Standart Horizon HX40 User manual

HX40
VHF FM Marine Transceiver
Owner’s Manual
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION.................................. 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION............................................ 1
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................... 2
3. ABOUT THIS RADIO ........................................... 4
3.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND................. 4
3.2 ABOUT WATER PROTECTION..................... 4
3.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16).... 4
3.4
CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)
.. 5
3.5 BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67 .................. 6
3.6 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE.............. 6
3.7 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE ...... 7
4. ACCESSORIES ................................................... 8
4.1 PACKING LIST............................................... 8
4.2 OPTIONS....................................................... 8
5. GETTING STARTED............................................ 9
5.1 RADIO CARE ................................................ 9
5.2 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS...................... 9
5.2.1 BATTERY SAFETY ............................... 9
5.2.2 BATTERY CHARGING........................ 10
5.3 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION / REMOVAL ..... 11
6. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS........................ 12
6.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES..................... 12
6.2 LCD INDICATORS ....................................... 14
7. BASIC OPERATION .......................................... 16
7.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS............. 16
7.2 INITIAL SETUP ............................................ 16
7.3 RECEPTION ................................................ 16
7.4 TRANSMISSION.......................................... 16
7.4.1 TRANSMIT POWER ........................... 17
7.4.2
TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)
... 17
7.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND
INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS .... 17
7.6 KEYPAD LOCKING...................................... 18
7.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS.................... 18
7.7.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT ................... 18
7.7.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING... 19
7.8
PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS ... 20
7.8.1 PROGRAMMING PRESET
CHANNEL BANKS .... 20
7.8.2 OPERATION on a Preset Channel...... 20
7.8.3 Deleting a Preset Channel .................. 21
7.9 SCANNING .................................................. 22
7.9.1 PROGRAMMING SCAN MEMORY .... 22
7.9.2 SELECTING SCAN TYPE................... 22
7.9.3 SCANNING OPERATION ................... 23
7.10 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) ... 24
7.10.1 Setting up the Multi Watch Operation ... 24
7.10.2 Starting the Dual Watch .................... 25
7.10.3 Starting the Triple Watch ................... 25
7.11 Listening to the FM Radio .......................... 26
FM broadcast Frequency sweep operation ... 26
Store the FM frequency................................ 26
Memory Frequency Recall ........................... 27
7.12 Soft Keys.................................................... 27
Key Assignment............................................ 27
Key Timer ..................................................... 28
8. MENU (“SETUP”).............................................. 29
CHANNEL SETUP ............................................. 29
CHANNEL GROUP ...................................... 29
WEATHER ALERT ....................................... 29
SCAN MEMORY .......................................... 29
SCAN TYPE ................................................. 29
SCAN RESUME........................................... 30
MULTI WATCH ............................................. 30
PRIORITY CH .............................................. 30
SUB CH........................................................ 30
FM SETUP ......................................................... 31
ADD.............................................................. 31
EDIT ............................................................. 32
DELETE ....................................................... 32
CONFIG ............................................................. 32
KEY BEEP.................................................... 32
BATTERY SAVE........................................... 33
KEY SETUP ................................................. 33
BACKLIT LEVEL .......................................... 33
BACKLIT TIMER .......................................... 33
CONTRAST.................................................. 34
RESET ......................................................... 34
ABOUT... ............................................................ 34
9. MAINTENANCE................................................. 35
9.1 GENERAL.................................................... 35
9.2 FACTORY SERVICE.................................... 35
9.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART.................... 35
10. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ..... 36
11. WARRANTY..................................................... 42
Marine Products Limited Warranty ..................... 42
12. SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 45
11.1 GENERAL .................................................. 45
11.2 TRANSMITTER .......................................... 45
11.3 RECEIVER ................................................. 45
11.4 FM BROADCAST RECEIVER.................... 45
13. FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE
INFORMATION ...... 46
MARITIME STATION LICENSE ......................... 46
MARINE RADIO CALL SIGN ............................. 46
CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING........... 46
FCC / ISED INFORMATION .............................. 46
14. RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT .......... 47
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................... 47
CONSIGNES DE SECURITE ............................ 47
15. FCC NOTICE.................................................... 47
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the HX40! 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 stand behind every product sold, and we invite you to contact us
should you require technical advice or assistance by calling [phone]
Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM Pacic time.
The HX40 is a Submersible 6-Watt portable two-way marine transceiver.
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 HX40 includes the following features: Memory Scanning, Priority Scan-
ning, Dual and Triple watch, NOAA Weather Alert, easy-to-read large LCD
display, Battery Life display on the LCD, and a transmit Time-Out Timer
(TOT).
The HX40 transmitter provides a full 6 Watts of transmit power which is also
to selectable to 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.
We appreciate your purchase of the HX40, and encourage you to read this
manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the
HX40.
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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the safety precautions, and use this product safely.
Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or misuse
of this product by the purchaser or any third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable
for damages caused through the use of this product by the purchaser or any
third party, except in cases where ordered to pay damages under the laws.
Types and meanings of the marks
DANGER This mark indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury or only property damage.
Types and meanings of symbols
These symbols signify prohibited actions, which must not be done to use this product safely.
For example: indicates that the product should not be disassembled.
These symbols signify required actions, which must be done to use this product safely. For example:
indicates that the power plug should be disconnected.
DANGER
Do not operate the device when flammable
gas is generated.
Doing so may result in fire and explosion.
Do not transmit with this device in a crowded
place for the safety of persons using a medi-
cal device such as a cardiac pacemaker.
The radio wave emitted from this product can
cause the medical device to malfunction and re-
sult in an accident.
Do not touch any liquid leaking from the liquid
display with your bare hands.
There is a risk of chemical burns occurring when
the liquid comes into contact with the skin or gets
into the eyes. In this case, seek medical treatment
immediately.
Do not touch any material leaking from the bat-
tery pack with bare hands.
The chemical that has stuck to your skin or en-
tered your eye can cause chemical burns. In such
a case, consult the doctor immediately.
Do not solder or short-circuit the terminals of
the battery pack.
A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition may
result.
Do not carry the battery pack together with a neck-
lace, hairpin, or small metal objects. A short circuit
can result.
WARNING
Do not power this transceiver with a voltage
other than the specified power supply voltage.
A fire, electric shock, or damage may result.
Do not make very long transmissions.
The main body of the transceiver may overheat,
resulting component failure or operator burns.
Do not disassemble or make any alteration to
this product.
An injury, electric shock, or failure may result.
Never touch the antenna during transmission.
This may result in injury, electric shock and equip-
ment failure.
Do not handle the battery pack or charger with
wet hands. Do not insert or remove the power
plug with wet hands.
An injury, leak, fire, or failure may result.
If smoke or a strange odor is emitted from the
main body, battery pack, or battery charger,
immediately turn the transceiver off; remove
the battery pack.
A fire, chemical leak, overheating, component
damage, ignition, or failure may result. Please
contact the dealer from which you purchased this
product.
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CAUTION
Do not place the transceiver on an unsteady
or sloping surface, or in a location with ex-
treme vibration.
The transceiver may fall or drop, resulting in fire,
injury and equipment damage.
Stay as far away from the antenna as possible
during transmission.
Long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation
may have a negative effect on the human body.
Do not dangle or throw the transceiver by
holding its antenna.
This may injure others and may also result in
damage and failure of the transceiver.
Do not wipe the case using thinner and ben-
zene etc.
Use only a soft, dry cloth to wipe stains from the
case.
Keep this product out of the reach of children.
Injury to the child, or damage to the transceiver
may result.
Do not use any products other than the speci-
fied options and accessories.
Failure or miss operation may result.
If the transceiver will not be used for an ex-
tended period, turn it OFF and remove the bat-
tery pack for safety.
Do not throw the transceiver, or subject it to
strong impact forces.
Physical abuse may result in component damage
and equipment failure.
Keep magnetic cards and videotapes away
from the transceiver.
The data recorded on cash cards or videotapes
may be erased.
Do not use the transceiver in a crowded place.
The antenna may strike others and result in an
injury.
Install the hand strap and belt clip securely.
Improper installation may cause the transceiver to
fall or drop, resulting in an injury or damage.
Before discarding a depleted battery pack, af-
fix tape or insulating covering to its terminals.
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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 “10. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS”.
WARNING
This radio is capable of transmitting on Marine VHF radio frequencies.
The FCC allows the use of VHF Marine band on water areas only. Use of
the VHF Marine band when on land is not permitted. If persons use the
VHF Marine Band on land and interfere with other communications, the
FCC will be notied and search for the interference. Responsible 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 PROTECTION
The HX40 is only submersible※when the MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack.
※IPX7 Specication for submersibility: 3 ft. (1 m) for 30 minutes.
3.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16)
Channel 16 is designated as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may
be dened as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the trans-
ceiver is turned 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-
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.).
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5. State the kind of assistance you 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 trafc, congestion on channel 16 resulting
from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced signicantly 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 trafc, 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.
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.
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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 trafc 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 “10. 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),
ISED (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. ACCESSORIES
4.1 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is rst opened, please check it
for the following contents:
HX40 Transceiver
CAT460 Antennaø
SAD-23B AC Adaptor for SBH-27 (100-240 VAC, Type-A plug)
E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug
SBH-27 Charger Cradle
SHB-19 Belt Clip
Hand Strap
Owner’s Manual
øAntenna gain: -1.5 dBi, Impedance: 50 ohm
4.2 OPTIONS
SAD-23B/C/UøAC Adaptor for SBH-27
SSM-14A Submersible Speaker / Microphone with Earphone Jack
SEP-10A Earphone for SSM-14A
MH-73A4B Submersible Speaker / Microphone
SSM-64A VOX Headset
SSM-55A Earpiece / Microphone
CN-3 Radio-to-Ship’s-Antenna Adapter
SCH-11 Belt Clip Hanger
SCH-29 Floating Jacket
“B” sufx is for use with 100-240 VAC (Type-A plug), “C” sufx is for use
with 100-240 VAC (Type-C plug), and “U” sufx is for use with 100-240 VAC
(Type-BF plug).
Note: Before operating the HX40 for the rst time, it is recommended that
the battery be charged. Please see section “5.2.2 BATTERY CHARGING”
for details.
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5. GETTING STARTED
5.1 RADIO CARE
After using the HX40 in a salt water environment, it is recommended to clean
the radio with fresh water by rinsing the radio under a sink faucet or by dunk-
ing the radio in a bucket of fresh water. After washing, use a soft cloth and
thoroughly dry all parts of the radio. This is to keep the rubber switches and
speaker grill clean and in top operating condition.
5.2 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged
by connecting the SBH-27 Charger Cradle with the SAD-23B AC Adapter,
see section “5.2.2 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 built-in battery in approximately 3 hours.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, the built-in battery pack should only be
charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.
5.2.1 BATTERY SAFETY
The built-in battery of this transceiver contains Li-ion batteries. This type
of battery 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 sufcient 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:
The built-in battery should be charged only in non-hazardous environ-
ments.
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Use only STANDARD HORIZON approved batteries.
 Do not exceed the specied temperature limits.
Do not reverse the charge polarity. Use only the proper charger. If this is
tampered with or another charger is used, permanent damage may re-
sult.
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 THE REGULAR TRASH!
LI-ION BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND
MANNER.
Incinerating Li-ion batteries, placing them in the land ll, or mixing them with
the municipal solid waste collection, is PROHIBITED BY LAW in most areas.
Return batteries to an approved Li-ion battery recycler. This may be avail-
able you purchased the battery.
Contact your local waste management ofcials for other information regard-
ing the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of Li-ion
batteries.
5.2.2 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-27, then
plug the SAD-23B into the AC line outlet.
3. Place the HX40 into the SBH-27; the anten-
na should be at the left side when viewing
the charger from the front.
4. When the HX40 is inserted correctly, the
HX40’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
HX40, then unplug the SAD-23B from the
AC line outlet.
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CAUTION
The SAD-23 and SBH-27 are NOT designed to be waterproof. Do not at-
tempt to charge in water hazardous locations.
NOTE
The SAD-23B is only designed for the charging of the HX40’s built-
in battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The SAD-23B may
introduce noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so
it is not recommended for use adjacent to such devices.
When carefully maintained, a built-in battery should be useful for
about 300 charge/discharge cycles.
Contact Standard Horizon dealer or Factory Service about the built-in
battery replacement. Refer to the section “9.2 FACTORY SERVICE”.
5.3 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION / REMOVAL
r
To install the Belt Clip: align the
Belt Clip to the niche on the rear
of the transceiver, then slide the
Belt Clip downward until it locks
in place with a “Click”.
r
To remove the Belt Clip: press
the Belt Clip Tab away from the
rear of the transceiver to unlock
the Belt Clip, then slide the Belt
Clip upward to remove it.
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6. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
6.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES
NOTE
This section denes each control of the transceiver. For detailed operating
instructions, refer to section “7. BASIC OPERATION”. Refer to the below
illustration for the locations of the following controls, switches, and con-
nections.








ANT Jack (Top Panel)
The supplied CAT460 exible antenna is attached here.
PTT (PUSH-TO-TALK)Switch (Left Side Panel)
When pushed activates the transmitter.
POWER Switch (Left Side Panel)
Press and hold this key to turn the radio “ON” or “OFF”.
MIC/SP Jack (Top Panel)
The jack accepts the optional SSM-14A Speaker/Microphone, MH-
73A4B Submersible Speaker/Microphone, SSM-64A VOX Headset, or
SSM-55A Earpiece/Microphone. When this jack is used, the internal
speaker and microphone are disabled.
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LCD Display
The display shows the current operating conditions (See the LCD indica-
tors illustrated on page 14 & 15).
Microphone
The internal microphone is located here.
When transmitting, position the microphone about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~
2.5 cm) away from your mouth. Speak slowly and clearly into the micro-
phone.
Keypad
p(UP) Key
Press this key to change the operating channel, the audio volume level,
or the squelch threshold level.
Pressing the key momentarily, will increase the channel (or level) one
step. Holding the key, will increase the channel (or level) continuously.
q(DOWN) Key
Press this key to change the operating channel, the audio volume level,
or the squelch threshold level.
Press the key momentarily, will decrease the channel (or level) one step.
Holding the key, will decrease the channel (or level) continuously.
t& uKeys
When the soft keys are displayed on the channel display screen, press
these keys to select the soft key functions.
Note:
The soft keys can be customized using the Setup Menu mode de-
scribed in section “7.12 Soft Keys”. When one of the soft keys is
pressed briey, the functions will appear at the bottom on the dis-
play.
Press these keys to toggle the on-screen menus right or left.
ENT/MENU Key
Pressing while the soft keys are displayed will enter the selected soft key.
Press to access MENU.
Secondary use:
Press and hold to access SETUP Mode.
CLR/Key
Press this key to cancel a function or menu selection.
Secondary use:
Press and hold this key to lock or unlock the keypad.
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SQL/VOL Key
Press this key to enable the audio volume adjustment.
Then press this key again to enable the squelch threshold level adjust-
ment.
Secondary use:
Press and hold this key to open the squelch, allowing you to monitor the
operating channel. Press the key again to resume normal (squelch con-
trolled) monitoring.
16/S Key
Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel se-
lection. Press and hold 16/S Key to recall the sub channel.
Speaker
The internal speaker is located here.
6.2 LCD INDICATORS
“ ” Indicator
This indicator appears during transmission.
“ ” Indicator
This indicator appears when a signal is being received or the radio is un-
squelched.
“USA”/“INTL”/“CAN” Indicator
These indicators show the “band” of operation.
“USA” indicates the USA band; “INTL” indicates the International band;
and “CAN” indicates the Canadian band.
“DW” Indicator
DW: Dual Watch is activated.
TW: Tri-Watch is activated.
TRANSMIT POWER Indicator
“HI”: 6 W
“MD”: 2.5 W
“LO”: 1 W
“MEM” Indicator
This indicator shows the channel is registered in the transceiver “Scan
Memory”.
“P-SET” Indicator
Shown when the channel is programmed into the Preset Channel memory.
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Battery Indicator
“ ”: Full battery
“ ”: Lower battery
“ ”: Battery is low
“ ”: Battery is empty
“ (Blinking)”: Prepare to charge the battery
“P” Indicator
Shown when the channel is set as the Priority Channel.
“D” Indicator
S hown when the Dual Watch function is enabled in FM radio mode.
“T” Indicator
S hown when the Triple Watch function is enabled in FM radio mode.
Channel Display
The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmit and the
receive modes.
VOL Indicator
This indicator shows the receive audio volume level.
SQL Indicator
This indicator shows the squelch setting level.
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③
④
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⑪
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7. BASIC OPERATION
7.1 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).
7.2 INITIAL SETUP
1. To install the antenna onto the transceiver; hold the bottom end of the
antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until
it is snug. Do not over-tighten.
7.3 RECEPTION
1. Press and hold the POWER switch to turn the radio ON.
2. Press the [SQL/VOL] key, when the VOL
indicator appears on the display, press and
hold the [SQL/VOL] key until the “ ”
indicator appears on the display. This is the
“squelch OFF” state.
3. Press the [p] or [q] key until noise or audio from the speaker is heard at
a comfortable level.
4. Press the [SQL/VOL] key to resume normal (squelch controlled) monitor-
ing.
5. When the VOL indicator disappears, press the [p] or [q] key to select
the desired channel. Refer to the channel chart on page 39 for avail-
able 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.
7.4 TRANSMISSION
1. Setup the transceiver as described in the “7.3 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 “ ” in-
dicator will appear on the display.
4. Position the microphone about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~ 2.5 cm) away from
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your mouth. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
5. When the transmission is nished, release the PTT switch.
7.4.1 TRANSMIT POWER
The TX output power of the HX40 is set to high level (6 W*) in factory de-
fault, and the “HI” indicator is displayed on the top part of the screen.
To change the TX output power:
1. Press the [◄] or [►] key to display the soft keys.
2. Press the [◄] or [►] key repeatedly, until
[HI], [MD], or [LO] is selected above a soft
key at the bottom of the LCD.
3. Press the [ENT/MENU] key repeatedly to
switch between HI (6 W), MD (2.5 W), or LO
(1 W) output power.
7.4.2 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 receive mode, even if
the PTT switch continues to be held down. The PTT switch must rst be re-
leased, then wait 10 seconds before transmission may be started again. This
Time-Out-Timer (TOT) prevents a continuous transmission that would result
from an accidentally stuck PTT switch.
7.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS
To change the channel group from USA to International or Canada:
1. Press and hold the [ENT/MENU] key.
2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “CHANNEL SETUP”.
3. Press the [◄] or [►] key to select the [SELECT] soft key, then press the
[ENT/MENU] key.
4. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “CHANNEL GROUP”.
5. Press the [ENT/MENU] key.
6. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the de-
sired channel group “USA”, “INTERNA-
TIONAL”, or “CANADA”.
7. Press the [ENT/MENU] soft key to store the
selected setting.
8. Press the [CLR/ ] key to return to radio operation.
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7.6 KEYPAD LOCKING
In order to prevent accidental channel change, the HX40’s keypad may be
locked.
Press and hold the [CLR/] key to lock the keypad (except the PTT, [SQL/
VOL] and [CLR/] keys) so that they are not accidentally changed. “KEY
LOCK” will appear on the entire screen, to indicate that the functions are
locked.
To unlock the keys, press and hold the [CLR/] key until “UNLOCK” ap-
pears.
7.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS
1. Press the [ENT/MENU] key to display the
MENU screen.
2. Press the [◄] or [►] key to select the [WX],
then press the [ENT/MENU] key.
The transceiver changes to the weather
channel mode and the radio will be set to
the last used NOAA weather channel.
3. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select a different
NOAA weather channel.
4. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the [ENT/MENU] key to
display MENU screen. Press the [◄] or [►] key to select the [CH], then
press the [ENT/MENU] key. The transceiver will revert to the channel in
use prior to switching to the weather channel mode.
7.7.1 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 a subsequent weather
report on one of the NOAA weather channels.
The HX40 can respond to weather alerts; when monitoring a weather chan-
nel; when stopping on the last selected weather channel during scanning
modes; while operating on another working channel; or while listening in the
FM Radio mode.
When an alert is received on a NOAA weather
channel, scanning will stop and the trans-
ceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of
a NOAA broadcast. Press any key to stop the
alert.
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