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. ...
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the HX890! Whether this is your first portable marine VHF transceiver, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which should provide you with many years of satisfying communications even in the harshest of envi- ronments.
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.
3. ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION 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: • False distress or emergency messages: •...
4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart attack, life-threatening injury, etc.). 5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.). 6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured. 7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel. 8.
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.
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.
•Make sure that there is no dust, dirt or crack on the gasket groove and the rubber gasket. Remove dust and dirt Proper fit Insufficient fit before attaching the battery cover. NOTE If you find any cracks on the battery cover or gasket, please contact Standard Horizon or your local dealer to purchase a replacement.
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 ...
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
6.1.4 Battery Charging 1. Insert the DC plug from the SAD-25 into the DC jack at the bottom of the SBH-32. Place the SAD-25 cable into either of the left or right hook in the bottom of the SBH-32 cradle. 2.
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 touching the spring connectors...
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).
4. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI MMSI INPUT MMSI number, press the [CH▼]/[CH▲]/[◄]/ 1st: 366900001 [►] keys to select “←” or “→”, press the MMSI INPUT [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character 5 6 7 8 9 0 MMSI Delete is selected, then perform step 2.
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.
7. CONTROLS AND SWITCHES This section defines each control of the transceiver. See illustration below for location of controls. 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).
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. 2.
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.
SELECTING THE CHANNEL GROUP Set the Channel Group acrrording to the region. SELECT SELECT Press and hold CH SETUP key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select desired channel group “USA”, “INTL”, or “CAN”*. 2.
When an alert is received on a NOAA weather channel, scanning will stop and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA 162.525MHz broadcast. Press any key to stop the alert. 33 ° 37.1200 118 °...
8.8.1 Setting up the Multi Watch Operation SELECT SELECT CH SETUP MULTI WATCH Press and hold key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select “DUAL” or “TRIPLE”. CH SETUP MULTI WATCH 2. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. DUAL TRIPLE 3.
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.
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.
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”...
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. Pressing and holding the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key changes the frequency continuously.
8.12 MOB OPERATION The MOB (Man Over-Board) feature records the position information instantly in case of MOB. This permits reporting and easily navigating to the exact location. 1. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly, then press the [MOB] soft key. P-SET 2.
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;...
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.
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 °...
10. DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) 10.1 GENERAL WARNING This HX890 is designed to generate a digital maritime distress and safety call to facilitate search and rescue. This unit will only be effective as a safety device, when it is used within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system (or another vessel equipped with a compatible DCS transceiver).
Page 38
2. When the distress signal is sent, the transceiver listens on !!DISTRESS!! CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received. UNDESIGNATED 3. If no acknowledgment is received, the Distress Alert is 24 ° 25.9755 POS: 118 ° 59.4566 12:56 TIME: repeated in 4-minute intervals until the Distress Alert Transmitting Acknowledgment is received.
Page 39
1. Press the [POS/TM] soft key. DIST ALERT MSG 2. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲]/[◄]/[►] key to NATURE OF: UNDESIGNATED POSITION: select the first number of latitude, then press 24 ° 25.9755 118 ° 59.4566 DIST ALERT MSG 12:56 TIME: the [SELECT] soft key to step to the next POSITION/TIME [DISTRESS] Hold for 3sec.
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...
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.
10.4 INDIVIDUAL CALL This feature allows the HX890 to contact another vessel with a DSC VHF radio and automatically switch the receiving radio to a desired communications chan- nel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel (switching to the channel is private between the two vessels).
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.
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.
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.
4. To accept and respond to the call, press the RX INDIVIDUAL [ABLE] soft key to switch to the requested 366901235 Yaesu channel. (To inform calling vessel that you ROUTINE CATEG: 00:15 SINCE: cannot respond, press the [UNABLE] soft RX INDIVIDUAL 366901235 key.) Yaesu...
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.
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...
Group Call by Manually Entering an MMSI This feature allows contacting a group of vessels by manually entering their group MMSI number. SELECT GROUP SELECT Press key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key the select GROUP CALL HISTORY “NEW ID”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These RX GROUP 036690123 selections are described below: Yaesu ROUTINE CATEG: ACCEPT: Press this key to accept the group call and to 00:15 SINCE: switch to the requested channel. 366901234 MMSI: Horizon PAUSE:...
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.
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. SELECT Press ...
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 DSC SETUP DSC BEEP REQUEST”.
DSC Position Report Call by Manually Entering an MMSI This feature allows you to send your position to another vessel by manually entering the MMSI of intended vessel. SELECT POS REPORT SELECT Press key) key) key) key) 1.
10.7.3 Navigating to the Reported Position The HX890 has a feature that aids navigation to a received position report call by using the compass display. Navigating to the report call may be enabled by the procedure below. 1. After the position report call has been RX POS REPORT POS INFO received, press the [INFO] soft key.
Navigating to a Saved Waypoint Refer to section “11. NAVIGATION” for details. 10.7.5 Setting up a Position Report Ringer The HX890 position report ringer may be turned OFF: SELECT SELECT Press and hold DSC SETUP DSC BEEP ...
1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select AUTO POS POLLING ACTIVATION “SELECTED ID”, then press the [SELECT] SELECTED ID soft key. 2. The radio will show a blank row highlighted AUTO POS POLLING SELECTED ID when you select the vessel for the first time. 1:000000000 BACK SELECT Press the [SELECT] soft key. AUTO POS POLLING 3.
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...
2. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲]/[◄]/[►] key to DSC TEST CALL MMSI select the first digit in the MMSI and press 98765432 the [SELECT] soft key. DSC TEST CALL 3. Repeat step 2 until all the numbers of the 987654321 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete MMSI are shown on the display. SAFETY CATEG: BACK...
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...
NOTE The procedure above will delete all logged calls of the selected category at one time. 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.
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. 11.1 WAYPOINT OPERATION 11.1.1 Starting and Stopping Navigation Navigation by Using the 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
3. Select “NAME” or “POSITION” with the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key, WAYPOINT DIR. NAME: then press the [SELECT] soft key. STANDARD--------- POSITION: 4. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲]/[◄]/[►] key to select “←” or 34 ° 25.9755 118 ° 59.4566 “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the character to be SAVE changed is selected, then enter a new character.
11.1.3 Selecting the Display Range Use this menu item to set the range on the compass display. WAYPOINT SETUP SELECT SELECT Press and hold DISPLAY RANGE key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select the desired range. WAYPOINT SETUP DISPLAY RANGE (Unit of measure depends on the settings in the GPS...
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.
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.
12. GM OPERATION The GM (Group Monitor) feature of the HX890 utilizes the same system as the 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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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).
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”...
Enables the Waypoint Navigation. Marks the position where a person falls overboard. SCAN MEMORY Add or remove channels from memory channel scan. 1 (HX890E) PRESET Programs or deletes the preset memory channel. STROBE Turns the strobe light LED ON or OFF.
BACK ENTER *1(The Individual Directory and the GPS Log also eliminated.) *2(HX890E only) 2. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 3. Press the [CLR] key to return to radio operation. 13.10 SUMMARY OF THE CONFIGURATION SETUP...
14. CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP 14.1 CHANNEL GROUP 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.
14.7 PRIORITY CHANNEL This procedure permits setting a different priority channel to be used when priority scanning. By default, the radio priority channel is set to Channel 16. SELECT SELECT CH SETUP PRIORITY CH Press and hold ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 −...
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. To transmit an Individual Call, this directory must be programed with information of the vessel you wish to contact, similar to a cellular phone’s telephone directory.
15.7 AUTO POS POLLING The HX890 has the capability to automatically track seven vessels programmed into the individual directory. Refer to section “10.8 AUTO POS POLLING” for details. 15.8 AUTO POS INTERVAL The auto position polling time interval between position request transmissions, may be programmed into the individual directory setup.
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...
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.
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”...
16.8 UNITS OF MEASURE This section allows setting the display units of the speed, distance and altitude. SELECT SELECT Press and hold UNITS OF MEASURE key) key) key) key) GPS SETUP 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select the item to be set. UNITS OF MEASURE 2.
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.
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...
ATIS number in memory. 6. Press the [ OK ] soft key to return to radio operation. 17.2 ATIS CH GROUP The HX890E ATIS feature may be enabled or disabled for each channel group. SELECT SELECT...
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 •...
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 •...
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.
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 ) 156.100 160.750 Public Correspondence ( Marine Operator ) 156.150...
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...
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 ................
GSA, GSV, RMC, DSC and DSE. You can also download the log data from the radio by using the PC Program- ming Software which may be downloaded from the Standard Horizon website. The PC Programming Software is compatible with Windows 7, and Windows 8, and Windows 10.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the HX890E and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers