Standard Horizon HX890EBK Owner's Manual

Standard Horizon HX890EBK Owner's Manual

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HX890
HX890E
Class-H DSC GPS Transceiver
Owner's Manual
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Richard Fiebig
May 18, 2025

How do I register mmsi before being able to transmit

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Richard Fiebig
May 18, 2025

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Mr. Anderson
May 23, 2025

To register the MMSI for the Standard Horizon HX890EBK before transmitting:

1. Press the [MMSI] soft key.
2. Use the [CH▼]/[CH▲]/[◄]/[►] keys to select each digit of the 9-digit MMSI number.
3. After selecting a digit, press [SELECT] to move to the next digit.
4. If a mistake is made, use the arrow keys to select the wrong digit, then press [SELECT] and re-enter it.
5. After entering all 9 digits, press [FINISH].
6. The radio will prompt you to re-enter the MMSI. Repeat steps 2–5.
7. After the second entry, press [FINISH] again, then press [OK] to store the MMSI.

The MMSI must be entered carefully, as it can only be programmed once without resetting the radio.

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  • Page 1 HX890 HX890E Class-H DSC GPS Transceiver Owner’s Manual Ihr Partner für Funktechnik www.fellecs-tech.com inbox@fellecs-tech.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE ........... 2 8.13 VOX OPERATION ......... 31 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ......3 8.14 VOICE SCRAMBLER ........31 1.1 INTRODUCTION ..........3 8.15 OPERATION MENU ........32 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........ 4 9. GPS OPERATION .......... 33 3.
  • Page 3 23.2 CONSIGNES DE SECURITE ...... 107 15.2 INDIVIDUAL REPLY ........86 24. FCC NOTICE ..........108 15.3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT ....86 STANDARD HORIZON Limited Warranty ..110 15.4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER ........86 15.5 GROUP DIRECTORY ........86 15.6 POSITION REPLY ......... 86 15.7 AUTO POS POLLING ........
  • Page 4: Quick Reference

    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. ...
  • Page 5: General Information

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the HX890! Whether this is your 昀椀rst 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.
  • Page 6: 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 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.
  • Page 7: Online Warranty Registration

    3. ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please visit www.standardhorizon.com - Owner’s Corner to register the HX890 Marine VHF. NOTE: visiting the STANDARD HORIZON website from time to time may be bene昀椀- 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: •...
  • Page 8: Calling Another Vessel

    4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, 昀椀re, 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.
  • Page 9: Making Telephone Calls

    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.
  • Page 10: Radio Care

    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.
  • Page 11: Notes To Assure

    •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 昀椀nd any cracks on the battery cover or gasket, please contact Standard Horizon or your local dealer to purchase a replacement. FELLECS-TECH | inbox@fellecs-tech.com | www.fellecs-tech.com...
  • Page 12: Packing List

    5. PACKING LIST PACKING LIST When the package containing the transceiver is 昀椀rst opened, please check it for the following contents:  HX890 Transceiver  CAT460 Antenna *  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 ...
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    6. GETTING STARTED CAUTION! Waterproof and 昀氀oating 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 昀氀oating 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.
  • Page 17: Belt Clip Installation / Removal

    6.1.5 Installation of the SBT-13 Battery Case The SBT-13 is a battery case that holds 昀椀ve “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 昀椀ve “AAA” size Alkaline batteries into the SBT-13 with the Negative (−) side of the batteries touching the spring connectors...
  • Page 18: Attaching An Antenna

    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).
  • Page 19: Checking Gps Signal

    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.
  • Page 20: Changing The Gps Time

    NOTE • When the HX890 is 昀椀rst turned on, it may take several minutes to compute a 昀椀x 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.
  • Page 21: Controls And Switches

    7. CONTROLS AND SWITCHES This section de昀椀nes 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 Speci昀椀cation for submersibility: 5 ft. (1.5 m) for 30 minutes.) ...
  • 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).
  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    8. BASIC OPERATION NOTE Before operating the HX890 for the 昀椀rst 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.
  • Page 25: Transmit Time-Out Timer (Tot)

    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.
  • Page 26: Selecting The Channel Group

    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.
  • Page 27: Multi Watch (To Priority Channel)

    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 33 ° 37.1200 broadcast. Press any key to stop the alert. 118 °...
  • Page 28: Scanning

    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 CH SETUP SCAN TYPE Press and hold     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.
  • Page 30: Preset Channels: Instant Access

    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.
  • Page 31: Programming

    8.10.1 Programming 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select the BUSY channel to be programmed. P-SET 2. Press the [◄]/[►] key repeatedly to indicate USCG 33 ° 37.1200 118 ° 09.5822 BUSY the function on the display, then press and TIME LOC 09:56:56 P-SET hold the [PRESET] soft key until the “P-SET”...
  • Page 32: Listening To The Fm Broadcast Radio

    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.
  • Page 33: Mob Operation

    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.
  • Page 34: Operation Menu

    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;...
  • Page 35: Gps Operation

    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.
  • Page 36: Gps Logger Operation

    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 °...
  • Page 37: Digital Selective Calling (Dsc)

    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 24 ° 25.9755 POS: 3. If no acknowledgment is received, the Distress Alert is 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 NATURE OF: 2. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲]/[◄]/[►] key to UNDESIGNATED POSITION: select the 昀椀rst 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.
  • Page 40: Receiving The Distress Alert

    10.2.2 Receiving the Distress Alert 1. When the Distress Alert is received, an emergency alarm RX DISTRESS 366901235 sounds. Yaesu NATURE:UNDESIGNATED 24 ° 25.9755 POS: 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 118 ° 59.4566 3. Press the CH▼ key several times to show the information 12:56 TIME: NOT ACKNOELESGED...
  • Page 41: All Ships Call

    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.
  • Page 42: Individual Call

    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).
  • Page 43: Setting Up The Individual Call Reply

    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.
  • Page 44: Transmitting An Individual Call

    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 SELECT INDIVIDUAL...
  • 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.
  • Page 46: Receiving An Individual Call

    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.
  • Page 47: Setting Up The Individual Call Ringer

    4. To accept and respond to the call, press the RX INDIVIDUAL [ABLE] soft key to switch to the requested 366901235 Yaesu ROUTINE CATEG: channel. (To inform calling vessel that you SINCE: 00:15 cannot respond, press the [UNABLE] soft RX INDIVIDUAL 366901235 Yaesu key.)
  • Page 48: Group Call

     Group MMSI numbers are not assigned by the FCC or other organizations licensed to assign ship MMSI numbers.  The 昀椀rst 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 昀椀rst 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.
  • Page 50: Transmitting A Group Call

    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...
  • Page 51: Receiving A Group Call

    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.
  • Page 52: Setting Up The Group Call Ringer

    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. MMSI: 366901234 Horizon PAUSE:...
  • Page 53: Position Request

    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.
  • Page 54: Manual Input Of Position Information

    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 ...
  • Page 55: Setting Up A Position Request Ringer

    10.6.4 Setting up a Position Request Ringer The HX890 position request ringer may to set to ON or OFF. SELECT SELECT DSC SETUP Press and hold DSC BEEP     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select “POS DSC SETUP DSC BEEP REQUEST”.
  • Page 56: Receiving A Dsc Position Report Call

    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.
  • Page 57: Navigating To The Reported Position

    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.
  • Page 58: Setting Up A Position Report Ringer

    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 DSC SETUP DSC BEEP Press and hold    ...
  • Page 59: Enabling/Disabling Auto Pos Polling

    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 昀椀rst time. 1:000000000 BACK SELECT Press the [SELECT] soft key. AUTO POS POLLING 3.
  • Page 60: Dsc Test

    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, 昀椀rst 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...
  • Page 61: Dsc Log Operation

    2. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲]/[◄]/[►] key to DSC TEST CALL select the 昀椀rst digit in the MMSI and press MMSI 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 DSC LOG SELECT Press     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [SELECT] soft key, then con昀椀rm 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...
  • Page 64: Dsc Loop Back Operation

    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.
  • Page 65: Navigation

    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...
  • Page 66: Setting Up Waypoint Directory

    2. If you want to give the waypoint an easy-to- WAYPOINT 昀椀nd name, select “NAME” with the [CH▼]/ NAME: 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 昀椀nished 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 WAYPOINT DIR.
  • Page 68 3. Select “NAME” or “POSITION” with the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key, WAYPOINT DIR. NAME: then press the [SELECT] soft key. STANDARD--------- 4. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲]/[◄]/[►] key to select “←” or POSITION: 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.
  • Page 69: Selecting The Display Range

    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...
  • Page 70: Setting Up Routing Directory

    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.
  • Page 72: Starting And Stopping Route Navigation

    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.
  • Page 73: Gm Operation

    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...
  • Page 74: Setting Up The Polling Time Interval

    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...
  • Page 75: Starting Gm Operation

    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.
  • Page 76: Starting Navigation To A Group Member

    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 35.2 2. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select a NAME 1:KAREN 35.2 N-UP...
  • Page 77: Configuration Setup

    13. CONFIGURATION SETUP 13.1 DISPLAY MODE The display screen can be set for day time or night time operating. SELECT SELECT CONFIGURATION Press and hold DISPLAY MODE     key) key) key) key) CONFIGURATION 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select the desired LCD DISPLAY MODE DAY MODE screen setting:...
  • Page 78: Display Contrast

    13.4 DISPLAY CONTRAST The display contrast can be adjusted to suit your operation environment. SELECT CONFIGURATION SELECT 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).
  • Page 79: Strobe Led

    13.7 STROBE LED Use this selection to set the emergency strobe LED operation. 13.7.1 Emergency LED SELECT SELECT CONFIGURATION STROBE LED Press and hold     key) key) key) key) 1. Press the [CH▼]/[CH▲] key to select CONFIGURATION STROBE LED “EMERGENCY LED”...
  • Page 80: Soft Keys

    13.8 SOFT KEYS Use this menu to make soft key assignments and to set how long the display will show the soft key icon after a soft key is pressed. 13.8.1 Key Assignment SELECT SELECT CONFIGURATION SOFT KEY Press and hold ...
  • Page 81: Key Timer

    13.8.2 Key Timer SELECT SELECT CONFIGURATION SOFT KEY Press and hold     key) key) key) key) 1. Select “KEY TIMER” with the [CH▼]/[CH▲] CONFIGURATION SOFT KEY key, then press the [SELECT] soft key. KEY ASSIGNMENT KEY TIMER 2.
  • Page 82: Channel Function 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.
  • Page 83: Priority Channel

    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    ...
  • Page 84: Noise Cancellation

    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.
  • Page 85: Scrambler Setup

    14.11 SCRAMBLER SETUP Con昀椀gure 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 CH SETUP SCRAMBLER Press and hold  ...
  • Page 86: Audio Filter Operation

    14.12.2 Setting the VOX Level SELECT SELECT CH SETUP VOX LEVEL Press and hold     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.
  • Page 87: Summary Of The Channel Function Setup

    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 SCAN TYPE Select priority scan or memory scan PRIORITY...
  • Page 88: Dsc Setup

    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.
  • Page 89: Auto Pos Polling

    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.
  • Page 90: Wait Time For Position Fix

    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...
  • Page 91: Gps 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.
  • Page 92: Display Direction

    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 COURSE UP from “COURSE UP”...
  • Page 93: Units Of Measure

    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 SPEED 2.
  • Page 94: Output Sentences

    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.
  • Page 95: Summary Of The Gps Setup

    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...
  • Page 96: Atis Setup (Hx890E Only)

    17. ATIS SETUP (HX890E only) The HX890E supports the ATIS (Automatic Transmitter Identi昀椀cation 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 transmission. Users should check with their local marine regulatory authority in their country for assistance in obtaining an ATIS code.
  • Page 97: Maintenance

    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 •...
  • Page 98: Reset The User Mmsi And Atis Code

    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 con昀椀rm the following required information. ● The Information Necessary to obtain the Reset Code • Model name •...
  • Page 99: Troubleshooting Chart

    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.
  • Page 100: Vhf Marine Channel Assignments

    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 昀椀shing only, 156.675 International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement US: Port Operations, Canada: Commercial 昀椀shing 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...
  • Page 103: Hx890E

    19.2 HX890E CHANNEL USE SIMPLEX/ CH TX ( MHz ) LOW PWR All countries ( MHz ) 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 156.200 160.800...
  • Page 104 CHANNEL USE SIMPLEX/ CH TX ( MHz ) LOW PWR All countries ( MHz ) DUPLEX Germany ( Except Germany ) 156.575 SIMPLEX LOW* PLEASURE SHIP-PORT 156.625 SIMPLEX LOW* SHIP-SHIP 156.675 SIMPLEX – PORT OPR NAUTIK 156.725 SIMPLEX LOW* PORT OPR SHIP-PORT 156.775 SIMPLEX...
  • Page 105: Specifications

    20. SPECIFICATIONS Performance speci昀椀cations 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 ................
  • Page 107: Connecting A Usb Data Terminal

    Email: marinetech@yaesu.com 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.
  • Page 108: Fcc And Canada Radio License

    22. 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. 22.1 STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S.
  • Page 109: Rf Exposure Safety Statement

    23. RF EXPOSURE SAFETY STATEMENT 23.1 SAFETY INFORMATION Your wireless handheld portable transceiver contains a low power transmit- ter. 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 110: Fcc Notice

    24. FCC NOTICE NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modi昀椀cations to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modi昀椀cation must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a division of YAESU USA. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: ( 1 ) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND ( 2 ) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
  • Page 111 CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) Declaration of Conformity Type of Equipment: Floating Class H DSC Marine Transceiver with GPS Brand Name: STANDARD HORIZON Model Number: HX890 Manufacturer: YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Address of Manufacturer: Tennozu Parkside Building, 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku,Tokyo 140-0002 Japan This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 112: Standard Horizon Limited Warranty

    2. Include proof of original purchase from an authorized STANDARD HORIZON dealer/distributor, and ship the product, freight prepaid, to the address provided by the STANDARD HORIZON Service Center in your country/ region. 3. Upon receipt of this product, returned in accordance with the procedures described above, by the STANDARD HORIZON Authorized Service Center, all reasonable efforts will be expended by YAESU MUSEN to cause this product to conform to its original speci昀椀cations. YAESU MUSEN will return the repaired product ( or a...
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  • Page 115 EU Declaration of Conformity We, Yaesu Musen Co. Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, hereby declare that this radio equipment HX890E 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 ATTENTION –...
  • Page 116 Ihr Partner für Funktechnik www.fellecs-tech.com inbox@fellecs-tech.com 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. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Tennozu Parkside Building 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan YAESU USA 1806A-BC-2 Printed in China...

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