This transceiver is equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) system. You can
do the basic operation in numerical order of the illustration below.
[
PWR/VOL] Knob
Rotate this knob
clockwise to turn on
the radio, and adjust
the audio level.
[
PTT] Switch
Speak into the
micro-phone in a
normal voice level
while pressing this
switch.
[
16/9] Button
Press to recall
channel 16.
Press and hold to
recall channel 9.
[
()]
H/L
Press to toggle the
transmit power between High (5W)
and Low (1W).
Button
When transmitting,
position your mouth
1 inch (2.5 cm)
away from the small
mic hole.
Speak slowly and
clearly into the microphone.
Press this key first,
then press the
key to squelch or
press the
to un-squelch the
radio.
MIC
[
SQL] Button
[]
[]
key
[]/[]
Selects the operating channel.
Buttons
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WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS
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This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and
Guidelines:
FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Ra-
pliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields.
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300
GHz.
ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measure-
ment of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.
WARNING:
This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This
radio is designed for and classied as Occupational Use Only, meaning it
must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of
the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment.
CAUTION:
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncon-
trolled exposure environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use,
work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions.
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1
inche (2.5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inches (2.5 cm) away from your head and body.
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceed-
ing 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk congurations.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cy-
cle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements to be exceeded.
SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specif-
ic belt-clip (CLIP-
NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided.
920).
Other body-worn accessories or congurations may
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The CLIP-920 belt-clip must be used in order to comply with the FCC/IC RF
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exposure requirements.
Always use Standard Horizon authorized accessories.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed
to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that
this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly
cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.
Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic
radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the HX380! 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. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stands
behind every product sold, and we invite you to contact us should you require
technical advice or assistance.
The HX380 is a Submersible 5-Watt portable two way marine transceiver with
the capability to be programmed with 40 LMR (Land Mobile Radio) channels
with CTCSS or DCS signalling by a dealer. The transceiver has all allocated
International, Canadian, or USA channels. It has emergency channel 16 which
can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the
The HX380 includes the following features: 10 PRESET channels for enabling
the instant access, Memory Scanning, Priority Scanning, Battery Saver, easyto-read large LCD display, EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed
on the LCD, and a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT).
The HX380 transmitter provides a full 5 Watt of transmit power and also is selectable to 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.
key.
We appreciate your purchase of the HX380, and encourage you to read this
manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the
HX380.
1.2 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT
Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.
When the Push-To-Talk (PTT: ) button is pushed, the transceiver sends out
radio frequency (RF) signals.
This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50% (this
corresponds to 50% transmission time and 50% reception time).
This transmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at
least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from the face at the required separation distance.
Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modications, or attachments could damage the transmitter.
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2. ACCESSORIES
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2.1 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the transceiver is rst opened, please check it
for the following contents:
HX380 Transceiver
CAT460 Antenna
FNB-V105LI 7.4 V Li-Ion Battery Pack
CD-48 Charger Cradle for HX380
SAD-11B 120VAC Wall Charger for CD-48
E-DC-19 DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug
Belt Clip
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2.2 OPTIONS
A4B
MH-73
①
MH-57
②
SSM-14A Submersible Speaker/
③
SSM-64A VOX Headset
④
SSM-55A Earpiece/Microphone
⑤
CN-3 Radio-to-Ship’s An-
⑥
CD-48Charger Cradle
⑦
FNB-V105LI 7.4 V Li-Ion Battery
⑧
FBA-40Alkaline Battery Case
⑨
SAD-11BAC Wall Charger for
⑩
E-DC-19ADC Cable with 12 V
⑪
E-DC-6DC Cable; plug and
⑫
Note: Before operating the HX380 for
the first time, it is recommended that
the battery be charged. Please see
section “4.3.3 BATTERY CHARGING”
for details.
Speaker/Microphone
A4B
Mini Speaker/Micro-
phone
Microphone
tenna Adapter
Pack
the FNB-V105LI
Cigarette Lighter Plug
wire only
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑨
⑧
⑦
⑩
⑪
⑫
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3. ABOUT THIS RADIO
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3.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND
The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 162
MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that
are essentially “Line of sight” Actual transmission range depends much more
on antenna type, gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter.
On a xed mount 25 W radio transmission expected distances can be greater
than 15 miles, for a portable 5 W radio transmission the expected distance
can be greater than 5 miles in “Line of sight”.
The user of a Marine VHF radio is subject to severe nes if the radio is used
on land. The reasoning for this is you may be near an inland waterway, or
propagation anomalies may cause your transmission to be heard in a waterway. If this occurs, depending upon the marine VHF channel on which you are
transmitting, you could interfere with a search and rescue case, or contribute
to a collision between passing ships. For VHF Marine channel assignments
refer to page 32 section 9.
3.2 ABOUT THE LMR CHANNELS
The HX380 is capable of being programmed with 40 LMR (Land Mobile Radio) channels by a dealer. The frequency range is 134 to 174MHz which may
be setup for 25 kHz (wide) or 12.5 kHz (narrow) channel stepping with CTCSS
and DCS signaling. Contact your dealer for further details.
3.3 ABOUT WATER RESISTANCE
Water resistance of the transceiver is ensured only when the battery pack is
attached to the transceiver and MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack.
3.4 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE
Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may be
dened 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:
day. This is _____, _____, _____” (your vessel’s name).
2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, _____” (your vessel’s name).
3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or magnetic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation 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.
)
switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, May-
)
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7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.
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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
()
switch and lis-
ten.
10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel.
3.5 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9
)
Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel.
However, its most important use is for emergency messages. This channel
must be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel.
It is monitored by the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and by other vessels.
Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Calling
should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion on channel 16 resulting
from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced signicantly in U.S. waters
by using Channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency
communications. Also hailing on channel 9, the calling time should not exceed
30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.
Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this
manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 of the U.S. VHF Charts are some of the
channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting o
ther trafc,
and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.
When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel
you wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and
your Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request another channel by saying “go to”, the number of the other
channel, and “over”. Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel
is not busy, call the other vessel.
After a transmission, say “over”, and release the PTT (Push-To-Talk: )
switch. When all communication with the other vessel is completed, end the
last 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.
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3.6 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13
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Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Messages
on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing
in restricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends,
High power is allowed. Pressing the
from Low Power (1 Watt) to High (5 Watts). When you change from this chan-
nel then return to it, low power will be automatically selected.
key will change the power output
3.7 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67
When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between
ships, High power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) by pressing the
key. When release the PTT switch, the transceiver will revert to low pow-
er.
3.8 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE
Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 32) for instructions on
use of simplex and duplex channels.
NOTE
All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC, Industry
Canada, and International regulations. The mode of operation cannot be
altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Simplex (ship to ship) or duplex (marine operator) mode is automatically activated, depending on the
channel and whether the USA, Canadian or International operating band
is selected.
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4. GETTING STARTED
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4.1 RADIO CARE
CAUTION
Before following the instructions below, insure the battery pack is in place
and rmly connected. Care must be taken if the radio was dropped and a
close inspection may be needed to insure the radio case and gaskets are
in adequate condition.
The design of the HX380 allows water to enter between the radio and the battery pack, however waterproof performance is not compromised.
After using the HX380 in salt water environment is recommended to clean the
radio with fresh water by rinsing the battery and radio (separately) under a
sink facet or by dunking in a fresh water. After washing,use a soft cloth to thoroughly dry all parts of the radio and battery.
This will keep the radio parts and the battery clean and in top operating condition.
4.2 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
To install the Belt Clip: align the
Belt Clip to the groove of the Battery pack, then press the Belt Clip
downward until it locks in place
with a “Click.”
To remove the Belt Clip: press the
Belt Clip Tab away from the battery pack to unlock the Belt Clip,
then slide the Belt Clip upward to
remove it.
Belt Clip Tab
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4.3 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
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If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be
charged by connecting the CD-48 Charger Cradle with the SAD-11B Battery
Charger, as shown in the illustration. If 12V DC power is available, the supplied E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug may be used for
charging the battery. The SAD-11B and E-DC-19A will charge a completely
discharged FNB-V105LI battery pack in approximately 3 hours.
The FNB-V105LI is a high performance Li-Ion battery providing high capacity
in a compact package.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, FNB-V105LI battery pack should
only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.
4.3.1 BATTERY SAFETY
Battery packs for your transceiver contain Li-Ion batteries. This type of battery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused,
especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the following
precautions:
DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS: Shorting the terminals that
power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and battery cell damage. If the short is of sufcient duration, it is possible to melt battery components. Do not place a loose battery pack on or near metal surfaces
or objects such as paper clips, keys, tools, etc. When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the transceiver
are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack when it
is mounted on the transceiver are charging terminals only and do not constitute a hazard.
DO NOT INCINERATE: Do not dispose of any battery in a 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 and dry.
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Battery Storage
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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 ofcials for other information regarding
the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of Li-Ion batteries.
4.3.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
To install the battery pack, hold the trans-
ceiver with your left hand, so your palm is
over the speaker. Insert the battery pack
into the battery compartment on the back
of the radio, then push the bottom side
of the battery pack until the battery pack
locks with the Battery Pack Latch.
To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on
the bottom of the radio, then lift up on the bottom of the battery and remove
it from the radio.
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