Entel HT544 Quick Start User Manual

Entel HT544 Quick Start User Manual

Ip68 submersible marine handheld transceivers that operate on the vhf marine band
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PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
SWITCHING ON, RECEPTION
AND SWITCHING OFF
Attaching / removing the aerial
1.
To switch on, press and hold the on/off
button (1) on the front of the radio.
2.
When the radio has passed its diagnostic tests,
A
it will emit a fanfare tone.
3.
The radio will enter standby mode. This is
indicated by the LED Amber flashing once
every 5 seconds, signalling that the radio is
B
ready for use.
4.
Adjust the volume control (2) to select the
desired volume level.
5.
Using the channel buttons (3) ensure you have
the correct channel selected.
6.
When receiving a valid signal, the LED will
illuminate steady green and audio will be
emitted from the radio's speaker or audio
accessory (if attached)
1.
To attach, carefully align the aerial with
7.
When finished using the radio, switch off
the socket. Screw in the aerial clockwise
by pressing and holding the on/off button
(taking care not to cross the thread) until it
(1) until the radio beeps and the LED/LCD is
is seated firmly with the accessory cover's
extinguished.
rubber ring between the aerial and the top
of the radio.
(A)
2.
To remove, unscrew the aerial anti-clockwise.
TRANSMITTING
(B)
1.
Perform steps 1 through to 5 of Switching On,
Attaching / removing the battery pack
Reception and Switching Off.
2.
Before transmitting, monitor the channel
C
and make sure it is clear.
3.
When receiving a signal, wait until the signal
stops before transmitting. The transceiver
cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
4.
Press the PTT (Push To Talk) button (4) to begin
your transmission. To confirm transmission the
LED illuminates red.
D
5.
For best transmitted speech quality, you must
talk directly into the radio's microphone (9) at
around 4cm between your mouth and the radio
1.
To attach, locate the pegs on the bottom of the
complete, the charger.
battery into the slots on the radio and press
6.
Please note: if you talk into the top of the
the top of the battery against the radio. Secure
radio or with your mouth further away, you will
battery by tightening the screw clockwise
transmit poor quality speech.
by hand. (Do not use any implement or
7.
When the transmission is finished release the
overtighten).
(C)
PTT button.
2.
To
remove,
unscrew
the
locking
screw
anti-clockwise and pull the battery away
from the top of the radio.
(D)
EU DECL AR ATION OF CONFORMIT Y
We. Entel UK Limited of:
320 Centennial Ave, Centennial Park,
Elstree. WD6 3TJ United Kingdom
Tel +44 208 236 0032
info@entel.co.uk
Declare under our sole responsibility that the
product ranges specified below conform to
the following standards or other nominative
documents;
HT544, HT844 V2 series, HT944 V2 series,
EN 301 178-2 V1.2:2007
EN 60945:2002
EN 60950-1:2006 in accordance with
Directive 1999/5/EC
This declaration is valid for Directive 94/9/EC
until 19 April 2016
This declaration is valid for Directive 2014/34/
EU from 20 April 2016
HT544, HT844 V2 series, HT944 V2 series
EN 60079-0:2012
EN 60079-11:2012
Related certificates:
HT844 V2 series, HT944 V2 series
Sira 10ATEX2066X
HT9XX marking Ex ll 2 G Ex ib llC T4 Gb
HT8XX marking Ex ll 2 G Ex ib llA T4 Gb
HT544
IECEx SIR 10.0097X
Marking Ex ll 2 G Ex ib llA T4 Gb
Sira Certification. Unit 6, Hawarden Industrial
Park,Hawarden, Deeside. CH5 3US, UK
Notified Body No. 0518
Quality Assurance Notification:
Intertek. Intertek House, Leatherhead
KT22 7SB, UK
Notified Body No. 0359
Name: Mike Jamieson
Position: Quality Manager
Date: 1st December 2015
Signed:
www.entel.co.uk
HTx44
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HT544
HT844
HT944
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Quick Start User Guide
Designed in the United Kingdom

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  • Page 1 5 seconds, signalling that the radio is documents; ready for use. HT544, HT844 V2 series, HT944 V2 series, Quick Start User Guide Adjust the volume control (2) to select the EN 301 178-2 V1.2:2007 desired volume level.
  • Page 2 To meet your exact requirements the radio may have been customised by to green (a fully discharged battery pack will take approximately 6 hours your Entel dealer. These features will be explained in a separate guide Red steady - Transmitting to recharge).
  • Page 3: Preparing Your Radio For Use

    The HT54x are professional marine handheld transceivers that operate on the VHF marine band. The HT544 has 58 international marine channels and 36 dealer programmable private channels. The 58 marine channels are switchable to comply with International, USA or Canadian regulations, which can be done directly via the radio’s keypad using the screen’s LCD.
  • Page 4: Battery Care / Information

    This process will need to be repeated if the attached securely to the radio or get it wet battery is allowed to completely discharge in Your Entel radio is supplied with a high 1. Connect the AC adapter to the charger by other means the future.
  • Page 5 Stubby antenna VHF CAT80S Stubby antenna UHF For complete up to date list of optional accessories visit www.entel.co.uk Note: The use of non Entel approved accessories will invalidate your intrinsically safe approval. Refer to certificate Sira 10 for permitted accessories.
  • Page 6: Controls And Indicators

    Controls & Indicators HT544 Standard Features: Dealer Channel / Scan programmable Environmentally protected to IP68 i.e. submersible to 5 metres for up to 60 minutes. control button 3 Antenna Robust design, exceeds MIL-STD-810C/D/E/F. LCD screen to display channel number & current settings \ status.
  • Page 7: Noaa Weather Channels

    Turn the ON/OFF control on the top of the radio clockwise until the LCD iluminates & a short In compliance with worldwide license regulations the following versions of HT544 beep is emitted. To turn the radio off turn the ON/OFF control anti-clock wise until the LCD are available: deluminates.
  • Page 8: The Scan Function

    Functions Channels The Scan Function SIMPLEX / DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Your transceiver has been factory programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), Industry Canada 1. Select the desired channel to be scanned using the & buttons. and International regulations. The mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex 2.
  • Page 9: Lcd Indicators

    Controls LCD Indicators Indicator Description High power selected (5 Watts) Low power (1 Watt). The Radio is Transmitting. The Radio is Recieving. Indicated channel is memorised for scanning. Scrambler mode enabled (version A & B only). Voice operated transmit mode enabled. Indicates the channel set for USA.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    13 H/L Button: Press and hold this button for 1 second to toggle between high and low power (1 & 5 Watts). 14 The Accessory Connector: Used to attach any HT544 approved accessory. 15 LED Indicator: Indicates the status of the radio: •...
  • Page 11: Channel Chart

    Channel Chart Channel Chart Frequency Channel Set Channel Set Frequency Channel Use Channel Use Receive Transmit Receive Transmit USA CAN USA CAN 156.05000 PORT OPERATION AND COMMERCIAL 157.10000 156.05000 PUBLIC, PORT OPERATIONS 160.65000 157.10000 PORT OPERATION, SHIP MOVEMENT 161.70000 160.70000 156.10000 PUBLIC, PORT OPERATIONS U.S.
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Channel Chart Technical Specifications Frequency Channel Set GENERAL Channel Use Receive Transmit USA CAN INT 156 - 163.275MHz Frequency Range 156.72500 PORT OPERATIONS 25 kHz PORT \ GUARD CHANNELS 156.77500 Channel Spacing 156.82500 PORT \ GUARD CHANNELS Simplex Communication Method 156.87500 PORT OPERATIONS High Efficiency Helical...
  • Page 13: Glossary Of Terms

    Technical Specifications Glossary of Terms Term Description TRANSMITTER Canadian Channels designated as defined and regulated by Industry Canada, (RIC), 156.025 - 157.425 Frequency Range Channels Marine Communications & Traffic Services. Power Output Selectable: HIGH = 4W, LOW = 1W Duplex Transmit and receive on different frequencies.
  • Page 14 Notes Notes Use this page to record important information, such as the serial number of your radio and any private channels programmed by your dealer etc.
  • Page 15 To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, batteries must only be charged in an area known to be non-hazardous. Use of battery chargers other than the Entel charger supplied will invalidate the explosion protection certification. <Intended Country Of Use>...

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