Standard horizon HX290 User Manual
HX290
Floating Marine Transceiver
Owner’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ........................................................................................................ 3
1. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 4
1.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 4
4.2 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT ................................................................... 4
2. ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................... 5
2.2 OPTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 5
3. ABOUT THIS RADIO ............................................................................................................6
3.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND ..........................................................................6
3.2 ABOUT WATER RESISTANCE ................................................................................. 6
3.3 DISTRESS AND HAILLING (CHANNEL 16)............................................................ 6
3.4 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)............................................ 7
3.5 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 ............................................................................... 8
3.6 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 ............................................................................... 8
3.7 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ......................................................................... 8
4. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................ 10
4.1 RADIO CARE ............................................................................................................ 10
4.2 BELT CLIP, HAND STRAP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL ............................. 10
4.3 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS ............................................................................... 11
4.3.1 BATTERY SAFETY ....................................................................................... 11
4.3.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION / REMOVAL ....................................................... 12
5. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ......................................................................................... 14
6. BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 18
7. MENU (“SET”) MODE .......................................................................................................... 26
8. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 28
9. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT.......................................................................... 30
10. WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................36
11. INSTALLATION OF OPTION .............................................................................................. 39
12. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................. 40
13. FCC & CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ....................................................... 41
14. FCC NOTICE .......................................................................................................................42
4.3.3 BATTERY CHARGING ................................................................................. 13
5.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES ................................................................................ 14
5.2 LCD INDICATORS .................................................................................................... 17
6.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS ......................................................................... 18
6.2 INITIAL SETUP .........................................................................................................18
6.3 RECEPTION ..............................................................................................................18
6.4 TRANSMISSION ....................................................................................................... 19
6.4.1 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)........................................................... 19
6.5 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS .............................................. 20
6.6 KEYPAD LOCKING .................................................................................................. 20
6.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ............................................................................... 21
6.7.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT ............................................................................. 21
6.7.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING ............................................................ 21
6.8 PRESET CHANNELS (0 ~ 9): INSTANT ACCESS ................................................ 22
6.8.1 PROGRAMMING .......................................................................................... 22
6.8.2 OPERATION .................................................................................................22
6.9 SCANNING ................................................................................................................23
6.9.1 SELECTING THE SCAN TYPE .................................................................... 23
6.9.2 PROGRAMMING SCAN MEMORY ............................................................ 24
6.9.3 MEMORY SCANNING (M-SCAN)................................................................ 24
6.9.4 PRIORITY SCANNING (P-SCAN)................................................................ 24
6.10 DUAL WATCH ........................................................................................................... 25
8.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 28
8.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................................................... 28
8.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................................................................ 29
11.1 FBA-42 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE ........................................................................ 39
12.1 GENERAL.................................................................................................................. 40
12.2 TRANSMITTER ......................................................................................................... 40
12.3 RECEIVER ................................................................................................................ 40
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
This transceiver is equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) system. You can
do the basic operation in numerical order of the illustration below.
[
PWR/VOL] K
Rotate this knob
clockwise to turn on
the radio, and adjust
the audio level.
NOB
[
PTT] S
16/9] B
( )]
WITCH
UTTON
B
UTTON
Speak into the microphone in a normal
voice level while
pressing this switch.
[
Press to recall
channel 16.
Press and hold to
recall channel 9.
[
H/L
Press to toggle the
transmit power between High (5W) and
Low (1W).
[]/[]
Selects the operating
channel.
B
UTTONS
MIC
When transmitting,
position your mouth
1 inch (2.5 cm) away
from the small mic
hole.
Speak slowly and
clearly into the microphone.
[
SQL] B
Press this key first,
then press the [
key to squelch or
press the [] key to
un-squelch the radio.
UTTON
]
NOTE
For additional details, refer to next page or section “5. CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS”.
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the HX290! The HX290 is a JIS-8/IPX8
Submersible Floating 5-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 key. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing and
holding the key.
The HX290 includes the following features: 10 Programmable Preset Channels, Memory, Priority, Dual Watch Scanning, NOAA Weather Alert, easy-toread large LCD display, EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed on
LCD, Glow-In-The-Dark strip, and a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT).
The HX290 transmitter provides a full 5 Watt of transmit power and also is
selectable to 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.
JIS-8/IPX8: 1.5 m (about 5Ft) for 30 minutes
1.2 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT
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).
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.
Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regulations.
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2. ACCESSORIES
2.1 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it
for the following contents:
HX290 Transceiver
CAT460 Antenna
FNB-110LI 7.4 V, 1170 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
CD-52 Charger Cradle for HX290
PA-44B 120VAC Wall Charger for CD-52
E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug
CLIP-22 Belt Clip
Hand Strap
Owner’s Manual
2.2 OPTIONS
MH-73A4B Speaker/Microphone
MH-57A4B Mini Speaker/Micro-
phone
VC-24 VOX Headset
VC-27 Earpiece/Microphone
CN-3 Radio-to-Ship’s Antenna
Adapter
CD-52 Charger Cradle
FNB-110LI 7.4 V, 1170 mAh Li-Ion
Battery Pack
FBA-42 Alkaline Battery Case
PA-44B/C/UAC Wall Charger for the
CD-52
E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Ciga-
rette Lighter Plug
: “B” suffix is for use with 120 VAC (Type-A
plug), “C” suffix is for use with 230 VAC
(Type-C plug), and “U” suffix is for use
with 230 VAC (Type-BF plug).
Note: Before operating the HX290 for the
first time, it is recommended that the battery
be charged. Please see section “4.3.3 BATTERY CHARGING” for details.
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3. ABOUT THIS RADIO
3.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND
The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 162
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. On
a fixed mount 25 W radio transmission expected distances can be greater
than 15 miles, for a portable 5 W radio transmission the expected distance can
be greater than 5 miles in “Line of sight”.
The user of a Marine VHF radio is subject to severe fines if the radio is used on
land. The reasoning for this is you may be near an inland waterway, or propagation anomalies may cause your transmission to be heard in a waterway. If
this occurs, depending upon the marine VHF channel on which you are transmitting, you could interfere with a search and rescue case, or contribute to a
collision between passing ships. For VHF Marine channel assignments refer
to section “9”.
WARNING
This radio is capable of transmitting on Marine VHF.
The FCC allows the use of VHF Marine band on water areas only. However the FCC does not allow the use of the VHF Marine band when on
land. If persons use the VHF Marine Band on land and interfere with
others communicating, the FCC will be notified and search for the interference. Responsible parties found to be transmitting on the VHF Marine Band on land could be fined up to $10,000 for the first offense.
3.2 ABOUT WATER RESISTANCE
Water resistance of the transceiver is ensured only when the battery pack is
attached to the transceiver and MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack.
3.3 DISTRESS AND HAILLING (CHANNEL 16
Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may be
defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on and set to “Channel 16”. Then use the following procedure:
1. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk: ) switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, May-
day. This is _____, _____, _____” (your vessel’s name).
2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, _____” (your vessel’s name).
3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or magnetic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation
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aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.
4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart
attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).
5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).
6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.
7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.
8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and other
distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.
9. End the message by saying “OVER”. Release the PTT
listen.
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel.
( )
switch and
3.4 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. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion on channel 16 resulting from its
use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U.S. waters by using
Channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communications. Also hailing on channel 9, the calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.
Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this
manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial
contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 of the U.S. VHF Charts are some of
the channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your
desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other
traffic, and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.
When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel
you wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and
your Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request another channel by saying “go to”, the number of the other
channel, and “over”. Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel
is not busy, call the other vessel.
)
After a transmission, say “over”, and release the PTT (Push-To-Talk: ) switch.
When all communication with the other vessel is completed, end the last trans-
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mission by stating your Call Sign and the word “out”. Note that it is not necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and
end of the contact.
Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel.
3.5 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 key will change the power output from
Low Power (1 Watt) to High (5 Watts). When you change from this channel
then return to it, low power will be automatically selected.
3.6 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67
When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between ships,
High power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) by pressing the
key. When the PTT
power.
( )
switch is released, the transceiver will revert to low
3.7 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
Refer to the section “9. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT” for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels.
NOTE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC, Industry
Canada, and International regulations. The mode of operation cannot
be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Simplex (ship to ship)
or duplex (marine operator) mode is automatically activated, depending
on the channel and whether the USA, Canadian or International operating band is selected.
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MEMO
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4. GETTING STARTED
4.1 RADIO CARE
CAUTION
Before following the instructions below, insure the battery pack is in place
and firmly connected. Care must be taken if the radio was dropped and
a close inspection may be needed to insure the radio case and gaskets
are in adequate condition.
The design of the HX290 allows water to enter between the radio and the
battery pack, however waterproof performance is not compromised.
After using the HX290 in salt water environment is recommended to clean the
radio with fresh water by rinsing the battery and radio (separately) under a sink
facet or by dunking in a fresh water. After washing, use a soft cloth to thoroughly dry all parts of the radio and battery.
This will keep the radio parts and the battery clean and in top operating condition.
4.2 BELT CLIP, HAND STRAP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
To install the Belt Clip: align the Belt Clip to the groove of the Battery pack,
then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a “Click.”
To remove the Belt Clip: press the Belt Clip Tab away from the battery pack
to unlock the Belt Clip, then slide the Belt Clip upward to remove it.
To install the Hand Strap: slide
the small loop of the Hand Strap
through the belt clip as shown
below. Next slide big loop on the
Hand Strap inside the small loop
and pull tight.
Belt Clip Tab
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4.3 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged
by connecting the CD-52 Charger Cradle with the PA-44B 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 PA-44B, E-DC-19A, and E-DC-6
will charge a completely discharged FNB-110LI battery pack in about 6 hours.
The FNB-110LI is a high performance Li-Ion battery providing high capacity in
a compact package.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, FNB-110LI battery pack should
only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.
4.3.1 BATTERY SAFETY
Battery packs for your transceiver contain Li-Ion batteries. This type of battery
stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the following precautions:
DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS: Shorting the terminals that
power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe 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 terminals that transfer current to the transceiver are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack
when it is mounted on the transceiver are charging terminals only and do not
constitute a hazard.
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.
Battery Maintenance
For safe and proper battery use, please observe the following:
Battery packs should be charged only in non-hazardous environments;
Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries;
Use only a STANDARD HORIZON approved charger. The use of any
other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery.
Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers.
Keep the battery contacts clean.
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Battery Storage
Store the batteries in a cool place to maximize storage life. Since batteries are
subject to self-discharge, avoid high storage temperatures that cause large
self-discharge rates. After extended storage, a full recharge is recommended.
Battery Recycling
DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN YOUR REGULAR TRASH!
LI-ION BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSED
OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER.
The incineration, land filling or mixing of Li-Ion batteries with the municipal
solid waste stream is PROHIBITED BY LAW in most areas.
Return batteries to an approved Li-Ion battery recycler. This may be where
you purchased the battery.
Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding
the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of Li-Ion batteries.
4.3.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
To install the battery pack, hold the
transceiver with your left hand, so your
palm is over the speaker and your
thumb is on the top of the belt clip. Insert the battery pack into the battery
compartment on the back of the radio
while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then
push the bottom side of the battery pack until the battery pack locks with
the Battery Pack Latch.
To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on
the bottom of the radio, then lift up on the bottom of the battery and remove
it from the radio.
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4.3.3 BATTERY CHARGING
1. Turn the transceiver off.
2. Insert the DC plug from the PA-44B into
the DC jack on the CD-52 Charger Cradle
side panel, then plug the PA-44B into the
AC line outlet.
3. Insert the HX290 (with the battery pack)
into the CD-52; the antenna should be at
the left side when viewing the charger from
the front.
4. If the HX290 is inserted correctly, the LED
indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged
pack will be charged completely in approximately 6 hours.
5. When charging is completed, the red LED
CD-52
indicator will change to green. Remove the
transceiver from the CD-52, and unplug
the PA-44B from the AC line outlet.
CAUTION
The CD-52 Charger Cradle is NOT designed to be waterproof. Do not
attempt to charge in water hazardous locations.
PA-44B
NOTE
The CD-52 Charger Cradle is only designed for the charging of the
HX290’s battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The CD-52 may
contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so
we do not recommend its use adjacent to such device.
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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.
NOTE
When transmitting,
position your mouth
about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2
~ 2.5 cm) away from
the small mic hole.
Speak slowly and
clearly into the microphone.
ANT Jack (Top Panel
The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here.
MIC/SP Jack (Top Panel
The jack accepts the optional MH-73A4B Speaker/Microphone, MH-57A4B
Mini Speaker/Microphone, VC-24 VOX Headset, or VC-27 Earpiece/Microphone. When this jack is used, the internal speaker and microphone
are disabled.
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