Vertex Standard HX270E User Manual
HX270E
VHF/FM Marine
Handheld Transceiver
Owner's Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........ 2
2. ACCESSORIES .......................... 3
2.1 PACKING LIST ................................... 3
2.2 OPTIONS ............................................3
3. BATTERY ................................... 4
3.1 BATTERY CHARGING ....................... 4
3.2 BATTERY REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION .....4
3.3 USING THE NC-88
BATTERY CHARGER ....5
3.4 FBA-25A ALKALINE
BATTERY CASE .... 5
3.5 BATTERY SAFETY ............................ 6
4.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ....
4.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ...8
4.2 INDICATORS ................................... 10
5. OPERATION ............................. 12
5.1 INITIAL SETUP ................................ 12
5.2 RECEPTION .................................... 13
5.3 TRANSMISSION ............................. 14
5.4 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT
TIMER (TOT) ..... 14
RF Exposure Safety Statement
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed, the transceiver sends
out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for
hand-held wireless devices.
This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50% (this
corresponds to 50% transmission time and 50% reception time).
WARNING: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines,
this transmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at
least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with
the antenna pointed up and away from the face at the required separation
distance.
If you use a headset accessory for this radio, with the radio worn on your
body, use only the STANDARD HORIZON belt clip for this transceiver, and
ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inches (2.5 centimeters) from your body
when transmitting.
Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regulations.
5.5 USA, CANADIAN, AND
INTERNATIONAL BANDS ...... 15
5.6 SCAN ............................................... 15
5.7 PROGRAMMABLE
PRIORITY SCAN .... 16
5.8 DUAL WATCH ................................. 16
5.9 EMERGENCY
(CHANNEL 16 USE) .... 17
5.10 CALLING ANOTHER
VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9) .... 17
5.11 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 .... 18
5.12 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 .... 18
5.13 PRESET CHANNELS (1 ~ 8):
INSTANT ACCESS .... 19
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5.14 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX
CHANNEL USE ..... 19
5.15 SETUP MODE ............................... 20
6. MAINTENANCE ........................ 22
7. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ..... 24
8. SPECIFICATIONS .................... 26
HX270S
Congratulations on your purchase of the HX270E! Whether this is your first
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.
We appreciate your purchase of the HX270E, and encourage you to read
this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and understand the capabilities of the
HX270E fully.
ABOUT VHF MARINE 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. The approximate distance a portable 5W radio
may communicate is about 5 miles in if there are no obstructions (buildings, hills etc.) restricting line of sight transmission.
Attention in Case of Use
This transceiver works on frequencies which are not generally permitted.
For frequency allocation, apply for a licence at your local spectrum management authority. For actual usage contact your dealer or sales shop in order to
get your transceiver adjusted to the allocated frequency range.
List of the practicable area
AUT BEL DNK FIN
FRA DEU GRC ISL
IRL ITA LIE LUX
NLD NOR PRT ESP
SWE CHE GBR
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The HX270E is a submersible, miniature 5-Watt portable two-way VHF marine transceiver. The transceiver has all allocated USA, international, or
Canadian channels. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the 16/9 key.
The transceiver includes the following features: Memory Scanning, Programmable Priority Scanning, Battery Saver, easy-to-read large LCD display,
EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed on LCD, and a transmit
Time-Out Timer (TOT).
The transmitter provides a maximum of 5 Watts output, and has the selection
of 2.5 Watts and 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.
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2. ACCESSORIES
2.1 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check
it for the following contents:
• HX270E Transceiver
• FNB-83 7.2 V, 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack
• NC-88C/U 230 VAC Overnight Charger
• CD-26 Charger Cradle
• FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case
• CAT460 Antenna
• E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug
• CLIP-14 Belt Clip with screw
• Owner’s Manual
2.2 OPTIONS
CD-26 Charger Cradle
FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case
FNB-83 7.2 V, 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack
E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug
NC-88B/C/U 120 or 230 VAC Overnight Charger
E-DC-6 DC Cable; plug and wire only
VAC-370B/C/U Rapid Charger
CE68 PPS Software
CT-111 Cable SET for CE68
CAW230 Radio-to-Ship’s-Antenna Adapter
Note: Before operating the HX270E
for the first time, it is recommended that the battery be
charged.
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3. BATTERY
The FNB-83 is a high performance rechargeable battery providing high capacity in a compact package.
3.1 BATTERY CHARGING
If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged
by connecting the NC-88 battery charger (see figure 2 on page 5). If 12V DC
power is available, the optional E-DC-6 or the E-DC-19A DC adapter with
cigarette plug may be used for charging the battery. The NC-88, E-DC-6 and
E-DC-19A will charge a completely discharged FNB-83 battery pack in about
10 hours.
3.2 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Turn the transceiver off.
2. To remove, open the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the transceiver, then slide the battery downward and out from the transceiver.
3. To install, insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the
back of the transceiver, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in
place with a “click.”
Install the Battery Pack
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Close the
Battery Pack Latch
Figure 1
Important Notice
To avoid the ingress of water between the transceiver body and battery
pack/case, close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a
“click” while pressing and holding the battery pack/case in toward the
top panel (secure the upper edge of the battery pack/case snugly against
the upper edge of the battery nest).
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3.3 USING THE NC-88 BATTERY CHARGER
1. Install the supplied FNB-83 battery pack on the rear of the HX270E.
Ensure that the transceiver is switched off.
2. Plug the NC-88 Overnight Charger into the
AC line outlet, then insert the cable plug
into the jack located on the side panel of
the CD-26 Charger Cradle.
3. Insert the transceiver and battery pack into
the CD-26; the antenna jack should be at
the left side when viewing the charger from
the front.
4. If the transceiver and battery pack are inserted correctly, the Red indicator on the
CD-26 will glow. A fully-discharged pack will
be charged completely in 10 hours.
Important Notes:
P The NC-88 is not designed to power the transceiver for operation (re-
ception or transmission).
P Do not leave the charger connected to the transceiver for continuous
periods in excess of 24 hours. Long term overcharging can degrade the
Ni-MH battery pack and significantly shorten its useful life.
P If using a charger other than the NC-88/CD-26, or if using a battery pack
other than the FNB-83, follow the appropriate instructions provided with
the charger/battery. Contact your Dealer if you have any doubts about
the appropriateness of the particular charger or battery pack you intend
to use.
Figure 2
3.4 FBA-25A Waterproof Alakline Battery Tray
FBA-25A is a battery case that holds six alkaline batteries and is used with the
HX270E transceiver.
When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press in the (+) end so
the battery snaps into place. Always replace all six batteries at the same
time, paying attention to the polarity indicated inside the case.
The FBA-25A must not be used with rechargeable cells. The FBA-
25A does not contain the thermal and over-current protection
circuits (provided in the "FNB" series of Ni-MH Battery Packs) required
when utilizing Ni-Cd and Ni-MH cells.
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3.5 BATTERY SAFETY
Battery packs for your transceiver contain Ni-MH 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 to the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient
duration, it is possible to melt battery components. Do not place a loose
battery pack on or near metal surfaces or objects such as paper clips, keys,
tools, etc. When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the transceiver are not exposed.
DO NOT INCINERATE
Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator. The heat of fire may
cause battery cells to explode and/or release dangerous gases.
Caution
Never short-circuit the connection terminals on the battery or charger !
Ni-MH
CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL-HYDRIDE BATTERY.
MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
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4. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
NOTE
This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed operating instructions, refer to section 5 of this manual. Refer to Figure 3 for
the location of the following controls, indicators, and connections.
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Figure 3
Controls and Connectors
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4.1 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Antenna Connector
The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here.
POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL
Turns the transceiver on and off, and adjusts the volume.
PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT) SWITCH
Activates transmission.
SQUELCH (SQL) SWITCH
Sets the point at which random noise on the channel does not activate
the audio circuits but a received signal does. This point is called the
Squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch control will degrade the reception of wanted transmissions.
BUSY/TX INDICATOR
This indicator glows green when a signal is being received and red when
transmitting.
UP (S) KEY
Used to select a desired channel. Each press increases the channel
number. When held down, the channels increase continuously.
DOWN (T) KEY
Used to select a desired channel. Each press decreases the channel
number. When held down, the channels decrease continuously.
16/9 KEY
Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding down
this key recalls channel 9. The 16/9 key is also used to revert to the
channel selected before pressing the 16/9 key.
Example: select Ch68, press 16/9 key (Ch16 appears), press the 16/9
key again and Ch68 is shown.
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