT40 High efciency antenna
CWCHT Mains adaptor
CWCHT-12 12v charger lead
LY600 Lanyard
ASPACKCAHV3 Bulkhead screw and spacer kit
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Attaching and removing accessories
1. To attach an accessory, remove the accessor y
cover by unscrewing the locking screw anti-
clockwise (leave the cover attached or store in
a safe place).
2.Plug the accessory into the socket, then
carefully tighten the locking screw clockwise
until nger tight (do not overtighten or use any
implement)
3. To remove an accessory, unscrew the locking screw of the accessory by
ha n d in an anti-cloc k wise dire c t ion. En sure yo u re -  t th e accessory socket
cover (the radio is not submersible without the socket covered).
BATTERY I N FORMATI O N
Battery charging
1. Connect the AC adapter to the charger pod and plug in.
2.Turn the radio of f.
3.Insert the battery pack into the charger pod, either with or without the
radio attached. The charger LED status light changes to red and charging
begins.
4.When charging is complete the charger status LED changes from red
to green (a fully discharged battery pack will take approximately 6 hours
to recharge).
5. For standby / emergency operation charge the battery once a week
6.If the battery is used infrequently, e.g. leisure use, ensure it is charged at
least once a month.
CAUTION
BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS
• Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so
may reduce the life of the battery pack.
• After charging is complete, remove the battery from the charger.
• Please ensure that the radio is turned off before placing it in the charger
and never switch a radio on whilst in the charger.
• Only use Entel branded battery packs and chargers.
• Do not shor t the battery terminals or dispose of the battery in a re.
• Do not charge the radio and/or battery pack if they are wet.
DANGER
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE BATTERY IN ANY WAY!
Your Entel battery pack incorporates a safety circuit to avoid danger, if the
safety circuit is damaged or bypassed, or the battery cells are damaged
directly, they may generate extreme heat, smoke, rupture and emit ames.
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
1
3
8
9
2
5
6
4
7
7 KEY LCD
1. On/off knob. Rotate to turn the radio on or off, rotate clockwise to
increase volume
2.MEM Button: Memorises a desired channel for scanning
SCAN Button: Starts/stops scanning the memorized channels
WX Button: Immediately recalls the weather channels
A/B Button: Provides instant access to preassigned channels (if
programmed)
3.Channel control
4.Push To Talk (PTT) button. Press to speak and release to listen
5. 16/9 Button: Short press selects channel 16 and a longer press
selects channel 9
6.Toggle high/low transmitter power
7. Shor t press toggles LCD and keypad backlight on/off. Long press
toggles keypad lock on/off
8.Monitor momentarily (squelch defeat)
9.LED Indicator
Red steady - Transmitting
Red ashing slowly - Battery needs recharging
Green steady - Receiving
10. Microphone
10
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