HX760S Floating Marine Transceiver with Bluetooth® Owner’s Manual HX760S Page 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT .................................................................. 4 FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ........................................ 5 FCC NOTICE ............................................................................................................. 6 1. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................. 7 1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................
Congratulations on your purchase of the HX760S! Whether this is your first portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed 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.
RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed, the transceiver sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the Federal Communications 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).
FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Industry-Canada requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. MARITIME STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR or EPIRB, and which is not required to carry radio equipment.
FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application. VHF Transceiver FCC Type Accepted: ........................................................................... Part 80 Output Power with FNB-V99LI: ............ 1.0/2.5/5.0/6.0 W (Low/Mid/High/Nor) Emission: ......................................................................................... 16K0G3E Frequency Range: ................................................... 156.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The HX760S is a Submersible Floating 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 [16/9] key. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the [WX] key.
2. ACCESSORIES 2.1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: y y y y y y y y y y y HX760S Transceiver CAT460 Antenna FNB-V99LI 7.4 V, 1150 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack CD-39 Charger Cradle for HX760S NC-88B 120VAC Wall Charger for CD-39 BH-2 Bluetooth® Head Set CD-40 Charger Cradle for the BH-2 NC-85B 120VAC AC Adapter for CD-40 E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug for CD-39 CLIP-19 Belt Clip Owner’s Manual 2.
3. ABOUT THIS RADIO 3.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND WARNING 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 transmitter.
4. GETTING STARTED If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the CD-39 Charger Cradle with the NC-88B battery charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12V DC power is available, the optional E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug or the optional E-DC-6 DC Cable may be used for charging the battery. The NC-88B, E-DC-19A, and E-DC-6 will charge a completely discharged FNB-V99LI battery pack in about 8 hours. 4.
Battery Maintenance For safe and proper battery use, please observe the following: y Battery packs should be charged only in non-hazardous environments; y Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries; y Use only a STANDARD HORIZON, (a Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD) approved charger. The use of any other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery. y Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers. y Keep the battery contacts clean.
4.1.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION / REMOVAL 1. To install the battery pack, insert the battery pack into the battery rest on the bottom of the transceiver, then turn the Battery Pack Lock to the “LOCK” position with a coin. 2. To remove the battery pack, turn the transceiver off, open the Battery Pack Lock on the bottom of the transceiver, then slide out the battery from the transceiver. NOTE The battery lock must be set to “LOCK” position to ensure water integrity and from the battery coming loose.
4.1.3 BATTERY CHARGING 1. Turn the transceiver off. 2. Insert the DC plug from the NC88B into the DC jack on the CD39 side panel, then plug the NC88B into the AC line outlet. 3. Insert the HX760S (with the battery pack) into the CD-39; the antenna should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front. 4. If the HX760S is inserted correctly, the Red “CHARGING” indicator will glow. A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in approximately 8 hours. 5.
5. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 5.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed operating instructions, refer to section 6 “BASIC OPERATION”. Refer to illustrations for the location of the following controls, switches, and connections. c d e f g i h j k c ANT Jack (Top Panel) The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here.
e PTT (PUSH-TO-TALK) Switch When pushed activates the transmitter. f Keypad [VOL] Key Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode. Press the [T] or [S] key to adjust the receiver audio volume level. [SQL] Key Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the [T] or [S] key to adjust the squelch threshold level. Press and hold this key for 3 seconds to open the squelch, allowing you to monitor the operating channel. Release the key to resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
[H/L( )] Key Press this key to toggle the transmitter output power between “Normal” (6 Watts), “High” (5 Watts), “Medium” (2.5 Watts), and “Low” (1 Watt) power. This key does not function on the “Transmission Inhibited” and “Low power only” channels. Secondary use: Hold down this key to lock the keypad (except the PTT, [VOL], [SQL], [ POWER ( )] , and [ H/L( )] keys) so that they are not accidentally changed.
h Thermo Sensor To measure a water temperature, soak the radio so the sensor is covered by water for several minutes to see the actual water temperature. NOTE It may take a few minutes for the temperature to register correctly. NOTE The temperature sensor may not display the correct temperature when the internal temperature of the radio is to hot; for example, while transmitting a lot so the radio becomes hot. i Microphone The internal microphone is located here.
5.2 INDICATORS Information Bar The temperature or battery voltage is shown here. / / Indicators “ ” indicates High power (5 Watts); “ ” indicates Medium power (2.5 Watts); and “ ” is for Low power (1 Watt). “Blank” in this location indicates Normal power (6 Watts). Bluetooth® (“ ”) Indicator This indicator shows the status of the optional BH-2 Bluetooth® Head Set. Shown continuously: the HX760S recognize the BH-2. Blinks slowly: the HX760S is recognizing the BH-2.
“P” Indicator This indicator shows the channel is in the “Priority Channel”. USA/INTL/CAN Indicator These indicators show the “band” of operation for the particular channel. “USA” indicates the USA band; “INTL” indicates the International band; and “CAN” indicates the Canadian band. “ ” Indicator This indicator appears during transmission. “WX” Indicator This indicator appears when a NOAA weather channel is selected. “MEM” Indicator This indicator shows the channel is in the transceiver’s “Scan Memory”.
6. BASIC OPERATION 6.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS The FCC prohibits the following communications: y y y y y 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 fine of $10,000). 6.2 INITIAL SETUP 1. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see section “4.1.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION/REMOVAL”). 2.
6. When a signal is received, adjust the volume (Press the [VOL] key, followed by the [T]/[S] key) to desired listening level. The TX/BUSY indicator illuminates green indicating that the channel is being used. NOTE You may change the speaker audio to have a high or lower sounding pitch to assist listening in quiet or noisy environments. See Menu item “02 PC (AUDIO PITCH CONTROL)” (page 36) for details. 6.4 TRANSMISSION 1. Perform the “6.3 RECEPTION” discussion above. 2.
NOTE The PTT switch is ignored for 10 seconds after the transceiver automatically switches to the receiving mode by the TOT feature. 6.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS 1. To change from US to International or Canadian Marine Channels, hold down the [16/9] key and press the [WX] key. The band will change from USA, to International, and to Canadian with each press. 2. “USA” appears on the LCD for the USA band, “INTL” appears for the International band, and “CAN” appears for the Canadian band 3.
6.8 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 1. To receive a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather broadcast, press the [WX] key. The transceiver changes to the weather channel mode. This mode consists of a preset memory bank containing the NOAA weather channels. 2. When the [WX] key is pressed, the transceiver will be set to the last used NOAA weather channel. Press the [T] or [S] key to change to other weather channels. 3. To exit from the weather channel mode, press the [WX] key.
6.9 PRESET CHANNELS (0 ~ 9): INSTANT ACCESS Ten user assigned channels can be programmed for instant access. Pressing the [PRESET] key activates the user assigned channel bank. If the [PRESET] key is pressed and no channels have been assigned, an alert beep will be emitted twice from the speaker. 6.9.1 PROGRAMMING 1. Hold down the [PRESET] key, and press the [T] or [S] key (repeatedly, if necessary) until the desired channel number is displayed. 2.
6.10 MEMORY SCAN The HX760S can be programmed to scan channels from a minimum of 2 channels up to all channels in the marine band. If an incoming signal is detected on one of the channels during scan, the radio will pause on that channel, allowing you to listen to the incoming transmission. 1. Select the desired channel to be included in the scan memory using the [T] or [S] key. 2. Press the [ MEM ] key to store the channel into the transceiver’s scan memory. “MEM” will be displayed on the LCD. 3.
6.11 PRIORITY SCAN The Priority Scanning feature allows the radio to Memory Scan while also keeping watch on a particularly important “Priority Channel”. The following channels can be set as the Priority Channel: 16, 09, and Preset Channels described previously. 1. To set the priority channel, hold down the [16/9] key and press the [MEM] key. The channel will change from “16” to “9” to Preset Channels “0” through “9” with each press of the [MEM] key.
6.12 DUAL WATCH The Dual Watch feature allows the radio watch the particularly important “Priority Channel” (determined section “6.11 PRIORITY SCAN”) and one other channel. 1. Select the desired channel using the [T] or [S] key. 2. Hold down the [SCAN(DW)] key for two seconds, then release the key to activate the Dual Watch feature. A small blinking “DW” icon will appear on the center bottom of the display when the Dual Watch feature is activated. 3.
When a transmission is received on the channel “16”, the radio receives the channel “16” until the incoming signal disappears. When a transmission is received on the channel “09”, the radio watches the channel “16” while receiving the channel “09”. 3. The Triple Watch feature will resume when the incoming signal disappears at the end of the transmission. 4. Press the [SCAN(DW)] key to stop the Triple Watch feature and return to normal operation. To return to the Dual Watch operation, repeat the “6.13.
6.15 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 vessels. Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Calling should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.
6.16 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends, High power is allowed. Pressing the [H/L( )] key will change the power output from Low Power (1 Watt) to Medium (2.5 Watts), High (5 Watts), or Normal (6 Watts). When you change from this channel then return to it, low power will be automatically selected.
6.18.3 CALIBRATING WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR If the temperature display is incorrect, it can be re-calibrated via Menu Mode. 1. Turn the transceiver off. 2. Hold down the [SQL] key, and then turn on the transceiver while still holding down the [SQL] key. SEt 3. “SEt SEt” will appear on the display, indicating that the Menu (“Set”) Mode has been activated. 04 tEP 4. Press the [SQL] key to select the Menu item “04 tEP”. 5.
7. BH-2 Bluetooth® HEAD SET OPERATION The optional BH-2 Bluetooth® Head Set can communicate your voice and receiving signal to/from the HX760S, with the Bluetooth® technology. 7.1 PAIRING Before you use your BH-2 for the first time, the BH-2 and the HX760S must be paired. 1. Make sure that the BH-2 and HX760S is both off. 2. Hold down the HX760S’s [SQL] key, and then turn on the transceiver while still holding down the [SQL] key to SEt activate the Menu (“Set”) Mode. “SEt SEt” will appear on the display.
10. Press PTT switch of the HX760S to exit the HX760S to normal operation. 11. Turns both BH-2 and HX760S off. 7.2 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES d f h c e g i j c Microphone d LED Indicator Blinking Blue: The BH-2 is correctly recognized by the HX760S. Blinking Red: The BH-2 is not correctly recognized by the HX760S. LED color is Red and Blue: The battery voltage of the BH-2 is Low. e POWER( ) Switch Turns the BH-2 on and off.
g VOLUME (+) Switch Pressing this switch increase the receiver volume level. Secondary use: Press this switch while pressing and holding the PTT switch, to increases the microphone gain of the BH-2. h PTT switch Pressing this switch cause the HX760S to transmit. Release this switch to return to receive the HX760S. i Speaker j Ear Hook You can wear the BH-2 on your left or right ear. (see section “7.3.3 EAR HOOK ORIENTATION”). 7.3 OPERATION 7.3.1 WEARING THE BH-2 1. Open the Ear Hook. 2.
4. Adjust the receiver audio level by the [VOLUME(+)]/[VOLUME(–)] switches on the BH-2. Pressing the [VOLUME(+)] switch increase the receiver audio level. Pressing the [VOLUME(–)] switch decrease the receiver audio level. 5. Press the PTT switch on the BH-2 to transmit. Release the PTT switch to return to receive. 6. You may adjust the microphone gain of the BH-2 (Five steps) by pressing the [VOLUME(+)]/[VOLUME(–)] switch while pressing and holding the PTT switch, if desired.
8. MENU (“SET”) MODE The HX760S’s Menu Mode allows a number of the HX760S operating parameters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements. The Menu Mode is easy to activate and set, using the following procedure: 1. Turn the transceiver off. 2. Hold down the [SQL] key, and then turn on the transceiver while still holding down the [SQL] key. SEt 3. “SEt SEt” will appear on the display, indicating the Menu (“Set”) Mode has been activated. 4.
04 tEP (TEMP ADJUST) Function: Calibrating the Thermometer setting Available Values: –9.9 ~ +9.9 Default: 0.0 See page 31 for details. 05 LP (LAMP MODE) Function: Selects the Lamp illumination method for the LCD/ Keypad. Available Values: Cnt / kEY / off Default: kEY kEY: Illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 seconds when any key is pressed. Cnt: Illuminates the LCD/Keypad continuously. Off: Turns off the backlight for the LCD and keys.
10 dUL (DW DISPLAY) Function: Selects the Dual Watch scanning display mode. Available Values: nor (Normal) / SPL (Special) Default: nor (Normal) When “SPL (Special)” is selected the channel shown on the display is the last channel the HX760S received a call on. This is a handy feature if you cannot look at the radio the moment a transmission was received. 11 bSY (BUSY LED) Function: Enable/Disable the BUSY LED while the squelch is open.
14 bt (BLUETOOTH®) Function: Selects the Operating Mode of the optional BH-2 Bluetooth® Head Set. Available Values: Ptt / PttSV / Hi / Lo / oFF Default: oFF Ptt: Activates the Bluetooth® function without the Battery Save and VOX features. PttSV: Activates the Bluetooth® function with the Battery Save feature. If there has been no signal or key activity for 20 seconds, the Battery Saver automatically puts the BH-2 to “sleep”, to conserve battery life.
9. MAINTENANCE 9.1 GENERAL The inherent quality of the solid-state components in STANDARD HORIZON radios will provide many years of continuous use. Take the following precautions to prevent damage to the radio. y y y y To prevent corrosion of electrical contacts and keep the water resistance, keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times. Never key the transmitter unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the antenna receptacle.
9.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM The [SCAN(DW)] key does not start the scan. PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY No channels memorized. Use the [MEM] key to enter desired channels into the transceiver’s memory. Squelch is not adjusted. Adjust the squelch to threshold or to the point where noise just disappears. Further adjustment of the squelch control may eliminate incoming signals. The USA/INTL/CAN modes do not function. Proper operation not followed. HOLD down the [16/9] key and press the [WX] key.
10. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS Tables on the following pages list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for U.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts. 1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic System. 2. Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numbers followed by the letter A (such as Channel 07A) are simplex channels on the U.S.A.
6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16. CH 01 01A U C X X 02 03 04 X X 04A X 05 05A 06 07 X X X X 07A 08 09 X X X X X X 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18A 19 19A 19A 20 X X X X X X X X X X X 20A 21 21A 22 22A 23 23A 24 25 26 27 28 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X HX760S X X X X X VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial.
CH 60 61 U 61A C X X 62 62A X 63 63A X X 64 X 64A X 65 65A 66 X X 66A 67 X X X X 68 69 X X X X 70 X X 71 X X 72 73 X X X X 74 X X 75 76 77 77 78 X X X X X X 78A 79 79A X X X X Page 44 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE X D 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) X D 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement S 156.075 Public Coast: Coast Guard; East Coast: commercial fishing only X D 156.
CH 80 80A 81 81A U C X X X 81A 82 82A 83 83 83A 84 85 86 87 87A 88 88A WX01 WX02 WX03 WX04 WX05 WX06 WX07 WX08 WX09 WX10 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE X D 157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement S 157.025 Commercial X D 157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement S 157.075 U.S. Government Only Environmental protection operations. S 157.075 Canadian Coast Guard Only X D 157.125 161.
Points of communication (Intership and between coast and ship Coast u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e Ship transmit transmit iandicated) Port Operations 156.050 156.050 01A1 63A1 156.175 156.175 052 156.250 156.250 65A 156.275 156.275 66A 156.325 156.325 123 156.600 156.600 73 156.675 156.675 3 14 156.700 156.700 74 156.725 156.725 774 156.875 Intership only. 20 157.000 161.600 Intership only. 20A12 157.000 Navigational (Bridge-to-Bridge)5 136 156.650 156.650 677 156.375 156.375 Commercial 01A1 156.050 156.
4: Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regarding the movement and docking of ships. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt. 5: 156.375 MHz and 156.650 MHz are available primarily for intership navigational communications. These frequencies are available between coast and ship on a secondary basis when used on or in the vicinity of locks or drawbridges. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt.
11. WARRANTY Marine Products Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE The following “Limited Warranty” is for valid for products that have been purchased in the United States and Canada. For limited Warranty details outside the United States, contact the dealer in your country.
appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications. STANDARD HORIZON may, at its option, repair or replace parts or subassemblies with new or reconditioned parts and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or replaced are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty. STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service of the Products. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for damages shall not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state. ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
12. INSTALLATION OF OPTIONS 12.1 FBA-38 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE FBA-38 is a battery case that holds five AAA size Alkaline batteries and is used with the HX760S transceiver. 1. Slide the five AAA size Alkaline batteries into the FBA-38 with the Negative (–) side of the batteries touching the spring connections inside the FBA-38. 2. Insert the FBA-38 into the battery rest on the bottom of the transceiver, and then turn the Battery Pack Lock to the “LOCK” position with a coin.
13. SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. 13.1 GENERAL Frequency Ranges: TX: 156.025 MHz - 157.425 MHz RX: 156.050 MHz - 163.275 MHz Channel Spacing: 25 kHz Frequency Stability: ±10 ppm (–4 °F to +140 °F [–20 °C to +60 °C]) Emission Type: 16K0G3E Antenna Impedance: 50 Ω Supply Voltage: 7.4V DC, Negative Ground (Battery Terminal) Current Consumption: 280 mA (Receive, Typical at AF MAX.
13.3 RECEIVER Circuit Type: Intermediate Frequencies: Adjacent Channel Selectivity: Intermodulation: Ham & Noise Ratio: Sensitivity: Selectivity: AF Output (Internal SP): Double-Conversion Superheterodyne 1st: 47.25 MHz 2nd: 450 kHz 70 dB typical 70 dB typical 40 dB typical 0.25 μV for 12 dB SINAD 12 kHz / 25 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB) 700 mW @16 Ω for 10 % THD (@7.4 V) 13.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the User’s authorization to operate this device.
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