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Entel HT840 Owner's Manual

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HT840
VHF submersible marine handheld transceiver
OWNERS MANUAL
INTRINSICALLY SAFE
CLASSES I, II & III
GROUPS A TO G. DIV I & II T4
WARNING:
SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY
IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY
USE DNLY WITH ENTEL BATTERY CNB840E
DO NOT CHARGE OR RECHARGE BATTERY
IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
V/01
Class I,ll &lll
Groups A TO G.
DIV l&ll T4
Submersible
Dependable
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  • Page 1 Tough INTRINSICALLY SAFE CLASSES I, II & III GROUPS A TO G. DIV I & II T4 WARNING: SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY USE DNLY WITH ENTEL BATTERY CNB840E DO NOT CHARGE OR RECHARGE BATTERY IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS...
  • Page 2 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may undersired operation.. European Versions:- CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT The HT840 transceiver displays "CE" on the serial number label, indicating its compliance with the essential requirements of the EEC directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Entel UK Limited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 PACKING LIST 1.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1.3.1 ATTACHING AUDIO ACCESSORIES 1.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1.5 INDICATORS 1.6 RECEPTION 1.7 TRANSMITTING 1.8 INT, USA, & CANADIAN MODES 1.9 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS 2.0 SCAN 2.1 EMERGENCY CHANNELS 2.2 CHANNEL 9 2.3 CHANNEL A/B INSTANT ACCESS 2.3.1 PROGRAMMING A/B INSTANT ACCESS BUTTONS...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.1 INTRODUCTION The Entel HT840 is a professional marine handheld transceiver that operates on the VHF marine band. The HT840 has 58 marine international channels, 10 weather, and 36 dealer programmable private channels. The 58 marine channels are switchable to comply with USA, International or Canadian regulations, this is done via the keypad.

  • Page 5: Optional Accessories

    1.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (U.S.T.C Certified) The HT840 is supported by a wide range of essential accessories. For an up to date list visit our web site at www.entel.co.uk CSA640E Single pod intelligent rapid charger, 110/230v operation CSB640E Six pod intelligent rapid charger, 110/230v operation...

  • Page 6: Attaching Audio Accessories

    1.3.1 ATTACHING AUDIO ACCESSORIES Locate accessory connector cover marked "ACC" Lift cover and rotate (screw) the connector as shown in the diagram below. Note: The accessory socket is waterproof without the ACC cover in place. However, when not using an audio accessory we strongly advise keeping the ACC cover firmly pressed in its recess to prevent foreign objects from getting into the socket.
  • Page 7 CLASSES I, II & III GROUPS A TO G. DIV I & II T4 WARNING: SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY USE DNLY WITH ENTEL BATTERY CNB840E DO NOT CHARGE OR RECHARGE BATTERY IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS BATTERY PACK Figure 2. Controls and Connectors...
  • Page 8 To deactivate press button again. ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied flexible antenna or an optional external aerial adaptor. BATTERY PACK Rechargeable lithium-Ion battery pack provides DC power source to the transceiver. ACCESSORY CONNECTOR To connect any HT840 approved audio accessory.

  • Page 9: Indicators

    1.5 INDICATORS Figure 3. LCD indications CHANNEL DISPLAY The operating channel. H indicates high power (5 watts) L indicates low power (1 watt) USA/CAN/INTL Indicates the channel set for; USA, Canadian, and International waters. A Indicator A ship-to-ship channel in U.S.A or Canadian mode whose counterpart in the International mode is a public correspondence (marine operator) channel.

  • Page 10: Reception

    Scrambler mode enabled (versions A & B only) LAMP / The keypad is locked, with the exception of the [PTT], [H/L] and [LAMP] buttons. BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR The lithium-Ion battery of your transceiver is continually monitored for your convenience and safety. 1.6 RECEPTION 1.

  • Page 11: Transmitting

    7. When the transmission is finished, release the [PTT] switch. 1.8 INT, USA, & CANADIAN MODES In compliance with worldwide license regulations the following version of HT840 are available: Version A : INT, USA, & Canadian modes Version B, C and D : INT mode only 1.

  • Page 12: Noaa Weather Channels

    1.9 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS (Applicable to version A model only) 1. To receive a weather channel, press the [WX] key. The transceiver enters into weather channel mode. 2. There are 10 weather channels. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired weather channel. 3.

  • Page 13: Emergency Channels

    2.1 EMERGENCY CHANNELS To select the emergency channel, press the [16/9] button from any channel. Channel 16 appears on the display. To recall the previous channel used, press the [16/9] button once again. 2.2 CHANNEL 9 Channel 9 is used as a hailing channel for initial, non-emergency contact with other vessels.

  • Page 14: Programming A/B Instant Access Buttons

    2.3.1 PROGRAMMING A/B INSTANT ACCESS BUTTONS 1. Hold down the [A/B] key and turn on the transceiver. 2. The letter A will appear on the display, and dashes "_ _" indicate that no channel has been designated channel A. 3. Press the [UP/DOWN] key until the desired channel number is displayed.

  • Page 15: Voice Scrambler

    2.5 VOICE SCRAMBLER ( HT840 versions A & B only ) Press the [SCAN] key and switch the transceiver on simultaneously. "SCM" will be displayed on the LCD confirming that the voice scrambler of your HT840 is now activated. NOTE: The scrambler cannot be enabled on channel 16 & 9.

  • Page 16: Simplex/Dupex Channel Use

    2.7 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE Your transceiver has been factory programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), industry Canada and International regulations. The mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice versa. Simplex or duplex mode is automatically activated, depending on the channel and the channel set and whether USA, Canadian, or International mode is selected.

  • Page 17: Optional Rapid Charger

    DC12V Figure 4. OPTIONAL CCA230 trickle charger 2.8.1 OPTIONAL RAPID CHARGER-model CSA640E 1. Connect the CSA640E to a mains supply(110 to 230V). When switching on the LED flashes orange briefly to confirm self-diagnostic test complete. 110-230VAC 2. Turn the transceiver off. Figure 4-1.

  • Page 18: Battery Indicator

    To remove rotate the screw press the battery against the anti-clockwise transceiver, and rotate the battery screw clockwise. NOTE: The HT840 must only be used with the CNB840E battery pack manufactured by Entel UK. Failure to comply will invalidate your USTC Certification.
  • Page 19 DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS Shorting the terminals that power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe over heating, burns, and battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient duration, it is possible to melt the battery components. Do not place a loose battery pack on or near a metal surface or objects such as paper clips, keys, tools etc.

  • Page 20: Trouble Shooting

    3.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Transceiver not Battery needs charging Charge the battery pack switching on Battery is exhausted Replace the battery pack The scan key does not No channels Use the MEM key to enter start the scan memorised (MEM) desired channels into scan...

  • Page 21: Glossary Of Terms

    3.3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Canadian Channels Channels designated as defined and regulated by Industry Canada, (RIC), Marine Communications & Traffic Services. Duplex Transmit and receive on different frequencies Encryption scrambled audio, for extra privacy FM Frequency modulation International channels Channel designations as defined for use in International waters by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Marina channels Special channels reserved for marinas located...

  • Page 22: Channel Chart

    3.4 CHANNEL CHART(INT, USA, CANADIAN AND PRIVATE) VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D CHANNEL USE 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial. VTS in selected areas 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 156.150 US Government only, Coast Guard 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 156.200...
  • Page 23 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART I S/D CHANNEL USE 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 160.075 U.S. Government only, Canadian Coast Guard-Pacific Coast, Commercial Fishing-East Coast 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement 156.125 Pacific coast: Coast Guard; East Coast: Commercial fishing only 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship movement...
  • Page 24 Weather (receive only) 161.650 WX08 Weather (receive only) 161.775 WX09 Weather (receive only) WX10 163.275 Weather (receive only) NOTES Use this page to record important information, such as the serial number of your HT840, and any private channels programmed by your dealer.

  • Page 25: Specification(General, Receive And Transmit)

    3.5 SPECIFICATION(General, receive and transmit) Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice. GENERAL Frequency Range TX/RX 156.000 - 163.275MHz Type of emission 16K0F3E Number of channels 58 ( EXP. 36 ) DC Power supply 7.4V DC Current drain Transmit 1.5A (High).

  • Page 26: Private Channels

    Classes I, ll & lll GROUPS A TO G. DIV I & II T4 The HT840 must always be used within the terms of its certification Keep HT840 away from aggresive substances. If used in a hostile environment, extra protection may be needed.
  • Page 27 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION WARNING. Your Entel radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as "Occupational Use Only", meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards.
  • Page 28 I.S = intrinsically safe for hazardous applications *only for use in Europe <Intended Country of Use> Registered Community Design Application 000044375 U.S Design Patent Pending No. 29/183,829 Copyright and Unregistered Design Right Entel UK 2003. All rights reserved Copy Right Entel UK Ltd, London...

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