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Standard Horizon HX890 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HX890 HX890E Class-H DSC GPS Transceiver Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........2 8.12 MOB OPERATION ......... 31 QUICK REFERENCE ........... 2 8.13 VOX OPERATION ......... 31 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ......3 8.14 VOICE SCRAMBLER ........31 8.15 OPERATION MENU ........32 1.1 INTRODUCTION ..........3 9.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ATIS codes .... 96 14.1 CHANNEL GROUP ........80 18.4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ...... 97 14.2 WEATHER ALERT (HX890 USA version only) ..80 19. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ... 98 14.3 SCAN MEMORY ..........80 19.1 HX890 (USA Version) ........98 14.4 SCAN TYPE ...........

  • Page 4: Quick Reference

         The HX890 is equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) menu system. Basic operation may be accomplished by following the procedures below:  : Press and hold to turn the transceiver ON/OFF.  PTT (Push-To-Talk): Activates the transmitter when pressed.

  • Page 5: General Information

    The HX890 is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) ITU-R M.493 Class H operation. Class H operation allows continuous receiving of Digital Selective Calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call. The HX890 operates on all currently-allocated marine channels which are switchable for use with USA, International, or Canadian regulations.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the safety precautions, and use this product safely. Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or misuse of this product by the pur- chaser or any third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages caused through the use of this product by the purchaser or any third party, except in cases where ordered to pay damages under the laws.

  • Page 7: Online Warranty Registration

    3. ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www.standardhorizon.com - Owner’s Corner to register the HX890 Marine VHF. NOTE: visiting the STANDARD HORIZON website from time to time may be benefi- cial. When new products are released, information will appear on the website. 4. ABOUT THIS RADIO PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS (in USA or Canada only) The FCC prohibits the following communications: •...

  • Page 8: Calling Another Vessel

    10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel. NOTE The HX890 has the DSC Distress Alert, that can transmit a Distress Alert digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section “10. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)”.

  • Page 9: Making Telephone Calls

    After a transmission, say “over”, and release the PTT button. When all commu- nication with the other vessel is completed, end the last transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word “out”. Note that it is not necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and end of the contact.

  • Page 10: Radio Care

    Northeast Sea Tow Portland-Midcoast (Maine) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Boston - Ch. 27 Sea Tow South Shore (Mass.) - Ch. 28 Sea Tow Rhode Island - Ch. 24 Sea Tow Eastern Long Island - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Huntington (N.Y.) - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Manasquan (N.J.) - Ch.

  • Page 11: Notes To Assure

    NOTES TO ASSURE WATERPROOF INTEGRITY CAUTION! To ensure the waterproof integrity of the HX890, please make sure to observe the precautions described below of the HX890, observe the precautions regarding waterproofing as described below. Failure to observe even one of the precautions may degrade the waterproof integrity, resulting in water intrusion into the transceiver.

  • Page 12: Packing List

    5. PACKING LIST PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents:  HX890 Transceiver Antenna *  CAT460  SBR-13LI 7.4V 1800 mAh Li-ion Battery Pack  SAD-25 * AC adaptor for SBH-32  SBH-32 Charger Cradle  E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug for SBH-32 ...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    6. GETTING STARTED CAUTION! Waterproof and floating features of the transceiver are assured only when the battery cover is correctly attached to the transceiver, the DATA jack cover is locked completely and the MIC/SP cap is screwed in tight. Refer to the section “4.9 NOTES TO ASSURE WATERPROOF INTEGRITY”, for details on the waterproof and floating integrity. BATTERIES AND CHARGERS If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the SBH-32 Charger Cradle with the SAD-25 AC Adaptor, as...
  • Page 14  Battery packs should be charged only in non-hazardous environments.  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 15 6.1.2 Rechargeable Battery Installation/Removal 1. Turn the transceiver OFF. 2. Slide the battery cover lock switch to the “UNLOCK” position, then press “PUSH” to open the battery cover. UNLOCK 3. Install the SBR-13LI battery pack into the battery rest aligning it to the battery contacts until it clicks.
  • Page 16 NOTE The SBH-32 is only designed for the charging of the HX890’s battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The SBH-32 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not...

  • Page 17: Belt Clip Installation / Removal

    6.1.5 Installation of the SBT-13 Battery Case The SBT-13 is a battery case that holds five “AAA” size Alkaline batteries and is used with the HX890 transceiver. The Alkaline batteries can be used for reception and transmission in an emergency, and battery life will be shortened dramatically. 1. Turn the transceiver OFF. 2. S lide the five “AAA” size Alkaline batteries into the SBT-13 with the Negative (−) side of the batteries...

  • Page 18: Attaching An Antenna

    ATTACHING AN ANTENNA Insert the CAT460 antenna into the ANT jack at the top panel, 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. MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) 6.4.1 What is an MMSI? An MMSI is a nine-digit number used on marine transceivers capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC).

  • Page 19: Checking Gps Signal

    1 to 2. Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is correct. CHECKING GPS SIGNAL (GPS STATUS DISPLAY) When the HX890 receives the GPS signal, a small satellite icon “ ” will appear on the display and your current location (latitude/longitude) is shown on the display.

  • Page 20: Changing The Gps Time

    NOTE • When the HX890 is first turned on, it may take several minutes to compute a fix of your position. This is normal, as the HX890 is down- loading “almanac” information from the GPS satellites. • When using the HX890 inside of a cabin where GPS reception is limited, choose a place where GPS satellite reception is good enough referring to the GPS status display.

  • Page 21: Controls And Switches

    For detailed operating instructions refer to chapter 8 of this manual. NOTE HX890 is only submersible* when the MIC/SP jack, DATA jack and battery cover, are properly sealed with their rubber gaskets. *(IPX8 Specification for submersibility: 5 ft. (1.5 m) for 30 minutes.) ANT jack ( Top side ) ...
  • Page 22  SQL switch (Left side) Press this key to activate the squelch adjusting mode. Press the CH▲ or CH▼ key to adjust the squelch threshold level. Press and hold the squelch key for 3 seconds to open the squelch, allow- ing you to monitor the operating channel.
  • Page 23 VOL+ key Press to increase the speaker audio volume level. VOL− key Press to decrease the speaker audio volume level. 16/S key Pressing this key immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Holding the key down recalls the SUB channel (The default setting is channel 9).

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    8. BASIC OPERATION NOTE Before operating the HX890 for the first time, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery. See section “6.1.4 Battery Charging”. for details. TURNING THE TRANSCEIVER ON AND OFF 1. Press and hold the key on the left side of the radio to turn the radio ON.

  • Page 25: Transmit Time-Out Timer (Tot)

    8.3.1 Transmit Power The TX output power of the HX890 is set to high level (6 W (5 W)*) in factory default, and the “HI” indicator is displayed at the top of the screen. To switch the TX output power: 1.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Channel Group

    1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. The HX890 can receive weather alerts when monitoring a weather channel and, on the last selected weather channel during scanning modes or while on...

  • Page 27: Multi Watch (To Priority Channel)

    8.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing (USA version only) NOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the HX890’s NOAA weather feature, setup as in section 8.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert (USA version only) and confirm the alert is heard on Wednesdays between 11AM and 1PM local time.

  • Page 28: Scanning

    TIME LOC 09:56:56 channel that was selected in step 2. If a signal is received on the watch channel selected in step 2, the HX890 will periodically dual watch to the priority channel. 4. T o stop dual watch, press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, then press the [DUAL WATCH] soft key again.
  • Page 29 8.9.1 Selecting the Scan Type SELECT SELECT Press and hold CH SETUP SCAN TYPE     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select “PRIORITY” or CH SETUP SCAN TYPE “MEMORY”. PRIORITY MEMORY 2. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 3.

  • Page 30: Preset Channels: Instant Access

    8.9.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) 1. Set the scan type to “MEMORY” in the CH SETUP menu (refer to “8.9.1 Selecting the Scan Type”). 2. Press the SQL key, then press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key until background noise disappears. 3. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, then press the [SCAN] MEM- soft key.

  • Page 31: Programming

    8.10.1 Programming 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select the BUSY channel to be programmed. P-SET USCG 2. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly to indicate 33 ° 37.1200 the function on the display, then press and 118 ° 09.5822 BUSY TIME LOC 09:56:56 P-SET hold the [PRESET] soft key until the “P-SET”...

  • Page 32: Listening To The Fm Broadcast Radio

    8.11 Listening to the FM Broadcast Radio The HX890 includes provision for FM broadcast reception. 1. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, then press the [FM] soft key. 2. The FM radio screen will appear, press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to tune the frequency in 100 kHz steps.

  • Page 33: Mob Operation

    VOX headset SSM-64A (or a compatible device from a third-party vender). Insert the plug of the VOX headset into the MIC/SP jack of the HX890, then speak into the microphone of the headset to start VOX operation.

  • Page 34: Operation Menu

    8.15 OPERATION MENU The HX890 provides the advanced features listed below, via the “MENU” screen that is displayed by pressing the [MENU/SET] key on the front panel. DSC CALL The following four types of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) are available: Individual Calling;...

  • Page 35: Gps Operation

    9. GPS OPERATION The HX890 has an internal GPS antenna to receive and display the position information. Your position information as well as other station received positions can be stored in memory and utilized later for navigation. NOTE The GPS unit may be turned off, or set to power save mode to increase the battery life, via the SETUP menu.

  • Page 36: Gps Logger Operation

    GPS LOGGER OPERATION The HX890 includes a position logger that allows recording the GPS location information at periodic intervals. 1. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, then press the [LOGGER] soft key to turn the function ON or OFF. P-SET The recording starts and the display returns to the previous DISTRESS 33 °...

  • Page 37: Digital Selective Calling (Dsc)

    10.2 DSC DISTRESS ALERT The HX890 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC distress messages to all DSC radios. Distress Alert transmissions from the HX890 will include the latitude and longitude of the vessel when the internal GPS unit is activated.
  • Page 38 00:10 SINCE: key. Transmitting the Distress Alert with Nature of Distress The HX890 is capable of transmitting the Distress Alert with the following “Nature of Distress” categories: Undesignated, Fire/Explosion, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, Man Overboard SELECT...
  • Page 39 When the Distress Alert is transmitted, it is repeated every 4 minutes until the Distress Alert is canceled by the user, or until the radio is turned OFF and ON again. The HX890 Distress Alert may be suspended (paused) using the procedure below.

  • Page 40: Receiving The Distress Alert

    10.2.2 Receiving the Distress Alert 1. When the Distress Alert is received, an emergency alarm RX DISTRESS 366901235 sounds. Yaesu NATURE:UNDESIGNATED 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 24 ° 25.9755 POS: 118 ° 59.4566 12:56 3. Press the CH▼ key several times to show the information TIME: NOT ACKNOELESGED 00:05...

  • Page 41: All Ships Call

    10.3 ALL SHIPS CALL The all ships call function allows calls DSC equipped vessels without having their MMSI in the individual calling directory. 10.3.1 Receiving an All Ships Call 1. When an all ships call is received, an emer- RX ALL SHIPS 366901234 gency alarm will sound.

  • Page 42: Individual Call

    Up to 100 individual contacts may be programmed. 10.4.1 Setting up the Individual Call Directory The HX890 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the associated MMSI number you wish to contact via individual calls, position report, and test call transmissions.

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Individual Call Reply

    8. After the ninth character has been entered, press the [FINISH] soft key. 9. To store the entered data, press the [CH▼] key to select INDIVIDUAL DIR. “SAVE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key. NAME: STANDARD--------- 10. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 1 through 9. MMSI: 987654321 11.

  • Page 44: Transmitting An Individual Call

    10.4.4 Transmitting an Individual Call This feature allows the user to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. This is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting the operator to go to another working channel. Individual Call using the Individual/Position Directory SELECT INDIVIDUAL SELECT...
  • Page 45 Individual Call by Manually Entering a MMSI An MMSI number to be contacted may be manually entered without storing it in the individual directory. SELECT INDIVIDUAL SELECT Press     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select “NEW INDIVIDUAL CALL HISTORY ID”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

  • Page 46: Receiving An Individual Call

    10.4.5 Receiving an Individual Call When an individual DSC call is received, the radio will automatically respond (default setting) to the calling ship, and switch to the requested channel for voice communications. If you want to see who is calling before replying to the call, change the Call Reply setting to manual.

  • Page 47: Setting Up The Individual Call Ringer

    2. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 5sec 10sec 3. Press the [CLR] key to return to radio operation. 15sec 20sec BACK ENTER The HX890 individual call ringer may be turned ON or OFF. SELECT SELECT DSC SETUP DSC BEEP Press and hold  ...

  • Page 48: Group Call

     Group MMSI numbers are not assigned by the FCC or other organizations licensed to assign ship MMSI numbers.  The first digit of a group MMSI is always set to “0” by International rules. All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a group MMSI the first digit is set to “0”.  The USCG recommends programming the MID of a ship MMSI into the Second, Third and Fourth digits of the group MMSI as it denotes the area the ship is located in.
  • Page 49 SELECT SELECT Press and hold DSC SETUP GROUP DIR.     key) key) key) key) 1. Begin by entering a name for the group. DSC SETUP GROUP DIR. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press EDIT the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key select “ADD”. DELETE GROUP DIR.

  • Page 50: Transmitting A Group Call

    10.5.2 Transmitting a Group Call Group Call using the Group Directory SELECT GROUP SELECT Press     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select GROUP CALL HISTORY “HISTORY” or “MEMORY”. MEMORY NEW ID 2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press GROUP CALL the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select a group you HISTORY...

  • Page 51: Receiving A Group Call

    8. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the PTT button and talk into the microphone to communicate the message to the group of vessels. 10.5.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, the HX890 will sound a RX GROUP 036690123 ringing alarm.

  • Page 52: Setting Up The Group Call Ringer

    You may review the unread group call from the DSC log, refer to the section “10.10.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls”. 10.5.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer The HX890 group call ringer may be set to ON or OFF with the DSC SETUP Menu: SELECT...

  • Page 53: Position Request

    10.6 POSITION REQUEST Advancements in the DSC system have made it possible to receive position request calls from other vessels. NOTE To respond to a position request, the vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its DSC radio and must not have its radio set to deny position requests.

  • Page 54: Manual Input Of Position Information

    10.6.2 Manual Input of Position Information If the HX890 is located in an area where GPS reception is limited, in order to reply to the received position request, you may manually input the location (latitude and longitude) and time to be sent.

  • Page 55: Setting Up A Position Request Ringer

    10.6.4 Setting up a Position Request Ringer The HX890 position request ringer may to set to ON or OFF. SELECT SELECT Press and hold DSC SETUP DSC BEEP     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select “POS...

  • Page 56: Receiving A Dsc Position Report Call

    7. Press the [QUIT] soft key to return to radio operation. DSC Position Report Call by Manually Input Location and Time If the HX890 is located in an area where GPS reception is limited and you want to transmit a position report call, you may manually input the location (latitude and longitude) and time to be sent.

  • Page 57: Navigating To The Reported Position

    20nm STOP NEXT TG FUNC 10.7.4 Saving the Reported Position as a Waypoint The HX890 can save a position report call in the radio’s memory as a waypoint. 1. After the position report call has been RX POS REPORT 987654321 received, press the [SAVE] soft key.

  • Page 58: Setting Up A Position Report Ringer

    [CH▲] key to select “ON” in the step 2 above. 10.8 AUTO POS POLLING The HX890 has the capability to automatically track six vessels programmed into the individual directory, or to automatically send your position information to the programmed stations.

  • Page 59: Automatically Polled

    10.8.2 Selecting Vessels to be Automatically Polled NOTE The radio uses the individual directory to select vessels to be auto- matically polled. Before proceeding, refer to section “10.4.1 Setting up the Individual Call Directory” and enter the MMSI of vessels you want to poll before proceeding.

  • Page 60: Dsc Test

    10.9 DSC TEST This function is used to contact another DSC equipped vessel and ensure the DSC functions of the radio are operating. NOTE To use this feature, the radio that will receive the test call must also have the DSC Test feature. To perform the DSC test, first enter the MMSI of another vessel into the individual directory, or manually enter the MMSI using the procedure below: 10.9.1 Programming MMSI into Individual Directory...

  • Page 61: Dsc Log Operation

    The DSC log feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review. The HX890 can store up to 100 transmitted calls, up to the latest 50 Distress Alerts, and up to the latest 100 other calls (individual, group, all ships, position report, position request ack, test call ack, and polling calls).
  • Page 62 10.10.1 Reviewing and Resending a Transmitted Logged Call The HX890 allows transmitted logged calls to be reviewed and to resend the call. SELECT SELECT DSC LOG Press     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then confirm DSC LOG TRANSMITTED “TRANSMITTED”...
  • Page 63 10.10.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls SELECT DSC LOG SELECT Press     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select “RX DSC LOG TRANSMITTED OTHER CALL”. RX DISTRESS RX OTHER CALL 2. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then press LOG DELETE DSC LOG the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select the station...

  • Page 64: Dsc Loop Back Operation

    To delete logged calls one by one, review the details of the call you want to delete, then press the [DELETE] soft key. 10.11 DSC LOOP BACK OPERATION The HX890 has a self-test feature for DSC call. SELECT DSC LOOP BACK...

  • Page 65: Navigation

    11. NAVIGATION The HX890 is capable of storing up to 250 waypoints for navigation using the compass page. You can also navigate to the DSC Distress Alert GPS position, or to a GPS position received from another DSC radio using DSC polling.

  • Page 66: Setting Up Waypoint Directory

    2. If you want to give the waypoint an easy-to- WAYPOINT NAME: find name, select “NAME” with the [CH▼]/ 001WPT---------- POSITION: [CH▲] key, press the [SELECT] soft key, -- ° --.---- --- ° --.---- WAYPOINT then enter the name. For details, refer to SAVE POSITION SAVE &...
  • Page 67 4. W hen finished editing the position, press the [FINISH] soft key. 5. Select “SAVE” with the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key, then press the [SELECT] soft key to save the mark position into memory. 6. Press the [CLR] key to return to radio operation. Adding a Waypoint WAYPOINT SETUP SELECT SELECT Press and hold...
  • Page 68 ENTER Saving a DSC Position Call as a Waypoint When a position is received from another DSC radio the HX890 allows the position to be saved as a waypoint. Refer to section “10.7.4 Saving the Reported Position as a Waypoint” for...

  • Page 69: Selecting The Display Range

    2. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. BACK ENTER 3. Press the [CLR] key to return to radio operation. 11.1.4 Selecting the Arrival Range This menu item sets the range within which the HX890 will signal arrival at the destination. SELECT WAYPOINT SETUP SELECT...

  • Page 70: Setting Up Routing Directory

    11.2.1 Setting Up Routing Directory NOTE All the destinations and via-points must be programmed as waypoints in the HX890 memory. Refer to section “11.1.2 Setting Up Waypoint Directory”. Adding a Route WAYPOINT SETUP SELECT SELECT Press and hold ROUTE DIR.
  • Page 71 Editing a Route This function allows a previously entered route to be edited. WAYPOINT SETUP SELECT SELECT Press and hold ROUTE DIR.     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select WAYPOINT SETUP ROUTE DIR. “EDIT”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

  • Page 72: Starting And Stopping Route Navigation

    11.2.2 Starting and Stopping Route Navigation SELECT ROUTE SELECT Press     key) key) key) key) 1. Select the desired category (“HISTORY” or ROUTE HISTORY “MEMORY”), then press the [SELECT] soft key. MEMORY 2. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select a route, ROUTE then press the [SELECT] soft key.

  • Page 73: Gm Operation

    DSC Group call and Auto Position Polling, to display the group members' locations. 12.1 SETTING UP GM OPERATION The HX890 is capable of storing up to 10 groups with 1 to 9 members each. 12.1.1 Setting Up Group Directory NOTE ● For this function to operate, the same group MMSI must be...

  • Page 74: Setting Up The Polling Time Interval

    6. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select a list GM GROUP DIR. number, then press the [SELECT] soft key. STANDARD 7. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select a member from the Individual directory, then INDIVIDUAL DIR. YAESU press the [SELECT] soft key. KAREN BACK DELETE...

  • Page 75: Starting Gm Operation

    12.2 STARTING GM OPERATION SELECT Press   key) key) 1. Select a group you want to monitor with the GROUP MONITOR MEMORY [CH▼]/[CH▲] key, then press the [ENTER] KAREN soft key. 366901254 Horizon-1 Standard The GM operation starts and the GM target Horizon-2 USCG display appears.

  • Page 76: Starting Navigation To A Group Member

    12.2.2 Starting Navigation to a Group Member 1. Press one of the soft keys while the GM target is displayed, then press the [LIST] DW-16 soft key. 300 ° KARENS 2. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select a 35.2 NAME 1:KAREN 35.2 N-UP...

  • Page 77: Configuration Setup

    13. CONFIGURATION SETUP 13.1 DISPLAY MODE The display screen can be set for day time or night time operating. SELECT SELECT Press and hold CONFIGURATION DISPLAY MODE     key) key) key) key) CONFIGURATION 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select the desired LCD DISPLAY MODE screen setting: DAY MODE...

  • Page 78: Display Contrast

    13.4 DISPLAY CONTRAST The display contrast can be adjusted to suit your operation environment. SELECT SELECT CONFIGURATION Press and hold CONTRAST     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select the CONFIGURATION DIMMER desired contrast from “0” to “30” (“15” is LAMP CONTRAST default).

  • Page 79: Strobe Led

    13.7 STROBE LED Use this selection to set the emergency strobe LED operation. 13.7.1 Emergency LED SELECT SELECT CONFIGURATION Press and hold STROBE LED     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select CONFIGURATION STROBE LED “EMERGENCY LED”...

  • Page 80: Soft Keys

    DISPLAY FUNCTION ASSIGNED AS DEFAULT – NONE TX/PWR Changes transmit power. 1 (HX890) WX/CH Switches channels between weather and marine. SCAN Turns scanning function ON or OFF. DUAL WATCH Turns dual or triple watch scan function ON or OFF. WPT MARK Marks the current position for a “Waypoint”.

  • Page 81: Key Timer

    13.8.2 Key Timer SELECT SELECT Press and hold CONFIGURATION SOFT KEY     key) key) key) key) 1. Select “KEY TIMER” with the [CH▼]/[CH▲] CONFIGURATION SOFT KEY key, then press the [SELECT] soft key. KEY ASSIGNMENT KEY TIMER 2.

  • Page 82: Channel Function Setup

    This menu item permits setting the channel group to USA, International or Canada maritime channel group assignments. Refer to section “8.6 SELECTING THE CHANNEL GROUP” for details. 14.2 WEATHER ALERT (HX890 USA version only) Enables/disables the NOAA Weather Alert function. The default setting is “OFF”. SELECT...

  • Page 83: Priority Channel

    BACK ENTER 14.9 CHANNEL NAME When the HX890 “Normal” mode is selected, the display will show a name under the channel number. This name describes the use of the channel. The channel names may be customized using the below procedure.

  • Page 84: Noise Cancellation

    4. Repeat step 2 and 3 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to 15 characters, if you do not use all 15 characters, select “→” to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering the channel name, press the [CH▼]/[CH▲]/ [◄]/[►] key to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 2 and 3.

  • Page 85: Scrambler Setup

    14.11 SCRAMBLER SETUP Configure the voice scrambler setting. Two types of voice scrambler functions are available: the 4-code type (CVS2500A compatible) and the 32-code type (FVP-42 compatible for Furuno Electric FM-4721) (The scrambler is not avail- able for CH16 and CH70). SELECT SELECT Press and hold CH SETUP SCRAMBLER  ...

  • Page 86: Audio Filter Operation

    14.12.2 Setting the VOX Level SELECT SELECT Press and hold CH SETUP VOX LEVEL     key) key) key) key) CH SETUP 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select the desired activation VOX LEVEL level. The level can be set from “0” to “4” (“2” is default). 2.

  • Page 87: Summary Of The Channel Function Setup

    14.14 SUMMARY OF THE CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT VALUE CH GROUP Selects the channel group USA: USA version INTL: Europe version WX ALERT Turns the Weather Alert function ON or OFF SCAN MEMORY Add or remove a Scan Memory channel −...

  • Page 88: Dsc Setup

    15. DSC SETUP 15.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY The HX890 has a DSC directory where the names of vessels or persons, and the associated MMSI that you wish to contact via Individual Calls, Position Requests and Position Report transmissions, may be stored in memory.

  • Page 89: Auto Pos Polling

    118 ° 09.5822 TIME LOC 09:56:56 15.10 NO ACT (ACTION) TIMER If no key is pressed during the “MENU” or “DSC CALL” setup screen, the HX890 will automatically return to radio operation. The default selection is 15 minutes. SELECT SELECT...

  • Page 90: Wait Time For Position Fix

    15.11 WAIT TIME FOR POSITION FIX This menu allows selection of the maximum wait time for obtaining the position information when receiving a Distress Alert, a POS Report Call, or an acknowl- edgement to POS Request Call. The default selection is 15 seconds. SELECT SELECT DSC SETUP...

  • Page 91: Gps Setup

    16. GPS SETUP The “GPS Setup” mode allows the parameters for the HX890 internal GPS unit to be customized for your operating requirements. 16.1 GPS ON/OFF This selection allows the internal GPS unit to be turned ON or OFF to conserve battery power.

  • Page 92: Display Direction

    16.3 DISPLAY DIRECTION This menu item selects the compass orientation to be shown on the HX890 display. The default setting is “course up”. SELECT SELECT DIRECTION Press and hold     key) key) key) key) GPS SETUP 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select the desired direction DIRECTION from “COURSE UP”...

  • Page 93: Units Of Measure

    1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select “ON” or “OFF”. PINNING ON: When pinning is turned on, the HX890 will not update its position unless the vessel travels over 10 Ft. OFF: Whether the vessel is underway or stopped, the...

  • Page 94: Output Sentences

    16.11 OUTPUT SENTENCES This selection is used to setup the NMEA output sentences of the HX890. By default, all the NMEA sentences are turned “OFF”. SELECT SELECT Press and hold OUTPUT SENTENCES     key) key) key) key) GPS SETUP 1.

  • Page 95: Summary Of The Gps Setup

    16.14 SUMMARY OF THE GPS SETUP ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT VALUE GPS ON/OFF Turns on or off the GPS receiver POWER SAVE Selects the power save mode of the GPS AUTO unit DIRECTION Selects the compass direction to be COURSE UP displayed LOCATION FORMAT Selects the coordinate system to be...

  • Page 96: Atis Setup (Hx890E Only)

    17. ATIS SETUP (HX890E only) The HX890E supports the ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identification System) used in Inland waterways in Europe. When enabled ATIS mode transmits a unique ATIS code each time the PTT switch is released at the end of a transmission. Users should check with their local marine regulatory authority in their country for assistance in obtaining an ATIS code.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    SELECT 18. MAINTENANCE 18.1 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: • Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the transceiver •...

  • Page 98: Reset The User Mmsi And Atis Code

    18.3 Reset the USER MMSI and ATIS CODE If the MMSI number and ATIS code (HX890E only) need to be reset. Please contact Standard Horizon to obtain the required reset codes. 18.3.1 To request the Reset Code Contact Standard Horizon and confirm the following required information. ● The Information Necessary to obtain the Reset Code • Model name •...

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting Chart

    Poor location for GPS Move to a less obstructed position. satellite reception. Charge indicator does not Defective battery SBR-13LI. Contact Standard Horizon dealer. appear on the display The transceiver is not set Set the transceiver onto the SBH-32 when charging a battery.

  • Page 100: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments

    19. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS 19.1 HX890 (USA Version) VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE 160.650 Public Correspondence ( Marine Operator ) 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial. 1001 156.050 VTS in selected areas 160.700 Public Correspondence ( Marine Operator ) 156.100...
  • Page 101 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE 157.100 161.700 Port operation, ship movement US Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16 (USA) 1022 157.100 Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16 (Canada) 161.750 Public Correspondence ( Marine Operator ) 157.150 1023...
  • Page 102 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE Non-commercial ( Inter-ship only ) 156.625 US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, 156.675 International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, 156.725 International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement Port Operations ( Inter-ship only ) ( 1 W ) 156.775 Port Operations ( Inter-ship only ) ( 1 W ) 156.825...

  • Page 103: Hx890E

    19.2 HX890E CHANNEL USE SIMPLEX/ CH TX ( MHz ) LOW PWR All countries ( MHz ) DUPLEX Germany ( Except Germany ) 156.050 160.650 DUPLEX – TELEPHONE NAUTIK 156.100 160.700 DUPLEX – TELEPHONE NAUTIK 156.150 160.750 DUPLEX – TELEPHONE NAUTIK 156.200 160.800...
  • Page 104 CHANNEL USE SIMPLEX/ CH TX ( MHz ) LOW PWR All countries ( MHz ) DUPLEX Germany ( Except Germany ) 156.575 SIMPLEX LOW* PLEASURE SHIP-PORT 156.625 SIMPLEX LOW* SHIP-SHIP 156.675 SIMPLEX – PORT OPR NAUTIK 156.725 SIMPLEX LOW* PORT OPR SHIP-PORT 156.775 SIMPLEX...

  • Page 105: Specifications

    20. SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. Measurements are in accordance with TIA/ EIA-603 (U.S.A.) and EN301 178 (EXP). ● GENERAL Frequency Range ........TX: 156.025 MHz - 161.600 MHz (Frequency differs in some regions) RX: 156.050 MHz - 163.275 MHz (USA / International, Including WX channels) Channel Spacing .................
  • Page 106 ● RECEIVER (for Voice and DSC) Circuit Type .......... Double-Conversion Superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies ........for Voice 1st: 38.85 MHz 2nd: 450 kHz for DSC 1st: 30.4 MHz 2nd: 450 kHz Sensitivity ......... for Voice 0.25 μV for 12 dB SINAD (U.S.A.) -5 dBμ for 20 dB SINAD (EXP) for DSC 0.5 μV for 12 dB SINAD (U.S.A.) 0 dBμ for 20 dB SINAD (EXP) Adjacent Channel Selectivity ............. 70 dB typical Intermodulation ................

  • Page 107: Connecting A Usb Data Terminal

    21. CONNECTING A USB DATA TERMINAL TO THE PC The HX890 outputs the following NMEA 0183 sentences 9600: GLL, GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, DSC and DSE. If you have further inquires, please feel free to contact Product Support at: Phone: (800) 767-2450 Email: marinetech@yaesu.com...

  • Page 108: Fcc And Canada Radio License

    22. FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. 22.1 STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S.

  • Page 109: Rf Exposure Safety Statement

    23. RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT 23.1 SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmit- ter. When the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is pushed, the transceiver sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless devices.

  • Page 110: Fcc Notice

    24. 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 division of YAESU USA. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: ( 1 ) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND ( 2 ) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
  • Page 111 CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) Declaration of Conformity Type of Equipment: Floating Class H DSC Marine Transceiver with GPS Brand Name: STANDARD HORIZON Model Number: HX890 Manufacturer: YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Address of Manufacturer: Tennozu Parkside Building, 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku,Tokyo 140-0002 Japan This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 112: Standard Horizon Limited Warranty

    2. Include proof of original purchase from an authorized STANDARD HORIZON dealer/distributor, and ship the product, freight prepaid, to the address provided by the STANDARD HORIZON Service Center in your country/ region. 3. Upon receipt of this product, returned in accordance with the procedures described above, by the STANDARD HORIZON Authorized Service Center, all reasonable efforts will be expended by YAESU MUSEN to cause this product to conform to its original specifications. YAESU MUSEN will return the repaired product ( or a...
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  • Page 115 EU Declaration of Conformity We, Yaesu Musen Co. Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, hereby declare that this radio equipment HX890E is in full compliance with EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity for this product is available to view at http://www.yaesu.com/jp/red ATTENTION –...
  • Page 116 Copyright 2018 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Tennozu Parkside Building 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan 1806A-BC YAESU USA Printed in China 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.

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