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FCC ID: K6630493X20 / IC: 511B-303493X20
HX300
Floating VHF FM Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual
HX300
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Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

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  • Page 1 FCC ID: K6630493X20 / IC: 511B-303493X20 HX300 Floating VHF FM Marine Transceiver Owner’s Manual HX300 Page 1 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT ..................... 32 10. WARRANTY.............................. 38 11. SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 41 11.1 GENERAL ............................ 41 11.2 TRANSMITTER..........................41 11.3 RECEIVER ........................... 41 12. FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ..............42 13. FCC NOTICE ............................43 Page 2 HX300 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 3: Quick Reference Guide

    Place your mouth about 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from MIC hole and speak in a normal voice level while pressing the PTT switch. MIC Hole HX300 Page 3 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 4: General Information

    Battery Life displayed on LCD, the Water Hazard Lamp which blinks automatically when fell in water, and a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT). The HX300 transmitter provides a full 5 Watt of transmit power and also is selectable to 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or at- tachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regulations. HX300 Page 5 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    230 VAC (Type-C plug), and “U” suffix is for use with 230 VAC (Type-BF plug). Note: Before operating the HX300 for the first time, it is recommended that the battery be charged. Please see section “4.2.3 BATTERY CHARGING” for details.

  • Page 7: About This Radio

    “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). HX300 Page 7 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 8: Calling Another Vessel ( Channel 16 Or 9 )

    “go to”, the number of the other channel, and “over”. Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not busy, call the other vessel. Page 8 HX300 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 9: Operating On Channel 13

    Simplex (ship to ship) or duplex (marine operator) mode is automatically acti- vated, depending on the channel and whether the USA, International or Canadian operating band is selected. HX300 Page 9 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    After using the HX300 in salt water environment is recommended to clean the radio with fresh water after exposure to salt water by rinsing the radio under a sink faucet or by dunking the radio in a bucket of fresh water.
  • Page 11 Battery packs should be charged only in non-hazardous environ-  ments; Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries;  Use only a STANDARD HORIZON approved charger. The use of any  other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery. Follow charging instructions provided with the chargers. ...

  • Page 12: Battery Installation / Removal

    5. When charging is completed, the “ ” icon disappears and “FL” notation will appear in the display. Disconnect the Charge Cable from the HX300 and close the CHG cover securely, then unplug the PA-54B from the AC line outlet.

  • Page 13: Belt Clip Installation / Removal

    FCC ID: K6630493X20 / IC: 511B-303493X20 CAUTION  The HX300 does NOT keep the water resistance when the CHG Cover is not closed securely.  The PA-54B is NOT designed to be waterproof. Do not attempt to charge in water hazardous locations.

  • Page 14: Installation Of Option

    FBA-44 is a Battery Case that holds three “AAA” size Alkaline Batteries and is used with the HX300 transceiver. When the FBA-44 is installed into the HX300, the radio can withstand immersion in water up to 3.3 ft (1 m) for 30 minutes.

  • Page 15: Controls And Indicators

    The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here. PTT ( PUSH-TO-TALK ) Switch ( Left Side Panel ) When pushed activates the transmitter. LCD Display This display shows current operating conditions, as indicated on the page 18. HX300 Page 15 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
  • Page 16 Press the key momentarily, the channel (or level) decrease one step. Holding the key, channel (or level) decrease continuously. Press and hold this key for two seconds to turn the radio “on” or “off”. Page 16 HX300 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
  • Page 17 Speak slowly and clearly into the micro- phone. Water Hazard Lamp When the HX300 fell in water, this lamp blinks in red to inform a emer- gency. Water Hazard Terminal These terminals are detection terminal for the Water Hazard Lamp.

  • Page 18: Lcd Indicators

    ”: Battery is very low “ (Blinking)”: Prepare to charge the battery “PRESET” Indicator This indicator shows the channel is in the “Preset Channel”. “PRI” Indicator This indicator shows the channel is in the “Priority Channel”. Page 18 HX300 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
  • Page 19 VOL Indicator This indicator shows the receiver audio volume level. SQL Indicator This indicator shows the squelch level. Channel Display The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmission and reception modes. HX300 Page 19 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    6. When a signal is received, adjust the volume (press key, followed by the key) to the de- sired listening level. The “ ” indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the channel is being used. Page 20 HX300 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 21: Transmission

    TOT feature. WATER HAZARD LAMP When the HX300 fell in water, the Water Hazard Lamp will blink. The Water Hazard Lamp will turn off automatically approximately 15 sec- onds later when pull up the HX300 from water.

  • Page 22: Usa, Canadian, And International Channels

    3. Refer to the marine channel charts in section “9. VHF MARINE CHAN- NEL ASSIGNMENTS” for allocated channels. 6.6 KEYPAD LOCKING In order to prevent accidental channel change, the HX300’s keypad may be locked out. Hold down the key to lock the keypad (except the...

  • Page 23: Noaa Weather Alert Testing

    Channel (“ P0 ” ~ “ P9 ”). 4. Press the key to program the current channel into the Preset Channel Bank. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program the other channel into Preset Chan- nels, if desired. HX300 Page 23 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 24: Operation

    6.9 SCANNING The HX300 allows the user to select the scan type from “Memory Scan” or “Priority Scan”. The “Memory Scan” scans the channels that were pro- grammed into Scan Memory and also channels stored in the Preset Channel (“...

  • Page 25: Selecting The Scan Type

    Preset Channel, and the Priority Channel (Channel 16). Memory Scan: Scans the Scan Memory and the Pre- set Channel. 6. After completing your selection, turn the transceiver off and on by press and holding the key. riority eMory HX300 Page 25 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 26: Operation

    ” and “ ” icons will appears on the dis- play during scanning. 3. When the HX300 receives a transmission on a work- ing channel, it will stop on the working channel and “Dual Watch” (described in next chapter) to the prior- ity channel until the incoming signal disappears, then start scanning again.

  • Page 27: Tri-Watch

    3. When a transmission is received on the “Priority Channel”, the radio receives the “Priority Channel” until the incoming signal disappears. 4. When the HX300 receives a transmission on the work- ing channel, the radio will dual watch between the working channel and Priority Channel (Channel 16).

  • Page 28: Menu ( "Set" ) Mode

    FCC ID: K6630493X20 / IC: 511B-303493X20 7. MENU ( “SET” ) MODE The HX300’s Menu Mode allows a number of the HX300 operating param- eters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements. The Menu Mode is easy to activate and set, using the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 29 Available Values: F1 / F2 / F3 / F4 / SO (SOS) / OF (OFF) Default: F1 F1: The Water Hazard Lamp blinks slowly when the when the HX300 fell in water. F2: The Water Hazard Lamp blinks rapidly when the when the HX300 fell in water.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    FCC ID: K6630493X20 / IC: 511B-303493X20 8. MAINTENANCE 8.1 GENERAL The inherent quality of the solid-state components in STANDARD HORIZON radios will provide many years of continuous use. Take the following precau- tions to prevent damage to the radio. To prevent corrosion of electrical contacts and keep the water resistance, ...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Chart

    Hold down the key for 2 sec- onds to turn the Key Lock off. “ ” indicator on the LCD does Detective battery FNB- Contact your Standard Horizon not appear while charging. 122LI. dealer. HX300 Page 31 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 32: Vhf Marine Channel Assignment

    5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the term “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of these are shared with other users and some are used only in Page 32 HX300 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
  • Page 33 Head of Passes near Baton Rouge. Additionally it is not available for use in the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Ca- nal, and the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal, except to aid the transition from these areas. HX300 Page 33 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
  • Page 34 18. Available for assignment to coast stations, the use of which is in accord with an agreed program, for the broadcast of information to ship stations concerning the environment. Page 34 HX300 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 35: Vhf Marine Channel Chart

    157.150 U.S. Government Only 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine 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) HX300 Page 35 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
  • Page 36 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship-movement 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational) 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement 156.975 Commercial Page 36 HX300 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
  • Page 37 161.775 Weather (receive only) WX10 - - - 163.275 Weather (receive only) NOTE: Simplex channels, 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. HX300 Page 37 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    STANDARD HORIZON (a division of VER- TEX STANDARD). Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number, and date of purchase. 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 39 This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the Unit- ed States of America and the District of Columbia. STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replace- ment parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist.
  • Page 40 Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX300, 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 8:00-5:00PST.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 70 dB typical Intermodulation: 68 dB typical Hum & Noise Ratio: 40 dB typical AF Output (Internal SP): 600 mW @8  for 10 % THD (@3.7 V) Measured in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. HX300 Page 41 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 42: Fcc And Canada Radio License Information

    FCC ID: K6630493X20 / IC: 511B-303493X20 12. FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion (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 43: Fcc Notice

    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 44 Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD All rights reserved. US Headquarters No portion of this manual 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630, U.S.A. may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Printed in China Page 44 HX300 Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.

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