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  • Page 1 HX320 HX320E Floating VHF FM Marine Transceiver Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.2 BELT CLIP INSTALLATION / REMOVAL ..11 10.3 BLUETOOTH ........... 38 7. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..... 12 10.4 ATIS SETUP (HX320E only) ......38 7.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES ......12 10.5 CONFIG ............38 7.2 LCD INDICATORS ..........14 10.5.1 KEY BEEP ..........

  • Page 3: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE PTT (Push-To-Talk): Activates the transmitter when pressed. SQL: Press to display the SQL level setting screen, then press the [▲] / [►] key to squelch or press the [▼] / [◄] to un-squelch the radio. Press and hold to open the squelch. Press the key to resume normal. Strobe Light: Glows the Strobe Light continuously by pressing the [STRB] soft key.

  • Page 4: General Information

    1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life. The HX320E supports ATIS mode which is used in the inland waterways of Europe. Please contact your local PTT administration or Marine Authority to obtain your ATIS number.

  • Page 5: 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 purchaser 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 6: Online Warranty Registration

    Please visit www.standardhorizon.com - Owner’s Corner to register the HX320 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 4.1 ABOUT THE VHF MARINE BAND...

  • Page 7: Distress And Hailing ( Channel 16 )

    4.3 DISTRESS AND HAILING ( CHANNEL 16 ) Channel 16 is designated as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may be defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is turned ON, and set to “Channel 16”. Then use the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 8: Bridge Channels 13 And 67

    When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other vessel you wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and your Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, im- mediately request another channel by saying “go to”, the number of the other channel, and “over”.

  • Page 9: Integrity

    NOTE If you find any cracks on the MIC/SP cap, CHG jack cover or gasket, please contact Standard Horizon or your local dealer to purchase a replacement. 4.8 RADIO CARE After using the HX320 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.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    5. ACCESSORIES 5.1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents: Transceiver HX320 Antenna * USB AC Adapter Charger Cradle Belt Clip USB Cable for charging (USB Type-A to USB Type-C) Hand Strap Owner’s Manual *(Antenna gain: -1.5dBi, Impedance: 50 ohm)

  • Page 11: Getting Started

     Do not reverse the charge polarity. Use only the proper charger. If this is tampered with or another charger is used, permanent damage may result.  Use only a STANDARD HORIZON approved charger. The use of any other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery.

  • Page 12: Battery Charging

    Battery Recycling DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN THE REGULAR TRASH! LI-ION BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER. Incinerating Li-ion batteries, placing them in the land fill, or mixing them with the municipal solid waste collection, is PROHIBITED BY LAW in most areas.

  • Page 13: Battery Life Information

    TV and radio reception in the immedi- ate vicinity, so it is not recommended for use adjacent to such devices.  Contact Standard Horizon dealer or Factory Service about the built-in battery replacement. Refer to the section “12.2 FACTORY SERVICE”.

  • Page 14: Controls And Indicators

    7. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 7.1 CONTROLS AND SWITCHES NOTE This section defines each control of the transceiver. For detailed operating instructions, refer to section “8. BASIC OPERATION”. Refer to the below illustration for the locations of the following controls, switches, and con- nections.
  • Page 15 Water Enabled Light When the HX320 comes in contact with water, the light will blink white to assist finding the radio in low light conditions. This feature operates when the radio is ON or OFF. Keypad ● p (UP) Key Press this key to change the operating channel or the squelch threshold level.

  • Page 16: Lcd Indicators

    Soft key These three soft keys can be customized by the Setup Menu mode described in section “8.12 Soft Keys”. When one of the soft keys is pressed briefly, the functions will appear above each key on the display. Microphone The internal microphone is located here.
  • Page 17 TRANSMIT POWER Indicator “HI”: 6 W ( 5 W ) * “MD”: 2.5 W “LO”: 1 W * ( 5 W TX required in some countries ) “MEM” Indicator This indicator shows the channel is registered in the transceiver “Scan Memory”. “P-SET”...

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    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. ...

  • Page 19: Transmit Power

    8.4.1 TRANSMIT POWER The TX output power of the HX320 is set to high level (6 W ) in factory default, ※ and the “HI” indicator is displayed on the top part of the screen. To change the TX output power: 1.

  • Page 20: Channel Group

    8.5 CHANNEL GROUP Set the Channel Group according to the region. 1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key. 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “CHANNEL SETUP”. 3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “CHANNEL GROUP”. 5.

  • Page 21: (In Usa And Canada Only)

    8.7.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and a subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels.

  • Page 22: Preset Channels: Instant Access

    8.8 PRESET CHANNELS: INSTANT ACCESS 10 preset channels can be programmed for instant access. Press one of the soft keys. Press the [◄] or [►] key repeatedly, then press the [P-SET] soft key. Pressing the [P-SET] soft key activates the user assigned channel bank. If the [P-SET] soft key is pressed and no preset channels have been assigned, an alert beep will be emitted from the speaker.

  • Page 23: Deleting A Preset Channel

    4. To return to the previous operation channel, press one of the soft keys, then press the [P-SET] soft key. The “P-SET” icon will disappear from the display. 8.8.3 Deleting a Preset Channel 1. Press one of the soft keys. 2.

  • Page 24: Scanning

    8.9 SCANNING The HX320 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” is simi- lar to the “Memory Scan” scan, however it scans the priority channel (channel 16) and dual watches to channels programmed in memory scan and preset channel memory.

  • Page 25: Scanning Operation

    CH1001 CH1001 CH88 CH09 CH88 CH09 CH1078 CH12 CH1078 CH12 Priority Channel CH68 CH15 CH68 CH15 CH1061 CH1018 CH1061 CH1018 CH1022 CH1022 Memory Scan (M-SCAN) Priority Scan (P-SCAN) 8.9.3 SCANNING OPERATION Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) 1. Set the scan type to “M-SCAN” in the SETUP menu (refer to “8.9.2 SELECTING SCAN TYPE”).

  • Page 26: Multi Watch (To Priority Channel)

    8.10 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL) Multi watch is used to scan two or three channels for communications. m In Dual Watch, a normal VHF channel (or an FM broadcast frequency*) , and the priority channel, are scanned alternately. m In Triple Watch, a normal VHF channel (or an FM broadcast frequency*), the priority channel, and the sub channel are scanned sequentially.

  • Page 27: Starting The Triple Watch

    3. Press one of the soft keys. 4. Press the [◄] or [►] key repeatedly, until the [DW] soft key is displayed at the bottom of the LCD. 5. Press the [DW] soft key. The radio will monitor the priority channel and the working channel that were selected in step 2.

  • Page 28: Listening To The Fm Broadcast Radio

    8.11 Listening to the FM Broadcast Radio The HX320 includes provision for FM broadcast reception. 1. Press the [MENU/SET] key to display MENU screen, then press the “RADIO” soft key. The FM broadcast coverage is 65.000 to 108.000 MHz (100 kHz step) and utilizes Wide-FM mode.

  • Page 29: Memory Frequency Recall

    7. When the twelve letters or spaces have been entered, select “FINISH”. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the FM frequency. To return the input, press the[◄] or [►] key. 8.11.3 Memory Frequency Recall 1. Press the [NEXT] soft key to recall the Last displayed FM broadcast memory. 2.

  • Page 30: Key Timer

    8.12.2 Key Timer 1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key. 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “CONFIG”, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Select “KEY SETUP” with the [▲] or [▼] key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

  • Page 31: Advanced Operation

    9. ADVANCED OPERATION 9.1 Bluetooth Operation ® The HX320 has built-in Bluetooth functionality. Hands-free operation is possible ® using the optional Bluetooth headset (SSM-BT10) or a commercially available ® Bluetooth headset. ® NOTE: The operation of all commercially available Bluetooth headsets cannot ®...
  • Page 32 8. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the desired Bluetooth Headset, then press the [ENTER] ® soft key. Pairing will start. • When pairing is complete, “Connected...” is displayed. • The LED on the SSM-BT10 blinks blue. 9. Press the [OK] soft key, then press the [CLR/ ] key to return to radio operation.

  • Page 33: Transmit Operation By Pressing The Button On The Bluetooth ® Headset

    9.1.2 Transmit operation by pressing the button on the Bluetooth headset ® Pressing the “Call button”* on the Bluetooth headset once will keep the HX320 ® in transmit and a call can be made using the Bluetooth headset. ® Press the “Call button”* again to return the HX320 to receive. *The button name may differ depending on your Bluetooth headset.
  • Page 34 z Remove all registered (paired) Bluetooth devices from the list ® 1. Select “DELETE ALL” on the screen by press- ing the [▲] or [▼] key in step 4 above, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 2. Select “OK?” on the screen by pressing the [▲] or [▼] key, and then press the [ENTER] soft key to remove all paired Bluetooth Head- sets from the list.

  • Page 35: Vox Operation

    9.2 VOX Operation If you want to have both hands free, use a headset and activate the VOX (Voice operated transmission) function. NOTES:  The VOX function is not active when using only the internal microphone; a Bluetooth headset or an external headset must be used. ®...

  • Page 36: Menu ("Setup")

    MENU (“SETUP”) The HX320’s Menu Mode allows enables a number of the HX320 operating parameters to be custom-configured. Use the following procedure to activate and set The Menu Mode parameters: 1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key. 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the desired menu item, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

  • Page 37: Scan Resume

    10.1.5 SCAN RESUME This selection is used to select the time the HX320 waits after a transmission ends before the radio starts to scan channels again. The default setting is 2 seconds. 1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key. 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “CHANNEL SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

  • Page 38: Sub Ch

    10.1.8 SUB CH By default, the sub channel is set to Channel 9. This procedure allows the radio to assign a different sub channel for instant access. 1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key. 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “CHANNEL SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

  • Page 39: Edit

    12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to twelve characters. If you do not use all twelve characters, press the [►] key to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name.

  • Page 40: Bluetooth

    Refer to section “9.1 Bluetooth Operation” for details. ® 10.4 ATIS SETUP (HX320E only) Refer to section “11. ATIS SETUP (HX320E only)” for details. 10.5 CONFIG 10.5.1 KEY BEEP This selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key is pressed.

  • Page 41: Strobe Led

    10.5.3 STROBE LED This selection is used to switch and set the function of the strobe LED. Emergency 1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key. 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “CONFIG”, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3.

  • Page 42: Backlit Level

    10.5.5 BACKLIT LEVEL The backlight brightness may be adjusted in 5 levels. 1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key. 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “CONFIG”, then press the [SELECT] soft key. 3. Select “BACKLIT LEVEL” with the [▲] or [▼] key, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

  • Page 43: Reset

    4. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the desired level. The contrast level can be set from “1” to “30” (“15” is default). 5. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected level. 6. Press the [CLR/ ] key to return to radio operation.
  • Page 44 Remove all Bluetooth device list Searches the Bluetooth device MIC SENSE Selects the Bluetooth device microphone gain 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 ATIS SETUP (HX320E only) ATIS CODE Sets ATIS code ATIS GROUP...

  • Page 45: Atis Setup (Hx320E Only)

    11. ATIS SETUP (HX320E only) The HX320E 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 trans- mission.

  • Page 46: Atis Ch Group

    11.2 ATIS CH GROUP The HX320E has the capability to turn on and off the ATIS feature for each channel group. 1. Press and hold the [MENU/SET] key to display “MENU”. 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select “ATIS SETUP”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    12. MAINTENANCE 12.1 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 48: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments

    13. VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS 13.1 HX320 ( 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 ) 156.100 160.750 Public Correspondence ( Marine Operator ) 156.150...
  • Page 49 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE 2021 - - - 161.650 CMB Service 157.100 161.700 Port operation, ship movement US Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced on chan- nel 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 )
  • Page 50 VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHART CHANNEL USE Digital selective calling ( voice communica- - - - 156.525 tions not allowed ) US, Canada: Non-commercial ( Recreational ) , 156.575 International: Port operations and Ship move- ment Non-commercial ( Inter-ship only ) 156.625 US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial fishing only,...

  • Page 51: Hx320E

    13.2 HX320E CHANNEL USE SIMPLEX/ TX ( MHz ) RX ( MHz ) LOW PWR All countries 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...
  • Page 52 CHANNEL USE SIMPLEX/ TX ( MHz ) RX ( MHz ) LOW PWR All countries DUPLEX Germany ( except Germany ) 156.625 SIMPLEX LOW* SHIP-SHIP 156.675 SIMPLEX – PORT OPR NAUTIK 156.725 SIMPLEX LOW* PORT OPR SHIP-PORT 156.775 SIMPLEX – SHIP-PORT 156.825 SIMPLEX...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    14. SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to are in accordance with TIA/EIA-603 ( U.S.A. ) change without notice. Measurements and EN301 178 ( EXP ) . * 1(Except the FM Broadcast Receiver) z GENERAL Frequency Ranges: ..........

  • Page 54: License Information

    15. 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. 15.1 MARITIME STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S.

  • Page 55: Rf Exposure Safety Statement

    16. RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT 16.1 SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter. 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 56: 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, a division of YAESU USA. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION...
  • Page 57 This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model num- ber if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required an- tenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

  • Page 58: Standard Horizon Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty is valid only in the country/region where this product was originally purchased. On-line Warranty Registration: Thank you for buying STANDARD HORIZON products! We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years! Please register your product at www.standardhorizon.com - Owner’s Corner...
  • Page 59 We, Yaesu Musen Co. Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, hereby declare that this radio equipment HX320E 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...
  • Page 60 Copyright 2023 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. Omori Bellport Building D-3F 6-26-3 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 140-0013, Japan 2301Q-EC YAESU USA Printed in China 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.

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