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  • Page 1 Floating Marine Transceiver with GPS Owner’s Manual HX851 Page 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ALL SHIPS CALL ..................... 40 INDIVIDUAL CALL ....................42 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY .................. 47 GROUP CALL ......................49 POSITION REQUEST ....................54 POSITION REPORT ....................59 7.10 GEOGRAPHIC CALL ....................62 7.11 DSC TRANSMISSION TEST ................... 63 Page 2 HX851...
  • Page 3 15 WARRANTY .......................... 94 16 INSTALLATION OF OPTION ....................97 16.1 FBA-38 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE ..............97 17 SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 98 17.1 GENERAL ........................98 17.2 TRANSMITTER ......................98 17.3 RECEIVER ........................ 99 17.4 GPS ........................... 99 HX851 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Quick Reference Guide

    ~ 2.5 cm) away from and Low (1W). the small mic hole. Press and hold to Sp e a k s l o w l y a n d lock and unlock the clearly into the micro- keypad. phone. Page 4 HX851...
  • Page 5 Press to recall the “Preset” chan- Press to cancel the menu selec- nel. tion. Press and hold to save the cur- Press and hold to recall the last- rent channel into the Preset used NOAA Weather Channel. Memory. HX851 Page 5...
  • Page 6 800/767- 2450 or email marinetech@vxstdusa.com. We appreciate your purchase of the HX851, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabilities of the HX851.

  • Page 7: Rf Exposure Safety Statement

    Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regu- lations. NOTE This radio telephone complies with the requirements of RTCM Paper 56-95/SC101 Standards for digital selective calling (DSC) for Marine transceivers. HX851 Page 7...

  • Page 8: Fcc And Canada Radio License Information

    FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION Standard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis- sion (FCC) and Industry-Canada requirements that regulate the Maritime Ra- dio Service. MARITIME STATION LICENSE An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S.

  • Page 9: Fcc Notice

    Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compli- ance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 10: General Information

    EEPROM memory back-up, Battery Life displayed on LCD, and a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT). The HX851 transmitter provides a full 6 Watt of transmit power and is select- able to 5, 2.5, and 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    “C” suffix is for use with 230 VAC (Type-C plug), and “U” suffix is for use with 230 VAC (Type-BF plug). Note: Before operating the HX851 for the first time, it is recommended that the battery be charged. Please see section “4.2.4 USING THE CD-38 CHARGER CRADLE”...

  • Page 12: About This Radio

    6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured. 7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel. 8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and other distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed one Page 12 HX851...

  • Page 13: Calling Another Vessel (Channel 16 Or 9)

    Call Sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and end of the contact. Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning. HX851 Page 13...

  • Page 14: Operating On Channel 13

    When channel 67 is used for navigational bridge-to-bridge traffic between ships, High, Medium-2, or Medium-1 power may be used temporarily (in the USA band) by pressing the [ H/L ( )] key. When you select this channel again, the transceiver will revert to low power. Page 14 HX851...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    When the battery pack is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the trans- ceiver are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack HX851 Page 15...
  • Page 16 Battery packs should be charged only in non-hazardous environments; Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved batteries; Use only a STANDARD HORIZON, (a Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD) approved charger. The use of any other charger may cause permanent damage to the battery.
  • Page 17 NOTE When the FBA-38 Alkaline Battery Case is used, the battery icon does not display correctly. No Icon : Full Battery : Low Battery : Battery is very low : Prepare to charge the Battery HX851 Page 17...
  • Page 18 NOTE The CD-38 is only designed for the charging of the HX851’s battery, and is not suitable for other purposes. The CD-38 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recom- mend its use adjacent to such device.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Chart Plotter To The Cd-38

    Connect to NMEA (+) input NOTE When mounting the HX851 inside of a cabin where GPS reception is limited, the NMEA input (brown) wire may be connected to a GPS Chart Plotter to input position into the HX851. To change the HX851 from using the internal GPS antenna to an external GPS chart plotter with NMEA.

  • Page 20: Controls And Switches

    Speaker/Microphone, MH-57 Mini Speaker/Microphone, VC-24 VOX Headset, or VC-27 Earpiece/Mi- crophone. When this jack is used, the internal speaker and microphone are disabled. PTT ( Push-To-Talk ) Switch ( Left side ) When pushed activates the transmitter. Page 20 HX851...
  • Page 21 The “ ” icon will appear at the bottom right corner on the display, to indicate that the functions are locked. Hold down this key until the “ ” icon disappears to unlock the radio. HX851 Page 21...
  • Page 22 To delete the channel from preset memory, select the channel and press and hold this key until “ ” is removed from the display. [ POWER ( )] KEY Press and hold this key for two seconds to turn the radio on or off. Page 22 HX851...
  • Page 23 The belt clip is designed to snap and lock shown below. into place. To remove the belt clip you may find it necessary to use a flat head screw driver to unlock the belt clip from the radio as shown in the image below. HX851 Page 23...

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    6. When a signal is received, adjust the volume (Press the [ VOL ( STROBE )] key, followed by the [ ] / [ ] key) to desired listening level. The “ ” indi- cator will appear on the display indicating that the channel is being used. Page 24 HX851...

  • Page 25: Transmission

    When the HX851 is first turned on, it may take several minutes to com- pute a fix of your position. This is normal, as the HX851 is downloading “almanac”...

  • Page 26: Display Mode Setup

    TOT feature. 6.5 DISPLAY MODE SETUP The HX851 display can be setup to show Radio information with GPS icon, GPS Position, GPS Position with SOG and COG, and GPS status with the procedure below.

  • Page 27: Usa, Canada, And International Channels

    When the “GPS Status” mode is selected in step “4” above, the display will show the “GPS Status” page until a key is pressed. You may customize the various functions of the HX851 internal GPS unit for your operating requirements via the “GPS Setup” menu. Refer to section “10 GPS SETUP”...

  • Page 28: Noaa Weather Channels

    (or other bodies of water) to be notified, the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts a 1050 Hz tone which the HX851 can detect and alert you of pending storm warnings (refer to section “6.8.1 NOAA WEATHER ALERT” for a discussion of how to use this feature).

  • Page 29: Scanning

    6.9 SCANNING The HX851 allows the user to select the scan type from “Memory Scan” or “Priority Scan”. The “Memory Scan” scans the channels that were programmed into memory. The “Priority Scan” scans the channels programmed in memory with the user selected priority channel.
  • Page 30 Preset channel (described in next chapter) and the priority channel. The priority channel will be scanned after each programmed channel. 3. To stop scanning, press the [ 16/9 ] or [ CLR ( WX )] key. Page 30 HX851...

  • Page 31: Dual Watch

    4. The Dual Watch feature will resume when the incoming signal disappears at the end of the transmission. 5. Press the [ SCAN ( DW )] key or [ CLR ( WX )] key to stop the Dual Watch fea- ture and return to normal operation. HX851 Page 31...

  • Page 32: Preset Channels 0 ~ 9 : Instant Access

    ” icon is removed from the display. 6.11.2 OPERATION Pressing the [ PRESET ] key will toggle between Preset Channels “0” through “9” and the last selected “regular” channel. The Preset Channel number will disappear after five seconds. Page 32 HX851...

  • Page 33: Strobe Light Operation

    Code “S.O.S.” message ( ... --- ... ) at a rate of 5 words per minute. This can be very useful in summoning help from rescuers who may not be able to commu- nicate with you via radio. To setup other Strobe light options, refer to “8.12 LED SETUP”. HX851 Page 33...

  • Page 34: Digital Selective Calling

    Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels. THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE THE HX851 DSC FUNCTIONS. How can I obtain an MMSI assignment? In the USA, visit the following websites to register: http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ or...
  • Page 35 MMSI. If you plan to use the handheld on other boats, you might want a separate MMSI number so that you can update the registration according to which boat it is cur- rently on. HX851 Page 35...

  • Page 36: Dsc Distress Alert

    7.3 DSC DISTRESS ALERT The HX851 is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress messages to all DSC radios. The HX851 will also send the Latitude and Longitude of the vessel when the internal GPS has acquires a satellite fix.
  • Page 37 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of Distress The HX851 is capable of transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with the following “Nature of Distress” categories: Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, and MOB. 1. Lift the red DISTRESS rubber cover on the right side of the transceiver and press the [ DISTRESS ] key.
  • Page 38 8. To cancel the DSC distress alarm signal from the speaker, press any key. 7.3.2 CANCELING A DSC DISTRESS ALERT If a DSC Distress Alert was sent by error the HX851 allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Alert that was made in error.
  • Page 39 4) Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key, and select “Radio”, “Position”, “Navi- gation” or “Compass” other than “Waypoint”, and press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key. NOTE You must continue monitoring channel 16 as a coast station may re- quire assistance in the rescue attempt. HX851 Page 39...

  • Page 40: All Ships Call

    Securite, Securite, Securite. 7.4.1 SETTING UP THE ALL SHIPS RINGER The HX851 has the capability to turn off the All Ships ringer. 1. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key un- til “Setup Menu” appears.
  • Page 41 MMSI of the vessel transmitting the All Ships Call. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Monitor channel 16 or traffic channel until the All Ship Call voice communi- cation is completed. HX851 Page 41...

  • Page 42: Individual Call

    7.5.1 SETTING UP THE INDIVIDUAL / POSITION CALL DIRECTORY The HX851 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit Individual calls, Position Requests and Position Send transmissions. The HX851 can memorize up to 24 stations.
  • Page 43 5. Press the [ ] / [ ] key to select “Automatic” or “Manual”. 6. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key to store the selected setting. 7. Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key twice to return to radio op- eration. HX851 Page 43...
  • Page 44 7. Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key twice to return to radio op- eration. The HX851 has the capability to turn off the Individual Call ringer. 1. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key un- til “Setup Menu”...
  • Page 45 4. Press the [ ] / [ ] key to select “Manual”, then press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key. 5. Press the [ ] / [ ] key to scroll through numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move one space to HX851 Page 45...
  • Page 46 7.5.5 RECEIVING AN INDIVIDUAL CALL When receiving an Individual Call, an acknowledgment transmission is sent back to the calling station to switch to a communication channel. The HX851 default setting is Automatic, but has a manual menu selection that allows you to see the vessel calling before sending an reply.

  • Page 47: Call Waiting Directory

    7.6 CALL WAITING DIRECTORY The HX851 logs received Distress Calls and Individual Calls into the Call Wait- ing Directory for review at a later time. The DSC Call Waiting feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review. When a call is logged while the radio is set on the DSC Standby function or when a DSC call is not replied to a “...
  • Page 48 6. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key un- til the station (name or MMSI number) is removed from the display. 7. Press the [ 16/9 ] key to return to radio operation. Page 48 HX851...

  • Page 49: Group Call

    This function is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collec- tively make announcements on a predetermined channel. The HX851 can memorize up to 8 group address.
  • Page 50 [ CLR ( WX )] key again to return to radio operation. 7.7.2 SETTING UP THE GROUP CALL RINGER The HX851 has the capability to turn off the Group Call ringer. 1. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key un- til “Setup Menu”...
  • Page 51 ] key to select “Group”. (To cancel, press the [ CLR ( MEM )] key.) 3. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key. The transceiver will beep, and the “Group Call” directory will appear. HX851 Page 51...
  • Page 52 11. After the Group Call is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the designated channel. 12. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the PTT switch and call the other vessels you desire to communicate with. Page 52 HX851...
  • Page 53 7.7.4 RECEIVING A GROUP CALL 1. When a Group Call is received, the HX851 will produce a ringing alarm sound and the display shows the Group name or Group MMSI. 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key to switch the radio to the requested channel.

  • Page 54: Position Request

    Advancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the HX851. Stan- dard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any Standard Horizon...
  • Page 55 7.8.2 SETTING UP THE POSITION REQUEST RINGER The HX851 has the capability to turn off the Position Request ringer. 1. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key un- til “Setup Menu” appears. 2. Press the [ ] key to select “DSC Setup” menu.
  • Page 56 “Compass” other than “Waypoint”, and press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key. NOTE If the HX851 does not receive position data from the polled vessel, the display will show “NO POSITION DATA”. Manual Request You may enter an MMSI number manually to contact without Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory.
  • Page 57 7. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key to transmit the po- sition request DSC call. 8. When the HX851 receives the position from the polled vessel, a ringing alarm will sound, and the display shows the position of the vessel and also transferred to the GPS Chart plotter if connected.
  • Page 58 2. Press any key to stop the alarm. 3. To send your vessels position to the requesting vessel, press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key. Or to exit from position request display, press the [ CLR ( WX )] key. Page 58 HX851...

  • Page 59: Position Report

    NOTE To transmit a Position Send Call, you must setup the HX851 DSC Indi- vidual / Position Call Directory with the name of the vessel(s) or person and the MMSI of the DSC radio you wish to send your position to. To setup this directory refer to section “7.5.1 SETTING UP THE INDIVIDUAL...
  • Page 60 If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeatedly press the [ H/L ( )] key until the wrong number is selected, then press the [ ] / [ ] key to correct the entry. Page 60 HX851...
  • Page 61 9. Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key to return to radio operation. 7.9.3 RECEIVING A DSC POSITION REPORT CALL When another vessel transmits their vessels location to the HX851 the follow- ing will happen: 1. When a Position Report Call is received, a calling alarm sounds 5 times and NMEA DSC and DSE sentences are outputted on the charging cradle wires.

  • Page 62: Geographic Call

    4. Press the PTT on the mic and talk to the calling station. 7.10.1 SETTING UP THE POSITION GEOGRAPHIC RINGER The HX851 has the capability to turn off the Geographic ringer. 1. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key un- til “Setup Menu”...

  • Page 63: Dsc Transmission Test

    “WAIT FOR ACK” will be shown on the display. 6. When an acknowledgment is received, a ringing tone sounds. 7. Press the [ CLR ( WX )] key to return the display to the radio operation mode display. HX851 Page 63...

  • Page 64: Radio Setup

    8 RADIO SETUP The HX851’s “Radio Setup” mode allows a number of the HX851 operating parameters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements. 8.1 DISPLAY Allows setting up the HX851 display mode. The default setting is “Position”. 1. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key until “Setup Menu”...

  • Page 65: Dimmer

    5. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key to store the selected level. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key or press the [ CLR ( WX )] key sev- eral times. HX851 Page 65...

  • Page 66: Lamp

    5. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key or press the [ CLR ( WX )] key sev- eral times. Page 66 HX851...

  • Page 67: Scan Type

    [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key. “MEM” icon disappears from the display. 7. When you have completed your selection, press the [ 16/9 ] key or press the [ CLR ( WX )] several times to return to radio operation. HX851 Page 67...

  • Page 68: Scan Resume

    8.8 SCAN RESUME This selection is used to select the time which the HX851 waits after a trans- mission ends before scanning is started. The default setting is “2sec”. 1. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key until “Setup Menu”...

  • Page 69: Weather Alert

    5. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key or press the [ CLR ( WX )] key several times. HX851 Page 69...

  • Page 70: Channel Name

    10. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat steps 4 through 9. 11. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key or press the [ CLR ( WX )] key several times. Page 70 HX851...

  • Page 71: Led Setup

    [ CLR ( WX )] key several times. WATER STROBE NOTE When the HX851 is immersed in water the SOS strobe light will start blinking. This allows you to be able to see the radio that may have fallen overboard at night or when worn on a life vest aid in rescuing a person in the water.

  • Page 72: Dsc Setup Menu

    9 DSC SETUP MENU The HX851’s DSC Setup mode allows a number of the HX851 DSC param- eters to be custom-configured for your operating requirement. INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY - Refer to section 7.5.1 INDIVIDUAL REPLY - Refer to section 7.5.2 INDIVIDUAL ACK - Refer to section 7.6.1 INDIVIDUAL RINGER - Refer to section 7.5.3...
  • Page 73 MEMO HX851 Page 73...

  • Page 74: Gps Setup

    10 GPS SETUP The HX851’s “GPS Setup” mode allows a number of the HX851 internal GPS unit’s parameters to be custom-configured for your operating requirements. 10.1 UNIT POWER This selection allows the internal GPS unit to be turned on or off to conserve battery power.

  • Page 75: Coordinate System

    Level 1. 10.3 COORDINATE SYSTEM This selection selects the Coordinate System to be shown on the HX851 dis- play. The default setting is “ddd mm.mmm”. 1. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key until “Setup Menu” appears.

  • Page 76: Time Offset

    6. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key to store the time offset. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key or press the [ CLR ( WX )] key several times. Page 76 HX851...

  • Page 77: Time Display

    6. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key to store the selected setting. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key or press the [ CLR ( WX )] key sev- eral times. HX851 Page 77...

  • Page 78: Sog Unit

    NMEA output of an external GPS Chart Plotter to input position information into the HX851. This is a useful feature when the HX851 is located in an area where GPS reception is limited and this selection increases battery life of the HX851 between charges.

  • Page 79: Nmea Output

    Internal GPS to compute fix. 10.9 NMEA OUTPUT This menu item is used to setup the NMEA output sentences of the HX851. By default, all the NMEA sentences are turned off. 1. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key un- til “Setup Menu”...

  • Page 80: Compass Setup

    6. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key to store the selected setting. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key or press the [ CLR ( WX )] key sev- eral times. Page 80 HX851...

  • Page 81: Waypoints

    12 WAYPOINTS The HX851 is capable of storing up to 200 waypoints and navigating to them using the compass page. In addition DSC distress calls with position or a position received from another DSC radio using DSC polling can be navigated to.

  • Page 82: Editing A Waypoint

    8. Press the [ ] / [ ] key to change the letter or number. 9. Repeat step 7 and 8 until the waypoint is updated. 10. Press and hold the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key to store the edited waypoint into memory. Page 82 HX851...

  • Page 83: Deleting A Waypoint

    12.4 SAVING A DSC POSITION CALL AS A WAYPOINT When a position is received from another DSC radio the HX851 allows the position to be saved as a waypoint. 1. After a position has been received, press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key.

  • Page 84: Navigating To A Saved Waypoint

    [ ] / [ ] key. 4. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key, and select “Radio”, “Position”, “Navigation” or “Compass” other than “Waypoint”, and press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key. Page 84 HX851...

  • Page 85: Waypoint Setup

    6. Press the [ CALL ( ENT ) MENU ] key to store the selected setting. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key or press the [ CLR ( WX )] key sev- eral times. HX851 Page 85...

  • Page 86: Maintenance

    13 MAINTENANCE 13.1 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. To prevent corrosion of electrical contacts and keep the water resistance, keep the microphone connected or the jack covered at all times.

  • Page 87: Factory Service

    Internal GPS receiver is “on”. Re- satellites. fer to section 9.1 of this manual. Poor location for GPS Move to a less obstructed position. satellite reception. Indicator does not light Defective battery FNB-V99LI. Contact Standard Horizon dealer. when charging a battery. HX851 Page 87...

  • Page 88: Channel Assignments

    5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the term “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of these are shared with other users and some are used only in certain geo- graphic regions. Page 88 HX851...
  • Page 89 U.S. Government Only D 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) D 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) HX851 Page 89...
  • Page 90 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship-movement 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational) D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement 156.975 Commercial Page 90 HX851...
  • Page 91 - - - 161.775 Weather (receive only) - - - 163.275 Weather (receive only) NOTE: Simplex channels, 3A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. HX851 Page 91...
  • Page 92 St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation or the U.S. Coast Guard. The use of these frequencies outside VTS and ship movement sector protected areas is permit- ted provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship movement communications in their respective designated sectors. Page 92 HX851...
  • Page 93 16: The frequency 156.450 MHz is available for intership, ship and coast general purpose calling by noncommercial vessels, such as recreational boats and private coast stations. 17: The frequency 156.425 MHz is assigned by rule to private coast stations in Alaska for facsimile transmissions as well as voice communications. HX851 Page 93...

  • Page 94: Warranty

    United States, contact the dealer in your country. STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex Standard) warrants, to the original purchaser only, each new Marine Communications Product (“Product”) manu- factured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in materi-...
  • Page 95 This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the United States of America and the District of Columbia. STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replacement parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where pur- chaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist.
  • Page 96 Product Support Inquiries If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the HX851, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON Web site to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 ext 6300 M-F 7:00- 5:00PST.

  • Page 97: Installation Of Option

    The optional FBA-38 is a battery case that holds five “AAA” size Alkaline bat- teries and is used with the HX851 transceiver. The Alkaline batteries can be used for receiving and transmission in an emergency, and battery life will be shortened dramatically.

  • Page 98: Specifications

    FNB-V99LI, belt clip & antenna 17.2 TRANSMITTER RF Power Output: 6 W / 5 W / 2.5 W / 1 W (@7.4 V) Modulation Type: Variable Reactance Maximum Deviation: ±5 kHz Spurious Emission: –75 dBc typical Microphone Impedance: 2 kΩ Page 98 HX851...

  • Page 99: Receiver

    700 mW @16 Ω for 10 % THD (@7.4 V) AF Output (Internal SP): 17.4 GPS Receiver Channels: 12 channels Sensitivity: Less than –130 dBm Time to First Fix: 1 min typical (@Cold Start) 40 sec typical (@Warm Start) Geodetic Datum: WGS84 HX851 Page 99...
  • Page 100 MEMO Page 100 HX851...
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  • Page 102 MEMO Page 102 HX851...
  • Page 103 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap- proved by Vertex Standard could void the User’s authorization to oper- ate this device. HX851 Page 103...
  • Page 104 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Marine Division of VERTEX STANDARD All rights reserved. US Headquarters No portion of this manual 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Page 104 HX851...

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