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Standard Horizon HX600S User Manual

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FCC ID: K6630193X20
IC ID: 511B-30193X20
Operating Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the HX600S! Whether this is your first portable marine
VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, the STANDARD
HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this high performance
transceiver, which should provide you with many years of satisfying communications even
in the harshest of environments. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel
stands behind every product sold, and we invite you to contact us should you require
technical advice or assistance.
We appreciate your purchase of the HX600S, and encourage you to read this manual
thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the HX600S.
WARNING
This radio is capable of transmitting on VHF Marine.
The FCC allows the use of VHF Marine band on water areas only. However the FCC does
not allow the use of the VHF Marine band when on land. If persons use the VHF Marine
Band on land and interfere with others communicating, the FCC will be notified and search
for the interference. Responsible parties found to be transmitting on the VHF Marine Band
on land could be fined up to $10,000 for the first offense.
The FCC does however prohibit the use in aircraft.
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Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the HX600S! 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.
  • Page 2 FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual SAFETY TRANING INFORMATION This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines: - FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.

  • Page 3: Fcc And Canada Radio License Information

    This radiotelephone complies with the requirements of RTCM Paper 56-95/SC101 Standards for digital selective calling (DSC) for Marine transceivers. FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Industry-Canada requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. MARITIME STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S.

  • Page 4: Canadian Ship Station Licensing

    511B-30193X20 FCC NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 [16/9] key. NOAA Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the [WX] key. In addition to these functions the HX600S can transmit a Digital Selective Distress Call with Latitude/Longitude when a GPS is connected to the CD-33 Cradle Charger.

  • Page 6: About Receive Only Channels And Frequencies

    NC-88C 230-240 VAC Wall Charger for the FNB-83 E-DC-6 DC Cable; plug and wire only Note: Before operating the HX600S for the first time, it is recommended that the battery be charged. Please see section 4.1.4 “USING THE CD-33 CHARGER CRADLE” for details.
  • Page 7 FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual The FM broadcast band in the United States extends from 88 to 108 MHz. Channels are assigned at 100 kHz increments; i.e.: 88.1, 88.2, 88.3, ... , 107.9. The channels from 88.1 to 91.9 are reserved for noncommercial educational stations.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual 132.000 - 135.975 MHz Area Control Centre (Enroute) 136.000 - 136.975 MHz Shared ATC/Company Ops & DataLink 4. GETTING STARTED If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the CD-33 Charger Cradle with the NC-88 battery charger, as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 9: Battery Charging

    IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries; 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. Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers.

  • Page 10: Controls And Switches

    Insert the DC plug from the NC-88 into the DC jack on the CD-33 rear panel, then plug the NC-88 into the AC line outlet. Insert the HX600S (with the battery pack) into the CD-33; the antenna should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front.
  • Page 11 FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual MIC/SP JACK jack accepts optional CMP460 Speaker/Microphone, MH-57A4B Mini Speaker/Microphone, or VC-24 VOX Headset. When this jack is used, the internal speaker is disabled. PUSH-TO-TALK (PTT) SWITCH When pushed activates the transmitter of the selected band. [BAND] KEY Press to select the VHF Marine, FM Broadcast, AM Broadcast, and AIR (aircraft) bands.
  • Page 12 FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual Starts scanning and priority scanning of programmed channels. When scanning, press and hold this key to turn on and off priority scan (P is shown on the left side of the display during Priority scanning).
  • Page 13 Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select a channel or frequency that has no signal being received (no one is transmitting on the channel) Press the [SCAN] key momentarily; the HX600S will begin scanning toward a higher channel or frequency and will stop when it receives a signal strong enough to break through the squelch threshold.

  • Page 14: Transmit Time - Out Timer (Tot)

    FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual transceiver cannot transmit and receive simultaneously. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch to transmit. The “TX” indicator is displayed during transmission. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone. Hold the microphone about 1/2 to 1 inch away from your mouth.

  • Page 15: Enabling S.o.s Strobe Operation

    “regular” channel. Preset Channel “P0” is represented by “P0” to the left of the channel number on the LCD, and preset channel “P1” is represented by “P1” and so forth. Press the [SCAN] key while on any of the Preset Channels, the HX600S will begin scanning the Preset Channels of the selected band.

  • Page 16: Memory Scan

    ASSIGNMENTS” for allocated channels. 7.2 MEMORY SCAN The HX600S can be programmed to scan channels from a minimum of 2 channels up to all channels in the marine band. If an incoming 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.

  • Page 17: Priority Scan

    FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual Scanning will resume when the incoming signal disappears at the end of the transmission. A small “SCAN” icon is shown on the center bottom of the display during scanning. To stop the scan, press the [SCAN] key. 7.3 PRIORITY SCAN The priority scanning feature allows the radio to scan while also keeping watch on a particularly important “priority channel.”...
  • Page 18 The HX600S has a DSC Distress feature that allows mariners to instantly transmit a VHF Marine distress call with GPS position (when connected to the transceiver) to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission.

  • Page 19: Sending A Distress Call

    An MMSI is a nine digit number used on Marine Transceivers capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used by the HX600S when a Marine DSC Distress call is transmitted. This number is registered with the USCG. Refer to section 13 “MENU (“SET”) MODE”...

  • Page 20: Simplex/Duplex Channel Use

    NOTE: When a GPS receiver with NMEA output is connected via the CD-26 Charger Cradle, the vessel’s position is automatically transmitted with the distress call. The HX600S will remember the position input from the GPS until the radio is turned off.

  • Page 21: Calling Another Vessel (Channel 16 Or 9)

    FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual CHANNEL 16. Then use the following procedure: Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, 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 magnetic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navigation aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.

  • Page 22: Prohibited Communications

    HX600S, can detect for “Weather Alarm” purposes (refer to section 6.4.1 “NOAA WEATHER ALERT” for a discussion of how to use this feature). The 1050 Hz tone, when detected, will produce a loud beep in the speaker of the HX600S, to signal that a Weather 22/39...

  • Page 23: Resetting The Transceiver's Microprocessor

    11 AM and 1 PM local time. You may use this opportunity to test your HX600S periodically to confirm that the Weather Alert feature is working, or for training crew members on how to configure the HX600S to receive the NOAA Weather Alerts.

  • Page 24: Display Mode

    FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual Available Values: ON / OFF Default: ON CH NAME SET Function: Changes the channel name shown on the display. Select the channel on which you wish to change the name before recalling this Menu item.

  • Page 25: Lamp Mode

    Default: Special When “special” is selected the channel shown on the display is the last channel the HX600S received a call on. This is a handy feature if you cannot look at the radio the moment a transmission was received...

  • Page 26: Time Offset

    FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual received. 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 SCRAMBLER (Requires optional FVP-31) Function: Enable/Disable the Voice scrambler.

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual The inherent quality of the solid-state components in STANDARD HORIZON radios will provide many years of continuous use. Take the following precautions to prevent damage to the radio. Keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times to prevent corrosion of electrical contacts;...

  • Page 28: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments

    Installation is now complete. 15.2 FBA-25A BATTERY CASE FBA-25A is a battery case that holds six alkaline batteries and is used with the HX600S transceiver. Alkaline batteries can be used for transmission in an emergency, but power output is reduced to one watt, and battery life will be short.

  • Page 29: Channel Use

    28 of this manual. Channel 22 (without an “A” is an International duplex channel for port operations. The HX600S displays an “A” adjacent to the channel number on all “Alpha” channels, unlike some other models that may not indicate the “A”...
  • Page 30 FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual Operator) 156.150 US Government only, Coast Guard 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement 156.200 Pacific coast: Coast Guard, East Coast: Commercial fishing 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship...
  • Page 31 FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual Operator) 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Port operation, ship movement 156.075 U.S.
  • Page 32 FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual 156.625 Non-commercial (Inter-ship only) 156.675 Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port opertions Ship movement 156.725 Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port opertions Ship movement 156.775 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.825 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875...
  • Page 33 FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual WX09 161.775 Weather (receive only) WX10 163.275 Weather (receive only) The above BOLD channels are not for use of the general public in U.S. waters, unless proper authorization is given. Channel Carrier frequency Points of communication (Intership and between designator (MHz)
  • Page 34 FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual 6714 156.375 Internship only. Distress, Safety and Calling 156.800 156.800 EPRIB Intership Safety 156.300 a. Intership, or b. For SAR: Ship and aircraft for the U.S. Coast Guard. Environmental 1513 156.750 Coast to ship only. Maritime Control 179, 10 156.850...
  • Page 35 FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual available for vessel control purposes in established vessel traffic systems. 156.650 MHz is not available for use in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2” and Southwest Pass entrance Midchannel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above Head of Passes near Baton Rouge.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    17. WARRANTY Marine Products Limited Warranty STANDARD HORIZON (a division of VERTEX STANDARD) warrants, to the original purchaser only, each new Marine Communications Product (“Product”) manufactured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in materials and workmanship...
  • Page 37 STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freight prepaid. Products purchased prior to January 1, 1991 will bear the STANDARD HORIZON warranty terms in effect prior to that date.

  • Page 38: On-Line Warranty Registration

    Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX600S, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 M-F 7:00-5:00PST.
  • Page 39 FCC ID: K6630193X20 IC ID: 511B-30193X20 Operating Manual This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.

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