Standard Horizon HX400
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1. 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 11 4 GETTING STARTED 4 1 RADIO CARE CAUTION Before following the instructions below insure the battery pack is in place and firmly connected Care must be taken if the radio was dropped and a close inspection may be needed to insure the radio case and gaskets are in adequate condition The design of the HX400 allows water to enter between the radio and the battery pack however waterproof performance is not compromised After using the HX400 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 thor oughly dry all parts of the radio and battery This will keep the radio parts and the battery clean and in top operating condi tion 4 2 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL O To install the Belt Clip align the To remove the Belt Clip press the Belt Clip to the groove of the Bat Belt Clip Tab away from the bat tery pack then press the Belt Clip tery pack to unlock the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place then slide the Belt Clip upward to with a Click remove it Belt Clip Tab r 7 77 12 STANDARD HORIZON 400 4 3 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS If the radio has never been used or its2. 42 12 2 TRANSMITTER 42 12 3 43 FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION cccccccccccssssssssssssssccssseeseeeeeeeeees 44 Page 2 STANDARD HORIZON 400 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE This transceiver is equipped with the E20 Easy To Operate system You can do the basic operation in numerical order of the illustration below 5 PTT Switcu Speak into the micro phone in a normal voice level while pressing this switch 16 9 Button e Press to recall channel 16 Press and hold to recall channel 9 HIL On Button Press to toggle the transmit power be tween High SW and Low 1W Buttons channel NOTE Selects the operating PWRIVOL Knog Rotate this knob clockwise to turn on the radio and adjust the audio level MIC When transmitting position your mouth 1 inch 2 5 cm away from the small mic hole Speak slowly and clearly into the micro phone SQL Button Press this key first then press the A key to squelch or press the W key to un squelch the radio For additional details refer to next page or section 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 3 WARNING FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS This
3. E DC 30 DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug e CLIP 22 Belt Clip e Hand Strap e Owner s Manual 2 2 OPTIONS MH 73a4B Speaker Microphone 2 MH 57a4B Mini Speaker Micro phone VC 24 VOX Headset SSM 55A Earpiece Microphone CN 3 Radio to Ship s Antenna Adapter CD 50 Charger Cradle FNB 115LI 7 4 V Li lon Battery Pack FBA 42 Alkaline Battery Case 9 PA 45B C U AC Wall Charger for the FNB 115LI E DC 30 DC Cable with 12 V Ciga rette Lighter Plug SAD 1460 6 Unit Multi Charger B suffix is for use with 120 VAC Type A plug C suffix is for use with 230 VAC Type C plug and U suffix is for use with 230 VAC Type BF plug Note Before operating the HX400 for the first time it is recommended that the battery be charged Please see section 4 3 3 BAT TERY CHARGING for details HX400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 7 3 ABOUT THIS RADIO 3 1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 162 MHz The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essentially Line of sight Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter On a fixed mount 25 W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles for a portable 5 W radio transmission the expected distance can be greater than 5 miles in Line of sight The use
4. Indicator These indicators show the band of operation for the particular channel U indicates the USA band I indicates the International band and indicates the Canadian band P Indicator This indicator shows the channel is in the PRESET channel memory Battery Indicator Full battery lt Lower battery Battery is very low C Prepare to charge the battery Channel Display The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission and reception modes 3 Indicator This indicator appears during transmission 9 W Indicators This indicator shows the Voice Scrambler function is assigned to a chan nel Indicator When the icon is shown on the LCD all keys are disabled except for the PTT Ga keys W Indicators This indicator shows when the TX output power is selected to Low 1 Watt power tr 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 19 6 BASIC OPERATION 6 1 INITIAL SETUP 1 2 Install the battery pack on the transceiver see section 4 3 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Install the antenna onto the transceiver hold the bottom end of the an tenna then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug Do not over tighten 6 2 RECEPTION 1 Turn the VOL knob clockwise to turn the tr
5. appears for the International band 3 Refer to the marine channel charts in section 9 VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS for allocated channels EPH USA BAND CANADIAN BAND INTERNATIONAL BAND 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 21 6 5 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS In the event of a major storm or other appreciable weather condition requiring vessels at sea or other bodies of water to be notified the NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone which the HX400 can detect and alert you of pending storm warnings The 1050 Hz tone when detected will produce a loud beep in the speaker of the HX400 to signal that a Weather Alert Broadcast is being received 1 To receive a NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather broadcast press and hold the key The transceiver changes to the weather channel mode and Th recalls the last used NOAA weather channel This mode consists of a preset memory bank containing the NOAA weather channels 2 Press the 4 or 1 key to change to other weather channels 3 To exit from the weather channel mode press and hold the key transceiver will revert to the channel you were using prior to switching to the weather channel mode 6 5 1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT In the event of extreme weather disturbances such as storms and hurricanes NOAA sends a weather alert consisting of a 1050 Hz tone fol
6. talk switch after each transmission in order to listen to the radio 5 Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the term non commercial in the Channel Use column of the chart Some of these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geo graphic regions 6 Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Channel 16 Page 34 STANDARD HORIZON 400 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S D TX RX CHANNEL USE 01 X X D 156 050 160 650 Public Correspondence Marine Operator X 5 156 050 Port Operation and Commercial VTS in selected areas 02 X X 156 100 160 700 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 03 X X 156 150 160 750 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 5 156 150 U S Government Only Coast Guard X D 156 200 160 800 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 5 156 200 Pacific coast Coast Guard East Coast Commercial fishing D 156 250 160 850 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 5 156 250 Port operation VTS in Seattle 5 156 300 Inter ship Sefety D 156 350 160 950 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement XIX S 156 350 Commercial X X 5 156 400 Commercial Inter ship only xX X 5 156 450 Bo
7. USA INTL or Canadian followed the key bands Low battery Charge battery Refer to section Speaker audio is not heard when the key is 4 3 3 of this manual pressed and held Audio volume level is too low Turn the VOL knob clockwise Some keys do not operate Key Lock is on Turn the Key Lock off Refer to sec tion 6 6 of this manual Charging indicator on CD Defective battery FNB Contact Standard Horizon Product 50 does not illumininate 11511 Support at 800 767 2450 e Battery contacts not making contact with the charger cradle 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 33 9 VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS Tables on the following pages list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for U S A and International use Below are listed some data about the charts 1 VTS Where indicated these channels part of the U S Coast Guard s Vessel Traffic System 2 Alpha channel numbers that is channel numbers followed by the letter A such as Channel 07A are simplex channels on the U S A or Canadian channel assignments whose counterparts in the International assignments are duplex channels International channels do not use alpha numbers If you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16 they will sometimes ask you to go to channel 22 Alpha This is a channel assigned to U S A and Cana dian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls If your radio is set for International operation y
8. 8 After completing your adjustment press the key to save the new set ting 9 Press the key to exit to normal operation MEM CH Function Programming Scan Memory See page 24 for details of the programming SCRAMBLER Function Enables Disables the Voice Scrambler and se 5C RAMI lects its scramble code Available Values oFF SCO SC1 SC2 SC3 Default NOISE CANCEL Function Enables Disables the Noise Canceling Micro phone Available Values on oFF Default on Page 30 STANDARD HORIZON HX400 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 31 8 MAINTENANCE 8 1 GENERAL The inherent quality of the solid state components in STANDARD HORIZON radios will provide many years of continuous use Take the following precau tions to prevent damage to the radio e To prevent corrosion of electrical contacts and keep the water resistance keep the microphone or the jack connected at all times e Never press the PTT switch unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the antenna receptacle e Ensure that the input voltage does not exceed the value specified in your Owner s Manual e Use only STANDARD HORIZON approved accessories and replacement parts 8 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS Occasionally an owner needs a replacement part Items be ordered from our Parts Department by writing or calling in USA or Canada or Standard Ho
9. Marine Operator 28 X X X 157 400 162 000 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 35 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U S D TX RX CHANNEL USE 60 D 156 025 160 625 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 61 D 156 075 160 675 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 61A X 5 156 075 Public Coast Coast Guard East Coast commercial fishing only 62 D 156 125 160 725 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 62A 5 156 125 Public Coast Coast Guard East Coast commercial fishing only 63 D 156 175 160 775 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 63A X 5 156 175 Port Operation and Commercial VTS in selected areas 64 D 156 225 160 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 64A X 5 156 225 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 65 D 156 275 160 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 65A X 5 156 275 Port Opeations 66 D 156 325 160 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 66A X 5 156 325 Port Operations 67 X 156 375 US Commercial Used for Bridge to bridge com muni cations in lower Mississippi River Inter ship onl
10. Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Controlled expo sure environment In addition it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines O FCC 96 326 Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Ra dio Frequency Radiation O FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 2001 Supplement Evaluating Com pliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields O 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 ZN WARNING This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode This radio is designed for and classified 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 in tended 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 guide lines This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population an uncon trolled exposure environment This radio is restric
11. as adjusts th audio volume level Turn this knob clockwise to turn the radio on and increase the speakers audio volume Turn fully counter clockwise to turn the radio off Noise Canceling Microphone The noise canceling microphone is located here Note To cancel background noise when transmitting care should be taken not to cover this mic hole with your hand Page 16 STANDARD HORIZON 400 5 PTT PUSH TO TALK Switch When pushed activates the transmitter LCD Display This display shows current operating conditions Refer to page 19 for details Keypad Key Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel loca tion Holding down this key recalls channel 9 Pressing this key again re verts to the previous selected working channel Secondary use When the key is held and the key is pressed the radio will change the marine band between the International Canadian and USA channels Advanced use When the key is held and the key is pressed the radio will change the priority channel between the Channel 16 Channel 9 and the Preset Channel Key Press this key to toggle the transmitter output power between High 5 Watts and Low 1 Watt power When the Low power is selected the 8 icon will appear to the right of the channel indication on the display This key does not function on the Transmission I
12. giving a true or mag netic 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 fire heart attack life threatening injury etc 5 State the kind of assistance your desire pumps medical aid Page 8 STANDARD HORIZON 400 6 Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured 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 Release the PTT switch listen 10 If there is no answer repeat the above procedure If there is still no re sponse 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 inter vals In areas of heavy radio traffic congestion on channel 16 resulting from
13. its use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U S waters by using Channel 9 as the initial contact hailing channel for non emergency communi cations Also hailing on channel 9 the calling time should not exceed 30 sec onds but may be repeated 3 times at 2 minute intervals Prior to making contact with another vessel refer to the channel charts in this manual and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact For example Channels 68 and 69 of the U S VHF Charts are some of the channels available to non commercial recreational boaters Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact When the hailing channel 16 or 9 is clear state the name of the other vessel you wish to call and then this is followed by the name of your vessel and your Station License Call Sign When the other vessel returns your call im mediately request another channel by saying go to the number of the other channel and over Then switch to the new channel When the new channel is not busy call the other vessel After a transmission say over and release the PTT Push To Talk switch When all communication with the other vessel is completed end the last trans mission by stating your Call Sign and the word ouf Note that it is not neces sary to state your Call Sign wit
14. mitting The transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously 6 Press and hold the PTT Push To Talk switch to VTE transmit During transmission the 9 indicator will F appear on the display 7 Position your mouth 1 inch 2 5 cm away from the 3 hole Speak slowly clearly into the microphone 8 When the transmission is finished release the PTT 3 switch 6 3 1 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT While the PTT switch is held down transmission time is limited to 5 min utes This prevents prolonged unintentional transmissions About 10 sec onds before automatic transmitter shutdown a warning beep will sound from the speaker The transceiver automatically switches to the receiving mode even if the PTT switch is held down Before transmitting again the PTT switch must first be released This Time Out Timer TOT prevents a con tinuous transmission that would result from an accidentally stuck PTT 6 switch NOTE The PTT switch is disabled for 10 seconds after the transceiver automatically switches to the receiving mode by the TOT feature 6 4 USA CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS 1 change from US to Canadian or International Marine Channels hold down the key and press the key The band will change from USA to Canadian and to International with each press 2 U appears on the LCD for the USA band appears for the Canadian band and I
15. of explosion recharge the batteries outside of hazardous locations CAUTION The CD 50 cradle is NOT designed to be waterproof Do not attempt to charge in water hazardous locations NOTE The CD 50 cradle is only designed for the charging of the HX400 s bat tery and is not suitable for other purposes The CD 50 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such device 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 15 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 5 1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver For detailed operating instructions refer to section 6 BASIC OPERATION Refer to illustra tions for the location of the following controls switches and connections ANT Jack Top Panel 1 G 3 The supplied CAT460 flexible an tenna is attached here Jack Top Panel The jack accepts the optional MH 73a4B Speaker Microphone MH 57a4B Mini Speaker Microphone VC 24 VOX Headset or SSM 55A Earpiece Microphone When this jack is used the internal speaker and microphone are dis abled 1 Do not allow the HX400 to become submerged in water while the plastic cover over the MIC SP jack is moved 2 Do not remove install the op tional Speaker Microphone ina hazardous location POWER Switch VOLUME Con trol VOL T Turns the transceiver and off as well
16. setting to memory then press the key 5 r exit Setup mode W icon will be shown to the right of the channels when the scramber is enabled To disable the Voice Scrambler select in step 4 above If you want to activate the Voice Scrambler to other chan nel repeat procedures above You may select a different scramble code for each channel 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 27 7 MENU SET MODE The Setup Menu allows a number of the HX400 operating parameters to be custom configured for your operating requirements The Menu Mode is easy to activate and set using the following procedure 1 Turn the transceiver off by rotating the VOL knob fully counter clockwise 2 Hold down the key then turn on the transceiver while still holding down the Ga key 3 The Menu item will scroll on the upper left corner of the display and its current status or value will appear on the large display 4 Press the a or T key to select the Menu item to be adjusted 5 Press the key to enable adjustment of the selected Menu item The current status or value will blink 6 Press the or T key to select the desired status or value of the Menu item 7 After completing your adjustment press the key to save the new set ting 8 If you wish to change another Menu item repeat steps 4 to 7 above 9 Press the key to exit to normal operation BEEP LEVEL Function Enables Disables the Keypad beep Available Va
17. ship movement 81A X 5 157 075 U S Government Only Environmental protection operations 5 157 075 Canadian Coast Guard Only D 157 125 161 725 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 5 157 125 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard Only D 157 175 161 775 Canadian Coast Guard Only D 157 175 161 775 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 5 157 175 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard Only D 157 225 161 825 Public Correspondence Marine Operator D 157 275 161 875 Public Correspondence Marine Operator D 157 325 161 925 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 5 157 375 Port operation ship movement 5 157 375 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 5 157 425 Port operation ship movement 88A X 5 157 425 Commercial Inter ship Only NOTE Simplex channels 3A 21A 23A 61A 64A 81A 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U S A waters 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 37 10 WARRANTY Marine Products Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE The following Limited Warranty is for valid for products that have been purchased in the United States and Canada For limited War ranty details outside the United States contact the dealer in your country STANDARD HORIZON a division of YAESU U S A warrants to the original purchaser only each new Marine Communications Product Product manu factured and or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON agains
18. the channel 16 until the incoming sig Gas gt Gamat nal disappears Duar 3 When a transmission is received the channel 9 the radio will Dual watch between the channel 16 and chan nel 9 4 When the radio receives transmission the work Creme a Came 0 ing channel the radio will Tri watch between the work ing channel channel 16 and channel 9 5 To stop the Tri watch feature and return to normal operation press the key Tri WatcH Page 26 STANDARD HORIZON 400 6 12 VOICE SCRAMBLER The built in scrambler is 4 code voice inversion type which is compatible with the optional scramblers fitted into other Standard Horizon Hand Helds FVP 31 and Fixed Mounted VHF radios CVS2500 When the HX400 voice scram bler is enabled your voice will be scrambled to all persons listening on a spe cific channel and may only be decoded by another Standard Horizon VHF with scrambler capability To activate the Voice Scrambler 1 Select the channel you wish to activate the Voice Scrambler 2 Turn the transceiver off by rotating the VOL knob fully counter clockwise 3 Hold down the key then turn on the transceiver while still holding down the key 4 Press the 1 or 1 key to select the Menu item SCRAM BLER and press the key 5 Press the 1 or T key to select the desired scramble code SCo SC1 SC2 or 5 6 After selecting the scrambler code press the key to save the
19. Form605 605 html To obtain a form from the FCC call 888 225 5322 MARINE RADIO CALL SIGN Currently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio Station License The USCG recommends the boats registration number and the state to be used CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING You may need a license when traveling in Canada If you do need a license contact their nearest field office or regional office or write Industry Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario Canada KIA 0C8 FCC INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the li cense application FCC Type Part 80 Part 90 Output Power with 1150 1 0 5 0 W Low High EMISSION 16KOG3E Marine Band 16KOF3E 11KOF3E LMR Band Frequency 156 025 to 163 275MHz Marine Band 134 000 to 174 000 MHz LMR Band FCC 222 Na ee aie ieee K6630393X20 Industry Canada Type Approval 511B 30393X20 Page 44 STANDARD HORIZON 400 HX400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 45 46 STANDARD H
20. IZON 400 6 9 PRIORITY SCAN The Priority Scan is similar to the Memory Scan However the Priority Scan monitors the Preset Channels Scan Memory Channels and the Priority Chan nel The following channels can be set as the Priority channel CH16 CH9 or one of the Preset channel default setting is CH16 1 6 To stop Priority Scanning press the key To set the priority channel hold down the key and press the key The channel will change from 16 to 09 to Pre set channels 0 through 9 with each press of the key When the key is released the displayed chan nel will be set as the priority channel the icon will appear above of the channel number Press the key to start Scanning Press and hold the key to start Priority Scan PSCAN will be shown on the display When the HX400 receives a transmission on a work ing channel it will stop on the working channel and dual watch to the priority channel until the incoming signal disappears then start scanning again When the HX400 receives a signal on the Priority channel it will stay on this channel until the incoming signal disappears then start Priority scanning again SP _ Ciemmnel lt EP am gE Memory Scan PRIORITY SCAN 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 25 6 10 DUAL WATCH The Dual Watch feature allows the radio to scan between the Priority Channel and one other channel 1 To set the Priority channel hold dow
21. IZON nor does this warranty extend to Products on which the serial number has been removed defaced or changed STAN DARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equipment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection with STANDARD HORIZON s Products or for the operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty STANDARD HORIZON disclaims liability for range coverage or op eration of the Product and ancillary equipment as a whole under this warranty STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes or improvements in Products during subsequent production without incurring the obligation to in stall such changes or improvements on previously manufactured Products The implied warranties which the law imposes on the sale of this Product are expressly LIMITED in duration to the time period specified above STANDARD HORIZON shall not be liable under any circumstances for consequential dam ages resulting from the use and operation of this Product or from the breach of this LIMITED WARRANTY any implied warranties or any contract with STAN DARD HORIZON IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS STANDARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE OR OTHERWISE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 39 Some states do not allo
22. ORIZON 400 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference 15 21 or modifications to this device not expressly ap proved by YAESU MUSEN could void the User s authorization to oper i ate this device 7 HX400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 47 STANDARD HORIZON Nothing takes to water like Standard Horizon Copyright 2014 YAESU MUSEN CO LTD All rights reserved YAESU USA No portion of this manual 6125 Phyllis Drive Cypress CA 90630 may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO LTD a ene
23. STANDARD HORIZON Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program For the original Owner only for the lifetime of the unit STANDARD HORIZON will repair the unit to original specifications Note The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARD HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a re pair is needed After the repair a 90 day warranty will be in effect from the date of return of the unit to the Owner This service program is not available for equipment which has failed as a result of neglect accident breakage misuse improper installation or modification or water damage depending on the product Page 40 STANDARD HORIZON 400 11 INSTALLATION OF OPTION 11 1 FBA 42 ALKALINE BATTERY TRAY FBA 42 is a battery tray that holds six AA size Alkaline batteries and is used with the HX400 transceiver When the FBA 42 is installed into the HX400 the radio can withstand immersion in water up to 1 5 m about 5Ft for 30 minutes 1 On the FBA 42 remove the battery tray cover Due to the battery tray water proof characteristics it may be difficult to remove the battery tray cover put a coin to the edge of the battery compartment lt then pry open the battery tray cover 2 Slide the six AA size Alkaline batteries into the FBA 42 Battery Tray with the Negative side of the batteries touching the spring connections in side the FBA 42 Battery Tray 3 Attach the battery cover to the FBA 42 Battery
24. STANDARD HORIZON Nothing takes to water like Standard Horizon HX400 VHF FM Marine Transceiver Owner s Manual LUA f CZ EF 2 2 TR TABLE CONTENTS Quick Reference Guide 13 WARNING FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS wa 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 6 1 1 INTRODUCTION 2 6 1 2 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT 6 2 ACCESSORIES 7 2 1 PACKING LIST ree 2 2 OPTIONS acl 3 ABOUT THIS RADIO 8 3 1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND 08 3 2 ABOUT THE LMR CHANNELS 8 3 3 ABOUT WATER RESISTANCE 4 8 3 4 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 05 2 2 ad 3 5 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 OR 9 4 9 3 6 OPERATING CHANNEL 13 210 3 7 OPERATING CHANNEL 67 210 3 8 SIMPLEX DUPLEX CHANNEL USE 210 4 GETTING STARTED 12 4 1 RADIO CARE 2 12 4 2 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL 12 4 3 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS 213 43 1 BATTERY SAFETY 213 4 3 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL 14 433 BAT
25. TERY CHARGING 215 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORSG 16 5 1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES 216 5 2 LCD INDICATORS 19 6 BASIC OPERATION 20 6 1 INITIAL SETUP 220 6 2 RECEPTION 20 6 3 TRANSMISSION 20 6 3 1 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER 21 6 4 USA CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS 21 6 5 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 22 6 5 17 NOAA WEATHER ALERT 22 6 5 2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING 22 6 6 KEYPAD LOCKING 23 6 7 PRESET CHANNELS 0 9 INSTANT ACCESS 23 6 7 1 PROGRAMMING 23 6 7 2 OPERATION 23 6 8 MEMORY SCAN 24 6 9 PRIORITY SCAN 25 6 10 DUAL WATCH 26 6 11 26 6 12 VOICE SCRAMBLER 227 7 MENU SET MODE 28 8 MAINTENANCE 32 8 1 32 8 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS 32 8 3 FACTORY SERVICE 33 8 4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 33 9 VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT 34 10 WARRANTY 38 11 INSTALLATION OF OPTION 41 11 1 42 ALKALINE BATTERY TRAY 41 12 SPECIFICATIONS 42 12 1 GENERAL
26. Tray while being careful so that o ring is not twisted 4 Insert the FBA 42 Battery Tray into the battery compartment on the back of the HX400 transceiver then push the bottom side of the FBA 42 Battery Tray until the Battery Tray locks with the Battery Pack Latch HX400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 41 12 SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without notice 12 1 GENERAL Frequency Ranges Channel Spacing Frequency Stability Emission Type Antenna Impedance Supply Voltage Current Consumption Operating Temperature Battery Type and capacity Waterproof Rating Case Size W x H x D Weight Approx 11 2 TRANSMITTER RF Power Output Modulation Type Maximum Deviation Spurious Emission Microphone Impedance Page 42 156 025 MHz 163 275 MHz Marine Band WX Band 134 000 MHz 174 000 MHz LMR Band 25 kHz 12 5 kHz 2 5 ppm 22 F to 140 F 30 C to 60 16KOG3E Marine Band 16KOF3E LMR Band Wide 11KOF3E LMR Band Narrow 50 Q 7 4V DC Negative Ground Battery Terminal 320 mA Receive Typical at AF MAX 50 mA Standby 1 6A 0 8A TX 5 W 1W 22 F to 140 F 30 to 60 C Lithium lon 2300 mAh Rated 2400 mAh Typ JIS 8 IPX8 1 5 m about 5 Ft for 30 minutes 2 24 x 5 24 x 1 57 57 x 133 x 40 mm w o knob amp antenna 12 3 oz 350 g w FNB 115LI Belt Clip amp A
27. ans ceiver on The battery voltage will appear briefly at the upper left corner on the display then the channel name will appear Press the key to activate the squelch adjusting mode The SQL LVL notation will appear Press the key until the ENE indicator appears on the dis play then press the key again Turn the VOL knob clockwise until the noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level Press the key then press the 4 key until the ran dom noise disappears This state is known as the Squelch Threshold Press the 4 or key to select the desired channel Refer to the channel chart on page 35 for available chan nels When a signal is received adjust the VOL knob to the desired listening level The GENE indicator on the LCD is displayed indicating that the channel is being used 6 3 TRANSMISSION 1 2 Perform 6 2 RECEPTION discussion above Before transmitting monitor the channel and make sure it is clear THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT For communications over short distances press the key to select Low power 1 watt Q icon appears Note Transmitting on Low power prolongs battery life Low power should be selected whenever possible Page 20 STANDARD HORIZON 400 4 If using Low power is not effective select High power 5 watts icon disappears by pressing the key 5 When receiving a signal wait until the incoming signal stops before trans
28. are charging terminals only and do not constitute a hazard DO NOT INCINERATE Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator The heat of fire may cause battery cells to explode and or release dangerous gases Battery Maintenance For safe and proper battery use please observe the following e Battery packs should be charged only in non hazardous environments e Use only STANDARD HORIZON approved batteries e Use only a STANDARD HORIZON approved charger The use of any other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery e Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers e Keep the battery contacts clean and dry 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 13 Battery Storage Store the batteries in a cool place to maximize storage life Since batteries are subject to self discharge avoid high storage temperatures that cause large self discharge rates After extended storage a full recharge is recommended Battery Recycling DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN YOUR REGULAR TRASH LI ION BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER The incineration land filling or mixing of Li lon batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is PROHIBITED BY LAW in most areas Return batteries to an approved Li lon battery recycler This may be where you purchased the battery Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection re
29. ater Calling channel Commercial amp Non commercial Recreational xX 5 156 500 Commercial 5 156 550 Commercial VTS selected areas XIX S 156 600 Port operation VTS in selected areas X X 5 156 650 Inter ship Navigation Safety Bridge to bridge XIX S 156 700 Port operation VTS in selected areas X S 156 750 Environmental Receive only S 156 750 Commercial non commercial ship movement 1 W S 156 850 State Controlled 1 W D 156 900 161 500 Port operation ship movement S 156 900 Commercial D 156 950 161 550 Port operation ship movement 5 156 950 US Commercial 5 156 950 Coast Guard D 157 000 161 600 Canadian Coast Guard Only International port operations and shipment 5 157 000 Port operation D 157 050 161 650 Port operation ship movement 21A X X 5 157 050 U S Government Only Canadian Coast Guard 22 X D 157 100 161 700 Port operation ship movement 22A X X 5 157 100 US Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16 23 X X D 157 150 161 750 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 23A 5 157 150 U S Government Only 24 X X X D 157 200 161 800 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 25 X X X D 157 250 161 850 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 26 X X X D 157 300 161 900 Public Correspondence Marine Operator 27 X X X D 157 350 161 950 Public Correspondence
30. ating channel Release the key to resume normal quiet monitoring Key Starts scanning and priority scanning of programmed channels Secondary use Press and hold the key for two seconds to activate the Dual Watch feature Key Press to stop the Scan Priority Scan or Dual Watch feature Secondary use Press and hold this key to immediately recall the last used NOAA Weather Channel from any channel location Recalls the previously selected work ing channel when the key is pressed again Advanced use When the key is held and the key is pressed the radio will change the marine band between the USA International and Canadian channels Speaker The internal speaker is located here Microphone The internal microphone is located here When transmitting position your mouth 1 inch 2 5 cm away from the small mic hole Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone Battery Pack Lock Bottom side Slide the Battery Pack Lock to the lt lt position for battery removal Page 18 STANDARD HORIZON 400 5 2 LCD INDICATORS 0 Alpha numeric Tag display Indicates the current channel name or operating mode ome ee mmm pri PRI Indicator H uc PJ 55 This indicator is shown when the Taa ity channel is selected O_ GWE Indicator This indicator appears when a signal is being received or when the radio is unsquelched
31. charge is depleted it may be charged by connecting the CD 50 Charger Cradle with the PA 45B Battery Charger as shown in the illustration If 12V DC power is available the supplied E DC 30 DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug may be used for charging the bat tery The PA 45B and E DC 30 will charge a completely discharged FNB 115LI battery pack in approximately 3 hours The FNB 115LI is a high performance Li lon battery providing high capacity a compact package CAUTION To avoid risk of explosion and injury FNB 115LI 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 lon batteries This type of battery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused espe cially when removed from the transceiver Please observe the following pre cautions DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS Shorting the terminals that power the transceiver can cause sparks severe overheating burns and bat tery 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 sur faces 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 trans ceiver are not exposed The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack when it is mounted on the transceiver
32. cycling and disposal of Li lon batter ies 4 3 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL O To install the battery pack hold the transceiver with your left hand so your palm is over the speaker Insert the bat 6 v tery 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 HAND STRAP INSTALLATION Page 14 STANDARD HORIZON 400 4 3 3 BATTERY CHARGING 1 Turn the transceiver off 2 Insert the DC plug from the PA 45B into the DC jack on the CD 50 side panel then plug the PA 45B into the AC line outlet 3 Insert the HX400 with the battery pack into the CD 50 the antenna should be at the left side when view ing the charger from the front 4 If the HX400 is inserted correctly the Red CHARGING indicator will glow A fully discharged pack will be charged completely in approximately 3 hours 5 When charging is completed the red LED indicator will change to green Remove the transceiver from the CD 50 and unplug the PA 45B from the AC line outlet A WARNING A Do not reverse connect the battery terminals Do not parallel connect the battery terminals Do not change batteries in hazardous locations To reduce the risk
33. h each transmission only at the beginning and end of the contact Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 9 3 6 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 Channel 13 is used at docks bridges and for maneuvering in port Messages on this channel must concern navigation only such as meeting and passing in restricted waters In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends High power is allowed Pressing the key will change the power output from Low Power 1 Watt to High 5 Watts When you change from this channel then return to it low power will be automatically selected 3 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 power 3 8 SIMPLEX DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Refer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART page 35 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 operat ing band is selected Page 10 STANDARD HORIZON 400
34. he incoming trans mission The radio will automatically start scanning again after the transmis sion stops 6 8 1 PROGRAMMING SCAN MEMORY 1 Turn the transceiver off by rotating the VOL knob fully counter clockwise 2 Hold down the key and then turn on the transceiver while still holding down the key 3 Press the 4 or T key to select and press a key 4 Press the a or 1 key to select desired channel to be scanned then press the a key The M icon ap pears on the display which indicates the channel has been selected to the scan channel 5 Repeat step 4 for all the desired channels to be pro grammed into scan memory 6 To DELETE channel from the list select the channel then press the key The QQ icon disappears from the display 7 When you have completed programming the scan memory press the key to save your changes and then press the key to exit to normal operation 6 8 2 OPERATION 1 Press the a key to activate the squelch adjusting mode then press the O NHU T key until the background noise disappears 2 Press the key to start scanning channels pro grammed into memory and preset channels MSCAN will be shown in the upper left corner of the display 3 When the HX400 receives a transmission it will stop on the channel until the incoming signal disappears then start scanning again 4 stop scanning press the key Page 24 STANDARD HOR
35. lowed by weather reports on the weather channels When a weather alert is received on a weather channel the transceiver emits a beep tone Press the key to stop the beep tone and listen to the weather reports 6 5 2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING In order to test this system NOAA broadcasts the 1050 Hz tone every Wednes day sometime between 11 AM and 1 PM local time You may use this opportu nity to test your HX400 periodically to confirm that the Weather Alert feature is working or for training crew members on how to configure the HX400 to re ceive the NOAA Weather Alerts Page 22 STANDARD HORIZON 400 6 6 KEYPAD LOCKING In order to prevent accidental channel change the HX400 s keypad may be locked 2 Hold down the key to lock the keypad except the 6 GJ keys so that they are not acci dentally changed The icon will appear next to the channel number on the display indicating that the functions are locked Hold down the key until the icon disappears to unlock the radio 6 7 PRESET CHANNELS 0 9 INSTANT ACCESS Ten user assigned channels can be programmed for instant access Pressing the key activates the user assigned channel bank 6 7 1 PROGRAMMING 1 Select the desired channel to be saved into the Preset channel bank using the a 3 or F Press and hold the key until the channel number blinks The P icon and Preset channel nu
36. lues Lo oFF Default LAMP MODE Function Selects the Lamp illumination method for the LCD Keypad Available Values KEY Cnt Continuous oFF Default KEY KEY Illuminates the LCD Keypad for 5 seconds when key is pressed Cnt Continuous the LCD Keypad continuously OFF Turns off the backlight for the LCD and keys SCAN LAMP Function Enables Disables the Lamp while scanner is paused Available Values on oFF Default on Page 28 STANDARD HORIZON 400 DUAL WATCH MODE Function Selects dual or tri watch as desired Available Values t Tri Watch d Dual Watch Default d Dual Watch t Tri Watch radio watches the activity of CH16 CH9 and the current channel d Dual Watch The radio watches the the activity of the current channel and the Priority channel DIMMER MODE Function Selects the display brightness level Available Values 0 1 2 3 Default 3 WX ALERT MODE Function Enables Disables the NOAA Weather Alert func tion Available Values on oFF Default on DUAL WATCH DISPLAY Function Selects the display mode while Dual Watch scan ning Available Values nor Normal SPC Special Default nor Normal When this menu is set to Normal the channel numbers during dual watch will be shown scrolling on the display When Special is selected the channel numbers on the display do not change unless a call
37. mber blink then release the key Press the 4 or key to select the desired Preset channel 0 9 If you see the Underscore be tween the current channel number and the Preset chan nel number it means that the Preset channel currently has no data written on it i e the channel is free Press the key to program the current channel into the Preset channel bank Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program the other channel into the Preset Chan nels if desired To delete a Preset Channel select the Preset Channel Number to be de leted using the a or 1 T key then press hold the key until the Preset Channel Number is removed from the display 6 7 2 OPERATION 1 Press the key to change the transceiver to the Pre COMMER set channel mode The P icon and Preset channel 9 number will appear on the display Press the 1 or key to select the desired Preset Channels O through 9 To exit from the Preset channel mode press the key The transceiver will revert to the channel you were on prior to switching to the Preset chan nel mode 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 23 6 8 5 400 will automatically scan channels programmed into Preset Channel Memory and also channels store into Scan Memory 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 t
38. n the key and press the key when the channel you want is shown release the key 2 Select the desired channel you want to Dual watch to the priority channel using the 1 or 1 3 Press and hold the key for two seconds to activate the Dual Watch feature A DW notation will appear the upper left corner of the display when the Dual Watch feature is activated 4 When transmission is received on the Priority channel the radio will stay on the Priority Channel until the incoming signal disappears 5 When the radio receives a transmission on the working channel the radio will Dual Watch between the working channel and Priority channel 6 The radio will resume Dual Watch when the incoming signal disappears at the end of the transmission 7 stop the Dual Watch feature and return to normal operation press the key briefly 6 11 TRI WATCH You may change the Dual Watch feature to Tri watch via the Menu Set Mode Refer to Menu Mode Item DUAL WATCH on page 29 for details Tri Watch scans Channel 16 9 and one other channel When enabled the HX400 will show TW 16 9 in the upper left corner of the display 1 Press and hold the key for two seconds to activate the TRI Watch feature TW 16 9 will appear on the upper left corner of the display when the Tri Watch fea ture is activated 2 When transmission is received on the channel 16 radio will stay on
39. nhibited and Low power only channels Secondary use Hold down this key to lock the keypad except the Ga and PTT keys so that they are not accidentally changed The icon will appear at the right of the channel indication on the display to indicate that the functions are locked Hold down this key until the On icon disappears to unlock the radio Advanced use When the key is held and the key is pressed the radio will change the priority channel between the Channel 16 Channel 9 and the Preset Channel Key Press this key to recall the user preset memory channels shown as memory channel number 0 9 on the display Press the 4 or 1 key to select the desired preset channel Press and hold this key for two seconds to memorize the selected channel into the preset memory 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 17 down to increase the channel continuously Secondary use Used to adjust the squelch threshold level up after the key is pressed Y Key the key momentarily to decrease the channel one step Hold the key down to decrease the channel continuously Secondary use Used to adjust the squelch threshold level down after the key is pressed Key Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode Press the a or T key to adjust the squelch threshold level Secondary use Press and hold this key for two seconds to open the squelch allowing you to monitor the oper
40. ntenna 5W 1W 7 4V Variable Reactance 5 0 kHz Wide 2 5 kHz Narrow 36 dBm lt 1 GHz 30 dBm gt 1 GHz 2 STANDARD HORIZON HX400 12 3 RECEIVER Circuit Type Intermediate Frequencies Adjacent Channel Selectivity Intermodulation Sensitivity Selectivity Wide Selectivity Narrow AF Output Internal SP AF Output External SP Double Conversion Superheterodyne 1st 67 65 MHz 2nd 450 kHz 80 dB typical Wide 70 dB typical Narrow 72 dB typical 6 dBuV 0 25 uV for 12 dB SINAD 12 kHz 25 kHz 6 dB 60 dB 6 kHz 18 kHz 6 dB 60 dB 700 mW 16 Q for 10 THD 7 4 V 350 mW 8 Q for 10 THD 7 4 V Measured in accordance with TIA EIA 603 HX400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 43 FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis sion FCC and Industry Canada requirements that regulate the Maritime Ra dio Service MARITIME STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U S waters which uses a VHF marine radio RADAR or EPIRB and which is not required to carry radio equipment However any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage carrying a HF single side band radio telephone or marine satellite terminal FCC license forms including applica tions for ship 605 and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at www fcc gov Forms
41. ny breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale of Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement at its option of the Page 38 STANDARD HORIZON 400 Product or part s therein which upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications STANDARD HORI ZON may at its option repair or replace parts or subassemblies with new or reconditioned parts and subassemblies Parts thus repaired or replaced are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation maintenance or service of the Products In all instances STANDARD HORIZON s liability for damages shall not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the United States of America and the District of Columbia STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replacement parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where pur chaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist The purchaser must pay any transportation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STANDARD HORIZON for service This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been subjected to misuse neglect accident incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARD HORIZON improper installation or subjected to use in violation of instructions furnished by STANDARD HOR
42. ou will go to Channel 22 instead of 22A and will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard To use Channel 22A your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation usually by a U I C USA International Canada control or combination of controls Chan nel 22 without an A is an International duplex channel for port opera tions Some radios indicate an A adjacent to the alpha channels on the display on others alpha is not indicated but the proper channel is se lected based on the U I C setting 3 Bridge to Bridge channels for example Channel 13 are for use by bridge operators on inter coastal waterways and rivers It is also used by marine vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communicat ing with the bridge operators Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for these channels 4 S D column on the chart indicates either S simplex D duplex Sim plex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency Only one party at a time can talk unlike a telephone Be sure to say over and release your microphone push to talk switch at the end of each transmission Duplex op eration involves the use of one frequency for transmitting and a separate fre quency for receiving On channels specified as duplex on the charts correct mode of operation is established automatically by your radio when you select a channel you cannot change the mode And you still must release the push to
43. r of a Marine VHF radio is subject to severe fines if the radio is used on land The reasoning for this is you may be near an inland waterway or propa gation anomalies may cause your transmission to be heard in a waterway If this occurs depending upon the marine VHF channel on which you are trans mitting 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 34 section 9 3 2 ABOUT THE LMR CHANNELS The HX400 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 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 defined as a threat to life or property In such instances be sure the trans ceiver is on and set to Channel 16 Then use the following procedure 1 Press the PTT Push To Talk switch and say Mayday Mayday 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
44. rizon Yaesu authorized dealers outside USA or Canada Marine Division of YAESU U S A 6125 Phyllis Drive Cypress CA 90630 U S A Telephone 800 767 2450 Commonly requested parts and their part numbers are listed below e CAT460 Antenna AY139X001 e VOL Knob RA1193900 e MIC SP Rubber RA1194200 e MIC SP Plastic Cap RA108700B e CLIP 22 Belt Clip CP9672002 e Hand Strap 56000418 Page 32 STANDARD HORIZON 400 8 3 FACTORY SERVICE In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing please contact the following For repairs In USA Standard Horizon Attention Marine Repair Department 6125 Phyllis Drive Cypress CA 90630 Telephone 800 366 4566 For repairs In Canada Westcom Marine 488 East 62 nd Avenue Vancouver BC V5X2G1 Telephone 604 327 6280 An Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a product in for service Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name return address phone number and proof of purchase 8 4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The key does not start No channels memorized Use the key to enter desired the scan channels into the Preset memory Squelch is not adjusted Adjust the squelch to threshold or to the point where noise just dis appears Further adjustment of the squelch control may eliminate in coming signals Cannot select between Proper operation not HOLD down the key and press
45. ry Life dis played on the LCD and a transmit Time Out Timer TOT Noise Canceling Microphone and Voice Scrambler The HX400 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 We appreciate your purchase of the HX400 and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the HX400 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 modifications or at tachments could damage the transmitter Page 6 STANDARD HORIZON 400 2 ACCESSORIES 2 1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened please check it for the following contents e HX400 Transceiver e 460 Antenna e FNB 115LI 7 4 V Li lon Battery Pack e CD 50 Charger Cradle for HX400 e 45 120VAC Wall Charger for CD 50
46. t defects in materi als and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as follows Fixed Mount and Portable Transceivers 1 year if purchased before 01 01 91 3 years if purchased between 01 01 91 and 01 01 94 3 years Waterproof if purchased after 01 01 94 Loud hailers 1 year if purchased before 01 01 91 3 years if purchased after 01 01 91 Associated Chargers 1 year if purchased before 01 01 91 3 years if purchased after 01 01 91 Associated Batteries 1 year Note Batteries will be deemed deflective only if storage capacity drops below 80 of rated capacity or if leakage develops Associated Accessories 1 year Includes Microphones Handsets External Speakers Antennas Carrying Accessories Power Supplies and Signaling Boards To receive warranty service the purchaser must deliver the Product transpor tation and insurance prepaid to STANDARD HORIZON a division of YAESU U S A Attention Marine repairs 6125 Phyllis Drive Cypress CA 90630 In clude proof of purchase indicating model serial number and date of purchase STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freight pre paid Products purchased prior to January 1 1991 will bear the STANDARD HORIZON warranty terms in effect prior to that date In the event of a defect malfunction or failure of the Product during the war ranty period STANDARD HORIZON s liability for any breach of contract or a
47. ted to occupational use work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowl edge to control his or her RF exposure conditions O 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 O The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceed ing 50 in typical Push to Talk configurations DO NOT transmit for more than 50 of total radio use time 50 duty cycle Transmitting more than 50 of the time can cause FCC RF expo sure compliance requirements to be exceeded Page 4 STANDARD HORIZON 400 O SAR compliance for body worn use was only demonstrated for the spe cific belt clip CLIP 22 Other body worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided O The CLIP 22 belt clip must be used in order to comply with the FCC IC RF 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 O Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility During transmissions this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems To avoid such interfer ence
48. turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromag netic radiation such as hospitals health care facilities aircraft and blast ing sites 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 5 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the HX400 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 HX400 is a JIS 8 IPX8 1 5 m about 5Ft for 30 minutes 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 USA Canadian or International channels It has emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the key The HX400 includes the following features 10 programmable Preset Chan nels Memory Priority Dual Watch and TRI Watch scanning Battery Saver easy to read large LCD display EEPROM memory back up Batte
49. w the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply This warranty gives specific legal rights and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1 1991 ARE COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ON LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION THANK YOU for purchasing a Standard Horizon products We are con fident your new radio will serve your needs for many years Please visit www standardhorizon com to register the HX400 Marine VHF It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time may be beneficial to you as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON Web site Also a statement regarding prod uct support should be added to the manual Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX400 you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E Mail or contact the Product Support team at 800 767 2450 M F 8 00AM to 5 00PM PST In addition to the warranty STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime flat rate and customer loyalty programs to provide service after the warranty period has expired If you wish to obtain the flat rate price for out of warranty repair you must include the information on the Owner s Record with the unit when you return it to your Dealer or to
50. was received The chan nel shown is the last channel that was received This is a handy feature if you cannot look at the radio the moment a transmission was received SCAN DISPLAY Function Selects display mode while scanning Available Values nor Normal SPC Special Default nor Normal When this menu is set to Normal the channel numbers during dual watch will be shown scrolling on the display When Special is selected the channel numbers on the display do not change unless a call was received The channel shown is the last channel that was received This is a handy feature if you cannot look at the radio the moment a transmission was received 400 STANDARD HORIZON Page 29 Function Changes the channel name shown on the dis play To change the channel name 1 Select the channel you wish to change the name be fore following the steps below 2 Turn off the HX400 by rotating the VOL knob counter clockwise 3 Hold down the key then turn on the transceiver while still holding down the Ga key 4 Press the a or T key to select CH NAME 5 Press the key The current channel name will appear on the upper left corner of the display 6 Press the 4 or T key to select the first character letter number sym bol in the name then press the key to move to the next character 7 Repeat step 6 as many times as necessary to complete the name tag up to 12 characters
51. y Commercial fishing S amp R 68 X 156 425 Non commercial Recreational 69 X 156 475 US Non commercial Recreational Canada Commercial fishing only International Inter ship Port opertions and Ship movement 70 X 156 525 Digital selective calling voice communications not allowed 71 X 156 575 US Canada Non commercial Recreational International Port opertions and Ship movement 72 X 156 625 Non commercial Inter ship only 73 X 156 675 US Port Operations Canada Commercial fish ing only International Inter ship Port opertions and Ship movement 74 X 156 725 US Port Operations Canada Commercial fishing only International Inter ship Port opertions and Ship movement 75 X 156 775 Port Operations Inter ship only 1W 76 X 156 825 Port Operations Inter ship only 1W 77 X 156 875 Port Operations Inter ship only 1W 77 156 875 Port Operations Inter ship only 78 156 925 161 525 Public Correspondence Marine Operator Port operation ship movement 78A X 156 925 Non commercial Recreational 79 156 975 161 575 Port operation and Ship movement 79A X S 156 975 Commercial Page 36 STANDARD_HORIZON HX400 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CH U C I S D TX RX CHANNEL USE 80 X D 157 025 161 625 Port operation ship movement 80A X 5 157 025 Commercial 81 X D 157 075 161 675 Port operation
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