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Standard Horizon HX370S Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HX370S VHF/FM Marine Handheld Transceiver Owner's Manual HX370S...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.16 ENABLING S.O.S STROBE OPERATION ... 25 5.17 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT ... 26 5.18 SETUP MODE ... 27 5.19 CLONING ... 30 6. MAINTENANCE ... 31 7. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES ... 32 8. CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ... 32 9. WARRANTY ... 39 10. SPECIFICATIONS ... 42 HX370S...
  • Page 3 You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT button or by speaking into the microphone if using the optional VC-24 VOX accessory. H Only use the Standard Horizon accessories designed for this product de- tailed on Page 6. HX370S...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of the HX370S! Whether this is your first portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensur- ing your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which should pro- vide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harshest of environments.

  • Page 5: Fcc Radio License Information

    FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS The FCC prohibits the following communications: H False distress or emergency messages: H Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests;...

  • Page 6: Fcc 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, the Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD. 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 7: General Information

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The HX370S is a submersible, miniature 5-Watt portable two-way VHF ma- rine transceiver. The transceiver has all allocated USA, international, or Canadian channels. It has an emergency channel 16 which can be immedi- ately selected from any channel by pressing the 16/9 key. NOAA weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the WX key.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    DC Cable; plug and wire only CE68 PPS Software CT-111 Cable SET for CE68 CAW230 Radio-to-Ship’s-Antenna Adapter Note: Before operating the HX370S for the first time, it is recommended that the bat- tery be charged. Page 6 Depends on the transceiver version. HX370S...

  • Page 9: Battery

    The FNB-83 and FNB-V57IS (intrinsically Safe Version) are high perfor- mance rechargeable battery providing high capacity in a compact package. Note: FNB-83 is supplied with the HX370S and the FNB-V57IS is supplied with the HX370AS only. To avoid risk of explosion and injury, FNB-83/FNB-V57IS battery pack should only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous envi- ronments.

  • Page 10: Using The Nc-88 Battery Charger

    3.3 USING THE NC-88 BATTERY CHARGER 1. Install the supplied FNB-83/FNB-V57IS battery pack on the rear of the HX370S. Ensure that the transceiver is switched off. 2. Plug the NC-88 Overnight Charger into the AC line outlet, then insert the cable plug into the jack located on the side panel of the CD-26 Charger Cradle.

  • Page 11: Battery Safety

    Never short-circuit the connection terminals on the bat- tery or charger ! CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL-HYDRIDE BATTERY. MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROP- ERLY. Ni-MH CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY HX370S Page 9...

  • Page 12: Controls And Indicators

    This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed oper- ating instructions, refer to section 5 of this manual. Refer to Figure 3 for the location of the following controls, indicators, and connections. Figure 3 Controls and Connectors Page 10 HX370S...

  • Page 13: Controls And Connections

    MIC/SP JACK Accepts the optional CMP460, MH-57 VOX Headset. When this jack is used, the internal speaker is disabled. Do not allow the HX370S to become submerged in water while the plastic cover over the MIC/SP jack is removed. Antenna Connector The supplied CAT460 flexible antenna is attached here.
  • Page 14 (shown as - on the LCD). Pressing this key repeatedly scrolls through the preset memory channels. MEM KEY Press to select a channel for scanning. Press this key again to delete a memorized channel. (“MEM” appears on the LCD display during memory operation). Page 12 HX370S...

  • Page 15: Indicators

    ” is for Low power (1 Watt). “Blank” in this location indicates a re- ceive-only channel. P Indicator Ch16 Priority Scan is activated. DW Indicator Dual watch is activated. SCN Indicator Scan is activated. TX Indicator Appears during transmission. HX370S Page 13...
  • Page 16 ” symbol is shown on the LCD, all keys are disabled except for the H/L, PTT and SQL keys. Page 14 ” icon will appear on the Enough battery power Lower battery power Nearing depletion Prepare to charge the battery HX370S...

  • Page 17: Operation

    Installing the Quick Draw Belt Clip 1. Connect the hanger to the rear of the HX370S, with the notch point- ing directly up, using the supplied screw (Figure 6-a). Use only the screw included...

  • Page 18: Reception

    The “ bol will disappear from the display. LMR (Land Mobile Radio) Channels The HX370S is capable of PC programming 40 LMR (Land Mobile Ra- dio) channels by a dealer. Contact your dealer or Standard Horizon Product Support (800-767- 2450) for further details.

  • Page 19: Transmission

    PTT switch is held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT switch must first be released, then pressed again. This Time-Out Timer (TOT) pre- vents a continuous transmission that would result from an accidentally stuck PTT switch. HX370S NOTE NOTE ” (High power) is dis- ”...

  • Page 20: Usa, Canadian, And International Bands

    4. When an alert is received on a weather channel, scanning stops and the transceiver emits a beeping tone that will stay on for 5 minutes or until the user presses the WX key to listen to the Weather Alert. Page 18 HX370S...
  • Page 21 NOAA (Na- tional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone that the HX370S can detect. (Refer to section 5.6.1 “NOAA WEATER ALERT” on how to use this feature.) This tone, when detected, will produce a loud beep from the radio speaker to signal that a weather alert is being broadcast.

  • Page 22: Scan

    Scanning will resume when the squelch closes after the incoming signal disappears at the end of the transmission. 8. To stop the scan, press the SCAN, 16/9, or WX key. Page 20 HX370S...

  • Page 23: Programmable Priority Scan

    A small “DW” icon will be shown blinking on the left of the display dur- ing scanning. 2. To cancel the Dual Watch feature, press the SCAN key. HX370S [ CH07 ] [ Priority Channel ] [ CH06 ] [ Priority Channel ] ……...

  • Page 24: Emergency (Channel 16 Use)

    U.S. waters by using Channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communications. Here, also, calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. Page 22 ” (your vessel's name). ” (your vessel's name). HX370S...

  • Page 25: Operating On Channel 13

    When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between ships, High or Medium power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) by pressing the H/L key. When the PTT switch released, the transceiver will revert to low power. HX370S Page 23...

  • Page 26: Preset Channels (1 ~ 8):Instant Access

    “1” to the right of the channel number on the LCD for 1 second, and channel 2 is represented by “2,” and so forth. Then the preset channel numberr will disappear and the display comes back to the normal channel display. Page 24 HX370S...

  • Page 27: Simplex/Duplex Channel Use

    5.16 ENABLING S.O.S STROBE OPERATION The S.O.S. STROBE feature utilizes the high-intensity strobe LED on the front of the HX370S as a visual distress beacon. When enabled, the LED blinks the internationally-recognized Morse Code “S.O.S.” message ( • • • – – – • • • ) at a rate of 5 words per minute. This can be very useful in summoning help from rescuers who may not be able to communicate with you via radio.

  • Page 28: Voice Scrambler Unit

    3. Align the connector on the FVP-31 with the transceiver’s connector and gently press the unit into place. 4. Place the Sponge Sheet (supplied with the HX370S) on the FVP-31. 5. Affix the new (supplied with the FVP-31) seal, and replace the bat- tery.

  • Page 29: Setup Mode

    5.18 SETUP MODE The HX370S’s Setup Mode allows a number of the HX370S operating pa- rameters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements. The Setup Mode is easy to activate and set, using the following procedure: 1. Turn the radio off.
  • Page 30 5.18.4 dUL ( DW D ISPLAY Function: Selects the Dual Watch scanning display mode. Available Values: Normal/Special Default: Special When “Special” is selected, channel number which is the LCD shows re- ceived channel. Page 28 REQUENCY recall- HX370S...
  • Page 31 This lets you see the last channel on which someone called. 5.18.8 SCr ( V OICE CRAMBLER Function: Enable/Disable the Voice Scrambler. Available Values: OFF/SC0/SC1/SC2/SC3 Default: OFF HX370S Continue Normal ) [ Requires optional FVP-31 ] Code “SC1” Code “SC2” Special Code “SC3”...

  • Page 32: Cloning

    5.19 CLONING The HX370S includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another HX370S. 1. Turn both radios off. 2. Connect the (optional) CT-32 Clone Cable between the MIC/SP jacks of the two transceivers.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Department (a division of VERTEX STANDARD), 10900 Walker Street Cy- press, CA 90630. Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial num- ber, and date of purchase. STANDARD HORIZON will return the Product to the purchaser freight prepaid. For general troubleshooting, refer to this Troubleshooting Chart.

  • Page 34: Product Support Inquiries

    7. PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX370S, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site (www.standardhorizon.com), send an E-mail marinetech@vxstdusa.com, or contact the Product Support team at (800)767-2450 M-F 7:00-5:00PST.
  • Page 35 18A X X 156.900 156.950 161.550 Port operation, ship movement 19A X 156.950 156.950 HX370S VHF Marine Channel VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas US Government only, Coast Guard Port operation, ship movement...
  • Page 36 Digital selective calling ( voice communications not allowed ) US, Canada: Non-commercial ( Recreational ) , International: Port opertions and Ship movement Non-commercial ( Inter-ship only ) US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship movement HX370S...
  • Page 37 - - - The above channels are not for use of the general public in U.S. waters, unless proper authorization is given. HX370S VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only, International: Inter-ship, Port opertions and Ship movement...
  • Page 38 Mead, Nev., ship and coast stations of the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) channels 157.200 161.800 157.225 161.825 157.250 161.850 157.275 161.875 157.300 161.900 157.325 161.925 157.350 161.950 157.375 161.975 157.400 162.000 157.425 162.025 HX370S...
  • Page 39 Gulf Outlet Canal from entrance to its junction with the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, and over the ull length of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from its junc- tion with the Mississippi River to its entry to Lake Pontchartrain at the New Seabrook vehicular bridge. HX370S Page 37...
  • Page 40 17. The frequency 156.425 MHz is assigned by rule to private coast stations in Alaska for facsimile transmissions as well as voice communications. Page 38 HX370S...

  • Page 41: Warranty

    This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the United 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 42 STANDARD HORIZON, improper installation, or subjected to use in viola- tion of instructions furnished by STANDARD HORIZON, nor does this war- ranty extend to Products on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed.
  • Page 43 Note: The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STANDARD HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a repair is needed. After the repair, a 90-day warranty will be in effect from the date of return of the unit to the Owner.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Double-conversion superheterodyne 2nd: 450 kHz 0.25 µV 12 dB SINAD 70 dB 12 kHz / 25 kHz (–6 dB/–60 dB) (Wide) 6 kHz / 18 kHz (–6 dB/–60 dB) (Narrow) 600 mW @ 16 Ohm for 10 % THD (@7.2V) HX370S...
  • Page 45 MEMO HX370S Page 43...
  • Page 46 MEMO Page 44 HX370S...
  • Page 47 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap- proved by Vertex Standard could void the User’s authorization to oper- ate this device. HX370S...
  • Page 48 Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. www.standardhorizon.com Copyright 2004 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Printed in Japan HX370S...

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