HX446E
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User Guide – HX446 Series
v10/10
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Professional compact PMR446 handheld transceiver
HX446L
LCD
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Introduction
This guide covers the ‘basics’ of your radio’s operation. To meet your exact
requirements the radio may have been customised by your Entel authorised dealer.
These features will be explained in a separate guide issued by the dealer.
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Certification 2
Radio Care 3
Battery Care 4
Packing List 5
Optional Accessories 5
Preparing Your Radio For Use 6 & 7
Using Your Radio 8 & 9
HX446E
Feature List 10
Controls & Indicators 11
Programming Your Radio 12 & 13
User Programmable Key Lock 14
Cloning Your Radio 15
Frequency & Tone Table 16 & 17
HX446L
Feature List 19
Controls & Indicators 20
LCD Indicators 21
Programming Your Radio 22
User Programmable Key Lock 23
Cloning Your Radio 24
Default Channel Configuration 25
Troubleshooting Guide 26
Table of Contents
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Declaration of Conformity
We Entel UK Limited of:
320 Centennial Avenue
Centennial Park
Elstree
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 3TJ
United Kingdom
Declares under our sole responsibility that the product range:
HX446 PMR446 UHF Handheld Radio Transceiver
Conforms to the following standards or other nominative docum ents:
• EN300 296-2 V1.2.1; EN301489-1 V1.8.1: 2008-04, EN3-1 489-5 V1.3.1: 2002-08;
EN60950-1:2006 in accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC.
Serial Number ________________________________
Certification
M Austin
Responsable Qualité
1 October 2010
Date:
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Radio care
Warranty
The HX446E/L comes with a 12 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 outside of the radio’s ATEX approval rating:
• In explosive atmospheres (flammable gas, dust
including metallic & grain powders etc)
• Whilst taking on fuel or while parked near 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 regards 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
Battery care
Introduction
Your Entel radio is supplied with a high performance
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. These batteries:
• Extend talk time
• Reduce the battery’s size and weight
• Do not suffer from ‘memory effect’ that reduces
the life of Ni-Cad and NiMH batteries
• Have a low toxicity, therefore reducing the
impact on the environment
Battery Pack Precautions
• Switch the transceiver OFF before charging
• Charge the battery pack before use
• Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already
fully charged. This could lead to a premature
battery replacement warning message (See Battery
Communications on page 4)
• Charge the battery in accordance with the
instructions enclosed with your charger
• Do not charge the transceiver and/or battery
pack if they are wet
The battery pack includes potentially hazardous
components. Please:
• Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery
• Do not short-circuit the battery
• Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery
• Do not immerse the battery unless attached se-
curly to the radio in water or get it wet by other
means
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Battery care / information
• Do not charge the battery near fires or under
direct sunlight
• Use only the specified charger and observe
charging requirements
• Do not pierce the battery with any object or
strike it with an instrument
• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in
any way
• Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the
battery
• Do not touch a ruptured or leaking battery
If liquids from the battery get into your eyes,
immediately:
• Wash your eyes out with fresh water avoiding
rubbing them.
• Seek medical treatment
Battery Pack
• If a battery is not to be used for an extended
period of time (e.g. several months) remove the
battery pack from the equipment and store in a
cool and dry location (around 0°C) part charged.
Do not fully discharge the battery before stor
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age.
• Each charge cycle reduces the battery’s life.
Minimise the number of times you charge your
battery especially in hotter environments which
further shortens a battery’s life.
Battery Communications
Each battery used with your radio has a
microprocessor fitted, which logs the number of
times your battery has been charged.
On a radio with an LCD display, the number of times
the battery has been charged, together with the
remaining charge cycles available, will be shown
during switch on. On the advanced 8-key and 20-key
models, battery charge cycle information may also be
accessed via the menu. (If not de-activated by your
dealer)
The warranty on all batteries is 12 months or 450
charge cycles, whichever is the sooner. After 420 cycles, at switch on the radio will emit a series of short
tones, and on LCD models a waste bin icon will flash
to alert you to the need to buy a new
battery.
After 450 cycles, at switch on the radio will emit a
series of long beeps, and LCD models the message
will change to BATTERY COUNT EXCEEDED
REPLACE BATTERY. The radio will continue to
operate but its operational time may be reduced,
eventually failing all together.
Note: only genuine Entel batteries should be used.
Only genuine batteries offer the battery charge
count feature informing you when the battery is
reaching the end of its useful life. Customer
satisfaction is assured as you can not be supplied
with sub standard, potentially dangerous battery
packs from 3rd party manufacturers, ensuring it
delivers the expected capacity and endurance.
On HT series batteries a breathable membrane is
used. This is clearly marked on the battery label.
Piercing the membrane will allow water ingress to
the battery, and will invalidate the warranty.
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Packing List
• HX446E Transceiver with stubby or high efficiency whip antenna
• CNB450E Rechargeable 1800mAh Li-Ion battery
• CBH450 Spring loaded belt clip
• CSAHX Dual slot intelligent rapid charger
• User guide CD
Optional Accessories
Battery & Charger Options
CNB450E Spare 1800mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack with rear clip
CSAHX 1-way dual slot intelligent rapid charger, 110-230v
CSBHX 6-way dual slot intelligent, rapid charger, 110-230v
Carry Options
CFC450 Soft leatherette case finished in black with carry strap
CLC452 HX446E Heavy duty black leather case with strap & belt loop
CLC455 HX446L Heavy duty black leather case with strap & belt loop
CBH450 Spare spring loaded belt clip
Audio Accessory Options
CMP1/450 Compact medium duty speaker microphone with earpiece jack
CMP450 Heavy duty submersible speaker microphone
EHP9 D-shaped earpiece (plugs into CMP1/450 or CMP450 above)
EA12/450 D-shaped earpiece with in-line PTT/microphone & VOX*
EA15/450 Earpiece microphone with transparent acoustic tube & VOX*
EA19/450 D-shaped earpiece with boom microphone and in-line PTT & VOX*
EHP450 D-Shaped earpiece (connects directly to radio)
EPT40/450 Bone conductive earpiece microphone with PTT
CXR5/450 Bone conductive skull microphone with in-line PTT
CXR16/450 D-shaped earpiece and throat microphone with in-line PTT
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Attaching / Removing the Battery
1 To attach, locate the pegs on the bottom of
the battery into the slots on the radio and
press the top of the battery against the
radio until you hear a click.
2 To remove, slide the two latches on the side
of the battery down and pull the battery
away from the top of the radio.
Attaching / Removing the Belt Clip
1 To attach, locate the clip into the slot on the back of
the battery and slide down until you hear a “click”.
2 To remove, pull the tab (a) towards the belt clip.
Then slide the belt clip upwards (b).
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CHP1/450 Light weight single earpiece headset with in-line PTT & VOX*
CHP450HS Single earpiece ear defender headset with boom mic and in line PTT for hard hat & VOX*
CHP450HD Double earpiece defender headset with boom mic and in line PTT for hard hat & VOX*
CHP450D Double earpiece headband defender headset with boom mic and in line PTT & VOX*
CHP450BT Bluetooth double earpiece headband defender headset with boom mic and ear cup PTT
* VOX = Voice Operated Transmit (hands free operation)
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Preparing your radio for use
Optional Accessories
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For complete up to date list of optional accessories visit www.entel.co.uk
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Attaching / Removing Audio Accessories
1 To attach, remove the accessory cover by
unscrewing the locking screw anti-clockwise (store the cover in a safe place). Attach accessory plug by locating the peg on
top of the plug into the slot of the radio’s
socket. Carefully tighten the locking screw
clockwise until finger tight (do not tighten
with a screwdriver etc).
2 To remove, unscrew the locking screw by
hand in an anti-clockwise direction (carefully use a coin or screwdriver if too
tight). Ensure you re-fit the accessory
cover so as to protect the socket.
Charging Your Radio
Several charger options are available. Please
refer to your charger user guide.
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Using Your Radio
Button Key Beeps
The radio will emit a short confirmation beep when pressing any of the function buttons. This
confidence tone confirms the button has been correctly pressed (key beeps may be disabled by
your dealer)
Channel Monitor Button (Dealer programmable function)
Tone/squelch defeat disables both CTCSS/DCS tone used and opens the squelch on the radio. This
will allow you to monitor any transmissions taking place that are not on the same CTCSS/DCS
tone on the channel you have selecte, and listen to any weak signals that may be breaking up.
When activated, you will hear either a rushing noise or any other channel users.
Turning Your Radio On
Turn your radio on using the on / off volume control on the top of the radio. The radio will “beep”
and the LED will briefly illuminate yellow (the beep may be disabled if required by your Entel
approved dealer).
Making a Call
Before transmitting on your radio, first ensure that the channel is not in use (yellow or green busy
LED will be illuminated and audio may be heard from speaker). To transmit press and hold the PTT
button on the side of the radio, speak clearly 25-50mm from the microphone. Release the button
to receive.
Transmit Time Out Timer (T.O.T.)
A transmit time out timer is enabled on your radio. This will prevent the radio from transmitting
continuously. The maximum transmit duration is set to 90 seconds. If the transmit button is
pressed for this duration, the radio will generate an alert tone 10 seconds before automatically
ending the transmission, when a continuous tone will be emitted (the T.O.T. duration is dealer
adjustable.)
Panic Alarm Siren
The radio has a local panic alarm button, that when pressed will emit a loud piercing siren from the
radio’s loudspeaker. To operate the local panic alarm, press the orange function button on top of
the radio for a minimum of 2 seconds. To cancel the alarm simply turn the radio off.
Button Lock (dealer programmable function)
A button lock feature is available to lock the channel control and other side / top function button
modes (except panic alarm). If available, press the assigned button to turn button lock on/off. If a
long button press is used to enable button lock, when unlocking an error tone will be heard until
the button lock disables.
Low Battery Warning
Alerts you when the battery needs to be recharged. A ‘beep-beep’ audible alert every 20 seconds
and flashing red LED will indicate the battery is nearing the end of its life and needs to be charged
(see battery care P.4 for information on battery life warning alerts).
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