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- Page 1 Application for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6630623X30 IC: 511B-30623X30 HX40 VHF FM Marine Transceiver Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Application for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6630623X30 IC: 511B-30623X30 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........1 8. MENU (“SETUP”) ..........29 1.1 INTRODUCTION ..........1 CHANNEL SETUP ..........29 CHANNEL GROUP ........29 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........2 WEATHER ALERT ........ -
Page 3: General Information
Battery Life display on the LCD, and a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT). The HX40 transmitter provides a full 6 Watts of transmit power which is also to selectable to 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
An injury, electric shock, or failure may result. damage, ignition, or failure may result. Please Never touch the antenna during transmission. contact the dealer from which you purchased this This may result in injury, electric shock and equip- product. ment failure. Page 2 HX40... - Page 5 Injury to the child, or damage to the transceiver fix tape or insulating covering to its terminals. may result. Do not use any products other than the speci- fied options and accessories. Failure or miss operation may result. HX40 Page 3...
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Page 6: About This Radio
$10,000 for the first offense. 3.2 ABOUT WATER PROTECTION ※ The HX40 is only submersible when the MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack. ※ IPX7 Specification for submersibility: 3 ft. (1 m) for 30 minutes. 3.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING ( CHANNEL 16 ) Channel 16 is designated as the Hail and Distress Channel. -
Page 7: Calling Another Vessel ( Channel 16 Or 9 )
Call Sign with each transmission, only at the begin- ning and end of the contact. Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning. HX40 Page 5... -
Page 8: Bridge Channels 13 And 67
Simplex (ship to ship) or duplex (marine operator) mode is automatically activated, de- pending on the channel and whether the USA, International or Canadian operating band is selected. Page 6 HX40... -
Page 9: Automated Radio Check Service
Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor - Ch. 24 Sea Tow Tampa Bay - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Horseshoe Beach - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Carrabelle/St. Marks - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Pensacola/Orange Beach (Ala.) - Ch. 27 HX40 Page 7... -
Page 10: Accessories
100-240 VAC (Type-C plug), and “U” suffix is for use with 100-240 VAC (Type-BF plug). Note: Before operating the HX40 for the first time, it is recommended that the battery be charged. Please see section “5.2.2 BATTERY CHARGING” for details. -
Page 11: Getting Started
5. GETTING STARTED 5.1 RADIO CARE After using the HX40 in a salt water environment, it is recommended to clean the radio with fresh water by rinsing the radio under a sink faucet or by dunk- ing the radio in a bucket of fresh water. After washing, use a soft cloth and thoroughly dry all parts of the radio. -
Page 12: Battery Charging
DC jack at the bottom of the SBH-27, then plug the SAD-23B into the AC line outlet. 3. Place the HX40 into the SBH-27; the anten- na should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front. -
Page 13: Belt Clip Installation / Removal
NOTE The SAD-23B is only designed for the charging of the HX40’s built- in battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The SAD-23B may introduce noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so it is not recommended for use adjacent to such devices. -
Page 14: Controls And Indicators
Press and hold this key to turn the radio “ON” or “OFF”. MIC/SP Jack ( Top Panel ) The jack accepts the optional SSM-14A Speaker/Microphone, MH- 73A4B Submersible Speaker/Microphone, SSM-64A VOX Headset, or SSM-55A Earpiece/Microphone. When this jack is used, the internal speaker and microphone are disabled. Page 12 HX40... - Page 15 Press to access MENU. Secondary use: Press and hold to access SETUP Mode. CLR/ Press this key to cancel a function or menu selection. Secondary use: Press and hold this key to lock or unlock the keypad. HX40 Page 13...
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Page 16: Lcd Indicators
TRANSMIT POWER Indicator “HI”: 6 W “MD”: 2.5 W “LO”: 1 W “MEM” Indicator This indicator shows the channel is registered in the transceiver “Scan Memory”. “P-SET” Indicator Shown when the channel is programmed into the Preset Channel memory. Page 14 HX40... - Page 17 The operating channel is shown on the LCD in both the transmit and the receive modes. VOL Indicator This indicator shows the receive audio volume level. SQL Indicator This indicator shows the squelch setting level. ①② ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ③ ⑨ ④ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ HX40 Page 15...
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Page 18: Basic Operation
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT! 3. Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch to transmit. During transmission, the “ ” in- dicator will appear on the display. 4. Position the microphone about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~ 2.5 cm) away from Page 16 HX40... -
Page 19: Transmit Power
5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch. 7.4.1 TRANSMIT POWER The TX output power of the HX40 is set to high level (6 W*) in factory de- fault, and the “HI” indicator is displayed on the top part of the screen. -
Page 20: Keypad Locking
Application for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6630623X30 IC: 511B-30623X30 7.6 KEYPAD LOCKING In order to prevent accidental channel change, the HX40’s keypad may be locked. Press and hold the [CLR/ ] key to lock the keypad (except the PTT, [SQL/ VOL] and [CLR/ ] keys) so that they are not accidentally changed. -
Page 21: Noaa Weather Alert Testing
Wednesday sometime between 11 AM and 1 PM local time. You may use this opportunity to test your transceiver periodically to confirm that the Weather Alert feature is working, or for training crew members on how to configure the transceiver to receive the NOAA Weather Alerts. HX40 Page 19... -
Page 22: Preset Channels: Instant Access
2. Press the [◄] or [►] key repeatedly, until the [P-SET] soft key is selected at the bot- tom of the LCD. 3. Press the [ENT/MENU] key, then press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the desired preset channel. Page 20 HX40... -
Page 23: Deleting A Preset Channel
7. To exit from the preset channels delete operation, press the [◄] or [►] key repeatedly, until the [BACK] soft key is selected at the bottom of the LCD, then press the [ENT/MENU] key. HX40 Page 21... -
Page 24: Scanning
FCC ID: K6630623X30 IC: 511B-30623X30 7.9 SCANNING The HX40 provides two types of scanning, “Memory Scan” or “Priority Scan”. “Memory Scan” scans the channels that were programmed into Scan Memory and also channels stored in the Preset Channel memory. “Priority Scan”... -
Page 25: Scanning Operation
2. Press the [SQL/VOL] key twice, then press the [▲] or [▼] key until the squelch background noise disappears. 3. Press the [◄] or [►] key repeatedly, until the [SCAN] soft key is selected at the bottom of the LCD. HX40 Page 23... -
Page 26: Multi Watch (To Priority Channel)
The HX40 watches the activity of the current channel and the priority channel. TRIPLE (Triple Watch): The HX40 watches the activity of the priority chan- nel, the sub channel, and the current channel. 7. Press the [ENT/MENU] key to store the selected setting. -
Page 27: Starting The Dual Watch
2. 6. While a signal is received on the channel selected in step 2, the HX40 will dual watch to the priority channel periodically. 7. To stop dual watch, press the [CLR/ ] key. -
Page 28: Listening To The Fm Radio
Application for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6630623X30 IC: 511B-30623X30 7.11 Listening to the FM Radio The HX40 includes provision for FM broadcast reception. 1. Press the [◄] or [►] key to select the [RA- DIO], then press the [ENT/MENU] key. -
Page 29: Memory Frequency Recall
2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “CONFIG”. 3. Press the [◄] or [►] key to select the [SELECT] soft key, then press the [ENT/MENU] key. 4. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “KEY SETUP”, then press the [ENT/ MENU] key. HX40 Page 27... -
Page 30: Key Timer
4. Select “KEY TIMER” with the [▲] or [▼] key, then press the [ENT/MENU] soft key. 5. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the de- sired time, and press the [ENT/MENU] soft key. 6. Press the [CLR/ ] key to return to radio operation. Page 28 HX40... -
Page 31: Menu ("Setup")
Application for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6630623X30 IC: 511B-30623X30 8. MENU (“SETUP”) The HX40’s Menu Mode allows enables a number of the HX40 operating pa- rameters to be custom-configured. Use the following procedure to activate and set The Menu Mode parameters: 1. -
Page 32: Scan Resume
FCC ID: K6630623X30 IC: 511B-30623X30 SCAN RESUME This selection is used to select the time the HX40 waits after a transmission ends before the radio starts to scan channels again. The default setting is 2 seconds. Press and hold [ ENT/MENU ] “CHANNEL SETUP” “SCAN RESUME”... -
Page 33: Fm Setup
MENU] key, “FINISH” is selected. Press the [ENT/MENU] key to stored the FM frequency. To return to the input, press the [◄] or [►] key to select the [ ] soft key, ◄ then press the [ENT/MENU] key. HX40 Page 31... -
Page 34: Edit
2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the de- sired level. The beep level can be set from “1” to “5”, or “OFF”. 3. Press the [ENT/MENU] key to store the se- lected level. 4. Press the [CLR/ ] key to return to radio operation. Page 32 HX40... -
Page 35: Battery Save
2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the de- sired time. OFF: Disables the display/key- pad lamp illumination. 3/5/10/30 Sec: Illuminates the display/key- pad for the selected time when any key (except the PTT switch) is pressed. CONTINUOUS: Illuminates the display/key- pad continuously. HX40 Page 33... -
Page 36: Contrast
FIG”, or “ALL” (all settings except the MMSI will be initialized). 3. Press the [ENT/MENU] key. 4. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “OK?”, then press the [ENT/MENU] key. ABOUT... Displays the version of the software currently operating on the transceiver. Page 34 HX40... -
Page 37: Maintenance
Cradle. AC/DC power supplies. Cannot turn the trans- The Micro Computer has Press and hold the POWER switch ceiver OFF. frozen. for over 15 seconds to restart the The transceiver is unrespon- transceiver. sive to keypad operation. HX40 Page 35... -
Page 38: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments
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 certain geographic regions. Page 36 HX40... - Page 39 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. HX40 Page 37...
- Page 40 17. The duplex pair for channel 20 (157.000/161.600 MHz) may be used for ship to coast station communications. 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 38 HX40...
- Page 41 157.050 161.650 Port operation, ship movement 157.050 Canadian Coast Guard 161.650 CMB Service - - - U.S. Government Only 1021 157.050 157.100 161.700 Port operation, ship movement Canadian Coast Guard Liaison and 157.100 Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16 HX40 Page 39...
- Page 42 River. Inter-ship only. Canada: Commercial fishing, S&R 156.425 Non-commercial (Recreational) US: Non-commercial (Recreational), Canada: Commercial fishing only, 156.475 International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement Digital selective calling (voice communica- - - - 156.525 tions not allowed) Page 40 HX40...
- Page 43 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.375 Port operation, ship movement Port operation, ship movement 157.425 Commercial, Inter-ship Only NOTE: Simplex channels, 3A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. HX40 Page 41...
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Page 44: Warranty
Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORI- Page 42 HX40... - Page 45 This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state. HX40 Page 43...
- Page 46 STANDARD HORIZON Web site. Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX40, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-mail or contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 ext 6300 M-F 8:00- 5:00PST.
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Page 47: Specifications
12 kHz / 25 kHz (–6 dB / –60 dB) AF Output (Internal SP): 600 mW @16 for 10 % THD (@7.4 V) 12.4 FM BROADCAST RECEIVER Frequency Range: 65 MHz - 108 MHz Frequency Step: 100 kHz Sensitivity: 1.0 µV for 12 dB SINAD HX40 Page 45... -
Page 48: Fcc And Canada Radio License
The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application. FCC Type Accepted: ................Part 80 Output Power with built-in Battery: ....1.0/2.5/6.0 W (Low/Mid/High) Emission: ..................16K0G3E Frequency Range: ............156.025 to 162.025MHz FCC Type Number: ..............K6630623X30 ISED Type Approval: .............. 511B-30623X30 Page 46 HX40... -
Page 49: Rf Exposure Safety Statement
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUB- JECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFER- ENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OP- ERATION. HX40 Page 47... - Page 50 SAR and/or RF field strength limits; information on the installation and op- eration of accessories to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength limits; and contact information where the user can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. Other related information may also be included. Page 48 HX40...
- Page 51 Application for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6630623X30 IC: 511B-30623X30...
- Page 52 Application for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6630623X30 IC: 511B-30623X30 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. 1801M-CC Printed in China YAESU U.S.A. 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630 *EM061N102* www.standardhorizon.com...
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