Basic Operation; Prohibited Communications; Initial Setup; Reception - Standard Horizon HX280S Owner's Manual

6. BASIC OPERATION

6.1 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;
Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000).

6.2 INITIAL SETUP

1. Install the battery pack on the transceiver (see section "4.2.2 BATTERY
INSTALLATION/REMOVAL").
2. Install the antenna onto the transceiver; hold the bottom end of the an-
tenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is
snug. Do not over-tighten.

6.3 RECEPTION

1. Turn the VOL knob clockwise to turn the transceiver on.
2. Press the [ SQL ] key to activate the squelch adjusting
mode (The "SQL" indicator will blink). Press the [ ] key
until the "
then press the [ SQL ] key again.
3. Turn up the VOL knob until the noise or audio from the speaker is at a
comfortable level.
4. Press the [ SQL ] key, then press the [
random noise disappears. This state is known as the
"Squelch Threshold".
5. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the desired channel.
Refer to the channel chart on page 33 for available chan-
nels.
6. When a signal is received, adjust the VOL knob to the
desired listening level. The "
is displayed indicating that the channel is being used.
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" indicator will appear on the display,
] key until the
" indicator in the LCD
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