Basic Operation; Prohibited Communications; Initial Setup; Reception - Standard Horizon HX210 Owner's Manual

8. BASIC OPERATION

8.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS

The FCC prohibits the following communications:
 False distress or emergency messages.
 Messages to "any boat" except in emergencies and radio tests.
 Messages to or from a vessel on land.
 Transmission while on land.
 Obscene, indecent, or profane language ( potential fine of $10,000 ) .

8.2 INITIAL SETUP

1. To install the antenna onto the transceiver; hold the bottom end of the
antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until
it is snug. Do not over-tighten.

8.3 RECEPTION

1. Press and hold the POWER key for one second to turn the radio "ON".
2. Press and hold the [SQL] switch until the
" " indicator appears on the display.
This is the "squelch off" state.
3. Press the [VOL-] or [VOL+] key until noise or audio from the speaker is
heard at a comfortable level.
4. Press the [SQL] switch to resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
5. Press the [p] or [q] key to select the desired channel. Refer to the chan-
nel chart on page 38 for available channels.
6. When a signal is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening
level. The "
channel is being used or the radio is not squelched.

8.4 TRANSMISSION

1. Setup the transceiver as described in the "8.3 RECEPTION" discussion above.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
3. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch to
transmit. During transmission, the "
dicator will appear on the display.
4. Position the microphone about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~ 2.5 cm) away from
your mouth. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.
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