Measuring Water Temperature - Standard Horizon HX760S Operating Manual

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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.
6.15 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 [H/L(LOCK)] key will change
the power output 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.
6.16 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(LOCK)] key.
When you select this channel again, the transceiver will revert to low power.

6.17 MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE

The HX760S can measure water temperature. The measurable temperature range is 14 ºF to +60 °F
(–20 °C to +60 °C).
6.17.1 ACTIVATING WATER THERMAL SENSOR
1.
Turn the transceiver off.
2.
Hold down the [SQL] key, and then turn on the transceiver while still holding 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 "03 dSP".
5.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select "Unit °C" or "Unit °F".
Unit °C:
Indicates the current temperature by °C.
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.
6.17.2 OPERATION
Soak the thermal sensor on the front panel of the HX760S in water for several minutes. The water
temperature will be shown on the display.
It takes several minutes till temperature is displayed definitely.
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