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- Page 1 HX100/HX150 Floating VHF Marine Transceiver Owner’s Manual HX100 HX150 HX100/HX150 Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
VHF MARINE CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT ..................... 35 10. WARRANTY.............................. 41 11. SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 44 11.1 GENERAL ............................ 44 11.2 TRANSMITTER..........................44 11.3 RECEIVER ........................... 45 12. FCC AND CANADA RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ..............46 13. FCC NOTICE ............................47 Page 2 HX100/HX150... -
Page 3: Quick Reference Guide
Press the key to toggle the transmit power between High (5 W: HX150, 2.5 W: HX100) and Low (1 W). “L” will be displayed on the LCD when Low (1W) power is selected. Press the key to recall channel 16. -
Page 4: General Information
(TOT). The HX100/HX150 transmitter provides a full 5 Watt (HX150) or 2.5-Watt (HX100) of transmit power and also is selectable to 1 Watt to assist the user in ensuring maximum battery life. We appreciate your purchase of the HX100/HX150, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn and fully understand the capabili- ties of the HX100/HX150. -
Page 5: Safety Information
1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from the face at the required separation distance. Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or at- tachments could damage the transmitter, and may violate FCC regulations. HX100/HX150 Page 5... -
Page 6: Accessories
PA-48B AC Wall Charger (100-240 VAC, Type-A plug) CD-56 Twin Charging Cradle (for HX100) CD-57 Charging Cradle (for HX150) CLIP-24 Belt Clip (QTY 2 for HX100, QTY 1 for HX150) Owner’s Manual 2.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ... - Page 7 MEMO HX100/HX150 Page 7...
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Page 8: About This Radio
Marine Band on land could be fined up to $10,000 for the first offense. 3.2 ABOUT WATER RESISTANCE ※ The HX100/HX150 is only submersible when the Battery Cover is latched. ※ IPX7 Specification for submersibility: 3 ft. (1 m) for 30 minutes. -
Page 9: Calling Another Vessel ( Channel 16 Or 9 )
Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request another channel by saying “go to”, the number of the other channel, and “over”. Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not busy, call the other vessel. HX100/HX150 Page 9... -
Page 10: Operating On Channel 13
High power is allowed. Pressing the key will change the power output from Low Power (1 Watt) to High (5 Watts: HX150, 2.5 Watts: HX100). When you change from this channel then return to it, low power will be automati- cally selected. -
Page 11: Automated Radio Check Service
Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor - Ch. 24 Sea Tow Tampa Bay - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Horseshoe Beach - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Carrabelle/St. Marks - Ch. 27 Sea Tow Pensacola/Orange Beach (Ala.) - Ch. 27 HX100/HX150 Page 11... -
Page 12: Getting Started
After using the HX100/HX150 in salt water environment is recommended to clean the radio with fresh by rinsing the radio under a sink faucet or by dunk- ing the radio in a bucket of fresh water. -
Page 13: Battery Safety
4.2.1 BATTERY SAFETY Battery packs for your transceiver contain Li-ion (for HX150) or Ni-MH (for HX100) batteries. These types of batteries store a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the following precautions:... -
Page 14: Battery Installation / Removal
Close the Battery Cover Latch until it locks in place with a “Click”. CAUTION To insure the HX100/HX150 will not have a problem with water intrusion, make sure the battery cover is properly installed and the bat- tery latch is closed. -
Page 15: Battery Charging
DC jack on the CD-56 (for HX100) or CD-57 (for HX150) Charging Cradle, then plug the PA-48B into the AC line outlet. 3. Insert the HX100 or HX150 (with the bat- PA-48B tery pack) into the CD-56 (for HX100) or CD-57 (for HX150); the antenna should be at the left side when viewing the charging cradle from the front. -
Page 16: Belt Clip Installation / Removal
NOTE The PA-48B is only designed for the charging of the HX100/HX150’s battery packs, and is not suitable for other purposes. The PA-48B may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so it do not recommend its use adjacent to such device. -
Page 17: Controls And Indicators
The antenna is permanently attached to the transceiver and can not be removed. PTT ( PUSH-TO-TALK ) Switch ( Left Side Panel ) When pushed activates the transmitter. LCD Display This display shows current operating conditions, as indicated on the page 20. HX100/HX150 Page 17... - Page 18 USA, International, and Canadian channels. Press key to toggle the transmitter output power between “High” (5 Watts; HX150, 2.5 Watts; HX100) and “Low” (1 Watt) power. The key does not function on the “Transmission Inhibited” and “Low power only” channels. Secondary use:...
- Page 19 The internal speaker is located here. Microphone The internal microphone is located here. When transmitting, position your mouth about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~ 2.5 cm) away from the small mic hole. Speak slowly and clearly into the micro- phone. HX100/HX150 Page 19...
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Page 20: Lcd Indicators
The “SQL” indicator will appear on the LCD when the transceiver is in squelch level adjustment mode. The squelch level will replace the chan- nel number when adjusting the squelch. “P” Indicator The “P” indicator shows the channel is in the “Priority Channel”. Page 20 HX100/HX150... - Page 21 The “ ” indicator shows the TX output power is “Low” (1 Watt) power. NOTE When the “ ” icon is not shown the power is set to 5 Watts (for HX150) or 2.5 Watts (HX100). “WX ALT” Indicator “WX”: NOAA weather channel is selected.
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Page 22: Basic Operation
8. When a signal is received, adjust the volume (press key, followed by the key) to the de- sired listening level. The “ ” indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the channel is being used or the radio is not squelched. Page 22 HX100/HX150... -
Page 23: Transmission
Note: Transmitting on Low power prolongs battery life. Low power should be selected whenever possible. 4. If using Low power is not effective, select High power (5 watts (for HX150) or 2.5 Watts (for HX100): “ ” icon is not shown) by pressing the key. -
Page 24: Usa, Canadian, And International Channels
3. Refer to the marine channel charts in section “9. VHF MARINE CHAN- NEL ASSIGNMENTS” for allocated channels. 6.6 KEYPAD LOCKING In order to prevent accidental channel change, the HX100/HX150’s keypad may be locked. Press and hold the key to lock the keypad (except the... -
Page 25: Noaa Weather Alert
2. Press the key. The HX100/HX150 can be set up to alert while in Scan or Priority scan modes. To memorize the weather channel: 1. Press and hold the key, then press the key to select the weather channel in your area. -
Page 26: Preset Channels ( 0 ~ 9 ) : Instant Access
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete the desired chan- nels from Preset Channels “ P0 ” ~ “ P9 ”. 6. To finish the deleting the Preset Channel, press the key again to re- turn to the last selected normal channel. Page 26 HX100/HX150... -
Page 27: Scanning
6.9 SCANNING The HX100/HX150 allows the user to select the scan type from “Memory Scan” or “Priority Scan”. “Memory Scan” scans the channels that were pro- grammed into Scan Memory and also channels stored in the Preset Channel (“ P0 ” ~ “ P9 ”). “Priority Scan” is similar to the “Memory Scan” scan, however it scans the priority channel (channel 16) and dual watches to channels pro- grammed in memory scan and preset channel memory. -
Page 28: Operation
“Dual Watch” (described in next chapter) the priority channel until the incoming signal disappears, then start scanning again. 4. When the HX100/HX150 receives a signal on the Prior- ity channel it will stay on this channel until the incoming signal disappears, then start Priority scanning again. -
Page 29: Memory Scan
“M” icon will appears on the display during scanning. 3. When the HX100/HX150 receives a transmission, it will stop on the chan- nel until the incoming signal disappears, then start scanning again. 4. To stop the scanning, press the key. -
Page 30: Tri-Watch
Tri-Watch feature is activated. 3. When a transmission is received on the channel 16, HX100/HX150 will stay on the channel 16 until the incoming signal disappears. 4. When a transmission is received on the channel 9, the HX100/HX150 will Dual watch between the channel 16 and channel 9. -
Page 31: Menu ( "Set" ) Mode
7. MENU ( “SET” ) MODE The HX100/HX150’s Menu Mode allows a number of the HX100/HX150 op- erating parameters to be custom-configured. The Menu Mode is easy to activate and set, using the following procedure: 1. Turn the transceiver off by press and holding the key. - Page 32 (Tri Watch): The HX100/HX150 watches the activity of Channel 16, Channel 9, and the current channel. du (Dual Watch): The HX100/HX150 watches the activity of the current channel and the Channel 16. AL ( WX ALERT ) Function: Enable/Disable the Weather Alert feature.
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Page 33: Maintenance
8. MAINTENANCE 8.1 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 battery cover latched and the charge cover closed while boating. -
Page 34: Factory Service
Key lock is on. Hold down the key for 2 seconds to ate. turn the Key Lock off. HX100: Charging indicator Charging contacts Contact your Standard Horizon dealer. on CD-56 does not illumini- not making contact nate. with the charging cradle. “... -
Page 35: Vhf Marine Channel Assignment
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 geographic regions. HX100/HX150 Page 35... - Page 36 Head of Passes near Baton Rouge. Additionally it is not available for use in the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Ca- nal, and the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal, except to aid the transition from these areas. Page 36 HX100/HX150...
- Page 37 17. The duplex pair for channel 20 (157.000/161.600 MHz) may be used for ship to coast station communications. 18. Available for assignment to coast stations, the use of which is in accord with an agreed program, for the broadcast of information to ship stations concerning the environment. HX100/HX150 Page 37...
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Page 38: Vhf Marine Channel Chart
157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.150 U.S. Government Only 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator) Page 38 HX100/HX150... - Page 39 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W) 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator), Port operation, ship-movement 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational) 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement 156.975 Commercial HX100/HX150 Page 39...
- Page 40 - - - 161.775 Weather (receive only) WX10 - - - 163.275 Weather (receive only) NOTE: Simplex channels, 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters. Page 40 HX100/HX150...
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Page 41: Warranty
United States and Canada. For limited Warran- ty details outside the United States, contact the dealer in your country. STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU USA.) warrants, to the origi- nal purchaser only, each new Marine Communications Product (“Product”) - Page 42 This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the Unit- ed States of America and the District of Columbia. STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replace- ment parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist.
- Page 43 Dealer or to STANDARD HORIZON. Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program: For the original Owner only, for the lifetime of the unit, STANDARD HORIZON will repair the unit to original specifications. Note: The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STAN- DARD HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a repair is needed.
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Page 44: Specifications
HX100: 300 mA (Receive, Typical at AF MAX.) HX150: 300 mA (Receive, Typical at AF MAX.) 15 mA (Standby) HX100: 1.1 A / 0.8 A (TX: 2.5 W / 1 W) HX150: 1.5 A / 0.7 A (TX: 5 W / 1 W) Battery Life (Approx.): HX100: 7.5 hours (5/5/90 duty cycle) -
Page 45: Receiver
0.3 µV for 12 dB SINAD Selectivity: 25 kHz (–65 dB) AF Output (Internal SP): HX100: 500 mW @16 for 10 % THD (@4.8 V) HX150: 500 mW @16 for 10 % THD (@7.4 V) Measured in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. -
Page 46: Fcc And Canada Radio License Information
The following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the li- cense application. FCC Type Accepted: ................Part 80 Output Power with FNB-125 (HX100): ......1.0/2.5 W (Low/High) Output Power with FNB-124LI (HX150): ......1.0/5.0 W (Low/High) Emission: ..................16K0G3E Frequency Range: ............156.025 to 163.275MHz... -
Page 47: Fcc Notice
NOTICE Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON, a division of YAESU USA. 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 48 Copyright 2012 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. YAESU USA All rights reserved. 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630 No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Printed in China EM055N100 Page 48 HX100/HX150...