Standard HORIZON HX471S User Guide

*When GPS connected to NMEA/Charger cradle.

Submersible (3 feet for 30 minutes)

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Submersible (3 feet for 30 minutes)

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Rugged Magnesium Die-Cast Construction

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Rugged Magnesium Die-Cast Construction

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NOAA Weather Alert, Scanning, Dual Watch and more

NOAA Weather Alert, Scanning, Dual Watch and more

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Includes 1300 mAh Li-Ion Battery, 120 VAC, 12 VDC 3 Hour

Includes 1300 mAh Li-Ion Battery, 120 VAC, 12 VDC 3 Hour

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Quick Chargers, and drop in NMEA/Charging Cradle

Quick Chargers, and drop in NMEA/Charging Cradle

Submersible
Multi-Band Marine Portable

Actual Size

*Simulated LCD display

MULTI-BAND MARINE PORTABLE

AVAILABLE IN BLACK

Nothing takes to water like Horizon!

Nothing takes to water like Horizon!

Submersible
Multi-Band Marine Portable

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Distress call with GPS Position

The HX471S is supplied with a NMEA/Charging cradle that allows the radio to be
connected to a GPS. Connecting the HX471S to a GPS allows the position of your
vessel to be stored inside the HX471S. In the event of a distress, simply grab the
HX471S, lift the DISTRESS cover and depress the DISTRESS key for 3 seconds. The
HX471S will transmit a DSC Distress call containing your position, while automatically
activating the High Intensity Signaling Strobe Light as well.

VHF Marine and FRS Bands

Having a portable radio able to communicate on VHF Marine and FRS bands the
possibilities are endless. Want to communicate with another vessel? You can with the
HX471S. Want to communicate from your vessel to a family member or friend on shore?
You can with the FRS band. Want to have a submersible radio to take along hiking,
skiing, hunting or caravanning? You can have it all with the HX471S!

Receiving AM / FM, MURS and Aeronautical Transmissions

Imagine being on a small vessel and wanting to listen to music and news broadcasts. With
the HX471S, simply press the BAND key to select the FM band, and tune to your favorite
channel. Want to listen to a ball game on the AM Broadcast band? You can with the HX471S.
The HX471S even allows you to monitor MURS Band and the AM Aeronautical band. Simply
put, the HX471S allows you to monitor a range of frequencies previously unavailable in any
marine portable.

High Intensity Signaling Strobe Light

Since the HX471S can legally be used while on the water or land, STANDARD
HORIZON has included an unique Distress Strobe Light. This strobe can also be used
as a light source, continuous strobe or in time of distress, the strobe illuminates the
International Morse Code characters "SOS".

Submersible (3 feet for 30 minutes)

Engineered for unparalleled reliability, the HX471S is designed to survive submersion in
3 Feet of water for 30 Minutes.

Rugged Magnesium Die-Cast Construction

The HX471S utilizes a high impact, non-corrosive die-cast chassis. This unique case
insures the HX471S will withstand the physical abuse a Portable receives from being
dropped or banged on the deck of your boat.

NOAA Weather Alert, Scanning, Dual Watch and more . . .

The HX471S has the capability to warn you of impending severe weather by audibly
alerting you to switch to the active weather channel. Want to monitor more than one
channel The HX471S can be programmed to Scan any number or combination of
channels with or without priority channel. Want to scan between a VHF Marine channel
and a FRS channel You can, using the Dual Watch function. The HX471S also has a
Preset key that allows you to store up to 10 channels for each band (Marine VHF, FRS,
MURS AM/FM and Aeronautical bands), handy for quick recall of your favorite channels.

Value Packaging

Packaged with a 1300 mAh Lithium-Ion battery, the HX471S will deliver 10-12 hours of
continuous operation off a single charge. In addition, the Lithium-Ion battery never will
develop a "memory" inhibiting its ability to deliver a complete day of service. Attaching
either the 120 VAC or 12 VDC cable to the NMEA Charging cradle allows the battery to
be charged within 3 hours, after which time the radio is trickle charged to keep the
battery topped off.

Built Better, Backed Better

Because the HX471S is built better, it’s backed better. If the STANDARD HORIZON
HX471S Portable radio fails for any reason (including water damage) during normal use
in the first 3 years of ownership, STANDARD HORIZON will repair or replace it free,
without hassle or charges. If it fails anytime thereafter in normal use, for as long as the
original purchaser owns the radio, Standard Horizon’s Lifetime Flat Rate Service or
Customer Loyalty Programs will cover it. The rates for the Flat Rate and Customer
Loyalty Program’s are determined at the time of the original purchase.

Marine Division of Vertex Standard
US Headquarters

10900 Walker Street,
Cypress, CA 90630

Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.standardhorizon.com

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

FBA-23

Alkaline Battery Case

CMP460

Waterproof
Speaker/Microphone

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

FNB-80LI

Rechargeable Battery Pack

CLIP-14

Quick Draw

Belt Clip

SU-1

Barometric Pressure
Sensor Unit

A4B

MH-57

Speaker/Microphone

NC-72B

120 VAC Charger

CD-25

Charger Cradle

FVP-31

Encryption Unit

VC-24

VOX Headset

E-DC-19

Cable With Cigar Lighter Plug

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Frequency Ranges (MHz) 156 MHz - 163.275 MHz (Marine Band + WX Band)
Channel Steps: 25 kHz
MURS Band (Receive only)
FRS Band
88 MHz - 108 MHz (FM Broadcast)
Channel Steps: 100 kHz
500 kHz - 1800 kHz (AM Broadcast)
Channel Steps: 10 / 9 kHz
108 MHz - 137 MHz (AIR Band)
Channel Steps: 25 kHz

Frequency Stability ±2.5 ppm (–22° F to +140° F [–30° C to +60° C])
Emission Type 16K0F3E, 11K0F3E(FRS), 16K0G2B(DSC)
Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms
Supply Voltage Nominal: 7.4V DC, Negative Ground
Current Consumption 195 mA (Receive)

68 mA (Standby, Saver Off)
45 mA (Standby, Saver On)

1.7 A (Marine High Power)

1.2 A (Marine Mid Power)

0.8 A (Marine Low Power & FRS)
Operating Temperature –22° F to +140° F (–30° C to +60° C)
Case Size (W x H x D)
Weight (Approx.) 9.3 oz. (265 g) with FNB-80LI

2.36" x 3.78" x 1.12" (60 x 96 x 29 mm)w/o knob & antenna

Transmitter

RF Power Output (@7.4 V) 5, 2.5 or 1 W (Marine Band)

0.5W (FRS Band)
Modulation Type Variable Reactance
Maximum Deviation ±5 kHz (Marine Band)

±2.5 kHz (FRS Band)
Spurious Emission At least 65 dB below
Microphone Impedance 2 k-Ohm

Receiver

Circuit Type Double-Conversion Superheterodyne (NFM, AM)
Triple-Conversion Superheterodyne (WFM)

Intermediate Frequencies NFM, AM WFM
1st: 47.25 MHz 45.8 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz 10.7 MHz
3rd: — 1 MHz

Sensitivity

0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (FRS Band)
1 µV for 12 dB SINAD (FM Broadcast)

0.5 µV for 10 dB SN (AM Broadcast)

0.5 µV for 10 dB SN (AIR Band)
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
Intermodulation 65 dB Typical
Selectivity 12 kHz / 25 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB) NFM / AM

200 kHz / 300 kHz (–6 dB / –20 dB) WFM
6 kHz / 18 kHz (– 6dB / –60 dB) FRS Band

AF Output 400 mW @ 8 Ohm for 10 % THD (@7.4 V)

Standard Horizon reserves the right to make changes and enhancements

are therefore subject to change without notice.

specifications

0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (Marine & MURS Band)

65 dB Typical

to products at our discretion. Current

A FAMILY OF COSMETICALLY MATCHED CHOICES

The HX471S is one member of the family of marine
electronics from STANDARD HORIZON that includes:

DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS

VHF RADIOS

GPS CHART PLOTTERS

2003.0910NA(U)

B9200442

Printed in Japan