User guide

Warranty
The HTX44 comes with a 24 month warranty,
for details see our full terms & conditions.
Advice
• Do not use options or accessories not
specified by Entel.
• Ensure that the radio is used within the
parameters for which it was designed.
• Please switch the transceiver off before
connecting optional accessories.
Warning
Turn the transceiver off in the following locations:
• In explosive atmospheres (flammable gas, dust
including metallic and grain powders etc)
outside of the radio’s ATEX approval rating.
• Whilst taking on fuel or while parked near a
fuel station.
• Near explosives or blasting sites.
• In aircraft, medical institutions or near persons
known to be wearing a pacemaker.
Caution
• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver
for any reason.
• Do not transmit while touching the antenna
terminal or any exposed metallic parts of the
aerial as this may result in a burn.
• Please check and observe regulations in your
country with regard to use whilst driving.
End of Life Disposal
When your Entel transceiver reaches the end of its useful
life, please ensure that the unit is disposed of in an
environmentally friendly way. For country specific
information please see: www.entel.co.uk/recycling.
Cleaning your Radio
After exposure to any potentially corrosive substance
including salt water it is recommended to thoroughly
wash the transceiver in fresh water. If washing with the
battery removed from the radio, ensure that the battery
is not immersed in water and clean only with a damp
cloth.
Common
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Introduction
The Entel HT844 and HT944 are professional marine handheld transceivers that operate on the VHF marine band.
The HT844 and HT944 have 58 marine international channels and 36 dealer programmable private channels. The 58
marine channels are switchable to comply with International, USA or Canadian regulations, which can be done
directly via the radio’s keypad. It has an emergency channel, which can be immediately selected from any channel
using the 16 button.
The HT844 and HT944 commercial grade HT Series 2.0 portables utilise the latest intelligent Lithium-Ion battery
technology and includes the following features: scan, battery life indicator, VOX (voice activated transmit), low
battery indicator, large LCD with back light.
• HTX44 Radio.
• CNB950E Rechargeable 1800mAh Li-Ion battery.
• CBH950 Spring loaded belt clip.
Packing List
• CATXX Antenna .
• User guide CD.
Radio Care
Note: Do not
wash the
transceiver if
you suspect the
waterproofing
seal may be
damaged. Please
return to your
supplier for
inspection /
repair.