Eagle Electronics EHR-10 User Manual

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EHR-10

Operation Instructions

CAUTION

DANGER

WARNING

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P.O. Box 669

Catoosa, OK USA 74015

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read carefully before installation and use.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoidpossible injury or death.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Contents

Introduc tion ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Your radio has the following features: ................................................ 4

Safet y and Operational In formation ........................................................................................................ 5

Display ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Functio n and Location of the Con trols .......................................................................................................6

Before Usi ng your Radio............................................................................................................................ 7

1. Charging and Installing the Ni-MH Battery Pack ...................................7

2. Installing the Antenna ............................................................ 8

3. Installing the Belt Clip ............................................................. 8

Using Your Radio ...................................................................................................................................... 9

1. Turning the Power On/Off .........................................................9

2. Adjusting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3. Transmitting and Receiving ......................................................10

4. Accessing the 16/9 Priority Channels ..............................................10

5. Selecting Channels ...............................................................10

6. Selecting High/Low Power .......................................................10

7. Locking the Keypad .............................................................. 11

8. Adding/Deleting Channels to/from Memory .....................................11

9. Accessing Channels Saved to Memory ........................................... 11

10. Scanning .......................................................................12

11. Using the WATCH Modes ........................................................12

12. Selecting a WX (weather) channel ............................................... 13

13. Weather Alert Operation ........................................................13

14. Selecting U.S./International/Canadian Band .....................................13

15. Resetting the Radio .............................................................14

Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 15

Frequenc y Charts .................................................................................................................................... 16

International Marine Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

USA Marine Channels ...............................................................18

Canadian Marine Channels ..........................................................20

FCC Compliance .....................................................................23

How to Obtain S ervice . . . ....................................................................................................................... 25

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of an Eagle EHR-10 handheld marine band VHF radio. Designed for international operation, allows you to transmit and receive on all international channels in the VHF marine band, as assigned by the International Union (ITU). The EHR-10 is approved with commercial-grade standards to give you clear, reliable communication.

NOTE: According to WEEE regulations, the user should not dispose the product when damaged, but rather send it back to Eagle for disposal. Refer to How to Obtain Service section for instructions to contact Eagle.

Your radio has the following features:

Channel 16/9 Priority Key

Provide quick access to emergency channel 16, the universal and most frequently-used marine channel, which is used for distress or safety communications. Pressing and holding the 16/9 channel key for 3 seconds allows quick and easy access to Channel 9. Channel 9 is an alternate frequency for distress or safety in some areas in the event Channel 16 is congested.

PLL (Phase Lock Loop) Controlled Circuitry

Provides accurate and stable channel selection.

Squelch Adjustment

Help eliminate noise between transmissions.

Key Lock

Let’s you lock the keypad in order to prevent the controls from accidental pressing.

High/Low Power Selection

Let’s you save power by selecting a suitable transmitting power for long or short distances.

Battery Level Indicator

Indicates the battery pack condition.

Signal Strength indicator

Displays the relative strength of the RX and TX signals.

Supplied Battery Charger Allows you to conveniently recharge your radio battery pack.

Backlight LCD Display

Allows you to operate the radio in a darkened environment.

Memory Channels

Let’s you store channels as memory channels.

WX/UIC Key

Allows you to select Weather Band, U.S. Channel Band, International Channel Band or Canadian Channel Band. This key is also used to select Weather Alert ON/OFF.

DW/TRI key

Allows you to Dual Watch your current working channel and CH16 or Tri Watch adding CH9 to the scan.

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Safety and Operational Information

CAUTION

DANGER

WARNING

Your hand-held marine VHF radio contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-To-Talk (PTT ) button is pushed, the radio will transmit a Radio Frequency (RF) signal.

Never leave your radio in a closed car or trunk; the extremely high temperatures generated in hot weather can damage the electronics.

Display

Your radio comes with a multifunctional display.

USA channel indi cator

Memory M ode indicator

Receiving i ndicator

Transmiting ind icator

Low power tra nsmit indicator

High power tr ansmit indicator

Priorit y channel indicator

Scan mode in dicator

Signal level in dicator

ATIS indicator (EU ver sion)

Key lock indic ator

Signal Strength indicator

Displays the r elative strength o f the RX and TX signals .

When TX is se t to HI (High)

When TX is se t to LO (Low)

Internati onal channel indicator

Canada chann el indicator (USA versio n)

Weather stat ion indicator (USA versi on)

Weather stat ion alarm (USA version)

Memory C hannel indicator

Dual watch mo de indicator

Tri-watch mode i ndicator

Batter y level indicator

This channel can only receive

not transmit indicator

This channel can only receive

Channel numb er

(Note: Test only wh en transmittin g in HI Power Mode)

Fully charge d - Normal operation Normal ope ration Normal ope ration Low batter y - needs charging

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and transmit by same f requency

Battery Level indicator

Function and Location of the Controls

Antenna

Transmitting LED

PTT (Push To Talk) Key

LCD Display

MEM (Memory) Key

Channel 16/9 Key

H/L/LOCK Key

DOWN Key

SQL (squelch) Knob

PWR/VOL Knob

Speaker

Microphone

UP Key

SCAN Key

DW/TRI Watch Key

WX/UIC Key

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Before Using your Radio

Before using your radio, you should make the following preparations: Carefully inspect the package contents for: the radio, batter y pack, antenna, AC/DC wall charger,

wrist strap, belt clip, and this manual (including product warranty).

1. Fully charge the Ni-MH battery pack for a minimum 14 - 16 hours and install it onto the radio.

2. Install the antenna onto the radio.

3. Install the belt clip onto the radio.

1. Charging and Installing the Ni-MH Bat tery Pack

Install the Ni-MH battery pack onto the radio: Use a coin or screwdriver rotate the screw lock clockwise to lock the battery pack onto the radio.

1. Plug in the AC/DC wall charger

- check the voltage is correct for your wall charger.

2. Connect the charging wire into the charging socket on the base of the Ni-MH battery.

3. The red LED should light indicating the charger is connected. Charge for a minimum 14 - 16 hours - do not over-charge.

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CAUTION

DANGER

WARNING

Remember to remove the radio after about 14-16 hours of charging time on the wall charger to maximize battery life. Overcharging batteries may result in damage to both the battery pack and radio.

2. Install ing the Antenna

You will need to make sure that the flexible antenna is at tached to the radio. Ensure the radio is turned OFF anytime that the antenna is not connected.

Installing the antenna:

Rotate the antenna clockwise to fasten securely to the threaded connector on the top of the radio.

Note: Do not operate the radio or press PT T key without an antenna installed.

3. Installing the Belt Clip

The belt clip supplied with your radio allows you to attach the radio to your belt. To install the belt clip: slide the belt clip to the back of your radio, make sure that the fitting Groove is aligned.

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Using Your Radio

CAUTION

DANGER

WARNING

You should familiarize yourself with the following operating procedures:

1. Turning the unit on/off.

2. Adjusting Squelch.

3. Transmitting and receiving.

4. Accessing the 16/9 priority channels.

5. Selecting channels.

6. Selecting high/low power.

7. Locking the keypad.

8. Adding channels to memory.

9. Scanning channels.

10. Accessing channels saved to memory.

11. Using the WATCH modes.

12. Selecting a WX (weather) channel.

13. Weather Alert operation.

14. Selecting U.S./International/Canadian Band

15. Resetting the radio

1. Turning the Power On/Off

Use PWR/VOL knob to turn on the radio, once on, adjust the volume as well.

To turn on the ra dio:

1. Rotate the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on or off. The knob will make a “click” sound when the radio is turned on. The last used channel will appear on the LCD display.

2. Once on, rotate the PWR/VOL knob further to adjust the volume.

2. Adjusting Squelch

Squelch is used to eliminate static and background noise between transmissions, and allows silent operation of the radio until a transmission is received. If Squelch is set too high, only the strongest transmissions can be heard, and if it is set too low, intermittent static and noise may be heard. Squelch is controlled by SQL knob located on the top of the radio.

To set Squelch:

1. Turn SQL knob fully counter-clockwise. You will hear a lot of static noise.

2. Then turn SQL knob clockwise slowely until the static noise stops, this is the correct position for the SQL knob.

The user is advised to adjust the Squelch level depending on your movement and/or location. Setting Squelch too high can cause weak signals (including weak distress calls) to be missed.

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3. Transmitting and Receiving

Use PTT (Push-To-Talk) key to transmit (speak) on the selected channel.

To transmit a nd receive:

1. Press and hold PTT key, then speak about 3 to 4” away from the microphone. The “TX” icon will appear on the LCD display while you are transmitting.

2. Release PTT key when finished speaking. The radio will change to listening mode.

3. For receiving, the PWR/VOL (volume) knob can be adjusted for the best listening audio output from the speaker.

NOTE: Before transmit ting, make sure the selected channel is not busy and is not designated “receive only” (“B” icon showing) such as CH15. See the marine Channel charts for traf fic type information at the back of this manual.

4. Accessing the 16/9 Priorit y Channels

The Channel 16/9 Priority key allows you to access the emergenc y Coastguard channel 16 quickly; pressing and holding this key also allows you to quickly access channel 9, which is an alternate emergency channel in some areas.

To access the 16/9 c hannels:

1. Press Channel 16/9 Priority key to access channel 16.

2. To access the alternate channel 9 which is available in some areas, press and hold the Channel 16/9 priority key for 3 seconds, then release.

5. Selecti ng Channels

Use or (UP/DOWN) key to scroll through the available channels. For a list of channels and their frequencies, see marine Channel charts at the back of this manual.

To select a c hannel:

Use or (UP/DOWN) key to find a channel. Stop when you find the desired channel.

NOTE: Not all channel numbers are available in INT bands, see marine Channel charts at the back

of this manual.

6. Selecting High/ Low Power

You must press and release H/L/LOCK key to toggle the transmit power between high and low. Select high (High power transmit) for long-range communications, and select low (Low power transmit) for short-range communications to save battery power.

To change the t ransmit power:

Press H/L/LOCK key to toggle between High and Low transmit power. When the radio is operating at high power, the “HI” icon appears on the LCD display, and when operating at low power, the “LO” icon appears on the LCD display. The H/L setting is applied to all the channels in the channel bank. Anytime the priority CH 16 is selected, it will always be at HI power. For USA operation, CH 13 and 67 are always low power initially and will go to high if the H/L key is held down while transmitting.

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7. Locking the Keypad

Use H/L/LOCK key to activate the Key Lock function in order to avoid accidental key press of the radio keypad.

To lock and unl ock the keypad:

1. To lock the keypad, press and hold the H/L/LOCK key until the “Key Lock” icon appears on the LCD display.

2. To unlock the keypad, press and hold the H/L/LOCK key again until the “Key Lock” icon disappears from the LCD display.

NOTE: Once Key Lock is turned on, pressing the keys will have no effect except for the PTT key, which is not affected by Key Lock.

8. Adding/Deleting Channels to/from Memory

Your radio can store any channel (except WX channels). The stored channels are also the channels scanned in the Memory Scan mode.

To add channe ls to memory:

1. During normal operating mode, use or (UP/DOWN keys to select the desired channel for saving.

2. Press and hold MEM key for 3 seconds. The “M” (Memory Channel) icon will appear, indicating that the current channel has been saved into memor y. Any number of channels can be saved.

To delete cha nnels from mem ory:

1. During normal operating mode, use or (UP/DOWN) keys to select the saved channel you wish to delete. The “M” (Memory Channel) icon appears.

2. Press and hold MEM key for 3 seconds. The “M” (Memory Channel) icon disappears, and the selected. The selec ted channel will be removed from the scan memory.

9. Accessing Chan nels Saved to Memory

Once channels have been saved, you can easily access them by pressing the MEM key. In Memory mode, only the channels saved in memor y will be accessible using the Up or Down

Channel keys.

To access save d channels:

1. Press the MEM key. The “Memory Mode” icon (the “M” with the inverted triangle above it) appears on the LCD along with “M” (Memory Channel) icon to indicate that you are in MEMORY mode.

2. Use the

3. Press the MEM key again to regain access to all channels.

or (UP/DOWN) keys to scan through the saved channels.

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10. Scanning

Your radio co mes with three s can options:

Normal Scan: If there are no channels in memory, the default is Normal Scan. In Normal Scan mode, all channels in the channel bank set are scanned in sequence. After the last channel number has been scanned, the c ycle repeats.

Normal scan will automatically check for transmission on the channel being scanned. If a signal is received, the scan stops on the channel and the “SCAN” icon (flashing) will appear on the LCD display. If the signal is lost for five seconds or more, the radio resumes scanning.

Memory Scan: In Memory Scan mode, only the channels that have been saved in memory are scanned in sequence. After the last saved channel number has been scanned, the cycle repeats.

Priority Scan: In Priority Scan mode, you can scan all channels while alternately scanning Channel 16 to make sure that you don’t miss distress or emergency calls. The secondary priority Channel 09 can be scanned only if entered as a MEM channel or in TRI-WATCH mode.

To activate s can modes:

1. Press SCAN key once when no channels are stored in memory to activate the Normal scan function. The Scan icon will appear on the LCD display.

or...

2. Press SCAN key once when there is at least one channel in memory to activate the Memor y Scan function. The “M” (Memory Channel) and “SCAN” icons will appear on the LCD display.

or...

3. Press and hold SCAN key for 3 seconds to enter Priority Scan mode. The Priority Scan “P” icon will appear on the LCD display just before the “SCAN” icon.

4. During any of the Scan modes, press the direction. Up key to scan the channel upward, Down key to scan the channel downward.

5. Press and release SCAN key to terminate Scan mode.

NOTE: During Scan mode, the WX/UIC, MEM, and DW/TRI Watch keys will not function and will sound an error beep if pressed.

or (UP/DOWN) keys to change the scan

11. Using the WATCH Modes

This radio is equipped with two types of monitor modes: Dual Watch and Tri Watch.

Dual Watch monitors the current working channel and Channel 16 alternately.

To activate a nd terminate Du al Watch mode:

1. Press and release DW/TRI Watch key to activate the Dual Watch mode. The “DU” icon will appear on the LCD display.

2. Press and release DW/TRI Watch key again to terminate Dual Watch mode and return to the previous working channel.

or...

3. Press and hold DW/TRI Watch key for 3 seconds to terminate Dual Watch mode and enter into Tri Watch mode. The “TRI” icon will appear on the LCD display.

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NOTE: During Dual Watch mode, SCAN, MEM, WX/UIC, and or (UP/DOWN) keys are

inactive and will sound an error beep if pressed.

Tri Watch watches Channel 16, Channel 9 and the current working channels.

To activate a nd terminate Tri Watc h mode:

1. Press and hold DW/TRI Watch key for 3 seconds to activate the Tri Watch mode. The “TRI” icon will appear on the LCD display.

2. Press and hold DW/TRI Watch key again for 3 seconds to terminate Tri Watch Mode and to return to the previous working channel.

or...

3. Press and release DW/TRI Watch key to terminate Tri Watch mode and enter into Dual Watch mode. The “DU” icon will appear on the LCD display.

NOTE: During Tri Watch mode, SCAN, MEM, WX/UIC and and will sound an error beep when pressed.

or (UP/DOWN) keys are inactive

12. Selecting a WX (weather) channel

1. Press and release the WX/UIC key to enter Weather mode. The “WX” icon will appear on the LCD.

2. Press the UP or DOWN keys to select a WX channel - see marine Channel charts at the back of this manual.

3. Press and release the WX/UIC key again to return to normal operation.

NOTE: During Weather mode, the PTT, H/L/LOCK, MEM and SCAN keys are inactive and an will sound error beep when pressed.

13. Weather Alert Operation

Your radio has the ability to watch the designated NOAA weather channel for storm alerts. To activate, select the Wx channel to monitor by shor t press the WX/UIC key and then UP or DOWN. Press and hold the WX/UIC key for 3 seconds. The “WX ALERT” icon appears. The radio now automatically watches for the NOAA weather warning broadcast.

14. Selecting U.S./International/Canadian Band

When operating in U.S. waters, your radio should be set for the U.S. band; when operating in Canadian waters, the radio should be set for the Canadian band; when operating in International waters, the radio should be set for the International band.

To select a b and:

To select a band, press and hold the WX/UIC key for 3 seconds, then release. The LCD will display the “U”, “I” or “C” icon (for U.S., International, or Canadian). Continue to press and hold the WX/UIC key for 3 seconds, then release until the LCD shows the desired band.

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15. Resetting the Radio

You can reset any radio settings back to the factory default settings. Resetting the radio will:

Erase any channel(s) stored in memory. Return to USA channels, if another channel bank is currently selected at the time of reset. Return to USA channels, if another mode is currently selected at the time of reset. Return power settings to their original state.

To reset the ra dio:

1. Turn the radio off by rotating PWR/VOL knob to the OFF position.

2. Simultaneously press and hold both SCAN and WX/UIC keys.

then...

3. Turn the radio on, continue to hold the SCAN and WX/UIC keys down for 3 seconds, then release both keys.

Maintenance

To keep your radio functioning properly, follow these simple maintenance rules:

If your unit comes into contact with salt spray, simply wipe the affected surfaces with a sof t

cloth dampened in fresh water.

When cleaning the LCD display protec tive lens, use a chamois and non-abrasive, mild cleaner. Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the lens as chemicals in the solution may cause

cracking in the lens.

Take care when cleaning dirt or grease on the lens to avoid scratching the lens. Ensure the radio and battery are clean and dry after each use.

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Technical Specifications

Channels .................................All U.S., Canadian and International Channels

10 NOAA Weather Channels

Channels Frequency Method ......................................... Phase Lock Loop

Frequency Range ............................................ TX 156.025~157.425 MHz

RX 156.025~163.275 MHz

Antenna Impedance… ........................................................ 50 Ohm

Power Supply ..................................................................7.2 VDC

Operating Temperature .................................................-20°C to +50°C

Dimensions ....................................(with 7.2V battery pack) 136x58x38mm

Weight ...................................................(with 7.2V battery pack) 365g

Battery Pack ...........................................................1300mAh Ni-MH

Battery Life: ................................>8 Hours (5-watt Power 5%: 5%: 90% ratio)

>10 Hours (1-watt Power 5%: 5%: 90% ratio)

TRANSMITTER

Power Output .................................................1 or 5 Watts (Selectable)

Modulation Type ................................................................... FM

Hum and Noise Attenuation ......................................................40dB

Audio Distortion ................................................................... 5%

Spurious Suppression ..........................................................0.25μW

RECEIVER

Sensitivity at 12dB SINAD .........................................................0.3μV

Squelch Sensitivity ...........................................Threshold –12dBμV(EMF)

Adjacent Channel Selection ...................................................... 65dB

Spurious Response Rejection ..................................................... 65dB

Intermodulation Rejection ....................................................... 65dB

Audio Power Output ................................................250mW at 5% THD

NOTE: The above specifications are typical, and may vary bet ween models. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Frequency Charts

International Marine Channels

CH TX RX MODE TRAFFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP REMARK (MHz) (MHz) TO TO SH IP SHORE 01 156.050 160.650 D Public Co rresponde nce No Yes 02 156.100 160.700 D P ublic Corres pondence N o Yes 03 156.150 160.750 D Pu blic Corresp ondence No Yes 04 156.200 160.800 D Po rt Operati ons No Yes 05 156.250 160.850 D Po rt Operati ons, Select ed VTS Areas No Yes

06 156. 300 156.300 S Inter- ship Safety Yes No 07 156.350 160.950 D Port Operat ions No Yes 08 156.4 00 156.400 S Comm ercial (inter-ship only) Yes No 09 156.450 156.450 S Recreati onal Calling Channel Yes Yes 10 156. 500 156 .500 S Comme rcial Yes Yes 11 156 .550 156.550 S Comm ercial, VTS in Selec ted Areas Yes Yes 12 156.6 00 156 .600 S Por t Operations, S elected VTS A reas Yes Yes 13 156 .650 156.650 S Inter- ship Navigation Saf ety (bridge -to bridge) Yes No 14 156 .700 156.700 S Por t Operations, S elected VT S Areas Yes Yes 15 156.750 156.750 S Port Oper ations Yes Yes 16 156.8 00 156 .800 S Inter national Distr ess, Safety, and C alling Yes Yes 17 156. 850 156.850 S State C ontrolled Yes Yes 18 156.900 161.500 D P ort Operati ons No Yes

19 156.950 161.550 D Commerc ial No Yes 20 157.000 161.600 D Po rt Operati ons No Yes 21 157.050 161.650 D Port Ope rations No Yes 22 157.100 161.700 D Por t Operations No Yes 23 157.150 161.750 D Publ ic Correspon dence No Yes 24 157.200 161.800 D Publ ic Correspon dence No Yes 25 157.250 161.850 D Pu blic Corresp ondence No Yes 26 157.300 161.900 D Publ ic Correspon dence No Yes 27 157.350 161.950 D Publ ic Correspon dence No Yes 28 157.400 162.000 D Pu blic Corresp ondence No Yes 60 156.025 160.625 D P ublic Corres pondence N o Yes 61 156.075 160.675 D Port Ope rations No Yes 62 156.125 160.725 D Por t Operatio ns No Yes 63 156.175 160.775 D Por t Operatio ns No Yes 64 156.225 160.825 D P ublic Corres pondence N o Yes 65 156.275 160.875 D Po rt Operati ons No Yes

1W only

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66 156.325 160.925 D Port Operat ions No Yes 67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, br idge-to-br idge Yes No 68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Oper ations, Recreat ional Yes No 69 156.475 156.475 S Port Oper ations Yes Yes 71 156 .575 156.575 S Por t Operations Yes Yes 72 156. 625 156.625 S Inter- ship Yes No 73 156.675 156.675 S Port Oper ations Yes Yes 74 156.7 25 156.725 S Por t Operations Yes Yes

75 156.775 156.775 S Port Oper ations 76 156. 825 156.825 S Por t Operations

1W 77 156.875 156.875 S Inter-ship Yes No 78 156.925 161.525 D N on-Commer cial No Yes

79 156.975 161.575 D Commer cial No Yes 80 157.025 161.625 D Comm ercial No Yes 81 157.075 161.675 D Port O perations No Yes 82 157.125 161.725 D Port Operat ions No Yes 83 157.175 161.775 D Public Corre spondence No Yes 84 157.225 161.825 D Pu blic Corresp ondence No Yes 85 157.275 161.875 D Publ ic Correspon dence No Yes 86 157.325 161.925 D Publ ic Correspon dence No Yes 87 157.375 161.975 D Publ ic Correspon dence No Yes 88 157.425 162.025 D Pu blic Corresp ondence No Yes

Special Notes on International Channel Usage

. LOW POWER (1W) only.

. LOW POWER (1W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down PTT, then holding down

the H/L key. HI is indicated in the display. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.

NOTE: The INTERNATIONAL mode is not legal for use in U.S. or Canada waters.

KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.

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USA Marine Channels

CH TX RX MODE TRA FFIC TYPE SHIP SHIP REMAR K (MHz) (MHz) TO TO SH IP S HORE

01A 156 .050 156.050 S Por t Operations, S elected VT S Areas Yes Yes 03A 156.150 156.150 S US Gove rnment, Coastg uard Yes Yes 05A 156.250 156.25 0 S Port Ope rations, Selec ted VTS Areas Yes Yes 06 156. 300 156.300 S Inter- ship Safety Yes No 07A 156.350 156.350 S Commerc ial Yes Yes 08 156.4 00 156.400 S Comm ercial (inter-ship only) Yes No 09 156.450 156.450 S Recreati onal Calling Channel Yes Yes 10 156. 500 156 .500 S Comme rcial Yes Yes 11 156 .550 156.550 S Comm ercial, VTS in Selec ted Areas Yes Yes 12 156.6 00 156 .600 S Por t Operations, S elected VTS A reas Yes Yes 13 156 .650 156.650 S Inter- ship Navigation Saf ety (bridge -to bridge), Yes No 1W wi th Power-up 14 156 .700 156.700 S Por t Operations, S elected VT S Areas Yes Yes 15 --- 156.750 S Envir onmental ---- -- ----- 16 156.8 00 156 .800 S Inter national Distr ess, Safety, and C alling Yes Yes 17 156. 850 156.850 S State C ontrolled Yes Yes 18A 156.900 156.90 0 S Commercial Yes Yes 19A 156.950 156.950 S Commerc ial Yes Yes 20 157.000 161.600 D Port Op erations, Ca nadian Coastg uard N o Yes 20A 157.000 157.000 S Por t Operations Yes Yes 21A 157.050 157.050 S U.S. Gover nment, Canadian Co astguard Yes Yes 22 A 157.100 157.100 S Coastguar d Liaison Yes Yes 23A 157.150 157.150 S U.S. Gover nment, Coastgu ard Yes Yes 24 157.200 161.800 D Public Co rresponde nce, Marine ope rator No Yes

25 157.250 161.850 D Pu blic Corresp ondence, Mari ne operator No Yes 26 157.300 161.900 D Publ ic Correspon dence, Marine o perator N o Yes 27 157.350 161.950 D Publ ic Correspon dence, Marine o perator N o Yes 28 157.400 162.000 D Pu blic Corresp ondence, Mari ne operator No Yes

61A 156.075 156.075 S U.S. Gover nment, Canadian Co astguard Yes Yes 63A 156.175 156.175 S Por t Operations, V TS in Selecte d Areas Yes Yes 64 A 156.225 156.225 S U.S. Governm ent, Canadian Comme rcial Fishing Yes Yes 65A 156.275 156.275 S Por t Operations Yes Yes 66 A 156.325 156.325 S Port Ope rations Yes Yes 67 156.375 156.375 S

Commercia l, bridge-to -bridge, 1W wit h Power-up Yes No

RX only

1W only

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68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Oper ations, Recreat ional Yes No 69 156.475 156.475 S Boat Oper ations, Recreat ional Yes Yes 71 156 .575 156.575 S Bo at Operations, Re creational Yes Yes 72 156. 625 156.625 S Bo at Operations, Re creational Yes N o 73 156.675 156.675 S Port Oper ations Yes Yes 74 156.7 25 156.725 S Por t Operations Yes Yes

77 156.875 156.875 S Port Oper ations Yes Yes

1W only 78A 156.925 156.925 S Bo at Operations, R ecreational Yes N o 79A 156.975 156.975 S Comm ercial Yes Yes 80A 157.025 157.025 S Comm ercial Yes Yes 81A 157.075 157.075 S U.S. Gover nment, Environm ental Protect ion Ye s Ye s

A gency Operat ions 82A 157.125 157.125 S U.S. Gover nment, Canadian Co astguard Yes Yes 83A 157.175 157.175 S U.S. Gover nment, Canadian Co astguard Yes Yes

84 157.225 161.825 D Pu blic Corresp ondence, Mari ne Operator No Yes 85 157.275 161.875 D Publ ic Correspon dence, Marine O perator No Yes 86 157.325 161.925 D Publ ic Correspon dence, Marine O perator No Yes 87 157.375 161.975 D Publ ic Correspon dence, Marine O perator No Yes

88 157.425 162.025 D Public C orrespond ence, Marine Op erator No Yes 88 A 157.425 157.425 S Commercial, In ter-ship Only Yes No

Special Notes on USA Channel Usage

. LOW POWER (1 W) only.

. Receive Only.

. LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down PTT, then holding down

the H/L key. HI is indicated in the display. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.

. Lightly shaded simplex channels 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully

used in U.S. waters unless special authorization is obtained from the U.S. Coastguard. Not for use by the general public.

. The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the USA channel is simplex.

This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no “A” reference for

International channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian “Receive only” channels.

KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.

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Canadian Marine Channels

04 A 156.200 156.200 S Canadian Co astguard, SAR Yes Yes 05A 156.250 156.25 0 S Port Ope rations, VTS in S elected Areas Yes Yes 06 156. 300 156.300 S Inter- ship Safety Yes No 07A 156.350 156.350 S Commerc ial Yes Yes 08 156.4 00 156.400 S Comm ercial (inter-ship only) Yes No 09 156.450 156.450 S Recreati onal Calling Channel Yes Yes 10 156. 500 156 .500 S Comme rcial Yes Yes 11 156 .550 156.550 S Comm ercial, VTS in Selec ted Areas Yes Yes 12 156.6 00 156 .600 S Por t Operations, V TS in Selecte d Areas Yes Yes 13 156 .650 156.650 S Inter- ship Navigation Saf ety (bridge -to bridge) Yes No 1W wi th power-up 14 156 .700 156.700 S Por t Operations, V TS in Selecte d Areas Yes Yes 15 156.750 156.750 S Commercial Yes Yes 16 156.8 00 156 .800 S Inter national Distr ess, Safety, and C alling Yes Yes 17 156. 850 156.850 S State C ontrolled Yes Yes 18A 156.900 156.90 0 S Commercial Yes Yes 19A 156.950 156.950 S Canadia n Coastguard Yes Yes 20 157.000 161.600 D Cana dian Coastgu ard No Yes 21 157.050 161.650 D Port Ope rations No Yes 21A 157.050 157.050 S U.S. Gover nment, Canadian Co astguard Yes Yes 21B - -- 161.650 S Por t Operations -- ---- --- --- RX only 22 A 157.100 157.100 S Canadian Coa stguard Liaison Yes Yes 23 157.150 161.750 D Publ ic Correspo ndence No Yes

24 157.200 161.800 D Publ ic Correspon dence No Yes 25 157.250 161.850 D Pu blic Corresp ondence No Yes

2 5B - -- 161.850 S Public Co rrespondenc e ---- -- ----- - RX only 26 157.300 161.900 D Publ ic Correspo ndence No Yes

27 157.350 161.950 D Publ ic Correspon dence No Yes 28 157.400 162.000 D Publ ic Correspon dence No Yes

28B - -- 162.000 S Public Co rrespondenc e ---- -- ----- - RX only 60 156.025 160.625 D Public Corre spondence No Yes 61A 156.075 156.075 S U.S. Gover nment, Canadian Co astguard Yes Yes 62A 156.125 156.125 S Cana dian Coastguard Yes Yes 64 156.225 160.825 D Public Corre spondence, Du plex No Yes

1W only

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64 A 156. 225 156.225 S U.S. G overnment, Canad ian Commercial Fishi ng Yes Yes

65A 156.275 156.275 S Por t Operations Yes Yes

66 A 156.325 156.325 S Port Ope rations Yes Yes

1W only 67 156.375 156.375 S Commercial, SAR Yes No 68 156.425 156.425 S Boat Oper ations, Recreat ional Yes No 69 156.475 156.475 S Commercial F ishing Only Yes Yes 71 156 .575 156.575 S Bo at Operations, Re creational Yes Yes 72 156. 625 156.625 S Inter- ship Yes No 73 156.675 156.675 S Commercial F ishing Only Yes Yes 74 156.7 25 156.725 S Comm ercial Fishing Only Yes Yes

77 156.875 156.875 S Port Ope rations Yes Yes

83 157.175 161.775 D Canadian Coa stguard Yes Yes 83A 157.175 157.175 S U.S. Gover nment, Canadian Co astguard Yes Yes

83B - -- 161.775 S Canadi an Coastguard, R X Only - ----- -- ----

84 157.225 161.825 D Public C orrespond ence, Marine Op erator No Yes 85 157.275 161.875 D Publ ic Correspon dence, Marine O perator No Yes 86 157.325 161.925 D Publ ic Correspon dence, Marine O perator No Yes 87 157.375 161.975 D Publ ic Correspon dence, Marine O perator No Yes 88 157.425 162.025 D Pu blic Corresp ondence, Mari ne Operator No Yes

Special Notes on Canada Channel Usage

. LOW POWER (1 W) only.

. Receive Only.

. LOW POWER (1 W) initially. Override to HIGH POWER by holding down PTT, then holding down

the H/L key. HI is indicated in the display. Used normally in bridge-to-bridge communications.

. Lightly shaded simplex channels 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A, and 83A cannot be lawfully used

in Canada waters unless special authorization is obtained from the Canadian Coastguard. Not for use by the general public.

. The letter “A” illuminated by the channel number indicates the Canada channel is simplex.

This same channel is always duplex when selecting International. There is no “A” reference for International channels. The letter “B” is only used for some Canadian “Receive only” channels.

NOTE: The CANADA mode is not legal to use in U.S. waters.

KEY: S = Simplex operating channel; D = Duplex operating channel.

EAGLE EHR-10 Operation Instructions 21

WEATHER Channels

CH R X TR AFFIC TYPE NAME REMARK (MHz)

WX01 162.550 NOA A Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only WX02 162.400 NOA A Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only WX03 162.475 NOA A Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only WX04 162.425 NOA A Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only WX05 162.450 NOA A Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only WX06 162.500 NOA A Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only WX07 162.525 NOA A Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only WX08 161.650 C ANADIAN Weather Chann el CANADA WX RX only WX09 161.775 C ANADIAN Weather Chann el CANADA WX RX only WX10 163.275 NOA A Weather Channel NOAA WX R X only

EAGLE EHR-10 Operation Instructions22

FCC Compliance

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiver

is connected.

• Consultthefactor ycustomerservicedepar tmentforhelp.

Marine VHF Radio use on Land:

You should consider acquiring a special license, called a marine utility station license, to operate a hand-held marine radio from land -- a ship station license IS NOT suf ficient. You may apply for this license by filing FCC Form 601 with the FCC. Refer to the FCC web site (http://www.fcc.gov/ ) for further details and qualifications.

We recommend you record your radio’s serial number here. This number is on the radio rear panel, underneath the battery pack:

Serial Number:

Date Purchased:

EAGLE EHR-10 Operation Instructions 23

NAVICO

FULL TWO-YEAR EAGLE VHF WARRANTY

“We,” “our,” or “us” refers to NAVICO, the manufacturer of this EAGLE VHF product. “You” or “your” refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use.

We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship, and against failure to conform to this product’s written specifications, all for two (2) years from the date of original purchase by you. Bat tery Packs and accessory items have a one (1) year warranty. WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT. Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship, or any non-conformity with the product’s written specifications, occurred within two years from the date of your original purchase, which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip. Any such defect, malfunction, or non-conformity which occurs within two years from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product, at our option, within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product. If such defec t, malfunction, or non-conformity remains af ter a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us, you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product. THIS REPAIR, OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND (AS JUST DESCRIBED) IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT, MALFUNC TION, OR NONCONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER. WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warrant y does NOT apply in the following circumstances: (1) when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us; (2) when the product has been connected, installed, combined, altered, adjusted, or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product; (3) when any serial number has been effaced, altered, or removed; or (4) when any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from any accident, misuse, negligence, or carelessness, or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner’s manual for the product.

We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

REMINDER: You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required.

NAVICO

12000 E. SKELLY DRIVE, TULSA, OK 74128

(800) 324-1356

EAGLE EHR-10 Operation Instructions24

How to Obtain Service . . .

… in the USA:

We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Eagle replacement parts. If you’re in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory. To call us, use the following toll-free number:

800-324-1354

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F

Eagle Electronics may ﬁnd it necessary to change or end our shipping policies, regulations, and special oﬀers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice.

…in Canada:

If you’re in Canada and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory. To call us, use the following toll-free number:

800-661-3983

905-629-1614 (not toll-free)

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, M-F

…outside Canada and the USA:

If you have technical, return or repair questions, contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit. To locate an Eagle dealer near you, visit our web site or consult your telephone directory for listings.

www.eaglesonar.com

EAGLE EHR-10 Operation Instructions 25

Accessory Ordering Information for all countries

To order Eagle accessories such as power cables or transducers, please contact:

1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items.

To locate an Eagle dealer near you visit our web site or consult your telephone directory

for listings.

2) U.S. customers: LEI Extras Inc., PO Box 129, Catoosa, OK 74015-0129

Call 1-800-324-0045 or visit our web site www.lei-extras.com.

3) Canadian customers can write:

Lowrance/Eagle Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd. E. Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118.

Shipping Information

If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement, you must ﬁrst receive a return authorization number from Customer Service. Products shipped without a return authorization will not be accepted. When shipping, were commend you do the following:

1. Please do not ship the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit.

2. If you are sending a check for repair, please place your check in an envelopeand tape it to

the unit.

3. For proper testing, include a brief note with the product describing the problem. Be sure

to include your name, return shipping address and a day time telephone number. An e-mail address is optional but useful.

4. Pack the unit in a suitable size box with packing material to prevent any damage during

shipping.

5. Write the Return Authorization (RA) number on the outside of the box underneath your

return address.

6. For your security, you may want to insure the package through your shipping courier.

Eagle does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit.

EAGLE EHR-10 Operation Instructions26

Notes:

Eagle Pub. 988-0158-081

Printed in China - 100107

MN000793A-G

Navico

Eagle Electronics EHR-10 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Your radio has the following features:

Safety and Operational Information

Display

Function and Location of the Controls

Before Using your Radio

1. Charging and Installing the Ni-MH Bat tery Pack

2. Install ing the Antenna

3. Installing the Belt Clip

Using Your Radio

1. Turning the Power On/Off

2. Adjusting Squelch

3. Transmitting and Receiving

4. Accessing the 16/9 Priorit y Channels

5. Selecti ng Channels

6. Selecting High/ Low Power

7. Locking the Keypad

8. Adding/Deleting Channels to/from Memory

9. Accessing Chan nels Saved to Memory

10. Scanning

11. Using the WATCH Modes

12. Selecting a WX (weather) channel

13. Weather Alert Operation

14. Selecting U.S./International/Canadian Band

15. Resetting the Radio

Maintenance

Technical Specifications

Frequency Charts

International Marine Channels

USA Marine Channels

Canadian Marine Channels

FCC Compliance

How to Obtain Service . . .