Standard Horizon HX270E Manuale utente

HX270E

VHF/FM Marine

Handheld Transceiver

Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........ 2

2. ACCESSORIES .......................... 3

2.1 PACKING LIST ................................... 3

2.2 OPTIONS ............................................ 3

3. BATTERY ................................... 4

3.1 BATTERY CHARGING ....................... 4

3.2 BATTERY REMOVAL/

INSTALLATION ..... 4

3.3 USING THE NC-88

BATTERY CHARGER .... 5

3.4 FBA-25A ALKALINE

BATTERY CASE .... 5

3.5 BATTERY SAFETY ............................ 6

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ....

4.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ... 8

4.2 INDICATORS ................................... 10

5. OPERATION ............................. 12

5.1 INITIAL SETUP ................................ 12

5.2 RECEPTION .................................... 13

5.3 TRANSMISSION ............................. 14

5.4 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT

TIMER (TOT) ..... 14

HX270S

RF Exposure Safety Statement

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmit-

ter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed, the transceiver sends

out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the Federal Communica-

tions 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.

If you use a headset accessory for this radio, with the radio worn on your

body, use only the STANDARD HORIZON belt clip for this transceiver, and

ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inches (2.5 centimeters) from your body

when transmitting.

Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or

attachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regulations.

5.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND

INTERNATIONAL BANDS ...... 15

5.6 SCAN ............................................... 15

5.7 PROGRAMMABLE

PRIORITY SCAN .... 16

5.8 DUAL WATCH ................................. 16

5.9 EMERGENCY

(CHANNEL 16 USE) .... 17

5.10 CALLING ANOTHER

VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) .... 17

5.11 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 .... 18

5.12 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 .... 18

5.13 PRESET CHANNELS (1 ~ 8):

INSTANT ACCESS .... 19

5.14 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX

CHANNEL USE ..... 19

5.15 SETUP MODE ............................... 20

6. MAINTENANCE ........................ 22

7. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ..... 24

8. SPECIFICATIONS .................... 26

HX270E Page 1

Congratulations on your purchase of the HX270E! Whether this is your first

portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON

equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensur-

ing your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which should pro-

vide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harshest

of environments.

We appreciate your purchase of the HX270E, and encourage you to read

this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and understand the capabilities of the

HX270E fully.

ABOUT VHF MARINE RADIO

The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156

and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163

MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances

that are essentially “line of sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through

objects such as buildings, hills or trees). Actual transmission range de-

pends much more on antenna type, gain and height than on the power

output of the transmitter. The approximate distance a portable 5W radio

may communicate is about 5 miles in if there are no obstructions (build-

ings, hills etc.) restricting line of sight transmission.

Attention in Case of Use

This transceiver works on frequencies which are not generally permitted.

For frequency allocation, apply for a licence at your local spectrum man-

agement authority. For actual usage con-

tact your dealer or sales shop in order to

get your transceiver adjusted to the allo-

cated frequency range.

List of the practicable area

AUT BEL DNK FIN

FRA DEU GRC ISL

IRL ITA LIE LUX

NLD NOR PRT ESP

SWE CHE GBR

HX270EPage 2

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The HX270E is a submersible, miniature 5-Watt portable two-way VHF ma-

rine transceiver. The transceiver has all allocated USA, international, or

Canadian channels. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immedi-

ately selected from any channel by pressing the 16/9 key.

The transceiver includes the following features: Memory Scanning, Program-

mable Priority Scanning, Battery Saver, easy-to-read large LCD display,

EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed on LCD, and a transmit

Time-Out Timer (TOT).

The transmitter provides a maximum of 5 Watts output, and has the selection

of 2.5 Watts and 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.

HX270E Page 3

2. ACCESSORIES

2.1 PACKING LIST

When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check

it for the following contents:

• HX270E Transceiver

• FNB-83 7.2 V, 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack

• NC-88C/U 230 VAC Overnight Charger

• CD-26 Charger Cradle

• FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case

• CAT460 Antenna

• E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug

• CLIP-14 Belt Clip with screw

• Owner’s Manual

2.2 OPTIONS

CD-26 Charger Cradle

FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case

FNB-83 7.2 V, 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack

E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug

NC-88B/C/U 120 or 230 VAC Overnight Charger

E-DC-6 DC Cable; plug and wire only

VAC-370B/C/U Rapid Charger

CE68 PPS Software

CT-111 Cable SET for CE68

CAW230 Radio-to-Ship’s-Antenna Adapter

Note: Before operating the HX270E

for the first time, it is recom-

mended that the battery be

charged.

HX270EPage 4

3. BATTERY

The FNB-83 is a high performance rechargeable battery providing high ca-

pacity in a compact package.

3.1 BATTERY CHARGING

If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged

by connecting the NC-88 battery charger (see figure 2 on page 5). If 12V DC

power is available, the optional E-DC-6 or the E-DC-19A DC adapter with

cigarette plug may be used for charging the battery. The NC-88, E-DC-6 and

E-DC-19A will charge a completely discharged FNB-83 battery pack in about

10 hours.

3.2 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. 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 the

back of the transceiver, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in

place with a “click.”

Figure 1

Install the Battery Pack

Close the

Battery Pack Latch

Important Notice

To avoid the ingress of water between the transceiver body and battery

pack/case, close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a

“click” while pressing and holding the battery pack/case in toward the

top panel (secure the upper edge of the battery pack/case snugly against

the upper edge of the battery nest).

HX270E Page 5

3.3 USING THE NC-88 BATTERY CHARGER

1. Install the supplied FNB-83 battery pack on the rear of the HX270E.

Ensure that the transceiver is switched off.

2. Plug the NC-88 Overnight Charger into the

AC line outlet, then insert the cable plug

into the jack located on the side panel of

the CD-26 Charger Cradle.

3. Insert the transceiver and battery pack into

the CD-26; the antenna jack should be at

the left side when viewing the charger from

the front.

4. If the transceiver and battery pack are in-

serted correctly, the Red indicator on the

CD-26 will glow. A fully-discharged pack will

be charged completely in 10 hours.

Important Notes:

PThe NC-88 is not designed to power the transceiver for operation (re-

ception or transmission).

PDo not leave the charger connected to the transceiver for continuous

periods in excess of 24 hours. Long term overcharging can degrade the

Ni-MH battery pack and significantly shorten its useful life.

PIf using a charger other than the NC-88/CD-26, or if using a battery pack

other than the FNB-83, follow the appropriate instructions provided with

the charger/battery. Contact your Dealer if you have any doubts about

the appropriateness of the particular charger or battery pack you intend

to use.

3.4 FBA-25A Waterproof Alakline Battery Tray

FBA-25A is a battery case that holds six alkaline batteries and is used with the

HX270E transceiver.

When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press in the (+) end so

the battery snaps into place. Always replace all six batteries at the same

time, paying attention to the polarity indicated inside the case.

The FBA-25A must not be used with rechargeable cells. The FBA-

25A does not contain the thermal and over-current protection

circuits (provided in the "FNB" series of Ni-MH Battery Packs) required

when utilizing Ni-Cd and Ni-MH cells.

Figure 2

HX270EPage 6

3.5 BATTERY SAFETY

Battery packs for your transceiver contain Ni-MH 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 follow-

ing precautions:

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS

Shorting the terminals that power to the transceiver can cause sparks, se-

vere overheating, burns, and battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient

duration, it is possible to melt battery components. Do not place a loose

battery pack on or near metal 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 INCINERATE

Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator. The heat of fire may

cause battery cells to explode and/or release dangerous gases.

Caution

Never short-circuit the connection terminals on the bat-

tery or charger !

CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL-HYDRIDE BATTERY.

MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROP-

ERLY.

Ni-MH

HX270E Page 7

HX270E

VOL

Figure 3

Controls and Connectors

4. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

NOTE

This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed oper-

ating instructions, refer to section 5 of this manual. Refer to Figure 3 for

the location of the following controls, indicators, and connections.

HX270EPage 8

4.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

Antenna Connector

The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here.

POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL

Turns the transceiver on and off, and adjusts the volume.

PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT)SWITCH

Activates transmission.

SQUELCH (SQL)SWITCH

Sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate

the audio circuits but a received signal does. This point is called the

Squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch control will de-

grade the reception of wanted transmissions.

BUSY/TX INDICATOR

This indicator glows green when a signal is being received and red when

transmitting.

UP (S)KEY

Used to select a desired channel. Each press increases the channel

number. When held down, the channels increase continuously.

DOWN (T)KEY

Used to select a desired channel. Each press decreases the channel

number. When held down, the channels decrease continuously.

16/9 KEY

Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down

this key recalls channel 9. The 16/9 key is also used to revert to the

channel selected before pressing the 16/9 key.

Example: select Ch68, press 16/9 key (Ch16 appears), press the 16/9

key again and Ch68 is shown.

Indice

Altri manuali Standard Horizon Ricetrasmettitore

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon EXPLORER GX1700E Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon INTREPID + GX1270S Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon MATRIX GX3000S Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon 30143X3D Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon Eclipse DSC+ GX1100E Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon SPECTRUM GX2350S Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon QUANTUM AIS GX6000 Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon HX851 Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon MATRIX GX3000S Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon Hx500s Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon Explorer GPS GX1700 Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon QUANTUM GX5500S Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon HX210 Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon HX471S Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon Eclipes DSC GX1000S Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon HX851E Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon HX760S Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon Matrix GX2000 Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon Hx750s Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon GX2400GPS Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon HX600S Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon Eclipse DSC+ GX1100S Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon QUEST+ GX1256S Manuale utente

Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon MATRIX GX2100 Manuale utente

Manuali Ricetrasmettitore popolari di altre marche

Yaesu

Yaesu FT-7B Manuale utente

Kenwood

Kenwood ProTalk TK-3201 Manuale utente

Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments TLK10232 Manuale utente

Mizuho

Mizuho MX-2 Guida del prodotto

Kenwood

Kenwood TK-3180 Manuale operativo e di manutenzione

Blitz

Blitz MJ-398U Manuale utente

Utilicom

Utilicom LongRanger 2050 Manuale utente

Standart

Standart HX290UKA Manuale utente

Altronix

Altronix Pace1PTM Manuale utente

Kirisun

Kirisun PT2208 Manuale utente

ELECRAFT

ELECRAFT KX2 Manuale utente

Zodiac

Zodiac K3 Manuale utente

Assa Abloy

Assa Abloy SecureComm HKC GSM-WIFI U Manuale utente

Kenwood

Kenwood TK-2217 Manuale utente

Siemens

Siemens PSO 4000 Manuale utente

Kenwood

Kenwood TS-590SG Manuale utente

Midland

Midland G8E-BT Manuale

ComNav

ComNav Mariner X2 Manuale utente