Basic Operation; Prohibited Communications; Initial Setup; Reception - Standard Horizon HX290 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 "4.3.2 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
(The "SQL" indicator will blink). Press the
the " " indicator appears on the display, then press
the key again.
3. Turn the VOL knob clockwise until the noise or audio from the speaker is
at a comfortable level.
4. Press the
dom noise disappears. This state is known as the
"Squelch Threshold".
5. Press the
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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key to activate the squelch adjusting mode
key, then press the
or key to select the desired channel.
key until
key until the ran-
" indicator on the LCD
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