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HX870
6 Watt VHF/FM
Floating Class D DSC Marine Transceiver with GPS
Owner’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................5
5.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS .............................................9
5.2 ABOUT VHF RADIO .................................................................... 9
5.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16) ..................................9
5.4 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)................10
5.5 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS .................................................. 11
5.6 BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67 .............................................. 11
5.7 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE ..................................12
6 GETTING STARTED.............................................................................13
6.1 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS..................................................13
6.1.1 Battery Safety ..................................................................13
6.1.2 Rechargable Battery Installation/Removal .......................15
6.1.3 Battery Life Information ....................................................15
6.1.4 Using the SBH-12 Charger Cradle ...................................16
6.1.5 Installation of the SBT-13 Battery Case ...........................17
6.2 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION / REMOVAL ...................................18
6.3 ATTACHING AN ANTENNA .......................................................18
6.4 CHECKING GPS SIGNAL (GPS STATUS DISPLAY) ................19
6.5 CHANGING THE GPS TIME .....................................................20
6.6 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION ...........................................21
6.7 CHANGING THE TIME FORMAT ..............................................21
7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..........................................................22
8 BASIC OPERATION .............................................................................25
8.1 TURNING ON AND OFF THE TRANSCEIVER .........................25
8.2 RECEPTION ..............................................................................25
8.3 TRANSMISSION ........................................................................25
8.3.1 Transmit Power ................................................................26
8.4 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) ........................................26
8.5 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE .......................................... 27
8.6 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE ........................27
8.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ..................................................27
8.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert ........................................................28
8.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing ............................................28
8.8 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) ..............................29
8.8.1 Setting up the Multi Watch Operation ..............................29
8.8.2 Starting the Dual Watch ...................................................29
8.9 SCANNING ................................................................................30
8.9.1 Selecting the Scan Type ..................................................30
8.9.2 Programming Scan Memory ............................................31
8.9.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) ..........................................31
8.9.4 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) .............................................32
8.10 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS ...............................32
8.10.1 Programming .................................................................32
8.10.2 Operation .......................................................................33
8.10.3 Deletion ..........................................................................33
8.11 MOB OPERATION .....................................................................34
8.12 VOX OPERATION .....................................................................34
8.13 OPERATION MENU ..................................................................35
9 GPS OPERATION.................................................................................36
9.1 DISPLAYING POSITION INFORMATION ..................................36
9.1.1 GPS Information Compass Display .................................36
9.1.2 GPS Information Numerical Display ................................36
9.2 CHECKING GPS STATUS .........................................................37
9.3 GPS LOGGER OPERATION .....................................................37
10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) ...............................................38
10.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................38
10.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) ....................38
10.2.1 What is an MMSI? ..........................................................38
10.2.2 Programming the MMSI .................................................39
10.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL...............................................................40
10.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call ...................................40
10.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call ......................................42
10.4 ALL SHIPS CALL .......................................................................44
10.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ........................................44
10.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ............................................45
10.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL .....................................................................46
10.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory ..........46
10.5.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply ...............................47
10.5.3 Enabling the Individual Call Acknowledgment ...............48
10.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call .......................................48
10.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call ...........................................50
10.5.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer ..............................52
10.6 GROUP CALL ............................................................................53
10.6.1 Setting up a Group Call ..................................................53
10.6.2 Transmitting a Group Call ..............................................55
10.6.3 Receiving a Group Call ..................................................57
10.6.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer ...................................58
10.7 POSITION REQUEST ...............................................................59
10.7.1 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel .......59
10.7.2 Receiving a Position Request ........................................61
10.7.3 Manual Input of Position Information .............................61
10.7.4 Setting up a Position Request Ringer ............................62
10.8 POSITION REPORT ..................................................................63
10.8.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call .......................63
10.8.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call ...........................65
10.8.3 Navigating to the Reported Position ..............................65
10.8.4 Saving the Reported Position as a Waypoint .................66
10.8.5 Setting up a Position Report Ringer ...............................67
10.9 POLLING CALL..........................................................................68
10.9.1 Transmitting a Polling Call to a Vessel ...........................68
10.9.2 Receiving a Polling Call .................................................69
10.10 AUTO POS POLLING ................................................................ 70
10.10.1 Setting up the Polling Operation ..................................70
10.10.2 Setting up the Polling Time Interval .............................70
10.10.3 Selecting Vessels to be Automatically Polled ...............71
10.10.4 Enabling/Disabling Auto POS Polling ...........................72
10.11 DSC TEST .................................................................................73
10.11.1 Programming MMSI into Individual Directory ...............73
10.11.2 Transmitting a DSC Test to Another Vessel..................73
10.11.3 Receiving a DSC Test Call ...........................................74
10.12 DSC LOG OPERATION .............................................................75
10.12.1 Reviewing and Resending a
Transmitted Logged Call ........75
10.12.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call .......................76
10.12.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls ....................................76
10.12.4 Deleting Logged Calls from the DSC Log Directory .....77
10.13 DSC LOOP BACK OPERATION ................................................78
11 NAVIGATION ........................................................................................79
11.1 WAYPOINT OPERATION ..........................................................79
11.1.1 Starting and Stopping Navigation ...................................79
11.1.2 Setting Up Waypoint Directory .......................................81
11.1.3 Selecting the Display Range ..........................................85
11.1.4 Selecting the Arrival Range ............................................85
11.2 ROUTING OPERATION.............................................................86
11.2.1 Setting Up Routing Directory ..........................................86
11.2.2 Starting and Stopping Route Navigation ........................88
11.2.3 Changing the Destination ...............................................89
11.2.4 Selecting Automatic or Manual Routing .........................89
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12 GM OPERATION ..................................................................................90
12.1 SETTING UP GM OPERATION .................................................90
12.1.1 Setting Up Group Directory ............................................90
12.1.2 Setting Up the Polling Time Interval ...............................91
12.1.3 Enabling/Disabling Transmission during
GM Operation ............92
12.2 STARTING GM OPERATION ....................................................92
12.2.1 Transmitting a DSC Call to a Group Member ................93
12.2.2 Starting Navigation to a Group Member ........................93
13 CONFIGURATION SETUP ...................................................................94
13.1 DIMMER ADJUSTMENT............................................................94
13.2 LAMP .........................................................................................94
13.3 DISPLAY CONTRAST ...............................................................95
13.4 KEY BEEP .................................................................................95
13.5 BATTERY SAVER ......................................................................96
13.6 STROBE LED ............................................................................96
13.6.1 Emergency LED .............................................................96
13.6.2 Water Hazard LED .........................................................97
13.7 SOFT KEYS ...............................................................................98
13.7.1 Key Assignment .............................................................98
13.7.2 Key Timer .......................................................................99
13.8 RESET .......................................................................................99
13.9 SUMMARY OF THE CONFIGURATION SETUP .....................100
14 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP .......................................................... 101
14.1 CHANNEL GROUP ..................................................................101
14.2 WEATHER ALERT ...................................................................101
14.3 SCAN MEMORY ......................................................................101
14.4 SCAN TYPE .............................................................................101
14.5 SCAN RESUME .......................................................................102
14.6 WATCH TYPE ..........................................................................102
14.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL ..............................................................102
14.8 SUB CHANNEL........................................................................103
14.9 CHANNEL NAME.....................................................................104
14.10 NOISE CANCELLATION .........................................................105
14.11 VOX OPERATION ...................................................................105
14.11.1 Enabling the VOX Operation ......................................105
14.11.2 Setting the VOX Level ................................................106
14.11.3 Setting the VOX Delay Time ......................................106
14.12 AUDIO FILTER OPERATION...................................................107
14.13 SUMMARY OF THE CANNEL FUNCTION SETUP .................108
15 DSC SETUP ........................................................................................ 109
15.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY .......................................................109
15.2 INDIVIDUAL REPLY ................................................................109
15.3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT ........................................109
15.4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER ..............................................................109
15.5 GROUP DIRECTORY ..............................................................109
15.6 AUTO POS POLLING ..............................................................11 0
15.7 AUTO POS INTERVAL ............................................................ 110
15.8 CHANNEL SWITCH TIMER ..................................................... 11 0
15.9 NO ACT (ACTION) TIMER.......................................................111
15.10 WAIT TIME FOR POSITION FIX ............................................. 111
15.11 DSC BEEP ............................................................................... 112
15.12 SUMMARY OF THE DSC SETUP MENU................................112
16 GPS SETUP ........................................................................................ 113
16.1 GPS ON/OFF ........................................................................... 113
16.2 POWER SAVE .........................................................................113
16.3 DISPLAY DIRECTION .............................................................114
16.4 LOCATION FORMAT ............................................................... 115
16.5 TIME OFFSET .........................................................................11 5
16.6 TIME AREA .............................................................................. 115
16.7 TIME FORMAT.........................................................................115
16.8 UNITS OF MEASURE .............................................................116
16.9 PINNING .................................................................................. 116
16.10 SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System) ........................ 117
16.11 OUTPUT SENTENCES ........................................................... 117
16.12 LOGGER INTERVAL ...............................................................11 8
16.13 LOG ERASE ............................................................................ 118
16.14 SUMMARY OF THE GPS SETUP ........................................... 119
17 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 120
17.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS .........................................................120
17.2 FACTORY SERVICE ...............................................................121
17.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................................121
18 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS................................................................122
19 WARRANTY........................................................................................128
20 CONNECTING A USB DATA TERMINAL TO THE PC ......................131
21 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................132
21.1 GENERAL ................................................................................132
21.2 TRANSMITTER .......................................................................132
21.3 RECEIVER (for Voice and DSC) ..............................................133
21.4 GPS .........................................................................................133
21.5 NMEA OUTPUT .......................................................................133
22 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ..............................................134
22.1 STATION LICENSE..................................................................134
22.2 RADIO CALL SIGN ..................................................................134
22.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING .................................134
22.4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ...........................134
23 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT ............................................. 135
24 FCC NOTICE ...................................................................................... 136
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Quick RefeRence Guide
The HX870 is equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) menu system. Basic operation may be accomplished by following the procedure below:
: Press and hold to turn on/off the transceiver.
PTT (Push-To-Talk): Activates the transmitter when pressed.
SQL: Press to display the SQL level setting screen, then press the CH▲
key to squelch or press the CH▼ to un-squelch the radio.
MIC: Speak slowly and clearly into the MIC hole having it about 1/2 to 1
inch (1.2 to 2.5 cm) away from your mouth while pressing the PTT key.
◄/►: Press to toggle the on-screen menus to right/left.
CLR: Press to cancel a function or menu selection.
MENU: Press to access MENU.
DISTRESS: Activates a DSC distress call. Lift the red cover, press the
DISTRESS once, then press and hold until the radio alarms.
Soft keys: These three programmable keys can be customized through
the setup menu mode. By pressing one of these keys briey, display the
key functions at the bottom of the display.
Strobe Light: Blinks the internationally-recognized Morse Code “S.O.S”
message by pressing the [STROBE] soft key.
CH▼/CH▲: Press to change the operating channel.
: Press and hold to lock and unlock the keypad.
16/S: Press to recall channel 16. Press and hold to recall the sub channel.
VOL−/VOL+: Press to adjust the speaker audio volume.
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intRoduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the HX870! Whether this is your rst portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this high performance transceiver, which should provide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harshest of environ­ments. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stand behind every product sold, and we invite you to contact us by phone (800) 767-2450.
We appreciate your purchase of the HX870, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the HX870.
: Marine Division of YAESU USA
RADIO CARE
Before using the radio:
1. It is recommended to fully charge the battery. See section “6.1.4 Using the SBH-12 Charger Cradle” for details.
2. Be sure that the speaker microphone cap, antenna and battery are in place
and rmly tightened.
3. 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.
NOTE
To keep the LCD, keypad and speaker grill clean and in top operating condition after exposure to water: Clean the radio with fresh water after exposure to salt water by rinsing the radio under a sink faucet or by dunking the radio in a bucket of fresh water. After washing, use a soft cloth and thoroughly dry all parts of the radio.
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The STANDARD HORIZON HX870 Portable Marine transceiver is designed to be used in USA, International, and Canadian Marine bands. The HX870 can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt, 2 watts or 6 watts.
The HX870 is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) ITU-R M.493 Class D operation. Class D operation allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call. The HX870 operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are switchable for use with USA, International, or Canadian regulations. Emergency channel 16 can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the red 16/S key. NOAA weather channel can also be accessed immediately by pressing the [WX] soft key.
With the internal high-performance 66 Channel GPS receiver, WAAS and QZSS satellites can be received.
2 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is rst opened, please check it
for the following contents:
HX870 Transceiver  CAT460 AntennaSBR-13LI 7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack  SBH-12 Charger Cradle for HX870SAD-11B 120VAC Wall Charger for SBH-12E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug for SBH-12SBT-13 Alkaline Battery Case for AAA x 5  Clip-22 Belt Clip  YS-05-01 Hand Strap  T9101606 USB Cable (Type USB “A” plug to Type USB mini “B” plug)  Owner’s Manual
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3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
MH-73A4B ...............................................Submersible Speaker/Microphone
MH-57A4B ............................................................ Mini Speaker/Microphone
SSM-14A .............. Submersible Speaker/Microphone with Earphone Jack
SEP-10 ................................................................... Earphone for SSM-14A
VC-24 ....................................................................................VOX Headset
SSM-55A ................................................................... Earpiece/Microphone
CN-3 ....................................................... Radio-to-Ship’s-Antenna Adapter
SBR-13 LI ............................................7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack
SBT-13 ...............................................Alkaline Battery Case (AAA x 5 pcs)
SBH-12 ............................................................................... Charger Cradle
E-DC-19A .................................DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug
SAD-11B/C/U .............................................. Wall Charger for the SBH-12
E-DC-6 ......................................................... DC Cable; plug and wire only
: “B” sufx is for use with 120 VAC (Type-A plug), “C” sufx is for use with 230
VAC (Type-C plug), and “U” sufx is for use with 230 VAC (Type-BF plug).
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4 ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
(in USA or Canada only)
Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the HX870 Marine VHF. It
should be noted that visiting the website from time to time may be benecial
to you, as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON website.
PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX870, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON website to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 M-F 8:00-5:00 PST.
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5 ABOUT THIS RADIO
5.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS
The FCC prohibits the following communications:
• False distress or emergency messages:
• Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests;
• Messages to or from a vessel on land;
• Transmission while on land;
• Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential ne of $10,000).
5.2 ABOUT VHF RADIO
The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially “line of sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings, hills or trees). Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type,
gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter. On a xed mount
25W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles, for a portable 6W radio transmission the expected distance can be greater than 5 miles in “line of sight”.
5.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING (CHANNEL 16)
Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may
be dened 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) button and say “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. 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 aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.
4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, re, 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 button and listen.
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel.
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NOTE
The HX870 has the DSC Distress calling, that can transmit a distress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section “10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)”.
5.4 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 trafc, congestion on channel 16 resulting from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced signicantly in U.S. waters
by using channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communications. Here, also, 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 trafc, and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.
When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, press the PTT button and 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) then release the PTT button. When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request another channel by pressing the PTT button and saying “go to”, the number of the other channel, say “over” and release the PTT button. 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 button. When all commu­nication with the other vessel is completed, end the last transmission 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. Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning.
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5.5 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS
To make a radiotelephone call, use a channel designated for this purpose.
The fastest way to learn which channels are used for radiotelephone trafc is to ask at a local marina. Channels available for such trafc are designated
Public Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual. Some examples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Call the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel’s name. The marine operator will then ask you how you will pay for the call (telephone credit card, collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission to the telephone lines.
The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may charge a link-up fee in addition to the cost of the call.
5.6 BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67
Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port. Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters.
Channel 67 is used for navigational trafc between vessels.
By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Your radio is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these channels. However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher power. See Page 26 for means to temporarily override the low-power limit on these two channels.
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5.7 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE
In areas across the country, Sea Tow offers boaters a way to conduct radio checks. To use Sea Tow’s free Automated Radio Check service, simply tune your VHF radio to the appropriate channel for your location and conduct a radio check as you typically would. Upon releasing your radio’s microphone, the system will play an automated message and relay your transmission back to you, thereby letting you know how your signal will sound to other boaters.
The Automated Radio Check Service is currently available in the areas listed below.
West Coast Sea Tow Newport/LA - Ch. 27 Sea Tow San Diego - Ch. 27 Northeast Sea Tow Portland-Midcoast (Maine) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Boston - Ch. 27 Sea Tow South Shore (Mass.) - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Rhode Island - Ch. 24 Sea Tow Eastern Long Island - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Huntington (N.Y.) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Manasquan (N.J.) - Ch. 28 Mid-Atlantic Sea Tow Northern Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Central Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Hampton Roads (Va.) - Ch. 28 North Carolina Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Ocean Isle Beach - Ch. 28 Florida Sea Tow Sebastian - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor - Ch. 24 Sea Tow Tampa Bay - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Horseshoe Beach - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Carrabelle/St. Marks - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Pensacola/Orange Beach (Ala.) - Ch. 27
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6 GETTING STARTED
NOTE
Water resistance of the transceiver is assured only when the battery cover is attached to the transceiver, DATA jack cover is locked and
MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack.
6.1 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the SBH-12 Charger Cradle with the SAD-11B battery charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12V DC power is available, the 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 SAD-11B, E-DC-19A and E-DC-6 will charge a completely discharged SBR-13LI battery pack in about 3 hours.
The SBR-13LI is a high performance Li-ion battery providing high capacity in a compact package.
SBR-13LI Rechargeable Battery Pack
Capacity 1800 mAh Nominal Voltage 7.4 V
Temperature Range
Charge 5 41 35 95 Discharge –20 –4 60 140 Storage
Minimum Maximum
°C °F °C °F
–10 14 35 95
CAUTION
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, SBR-13LI battery pack should only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.
6.1.1 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 sufcient duration, it is possible to melt battery
components. Do not place a loose battery pack on or near metal surfaces or
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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 re or incinerator. The heat of re 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.
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 lling 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 ofcials for other
information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of Li-ion batteries.
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6.1.2 Rechargable Battery Installation/Removal
1. Turn the transceiver off.
2. Slide the battery cover lock switch to the “UNLOCK” position, then press “PUSH” to open the battery cover.
3. Install the SBR-13LI battery pack into the battery rest aligning it to the battery contacts until it clicks.
1
2
4. Attach the battery cover, then slide the battery cover lock switch to the “LOCK” position.
To remove the battery pack, turn the transceiver off, open the battery cover, then push and lift up the bottom end of the battery pack.
NOTE
The battery lock must be set to “LOCK” position to ensure water integrity and keep the battery from coming loose.
6.1.3 Battery Life Information
BUSY HI
MEM P-SET
VOL
LAT LON
TIME
USA
16
DISTRESS
33°37.120 118°09.582 LOC 09.56AM
P
C A
A
s W
When the battery charge is almost depleted, a “ will appear on the display. When the “
” icon appears, it
is recommended that you charge the battery soon.
” icon
: Full battery power : Enough battery power : Low battery power : Poor battery power : Charge (or replace) the battery
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6.1.4 Using the SBH-12 Charger Cradle
1. Insert the DC plug from the SAD-11B into the DC jack at the bottom of the SBH-12.
Put the wire of the SAD-11B into
either of the left or right hook at the bottom of the SBH-12.
2. Plug the SAD-11B into the AC line outlet.
3. Insert the HX870 (with the battery pack) into the SBH-12; the anten­na should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front.
If the HX870 is inserted correctly,
the HX870’s LCD display will show the battery charging icon. A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in approxi­mately 3 hours.
When charging is completed, the battery charging icon will disappear.
CAUTION
The SBH-12 is NOT designed to be waterproof. Charge the radio in a dry location.
NOTE
The SBH-12 is only designed for the charging of the HX870’s battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The SBH-12 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices.
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6.1.5 Installation of the SBT-13 Battery Case
The SBT-13 is a battery case that holds ve “AAA” size Alkaline batteries and is used with the HX870 transceiver. The Alkaline batteries can be used for reception and transmission in an emergency, and battery life will be shortened dramatically.
1. Turn the transceiver off.
2. Slide the ve “AAA” size Alkaline
batteries into the SBT-13 with the Negative (−) side of the batteries touching the spring connections inside the SBT-13.
Put three batteries into the
compartment on the front side and two on the back side.
3. Slide the battery cover lock switch to the “UNLOCK” position, then press “PUSH” to open the battery cover.
Front Back
4. Install the SBT-13 into the battery rest aligning it to the battery contacts until it clicks.
1
2
5. Attach the battery cover, then slide the battery cover lock switch to the “LOCK” position.
To remove the battery case, turn the transceiver off, open the battery cover, then push and lift up the bottom end of the battery case.
NOTE
• When the SBT-13 Alkaline Battery Case is used, the HX870 transmit
output is xed to 1 W.
• The HX870 will oat with the SBT-13 attached.
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6.2 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION / REMOVAL
1. To install, align the Belt Clip Clip-22 to the groove of the Battery pack, then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a “Click”.
2. To remove, pull the Clip-22 tab away from the battery pack to unlock the Clip-22, then slide the
Clip-22 upward to remove it.
6.3 ATTACHING AN ANTENNA
Insert the CAT460 antenna into the ANT jack at the top panel, hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten.
2
1
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6.4 CHECKING GPS SIGNAL (GPS STATUS DISPLAY)
When the HX870 receives the GPS signal, a small satellite icon “ ” will appear on the display and your current location (latitude/longitude) is shown on the display.
The HX870 has a GPS status display which shows the satellites currently being received, along with a graphi­cal (bar-graph) representation of the relative signal
BUSY
STATUS
FIX 3D
HIUSA
65
LAT/LON
23°56.890E 123°56.890W
strengths from the satellites.
Oct/25 09:56AM
DATE
(GPS StatuS DiSPlay moDe)
1. Press and hold the POWER key on the left side of the transceiver to turn it on.
2. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “GPS” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “GPS STATUS” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to display the GPS status currently being received.
BUSY
STATUS
SEARCH
HIUSA
65
LAT/LON
23°56.890S 123°56.890W
GPS INFO COMPASS
GPS STATUS
A
BACK
5. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera-
LOC 09:56AM
tion.
TIME
NOTE
• When the HX870 is rst turned on, it may take several minutes to compute a x of your position. This is normal, as the HX870 is down-
loading “almanac” information from the GPS satellites.
• When using the HX870 inside of a cabin where GPS reception is limited, choose a place where GPS satellite reception is good enough referring to the GPS status display.
A
GPS
ENTER
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6.5 CHANGING THE GPS TIME
From the factory the HX870 shows GPS satellite time or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. The time offset must be changed in order for the radio to display the current time in your area. See the Offset Time Table below.
offSet time table
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Select “GPS SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “TIME OFFSET” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select time offset of your
location. See illustration above to nd your
offset time. If “00:00” is assigned, the time is the same as UTC or GPS satellite time.
5. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the time offset.
6. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
GPS SETUP
GPS ON/OFF POWER SAVE DIRECTION LOCATION FORMAT
TIME OFFSET
TIME AREA TIME FORMAT
BACK SELECT
ON
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP
GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
BACK
GPS SETUP
TIME OFFSET
+09:00
+08:30 +08:00 +07:30 +07:00
SELECT
ENTER
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6.6 CHANGING THE TIME LOCATION
This menu selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with offset.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “GPS SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to “TIME AREA”.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “UTC” or “LOCAL”.
GPS SETUP
GPS ON/OFF POWER SAVE DIRECTION LOCATION FORMAT TIME OFFSET
TIME AREA
TIME FORMAT
BACK SELECT
ON
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP
GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
GPS SETUP TIME AREA
UTC
LOCAL
SELECT
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
BACK
ENTER
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
6.7 CHANGING THE TIME FORMAT
This menu selection allows the radio to setup to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “GPS SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “TIME FORMAT”.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “12hour” or “24hour”.
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
GPS SETUP
GPS ON/OFF POWER SAVE DIRECTION LOCATION FORMAT TIME OFFSET TIME AREA
TIME FORMAT
BACK SELECT
ON
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP
GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
BACK
GPS SETUP
TIME FORMAT
24hour
12hour
SELECT
ENTER
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7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
This section denes each control of the transceiver. See illustration below for
location of controls. For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter 8 of this manual.
 
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 side
The supplied CAT460 exible antenna is attached here.
(Power) switch (Left side)
Press and hold to toggle the radio on or off.
PTT (Push-To-Talk) button (Left side)
When pushed activates the transmitter.
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SQL switch (Left side)
Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the CH▲ or
CH▼ key to adjust the squelch threshold level.
Press and hold the squelch key for 3 seconds to open the squelch, allow-
ing you to monitor the operating channel. Press this key to resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
MIC hole
The internal microphone is located here.
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.
Keypad
MENU key
Press to access MENU.
CH▲ key
This key is used to change the operating channel and squelch thresh­old level. Press the key momentarily, the channel (or level) increases one step. Holding the key, the channel (or level) increases continuously.
CH▼ key
This key is used to change the operating channel and squelch thresh­old level. Press the key momentarily, the channel (or level) decreases one step. Holding the key, the channel (or level) decreases continuously.
key
Hold down this key to lock the keypad so that they are not accidentally changed. “LOCK” will appear on the entire screen, to indicate that the functions are locked. Hold down this key until “UNLOCK” appears to unlock the radio.
◄/► key
Press to toggle the on-screen menus to right/left.
VOL+ key
Press to increase the speaker audio volume level.
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VOL− key
Press to decrease the speaker audio volume level.
16/S key
Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down this key recalls the SUB channel (The default setting is channel 9). Pressing this key again reverts to the previous selected working channel.
CLR key
Press this key to cancel a menu selection and/or keypad entry.
MIC/SP jack (Top side)
The jack accepts the optional MH-73A4B Submersible Speaker/Microphone,
MH-57A4B Mini Speaker/Microphone, VC-24 VOX Headset, SSM-10
Submersible Speaker/Microphone, or SSM-55A Earpiece/Microphone. When this jack is used, the internal speaker and microphone are disabled.
DATA jack (Right side)
Use the USB mini type B jack to output the NMEA data, congure the
transceiver settings and download the GPS logger data.
DISTRESS
Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call, refer to section
“9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call”.
key (Right side)
Soft keys
The 3 programmable soft keys can be customized by the Setup Menu
mode described in section “12.7 SOFT KEYS”. When one of the soft keys
is pressed briey, the functions will appear above each key on the display.
Strobe light indicator
When the Emergency feature is activated, this indicator blinks the interna-
tionally-recognized Morse Code “S.O.S” message.
When the Water Hazard feature is activated, this indicator illuminates if the
transceiver is submerged.
Speaker
The internal speaker is located here.
Battery pack lock (Bottom side)
Turn the Battery Pack Lock to the “UNLOCK” position for battery removal.
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8 BASIC OPERATION
NOTE
Before operating the HX870 for the rst time, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery. See section “6.1.4 Using the SBH-12
Charger Cradle” for details.
8.1 TURNING ON AND OFF THE TRANSCEIVER
1. Press and hold the key on the left side of the radio to turn the radio on.
2. Press and hold the key again to turn the radio off.
8.2 RECEPTION
1. Press the SQL key, then press the CH▼ key until noise is heard from the speaker. This state is known as “squelch off”.
2. Press the VOL−/VOL+ key until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level.
3. Press the SQL key, then press the CH▲ key until the random noise disap­pears. This state is known as the “squelch threshold”.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired channel. Refer to the channel chart on Pages 125 to 127 for avail­able channels.
5. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening level. The “[BUSY]” indicator on the display indicates that communications are being received.
BUSY HI
USA
MEM P-SET
16
DISTRESS
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
P
C A
A
s W
8.3 TRANSMISSION
1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3. Press the PTT (push-to-talk) button. The “[TX]” indicator on the LCD is displayed.
4. Speak slowly and clearly into the MIC hole.
5. When the transmission is nished, release the PTT button.
TX HI
USA
MEM P-SET
16
DISTRESS
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
P
C A
A
s W
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8.3.1 Transmit Power
16
16
16
The TX output power of the HX870 is set to high level (6W) in factory default, and the “[HI]” indicator is displayed on the top part of the screen.
To switch the TX output power:
TX HI
1. Press ◄/► key repeatedly until the [HI], [MD], or [LOW] soft key is displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
2. Press the [HI], [MD], or [LOW] soft key to switch between HI (6W), MD (2W), or LO (1W) output power.
NOTE
• When the SBT-13 Alkaline Battery Case is used, only the low power (1W) can be set.
• Depending on the remaining power of the SBR-13LI Battery Pack, the HX870 may transmit with the medium or low power even though the “[HI]” indicator is displayed.
USA
MEM P-SET
DISTRESS
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
TX LO
USA
MEM P-SET
DISTRESS
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
P
C A
A
TX MD
s W
P
A
s W
USA
P
MEM P-SET
DISTRESS
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
C A
C A
A
s W
8.4 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)
When the PTT button is held down, transmit time is limited to 5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck microphone. About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode, even if the PTT button is continually held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT button
must rst be released and then pressed again.
NOTE
Once the transmitter is shut down by the TOT, transmission to the last channel is only allowed 10 seconds after the shutdown.
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8.5 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (Pages 125 to 127) for instruc­tions on use of simplex and duplex channels.
NOTE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), Industry Canada (Canada), and International regulations. Mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa.
8.6 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE
To change the channel group from USA to International or Canada:
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “CH SETUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “CH GROUP”.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select desired channel group “USA”, “INTL”, or “CAN”.
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
CH SETUP
CH GROUP
WX ALERT SCAN MEMORY SCAN TYPE SCAN RESUME MULTI WATCH PRIORITY CH
BACK SELECT
TX HI
USA
MEM P-SET
16
DISTRESS
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
ON
P
C A
A
s W
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP
GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
BACK
CH SETUP CH GROUP
USA
INTL
CAN
SELECT
ENTER
8.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS
1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press ◄/► key repeatedly until the [WX] soft key is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press the [WX] soft key. The “WX” indicator appears on the top part of the screen.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a different NOAA weather channel.
4. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press the [CH] soft key. The transceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel and the “WX” indicator disap­pears from the display.
BUSY HI
USA
MEM P-SET
16
DISTRESS
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
BUSY
WX
07
162.525MHz
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
P
C A
A
s W
s W
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8.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert
07
10
In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels.
The HX870 can receive weather alerts when monitoring a weather channel and, on the last selected weather channel during scanning modes or while on another working channel.
When an alert is received on a NOAA weather
WX
channel, scanning will stop and the transceiver
162.525MHz
will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast. Press any key to stop the alert. After stopping the beep sound, the weather
alert reception conrmation screen will appear. Press [OK] to display a conrmation screen. The conrmation screen will ask you whether
to move to the weather channel or return in the marine channel. Press [YES] to switch to the weather channel, and press [NO] to return to the marine channel.
To disable the weather alert function, refer to section “14.2 WEATHER ALERT”.
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
BUSY
WX
10
163.275MHz
VOL
!Warning!
Radio received Weather Alert!
OK
BUSY
WX
10
163.275MHz
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
s W
s W
BUSY
WX
163.275MHz
VOL
!Warning!
Radio received Weather Alert!
Press any key
BUSY
WX
10
163.275MHz
VOL
!Warning!
Do you want to change the CH?
YES NO
NOTE
If no key is pressed the alert will sound for 5 minutes and then the weather report will be received.
8.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing
NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the HX870’s NOAA weather feature, setup as in section “8.7.1 NOAA
Weather Alert” and conrm the alert is heard on Wednesdays between 11AM
and 1PM local time.
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8.8 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL)
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Multi watch is used to scan two or three channels for communications.
In Dual Watch, a normal VHF channel and the priority channel are scanned
alternately.
In Triple Watch, a normal VHF channel, the priority channel, and the sub
channel are scanned alternately.
When a signal is received on the normal channel the radio briey switches
between the normal channel and the priority channel to look for a transmission. If the radio receives communications on the priority channel the radio stops and listens to priority channel until communication ends and then starts dual or triple watch scan again.
8.8.1 Setting up the Multi Watch Operation
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “CH SETUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “MULTI WATCH” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “DUAL” or “TRIPLE”.
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
7.
Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
CH SETUP
CH GROUP WX ALERT SCAN MEMORY SCAN TYPE SCAN RESUME
MULTI WATCH
PRIORITY CH
BACK SELECT
ON
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP
GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
BACK
CH SETUP
MULTI WATCH
DUAL
TRIPLE
SELECT
ENTER
8.8.2 Starting the Dual Watch
1. Press the SQL key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key until the background noise disappears.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a channel you wish to watch.
BUSY HI
3. Press ◄/► key repeatedly until the [Dual Watch] soft key
is displayed at the bottom of the screen, press the [DUAL WATCH] soft key.
The radio will monitor the priority channel and the channel
that was selected in step 2.
If a signal is received on the channel selected in step 2,
the HX870 will dual watch to priority channel.
4. To stop dual watch, press one of the soft keys, then press the [DUAL WATCH] soft key again.
DW
VOL
TIME
16
MEM P-SET
LAT LON
USA
USCG
33°37.120 118°09.582 LOC 09.56AM
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When selecting “TRIPLE” in the SETUP menu, [TRIPLE WATCH] will be
CH12
CH09
CH01A
CH15
CH18
CH22A
CH61A
CH68A
CH68A
CH88A
Priority Channel
CH12
CH09
CH01A
CH15
CH18
CH22A
CH61A
CH68A
CH68A
CH88A
displayed as the soft key instead of [DUAL WATCH].
NOTE
The priority channel may be changed from CH16 (default) to another channel. Refer to section “14.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL”.
8.9 SCANNING
The HX870 will automatically scan channels programmed into the preset channel memory and also the scan channel memory, and the last selected weather channel.
When an incoming signal is detected on one of the channels during scan, the radio will pause on that channel, allowing you to listen to the incoming transmis­sion. The radio will automatically start scanning again after the transmission stops.
8.9.1 Selecting the Scan Type
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “CH SETUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “SCAN TYPE” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “PRIOR- ITY” or “MEMORY”.
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
CH SETUP
CH GROUP WX ALERT SCAN MEMORY
SCAN TYPE
SCAN RESUME MULTI WATCH PRIORITY CH
BACK SELECT
ON
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP
GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
BACK
CH SETUP
SCAN TYPE
PRIORITY
MEMORY
SELECT
ENTER
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MeMory Scan
(
M-Scan
)
Priority Scan
(
P-Scan
)
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8.9.2 Programming Scan Memory
16
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “CH SETUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “SCAN MEMORY”.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a desired channel to be scanned, then press the
CH SETUP
CH GROUP WX ALERT
SCAN MEMORY
SCAN TYPE SCAN RESUME MULTI WATCH PRIORITY CH
BACK SELECT
ON
[MEM] soft keys. “ON” icon will appear at the right side of the selected channel.
6. Repeat step 5 for all the desired channels to be scanned.
7. To REMOVE a channel from the list, select the channel then press the [MEM] soft key. “ON” icon of the selected channel will disappear.
8. When you have completed your selection, press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
To check channels to be scanned, press the CH▼/CH▲ key repeatedly. The “[MEM]” icon will appear when the memory channel is displayed.
Note: When “SCAN MEMORY” is assigned to the soft key, the
memory function switches between on and off every time you press the [MEM] soft key.
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP
GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
CH SETUP
SCAN MEMORY
CH:16
CH:17
CH:18A
CH:
19
CH:20
BACK
BUSY HI
USA
MEM P-SET
16
DISTRESS
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
SELECT
ON
ON
ON
MEM
P
s W
8.9.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN)
1. Set the scan type to “MEMORY” in the SETUP menu (refer to “8.9.1 Select­ing the Scan Type”).
2. Press the SQL key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key until background noise disappears.
BUSY HI
3. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, then press the [SCAN] soft key. “MEM SCAN” appears on the display. Scanning will proceed from the lowest to the highest programmed channel number and preset channel (described in the next section) and will stop on a channel when a transmission is received.
The channel number will blink during reception.
4. To stop scanning, press the 16/S or CLR key.
SCAN
VOL
TIME
MEM
MEM P-SET
LAT LON
USA
33°37.120 118°09.582 LOC 09.56AM
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8.9.4 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN)
16
22
22
22
1. Set the scan type to “PRIORITY” in the SETUP menu (refer to “8.9.1 Select­ing the Scan Type”).
2. Press the SQL key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key until background noise disappears.
BUSY HI
3. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, then press the [SCAN] soft key. “PRI SCAN” appears on the display. Scanning will proceed between the memorized channels and preset channel (described in next section) and the priority channel.
SCAN
MEM P-SET
VOL
LAT LON
TIME
PRI
USA
33°37.120 118°09.582 LOC 09.56AM
P
s W
The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed
channel.
4. To stop scanning, press the 16/S or CLR key.
NOTE
In the default setting, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may change the priority channel to the desired channel from Channel 16 on the SETUP menu. Refer to section “14.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL”.
8.10 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS
10 preset channels can be programmed for instant access. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, then press the [PRESET] soft key. Pressing the [PRESET] key activates the user assigned channel bank. If the [PRESET] soft key is pressed and no channels have been assigned, an alert beep will be emitted from the speaker.
Before beginning the Instant Access operation, assign the “PRESET” command into one of the programmable keys, refer to section “12.7 SOFT KEYS”.
8.10.1 Programming
BUSY HI
1. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the chan­nel to be programmed.
2. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly to indicate the function on the display, then press and hold the [PRESET] soft key until the “P-SET” icon and channel number are blinking.
3. Press the [ADD] soft key to program the channel into the preset channel memory. “[P-SET]” icon will appear.
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USA
MEM P-SET
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
BUSY HI
USA
MEM P-SET
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
USCG
USCG
C A
A
s W
C A
A
s W
BUSY HI
USA
MEM P-SET
USCG
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
QUIT ADD
HX870
C A
A
s W
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4. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program the desired channels into the preset
16
22
22
channels. Up to 10 channels can be registered. If you attempt to register the 11th channel, error beep will sound.
8.10.2 Operation
BUSY HI
VOL
TIME
P-SET
LAT LON
USA
DISTRESS
33°37.120 118°09.582 LOC 09.56AM
P
s W
1. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, then press the [PRESET] soft key to recall the preset channel. The “[P-SET]” icon will appear on the display.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired preset channel.
BUSY HI
VOL
TIME
MEM P-SET
LAT LON
USA
USCG
33°37.120 118°09.582 LOC 09.56AM
C A
A
s W
3. Press one of soft keys, then press the [PRESET] soft key to return to the last selected channel. The “[P-SET]” icon will disappear from the display.
8.10.3 Deletion
BUSY HI
1. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, then press the [PRESET] soft key to recall the preset channel.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the preset channel to be deleted.
3. Press one of soft keys, then press and hold the [PRESET] soft key until the “[P-SET]” icon and channel number are blinking.
4. Press the [DELETE] soft key to delete the channel from the preset channel memory.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete the desired channels from preset channels.
6. To exit from deleting the preset channels, press the [QUIT] soft key.
USA
MEM P-SET
USCG
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
BUSY HI
USA
MEM P-SET
22
USCG
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
QUIT DELETE
C A
A
s W
C A
A
s W
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8.11 MOB OPERATION
16
WPT 001MOB
The HX870 provides a feature to memorize the position information instantly in case of MOB (Man Over-Board).
BUSY HI
1. Press the ◄/► key repeatedly, then press the [MOB] soft key.
2. Press the [TO WPT] soft key to start the navigation to the displayed position. For details about the navigation, see section “11 NAVIGATION”.
To modify the displayed position information,
press the [POS/TM] soft key. For details
about the modication, see section “11.2.3
USA
P-SET
DISTRESS
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
HIUSA
BUSY
WPT
N-UP 20nm
P
s W
16
BRG T
300
DSTkm
35.2
SOGkph
36.0
P
°
MOB
MOB POSITION
POS:
33°37.120
118°09.582
POS TM:
09
°
DST:
10
BRG:
006
TO WPT QUITPOS/TM
S
W
AM LOC
56
NH
T
°
Editing a Waypoint”.
3. To transmit a DSC distress message, lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover on the right side of the transceiver, then press and hold the DISTRESS key (see section “10.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call” for details).
The nature of the distress call is automatically set to “MOB”.
8.12 VOX OPERATION
The HX870 has the VOX (voice-actuated transmit/receive switching) feature, which allows you to transmit and receive hands free by utilizing the optional VOX headset VC-24 or those delivered from third-party venders.
Insert the plug of the VOX headset into the MIC/SP jack of the HX870, then speak to the microphone of the headset to start VOX operation. The VC-24 is optimized for the use with the HX870, so that you may use it without detailed settings. When you use a third-party VOX headset, set up the VOX operation of the HX870 via the SETUP menu. Refer to section “14.11 VOX OPERATION” for details.
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8.13 OPERATION MENU
The HX870 provides advanced features below, via the “MENU” screen displayed by pressing the MENU key on the front panel.
DSC CALL
The following seven types of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) are available: Individual, Group, All Ships, Position Request, Position Report, Polling, and Auto Position Polling.
This menu also provides convenient functions for DSC as below.
Sets the nature of Distress Call (DIST ALERT MSG) Review previously received DSC calls (DSC LOG) Transmits a test call (DSC TEST) Test the transceiver (DSC LOOP BACK)
GM
The GM (Group Monitor) feature performs group polling and position display of the group members at the same time.
GPS
Your current location, course, and speed can be displayed in a numerical or compass style. You can also check the position and signal strength of captured GPS satellites.
NAVI
You can start navigation to a memorized or temporarily input waypoint.
MMSI/POS INFO
Input your MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) before you use DSC.
SETUP
This menu allows certain aspects of your transceiver’s conguration to be
customized for your personal operating conditions.
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9 GPS OPERATION
The HX870 has an internal GPS antenna to receive and display the position information. Your position information as well as recieved positions can be memorized and utilized later for navigation.
NOTE
The GPS unit may be turned off, or set to power save mode to increase the battery life, via the SETUP menu. Refer to section “15 GPS SETUP”.
9.1 DISPLAYING POSITION INFORMATION
9.1.1 GPS Information Compass Display
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “GPS” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “COMPASS” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to display the
HIUSA
compass display.
4. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
BUSY
COMP
C-UP
TIME LOC 09:56AM
65
COG T
300
SOGkph
36.0
A
°
Note: Depending on the assignment of the soft keys you may switch the
screen immediately from the basic display to the compass display by press­ing the [COMP] soft key.
GPS
GPS INFO
COMPASS
GPS STATUS
BACK
ENTER
9.1.2 GPS Information Numerical Display
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “GPS” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “GPS INFO” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to display the numerical display.
4. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
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BUSY
VOL
COG T
300°
TIME
HIUSA
65
LAT/LON
23°56.890S 123°56.890W
SOGkph
36.0
LOC 09:56AM
A
ALT ft
003
GPS GPS INFO
COMPASS GPS STATUS
BACK
ENTER
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9.2 CHECKING GPS STATUS
16
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “GPS” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “GPS STATUS” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to display the GPS status currently being received.
4. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
BUSY
STATUS
SEARCH
TIME
HIUSA
65
LAT/LON
23°56.890S 123°56.890W
LOC 09:56AM
A
GPS
GPS INFO COMPASS
GPS STATUS
BACK
ENTER
9.3 GPS LOGGER OPERATION
The HX870 includes a logger for position information that allows you to record your location at regular intervals.
BUSY HI
1. Press the [LOGGER] soft key to turn the function on or off. The recording starts and the display returns to the previous
screen with the “
” icon on the top of the display.
• You may change the log interval time of recording via the SETUP menu.
Notes:
• The power save operation of the GPS unit is disabled while the logger is activated.
• To utilize the records, connect the HX870 to a PC and download the log data from the radio by using the PC Programming Software. Refer to section “20 CONNECT- ING A USB DATA TERMINAL TO THE PC”.
USA
P-SET
DISTRESS
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
BUSY HI
USA
P-SET
16
DISTRESS
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
P
s W
P
s W
Logger operation alert:
• When the memory for log data becomes full, three beeps will sound and a warning message will be displayed. Afterwards the logger does not operate until the log data in the memory are erased.
• When the logger cannot record for some reason, three beeps will sound and a warning message will be displayed. Afterwards the logger does not operate anymore.
• An error message will be displayed when the radio cannot erase the log data in the memory during the operation following the alert of memory full (see above) or in the SETUP menu (Refer to section “16.13 LOG ERASE”).
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10 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)
10.1 GENERAL
WARNING
This HX870 is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The range of signal may vary but under normal conditions should be approximately 5 nautical miles.
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. It has also been designated as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is planned that DSC will eventually replace aural watches on distress frequencies and will be used to announce routine and urgent maritime safety information broadcasts.
This system allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position (when connected to the transceiver) to the Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or receive Distress, Urgency, Safety, Routine, Position Request, and Position Report, Automatic Position Polling, and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver.
10.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI)
10.2.1 What is an MMSI?
An MMSI is a nine digit number used on marine transceivers capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels.
THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE DSC FUNCTIONS.
How can I obtain an MMSI assignment?
In the USA, visit the following websites to register:
http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ https://www.seatow.com/tools-and-education/mmsi http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=licensing&id=ship_stations
In Canada, visit
http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf01032e.html
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10.2.2 Programming the MMSI
WARNING
The MMSI can be inputted only once. Therefore please be careful not to input the incorrect MMSI number. If you need to change
the MMSI number after it has been entered, the radio will have to be returned to Factory Service. Refer to the section “16.2 FACTORY SERVICE”.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select
“MMSI/POS INFO”, then press the [SELECT] soft key. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.)
3. Press the [MMSI] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select
the rst number of your MMSI, then press
the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number.
5. Repeat step 4 to set your MMSI number (9
digits).
6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI
number, press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft
MMSI INPUT
MMSI
-----------1st:
1 5 6 7 8 9 02 4
3
BACK SELECTFINISH
MMSI INPUT
MMSI
*********1st:
3669000012st:
1 5 6 7 8 9 02 4
3
BACK SELECTFINISH
Delete
Delete
key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 4.
7. When nished programming the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft
key. The radio will ask you to input the MMSI number again. Perform steps 4 through 6 above.
8. After the second number has been input, press the [FINISH] soft key to
store the MMSI.
9. Press the [OK] soft key to return to radio operation.
MMSI/POS INFO
MMSI
---------
POS INFO
POS:
--°--.---
---°--.---
POS TM:
--:--
OK POS/TMMMSI
MMSI INPUT
MMSI
3669000011st:
1 5 6 7 8 9 02 4
3
Delete
BACK SELECTFINISH
MMSI INPUT
MMSI
STORED MMSI!
366900001
OK
-
-
NOTE
To view your MMSI after programming to ensure it is correct, perform steps 1 to 2. Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is correct.
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10.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL
The HX870 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC distress messages to all DSC radios. Distress calls from the HX870 include the latitude and longitude of the vessel when the internal GPS unit is activated.
10.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call
NOTE
To be able to transmit a DSC distress call an MMSI number must be programmed, refer to section “10.2.2 Programming the MMSI”.
Basic Operation
1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover on the right side of the transceiver, and press then press and hold the DISTRESS key for 3 seconds. The radio display will count down (3-2-1) and then transmit the distress call. The
backlight of the display and keypad ashes while the radios
display is counting down.
2. When the distress signal is sent, the transceiver watches for a transmission on CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received.
3. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowledgment is received.
4. When a DSC distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds and Channel 16 is automatically selected. The display shows the MMSI of the ship respond­ing to your distress.
5. Press the PTT button and state your name, vessel name, number of persons on board and the distress situation, then say “over” and wait for a reply from the acknowledging ship.
6. To turn off the distress alarm before the radio retransmits the distress call, press the 16/S key or the [QUIT] soft key.
!!DISTRESS!!
UNDESIGNATED
24°25.975
POS:
118°59.456W
POS TM:
12:56
UTC
Time for 3sec.
NATURE QUITPOS
!!DISTRESS!!
UNDESIGNATED
24°25.975
POS:
118°59.456W
POS TM:
12:56
UTC
Transmitting
!!DISTRESS!!
UNDESIGNATED
24°25.975
POS:
118°59.456W
POS TM:
12:56
TX IN:
PAUSE CANCEL
RX ACKNOWLEDGED
SINCE:
UTC
00:15
Waiting for ACK
!!DISTRESS!!
007654321
USCG CA
00:10
OK
S
S
S
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Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress
The HX870 is capable of transmitting a DSC distress alert with the following “Nature of Distress” categories:
Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking,
Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, MOB.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “DSC CALL”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “DIST ALERT MSG”, then press the [SELECT] soft key. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.)
4. Press the [NATURE] soft key. The “NATURE OF” menu will appear on the display.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired nature of distress category, then press the [ENTER] soft key.
DIST ALERT MSG
NATURE OF:
UNDESIGNATED
POSITION:
24°25.975
118°59.456
POS TM:
12:56
UTC
[DISTRESS]
Hold for 3sec.
BACK POS/TMNATURE
N
E
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT
DIST ALERT MSG
BACK
DIST ALERT MSG
UNDESIGNATED
FIRE.EXPLSION
BACK
NATURE OF
FLOODING
COLLISION GROUNDIND
SELECT
ENTER
6. Press and hold the DISTRESS key until a distress alert is transmitted.
Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert by Manually Inputting Location and Time
In case the HX870 fails to get a GPS position x, you may input your latitude and longitude, and time to transmit the distress alert.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “DSC CALL”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “DIST ALERT MSG”, then press the [SELECT] soft key. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.)
4. Press the [POS/TM] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select the first number of latitude, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number.
DIST ALERT MSG
NATURE OF:
UNDESIGNATED
POSITION:
24°25.975
118°59.456
POS TM:
12:56
UTC
[DISTRESS]
Hold for 3sec.
BACK POS/TMNATURE
N
E
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT
DIST ALERT MSG
BACK
!!DISTRESS!!
POSITION/TIME
24˚25.975NLat 118˚59.456 12:56UTC
1 5 6 7 8 9 0 S N2 4
3
Delete
BACK SELECTFINISH
SELECT
ELon
6. Repeat step 5 to set the position and time. If a mistake was made, press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “←” or
“→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 5.
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7. When nished programming the position and time, press the [FINISH] soft
key. The display will return to the previous screen.
8. Press and hold the DISTRESS key until a distress alert is transmitted.
Pausing a DSC Distress Call
After a DSC distress call is transmitted, the DSC distress call is repeated every 4 minutes until the call is canceled by the user or until the radio is turned off and on again. The HX870 has the capability to suspend (pause) the retransmitting of the distress call by the procedure below.
1. After the distress call is transmitted, the radio will show the display as on the right.
Looking at this display you will notice “TX
IN: 0:15”, this is the time when the radio will re-transmit the DSC distress call.
2. To suspend re-transmitting the DSC call, press the [PAUSE] soft key.
!!DISTRESS!!
UNDESIGNATED
24°25.975
POS:
118°59.456W
POS TM:
12:56
TX IN:
00:15
Waiting for ACK
PAUSE CANCEL
S
UTC
!!DISTRESS!!
UNDESIGNATED
Retransmission is now pausing
TX IN:
00:15
CANCEL
RESUME
3. To resume counting down to transmit the DSC Distress call, press the [RESUME] soft key.
Canceling a DSC Distress Call
If a DSC distress call was sent by error the HX870 allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the distress call that was made.
Press the [CANCEL] soft key, then press the [YES] soft key. After the message for cancelling has been transmitted, press the [OK] soft key.
!!DISTRESS!!
UNDESIGNATED
CANCEL
Do you want to cancel a DIST?
YES NO
!!DISTRESS!!
UNDESIGNATED
DIST CANCEL
Transmitted
OK
10.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call
1. When a DSC distress call is received, an emergency alarm sounds.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Press the CH▼ key several times to show information on the vessel in distress.
RX DISTRESS
366901235
Yaesu
NATURE:UNDESIGNATED
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456
POS TM:
12:56
00:05
STOP ALERM
UTC
NOT ACKNOELESGED
SINCE:
N
E
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On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These
selections are described below:
[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the DSC distress call
and to switch to Channel 16.
Note: If a key is not pressed for 15 seconds or longer the
RX DISTRESS
366901235
Yaesu
NATURE:UNDESIGNATED
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456
POS TM:
12:56
NOT ACKNOELESGED
SINCE:
00:05
ACCEPT QUITPAUSE
N
E
UTC
radio will automatically select Channel 16. (Timer setting time is set in “CH SWITCH TIME” from “DSC SETUP”. The default setting is 15 sec.)
[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable automatic switching to
Channel 16.
[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic Channel 16 switching and revert
to the last selected working channel.
4. After accepting the call, press the [TO WPT] soft key to set the vessel in distress as a destination for navigation.
Note: You may change the waypoint name.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “SAVE & GO”, then press the [SELECT] soft key to replace the display to the waypoint screen. The display indicates the distance and direction of the distressed vessel, and also the compass indicates the distressed vessel by dot ().
6. To stop navigating to a waypoint, press one of the soft keys, then press the [STOP] soft key. The radio is switched to the normal mode.
RX DISTRESS ACK
DIST INFO
DIST:366901235
Horizon
NATURE:UNDESIGNEATED
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456E
POS TM:
12:56
UTC
DST:
10:00
WAYPOINT
---------
001WPT
34°25.975
SAVE
SAVE & GOTO
HIUSA
NM
S
W
BACK QUITTO WPT
NAME:
POSITION:
118°59.456
BACK
BUSY
WPT
N-UP 20nm
WPT 001WPT
N
SELECT
16
DW-16
BRG T
300
DSTkm
35.2
SOGkph
36.0
°
NOTE
• You must continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt.
• When there is an unread distress alert, “ ” icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread distress alert from the DSC log, refer to the section “10.13.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call”.
• Not all DSC radios can receive a DSC distress relay call.
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10.4 ALL SHIPS CALL
The all ships call function allows contact to be established with DSC equipped vessels without having their MMSI in the individual calling directory. Also, priority for the call can be designated as “Urgency” or “Safety”.
URGENCY Call: This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in
distress, but have a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation. This call is the same as saying “PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN” on Channel 16.
SAFETY Call: This type of call is used to transmit boating safety information
to other vessels. This message usually contains information about an overdue boat, debris in the water, loss of a naviga­tion aid or an important meteorological message. This call is the same as saying “Securite, Securite, Securite”.
10.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “All SHIPS”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.)
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the
ALL SHIPS CALL
CATEGORY
SAFETY
URGENCY
nature of call (“SAFETY” or “URGENCY”), then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the oper­ating channel you want to communicate on, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the selected type of all ships call.
7. After the all ships call is transmitted, the transceiver will switch to the selected chan­nel.
8. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not
BACK
ALL SHIPS CALL
CATEG:
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
ALL SHIPS CALL
CATEG:
SINCE:
URGENCY
CH:
16
URGENCY
CH:
16 00:05
Transmitted
SELECT
busy, then key the microphone and say “PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN” or “Securite, Securite, Securite” depending on the priority of the call.
9. Press the [QUIT] soft key to exit the all ships call menu.
QUIT
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL GROUP
ALL SHIPS
POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG
BACK
ALL SHIPS CALL
INTERSHIP CH
BACK
ALL SHIPS CALL
CATEG:
CH:16
CH:17 CH:67 CH:69 CH:72
URGENCY
CH:
16
Transmitting
SELECT
SELECT
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10.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call
1. When an all ships call is received, an emer­gency alarm will sound.
The display shows the MMSI of the vessel
transmitting the all ships call and the radio will change to the requested channel after 15 seconds (the default setting of “CH SWITCH TIMER”).
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Monitor the requested channel until the all ships voice communication is completed.
On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are
described below:
[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the DSC all ships call and to switch to
requested channel.
Note: If a key is not pressed for 15 seconds or longer the radio will automati-
cally change to the requested channel (the default setting of “CH SWITCH TIMER”).
[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable automatic switching to the
requested channel.
Note: In some cases automatically switching to a requested channel might
disrupt important ongoing communications. This feature allows commer­cial users to suspend channel switching and stay on the working channel selected before the all ships call was received.
[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic channel switching and revert
to the last selected working channel.
4. Press the [QUIT] key to return to the channel display.
RX ALL SHIPS
366901234
Yaesu
CATEG:
SAFETY
CH:
16
SINCE:
00:15
STOP ALARM
RX ALL SHIPS
366901234
Yaesu
CATEG:
SAFETY
CH:
16
SINCE:
00:15
QUIT
RX ALL SHIPS
366901234
Yaesu
CATEG:
SAFETY
CH:
16
SINCE:
00:15
ACCEPT QUITPAUSE
NOTE
When there is an unread all ships call, “ ” icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread all ships call from the DSC log, refer to the section “10.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls”.
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10.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL
This feature allows the HX870 to contact another vessel with a DSC VHF radio and automatically switch the receiving radio to a desired communications chan­nel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel (switching to the channel is private between the two vessels). Up to 100 individual contacts may be programmed.
10.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory
The HX870 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the associated MMSI number you wish to contact via individual calls, auto polling, position request, position report, and polling transmissions. To transmit an individual call you must program this directory with information of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone directory.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “DSC SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “INDIVIDUAL DIR.” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Select “ADD” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to scroll through
the rst letter of the name of the vessel or
DSC SETUP
INDIVIDUAL DIR.
INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. AUTO POS POLLING AUTO POS TIME
BACK SELECT
INDIVIDUAL DIR.
NAME:
-----------------
MMSI:
---------
person you want to reference in the direc­tory.
BACK
SELECT
8. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the
rst letter in the name and step to the next
letter to the right.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to eleven characters, and if you do not use all eleven characters, select
“→” to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a
blank space in the name.
If a mistake was made entering in the name, press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/►
key to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 7 and 8.
10. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press the [FINISH] soft key to advance to the MMSI number entry.
SETUP DSC SETUP
GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
INDIVIDUAL DIR.
BACK
INDIVIDUAL DIR.
---------------S
BA C D E F G H I J K L NM O P Q R ZY 1 2
[
BACK SELECTFINISH
DSC SETUP
ADD
EDIT
DELETE
NAME
S T U V W X
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
a&
SELECT
SELECT
Delete
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11. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move one space to the right by pressing the [ENTER] soft key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered.
If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, press the CH▼/
CH▲/◄/► key to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 11.
12. After the nineth letter has been entered, press the [FINISH] soft key.
13. To store the entered data, press the CH▼/ CH▲/◄/► key to select “SAVE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
14. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 6 through 13.
INDIVIDUAL DIR.
NAME:
STANDARD---------
MMSI:
987654321
Saved
BACK
ENTER
15. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
10.5.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply
This menu item sets up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually respond to a DSC individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications. When “Manual” is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to caller id on a cellular phone.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “DSC SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “INDIVIDUAL REPLY” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “AUTO” or “MANUAL”.
7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
DSC SETUP
INDIVIDUAL DIR.
INDIVIDUAL REPLY
INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. AUTO POS POLLING AUTO POS TIME
BACK SELECT
SETUP DSC SETUP
GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
INDIVIDUAL REPLY
BACK
DSC SETUP
AUTO
MANUAL
SELECT
ENTER
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10.5.3 Enabling the Individual Call Acknowledgment
The radio can select either reply message “Able” (default) or “Unable” when the individual reply setting (described in the previous section) is set to “AUTO­MATIC”.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “DSC SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “INDIVIDUAL ACK.” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “ABLE” or “UNABLE”.
DSC SETUP
INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY
INDIVIDUAL ACK.
INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. AUTO POS POLLING AUTO POS TIME
BACK SELECT
SETUP DSC SETUP
GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
INDIVIDUAL ACK.
DSC SETUP
ABLE
UNABLE
SELECT
7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
BACK
ENTER
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
10.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call
This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel.
Individual Call using the Individual/Position Directory
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “INDIVIDUAL”. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.)
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
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GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG
BACK
SELECT
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4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “HISTO­RY” or “MEMORY”, then press the [SELECT]
soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select an indi­vidual you want to contact.
6. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the individual DSC signal.
8. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is auto­matically changed to the channel which is selected on step 6 above and a ringing tone sounds.
9. Press the [QUIT] soft key to listen to the
INDIVIDUAL CALL
HISTORY
MEMORY NEW ID
BACK SELECT
INDIVIDUAL CALL
INTERSHIP CH
CH:06
CH:08 CH:09 CH:10 CH:13
BACK
INDIVIDUAL CALL
CATEG:
987654321 Horizon-1
ROUTINE
CH:
26
Transmitting
SELECT
INDIVIDUAL CALL
HISTORY
KAREN
BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG
BACK SELECT
INDIVIDUAL CALL
987654321 Horizon-1
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
26
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
INDIVIDUAL CALL
987654321 Horizon-1
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
26
SINCE:
00:05
Waiting for ACK
RESEND QUIT
channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the PTT button and talk into the micro­phone to the other vessel.
Individual Call by Manually Entering a MMSI
You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without storing it in the individual directory.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “INDIVIDUAL”. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.)
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “NEW ID”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the rst number of the MMSI which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number.
INDIVIDUAL CALL
HISTORY MEMORY
NEW ID
BACK SELECT
DSC CALL INDIVIDUAL
GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG
BACK
INDIVIDUAL CALL
1 5 6 7 8 9 02 4
BACK SELECTFINISH
SELECT
MMSI
-98765432
3
Delete
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6. Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number (nine digits).
If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI
number, press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 5.
7. When nished entering the MMSI number,
press the [FINISH] soft key.
8. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the oper­ating channel you want to communicate on, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
INDIVIDUAL CALL
INTERSHIP CH
CH:06
CH:08 CH:09 CH:10 CH:13
BACK
INDIVIDUAL CALL
CATEG:
987654321
ROUTINE
CH:
67
Transmitting
SELECT
INDIVIDUAL CALL
987654321
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
67
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
INDIVIDUAL CALL
987654321
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
67
SINCE:
00:05
Waiting for ACK
RESEND QUIT
9. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the individual DSC signal.
10. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established chan­nel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step 8 above and a ringing tone sounds.
11. Press the [QUIT] soft key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the PTT button and talk into the microphone to the other vessel.
10.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call
When an individual DSC call is received, the radio will automatically respond (default setting) to the calling ship, and switch to the requested channel for voice communications. Refer to section “10.5.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply” to change the reply to manual if you want to see who is calling before replying to the call.
Automatic reply:
1. When an individual call is received, an individual call ringing alarm sounds.
The radio automatically switches to the requested channel.
The display shows the MMSI of the vessel calling.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. Monitor the requested channel until the message is completed.
Press the PTT button and talk into the microphone to the
called vessel.
4. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation.
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RX INDIVIDUAL
366901235
Yaesu
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
06
SINCE:
00:15
Connected
STOP ALARM
RX INDIVIDUAL
366901235
Yaesu
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
06
SINCE:
00:15
Connected
RESEND QUIT
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Manual reply:
1. When an individual call is received, an indi­vidual call ringing alarm sounds.
The display shows the MMSI of the vessel
transmitting the individual call.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are described
RX INDIVIDUAL
366901235
Yaesu
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
06
SINCE:
00:15
STOP ALARM
RX INDIVIDUAL
366901235
Yaesu
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
06
SINCE:
00:15
ACCEPT QUITPAUSE
below:
[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the DSC individual call and to switch
to requested channel.
[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable automatic switching to the
requested channel.
Note: In some cases automatically switching to a requested channel might
disrupt important ongoing communications. This feature allows commer­cial users to suspend channel switching and stay on the working channel selected before the individual call was received.
[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic channel switching and revert
to the last selected working channel.
Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will auto-
matically change to radio operation.
4. After accepting the call, press the [ABLE] soft key to switch to the requested channel. (To inform that you cannot respond, press the [UNABLE] soft key.)
5. Press the [YES] soft key to send an acknowl­edgement.
Press the [CHG CH] soft key to change
the channel for communication from the requested one.
6. Monitor the requested or specied channel
RX INDIVIDUAL
366901235
Yaesu
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
06
SINCE:
00:15
ABLE QUITUNABLE
RX INDIVIDUAL
366901235
Yaesu
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
06
SINCE:
00:15
Connected
RESEND QUIT
RX INDIVIDUAL
366901235
Yaesu
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
06
SINCE:
00:15
Able to comply
Transmit?
YES NOCHG CH
until the message is completed.
Press the PTT button and talk into the microphone to the called vessel.
7. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to the channel display.
NOTE
When there is an unread individual call, “ ” icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread individual call from the DSC log, refer to the section “10.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls”.
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10.5.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer
When an individual call is received the radio’s default setting will produce a ringing sound for 2 minutes. This selection allows the individual call ringer time to be changed.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “DSC SETUP” menu with the CH▼/ CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “INDIVIDUAL RING” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select ringing
DSC SETUP
INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK.
INDIVIDUAL RING
GROUP DIR. AUTO POS POLLING AUTO POS TIME
BACK SELECT
time of individual calls.
7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
The HX870 has the capability to turn off the individual call ringer.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “DSC SETUP” menu with the CH▼/ CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “DSC BEEP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “INDI- VIDUAL”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “OFF”.
8. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
DSC SETUP
GROUP DIR. AUTO POS POLLING AUTO POS TIME CH SWITCH TIMER NO ACT TIMER POS FIX WAIT
DSC BEEP
BACK SELECT
DSC BEEP
INDIVIDUAL
OFF
ON
9. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
BACK
ENTER
SETUP DSC SETUP
GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
INDIVIDUAL RING
BACK
DSC SETUP
GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
INDIVIDUAL
GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT
BACK
DSC SETUP
2min
5sec 10sec 15sec
SETUP
DSC SETUP
DSC BEEP
SELECT
ENTER
SELECT
SELECT
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, pressing the CH▼/ CH▲ key to select “ON” in step 7 above.
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10.6 GROUP CALL
This feature allows the user to contact a group of specic vessels (e.g. members
of a yacht club) using DSC radios with the group call function to automatically switch to a desired channel for voice communications. This function is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announcements on a predetermined channel. Up to 20 group MMSIs may be programmed.
10.6.1 Setting up a Group Call
For this function to operate, the same group MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature. To understand Group MMSI
programming, rst a ship MMSI has to be understood.
Ship MMSI: The rst three digits called MID (Mobile Identity Group) of a ship
MMSI denote the country where the ship’s MMSI is registered. The last 6 digits
are specic to the ships ID.
Ship MMSI Example: If your MMSI is “366123456”, “366” is MID which denote the country and “123456” is your ships MMSI.
Group MMSI: Group MMSI numbers are not assigned by the FCC or other organizations
licensed to assign ship MMSI numbers.
The rst digit of a group MMSI is always set to “0” by International rules. All
Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a group MMSI
the rst digit is set to “0”.
The USCG recommends programming the MID of a ship MMSI into the
Second, Third and Fourth digits of the group MMSI as it denotes the area the ship is located in.
The last 5 digits are decided upon by persons in the group. This is an impor-
tant step as all radios in the group must contain the same group MMSI so they can be contacted by each other. There is a chance that another group of vessels may program in the same group MMSI. If this happens, simply change one or more of the last 5 digits of the group MMSI.
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1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “DSC SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “GROUP DIR.” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “ADD” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
6. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to scroll through
the rst letter of the name of the group you
want to reference in the directory.
8. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the
rst letter in the name and step to the next
letter to the right.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to eleven characters, if you do not use all
eleven characters, select “→” to move to the
next space. This method can also be used
DSC SETUP
INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING
GROUP DIR.
AUTO POS POLLING AUTO POS TIME
BACK SELECT
GROUP DIR.
GROUP NAME:
-----------------
MMSI:
0--------
BACK
GROUP NAME:
STANDARD---------
MMSI:
087654321
BACK
SELECT
GROUP DIR.
SAVE
SELECT
SETUP DSC SETUP
GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
BACK
---------------S
BA C D E F G H I J K L NM O P Q R ZY 1 2
[
BACK SELECTFINISH
DSC SETUP
GROUP DIR.
ADD
EDIT
DELETE
GROUP DIR. GROUP NAME
S T U V W X
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
a&
SELECT
SELECT
Delete
to enter a blank space in the name.
If a mistake was made entering in the name, press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/►
key to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 7 and 8.
10. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press the [FINISH] soft key to advance to the group MMSI number entry.
11. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the second number of the MMSI (nine
digits: rst digit permanently set to “0”) which you want to contact, then press
the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number. Repeat this procedure until all eight spaces of the MMSI number are entered.
If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, press the CH▼/
CH▲/◄/► key to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 11.
12. After the nineth letter has been entered, press the [FINISH] soft key to
conrm.
13. To store the data, select “SAVE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
14. To enter another group address, repeat steps 6 through 13.
15. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
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10.6.2 Transmitting a Group Call
Group Call using the Group Directory
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “GROUP”. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.)
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “HISTORY” or “MEMORY”.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a group you want to contact.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the group call signal.
7. When the group call signal is sent, the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right.
8. After the group call is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the desig­nated channel.
9. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the PTT button and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with.
GROUP CALL
HISTORY
MEMORY NEW ID
BACK SELECT
GROUP CALL
INTERSHIP CH
CH:06
CH:08 CH:09 CH:10 CH:13
BACK
CATEG:
GROUP CALL
087654321 Horizon-Group
ROUTINE
CH:
06
transmitting
SELECT
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL
GROUP
ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG
BACK
KARENS
Team BOB 066901254 Horizon-Group Standard-Group Horizon-1G USCG Group
BACK SELECT
CATEG:
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
CATEG:
SINCE:
GROUP CALL
HISTORY
GROUP CALL
087654321
Horizon-Group
ROUTINE
CH:
06
GROUP CALL
087654321
Horizon-Group
ROUTINE
CH:
06 00:05
Transmitted
SELECT
QUIT
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Group Call by Manually Entering an MMSI
This feature allows you to contact a group of vessels by entering in their group MMSI manually.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “GROUP”. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.)
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “NEW ID” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the rst
number of the MMSI (nine digits: rst digit
permanently set to “0”) which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number.
6. Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number.
If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI
number, press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 5.
7. When nished entering the MMSI number,
press the [FINISH] soft key.
GROUP CALL
HISTORY MEMORY
NEW ID
BACK SELECT
GROUP CALL
INTERSHIP CH
CH:06
CH:08 CH:09 CH:10 CH:13
BACK
CATEG:
GROUP CALL
087654321 Horizon-Group
ROUTINE
CH:
06
Transmitting
SELECT
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL
GROUP
ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG
BACK
1 5 6 7 8 9 02 4
BACK SELECTFINISH
CATEG:
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
CATEG:
SINCE:
GROUP CALL GROUP MMSI
3
Delete
GROUP CALL
087654321 Horizon-Group
ROUTINE
CH:
06
GROUP CALL
087654321 Horizon-Group
ROUTINE
CH:
06 00:05
Transmitted
SELECT
-08765432
QUIT
8. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
9. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the group call signal.
10. After the group call is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the designated channel.
11. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the PTT button and talk into the microphone to the group of vessels.
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10.6.3 Receiving a Group Call
1. When a group call is received, the HX870 will produce a ringing alarm sound.
2. The display shows the group MMSI number.
3. Press any key to stop the alarm.
4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the group for a message.
On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These
selections are described below:
[ACCEPT]: Press this key to accept the group call and to
switch to requested channel.
[PAUSE]: Press this key to temporarily disable automatic
switching to the requested channel.
[QUIT]: Press this key to quit the automatic channel switch-
ing and revert to the last selected working channel.
5. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to make sure it is clear, then press the PTT button and talk into the micro­phone to the group of vessels.
6. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation.
Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the
radio will automatically change to radio operation.
NOTE
RX GROUP
036690123
Yaesu
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
06
SINCE:
00:15
MMSI:
366901234
Horizon
STOP ALARM
RX GROUP
036690123
Yaesu
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
06
SINCE:
00:15
MMSI:
366901234
Horizon
ACCEPT QUITPAUSE
RX GROUP
036690123
Yaesu
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
06
SINCE:
00:15
QUIT
When there is an unread group call, “ ” icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread group call from the DSC log, refer to the section “10.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls”.
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10.6.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer
The HX870 has the capability to turn off the group call ringer.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “DSC SETUP” menu with the CH▼/ CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “DSC BEEP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “GROUP”, then press the [ENTER] soft key.
7. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “OFF”.
8. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the selected setting.
DSC SETUP
GROUP DIR. AUTO POS POLLING AUTO POS TIME CH SWITCH TIMER NO ACT TIMER POS FIX WAIT
DSC BEEP
BACK SELECT
DSC BEEP
GROUP
OFF
ON
9. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
BACK
ENTER
To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, pressing the CH▼/ CH▲ key to select “ON” in step 7 above.
SETUP DSC SETUP
GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
INDIVIDUAL
GROUP
ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST POS REPORT
BACK
DSC SETUP
DSC BEEP
SELECT
SELECT
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
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10.7 POSITION REQUEST
Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the HX870. This is a great feature for anyone wanting to know the position of another vessel.
For example your buddy that is catching sh, or nding the location of a person
you are cruising with.
NOTE
The other vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its DSC radio and must not have its radio set not to deny position requests.
10.7.1 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel
Position Request using the Individual/Position Directory
Refer to section “10.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL” to enter information into the indi­vidual directory.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “POS REQUEST”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “HISTO- RY” or “MEMORY”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a name that was stored in the individual/position directory.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the [YES] soft key to transmit the position request DSC call.
6. When the HX870 receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display.
7. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation.
POS REQUEST
HISTORY
MEMORY NEW ID
BACK SELECT
POS REQUEST CALL
987654321 Horizon-1
CATEG:
SAFETY
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS
POS REQUEST
POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG
BACK
KAREN
BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG
BACK SELECT
POS REQUEST CALL
CATEG:
SINCE:
Waiting for ACK
RESEND QUIT
POS REQUEST
HISTORY
987654321
Horizon-1
ROUTINE
00:05
SELECT
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NOTE
If the HX870 does not receive position data from the polled vessel, the display will show “NO POSITION DATA”.
Position Request by Manually Entering an MMSI
This feature allows you to request the position of a vessel by manually enter­ing the MMSI.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “POS REQUEST”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “NEW ID”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the rst number of the MMSI (nine digits) which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number.
6. Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number.
If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI
number, press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected,
POS REQUEST
HISTORY MEMORY
NEW ID
BACK SELECT
POS REQUEST CALL
987654321
CATEG:
SAFETY
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS
POS REQUEST
POS REPORT DIST ALERT MSG
BACK
1 5 6 7 8 9 02 4
BACK SELECTFINISH
POS REQUEST CALL
CATEG:
SINCE:
Waiting for ACK
RESEND QUIT
POS REQUEST
MMSI
3
Delete
987654321
ROUTINE
00:05
SELECT
-98765432
then perform step 5.
7. When nished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key.
8. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the position request DSC call.
9. When the HX870 receives the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display.
10. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation.
NOTE
The received position from the polled vessel can be transferred to a GPS chart plotter via NMEA DSC and DSE sentences.
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10.7.2 Receiving a Position Request
1. When a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing sound will be produced, and the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right.
2. Press any key to stop the alarm.
3. To send your vessel’s position to the request­ing vessel, press the [REPLY] soft key.
Or to exit from position request display, press
the [QUIT] soft key.
4. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to the channel display.
NOTE
RX POS REQUEST
366901235
Yaesu
CATEG:
SAFETY
SINCE:
00:15
STOP ALARM
RX POS REQUEST
366901234
Horizon
CATEG:
SAFETY
Transmitted
QUIT
RX POS REQUEST
366901235
Yaesu
CATEG:
SAFETY
SINCE:
00:15
REPLY QUIT
When there is an unread position request call, “
” icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread individual call from the DSC log, refer to the section “10.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls”.
10.7.3 Manual Input of Position Information
If the HX870 is located in an area where GPS reception is limited when you are going to reply to the received position request, you may manually input your location (latitude and longitude) and time to be sent.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “MMSI/POS INFO”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the [POS/TM] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select the first number of latitude, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number.
5. Repeat step 4 to set the position and time.
MMSI/POS INFO POSITION/TIME
--˚--.----Lat
---˚--.---
--:--UTC
1 5 6 7 8 9 0 S N2 4
3
BACK SELECTFINISH
Delete
If a mistake was made, press the CH▼/
CH▲/◄/► key to select “←” or “→”, press
the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong char­acter is selected, then perform step 4.
6. When nished programming the position and time, press the [FINISH] soft key. The display will return to the previous screen.
-Lon
MMSI/POS INFO
MMSI
366900001
POS INFO
POS:
--°--.---
---°--.---
POS TM:
--:--
OK POS/TM
MMSI/POS INFO
MMSI
366900001
POS INFO
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456
POS TM:
12:56
UTC
OK POS/TM
-
-
N
E
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7. Press the [OK] soft key.
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
10.7.4 Setting up a Position Request Ringer
The HX870 has the capability to turn off the position request ringer.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “DSC SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “DSC BEEP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “POS REQUEST” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
6. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “OFF” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
DSC SETUP
GROUP DIR. AUTO POS POLLING AUTO POS TIME CH SWITCH TIMER NO ACT TIMER POS FIX WAIT
DSC BEEP
BACK SELECT
DSC BEEP
POS REQUEST
OFF
ON
DSC SETUP
GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS
POS REQUEST
POS REPORT
BACK
SETUP
DSC SETUP
DSC BEEP
SELECT
SELECT
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
BACK
ENTER
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, pressing the CH▼/ CH▲ key to select “ON” in step 6 above.
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10.8 POSITION REPORT
The feature is similar to position request, however instead of requesting a position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to another vessel.
10.8.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call
DSC Position Report Call using the Individual/Position Directory
Refer to section “10.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL” to enter information into the indi­vidual directory.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “POS REPORT”. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.)
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “HISTO- RY” or “MEMORY”.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the name in the directory, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Press the [YES] soft key to send your posi­tion to the selected vessel.
8. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation.
POS REPORT
HISTORY
MEMORY NEW ID
BACK SELECT
POS REPORT
987654321 Horizon-1
CATEG:
SAFETY
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
POS
S
W
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST
POS REPORT
DIST ALERT MSG
BACK
KAREN
BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG
BACK SELECT
CATEG:
POS REPORT
HISTORY
POS REPORT
987654321
Horizon-1
SAFETY
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456
Transmitted
SELECT
QUIT
S
W
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DSC Position Report Call by Manually Entering an MMSI
This feature allows you to send your position to another vessel by manually entering the MMSI of the ship you want to send your position to.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “POS REPORT”. (To cancel, press the [BACK] soft key.)
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “NEW ID”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the rst number of the MMSI which you want to contact, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number.
6. Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number.
If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI
number, press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft
POS REPORT
HISTORY MEMORY
NEW ID
BACK SELECT
POS REPORT CALL
987654321
CATEG:
SAFETY
POS:
24
25.975
°
118°59.456
POS TM:
09:56
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NOPOS/TM
S
W
DSC CALL
INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST
POS REPORT
DIST ALERT MSG
BACK
1 5 6 7 8 9 02 4
BACK SELECTFINISH
POS REPORT CALL
CATEG:
POS TM:
POS REPORT
MMSI
3
Delete
987654321
SAFETY
POS:
24
25.975
°
118°59.456
09:56
Transmitted
SELECT
-98765432
QUIT
S
W
key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 5.
7. When nished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key.
8. If you want to change the position displayed, press the [POS/TM] soft key to go to the position information input screen. After inputting new position information, press the [FINISH] soft key to conrm.
9. Press the [YES] soft key to send your position to the selected vessel.
10. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation.
DSC Position Report Call by Manually Input Location and Time
If the HX870 is located in an area where GPS reception is limited when you are going to transmit a position report call, you may manually input your location (latitude and longitude) and time to be sent. For details, refer to section “10.7.3 Manual Input of Position Information”.
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10.8.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call
WPT Horizon
When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the HX870 the follow­ing will happen:
1. When a position report call is received from another vessel, a ringing sound will be produced.
2. Press any key to stop ringing.
3. Press the [INFO] soft key to see more detailed position information of the station.
4. To exit to radio mode, press the [QUIT] soft
RX POS REPORT
987654321 Horizon
CATEG:
SAFETY
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456
POS TM:
12:
56
SINCE:
00:05
SAVE QUITINFO
AM LOC
N
W
RX POS REPORT
POS INFO 987654321 Horizon
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456
POS TM:
56
12:
DST:
NH
10
T
BRG:
006
°
BACK QUITTO WPT
AM LOC
N
W
key.
10.8.3 Navigating to the Reported Position
The HX870 has a feature that allows you to navigate to a received position report call by using the compass display. Navigating to the position of a position report call may be enabled by the procedure below.
1. After the position report call has been received, press the [INFO] soft key.
2. Press the [TO WPT] soft key.
3. To start navigation using the compass display, select “GOTO” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [ENTER] soft key.
The display indicates the distance and
direction of the received vessel, and also the compass indicates the received vessel with a dot ().
RX POS REPORT
POS INFO 987654321 Horizon
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456
POS TM:
12:
56
DST:
NH
10
BRG:
006
°
BACK QUITTO WPT
HIUSA
BUSY
WPT
N-UP 20nm
T
AM LOC
25
DW-16
BRG T
DSTkm
SOGkph
300
35.2
36.0
N
W
°
WAYPOINT
NAME:
001WPT
----------
POSITION:
24°25.975
118°59.456
GOTO
SAVE & GOTO
BACK
N
W
ENTER
Stopping Navigation to the Reported Position
1. Press one of the soft keys to show the key selections.
2. Press the [STOP] soft key. The radio will stop navigating to the waypoint and the normal VHF display will be shown.
HIUSA
BUSY
WPT
N-UP 20nm
NEXT TG FUNCSTOP
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DW-16
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300
DSTkm
35.2
SOGkph
36.0
°
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10.8.4 Saving the Reported Position as a Waypoint
The HX870 can save a position report call in the radio’s memory as a waypoint.
1. After the position report call has been received, press the [SAVE] soft key.
2. If you want to change the name of the waypoint, press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “NAME”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Enter the name of the waypoint you want to reference in the directory. For details, refer to “10.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory”.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “SAVE”, then press the [ENTER] soft key to save the waypoint into memory.
5. Press the [OK] soft key to return to the posi­tion report display.
RX POS REPORT
987654321 Horizon
CATEG:
SAFETY
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456
POS TM:
SAVE QUITINFO
BACK SELECTFINISH
POS TM:
AM LOC
12:
56
SINCE:
00:05
WAYPOINT DIR.
NAME
---------------S
BA C D E F G H I J K L
S T U V W X
NM O P Q R ZY 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Delete
a&
[
RX POS REPORT
987654321 Horizon
CATEG:
SAFETY
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456
AM LOC
12:56
Saved
OK
Navigating to a Saved Waypoint
Refer to section “11.1 STARTING NAVIGATION” for details.
N
W
N
W
WAYPOINT DIR.
NAME:
001WPT----------
POSITION:
24°25.975
N
118°59.456
W
SAVE
SAVE
N
W
SELECT
ENTER
BACK
WAYPOINT DIR.
NAME:
Horizon----------
POSITION:
24°25.975
118°59.456
BACK
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10.8.5 Setting up a Position Report Ringer
The HX870 has the capability to turn off the position report ringer.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “DSC SETUP” menu with the CH▼/ CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “DSC BEEP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “POS REPORT” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
6. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “OFF” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
7. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the selected setting.
DSC SETUP
GROUP DIR. AUTO POS POLLING AUTO POS TIME CH SWITCH TIMER NO ACT TIMER POS FIX WAIT
DSC BEEP
BACK SELECT
DSC BEEP
POS REPORT
OFF
ON
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
BACK
ENTER
To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, pressing the CH▼/ CH▲ key to select “ON” in the step 6 above.
SETUP DSC SETUP
GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
INDIVIDUAL GROUP ALL SHIPS POS REQUEST
POS REPORT
BACK
DSC SETUP
DSC BEEP
SELECT
SELECT
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
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10.9 POLLING CALL
The HX870 has the capability to track another vessel.
10.9.1 Transmitting a Polling Call to a Vessel
Polling Call using the Individual/Position Call Directory
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “POLL- ING”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “HISTO- RY” or “MEMORY”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a name that was stored in the individual/position call directory, then press the [ENTER] soft key.
5. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the polling call.
6. After a polling call is transmitted, if the reply signal is not received, “Waiting for ACK” is shown on the display which means the HX870 is waiting for the vessel you called to send an acknowledgement.
7. To transmit the call again, press the [RESEND] soft key.
8. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation.
POLLING CALL
HISTORY
MEMORY NEW ID
BACK SELECT
POLLING CALL
987654321 Horizon-1
CATEG:
ROUTINE
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
DSC CALL
DIST ALERT MSG
POLLING
AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK
BACK
POLLING CALL
KAREN
BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG
BACK SELECT
POLLING CALL
CATEG:
SINCE:
Waiting for ACK
RESEND QUIT
HISTORY
987654321 Horizon-1
ROUTINE
00:05
SELECT
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Polling Call by Manually Entering an MMSI
This feature allows you to contact a vessel by manually entering the MMSI of the ship you want to track.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “POLL- ING”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “NEW ID” and press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the
rst number in the MMSI and press the
[SELECT] soft key.
5. Repeat step 4 until all the digits of the MMSI are shown on the display.
6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform step 5.
POLLING CALL
HISTORY MEMORY
NEW ID
BACK SELECT
POLLING CALL
987654321
CATEG:
ROUTINE
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
DSC CALL
DIST ALERT MSG
POLLING
AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK
BACK
POLLING CALL
1 5 6 7 8 9 02 4
BACK SELECTFINISH
POLLING CALL
CATEG:
SINCE:
Waiting for ACK
RESEND QUIT
MMSI
3
987654321
ROUTINE
00:05
SELECT
-98765432
Delete
7. When nished entering the MMSI number, press the [FINISH] soft key.
8. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the polling call.
9. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation.
10.9.2 Receiving a Polling Call
When another vessel transmits a polling call to the HX870 the following will happen:
1. When a polling call is received, the radio will automatically respond to the calling vessel.
2. To exit from the polling call display, press the [QUIT] soft key.
RX POLLING
366901235
Yaesu
CATEG:
ROUTINE
SINCE:
00:05
POLLING REPLY
Transmitted
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10.10 AUTO POS POLLING
The HX870 has the capability to automatically track seven vessels programmed into the individual directory, or to automatically send your position information to the programmed stations.
10.10.1 Setting up the Polling Operation
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “DSC SETUP” menu with the CH▼/ CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “AUTO POS POLLING” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR.
AUTO POS POLLING
AUTO POS TIME
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired operation (AUTO POS REQUEST and AUTO POS REPORT), and press the [ENTER] soft key.
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
10.10.2 Setting up the Polling Time Interval
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “DSC SETUP” menu with the CH▼/ CH▲ key.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then select “AUTO POS TIME” with the CH▼/CH▲ key.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired interval time (30 second, 1, 2, 3, and 5 minutes) and press the [ENTER] soft key.
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
INDIVIDUAL DIR. INDIVIDUAL REPLY INDIVIDUAL ACK. INDIVIDUAL RING GROUP DIR. AUTO POS POLLING
AUTO POS TIME
DSC SETUP
BACK SELECT
DSC SETUP
BACK SELECT
SETUP DSC SETUP
GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
AUTO POS POLLING AUTO POS REQUEST
AUTO POS REPORT
BACK
DSC SETUP
GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP CONFIGURATION
BACK
AUTO POS TIME
BACK
DSC SETUP
SETUP
DSC SETUP
30sec
1min 2min 3min 5min
SELECT
ENTER
SELECT
ENTER
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10.10.3 Selecting Vessels to be Automatically Polled
NOTE
The radio uses the individual directory to select vessels to be auto­matically polled. Refer to section “10.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory” and to enter MMSI of vessels you want to poll before proceeding.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “AUTO POS POLLING”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the “SELECT ID”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. The radio will show a blank row highlighted
when you select the vessel for the rst time.
Press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. The radio will show the vessels programmed in the individual directory. Press the CH▼/ CH▲ key to select the desired vessel and press the [ENTER] soft key.
6. For more entries, press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a blank row, press the [SELECT] soft key, then perform step 5.
7. When nished, press the CLR key to exit to the radio mode.
AUTO POS POLLING
ACTIVATION
SELECTED ID
BACK SELECT
INDIVIDUAL DIR.
MEMORY
KAREN
BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG
BACK ENTER
DSC CALL
DIST ALERT MSG POLLING
AUTO POS POLLING
DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK
BACK
AUTO POS POLLING
000000000
BACK SELECTDELETE
AUTO POS POLLING
KAREN
BACK SELECTDELETE
SELECT
SELECTED ID
SELECTED ID
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10.10.4 Enabling/Disabling Auto POS Polling
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “AUTO POS POLLING”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the “ACTIVATION”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “START” to enable transmissions or “STOP” to disable.
5. Press the [ENTER] soft key.
6. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
7. Auto POS Polling starts and “A” icon will light up on the screen.
AUTO POS POLLING
ACTIVATION
SELECTED ID
BACK SELECT
STOP
BUSY HI
USA
MEM P-SET
22
VOL
LAT
33°37.120 118°09.582
LON
LOC 09.56AM
TIME
DSC CALL
DIST ALERT MSG POLLING
AUTO POS POLLING
DSC LOG DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK
BACK
AUTO POS POLLING
ACTIVATION
BACK
P
A
A
USCG
s W
START
STOP
SELECT
SELECT
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10.11 DSC TEST
This function is used to contact another DSC equipped vessel to ensure the DSC functions of the radio are operating.
NOTE
To use this feature, the radio that will receive the test call also needs to have the DSC Test feature.
To perform the DSC test you will need to enter a MMSI of another vessel into the individual directory or manually enter in the MMSI using the procedure below.
10.11.1 Programming MMSI into Individual Directory
Refer to section “10.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory”.
10.11.2 Transmitting a DSC Test to Another Vessel
DSC Test call by using Individual/Position Directory
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “DSC TEST”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “HISTO- RY” or “MEMORY”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the ship name and press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the DSC test call to the other vessel.
6. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation.
DSC TEST CALL
HISTORY
MEMORY NEW ID
BACK SELECT
DSC TEST CALL
987654321 Horizon-1
CATEG:
SAFETY
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
DSC CALL
DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG
DSC TEST
DSC LOOP BACK
BACK
DSC TEST CALL
KAREN
BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG
BACK SELECT
DSC TEST CALL
CATEG:
SINCE:
HISTORY
987654321
Horizon-1
SAFETY
00:05
SELECT
Waiting for ACK
RESEND QUIT
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DSC Test Call by Manually Entering an MMSI
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “DSC TEST”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “NEW ID” and press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the rst
RX TEST CALL
HISTORY MEMORY
NEW ID
digit in the MMSI and press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Repeat step 4 until all the numbers of the MMSI are shown on the display.
BACK SELECT
DSC TEST CALL
987654321
CATEG:
SAFETY
6. Press the [FINISH] soft key to show the test call page.
7. Press the [YES] soft key to transmit the DSC
Do you want to
transmit a Call?
YES NO
test call to the other vessel.
8. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation.
NOTE
After the radio receives a test call reply from the vessel that was called,
the radio will ring and show “RX TEST CALL” display, which conrms
the radio you called has received the test call.
DSC CALL
DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG
DSC TEST
DSC LOOP BACK
BACK
DSC TEST CALL
1 5 6 7 8 9 02 4
BACK SELECTFINISH
DSC TEST CALL
CATEG:
SINCE:
Waiting for ACK
RESEND QUIT
MMSI
3
987654321
SAFETY
00:05
SELECT
-98765432
Delete
10.11.3 Receiving a DSC Test Call
When another vessel transmits a DSC Test call to the HX870 the following will happen:
1. When a DSC Test call is received, the radio will automati­cally respond to the calling vessel.
2. To exit from the DSC Test call display, press the [QUIT] soft key.
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RX DSC TEST
366901235
Yaesu
CATEG:
SAFETY
SINCE:
00:05
DSC TEST REPLY
Transmitted
HX870
QUIT
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10.12 DSC LOG OPERATION
The HX870 logs transmitted calls, received DSC distress calls, and other calls (individual, group, all ships, etc.). The DSC log feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review and a “ ” icon will appear on the radios display. The HX870 can store up to 24 transmitted calls, up to the latest 27 distress calls, and up to the latest 64 other calls (individual, group, all ships, position report, position request ack, test call ack, and polling calls).
NOTE
When the “DSC LOG” menu is selected, the HX870 may display high­priority logged call automatically.
10.12.1 Reviewing and Resending a Transmitted Logged Call
The HX870 allows transmitted logged calls to be reviewed and to resend the call.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “DSC LOG”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then conrm “TRANSMITTED” is selected.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the station (name or MMSI number) you want to review and/ or resend the call.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key to review details for the selected station.
6. Press the [CALL] soft key to resend the call or press the [BACK] soft key to go back to the DSC transmitted call list.
DSC LOG
TRANSMITTED
RX DISTRESS RX OTHER CALL LOG DELETE
BACK SELECT
TRANSMITTED LOG
POS REPORT
125932502 YAESU-1
CATEG:
SAFETY
10°55
POS:
24
118°59.456
12°56
25.975
°
UTC
UTC
TX TM:
POS TM:
BACK DELETECALL
S W
DSC CALL
DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING
DSC LOG
DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK
BACK
12:16 125932502
12:30 366901254 13:02 325401690 13:06 336605425
BACK SELECT
SELECT
DSC LOG
TRANSMITTED
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10.12.2 Reviewing a Logged DSC Distress Call
The HX870 allows logged DSC distress call to be reviewed.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “DSC LOG”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “RX DISTRESS”.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the station (name or MMSI number) you want to review and/ or relay the distress call to other vessels.
Note: When there is an unread received call,
“
” icon will appear at the head of the
call’s row.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key to review
DSC LOG
TRANSMITTED
RX DISTRESS
RX OTHER CALL LOG DELETE
BACK SELECT
RX DISTRESS LOG
OWN DISTRESS
125932502 YAESU-1
10:25
DATE:
25/Jan
DIST VESSEL
125932502 YAESU-1
AM LOC
TX TM:
BACK INFODELETE
DSC CALL
DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING
DSC LOG
DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK
BACK
12:16 125932502
12:30 366901254 13:02 325401690 13:06 336605425
BACK SELECT
SELECT
DSC LOG
RX DISTRESS
details for the selected station.
6. Press the [INFO] soft key to display more information or press the [BACK] soft key to go back to the received DSC distress call list.
10.12.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “DSC LOG”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “RX OTHER CALL”.
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the
DSC LOG
TRANSMITTED RX DISTRESS
RX OTHER CALL
LOG DELETE
CH▼/CH▲ key to select the station (name or MMSI number) you want to review and/ or call back.
Note: When there is an unread received call,
“
” icon will appear at the head of the call’s
row.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key to review
BACK SELECT
RX OTHER CALL LOG
INDIVIDUAL
125932502 YAESU-1
CATEG:
ROUTINE
CH:
26
10:55
25/Jan
UTC
RX TM: RX DT:
BACK REPLYDELETE
details for the selected station.
6. Press the [CALL] soft key to reply to the call or press the [BACK] soft key to go back to the received call list.
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DSC CALL
DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING
DSC LOG
DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK
BACK
12:16 125932502
12:30 366901254 13:02 325401690 13:06 336605425
BACK SELECT
SELECT
DSC LOG
RX OTHER CALL
HX870
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10.12.4 Deleting Logged Calls from the DSC Log Directory
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “DSC LOG”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “LOG DELETE” menu.
DSC LOG
TRANSMITTED RX DISTRESS RX OTHER CALL
LOG DELETE
4. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the category (“TRANSMITTED”, “RX DISTRESS”, “RX OTHER CALL” or “ALL LOG”) to be deleted.
5. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
The display will show “Do you want to
delete the LOG?”.
BACK SELECT
LOG DELETE
RX OTHER CALL
DELETE
Do you want to
delete the LOG?
YES NO
6. Press the [YES] soft key. (To cancel, press the [NO] soft key.)
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
NOTE
The procedure above will delete all logged calls of the selected category at one time. To delete logged calls one by one, review the details of the call you want to delete, then press the [DELETE] soft key.
DSC CALL
DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING
DSC LOG
DSC TEST DSC LOOP BACK
BACK
LOG DELETE
TRANSMITTED RX DISTRESS
RX OTHER CALL
ALL LOG
BACK SELECT
SELECT
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10.13 DSC LOOP BACK OPERATION
The HX870 has a self-test feature for DSC call.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”, then select “DSC CALL” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key.
2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “DSC LOOP BACK”.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press the [YES] soft key to start a test. (To cancel, press the [NO] soft key.)
The display will show “Passed!” if the DSC
feature properly operates, then return to the “DSC CALL” menu.
4. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
DSC LOOP BACK
TEST
Do you want to
start a test?
YES NO
DSC LOOP BACK
TEST
Passed!
YES NO
DSC CALL
DIST ALERT MSG POLLING AUTO POS POLLING DSC LOG DSC TEST
DSC LOOP BACK
BACK
DSC LOOP BACK
YES NO
SELECT
TEST
Testing...
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11 NAVIGATION
WPT KAREN
The HX870 is capable of storing up to 200 waypoints for navigation using the compass page.
You can also navigation to DSC distress calls with position or a position received from another DSC radio using DSC polling.
11.1 WAYPOINT OPERATION
11.1.1 Starting and Stopping Navigation
Navigation by Using the Waypoint Directory
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “NAVI” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/►key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “WAYPOINT” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select the desired category (“HISTORY” or “MEMORY”) with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a waypoint, then press the [SELECT] soft key. The navigation screen will appear.
The screen includes the distance and direc-
tion to the destination, and the waypoint is indicated by a dot () inside the compass.
6. Press ◄/► key, then press the [STOP] soft key to stop the navigation.
WAYPOINT
HISTORY
MEMORY MANUAL
BACK SELECT
HIUSA
BUSY
WPT
N-UP 20nm
25
DW-16
BRG T
300
DSTkm
35.2
SOGkph
36.0
°
NAVI WAYPOINT
ROUTE
WAYPOINT
HISTORY
SELECT
BACK
KAREN
BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG
BACK SELECT
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Navigation by Manually Entering a Waypoint
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “NAVI” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/►key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “WAYPOINT” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “MANUAL” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. If you want to give the waypoint an easy-
to-nd name, select “NAME” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, press the [SELECT] soft key, then
enter the name. For details, refer to “10.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory”.
6. Select “POSITION” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select the first number of latitude, then press the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next number.
8. Repeat step 7 to set the position.
WAYPOINT
HISTORY MEMORY
MANUAL
BACK SELECT
WAYPOINT POSITION
--˚--.----Lat
---˚--.---
1 5 6 7 8 9 0 S N2 4
3
Delete
BACK SELECTFINISH
HIUSA
BUSY
WPT
N-UP 20nm
WPT 001WPT
-Lon
25
DW-16
BRG T
300
DSTkm
35.2
SOGkph
36.0
°
NAVI WAYPOINT
ROUTE
WAYPOINT
--°--.---
-
-
SAVE
SAVE & GOTO
WAYPOINT
----------
N
24°25.975
W
GOTO
SAVE & GOTO
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
BACK
NAME:
001WPT----------
POSITION:
---°--.---
BACK
NAME:
001WPT
POSITION:
118°59.456
BACK
If a mistake was made, press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “←” or
“→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected,
then perform step 7.
9. When nished programming the position, press the [FINISH] soft key. The
display will return to the previous screen.
10. Select “SAVE & GO” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key. The navigation screen will appear.
The screen includes the distance and direction to the destination, and the
waypoint is indicated by a dot () inside the compass.
11. Press ◄/► key, then press the [STOP] soft key to stop the navigation.
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11.1.2 Setting Up Waypoint Directory
Marking a Position
This feature allows the radio to mark the current position of the vessel.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “MARK POSITION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Select “NAME” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Enter the waypoint name by pressing the CH▼/CH▲ key and the [SELECT] soft key.
When nished entering the name, press the
[FINISH] soft key.
7. If you want to modify the position, select “POSITION” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, press
WAYPOINT SETUP
MARK POSITION
WAYPOINT DIR. ROUTE DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVAL RANGE ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
MARK POSITION
NAME:
001MARK----------
POSITION:
BACK
24°25.975
118°59.456
SAVE
S
W
SELECT
the [SELECT] soft key, then enter the new coordinates.
When nished modifying the position, press
the [FINISH] soft key.
8. Select “SAVE” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key to save the mark position into memory.
9. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
MARK POSITION
NAME:
001MARK----------
POSITION:
24°25.975
118°59.456
BACK
SAVE
S
W
SELECT
SELECT
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Adding a Waypoint
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “WAYPOINT DIR.” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Select “ADD” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Select “NAME” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Enter the waypoint name by pressing the CH▼/CH▲ key and the [SELECT] soft key.
When nished entering the name, press the
[FINISH] soft key.
8. Select “POSITION” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, press the [SELECT] soft key, then enter the
WAYPOINT SETUP
MARK POSITION
WAYPOINT DIR.
ROUTE DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVAL RANGE ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
WAYPOINT DIR.
NAME:
001WPT----------
POSITION:
--°--.---
-
---°--.---
-
SAVE
BACK
SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
WAYPOINT SETUP
WAYPOINT DIR.
BACK SELECT
WAYPOINT DIR.
NAME:
STANDARD---------
POSITION:
34°25.975
118°59.456
BACK
ADD
EDIT
DELETE
SAVE
S
W
SELECT
ENTER
coordinates.
When nished entering the position, press
the [FINISH] soft key.
9. Select “SAVE” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key to save the waypoint into memory.
10. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
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Editing a Waypoint
This function allows a previously entered waypoint to be edited.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT DIR.”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Select “EDIT” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the waypoint to be edited, then press the [SELECT] soft key to show the waypoint input display.
7. Select “NAME” or “POSITION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
8. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select
WAYPOINT SETUP
MARK POSITION
WAYPOINT DIR.
ROUTE DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVAL RANGE ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
WAYPOINT DIR.
EDIT 366901254 BOB Horizon-1 Horizon-2
KAREN
Standard USCG
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
WAYPOINT SETUP
WAYPOINT DIR.
BACK SELECT
WAYPOINT DIR.
NAME:
STANDARD---------
POSITION:
34°25.975
118°59.456
BACK
ADD
EDIT
DELETE
SAVE
S
W
SELECT
ENTER
“←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the character to be changed is selected, then enter a new character.
9. Repeat step 8 until the waypoint is updated. When nished editing, press the [FINISH] soft key.
10. Select “SAVE” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key to store the edited waypoint into memory.
11. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
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Deleting a Waypoint
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT DIR.”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Select “DELETE” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the waypoint to be deleted, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Conrm the waypoint to be deleted, select
“OK” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [ENTER] soft key.
WAYPOINT SETUP
MARK POSITION
WAYPOINT DIR.
ROUTE DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVAL RANGE ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
WAYPOINT DIR.
DELETE 366901254 BOB Horizon-1 Horizon-2
KAREN
Standard USCG
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
WAYPOINT SETUP
WAYPOINT DIR.
BACK SELECT
NAME:
KAREN------------
POSITION:
34°25.975
118°59.456
ADD
EDIT
DELETE
DELETE
CANCEL
OK
S
W
SELECT
ENTERBACK
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
Saving a DSC Position Call as a Waypoint
When a position is received from another DSC radio the HX870 allows the position to be saved as a waypoint. Refer to section “10.8.4 Saving a Position Report as a Waypoint” for details.
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11.1.3 Selecting the Display Range
This menu item allows setting of the range on the compass display.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “DISPLAY RANGE” with the CH▼/ CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select desired range. (Unit of measure depends on the settings in the GPS SETUP menu.)
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the
WAYPOINT SETUP
MARK POSITION WAYPOINT DIR. ROUTE DIR.
DISPLAY RANGE
ARRIVAL RANGE ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
WAYPOINT SETUP
DISPLAY RANGE
BACK
AUTO
1nm
5nm 10nm 25nm
SELECT
ENTER
selected setting.
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
11.1.4 Selecting the Arrival Range
This menu item allows setting of the range within which the HX870 determines to be around the destination.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “ARRIVAL RANGE” with the CH▼/ CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select desired range. (Unit of measure depends on the settings in the GPS SETUP menu.)
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
WAYPOINT SETUP
MARK POSITION WAYPOINT DIR. ROUTE DIR. DISPLAY RANGE
ARRIVAL RANGE
ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
WAYPOINT SETUP
ARRIVAL RANGE
BACK
0.05nm
0.1nm
0.2nm
0.5nm 1nm
SELECT
ENTER
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11.2 ROUTING OPERATION
position
The HX870 allows you to set 1 to 15 waypoints along the route.
Via14
Via15
WPT
Current
Via3
Via2
Via1
routinG to a WayPoint
11.2.1 Setting Up Routing Directory
NOTE
All the destinations and via-points must be programmed as waypoints in the HX870 memory. Refer to section “11.1.2 Setting Up Waypoint Directory”.
Adding a Route
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “ROUTE DIR.” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Select “ADD” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Select “NAME” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Enter the route name by pressing the CH▼/ CH▲ key and the [SELECT] soft key.
When nished entering the name, press the
[FINISH] soft key.
WAYPOINT SETUP
MARK POSITION WAYPOINT DIR.
ROUTE DIR.
DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVAL RANGE ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
ROUTE DIR.
NAME:
001RUT----------
ROUTE
SAVE
BACK
SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
WAYPOINT SETUP
BACK SELECT
ROUTE DIR.
ADD
EDIT
DELETE
SELECT
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8. Select “ROUTE” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, press the [SELECT] soft key.
9. Select “WPT” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then
ROUTE DIR.
NAME:
001RUT----------
ROUTE
SAVE
press the [SELECT] soft key.
ROUTE DIR.
ROUTE DIR.
ROUTE
SAVE
SELECT
10. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a waypoint, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
11. Select “Via1” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
12. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a waypoint, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 to add more via­points.
14. Press the [BACK] soft key.
BACK
YAESU 366901254 BOB Horizon-1 Horizon-2
KAREN
Standard USCG
BACK SELECT
NAME:
001RUT----------
15. Select “SAVE” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key to store the
BACK
SELECT
route into memory.
16. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
Editing a Route
This function allows a previously entered route to be edited.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “ROUTE DIR.”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Select “EDIT” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the route to be edited, then press the [SELECT] soft key to show the route input display.
7. Perform steps 6 to 14 of the previous page until the route is updated.
8. Select “SAVE” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then
WAYPOINT SETUP
MARK POSITION WAYPOINT DIR.
ROUTE DIR.
DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVAL RANGE ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
ROUTE DIR.
EDIT 366901254 BOB Horizon-1 Horizon-2
KAREN
Standard USCG
BACK SELECT
press the [SELECT] soft key to store the edited route into memory.
9. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
__________
001RUT
WPT: Via1: ROUTE DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVED RANGE ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
__________
001RUT
WPT:KAREN
Via1:
ROUTE DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVED RANGE ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
WAYPOINT SETUP
BACK SELECT
NAME:
KAREN----------
BACK
ROUTE DIR.
ADD
EDIT
DELETE
ROUTE DIR.
ROUTE
SAVE
SELECT
SELECT
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Deleting a Route
WPT KAREN
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “ROUTE DIR.”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Select “DELETE” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the route to be deleted, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Conrm the route to be deleted, select “OK” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [ENTER] soft key.
WAYPOINT SETUP
MARK POSITION WAYPOINT DIR.
ROUTE DIR.
DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVAL RANGE ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
ROUTE DIR.
366901254 BOB Horizon-1 Horizon-2
KAREN
Standard USCG
BACK SELECT
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
11.2.2 Starting and Stopping Route Navigation
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “NAVI” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/►key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “ROUTE” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select the desired category (“HISTORY” or “MEMORY”), then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a route, then press the [SELECT] soft key. The navi­gation screen with “RTE” indicator appears.
6. A message “ARRIVED” will appear when you
have reached to the rst target point.
To start navigation to the next target, press
the [YES] soft key.
7. To stop the navigation, press ◄/►key, then press the [STOP] soft key.
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
HISTORY
MEMORY
BACK SELECT
BUSY
RTE
N-UP 20nm
DELETE
ROUTE
HIUSA
25
DW-16
BRG T
300
DSTkm
35.2
SOGkph
36.0
°
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
WAYPOINT SETUP
BACK SELECT
NAME:
KAREN------------
WPT:
001WPT
WAYPOINT
ROUTE
BACK
KAREN
BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG
BACK SELECT
ROUTE DIR.
ADD
EDIT
DELETE
DELETE
CANCEL
OK
NAVI
ROUTE
HISTORY
SELECT
SELECTBACK
SELECT
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11.2.3 Changing the Destination
Via2
002WPT
HIUSA
1. On the navigation screen, press ◄/►key, then press the [NEXT TG] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select desired destination.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. The navigation screen with a new destination appears.
BUSY
RTE
N-UP 20nm
STOP FUNCNEXT TG
HIUSA
BUSY
RTE
N-UP 20nm
25
DW-16
BRG T
300
DSTkm
35.2
SOGkph
36.0
25
DW-16
BRG T
300
DSTkm
25.2
SOGkph
36.0
°
°
ROUTE
TARGET WPT:KAREN Via1:001WPT
Via2:002WPT DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVED RANGE ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
11.2.4 Selecting Automatic or Manual Routing
This selection allows you to start navigation to the next target automatically or manually when your vessel has arrived at a target point.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WAYPOINT SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “ROUTE OPERATION”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Select “AUTO” or “MANUAL” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [ENTER] soft key.
6. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
WAYPOINT SETUP
MARK POSITION WAYPOINT DIR. ROUTE DIR. DISPLAY RANGE ARRIVAL RANGE
ROUTING OPERATION
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP
CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
WAYPOINT SETUP
ROUTING OPERATION
BACK
AUTO
MANUAL
SELECT
ENTER
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12 GM OPERATION
The GM (Group Monitor) feature of the HX870 utilizes the same system as the DSC Group call and Auto Position Polling, to display the group members' locations.
12.1 SETTING UP GM OPERATION
The HX870 is capable of storing up to 10 groups with 1 to 9 members each.
12.1.1 Setting Up Group Directory
NOTE
● For this function to operate, the same group MMSI must be
programmed into each transceiver of group members to be moni­tored. Refer to section “10.6.1 Setting Up a Group Call” for details.
● Group members for GM operation can only be selected from the
Individual/Position Call directory, there for all members that you want to monitor have to be stored in the directory. Refer to section “10.5.1 Setting Up the Individual / Position Call Directory” for details.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “GM SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “GM GROUP DIR.” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Select “ADD” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then
GM SETUP
GM TX
GM GROUP DIR.
INTERVAL
press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Select “NAME” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Enter the route name by pressing the CH▼/ CH▲ key and the [SELECT] soft key.
When nished entering the name, press the
[FINISH] soft key.
BACK SELECT
GM GROUP DIR.
NAME:
-----------------
GM ID:
0--------
MEMBER
SAVE
BACK
SELECT
8. Select “GM ID” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, press the [SELECT] soft key, then enter the group MMSI number.
When nished entering the MMSI, press the [FINISH] soft key.
SETUP
DSC SETUP
GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
GM GROUP DIR.
BACK
GM SETUP
ADD
EDIT
DELETE
SELECT
SELECT
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9. Select “MEMBER” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
10. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a list number, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
11. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a member from the Individual directory, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
12. Repeat steps 11 and 11 to add members to the group.
13. Press the [BACK] soft key to return to the “NAME” and “GM ID” screen.
14. To store the data, select “SAVE”” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [ENTER] soft key.
15. To enter another group directories, repeat steps 5 through 14.
16. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
12.1.2 Setting Up the Polling Time Interval
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “GM SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “INTERVAL” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired interval time, then press the [ENTER] soft key.
6. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
GM GROUP DIR.
NAME:
STANDARD---------
GM ID:
087654321
MEMBER
SAVE
MEMBER
SAVE
GM SETUP
SELECT
SELECT
BACK
INDIVIDUAL DIR.
YAESU
KAREN
BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG
BACK SELECT
GM GROUP DIR.
NAME:
STANDARD---------
GM ID:
087654321
BACK
GM TX GM GROUP DIR.
INTERVAL
BACK SELECT
GM GROUP DIR.
STANDARD 1: 2:
3:
4: 5: 6: 7:
BACK SELECT
GM GROUP DIR.
STANDARD 1: 2:
3:KAREN
4: 5: 6: 7:
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP
GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
BACK
GM SETUP INTERVAL
1min
3min
5min 10min 15min
SELECT
ENTER
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12.1.3 Enabling/Disabling Transmission during GM Operation
GM1KAREN
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “GM SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “GM TX” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired transmission type, then press the [ENTER] soft key. OFF: Disables the transmission during
GM operation.
GM SETUP
GM TX
GM GROUP DIR. INTERVAL
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP
GM SETUP
WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP ATIS SETUP
BACK
GM SETUP
GM TX
OFF
ON GM
ON ALL
BACK
ON GM: Enables the transmission during
the GM target display.
ON ALL: Enables the transmission during
the GM operation.
6. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
12.2 STARTING GM OPERATION
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key to select “GM”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select a group you want to monitor with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
The GM operation starts and the GM target
display appears.
4. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
HIUSA
BUSY
GM
4
1
3
2
5
6
N-UP 20nm
25
DW-16
BRG T
DSTkm
SOGkph
300
35.2
36.0
°
GROUP MONITOR
MEMORY
KAREN
BOB 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard Horizon-2 USCG
BACK SELECT
SELECT
ENTER
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12.2.1 Transmitting a DSC Call to a Group Member
GM2BOB
HIUSA
1. Press ◄/► key during the GM target display, then press the [LIST] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a member you want to call.
3. Press the [SELECT] soft key.
The list number of the selected member will
be highlighted, and the name of the selected member will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
BUSY
GM
4
1
3
2
5
6
N-UP 20nm
LIST FUNCCALL
HIUSA
BUSY
GM
4
1
3
2
5
6
N-UP 20nm
25
DW-16
BRG T
DSTkm
SOGkph
25
DW-16
BRG T
DSTkm
SOGkph
4. Press ◄/► key, then press the [CALL] soft key to transmit a DSC Individual call to the selected member.
12.2.2 Starting Navigation to a Group Member
HIUSA
1. Press ◄/► key during the GM target display, then press the [LIST] soft key.
2. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a member you want to approach.
3. Press the [INFO] soft key to display the loca­tion, distance, and bearing of the selected member.
4. Press the [TO WPT] soft key to start navi­gation to the selected member. (Press the [BACK] soft key twice to cancel and return to the GM target display.)
BUSY
GM
4
1
3
2
5
6
N-UP 20nm
LIST FUNCCALL
GM KARENS
GM INFO 987654321 Horizon
POS:
24°25.975
118°59.456
POS TM:
12:
56
DST:
NH
10
BRG:
006
°
BACK TO WPTCALL
T
25
DW-16
BRG T
DSTkm
SOGkph
AM LOC
300
35.2
36.0
300
35.2
36.0
300
35.2
36.0
°
°
°
N
W
GM KARENS
NAME
1:KAREN
2:BOB 3:366901254 4:Horizon 5:Standard 6:Horizon-2 7:MIKE
INFO
BACK SELECT
HIUSA
BUSY
GM
4
1
3
2
5
6
N-UP 20nm
LIST FUNCCALL
GM KARENS
NAME 1:KAREN 2:BOB 3:366901254
4:Horizon
5:Standard 6:Horizon-2 7:MIKE
INFO
BACK SELECT
DST
35.2
11.0
12.8
34.9
30.0
47.6
38.4
25
DW-16
BRG T
300
DSTkm
35.2
SOGkph
36.0
DST
35.2
11.0
12.8
34.9
30.0
47.6
38.4
NM
°
NM
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13 CONFIGURATION SETUP
13.1 DIMMER ADJUSTMENT
This menu selection adjusts the backlight intensity.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “DIMMER” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired level (“5” is default). When “OFF” is selected, the lamp is turned off.
CONFIGURATION
DIMMER
LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY
BACK SELECT
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected level.
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
13.2 LAMP
This menu selection is used to setup the illumination time of the display and keypad.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “LAMP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired time. OFF: Disables the display/keypad
lamp illumination.
3/5/10 Sec: Illuminates the display/keypad
for the selected time when you press any key (except the PTT switch).
CONTINUOUS: Illuminates the display/keypad continuously.
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
CONFIGURATION
DIMMER
LAMP
CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
CONFIGURATION
SELECT
DIMMER
5
BACK ENTER
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
CONFIGRATION
BACK
LAMP
OFF
3sec 5sec
10sec
CONTINUOUS
SELECT
SELECT
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13.3 DISPLAY CONTRAST
The display contrast can be adjusted to suit your operation environment.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “CONTRAST” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired level. The contrast level can be set from “0” to “30” (“10” is default).
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected level.
CONFIGURATION
DIMMER LAMP
CONTRAST
KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
CONFIGURATION
SELECT
CONTRAST
30
BACK ENTER
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
13.4 KEY BEEP
This selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key is pressed.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “KEY BEEP” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired level. The beep level can be set from “LEVEL 1” to “LEVEL 5”, or “OFF”.
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected level.
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
CONFIGURATION
DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST
KEY BEEP
BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
CONFIGURATION
SELECT
KEY BEEP
3
BACK ENTER
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13.5 BATTERY SAVER
This function allows you to change the battery save mode setting.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “BATTERY SAVE” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired setting. You can select one from “OFF”, “50%”, “70%”, “80%”, or “90%”.
CONFIGURATION
DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP
BATTERY SAVE
STROBE LED SOFT KEY
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
CONFIGURATION
BATTERY SAVE
6. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
BACK
7. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
13.6 STROBE LED
This selection is used to switch and set the function of the strobe LED.
13.6.1 Emergency LED
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “STROBE LED” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “EMER- GENCY LED”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired setting. You can select one from “CONTINIOUS”, “SOS”, “BLINK 1”, “BLINK 2”, or “BLINK 3”.
7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
CONFIGURATION
DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE
STROBE LED
SOFT KEY
BACK SELECT
CONFIGURATION EMARGENCY LED
CONTINIUS
SOS BLINK1 BLINK2 BLINK3
BACK
SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
CONFIGURATION
STROBE LED
EMERGENCY LED
WATER HAZARD LED
BACK
OFF
50% 70% 80% 90%
SELECT
ENTER
SELECT
SELECT
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13.6.2 Water Hazard LED
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “STROBE LED” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select “WATER HAZARD LED”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired setting. You can select one from “OFF”, “ON”, or “ON/PWR ON”.
OFF: The LED does not light up. ON: The LED lights up. ON/PWR ON: The LED lights up and the
transceiver turns on even if the transceiver is off.
7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
CONFIGURATION
DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE
STROBE LED
SOFT KEY
BACK SELECT
CONFIGURATION
WATER HAZARD LED
OFF
ON
ON/PWR ON
BACK
SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
CONFIGURATION
EMERGENCY LED
WATER HAZARD LED
BACK
SELECT
STROBE LED
SELECT
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13.7 SOFT KEYS
This menu item allows soft key assignment and how long the display will show the soft key icon after a soft key is pressed.
13.7.1 Key Assignment
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “SOFT KEY” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Select “KEY ASSIGNMENT” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the key number to be programmed, and press the [SELECT] soft key.
7. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select a new function to be assigned, and press the [ENTER] soft key. Available functions are listed below. By selecting “NONE” the soft key assignment is removed.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to program other soft keys. Up to 12 functions can be assigned.
9. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
DISPLAY FUNCTION
WX/CH Switches channels between weather and marine.
HI/MD/LO Selects transmit power.
SCAN Turns on or off scanning function.
DW/TW Turns on or off dual or triple watch scan.
MOB Marks the position where a person falls overboard.
COMP Enables the “Compass” display.
NAVI Enables the “Waypoint” or “Route” navigation display.
MARK Marks the current position for a “Waypoint”.
MEM Add or remove channels from memory channel scan.
PRESET Programs or deletes the preset memory channel.
NAME Edit channel names.
STROBE Turns on or off the strobe light LED.
LOGGER Starts and stops logging position data.
NCR Enables the noise canceling settings display.
CONFIGURATION
DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED
SOFT KEY
BACK SELECT
CONFIGURATION KEY ASSIGNMENT 1:WX/CH
2:DUAL WATCH 3:TX HI/LOW 4:SCAN 5:CH NAME
BACK
SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
CONFIGURATION
KEY ASSIGNMENT
BACK
CONFIGURATION KEY SELECTION
BACK
SOFT KEY
KEY TIMER
WX/CH
DUAL WATCH TX HI/LOW SCAN CH NAME
SELECT
SELECT
ENTER
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13.7.2 Key Timer
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “SOFT KEY” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Select “KEY TIMER” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
6. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired time.
7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio opera­tion.
CONFIGURATION
DIMMER LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED
SOFT KEY
BACK SELECT
CONFIGURATION
KEY TIMER
3sec
5sec
7sec 10sec 15sec
BACK
ENTER
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
CONFIGURATION
SOFT KEY
KEY ASSIGNMENT
KEY TIMER
BACK
SELECT
SELECT
13.8 RESET
You may initialize the memories and settings of the setup categories indepen­dently or return the transceiver to the original factory setting.
1. Press the MENU key to display “MENU”.
2. Select “SETUP” with the CH▼/CH▲/◄/► key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
3. Select “CONFIGURATION” with the CH▼/ CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
4. Select “RESET” with the CH▼/CH▲ key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
5. Press the CH▼/CH▲ key to select the desired category. You can select one from “DSC”, “CHANNEL”, “WAYPOINT & GPS”, “CONFIGURATION”, or “FACTORY” (all settings except the MMSI will be initialized).
7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.
8. Press the CLR key to return to radio operation.
CONFIGURATION
LAMP CONTRAST KEY BEEP BATTERY SAVE STROBE LED SOFT KEY
RESET
BACK SELECT
SETUP
DSC SETUP GM SETUP WAYPOINT SETUP CH SETUP GPS SETUP
CONFIGURATION
BACK
CONFIGURATION
RESET
DSC
CHANNEL
WAYPOINT & GPS
CONFIGURATION
FACTORY
BACK
SELECT
ENTER
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13.9 SUMMARY OF THE CONFIGURATION SETUP
Item Description Default Value
DIMMER Adjusts the backlight level of the LCD
LAMP Selects the illumination time of the LCD
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the LCD 10 KEY BEEP Adjusts the volume of beep tone when a
BATTERY SAVE Selects the battery save mode. 50% STROBE LED Sets the operation of the EMERGENCY
SOFT KEY KEY TIMER
RESET Initializes the memories and settings. −
and keypad
and keypad backlights.
key is pressed.
LED. Sets the operation of the WATER HAZARD
LED. Sets the assignment and display time of
the soft keys.
5
3 sec
3
CONTINUOUS
ON
10 sec
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