Yaesu Musen 30393X20 HANDHELD VHF MARINE LAND MOBILE RADIO User Manual HX400 pmd

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. HANDHELD VHF MARINE LAND MOBILE RADIO HX400 pmd

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Page 1HX400HX400VHF FM Marine TransceiverOwner’s ManualFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 2TABLE OF CONTENTSQuick Reference Guide ............................................................................................................... 3WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 41. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 61.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 61.2 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT ................................................................... 62. ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................... 72.1 PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................... 72.2 OPTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 73. ABOUT THIS RADIO ............................................................................................................83.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND .......................................................................... 83.2 ABOUT THE LMR CHANNELS ................................................................................ 83.3 ABOUT WATER RESISTANCE ................................................................................. 83.4 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE).......................................................................... 83.5 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)............................................ 93.6 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13 ............................................................................. 103.7 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67 ............................................................................. 103.8 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ....................................................................... 104. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................124.1 RADIO CARE ............................................................................................................ 124.2 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL ............................................................ 124.3 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS ............................................................................... 134.3.1 BATTERY SAFETY ....................................................................................... 134.3.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL ................................................. 144.3.3 BATTERY CHARGING ................................................................................. 155. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ......................................................................................... 165.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES ................................................................................ 165.2 LCD INDICATORS .................................................................................................... 196. BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 206.1 INITIAL SETUP ......................................................................................................... 206.2 RECEPTION .............................................................................................................. 206.3 TRANSMISSION ....................................................................................................... 206.3.1 TRANSMIT TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)........................................................... 216.4 INTERNATIONAL, CANADIAN AND USA CHANNELS ........................................ 216.5 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ................................................................................. 226.5.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT ............................................................................. 226.5.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTING ............................................................ 226.6 KEYPAD LOCKING .................................................................................................. 236.7 PRESET CHANNELS (0 ~ 9): INSTANT ACCESS ................................................ 236.7.1 PROGRAMMING .......................................................................................... 236.7.2 OPERATION ................................................................................................. 236.8 MEMORY SCAN ....................................................................................................... 246.9 PRIORITY SCAN ...................................................................................................... 256.10 DUAL WATCH ........................................................................................................... 266.11 TRI-WATCH ............................................................................................................... 266.12 VOICE SCRAMBLER ................................................................................................ 277. MENU (“SET”) MODE ..........................................................................................................288. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................328.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 328.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................................................... 328.3 FACTORY SERVICE ................................................................................................. 338.4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................................................................ 339. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT .......................................................................... 3410. WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................3811. INSTALLATION OF OPTION ..............................................................................................4111.1 FBA-42 ALKALINE BATTERY TRAY ...................................................................... 4112. SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................4212.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 4212.2 TRANSMITTER ......................................................................................................... 4212.3 RECEIVER ................................................................................................................ 43FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ......................................................... 44FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 3HX400QUICK REFERENCE GUIDEThis transceiver is equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) system. You cando the basic operation in numerical order of the illustration below. [PWR/VOL] KNOBRotate this knobclockwise to turn onthe radio, and adjustthe audio level. [SQL] BUTTONPress this key first,then press the []key to squelch orpress the [] key toun-squelch the radio. []/[] BUTTONSSelects the operatingchannel.MICWhen transmitting,position your mouth1 inch (2.5 cm) awayfrom the small michole.Speak slowly andclearly into the micro-phone. [16/9] BUTTONPress to recallchannel 16.Press and hold torecall channel 9. [H/L()] BUTTONPress to toggle thetransmit power be-tween High (5W) andLow (1W). [PTT] SWITCHSpeak into the micro-phone in a normalvoice level whilepressing this switch.NOTEFor additional details, refer to next page or section “5. CONTROLS ANDINDICATORS”.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 4WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTSThis Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled expo-sure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards andGuidelines:FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Ra-dio-Frequency Radiation.FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Com-pliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio FrequencyElectromagnetic Fields.ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect toHuman Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to300 GHz.ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measure-ment of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave. WARNING:This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. Thisradio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only, meaning itmust be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware ofthe 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 FCCallowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guide-lines:This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncon-trolled exposure environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use,work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowl-edge to control his or her RF exposure conditions.When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone1 inche (2.5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 1inches (2.5 cm) away from your head and body.The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceed-ing 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% dutycycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF expo-sure compliance requirements to be exceeded.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 5HX400SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the spe-cific belt-clip (CLIP-22). Other body-worn accessories or configurationsmay NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and should beavoided.The CLIP-22 belt-clip must be used in order to comply with the FCC/IC RFexposure requirements.Always use Standard Horizon authorized accessories.The information listed above provides the user with the information neededto make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure thatthis radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityDuring transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possiblycause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interfer-ence, 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.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 61. GENERAL INFORMATION1.1 INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your purchase of the HX400! Whether this is your firstportable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZONequipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuringyour enjoyment of this high performance transceiver, which should provideyou with many years of satisfying communications even in the harshest ofenvironments. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel standsbehind every product sold, and we invite you to contact us should you requiretechnical 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 programmedwith 40 LMR (Land Mobile Radio) channels with CTCSS or DCS signalling bya dealer. The transceiver has all allocated USA, Canadian, or Internationalchannels. It has emergency channel 16 which can be immediately selectedfrom 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, Battery Life dis-played on the LCD, and a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT), Noise CancelingMicrophone and Voice Scrambler.The HX400 transmitter provides a full 5 Watt of transmit power and also isselectable to 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.We appreciate your purchase of the HX400, and encourage you to read thismanual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of theHX400.1.2 RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENTYour wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter.When the Push-To-Talk (PTT: ) button is pushed, the transceiver sends outradio frequency (RF) signals.This device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50% (thiscorresponds to 50% transmission time and 50% reception time).This transmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of atleast 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with the antennapointed 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.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 7HX4002. ACCESSORIES2.1 PACKING LISTWhen the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check itfor the following contents:HX400 TransceiverCAT460 AntennaFNB-115LI 7.4 V, 2400 mAh Li-Ion Battery PackCD-50 Charger Cradle for HX400PA-45B 120VAC Wall Charger for CD-50E-DC-30 DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter PlugCLIP-22 Belt ClipHand StrapOwner’s Manual2.2 OPTIONSMH-73A4B Speaker/MicrophoneMH-57A4B Mini Speaker/Micro-phoneVC-24 VOX HeadsetVC-27 Earpiece/MicrophoneCN-3 Radio-to-Ship’s AntennaAdapterCD-50 Charger CradleFNB-115LI 7.4 V, 2400 mAh Li-IonBattery PackFBA-42 Alkaline Battery CasePA-45B/C/UAC Wall Charger for theFNB-115LIE-DC-30 DC Cable with 12 V Ciga-rette Lighter Plug: “B” suffix is for use with 120 VAC (Type-Aplug), “C” suffix is for use with 230 VAC(Type-C plug), and “U” suffix is for usewith 230 VAC (Type-BF plug).Note: Before operating the HX400 for thefirst time, it is recommended that the batterybe charged. Please see section “4.3.3 BAT-TERY CHARGING” for details.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 83. ABOUT THIS RADIO3.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BANDThe radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 162MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that areessentially “Line of sight” Actual transmission range depends much more onantenna type, gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter. Ona fixed mount 25 W radio transmission expected distances can be greaterthan 15 miles, for a portable 5 W radio transmission the expected distance canbe 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 onland. 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. Ifthis 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 acollision between passing ships. For VHF Marine channel assignments referto page 34 section 9.3.2 ABOUT THE LMR CHANNELSThe 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 besetup for 25 kHz (wide) or 12.5 kHz (narrow) channel stepping with CTCSSand DCS signaling. Contact your dealer for further details.3.3 ABOUT WATER RESISTANCEWater resistance of the transceiver is ensured only when the battery pack isattached 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 bedefined 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, May-day. This is _____, _____, _____” (your vessel’s name).2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, _____” (your vessel’s name).3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or mag-netic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigationaid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heartattack, life-threatening injury, etc.).5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 9HX4006. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and otherdistinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.9. End the message by saying “OVER”. Release the PTT ( ) switch andlisten.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 channelmust 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. Callingshould 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 itsuse as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U.S. waters by usingChannel 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 thismanual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initialcontact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 of the U.S. VHF Charts are some ofthe channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor yourdesired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting othertraffic, 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 vesselyou wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel andyour Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, im-mediately request another channel by saying “go to”, the number of the otherchannel, and “over”. Then switch to the new channel. When the new channelis 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 andend of the contact.Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 103.6 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 13Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and for maneuvering in port. Messageson this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing inrestricted waters. In emergencies and when approaching blind river bends,High power is allowed. Pressing the key will change the power output fromLow Power (1 Watt) to High (5 Watts). When you change from this channelthen return to it, low power will be automatically selected.3.7 OPERATING ON CHANNEL 67When 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 USERefer to the VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART (page 35) for instructions onuse of simplex and duplex channels.NOTEAll channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC, IndustryCanada, and International regulations. The mode of operation cannotbe altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa. Simplex (ship to ship)or duplex (marine operator) mode is automatically activated, dependingon the channel and whether the USA, Canadian or International operat-ing band is selected.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 11HX400MEMOFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 124. GETTING STARTED4.1 RADIO CARECAUTIONBefore following the instructions below, insure the battery pack is in placeand firmly connected. Care must be taken if the radio was dropped anda close inspection may be needed to insure the radio case and gasketsare in adequate condition.The design of the HX400 allows water to enter between the radio and thebattery pack, however waterproof performance is not compromised.After using the HX400 in salt water environment is recommended to clean theradio with fresh water by rinsing the battery and radio (separately) under a sinkfacet 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To install the Belt Clip: align theBelt Clip to the groove of the Bat-tery pack, then press the Belt Clipdownward until it locks in placewith a “Click.”To remove the Belt Clip: press theBelt Clip Tab away from the bat-tery pack to unlock the Belt Clip,then slide the Belt Clip upward toremove it.Belt Clip TabFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 13HX4004.3 BATTERIES AND CHARGERSIf the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged byconnecting the CD-50 Charger Cradle with the PA-45B Battery Charger, asshown in the illustration. If 12V DC power is available, the supplied E-DC-30DC 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-115LIbattery pack in approximately 3 hours.The FNB-115LI is a high performance Li-Ion battery providing high capacity ina compact package.CAUTIONTo avoid risk of explosion and injury, FNB-115LI battery pack shouldonly be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.4.3.1 BATTERY SAFETYBattery packs for your transceiver contain Li-Ion batteries. This type of batterystores 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 thatpower the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and bat-tery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient duration, it is possible to meltbattery 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 isinstalled on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the trans-ceiver are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery packwhen it is mounted on the transceiver are charging terminals only and do notconstitute 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 dangerousgases.Battery MaintenanceFor safe and proper battery use, please observe the following:Battery packs should be charged only in non-hazardous environments;Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries;Use only a STANDARD HORIZON approved charger. The use of anyother charger may cause permanent damage to the battery.Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers.Keep the battery contacts clean and dry.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 14Battery StorageStore the batteries in a cool place to maximize storage life. Since batteries aresubject to self-discharge, avoid high storage temperatures that cause largeself-discharge rates. After extended storage, a full recharge is recommended.Battery RecyclingDO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN YOUR REGULAR TRASH!LI-ION BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSEDOF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER.The incineration, land filling or mixing of Li-Ion batteries with the municipalsolid waste stream is PROHIBITED BY LAW in most areas.Return batteries to an approved Li-Ion battery recycler. This may be whereyou purchased the battery.Contact your local waste management officials for other information regardingthe environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of Li-Ion batter-ies.4.3.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVALTo install the battery pack, hold thetransceiver with your left hand, so yourpalm is over the speaker. Insert the bat-tery pack into the battery compartmenton the back of the radio, then push thebottom side of the battery pack untilthe battery pack locks with the BatteryPack Latch.To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Slide the Battery Pack Latch onthe bottom of the radio, then lift up on the bottom of the battery and removeit from the radio.HAND STRAP INSTALLATIONFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 15HX4004.3.3 BATTERY CHARGING1. Turn the transceiver off.2. Insert the DC plug from the PA-45B intothe DC jack on the CD-50 side panel,then plug the PA-45B into the AC lineoutlet.3. Insert the HX400 (with the battery pack)into the CD-50; the antenna should beat the left side when viewing the chargerfrom the front.4. If the HX400 is inserted correctly, the Red“CHARGING” indicator will glow. A fully-discharged pack will be charged com-pletely in approximately 3 hours.5. When charging is completed, the redLED indicator will change to green. Re-move the transceiver from the CD-50,and unplug the PA-45B from the AC line outlet.CAUTIONThe CD-50 cradle is NOT designed to be waterproof. Do not attempt tocharge in water hazardous locations.NOTEThe 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 contributenoise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do notrecommend its use adjacent to such device.PA-45BCD-50FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 165. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS5.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHESNOTEThis section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed operatinginstructions, refer to section “6. BASIC OPERATION”. Refer to illustra-tions for the location of the following controls, switches, and connections.ANT Jack (Top Panel)The supplied CAT460 flexible an-tenna is attached here.MIC/SP Jack (Top Panel)The jack accepts the optional MH-73A4B Speaker/Microphone, MH-57A4B Mini Speaker/Microphone,VC-24 VOX Headset, or VC-27Earpiece/Microphone. When thisjack is used, the internal speakerand microphone are disabled.POWER Switch / VOLUME Con-trol (VOL)Turns the transceiver on and offas well as adjusts the audio vol-ume level.Turn this knob clockwise to turnthe radio on and increase thespeakers audio volume.Turn fully counter-clockwise toturn the radio off.Noise Canceling MicrophoneThe noise canceling microphone is located here.Note: To cancel background noise when transmitting, care should be takennot to cover this mic hole with your hand.PTT (PUSH-TO-TALK) SwitchWhen pushed activates the transmitter.LCD DisplayThis display shows current operating conditions. Refer to page 19 for details.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 17HX400Keypad KeyPressing 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 changethe marine band between the International, Canadian, and USA channels.Advanced use:When the key is held and the key is pressed, the radio will changethe priority channel between the Channel 16, Channel 9, and the PresetChannel. KeyPress this key to toggle the transmitter output power between “High” (5Watts) and “Low” (1 Watt) power. When the “Low” power is selected, the“” icon will appear to the right of the channel indication on the display.This key does not function on the “Transmission Inhibited” and “Low poweronly” channels.Secondary use:Hold down this key to lock the keypad (except the , and PTT ( )keys) so that they are not accidentally changed. The “ ” icon will appearat the right of the channel indication on the display, to indicate that thefunctions are locked. Hold down this key until the “ ” icon disappears tounlock the radio.Advanced use:When the key is held and the key is pressed, the radio will changethe priority channel between the Channel 16, Channel 9, and the PresetChannel. KeyPress this key to recall the user preset memory channels (shown as memorychannel number “0” - “9” on the display). Press the or key to selectthe desired preset channel.Press and hold this key for two seconds to memorize the selected channelinto the preset memory. KeyPress the key momentarily to increase the channel one step. Hold the keydown to increase the channel continuously.Secondary use:Used to adjust the squelch threshold level up after the key is pressed.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 18 KeyPress the key momentarily to decrease the channel one step. Hold the keydown to decrease the channel continuously.Secondary use:Used to adjust the squelch threshold level down after the key is pressed. KeyPress this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the or key to adjust the squelch threshold level.Secondary use:Press and hold this key for two seconds to open the squelch, allowing youto monitor the operating channel. Release the key to resume normal (quiet)monitoring. KeyStarts scanning and priority scanning of programmed channels.Secondary use:Press and hold the key for two seconds to activate the Dual Watchfeature. KeyPress to stop the Scan, Priority Scan, or Dual Watch feature.Secondary use:Press and hold this key to immediately recall the last-used NOAA WeatherChannel 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 changethe marine band between the USA, International, and Canadian channels.SpeakerThe internal speaker is located here.MicrophoneThe internal microphone is located here.When transmitting, position your mouth 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from thesmall mic hole. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.Battery Pack Lock (Bottom side)Slide the Battery Pack Lock to the “” position for battery removal.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 19HX4005.2 LCD INDICATORSAlpha/numeric “Tag” displayIndicates the current channel name oroperating mode.“PRI” IndicatorThis indicator is shown when the Prior-ity channel is selected.“” IndicatorThis indicator appears when a signal isbeing received or when the radio is unsquelched.“U/I/C” IndicatorThese indicators show the “band” of operation for the particular channel.“U” indicates the USA band; “I” indicates the International band; and “C”indicates the Canadian band.“P” IndicatorThis indicator shows the channel is in the “PRESET” channel memory.“” Battery Indicator“”: Full battery“”: Lower battery“”: Battery is very low“ (Blinking)”: Prepare to charge the batteryChannel DisplayThe operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission andreception modes.“” IndicatorThis indicator appears during transmission.“” IndicatorsThis indicator shows the Voice Scrambler function is assigned to a chan-nel.“” IndicatorWhen the “ ” icon is shown on the LCD, all keys are disabled except forthe PTT ( ), , and keys.“” IndicatorsThis indicator shows when the TX output power is selected to “Low”(1 Watt) power.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 206. BASIC OPERATION6.1 INITIAL SETUP1. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see section “4.3.2 BATTERYINSTALLATION AND REMOVAL”).2. 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 issnug. Do not over-tighten.6.2 RECEPTION1. Turn the VOL knob clockwise to turn the trans-ceiver on.The battery voltage will appear briefly at the upperleft corner on the display, then the channel namewill appear.2. Press the key to activate the squelch adjustingmode (The “SQL LVLSQL LVLSQL LVLSQL LVLSQL LVL” notation will appear). Press the key until the “ ” indicator appears on the dis-play, then press the key again.3. Turn the VOL knob clockwise until the noise or audiofrom the speaker is at a comfortable level.4. Press the key, then press the key until the ran-dom noise disappears. This state is known as the“Squelch Threshold”.5. Press the or key to select the desired channel.Refer to the channel chart on page 35 for available chan-nels.6. When a signal is received, adjust the VOL knob to thedesired listening level. The “ ” indicator on theLCD is displayed indicating that the channel is beingused.6.3 TRANSMISSION1. Perform “6.2 RECEPTION” discussion above.2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!3. For communications over short distances, press the key to select Low power (1 watt: “ ” icon appears).Note: Transmitting on Low power prolongs battery life.Low power should be selected whenever possible.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 21HX4004. If using Low power is not effective, select High power (5 watts: “ ” icondisappears) by pressing the key.5. When receiving a signal, wait until the incoming signal stops before trans-mitting. The transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.6. Press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk: ) switch totransmit. During transmission, the “ ” indicator willappear on the display.7. Position your mouth 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the michole. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.8. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT ( ) 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 fromthe 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 ( )switch.NOTEThe PTT ( ) switch is disabled for 10 seconds after the transceiverautomatically switches to the receiving mode by the TOT feature.6.4 USA, CANADIAN, AND INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS1. To change from US to Canadian or International Marine Channels, holddown 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, “C” appears for the Canadianband, and “I” appears for the International band.3. Refer to the marine channel charts in section “9 VHF MARINE CHANNELASSIGNMENTS” for allocated channels.“USA” BAND “INTERNATIONAL” BAND“CANADIAN” BANDFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 226.5 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELSIn the event of a major storm or other appreciable weather condition requiringvessels at sea (or other bodies of water) to be notified, the NOAA (NationalOceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts a 1050 Hz tonewhich the HX400 can detect and alert you of pending storm warnings. The1050 Hz tone, when detected, will produce a loud beep in the speaker of theHX400, 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. Thetransceiver changes to the weather channel mode andrecalls the last used NOAA weather channel. This modeconsists of a preset memory bank containing the NOAAweather channels.2. Press the or key to change to other weather channels.3. To exit from the weather channel mode, press and hold the key. Thetransceiver will revert to the channel you were using prior to switching tothe weather channel mode.6.5.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERTIn the event of extreme weather disturbances such as storms and hurricanes,NOAA sends a “weather alert” consisting of a 1050 Hz tone, followed by weatherreports on the weather channels.When a “weather alert” is received on a weather channel,the transceiver emits a beep tone. Press the key tostop the beep tone and listen to the weather reports.6.5.2 NOAA WEATHER ALERT TESTINGIn 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 isworking, or for training crew members on how to configure the HX400 to re-ceive the NOAA Weather Alerts.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 23HX4006.6 KEYPAD LOCKINGIn order to prevent accidental channel change, the HX400’s keypad may be locked.1. Hold down the key to lock the keypad (except thePTT ( ), , and keys) so that they are not acci-dentally changed. The “ ” icon will appear next tothe channel number on the display, indicating that thefunctions are locked.2. Hold down the key until the “ ” icon disappears to unlock the radio.6.7 PRESET CHANNELS (0 ~ 9): INSTANT ACCESSTen user assigned channels can be programmed for instant access. Pressingthe key activates the user assigned channel bank.6.7.1 PROGRAMMING1. Select the desired channel to be saved into the Presetchannel bank using the or key.2. Press and hold the key until the channel numberblinks. The “P” icon and Preset channel number blink,then release the key.3. Press the or key to select the desired Presetchannel (“00000” ~ “99999”). If you see the “Underscore” be-tween the current channel number and the Preset chan-nel number, it means that the Preset channel currentlyhas no data written on it (i.e. the channel is “free”).4. Press the key to program the current channel intothe Preset channel bank.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program the other channel into the Preset Chan-nels, if desired.6. To delete a Preset Channel, select the Preset Channel Number to be de-leted using the or key, then press and hold the key until thePreset Channel Number is removed from the display.6.7.2 OPERATION1. Press the key to change the transceiver to the Pre-set channel mode. The “P” icon and Preset channelnumber will appear on the display.2. Press the or key to select the desired PresetChannels (“00000” through “99999”).3. To exit from the Preset channel mode, press the key. The transceiverwill revert to the channel you were on prior to switching to the Preset chan-nel mode.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 246.8 MEMORY SCANThe HX400 will automatically scan channels programmed into Preset ChannelMemory and also channels store into Scan Memory.When an incoming signal is detected on one of the channels during scan, theradio will pause on that channel, allowing you to listen to the incoming trans-mission. The radio will automatically start scanning again after the transmis-sion stops.6.8.1 PROGRAMMING SCAN MEMORY1. 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 holdingdown the key.3. Press the or key to select “MEM CHMEM CHMEM CHMEM CHMEM CH” and pressthe key.4. Press the or key to select desired channel to bescanned, then press the key. The “ ” icon ap-pears on the display, which indicates the channel hasbeen selected to the scan channel.6. Repeat step 5 for all the desired channels to be pro-grammed into scan memory.7. To DELETE a channel from the list, select the channelthen press the key. The “ ” icon disappears fromthe display.8. When you have completed programming the scanmemory, press the key to save your changes, andthen press the key to exit to normal operation.6.7.2 OPERATION1. Press the key to activate the squelch adjusting mode, then press the / key until the background noise disappears.2. Press the key to start scanning channels pro-grammed into memory and preset channels. “MSCANMSCANMSCANMSCANMSCAN”will be shown in the upper left corner of the display.3. When the HX400 receives a transmission, it will stopon the channel until the incoming signal disappears,then start scanning again.4. To stop scanning, press the key.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 25HX4006.9 PRIORITY SCANThe Priority Scan is similar to the Memory Scan. However, the Priority Scanmonitors the Preset Channels, Scan Memory Channels and the Priority Chan-nel. The following channels can be set as the Priority channel: CH16, CH9, orone of the Preset channel (default setting is CH16).1. 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 “PRI” icon willappear above of the channel number).2. Press the key to start Scanning.3. Press and hold the key to start Priority Scan, “PSCANPSCANPSCANPSCANPSCAN” will be shown onthe display.4. When the HX400 receives a transmission on a work-ing channel, it will stop on the working channel anddual watch to the priority channel until the incomingsignal disappears, then start scanning again.5. When the HX400 receives a signal on the Priority channel it will stay onthis channel until the incoming signal disappears, thenstart Priority scanning again.6. To stop Priority Scanning, press the key.PresetChannel “0”PresetChannel “5”PresetChannel “4” PresetChannel “1”PresetChannel “2”Scan MemoryChannelScan MemoryChannelScan MemoryChannelScan MemoryChannelPresetChannel “3”“PRIORITY” SCAN“MEMORY” SCANPresetChannel “0”PresetChannel “5”PresetChannel “4” PresetChannel “1”PresetChannel “2”Scan MemoryChannelScan MemoryChannelScan MemoryChannelScan MemoryChannelPresetChannel “3”FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 266.10 DUAL WATCHThe Dual Watch feature allows the radio to scan between the Priority Channeland one other channel.1. To set the Priority channel, hold down 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 channelusing the or key.3. Press and hold the key for two seconds to activatethe Dual Watch feature. A “DWDWDWDWDW” notation will appear onthe upper left corner of the display when the Dual Watchfeature is activated.4. When a transmission is received on the “Priority” channel, the radio willstay on the “Priority Channel” until the incoming signal disappears.5. When the radio receives a transmission on the working channel, the radiowill Dual Watch between the working channel and Priority channel.6. The radio will resume Dual Watch when the incoming signal disappears atthe end of the transmission.7. To stop the Dual Watch feature and return to normal operation, press the key briefly.6.11 TRI-WATCHYou may change the Dual Watch feature to Tri-watch via the Menu (“Set”) Mode.Refer to Menu Mode Item “DUAL WATCH MODE” on page 29 for details.Tri-Watch scans Channel 16, 9, and one other channel. When enabled theHX400 will show “TW 16TW 16TW 16TW 16TW 16/99999” in the upper left corner of the display.1. Press and hold the key for two seconds to activatethe TRI-Watch feature. “TW 16TW 16TW 16TW 16TW 16/99999” will appear on theupper left corner of the display when the Tri-Watch fea-ture is activated.2. When a transmission is received on the channel 16,radio will stay on the channel 16 until the incoming sig-nal disappears.3. When a transmission is received on the channel 9, theradio will Dual watch between the channel 16 and chan-nel 9.4. When the radio receives a transmission on the work-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-WATCHCurrentChannelChannel 16Channel 9CurrentChannel Channel 16DUAL WATCHFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 27HX4006.12 VOICE SCRAMBLERThe built-in scrambler is 4 code voice inversion type which is compatible withthe optional scramblers fitted into other Standard Horizon Hand Helds (FRP-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 withscrambler 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 downthe key.4. Press the or key to select the Menu item “SCRAM-SCRAM-SCRAM-SCRAM-SCRAM-BLERBLERBLERBLERBLER” and press the key.5. Press the or key to select the desired scramblecode (SCSCSCSCSC00000, SCSCSCSCSC11111, SCSCSCSCSC22222, or SCSCSCSCSC33333).6. After selecting the scrambler code, press the keyto save the setting to memory, then press the keyexit Setup mode. “ ” icon will be shown to the right ofthe channels when the scramber is enabled.To disable the Voice Scrambler, select “oFoFoFoFoFFFFFF” in step 4 above.If you want to activate the Voice Scrambler to other chan-nel, repeat procedures above. You may select a differentscramble code for each channel.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 287. MENU (“SET”) MODEThe Setup Menu allows a number of the HX400 operating parameters to becustom-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 downthe key.3. The Menu item will scroll on the upper left corner of the display and itscurrent status or value will appear on the large display.4. Press the or key to select the Menu item to be adjusted.5. Press the key to enable adjustment of the selected Menu item. Thecurrent status or value will blink.6. Press the or key to select the desired status or value of the Menuitem.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 LEVELFunction: Enables/Disables the Keypad beep.Available Values: HI / Lo / oFFDefault: HILAMP MODEFunction: Selects the Lamp illumination method for theLCD/Keypad.Available Values: KEY / Cnt (Continuous) / oFFDefault: KEYKEY: Illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 seconds when any key ispressed.Cnt (Continuous): Illuminates the LCD/Keypad continuously.oFF: Turns off the backlight for the LCD and keys.SCAN LAMPFunction: Enables/Disables the Lamp while scanner ispaused.Available Values: on / oFFDefault: onFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 29HX400DUAL WATCH MODEFunction: Selects dual or tri-watch as desired.Available Values: t- (Tri Watch) / d- (Dual Watch)Default: d- (Dual Watch)t- (Tri Watch): The radio watches the activity of CH16,CH9, and the current channel.d- (Dual Watch): The radio watches the the activity of the current channel andthe Priority channel.DIMMER MODEFunction: Selects the display brightness level.Available Values: 0 / 1 / 2 / 3Default: 3WX ALERT MODEFunction: Enables/Disables the NOAA Weather Alert func-tion.Available Values: on / oFFDefault: onDUAL WATCH DISPLAYFunction: 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 willbe shown scrolling on the display. When “Special” is selected the channelnumbers on the display do not change unless a call was received. The chan-nel shown is the last channel that was received. This is a handy feature if youcannot look at the radio the moment a transmission was received.SCAN DISPLAYFunction: Selects display mode while scanning.Available Values: nor (Normal) / SPC (Special)Default: nor (Normal)When this menu is set to “Normal”, the channel numbersduring dual watch will be shown scrolling on the display.When “Special” is selected the channel numbers on the display do not changeunless a call was received. The channel shown is the last channel that wasreceived. This is a handy feature if you cannot look at the radio the moment atransmission was received.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 30CH NAMEFunction: 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 downthe key.4. Press the or key to select “CH NAMECH NAMECH NAMECH NAMECH NAME”.5. Press the key. The current channel name will appear on the upper leftcorner of the display.6. Press the or key to select the first character (letter, number, or 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 (upto 12 characters).8. After completing your adjustment, press the key to save the new set-ting.9. Press the key to exit to normal operation.MEM CHFunction: Programming Scan Memory.See page 24 for details of the programming.SCRAMBLERFunction: Enables/Disables the Voice Scrambler and se-lects its scramble code.Available Values: oFF / SC0 / SC1 / SC2 / SC3Default: oFFNOISE CANCELFunction: Enables/Disables the Noise Canceling Micro-phone.Available Values: on / oFFDefault: onFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 31HX400MEMOFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 328. MAINTENANCE8.1 GENERALThe inherent quality of the solid-state components in STANDARD HORIZONradios will provide many years of continuous use. Take the following precau-tions to prevent damage to the radio.To prevent corrosion of electrical contacts and keep the water resistance,keep the microphone or the jack connected at all times.Never press the PTT switch unless an antenna or suitable dummy load isconnected to the antenna receptacle.Ensure that the input voltage does not exceed the value specified in yourOwner’s Manual.Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacementparts.8.2 REPLACEMENT PARTSOccasionally an owner needs a replacement part. These can be ordered fromour Parts Department by writing or calling:Marine Division of Vertex StandardUS Headquarters10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.Telephone (714) 827-7600 ex6800 (Parts Department)Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below.CAT460 Antenna: Q3000176VOL Knob: RA1193900MIC/SP Rubber Cap: RA1194200MIC/SP Plastic Cap: RA108700BCLIP-22 Belt Clip: AAH97X001Hand Strap: S6000418FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 33HX4008.3 FACTORY SERVICEIn the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, pleasecontact the following:Standard HorizonAttention Marine Repair Department10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630Telephone (800) 366-4566An “RA” Return Authorization number is not necessary to send a product in forservice. Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name,return address, phone number, and proof of purchase.8.4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTSYMPTOMThe key does not startthe scan.Cannot select betweenUSA, INTL, or Canadianbands.Some keys do not operate.Charging indicator on CD-50 does not illumininate.PROBABLE CAUSENo channels memorized.Squelch is not adjusted.Proper operation notfollowed.Low battery.Audio volume level is too low.Key Lock is on.Defective battery FNB-115LI.Battery contacts not makingcontact with the chargercradle.REMEDYUse the key to enter desiredchannels into the Preset memory.Adjust the squelch to threshold orto the point where noise just dis-appears. Further adjustment of thesquelch control may eliminate in-coming signals.HOLD down the key and pressthe key.Charge battery. Refer to section4.3.3 of this manual.Turn the VOL knob clockwise.Turn the Key Lock off. Refer to sec-tion 6.6 of this manual.Contact Standard Horizon ProductSupport at (800)767-2450.Speaker audio is not heardwhen the key ispressed and held.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 349. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTSTables on the following pages list the VHF Marine Channel assignments forU.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts.1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’sVessel 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 Canadianchannel assignments whose counterparts in the International assignmentsare 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 setfor International operation you will go to Channel 22 instead of 22A, andwill not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard. To use Channel22A, 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 thedisplay; 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 bridgeoperators on inter-coastal waterways and rivers. It is also used by marinevessels 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 forthese channels.4. The S/D column on the chart indicates either S (simplex) or D (duplex). Sim-plex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one partyat a time can talk, unlike a telephone. Be sure to say “over” and release yourmicrophone 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, correctmode of operation is established automatically by your radio when you select achannel; you cannot change the mode. And you still must release the push-to-talk switch after each transmission in order to listen to the radio.5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include theterm “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some ofthese 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.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 35HX400VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE01 X X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)01A X S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial.VTS in selected areas02 X X D 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)03 X X D 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)03A X S 156.150 U.S. Government Only, Coast Guard04 X D 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship movement04A X S 156.200 Pacific coast: Coast Guard, East Coast:Commercial fishing05 X D 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship movement05A X X S 156.250 Port operation. VTS in Seattle06 X X X S 156.300 Inter-ship Sefety07 X D 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship movement07A X X S 156.350 Commercial08 X X X S 156.400 Commercial (Inter-ship only)09 X X X S 156.450 Boater Calling channel, Commercial &Non-commercial (Recreational)10 X X X S 156.500 Commercial11 X X X S 156.550 Commercial. VTS in selected areas.12 X X X S 156.600 Port operation. VTS in selected areas.13 X X X S 156.650 Inter-ship Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge)14 X X X S 156.700 Port operation. VTS in selected areas.15 X S - - - 156.750 Environmental (Receive only)15 X X S 156.750 Commercial, non-commercial, ship movement (1 W)16 X X X S 156.800 International Distress, Safety and Calling17 X X X S 156.850 State Controlled (1 W)18 X D 156.900 161.500 Port operation, ship movement18A X X S 156.900 Commercial19 X D 156.950 161.550 Port operation, ship movement19A X S 156.950 US: Commercial19A X S 156.950 Coast Guard20 X X X D 157.000 161.600 Canadian Coast Guard Only,International: port operations and shipment20A X S 157.000 Port operation21 X D 157.050 161.650 Port operation, ship movement21A X X S 157.050 U.S. Government Only, Canadian Coast Guard22 X D 157.100 161.700 Port operation, ship movement22A X X S 157.100 US and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison andMaritime Safety Information Broadcasts announcedon channel 1623 X X D 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)23A X S 157.150 U.S. Government Only24 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 (Marine Operator)28 X X X D 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 36VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE60 X X D 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)61 X D 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship movement61A X X S 156.075 Public Coast: Coast Guard;East Coast: commercial fishing only62 X D 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship movement62A X S 156.125 Public Coast: Coast Guard;East Coast: commercial fishing only63 X D 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship movement63A X X S 156.175 Port Operation and Commercial.VTS in selected areas.64 X X D 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship movement64A X X S 156.225 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship movement65 X D 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship movement65A X X S 156.275 Port Opeations66 X D 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship movement66A X X S 156.325 Port Operations67 X X X S 156.375 US: Commercial. Used for Bridge-to-bridge communi-cations in lower Mississippi River. Inter-shiponly,Canada: Commercial fishing, S&R68 X X X S 156.425 Non-commercial (Recreational)69 X X X S 156.475 US: Non-commercial (Recreational),Canada: Commercial fishing only,International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Shipmovement70 X X X S 156.525 Digital selective calling (voice communications notallowed)71 X X X S 156.575 US, Canada: Non-commercial (Recreational),International: Port opertions and Ship movement72 X X X S 156.625 Non-commercial (Inter-ship only)73 X X X S 156.675 US: Port Operations,Canada: Commercial fish ing only,International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Shipmovement74 X X X S 156.725 US: Port Operations,Canada: Commercial fishing only,International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Shipmovement75 X X X S 156.775 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)76 X X X S 156.825 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)77 X X S 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)77 X S 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only)78 X D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship-movement78A X X S 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational)79 X D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement79A X X S 156.975 CommercialFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 37HX400VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE80 X D 157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement80A X X S 157.025 Commercial81 X D 157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement81A X S 157.075 U.S. Government Only -Environmental protection operations.81A X S 157.075 Canadian Coast Guard Only82 X D 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),Port operation, ship movement82A X X S 157.125 U.S. Government Only,Canadian Coast Guard Only83 X D 157.175 161.775 Canadian Coast Guard Only83 X D 157.175 161.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)83A X X S 157.175 U.S. Government Only,Canadian Coast Guard Only84 X X X D 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)85 X X X D 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)86 X X X D 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)87 X X S 157.375 Port operation, ship movement87A X S 157.375 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)88 X X S 157.425 Port operation, ship movement88A X S 157.425 Commercial, Inter-ship OnlyNOTE: Simplex channels, 3A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully usedby the general public in U.S.A. waters.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 3810. WARRANTYMarine Products Limited WarrantyPLEASE NOTEThe following “Limited Warranty” is for valid for products that havebeen purchased in the United States and Canada. For limited War-ranty details outside the United States, contact the dealer in yourcountry.STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex Standard) warrants, to the originalpurchaser only, each new Marine Communications Product (“Product”) manu-factured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in materi-als and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time fromthe date of purchase as follows:Fixed Mount and Portable Transceivers1 year - if purchased before 01/01/913 years - if purchased between 01/01/91 and 01/01/943 years Waterproof - if purchased after 01/01/94Loud hailers1 year - if purchased before 01/01/913 years - if purchased after 01/01/91Associated Chargers1 year - if purchased before 01/01/913 years - if purchased after 01/01/91Associated Batteries - 1 year. Note: Batteries will be deemed deflective onlyif storage capacity drops below 80% of rated capacity or if leakage develops.Associated Accessories - 1 year. Includes: Microphones/Handsets, ExternalSpeakers, 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 VertexStandard), Attention Marine repairs 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630.Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number, and date of pur-chase. STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freightprepaid. Products purchased prior to January 1, 1991 will bear the STAN-DARD 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 orany breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale ofProducts shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of theFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 39HX400Product 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 orreconditioned parts and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or replaced arewarranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty.STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service ofthe Products. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for damages shallnot exceed the purchase price of the defective Product.This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the UnitedStates of America and the District of Columbia.STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replacementparts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where pur-chaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist. The purchaser must payany transportation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STANDARDHORIZON for service.This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been subjectedto misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARDHORIZON, improper installation, or subjected to use in violation of instructionsfurnished by STANDARD HORIZON, nor does this warranty extend to Productson which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed. STAN-DARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equipment notfurnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connectionwith STANDARD HORIZON’s Products, or for the operation of the Product withany ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from thiswarranty. 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 inProducts, 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 areexpressly LIMITED, in duration, to the time period specified above. STANDARDHORIZON shall not be liable under any circumstances for consequential dam-ages resulting from the use and operation of this Product, or from the breach ofthis 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 IMPLIEDAS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-POSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 40Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-quential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so theabove limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives specificlegal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state.ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVEREDUNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATIONTHANK 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 MarineVHF. It should be noted that visiting the Web site from time to time maybe beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear onthe STANDARD HORIZON Web site. Also a statement regarding prod-uct support should be added to the manual.Product Support InquiriesIf 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 orcontact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 M-F 7:00AM to5:00PM PST.In addition to the warranty, STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime“flat rate” and “customer loyalty” programs to provide service after thewarranty period has expired. If you wish to obtain the flat rate price forout-of-warranty repair, you must include the information on the Owner’sRecord with the unit when you return it to your Dealer or to STANDARDHORIZON.Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program: For the original Owner only, for thelifetime of the unit, STANDARD HORIZON will repair the unit to originalspecifications.Note: The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARDHORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a re-pair is needed. After the repair, a 90-day warranty will be in effect fromthe date of return of the unit to the Owner.This service program is not available for equipment which has failed asa result of neglect, accident, breakage, misuse, improper installation ormodification, or water damage (depending on the product).FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 41HX40011. INSTALLATION OF OPTION11.1 FBA-42 ALKALINE BATTERY TRAYFBA-42 is a battery tray that holds six AA size Alkaline batteries and is usedwith the HX400 transceiver. When the FBA-42 is installed into the HX400 theradio 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 traywater proof characteristics, it may be difficult to remove the battery traycover, put a coin to the edge of the battery compartment ( ) then pryopen the battery tray cover.2. Slide the six AA size Alkaline batteries into the FBA-42 Battery Tray withthe 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 Tray while being careful sothat o-ring is not twisted.4. Insert the FBA-42 Battery Tray into the battery compartment on the backof the HX400 transceiver, then push the bottom side of the FBA-42 BatteryTray until the Battery Tray locks with the Battery Pack Latch.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 4212. SPECIFICATIONSPerformance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and aresubject to change without notice.12.1 GENERALFrequency Ranges: 156.025 MHz - 163.275 MHz(Marine Band + WX Band)134.000 MHz - 174.000 MHz(LMR Band)Channel Spacing: 25 kHz / 12.5 kHzFrequency Stability: ±2.5 ppm (–30 °C to +60 °C)Emission Type: 16K0G3E (Marine Band)16K0F3E (LMR Band: Wide)11K0F3E (LMR Band: Narrow)Antenna Impedance: 50 Supply Voltage: 7.4V DC, Negative Ground(Battery Terminal)Current Consumption: 320 mA (Receive, Typical at AF MAX.)50 mA (Standby)1.6 A / 0.8 A (TX: 5 W / 1W)Operating Temperature: –30 °C to +60 °CBattery Type and capacity: Lithium-Ion, 2400 mAhWaterproof Rating: JIS-8 / IPX8(1.5 m (about 5Ft) for 30 minutes)Case Size (W x H x D): 2.24” x 5.24” x 1.57” (57 x 133 x 40 mm)w/o knob & antennaWeight (Approx.): 12.3 oz (350 g)w/FNB-115LI, Belt Clip, & Antenna12.2 TRANSMITTERRF Power Output: 5 W / 1 W (@7.4 V )Modulation Type: Variable ReactanceMaximum Deviation: ±5.0 kHz (Wide) / ±2.5 kHz (Narrow)Spurious Emission: –36 dBm (<1 GHz), –30 dBm (>1 GHz)Microphone Impedance:2 kFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 43HX40012.3 RECEIVERCircuit Type: Double-Conversion SuperheterodyneIntermediate Frequencies: 1st: 67.65 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHzAdjacent Channel Selectivity: 70 dB typical (Wide),60 dB typical (Narrow)Intermodulation: 68 dB typicalSensitivity: –6 dBμV (0.25 μV) for 12 dB SINADSelectivity (Wide): 12 kHz / 25 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB)Selectivity (Narrow): 6 kHz / 18 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB)AF Output (Internal SP): 700 mW @16  for 10 % THD (@7.4 V)AF Output (External SP): 350 mW @8  for 10 % THD (@7.4 V)Measured in accordance with TIA/EIA-603.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 44FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATIONStandard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis-sion (FCC) and Industry-Canada requirements that regulate the Maritime Ra-dio Service.MARITIME STATION LICENSEAn FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling inU.S. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR or EPIRB, and which isnot required to carry radio equipment. However, any vessel required to carry amarine 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 Internetat www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605.html. To obtain a form from the FCC, call(888) 225-5322.MARINE RADIO CALL SIGNCurrently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship RadioStation License. The USCG recommends the boats registration number andthe state to be used.CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSINGYou may need a license when traveling in Canada. If you do need a licensecontact their nearest field office or regional office or write:Industry CanadaRadio Regulatory BranchAttn: DOSP300 Slater StreetOttawa, OntarioCanada, KIA 0C8FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATIONThe following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the li-cense application.FCC Type Accepted: ........................................................................... Part 80Output Power with FNB-115LI: ...................................... 1.0/5.0 W (Low/High)Emission: ................................................................. 16K0G3E (Marine Band)16K0F3E, 11K0F3E (LMR Band)Frequency Range: ............................. 156.025 to 163.275MHz (Marine Band)134.000 to 174.000 MHz (LMR Band)FCC Type Number: .................................................................. K6630393X20Industry Canada Type Approval: ........................................... 511B-30393X20FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 45HX400MEMOFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 46MEMOFCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Page 47HX400This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjectto the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap-proved by Vertex Standard could void the User’s authorization to oper-ate this device.FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
HX400Page 48Copyright 2010VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.Printed in ChinaMarine Division of VERTEX STANDARDUS Headquarters10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.EM039N100FCC ID:K6630393X20 / IC: 511B-30393X20Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

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