HX751E Owner`s Manual - SUB-BSI
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1. 3 The Triple Watch feature will resume when the incoming signal disappears at the end of the transmission 4 Press the SCAN DW or CLR key to stop the Triple Watch feature and return to normal operation To return to the Dual Watch operation repeat the 6 12 1 SETTING UP TRIPLE WATCH FEATURE selecting d in step 5 6 13 MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE The HX751E can measure water temperature The measurable temperature range is 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F 6 13 1 ACTIVATING WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 Turn the transceiver off 2 Hold down the SQL key and then turn on the trans SEE P ceiver while still holding down the SQL key 3 SEt will appear on the display indicating that the Menu t E Set Mode has been activated 4 Press the SQL key to select the Menu item 03 dSP 5 Press the W or A key to select Unit C or Unit Unit Indicates the current temperature by Unit F Indicates the current temperature by F 6 Press the SQL key to save the new setting then press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation 6 13 2 OPERATION Soak the thermal sensor on the front panel of the HX751E in water for several minutes The water temperature will be shown on the display 6 13 3 CALIBRATING WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR If the temperature display is incorrect it can be re calibrated via Menu Mode 1 Turn the transceiver off 2 Hold down the SQL key2. A key to recall the current channel Page 22 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 6 9 MEMORY SCAN The HX751E can be programmed to scan channels from a minimum of 2 chan nels up to all channels in the marine band and PRESET channels If an incom ing signal is detected on one of the channels during scan the radio will pause on that channel allowing you to listen to the incoming transmission 1 2 10 11 12 13 Turn the transceiver off Hold down the SQL key and then turn on the transceiver while still hold ing down the SQL key The SEt will appear on the display indicating that the Menu Set Mode has been activated Press the SQL key to select the Menu item 16 SCH Select the desired channel to be included in the scan memory using the V or A key Press the CLR key to store the channel into the transceiver s scan memory and the oFF indication changes to Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all the channels to be scanned To delete a channel from the transceiver s scan memory select the memo rized channel then press the CLR key The on indication changes to Press the SQL key to save the new setting then press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation All channels programmed remain in the transceiver s scan memory even if the power is turned off Adjust the SQL level until background noise is eliminated by pressing the SQL key followed by the W A ke
3. 00 indicates Medium power 2 5 Watts and is for Low power 1 Watt Blank in this location indicates Normal power 6 Watts 3 VOL Indicator This indicator shows the receiver audio volume level 2 SQL Indicator This indicator shows the squelch level SCN Indicator This indicator appears when the Scan is activated 6 DW Indicator This indicator appears when the Dual Watch is activated DUP Indicator This indicator appears when the Duplex Channel is selected P Indicator This indicator shows the channel is in the Priority Channel 9 USAIINTLICAN Indicator These indicators show the band of operation for the particular channel USA indicates the USA band INTL indicates the International band and indicates the Canadian band HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 17 Gia Indicator This indicator appears during transmission 1 PRESET Indicator This indicator shows the channel is in the transceiver s PRESET chan nel 2 Channel Display The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission and reception modes 3 Battery Indicator When the battery charge is almost depleted a icon will appear on the display When this icon appears it is recommended that you charge the battery soon No Icon Full battery Aj Lower battery Battery is very low Blinking Prepare t
4. HX751E STANDARD HORIZON Page 7 3 5 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge to bridge traffic between ships Normal High or Medium power may be used temporarily in the USA band by pressing the H L 6n key When you select this channel again the trans ceiver will revert to low power 3 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION o o Please read this manual carefully to become familiar with the features of this transceiver before using it for first time Do not transmit without an antenna connected to the radio When transmitting hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 5 to 5 cm away from your mouth and keep the base of the antenna at least 19 cm away from your head The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceed ing 50 in typical Push to Talk PTT 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 RF exposure compliance require ments to be exceeded The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front panel of the radio is illuminated You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT button or by using the VOX headset if VOX is supported by the radio Always use the Vertex Standard authorized Battery Pack Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to your local country instructions Only pe
5. icon appears High power 5 watts icon appears or Normal power 6 watts No icon by pressing the H L n key 5 When receiving a signal wait until the incoming signal stops before trans mitting The transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously 6 Press the PTT Push To Talk switch to transmit During transmission the amp g3 indicator will appear on the dis D 16 play and the TX BUSY indicator will grow 7 Position your mouth about 1 2 to 1 inch 1 2 2 5 cm away from the small mic hole Speak slowly and clearly into the micro phone 8 When the transmission is finished release the PTT switch 6 4 1 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER TOT While the PTT switch is held down transmission time is limited to 5 minutes This prevents prolonged unintentional transmissions About 10 seconds be fore automatic transmitter shutdown a warning beep sounds 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 then wait 10 seconds and then pressed again This Time Out Timer TOT prevents a continuous transmission that would result from an acciden tally stuck PTT switch Page 20 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E NOTE The PTT switch is ignored for 10 seconds after the transceiver auto matically switches to the receiving mode by the TOT feature 6 5 USA CANADIAN AND INTE
6. key to activate the volume adjusting mode Press the W A key until the noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfortable level then press the VOL key again or wait 3 seconds to exit from the volume ad justing mode A Press the SQL key then press the A key until the s random noise disappears This state is known as the Squelch Threshold 7 Press the W or A key to select the desired channel LI Refer to the channel chart on page 35 for available chan 2 nels HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 19 6 When a signal is received adjust the volume Press the VOL key followed by the W A key to desired listen ing level The TX BUSY indicator illuminates green indi cating that the channel is being used NOTE You may change the speaker audio to have a high or lower sounding pitch to assist listening in quiet or noisy environments See Menu item 02 PC AUDIO PITCH CONTROL page 28 for details 6 4 TRANSMISSION 1 Perform the 6 3 RECEPTION discussion above 2 Before transmitting monitor the channel and make sure it is clear 3 For communications over short distances press the key until 8 is displayed on the LCD This indicates Low power approximately 1 watt Note Transmitting on 1 watt prolongs battery life Low ael power 1 watt should be selected whenever possible 4 If using Low power is not effective select Medium power 2 5 watts
7. so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the HX751E Technical support information and assistance can be obtained in Europe from our Website www standardhorizon co uk NOTE Water resistance of the transceiver is assured only when the battery pack is attached to the transceiver and MIC SP cap is installed in the MIC SP jack 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 man agement authority For actual us List of the practicable area age contact your dealer or sales BEL BGR shop in order to get your trans ceiver adjusted to the allocated fre quency range HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 3 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 INTRODUCTION The HX751E is a Submersible Floating 6 Watt portable two way marine trans ceiver The transceiver has all allocated USA International or Canadian chan nels It has emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the 16 9 key The HX751E includes the following features Memory Scanning Priority Scan ning ATIS Mode for Inland Waterways in Europe 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 HX751E transmitter provides a full 6 Watt of transmit power and also is selectable to 5
8. 160 950 DUPLEX INTL 156 400 156 400 SIMPLEX COMMERCIAL 156 450 156 450 SIMPLEX CALLING 156 500 156 500 SIMPLEX COMMERCIAL 156 550 156 550 SIMPLEX VTS 156 600 156 600 SIMPLEX VTS 156 650 156 650 SIMPLEX BRG BRG 156 700 156 700 SIMPLEX VTS 156 750 156 750 SIMPLEX COMMERCIAL 156 800 156 800 SIMPLEX DISTRESS 156 850 156 850 SIMPLEX SAR 156 900 161 500 DUPLEX INTL 156 950 161 550 DUPLEX INTL 157 000 161 600 DUPLEX PORT OPR 157 050 161 650 DUPLEX INTL 157 100 161 700 DUPLEX INTL 157 150 161 750 DUPLEX INTL 157 200 161 800 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 157 250 161 850 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 157 300 161 900 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 157 350 161 950 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 157 400 162 000 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 156 025 160 625 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 156 075 160 675 DUPLEX INTL 156 125 160 725 DUPLEX INTL 156 175 160 775 DUPLEX INTL 156 225 160 825 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 156 275 160 875 DUPLEX INTL 156 325 160 925 DUPLEX INTL 156 375 156 375 SIMPLEX BRG BRG 156 425 156 425 SIMPLEX SHIP SHIP 156 475 156 475 SIMPLEX PLEAURE 156 525 SIMPLEX DSC 156 575 156
9. 2 5 and 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life The HX751E supports ATIS mode which is used in the inland waterways of Europe Please contact your local PTT administration or Marine Authority to obtain your ATIS number Page 4 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 2 ACCESSORIES 2 1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened please check it for the following contents e HX751E Transceiver e CAT460 Antenna e FNB V99LI 7 4 V 1150 mAh Li lon Battery Pack e CD 39 Charger Cradle for HX751E e NC 88C U 230VAC Wall Charger for CD 39 e CLIP 19 Belt Clip e Owner s Manual 2 2 OPTIONS D 73 Speaker Microphone 2 57 Mini Speaker Micro phone 3 VC 24 VOX Headset 2 VC 27 Earpiece Microphone CN 3 Radio to Ship s Antenna Adapter CD 39 Charger Cradle 7 FNB V99LI 7 4 V 1150 mAh Li lon Battery Pack FBA 38 Alkaline Battery Case NC 88C U Wall Charger for the FNB V99LI X C suffix is for use with 230 VAC Type e 22 C plug U suffix is for use with 230 VAC Type BF plug Note Before operating the HX751E for the first time it is recommended that the bat tery be charged Please see section 4 2 3 BATTERY CHARGING for details HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 5 3 ABOUT THIS RADIO 3 1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND WARNING The radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz T
10. Microphone Impedance 12 3 RECEIVER Circuit Type Intermediate Frequencies Adjacent Channel Selectivity Intermodulation Hum amp Noise Ratio Sensitivity Selectivity AF Output Internal SP TX 156 025 MHz 157 425 MHz RX 156 050 MHz 163 275 MHz 25 kHz 10 ppm 20 C to 60 C 16KOG3E 50 Q 7 4V DC Negative Ground Battery Terminal 280 mA Receive Typical at AF MAX 50 mA Standby 10 mA Standby Saver On 1 6A 1 5A 1 0A 0 7A TX 6W 5W 2 5W 1W 20 C to 60 C 10 to 60 C 62 x 141 5 x 41 mm w o knob amp antenna 305 g w FNB V99LI Belt Clip amp Antenna 6W 5W 2 5W 1W Q7 4 V Variable Reactance 5 kHz 75 dBc typical 2 Double Conversion Superheterodyne 1st 47 25 MHz 2nd 450 kHz 70 dB typical 70 dB typical 40 dB typical 0 25 uV for 12 dB SINAD 12 kHz 25 kHz 6 dB 60 dB 700 mW 216 Q for 10 THD 7 4 V HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 37 Page 38 STANDARD HORIZON HX751E STANDARD HORIZON C Declaration of Conformity We Yaesu UK Ltd declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment com plies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC Type of Equipment VHF Transceiver Brand Name STANDARD HORIZON Model Number HX751E Manufacturer Vertex Standard Co Ltd Ad
11. and then turn on the transceiver while still hold ing down the SQL key SEE F 3 SEt will appear on the display indicating that the Menu Set Mode has been activated i t Page 26 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 4 Press the SQL key to select the Menu item 04 5 Press the W or A ke2y to set the difference be tween HX751E display and the calibrated thermom eter For example if the HX751E display shows 25 5 C and the calibrated thermometer indicates 23 0 F set the temperature offset to 2 5 C 6 Press the SQL key to save the new setting then press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation The temperature sensor may not display the correct temperature when the temperature inside the radio is high for example while the trans mission mode or high receiver audio output 6 14 ENABLING S O S STROBE OPERATION The S O S STROBE feature utilizes the high intensity strobe LED on the front of the HX751E as a visual distress beacon When enabled the LED blinks the internationally recognized Morse Code S O S message at a rate of 5 words per minute This can be very useful in summoning help from rescuers who may not be able to communicate with you via radio 6 14 1 ACTIVATING S O S STROBE OPERATION 1 Turn the transceiver off 2 Hold down the SQL key and then turn on the transceiver while still hold ing down the SQL key 3 SEt wi
12. hours 5 When charging is completed the red LED indicator will change to green CAUTION The CD 39 is NOT designed to be waterproof Do not attempt to charge in water hazardous locations NOTE The CD 39 is only designed for the charging of the HX751E s battery and is not suitable for other purposes The CD 39 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity so we do not recom mend its use adjacent to such device Page 12 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 5 1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver For detailed operat ing instructions refer to section 6 BASIC OPERATION Refer to illus trations for the location of the following controls switches and connec tions 01770 FLOATING HX751 NOTE When transmitting position your mouth about 1 2 to 1 inch 1 2 2 5 cm away from the small mic hole Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone D ANT Jack Top Panel The supplied 460 flexible antenna is attached here MIC SP Jack Top Panel The jack accepts the optional MH 73448 Speaker Microphone MH 57a4B Mini Speaker Microphone VC 24 VOX Headset or VC 27 Earpiece Mi crophone When this jack is used the internal speaker and microphone are disabled HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 13 PTT PUSH TO TALK Switch When pushed and held activa
13. the radio with fresh water after exposure to salt water by rinsing the radio under a sink faucet or by dunking the radio in a bucket of fresh water After washing use a soft cloth and thoroughly dry all parts of the radio This is to keep the rubber switches and speaker grill clean and in top operating condi tion 4 2 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS The FNB V99LI is a high performance Li lon battery providing high capacity in a compact package CAUTION To avoid risk of explosion and injury FNB V99LI battery pack should only be removed charged or recharged in non hazardous environments 4 2 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 are charging terminals only and do
14. 1 9 ATIS SETUP The HX751E supports the ATIS Automatic Transmitter Identification System used in Inland waterways in Europe When enabled ATIS mode transmits a unique ATIS code each time the PTT button is released at the end of a trans mission Users should check with their local marine regulatory authority in their country for assistance in obtaining an ATIS code 9 1 ATIS CH GROUP The HX751E has the capability to turn on and off the ATIS feature for each channel group 1 Turn the transceiver off 2 Hold down the SQL key and then turn on the transceiver while still hold ing down the SQL key 3 SEt will appear on the display indicating that the Menu Set Mode has been activated 4 Press the SQL key to select the Menu item 17 AtG D t 5 Press the W A key to select the channel group you wish to change the setting 6 Press the CLR key to select On or Off 7 Pressthe SQL key to exit this menu and return to radio Menu mode 8 Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation Page 32 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 9 2 ATIS CODE PROGRAMMING 1 2 3 10 Turn the transceiver off Hold down the SQL key and then turn on the transceiver while still hold ing down the SQL key SEt will appear on the display indicating that the Menu Set Mode has been activated Press the SQL key to select the Menu item 18 Atc Press the V
15. 575 SIMPLEX PLEASURE 156 625 156 625 SIMPLEX SHIP SHIP 156 675 156 675 SIMPLEX PORT OPR 156 725 156 725 SIMPLEX PORT OPR 156 775 156 775 SIMPLEX PORT OPR 156 825 156 825 SIMPLEX PORT OPR 156 875 156 875 SIMPLEX PORT OPR 156 925 161 525 DUPLEX INTL 156 975 161 575 DUPLEX SSS STANDARD HORIZON INTL Page 35 TX MHz RX MHz SIMPLEX DUPLEX CHANNEL USE 157 025 161 625 DUPLEX INTL 157 075 161 675 DUPLEX INTL 157 125 161 725 DUPLEX INTL 157 175 161 775 DUPLEX INTL 157 225 161 825 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 157 275 161 875 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 157 325 161 925 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 157 375 157 375 SIMPLEX PORT OPR 157 425 157 425 SIMPLEX PORT OPR 157 850 157 850 SIMPLEX 161 425 161 425 SIMPLEX NOTE Channel M1 and M2 are assigned to only U K version Page 36 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 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 Thermometer Operating Range Case Size W x H x D Weight Approx 12 2 TRANSMITTER RF Power Output Modulation Type Maximum Deviation Spurious Emission
16. A key then press the V A key to select the first number of your ATIS then press the CLR D t key to step to the next number Repeat step 5 to set your ATIS ten digits If a mistake was made entering repeatedly press the CLR key until the wrong number is selected then press the V A key to correct entry When finished programming the number press and hold the CLR key then set your ATIS number again Press the CLR key to store the ATIS number in memory and exit to Menu mode Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 33 10 MAINTENANCE 10 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 connected or the jack covered at all times e Never key the transmitter 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 Use only STANDARD HORIZON approved accessories and replacement parts 10 2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM The SCAN DW key does not start the scan PROBABLE CAUSE No preset channels or any Channels are not stored into Scan memory REMEDY Refer
17. Cw STANDARD HORIZON HX751E Floating Marine Transceiver Owner s Manual VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 10 11 12 GENERAL INFORMATION 11111 nnns tnnt tnnt strana instan 4 1 1 INTRODUCTION 4 ACCESSORIES wid 2 1 PACKING LIST 9 2 2 OPTIONS 5 ABOUT THIS RADIO eee 6 3 1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND 6 3 2 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 USE Altes 2 0 3 3 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 aut 34 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 3 5 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 8 3 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 00 0 0 ee cece cece eem mee 8 GETTING STARTED 9 4 1 RADIO cn 4 2 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS 9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 13 5 1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES iude 52 INDICATORS st BASIC OPERATION 19 6 1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS 229 62 INITIAL SETUP eene 3 49 6 3 RECEPTION 2 19 6 4 TRANSMISSION 2 20 6 5 USA CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS 221 6 6 SIMPLEX DUPLEX CHANEL USE 221 67 KEYPAD LOCKING 22222 2 21 6 8 PRESET CHANNELS 0 9 INSTANT ACCESS 2 22 6 9 MEMORY 123 6 10 PR
18. IORITY SCAN 2 24 6 11 DUAL WATCH 2 25 6 12 TRIPLE WATCH 2 22 2 25 6 13 MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE 26 6 14 ENABLING 5 5 STROBE OPERATION 27 MENU SET MODE 4 4 28 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONS 31 8 1 FBA 38 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE 2 31 ATIS 0 40000 wee 32 9 1 ATIS CH GROUP 2 32 9 2 ATIS CODE PROGRAMMING MAINTENANCE 2434 10 1 GENERAL 2 34 10 2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 2 34 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT 35 SPECIFICATIONS e 37 12 1 GENERAL 2 37 12 22 TRANSMITTER 2 37 12 3 RECEIVER 2 eidem due eie UI mE MU 37 Page 2 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E Congratulations on your purchase of the HX751E 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 be hind every product sold and we invite you to contact us should you require technical advice or assistance We appreciate your purchase of the HX751E and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly
19. RNATIONAL CHANNELS 1 To change from US to International or Canadian Marine Channels hold down the 16 9 key and press the CLR key The band will change from USA to International and to Canadian with each press 2 USA appears on the LCD for the USA band INTL appears for the International band and CAN appears for the Canadian band 3 Refer to the marine channel charts in section 11 CHANNEL ASSIGN MENTS for allocated channels 6 6 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 USA 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 de pending on the channel and whether the USA International or Cana dian operating band is selected 6 7 KEYPAD LOCKING In order to prevent accidental channel change the HX751E s keypad may be locked out Hold down the H L 6m key to lock the keypad except the PTT VOL SQL POWER b LIGHT STROBE and H L On keys so that they are not accidentally changed The icon will appear at the bottom right corner on the display to indicate that the functions are locked Hold down the key until the icon disappears to unloc
20. T STROBE key toggles the LCD Keypad lamp On Off 06 dr DIMMER Function Adjusting of the display brightness Available Values 00 01 02 03 Default 02 07 SnL SCAN LAMP Function Enable Disable the automatic illumination of the lamp when a signal is received on a channel during scanning Available Values on oFF Default oFF 08 SCn SCAN DISPLAY Function Selects the Scanning display mode Available Values nor Normal SPL Special Default nor Normal When this menu is set to Normal the channel numbers during scan will be shown as scrolling on the display When SPL 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 09 dt DUAL WATCH MODE B Function Selects dual or tri watch as desired dt Available Values d Dual Watch t Triple Watch Default d Dual Watch See page 25 for details HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 29 10 dUL DW DISPLAY Function Selects the Dual Watch scanning display mode Available Values nor Normal SPL Special Default nor Normal When SPL Special is selected the channel shown on the display is the last channel the HX751E received a call on This is a handy feature if you cannot look at the radio the moment a transmission was received 5 11 bsY BUSY LED 15 Function Enable Disable the BUSY LED while the squelch is ope
21. TRALIA PTY LTD Normanby Business Park Unit 14 45 Normanby Road Notting Hill 3168 Victoria Australia HORIZON Copyright 2010 VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD All rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD Printed in China EM gt 27 0
22. d then go back to Channel 16 to make your initial call When the calling chqannel 16 is clear state the name of the vessel you wish to call and then this is followed by the name of your vessel and your vessel callsign 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 trans mission by stating your Call Sign and the word out Note that it is not neces sary to state your Call Sign with each transmission only at the beginning and end of the contact Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning 3 4 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 out put from Low Power 1 Watt to Medium 2 5 Watts High 5 Watts or Normal 6 Watts When you change from this channel then return to it low power will be automatically selected
23. display to indicate that the functions are locked Hold down this key until the icon disappears to unlock the radio SCAN DW Key Starts scanning and priority scanning of programmed channels When scan ning press and hold this key to turn on and off priority scan P icon is shown on the bottom left side of the display during Priority scanning Page 14 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E LIGHT STROBE Key Press to turn the LCD Keypad backlighting on or off Secondary use Press and hold the this key to enable the SOS Strobe light To disable the SOS strobe light press and hold the this key for 1 second again 16 9 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 Channel 9 is used in some parts of the world as an alternative calling channel to Channel 16 CLR Key Press this key to cancel the volume adjusting mode squelch adjusting mode memory scanning and dual watch function Secondary use When the 16 9 key is held and the CLR key is pressed the radio will change the marine band between the USA International and Canadian channels POWER 5 Key Press and hold this orange key for 2 seconds to toggle the transceiver s power on and off PRESET Key Immediately recalls one of up to 10 user preset memories for each band shown as 0 9 on th
24. dress of Manufacturer 4 8 8 Nakameguro Meguro Ku Tokyo 153 8644 Japan Applicable Standards This equipment is tested and conforms to the essential requirements of directive as included in following standards EN 301 178 2 Radio Standard EN 300 698 3 EN 301 843 2 EMC Standard EN 60950 1 Safety Standard The technical documentation as required by the Conformity Assessment procedures is kept at the following address Company Yaesu UK Ltd Address Unit 12 Sun Valley Business Park Winnall Close Winchester Hampshire SO23 OLB U K Disposal of your Electronic and Electric Equipment Products with the symbol crossed out wheeled bin cannot be disposed as household waste Electronic and Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts In EU countries please contact your local equipment supplier representative or ser vice center for information about the waste collection system in your country HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 39 Cw STANDARD VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD 4 8 8 Nakameguro Meguro Ku Tokyo 153 8644 Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street Cypress CA 90630 U S A YAESU UK LTD Unit 12 Sun Valley Business Park Winnall Close Winchester Hampshire SO23 OLB U K VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD Unit 5 20 F Seaview Centre 139 141 Hoi Bun Road Kwun Tong Kowloon Hong Kong VERTEX STANDARD AUS
25. e LCD Pressing this key repeatedly scrolls through the preset memory channels G TX BUSY Indicator This indicator glows green when a signal is being received and red when transmitting When the Emergency feature is activated this indicator blinks the interna tionally recognized Morse Code S O S message Thermo Sensor To measure a water temperature soak the radio so the sensor is covered by water for several minutes to see the actual water temperature HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 15 NOTE It may take a few minutes for the temperature to register correctly NOTE The temperature sensor may not display the correct temperature when the internal temperature of the radio is to hot for example while transmitting a lot Microphone The internal microphone is located here NOTE When transmitting position your mouth about 1 2 to 1 inch 1 2 2 5 cm away from the small mic hole Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone Speaker The internal speaker is located here Battery Pack Lock Bottom side Turn the Battery Pack Lock to the OPEN position for battery removal Page 16 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 5 2 INDICATORS RESET Cau On q 88882 1889 A s Hoy VOL s ie li Information Bar The temperature or battery voltage is shown here 2 0 B Indicators indicates High power 5 Watts
26. f the Menu item 7 After completing your adjustment press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation 01 bEP BEEP Function Enable Disable the Keypad beeper Available Values on oFF Default on Function This control changes the speaker audio to have a high or lower sounding pitch to assist listening in quiet or noisy environments Available Values on oFF Default oFF 03 dSP DISPLAY MODE Function Select the display of the sensor unit s informa tion Available Values Unit C Unit F V oFF Default oFF Unit C Indicates the current temperature by C Unit F Indicates the current temperature by F V Indicates the battery voltage OFF Disable the temperature and voltage indication 02 PC AUDIO PITCH CONTROL nz pr Page 28 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 04 tEP TEMP ADJUST Function Calibrating the Thermometer setting Available Values 9 9 9 9 E E Default 0 0 See page 31 for details 05 LP LAMP MODE ns Function Selects the Lamp illumination method for the LCD D Keypad L Available Values Cnt KEY off Default KEY KEY Illuminates the LCD Keypad for 5 seconds when any key is pressed Cnt When turning on the radio the LCD keypad lamp is illuminated continously Pressing the LIGHT STROBE key toggles the LCD Keypad lamp On Off Off When turning on the radio the LCD keypad lamp is not illuminated Press ing the LIGH
27. he 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 6 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 fines if the radio is used on land The reasoning for this is you may be near an inland water way 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 channel assignments refer to page 35 section 11 3 2 EMERGENCY CHANNEL 16 USE Channel 16 is known is the International Distress and Calling Channel An emer gency may be defined 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 2 3 gt QOO Press the PTT Push To Talk switch and say Mayday Mayday This is your vessel s name Then repeat once Mayday your vessel s name Now report your position in latitude longitude or by giving a true or mag netic bearing state which to a
28. k the radio HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 21 6 8 PRESET CHANNELS 0 9 INSTANT ACCESS Ten user assigned channels can be programmed for instant access Pressing the PRESET key activates the user assigned channel bank If the PRESET key is pressed and no channels have been assigned an alert beep will be emitted from the speaker 6 8 1 PROGRAMMING 1 Press the W or A key repeatedly if necessary until the desired chan nel number is displayed 2 With the desired channel number displayed Press and hold the PRESET key The indication of PRESET and the Preset Channel number 0 will appear at the right of the channel number on the display for 1 second 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program the desired channels into Preset Chan nels 1 9 4 To delete a Preset Channel press the PRESET key until the Preset Chan nel number to be deleted is displayed then press and hold the PRESET key 6 8 2 OPERATION Pressing the PRESET key will toggle between Preset Channels 0 through 9 The indication of PRESET and the Preset Channel 0 are represented by 0 to the right of the channel number on the display for 1 second and preset channel 1 is repre sented by 1 and so forth The preset channel number will disappear after 1 second PRESET is displayed during the PRESET opera tion and not shown when the preset mode is exited To exit from the preset channel press the W
29. lection recycling and disposal of Li lon batter ies Page 10 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 4 2 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION REMOVAL 1 To install the battery pack insert the battery pack into the bottom of the transceiver then turn the Battery Pack Lock to the LOCK position with a coin 2 Toremove the battery pack turn the transceiver off open the Battery Pack Lock on the bottom of the transceiver then slide out the battery from the transceiver The battery lock must be set to LOCK position to ensure water integ rity and from the battery coming loose BELT CLIP INSTALLATION REMOVAL INSTALLATION REMOVAL Install the Belt Clip as The belt clip is designed to snap and lock shown below into place To remove the belt clip you may find it necessary to use flat head screw driver to unlock the belt clip from the ra dio as shown in the image below HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 11 4 2 3 BATTERY CHARGING 1 Turn the transceiver off 2 Insertthe DC plug from the NC 88 into the DC jack on the CD 39 side panel then plug the NC 88 into the AC line outlet 3 Insertthe HX751E with the bat tery pack into the CD 39 the antenna should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front 4 If the HX751E is inserted cor rectly the Red CHARGING indicator will glow A fully dis charged pack will be charged completely in approximately 8
30. ll appear on the display indicating that the Menu Set Mode has been activated 4 Press the SQL key to select the Menu item 12 SOS Press the V or A key to select SoS 6 Press the SQL key to save the new setting then press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation 6 14 2 OPERATION 1 Hold down the LIGHT STROBE key for 1 second to activate the emer gency S O S Strobe The TX BUSY LED will flash the Morse Code S O S message repeatedly 2 The S O S strobe function is interrupted when a signal is received or if the squelch control is turned so audio is heard from the speaker 3 To disable the S O S strobe function hold down the LIGHT STROBE key for 1 second again e HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 27 7 MENU SET MODE The HX751E s Menu Mode allows a number of the HX751E operating param eters 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 2 Hold down the SQL key and then turn on the trans SE ceiver while still holding down the SQL key 3 SEt will appear on the display indicating the Menu Set e t Mode has been activated 4 Press the SQL key to select the Menu item to be 2 adjusted 5 Press the W or A key to enable adjustment of the selected Menu item The menu item will blink 6 Press the SQL key to select the status or value o
31. n Available Values on oFF Default on 12 SOS STROBE ILLUMINATION 5 Oo Function Selects the S O S Strobe illumination from con tinuously on to SOS Strobe Available Values SoS Cnt Continuous Default Cnt 13 nA Not used 14 nA Not used 15 nA Not used 16 SCH MEMORY SCAN PROGRAMMING Function Programming the Memory Scan channel See page 23 for details l L 17 AtG ATIS CHANNEL GROUP Function Enable Disable the ATIS Automatic Transmitter Identification System feature Available Values on oFF Default oFF 18 Atc ATIS CODE PROGRAMMING Function Programming of the ATIS code See page 33 for details Rc Page 30 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 8 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONS 8 1 FBA 38 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE FBA 38 is a battery case that holds five AAA size Alkaline batteries and is used with the HX751E transceiver 1 Slide the five AAA size Alkaline batteries into the FBA 38 with the Nega tive side of the batteries touching the spring connections inside the FBA 38 2 Insert the FBA 38 into the battery rest on the bottom of the transceiver and then turn the Battery Pack Lock to the LOCK position with a coin NOTE When the FBA 38 Alkaline Battery Case is used the HX751E is not able to transmit using 6 W power output LOCK KO PENG I I HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 3
32. not constitute a hazard HX751E STANDARD HORIZON Page 9 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 Use only STANDARD HORIZON approved batteries e Use only a STANDARD HORIZON a Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD 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 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 col
33. o charge the battery Om Indicator When the icon is shown on the LCD all keys are disabled except for the PTT VOL SQL POWER LIGHT STROBE and H L on keys Page 18 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 6 BASIC OPERATION 6 1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS National Administratons prohibit the following communications False distress or emergency messages Messages to any boat except in emergencies and radio tests e Messages to or from a vessel on land e Transmission while on land e Obscene indecent or profane language 6 2 INITIAL SETUP 1 Install the battery pack on the transceiver see section 4 2 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION REMOVAL Install the antenna onto the transceiver hold the bottom end of the an tenna the screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug Do not over tighten NOTE Water resistance of the transceiver is assured only when the battery pack is attached to the transceiver and MIC SP cap is installed in the MIC SP jack 6 3 RECEPTION 1 Press and hold the POWER key for two seconds to turn the transceiver on The DC supply voltage will be indicated on the display for 2 seconds Press the SQL key to activate the squelch adjusting mode Press the W key until the SQL level is 00 then press the SQL key again or wait 3 seconds to exit from the squelch adjusting mode This state is known as Squelch Off Press the VOL
34. peration 6 12 TRIPLE WATCH The Triple Watch feature is similarly the Dual Watch feature The Triple Watch feature watches the channel 16 and 09 while receiving the current channel 6 12 1 SETTING UP TRIPLE WATCH FEATURE 1 2 Turn the transceiver off Hold down the SQL key and then turn on the trans ceiver while still holding down the SQL key The SEt will appear on the display indicating that the Ot t Menu Set Mode has been activated Press the SQL key to select the Menu item 09 09 dt Press the V or A key to select indicating that the Triple Watch feature is selected Press the SQL key to save the new setting then press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation 6 12 2 OPERATION 1 2 HX751E S STANDARD HORIZON Select the desired channel using the V or A key Hold down the SCAN DW key for two seconds then release the SCAN DW key to activate the Triple Watch feature The radio watches the channel 16 and 09 while receiving the current channel A small blinking DW icon will appear on the center bottom of the display when the Triple Watch fea ture is activated When transmission is received on the channel 16 the radio receives the channel 16 until the incoming signal disappears When transmission is received on the channel 09 the radio watches the channel 16 while receiving the channel 09
35. rform battery charging where the ambient temperature range is between 0 C to 45 C Charging outside of this range could cause dam age to the battery pack Battery Pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories Vertex Standard shall not be liable for any damage or accidents such as fire leakage or explosion of batteries etc caused by the malfunction of non Vertex Standard accessories This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode This radio is designed for and classified as occupational use only mean ing it must be used only by individuals aware of hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards This radio is not intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment Page 8 S STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 4 GETTING STARTED If the radio has never been used or its charge is depleted it may be charged by connecting the CD 39 Charger Cradle with the NC 88 battery charger as shown in the illustration The CD 39 with NC 88 will charge a completely dis charged FNB V99LI battery pack in about 8 hours 4 1 RADIO CARE CAUTION Before following the instructions below insure the speaker microphone jack antenna and battery are in place and firmly tightened 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 Clean
36. rized in the transceiver s scan memory Priority scanning will proceed in the following sequence CH06 gt Priority Channel gt CH07 gt Priority Channel gt CH08 gt Priority Channel gt CH06 gt Priority Channel Even when the transceiver stops and listens to the signal of a programmed channel the transceiver will shift to a dual watch mode between this channel and the priority channel Therefore your priority watching of the designated channel is not compromised when the scanner has paused on an active channel To stop the Priority Scanning press the SCAN DW or CLR key Page 24 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 6 11 DUAL WATCH The Dual Watch feature allows the radio watch the particularly important Pri ority Channel determined section 6 10 PRIORITY SCAN and one other channel 1 Select the desired channel using the W or A key Hold down the SCAN DW key for two seconds then release the key to activate the Dual Watch feature A small blinking DW icon will appear on the center bottom of the display when the Dual Watch feature is activated 3 When a transmission is received on the Priority Channel the radio re ceives the Priority Channel until the incoming signal disappears 4 The Dual Watch feature will resume when the incoming signal disappears at the end of the transmission 5 Press the SCAN DW or CLR key to stop the Dual Watch feature and return to normal o
37. tes the transmitter Keypad VOL Key Press this key to activate the volume adjusting mode Press the V or A key to adjust the receiver audio volume level SQL Key Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode Press the W or A key to adjust the squelch threshold level Press and hold this key for 1 second to open the squelch allowing you to monitor the operating channel Release the key to resume normal quiet monitoring UP Key This key is used to change the operating channel receiver volume level and squelch threshold level Press the key momentarily the channel or level increases one step Hold ing the key the channel or level increases continuously DOWN Key This key is used to change the operating channel receiver volume level and squelch threshold level Press the key momentarily the channel or level decreases one step Holding the key the channel or level decreases continuously H L om Key Press this key to toggle the transmitter output power between Normal 6 Watts High 5 Watts Medium 2 5 Watts and Low 1 Watt power This key does not function on the Transmission Inhibited and Low power only channels Secondary use Hold down this key to lock the keypad except the PTT VOL SQL POWER LIGHT STROBE H L 6n keys so that they are not accidentally changed The icon will appear at the bottom right corner on the
38. to section 6 9 MEMORY SCAN to program channels into scan 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 Some channels not available when expected or vice versa Incorrect Channel Plan selected HOLD down the 16 9 key and press the CLR key to select the correct Channel Plan Press and holding the SQL switch does not eliminate background noise Low battery Charge battery Refer to section 4 of this manual Audio volume level is too low Press the VOL key and press the A key several times Cannot change any function Key Lock is on Turn Key Lock off Refer to section 5 H L On key Key Lock does not function Proper operation not followed Hold down the H L On key for 2 seconds Indicator does not light when charging a battery Page 34 SSS STANDARD HORIZON Defective battery FNB V99LI Contact your Standard Horizon dealer HX751E 11 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS TX MHz 156 050 RX MHz 160 650 SIMPLEX DUPLEX DUPLEX LOW PWR CHANNEL USE TELEPHONE 156 100 160 700 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 156 150 160 750 DUPLEX TELEPHONE 156 200 160 800 DUPLEX INTL 156 250 160 850 DUPLEX INTL 156 300 156 300 SIMPLEX SAFETY 156 350
39. well known landmark such as a navigation aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry Explain the nature of your distress sinking collision aground fire heart attack life threatening injury etc State the kind of assistance your desire pumps medical aid etc Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel Give your vessel s description length design power or sail color and minute End the message by saying OVER Release the PTT switch and listen If there is no answer repeat the above procedure If there is still no re sponse try another channel Page 6 SS STANDARD HORIZON HX751E 3 3 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL CHANNEL 16 Channel 16 should be used as the calling channel for initial contact with an other vessel however its primary purpose is for emergency communications and should be monitored at all times when not using other channels It is monitored by Coast Guard stations in all countries and other vessels The use of Channel 16 should be limited to making initial contact only Calling should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated at 2 minute intervals Prior to making contact with another vessel refer to the channel charts in this manual and select an appropriate channel working channel for use after ini tial contact Monitor the proposed channel to ensure you will not be interruptng other traffic an
40. y To start scanning press the SCAN DW key The scan proceeds from the lowest to the highest programmed channel and stops scanning when a transmission is re ceived Scanning will resume when the incoming signal ED disappears at the end of the transmission A blinking SCN icon will ap pears at the left bottom of the display during scanning To stop the scan press the SSCAN DW or CLR key HX751E SS STANDARD HORIZON Page 23 6 10 PRIORITY SCAN The Priority Scanning feature allows the radio to Memory Scan while also keeping watch on a particularly important Priority Channel The following channels can be set as the Priority Channel 16 09 and Preset Channels described previously 1 To set the priority channel hold down the 16 9 key and press the key The channel will change from 16 to 9 to Preset Channels 0 through 9 with each press of the H L On key When the 16 9 key is released the displayed channel will be 0 set as the Priority Channel the P icon will appear at sobia the left side of the channel number For Priority Scanning press the SCAN DW key to activate the Memory Scanning then hold down the SCAN DW key Scanning will proceed between the memorized channels and the Priority Channel The Priority Channel will be scanned after each programmed channel As an example of priority scanning let us say that marine channels 06 07 and 08 are memo
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